Mexico on track to pick provisional president amid land reform talks
At Niagara Falls May 26 Mexican and American peace delegates, after mediator discussions, near agreement on land reform and a provisional president from a list of candidates. They aim for a cabinet, a monitored election, and a path to a new president and deputies, while Huerta and the United States press toward a settlement of land disputes. Carranza watches developments, considering proposals.
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Niagra Falls
Ont
Mexico
United States
Chipese
In. D. Cy
Huerta
Carranza
Niclosely
Two Bodies Found Under Auto in Massachusetts Mystery
In Southbridge a Massachusetts Highway Commission repair agent James W. McDonald of Worcester and timekeeper Arthur B. Moore of Auburn were found dead beneath an overturned auto on Hitchcock Hill Road near Walker Pond. The cause is unclear with competing theories of a second car or loss of power. Police and Medical Examiner Farry Headford cited strangulation as the cause of death after McDonald and Moore were pinned under the vehicle.
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Southbridge
Mass
James W. McDonald
Cambridge Street
Worcester
Arthur B. Moore
Auburn
Massachusetts Register
Hitchcock Hill
Walker Pond
Charlton
Easte
McDonald
Massastusetts State Highway Commission
Moora
Moore
Farry
Headford
Amire
Terbert Webster
Tim
MrDonali
Michael Kenney
Donald
Morganatic Marriage Rumor Ties Prince Oscar to Commoner
A Potsdam report claims Prince Oscar of Germany will wed a woman of lower rank, signaling a rare morganatic union in the Hohenzollern line. The announcement suggests a notable break with traditional succession norms and emphasizes a discreet betrothal amid court life.
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Oscar
Germany
Potsdam
Oscan
Sithan
Wmnperer
Hohensallern
Morgan Denies Mellen Story In Senate Testimony
New York May 26 J P Morgan denied Charles Mellen the former head of the New Haven railroad lied under oath before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington. He offered to produce records of J P Morgan & Co and blamed Mellen for changes that led to his resignation. Morgan asserted his father did not take control of the railroad. He defended the New Haven Hartford line and the Boston & Maine merger as needed for New England, and called for full access to firm and personal records as shareholders seek evidence on the New Haven affairs.
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New York
J. P. Morgan
Charles $. Mellen
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
J. Pierpont Morgan
Mellen
New Haven
Mellon
Morgan
Anry
J.P. Morgan & Co
Mr. Mellen
New England
Ita
Hoston & Maine
Mae Public
Souren
Hearing Adjourned in Morgan Case Inspection Request
Washington May 26. Further testimony before the Interstate Commerce Commission today to permit special examiners to inspect the books of J. P. Morgan & Co. and the personal employees of the late J. P. Morgan.
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Waashington
D.C
Emiumerée Commission
Tinanedal Witoire
J. 1 Morgan & Co
J. 7
Morgen
Tablet Unveiled in Boston at Industrial Congress
A tablet was unveiled in Boston to commemorate the Fifth International Congress of Chambers of Commerce. The event drew dozens of delegates, with four more expected later. the congress will proceed in Paris or die, marking a milestone for the federation.
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International Congress of Chambers of Commerce
Boston
International Congress of Chambers of Cortmeter
Paris
GOP Conference Sets Path for a Progressive Republican Revival
Idaho Senator William E. Borah told a Detroit conference that the Republican Party must unite with former Progressive elements to regain power. He urged rebuilding as a militant, progressive force guided by common honesty, patriotism, and social justice within the constitutional framework. The speech frames a return to the party’s best days, arguing the third party vote was a protest and not a permanent break.
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Detroit
Mich
William E. Borah
Idaho
Republican Party
Pratt
Tts
Republicat Party
Tte
Dartaelf
Lingama
Old Republic
Vaterland Sinks Two Barges in Hudson Incident
In New York in May the great steamship Vaterland sank two coal barges after a misadventure at the pier. The vessel steamed out leaking brown steam, grounded on the Hudson shore, and damaged rails and woodwork as it tore free. Tug waters forced the barge lines apart while Morgan liners tied nearby were imperiled.
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New York
Hudson
Morgan
Women's vandalism trial yields mixed sentences in London
May Sham and accomplices faced trial at a London courthouse as pictures were damaged at the Royal and national galleries. Prosecutors sought harsher penalties for the window smashers, while others received four months imprisonment for their roles in the vandalism.
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London
Lemdon Haalone
National Galleries
Prominent Labor Leader James Bracey Dies and Funeral Held
James BenNy Bracey a longtime Waterbury labor figure died after a longTubercular illness. His funeral at Congregational church was led by Rev. W. L. Bolcourt with organist Mrs. E Palmer Jr. Granite cutters union members and Mentor lodge attended, with ritual by Ki ward Chesley and Prink Griffin. He leaves a widow and daughter Beatrice.
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Waterbury
James BenNy
Congregationnal Church
W. L. Bolcourt
Mra. E. ¥. Palmer, Jr
Loral
Granite Catters’ Union
James Dickie
John Kingston
James Cruickaham
Peter Germino
Ernest Purvee
John O'Neil
Mentor Lodge
O. F
New
Kiward Chesley
Prink Grifin
James Bracey
Maine
Drew Daniels
Pittsford
Bracey
The
Ealee
Federation of Labor
Beatrice Hravey
Constable Wooster Charged With Breach of Peace at North Chittenden
Rutland May 26 constable Wooster appeared before Justice O Baird at the Grange Hall as the accused pleaded not guilty to breach of the peace. He waived examination and posted $590 bail for the September Rutland County term. Harvey Bump, injured in the incident, testified of being struck while arresting Wooster. Wooster claimed life threats forced him to use force.
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Rutland
Wooster
Justice of the Pempeiam
Baird
Grange Hall
North Chittenden
Charles Dodge
Enat Tarney C. V. Poulin
Ina
Harvey Bump
Prove
Bump
Wooster Nuty
Addison county court term opens with major trial list
Middlebury May 2 The June term opens Tuesday with Judge S Stanton presiding. Ten jury cases and six court cases fill the calendar headed by George Pond alias Cochran charged with setting fire to a Granville dwelling on January 15. Damages claimed include 820,000 in a slander suit by FE N Bissell of Shoreham vs J C Hamilton. weitere damages sought by Harelth Marcelle against Leute A Muller for breach of promise.
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Middlebury
Addison County Court
S. Stanton
T Hoxbury
George Pond
Cochran
Tre
Daniel Homenway
Granville
Inez
Dodson
FE. N. Bissell
Shoreham
J. C
Mamilton
Shorviwm
Inge Aness Donaway
Plean
A. R. Sturtevant
Harelth
Marcelle
Leute A. Muller
T. W. Malones of
Rutland
Mia Marcelle
Judge Donaway
Fugitives Hide Near West Rutland After Escape
Rutland May 26 two boys Fred Wooster and Robert Harrington who escaped from correctional custody are believed to be hiding in woods west of West Rutland within walking distance of Wooster's home. Deputy Sheriff J. H. Patten and officers watch for them. authorities thought they had left the state.
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Rutland
Fred Wooster
Robert Harrington
Darry
Weat Butland
Wooster
Car Crash Near Lyndonville Leaves One Injured
A May 26 accident in Lyndonville involved Albert Sten merchant of Thor town driving a car that plunged down a 12 foot embankment. The vehicle carried several passengers, with Ridward Hale pinned by the windshield and rescued with difficulty. A wrecked car and emergency crews responded to the scene after trouble with steering gear, near a dangerous tank by Willoughby Ink.
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Lyndonville
Albert
Sten Merchant
Thor Town
Hive
Rilward Hale
Trowbie
Stern
Willoughby Inke
Village approves purchase of Seagraves fire truck
Village commissioners voted to buy a Seagraves motor firetruck for the fire department. The demonstration unit was at South Main Street and involved a mock horse team, with a crowd alarmed by the event as the demonstration began.
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Drattivhera
May
Seagraves Mator
Crick
South Main Street
Purmach
Street Car Jumped Track in May 2690 Collision
A distorted report describes a street car accident on Washington Street where the car jumped a track and struck another vehicle. Passengers were seriously injured and authorities note a motorman on the line faced a tense incident with minimal details available.
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Thrattebors
Eit
Washington Street
Sasson
Challenger Takes Her Dip in the Cup Challenger
In Gosport England on May 26 Shamrock IV, the America's Cup challenger, was launched and christened by the Countess of Shaftesbury. The vessel slid into the water at noon in a ceremony attended by Sir Thomas Lipton’s friends as British battleships saluted the queen’s birthday.
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Gosport
Eng
Shamrock TV
Countess of
Four Put Under Bonds After Barre County Raid
In East Barre justice A C Dickey presided as four men were bound over on charges of liquor selling. A Condi Benifacio Augera from Graniteville waived examination and posted bail of 3 each for the September 1 term of Washington County Court. Fred erica Mara also waived examination with bail of 50 and 800 on liquor allegations. Deputies Bixby Morris and Little raided Mara’s Graniteville place, seizing 30 beer bottles. The case stems from Friday night arrests by Manuel Fernandes Alfredo Fernandes and Gervasio Fernandes. Murdy was later arrested in Barre Town after a long manhunt. he faced a $1 bond for a 6 o'clock hearing.
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Justice of the Peace
A. C. Dickee
East Barre
Reepee
Sherif v. K. Bixby
W. A. Cutler
Ware
A. Condi
Benifacio Augera
Upper
Graniteville
Washington County
Frederica Mara
Jaquor
Bishy
George L. Morris
Ccity
Mara
Condi
Agwero
Degutios Bixby
Morris
Little
Granitwrite
Thomas Murdy
Barre
Murphy
Kuat Buree
Murphy Ulred Mire
Mary Demijohn
Rand Jucor Cutler
Fire high in sky at Boston Custom House tower
Boston firemen fought a blaze in the tallest New England building last night. A pile of planking on the 24th floor caught fire, likely from a riveter's furnace, as flames spread along the skyward framework. Firefighters climbed to near the top, aided by a temporary elevator, while sparks sparked small fires in the nearby market district. Searchlights from ships aided the effort.
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Boston
New England
Boston Custom House
Health officers' school postponed to July start
St. Johsbury May 26 Health officers planning meeting reports the state Board rescheduled the health officers' school for the first week of July to ensure adequate hotel accommodations. The program will serve health officials from Caledonia Essex Lamoille and Orleans counties.
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St. Johsbury
Health Officers' School
State Board
St. Johnas
Mt. Dolnedary School
Caledonia
Essex
Lamoille
Orleans
Ouimet's Play Improves In Championship Round
Versailles May 21 Francis Ouimet American open golf champion defeats J S Worthington of England in the first round and Charles A Palmer in the second round to advance in the world championship.
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Versailles
France
Francis Nimet
United States
World Way Thrones
J. S. Worthington
Englendt
Charles A. Palmer
Trish
Two Engines Collide in Vermont Rail Yard Crash
A rain slicked late afternoon collision near Granite Street involved the Granite City and the Monarch. Both engines slowed but could not stop as they met on one track. No injuries reported. Granite City's rear framing and tank suffered damage and will be in Montpelier shops for two days.
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Granite City
Rairoad
Harre Railroad
Morse & Jackson
Granite Street
South Main Street
Montpelier
A. P. Burnham
F. Whittemore
R. H. Brown
Monarch
William Rivail
D. H. O'Neil
Blouin
Kingginger Burnham
Rivall
Whittemore
O'Neil
Congressman Plumley’s reply on Mexican affair and public ownership stance
The piece reproduces Frank Plumley’s reply to a Socialist celebration committee about the Mexican crisis and labor rights. He opposes needless bloodshed, condemns Colorado mismanagement, supports workers' right to organize, and argues he is not ready to back public ownership of mines and factories, preferring private railways unless proven against public good. He sees public ownership as a future possibility when proven superior.
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Frank Plumley
Crug
Socialist Party
J.T. Callaghan
Charactecietle Waln
Ase
Mexico
Colorado
Jon
Death of Alexander Lawson in East Barre
Alexander Lawson died at his Wis Home in East Barre last night after illness of tuberculosis. He leaves a wife and five children George Adeline Margaret Hugh and Bella Lawson all at home. He was born in Woodside Scotland November 1806 and came to America about 188? years ago settling in Barre. Funeral arrangements through Congregational Church pastor Rev James Ramage with interment in Wilson Cemetery.
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Alexander Lawson
Wis
East Barre
Etork
Thie Henner
George
Adeline
Margaret
Hugh
Bella Lawson
Alfred Lawson
Websterville
Scotland
John Davidson
Coften
John Catto
Buxbarn
Charles Fraser
Aberdeen
Lawes
Woodside
America
Harre
Boeton
Christina Davidson
Koa Narre
Mutelt & Calder
Red Men
F Barre
Bete
Lawnon
Warren
Aurel
James Ramage
Wilson Cemetery
Dog Tax Case Murder Believed Self Inflicted
Body of Lincoln G. Wyman was found near Livermore Falls Maine after police say he killed a dog for unpaid tax and was shot during an attempt to arrest him. Howard P. Berry was likely fatally shot while confronting Wyman, who then disappeared and is presumed to have died by his own hand.
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Livermore Falls
Howard P. Berry
Lincoln G. Wyman
Wyman
Murder Suspected in Vermont Woods
Newport May 26 An alleged murder in a lumber camp at Bloomfield has authorities pursuing Cary Zolley after Peter C Coulis was shot and killed at the Bloomfield camp Friday An inquest is being held there with Attyfien R R Brown of Burlington involved in the case
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Bloomfield
Peter C. Coulis
Carl Zolley
Newport
Tarown
Yesterde
Attyfien
R.R. Brown
Burlington
Cary Zolley
Murder trial in Strafford County notes self defense theory
Bolin Guisepe, a 27 year old of Tallinn, is charged with murdering Carlino in a Strafford logging camp. He pleaded not guilty and waived examination. case continued to June with jail commitment. Autopsy showed a throat wound, doctors deeming murder not self inflicted. Evidence highlighted a bloody towel and washed overalls in the shanty.
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Rochester
N. H
Bolin Guieseppe
Tallinn
William T. Gunnison
John Uarlino
Strafford Bow Lke
Wag
Seppe
Cantina
Kimball
Frank Hanson
Strafford
Guisseppe
Carlino
How Lake House
Bow
William Lawlor
Dank Drew
Walter M. Roberts
Tolman
Dover
George T. Tingles
Pawan
Tribute for ex Alderman William Crown at funeral
City officials fraternal brothers and many neighbors gathered yesterday afternoon to honor ex Alderman William Crown who died Saturday after a six month decline. Funeral at 2 PM led by Rev Charles Wattie of Richmond with bearers including Mayor Ward and Police Chief Sinclair. Delegations from Clan Gordon Granite Lodge and Vermont Poultry Federation attended beside city council and department reps. Cemetery service and committal followed.
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Hranite Lodge
A.manillan Gordon
William Crown
Charles Wattie l
Richmond
WH. Ward
Chief Sinclair
Police Department
David Stuart
Prod Hind
Clan Gordon
John Chesser
E. M. Lyon
Vermont Poultry
Brown
Eleweed Cemetery
Frown
Short Trout Theft Guilty in Justice Court
Mee 2 in justice court Wesley Potter of Rout Lanonburgh and Mayer Higgins of Johnsbury found guilty of taking short trout. They were fined $95 and ordered to pay costs, after paying $25 for the catch.
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Gaecord. Mee
Wesley Potter
Lanonburgh
Mayer Higgins
Johnsbury
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