Bennington Man Confesses to Murder While Drunk
Alfred Mahan writes a confession admitting he killed his niece at North Bennington last Sunday night. He says intoxication impaired him and details the crime, claiming he used a razor and later slashed the throat, but that he did not commit a criminal assault. An inquest and grand jury are pending as of May Day.
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Bennington
Alfred Mahan
North Bennington
Becawin
Mahan
Asaault
Vasor
Sumivna
Walopetaat
Ferteight
Safire
Inquest Held on Mahan Death
An inquest into the death of Mahan, age 30, was held yesterday afternoon in the municipal courtroom before Judge Mo. Tater, State's Attorney Meagher, and Attorney General Wilte. Witnesses included Mahan's father and family, autopsy evidence suggested a violent assault occurred while alive, and investigators recovered items from the murder scene. No official report will be issued from the proceeding.
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Wuncipal Court
Tater
Meagher
Wilte
Mahan
Thoin Mahan
Wie
Clus
Ene Mulan
Myrtle
Slater
Ay Vert Hunt
Inclu
George Mattie
Ralph Winn
Aoa Rae T Aly
Dre Greason
Chisholman Bes
Harris
Dra. Stone
White
Leakon Pars
Steme
Tina
Pewpli
Bennington
Wikia
Anita
Young Driver Injured in Rutland Runaway Incident
A horse and wagon ran loose on Main Street in Rutland. The driver, a 00 year old, suffered a concussion and other injuries after the wagon struck a tree. Authorities describe the incident as a total loss to the wagon and horse.
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Rutland
pKeph Terorugo
Man Killed On Track In St Albans May
Fragmented note reports a man struck on a Vermont track at 11 45 o clock near a bridge south of town. Details are unclear but aim to identify the deceased and circumstances.
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St. Albans
Vermont
Idry Bridge
Huff Leaves Boston Americans for Illinois University Post
George Huff plans to depart the Boston Americans to resume his former athletic director role at the University of Illinois. Reports indicate Huff will return to his previous position as manager of the Illinois baseball program, with James confirming Huff’s return after discussions. Mrs. Huff is unaware of the development while university officials and the Illinois campus press note Huff’s imminent comeback.
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George Huff
The
Boston Americans
Vs SH University of Tiiaole
Geonse H. Huff
the Universe
Urbina
Deapit Om
University of Ilinai
Jewejrut
Axdentite
Illini
Hull
Huff
James
Vermont Strikes On This May Day
Vermont workers walk out in a May Day action hitting eight towns including Castleton North Poultinny and Vair Haven. Reports describe nine to ten hour shifts with pay disputes and limited settlements. Authorities note job impacts across the western belt as protests widen.
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Teatland
Vermont
Vair Haven
Castleton
North Poultinny
Seven Miners Rescued After Mine Flood Near Town
Seven miners trapped since last Friday in a White Coal Company mine near town were reached alive late last night after prolonged pumping and rescue efforts. Rescuers, facing rising waters and flooded passages, recovered the men as conditions improved and the group sheltered in a safe area behind a temporary overhead. The men had endured days without water, subsisting on limited rations as crews worked to lower the flood levels and reestablish a safe path to the surface.
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Thetown
nd-White Coal Company
Bover
Ede
Pers Pei
Ley Ream
John Boyla
Ann
Alice
Roden
Charles Heam Volun
Ees
Ream
Reon
Ted
Mike
Ben Mbar
Hoflen
Bear
Five Days in the Earth Rescue Report From Mine
In Seles Pa on May 1 the seven miners were brought from a mine at Foustiell to a Windber hospital after being trapped for five days. They were fed and are reported doing well. Mike Bola described the ordeal as worse than any tortures, recalling the constant fear of cannibalism while trapped.
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Seles Pa
Foustiell
Windber
Alph Gay
Nihe
Fides
Steels
Mike Bola
Hirke
California
Trusty Makes Escape From Windsor Prison
Wilbur Brown, under two year sentence for a liquor case, escaped from the state prison at Windsor on May 1. He left after locking a guard and shed crew inside their duties, then returned to the yard at five o clock, slipping away amid a brief chase before vanishing into the night. Brown, about 6 feet tall and slender, had roughly a year left to serve.
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Wilbur Brown
State Prison
Windsor
Orleans County
Liberty
Tales
D. V. Sullivan
Vermont First Victory in College Baseball Opener
Vermont defeated Colby 6 to 0 in a battle played on the varsity diamond at Htartington May 1. Captain Whitney pitched well for Vermont, limiting Colby to two hits and no earned runs while the home team capitalized on miscues and two long hits to score six runs. One stormy half inning interrupted play after the first half of the game.
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Colby College
Whitney
Htartington
Vermont
Colby
Whitney Pitehid
Maine Boys
Smye
Jim Warner Signs With Intercity Baseball Team
Jim Warner, a catcher with Intercity, wired Charles Wishart that he will play for the team this summer. Wishart replied for him to report at once as Montpelier Seminary players begin practice and others were expected to arrive and start work at later dates.
Barre Town Saloons Open Amid Licenses Debacle
On the first day of May only two Barre saloons opened while six remained closed as licenses expired. Alexander Mackie and J H Sanguinetti operated first class licenses, others not ready. Two hotel bars to open tomorrow, with an agreement barring liquor service in rooms or at tables.
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Barre
Alexander & Mackie
J. H. Sanguinetti
Leonsens
Readiers
Its & Mackie
Hearing on Brown wholesalers license in city held
Secretary of State PL G. Wot presided at city hall hearing on Frank M. Brown seeking a wholesalers license. He took the matter under advisement and said a decision would come in a short time.
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Frank M. Brown
PL G. Wot
Licenses In St Albans Face Liquor Limit Change
Brattleboro May 1 reports a dispute over liquor licenses in St Albans. The May 1 to May 1 rule allows 12 selling licenses, though state law caps at eight, creating an anomaly. Commission friction and signed licenses show only four of the eight licenses approved, with several licensees awaiting action as the new year begins.
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Brattleboro
Neboro
Howers
Mike Carr
Albans
Spencer
Park View
K. W. Gibson
Brattletora
N. F. Clarke
Barnes Block
N. E. Lynch
Thie
Hennes Board
Jeenses
Mr. Drincill
C. We
Henry A. Dunbar
J. B. Welch
Chorin D. Leery
Peculiar suit tried in Tunbridge court yesterday
At the annual sale of the Union Agricultural Society of Tunbridge East Bethel contestant Clyde Renoillet ran into a team on the track injuring a participant. He sued for damages, seeking about £39 plus costs. Court action, a jury trial, and verdict for the plaintiff with costs listed.
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Union “Agricultural Society of
Tunbridge
Clyde Renoillet
East Bethel
Logie
Enong
Frank C. Davia
Heaton
Tastiew
A. Whitey
Galvin Goodwin
Aan de Mor
Hubohinsen
Baran
Plains UY
Poetee
Witeaway
J. D. Dow
Gilbert F. Davin
Davin & Davie
Copatabile
Haring EK
Godfray
Promotion of G. C. Jones as Grand Trunk executive
Ottawa reports that G C Jones, manager of the Copbral Vermont, has been offered the Grand Trunk executive post to fill the vacancy left by Mr McGilpan. Final decision expected after New York telegram confirmation.
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Ottawa
Ates Tay
News York
Fragmentary note on sap gathering and measurements
Fragmented OCR text describes sap collection details including volumes like 78 gallons and 7 gallons from trees and mentions items such as Muckety and Wickets with associated figures. Names like Mr Spaulding and references to a 30 year span appear amid unclear context.
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Chester
J. A
Pillone
Spaulding Sage
Wim
Goulds Triumph in National Tennis Championship Final
Gould defeats V. i. Pennell in the Pinal Round and advances to face Euntace He Milea in the final round of Tagiteh eavet tenis for the ennativeship in three pote, aiming for the championship.
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V. i. Pennell
Court Teanid
Tandon
Teevay Choad
Darlington Rejects All License Applicants in St George
In Darlington May 1 the town of St George declined all second class liquor license applications. Hearings Monday found each bondmen noncompliant with statute. only one applicant bondman was a local real estate owner. Three candidates were dismissed, leaving St George with no license and its small population to bear the result.
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Darlington
St. Ids
Alcon
Severlt
Sutton, Isham
Chane
Koma Ware
BS George
Bhelbuene
Ealy
Chittenden
Mpaly
St George
Man and Wife Arrested on Breach of Peace Charge
Me and Mrs Peter Cocchi were arrested this afternoon by Officer Oarle on a warrant by Grand Juror Davin charged with breach of peace. They were brought before the city court and pleaded not guilty. The hearing was continued. They were released on their own recognizance.
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Peter Cocchi
Oarle
Davin Charg
Duce
City Comrh
Barres Foremost Clothier Brads Shuts Doors
Thomas Brads a leading Barre clothier and outfitter closes his shop as C. W. Graves Co. offers a $20,000 stock for sale. Watch the papers for further particulars on this major bargain opportunity and business closure.
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Thomas Brads
Barre
Dades
America
C. W. Graves & Co
Robecta of Sunnybrook Farm Farce at Universalink Hall May 3
The Sunnybrook Farm playbill lists a cast including Aunt Miss Weeden and Mr Webster Laird with Booths and denouement. The program features a Boone-D-Rebeos plot, scenes with Quigley and Parvo, and an H. Hatehelder's orchestra. A tea ball, refreshments, and a Duke will follow the afternoon performance at 0:90.
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al Furor
Universalint Dhyueeh
Reddae
Miranda
Winnefred Weeden
Dane Sawyer
Webster Lairday Delano
Parvo
Ming Thith
Hatehelder
Wincock
Duke
Tiny York
Resignation of City Physician Sparks Pearl Street Closure Debate
The city council accepted Dr. G. W. Miller's resignation as city physician and discussed closing Pearl Street for the Gineborg building project. The council approved the mayor and city attorney taking final authority, while aldermen argued over full street closure and costs. Separate items included a dog complaint investigation and Ira J. Stemm's resignation as fire department call man.
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G. W. Miller
Cty
Miller
Nesrly
Dig
Gineborg
North Main Street
BE. Imekaon
Thorston
Tay
Thiuvaton
Campbell
Paul Marborini
Pass Street
Poyte
McSalty
Ira J. Stemm
Fire Departaent
Waw
Ellis Gilman Brattleboro May Wedding Recital Details
Brattleboro May 1 Ellis of Northfield and Miss Mina Gilman wed in a noon ceremony. The bride wore net and silk with baby Irish lace, carried bride roses, and was escorted by Walter Dole. Guests from Northfield and Wells River attended, with Miss Hale singing. After a wedding breakfast the couple planned three weeks of travel and residence in Northfield.
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Brattleboro
Ellis
Northfield
Hinner Ing Sen
Smith College
Walter Dole
Northtielt
Sane Hale
Wells River
Mina
Drala
North Iol
Ellin
B. Ellis Gradite Company
Norwich University
Civic Federation Praises Amateur Players For Rivals Show
At the Civic Federation quarterly meeting in Vinchin club parlors an appreciation event followed a reading of The Rivals. The cast received praise for their performances with a program of piano duet and vocal pieces by Mrs. Hollister, Mrs. Dix, Miss Man, and others.
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Civic Federation
Vinchin Club
Yatil Ars | Mayard
Risa Cid
Federation
New Hospital Staff Named and Subscriptions Open
Barre association trustees finalize medical staff rules and appoint consulting attending and special staff at Emergency Hospital. Dr J Jon De Braley Dig Hi Worthen named. Dr Sweeney Reid Jackson and others added. Subscribers urged to find a subscription book at the hospital office as funds cover furnishing and operating costs.
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Barre Ontalsassociation
Rompites
Jon de
Braley
Dig Hi Worthen
Supgroms
Che
Aele Sweeney
Reid
Chmadier
T Aighney
J. SW. Jackson
E. By
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Spragun
Gathina Committee
X. L
Rickert & Wells
Alexander Fa
William Marr
John BE
Goodrich
Jackson
Dof
Maris
Lada
John W
Gorton
Woodruff
Kent
Antonio Giaehing
Dr Miller Goes West After Offered Post
Unclear text describes Dr Miller receiving a flattering offer to become a medical examiner for an insurance company in Covington. He plans to leave his current post and, with Dr Daffy of 806 North Main, will care for hospital patients and related societies. Details are fragmentary.
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T, Miller
Emergency Hospital
Covington
Ind
Caney
Dr. Duffy
Hay
Insurance Co
Some Han
At, Company
End
Tr. Miller
Daffy
North Main
Mil
Alva
Ly I Daffy
Sie
Barre City
Woman arraigned in Lefty court on liquor house charge
Della Haroon appeared in the Lefty court this morning charged with keeping a house for warping and testing liquor. Deputies arrested about 10 o clock at a Mount Itesot location where several women were found. A small whiskey bottle was seized and a woman in the bottle was assaulted. Haroon said she rented the lot for another woman and did not own the liquor or know who was in the house. The case was continued until Friday with bail set at 250 dollars.
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Della Haroon
H. D. Gampani
Gore Carle
Dyer
Melver
Haroon
Chickenpox Alarm Reported in Montpelier Area
May 1 Montpelier reports a family case of chicken pox amid town concerns over West Berlin outbreaks. State officials led by Secretary Holton visited homes with Dr Goodale and Dr Walton noting uncertainty about the illness and a quarantine possibility, with local fear and mixed messages from medical authorities.
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West Wer
Montpelier
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