Twain Says Reports Of My Death Are Exaggerated
Mark Twain mocked the sensational report of his death that spread in New York papers. He joked he was not aboard any yacht but paddling his own canoe, dismissing the storm tale and quipping about a prior storm caused by Mrs Sydney Rosenfeld's protests.
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New York
Mark Twain
Jost
Mee
Kanswah
Hanton
Clemine
Wael Hut
Sydney Rosenfel
Real Theatre
Actors’ Fund Fair
Rogers
Elopers Willing to Return Home Excerpted Dispatch
New York May 4 A deputy says hire is on the way to Pewiokill to meet Jere K unfrocked and ne con of Brakae and Floretta Whaley The minister will be charged with aby eoogie and pe irl The couple had been located in a small hotel when Cooke who serer happy and no concern that was recognized he mimitted his identity and offered to go on to Taung Island if as a neelec tion from mob violence The run by tram to Peckekill on a twenty from the streetsions Albany last night
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New York
Pewiokill
Jere K
Floretta Whaley
Seyeerld
Noti
Peekskill
Nes
Cooke
Taung Island
Peckekill
Strectionsief
Albany
Want Women Segregated Thana SN Ys May Day Meeting
A May 4 meeting discussed separating women students from men at the university. Prof E W Olmstead supported separate instruction for women, arguing it would prevent contact with men and improve studies. Speakers from student and faculty groups supported and opposed joint attendance, noting disruption to academics.
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Mach Enthusiaen
E. W. Olmstead
W, Dubois
Men
Isaac Hands
Cenior Clas
Lowtiser
Western New York Snow Storm Hits City May Weather
A fragmentary report describes Western New York struck by a snow storm with unusual May weather patterns. The text mentions Buffalo May weather, December temperatures, and a mix of harsh conditions not typical for May.
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New York
Attacked by Mad Cat Hurts St Albans Girl
Evelyn Beuyer, daughter of Mrs and Mrs Ernest Beuyer, was seriously injured and suffers a severe nervous shock after a house cat attacked her on Mim Street. The cat, previously calm, lunged at her as she was tending the fire, causing facial and neck lacerations and concerns of blood poisoning. The incident drew the family to intervene and capture the animal.
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St. Albans
St. Allaph
Evelyn Beuyer
Ernest L'Beuyer
Mim Street
Crowds Sweep Groves Co Store Amid Chaos
Large crowds gathered at Groves and Co’s Brady area amid reports of panic and damaged stock. The scene stretched along 11K Main with shoppers filling aisles, as authorities monitored the disorder and restored order after an unspecified incident.
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Groves & Co
Vale of Brady
Barre
Cotton Workers 10 Get More Pay in Six Month Scale
Fall River delegates and the textile council met to approve a six month wage scale. The terms will be released after union votes. A 10 percent raise amid wage negotiations was anticipated, with meetings planned to organize union-wide ballots. The outcome could affect production and worker conditions in local mills.
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Fall River, Mass
Fall River
Fall Riv Turers
Textile Council
St Johnsbury Couple Honored on 50th Anniversary
St Johnsbury May 4 More than 200 friends gathered at the home of their daughter Mrs C A Cramton to extend congratulations to Mr and Mrs B G Howe on their 50th wedding anniversary Their four children joined the celebration and an orchestra provided music Refreshments were served by the wives of their sons The Howes have long been active in St Johnsbury and the Church of the Messiah Mr Howe, a former real estate corner man, retired several years ago They were married sixty years ago in the Swedenborgian church in the presence of Rev Abial Sliver
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St. Johnsbury
B. G. Jo
Daugher
C. AL Cramton
Merwe
Nancy A. Chase
Mowe
Concord
X. li
Are
Hopkinton
Boscawon
Young Corbett's Fate in Denver Fight
Baltimore May 4 Kid Sullivan defeated Corbett in the eleventh round at the Enrea Athletic club, after a brutal bout that left Corbett badly hurt in the later rounds. Sullivan landed decisive blows in the final stages, forcing Corbett through the ropes and leaving him tended by attendants. Referee Jack McGuigan stopped the bout as Corbett lay prostrate, with the crowd watching in shock.
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Baltimore
Kid Sullivan
Washington
Irbett
Denver
Enrea Athlétic Club
Sullivan
Corbett
Onion Hanoekind
Corbet
Ersten
Anor
Ling Lester
Jack McGuigan
Magazine honors Borland editor on first birthday
Danville May 4 a local publication Your Maga:ees marked its first birthday. Editor Borland oversaw a year rich in historical notes and poetry, with monthly issues totaling over 60 pages including a serial about a saintly figure and new Vermont literature content.
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Danville
I Mosur
Borland
Monourers
Rth
Illegal fishing case reported in Middlebury arraignment
May 1 Anthony Joream of Warvisbang, brought by County PW and Dame Warden William H Taft of Wallhurn, arraigned Betors Justicn Fred x Foote on a charge of illegal making w et Hines near Routallet atvebad Creek. Fa Hart 8 ad wats fined, with engagements to pay.
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Middlebury
Anthony Joream
Warvisbang
William’ H. Taft
Wallhurn
Justicn
Fred x Foote
Llegal
Selectmen Must Settle Mortgage Dispute in Swanton Town
The Swanton town selectmen faced a mortgage discharge dispute involving C Gilmore and Fred D Carlie, with $1,250 due. The case alleges improper discharge before full payment, and McNally’s financial responsibility was questioned. The matter was heard in county court amid executive-session deliberations.
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C. ©. Gilmore
F. D .Corlins
Fred D. Carlie
Seleatmen
Roe Ilin
County Court Toton
CES Ing
Supreme Court
Swanton
J. C
McNally
In Operation at Big Condensed Milk Plant
Bt Albans May 4 Frank Van Camp of ipdissagai Ind inspected the big condensed milk plant opened in April. He noted the plant’s capacity to double and discussed improvements to streamline operations. Twelve teams now work daily with plans to expand to fifty bands soon.
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Bt. Albans
Frank van Camp
Ipdissagai Ind
The
King Co
Tig
I Tetas Ieee
Rte
Nahett Market
Welch Divorce Case Heard In Chittenango Court
Pauline Pherson Welch seeks dissolution from Walter A. Welch in Chittenango county court. The petition alleges a romantic elopement and money demands over three years of marriage. Testimony from Mrs. Welch and her mother details support from her family and income changes since marriage.
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Jon
Pauline Pherson Welch
Walter A. Welch
Chittensen
Jan Anil
Ontario
Pierson
Welch
Sling
Horton
Sunday Worship and Sermons at Local Churches
Sunday services listed for Penscoltal church and Universalist and Congregational churches. Morning and evening sermons noted with topics such as The Religion of Martha and Mary and The Evil of Drinking. Presbyterian pastor marks first anniversary with morning and evening Bible reading. Children’s rally at St. Manies Church and Methodist morning worship with Lord's Supper planned.
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Pentscomtal
Universalist
Marthe and
Mary
Jonas Sciabes
Tay Hadng
Tesiorrow
W. ¢. Pases
St. Manies's Thurch
P.M. Morton
Presbyterian Min Blend Prose Fra Roses Thee Tha
The fragment mentions a Presbyterian minister and roses in a prose style. Details are unclear due to damaged text. item appears to be a local church note or brief notice with limited readable facts. No specific names, dates, or locations are discernible.
Partial Settlement Reached in Burlington Building Trades Dispute
A tentative settlement secures a 1.75 cent hourly wage increase to 2.75 for nine hours for Clayplain Manufacturing workers. The agreement, ratified by shop delegates, runs two years from May with no further changes. Joint conference led to state A F of A support and a forthcoming report to guide further action.
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Rutland
Mays
Han
Turing
Danas
Algo
Champlain Manufacturing Company
Province
A. F
Intercity Bunch Triumphs in First Tryout Weather Delays Game
Intercity base ball hopefuls from Hart y and Montpelier defeated Montpelier High 3 0 in a tryout at Intercity grounds. Theriault limited hits while Heggis Rosa Bock and Wakefield handled defense. Rainy weather postpones Intercity vs Geddanl. next opponents include Montepee seminary Calgary and TriState alumni.
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Harty and
Montpelier
New Hampshire
Intercity Grounds
Montpelier High School
Gianeas
Huntington
M. Bunch
Sven
Theriault
Jampy
Thane
Bry
Eeven Spore
Asurer
Hego
Jane
Nase
Theriautt
Worthen
Clement
Jamey Nas Worthen
Ciements
Jenin Wild Piteh
Montepee Seminary
Calgary
Tesla
Hill Hacotton
Turlington
Ersten
Northore Rm
Jack Fraser Arrives for Trial by the Intercity Team
Former Goddard star Jack Fraser arrives to vie for a spot with the Intercity squad after stints at Sodldard Seminary and Holy Croty College. Werner, another pitcher, is listed as available for tonight's game.
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Goddard
Intercity
Jack Fraste
Sodldard Seminary
Victoring
Ana
Holy Croty College
Werner
East Manchester Beats Calgary in Northwestern League Clash
East Manchester defeated Calgary at Varick yesterday afternoon in a closely contested game. The Manchester team showed strong play in the Northwestern league matchup, edging past Calgary in a hard fought encounter.
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Manchester
N. H
Te Raat
Galgary
Ais
Varick
Booming Vermont Central Vermont Railway Publishes 1907 Book
The Central Vermont Railway announces its annual summer guide for 1907 titled Simmer Homer. The publication promises detailed information on the railway, hotels, and distances. It notes distribution outside the state and lists stamps on application to officials.
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Central Vermont Railway Coy
Simmer Homer
Central Vermont Railway
Middlesex Drops License Fight After Four Voters Declared No
Four Middlesex men sworn they voted no in the dispute over a second class liquor license for Frank Whitney in the Virginia Ville district. With the oath depositions, remonstrants withdrew objections as the license commission had already begun reviews. The incident hinged on a March vote that might have swung the outcome, but the four men testified they voted no, ending the challenge.
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Middlesex
Middlenex
Whitney
Open Air Bond Revenue For Music Aimed At Public Vote
Fragmentary OCR describes a proposed open air bond to fund music and entertainments with sums to be raised and spent within limits. It notes legal basis Act No 100, 1906, and the plan to submit the measure to voters for approval at designated venues and times.
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Cidliren
Ewinell
Believe Worst 15 Over Montpelier May 4
Montpelier May 4 reports optimistic progress in the cholera situation as health officials expand the fever response. The board of health has set up a commavery building with phones and gas lighting for rapid communication and monitoring.
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Togsee
Village meeting on water power limits discussed
The village assembly on May 4 in Uphiilen considers limits for Johnvon's Electric Plant and neighboring firms. Officials debate max water power output, citing targets and safety concerns for local streets and utilities.
Well Known Hotel Man Dies After Peritonitis
Griswold, a longtime hotel and restaurant operator in the city, died at 65 after peritonitis. Born in Mortistown, he lived in the eastern part of the state most of his life and ran hotel dining rooms for decades. He was active at Anivansalint church, a member of the eee fraternity, and Easterg ar. A funeral was planned for tomorrow at 2 PM in Grinville after a service at his daughter's home. He is survived by his widow and two daughters, Mrs. 1 and Mrs. George Badger.
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Zora HL
Griswout
Hief
TC Campbell
Griswold
Mortistown
Ike
Old Orehand Head
Maine
Anivansalint Church
Eee
Eastergar
Coc. Conner Offeratt
Grinville
Griswoldy
George Badger
Javille
Railroad Denied Verdict in Eagan Case
Washington safety court heard the defendant Central Vermont Railway move for a verdict on three grounds in the Eagan case. The judge denied the motion after afternoon arguments. Testimony began with Michael Northfield pleading guilty to selling intoxicants without a license and Julian Grey receiving votes for adultery.
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Washington
Johny Tagan
Cen ‘Tral Vermont
Rome
Central Vermont Railway Company
Vermont, Central Company
Eagan
Rll
Thar Kagny’ Nots
Inter Wero
Costa
Julian Grey
Harald Grey
Sveral
TALK OF THE TOWN Auction it In the pavilion
Various city residents are noted in a bustling town column with visitors, moves, and minor events. D H Somerville travels on business from Waitefield to Pt on a trip. Mrs Della Swan visits Hyde Park aunt Neileon. Robert Eaton visits Randolph relatives. Frankie heads to New London for family reasons.
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Caen Totte Eh
Vaughan’s
Tenrge Iter
Winooski
Chartles Creed
Richard Atridge
Ramdolph
Sampel Erasian
Mr. Daatens
Arthur F. Stone
St. Johnshiry
Johnebury
Mary
Jack Carhue
Andrew Guthrie
James Davidson
Stith
Barton
Adener
Liberty
Whilington Aroete
J. B. Welch
Dipmond
Thuredey
Mote A
Victors
Cavan
Ant Coyne
Wrights Trempy
Fierney and Cumming
de Carle
Pacific
Kate Douglas Wiggins Play Delights Local Audience
A student drama from Kate Douglas Wiggins' book entertained last evening in the union hall with strong acting by Clara Purves as Rebecca Randall and supporting roles by Winnifred Weeden Carrie Holter and Ruth Conner. The program included scenes at a rural school with voices from Miranda Jane and Rebecca and a final banquet scene. A repeat performance was announced for next Tuesday to a crowded house.
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Rebecca
Sammy Brook
Kate Douglas Wiggins
Misa Clara Purves
Rebeca Randall
Tween
Miranda
Jane Be
Mice Winnifred Weeden
Mins
Carrie Hol
Tater
Mr. Cobb
Webster Laird
Jane
C. Ken+yon
Mirerboro
James Wheeler
Emma Janes
Ruth Conner
Sam Simpson
Philip Hollister
Walt Mackeril
Iefant
Bem
Cobb
Evening of Music Recital Led by Mrs Parker
Mrs Parker organized an evening of music featuring pupils and community soloists. Notable performers included Ula Averill, Arthur Averill, and William Robinson with alto and baritone solos, a soprano showcase, and a finale of Gentle selections. The event highlighted local talent previously active in Barre and aims for a public concert soon.
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Ion
Caley
Averil
Arthus Averill
Olp
Serusalee Avtar Averill
M. Gordon
Freda Hookers
Alba
Reece Me
Arihae Cale
Arthur Cole
Robertsont
Tia
Mise
Ula Averitt
Willian Rinbertson
Civic Federation Donates 200 to Hospital and Park Work
An adjourned Barry Civic Federation meeting discussed continuing the group's charitable efforts. Members voted to donate 200 dollars to the hospital and to support city park improvements and related activities.
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Civic Federation
Barry Civic Federation
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Clemens
Jere BK. Cooke
Peekskill, N. Y
Cornell
Boffalo
N.Y
Mad Cat
Mrs. B. G. Howe
Young Corbett
Anthony Jerome
Ferrisburg
Buctington
Burlington
International Union’ of Bricklayers and Masons
Shields
International Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Cruickahank
Prin 9
Aes
Carpenters and Mason
Jack Fraser
East Manchester
Vermont
Bernal
Hamiitt
Siddlepes
John
Matthew Quinn
Thei
Quartetic
Inteth Ramee
W.N. Theriault
B. F. Densmore
Commin | Sipperd
Yeady
West Berlin
Johnvon's Electric Plant
Athans
Uphiilen
Railroad
Washington County
Talk OF
TOWN
Kate Douglass Wiggins
Parker Leach
Frank E. Gladding
George L. Mead
Frank Fi. Gladding
Asoe ‘ Powition Ak
New Yorks
Mr. Gadi Jeriest
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