Ex Governor John W Stewart Named to Vermont Senate Seat
Vermont scene centers on ex Governor John W Stewart of Middlebury as a U S Senate appointee to fill Redfield Proctor's vacancy. The March 24, 1908 exchange shows Fletcher Proctor appointing Stewart and Stewart accepting, with background on Stewart's long career as attorney, legislator, governor, and congressman.
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Vermont
Redfeld Proctor
States & Senate
Imi Siguel
Fletcher
Proctor
Stewart
Colorado Springs
Col
Proton
Washington
Jawaitaly
Wy Stewart
Coroner Cites Accident in Local Incident
An official coroner's finding attributes a local tragedy to an accident. The record notes limited details from the scene and points to factors present at the time of the event. No charges are listed, and the investigation is described as closed with no further action expected.
Vendetta Victim Found In Mayberry Apartment Murder
Police suspect a vendetta linked to the brutal killing of Vincents Beaman, found with a cut throat in a dingy Sky apartment. Investigators say the victim, a Sicilian immigrant, had fought for his life before the assailants fled. a hatchet and a blindstained eng er were recovered at the scene. Authorities consider the crime planned days earlier, with two Hylians and a woman later seen at the residence. The janitor says residents were expected to move soon. The police later declared they believe the murder was revenge driven.
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York
Vincents Beaman
Torter Francicoun
Sicily
Mayberry
Mai
Then
Governor Guild Shows No Immediate Recovery Today
Bosten March 24 Governor Guild remains weak but stable according to Dr Witalow via Secretary Dia The medical bulletin notes the governor slept well and rests quietly with no reported decline in strength over the last 24 hours A brief notice also stated the governor has not lost strength and there is no hope of recovery implied by the doctors
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Winslow
Waterbury Teen Accuses Man in Fake Interview Plot
Waterbury Connecticut March 24 a teenage girl from Francis Wilson’s household claimed she was pressured into sending false material to the Waterbury American. She admitted fabricating a story about Roland Franklin Andrews aiming to secure a fake interview. Authorities report the girl was detained briefly after the incident.
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Waterbury
Conn
Mise Fang J. Brae
Francis Wilson
Roland Franklin Andrews
Newark
Tig Tory
Lowe
Mark Hanna
Andrews
Squire
Renowned English Duke Cavendish Dies in Cannes
London reports the death of Spencer Compton Cavendish eighth Duke of Dunvonalstrey in Cannes France from heart failure. Born 1833 he held high offices including secretary of state for War and the lord president of the council.
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London
Spencer Compton Cavendish
Duke of
Dunvonalstrey
Cannes
France
Allie of Jord of
Cheadrtralix
Puabmaster Central
Ediof
Irelant
Tudla
Ford
Council
Granite Freight Rates Hearings In Boston Adjourn To May
In Boston on March 24 the Interstate Commerce Commission heard testimony on alleged overcharges in granite freight rates. The National Granite Association led by Seward W. Jones of Newton accused carriers of a 40,000 pound minimum, seeking refunds and a revised, reasonable rate. Witnesses from railroads and granite firms discussed car capacity and rate structures, with the hearing set to resume May 23 at the same location.
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Boston
Cominteree
Charles A. Prouty
National
Assoration
Ite
Seward W. Jones
Newton
Mass
Barre
Malino
New York Central
New York
New Haven
Hartford
Canadian Pacific
Long Ihland
Delaware and Hudson
Delaware
Lackawanna and Western
Michigan Central
Montpelier
Wells River
New England
Ohio
Indiana
Eniol
de Petitmers Ates
Jones Company
Racine
Ethan
Mae
Rich
Toston & Maing Railroad
Chagors
Coummimloger
Walter
Reese
Pointe
Sana Phave
Recount Sought After Chelmsford No-License Vote
A voter recount request followed Chelmsford’s annual meeting where only six ballots registered against a no-license stance. The tally stood 207 for the license and 6 against, marking a descriptive moment in the town’s history and prompting potential county-level review.
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Chelmsford
Siz
Teneo
Masa
Noel Town
Chelmaford
Train Accident In Kentucky Leaves Twelve Dead
A train accident near Burgin Kentucky today resulted in twelve fatalities as the train rolled down a high embankment. The event occurred around March 24 with clinicians and local authorities responding to the scene.
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Burgin
Marcy
Double Funeral Held After Local Accident
Two individuals, Gixy Dew and Alten T. Dwele, were buried together in a double funeral held yesterday. Floral tributes adorned the service as mourners gathered to honor the victims of a recent accident, with prayers and condolences offered by family and friends.
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B & M. Wrevke
Weedeviliey
Wooivilly
Alten T. Dwele
Man Shoots Self After Fatal Incident at St Peters
Tsand Pood, March 1, a resident of St Peters, shot and killed a man believed to be from Chicago before shooting himself. The body was found after the shot as workers nearby continued with piling. The deceased is survived by a sister and two others, and will be taken to Bradford for burial.
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Farry
St. Peters
Chicago
Fadliar
Bartlett Black
Norton
Shen
Hinwelf
Hip
Ars
J. Bagley
Uilk Place
Bradford
Surial
Will Observe Anniversary in St Jo March 24
The Galveston Ry post plans elaborate preparations for a April second week celebration of its 50th anniversary. Gen C O Howard and Col C E Beach have been invited. Capt K L Hovey will deliver the historical address at Grant Army hall. Open house and a fair by Chamberlin Post and Ladies committee will mark three days of events.
Two Boys Drowned in Methuen Pond Tragedy
In Methuen on a March day two young boys, Ernest A. McKnight and Benjamin Costes, drowned after slipping into a pond while playing near a road to dwellings. Their bodies were recovered. a passerby attempted rescue but both children died at home.
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Methuen
Mase
Dewell
Ernest A. McKnight
And
Mes
Jamey Mc
Knight
Collins
Benjamin Costes
Hanks
McKinigit
Notorious Taft Divorce Case Advances in Burlington Court
Franklin county court heard a motion by M H Alexander for the plaintiff to vacate the lien on Burlington real estate as security for alimony in the Taft divorce. Taft, jailed in Chittenango, awaits decision as the judge reviews the request and the court schedule narrows for the week. The day also included a minor damages case over a horse kick and a struck jury discharged after a two trial sequence.
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Allmns
Taft
Pranklin
M. H. Alexander
Burlington
Russell W. Taft
Hy Nile
Burlintgon
Chittanden Counby
Leonard TL
Morris Terman
Walter B. Hendricks
Sernia
Calnty
Miles
Burlington Crime Report and Local Wedding Highlights
White River Junction youths Ar tie Devitt and Ephraim Guy tite faced Burlington police court on a breaking and entering charge tied to Adaing and Smith store on Main Street. They pleaded not guilty as cash and goods valued at about $1075 were taken. Separately in South Hero, Miss Elizabeth Porter and Thaddeus lo Kine wed at home on North Avenue with a ring service and reception. Bride wore a beaded gown. Rev Brown officiated. The couple plans a Boston and New York trip before settling in South Hero.
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White River Junction
Artie Devitt
Olubming Tilton
Ephraim Guytite
Meredith
Adaing & Smith
Wood Stork Pit
Bexox
Burlington
Livzabeth Porter
Thaddeus
Hero
North Avenue
Weed
Marion Denaway
Brown
Mise Rathburter
Anna Derway
Mel Kitiney
Boston
New York
South Hero
Anxious for Arrival of Thomas Car
Anxious for arrival as the American car in the New York to Paris race. The Thomas broke down east of Gilroy, California, and as of March 24 no sign of arrival. Helpers from Franvised have gone to aid, hoping the car reaches Viati era in time. The schedule notes a two week wait before the next leg, with potential slips affecting other competitors.
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San Francises
Calif
Thomas
New York
Parik Mee
Gilroy
Kiel
Manchuria
Ldclork
Viatierat
Horses Hurt in Shipment to Brattleboro
Counsel for Verry G. Clark stated the client would sue Anston & Maine postroad to recover damages for a carload of horses that arrived in Brattleboro in bad shape. The animals were shipped from Moston, transported by hipaa freight, and on arrival at Brattleboro were found injured. some reportedly will die. The case seeks compensation for damages.
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Tirattletaro
Verry G. Clark
Anston & Maine
Golden Wedding Anniversary in Newport
Mr and Mrs Walter Bowtman celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in Newport. The couple have two children and many relatives, with friends and neighbors joining in the family celebration at Burke tw. A local note mentions the long marriage and community goodwill.
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Walter Bowtman
Otles
Marel Tishy
Newport
Burke
Lorem
Els
Renee Af
Tin Paca Bowman
Tin Paca Bowman Es Ecemtasise
Nine “Zieh
Plot claims blamed on Koreans after Ferry Station shooting
March 24 reports claim the ambush victim DW Stevens was shot at Ferry station following an attack by Jane Kereany. Proponents allege ethnic motive and a paid plot. others doubt the claim as investigations unfold.
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Ban Promviseo
Cal
Onmditin
Stevens
Ann
Jane Kereany Waa
Wttavic
Rorenien
Talk of the Town Seance Tales in Wathen Town
In a town feature a seance session and local chatter reveal residents A. Chase, F. Mas, and H. Wathe n discussing odd happenings. The column notes social life, rumors, and small-town personalities shaping gossip and memory.
Shriners Enjoy Annual Sugar Woods Outing
Shriners from Mont Laure and Tron Barre gathered in the sugar woods for their annual sugar party. Nobles from Montpelier led the outing, with a large crowd enjoying ham and eggs and fresh maple sugar after a day of sugar making. The group headed back to town as the afternoon drew to a close.
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Mont Laure
Tron Barre
Montpelier
Asamplad
Shriners
Kim
Scotch Harmonies Delight Native Audience In Concert
A Scottish concert touring the state and Canada drew enthusiastic approval with every encore. J M Hamilton, a tenor, delivered high clear tones and dramatic flair in such pieces as Be Kind the Auld Lang Syne and The Battle of Swanton. Miss Mary M MacLeod entertained with The Blue Bells of Scotland and The Bonnie Bank o Look Lomond, while Mise Dixon Craig offered engaging readings including Lasra, marking the program as a highlight of the season.
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Iask
Canada
J. M. Hamilton
Tin
Battle of
Svanow
Tull Highland
Mary M. Macleod
Wang
Yale
Blue Bells
Scotland
Look Lomond
Mr. Hamilton
MacLeod
Mise Dixon Craig
Lasra
Bailey Sarah Wood obituary notes sudden heart failure
Mrs H X Alley health had not been serious in weeks. The death summons came last night, a sharp shock to relatives and many friends. She died at about ten after being stricken with heart weakness. She had resided here many years and was married twenty eight years ago last February. Survived by two children, Dray silts a teacher at Ayers street school, and Clyde at home, two sisters Mrs William Mears and Mrs Phoebe Gale, and two brothers Orville Wood of New Mexico and Joel B of Pine Oregon. Funeral from the late home on West Hill Thursday afternoon at two o clock.
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H. Xalley
Bone
Aguet
Haways
Dray Silts
Ayers ‘Etreet
Clyde
William Mears
Phoebe Gale
Thie Nity
Orville Wood
New Mexico
Joel B
Pine
Oregon
Bailey
West Hill
Fire Alarm Interrupts Teuty Church Concert
An audience at Teuty church in Montpelier heard a bell bell ring trigger a fire alarm during the Canadian Jubilee Singers concert in a Court Street tenement. The blaze in a woodshed on the second floor was quickly put out by bystanders with water before firemen arrived. No serious damage noted. audience resumed shortly.
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Teuty
Montpelier
Court Street
John Swasey
Two Pipes Recovered in Probable Shoplifting Case
A man attempted to sell a stolen pipe to a proprietor who recognized the mark from a prior theft. Police, including Cranet furor and Inetruciel Ciel Vaulkaer, investigated as another pipe was recovered. The fourth pipe remains missing, with two recovered and one still unaccounted for.
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Ike
Union Forms New Local After Granite Strike Meeting
The Barre barbers union workshop in Barre held a meeting led by president Chirlet Bergeron and organizer E M Menard to form a new union. Key officers Frank Bedords recording secretary Slavens and Arthur Poreau as inside guard were named with Gilman Jive treasurer and Harry Boorgide auxiliary. The group plans a regular meeting next Monday evening.
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Montpelier Tomorial
Barre Barbers’ Union
L. Smith
Barrestrogt
Chirlet Bergeron
Barre
E. M. Menard
Ceng Aralares Vexiden Ok
Frank'w. Bedords
Berralaryy M Slavens
Arthur Poreau
Harry Boorguide
Gilman Jive
Ra Puan Konis
Meetings Progress Toward Union Cooperation
The Manufacturers' Association and Engineers' Union committees met yesterday at 4 pm to discuss closer cooperation. Other committees remain on standby with no meetings planned for today or tomorrow. The Granite Cutters' Union held a routine session with adjournment slated for 2 pm. William Alexander traveled to Boston to serve on the arbitration committee for the Quincy bill dispute.
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Manufacturers’ Association and Engineers’ Union
Granite Cutters’ Union
William ’. Alexander
Boston
National Association
Quincy
Granite cutters stage Miles hall concert on a Sunday
The granite cutters held a Sunday afternoon concert at Miles hall with about 900 attendees. Alfred Henry, D. Sullivan, and Thomas Macr led the committee. Performers included William Florence, Frank Cassie, Thomas Daffey, James Smith, McRobie and Stewart, Jon Bogue, William Patterson, Slappy Fraser, Fred Gussie, Peter Brown, and A. J. Schneider. John Ogg was accompanist. An afternoon show and a second performance are planned for two o’clock tomorrow with Andros Creras Pelion hyp notist.
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Miles
Alfred Henry
D.sullivan
Thomas Macr
William Florence
Thoms Daffey
James Smith
McRobie and Stewart
Jon Bogue
William Patterson
Andros Crea Ras Pelion Gen
RANDOLPH WORKMEN POSTPONE ACTION
About 85 workmen met at Mantion House and discussed forming a union and adopting a ten hour pay system. The leading committee reported the current time unfavorable for action, delaying any measure. advocates urged continued consideration and a future conference to decide on demands.
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Randolph
Mantion House
Ile
Poor Prospects for Westerly Granite Strike
Readable fragments from a March 84 report indicate granite workers in Westerly facing weak prospects as a strike concludes or stalls. The piece references Re 1 and theatre-like cues, with vague notes on dates and actions without clear outcomes.
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Westerly
Re 1
Taeatrike
Granite Workers
Westerly End
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