Nine Die in New York Apartment Fire Trapped By Flames
A five story New York apartment building at 307 West M G street burned trapping nine from two families. Fourteen others escaped as firemen battled the blaze originating in a baby carriage on the first floor. Residents climbed fire escapes or were carried to safety as flames cut off exits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wmg Street
Raphael Gebia
Anna
Ass Frank
Portha Reynolds
Ruth Reynolds
Charlee Frank
Cord Schofield
Arinor
Robert Walker
Greman
Fire Causes Two Million Loss On New Orleans Docks
Fire at New Orleans waterfront caused an estimated two million dollars in damage. Authorities believe sparking from a switching engine started the blaze, which burned docks and facilities in the port area.
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New Orleans
New
Fire at Agora Society club house damages Wellesley campus
Wellesley Mate November 20. The Agora Society club house at Wellenwey college on Lake Wa ban shore suffered a fire today causing two story structure to burn out with an estimated loss of about 4000 dollars. No one was in the building at the time of the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellesley
Mate
Agora Society
Wellen- Tey College
Lake Waban
Tle
Sugar refiners close amid weak demand and stock concerns
New York Nov 20 All six American Sugar Refining plants have shut down due to sluggish demand for sugar. Company officials cited ample stock and a softer market, noting the shutdown is a precaution while operations pause to assess the trading environment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wong
Big Bill Furey Freed in Montreal Carrier Plot Case
New York reports Edward W. Big Fal Forey, long associated with a plot on a steamer, is freed on charges tied to a Montreal waterway incident. The case centers on alleged collaboration with Nickey Renretein and a protracted conspiracy connected to the vessel Ceenmicn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edward W
Big Fal
Forey
Oie Houd Heft
Nickey
Renretein
Morten
Monti Chertee
Phiten
Berning
Monteral
Rock-Bound Agreement Alleged in Granite and Marble Industries
New York officials testified that a widespread control over cement granite and marble production exists with a national association overseeing prices and supply. The joint legislative committee and grand jury have exposed conspiracies, boosting productivity and triggering price declines amid antitrust inquiries. Samuel Untermyer praised inquiries as revelations grew, while executives from major firms described a tightening of trade in construction materials.
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New York
Joint Legislative Committee
Inbar Alyo
Samuel Untermyer
Ax Hia
Hugh White
George A. Fuller Construction Company
United States
Une
Termyer
Burke Jury Gets the Murder Case in Second Trial
Skowhegan Me Nov 20 The jury in the second trial of John A Burke for the murder of Nelson W Bartley at Backman on October 1 1919 retired at 10 25 am today reevaluating the evidence as proceedings continued in the murder case in Skowhegan Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skowhegan
John A. Burke
Nelson W. Bartley
Dackman
Talk of the Torn and Travel Across Towns
Local notices recount William Truckett of Castleton visiting Barre friends and Edith Ross of Websterville planning a Berlin New Hampshire visit. Edits on Montpelier operations, Red Cross drive goals, and a high school football game headline a busy Barre scene with community events and hospital updates.
$40 000 Bribe Alleged in Shipping Board Probe
New York reports that R W Bolling brother in law of President Wilson and shipping board treasurer was linked to a $40 000 bribe in an investigation by a congressional committee. Testimony cited that $40 000 was to be split among Sands Bolling Sint and a man named Kraner with details tied to the Wallace Downey Shipbuilding Corp and favors from the board. Sands claimed he loaned Bolling money against his note and that it represented Bolling’s share of the alleged payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. W. Bolling
Wilson
The
Shipping Board
Staten Island Shipbuilding Company
Congressional Committee
Torker EF. Sands
Commercial National Bank
Washington
Boling
Bolling
Wallace Downey Shipbuilding Corporation
Sands
Lester Sint
Kraner
Alfred W. McOrem
New York Glob
Barre News Roundup Includes Local Appointments and Events
Frank W Belville of Williamstown named game warden for ae T. Mower. Montpelier Tobin and Mas Holden students arrive in Barre for Thanksgiving vacation with Jame Carroll's orchestra. Firemen host annual ball. few Barre residents attend. Rev. Robert Devers officiates Mary Nichols funeral and returns to St. Andrew's. Chicago and Northwestern agent Sehuta returns to Boston. Barre Montpelier Traction car 4 delayed at Depot Square for hot fire. Mrs J W McDonald travels from Washington to Boston for Thanksgiving, then to Angels, Cal for winter. Two horses rescued from 25 foot embankment on Broonlyn Street river. Spaulding high students attend Western Union party with chaperones. South Main Street bridge workers dismantle 55-foot Boom derrick. traffic expected soon. Mrs James Guthrie of Roxbury, Mass dies after illness. son Andrew Guthrie of Beacon Street notified. Remains of memory services noted as plans proceed.
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Frank W. Belville
Williamstown
Ae T. Mower
Montpelier
Frantier Tobin
Mas Holden
Rowton
Barre
Jame Carroll
East Barre
Pilar
Robert Devers
Waterbury
Mary Nichols
St. Andrew's Parish
J.H. Sehuta
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Bis
Boston
Bare and Montpelier Traction Company
Wee
Depot Square Yeater
J. W McDonald
Washington — Hacking
Hank
Pimive
Angles
Cal
Meenn Atrest
Massachusetts
Leonard
South Main Street
Broonlyn Street
Oak 'Hawe
Spaulding High School
McKensie
Teabel Milne
May Mewnie
Miselara M. Gardner
Snsteict Pally Romferener Udt
Vermont Girke
Mra
James Guthrie
Andrew Guthrie
Beaconstrewt
Roxhury
Mama
Mr. Guthrie
Life sentence for boy thief in Pa court
Norristown authorities report Auignet Pascal known as The Crank pleaded guilty to kidnapping and second degree murder in the case of 1 month old Blakely Coughlin. Judge Swarte sentenced Pascal to life imprisonment with a possible review after many years. the infant was smothered under his coat and discarded near a river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norristown
Auignet Pascal
Pauquale
Swarte
Blakely Coughlin
George H. Coughlin
Pascal
the Crank
Madge Ewartz
Pracal
Terice
Pascalin
Pennsylvania
Boston man dies in Brookfield football trip wreck
Eugene Buckley Jr of Boston was fatally injured while en route to the Yale Harvard game when his automobile collided in Brookfield. He died this morning at St Vincent Hospital Worcester.
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Eugene Buckley, Jr
Worcester
Mass
Brookfield
Boston
St. Vincent
Missing University of Vermont Student Found in Montreal
Cecil V. Clifford, a University of Vermont student missing since Wednesday, was located by his father in Montreal at the Arcania hotel. He claimed to be in good condition after a fall at the Alpha Tau Omega house two years ago, but his exact route to Canada and current state remain unclear. He appeared temporarily demented but seemed normal during the phone call with his father.
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Burlington
Cecil V. Clifford
University of Vermont
Arcanla
Montreal
Clifford
Alpha Tau Omega
Waterbury drives aid for Alberta Eldred after tragedy
Waterbury residents donated to help four year old Alberta Eldred who lost both feet in a summer accident at Waterbury Center. A total of $1.21 was reported raised so far with expected further contributions as volunteer chairman C. C. Graves anticipated more funds.
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Waterbury
Little Alberta Eldred
Cher Caarebet
Waterbury Center
Focal Aid
Rene Soa
Bee
C. C. Graves
Accused Of Robbery Incomplete Report From Montpelier Incident
An unclear report describes a girl involved in an incident and hospital care at Heaton Hospital Montpelier. The text suggests funds and care related to her condition after an accident, noting a fatality and subsequent progress in treatment.
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State Clarity Department
Una
Heaton Hospital
Montpelier
Montpelier Woman Dies At Home In Montpelier
Mrs Clara Turi of Montpelier died at home around 9:40 last evening after a long illness. She was a native of Mass and a daughter of Henry and Mary Safford. Survived by a son George, three sisters, and several relatives. Funeral from her late home at 2 o'clock this afternoon, burial at Mount Cemetery. A petition for a charter to form a local auxiliary to the American Legion in Montpelier drew signatures and a meeting was held at the armory for formation. Temporary officers named: President Mrs H Johnson, vice president Mrs Henry Nott, secretary Mrs H Carl Smith. A second meeting planned in two weeks.
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Clara
Turis
Montpelier
Berlin
Trent
Noseigh Maonthe
Masex
Henry Salford
Lore Dunt ES
George Davis
Mieses Tillie
Minnie Safford
Hattie Lavely
O'Elook Jay
Rwen Mount Cemetery
Leghrn
Montpetier
HT. Johnson
Henry Nott
H. Carl Smith
Fraser Motenger
Mandelph Wee
Allen Plinteler
Arbutar
Trdianaqwlis
Herbert Minstrel
Tmhay
Fang
CE. Chandler
Ellen Te Mervhall
Ate
Ne Finginsers
George A. Robbins
Marion Hall
Lowth
Mymgrte
Delors
Mr. Gay
Griswolds Named in Vermont Robbery Case
George Griswold and son Karl Griswold of Whitingham posted bail of 1 for their appearance in municipal court to answer charges of attempted robbery at Mrs. Fred Wheeler’s Stratton home on October 6. Sheriff Wellman arrested them, an inquest was held, and Mrs. Wheeler identified the elder Griswold as the intruder. The motive involved pay for Stratton laborers hired by a Wilmington firm.
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Brattleboro
George Griswold
Karl Griswold
Whitingham
Yeater
Arecha
Rob
Fred Wheeler
Stratton
Thor
Wheeter
Wilmington
Hom Wilmington
A . Core
Griswolds
Sherif PF. L. Wellman
Wardshoro
T. E. O'Brien
Gibson
Wheeler
Griswell
Wai
Wheeler Boonereweh
Griswold
Licenses Suspended in Auto Record, Officials Named
Eigh t licenses were suspended indefinitely including Harry A Bloc secretary of the state and several others tied to traffic and driving offenses. Names include Montpelier Gldton Windsor Middletown Tees Junction and Retland with incidents ranging from intoxicated driving reckless driving careless operation and fatal accidents. A Pioneer auto accident near Karre Wie involved Sanguinetti and a following team with a request for a police report.
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Harry A. Bloc
Thin Mateing
FE Ae
Jorlingtem
Renn
Sa Tihey
Montpelier
Glinton
Gideon
Windsor
Daniele
Middienes
Catrless
E. Quewley
Tees
W. Blanchard
Retland
Matthew
Spring
Seine
Girnem
Bichard
Caneton
Sanguinetti
Plate
Neef Deng Aed
Hyeeeing
Coflid
Frank Walbey
Narrebine
Olen
An Extra Charge Noted In Local Pet Auction Case
A damaged OCR fragment outlines an extra charge connected to a pet auction case in Barre or Montpelier area. Names appear garbled but indicate parties including Rene and Cyrene Leheather and others. The document mentions dates, locations, and a civil matter tied to a toll or fee.
Quarry Fall Claims Life At Boutwell Quarry Worksite
William McInnes, 20, died instantly after stepping from a quarry edge at Boutwell quarries while near a large steam shovel. Immediate aid failed. Dr Bulley could not revive him. He lived with mother Christina McInnes at the boarding house and is survived by siblings and his father Murdo. Funeral plans not yet arranged.
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William MeItines
Boutwell
Varnum
W. Bulley
Whitcomb Tin
Eset Barre
Christina, McInnes
Boutewell, Milne and
Wil
Harmetown
John
Graniteville
Malcolm
Barre
Etta
Margaret
Christina
Murdo McTunes
F. J. Smith & Co
Mrs Button Wins Divorce in County Court
The final session of Washngdon county court delayed by a dispute over the case Malnati v Rosr. A divorce in Mary Button v William Button granted on intolerable cruelty, yielding 2410 alimony to be paid within four days of effect. Court offered option to swap alimony for the farm. findings describe lack of affection and abusive conduct.
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Washingdon County Court
Cave
Mainati Ve. Rosr
C. Wilson
U ‘Liane
Mary Button
William Button
Button
Thors
Shappy
Auto Struck Buggy Injures Child Near South Main
At 11:90 this morning an auto struck a buggy carrying Charlee Spencer of South Main and a companion. The extent of the child's injuries is undetermined. believed confined to an eight bruised head. Dr Reid’s team was on the scene. only the rear wheel was removed. The doctor was thrown from the carriage, with minor injuries, able to walk away.
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Autome
Charlee Spencer
South Main
Fert
Marother
Dr. Reid
Fragmentary historical note on clergy and officials in a late era
A garbled OCR fragment mentions clergy and officials with names like Delbres Pathe and Ried, referencing a chief and later details from a local church or temple. The text is incomplete, hindering clear identification of persons, places, or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiltem
Bartness
Delbres
Vermont's Efforts to Control Autos
Secretary of State Harry A. Black spoke before Barre board about Vermont's rapid auto growth since 1909, noting registrations rising from 1,458 to over 31,349 and state revenue from registrations. He urged controls on reckless drivers, discussed licensing standards, and cited 2,100 accidents with 27 fatalities this year, stressing safety over punishment.
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Vermont
Harry A. Black
Barre Board of ‘Trade and Vineltin Club
Hoome
Greater Vermont Association
Local
Board of Trade
Linus Leavens
Sep
Retary Black
Icles
Secretatato
Aes
Blackax
Black
Neglee
Secretary of State
Permes
Ofice
Secretary of State's Department
Bleck
Meaddres
Barre
Patie
Etn & “State Home
Robbers Break Into Williamstown Feed Store
Thieves forced entry at Charles M Seaver Co in Williamstown using a ladder and a broken upper window to reach the office. They stole a heavy four hundred pound cash register and a sledge hammer then fled toward Barre on a nearby road. The register, left unlocked by the store, contained no cash and the offender could not have withdrawn money. The time of break is set at 1 35 this morning. The incident follows a prior break on Oct 14 at the Central Vermont station in Williamstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Seaver & Co
Williamstown
Barre
Seaver & Co
McCaskey
Barre-Williamstown
Central Vermont
Benedict-Tait wedding in Concord Jamaica Barre area
Nathan Bertrand Benedict and Edna Marthe Tait wed in Concord Jeme- tine. Bride Edna is daughter of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Anderson of Commonwealth avenue. Benedict, former Barre resident, served in the army and studied at Albany Business College. The ceremony featured a public school style service and reception with gifts, guests, and a reception-hosted couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan B. Benedict
Barre
Torsday
Mary
Benedict
Benjamin Anderson
Commonwealth Avenue
Compatd Junction
Edna Marthe Tait
Nathan Bertrand Benedict
Sm Tewksbury
Conpresa Ete
Geneva
Evergreen
Aden Keele
Somern
Mise Emily
Allaten
Anderson
Pnbiler
Albany Business College
Tee Frere
Boyletematrert
Boston
Dresamnaker
Dee
Cplbe
Sven
Allston
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Howie
Sugar Refineries
Big Bill Furey Freed
BURKE
William Truckett
Castleton
Bilith Ror
Webstervjle
N. H
Edith Ross
Websterville
Geor
James Start
Park Street
Heaton Lige
Allen Fisher
East Barre Road
Bolster
East Montpelier
Big
C. Bouterier
Igh Wchestras
Matty Heneier
Red Crows
F. Ko Bobingen
Henal
Amcillary Amg
Promis Bs Ct
Talk OF
the Town
August Pascal
C. V. Clifford
Clara S. Davis
Saither
Rene
Amd Cyrene
Leheather
Daeenda
Meetpelier
Beamaiee
William MeInnes
Boutwell, Milne & Varnum
Mrs. Button
G. Williams
Barre Road
Benedict—Tait
Concord Junction
Mast
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