Aged Watchman Dies Rescuing Capitol Fire
Samuel Abbott, longtime night watchman in the New Jersey State Capitol, perished during the Wednesday morning blaze while attempting to rescue women. His charred body was found in the southwest corner, identified by a watch. Abbott served in the Civil War and had a long Civil Service career, with surviving relatives in Syracuse and Schenectady. Debris removal reveals vast library damage but some records, including war records, survived.
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Albany
N.J
Samuel J. Abbott
Wis
Tite
Abbott
State Library
Syracuse
Gainesville
Thomas J. Behan
Capitol
Wastington Avenue
Bilding
Honey
Mee
Thawéine
Schenectady
Wml
One More Month to Be Allowed in Milk Price Dispute
Boston milk producers face a fresh deadline as principal contractors plan to cut farmer payments to seven cents per can on April 1. Directors of the Boston Milk Producers Union urged unity for a monthlong response after Saunders bill and leased mill car controversy. The present agreement runs to May 1, with contracts affected by the planned price drop beginning April 1.
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Boston
New England
Boston Milk Producre
Saunders
Jon Tray
Ives
Ors
Made Good Flight at Paris Aeron Club Event
A garbled report notes an aviation event in Paris with Vedeine and Moulineaux among participants. It mentions Je ris Poltiens and Meryl SL-Pierry, with attempts to win a prize and a contentious statement about San Rafael. Details are unclear and fragmented.
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Tery
Les Moulineaux
Fenrir
Meryl SL
Pierry Vedeine
Jrius Poltiens
Enor
Talk of the Town barter scene and morning sale
Fragmentary OCR note notes a barter event at 5 o clock in the morning. Mentions Mine Flotener Sin and seat arrangements with unclear references. Reads as a brief town item about a pending sale and local activities over a few days.
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Bateres
Marning
Fight at Atlanta ball park over Mathewson clash
At Ponce de Leon ball park Atlanta’s Errekine Brewster provoked a near riot with several New York Giants players led by Christy Mathewson. A heated exchange erupted when Mathewson allegedly struck Brewster, sparking a brawl as Atlanta and New York players confronted each other with bats and fists before calm returned.
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Atlanta
Tia
Marc
Errekine Brewster
Ponce du Leon Ball Park
New York S. Hollals
Methew
Krrsty Mathewson
Olof Mewers
Hridwell
Brewster
Atlante Bean
Doubtful battle reports in San Rafael area kill many
Tucson dispatch says Federal units clash with rebels near San Rafael Mexico and Nogales. A big four mill at Ben Rafaet ty is said to have been dynamited then the town burned. Many women and children reportedly among the victims in the fight amid flames.
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Tucson
Arizona
San Rafael
Urew
Mexico
Ainge
Popiers Ixy
Nogales
Ben Rafaetty
Man Falls Into Hot Water Vat at Richford Veneer Mill
Henry Laneau employed by C. C. Manuel & Son’s in Richford plunged into a steaming vat used for veneer production on March 21. He was pulled out in critical condition and transferred for medical care. Doctors are uncertain about his chances of recovery. Laneau lives on East Berkshire Road.
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C. C. Manuel
Langan
East Berkshire Road
Maine Ratifies Utes and Tax Measures Stir Debate
A chaotic scene near Sherburne Chenango County results in a four year old boy sustaining severe burns from a boiling maple sap cauldron as his father rescues him. In Augusta lawmakers debate a proposed income tax amendment after factions clash over federal tax conformity.
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Walter Owen
Sherburnne
Chenango County
Eas
Sinkdee
Senate
House
Insurance Costs Sparking Burlington Rate Complaints
Burlington residents object to high insurance costs amid city improvements touted for fire protection gains. Mayor Burke cites promises from Taw writes yet notes some actions materialized. The discussion notes four front-line guards, limited police duties, and unresolved dates for promised funding and protection measures.
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Burlington
Burke
Vermont Firemen’s Association Sees Rescheduled Ludlow Meeting
The Vermont State Firemen’s Association executive board met yesterday afternoon to plan the annual Ludlow tea event. Members Frank Stone of Middlesbury, B McAllister of Montpelier, CeCairn of Bellows Falls, Avenil of Barre, G Grant of Burlington, and secretary V2 Hounibingon attended. President Hreant had feigned, prompting rescheduling.
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Vermont State Firemen's Carociation
DG. Byrant
Ludlow
Frank &. Stonee
Mildebury
McAllister
Montpelier
CeCairn
Bellows
Falls
Avenil
Barre
Tip Board
G Grant
Buelinam
Hounbigion
Gage Will Funds Newfane Home for Missionaries
Boston March 31 Mrs Sarah B R Gage of Boston leaves most of her estate to establish a home at Newfane Vermont for missionaries and members in the summer and for charitable religious organizations remembered in the will filed for probate today.
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Boston
Sarah BR. Gage
Catate Gors
Newfane
Mikcio
W Swasey Noted Writer Dies in Chat City at 34
W Swasey long known Montpelier writing master dies at his Chat City home in reduced circumstances. He left a wife and daughter in Bowton. Once wealthy, he had suffered poverty, taught penmanship in Washington County, and ran a writing school in Beverly, Massachusetts after moving to Boston in 1870.
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W. Swasey
Montpelier
Chat City
Bowton
Swasey
Washington County
Boston
Beverly
Minas
Talk of the Town mix of sales and social notes
Longtime local residents and visitors drop by homes in Montpelier and Perry Street. A bustling Saturday sale at Mix bone features oranges, navy peas and candy while an extensive vaudeville program at the Pavilion draws praise. hotel arrivals list notable names and plans for future events, with community notices and market specials shaping a busy town scene.
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Daseptt Long
Long & Company
I Leontiester
Melver
Perry Street
E.R Wiktaker
Newport
Malta
I. N
Soot Jester
Paruhaw
Chicago
Mix Bone
Montpelier
Acta
Paytons
Hotgson
Traduvng
Wwe
Quimby
Fingland Fruit
City
Col
Hirow
Esse Danetion
Hast
Springfell
Mase
HP. Hinwan
Orangt KO May
Magehfield
A. Kitby
Portland
Hi. Mabbs
Boston
Fows
Gardier
Maye
Fofi
Stearm
Bayle
Ian
Burlington
James Cliikon
Biartington
Not of Sound Mind in Washington County Court
The Bea will ane was ed in pooge in Washington county court today with witnesses on the stand. Testimony suggested the testatrix may lack mental soundness. Witnesses included Kalgar Wheel er, Weobert Brag, A.W Badger, Perrin Fiske, Elsie Brul Toy, George Whiteher, and Hila Ketly.
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Washington
Kalgar Wheeler
Weobert Brag
A.W Badger
Tew
Perrin Fiske
Ao Wo Prowl
Elsie Brul- Toy
George Whiteher
Hila Ketly
Deaths in the South and Burlington Burial Plan
Clement died in South Burlington after a long illness. His funeral will be held at 268 South Colon Street with burial at Cree Mount cemetery. His brother A R Clement and wife will bring Clement’s body from Cheraw, South Carolina, for the service.
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Henge
Clement
Wiooski
Cheraw
Seth
Burlington
Servion
South
Colon Street
Mirrial
Cree Mount Cemetery
Tornado Cuts Wide Path Through Monrne County Settlement
A tornado struck Monrne county Monday and swept through Mobile, Alabama. It carved a 200 foot wide path of ruin through Gainaville causing extensive property damage and injuries from flying debris though no fatalities were reported. Local reports reached the town belatedly yesterday.
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Mobile
Gainaville
Ala
Monrne
Perth
Murdered Three Persons in Burlington West County
A rancher from South Prairie, Merelah William Weegin, became violently insane yesterday and shot three Burlington residents. He killed John Haske Wil twin Rauke and John Ware after a country errand, then fled on a leveled road with his rifle. Neighbors say Weegin knew none of the victims and suffered a manic breakdown prior to the shootings.
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Burlington
West
Merelah
William Weegin
South Prairie
John Haske
Wiltwit Rauke
John Ware
Weegin
New City Official Elected by Graton Council
In a recent Graton council vote City official Graton was elected to the Narwaey danged following Volos Sing’s resignation. Two candidates, Gratin and Van AQ Sye, competed. Gratin won with four votes in favor. Three council members Swyleorn Sullivan and apelin were absent.
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Purlington
Mann
Claude DB
Graton
Rouneil
Volos
Tyro
Gratin Aml van
Mr.raton
Thn
Cornell Wate
Abe
Fire escapes lacking spark city inquiry
Burlington officials report at least 90 deaths in Hardington linked to inadequate fire escapes under a new law. Chief Mies and Chief Niles note semi public and private buildings without proper exits. state health board conducted an earlier inspection last autumn.
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Burlington
Maren Jr
Mies
Hardington
Peitin
Niles
State Board of Health
Small Interest Shown At City Meeting On High Sell
A city meeting discussed a high sell and various provisions from the recent union. Attendees included J J Mettormick and others arriving at the hotel Otie, with several named guests from New York City, Buffalo, Philadelphia, and New Jersey.
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St Allons
Bygte Intire
Suibmane
DAW Perty Automobile Company
Fort Turing
Charlee Verry
Ptalmbeld
Thorsiay
Hotel Otie
J. J. Mettormick
New York City
Slanny
Mista
A “ Hunter
St. Johnsburys
O. Keefe
Huffalo
Fird Mondell
Muck
Tumb
Arthorne Howton
HJ. Epee
Ews Hart
Bewkley
Shiladel- Rees Geen SE
Iber Mewtin
Jay Heyde
New York
Ane
ES Wegghton
Anviiton
Waterboy
FL Bargintta
Toe Euty
Det
Eaton Sister Named At Town Meeting
Vartation March 31 reports at the town meeting the third sister replacing A. Weed who resigned. Voted five cents on the dollar in addition to the existing levy to qualify for state aid. School director to oversee sales of bonds as required by law. Reading unclear. names and places partly garbled.
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Vesteriny
Chimen
A. Weed
Unconscious in His Store After Robbery Attack
W B Atwood Laval groceryman recounts a late night assault at his store. A caller disguised as a customer forced him into the meat cooler, stole his wallet of 1,000 dollars, and left him unconscious. He recovered at Mary Fletcher hospital. Suspect described as a white man about 200 pounds with mustache and sandy complexion.
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W. B. Atwood
Laval
Mary Fletcher Hospital
Atwood
Mr. Atwood
Dr. Heeth
EB. Wood
Woot
Atemod
Atwr
Atewood
GOTH ANNIVERSARY FOR BARRE COUPLE
Sixty year married Barre Vermont couple Mr and Mrs James Glidden quietly observe their anniversary at their home 4 Highland Avenue Barre. He was born in 1840 at Greensboro and worked as shoemaker farmer and lodge official before moving to Cabot Walden and Barre. She born 1840 in London Canada area and married in 1837. four children with two infant deaths and one surviving son William Glidden. four generations live at the same house. A family gathering and local congratulatory messages mark the day along with a special poem and planned observances in the evening.
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Lopelandarry
Mie
James A. K. Glidden
Raw
Dtr
Mack
Mre
Glidden
Heir
Highland Avenue
Hoth
Vermont
Albert Rollins Glidden
Greensboro
James
Landenderre
Xni
Caroline E H. Whidden
Gudder Jew
Londonderry
Walden
Washington
Elernwl Chef Templar
Barre
Hye
Retland
Bagen
Mer
Gliddep
Isk
London
Plowe
Albridge
Abie Argantas
Alva Eugene
Ghidden
Best Cabot
Ue Waa
Martha
Crown of Walden
Daughysr
Har | Jackson
William
Mise
Gstaad Glidden
A. Fidden
Secomd
Sarah B. Whidden
South Toston
Mass
Honey
Whidden
Bradford
Tee Hieber
New Tampahirw
Sarah Be Whidden
South
Boston
Gladden
Mary F. Hrunetts
Mere
Ubeervaner
Vincitia Triumph in Apollo Club Tournaments
Vincitia club hosted the fourth match against Apatle elit in whist billiards and pool at Apollo chart room. Viowitia lube Viwitla won whist and pool, with billiards results showing Braley beating Chan, Carpenter over Kemp, and others. About 60 members attended as spectators, rivalry lively past midnight. scores note Viwinia totals 466 to 883 for billiards and 472 for pool, whist results list multiple pairings and victors.
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Apatle Elit
Apollo Chart
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Vineitit
Apollo
Vineitia So
Vineitia
Ats
Vincitit
Feat
Discussion on Bills and Committees in City Meeting
City officials held a discussion on proposed bills and committee assignments including North field and Water branches. Secretary Wishart attended to review draft agreements and outline remaining steps toward finalization before March.
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Northfield
Wate
Wishart
Vermont Senator Seeks Public Opinion On Reciprocity
Senator Careull S Page of Vermont reports receiving hundreds of letters on the proposed Canada United States reciprocity pact. Farmers largely favor reciprocity, quarry interests divided, and professionals lean toward it. Page plans to decide after the extra session. Senator William P. Dillingham criticizes reciprocity at a Montpelier board of trade banquet.
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Myde Park
Vermont
Careull
United States
Canada
Tage
Page
Congress
Senate
William FP. Dillingham
Montpelier Board of Trade
Ambrose Bianchi Dies in Barre After Illness
Ambrose Bianchi died at his home on 24 Blackwell Street after a yearlong illness. A Barre resident of 20 years he worked in the vanite business and previously as a stone cutter in Westerly Boston and Halliwell Me. He leaves a wife two daughters Lena and Zein a son Am Rianchi a brother Charles and a sister in Italy. Funeral from his late home this afternoon at 2 o clock with burial in Hope Cemetery.
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Ambrose Bianchi
Winelvet
Blackwell Street
Astrid
Daughers
Lena
Zein
Rianchi
Alto
Charles
Italy
Melock
Hope Cometry
Native of Ireland Haigh Oc Brien Dies at City Farm
Haigh Oc Brien, a native of Ireland and longtime city resident, died at 2 13 this morning at the city farm after a yearlong illness of consumption. He was 68, a polisher by trade, who had to quit work due to his health. He had no known relatives in the country.
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Haigh Oc Brien
Dermant
Ireland
One Charged in Berlin Street Breach Case
Guilio Ceranol of a Berlin Street was arraigned in city court on breach of peace charges after a disturbance at the Cerasoli home. Mrs. Cerasoli accused her husband of beating her. Ceranol claimed he had just returned from Montreal and that the dispute arose from marital trouble. John Worcester pleaded guilty to a subsequent offense of intoxication and damage, with sentence delayed until this afternoon after his arrest on Crna ity street by Officer Curle.
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Guilio Ceranol
Berlin
Owen
Cerasoli
Montreal
Port Arthur Man Sought by Vermont Authorities
Word arrived that Frank Moelner, linked to robberies in Port Arthur Ontario, faces transfer to Vermont custody. Constable Rand of Hardwick reported Port Arthur authorities coordinate with Vermont to return him. Moelner was arrested en route from Hardwick to Graniteville with two companions detained and later released.
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Frank Moelner
Washington County
City trade directors set year for officer nominations
Town trade directors met last evening and named a committee to nominate officers for the year. no arrests were reported. The meeting discussed store operations and a planned annual meeting, with several residents attending on business and family matters.
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Devils
Deyuty Sheriffs
Stayton
Aml
Moret
Hawe Willton
Carly
Charles Shuldron
Frenier Brock
Granite Street
Orly
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