Coronation Festivities Highlight Royal Banquet and Shakespeare Ball
London crowds packed streets for coronation show day with royal processions and church services. The Buckingham Palace banquet featured the royal gold plate valued at 15 million dollars, a Shakespeare ball with thousands of dancers, and arrivals of King George VI and Queen.
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London
Victoria Embankment
Westminster Abbey
George
Wilfred Laurier
Duke of Connaught
John Hays Hammond
Grenfell Mission
St. John
Newfoundland
Buckingham Peliers
Green Park
Buckingham Palace
Allerthall
Duke
Duress
Connaught
Louis
Victoria of
Battenberg
Alexander
Teck
Henry
Prussia
Princss
Frederick William
Golden Wedding Day Observed in Morrisville
Mr. and Mrs. LeBaron of Morrisville celebrated their 50th anniversary with a surprise party on June 21. The event gathered Lamoille Grange members, Universalist church society, and local friends for a reception and program. A gold presentation of 325 was made, with remarks from several community members and a brief address by the couple. Both are in good health, aged 72 and 69.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.smith
LeBaron
Grange
C. H. Slocum
A. N. Boynton
J. IW
Olympic Reaches New York on Maiden Atlantic Run
The White Star liner Olympic arrives in New York after a five day eleven hour voyage from Southampton via Cherbourg and Queenstown. The 44 000 ton ship exceeds any prior passenger liner, with a length of 882 feet and a 10.9 million dollar investment. Lord Pirie of Harland and Wolff notes plans for 100 000 ton ships, while the Olympic features Turkish baths and a swimming pool. 510 saloon passengers, 674 steerage travelers on maiden voyage.
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New York
Olympic
Southampton
Cherbourg
Queenstown
War Department
White Star Line
High York
Metropolitan Tower
Lambtania
Mauretania
Titanic
Rave
Titania
Cunard
Mamburg American Line
Imperator
Lord Pirie
Harland & Wollf
Draw Declared In Burlington Wrestling Bout
Fritz Hanson of Burlington and John Kilonis of Manchester wrestled two hours and seventeen minutes with no fall at Moulton Opera House in Laconia New Jersey. After a ten minute rest they agreed the match was a draw and the bout was to finish for 100 dollars a side.
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Laconia
N. J
Fritz Hanson
Burlington
John Kilonis
Manchester
Moulton Opera House
Taft to Push Pure Food Law Amendment
President Taft finished a message after a theatre late last night and will present it to Congress today. The document urges an amendment to the pure food laws to ban misbranding and any misleading statements on labels. New York reports Yale commencement plans in the daybreak notes.
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New York
Taft
New Haven
Yale
Congress
Taft Attends Yale Commencement as Corporation Fellow
President Taft returned to Yale to join commencement as a Yale Corporation fellow. He arrived by auto to Woodbridge Hall from the station, passed a degree procession, and was addressed as Mr Taft. Honorary degrees were awarded to John Muir and Liang Tun Yen.
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New Haven
Taft
Yale Ccorporation
Woodbridge Hall
Hadley
Woolsey Hall
Ett
John Muir
Liang Tun Yene
Beatrice Franham and John Otto Married in Monument Park Ceremony
Miss Beatrice Franham, a Boston artist and sculptor, wed John Otto, a hermit and trail builder, yesterday in Monument Park where Otto was recently named superintendent. The couple's ceremony took place on a granite ledge carved by the bride and reached by a rock trail built by the groom.
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Beatrice Franham
Boston
John Otto
Monument Park
Otto
Lightning Strikes Steeple and Home in Vergennes
A heavy electrical storm yesterday morning caused damage in Vergennes. Lightning tore slate from a church steeple and damaged wiring and the church lighting apparatus. A tree near William Kirkett’s residence was struck, with the bolt following a clothesline wire to the house and demolishing back porch steps. Mrs. Kirkett and her daughter suffered a severe shock on the porch.
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Vergennes
Congregational Aan Wasea
William Birkett
Explosion in Chicago conduit causes hotel panics
A dynamite explosion in the Commonwealth Edison conduit on Harmon Place shattered windows and triggered panics in several hotels. Police say the blast is the fifth in three weeks and suspect employees aiming to force an open shop.
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Chicago
Commonwealth Edison Company
Harmon Place
Havemeyer Endorses Reasonable Sugar Trust Combines
Horace Havemeyer testified before the House sugar trust investigating committee. He approved combinations only when they were reasonable and aided small firms unable to avoid bankruptcy.
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Washington
Horace Havemeyer
Inte
Havemeyer
Orriver
The
Sugar Trust
Hovee Sugar Truel
Church Damaged by Fire in Leominster
A blaze in Leominster Massachusetts caused about 251000 to fire in the town center. The large stable of Daniel R Geary was destroyed and the Universalist church and a Weber estate house were damaged. A fireman was injured by a falling beam. another man near the scene was struck by a horse.
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Leominster
Mass
Danie R. R. Geary
Universalist
Weber
Eiltion Parneworth
Adame Street
Nee Hors
Prefers Death to Jail: Girl Swallows Poison in Court Detention
Boston reports 917 year old Ether Thompson attempted suicide in the detention room of the superior criminal court to avoid confinement. She was rushed to a hospital where doctors say she may recover. The girl faced removal for being a stubborn child.
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Boston
Ether Thompson
Superior Criminal Court
Committee Finishes Contempt Inquiry on Gompers Morrison
The committee of lawyers appointed to investigate contempt charges against President Gompers and Secretary Morrison of the American Federation has completed its work and will present its report today. The content is kept secret.
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Washington
Jane
Dumicn Wright
Gompers
Morrison
American Federation
Wesleyan Sees Half Million Endowment Promised
Wesleyan University in Middletown Connecticut announced that half of a planned one million dollar endowment has been pledged. Andrew Carnegie contributed 190000 on the condition that the full amount is raised by next January. Rev Charles Moantoy Stewart was named to the chair of ethics and philosophy of religion. An alumnus association honored George C Round of Manassa with an ite rident. The two college trustees elected are George S Reynolds of Brooklyn and George D Beattys of New York City.
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Middletown
Shanklin
Wesleyan
Andrew Carnegie
Charles Moantoy Stewart
Ite Rident
George C. Round
Manassasa
George S. Reynolds
Brooklyn, N.Y
George D. Beattys
New York City
Ploof Not So Well After Police Shooting
Purlington June 2 Sesopi Poof shot Policeman Christopher Miles after the arrest for theft. Poof remained ill in Mer y Fletcher hospital with delirium tremens and personal safety injuries reported. condition described as not improving.
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Purlington
Sesopi Poof
Christopher Miles
Tie Mery Fletcher Hospital
Lisbon June 21 Missing Anselmo Draam Figure
A brief Lisbon dispatch notes Anselmo Draam connected to a local incident on June 21. Details are sparse but authorities seek confirmation and further information.
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Lisbon
Anselmo Draampubhe
Fata
Died of Old Age Augustus P. Hanton Honored Bethel Citizen
Bethel mourns the death of Augustus P. Hanton aged about 105 at his home after a month in confinement. A longtime lawyer, he practiced in Bethel since 1898, served eight terms in the Vermont legislature and was speaker in 1861. He was active in Civil War recruitment, a Republican delegate in 1864, and partnered with W B Stickney. He is survived by a daughter, a sister, and a widow.
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Bethel
Augustus P. Hanton
William Stickney
Rutland
Groton
Hyde Park
Stockbridge
Anne Village
Hunton
Ware
Windsor County
Avery
W. Bac. Stickney
Julius Converse
Vermont
Amuing Thon
Stephen M. Pingree
Samuel B. Pingree
Hartford
Abraham Lincoln
Caroline Paige
Alfred Paige
W. B. C. Stickney
Mary Parker
S. A. Parker
Death Was Peculiar in St Albans
St Albans reports the death of 34 year old Remillard from unclear causes linked to possible alcohol abuse. An investigation by State’s Attorney G M Hogan and experts from Burlington followed his death after alarming behavior toward family. Autopsy proceeded due to odd symptoms, with stomach contents and organs to be analyzed to determine the cause.
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St. Albans
Nee Remillard
Remillard
Bowen
G. M. Hogan
D. C
Uniform Rank Camp at St Albans This August
The Knights of Pythias Uniform Rank plans its annual meeting in St Albans from August 6 to 8. The camp will be on the lake shore with Col. M Willey of Barre commanding a unit including companies from Burlington St Johnsbury Barre St Albans Hardwick Richford Orleans Marshfield Bellows Falls Ruthnd and Middlebury.
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St. Albans
Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Annmanl
Order
Lake Shore
M Willey
Barre
Burlington
St. Johnsbury
Hardwick
Richford
Orleans
Marshfield
Bellows Falls
Ruthnd
Middlebury
Editor responds to Barre Athletic Club challenge letter
T. Gabelloni, manager of Barre Athletic Club, states he seeks a city championship battle but rejects winner take all receipts. He questions earlier refusals and asks Mr. Colombo to set dates for a series of games, urging direct action and coordination with music teams to avoid conflicts. Barre, Vermont, June 21, 1911.
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Isue
Mer. Colombo
X. C
Barre Athletic Club
Barre
Colombe
Mtr. Colombo
Barre A. Cn
Barre A. C
Lhet
T. Gabelloni
Vermont pharmacists hold annual meeting in Burlington
The eighteenth annual Vermont Pharmaceutical Association convened in Burlington with 150 delegates. President W. B. Eastman urged cleaner stores, shorter hours, and honesty in sourcing from druggists while condemning illegal liquor sales. Dr. H. A. Busby lectured on his South American travels and the kola plant.
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Burlington
Vermont Pharmaceutical Association
Vermont
W. B. Eastman
St. Johnsbure
W. E. Terrill
Montpelier
Enerman
The
St. Johnesbury
H. A. Busby
Columbia University College of Pharmacy
New York City
Hijon Theatre
South America
Busby
la Pax
Amazon
Teped
Portugal
Canary Islands
Ty. Busby
Flood Sentenced for Criminal Assault in Johnson
Homer Flood of Johnson pleaded guilty to criminal assault on a Johnson girl in Gamoille county court and was sentenced to Windsor State Prison for three to four years with probation after. He has since married the girl and they live together. The court then began a case against Alice Wagner for alleged theft.
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Hyde Park
Gamoille
Homer Flood
Johnson
Windsor
Flood
Alice Wagner
Randolph Voters Approve New School Building Plan
In Music hall dantek a large meeting of lege voters considered plans for a new school building. After discussion, they voted to construct the building and instructed the committee to borrow more than $50,000 to pay for it.
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Randolph
Lege
Music Hall
Dantek
Committed
Ranney May Wedding Held at Parents Home in St Johnsbury
Nelson Church Ranney son of Mr and Mrs Freemont H Ranney married Beatrice Sophia May daughter of Mr and Mrs Eliahe May at the bride’s home in St Johnsbury The ceremony was led by Rev Alford Poole Grint The event featured flower girls ushers a reception about 140 guests and multiple honored guests including Mrs Elisa J Rainey The evening included singing by Edwina Blodgett and a banquet with staff and teachers presenting gifts and a school superintendent donating silverware
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Edwina Blodgett
Harvey-Morrison wed at East Montpelier home
Mary Florence Harvey married William G Morrison of St Johnsbury in a six o'clock ceremony at the Harvey home. Rev Edward Downey officiated with a single ring service attended by immediate family. Afterward a wedding supper followed. The couple plan to reside in St Johnsbury where Morrison works at the RB and To Fairbanks factory.
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James Harvey
Montpelier Ronal
Mary Florence Harvey
William Gr. Morrison
St. Johnsbury
Edward ©. Downey
Universalist Church
Harvey
Goddard Seminary
St. Jolmalury
Morriston
Wheaton McLean Wedding in South Barre
The marriage of Miss Mildred Beal McLean daughter of Mrs Mary McLean of South Barre and Clarence Ray Wheaton son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Wheaton took place at 5 30. The couple left for a New York wedding trip and will reside at 14 Ayers Street after July 1. The bride is a former high school graduate and the groom attended the local school before entering Alluny Business College and is now working in the quarrying business with his father.
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Marti
Mildred Beal McLean
Mary McLean
South Barre
Clarence Ray Wheaton
Clarence Wheaton
Wheaton
New York
Ayers Street
Mean High School
Lob
Hame
Alluny Business College
Two Weddings in Montpelier Reported
Two marriages occurred in Montpelier yesterday and today. Albert H. Moulton and Miss Mary Gladys Luby wed this morning, with attendants listed. Yesterday Charles H. Northrop and Miss Josepha H. George were married by Rev. J. Edward Wright at his residence, attended by Mr. and Mrs. A A Northrop of Barre, the groom’s parents.
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Montpelier
Albert H. Moulton
Mary Gladys Luby
East Montpelier
Cc, Mitchell
Vis Wateline
Charles H. Northrop
Josepha H. George
Richmond
J. Edward Wright
A. A. Northrop
Barre
Street Car Collision Damages Auto in Williams Town Driveway
Henry Gallison backing from a driveway in front of Jones and Nye’s stable struck by an electric street car. The impact broke rear springs and ripped the body from the chassis while the motorman braked to a stop. Earlier on Washington Street Q I Perry hit a telephone pole causing the car to crash and require towing.
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Henry Gallison
Williamstown
Jones & Nye
Gallison
Washington Street
Q. I. Perry
Burial Service for Mrs Lindia Haakins Led by Universalist Pastor
Funeral held at the Parker home 110 South Main Street for Mrs Lindia Haakins who died Sunday. Rev F E Bowney of the Universalist Church officiated. She was taken to Marshfield for burial beside her husband in a gathering of friends and relatives.
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Lindia Haakins
Tfe'lork
T. OF. Parker
South Main Street
Bowney
Universalist Church
Marahfield
Barre City Council Sets Fireworks Rules for Fourth
Barre Vermont aldermen approve a safe and sane Fourth of July plan restricting sales from midnight to midnight and requiring fire chief approval for licenses. They confirm James P. Marr as cemetery commissioner, discuss moving the Shepard house, equipment needs for weights and measures, and street and sewer projects including Newton and Valley streets with a $425 sewer extension for Santo Manera.
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Thurston
James P. Marr
Harry W. Whitcomb
Barre Railroad
Shepard
Prospect Street
Willey
Prospect
Lerk
L. M. Seaver
National Humane Alliance Society
City Square
Barre
Wns
Newton Street
G. L. Gregoire
Valley Street
House of Santo Manera
T.G. Venner
Warren Street
R. F. Barton
How Street
Frank Sr Sevy
Stowe Street
E Fond
East Street
To & Beck
Granite Street
Tiinston
Jesse Cayhue
Emilie Alderman Rossi
Any Street
International Bible Serioul Society
Nee
Opera House
Mela
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Mrs. LeBaron
Morrisville
Kilonis
President Taft
Hermmit
William Remillard
Grand Lodge
K. of P
Barre A.C
Barre Daily Times
F. Colombo
LAW Breakers
Eastman of
Vermont Pharmaceutical Assn
State Association
State
Lamielle
Randolph Village
Mra
Maude
Mabel ‘Spencer
Gertrude [Hyde
Maude Meout
Helen Bailey
Mia
Lindia Beck
Mise Kile L. Wilauerth
Helen May
Marguerite Weston
Lotelle Traill
Helen Soule
Gertrude Men
Morrison-Harvey
Bride
A. H. Moulton
Miss Luby
C. H. Northrup
Lydia Hawkins
Chief of Police
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