Merger case over Southern Pacific and Union Pacific reviewed
In St Louis on June 24 the United States circuit court of the Eighth District handed down an opinion on the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific merger. The government seeks to enjoin ongoing control by the Union Pacific over the Southern Pacific amid Sherman anti trust claims. Named defendants include Harriman Schiff Kahn Rogers Frick and others. attorneys general Bonaparte and Purdy involved. trial held in East Lake City Utah with appeals to the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
United States Circnit Court
Eighth District
Perment Multimequity
Southern Pureil Railroad) Company
Union Pacific Railroad
East Lake City
Utah
Congress
Oregon Short Line
Oregon Railroad Rail Navigation Company
San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Company
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Northern Pacific
Great Northern Railway
Farmers’ Lom and Trust Company
Edward H. Harriman
Jacob H. Schiff
Otto V1. Kahn
James Stillman
Henry H. Rogeers
Henry
Frick
William A. J. Clark
Bonaparte
Harriman
Rogers
Lovett
Purdy
United States Supreme Court
St. Paul
Eighth Judicial Eircuit
United States Eireit Court
Expedition Net
House Session Briefly Convened in Washington
Washington D C January 24 The House met for a short session as Congress marks time awaiting Senate actions on reciprocity and statehood legislation A Senate committee on territories planned a meeting to discuss Arizona and New Mexico constitutions and possible action today.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Tueaday
House
Senate
Arizona
New Mexico
General Mosby Losses Reported at Tijuana Fight
Reports from the Tijuana action describe heavy casualties among General Mosby’s forces. Federal commander Yelsa says 31 bodies buried, 9 more of 63 found total. American deserter identification links Mosby to Kort Anercrame and Mare Taland Marines.
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San Diego
Mosly
Yelsa
Yoga
Voge
Andrifke
Americate
Tijuana
Josby
Kort Anercrame
United States Turine Corps
Mare Taland
Mothy
Factory Blast Hits Munich Plant with Fire and Injuries
A factory explosion in Munich causes destructive blast injuries and six workers wounded. The jury investigating the incident reported damaged equipment and a hazardous environment at the Trosterg plant, with unclear causes and urgent safety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munich
Rewsra
Jume
Trosterg
Important Witness in Lorimer Case Today
Washington to witnesses in the Lorimer election inquiry as Clarence S. Punk of International Harvester expected to testify. His prior Holmes committee testimony about Edward Hines of Chicago fuels interest and scrutiny over alleged covert discussions and disclosure.
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Washington, D. C
Lorimer
Clarence S. Punk
International Harvester Company
Holmes
Ulinnis Leghe
Edward Hines
Chicago
Larix Mersequakiel
la Crost
Navy to Test Ways to Destroy Aeroplanes This Summer
Washington June 24 The Navy Department pursues aero planes as offensive weapons while also seeking to destroy them. Fifty heavier than air machines will be launched for target practice by the Atlantic fleet this summer on southern drill grounds.
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Navy Department
Washington, D. C
Suutl‘ern
Fistfight on Cleveland street car amid garment strike
In Cleveland on June 24, striking garment workers attacked a street car. Weary Newman, a cloak maker, and his escort Marcy Hawkins were beaten with yaw pipe pieces. A passenger, Melee Miols, was bruised after being dragged from the platform. one assailant’s arm was broken when others intervened.
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Cleveland
Sis
Piers
Weary Newman
Pote Uuion
Ales Marcy Hawkins
Newman
Paseengore
Tlese
Aanilatte
Electrician burned ministering wires at hub on State street
Eugene T. Montpelier Aragnam employed by Vermont Telephone and keh ra was badly burned yesterday while attempting to connect two wires with pliers at the hub on State street. He received about 2,400 volts and attracted a crowd. Warren Holmes aided Brig Tam who went to the office of Beda to have his barn dried. Louis Gould leased the Wood property on Summer street as a storehouse and awaits insurance settlements. Miss Margaret B. Howell from Waltham hospital has been engaged to replace Miss Louise Mt Beer as district murte. Titcomb of Lyndonville and John Lyons were injured at Lane Manufacturing plant. Lyons struck on head by a falling casting, unconscious but not badly hurt. Hart Spooner’s friends celebrated his 32nd birthday with a dinner and music.
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Eugene T. Aragnam
Vermont Telephone
Keh Ra
State Street
Warren Holmes
Brig Tam
Beda
Louis Gould
Hue
Wood
Summer Street
Margaret B. Howell
Waltham Hospital
Waltham
Mass
Louise
Lane
Hart Spooner
Topsham Notes On Local Health and School News
In Topsham and nearby towns residents report mixed health updates and community events. Charles Evans in poor health. Harry Currier attended graduation in Bradford. Mrs Stevens from Newbury visited Mrs 0 M Hood. Kath Sawyer at home after attending Normal school prep. Dr Darling and Dr Renningd consulted in Kant Corinth. Gertrude Violet Martin, trained nurse from Burlington, spent a few days at Rev and Mrs Metinley’s.
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Charles Evans
Mee
White
Groton
Harry Currier
Perreines
Bradford
Stevens
Newbury
M. Hood
Desig McKay
Canada
Kath Sawyer
Joe Hastings
Darling
South Hyexaty
Ren- Ingd
Kant
McLom
Miss Hazel
St. Johnsbury
Mails Saved From Flames In Milford Hall Fire
Fire destroyed Sanford hall a three story wooden building in Milford Mass. The blaze started on an upper floor where the Odd Fellows banquet was held last night. The post office savings bank library and a grocery store occupied the lower floors. Local brigade lacked handtubs and called for help from Milford. Volunteers saved the mail in the post office on the ground floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Meilway
Mass
Sanford
Milfont Fire Department
Search for Grave in Biddetora Maine Fails
A search of a barn and nearby woods by two children, who described a tree linked to a crime, failed to locate the grave of Charles Weymouth. Police have pursued the case for years without finding remains or a burial site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddetora
Fred
Charles Weymouth
Great Naval Review Part of Celebration
Portsmouth rail and royal procession mark a great naval review at Spithead with foreign representatives from seventeen nations aboard and a parade by the king in admiral’s dress, the Prince of Wales in midshipmen’s uniform, and the queen in navy blue. Excursion trains ferried thousands to the event amid fine weather and a display featuring French battleships and fleet units.
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Portsmouth
Eng
Anil
Spithead
Tolan
Order of the Garter
Princes of Wales
Royal Indies
Versele
Finglich
Isle of Wight
Elim
Heat drives many to collapse in Michigan cities
Detroit and several southern Michigan towns recorded the hottest day of the year with temperatures near 100 degrees. Prostrations were reported in Detroit and Mount Clemens, while Battle Creek saw carpenter George A. Hopkins overcome on the third story, suffering possibly fatal injuries.
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Michigan
Detroit
Mich
Mount Clemens
Tuttle Creek
Mount Clement
Battle Creek
George A. Hopkins
Thiry dies at 90 founder of school dietary system
John M Thiry originator of an elder care diet system died after a long career starting in 1885. He founded a system saving on school banks and deposits, adopted widely. He was 90, married twice, with an oldest child of 68 and a youngest aged 3. Reading continues with other local notices.
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John H. Thiry
Public Schools Savings System
Long Island City
New York
John M. Thiry
Aguas
Thiry
Rutland High School Holds 69 Graduates Ceremony
Sixty nine students from Rutland High School graduated yesterday afternoon in the school assembly hall attended by seven people. The program opened with musical selections including The Valentines Dreams and A Vitimk of Kalome. Charles Sherman Jones delivered the salutatory Vermont and a Winter Reset. Ruth Axton Chalmers gave the valedictory Famous Ver cont Tors. The class motto and diploma procession followed with The True Salvation referenced by Rev Dr P Stevens.
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Rutland
Jane
Clase
Rutland High Hoor
J. ©. Schiwidt
Kalome
J. A. Lampe
Vermont
Charles Sherman Jones
E. Horn
Clave
UML
P. Stéven
Barn Fire Destroys Structure on Sheldon Place
A barn on Sheldon Place in the city burned down around dawn. Owner It Blow Dyer reportedly owned the structure which was destroyed along with part of the adjoining ell. Three families, including L F Stant nul Coumtant, Gew Hyland, and others, barely escaped with personal property saved in a smoke filled building. Fire units arrived as flames roared high, focusing on preventing further spread before the barn collapsed.
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Sheldon Place
Blow Dyer
Defective Scales Used by Rutland Man
Rutland June 24 Ferdinand Gosselin a Rutland meat dealer was yesterday found guilty by a jury of five men of violating the law regulating weights and measures. He testified the scale after the time of the act had been repaired. The verdict was recorded in the city.
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Rutland Man
Rutland
Ferdinand Gosselin
Suit of ejectment over Fairfax land lands springs
A suit of ejectment against the Bellows Free Academy Fairfax has been brought by Luther B Hinot claiming ownership and right to two Fairfax parcels with springs. The case will be heard at the next term of Franklin county court. Attorneys are W D Stewart for Hunt and M H Ale for the academy. A foreclosure case between Sidney W Pike and Daniel and Fred M Ballsd Ie is before H Wool ster as special master. The suit involves appointment of a receiver in a dispute between Georgia parties, with Alexander for Pike and Elmer Johnson for the Bollards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans
Tune
Bellows Pree Academy
Eairfax
Luther B. Hinot
Fred M. Ballsd
IL. Wobester
Sitanton
Nilie
Georgia
Alexander
Pike
Elmer Johnson
May Close Veneer Mill At Excanada Factory Site
June 24 report from Tichford says Excanada Manufacturing Co. authors to Manuel and Kanso veneer products have laid off several workers and the veneer mill is likely to close Saturday evening for an indefinite period. Also noted is a parcel of timber land near Jay, about 1,50 acres, once harvested for timber with remaining timber suitable for veneer.
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Tichford
Excanada Manufacturing Co
Prisoner Transferred After Firing Patrolman in Burlington
Joseph L. Prdof, transferred to Burlington jail from Mary Fletcher Hospital after shooting Patrolman Cristopher Milew, will await trial as Milews is unable to appear. Prisoner’s condition is said to be deteriorating while in transit to court.
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Burlington
Joseph L. Prdof
Cristopher Milew
Mureer
Mary Fletcher
Chittenden County
Patcolmin
Mike
Graniteville festival obituary and community notice
A garbled report notes a severe attack near Angus with work halted. Mrs. Jobo McWilliams and two children plan to travel to Inverness seeking care. Mr. Morrison, ill with an illness, faces rapid decline. The straw festival and ceremony are arranged for Minie hall tonight with Mrs. Jehs Smith leading next Wednesday event.
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Jobo McWilliams
Inverness
Jermimen Morrison
Evesigielas
Minie
Lame Alt Society
Jehs Smith
Brackett Maine official and editor dies after mistaken poison
James Wood Brackett, longtime editor and owner of Maine Words and chairman of inland fisheries and game, died in Phillips at age near 64 from heart trouble and a dose of neonite taken by mistake. Cragin, an elder pharmacist, was critically ill after drinking the same. Brackett, native son born to Nathaniel Cook and Louise (Weed) Brackett, served in the Maine House in 1901-02 and was commissioner from 1908.
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Phillips
James Wood Brackett
Maine Commissioners of Inland Flaheries and Game
Maine Words
Cragin
Brackett
Nathaniel Cook
Louise (Weed) Brackett
Lucy Extotte Benn
Pillips
Maine
Piraskott Co
Rane Ty Lake Co
Beer at Visoni case ends with discharge
Following a preliminary hearing in B. Visoni's case on keeping a tavern, Tadge Scott discharged the respondent, ruling the state failed to show sufficient evidence for county court. Grand Juror witnesses testified to visiting the house for errands and receiving beer, but none admitted to drinking there. A raid earlier led to a stack of beer and 17 bottles seized, with the wax order returned.
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B. Visoni
Tadge Scott
B. Davis
Visoni
NEW MAIL SERVICE COMMENCEMENT AT BARRE PORT CITIES
The Barre mail system scheduled to begin Monday June 24 with routes via Montpelier Wells River and Central Vermont Railroads. Arrivals and closings listed with times for north south and Montpelier White River junctions. Legal suit noted in Rutland County while civil actions involve William Bucklan of Sudbury and Mine Lucy R. with pending July 1905 marriage.
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Barre
Montpelier
Wells River
R. R
Holland
Lucy
Roberts
Hampton
Rutland County Court
Agastet
William Bucklan
Sudbury
Lele
Prom A. m
Bucklaw
Mall
South
White River
The Coronation Flower bred by Peter Murray
A Barre note reports the coronation dower flower, the Windsor pink, bred by Scotchman Peter Murray of Aberdeenshire. Brother-in-law to John Remolds, Murray’s rose selection impressed the queen amid many varieties, praised for its color and lasting freshness.
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Peter Murray
Barre
Queer Mary
Aberdeen
John Rernilds
Lagewood
Tly
Mr. Murray
Jrer Doner
Walter B. Winsor
Faire Haven
Mass
Funere
Shin
England
Graduation at Williamstown High School Grange Hall
Graduation exercises were held at the Grange Hall in Williamstown with a large audience. The program featured prayers, essays, music, and diplomas presented by Superintendent H. D. Stone, ending with America.
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Mason
Stone
Williamstown
Williamstown High School
Grange Hall
Jwih Aehool
Vermont
Dan Elliot Bemiseneau
Lillian Myrl Hutchinson
OC. W. Crametany
Mabel Ada Lasell
Mildred Elina Lasell
Gladys Rachel Martin
Misses Lael
Mexico
Jeanette Wilfore
Europe
Arlene Ding Deffords
Einestion
Rmupic
Ladies
Supt
America
Popular Playground Draws Children Since June Opening
The north end playground opened June 17 has averaged about ten children daily, ages up to 12 for boys and 14 for girls. Sandboxes for younger kids were damaged and will be repaired soon. Children praise the facility and older youths are often too rough for the younger group.
President Benton to Speak at Harlington Graduation
In Harlington on June 24 the college graduation program plans include a speech by President-elect Tews. The event precedes the graduation ceremony to be held tomorrow afternoon at Wehook, with tickets priced at 25 cents general admission and 35 cents for premium seating.
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Harlington
Sae Ray
Tewsswitt ‘Udivep
I Wehook
Talk of the Town best dairy butter and local notices
A jumble of items notes milk prices at the United Rate Store in Ladd Ca and social updates. Several residents travel to Boston on short business trips. The Blur Sox beat the Never Stips 2 to 4 in a local game, and a birthday surprise party for Brown’s son was held with refreshments. local church activities and visits to relatives are mentioned alongside a planned Young Maplewood trip.
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Ladd Ca
Tony Hussey
Hatley
United Rate
Morand
Boston
F. M. Andreani
Miers’ Sanitary
T. Rossi
Hoston
Mary Brock
Newbore
BC Pies Bailey
Ex. Brown
Peter Brown
Wire Street
Theodore Lascar
Maplewood
White Mountains
United
M. KB
Si M. Nelenu
Ali
Man Injured by Quarry Blast Near Graniteville
Bernard Commusky, a powderman at Milne and Varnum quarry, was brought to Barre City Hospital after a blast wounded him in the left side and lung area. The 90 year old, unmarried relative of Thomas Commurky, who was killed by lightning at Graniteville last year, is reported as improving though spitting blood.
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Man
Graniteville
Barre City Hospital
Bernard Commusky
Norre City Hospital
Bootswell, Milne & Varnum
G. JL. T. Tinges
Lylus
Comminsky
Heyes
Cotonmbaky
Faml
New York State
Thomas Commurky
Gateley
Refige
Girl Falls From Second Story Terrace Parents Hopeful After Escape
The twelve year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Milne of 10 Mount Street fell headlong from the second story piazza onto the ground. She was picked up and taken inside and Dr Lazell found no broken bones though bruising appeared on the body. Internal injuries are not expected to develop and recovery is anticipated.
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Kenneth Milne
Mount Street
Wo BR. Lazell
James Ingram Dies at Liberty New York
Word arrived of James Ingram a prominent Barre granite maker who died in a Liberty New York sanitarium on January 16 He came to the United States in 1882 and later built a successful granite manufacturing business in Barre retiring five years ago and later managing quarry supplies and polishers before moving to New York to work with Harrison Granite Company
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James Ingram
Barre
Ingram
Liberty
Lowell
Mase
Forsythe
Harrison Granite Company
Mr.Dorsythe
New York
W. H. Harrisong
Engram
Scotland
Death of Mrs Friburg at 72 in New Hampshire
Mrs. Karan Gustafson Friburg died at her son Otto Friburg’s home morning of December 15 at age 72 years 3 months 12 days. She is survived by her husband four sons and one daughter including Mrs Sederkarat and Mrs Chairnan of Sweden Mrs Wyden of Manchester NH Mrs Mateson of Barre and Otto Friburg. 28 grandchildren and two brothers in the United States and one in Sweden. Funeral from the house Monday at 2 pm Rev Mr Woodruff of South Maine officiating burial in Hope Cemetery.
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Sweden
Mr. Woodruff
South Marne
Buridl
Hope Cemetery
George T. Howard Dead Former Rail Commissioner
George T. Howard, former state railroad commissioner, died at his home here following a long illness. A veteran of the state rail service, he served on the board dating back to its early days and was a familiar figure in Craftsbury and Albany. He was born in 1820 and had long ties to the dairy industry in the region. His death came after a period of declining health through the month of June.
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Craftsbury
Jane
Railral
George T. Howard
Fem
State Board of Railroad
Caninela
Albany
Teed
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Mosby
Deverter
U. 5S
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Clarence S. Funk
International Harvester Co
Topsham
Sanford Hall
Medway
Arthur Crown
Browniteg
Ton Center
Frank Wells
Clinton, Maas
Hrownington
Herten
Brown
Rutland High
L. B Mint
Richford
Jatl
Joseph Proof
Policeman Miles
James Brackett
E. Visoni
Lucy E. Roberts
NEW Mail Service
Central
S Montpelier
T. W. Moloney
Ag Plaintiffs Counsel
Pres
Benton
University of Vermont To-morrow
Permetia
Unita
St. Allin
Talk OF
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Quarryman
Milne
Liberty, N.Y
New York City
Mrs Friburg
Otto Friburg
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