Salem Fire Leaves City in Desolation and Loss
A devastating Salem blaze raged twenty four hours destroying over a thousand buildings and leaving more than a quarter of the population homeless. Officials estimate ten million dollars in damage as militiamen patrol streets to deter looting while relief pours in from state and neighboring towns. The fire began at a leather factory, spread through Lafayette Street and the west side, threatening landmark sites yet sparing several historic buildings. Rescue efforts included dynamite to check the flames and evacuation of the Salem Hospital as refugees seek shelter in schools and churches. Local and national aid, including cash from Henry Clay Frick, arrives to feed and clothe victims and to fund temporary housing for thousands displaced.
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Thi City
Bewerly
Gov, Walsh
Tovay
Mace
Tomnate
Rev. Walsh
North Shore
Lafayette Street
Oil Company
Gallows Hill
South Salem
Town House Squad
Poston & Maine Railroad
Boston Street
Putnam Steent
Boston and
Bagex Streets
Kasex Atreat
Dackson Street
Nations
Proctor and
Boston Streets
Detferson Avenue
Penetor
Pope
Nroal
Hawthorne
Withrop
Mount Vernon
Endicott
Peabody
South Salen
Gallows Will
South Sater
Fone
Tarhionmble
Lafayette Afront
Taffayette
Lamyatte Street
State Normal School
Cedar and Myerett Rtreeta
Salem
Park Streets
Walter Front
Everly Bridge
Manchester
Nies
Raeten
Lynn
Westrat Inn
Satem
Rosette
St Joseph's
Eliareh
Immaculate Conception
Chatham Stret
Nanmkeng Cotton Milla
South Point
Hite & Leather Co
Cane & Daley
St. Joseph's Church
Niane
Boston & Maine Trust
Salon Kehor
Ward Street
Salem Electric Light Co
Polos
Forest Fire Threatens Rutland Townships in 400 Men Fight Flames
A massive forest fire in Rutland county west of Pondy spreads through second growth timber largely owned by the Esporium Lunding company of Danby. The state forestry department is sought for aid as about 400 men battle the advancing flames, with ten square miles already scorched and the danger of larger losses to timber and pulpwood.
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Rutland
Imeritime
Pondy
State Forestry Department
Mount Tabor
Tijber
Esporium Lundering Company
Danby
Arbi Mille
Relief fund for Salem sufferers raises funds in minutes
In Fioxton on June 26, a rapid relief effort collected 77400 in twenty minutes for Salem sufferers. The state forms a relief committee led by Helical men, with 40 subportiers guiding operations. Banks aided, railways offered free transport, and Red Cross director Ernest Ridewell traveled to Salem to oversee the relief drive. The legislature will be urged to appropriate 100 for the effort.
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Fioxton
Salem
Ho Walth
Lookout Tower Dedicated in Southern Vermont Peak
A lookout tower two hours south of Stratton Mountain rises on one of Vermont’s highest peaks. The structure, near the point Daniel Welter reportedly linked to a power campaign in 1540, offers views of a grand panorama. About 200 people hiked two and three eighths miles through dense forest to attend the dedication.
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Stratton
Stewteton Mountain
Vermont
Stratton Mountain
Specter
Daniel Welter
New Eage Jom
Persis
Pledges Fortune to Pay Firm Debts
New York June 28 John Clettin leads efforts to reorganize the H. Hin company in receivership amid creditor pressure. Rumors say the firm will eventually pay on the dollar, with liabilities around 21 million and assets at 5 million. John Matlin reportedly pledged his personal fortune of 100,000.
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New York
Scaraner
Amit Commission
Merchundiee
John Clettin
H. Hin Company
Hanite
John Matlin
Graduation at New England Kurn Hattin Homes
Four boys graduated at New England Kurn Hattin Homes in Westminster. S. Van Patten of Burlington, president of the homes, delivered the address at the class of 19 readers. The graduates include Dean E. Logay of Lavllin Walter M. Wells of Rindge James Patterson of East Northfield and Frank J. Anderson of Fitchburg.
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New England
Kurn Hattin
Westminister
W. S. van Patwn
Burlington
New Bogle Kuen Hatin Homes
WHA
Dean E. Logay
Lavllin
Walter MH. Wels
Rindge
N. 1
James Patterson
East Northfield
Frank J. Anderson
Rev Albertine Phillips Leaves East Montpelier Churches
The Rev Albertine Phillips, serving East and North Montpelier Universalist parishes, has accepted a call to pastor Olinda and Montpelier. Phillips becomes the second woman reported to assume a pastorate in the Dominion, with a notable career at Rutland area churches.
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Albertine S Phillips
North Montpelier
Rutland
Allertiy
Phillipe
Universalist
Jwrishes
East
Olinda
Lomtenian
Vermont Railroads Seek Exemption From Grade Crossing Elimination
Several Vermont railroads urged the Vermont Public Service Commission to excuse six years of grade crossing eliminations, arguing they operate at a loss and that their lines carry no speeding risk. They cited roads including Clarendon and Pittsford Bristol Manchester Dorset Grenville St Johnsbury and Lake Champlain and said their trains run at most 20 miles per hour.
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Vermont
Vermont Public Service Commission
Harwell Hotel
Public Service Commission
Neil PD
Clawson Brattleboro
Harry Modgett
St. Johnsbury
Mayo
Lake Ghiamplain Road
Sherman Moulton
Burlington
Bristol
BW. Lawrency
Mrendon
Pittsfend
Mauchester
Dorset
Granville
L. Stafford
Youth Drowned While Swimming in Passumpsic River
In St Johnsbury Vermont on June 26 a two year old boy, Charles Wilkins, son of Mr and Mrs Edwin Wilkins, drowned after promising his mother he would not swim. He watched neighborhood friends swim and slipped into the Passumpsic River where he was later found in shallow water. He is survived by his parents seven brothers and sisters.
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St. Johnsbury
Dane
An Bate
Charles Wilkins
Arethie Wilkine
St Johnsbury
Waal
Passumpsic
Sven Brothers
Concealed weapon case at Montpelier court ends in jail terms
A. J. Jackson pled guilty to carrying a concealed weapon in Montpelier. He faced a sentence not under six months or over a year in the house of correction after repeated attempts to incite a drink at a local hotel. The incident involved bar patrons and a hotel lobby event leading to police intervention.
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A. J. Jackson
Woedaville
Montpelier City
Lee
House of Correction
Jackson
Montgelier
Andrew JL Guthely
Care Mealion
Guthebe
Jackens
Sharthy
Rathand
Rodrey McDonald
John Taggrett
Maxsachustte
Furth
Not Admitted to Bail in Murder Case
Garillon Maine June 26 Alden Boulier appeared in the supreme court on a murder charge. He pleaded not guilty and was remanded to Hotlten jail by Sheriff Bryson. The coroner’s jury convened without witnesses as County Attorney Archibald was away. A circus worker described a Monday night incident near the Grange store involving a reported assault and gunfire, with details disputed by officers and witnesses.
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Garillon
Alden Boulier
Supreme Court
Mike Engma
Hotlten
Bryson
Barnard J. Archibald
Jonler
Janson
Tie
Sweden Street
Grange
Linn
Rimilieria
Alf
Leon
Jury finds Gomez guilty in assault with intent to kill
In Orange County court Recaredotomex Gomez was found guilty of assault with intent to kill Emelio Fernandes in Williamstown. Bail on appeal set at five thousand dollars, pending Supreme Court review. Fernandes testified while hospitalized. Gomez claimed accident and lack of intent, claiming threats forced his flight after the shooting.
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Chelvea
Hoar
Awong
Fernandes
Bia
Hl. Bigelow
Washington
Sw Preme
Autoist hits a man and gets arrested
Rutlawl Jape Costa of State street, a merchant, struck Alvin Graves a teller at Rutland Savings Bank on Grove street. Graves was pulled under the car and rescued. Costa was arrested for operating a motor vehicle without a rear license plate as officials investigated the accident near Williams street.
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Costa
Alvin M. Graves
Rutland Street
State Street
oTelock
a= lin
Grove Street
Rutland Savingy Bank
Sir. Graves
Jis
Williams Street
Conta
Graves
Craver
George
Polies
Ansower
Collet
Grew Trent
Pofew
New Vermont Postmasters Named in Several Towns
Randolph reports President Wilson has nominated J. S. Harris as postmaster at Bennington and reappointed staff in other towns. The postings include Dodge receiving word of Wilken te cay nomination, with Collins M. Davis noted as successor amid a long vacancy. Washington, D. C., lists several Vermont postmaster nominees and appointments in June.
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Randolph
Dodge
Wilken Te Cay
Senate
Eldredge
Bennington
Washington
J. S. Harris
Collins M. Davis
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Rixiger
Vermont
Patrick Mahoney
Pauline
Maurice J. Walshe
Rivne Junetae
Barre business booms as Barre railroad tonnage tops April May
A Barre granite trade leader notes the Barre railroad tonnage was the largest in April and May ever, with more paying cutters, optimism for building work, and strong stone business despite coal and supply shortages. He cites foreign shipments limits and Pennsylvania railroad train cuts affecting coal.
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Barre
Pennsylvania Railroad
Two Fires Struck Montpelier Dwellings On Putnam Street
A Montpelier fire crew battled a blaze on Putnam Street at James Doyle's two story home, started by a cigarette stub on the second floor. The ensuing roof and partition damage was costly with estimated losses around 1000 dollars. Earlier, another explosion occurred near the old Ewer house by Montpelier Seminary ravine, frightening residents but causing no structural damage. Nobody was hurt though passersby might have faced danger. Authorities suspect arson by local youths at a nearby swimming area, though cause remains unconfirmed.
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Montpeter
Putnam Street
James Matthew Doyle
Doyle
Dle
Eer
Montpelier Seminary
Wheelock & Dawele
Emul
Beer car theft and vagrancy arraignments at city court
Early morning theft from a beer car sparked a chase in the M&W district. Two seafaring men from Boston, Donelly and McGregor, pleaded not guilty to vagrancy and were remanded for examination as authorities pursue evidence of burglary. Police traced a broken beer barrel to the scene and linked it to the missing beverages. Memorial services for Gill Fewer of Chit Fellows will be held at the Congregational church Sunday.
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Ptack
M&w
Enifrond Verde
Dheew
Sone
Oliver Talin W
Ollie
Michael Donelly
Tines McGreelor
Boston
Scott
Land
McGregor
Donelly-McGregor
Thor
Montpelier
Donel Ty
Burre
Terre
Dineen
Ward Arch
Messie
Messfegor
Gill
Congregational Church
TALK OF THE TOWN AT PORTLAND JAIL DELAYED DEPARTURES
Mobs obstruct police escort for Mr Linnis and party as they argue at the station. Men call for temporary vagrancy hearings and threaten extended stays at Willhemnetemn and Chelsea. Will proceed to Montpelier. details vary, crowd disperses after brief delay.
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Masten
Harre
Linnis
Mike
Willhemnetemn
Chelsea
Portland
Montpeliar
Donelly
Willian
Wri
Pati
Minth College
Hanover
Wililyeie
N.Y
Bride Injured In Fall On Rock Near Williamstown
Mrs. Willian Brig, married two days, was internally injured and bruised when a colt driven by her husband backed a buggy over a rock ledge into a brook ten feet deep between Williamstown and Chelsea. The horse was rescued. Brig was uninjured. Doctors say she remains in serious condition but is expected to recover.
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Williamstown
Willian Brig
Chelsea
Briggs
Waite River
Weeneaday
Elle Whitney
Willis Whitney
West Corinth
Chebvenstaterday
War
Hero Ovsipants
Brigus
Tor Hay
Wiggs
My. Merchaart
Corinth Man Marries in Milford Church Ceremony
Corinth man Merrill of Corinth Vermont wed Milford resident Josephine Hall daughter of Charles Hall and William Merrill officiated by Rev John Wilson. The bride wore a white lace gown with matching silk veil. bridesmaid carried pink accessories. Groom is son of Merrill of Corinth. couple to reside on South Street.
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Granite Grange
Meren Merrill
Corinth
Cane
Milfond
Sorith Street
Cooper May Seek Bennington Governorship In Progressive Move
A J Cooper of Bennington initially indicated willingness to run for governor. The Cooper Manufacturing head and Pro-Bressite committeemen discussed revoking the partial promise as Jackson and Metegvr weighed in. A lounge conference with local progressives occurred as Cooper indicated a reconsideration of the nomination.
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A. J. Cooper
Bennington
Wien
Hewapper
Yenterdiy Aftenneny
J. Quaper
Cooper Mu Atoataringe Company
Nelson Jackson
Erring Camplien
Mr. Jackson
Fraser Metegvr
Mandolph
Lanee Aml
Martin
Rutlail
Cooper
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Seterkl
Kweines
Glovershor
Goodale Mimehine
Beverly
Rutland County
State House
Red Cross
Dee
Eenest P. Ridewell
The
Red Crown
Taday
John Claflin
H. B. Claflin Co
Canadtan
Irailroad
River
Charles Wilkine
Stranger
Yom
Gomez
B. Fernandez
Orange County
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Emery S. Harris
Putnam Street House
John Dineen
East Barre
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