Vermont rail line steadies gains amid state growth
Vermont readers note the Central Vermont railway showing balance in its accounts at the St. Martin manual meeting amid a year of national rail slowdowns. Reported gains reflect continued state industrial expansion and rising transportation needs, suggesting stronger forward momentum for the line.
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Central Vermont Railway Company
Alo
St. Miriana
Ior
Central
Vermont
Central Vermont
Professional Mendicancy and Local Industry Beginnings
An analysis argues communities should limit unlimited incentives to attract new industries. It notes firms seek subscription support, exemptions, or land, and warns that bidders can abandon obligations once incentives are secured. The piece questions the wisdom of allowing excessive inducements and urges prudent development.
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Collee
Burlington
North Main Street Barre notes on local industry
A fragment discusses local concerns at 174 North Main St Barre and the drift toward seeking help from outsiders. It argues stable industries should be developed locally, warns against mendicancy, and urges wise pursuit of new industries without overreaching.
Vermont Editorial Roundup on Governors and Normal Schools
A composite of Vermont newspaper voices discusses Gov. Proctor’s term, remarks on the incoming governor’s standards, and how Rutland and Washington counties were treated in committee placements. It notes Roger W. Hultived’s move to Burlington, Randolph’s historic normal school, and questions about why normal schools were located where they were. The pieces reflect local sentiment on governance, education, and regional politics.
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Proctor
Aid Yill
Vermont
Middlebury Register
Rutland County
Washington County
Rutland
Thailand
Rutland News
Regura Town
Randolph Normal
Orange County Grammar School
Johnson
Castleton
Randolph
Randolph Herald and News
Notes and Comment on Legislature in Portland
A garbled report from Portland details Senate aide Poulin and Rep Woodman as they follow a tense legislative day. Chair Willliams from Newport cites campaign contributions with hundreds of letters and rising sums. Bills move, including a $15,000 city relief measure, while officials debate returns and headquarters. A disturbance stalls proceedings as Rep Giles Harrington collapses briefly and recovers, and intrigue about a committee on revision of bills grows.
The Devil at the Opera House Details
The Devil a Henry W Savage version of Der Teufel by Frank Molnar comes to the Opera House October 6. Oliver Meeford adapted it, Julie Herrka directs, with Savage bringing the work from Budapest after paying for American rights. The play portrays the devil as a suave worldly man causing a married woman’s downfall, with mixed critical reception and notable staging by Arthur Segee.
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Henry W. Savage
Frank Molnar
Mgr Savage
Oliver Meeford
Garden Theatre
New York City
Mr. Savage
America
Julie Herrka
Vienna
Dentrate
Savage
Lote
Arthur Segee
York Hippodrome
Prices for Harmony Music Union Announces Dance Rates
Newly organized Musicians Union in Harmony issues a detailed schedule of pay for dance work night hours and leaders. Rates include 1.00 per hour, 2.00 after certain times, 50 cent increments for leaders, and extra charges for extended gigs, weddings, church events, moving pictures, and skating rink duties across multiple sections and conditions.
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Serlee
Pieniva
Jouder
Sla
Bertin IV
L'a Planist
Matiners
Kowepl
Iter Jwailer
NL Alliance
Mnet
Seotline Xul
Penter
Wervtary
Lowa
Musician's Protective Union of
Marte
Local note on residents and visitors
Millan Lewie appears on the sick list while Mrs. George Patterson is slowly improving. Troy Banchard invites friends to town as Townsend visits George Patterson’s former workplace.
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Millan Lewie
George Patterson
Troy Banchard
Townsend
Rathskeller Special Menus Schedule Weekly Dishes
The notice explains that special Rathskeller menus do not affect regular orders and are to be offered on the same night each week. It reminds patrons to remember the evenings when each dish is available and that specials run without altering the standard bill.
Aldermen Hear Water and Street Issues at Busy Session
Aldermen debated six months of water charges amid persistent supply failures at Perrinhill and high points, with a committee to investigate. They discussed allowing a street end setback on Granite Street, the East Montpelier crusher matter, and building permits. A Pearl Street door safety concern was referred to the street committee for action.
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Davie
Springfeld
Wition
Davis
Root
Ford
William McDonald
Tavidgren
McDonald
Perrinhil
Todd
Land‘gem
Campbell
Millerini
Montpelier
Thurston
Bruce
Alde
Mexander
Charles Monaf
River Street
Plouf
Timothy Holland
Pile Street
A.B. Lave
Miles
Mist Miles
Granite Street
Mala
Central Vermont
Dodge
Podge
Int Jnet
Al‘German Lal
Rabhine
McNulty
Arnade
Pearl Street
Alexander
Vermont Slate Industry Appeals to Capitalists for Growth
A Vermont reader praises ongoing slate coverage and urges local capitalists to invest. He notes rich deposits in Poultney with four slate varieties and argues the industry could double despite tough times. He invites editors to connect interested investors with the slate business opportunity.
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Middlebury
Herre Times
Herre
Vermont
Pennsylvania
Poultney
Middlebary
Mine Explosion Kills Over One Hundred in Silesia
Vienna reports a mine disaster at Koenig’s mine in Sijeri with an explosion and fire killing over a hundred miners. Rescue efforts and official inquiries are underway as authorities confirm casualties and assess damage.
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Silesia
Vienna
Koenig
Si Jeri
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