Vaudeville King Benjamin Keith Dies in Florida
Boston March 27 Benjamin F Keith vaudeville magnate dies at Palm Beach Florida after a life in New England He originated the continuous performance idea in vaudeville in 1886 and built a nationwide circuit with Proctor forming Keith Proctor Amusement Co He was born in Hillsboro New Hampshire and lived in Brookline with a summer home at Marblehead.
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Boston
Hillsboro
N. H
Benjamin F. Keith
Palmeach
Florida
New England
Brookline
Mareelhead
Vauderville
Keith
Benjamin Franklin Keith
Hillaboro Bridge
FF. Proctor
Keith & Proctor Amusement M
United States
United Booking Office of
Armeriva
Firebrand Wielded by Suffragette Union in Abbeylands Assault
In Belfast on March 27 a militant suffragette union squad is blamed for destroying Abbeylands, Major-General Sir Hugh McCatmont’s country residence near White Abbey. The fully furnished house was empty save for caretakers. Damages around 75000 dollars. No direct evidence, but authorities blame the women after recent threats against Ulster Unionist leaders over Carson’s stance.
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Belfast
Tretawl
Abbeylands
Hugh McCatmont
White Abbey
Lough
Bncause
Sir Edward Carson
Rioting Women Disrupt Meeting Over Suffrage Debate
An extraordinary disturbance at a gopasse borough council meeting saw women invade the councillors’ section shouting insults and hurling flour bags and stones. Police did not intervene as Miss Zelo Emerson of Jackson spoke. a resolution to bar the public for three months was adopted amid chaos and protests by militant suffragists.
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Mareh Zi
Gopasse
Pownell
Zelo Emerson
Jackson, Mich
Miss Emerson
George Lanesbury
Rto
Sticky coins in pockets chase ends in arrest at church
Lawrence Massachusetts March 27 after an exciting chase inspector Mulhare fired upon during pursuit Louis Mangini was arrested for robbing the poor box at St Laurence s chute. Mulhare watched the thief slip inside grab a sticky corset steel and abstract. Mangini drew away but was stopped by Louis Hetwch and Henry Lange who held him until backup arrived. Police found several sticky coins on him and note prior arrests. Weather cloudy and colder with possible rain or snow tonight and Saturday. Moderate variable winds.
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Louis Hetwch
Henry Lange
Eighteen Crewmembers Drowned on Saint Paul Sinking
London March 27. Eighteen members of the Saint Pauls crew perished when the French steamer struck a rock and sank while entering Brisbane harbor Australia. The new vessel built two years ago measured 221 feet in length and was owned in Bordeaux France.
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Washington, D. C
Lawa
Jsea
Hattie
Simpaen
Boston
Navy Department
Iia
Caracas
San Juan
Porto Bic
Virginia Capes
F. Hisham
John Turner
John Maria
Charles Brown
Hattie P. Simpson
Philadelphia
Galveston
New York
Hattie P. Sim
Waldoboro
Maine
A. A. Heed
Captain Strong
Cantoss
Strong
Simpson
Curacus
Brisbane
Australia
London
Bordeaux
France
Four Day Battle Won by Rebels in Torreon
General Villa reports heavy losses for both sides after four days of fighting around Torreon Mexico as rebel forces push toward capturing Torreon. Federals failed to recapture Lerdo Juarez after a ten hour assault, per a Villa signed telegram from Gomez Palacio.
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Constitutionalist
Torreo
Mexico
Villa
Gomez Palacio
Sdes
Lerdo
Juarez
Torreon
Lendo
No Bodies Found After Wreck Clearance
Burlington report cites no bodies recovered after divers say strong currents swept them away. Revenue cutter Onondaga detonated charges to destroy the sunken Monroe liner wreck near Nantucket. Divers verified wreckage removed as explosions sent debris skyward.
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Burlington
Allen M. Fletcher
Prink Eb, Howe
Guy W. Bailey
Vermont
Norfalle Va
Sum
Athe Dominion
Monroe
Supe
Nantucket
Onondaga
Curley and Walsh Clash at New England Street Railway Banquet
Boston, March 27. Governor Walsh retente the legislature after Mayor Curley argued that yearly elections would curb harm. Both spoke at the annual banquet of the New England Street Railway club. The governor praised legislators for sympathy and emotion, urging confidence over distrust.
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Boston
Walsh
Curley
New England Street Railway
Sid
Prancis Falls Into Brook Fatal Tragedy Near Derry
A two year old named Francis Come fell into Heaver Brook near the lumber mill of Arthur Greenough & Co. in Derry yesterday afternoon. His body was carried by the swift current to the stream below the Boston & Maine tracks. Police gathered details from another near child who could only say that Francia fell into the brook.
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Derry
N. 1
Heaverbrook
Francis A
Arthur Greenough & Co
Boston & Maine
Come
Edward Come
Florence Street
Francia
Strike near end at Gould Coupler Works in Depew
Believed near settlement after nine weeks of walkout at Gould Coupler Works. Patrick Downey and James McManus of the state mediation board reopened negotiations with striking workers after days of quiet under martial law. Funeral held for Stanislau Skolanski, Polish youth killed in Monday clash, attended by hundreds of strikers.
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Depew
N. Y O
Gould
Patrick J. Downey
James McManus
State Board of Meddinetion and Arbitration
Eee
Stanislaue Skolanski
Poliah
Estate of Mary Baker Eddy Settles Trust Funds
Josiah F. Fernald, administrator, closed the matter in probate court by transferring 2,500,032 to the trustees of the Eddy will trust. A final tax payment of 115,582 to the state was also made. The Concord estate distribution shifts most funds to Brookline, Massachusetts, with Concord receiving a reduced share.
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Concerd
N. H
Josiah FB. Fernal
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Christian Science Church
Fernald
Concord
Brookline
Mass
Thaw Habeas Corpus Brief Challenges Extradition
Concord, NHS March 27 The final brief in Thaw petitions argues the original statute was unconstitutional making escape not a crime and he is not a fugitive from justice The document contends bail is a matter of right in a misdemeanor and that extradition laws are misused to return Thaw to Mattenwasn.
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Concord
Nhs
Harry K. Thaw
New York
Mattenwasn
Freeman Wins New Trial In Mail Fraud Case
Albert Freeman, convicted with Julian Hawthorne and Dr. W. J. Morton of defrauding investors via the United States mails, was granted a new trial by Judge Mayer in federal court. The decision cited improper juror Kebos and prejudicial evidence, noting Freeman had been free on bail and that Hawthorne and Morton supported retrying Freeman.
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New York
Albert Freeman
Julian Hawthorne
W. J. Morten
United States
Atlante
Mayer
Federal District Court
Michael Kehon
Freeman
Hawthorne
Morton
Hawtthorne
Julian M. Mayer
Cake
Kebos
Hawthorne Mining
Caillaux Tears On Letter Politics in Inquest
Mme Caillaux testified amid claims the newspaper baited her husband through a letter. She wept recalling the Calmette killing and denied political motives, noting the letter signed by Joe affected her private life. The Rychette inquiry nears conclusion with a report to the chamber.
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Mme. Caillaux
Paris
Boward
Penniner
Calmette
Caillaux
Tate
Figaro
M. Cal
M. Boucard
Mme. Caiflaux
M. Calmette
Joe
M. Caillaux
M. Bonsil
Mier
Goillang
Medical College Defense Supports Vermont Institution
Dean He C. Tinkham of the University of Vermont College of Medicine defended continuation of the Vermont medical college before an audience including Harlington and Chittenden medical society members. He argued for state appropriations to fund the college, beds for clinical facilities, and warned against unfounded criticism of Vermont’s program amid regional and national survey debates on New England medical schools.
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Burlington
Mareh
He C. Tinkham
College of Medicine
University of Vermont
Lintaiedinal College
Clase
Mavnbers
Harlington
Chittenden
Medical Society
Tinkhar
Tegal
Tate
Carnegie Foundation
New England
Tintin
Pritehat
Vermont
Vermont College
Thirteen men sentenced in Jersey City election case
In Jersey City on March 7 eleven election officers and two others were convicted of making false election returns. Sentences ranged from 18 months to over three years in the New Jersey Penitentiary. The judge noted some errors were accidental. Named defendants include William Maher and others listed.
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New Jersey
Jersey City
N. J
Willinms Burtis
Thar FP. Brady
Jons Rader
Thomas O'Reilly
Joln Matthews
Jiseph Branpelly
Joseph Cassidy
Patrick Connell
Jeremiah d. Ryan
School for the feeble minded to be located in Vermont
The state board appointed by Governor Fletcher held a lengthy meeting at the Hotel Vermont to locate and establish a school for feeble minded children. They made no final decision on location, though the probable site lies between Falls and Burlington. A week of further searching precedes another meeting for a final decision.
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Burlington
Fletcher
Vermont
Inter
Gay. A. M. Fletcher
P. BE. McSweeney
Paterson
de LS. Colburn
Milton
J. Aldrich
St. Johnsbury
John E. Pildock
Saxtons River
Follows Falls
Granite workers idle after Woodbury walkout at Hardwick
Hardwick Gazette reports granite cutters at Woodbury Granite company idle today following a walkout over the reinstatement of foreman J. MeTar. The dispute stems from February of last year when workers clashed with management.
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Woodbury
Hardwick Gazette
Westerday
Woodbury Granite Company
J. Me Tar
Highwaymen Rob Postmistress Near Hackensack New Jersey
Two highwaymen attacked Miss Susie Sprvight the postmistress of Maywood and daughter of Mayor Spreight. They knocked her down near her barn while stealing stamps and cash. Police organized to hunt them for her rescue.
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Susie Spreight
Maywood
N. J
Admitted Guilty Then Laugh In Vermont Murder Case
Elmer Rushlaw and William Dennis, youths in Franklin County, pled guilty to murder in the second degree for the Chin Kim killing in St. Albans. The court scheduled sentencing for Monday afternoon. The defendants, who entered pleas with smiles, faced a judge and the state’s attorney after the grand jury indictment was read.
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St. Albans
Elmer Rushlaw
William Dennis
Chin Kim
Franklin County
W. B. McFeeters
Enosburg Falls
R. E. Brown
G. C. Stevens
Dennis
Kushlow
FL. Waterman
Attlee
Brown
Senton
Atty
G. FF. Ladd
Cushing
McFeeters
Women Fire Rescue At Lynn Factory Blaze
In Reston on March 27 a three story Lynn factory fire sent many workers fleeing down ladders to safety. More than 100 employees escaped as Miss Kittin L Poor directed evacuations and aided others. Fire damaged the wood working shop with losses estimated at 875,000. State Detective Murray opened an inquiry amid concerns of arson or repeated blazes in the district.
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Reston
Tory
Littlefield & Moulins
Hox Street
Lynn
White
James BE. Sutcliffe
Kittin L. Poor
Mfe
Sutsliffe
Tong Ae
Emma Wiggin
Alice Rolph
Willian Canon
Jon
Walter Martin
Frank Rooney
Walter Nichola
Alice Mayban
Womnan
William F. Murray
Lneendiarium
Girl An Auto Victim In Springfield
Mary Vitorelli aged 14 of 440 Easton Street Springfield was struck by a car owned and driven by A E Mille of 17 Concord Terrace near her home last evening. She was taken to Mercy Hospital in unconscious condition and died about an hour after arrival. The girl attempted to cross the street in front of the machine which could not stop in time.
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Springfield
Mass
Mary Vitorelli
Ean Street
A. E. Mille
Concord Terrace
Mercy Hospital
Ave
Spaulding's 1914 Honors Awarded
Announcement of the scholarship awards for Spaulding High School seniors, with Gove as valedictorian and Forsythe as second, Ruth Robinson third. Graduation will include Gove delivering the valedictory. Class size and future entering classes noted. winter term rankings at Goddard Seminary listed with several named students and towns.
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Hanara
Spaulding
Primival
White Torday
Iorze Gove
Ie Ae Ee Frovk
Ord
Mise Ruth Robinson
Gove
Clana
Wis Tude Sesterlay
Goddard Seminary
Helen Wisbee
Moretown
Edrie Turner
Warren
Mary Bonetti
Barres
Rhowta Parry
Middlesex
Nellie Hotty
Barre
Mildred Lake
George Mitchell
Woebaterville
Mar the Torker
East Barre
Chrixwa Murray
Mewlah Tilotaon
Dora Taylor
Lyme Center
N. H
Funeral for Mrs Robert Davidson Held at Brook Street Home
The funeral for Mrs. Robert Davidson, who died Monday night, was conducted yesterday at her Brook street residence by Rev. J. W. Barwtt. Many friends attended. bearers included W. Cain, W. Still, Angus McDonald, George McLean, Henry Gordon and Thomad Igram. The body rests in a vault at Ehawood cemetery and will be interred later in Hope cemetery. Floral tributes came from the husband and family, siblings, George McLean and others, with wreaths from the Goodwin & Milne firm, neighbors, teachers and Brook street pupils.
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Robert Davidson
Brook Street
J. W. Barwtt
W. Cain
W. Still
Angus McDonald
George McLean
Henry Gordon
Thomad Igram
Youll
Ehawood Cemetery
Hope Cemete
Pillow
Husband
Fenity
Josme
Art Brothers
Mir George “McLean
Mira
W. FL Walker
George Mowatt
Honey Gordon
W. Cade
Hl, Slayton
Robert
Peter Narelas
J. Kind
Parrs
Joseph Will
Peter Cupwidy
ME Prombrio
Paulina Cormsell
Helen "Robertson
Goodwin & Mile
Honaccord Football Club
Neighbors
Goodwin & Milne
Finney
Jury Receives Case From Montpelier Brawl Incident
In Washington court a jury was charged with the case of EB Bossiya Edward Cetorini and Joseph and Dayit Morandi arising from a Montpelier brawl. Willian Taeyva Fred A Slayton of Barre sue for damages over a colt injured at the Slayton stable when it reared and fell. Hoar represented the plaintiff and Carver the defense.
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Washington
EB. Bossiya
Edward Cetorini
Joseph
Dayit Morandi
Montpelier
Willian Taeyva
Fred A. Slayton
Barre
Hoar
Carver
Funeral for Henry MeGregor Veteran of Civil War
Swanton March 27 Funeral services were held today for Henry MeGregor a well known veteran who died Wednesday from pneumonia at age 68 He served in the Civil War with Company I 7th Vermont He is survived by his wife Celia Sampson of Swanton whom he wed 47 years ago a son Clark McGregor of Colorado a daughter Mrs Hobart Martin of Enosburg Falls and a brother Oscar McGregor of Richford.
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Swanton
Henry MeGregor
Pammonia
McGregicw
Hevieg Wived
Cou 1
Vermont
Mise Celia Sampson
Clark McGregor
Colorado
Hobart Martin
Enosburg Falla
Oscar McGregor
Richford
Penitentiary Condemned Over Inhuman Conditions Report
A New York dispatch reports Blackwell’s Island Penitentiary described as vile and inhuman in a Burdette G. Lewis led inquiry. The deputy commissioner warned the facility’s cells were wet dark foul and unfit for prisoners while officials struggle to address enduring abuses.
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New York
Blackwell's Inland Penitentiary
Burdette G. Lewis
Depuy Teereerthans
Ted
Mitchel
Lewis
St. Albans
Citiaine
St. Albame
Barre Bond Bids Delayed as Council Stalls on School Issue
Barre city council met in special session to consider school bond bids and extending time for notes. A. G. Fay and Williams Wishart were rejected or faced opposition for grand juror posts, while mayoral appointments and park commission terms were confirmed or discussed.
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A. G. Fay
Wwe
Lamoitle County Savings Park & Trust Co
Hyde Park
North Barre
Murchiame
Towle
OME Colony Trust Co
Foster
Ward
Mohan
Ines
Bancroft
A. G. Way
Williams Wishart
Fred J. Page
George A. Reed
On Park Commission
FE. L. Smith
Bowrt
Board of Health
JH. Woodrut
Jilenn E. Perry
H. J. Slayton
Cite Weighurs
Louis Rolvan
C. D. Badger
W. Clifford
Weed
Hunter
H. FP. Johnson
W. H. Keb
Arthur C. Tibben
I. A. Woodruff
HL. F. Colby
Varnes
M. W. Nelson
Mar Fis
HL H. Hodgson
Jackson
Fire Department
FE. M. Tobin
EL Beck
R. the Carpenter
Glenn FE
Perry
de. M. J. Lamb
Tridgdon
Former Barre Pastor’s Resignation Sparks Vermont Notes
Fragmentary report notes a former Barre pastor Bichford Mare 27 who sent a telegram to Baptist churches and warrants about resignation from Montivel on May 1. Bichward M Fuller of Mintrea is referenced as involved in the exchange with potential acceptance of resignation and past roles as pastor at Herre Manchester and Vermont Sunday School Association secretary.
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Bichford
Mare
The
Baptist Cleures
Bichward
M. Fuller
Montivel
Mr. Buller
Herre Onel
Manchester
Vermont Sunday School Asociation
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Theatre
Firebrand
Sir Hugh McCalmon
Rock
Torreon Proper
Monroe Menating Hall
Curley and
Sernor
Prancis
State Mediation Board
Thaw
Medical College
Dean H.C. Tinkham
Hardwick
Rushlaw
George Gove
Frank
Ruth Robinson
Goddard
Robt. Davidson
Washington County
Henry McGregor
Blackwell's Island
Ya. Albans
E. M. Fuller
Baptist Church
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