Suspect Fatally Shot After Woman Found In Creek
A grisly case unfolds as the body of Mrs. May Thompson Woodill is found with a fractured skull in a creek near Baltimore. Police pursued suspect Roberts, who engaged in a gunfight with officers before dying. The tangled tale links Woodill, her husband the Los Angeles manufacturer, and a booster of a magazine career, with Roberts sought since last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Roberto
Mr. Wootill
Moderte
Woolill
Baltimore
Thomps Hon
Woralill
Tiedy
Tan
Foster Dauphter
Yerid
Willey
A. H. Redcliffe
Radcliffe
George Taylor
Roberta
Taylor
Murdered wife death shocks husband in Toledo
Gilbert Woodill, an automobile company worker, fainted upon learning of his wife Mrs Woodill’s murder. He is under medical care with relatives saying no domestic trouble existed. Mrs Woodill, 20, formerly Miss Kath Mary Thompson, had planned a Los Angeles trip with her foster father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Angelen
Juni
H. B. Woodill
Gilbert
Elf Mire
Woolll
Iorataa
Probable Insanity Preceded Stoneham Death Case
A fragmentary report notes Alfred Belcher’s suicide at Stoneham with colleagues Berey and Perley present. The text indicates Belcher had been despondent and melancholic, with surviving relatives not clearly identified, and mentions attempts to locate witnesses or understand the circumstances surrounding the death.
Acids Used in Fatal Rochester Incident
Police report a young woman Grace McIntyre of Rochester aged 22 was found gravely injured after an acid incident. The inquiry indicates torture and a fatal outcome linked to a heated oil lamp and possible attempted escape by others.
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Rochester
N.Y
Grace Mclntyre
Yvettel
Aseias
Uys
Von Buelow Remains with Government Amid Pressure
Berlin reports Chancthor Von Buelow chose to stay in office under pressure from the Kaiser, with a government bill extending succession duties failing in the Reichstag. The defeat sparks calls from the upper classes and press for dissolution of the empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Chancthor von Buelow
Ubera
Ricien
Heich
Court grants injunction against Boston streets chief over wooden block pavement
Boston tenants and property owners win a court injunction preventing the superintendent of streets from replacing existing pavement with wooden block blocks. The court notes the commission authority and the danger to horses and property, ordering restoration of the prior pavement until proper action by the city’s hire commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Rewe
Prilst Rescues Girl in River Tragedy at Port Kent
A drowning accident at Port Kent during a St Louis fair involved twenty youths. Three girls Choline Gagnon aged 17 Chum Charette aged 14 and an unnamed 12 year old drowned after a boat overturned in swift river current. Reverend Arthur Derry aided a survivor as others were swept away.
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Houlton
Trerivel
Tost
Port Kent
Choline Gagnon
Chum Charette
St. Lous
Fioh
Arthur Dreary
Station Agent Killed in Rail Line Accident
West Shore railroad station agent at Highland, employed six years, was killed last night stepping from a freight to a southbound express. His body was shattered, survived by a wife and a 17 year old son. He was a well known railroader and a familiar figure at Highland during college races.
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Poughkeeprie
Nicholiue
West Shore Railroad
Hivtiland
Acme
Lege
Flere
Highland
Hypnotism Suspect on Trial for Restaurant Owner Murder
In Springfield Massachusetts a man named Pournelle stands trial for the murder of John Bliffe, owner of a Hopewell restaurant. The defense cites another's influence and hypnotism as a factor, with testimonies about a folding chair and a live wire incident contributing to the fatal act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wight
Cars Crash At Outing Hurts Many In Wilmington
A trolley pole detached from a car during a Trinity Molin church outing in Clayton division caused a crash that left seven injured in critical condition. Fire, police, and ambulances rushed victims to Inca hospitals as darkness followed the incident. Local rescue rigs hurried to the scene and cleared the area amid a panic among picnickers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Tel
Trinity Molindist Church
Clayton
Electric
Baby saved from burning house in Greenland
Fragmentary report describes a baby rescued from a burning dwelling in Greenland. The narrative mentions Ruth Lord and a Mr Haghen, with details incomplete about heroic actions and efforts to extinguish the fire and avert suffocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenland
Ruth Lord
Mr. Haghen
Heroe
St John’s Day Observed by Notre Dame Church Groups
St John’s Day events at Notre Dame church featured a morning service led by Chaplain Inumell and a dramatic performance in St Agnes hall. The Marie on the Grave de Die play, a seven act drama, drew a large audience and showcased a cast including Mine. Ta Marquise de feline and Mlle Marie Anne H non among many others.
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St. Johpsbury
John
Notre Dame Church
Inumell
Union
St. John the
Marie
St. Agnes Hall
Marquise de Feline
Dutile
Mme
Gibray
Mita R. Dimers
Madeline
Mia
Lamontagee
Cathering
Mies
Agnon Tenoit
Marie Anne H Non
Chanehen
Mies Tomanom Roucher
Pierrette
Valeda Chesnex
Chon
Mike Dom Brunelle
Soeurate
Simone
Louin Bilodenuy Cherlotte
Lonivon
Jeimes Mavoyardes
Miyter Dauphin
Wonder
Autres Levnes Smvoyarntes
Missen Ve Prevost
Marie D'revort
Marie Bilodens
Albertige Lamontague
Engine balky as trial postponed in aviation test
Washington June 20 The weight seroplane engine balky today delaying the Newt trial. Officials say the aeroplane will meet army specifications once fixed. A formal appointment was set for a displays in October between New York and Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army Aera
New York
Albiny
Report Not Believed In Berlin Auto Crash Claim
June 2 report from Teeriin states the death of actress Kitna Lewisbon in an auto accident near Vienna and Berlin is not believed. No fatal crash within 200 miles of Berlin has been verified, and the jury remains uncertain about the claim.
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Teeriin
Eee Lewisbon
Kitna
Vienna
Bérlig
Berlin
Minister's house entered and robbed in Burlington
A burglary struck two adjacent residences in Burlington on a Friday night. The minister C. J. Staple’s home on Willine Street was broken into through a pantry window, with a chair moved to aid entry. A purse containing 18 dollars and change was stolen along with a remailer ring. silverware and the desk with money were left untouched. A man in dark clothes, slender build, was seen loitering near both houses earlier.
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Burlington
Will
C.J. Staple
Willine
Dina
Hart
Kitcher
Creemerymen Plan to Defy Milk Handling Law
Addison county creameries held a meeting at Stevans Cove to discuss and oppose a state statute requiring pasteurization of skim milk and buttermilk before sale. They voted to ignore enforcement, risking a shared cost of compliance among creameries if the law is enforced, and cited harm to farmers and cattle fed on the treated milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vergennes
Creamerica
Addison County
Stevans Hove
Buick
Argos Jena
Cittle
Willon
Woman J Longo Sentenced To Two Year Term
Brattleboro report from Windham County Court opening states 22 year old Shela Kate Lange of South Londonderry received a two year term for willful neglect of an infant. State doctor Dr. H B Stone testified the infant died from neglect at birth. Lange’s mental condition cited. Trial before Judge Mutine concluded with sentencing on Wednesday.
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Brattleboro
Jape
Kate jLongo
South Londonderry
Windhum
Mary
BH. Stone
Burlington
Megleck
Mabire
Shea Lange
Jange FM
Fury Wevnesday
Seo
Ton
Laborers riot at Amsterdam water works extension
At Amsterdam New York on June 25 Italian laborers clashed over a workforce dispute. Two workers were killed, six fatally wounded and several more injured as deputies rushed from the town to restore order at the water works project site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trowbie
Atatentam
Depistios
Missionary Conference Held at Trinity Montpelier
The Vermont laymen's conference met at Trinity Church in Montpelier with attendees including Dr J W Hanson of a city and Pastor Hough. Lonie Hieb from an unnamed state acted as master of ceremonies and MC A secretary BE was noted. The meeting featured national secretary of the laymen's infirmary movement as a key speaker.
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Vermont
el Conferrne
Trinity
Montpelier
Fontavening
Trinity Church
J. W. Hanson
Uide City
Ebeatt
Ae. Hough
Lonie Hieb
MC. A
Man Confesses in Frightful Brother Murder in Modesto
In Modesto California on June 23 authorities report a troubling confession by Cecil Hop king who says he fatally harmed his twelve year old brother Theodore and buried the body in a pigpen after a night of searching by parents and neighbors. The motive remains unclear and details point to a public safety item linked to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modesto
Calif
Theodore Hopking
Cecil
New York Socialite Denies Drunken Accusations
Mrs. Howard Gould denied ever being drunk and said witnesses were false in every detail. She claimed she and Farum were merely acquaintances and asserted plans to return to the stage were pure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Howard Gould
Recitals of Merit At High School Chapel
Two annual recitals by Miss Blanche L Spaulding pupils held in the high school chapel. Afternoon featured younger students with numbers like Sl nls EWentye Song and Hunting Butterflies by Merle Gow, showing future promise. Evening showcased advanced pupils and noted marked improvement and skilled execution under the teacher's guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche L. Spaulding
Norton Lebourgeau
Merle Gow
Spaulding
Misa Blanche
Barnacon
W. A.W
Futile Sacrifice and Reform Efforts in Early Chinese Education
The piece critiques religious and school efforts among Chinese communities, noting limited fruitfulness from changes in teaching practices. It references Yokohama tea houses and a shift in patronage, while contrasting traditional arrangements with calls for broader reform and social insight amid other topics like a Fourth of July dinner setting and colonial-era decor and etiquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Yokohama
New York
Norwich Cadets Give Fine Drill at Norwich Exhibition
Northfield June 25 Norwich university cadets delighted spectators with a precise four drill display led by Governor Prouty during the cadet battalion renewal. Twelve riders presented horsemanship as a new feature while the drill evolutions impressed the crowd. The event concluded with an annual commencement hop in Dewey hall featuring the Montpelier Jury Band.
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Northfield
Norwich University
Prouty
Ant Maliy
Norwich
Seemann
Dewey Hall
Montpelier Jury Band
Fine Exercises at Groton High
Groton high and grammar schools held a ceremony in a decorated room with green plants and flowers. Students performed pieces including Higher Ideals and Rome was not built in a day while grades and class colors were noted.
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Groton High
Groton
Yrith
Piteocatlon
B.A. Siaith
Dinah
Elizebbeth Minsie
Reading
Scoesing
Roy Hanchattee
Apie
Rill Fe
Ae Tana Scott
Jeanie Laoretia Taylor
Millia J. Whitehill Gany
Rome
Gramanar
Giadys Vi
Allen Chalmers
Grace Training
Frank Manchett
Linvale
Ger
Clasenotte
Knowledge
Shaw Evlers
Man Hurt After Horse Kick at Vermont Rail Yard
A worker at Central Vermont railroad yard was kicked by a horse while loading a coat car. He fell, suffered a broken rib and severe bruising to the back. he was taken home after first aid.
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Smith
Central Vermont Railroad
Badgers
Circle Streat
Heat Wave Continues In City As Thermometer Rises
Yesterday's warm spell persisted today with the thermometer near 92 degrees in the afternoon. The heat caused urban discomfort as granite plants and many chores slowed. no heat-related fires or damages reported yet.
Visitors from Topsham Attend Fraternal Exercises
Groton and Topsham residents, including Mrs George Tartman and Mr Warrononda and daughter, visited Thursday for fraternal exercises with local families. Abner Goodwin traveled to Montpelier to attend carers, while Ardelie haji joined relatives in town for a sister's visit.
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Jefferaon Hall
Topsham
Weelnranay
Afr
George Tartman
Topsham Wie
Mea
Ardelie Haji
Rowkasi
Vermont commission approves crossing for Barre granite plant site
The Vermont public service commission granted permission for a grade crossing on Batchelder Street to serve the John A. Martinson Estate Granite Company. The crossing links the Barre railroad spur to a planned granite plant, clearing a prior impasse. The decision requires a Central Vermont Railway crossing at Smith Street and signals further applications for the new railroad station as commissioners toured Barre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont State Public Service
Aste of
Hateheider Street
John A. Martinson Estate Granite Company
Barre
Bern
Granite Company
Cam
Redmond
Ina Company Ia
Burnejuun
Cormikatoners
Porter
Newport
Burlington
Woman Missing Trial Not Begun In City Court
City court proceedings show a missing woman case pending. Grand Juror Davis sought time to locate Mrs Spinelli who is believed held for recovery. Bail set at 50 with two week wait for officers to locate her. In the same session William Morren faced charges for family quarrel abuse and failure to report. a bench warrant was issued, but he appeared and was ordered to serve 20 to 22 days in Montpelier jail after repeated absences and continued drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Spinelli
Davis
Spinetti
SpineWi
Teun
William Morren
West
Spe
Morren
Scott Son
Montpelier
Scott Mneund
Wolff and Ongood Married in Montpelier Home Ceremony
Charles Edward Wolff of East Louis, TL, and Grace Sarah Ongood of Waltham Mass were married in a home ceremony at the Rev. A. J. In Montpelier. The bride was of Calor and after a visit there they plan to reside on East St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Edward Wolff
East Louie
Grace Sarah Ongood
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Emmit Roberts
Mrs. Woodill
Husband Wan
Alfred Belcher
Stoneham, Maan
Boller
Perley
Mulrove
Helcher
Rochester, N. Y
von Beulow
Kaiser
Prilst
Girl
Train
Springfield
Willmington
Darknom
ST. John's Day
St. Johnsbury
St. Jean de Batiste
Wright Brothers
Fort Myer
Lewinhon
Burlington House
Addin County
Amsterdam
Methodist Church
Italy
Nwa
Nortfield Institution
B. Smith
Public Service Commission
Batchelder ST
John A. Martinson Retate Granite Company
Lowin Spinelli
Lenvence
Wolyf—Osgood
East St. Louia
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