Comet Seen Last Night Bright As A Star
A report from Yerkes Observatory notes Matley’s comet was visible from 7:40 PM to just before 9:00 PM, bright as the second magnitude with no tail. Through telescope, then naked eye, observers in the west saw it near western horizon. moonlight and sky conditions gave a clear view. Comet expected to be visible again tomorrow night after dusk despite bright moon. New York observers could not confirm its sighting that evening.
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Yerkes Observatory
Willametay Win
Matley
Nafiting
Elondionk
Wieturn
H. Prost
New York
Fultey
Comet Sighted Near Carr ier's Hut for Weather Bureau Head
Burlington May 21 The director of the United States Weather Bureau reports observing a comet sighting four macmalons away. It was noted to be distant south of Carr ier'd Hut and not clearly visible due to ash and haze from migrating birds. The report references uncertainty and suggests possible reservoir activity and Pike readings.
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Burlington
United States Weather Bureau
Ty Porta Ibat
Tornado toll rises in Oklahoma and nearby regions
Destructive twister events in May devastate towns near Maysville and Okla. casualties include several killed and many injured.Widespread damage from a tornado outbreak leaves homes and structures wrecked. in one incident a telephone operator sustains injuries, and the region reels from losses across multiple communities.
Conference leaders discuss reform bill with governor
Republican Leader Cobb and Senator Hinman led a meeting with Governor Hughes to review a broad reform bill. The group aims to craft a measure acceptable to both houses and secure the governor's signature, reporting to a party conference on progress.
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Cobb
Moxiere
Hinman
Hughes
Yoadere
I State
Bere
R Most Popular Guest at Luncheon
Doone Sota hosts largest summer event at Bully teray featuring a tour of lace and a former New York City resident, with references to King George, Roosevelt, and the Windsor funeral as a backdrop. The crowd gathers around a walk to obliterate thoughts of King Edward's death as discussions ensue.
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Charles
Aen W
aXent
New York City
Gyorpe
Windeor
Hlavi Laren
Roosevelt
Aioe Ee Tiebetel
Harry Harry Yobalstolde
Brooklyn
Peete
Ieens
Hdward
Roose i
Wrest Pare
Reid
Mois
Queen Lies Gravely Ill Amid King Edward Funeral Rush
Madrid May 31 Crown Princess Victoria lies gravely ill with a serious condition as King Alfonso hurries from London by special train. Reports say Queen Victoria’s health worsened after the death of Queen Edward and the Spanish royal family faces a crisis as Prince Alfonso and the royal household await further news.
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London
Raving Boon Tharp
King Edward
Madrid
Spain
Origen Victoria
Alfonso
Edward
Unclear OCR Fragment From Religious Assembly Report
An OCR fragment appears to describe a May 21 meeting of an Atlantic City church group and notes figures related to church works and the Presbyerian faith. Names and precise actions are garbled, but the document indicates a church assembly and ongoing fund efforts.
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Atlantic City
Seueral
Preati Ried
Uhr
Mi Wee Chapman
Try Dimoy
Wil
Fresby
Town Destroyed in Oklahoma Townwide Disaster
Report from Pauld Valley Oklahoma says a small town near McCarty was wiped off the map by a violent event early last evening. Several people were killed or hurt. AM wires are down and communication is severed.
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Pauld Valley
Okly
McCarty
Fragmented notes reveal dubious gold artifact trade secrets
The text describes a chaotic scene of armchair experts disputing old gift artifacts and their gilt content. It details dubious methods to test purity, risky bargaining, and a wary buyer’s attempt to separate genuine pieces from fakes amid a flurry of technical, half understandable jargon.
Vermont dental examiners meeting notes and election results
A fragmented report from the Vermont dental examiners meeting notes the election of Dr E O Alanchart as president and H Solinie as secretary and treasurer. It mentions upcoming sessions at Montpelier on July 5 and references group activities, names several individuals, and notes concerns about procedures and safety in the field.
Fragmentary note on vote readiness in Af town at Tornevalen
A fragment notes residents of Af town not fully ready for their vote at Tornevalen, highlighting uncertainty over turnout and preparations. The garbled text implies election timing or readiness concerns without clear details or names.
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Natal
Tornevalen
Objection Creases Over Licensing of Fight Event
A lawyer questions the lack of legal grounds to forbid a fight under police power or sheriff authority. The judge reads the agreement between Jeff Fries and Johnson as compliant with statutes but notes uncertainty on future violations. The counsel cites English and local precedents that juries decide if a boxing or fighting match breaches public order and discuss potential remedies if the public opposes such exhibitions.
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Jeffries
Johnson
England
California
Canal progress on the Panama Canal and West Point reunion
Colonel Govinithinis reports operations on the canal progressing well despite adverse weather. Washington May 1 The man who directed the digging has arrived for a meeting of the Weak Paint graduates of TKO. A reunion and class dinner will be held at West Point on June MM. Unofficially, Goethals may be appointed head of the engineers in 1919.
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Washington
George Wyiganrthinis
Panama
Goethals
Bele
Hyde Park Votes On Town Improvements And Water System
A fragmented 19th century notice reports Hyde Park residents voting on sanitation and a gravity water system expansion. The town approves a broad plan to install a water supply, upgrade streets, and finance projects. Officials discuss costs, anticipated benefits, and the impact on local infrastructure.
BIXBY Gets Decision in Texter Hall Bout
Hotland May 41. Maree clairune faced Prector in a presimingey match. Texter hall saw a last night bout with one injury. Wixyl held the lead as the bout ended with a decision awarded. Arthur Devine of Mass reported the main event.
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Hotland
Prector
Ran Mae
Texter Hall
Arthur Devine
Mysterious Bundle Near Winooski River Draws Officials
Two men testified that a woman arrived from Winooski and was seen near the river. The clothing, witnesses said, suggested a search for a body as officials investigated a short time yesterday.
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Winooski
Local court hears plea in Carter case and related assault
In Dannington on May 2, Carter pleaded guilty in municipal court. Edward Bornet and Roberta Anell were noted, with Beal coats referenced. The case involved a 1400 year old figure, a club assault, and a trial schedule for witnesses. The State Attorney J. Mesyher prepared to omit the case, with a guilty plea anticipated after witnesses were ready for trial.
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Dannington
Asbestos
Carter
Muni
Ripal Court
Thoresay Efternoan
Eytward
Bornet Anil Waa
Wasanii
Roberta
Borgate Anell 2
Vietin
Sostal
J.mesyher
Michord
Vouri¢Kpal
Robert
Local Temple Pilgrimage Over 100 Attend Trettleborn Event
A crowd of over 100 Mount Sinai temple members led by Myelin Sirmure from Montler and 100 Tren Melba from Knufiehl traveled to Trettleborns Yeathday for a Springfield gathering. A ceremonial erosion was held after the festival and a portion of property was offered for sale at Brooke Home.
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Trattleboro
Dlega
Mount Sinai Temple
Myelin Sirmure
Montler
Melba
China
Rotund
Stim Tomine
Baleentloud
District Convention Near Middlebury May 21
A district convention meeting in Middlebury on May 21 plans to select a temporary chairman and announce committeemen. The Burlington event is set for June 2 with notes on electing officials and arranging the agenda at the New England Stor.
Evers Lucky Friend Dead in Auto Crash near Philadelphia
Johnny Evers, Chicago second baseman, and companion George McDonald were in a motor car collision in Philadelphia. Evers survived, McDonald died later at the hospital. both were connected with the Chicago Journal.
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Evers
Friend
George McDonald
Chicago
John Evers
Chicago Cubs
Raeman
Chicago Journal
Mit
Johnny Evers
Chicago National Tregor
Piladelphia
Amush
The
Banquet at St Paul of Hed ding MH Church Second Annual
A church vestry gathering hosted by the Brotherhood of St Paul of Hedding MH featured a ladies served banquet, organized by ushers George Milne John McMinn and Luther Jackson. Toasts by J Morse and others highlighted friendship and parental opportunity amid a choir performance and readings by Miss Parhhani.
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Mw Brotherhood of St. Paul of
Tugkeot
Architon
Davis
Parhhani
Fairfax Man Dies of Heart Attack in Fairfax
Jonn Quinlan of Fairfax collapsed at Five near Brown's shed while mid business after a spell of two hours. he was pronounced dead instantly by Dr Skyals. He was deceased and survived by George Quine and John Quinlan of Fairfax and Miss Francie Quinlan, a teacher at Bellows Free Academy. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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St. Athans
Jonn Quinlan
Fairfax
Trown
Sheda
Quinlan
Skyals
Ooenane
George Quinean
Farianive
John Quinlan
Vairfax
Francie Quinlan
Bellows Free Academy
Fairing
Talk of the Town stray notes on events and arrivals
A garbled notices page lists a springtime town event with lectures and a wedding, invitations, and various names and places. It hints at a baseball game on the seminary campus, plus scattered references to speakers and attendees across multiple towns including New Milford, Utica, Burlington, Danbury, and Montpelier.
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Leaday
Verybody
Petty Okel
Kod Meliaaily
Soaapees
Eltridgsik
New Milford
Mast
Thonn NS
Buttevick
Boston
Enakett
New Ssaly
P. Dover
Rion
Cy F
Parker Utica
N.Y
W. Ingalls
Burlande
FL Rinall
St. Tahentiary
Thaath
Montpelier
Andrew Jamewu
Danbury
Cessnays
Ty Porter Pour
Barre Women Chosen Officials in Lodge Meeting
Barre women were installed as lodge officers in a Barre meeting. Mire Louise L. Boge became secretary and Kora M. Jackson was named inside guard. Afra Lavine and others held key posts as the lodge outlined districts and presented the treasurer’s report showing cash on hand at 1,900.02.
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Mire
Louise L. Boge
Kora M. Jackson
Guartian
Boyre
Hurlington
Nickson
Galen
Eudlont
Fyanown
Boyer
Barre
Afra
Finney
Lyndonhire
Marshal
Lavina Welnter
Rutland
Mra
Biella KE. Ralley
Anat Hardvwick
Tankdapt
Tsi Sr MM
Leekson
le Outaide Sraepel Eae Irs
Gertrude
Adults Wallin
Waltedell
Bile Lastrence
Pei Ae
Marr. Canedy
Jackotanville
Lila Hod
Pascoaey Daventh
Sersb EB. Fou
Hyde Park
Via Walker
Beliows Bi
Athens
Lodgew
Jewel
Loa
Bat Lodge
Local Notices and Social Updates From Barre Vermont
Village notices report shopping, church, and social visits across Barre Vermont. Residents including Rogene Rasulien, M. Azer, Ed, and Dr. L. G. Andrews travel to nearby towns, with many planning church services and meetings. Local business ads promote Divers Fruit Store and auctioneers advertise services as community activity continues.
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Pywamland
St. Jobim
Ryletiver
Mier
K. Lamberton
Marshfield
God
M. Azer
Trentileboro
Dend
Guioh
Idaho
Presbyterian Church
Reynolds
Prite W
Cola
Ben
Tughgate Springs
Andrews
Meng
LG Andrews
Canton
Mont Vieu
C. 5
Logan Match
George Durette
Grehant
N.C. Baldwin
Barre
Dreseld
Charles Simons
Cyneral Vermont
Montpelier
Colby
Wile
Shriners
Brattleboro
C.F. Smith
Gunran
2. A
Perry Ronl Betate
John Carrick
Hutland
Mary McQuirk
Splirele
Inari
Carrink
Elmatrewt
Howe
Lowns
Kastro
Muinifelid
Maralifeld
Mire
G. R. Wetehs
Wilhiemnetown
Brookfield
Chalyon
Malden Deane
Corinth
Nelson Welch
beekubPal Af
Barre Liquor Case Heard in Barre. No Decision Yet
United States district court heard arguments in a Barre liquor case involving the Delancey act and interstate shipment of spirits. About 87 barrels of wine were seized at a railroad station. plaintiffs contend the wine shipments met the act’s terms while defense argues true consignee names were missing from records. Grand jury reports indicate thirteen related bills.
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Cave
Windsor
United States District Court
Youtetay
Hough
Clorea-lombardi Wine Company
San Vrancieno
Marngil
Alexander Dinnett
United
Mollister
Barre
W. A. Lord
Montpelier
van Allen
Opinion Next Week On Vermeet Supreme Court Adjournment
The Vermont supreme court adjourned yesterday afternoon to next week when an opinion is expected in the Rutland license commune case. Dockets closed. several cases ordered in yesterday’s session including Kenedy vs Bennington Wax Paper from Bennington county and Lottinville vs Markee from Wesex County. Lower court judgments varied, with recoveries of 155.02 and 220.01 plus costs, a nonsuit entered in one and remands in others, while appeal waivers and reargument leave were granted in multiple matters.
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Rutland
Outriex
Yesterdiay
Kenedy Js A. Pitcher Va
Bennington Wax Paper Company
Bennington County
Paul
W. G. Jones
WW. A. Sfunt
Trover
Lamoille County
Frank B. Mites
Boston & Maine Railway
Public Serviceommission
Orleans County
Cates
Ferdinand Gosselinga
Bouqquet
Hutland County
Weivad
John C. Coolidge
Warren
Rea
Truntes
Windsor County
Unclear OCR: Local notes and travel mentions in a fragmented column
Fragments describe individuals visiting Marshfield and Montpelier, Shriners meeting, Ford car deliveries, and local commentary on sentiment and program notes. Mentions include J W Jackson, Dr C Wy Stente, Dan A. Terry, Mrs Ella B D Kidder, Arthur dohop cott, Scott of Bae city, and various trips and events in a small Vermont county.
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Barton
James Hayes
Marshfield
Niawerhead Med
C. Wy Stente
Kutland
Dan A. Terry
Ella
Kidder
Montpelier
Arthur Dohopcott
Ta Scott
Bae
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Maynwari
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Porky
St. Anny
Tatteriin
Stator
Perforky
Jaye Jrley
Kiameehi Lake
New York State
T. R
Erent
Victoria
Bidwart
Qeiven
Princum Honey
Mattenberg
Converse Fund
Om Chapman
Vermont State Dental Association
New Hampshire
Vermort
Yeeuerday
Virmont
Vettel
Alanchart
An O
Preeidoyit
Ani de HS Siolinie
Dirrtington
Montpétier
Williem
Hevnington
Spalford
North Biwnington
Reie Staford
Mullet
Wiliams
Alinkon
Allert Milne
Dyer
Rollins Case
Jeffries Johnson
Oloned Goethale
Hyde Park Lively
Stepe
Lona
Sina Ron
Hinon Bank Tania Pte
Nara Atency
Ian Roll
Willspe Hay
Ian Lowen
Tony
Bixby
Gilbert of
Proctor
Winooski River
Augustus Willard
Danby
Middlebury
Pha
Iewan
Burlingtom
St. Albano
TOWN
United States Court
Rutland License Commissioner
Dreamland
Vaughan's
Fitts
Wane Dre
J. W. Jackson
Prattyanarahy
He Shriners Nee
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