Portland High School blaze claims two firemen
Portland Maine May 21 two firemen were fatally hurt and others injured when a fire destroyed the Deering High School car building valued at over 100000 dollars. Captain James C. Kent was knocked from a ladder by falling coping and severely burned. William R. Burke was struck by bricks and expected not to recover. Several others were taken to hospital with head injuries as authorities suspect incendiary origin or a short circuit. The old structure burned, the new wing suffered less damage, and a citywide bell alarm followed the initial call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Deering High School
James C. Kent
William R. Burke
Hower
Ezekiel Moses
A. D. Butler
Bert McGowan
Parson's Censorship and a Minister's Dissent
The fragment recounts a minister's son asking what to write and the clergyman replying with doubt whether the youth knows what to write. The exchange centers on guidance, censorship, and the tension between creation and instruction as the judge-like voice questions the writer’s intent.
Fragmented OCR tale hints at domestic intrigue and misread quotes
The damaged text shows tangled dialogue about a wife's fine clothes and a husband's income, with misread names and scattered phrases. It hints at suspicion, social judgment, and restless tension, but many words are garbled, leaving a partial view of a domestic drama.
Bethel to gain district nurse through Red Cross efforts
Bethel activity centers on bringing a district nurse, Miss Plunkett, to begin June 1 under Vermont Red Cross guidance with public school follow ups and townwide calls except contagious cases. Local groups guarantee six months of salary support while residents pay for services on demand, reflecting strong community backing. Additional notes mention student personnel changes, local visitors, and family health updates within Bethel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth van Patten
Burlington
Public Health Service
American Red Cross
Will C. Harvey
Lowall Red Cross
Fred N. Chapman
Woman's Club
Bethel
Plunkett
North Adams
Mass
Vermont
The
Red Cross
Miss Plunkett
Jie 1
Lelia
Certified Water On Steamships Regulated To Ensure Safety
New rules extend drinking water standards from railways to steamships on inland waters and cross border routes. Water for drinking or cooking must be treated by a method approved by the Public Health Service in partnership with state authorities. All water systems and piping must prevent contamination between drinking water and other supplies, with taps certified safe. aim to curb typhoid and dysentery risks seen on river steamers in 1880s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inverlin
United States
United States Ubeih Service
Public Health Service
Thieving Maid Implicates Millionaire Wife in Robberies
Four women identified Mrs. Joseph S Heil of Chica as the maid who robbed about 20000 dollars in goods from wealthy households. Police traced a license plate to her and recovered gilded cages, silverware, jewelry, chinaware, and pawn tickets. Heil, 38, mother of four, denied motive though husband offered little aid. A seven year old auto torpedo incident was cited by doctors as a possible motive for kleptomania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph S Heil
Hell
M. Miller
Imaid
Mre. Heil
Mra Hell
Orme
Teleor
Montpelier Meeting Authorizes Bond Sale for Streets
A Montpelier special council session authorized Alderman Lil He and City Clerk Merrill to vote for issuing 810,000 five per cent bonds to finance street improvements as directed by a city meeting. The Traction Co must pay its share, with sidewalk work planned for East State Street. A child death and various Vermont state fair matters are also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cary
Lil He
Merrill
Traction Co
Tarmatadam
East State
Etreet
Nation Mourns Chief Justice White with Funeral Honors
Washington May 21 the entire nation observed official mourning for Chief Justice Edward Douglass White. Government offices suspended. Funeral at 10 am private but marked as official due to his role. Attending were President Harding, Supreme Court justices, Vice President Coolidge, Senate and House committees, and the full Indiana delegation alongside cabinet members except Attorney General Daugherty. Interment at Oakhill Cemetery following a high requiem mass. A 17 gun salute and pennants at half mast accompanied worldwide displays of mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Edward Douglass White
Senate
Esau
Tresident
Harting
Dunticn White
Supreme Bench
Coolidge
House
Congress
Juttor
Tamisiana
Membors
Daugherty
Chiu
Kete
Gay D. Gaff
William L
Matthews
Oakhill Cemetery
Georgetown
Harding
Bootlegging murder mystery uncovers body near South Amboy
A man reports finding an unidentified dead man in woods near the city line of South Amboy. The victim, about 50, had a bullet wound and a crushed skull with pockets turned inside out, suggesting a bootlegging related homicide. The incident followed a missing person sighting Thursday. Local authorities seal the scene as they investigate the motive and identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Amboy
N. 1
James Holton
Tolley Beats Evans in British Isles Match Play
Hoylake May 21 Cyril Tolley defeated American amateur champion Chick Evans in an individual match as part of the international team contest with Britain. Ouimet of Boston defeated Jenkins of Troon, continuing strong showings in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoylake
England
Cyril Jotlee
Hellieh
Wolf Chanion
Charles W
Chick) Evans
Champhom
Iers
Tolley
Brancis Ouimet
Boston Bent
J. Ye C. Jenkins
Troon
Talk of the Town items and city visitors
A jittery note about G Gelpl’s return from a fourteen month visit to Schignano and Mal y plus Mrs Mate Lewis in the Adams Custorey role in Boston. It mentions Spaulding sophomores on a close ride to Woodbury pond, George Booth visiting Cherry Street, Mr Howth in Springfield, the Lane family visiting Flardwick, and W I Gowlfellow returning home after a business trip through eastern towns. Further lines appear as stray notes and questions to a father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gelpl
Schignano
Maly
Mate
Lewis
Moston
Clase
Spaulding Hith Echoe
Woodbury Pond
George Booth
Citg
Cherry Street
Mr Howth
Sprieefield
Ands Mire
Lane
Sone
Pickd
Fier Flardwick
Reltives
W. I. Gowlfeltow
Ling Street
Tallest Man in World Bernard Coyne Dies
Sioux City May 21 Bernard Coyne who claimed the title of tallest man in the world died at his home in Otoe county. He stood eight feet one inch, weighed about 420 pounds, wore size 14 shoes and was 24 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Bernard Coyne
Tor
Oto Couns Ty
Washington County C E Union Convention at Bethany church
The Washington County Christian Endeavor union held its annual meeting at Bethany church in Montpelier with strong attendance. Rev C D Pipper offered prayer. Mini Lyle Clark welcomed. Pino Vale of Barre responded. Speakers included Rev G Lipaky on the quiet hour and its link to fair play, J B Sargent on the Bible in Endeavor, and others discussing youth influence, devotion, and obedience. Officers elected include president Alice Severee, secretary Mildred Spear, and treasurer Etta Graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Christian Endeavor Union
Bethany Church
Montpelier
C.D. Pipper Oly
Mini Lyle Clark
Welcom
Pino Vale
Barre
Moya Silloway
Thim
B. G. Lipaky
Christ
Flo
Lock of Waterbury
J. B. Sargent
Northfield
Mason 5
Stone
Montreal
G. & Robbins
State Sunday School Association
Euhlynd Perkine
Charles Iix
St. Joh
Frank L. Guadapeed
Eupper
The
Baptist
Waitsfield Woman President Leads Rebekah Assembly Meeting
St Johnsbury May 21 Over 200 representatives attended the 36th annual Rebekah assembly session with Mrs Gertrude Jowell presiding The reports indicated a net gain of over 400 members across 60 lodges in the state Officers elected for the coming year include Mrs Adelle Boallace Waitsfield as president Mrs Emma Fintes Ludinw as secretary and Mrs Eva Hazen Windsor as treasurer An evening open house followed at Odd Fellows hall with entertainment and refreshments Visitors from outside the state included Miss Elsie Murray president of the Rhode Island assembly and Mrs Matthew E Roberts of Claremont president of the New Hampshire organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johnsbury
Rebekah
Mra
Gertrude
Jowell
Pnet
Adelle Boallace
Waitsfield
Emma Fintes
Boy Glen Slade Drowns in Saxton River Near Stone's Mill
The body of Glen Slade aged LE years was recovered from the Saxton River five miles from Bellows Falls after a fishing outing with friends near the dam at Stone's mill Alt. He disappeared while fishing and his body was found in an eddy downstream. Clem Slade, a neighbor, was mentioned in connection with the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellows
Glen Slade
Saxton River
Young Slade
Stone's Mill Alt
Slade
Clem Slade
Vinete
Saxtone River
Warrant Served Tied to Abduction Case in Montpelier
State's Attorney Oliver Carumen of Excet County may attend the Shriners meeting in Montpelier before leaving for the arrest of a 12 year old state ward accused of abducting Bagley. Two children committed to the board of charities. one over 14 went to a home for Sortie nina. H. A. Whitney dead at Worth6eid. May 21. Harbor Whites died after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Carumen
Excet
Montpelier
Shriners
Bagley
Mtea
Poel Soraryngrie Heck
Lelandera i
W. H. Jeffreys
Wae
Bn Jahineon Yeaperday
H. A. Whitney
Worth6eid
Trolley Strike Erupts in Albany With Injuries and Rioting
In Albany on May 21 crowds attacked streetcars during a renewed trolley strike. Several cars were damaged, dozens of missiles were thrown, and at least ten people were hurt, two seriously, as police attempted to disperse the rioters. Shots were fired from rooftops near the state Capitol as efforts to control the disorder intensified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N.Y
Enmie
Thr
Cary
Hepo Hee
State Capitol
Ting
Poe Hicoman
Garry Wohl
Jaothe Fey Howant W. Slade
Ae Capitol
Barreyexter Baye visitors and regional travels noted
Alexander Smith of Somh Ryegate stayed with Mr and Mrs Frank Shea of 4 Prasklin Trent before returning to New York with guest Stephen Spence. Miss Gertrude Slayton left Barre for Monetown to visit sister Mia W. Le Wiles. William A. Murray tours St Paul Ming Wisconsin and western states while on business for 3 i & Culeagni. John Ko Shepard placed in Yard run at University of Vermer collegiate meet as D Waters attends New England Traffic League convention. Omar Sweneont, prominent Concord granite dealer, examines Harve and Bethel yards while securing contracts. Rebekah lodges host in St y and Barre events, with Park Theatre manager Carter returning from Boston showing industry gatherings and notable attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Smith
Somh
Ryegate Heep
Barreyexter Baye
Steph Spence
New York City
Frank Shea
Prasklin Trent
New York
Gertrude Slayton
Barre
Mote Town
Mia W. le Wiles
William A. Murray
Washington Street
St. Paul
Ming
Wisconsin
Bens Jiasion
I & Culeagni
Murray le
University of Vermer
Uth Yee Tweday
John Ko Shepard
Uyie Buy
D. Waters
Heston
New England Traffic League
Omar Swéneont
Bacre
Concord
N AL
Harve
Bethel
Sweet
Perat
Large Mount Sinal Shriner Ceremonial In Montpelier
The spring ceremonial of Mt Sinal Temple, Myrtle Slvine Nobles, in Montpelier drew over 300 members with 119 initiated across the hot sands. W H Herrick elected representative to the imperial council after Charley Growgarth’s death. Shrine voted 100 for China relief. Banquet at 6 oclock served by Merce & Clark, followed by Shinney band concert and Arab Patrol drill led by H B Moulton. Initiates listed include Henry Bell Saint Albans and many others from Vermont towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sinal
Montpelier
W. H. Herrick
Imperial Council
Charley Growgarth
China Relief
Oelock
Merce & Clark
Shinney
Arab Patrol
H. B. Moulton
Dvre
Henry Bell
St. Albans
G. WH. Shaw
Stowe
EL Knights
South Royalton
C. W. Wilson
Vergeants
WH. Collins
Burlittgton
Bradford
Jaley S
Vaughn Clifford
John W. Herman
Harry Ska
B.C. Stee
Fredger
Walden Tf
Ryther
J, &. Adams
Bob. Gorter
Arkin
Forrest G. Stanton
Fox A. Thomas
CK. Mindigo
L Ao Watson
AH Fuller
Smith
J. O. Sesrong
Joe B. Bly
Sanhorn
Newport
Glen B. Dodge
W. M. Hobinson
Orrans
Adin E. Burke
Rochester
Wuonge
NS. Lewis
Willian Doolin
L. Hetbh N. Deringer
Roy C. Gillian
W. W. Baker
PW. Chapusan
George F. Barryman
Pred S Bedard
St. Altmne
HD. Marobeasroalt
Farmer
W. A. Gage
W. J. Farr
Donald McGregor
William Henry Taylor
A. Baboork
St. Jolnburys
Awber
FP. Obilde
A.C. Bowman
Springfield
Chase
W. G. Ak UH
Brows
Anton
F. Battles
Hardwir Dowell
South Ryrgate
T. Bayes
Graniteville
Walter
Dying After Illness Mrs Susie A Miller
Mrs Susie A Miller died yesterday afternoon at her daughter’s home from cerebral hemorrhage. Born April 3, 1800 in Roxbury, she lived in Cheba and Windsor before residing with Maynard W Miller of Texas, NH, and Kemp Miller in the U.S. Navy. Funeral plans incomplete. the funeral will be held on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stine
AS (Morse) Siler
Th. W. Soules
A. Tomasi Dock
Mire Miller
Rextwry Mare
Cheba
Mars
Oncur Th Miller
Miller
Barreved
Windsor
Maynard W. Miller
Tiesex
Kempet J. Miller
United States
Mary Wheel
Mes
Tarry
Judd
Claremont
Mix Sealer
Barer
Daid Mester
Axbland
Sur
Mrs Josie A Stewart Dies in Berlin Now
Mrs Josie A Stewart died at the home of Ek Chewer of 20 She had wealth and a stroke Monday which led to her death. Her husband William Mo Stewart survived five years prior. Daughters Clagvan Mt Leerthy Stewart of Mentyefier and others attended. Interment at the family plot with Rev. Cerner to conduct funeral at the tendieart. The adare Osteen arranged for the burial service and procession through the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disle A. Stewart
Chewerr
Berlin
George Mo
William Mo Stewart
Ie Barre
Stewart Nates van Win
Ceeree M
Stewart
Mentpelfee
Tee Peardaughters
Clagvan Mt
Leerthy Stewart
Mentyefier
Mew
Willian Menon
Teo
Crevey
Turin
Band of 20 Holdup Freight Train Near Tonawanda
Twenty armed men held up a New York Central freight train on the Sanborn branch near North Tonawanda early today, loading silk, shoes, clothing, tires and other goods valued around 70000. The bandits paused the crew and detectives for about 30 minutes then fled toward Buffalo, with no shots fired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
Sanborn
New York Central
North Tonawanda
Buffalo
Tonawanda
Farley Pleads Guilty to Middlesex Burglary
Robert Varley arrested in Sherbrooke Quebec last Wednesday pleaded guilty in Montpelier city court to burglary at Middlesex. He named two others in the break and States Attorney’s office said the matter would be further investigated while Farley’s case remains open until early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Varley
Sherbrooke
P. Q
Sheri Tracy
Montpelier
Middlesex
Thomas
Farley
Local Barre Notes Highlight Visits and Community Events
Andi Haight of North Ferrisburg received radium treatment at Barre City hospital yesterday. Fire Chief John C. Heney returned from Boston after a week’s vacation with his sister. Miss Mone Mortimer and Miss Elizabeth Smollet, nurses from Claremont General Hospital, came back from a meeting of late nurses in Claremont, N. H. Barre delegates John Kelly and Joseph McNelewn join the state Kiwanis council meeting in Rutland. proceedings run through Tuesday. Margaret Blair hosted a birthday party for friends at her Pleasant Street home, with games and refreshments. Moose Lodge No. 102 of Barre sent members to Woodsville for a function and a Brockton area banquet follows. Allan Clark and Atle Marie weighed and measured fine trout near Avenue Heights, signaling a successful fishing day. Averill Averill, manager of Peerless Knitting & Slitting, accepted a new position with Peerless and plans to supervise with 20 years’ experience at Granite Savings Bank & Trust Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andi Haight
North Ferrisburg
Barre City Hospital
James Brown
Federal Grand Jury
Windsor
Cty
Ik Morse
Biston
Normal McLeay
John C. Heney
Moore
Rutland Toomorrow
State Council
Coduemtas
Oreer
Moose
Lal
Barre
Berlin
Woodsville Lodge
Avenue Heights
Allan Clark
3 Street
Fromition
Mootpetler Savings Bank & Trust Gr
Averill
Tee
Granite Savings Gank & Trek
Ity
Alice
Hedburg & Gustatees
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Can
Tam
Ene
Parson
Pilgike Wine Union
Washington
Deveter
Cosme
San
Artes
Sylvester
Armityville
J. 1
Julana Sylvester
Damas Helval
St. Pic
Quebec
de. W. Idaho
Bascom
Lilfieville
Adeline Burnett
Peter Pullinen
Quincey
Misa
Mersey Pett
Kando
Ry Black, Jr
Valdorta
Bascom House
Willie Chamberlin
Randolph
Mildred Shaw
Pauline Hartshorn
Hassam
Edne Parsons
Mre
Eva H. Wilson
Whitcomb High School
Randolph High School
Mice Lamb
Ariel Gilman
Frank Gilman
Randolph High Techool
McNell
Merlin
F. KE
Chicago
Joseph
Heil
Mark Curti
Henry Curtis
Faystan
Vermont State Fair Commission
Thomas Gurney
Wharton
J. Ghee
J. A. Reed
Feediing
Teant of Teroure
Vermont Society Ofinners
Addieen
Peck
Theriault
Simone
Edward D. White
U. S. Supreme Court
N. J
Evans
Ouimet
Jenkins
Talk OF
the Town
Algie
Dea
Archie
Vee
Dee Lowe
Daddy
Tim —Bosten
Niger
Washington County
C. E. Union Convention
Adelle B. Wallace
Rebekahs
Saxtons River
Om Eugene Hook
St.y
TL Richardson
W Averill
Rebeka
Sewa
Bly
Clark
Edith Scott
Drbegeire
Paramount Inverests
Bende Sean
Bres
Ing Menager
Tf Me
Caomsiile
Mabey
Ewan
Mr. Shaffer
Smadinger
Renta Tammayre
Aml
Teds Pearral Wales
Paracyenet
Flex
Tiewnes
Meighan
Yore
Braley’s
Fureiehed
Aly
Emeeg
Wieck
Uewite
Mt. Sinal Temple
Susie A Miller
Josie A. Stewart
Mative
Adare Osteen
Mer
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