Mines Explode Injures and Kills in Monongahela Coal Pit
An explosion at Elsworth No 4 mine near Monongahela Pa killed five workers five more injured and two believed fatally burned. John Boal identified among the dead as other victims remain unnamed. The blast occurred as most of the day shift had left the mine and likely would have trapped hundreds if it happened five minutes later. Little damage occurred inside the mine and stormy weather hampered communication delaying full details.
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Monongahela
Snd
Banker Wins and Miss Merrill Is Arrested
New York, June 30. The case of Susie A. Merrill to recover two thousand from Palegel prenghe ended when Justice Wizgerald ordered the arrest of Merrill and one witness for the plaint uff. The women testified about the alleged birth of Eird. Levy was fixed at 2000 in default, and the judge sent the women to the rematually after arrest. The judge dismissed the wait at Levy and affirmed a judgment for the defendant. Merrill, acquainted with Harry K. Thaw, had rented him an apartment where he entertained a woman she believes to be his wife. Merrill was in court during Thaw’s trial for Stanford White’s killer but was not asked to testify.
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New York
Susie A. Merrill
Palegel Prenghe
Wizgerald
Supreme Court
Merrill
Eird
Miss Merrill
Levy
Fuci
Mitegerald Ae
Harry K. Thaw
Flas
Thaw
Stanford White
Woman With Revolver Visited Governor in Denver
A frightened visitor to the Colorado governor’s office, Annie Jere im a fictive woman, carried a revolver under her jacket and claimed the governor owed her 840,000 left by W J S Stratton. Assistant Secretary James E Daugherty escorted her to the county courthouse where a complaint of insanity was sworn and she was detained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
James E
Limman Mmicty
Bhreate
Daugherty
Howe
Burlington High School Class of 12 Graduates
Seventy two graduates were announced by Burlington High School with awards for distinguished students. The event highlighted class marches and senior honors while noting retirements and future faculty positions.
Baby smothered in pillow at Walnut Street home
Burlington reports the death of four month old Edward Louie Bergeron who died from strangulation in a Walnut Street home. Mrs. Gawette found the infant with bedding pressed to his face. Health Officer Dalton ruled death a suffocation, noting marks on the forehead from the cover.
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Burlington
Edwart Louie Bergeron
Bri
George Bergeron
Walnut
Mawet
Poe
Mra
Joseph Gawettin
George Street
Gawette
Ion Ori
Dalton
Bomb explodes at Tammany club in East 124th district
A bomb ripped into the Tammany club house on East 124th Street last night, destroying steps and many windows. Alderman Nagle owns the house and Daniel Coleman, the club secretary, had $1,000 on a table when the blast occurred. a man was seen fleeing the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tintin
Kanawha Club
Tammany Organization
East 124Th 'Abroet
Tepasr
Alderman Nagle
Daniel Coleman
Indictments in Ice Case Reported in New York Court
Indictments in the ice company case were presented to the Supreme Court by a special grand jury that had been investigating the deseries. Oral bench warrants were tested, but no names were made public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hive “Indictfee
Oe Supreme Court
Apecial Grand Jury
Deseries. Tee Company
Man leaps to death and injures bystander crowd near avenue
In New York a 18? year old man named Rothenstein leaped from a front sidewalk awning into pedestrians, killing himself and striking Mrs. Jennie Levy. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Kro g and two others were knocked down but survived after ambulance care. Levy died later. Rothenstein died at Gouverneur hospital. The man claimed prior suicides during mental depression. He planned to open a clothing store in Philadelphia in months ahead.
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New York
Manos Atreety
Demoney
Peru
Rothenstein
Jennie Levy
Oliver Krog
Independence Demand Drives Filipino Assembly Vote
Manila June 20 The assembly on the eve of summer adjournment passed by a large margin 6735 the aspiration of the Filipino people and their readiness for immediate independence. Speaker Osmena urged the House to approve the move while priest party leaders pressed for a separate vote arguing the people were not ready. The debate centered on timing and the nation’s capacity to govern itself.
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Manila
Shag Bere
Osmena
Mer
Lege
Montpelier High Alumni Banquet Held At Pavilion Hotel
The Montpelier High alumni banquet drew about 60 attendees at the Pavilion hotel last evening. Carrie White, Mary White, and Earl Thatch spoke after dinner, with ex principal Poate A Deliver delivering remarks. Officers elected: President Prod Gleason. vice president Beheena Wright. secretary H. T. Bailey. treasurer Alice Shorkarne. executive committee W. C. Cotton Harold Esther Hathway and Marton Woodward.
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Montpelier High Schowl
Pavilion Hotel
Association
An Carrie
Mary White
Earl Thatch
Poate A. Deliver
Imetitation
Oe Clase
Orf
Aten Elation
B. Gleason
Miee Beheena Wright
Secruary
Hi. Ti
Democrats Win Senatorship Amid Vote Totals Reported
In Salem Oregon on June 20 reports show Chasberlain with 8321 votes and Cake with 50509 as the Democratic hold on a senate seat is noted. The piece also mentions 83 new doctors from the University of Vermont and references a variety of election results and patronage details in a fragmented account.
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University of Vermont
Buri Salem
Ore
Jeter
Wiese
United States
Mill Fire Verdict Against Boston & Maine Railroads
In St Johnsbury on June 20 the jury ruled for the plaintiffs E. T. and H. Ide against the Boston & Maine railroad over the July 1905 mill fire destroying their property. The case ran since last Thursday with 20 witnesses for the defense and experts contending sparks from engines caused the blaze. Attorneys Dunnett Slack Howe Hovey and Blodgett represented the plaintiffs. the defendants cited water damage from sprinkler systems and numerous locomotive experts. The suit sought 25 000 in damages.
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St. Johnsbury
E. T
Ide
Boston & Maine
Ieee
Parks
Iyiou
C. JS. Smith
Boston & Maine Railroad
Henry Bartlett
Motive Power
Boston
D. A. Smith
Eastern & Western Division
Henson
Nor[tos & Western
Carews
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago
J. J. Mille
Usnndian Pacific
Montreal
P. Q
John E. Whaten
Montpelier
Waltham Man Sentenced for Refusal to Support Family
In State vs Judd Burroughs of Waltham was found guilty of refusal and neglect to furnish wife and children. He received a sentence of hard labor in the Rutland house of correction for three to four months. The trial featured brief prosecutions and a late witness absence. The court recessed until Monday afternoon.
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Waltham
Ets Tune
State
Judd
Burroughs
Waletham
Anne Wee Coy
Npon
Risse
LaFleir Talkedl
Russell
Judge Powers
House of Correction
Rutland
Lamoille County Court Duties and Sentences
Hyde Park June 20 Lamoille county court likely to finish term by Tuesday or Wednesday. Jury verdict of 38 dollars for plaintiff in Kanoskey vs Agin and Levin. Appeal filed. Petit jurors drew Tonsalay after 17 days. Ballard and Chas Child guilty of assault sentenced to Rutland for up to one year or less than ten months. Divorce granted Alma Lovron from Edward in Morrietown for adultery.
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Hyde Park
Lamoille County Court
Kanoskey
Fire at Pittsford Sawmill Burns Wheaton and Sons Plant
A steam sawmill owned by Wheaton and Sons at Pittsford burned yesterday near noon. The mill, one of the state’s best, carried about $39,000 in loss with roughly $5,000 of insurance. A watchman on duty could not determine a cause beyond noting the blaze likely started near the engine.
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Bourn Royalton
Wheaton & Senants
Pittefeld
Ines
Mil
Independence Party Rally Praises Hearst In Vermont
John D. Spellman ex mayor of Rutland led a Vermont Independence party gathering at Hale's pavilion praising W R Hearst and the party's principles. Spellman, introduced by P B McCarthy, criticized Republicans and Democrats and urged votes for the Independence ticket, forecasting a strong statewide showing and a Vermont party convention soon.
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John D. Spellman
Rutland
Independence Party
Vermont
Hale
Spellman
P. B. McCarthy
Quarry Workers International Union of
North Amelia
Mr. Spellman
Democratic Party
Abraham
Platt
Republican Party
Jefferson
Denver
Akworthy
Tweed
Thomen Taggart
Thoiana
Gamdler
Machine Democrats
Ing
Independince Iy
Ohi
Neo
William Tt. Hearat
Fi Party
United States
Brates
Hoater
Galveston
Fleix
Businies
Mateaman
Mr. Hearist
Chicago
Independenes
Independence
Rutlend
Fugitive Recaptured by Governor's Warrant in Vermont
George H. Pavin, alias Harry Smith, arrested in Middlebury on a governor's warrant. Escaped from Sandy Hill, New York, while prisoner transport to Elmira. Suspected of larceny, burglary, and jail escape. Addi son arrests followed, with details of the case and local resignations at the Mountpelier seminary.
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Middlebury
George H. Pavin
Harry Smith
Proctor
Sandy Hill
N. Y
Elmira
Ae Bran
Sade Hil
Davie Caaiede
Vermont
Addison
Vent
Daviane
Sandy Till
Tiacaimbe
Yarmaes
Plumley Confident in Republican Caucuses Victory
Frank Plumley claims a decisive lead in the second district Republican caucuses with a predicted 67 vote majority over Congressman Hackiee. Newark and Caledonia county tallies boost his total to 230 votes, based on corrected figures from the Newark caucus. He reportedly carried Washington and Grange, while Grange saw a single town lost, and 223 delegates reportedly split in preference.
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Northfield
T*e
Frank Plumley
Thurday
Publin
Hackiee
Brattle Bors
Newark
Galedonia
Caledonia County
Washington
Grange
Death of Charles A. Smith Highlighted Barre Life
Charles A. Smith died yesterday at White River Junction after a Thursday illness. A Barre native, he contributed to local education, business, and civic groups including Barre Congregational church and the Vermont Bible Society. He is survived by wife Isabelle Weed, daughter Eunice Smith, and son Albert C. Smith. funeral arrangements announced in Barre.
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Charles A. Smith
White River
Derry
England
Vermont
Hrookfield
Wake- Held
Barre
Barre Academy
Brtatipa Jaen
Casaberan
Hild
Bell
Diatore
Stillman
Aenrs
Ani
Hildanid
Barre Congregational Church
Vermont Bible Society
Isabelle DL Weed
Ward
Hartland
Eunice 2. Smith
Albert C. Smith
Port Jefferson
N.Y
White River Junction
Barrelodge
New England Order of Protection
Masonic Oder
Rutland
L. M. Williame
Turreallot Barre
Elm Street
Tank
Esetork
F. S
Mope
Platt
United States Court
IM. Williams
A. Tomasi
Sincooily
Barry & Williams
Boy badly bitten by dog on street in Denison
Nine year old Loraine A. Densmore was attacked by a dog owned by Alvo Young on Pleasant Street near home. The dog, Bernard, reportedly has previous attacks. the boy received a thigh wound and was treated by Dr L L Leonard as police investigate future steps.
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Loraine A. Densmore
Pont
Denison Densmore
Alvo
Deen
L. L. Leonanl
Wlepa
Alee
Bernard
First Reports Hold in Vermont Gubernatorial Race
Early returns show Foster leading in the first district with about 271 of 365 votes counted. Stanton and Prouty factions drift as delegates shift among candidates amid unclear instructions and regional support.
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Vermont
Yeaton Stanton
Ees Rie
Foster
Udms
Provty
Stanton
Reception for Mr and Mrs Osrli at Woodmen hall
Sixty guests attended a ground reception at Woodmen hall for Mr and Mrs Silvia Osrli with dancing between speeches. Jared Denickahank presented a sideboard while Mr Cruickshank praised Candis in trade and union service. Refreshments were served and the gathering included local residents such as Albert Halvana and Frank Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silvia Osrli
Bill Laas
Jared Denickahank
Cruickshank
Mr. Candis
Barre
Stonecutters’ Union
Gardi
Uhe
Cardi
Flefroahmente
Foe
Rake
Wich
Domesick
Albert Halvana
George Dinnia
Rank Campana
Frank Peterson
Janice Cetiekahank
John Parnigoni
Micheel Morgan
TALK OF THE TOWN REEL: TOWN NOSTALGIA AND TRAVEL NOTES
Frits Jackson leaves for a fishing trip to Highgate while Mr and Mrs Lester D Shippy of St Albans visit at E B Shephard’s home. Mary Grigg heads to Poland Me tainy for summer hotel stay. C W Moeserve leaves City Bakery for Whitefield N H. Allan Red and Fred Noel return from Norwich University and plan summer at home. LaRochelle works at a drug store. Averill and charter students in culinary studies.
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Frits Jackson
Highgate
Mra
Lester D
Shippy
St. Albans
Sbepant
Mixa Mary Grigg
Poland
C. Wi. Moeserve
Whitefield
N. Fl
Allan Red
Fret Noel
Norwich University
Yall
Hin City
Ee LaRochelie
University of Vermont
Averill Amt
Boston
Ae Bhelfield
Pine Time at Pine Grove Bible School Festival
The Pine Grove Bible School annual picnic at the aaer Baptist church drew larger attendance than prior years. Children enjoyed games such as croquet and foot races while a free lunch of cake and ice cream was served. The event was praised as a successful community gathering with thanks to those who helped organize.
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Bible School
Aarer Baptiat Church
Imeem
E. A. Galtison
Trust Company Fails After Silent Run on Savings
A local trust company collapsed after a run on deposits. The failure left capital listed at 403,01 and a reserve deficiency noted by receivers yesterday. Officials say the firm was established in 1905 and had deep ties to the community.
Two Seek Washington County State's Attorney Seat
Barre and Washington County voters hear two Republicans announce candidacies for the Washington County State's Attorney office. Will Wishart and M M Gordon present plans and backgrounds, while incumbent Ben Gates aims for re election at the Montpelier convention on July 7 2008.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre
Washington County
Ensin” Gan Af Alontpeller
Matthew Mc Gordon
Willliam Wivhure
Wielert
Eedelle
Dols
Montpelier
Barre City
Urvt
M. M. Gordon
Washi Im County
Vermont
Crota Vit Mullin
Ben Gates
Democratic tickets filed with CityCom for state and district conventions
Section 127 allotment law governs filings as two tickets by the Democratic city committee. Delegates and alternates to the Democratic state convention include Herbert Pape and others from Kingston and nearby names. delegates and alternates to the district convention list many individuals. Ballots to be used at caucuses must be uniform in wine color and prepared by the town committee. names written in on ballots allowed with a 24 hour lead time before voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic City Committee
Mnter
Herbert Pape
Fred Brace
Kingston
J. Gould More
Dr. Vs Goodrich
F. McCarthy
Cancun
Inhaled Gas Tragedy Reported By Local Officials
A local incident unfolds as a person dies after inhaling gas. Authorities investigate how a vent, some windows, and a door interacted with the gas release in the home. The case reveals a somber scene and prompts further inquiry by investigators.
TowiguT IN BARE Democratic city calunta
Fragmentary OCR parts show a political venue note with unclear location and date. The readable items include a city, a party label, and a room descriptor but lack full names or events to confirm specifics.
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Ming Eux Monongahela, Pa
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Gifta
Exfith Merthew
Lawrence
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Cherien W. Waal
Lamb
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Henry Rothenstein
The
Philippine Assembly
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W. R. Hearst
Backus of
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Montpelier Seminary
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Misa
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Atery
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Abe
Bradwate
South Barrett Unity
Wey Use
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Cantons
Plumley
Cong
Haskins
Batre
Muitury
L. M. Williams
Batre Merchant
Ban
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Dog
Asion
Silvia Cardi Wein
TOWN
Baptist Church Bible School
Caledonia Park
William Wishart
Mr. Gordon
We. Wishart
Myr
Wishart
Goddard Pecnary
Boston University Law School
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Citycom
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Towigut
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