Republican State Convention Delays Contest for First
Boston October 3 The Republican state convention in Symphony Hall opened with contention over platform and second place on the ticket as Draper and Frothingham vied for governor. A new labor plan stirred debate while Agustus Gardner presided and balloting began amid crowded aisles and red blue yellow badges.
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Boston
Doe
State Committee
Agustus G. Gardner
Draper
Massachusetts
Hais
Wood chopper challengers seek Moot bout in Boston
Edward Moot of Weathersfield VI, the wood chopping champion who felled five cords in a day, is challenged by Australian champions H Jackson and Peter McLaren. They plan to perform in Boston at the Orpheum during October 12 week under William Morris Inc. The Australians hold all tree falling and log sawing titles and offer 50 cash prize for defeating them. A winner would gain entry to Melbourne contest with expenses paid. prize money totals 2500.
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Jackson
McLaren
Edward Moot
Boston
Weathersfield
William Morris, Inc
Orpheum ‘Theatre
Australia
Melbourne
Peter McLaren
England
Sucker Swallowed Ring Rescued From Indiana River
Miss Marie A. Gross of Logansport lost and recovered a diamond ring that she had tied to fishing line in a boat while bathing on Pottawatomie Point on the Wabash river. Frank Hanly later pulled a fish with the line from a large sucker, discovering the ring inside after cutting the line and cleaning the fish.
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Logansport
Ind
Marie A. Gross
Pottawatomie Point
Wabash River
Hanty
Miss Taa besia Huston Camping Incident Reported
Bellefonte Pa October 3 Miss Taa besia Huston daughter of Dr He seers of tena with set friends from Williamsport Hinven was camping at Hecla Park when a snake bite occurred. Local authorities are investigating the incident and conditions near the park.
Fires Consume Crest Hall and Ocean View in Winthrop Blaze
Early morning fire at Crest Hall and Ocean View hotel on Ocean Boulevard Winthrop destroys two summer houses and several cottages. Loss estimated at 150000 dollars. Guests evacuated with two women reported missing and aiding support from East Boston and Fort Hanks. Several structures, including Quean View hotel and cottages, burned or damaged as flames spread. Local property owners Fred Hall and J O Brien connected to Crest Hall, with other residences valued up to 20000 dollars gone.
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Boston
Crest Hall
Ocean View Hotel
Orean Boulevard
Winthrop
Crest
Fort Hanks
Fort Hraty
Martin
Quean View
Pee Ee
Oceup View
Winsohi Hotel
Fred Hall
Agua
J. 0. O'Brien
George Milbank
Ocean View
Larrabee
Milford
Walter Haines
Norwich Cadets Host Open Reception at Nor wick University
Northfield October reports the annual reception for Norwich university students hosted by President and Mrs. Spooner at their Main street residence. Over 200 cadets and guests attended as Gen Grenville M. Dodge and Gen O Howard were honored. A recital by ladies quartet and Miss Macferrill followed chapel talks by Norwich graduate Ges. Dodge then left for New York amid praise for the university’s growth.
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Northfield
Norwich University
C.H. Spooner
Main Street
Corps of Cadets
Fae
Davie
Grenville M. Dodge
New York
O. Howard
Burtington
W. B. Mayo
OD. Silverthorne
Union Pacific Railroad
Norwich Water
Universi
Othin
Norwici
Dodge
Council Cluffe
The Outlaw Set Back At Union Agricultural Fair
The seventh annual fair of the Union Agricultural Society, incorporated, closed Thursday after a successful event. Three pairs of matched horses from Randolph, Marre, and Stratford were shown with premiums awarded to the top two in each pair. Gents drivers displayed by several local names with premiums to the first two. The final day featured two principal races.
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Tunbridge
Union Agricultural Society, Incorporated
Dana H. Morse
Randolph
William Jackson
Marre
Wilbur T. Scribner
Stratford
Frank Martin
Williamstown
Ernest Y
Chelsea
W. F. Scribner
J. K. Mowe
D. M. Roberts
A. H. Ordway
Man Arrested Over Diamonds Offers Gems for Three Dollars
James Cameron of Manchester New Hampshire was arrested for larceny after attempting to sell more than $1000 in diamonds and gems for $3 to undercover officers in Boston. He claimed the jewels were bought for investment. Police hold him for the October grand jury term and seek owners of possibly stolen items.
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Manchester
N. H
Boston
James Cameron
Cameron
George Patterson
Norton
Angell
Ostice
Montpelier High Dominates St Albans 21 0 in Football
In Montpelier yesterday afternoon the Montpelier High School eleven defeated St Albans High School 21 to 0. Montpelier proved stronger in every department with a decisive win. St Albans Seminary meets Montpelier this afternoon.
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St. Albans
Montpelier
Deep Ance
St. Allure High School
Montpelier Seminary
All 10 The Good A Fine Presentation of She Wolf at Barre Opera House
A Barre audience enjoyed Eugene Walter's She Wolf last night as a six-actor company delivered one of the city’s smoothest productions. Cast included Severin DeDeyn as the lover and George Nichols as the wary father, with Marielle Estelle as Hilda McTavish. Barre managers booked a return engagement in February citing strong performances and audience approval.
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Eugene Walter
Barre Opera House
Jules Hanblen
Hilda McTavish
William McDonald
Hilda
McDonald
Henry Duggan
Severin DeDeyn
George
Nichols
Marielle Estelle
Frank Dee
George Huntley
Hanbien
J. ‘I’. Uhuillive
Batiste
Kaubten
Hoban
Barre
New Trial Sought in Taft Divorce Case at St Albans
Burlington attorney Russell S. Taft filed a petition for a new trial in the divorce case of Winans L Taft versus Russell S Taft. The motion cites alleged newly discovered evidence and targets the January 1909 supreme court term. Mrs Taft was granted a divorce October 16 1906 on adultery grounds with alimony custody orders. Contempt proceedings followed for nonpayment of alimony.
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St. Albans
Russell S. Taft
Burlington
Winans L. Taft
Supreme Court
Taft
Fraser Blanchard hearing drags on in Montpelier court
The Fraser versus Blanchard case resumes in county court with David Fraser alleging negligence by Montpelier quarry employers and seeking damages for injuries. Testimony includes the plaintiff and his father describing health changes, while defense attorney Richard A. Hoar conducts cross examination as the case likely extends into next week.
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David Fraser
Richard A. Hoar
Coal Team Stampedes Through Streets Montpelier
A coal train wagon collapsed a rear wheel in Montpelier injuring no one, though the driver held the reins to keep control as horses calmed and the party resumed its trip to the dance venue. The incident disrupted the route briefly but the horses did not bolt.
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Montpelier
Putas
Hast Stone
O'Dell Coal Taasa
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