General Kuroki Feasted in Boston After Yalu Fame
General Kuroki, famed for the Battle of the Yalu River, visited Boston as the guest of the Sacred Cod Town. He enjoyed a Boston fish ball breakfast at Hotel Touraine, received the city’s freedom, and met Governor Guild at the State House amid a festive crowd and Japanese student welcome.
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Yalu River
Sacred Cod Town
Boston
Kuroki
Tourainé
Governor Guild
Archbishop O'Conner
State House
Made Stiff Fight to Avoid Arrest
George Gaskell awaiting trial for lynching allegedly resisted arrest in South Boston. An officer offered a bribe of 100 to release him. Gaskell brandished a fire flare, and police detained him with assistance from two citizens after a struggle.
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Beston
George Gaskell
Boston
Gaskell
Gapkell
English Soxer Winner At National Athletic Club Bout
Philadelphia May 2ch Pominy Murphy of New York and John fununrs of Jnudwight fought in one of the wildest showcases at the National Athletic Club. The fire round saw Murphy dropped by a hard punch, Harlem’s Sean floored, and Sym’s rescue preserved Murphy from a knockout. Murphy pressed in later rounds, displaying touch punches that tired his opponent while the crowd roared at the chaotic action.
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Philadelphia
Murphy
New York
John Fununrs
Sym
Anind
Koglistiman
Murder of Amelia Staffeldt Shocks New York Farmers
Amelia Staffeldt, 15, was murdered near her father William Staffeldt’s farm in Ehohurst L. 1. She left home to pick dandelions and was found by farm hand Joseph Engle with two throat wounds and evidence of violent struggle. An autopsy showed a knife driven into the spine. Neighbors and police, including borough inspectors, formed a watch as they questioned Engle and Adam Hummel. Palm Sunday she was confirmed in the Catholic church at Winfield.
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New York
Amelia Staffeldt
Ehohurst
L. 1
Joseph Engle
William Staffeldt
Hved
Afernoon
Greene
Joseph Teach
Engel
Minot
Elne
Adam Hummel
Hamel Oid
Winfield
Vermont Woman Accused in Forgery Case
A Vermont woman, identified as Eunice Hellman alias Geneva Derivage, faced forgery charges in Los Angeles court. She allegedly forged Marco Hellman’s name while posing as a hotel waitress and later sought a higher position, with probation possible after testimony.
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Eunice Hellman
Los Angeles
Mas
Pdmona
Paradena
Cal
Genew Derivage
Marco Hellman
Mous
Raymon
Pasadens
Theo
Catherine Nell Pleads Guilty in Greenwich Manslaughter
Catherine Nell, New York artist’s model, pleads guilty to manslaughter in the December killing of husband Joseph Nell, a Greenwich blacksmith. A special session of the superior court imposes a sentence between five and seven years in state prison. Nell collapses during sentencing and is carried from the courtroom. The couple had quarrelled at the Metropolitan Hotel in New York, where the incident led to four deaths and dozens injured as rope and stairs collapsed during chaos.
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Tridgeport
Conn
Catherine Nell
Dorna Git
New York City
Joseph Nell
Greenwich
Steeeneees Superior Court
Yesterdune AV
Wheeler
Mrs. Neil
Catherine’ Neil
Jones
O Quent
Moke
Niles Indicted For Murder At Newport Center
Newport May 21 The special grand jury reports an indictment for murder in the first degree against Dwight Aies who shot his wife at Newport Center. Niles will be taken to Waterbury for observation to determine his sanity.
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Newport
Dwight Aies
Newport Center
Munner
Niles
Waterbury
Good Templars Programme Night Event
The Good Templars present a Friday programme with music by erelesxtea Song and a short act. Admission 100, cake will be served. Doors open at 5, main event at 7 30 with members expected to attend for important business.
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Dente
Swanton Votes 75000 For Water Project
Swanton residents voted in a special village meeting on a $75,000 water supply extension. The village president and board of trustees discussed laying a new pipe and related improvements. Names and details are partially garbled in the OCR text but the core item is the approval of funds for a water system extension.
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Swanton
Cnet
Vill
Trunters
Jinnard Ressyott
Ernimites
Byron H. Lew
F. J. Hanslow
Simpkins to Give Up as Fourth Man in Miner Murder
Boise May 23 Jack Simpkins the fourth member of the Western Federation of Miners quartet accused in Governor Staunenburg’s murder may testify for the defense. He plans to offer himself as a witness and says letters attributed to Orchard could bolster the defense by countering expected testimony at trial.
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Quartatte
Stunenburg
Boise
Idaho
Jack Sinspkime
Western Federation of Miners
Staunenberg
Nori
Washington
Omar
Oreturil
Orchard
Brown resigns as assistant at Orleans Trust to lead new telegraph firm
Charles A. Brown resigns after five years as assistant at the Orleans Trust company to become manager of the newly chartered Paxamumpaio Telephone and Telegraph Co. in Orleans Caledonia and counties. He plans to retire on June and will be succeeded by Arthur N. Rieb.
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Newport
Charles A. Brown
Orleans Trust Company
Paxaumpaio Telephone and Telegrapher
Donsinees
Orleans
Caledonia
Arthur N. Rieb
Governor presses mayor bill amid Senate adjournment
May 23 report from Peek Y notes the governor sent an emergency message urging action on the New York City mayoral tog a bill while the Senate adjourned. Rutland May 2 lists elected officers for the Women's Missionary Society in Burlington district with Mrs. Peters as president and Mrs. Whiteineek as treasurer.
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Peek Y
Senate
New York City
Rutland
Women's For Missionary Society
Burlington
Raoa
Oe Deonington
Ution i. Whiteineek
Mire
M. Sante
Tanow
Minelon
B. A. Cook
Berg
Young
FO. Dyer
Westelivbury
Talk of the Town notices and social updates
Local items note resignations, engagements, and visits among residents. Updates include a bookkeeper change, a party hosted by Mrs Forbes, Fraser Bosworth’s gathering, and various travels to Boston, Burlington, and St. Johnsbury. Several residents change jobs or move homes, with social and community events highlighted.
Resolutions Formed Against Saloon Trade at County Convention
The Washington county Christian Endeavor union held its annual convention at Bethany church in Enfield with about 40 delegates from nearby towns. The gathering adopted resolutions opposing liquor traffic, elected officers including President Bart M Lewin and Secretary Miss Bute Groves, and closed with a consecration service and district supper.
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Washington County Christian Endeavor Union
Reval Union
Betheny
Entpeli
Ts % Reed
Bethany Church
Mise Mice
Amatel
Lewin
Barre
Peeacerestia
Scar
Bart M Lewin
Anna Carmmings
Loses
Mise
Groves
Waterbury
J. B. Ber [Grat
Northfield
Church
Ev. LW
Cromkhite
Greenwich
MV. Om “Missions
Mise Grace St Yoong
Fair Haven
Gore Midslong
Bey Quartetre
Bethany
Exhibition of School Work and Concert Program
A school concert and exhibition of eighth to first grades features titles such as Nature's Orchestra and To Whisper of the Leaves. The program includes a girls trio and various vocal and instrumental pieces. Tickets for the event, with an estimated two to five oclock box office window, are available Friday afternoon May 4.
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Nature
the Sandman
Harold
Robin
Wenden
Aeryin
Margaret
Milne
Lallahy
Boritador
Geno Ce
Barre Montpelier Plays Nashua West Manchester Game
Barre Montpelier faces Nashua West Manchester in a league game amid franchise talks. Rutland fans backed sending a Manchester observer, while Barte Montpelier players Jemer and Murray were sidelined with injuries.
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Barre Montpelier
Nashua
West Manchester
Nashaa Efternoon
New Hanover
Miectene
Rutland
Manchester
Mata
Nashiwa
Lux
Barte-Montpelier
Jemer
Murray
Eteend
Hareman
Pormer Barre Resident Dies in Cabin Fire
Word was received of the death of H. M. Farrand aged 61 formerly of Barre at the home of his daughter Mrs. J. L. Stone in Cab. He leaves a widow and several relatives. The long obituary lists many family members and mentions a recent campfire incident that caused the tragedy. See the long black gloves for sale at Vanghas’s.
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Perrec
H. M. Farrand
Rath
Barre
Mes. J
Stone
Beaides
Mra
A. Hartenn
Heath
Mra M
Som
Narre
White
Carrie Farrand
Romney
Canton
Vanghas's
Raymond May Sues for Brokerage in Vermont Court
George H. Raymond, once of this city and now hotel proprietor in Plainfield, was awarded a verdict of 5625 against C. H. Gilfillan in a brokerage suit. Gilfillan, linked to Quislen & Co. of Boston, was said to be in New England. The case involved alleged breaches of trust and water-right claims in Plainfield, with further related actions and executions granted.
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George H. Raymond
C. H. Gilfillan
Gace
Quislen & Co
Boston
Thio City
Plainfield
C. J. Grifillan
Washington Paints Court
Molen
W. Hollister
Sayoeea & Co
Oo Rayuy
Gililian
Gilfillan
New England
James Cores Fox
Edgar Long
Fayston
E. I. Deavitt
Vatete
Fi. Woodward
Muthin Lite Inmuranor Company
F Janis Pinney
Betsey Stocusman
Harvey Hercey
J. W. Eagan
Central Vermont Railway Company
Suepreme
DB Smith
Kaewee
Iy Harvey T Harvey
Iain
Gordon
Plainfield Ae
Death of J W Leland noted in Northfield street listing
J W Leland, a well known citizen, died last night on Northfield Street in the city after pane it fur Sunt ee wel wisberg Middlesex Center. He was born to George and Crating and married Pile Framers Brown in 1873 before moving to Monupelier. A longtime public servant, he served in several local posts and was a member of the New England Order of Pray Porta Ser Hore 4. whlaw. He is survived by Brothers Wilmore A Talend of Memphier.
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Spelier
Northfield
Wisberg
Middlesex
George
Crating
Brown
Monupelier
Sueeaheera
Iupervets
News England Order of Pray
Drothers Wilmore A. Talend
Mempelier
Native of Montpelier Dies in Los Angeles at 57
Corvin Taplin, a Montpelier native and Washington resident, died yesterday in Los Angeles at age 57. He had worked for Vermont Mutual Fire Insurance and the First National Bank. Funeral plans call for burial in Montpelier.
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Corvin ‘Taplin
Los Angeles
Cal
Corvin Taplin
Montpeling
Washington
Itpplier
Lachin
Vermont Mutual Pire Tasurmares Company
Nothmal Bank
Rae & Borings
State Atenat
W. EB. Poole'y Staer
Sefie
Bele DC
Mairten
Akster
Mira Tarin
Prewy
Montpesles
Marriage in Montpelier Unfolds Quietly at Home
Elisabeth M. Piles wed Arthur G. Ravi at the bride’s Montpelier home on Jointer Street. Rev Leod officiated as relatives attended before the couple departed by carriage toward their future in Marerville where Ravi works for Smith & Co. He previously served as city clerk.
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Mise Elisabeth M. Piles
Arthur G. Ravi
Bilas
Jinter Street
Montpelier
Ir Rev
Le 5
Mra Smith
Tiny
Aeros
Maretvlek
Webber
Wem Af A.C. Smith & Co
Montaptiec
Three Women Among Fifteen Seek Montpelier Clerk Post
In Montpelier, fifteen candidates for a clerk position sat examinations, including three young women. The list shows names such as Steinart, J. Frank Healing, George W. Tell, Chanders Alden, Lloyd Adtwoth, Ming Nolte, Barret, and Dewey, with several others from Northfields and nearby areas.
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Montpelier Federal Hing
Porcine
Fx H. Steinart
Oa. Alien
Daniwe
J. Frank J. Healing
Qoorge Watell
Chanders G. Alden
AVM
Gaird
Lloyd A. Adtwoth
Ming Nolte
Barret
Mine Dorvielin
MM. Dewey
Paling
Mike Kather
Retreat Sermon At St Monica’s Retreat Service
A religious retreat at St Monica’s featured a sermon by a Rev Father from the Mission Redemptorist group. The gathering included prayers and addresses on faith, sin, salvation, and the need for personal soul work, urging attendees to seek God and reflect on eternity tonight and tomorrow.
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Paradine
Mak
Community benefit dance draws large Woodmen's Hall crowd
A recent charity event at Woodmen's Hall drew a large audience for a benefit program. Performers included Allie Trowe and Miss Parkintes with Mr Tixnley and Rubertson, delivering dances, songs, and a closing drive that filled the hall from 8:90 until early morning. The organizing committee and attendees are praised for their efforts.
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Woodnye
Waa
Rae
Allery
Ee Eee Wolaints
Eiting Mint
le Mowe
Willian Tigen Rubert
Asean
Local City Court Finds Standish Guilty In Auto Speeding Case
Richard H Standish of Montpelier faced a Barre city court verdict for speeding on North Main Street May 12. Judge Stott found him guilty of careless driving, fining $10 with $21.52 costs. Standish appealed to county court. bondman B Meigs of Montpelier secured the bond. Witnesses testified speeds around 20 to 25 mph as Patrolman Hamel described Standish’s rapid passing and a near stop at Pearl Street. The defense challenged expert testimony while the court noted evidence supported carelessness and negligence.
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Barre
Richard H. Standish
Montpelier
North Main Street
Stott
Meigs
Montplier
Bondeman
Alaraeya
Appenrin
Ls Ellen
Notuilty
Frank Hamel
Standish
Rim
Davis
A. Wied Carver
Ettorney Lord
Offcey
Bis
Pearl Street
Main Street
Lord
Fidge
Grand Juros
William Perry
Bert Humphrey
Police Called After Man Claims Robbery and Mind Alteration
A man reported police assistance after a dispute over money and alleged theft on Iranite Street. The case involved a claimed loss of $100 later revised, arrests, and a hearing date with judge comments about the man's condition and possible guilty plea. The proceedings referenced a winter period, a local attorney, and court scheduling for a future session.
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aMer Club
Marvard
John Summers
Elmhurst
Vermont
Metropolitan Hotel
Utica
Good Templars
Simpkins
Hughes
New York Senate
Talk OF
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TOWN
Perry
Trurke
And
Thik Jae
Celine
One Forbes
Leespet
Mieway Bosworth
Aera
Eran
Laura Hanger
Mies
Katherine Harring
Lewis Homes
Mansachu
Forbes Ee
Wiliam Belt
Sher- P
Orr d A. Hall
Eve Ban Bern
Dy. C
Kent
Trea
Dr. Han
Intrick
Joseph
Frank Brown
St. Johnsbury
David Brown
Aese
Boith Ryegate
Ae Hagley
Thoms Brady
Rowton
New Ye P
Ladd
Mieta
Eastern Estate Tea Company
Martha A. Lease
Cabot
P. D
G. AR
Pers Bowen
Jalivert
Eastern Avenue
Opereila Tendent
East Street
Parker's Barney
Osenpindie A. Tratoetis
Washington County Christian Endeavors
Karl M. Lewis
Opera House
Pormer Barre
Fl. M. Farrand
G. H. Raymond
J. W. Leland
Gontpelier
Usts
Boro
Elisabeth M. Blute
Arthur
Montpelier Federal Building
ST. Monica’s
Fife
Matty
St Paul
Renea
Ion
Hospital
Woodmen's Hall
J. A. Thompson
al Patterson
Charion N. Barber
J. A. Thomson
Soatly Barre
South Barre
Eea
A. Hoar
Opera Uniter
Thesday Wiehe
Billapthy
Aritel
Shedim
Edward Brown
Ward
Qoote
Pio
Dean
Ing & Sie
Rey Enurt
Pierre
Atlormoy
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