Probed graft witness links 25,000 to Murphy scheme
New York November reports John A. Hennessy testified in the John Doe proceedings that Conners of Buffalo said Charles F. Murphy asked him to secure a 25,000 contribution from James Stewart, a bargel canal contractor. Hennessy tied further payments to Norman Mack and Norman FE at Murphy's urging, with related bids and contracts affected before Sulzer's term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John A. Hennessy
Sulzer
Tammany Hall
William J. Conners
Buffalo
Wan
James Stewart
Charles F. Murphy
Hennessy
John Doe
Whitman
Murphy
Edward B. McCall
Conners
State Highway Department
Henry Burgard
McDonough
Niagara
Jim Stewart
Stewart
Dunkirk
George McGuire
Syracuse
McGnire
Connors
Tennese
Veel
Birney
McGuire
Norman Fe, Mak
National Democratic
J. Sergeant Cram
Wim
M Guire
Thomas M. Smith
Doyle
McGovern Contracting Company
Smith
Phil Donahoe
Highway Department
McGovern Company
Mothure
H. &. Kerbaugh
Norman &. Mack
Murphy Hennessy
Fowler
Hennesey
Mack
James Walker
Moura
O'Gorman Predicts McCall Victory in New York Mayoral Race
Nov. 1 report quotes Senator O'Gorman announcing that New York will vote for Fudge McCall, candidate of the regular Democratic organization, for mayor. The item reflects party-line polling and cross-endorsement dynamics within the city campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nate
Erie
Millich
Benator O'Gorman
New York
Fudge McCall
Dwuocrut Ke
Wilson Favors Mitchel in New York Open Secret
In New York on November 1 sources say the Wilson administration backs candidate Purroy Mitchel in the mayoral race. The open secret notes Mitchel as the favored choice while the administration avoids public comment amid a competitive contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Investigation to Probe Trusts and Industry Shapes
Atlantic City Nov 1 Commissioner Davies of the bureau of corporations announces a new scientific inquiry into the industrial system under presidential guidance. The study will weigh competitive versus monopolistic models, seek facts, require more Congress funding, and consider Sherman law amendments and state regulation as possible solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Wilson
Congress
Joseph
Bureau of Careparations
National Association of Hardware Dealers
United States
Davies
Industrial Trade Commission
Internal Revenue and Customs
Fire captain’s misread orders endangers workers on girder
In Boston on November 1 a ladder crew heard a captain say let her go while a winch held a 20 ton steel girder for a subway project. Believing the command came from their foreman the men released the load, causing the girder to descend toward 16 laborers in the trench before the foreman, realizing the error, countermanded the order and prevented disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Summer Street
Vermont business troubles and a Halloween dance report
Rutland court records show Norman Foote petitioning in Tenies clin tier with a $3,302.91 deficiency and assets of 4.54 of which $900 is exempt. A Hallowe'en dance at the KROC Hall drew fifty attendees with Bruce's orchestra providing music and refreshments served at intermission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Norman
Foote
Piatt
United States Court
KROC
Columbus
Uruce
Harrisburg Enacts Women’s Work Hours Limitation
A new Pennsylvania law limits women and girls to 54 work hours per week with exceptions for home or farm labor. It bans more than six consecutive workdays and more than 10 hours in a day. A 45 minute meal break and a rest period after six hours are required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Incomes Now Taxed Washington Starts Income Tax
Washington on November 1 began the income tax, a major revenue shift. The Treasury has drafted regulations, with officials confirming expectations of legal challenges but aiming to collect money while protecting government interests. Officials acknowledge imperfect rules and ongoing scrutiny from lawyers and industries as they implement this historic levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
Wilson
Thas
Willieme
Internal Revenue Speer
Eniia Uit
Williams
Treasury
Senett
Olleelan
Senate
Alleged Swindler in Many Cities
Chicago reports Prof. Charles Dennis sought in England Canada and multiple U S cities as part of an alleged clairvoyant trust case broken up last spring He was arrested in Boston Oct 24 and returned to Chicago to face indictments for fraud involving at least five Chicago residents including two International Harvester Co employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
England
Canada
Charles Dennis
Elairvoyant Trust
Dennis
Boston
Ibn International Harvester Co
Training a Daughter for Marriage in the November Woman's Companion
A patient elder explains practical skills for a wife in training. The excerpt recalls Maggie advising on meat buying and budgeting, emphasizing practical thrift and learning through daily tasks within the Household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie
Abe
Robert
Melon
Helen
Three Men Found Guilty in East Rye Gate Burglary
Rutland November 1 three men Benjamin Williams enlorid and Vater and Henry Morin all of Nawhas New Hampshire were found guilty of burglary in U S Court and sentenced to three years in the federal penitentiary at Atlanta Ga They were charged with breaking into the store of George B Wallace at East Rye Gate with the post office located in the store building Government evidence was brief and Wallace testified to articles found in the respondents possession including goods similar to those he had in his store The three defendants were the only witnesses for their side one claimed to have bought various articles including two suits of Indian underwear which he wore
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Benjamin Williams
Enlorid
Vater
Henry Morin
Nawhas
N. H
United States
Atlanta
George B. Wallace
East Ryegate
Bie
McCale Sues Taft Driving Incident In Church Street Crash
Chittenden county court hears case from a year ago when Francis J H McCale alleges negligence by Fayette L Taft and chauffeur after a coffee bag spill and injuries on Church Street. McCale claims $800 in damages for medical bills and clothing. Taft’s defense blames McCale for walking into the car as it slowed. Jurors were panelled and the trial proceeds amid witness testimony from Mrs Walker and conflicting accounts of fault and fault lines in the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burtington
Chittenden County
Nieburg
Dan
Francis JH McCale
Fayette L. Taft
McCale
Church Street
MeCals
W.K. Walker
McCuly
Sone Golitvere Joni
Testimony ends as Richards murder trial moves to closing
The Richards murder trial in Brattleboro heard all testimony with two defense and state arguments completed at Newfane's Wildcat County Theatre. Richards testified denying intent to injure George Field and recounting tensions over rent. Pinkerton detective Robert Adams testified that Field boarder George Lawrence indicated plans to push Richards toward confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richards
Brattleboro
Almon M. Richaris
Bellows Falls
George Te Field
Wildlaen
Eatre
Newfane
Welock
Milethen
Field
L. Field
Richapis
Inter
Nichards
Robert 4
Adam
Pinkerton
George Lawrence
Mrs. Pletd
Mrs S S Thompson Dies at Lyndonville at 86
Mrs S S Thompson mother in law of former Congressman Samuel W McCall died at her Lyndonville home after a long illness. She was eighty six and had been seriously ill for months. Her daughter Alice was with her, and Mr McCall was telegraphed of her death prompting cancellation of his speaking engagement at Middlesex county leaders convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S Thompson
McCall
Lyndonville
Thomypenn
Samuel W. McCall
Masnwehnactts
Thompson
Alie
Unknown motorcycle rider blamed for Halloween killings in Lancaster area
Police hunt an unidentified motorcyclist who sped through Lancaster and Williamstown late last night, firing wildly into Halloween crowds and allegedly killing two people. Victims include Ivan Graeff, age 11, and itinerant fruit merchant M. Collatta, found roadside with gunshot wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Penn
Williamstown
Hallowe'en
Ivan Graeff
M. Collatta
Leroadside
Hedding Church Choir Receives Warm Reception
The Hedding Methodist church board hosted a reception for the choir and friends last evening. A $30 chicken pie supper was served under Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Andrews. An excellent program followed with organ selections by Prof. Wheaton and violin by Mrs. Bruce. A fan-ball game led by Mrs. Newell concluded the evening as pastor Rev. E. Powell commended the choir for making music a vital church activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedding Methodist Church
Barnes
Andrews
Maree
Wheaton
Bruce
E. Powell
Newell
Model Road Becomes Vermont’s Finest Gap Yet
Ryegate Vermont crews push two miles of state road through southern town, costing about 86000. Thompson leads the project with major expense shared by the county highway commissioner. The new straight route above the Connecticut River replaces a winding sandy track near the railroad. A 11 foot high timber fill and a 166 foot cement culvert mark key crossings. Traffic may begin next summer while cold weather delays full completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryegate
Nov
Jenet
Ae Thompson
Coonatsstoner
Connecticut River
East Ryegate
Wells River
Vermont
Italian Athletic Club couple wed in Williamstown
Mise Agnes Carminati daughter of Mr and Mrs Battista Carminati of Williams town and Josoph A Comolli of North Main Street were married this forenoon at 11 o clock by Justice of the Peace James Mackay. The bride was attended by her sister Miss Rima Carbinati with Joseph Tianchi as best man. The couple will reside on Boynton Street and a reception follows at Miles Hall tonight honoring the newly wedded pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise
Agnes Carminati
Battista Ati
Williamstown
Josaph A. Comolli
North Main Street
Vityl Hell
James Mackay
Mies Rima Carbinati
Joseph Tianchi
Barre
Willamsetown
Emma E. Whitney
Nimmmers Street
Comelli
Presnt
Mill Street
Hite
Quincy
Mang
Finn
S.C
Mra Comelli
Boynton Street
Miles Hall
Huntington man arraigned on assault charge in county court
D. Wright of Huntington faced arraignment at the county court after arrest by Deputy Sheriff K. S. Parr on a charge of a violent assault against Mr. Purintem. Wright was bound over to county court in a $0 bail, which was furnished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
J. D. Wright
Huntington
K.S. Parr
Purintem
Halloween Party at Presbyterian Vestry Hosts Ghost Themed Night
A Halloween celebration in the Presbytarian church vestry run by the Bible class under Mr and Mrs Salmond featured a moonlit stage scene with a forest and a cat, ghostly appearances, dances and readings from Hamlet and Macbeth. Prizes went to Hazel Stewart and Wendell Londgren as apples game amused all, with fortune telling, punch and wafers, and a cash fundraiser advancing the church treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prentystrian Church
Hallowe'en
Chtrch
Duncan ‘Salmond
Inter Vals
Hamlet
Macbeth
Mrs. Salmond
Hazel Stewart
Wendell Londgren
Madame Putudomky
Halloween Eve Quiet in Harre as Police Steady vigilance curbs chaos
Halloween night in Harre saw calm celebrations with limited vandalism. Three special officers worked shifts at police headquarters while minor incidents were reported. Edward Desatelle of South Main claimed a cart near his home was damaged during revelry, and Spaulding school basement vandalism was investigated after a broken window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harre
Towdlay
Edward Desatelle
Josatelle
Sumrone
Spaulding School
Eit Gardens
Pall Hallowe'en
Steve Weer
Minstrels Draw Big Crowd at Clan Gordon Fair Night Two
A large audience gathered for the second performance by the Clan Gordon minstrels during the Ladies’ auxiliary and Clan fair. The show improved over opening night with strong singing by Angus, Mrs. Ingram, Mia Jeffray, Ada Craig, and George Mcleod. Evening dancing begins early to offer patrons a longer session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clan Gordon
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Clan Fair
Readsboro Chair Company formed with capital of 10000
Two new companies filed articles with the secretary of state. Readsboro Chair Company, capital stock 10000, 19 shares of 50 each, to manufacture chairs, furniture and wood products and timber lands. subscribers include W. H. Pritchard of North Adame Mass and C. H. Reith of Greenfield Mass. The Rutland company also filed papers to conduct similar wood, mat and wind related business. Weather forecast predicts Sunday fair with moderate west winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Readsboro
Comphioy Bee
Atevk
Hoo
Sledeark
Willi H. Prichard
North Adame
Mass
Charles H. Reith
Greenfield
Charles A. Bayon
I “W Chal Company
Rutland
Yeill
Will resign past rate woman minister called to Quebec
Rutland Nov 1 Rev WH C Ledyard of Northfield will resign as pastor of the Universalist church of Northfield to accept invitation to become pastor at Little Rock Ark. He has led since June 1912 and has filled in during study at St Lawrence University. Resignation to take effect Jan 1 1914 or earlier if released. Rev Mary L Hadley of Mansfield Mass has accepted a call from the Universalist church at Huntingville Quebec, awaiting legal department ruling on a woman’s right to hold clerical office. Hadley is first woman to apply for this right. The superintendent of the Vermont and Quebec district was unable to confirm eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
WH. C. Ledyard
Northfield
Tim Svontr
Mary L. Tadley
Mansfield
Mans
Huntingeville
Quebec
Hadley
Vermont
Province of
Huntingsville
Mrs Louise L Dodge Boyce Passes After Illness in Barre
Mrs Louise L Dodge Boyce a longtime Barre resident and widow of the late Osmon B Boyce died suddenly at her Elm Street home at 508 PM after recovering from pneumonia The 19 June 144 birth in Barre she taught for forty terms and served 30 years as librarian and secretary treasurer of the Barre Library Association She was active in Rebekah and Odd Fellows circles and held state secretary since 1891 until her death Interred in Elinwood cemetery with Rev J W Harnett officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Louive T
Dodge) Boyce
Barre
Osmon B. Boyce
Elm Street
Mrs. Royce
Hose
Oramel B
Lacy Duthan Harlow Dodge
Barre Academy
Aner
Jaccob S
Vergennon
Manchester
Wallingford
Readsboro
Odd Fellows Convention
Burlington
Fife
Amity Yours
Oxman G. Reyer
Mia
Edith Boyes
Osmon Dodge
Death of Nelsnn P Mezard in Willimantic
Word arrived in the city of the death of Nelsnn P Mezard of this city at his home in Willimantic. He was 77 and survived by a sister Mrs George Luke of Fairfax and two sons Royal Hazard of Swanton and Arthur Hazard. Funeral services scheduled at H Mer vorcey Undertaking Home with burial in South Main street cemetery beside his wife who died four years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alan
Nelsnn P
Mezard
Biane
Willimantic
Hazard
Shelden
Wing
Wanton
Elsie
Staffort) Moeard
Sieidoo
George Luke
Fairfax
Royal Hazard
Swanton
Arthur
South Main Street
Bia
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O'Gorman
Washington
Mitchel
St. Albans
Piles
Pennsylvania
U. S
Francis H. McCale
F. J. Taft
Maniac
Police of
Lancaster, Penn
Hedding Choir
East Ryegate and
Comolli—Carminatl
A. C
D. Wright
J.D. Wright
Hallowe’en
Presbyterian
Spaulding
Readsboro Chair Co
People’s Coal Co
Ledyard of
Northid
Little Rock, Ark
Mary L. Hadley
Louise L. (Dodge) Boyce
Dikb
Metaon P
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