Grave danger for crew of 28 on stranded steamer
In Washington on March 28 twenty eight sailors on the steamship D N Huckenbach, aground eight miles from Key West, faced possible loss of life. The Revenue Cutter Forward stood by and the Navy was urged to assist. Assistant Secretary Winthrop issued orders for the tug Maxsasoit to render aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
D. N. Huckenbach
Key West
Navy Department
Forward
Winthrop
Fifty Bodies Buried Today After Sultry Factory Fire
New York March 28 Fifty bodies of the 142 victims of the Sultry factory fire were buried today. Officials said the 20 unidentified remain will not be buried in potter's field if no private plot is provided. The city will buy space if needed and bury each in a separate coffin. Investigations focus on responsibility as architects and fire experts study fire laws for new legislation to prevent such horrors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Devito
Tosday
Potter's Field
Coftina
After Black Hand
Chicago secret service operatives prepare to arrest Black Hand members amid a year of terror in the Italian district. Threats against Judge Landix and the jury accelerate planned arrests as numerous Thaiian agents search for government evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Secret Service
Black Hand
Hue
Alberta and BC Coal Miners Plan April Strike
Seven thousand coal miners in Alberta and eastern British Columbia have ordered a strike starting April 1 over the open shop issue. The action follows ongoing wage and labor dispute tensions with mine operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Alberta
Onl
British Columbia
Lightning Burns Cornwall Land Building Plant
A fire caused by a lightning strike destroyed the Tait Howell contractors plant at Cornwall Landing, New York, injuring no one reported and totaling about 180000 dollars. Construction work for a new cement mill near Fort Dreamer is planned with J W Richop and Co of Worchester, Massachusetts to supervise a $900000 project expected to start in open weather and extend to August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newborg
Tait
Howell Wonpenry
Cornwall Landing
Heatthlers
J. W. Richop and Co
Worventer
Mage
Fifty-One Years Married in Waterbury Settlement
Waterbury observes the fifty one year marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Daniels with a quiet gathering of intimate friends. Daniels born April 21, 1887 near Waterbury Center and youngest of sixteen children. connections include Paul Batum and ex-Governor Paul Dillingham lineage. They lived in Middlesex most of marriage and Daniels once represented Middlesex in the legislature before moving to Waterbury in 1904 to run a grocery business, now retired due to health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
and Mix
Isaae Daniels
Paul Baotum
Paul Dillingham
Tay
Danials Wade
Helen I. Norris
J. J. H. Norris
Hardwick
Ticonderoga
Daniels
Middlesex
Iwegeat
Midileex
Mr. Daniels
Thousands Flee Into United States From Mexican War Areas
Refugees reach the El Paso border after chaotic escapes from northern Mexico where combatants press toward the border. Women and children lack transport, fear for income in a foreign country, and worry about property seized by insurrectos as Juarez families move toward the American side amid reports of an imminent attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Texary
Mexico
Cehildren
Juarez
Actress Granted Divorce. Wife May Remarry Exposed Husband Restricted
In New York on March 28 an interlocutory decree divorces Kina Goldrich Goodwin from Nat C. Goodwin the comedian. The court grants Mrs Goodwin permission to remarry but denies Mr Goodwin that right during her lifetime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kina Goldrich Goodwin
Nat C. Goodwin
Supreme Court
Giegorich
Mies. Goodrich
Mr. Goodwin
Hin
Northfield Minister Released to Rutland Church
Northfield March 28 trustees of the Universalist church voted to release Hon George F Fortier who recently resigned on Easter Sunday He will accept a call to Rutland church and begin duties April 20 He will remain as state superintendent of Universalist churches until the next meeting at Bethel in August
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfield
Universalist Church
George F. Fortier
Mr. Fortier
Rutland
Bethel
Cargo Washed Ashore Off Brisham Australia
The Yongalx steering cargo from Townerville to Mackay with 68 passengers and a crew of seventy was washed ashore at Brisham Australia on March 29. Authorities fear the vessel may be lost.
Morrisville Votes Library Plan with Carnegie Grant
Morrisville voters today approved accepting Andrew Carnegie's offer of 5000 dollars for a town library. The town will raise 500 dollars annually to support the library and establish a lasting public benefit. The decision was reached at a meeting held in Morrisville on March 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
Morrisville
Andrew Carnegie
Five Dollar Be an Heirs Contest Will Case
Three heirs contest the will of Mrs. Orzella C Bean of Plainfield alleging lack of testamentary capacity. The estate worth about 3000 divided small bequests of 5 dollars to each contestant. defense argues validity. Proceedings described with witnesses, attorneys, and alleged communications with a New York relative. The jury panel and expected duration noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orzella C. Bean
Plainfield
Washington County
Ormalla
Bean
Maninfield
Everett A. Bean
Herbert Bean
Kate Bean Lane
Edward
Hiram
Charles ©. Bean
New York
RM. Harvey
FE. M. Harvey
Virginia Aiken
Cabot
JH. Ky
Merrtown
Fensiitaew
Houbery
George
Bi. Smith
Montpelier
Lee Townsend
Marshield
FW. Winslow
Ber
Death in Quarry at Poultney
Poultney March 28 Jean J Davia was instantly killed and no Hungarian workman was badly injured in a cave in of Owens Browns late quarry in the town this morning A mass of stone and debris loosened by a flaw slid into the pit and struck the victim. He leaves a wife and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poultney
Jéin J. Davia
Owen Brow
Divas
Death of A. K. Ritchie at Bennington Bank Founder
Alexander A Ritchie, president of the Hennington County National Bank, died at his Bennington home after a week with pneumonia. A native of Perth Scotland, he built a dry goods business here for 29 years, controlled Butland Day Goods, helped organize the Hennington Gas Light Co, and served on the village board. Survived by wife, four children from a previous marriage, including two sons and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Alexander
Ritchie
Heanligian County National Bank
Yeeternddy
Perth
Scotland
Butland Dey Goods Company
Ife
Hennington Fins Light Company
America
Pittefeld
Maki Street
Mein Street
Tristees
Hiety
Boy Admits Setting Fires In Vermont Court
A 12 year old Italian boy pleaded in city court yesterday after admitting he started a string of fires including a barn blaze in North Shrewsbury and a schoolhouse fire. Deputy A A Leonard arrested him with assistance from the county attorney. The case was moved toward trial at Vergennes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huttent
Sard
Mike Petal
Swinnerton
Areor
Putule
Wal Barbur
North
Schoalhowse
Vergennes
A Leonard
Stafford
Amusement Notes on The Main of the Hour at Burlington Hall
The Main of the Hour a vivid George Broadhurst play will be staged at the Burlington hall with a special company including most original New York and Boston actors. Matinee and evening shows Saturday April 1st promise a lively crowd as civic groups, teachers, and parents support the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Broadhurst
Sensational suit ends as Rutland dealer withdraws charges
Rutland March 28 A $20 per 100 allocation of affection suit filed by Hime W. Biswell against Charles W. Spencer, undertaker and furniture merchant, was discontinued in county court. No settlement funds were paid. Biswell’s wife denied criminal charges and testified that she and Spencer did not live apart as husband and wife. The case drew notable attention due to the prominence of the parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Hime W. Biswell
Rutelaud
Charles W. Spencer
Miri
Bissell Nave
Tnivhand
Sit Hi
Mary Conroy
Admix
Foto Conroy
Herman B
Thomas S. Nelson
Paw
Yeater
Mudge
Stop Threatened Blast Near Quincy Granite Quarry
Jamen F. Burke of West Quincy circulates a petition opposing a large blast proposed by Quincy Granite Quarries to extend quarrying southward. He warns 400 nearby houses and many children could suffer rock damage in a blast described as very dangerous. Opponents say they will seek a injunction if the company does not relent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Maas
Jamen F. Burke
West Quincy
Quincy Granite Quarries Company
Quincy Quarries Company
Oater
Mother and son jailed in Tunbridge breach case
In Tunbridge tows last night Constable Walter K Howe jailed for 75 days after a breach of the peace case involving Joseph M. his mother, a 70 plus woman, was also convicted and sentenced to 60 days. Both have been supported by the town farm. The mother’s sentence was suspended due to age and she was placed under county probation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Walter K. Howe
Tunbridge
Joseph M
Charles B. Smith
Agereskor
County Probation cMeer
Murdered Esther Woods Laid To Rest In Winooski
Esther Woods, murdered by Rouben Price, was taken to the Vermont University medical college, then returned to Winooski. Her funeral was held at 2 p.m. at the Clement Undertaking Rooms with burial in Merrilleam Cemetery. No known relatives. Woods came from Troy, New York, born in Minefields, Virginia. Community funds arranged a proper burial after health officers and selectmen ordered removal of beds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Esther Woods
Rouben
Fr. Price
Winoucki
Medical College
University For Vermont
University
Wield
A. J. Clement
Winooski
Oelock
Troy
N. Y
Minefields
Virginia
Waterbury Drug Store Changes Hands
Haden Tall and Ernest Driehip acquire the Main Street drug store formerly operated by KT Palmer Jr. The old Carpenter building becomes the new business hub as ownership shifts to support ongoing local commerce. Residents hope the new owners remain in town and continue serving the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moreh
Boy Crushed to Death at White River Junction
An 11 year old boy, Alphonse White, died when he was crushed at White River Junction near the yard of the Crateel Vormunt railway. The incident occurred on March 5 as authorities investigated the cause and circumstances surrounding the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphonse White
Whiteiver Junction
White River Junction
Aplanes White
Deed White
Crateel Vormunt
Cardini Dies Suddenly From Cerebral Hemorrhage
Joseph Cardini died suddenly at his home on Short Street after being found in great distress. An autopsy confirmed death from cerebral hemorrhage. Born in Italy, he lived in Barre about fifteen years, worked at a Leland plant, was unmarried, with no known relatives in the country. Funeral at Hooker’s parlors tomorrow at 2 PM, burial in Hope Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Cardini
D. Podueri
Short Street
Peduer
G. H. Woodrut
B. W. Hooker & Company
Italy
Barre
Leland Company
Hookler & Company
Hope
Funeral for Train Victim Held at St. Mamie’s Church
Funeral services for the panin of Lawrence street who died after being struck by a Central Vermont engine last Friday were held at St. Mamies Church this morning. The pastor Ray McKenna officiated. A large attendance followed the procession to the Catholic cemetery on Beckley street. Mrs. Bonin, still recovering from the shock of her husband’s death, was unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae Panin
Lawrence Street
Vermont
St. Mamies’s
On'erock
Ray
Plm
McKenna
Adaquet
A. Laandry
Demers
William Levitle
Montpelier
Beckley Street
Bonin
Tand
Talk of the Town in Barre and surrounding notices
Local items list funeral attendance for Bonin of Haverill and visits by Edward Anderson and Charles Campbell family. Society notes cover teachers, travelers, hotel arrivals, and early 1900s city life in Barre with brief mentions of Perseverance and immigration service postings in Orleans and Newport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry's
Bonin
Haverill, Maw
Israel Bonin
Edward Anderson
St. Athans
Charles FL Campbell
Hardwick
Morrisville
Better Farming Train Tour Planned by Vermont Officials
An outreach train for agriculture will depart Windsor on April 24 and visit multiple towns through April 28. The event, organized by state agriculture officials, the University of Vermont, the state forester, and the Central Vermont Railway, mirrors prior trips and will feature brief addresses, exhibits, and demonstrations in each coach with free admission and question sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Commuxestoner of Agriculture
University of Vermont
State Forester
Central Vermont Railway Company
Boston & Maine Hines
Newport
South Vernon
Boston & Maine Railroad
Maine
Rutland Line
Windsor
Missisquel
Pointe
Thesday
Everts
West Hartford
South Royalton
Bethel
Randolph
Roxbury
Northfield
William ‘Jons
Barre
Montpelier
Middlesex
Weterbury
Richmond
Hoa
Miderhill
Cambridge
St. Albans
Richford
Enosburg Falls
Sheldon Junction
Georgia
Exsex Junction
Rutland
Vermont
CLEAN JOURNALISM LECTURE HELD AT HOWLAND HALL
A crowd gathered in Howland hall for a lecture on clean journalism by Mrs Walker with remarks by William Stott. The talk contrasted responsible reporting with yellow journalism and praised wholesome, progressive press that informs the public and supports civic betterment.
City appointive officers take oaths ahead of April term
All appointive officials have sworn in and will begin new terms on April 1. Mayor Mutch confirmed Willey as overseer of the poor, though Willey declined due to age. Shurtleff’s term ends, and a replacement is to be appointed. other officers, including water superintendent Runsell and marshal Lense, have taken oaths and will start new duties next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. P. Wile Joy
South Main Street
Shurtiett
Willey
Mutch
Verserr Shurtleff
Offlow
Mutel
Baste
Ho & Reynolds
C. Runsell
J. Lense
Ma Heesor
Hikers End Oklahoma Walk After Poor Postcard Sales
E L Fields and L G Whitemma return from Barre to Waterbury after a Westonian stunt toward Oklahoma City. They report low spirits as souvenir postcards failed to sell in Barre and Montpelier and in Waterbury. After trudging via Middlesex, they decide to abandon the Oklahoma trek and came back yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Fields
L. Gwhtemma
Barre
Oklahoma City
Waterbury
Oklahoma
Montpelier
Middlesex
Fiakis
Whiteman
Ice blockage floods river channel near Burnham meadow
Superintendent J C DeBrine and Water Superintendent C C Russell worked this afternoon to clear an ice jam under the Bayre Railroad bridge across the new river channel at Burnham's meadow. Piles about three feet high backed water to the south side, causing leaks as ice floes swept over the water pipe along the channel bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. DeBrine
C. C. Russell
Burnham's Meadow
Bourdon Faces Guilty Plea in Montpelier Court Scheme
Bourdon, also known as Bordens, appeared in Montpelier city court charged with falsely representing his father to obtain money from residents. He pled guilty to petit larceny, fined 50 dollars plus costs 14 dollars, or in lieu three times as many days in the county jail. Lacking funds, he will serve 165 days in jail. He was arrested Friday and brought to Montpelier Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bourdon
Bordens
Montpelier
Vmte Pnewer
Che Lyce
Montypelier
Mistpelier
Hearing Postponed Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings
A postponed hearing saw the Heathens accord judge and creditors while Thaas and Sergent faced objections from unrepresented entrants as Charles Bianchi & Sons contested involvement in the bankruptcy claims. Lawyers remained present as the case proceeded to schedule a future meeting for the Min eormampment No 2 and related undertakings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thaas & Sergent
Charles Bianchi & Sons
Ot de Gould
Office Memo Stirs Savings for First Class Mail
A garbled note suggests an office plan to boost first class mail handling by year end. It hints at cost reductions, possible fee changes, and employee implications within the bureau, aiming to streamline services and improve efficiency across divisions.
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NAVY
Revenue Cutter Forward
Canada
Ughtning
Tait Howell Company
Olty
Mackay
Teese
Ymideville
Karl
Nat Goodwin
G. F. Fortier
John J. Davis
A. K. Ritchie
Boy
Mike
Pistola
Man of the Hour
Opera House
Chikiewu
Civic Semaine
Feward
Burlington Commercial Etb
Sermian TR. Chase
Woodstock
Pomfret Road
Bergen
Stalin
Crewe
Burke
Josph M. May
Mother
Waterbury Drug Store
Ernest Brisbin
Cardini
Talk OF
the Town
Carl Benedict
Han
Charlotte McLane
Brook Street
Graniteville
Arthur Christy
City Hotel
Dalgte
Fh. Puller
S. Dunkert
Hartington
W. Sebriver
AL i. Paterson
New York City
J. Harrie
Bostany
J. Jamacon
H. Philbriete
Kosten
Hy Desehens
We ‘Orcester
Masa
Tones
Worton
TH. M. Brivkin
Boston
Ar- Our Land
Wol. Durer
Ja. Foster
Watertown
York
Springfell
Mass
TC. Gilchrist
LH. Philipe
Manchester
A. C. Chile
Hertfor
Wits
Newie City
Falls
Vaino Jantinen
Agare
J. AL. Bernett
Orleans
Lass
Mr. Mastings
North T Madieg
Biber
Bern
Central
Bowland Hall
Quilty
Howland Hall
Linken
Ty Mre
Flal Walker
Wheeler
Willliam Stott
Yellow Journaliste
Dapital
Wexa Journal
Chen
B. P. Willey
New River Channel
Hovhek
Postofice
Nemo
Mont 3 Vai
Ifice
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