Tariff Board Bill Revives Opposition in Senate Vote
Washington dispatch reports a long filibuster over a bill to create a permanent tariff board. After hours of obstruction, a vote was set for Saturday morning while other measures, including post office appropriations and pensions bills, were debated and advanced with narrow margins.
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Washington
Senate
Lhmelock
Met
Sherman
Culberson
Tariff Bureau
Congress
Extra Session of Congress March 15 Reported
Washington reports an extra session set for March 15 following adjournment. The White House discussion centers on reciprocity deals and urgent measures. A U S official cited bail figures around $300 with latest estimates noting a rise to $4,118 in related costs.
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Washington, D.C
Congress
Vermont University President Search Fueled by Tours
Acting President Elias Lyman reported travels through Chicago Cincinnati and other midwestern cities where he interviewed leading educators. He cautioned names cannot be disclosed but said any finalist would be well qualified and a May decision is possible with a Burlington visit to review conditions. Enthusiasm from alumni associations in New York Boston and Washington accompanied the update.
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Lyman
University of Vermont
Elias Lyman
Burlington
Chicago
Cincinnati
Middle West
Buckhaw
Marlington
New York
Boston
Washington
Suresident
Voters Disfranchised in St Albans Delinquent Tax List
In St Albans the board of civil authority met at city hall to revise the voter check list for the upcoming annual city meeting. Eight new names were added while 255 delinquents were tagged with D T and barred from voting until taxes are paid. Delinquents span business, professional, and labor groups across wards.
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St. Albans
Board of Civil Authority
D. T
Granite Suit Dismissed by Washington County Court
In West Kingston the Swan Granite Company case was dismissed after a trespass ejectment suit brought by Isaac C. Ellie ve against six granite quarry men at Richpond. The defendant claimed the company never began operations and sought to recover possession of large quantities of guards on his farm, while the court ruled the action moot.
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Providence
Maretti
Punch
Mena Sener
Xeterbay
Isaac C. Ellie Ve
Swan Granite Company
Washington County
Rourk
West Kingston
Richpond
Miss Moylan Dies on Church Steps in Burlington
Miss Mary Moylan aged 60 collapsed with heart failure on the steps of St Marys cathedral in Burlington on March 3 as she approached the confessional. She died before a priest could reach her. The note cites Gen. T. S. Peck’s residence as the location connected to her prior presence.
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Burlington
St. Mary's Cathedral
Mary Moylan
Williamstown Notices and Church Schedule
Marshall Jackson is critically ill with pneumonia. Mr Ennore’s private dancing class will not meet this Saturday. A communion service is planned at the Methodist church Sunday morning. Offerings will be uneaten this month at the national church for the American Missionary Association. M Seaver has returned from Springfield to attend Mire Tantrd’s funeral. The union chorus will meet Monday evening to elect officers. Summit Lodge No. 1 will hold a special meeting Wednesday March 9 at Tea for F C and M M de t AN meters are requested to attend.
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Marshall Jackson
Seumonia
Ennore
Methodist Church
American Missionary Association
M. Seaver
Springfield
Mews
Mire
Union
Saloon Operation Example in Melpem District Report
From the Melpem superintendent’s report a saloon tax case shows $5320.13 tied to a saloon operating May 1 to May 1. The record notes a one year extension into 1905 and mentions saloons covering 14 in a sequence, reflecting a period of regulation and licensing changes through 1908.
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Melpem
Barra Citys
Eas
Big Strike Shuts New York and Jersey City Routes
A large walkout by United States Express drivers and helpers hit New York and Jersey City. The stoppage began over a driver appointment issue, spreading to the Saloon May term and affecting service across the city area.
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New York
Jersey City
United May
Iee
States Express
Salong
Fersor Chey
Herre
Bumper Dispute Halts Granite Quarry Work in New England
In Milford New Hampshire two day old stoppage over the use of the bumper machine disrupts 100 granite workers across ten firms. Quarry laborers had agreed to 26 cents hourly for two years and 27 cents for the next three, but now demand rises toward 33 2 thirds cents. Separate cuts affect South Ryegate and Cape Ann zones with no immediate settlement.
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South Ryegate
Mareha
Ten Firme
Thie
Granite labor disputes widen in New England towns
In Gloucester and surrounding areas the granite workers strike persists with Bay View and Lanesville workers idle and quarry wages under negotiation. Rockport Rockite offers 24 cents for skilled men and 22 for helpers while unions press for a six month Saturday holiday with full pay. conferences fail to reach a settlement.
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Gloucester
Mase
Bay View
Lanesville
Wisin Hall
Eny
Rockport Hite Company
Milford
Marehay
Menaciation
Stone Cutters’ Union
Wade
Fitewilliam
Thig Town
Ely
Flurry at Quincy Polish Mills Sparks Walkout Over Wages
At South Quincy a wage dispute followed a new price bill that raised minimums by 25 cents daily. Workers claim all should share the full increase, but only high priced workers received it. several miners quit in protest.
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South Quincy
Wedneday
Crushed to Death Under Coal Car in Vermont Railway Yard
John Smith, 43, water service foreman for Central Vermont railway, was crushed when a coal car struck him while crossing tracks near the roundhouse in St Albans. He died at 6:25 PM after body wedged under wheels, dragged about 100 feet. surgeons halted operation due to extensive blood loss. Survived by wife and two children. stepchildren Miss Mary Kemmler and Solin Kennedy.
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St. Albans
John Smith
Central Vermont Railway
St. Albans ‘Hospital
O'Cloek
Davidson
Smith
Ihe
Ar. Smith
Kranklake
Thermas Smith
Whitehall
Deer killed statistics from 1010 open season released
Washington County records show a prepared statement by the State Field and Game Commissioner Titcomb listing 528 deer killed in the 1010 open season in various counties, including 370 does. The commission seeks corrections. report any errors to Lyndonville, Vermont.
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State Field and Game Commissiourr
Titcomb
Asion County
Lyndonville
Death of A C Robinson marks long Westford service
Arthur C Robinson died in Kia Gome yesterday aged with deep town ties in Westford where he moved in 1867 to farm. He served in town offices and represented the town in the legislature in ISTh and was state secretary in 1880. He had been justice of the peace for 49 years. Survived by his brother Fillmore J Robinson three sons and three daughters including Gy G Robinson Martha C Robinson Birney A Robinson and daughters Adel Fiske Minnie Proctor Dertha Bhiland. Funeral set for eleven in the morning at the family lot in Underbitl.
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Westford
Saring
aArthur C. Robinney
Kia Gome
Jeweplh
Aurolhe Robinson
Fairfax
Westfort
Robipean
Regielaturee
Seceter
Fillmore J. Robe
Inson
North Underhill
Fletcher C. Proctor
Trontor
Dertha
Harry E. Bhiland
Flint
Mich
Death of Clergyman Rev George S Wells
Hardwick March 2 Rev George S Wells longtime Methodist clergyman dies this morning at his home after illness. Survived by three sons Ensest L Wells of Hardwick Edward Wells of Harrre and Ernest L Wells of Yardwick. Funeral Sunday at the Green Methodist church with interment in village cemetery.
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Ernest L. Welle
Yardwick
F Olork
Keensdoro Man Sued In City Suit
Burlington March 3. A man named Tobert J. Sturt of Crerenharn section faced a civil action in county court. Melvin Meter appeared for the plaintiff alleging damages. The case centers on a dispute over property or business dealings and seeks redress of a substantial sum.
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Burlington
Mareh
Tener J ‘Tiltericum
Thie
Elty Pestertan
Lauit
Cittenden
Sogmtus
Ageine
Tobert J. Sturt
Creeneharn
Sheriff Recovers Prisoner In Vermont Stabbing Case
Sheriff J Hy Adams returned from Springfield and arrest at Nensary Mass after a stabbing incident involving quarry worker Edwant Melslynun. Imperial, claimed to be the suspect, initially denied Vermont ties but later admitted identity under sheriff questioning. Identification by Wood Detective Regney Boston and state police confirmation followed. Imperial’s past residence noted in Graniteville and Monson, linked to prior activities.
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Chelsea
J. Hy Adams
Teat Wight
Springfield
Moss
Imperial
Nensary
Mass
Edwant Melslynun
Sherif Adams
Vermont
Sherif
Adame
Wood
Regney Boston
Sherif Adama
Contempt Cases Heard In Montpelier Court
Daniel McCarthy of Northfield arraigned on contempt of court for allegedly violating an injunction to stop farming land owned by Joslyn and continuing actions the next day. A second contempt charge, Daniel Oubria, cited for alimony payment violations, was continued to March. A city election meeting noted civil authority reviews and a list of name additions across wards.
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Daniel McCarthy
Northfield
Stanton
Roan
Montpelier
Delarge
McCarthy
Jon Tyn
Northfild
Prbensry I
Jaerons
Joslyn
Met'arthy
Cane Wan
Daniel Oubria
Deere
Injured Yardmaster Hurt In Vermont Coal Yard Accident
Harry Russell, yardmaster in the Central Vermont yard, was injured at the D. M. Miles Coal Company’s wood shed. He stepped from a plank, which broke, and fell ten feet onto a trestle leaving him with a wrist injury and possible arm damage.
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Harry Russell
Vermont
D. M. Miles Coal
Graniteville Meeting of Setialiris Lami Members
A local notice from Graniteville announces a meeting of Setialiris Lami members at the Towns Bath Mews this evening. The text is partially garbled but indicates an assembly of a group and a scheduled gathering.
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Setialiris Lami
Near Miss On Main Street As Yeast Supplier Escapes Injury
Walter C. Washburn of Montpelier narrowly avoided serious harm when he slipped while alighting from a southbound streetcar near the Howland block in Montpelier. He shouted for help as the car moved slowly, and bystanders quickly stopped further danger amid scattered crates and confusion on the ground.
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Walter C. Washburn
Montpelier Bleu
Washburn
Fragé
Howland
South Matt Street
TALK OF THE TOWN Mies Annie Connore Lingone in Boy ton for a visit.
A jumbled town column notes Annie Connore Lingone visiting Boyton and other local happenings. The item lists residents in and around Horlington and nearby streets, rehearsals, returns home, hospital visits, and club meetings with scattered names and places.
Fire devastates American-Moneer plant in Stoneshed blaze
A massive morning fire swept through the American-Moneer plant in Stoneshed, destroying the semi circular old-plant complex near Barre Street. The blaze, thought incendiary, followed three prior plant losses in the region, including the National Granite and two nearby facilities, with insurers noting varied coverage and substantial stock losses. Firefighters battled two water streams, saving ends of the building while interior offices and machinery were gutted. Company managers DeColaines, Moser, H. Farenr, and Waldo Farrar led workers who helped retrieve tools as flames consumed the site.
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American-Moneer Company
Mons
Tage
SISOG
Worleott
Aserttan
Proall
Deitte Dusininey
Focus Os Getehell
Jobe Bras
Terry Brainy
Sheridan& Moeluati
Aumerican
Nermont Mutual Company
Ametlona-Plonner
Fetilla
Barre Street
Gennite
Batre Amt Penta
Getty
Dhien DeColaines
Moser H. Farenr
Waldo Farrar
George Sheriffs Dead Years in America and Scotland
George Sheriffs died at his Madison Street home yesterday afternoon after a yearlong battle with tuberculosis. Born in Aberdeen, Scotland, he moved to America in 1883, settled on South Avenue, later lived in Boe, and worked as a granite cutter. He belonged to the American Order of Condors and was among the oldest in his local quarry workers union. He leaves a brother, Thomas. Funeral will be held at home on Madison Street at 2 o'clock, with Rev. J Barnett officiating. burial in Elmwood Cemetery.
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Mies
Annie Connore Lingone
Boyton
Howlayid
Horlington
Donald Melaedies
Gordon Block
Dualte
Arend Block
Ygrijpe
William Craty
Larditeke
Erlen
Opera House
Lewis Marshall
Hermann Goreman
Feinwels
Miredioggrain
G. W. Hunt
East Treet
Howe
Presbyterian Sunbeams
Chorel
Fred Dies
East Barre
Woekers International Union
New York City
Swinny Cally
Mattsburg
Jymer Grafton
Burnington
Pradton
Mery Verwhor Hospital
Morrisville
Taig
I Barre
Montpelier
Sour Kal Club
Williamstown
Harrie’ Orchestra
Grange Hall
Fora
P. Ay
Mark Cobden
Ranarked
Rostoi
Fanny Allen
Winoosk
City Hotel
Sloan
Bolleys
L Thowne
Burlington
William Bent
Randolph
Joop Havender
New York
George Sheriffs
Madison Street
Welck
Sherif Wee
Amberdam
Scotland
America
Routh Avogate
Tnish# le
Boe
Wistrode
American Order of Condors
Parka Cutters’ Union
Thomas
Ae Peatte
J Barnett
Congregational
Mure
Ehnwood
Vermont Fruit Store Case Dropped for Lack of Evidence
A state case against Thom Fras Quelli, owner of a Vermont fruit shop, was dismissed due to insufficient evidence. Police found a ferret full of beer, three pints of whiskey, a keg of wine, and other items in the store’s rear room, with the proprietor accused of illicit activity. The matter remains unresolved as charges were not warranted.
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Frank Frasquelli
Vermont
Chu
East Barre Night Scene Promises Seven Candidates
In East Barre Mire Minard is away and many town tables report a lively scene as rippling chatter fills the air. Seven candidates are set to attend a Saturday evening event, drawing local attention and expected turnout from residents.
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Minard
Toma
Steven
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Pinal
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William Milne
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Central Street
Forwatere of America
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C'Elork
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Biron
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Floston
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North ‘Seminary
Mia
Waite River
Henry Foster
Gildier
iMre Feeter
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Apuivercary
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National
Frank Fraquell
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