Descent of the Walloon St Louis in International Race
In Cuxhaven Germany on Oct 12 the Walloon St Louis, one of three American entrants, plunged into the North Sea amid dense fog between Holiboland and Wilhelmslaven. Pilot N. H. Arnold and assistant W. H. Hewath were rescued by a German steamer near the lightship Ansenjade and brought to safety at Cuxhaven. The crew reports the others may have been blown over the North Sea. Arnold’s dispatch from Berlin confirms the loss of balloons and gear.
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Cuxhaven
Germany
Walloon
St. Louis
Holiboland
Wilhelmslaven
N. H. Arnold
North Adama
Mose
WH. J. Hewath
Dogan
Ansenjade
Lanjeroog
North Sea
Arnold
Berlin
Myst
Bodies of two chopped to pieces found near railroad
Oveego New York October 13 two laborers Peter and John Bolle were found chopped to pieces beside the railroad tracks at Ingmite eighteen miles away. Police suspect foul play possibly by Italians.
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Peter and
John Bolle
Lasborers
Oveego
Ingmite
Former Preacher Held in Island Falls Arson Case
Houston Maine district reports former Monticello church pastor V Hunter held on arson charges over a September 28 house and barn fire at Island Falls. Hunter, once a fire extinguisher salesman and sermonizer, did not testify at the preliminary hearing. bail likely to be set soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
V. Hunter
Monticello
Island Fallé
Island Falls
Bullet Misses Pastor During Pastoral Call in Nashua
The Rev William Porter Niles, rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd, was visiting Edward H Everett at Newman Lyons home when a rifle bullet shattered a window and landed at their feet. Police believe local hunters fired the shot from woods near the Nashua river banks. Residents report stray bullets striking houses amid prior incidents fed by lanterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua
N. W
Willian Porter Niles
Church of the Good Shepherd
Epixcu Jal
Edward H. Everett
Hunting accident injures Clyde Bradbury at Packershire
Clyde Bradbury of Claremont was taken to the general hospital after a hunting accident in Packershire. He was returning from the woods with 20 year old Peter Rens who was ahead of him when Bradbury spoke and his shotgun accidentally discharged, tearing Bradbury’s left groin. The youth is the son of Line Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claremont
Clyde Bradbury
General Hospital
Packershire
Peter Rens
Bradbury
Cie
Brad
Ics
Savings Stolen by Masked Intruders on York Street
A robber gang tied up a resident and rifled through a home on York Street, stealing about 965 dollars in savings. Police report a masked group entered the dwelling, threatening occupants and fleeing with cash. No injuries reported.
Col J M Davies Civil War commander dies in Burlington
Col J M Davies longtime Civil War veteran and former head of Union cavalry near Washington died at his Burlington residence aged 80. He commanded cavalry early in the war and organized two New York regiments. A grandson of Gen Dare Manatell he studied botany in retirement and had lived at Fishkill on the Hudson. His wife Miss Paris Brooks of New York survives.
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Burlington
J. Manefield Davies
Col. Davies
Amy Quteide
Washington
Harein
New York City
Woeab Point
Charles Davien
van Mise Paris Brooks
New York
Den
Equal Suffrage Association Meets in Rutland
The Vermont Equal Suffrage Association gathers in Rutland for its annual convention first time in history. Sessions open with Rev Henry Blackwell address and feature readings, music, and reports from Rev Verdi Mack Martin and Mrs Mary E B Tucker. Officers elected include Mrs Jala A Pierre president and Rev Mary L Whitney recording secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Vermont Equal Suffrage Association
Henry Bh. Blackwell
Boston
Verdi Mack Martin
Gayawille
Mary Eb, Tucker
Brattleboro
Mary L. Whitney
Rochester
Ustl Shaw
Marlboro
Tornight
Annette Parmelow
Ennauig
Walter Dole
Northfield
Jaila A. Pierre
Laura Kezer
Ellen Annette Parmelee
Enosborg Falls
Attempt to wreck Taft's special near Sterling Ohio
An attack on Taft's campaign train near Sterling Ohio disrupted the forward car as the track was obstructed or rails spread. The train slowed to a near stop at 10 35 and passengers were shaken but unharmed, with those aboard praising luck and good fortune amid the scare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Ohio
Net
Taft
Schoolhouse Burns in Rutland Fire Likely Incendiary
A new $11,000 Centre Rutland schoolhouse was partially burned this morning. Firefighters reported the interior gutted while walls remained. The fire is believed incendiary amid local debate over the building, with the project costing about $4,000 already spent. The schoolhouse had not housed students since last January due to prior fire damage.
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Rutland
Centre Rutland
Strikebreakers Arrive at Montague Paper Mill
Thirty five papermakers from Wilder Wisconsin arrived last night to operate the Montague mill of the International Paper Company. The plant, normally with about 150 workers, has been idle for two months. The workers are non union, and no anticipated hostility from strikers is noted.
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Turner
Montague
International Paper Company
Wilder
SIV MORE MEN RESCUED AT SEA NEAR COASTLINE WRECK
Boston reports a British schooner wreck near a coast reef, Captain Monroe and five crew members rescued by the Horatius from Zouah Angeri ports. Two crewmen attempted a rescue on a second side when the vessel foundered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Monroe
Horatius
Zouah Angeri
Sean
Bulgaria and Bulgaria's Prince in Sofia Reception
In Sofia crowds welcomed Prince Ferdinand amid hopes of U S recognition of Bulgaria independence as Britain and Servia clash over actions in the war fund debate. Bulgaria accuses Turkey of delaying and the American legation drew attention as a possible leadership figure in the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Pasion
Servia
Huulgaria
Turkey
United States
Bulgaria
Ferninand
Sofia
Berlin
Diplomatic Corpe
Great Britain Yields In En voy Influence On Balkans Conference
London October 1 Great Britain retreats from strict limits on topics for an international conference and accepts inclusion of near eastern issues. Talks between Sir Edward Grey and M Lewandowsky followed cabinet discussions, signaling Britain’s readiness to widen the agenda to cover Austrian annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Hungarian independence. The shift surprised observers as Franco Russian negotiations continue to influence official plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
Balkans
Bulgaria
Austria
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Foreign Office
Edward Grey
M. Lewaleky
Eaward
Sire Edward
Near East
Cavalry for Norwich Northfield
The Norwich University military department receives U S war document equipment for sabering and heavy artillery. First Lieutenant Lewlie J Chapman of the Sea Cavalry U S A will instruct cadets in horsemanship as plans proceed. Preparations aim to erect a large drill hall and acquire about 100 horses to complete the encampment. Gen Grenville M. Dodge U S A is retired and alumnae support the movement.
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Northfield
Military Department
Norwich University
United States War
Lewlie
J. Chapman
The
Sea Cavalry
Norwiels
Grenville M. Dodge
U.S. A
Grants Pastors Release From Congregational Bond
A Windham and Windsor county ecclesiastical group met at the Congregational church in Twattleboro Vermont and voted to dissolve spiritual relations with the church and society of Len e in Diasolving the central ties. Retired Rev. Miles accepted a call to a church in Herkenny near the University of California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twattleboro
Windham County
Windsor County
Congregational Church
Church and Society
J. Miles
Miles
Herkenny
University of California
Missionary Visit Sparks Large Telescope Event in St Vitwent
J Henry Jackson returns from Burlington and reforms the aft ernoon visit as locals anticipate a large telescope at St Vitwent near Guare. The notice mentions volcanic ashes drifting over Terre and Ot. 13 as part of the region's unusual events.
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Rass
Terre Uadelmpe
Guaieloupe
St. Vitwent
Iol
Mra
J. Henry Jackson
Burlington
Vermont C E Union Meets at Fair Haven
About 100 attended the annual convention of the Vermont Christian Endeavor union at the Congregational Church in Fair Haven. The program continued this evening and tomorrow with sermons, lectures, and a reception, featuring Rev. Herman S. Pinkham and Rev. Morris among speakers.
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Fair Haven
Opt. U
Jon Christian Redearer Union
TL Hall
Yair Haven
Silas P. Perry
Ator
May
E. T. Treat
Rewe
Benjamin Swift
A. Wei
Mr. Young
Fair Fiaven
Inokout
Stnson
Rover
Alice Hahy
Teulah Bates
Sarah Streeter
Mise Graves
Ames H. Wells
Soston
United Society of Christian Enterior
Well
Loral Society
Frank R. Morris
Hennington
Herman 5
Pinkham
HM Baptist
Somersville
Maas
Morris
Jobo M. Thomas
Mirabetars Collewe
Vermont House Names Committees Amid Water Bond Debate
The Vermont House announced its committee list on October 12 with Tilden of Barre on Municipal Corporations and Temperance. A bill to authorize bonds for a Champlain Lake water supply project up to 15,000 dollars was introduced by Watson of St. City, anticipated at six percent interest, to address drought. Speaker Cheney described the task of selecting committees as difficult but said he aimed for a solid arrangement as the session begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilden
Barre
State House
Biel
Seamona
Notise
Senate
Wateoa
St. City
Monae
Cheney
House committees and district representatives list
A long list of state house committees and their members by name and district, including elections, ways and means, military affairs, judiciary, education, claims, railroads, street railways, highways and bridges, banks, manufactures, agriculture, and more. The OCR reads as a roster of legislators such as Fletcher Cavendish, Brown Wilmington, Woodman Waltham, Leary Williamstown, Ames Holland, and many others across numerous towns and counties. The text appears as a damaged page fragment with scattered names, partyless designations, and misspellings, but preserves the structure of committee assignments and member lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rales
Fletcher
Cavendish
Brown
Wilmington
Mone
Benni
Exgerton
Rochester
Martin
Plainfield
Sheldon
Rupert
Regan
Mellarghan
Richmond
Parish
Randolph
Mann
Waterville
Woodman
Waltham
Rice
Milton
Cenk
Danby
Williame
Albany
Gowld
Windham
Baldwin
Sharop
Harding
Wershire
Boutwell
Stockbridge
Keyes
Clarendon
Parker
Lowell
Pea Bean
Wheelock
Kendall
Roxbury
Ames
Holland
Hart
Duxbury
Fish
Vergennes
Williams
Newport
Howe
St. Johon- Hiry
Barter
Hreattleboro
Leary
Barlington
Watson
St. Albans
Locklin
Richford
Edgerton
Essex
Education
DeHoer
Montpelier
Ballou
Cheater
Miller
Bethel
Flanders
Brunswick
Ripley
Poultney
Wonton
Hardwick
Bowles
Wondford
Robinson
Trownington
Mudgett
Carobridge
Leaver
Williamstown
Lewis
Troy
Akely
Vernon
Blowser
Westant
Norwich
Morse
Wolentt
Headley
Charlotte
Button
Peckham
Franklin
Emerson
Peacham
Toodall
Elmore
Mannant
Irasburgh
Dorahue
East Haven
Dubs
Tale
Witters Elected To Directorate At Central Vermont
At the annual meeting in St Albans Central Vermont railway elected W Witters to a directorate replacing Henry B Day of Boston. Other directors named include Charles M Hayes F J Pitzhugh G C Jones C Smith W Seward Webb John Wes Stewart John G Borough E H Baker SE Kilner A Tuttle Charles P Smith and E B Marston. Officers named president Charles M Hayes vice president Fitzugh Montreal auditor W G Crabbe St Albans treasurer and clerk W H Chaffee St Albans.
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St. Albans
Central Vermont Railway Company
W. Witters
Henry B. Day
Boston
Charles M. Hays
Montreal
F. J. Pitzhugh
G. C. Jones
St. al
C. Smith
St. Albay
W. Seward Webb
Shelburne
John Wes Stewart
Seen
John G. Borough
Thornington
H. Baker
SE. Kilner
New York
A. Tuttle
Fair Haven
Charles P. Smith
Marston
Charles M. Hayes
H. Fitehugh
W. G. Crabbe
Tressurer
W. H. Chaffee
Thief Stoned Pursuers in Shaftebury Horse Theft
George Firminer, 25, caught by two men while attempting to steal a horse worth 250 at Frank W Fuller pasture, sentenced to six years in Windsor state prison. Briner, sent by neighbor Marie Ries, faced a stone assault. Arthur Peters helped in capture. Brimmer sustained injuries and claimed prior Windsor larceny term, then pleaded guilty in county court.
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Pease
George Firimner
Shaftebury
Withententing
Windsor
Brinaner
Frank W. Fuller
Marené Ries
Arthur Peters
New York State
Brimmer
Celebrated Anniversary in Morrisville
Morrisville October 1 Mudge and Mrs Henry Powers quietly marked their 50th wedding anniversary. Judge George M Powers hosted a dinner for twenty with green and gold decorations. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George A Killeley and former Gov A A Woodhollow Burlington. Mrs Woodbury was absent due to illness.
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Morrisville
Mudge
Henry Powers
George M. Powers
Shere
George A. Killeley
A. A. Woodh
Burlington
Woodbury
Ines
Elwin Underwood Death Shock Hits St Johnsbury
Elwin Underwood of St Johnsbury died at his home after a brief illness. A skilled tailor by trade, he retired from active work years ago. Born in Bradford, he had lived in St Johnsbury since 1870 and is survived by his wife and one daughter. The former pastor Rev A Troual of Manchester attended the services.
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St. Johnsbury
Alwin Underood
Watera
Toven
Bradford
George Gano Sells Poughkeepsie Stable Stake
George Gano, tied to Christian Hills stables, sold his stake at Lexington racecourse for 15000. The deal, recorded in Lexington Ky on October 11, confirms Gano’s transfer from the Pacer and names Tommy Murphy as the buyer or related party in this brief ownership change.
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Lexington
Grorge Gano
Betoneis
Christian Hills
Wee
Tommy Murphy
Washington County Court Adjourns for Judge Winch Funeral
The Washington County Court adjourned in respect to the late Judge C. Maynard Winch who died Sunday on Washington Street. A memorial committee drafted resolutions praising his upright service and duty, to be recorded, with copies sent to his family.
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Washington County
Winch
Washington County Court
CM. Winch
Washington Street
Thie Elty
Washington County Bar Association
Dudge! Wines
Lord
Hollister Taekeon
Association
John W. Gordon
Gordon Josen H. Senter
K. J. Scott
C. Maynard Wineh
Bar Association of
Merrill Hunton Couple Wed In Congressional Parsonage
Clinton A. Merrill and Mise Z. Bea sie Hunton were married at the Congressional parsonage by Rev. F A. Toole. Attendants were Miss Maude Dike and Mahion W. Kendall. They reside at 76 Maple and plan to build a life as a young couple with friends, Merrill employed at Smith and Cummings market and a member of the fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton A. Merrill
Mise Z. Beasie Hunton
F. A. Toole
Morrill
Smith & Cummings Market
Fire Department
Vermont Supreme Court Opens Session After Recess
The Vermont Supreme Court resumed sittings at Montpelier after a recess. Judge Tyler presided for the first time this term, recovering from injuries from a runaway accident. First case was Frank Laraway et al. vs L B Tillotson, trover to recover a lien on produce. The United States vs United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co followed, tied to Burlington contract work at Fort Ethan Allen.
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Vermont Supreme Court
Montpelier
Tyler
Brattleboro
Frank Laraway
Cattle Commissioner Seeks Expanded Powers and Glanders Measures
TH. 8. Wilson, cattle commissioner, urges state power to compel herd tuberculosis testing and proposes reduced indemnity for cattle killed. He recommends ear tagging of tested cattle and strict controls on horses from glanders-affected regions. From 1907 to 1908, 37,674 cows tested with 3,115 killed. indemnities unsettled on several cases, total payment 72413.82. The death rate was 8.26 percent of cattle tested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Massachusetts
Connecticut
West
Tuberculosis in Vermont and Prevention Efforts
A Vermont tuberculosis report notes the problem remains unsolved by curing alone and emphasizes prevention through mass education. It highlights insufficient current capacity with only 32 patients housed at the institution and 2000 cases prevailing among men. The commission urges a $2000 appropriation to sustain prevention work.
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Tuberculosis Commission
Suffering Dementia Man From East Montpelier Committed
Thomas Luby of East Montpelier, suffering an acute dementia, was moved to Montpelier by East Montpelier town representative Harry Daniels. He showed aggression but was deemed unable to harm others and was placed in the county jail before being sent to the Waterbury state asylum for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Luby
East Montpelier
Montpelier
Harry Daniels
Luby
Woman Arrested After Shotgun Incident at Mendon Farm
Rutland October 13 Mrs John Sharkey of Mendon was arrested after her husband accused her of firing a shotgun at him in their barn. Sheriff Whittaker and Pasqual Ricci found her hiding in a haymow. She faced breach of peace charges in county court, bail set at 500 with her husband acting as surety, and the couple left together as tensions appeared settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
John Sharkey
Mendon
Sherif B.S. Whittaker
Pascal Ricci
R. A. Lawrence
Nolan
Sharkey’s
Akin
Aquor
Gan
Talk of the Town and local notes amidst illness and visits
A day after four weeks of typhoid dysentery, Talk of the Town circulates amid local chatter. N C Santau, Bailey’s piano tuner of Burlington, visits Barry briefly. Notices invite ticket holders and attendees of the Ladies of Clan Gordon fair to Emelie Vioriet for door prizes. Healy departs for Oregon to fulfill a contract for a large soldiers’ monument, then proceeds to Des Moines. A Johnston’s street corner telephone line and railroad visitors to the Central Vermont station are noted, with private cars Casm plain and the other named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C. Santau
Bailey
Piane Tuner
Hurlington
Barry
W. FL
Harris’ Bank
Clan Gordon Fair
Emelie Vioriet
Lyndal Lebourveau
Healy
Ohean, SY
Des Moines
Johnston's State
I. Fitchngh
Tatee
Deweyerewe ‘Witters
Central Vercm Railroad Company
Aldrich Public Library Book Issuance Report
Readable data shows October issuance at Aldrich Public Library with adult fiction and juvenile fiction categories. Entries include adults 168 in fiction and 4.5 in juvenile classifications, plus notes on October 12 and October 10.
Epworth League Meeting at M K Church
The regular Epworth ue business meeting will be at M K church on Wednesday at 7 10 sharp. All members urged to attend. Following the meeting a program features piano solos by Min n Laxson and Miss Jessie Robertson, a Voral duet by the Robertson sisters, piano duet by Misses Hac and Wheeler, and a focal solo by Mice Mery Patterson, then various games. Everybody invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth Ue
M. K
Min N Laxson
Jessie Robertson Voral
Poate
Coy Mise Eipte
Voral
Robertson Sisters
Hac
Wheeler Focal
Mice Mery Patterson
Barre Evening Board Meeting And Local Theatre Show
Tonight in Barre the regular meeting of the board of aldermen is scheduled along with a local cinema showing at the Theatorium on Main Street. The notice highlights community events and civic business in a concise town brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alder Mets
the Theatorium
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Pastor
N. HH
East Side
York
J. M. Davies
Equal Suffrage Association Meets
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Berkeley
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C. E. Union
Felton
Highgate
Daniele
Coburne
West Fairlee
Wheeler
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Perkins
Rutland Town
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Stnderland
Estey
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Gebhardt
Talcott
Williston
Bemis
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Sherven
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Croft
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Braintrye
Penny
Bridger
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Sheield
Notta Tiere
Oost
Kinsley
Rutland City
Io Pie
Caveman
Davis
Brighton
Calhoun
Bir
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Evsnan
Fairfield
Varney
Witters
Central Vermont Railroad
H. H. Powers
Elwin Underwood
St Johnsbury
George Gano
Poughkeepsie
Pacer
Merrill—Hunton
Supreme Court
State Commission
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