Death at Cumberland Hotel Reveals Large Shortage
Coroner's inquest uncovers Leonidas M. Preston embezzlement shadowing his death from cyanide. Officials say shortages range from 50 000 to 100 000 while Preston served as New York manager for Timken Roller Axle. Hotel Lombard investigators probe related financial and personal intrigues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
New York
Hotel Cumberland
Leonidas M. Ropes
Newton Minta
Harburger
Deteo
Newie
Timken Railroading Axle Company
West 46Th Street
Zan Ie
Testan
Perlomns
Miller
Thm
Avite
New Orleans
Repulsed lover favorable report from White House
A Washington bulletin reports that a man shot himself in a doorway after being spurned by a woman, with physicians noting an improving condition after initial injuries. The incident occurred near 42 Canal Street in a Bowdoin and Maine area building, involving Mrs Patterson and De Burt, who died from a wound to the temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
1. C
Ing Tulletin
Archie Roosevely
Wee Avenué
Steoeta
Te Burt
de Burt
Patterson
Nashua
de Bort
Canal Street
Hiv
Speague
Patrick Whet
Patterson Dolan
Charles Berube
Bowum & Maine
Ben
Explosion in Stairs Sparks Fire Fatalities Lessons
In Brattleboro March 9 attorney Alway and Missiter for Carl and Ward Refubels face a suit after a lamp explosion in a stairwell during a weight loss trip causes a blaze. A young woman fled down a stair with her body entangled by debris, while the building’s insurance and dividend questions draw scrutiny. The incident raised questions about stock dividends and building laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celia Berube
Barn Neesome
Idele
Asedy
Tleboro
Witio
Miss
Iter
Carl & Ward
Refubels
Asemied
Young
Eines
Jon
Mucl Mor
Rutland
Community Aid Society Meeting At Bert Emerys
The Marshytild Siew Aid Society meeting at Bert Emerys was a success. It planned activities at the M E church including Sunday school at 1 o clock and a benfit sale. An entertainment is in preparation with a later bake sale and a speech by a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siew’ Aid Society
Bert Emery
Ree
Pho Ogund
Biniay
Willey
Alee
Ladive
M. I. Church
Evergie
Ruef Arrested at Suburban Resort in San Francisco
Abraham Ruef was arrested last night at a suburban San Francisco resort by Elisor W J Biggy aided by Detective Barna and Coroner Walsh. Judge Dunne had earlier declared Ruef a fugitive from justice while Samuel Shortridge faced contempt charges for objecting to a question during Heney's examination and was jailed briefly until appeals writ freed him. The case moves to arguments before Justices Cooper Halt and Kerrigan on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Abraham Ruef
Sububan
Elisor W. J. Biggy
Ice
Barna
Shoei? O'Neil
Walsh
Abrahan Ruef
Dunne
W. J. Biggy
Samuel Shortridge
Russ
Dunhe
Heney
Sheri O'Neil
Shortridge
Honey
District Cent of Appeals
Dusticns
New York Printer Building Burns. $800,000 Loss
Fire destroyed a four story building on West Party Street housing William Green's printing operations for Smart Set and Town Topity. Seventy five workers escaped from the fourth floor stereotyping department as flames endangered gas tanks. water curtains protected tanks while gas was diverted to other reservoirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Green
Smart
Inney
Plaat
Consolidated Gas Company
Auch
Wrst Gith Rtrest
Granite dealer bankruptcy lists debts and creditors
Jeremiah F. Reagan of Taunton Masa files for bankruptcy. Debts total about 93 541 with secured and unsecured breakdowns including 24 041 taxes wages 17 380 accrued and 65 913 unsecured. Estimated assets 5 113 with 2 400 encumbered real estate and 1 525 in machinery and tools. About 100 insured creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee Bret Marek
Jeremiah Pedir
Tae
Iim
Asieta Arn
Decree In Estate Suit In Rutland Court
Part of J M Allen estate and related cases arise in Rutland March 9 with a decree in the Luty Allen executors suit. The Rutland railroad dispute seeks about 20 000 for alleged damage at a wallingford stream and Kalley property, with rulings against Allen real estate going to Hal M Allen. Divorces were filed in county court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luty Allen
Rutland
G. W. Kelly
Rutland Railroad
Wallingford
Kalley
John M. Allen
Hitrakor Agaluat
T. Allen
Lawy Allen
Hal M. Allen
Brightinge
Dowie Dies An Honored Zion City Founder
Alexander Dowie founder of Zion City died at his Chicago home at 8 a.m. after a long illness. His deposition as head of the church led to decline. Voliva succeeded him as leader as Zion City faced financial strain and waning support. Dowie had established a thriving but troubled religious movement near Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voliva
Chicago
Alexander Dowl
Zon City
Dowie
Zinn City
Tl Society
Aew
Shriylug
Ford Reli
Chicage
Dowle Ra
New York City
Dewia
Zion City
Dowiie
Pune
Meeting of State Teachers' Association in Burlington
Burlington hosts the Vermont State Teachers Association meeting on October 17 18 and 19 with noted educators from New York Yale and Rochester already invited including Dr Andrew Draper and Andrew Exton. Governor Proctor expected. Vermont Schoolmasters Club to meet in conjunction. officers listed and committee names outlined for the Burlington event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Maren
Vermont
Tsnachomas
Andrew 8. Draper
Commandoner
State of
New York
Andrew W. Extson
Nowselate Superintenson Sae
William Lyon
Yale University
Ady van Stone Harris
Rochester
A Dempsey
St. Johnsbury
Proctor
Vermont Schoolminsters
I Fullawn
Perianeint
B. M. Roscoe
Geli
E. G. Ham
Pesson
A. A. Kempton
Hakersfield
Piglip BR
Large Mill Fire at Bennington Destroys Plant
March 9 report describes a major fire at a paper mill in Bennington destroying the plant and causing substantial losses. Insurance coverage is noted, with many workers left unemployed as the blaze raged through the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Found Dead in Chair at Newport Home Party
Unclear report describes a man found dead in a chair at a Newport home party. The deceased, about 55, unmarried, with ties to Concord NH, had complained of digestion and nausea before death. Police and officials, including Rev. Tomfinnon and Baker Raily aides, discuss ongoing investigations and a lawsuit over stolen bottles.
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Newport
Marth
Harwisaniaker
Looper
Concord
Ion
Bane
Baker
Salvin Frye
Laule
Mere
Kiliy
Mano
Newt
Church of Olriet
Servion Pes Jurtington
Anne
Routh Street
St. Johnsbury Basket Win For Co D Dashes Visitors
St Johnsbury hosted Co D in a basketball game last evening finishing 43 to 24. Officials called many fouls while Crogan and Fields led the home side scoring. Visitors struggled as Bothwell stood out for the opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johnsbury
Co. D
Crogan
Fields
Bothwell
Dartmouth Falls to Williams in Basketball Clash
Dartmouth went down to Williams in a rough basketball contest last night. Sellacastony Mans led with strong play as Williams outpaced Dartmouth, 10 to 6, in a low scoring bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dartmouth
Williams
Sellacastony Mans
Wil ‘Args
Sereen
Two Petitions Filed by Rutland Meat Dealers Firm
Saunders and Law of Rutland meat dealers filed a bankruptcy petition in the district clerk’s office yesterday. The firm lists assets of 9701.61 and unsecured debts of 1446.74 with notarized claims of 1752.70, exempt 400. The petition names Stephen Wunleys and Charles T. Taw as partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington, Mawell
Saunders & Law
Huttan
Allice
Stephen
Wunleys
Charles T. Taw
Pats Harbors
Carpenter
Jomer
Accident injures two in Bank Street coasting incident
Frances Preston and Marion Donovan of St Allain struck a rock while coasting on Bank Street last evening. Preston suffered a serious fracture and Donovan sprained her right ankle as they fell. The two were riding a toboggan when contact occurred on the traverse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Preston
Marion Donovan
St. Allain
Albans
March
Bank Street
Princes Preston
Teg
Funeral of Edward Rix in South Royalton
Funeral for Edward Hie held yesterday in South Royalton. The 80 year old patriarch of the Mix family died after a long illness. His widow and ancestors tied to the family farm, a century in the Mix line. The service honored a long lineage in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Rix
South Royalton
Edward Hie
Mr. Bis
Hie Nife
Elisha Mix
Thie Town
Mr. Rin
Talk of the Town in East Orange and Nearby
Local chatter notes Stubb of East Orange and Papka of Borlingtorn among residents visiting on a morning in the city. Heath and others are seen at home, while Mrs Frenk Wilbur plans a visit as M. W. Mughes is seen in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HS. Stubb
East Orange
Papka
Borlingtorn
Elly
Basinee Tihdayy
Mre
Frenk Wilbur
Light at Manchester and Nearby Social Notes
Fragmented OCR notes describe visits and social events in Manchester Minnesota and New York City residents. Mentioned are Charity McDonald of New York City visiting town, Julia Blanchard sent to Atowe, and various social and club gatherings with planned dues, entertainments, and a poetry aside from The Anker-Hour Election Episode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charbonneau
Manchester
H. Tadey
Charity McDonald
New York City
Stre
Julia Blanchard
Celind
Atowe
Elwin McCall
William Lindy
Graniteville
Baicgeehy Hospital
Moenee
Ery
Sipel
Mire Bal Brown
Bere
Caine
Mattewson
Herlington
Dubtry
Chyde Heath
Goddard Hank
Nora
Boyce
Touay
Strop Attack at School After Mother's Vengeful Visit
Mrs. Manning, mother of a pupil, called Miss Ema Locke out of the schoolroom and struck the teacher with a razor sharpener and other objects. The assault forced the teacher to flee, leaving the school in an uproar as the mother departed to her home. Authorities plan to investigate, with both principals declining comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Manning
Bellows Falls
Ema Locke
Mire
Oning
Mish Locke
Atte Leece
Manning
Mie Locke
Mee Ig
An Orow
Locke Lund
Diesptine
Abenet
Mise Locke
Foreclosure sale of Merlin side Nicholen property
Montpelier March 9 The Nicholen property on Merlin side with ramble bones and bands was offered today under foreclosure. The leaner Fletcher Bishop of Washington Tretug labore and Gene hae tun timid-reader. Lady Nichols is said to be cousin of Willian Eliad tone of England.
Fifty cents a day for intoxication prisoner work
Montpetier Mereh O-Reuben Clough Lehn is the only person confined in jail for intoxication and will be put to work on the Tracey and Deavitt farm under the new law. He will earn zero cents a day for his labor. No deputy sheriff will watch him, but time will be at the farm’s discretion. Sheriff Tracey will not allow the man to be away from the farm after dark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpetier
Mereh
Reuben Clough
Lehn
Commry
Tracey & Deavitt
Iaw
Cloough
Sherif
Ling
Tima
Tracey
Rumor Central Vermont Purchase Denied by Officials
St Albans reports March 98 rumor that Bottomen Maine Rail will buy The Central Vermont, with Portland sources claiming talks are disavowed by authorities. The chatter centers on a possible acquisition involving rail operations and regional transport plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Botton & Maine R. R
Vermont
St. Albans
Portland
Two German steamers sunk in North Sea gale
Berlin reports a north sea gale sank two Certwan steamers Wettern and Jargeneen. All hands aboard were lost, totaling 34 men drowned. Weather and sea conditions hinder search efforts as authorities confirm the disaster and extend condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Sea
Berlin
Wettern
North
Girls Basketball Rough Play Cited At Newport Game
A girls basketball game described as rough ended with officials calling many fouls and players bumped on the floor. The match featured limited scoring, strong efforts from Nessie and teammates, and a forthcoming home game against Stowe High. The lineup listed Newport, Redmd Knight, Wheeler Bradford, Ewen, and Glindehinge among others, with Foster as referee and Worthen as umpire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla
Tao
Uknow
Nessa
Heemuese
Tening
Stowe High
Dha
Septal
Newport
Brown
Redraomd Knight
Wheeler
Bradford
Strteon
Ewen
Veah
Meader
Down the Chute High School Basketball Night
Montpelier high school lost to Goddard seminary by 20 to 15 in a Thursday night drill at Montpelier. At the same venue Montpellier junior varsity beat Stowe junior high 6 to 4. Scoring excerpts include Tieriault Daley Hoggle Roost and others with several players posting multiple points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goddard Seminary
Lo Montpelier High School
Montpene
Montpellier Jhigh
Stowe Jhigh Echont
M.A. Tieriault
Daley
Lhoggle
Hogate
Buck
Rend
Dodds
Juston
Warner
Poate
Fone
Successful Year for Poultry Association in Vermont
The Central Vermont Poultry and Pet Association reports a very successful year with a well attended poultry show in January and plans for another in March. Officers listed include President Lyan, vice presidents Hale and Mitchell, and secretary Currier, with a sizable slate from Montpelier, Waterbury, and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Vermont
Black Association
Wis
Taree Shoe Company
Feveniay
Jaliwery
Ems
Ile Eirope
Ofttowry
Elaeta
M. Lyan
Hellville
Af Baar
William Mite
Montpelier
Col
Hateh
Watersore
Fe Piel
Delightful Lecture At Congregational Church
A crowded Congregational Church evening featured a talk titled Italy in Twenty Five Days by Henry Billotn of Headtoy Thaw. The prose describes engaging slides and an eager audience, with Mr Kilborn and Ms Charles Scott receiving applause for their roles in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Italy
Henry Billotn
Headtoy
Kilborn
Torle
Mie
Charles Scott
Case Partially Heard In City Jail Bail Proceedings
Partial court transcript describes Ainette Page and Matosionting under arrest after a partial hearing. Jomerre Sire and Bayhty confirmed in city jail as authorities seek bail. Details of the alleged subparading of Imerny remain unclear from the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainette Page
Johuidt
Imerny
Jomerre Sire
Mayor Richmond Sworn in Rutland March 9
Rollin L. Reh tson elected city mi qualified by oath before Judge Robbing of probate court with bonds of 1000. Bondmen Walter R. Kinsman and Walter A. Clark of Rutland. The article also notes a Sheridan play to be given in Barte with a cast list and names such as Ste Apthony Abeakta Mr. Goti and Capt. Tack among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Rollin L. Rehtson
Thomas C. Robbing
Amd Ming
Clark H. A. Harman
Walter R. Kinsman
Walter A. Clark
Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Ste Apthony
Abeakta
Goti
Tack. Aveberne
Saw Siell Patel
Wap
Webster
Custody Hearing Over Alleged Child Beverage Abuse
In East Cambridge Middlesex probate court a custody dispute between Mrs. Elio FE Johnson of Cambridge and her husband Hamilton B Johnson centers on allegations he gave beer to their infant Reginald. Depositions from Barre witnesses describe beer and liquor given to the child and an incident with a bartender. Judge McIntire took the case under advisement after hearing testimony and depositions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elio FE. Johnson
Hamilton
Johnson
Euet Mans
Johnsons
Bowten
Bhill
Cambridge
Barre
Northern Hotel
North Main Street
McIntire
East Cambridge
Mix
William Petrie
Reginald
Tim
Bartetder
Mclntire
Inter
Ates
Divorces and Dissolutions Ahead in Local Suit Listings
A divorce suit is filed by Wilder of Burlington against his wife Mrs Wilder with grounds of intolerable severity. Senter and Sper appear for the petitioner, W A Lord for the defendant. The dairy docket also lists several divorce cases including Williams versus Williams and Powers versus Powers, among others, with additional notices of civil actions and trespass suits in Washington County and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilder
Senter & Sper
W. A. Lord
Cout
Instron
Wilder Orchetra
Burlington
Myre
Holmes
Montpelier
Robert
Washington
Abe
Tiertrode Williams
Benjamin F. Williams
Anna L. Powers
Frank D. Powers
Etta M. Modfott
John Moffatt
Edward W. Rollins
Stockwell
Burial in Barre Delivers Funeral at Methodist Church
Burial services for Mrs. Mallet Gale Downer wife of J. B. Downey were held yesterday afternoon at the Montpelier Methodist church. The Rev Ralph F Law officiated assisted by Rev A Bishop of Montpelier seminary. Interment followed at Elonwood cemetery with remains placed in Elonwood plot aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mallet
Gale Downer
J. BE. Duwney
Ashvillle
North
Statermont
Elonwood Cemetery
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Leonidas Preston
White House
Archie Roosevelt
Wboxs
Ruef
Elisor Bigay
Granite Dealer
Jeremiah F. Reagan
Taunton
Masa
J. M. Allen Estate
State Teachers' Association
Filmore & Slade
Pepeured
J. A. Cooper
Borten
Nathandel K Martin
Consel
Tovian
Fall River
Thes Persis
Christian Science Leader
CO D
Portsmouth
N. H
Saunders & Law of
L. 8. Pearson
Same City
Burt
Talk OF
The
TOWN
Eawig McCall
Stowe
Nile
Stumt
Caabhagtind
Nicholas
Langdon
Rewben Clough
Spaulding
New Port
Burlington High School
Montpélier High
E. M. Lyon of
Batre
W. J. Kilhorn
Case
Hattie Page
Seley Liquor Uegalty
Richmond
Hamilton Johnson
Mans
George H. Wilder
Mabel Gale Downty
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