Felker Turns H. K. Thaw Over on Habeas Corpus Writ
Governor Felker grants extradition petition for Harry K Thaw to New York state based on a New York County indictment accusing conspiracy to escape Matteawan asylum. Thaw’s lawyers plan to amend the habeas corpus petition as US District Court proceedings await Felker’s decision. Thaw not present for the governor’s ruling.
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Cemcord
N. H
Felker
Harry K. ‘Thaw
New York State
United States Court
Thaw
New York County
Matteawan
Phaw
Canada
Aldrich
United States District Court
Motorman killed as trolley crashes into store in Laketon
Pittsburg tale reports Motorman Ayres killed instantly and 20 injured when a trolley crashed into a Laketon grocery after running away on a long hill. The incident occurred as the car plunged into the shop, prompting state and local authorities to investigate the runaway vehicle etiology.
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Laketon
Pittsburg
Ayres
Childs Wins $500 Verdict in Boston Personal Injury Suit
Frederick W. Childs of Brattleboro Vermont won a $500 verdict from a Suffolk jury for injuries suffered in a Pullman car crash while en route to the Democratic convention in Baltimore. He sought $15,000. Henry D. Fillmore also won a $4,002 verdict from a Suffolk jury against George T. Johnson over a contract to purchase mill product.
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Boston
Novak Frederick W. Childs
Brattleboro
Suffolk
Haven Road
Baltimore
Springfield
Henry D. Fillmore
Hissurt
George T. Johnson
Bennington
Lobsters to be shipped west to stock Pacific waters
Washington reports 9,500 Maine lobsters from the United States fish commission will be loaded into a refrigerated tank car and sent west to Puget Sound in a bid to stock Pacific coast waters with the gra fond. In exchange the Atlantic will receive twelve ews of hump back salmon for New England waters to replace native salmon dwindling.
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Washington, D. C
Maine
United States Fish Commission
Pacific Coast
Puget Sound
Pacific
Atlantic
New England
New Destroyer Downes Launched in New Jersey Yard
The United States torpedo boat destroyer Downes was launched at the New York Shipbuilding Co. yard in Camden New Jersey. Mrs Katherine V Simons christened the vessel, named for Captain John Downes who served in the Tripoli campaign against Barbary pirates.
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Philadelphia
Downes
New York Shipbuilding Go
Carrlon
N. J
Mra
Katherine V. Simons
Wallington
Charles H. Shuons
John Downes
Tripoli
Barbury
Conferred Over Mexico With German Officials
Berlin reports Ambassador James W. Gerard conferred with Dr. Alfred Zimmerman at the German foreign office regarding a Mexican matter. The ambassador declined to discuss the purpose of the talks, noting only that the conference related to a Mexican situation and was of a generally relieved nature.
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Berlin
Germany
United States
James W. Gerard
Alfred Zimmerman
Settlement ends strike over Indianapolis streetcars
Governor Samuel M. Ralston brokered a settlement ending a streetcar strike at Indianapolis Traction & Terminal Co. All workers active Oct 31 and those discharged for union involvement are to be reinstated with full seniority. Service to resume within 12 hours. Disputes over wages hours and conditions to be referred to Indiana Utilities Commission for binding arbitration for three years. Two thousand Indiana National Guard units to return home.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis Traction & Terminal Co
Samuel M. Ralston
Emnsoyes
Reo
Public Utilities Commission of Indiana
Utilities Commission
Ite
Traction Company
Wee
Ethelbert Stewart
United States
Samuel M. Raleton
Indiana
Indiana National Guard
Minnapolis
Vermont Bride Dies After Poisoning At York Hospital
A Vermont bride of three weeks, Mrs. Gras ham Elliott of Barton, is dying at York hospital from ptomaine poisoning. The couple, married on May 22 after years of courtship, had traveled from Vermont to Takert New York for a visit with relatives. Mrs. Elliott grew ill during the night. a physician sent her to the hospital, but efforts to save her life failed. Her mind remained clear though she felt little pain.
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York Head
Grasham
Elliott
Barton
York Hospital
Nelson Simmonds
Mach
Vermont
Takert
Mra. Elliott
Nelson Simonds
Mires
Elforta
Vincent Astor Engaged to Helen Huntington
New York reports Vincent Astor is engaged to Helen Dinsmore Huntington daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Huntington of Strataburg New York The engagement was announced today Astor aged 21 22 this month inherits 45000000 from John Jacob Astor estate and plans a spring wedding The couple have known each other since childhood and live near Fernliffe Rhinebeck adjoining the Huntington estate
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New York
Vincent Astor
Helen Dinsmore Huntington
Robert Huntington
Strataburg
N.Y
Astor
John Jacob Astor
Alice
Astor Country Place
Fernilife
Rhinebeck
Huntington State
Say Girl Will Recover From Poisoning Attempt
Rutland November 8 Miss Della C Ab bott 17 years old swallowed bichloride of mercury after failure of Russell Chaisson to marry her She took 10 grains and is expected to recover thanks to neighbors giving an emetic before doctors arrived Dr J M Hamilton reports the girl said she swallowed the poison an hour or two earlier Stay aware of the tense details and the neighbors timely intervention and medical care in this incident.
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Rutland
Della C, Abbott
Russell Chaisson
J. M. Hamilton
Body Found in Water Near Chester Depot On Nov 8
Sardine Tarbell a 60 year old resident of Claremont New Hampshire was found dead beside a road two miles below Main Street Chester Depot in about eight inches of water near a culvert. No foul play was seen. He had been working on a lumber job near Bartonaville recently. Selectmen notified. undertakers took charge pending family contact. Police believe he wandered from the road at night and fell into the water.
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Chester Depot
Captain Billiard Commended for Vessel Removal
Secretary's praise notes Captain F C Lemi of the revenue cutter for removing the steamship Templemore from the transatlantic lanes. The written record cites a waning in wartime constraints and credits the crew for maintaining order on the waters.
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Th. Co
F.C
Girl killed by prince's car in Totedam Germany
A year-old girl was struck by an automobile near Totedam Germany as Prince Liepald of Prussia drove by. She died after being rushed to a hospital. The accident was attributed to the girl darting in front of the car.
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Totedam
Germany
Prince Liepald
Prussia
Vermont state corn show closes with harvest ball
Windsor November 8 Vermont’s state corn show ends after a large turnout with a harvest ball featuring the Windsor orchestra. University of Vermont speakers include J L Hille on extension work, T Burdick on corn crop improvement, F B Senks on agricultural teaching, and Miss Bertha M Terrill on hygiene and labor-saving devices. Potatoes contest winner Dean Logan of Westminster. corn judge Justin E Smith of White River Junction wins top prize, with John H Vondell of Windsor taking second.
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Vermont
University of Vermont
J. L. Hille
State Agricultural Cell
T. Burdick
F. B. Senks
Bertha M. Terrill
Westminster
Dean Logan
Justin E. Smith
White River Junction
John H. Vondell
Death of Old Resident in Plainfield Village
Plainfield today mourns Ambroac I Taylor longtime resident who died at his High street home after a long life spent on local farms and in the village Interment will be at the village cemetery Rev Stanley F Momfield of Montpelier to officiate Taylor a Marshfield native born in Gove place wife predeceased him he left two sisters Mrs Nathaniel Townsend and Mrs Alba Martin and a niece Mire in his late years John Hays cared for him.
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Taylor
Plainield
High Street
al Feure
Stanley F. Momfield
Montpelier
Marshfield
Gove Place
Infield
Fist On & Farm
John H Hays
Teeldins
Mra
Nathaniel Townsend
Alba Martin
Acquitted of Cruelty Charge in Palen Case
In November at Bluffington the case of Martin versus Palen involved allegations of cruelty and adultery. The court found the defense credible and acquitted the defendant. The proceedings referenced the Palmer household records and related testimony, with the jury delivering a verdict in favor of the accused.
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Bnuffington
Martin An
Ulus
Palmer Howsehoard
Man's body found with skull crushed in Winooski
Burlington November 8 reports say John E K Riley a 50 year old weaver living at 12 East Center street Winooski vanished Sunday after taking a small sum of money. His body was found at the foot of a Sheffett elift with a crushed skull, suggesting instant death. No foul play suspected. wife collapsed, then recovered. The body removed to A B Lavigne undertaker.
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John EK
Riley
East Center Street
Winooski
Hin
Kiley
Barre
Ars Prt
Wan Sevn
Russell
D. Jo
Molen
Ryan
Sherif
Black
Saint Allen
Bowt
Charles Kirke
Astore
Mayeville
A. B. Lavigne
Winnowski
Mission Conference Draws Big Barre Audience
A Vermont mission conference series, centered in Barre, draws Protestant churches from Barre Town Montpelier Waterbury and beyond. Boston speaker Brewer Eddy outlines missionary needs in India and China while local ministers discuss plans and questions for future meetings. Sunday night union service planned at Mer ppere Tense with Lawe Merrill and Roblyne speaking on church mission work and global outreach.
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Grendich
United States
Barre
Vermont
Torence
Opera House
Montpelier
Waterbury
Baptist Church
Brewer Eddy
Boston
Acral
Eitly
Livingstone
Minniona
Ralph P. Lawe
St. Johesburys
Vermnt Methodist Conference
Hedding Methodist Church
Eddy
India
Chine
Rudy
Miss P
China
Christan Church
Ching
Ie P
Mr. Lawe
C. Merrill
J.C. Roblyina
Philippines
Churel Oo
Mary Mali
Bey Woodward
MD Koow
God
Freight Rates to Advance by Five Railroads and One Steamer Co
Vermont public service commission reports five railroads and one steamer company filed a general advance in their intrastate freight tariffs to take effect November. The Delaware & Hudson Railway Montpelier Wells River Rutland Grand Trunk Champlain Transportation Central Vermont plan increases aligned with interstate rate hikes submitted to the Interstate Commerce Commission. Rates apply to intrastate traffic and are posted at the commission office for public inspection.
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Vermont Public Service Commission
Palliomda
Commission
Delaware & Hudson Railway Cay
Montpelier & Wells River Co
Rutland Railroad Co
Grand Trunk Railway System
Champlain ‘Transportation Co
Central Vermont Railway Co
Interstate Commerce Commission
Public Service Commission
Flynn to be brought before Caledonia grand jury
Inquest into Cora Towne's death leads to Fred Flynn being brought before Caledonia county court grand jury. Police say Flynn urged Towne to take pills that caused illness, exact charge not released. Location not clear from fragment. Nov. date appears as St. Johnsbury.
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St. Johnsbury
Cora Towne
Tidureslay
Fred Flynn
Caledonia County Court
Flin
Morrisville Case Nearing End In Vermont Supreme Court
The Morrisville case Douglas and Varnum versus the village of Morrisville nears adjournment after a lower court verdict awarding $15 4? dam and contract disputes over a Cadys Falls dam project. The village faced allegations of liability for extras and authorization. Legal representation included Senter and Senter for defendants and Theriault Hunt and Laird for plaintiffs.
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Douglas & Varnum Ve
Morrisville
Cadus Falls
Vermont Supreme Court Westernay
G. M. Powers
BE. L. Waterman
Brattleboro
Miles, Ey
Justin Loveland Munson
W. B.G. Stickney
CH. Darling
R. W. Hulbord
FP. G. Meetweol
John W. Redmond
Kemeny
Cady's Falls
Morinville
Qunation
George Vas
Consolidated Fighting Company
Public Service
Yee
Pole Tines
Nigcoed
Senter & Senter
Theriault & Hunt and PF
Pl. Laird
Groton Mass Weights and Measures Finds Overcharges
Groton Massachusetts residents complain of overcharged weighings as local traders used town scales to give buyers less than true weight. State weights and measures inspectors found shopkeepers over by about twenty percent on every tract, exposing widespread overcharging.
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Groton
Mass
Ncales
Earthquake Felt in Stowe Ahead of Weather Shift
Shocks from an earthquake were distinctly felt in Stowe yesterday afternoon. Echoes in nearby houses and faint rumbling were reported. Forecasts call for rain tonight and Sunday with a warmer high then a drop, and winds turning southwest along with cooler air in Hampshire and Vermont.
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Stowe
Nov
Hampshire
Meadow Brook Golf Club Celebrates Second Year Banquet
Meadow Brook Golf club marked its second year with a grand banquet and dance at the Clan Garden Bolster block venue. Arthur Pirie presented President John Mack with a gold watch while Black presided, praising the president’s early leadership and the club’s growth to 80 plus members as Harris orchestra filled the night with music and toasts.
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Meadow Brook Golf Clinb
Clinbc
Amy
Arthur Pirie
John Mack
Title
Tte
Black
Tack
Alex. Miller
William Stevens
Cworge Fraser
Barre Golf Club
Arthur Pirlo
Meadow Brooker
Meadow Brook
George M. Mare Illon
Cluir
John Mlacky W. Rows
George Fraser
Andrew Freeland
James Freeland
Joseph Will
James Clark
James Rothney
Stephens
Tae Meadow Brook
Enel
Barre's New Granite Plant Marks High Standard in City Industry
McDonnel & Sons move from two old quarters to a new granite manufacturing plant on Batchelder's site. The facility boasts modern machinery, sanitary facilities, electric crane tech, and plans to double capacity. Barre roots and Quincy heritage tie the firm to local and regional granite trade history.
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Inia Anlment
Matehelders
Tigersall
Allis-Chalmers Noipany
Milwaukee
Wis
Lane Manufacturing Co
Montpelier
Barre
W. J. Threed & Co
Huree
McDonnell &Sons
Darre
Theeren
Quincy
Muse
Fhvifnlo
S. Y
United States
MacDonnell & Sons
Apc
Barremel
Evimtrr
Sears
Larry Plant
Raobert Q. McDonnell
Death Calls Montpelier Merchant Abrabane Long
Abrabane Long a Montpelier merchant aged 70 died unexpectedly from heart failure after attending a football game yesterday afternoon. His funeral will be Monday at 10 before. burial in Forest Hill cemetery Boston. He was born in Strafford June 10 185, lived in Vermont most of his life and left a career in Boston to settle in Montpelier. He leaves a sister Miss Martha E Long and a nephew Fred D Tong both of Montpelier address.
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Spaulding-Montpelier
Abrabane Lang
Montpelier
Miklwart
Boston
Porest Hill
Mr. Long
Strafford
Point Shirley
Mass
Lutrenturge Academy
Revere Copper Works
Hin
Michigan
Simon Concern
Chicago
Conian
Vermont
Fly
State Street
WM. Shepard
Bath
Helen
Souther
Martha E. Long
Park Avenue
Fred D. Tong
Daniel Long
Montpelier High School Fans Clash After Game
A postgame melee on the Montpelier seminary campus drew crowds from Spaulding and Montpelier fans. Police and deputies separated combatants as players and supporters were escorted away. Barre visitors retreated amid street celebrations. Montpelier plans future games and negotiations with other New England teams.
Fragmentary OCR notes on a building project and offices
The text describes a two story building near a cutting plane, with a tower Moor layout and three rooms including a foreman’s area and private offices. It mentions a cake furnace and a wedding lyte, plus a large Neynten furnace and finishing details of a construction contract.
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Pranele
J. McPonnell
Leylag
Lange Neynten Furnare
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