Vermont fires and praise for Proctor rise in state view
The article reviews national and regional tensions with Turkey and Eastern matters as Chicago and New York await developments, praises ex governor Fletcher Proctor for two years of ailment service and strong state leadership, and notes a tragic fire in Richford with heavy loss of life and property. It highlights Champlain’s discovery linkage to St. Albans and Vermont’s steady progress under a businesslike administration.
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Vermont
Richtont
Ititland
Times
Fletcher
Proctor
Yaet
Mit
Alleb
Vermont Legislators Temperate Despite Past Spree Issues
A Rutland Herald letter defends Vermont lawmakers as temperate and capable, noting alcohol issues have diminished since earlier eras. It argues most legislators maintain balance and decency, while acknowledging occasional drunken outbursts by a few. The piece ends urging families to attend a theater showing of Rosa, the Malian Flower Girl.
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Montpelier
Marre
Phar
Rutland Merald
Iit
Vermont
Inauguration and reform proposals in court system
Discussion urges establishment of district courts with exclusive jurisdiction up to a point and direct appeals from justice courts to supreme court for petty crimes. It also advocates employers' liability laws adapting common law to modern industry, removing contributory negligence as complete bar to recovery and extending remedies to all corporations.
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Superior Court
New York
B. Tomas Bik
Pasenge Jr
Congress
Moet
Supreme Court
Public Service and Insurance Reform Seen by Vermont Leader
A Vermont official urges modernizing public service oversight. He advocates renaming the railroad commission to Public Service Commission and expanding authority over telegraph and telephone firms, railroads, and other utilities, plus creating an independent Insurance Department and stronger advertising to attract business while urging fiscal restraint. He warns against overcapitalization and calls for stricter budgeting and timely legislative action.
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Public Service Commission
Aegsion
Wise
Railroad Commission
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Legislature Notes Highlight House and Senate Leaders
N E Clifford and S A Hall serve as House door keepers while Abram Culling presides in the Senate. J H Ranney from Tittafield and William Foote of Middlebury are noted as senior officials. many details of seat drawings and age standings are recorded for lawmakers including the youngest and oldest members, with multiple pairs seated together and the Senate chaplain Rev Marcello W Farman elected for the fourth time amid congratulatory greetings.
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N. E. Clifford
Turlington
S. A. Hall
A. A. Hall
St. Albans
Abram Culling
Senate
J. H. Ranney
Tittafield
William Foote
Middlebury
Marcello W. Farman
Westheld
Weekday Dinners Offered At Bargain Prices
The specials this week tempt epicureans with chef skill and top ingredients. Regular dinners available Monday through Friday from 12 noon to 2 PM for 35 cents.
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Lake Champlain
St. Albane
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Barre, Vt
Asurate
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Theatorium
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F. G. Howland
Sutton
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Governor Page
Hyde Park
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Burlington
Office
Mower & Durlings
Joseph G. Martin
Thookdine
J. J. Martin
Low” Martin
Hrattleboro
J. W. Gibson
Meatthéhboro
Rev
E. T. Firebanke
St. Johnabury
Monee
Mr. Kent
Wells
Washin County
Clare Tew Hleton
Worerster
Ralph W. Brown
Middlesex
Narre City
George N. Tilton
C. B. Tilden
Northfield
W. J. Boyce
Waterbury
J. H. Boyce
Joseph A. Deliver
Earl
Kinsley
Rutsland
Delver Frank ¥. Eee
Bennington
A.W. Badger & CO
Morse Block
Berlary Street
Keller
Rothskeller
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Rathskeller
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Pearl St
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