Fire Destroys Millersburg and Threatens Mets in Michigan
A great fire wiped out Millersburg, Michigan, with the town’s population of about 80 gone and many unaccounted. Relief trains faced the flames, wrecks occurred near Mets, and several deaths, including train crew and passengers, are reported. Bolton and Pulosin are endangered as winds shift and efforts continue.
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Detroit
Millersburg
Alpena
Northern
Michigan
Twining Inns
Mets
Mate
Metssca
Bolton
Pulosin
Millerdburg- Motz
SEVENTH FIRE VICTIM IDENTIFIED AT RICHDORD ELEVATOR
Richford reports the seventh victim of the grain elevator disaster as workmen recover the remains of William Harney. Identification is aided by tools found with him. The body was buried after afternoon, and the grain fire remains alight likely to burn for several days.
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Richford
Yestern
William ©. Harney
Hedy
Premature explosion kills seven at Ingleside Time quarry
Seven men were killed and 23 injured in a premature explosion at Ingleside Time quarry, 18 miles from Fort Collins. The blast occurred Friday afternoon. injured were moved by special train to Fort Collins. Local residents rushed to aid victims as the blast rattled homes miles away.
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Fort Collins
Coto
Ingleside
Toro
Slaughter in Lisbon Election Riot Leaves Dozens Dead
Lisbon reports a violent riot during the municipal election between monarchists and Republicans. Twenty three killed or mortally wounded and forty seriously hurt in Azmaminija. Smaller outbreaks reported in other towns.
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Lisbon
Azmaminija
Monachists
Repubblicans
Quarries Sale Confirmed by Circuit Court
Boston records show Oct docket where Judge Lowell confirmed a public auction of Milforce property tied to Alexander Soll. The sale involves Milford estate assets and a French creditor claim, with the business listed at $240,000 and a noted debt of $200.00 for certain costs. The case targets liquidating assets to satisfy the creditor’s claim and settle the balance due.
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Boston
Lowell
T. 8
Milforce Age
Alexander Soll
Britain
Milford
Newnesel
Nawrome
Eerie & Revelver
New York
Two die and one hurt at crossing in Maine
Harold Martin of Winthrop was killed instantly and Stewart, also of Winthrop, was seriously injured when struck by a combination express and passenger car at a crossing near Augusta. Stewart was taken to Augusta City Hospital with a fractured thigh and facial injuries. The accident occurred as a motor car crossed the tracks. the coroner will hold an inquest tomorrow.
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Atypurta
Harold Martin
Winthrop
Stewart
Dudley
Lewlarton, Argusta & Waterville
Augusta City
Joseph King
Spear
Martin
Henry W. Plummer
Hunter Found Dead in the Woods Bethel Me
Authorities investigated a hunting trip death in Magalloway Plantation near Lake Parmadene in Oxford County. Herbert W. Cummings was found shot in the woods a half mile from his camp by James Hart. initial reports suggest accidental shooting mistaken for a deer.
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Bethel
Magalloway Plantation
Lake Parmadene
Oxford County
Quebec
Herbert W. Cumpings
Aoman Jamed Hart
Cummings
Cum
Swisige
Frank
Toolier
Herbert Cum
Frank Cummings
Boebler
Hart
Hebe Hart
Peter Abducts Servian Throne Fled From Servia Report
London Ont report says King Peter secretly renounced his throne and fled Servia. Belgrade work to verify the tale was fruitless as local papers fail to confirm the claim and no verification exists.
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London
Peter
Servia
Belgrade
Peter Hayr
Thaw may testify in bankruptcy case at Pittsburgh
New York Oct 16 Thaw may go to Pittsburgh next Sunday morning to testify in the bankruptcy case pending there. Dr Amos T Baker and Col Asa Gardiner announced after a conference that Thaw's representatives promised no obstruction to return to New York if required. Gardiner says he cannot oppose a writ commanding Thaw's appearance at Mauch Chunk court.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Pitteburge
Amos T. Baker
Mattouwan Hospital
Thawie
Asa Fir Gardiner
Tha
Col
Gardiner
Pithslurg
Pennsylvania
Muteburg
Vermon t fire insurance agents prepare Rutland meeting
The executive committee of the Vermont association of local fire insurance agents met in Montpelier to finalize plans for the annual meeting on Thursday November 5 at the Berwick house. Attendees included D Taylor Brattleboro FE Alfred Newport president F Le Binglam Brailford secretary TL Pape Tatre and W H Hickok Burlington. A banquet will follow a afternoon session with invited guests from the national association and an invitation extended to Frank Locke United States manager Atlas fire insulation. Expected attendees include R A Feardsley H Rattellom and H J Mtaam.
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Vermont Association of Local Fire Insurance Agents
Tosition
Montpelier
Yesterdarey
D. Taylor
Brattleboro
FE. Alfred
Newport
F. le Binglam
Brailford
TL Pape
Tatre
HL. Hickok
Burlington
Berwick House
National Assoction
Frank Locke
Nited
Atlas Ae Lavetation
R. 4. Feardsley
National Associaon
H. Rattellom
New England Association
H. J
St Albans Man Bankrupt Details
Roithead, a St Albans fireman, files for bankruptcy in United States court. The bankrupt reports liabilities of 458 and assets of 3200 in cash and property, with claims noted against him.
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St. Albans
Roithead
Get
Henry Parnes
United States Court
Hearst Sued for 600000 Aboard Train Compartment
Omaha dispatch reports Governor Haskell of Oklahoma suing William Randolph Hearst for 600000 over elward and libel. A deputy sheriff allegedly battered the journalist’s train compartment door at midnight while Mrs Hearst protested. Hearst claims the suit seeks to influence the election and vows to challenge the case before November 3.
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Hearst
Omaha
Neb
Haskell
Oklahoma
Ase
Taft Letters Show Duty Tale Amid Campaign Moves
New York October letters between President Hoosevelt and Candidate Taft are printed in advance proofs. The exchanges appear to cast Taft as acting from duty rather than seeking office, a claim noted by New York morning papers beyond the World.
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New York
Hoosvelt
Taft
Bryan Fires Up Nebraska Tour in Lively City Stop
Pattemouth, Nol. Ort. WW. 1. Bryan closed his three days speaking tour of his home state with a large meeting in this city last night and said Nebraska could safely be counted in the Democratic column this year for a larger majority than he predicted to 104. This was a notable day for speeches made, crowds addressed, and the vigor of his delivery.
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Pattemouth
Nol
Bryan
Nebraska
Two German Balloons Reported Lost With Crew Drowned
Berlin dispatch says nearly certain that the German balloons Neyersie and Pleven have fallen and the aeronauts are drowned. Indoons had gas to stay aloft about 45 hours. if they landed, hope would be revived by Thursday morning.
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Berlin
Devil play at Barre opera house eclipsed by its brutality
The Barre audience praised the production of Frans Molnar's The Devil adapted by Oliver Herfori yet many viewers found the play itself unsatisfactory due to its stark brutality. Ramsey Wallace delivered a commanding performance as The Devil with precise gestures and facial expressions. Elizabeth Murray and James Hennie also gave strong support as Mrs Liew Hoffman and Karl Mahler. The remaining cast was adequate, with effective stage cutting and beautiful costumes enhancing the show.
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Frans Molnar
Oliver Herfori
Bure
Brutiem
Ramsey Wallace
Wallace
Vermont Teachers Convention Reports Sessions and Lectures
The Sth annual Vermont State Teachers convention opened in Rutland with devotional exercises led by Rev. Dr. Milford H. Smith. Hon. Andrew W. of New York addressed about the modern school, its strength and weakness. Afternoon sessions covered secondary and elementary teachers and superintendents with papers on history, teaching methods, arithmetic, and field work. An evening program featured readings from Shakespeare and Moliere by visiting performers. A banquet and registration figures closed the day.
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Vermont
Aniocia
Jelamt
T. Powers
Heston
Monsieur Honneaire
Ehib
Clin
Milford H. Smith
City
Andrew W
New York
Elomentary Schowls
Department of Superintendents
Prin. Kenest EL Ham
Ramtorph
Prin
B.C . Rodgers
Montpelier
Beemy
Mary C. Ee
Rutland
Harriet Towne
Darlington
Misteen Rutland
B.S. Watson
Newport Prealh
Peat Orades
George 8
Wright
Northfield
A. W. Bieun
Oulay
Lynn shoe strike relief as workers return to mills
After a brief halt, about 5 000 of 20 000 Lynn shoe workers resumed today while authorities monitor alleged anarchists from Barre Paterson and Barre. The union says most shops will reopen as settlements are sought and the rest await work. Police hold names of prominent alleged anarchists who attended meetings and will watch them closely.
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Barre
Paterson
Sala
Lynn
Mass
Lorie
Joseph Gaunt Footery
Horse
Mien
Intitin
Insters
Theen
Paper Makers on Strike in Cascade Mills Berlin NH
Oct 16 report that independent Cascade Hivers paper mills face a strike threat as leaders relay a telegram from Carey of the International Brotherhood in Watertown New York. If workers walk out, about 600 would lose jobs across mills, with 104 going to exit if the order holds. The move stems from protests over paper supply for the International company’s mills.
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Berlin
Cascade Hiverside
Carey
Watertown
N.Y
Independent
International Company
Seversl
Atellie
Alfretort
Last Day of Session Erosion of Vermont High Court Meeting
The last day of the biennial conven tion of the high court of Vermont was held in the city. Officers were elected and installed with installing officers named. Delegates visited Ethan Allen to review troops. New officers include High Chief Ranger BA Cook, High Vice Chief Ranger W C Williams, Secretary G Mitchell, Treasurer J C Kimball, and others.
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Baril
Socom
High Court of Vermont
Foresters
Lvall
Tei Juanes Billie
High Court of Queer
Worf
Ethan Allen
Adeooer Ollicere
Cook
Ais
Rancigor
W. C. Williams
West Pawlet
Uingit
G. ©. Mitchell
St. Mhaneigh
J. C. Kimball
Knesturg Fallss
WT. Grimes
Reacher Falls
H. Anderson
Pranklin
Dyal
Craft
Burlington
Lichtoessenger
W. O. Hotchins
Washington
Demand the Release of Five Chinamen in Burlington Case
St Albans Oct 16 Robert Moore a New York attorney will seek a writ of habeas corpus from Judge Martin to produce before the United States commissioner five Chinamen arrested on the Wie Nooski road in Burlington. They are detained on charges related to the Chinese exclusion act with A Tamothe and Charles Ling also held. The legality of inspector passes and potential Supreme Court review loom over the case.
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Robert Moore
New York
Burlington
Caves
St. Albans
United States District Court
Martin
United States
District Court
A. Tamothe
Wienooski
Charles Ling
Lamothe
United States Supreme Court
False Imprisoned Lex Ky Tyro-Year-Old Fillies Record
A trotting meeting set a world record as Leading Bay Peers posted 2:07 for tyro-year-all fillies, lowering the prior 2:11 mark. Other results include Hervolo winning the three-year-old event Vragen and Stopmand flocve CAV in a distant note. Court actions and racing remarks about Allen Winter, My Qeedille, and a Vienna case conclude the report with uncertain details.
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Lexington
St. Albans
Hervolo
Bandni
Qeedille
Bloch
Crurt
Dave
Schlmdinger
Vienna
Austria
Allen
Piername Winter
Kal
Srasun
Good Templars adjourn with election of officers at Montpelier
At the closing session of the Grand Templars in Montpelier Chauncey H. Hayden of Jericho was thanked for his long tenure as Chief Templar. The secretary reported 1k lodges and hoG members in the state. Elected for the coming year were M. B. Morgan of Bennington as Chief Templar, C D Edgerton of Northfields as counselor, Miss Clara tte of Marchfield as vice templar, KE M Campbell of Lyndonville as treasurer, W. Y. Bamp of Salisbury as juvenile temples supervisor, Mrs Th A Sumner of Montpelier as electoral superintendent, and Frank Plumley of Northfield as delegate to the national meeting. A public meeting followed with addresses by J. Hayden of Jericho, Edith Wills of Boston and Frank Munley of Northfield.
Indictment Found Against Youth in Shooting Case
Guildiall Oct 11 A grand jury indicts Chauncey Bryant of South Canaan in the shooting of Melrose Bliss at the end of August. The case remains unresolved until the next court session when witnesses are expected to testify and the youth may be released on bail.
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Chauncey Bryant
South Canaan
Melrose Bliss
Guildiall
Nin
Mrs Lucinda Owen Passes After Illness at 73
The obituary notes Mrs Lucinda Owen of Bethel, daughter of Samuel McIntyre, aged 73, died last night in Mon ioe. She married years ago, leaving a daughter Mrs John Hlt of Mover plier and a brother Samet of Narson- Oed. The funeral will be held tomorrow at two in the afternoon.
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Bee i Bethel
Samuel McIntyre
Mer Bun
June Valaghter
Jotun
Movertplier
Samet
Tormore Row
Estate sues for damages in Addison County court
Addison County man seeks $1000 in the Vermont Supreme Court in Heat of J. Keowlee vs. Juling Coates administrator. The case, heard today in Addison County, centers on services rendered and tard of payment. A verdict of $975 was awarded in the lower court.
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Vermont Siene Ee
J. Keowlee
Juling Coates
Frome
Addison County
Cowles
Vermont Autoists Satisfied With Law Meeting Debates Motor Legislation
About 100 of 914 Automobile Club of Vermont members gathered at the Pavilion Motel Montpelier for the annual meeting. Plans to hold next year at the Norwich House Rutland were accepted. Officers elected included W W Brown Bringfield president and A G Whiting Burlington vice president. Debate centered on current motor car law with sentiment favoring satisfaction and a roll-call plan for House attendance anticipated.
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Automobile Club of Vermont
Pavilion Motel
Montpelior
Montpelier
State Street
W. H. Vauquot
Norwich House
Rutland
House
H. Slocum
Morrisville
J. M. Boutwell
G. B
Rolem White
C. C. Warren
Waterbury
John L. Baron
Macon
Cheney
Baron
Plomley
Senate
Deboer
Souipelli
Hitchcock
Pittsford
State Board of Forestry
Vermont Agricultural Experiment Station
State Board of Agriculture
Oihdlo
Afr. Leary of
Burl
Agenon
Judiciary Committee
Proctor
United States
Ain Assembly
Flinn
Windsor
Cate
C. Williams
Newport
State House adjournment sparks internal employe clashes
In the interests of employes, some members oppose the long adjournment as lawmakers at the state house proceed with day’s other business. The session sees internal disputes and ongoing political maneuvering affecting attendance and agenda.
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State House
State tax receipts for railroad taxes in six months
State Treasurer Deavitt announced six month railroad tax receipts were about 0,000 less than the previous year. Total receipts stood at PA AA0.50 versus 0150727 before. Savings bank taxes showed higher receipts, totaling 200,125.00, not seen in prior six months. The report noted no gains for other taxes, with some figures uncertain.
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Deavitt
Burke
Logaen Bert
Vermont Forestry Commission Proposal Meeting
A public meeting in Montpelier on Thursday evening October 29 will urge creating a Vermont forestry commission without pay. Prominent speakers include Trot J. W. Toumey of New Haven and James Whipple, New York forest and game commissioner, with the governor and other leaders attending. The plan envisions a governor led panel and a $10,000 annual appropriation to oversee waste land development and forestry matters.
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Vermont
Representative's Hall
Montpelier
Thorsday
J. W. Toumey
New Haven
Conn
James Whipple
Forest, Fiegent Game Commissioner
New York
Con Aiues
Burlington
Messrs. Jones
OxHoer
Hrotcher
Fitts
Hitchcoch
Forestry Commission
Brard of Agriculture
Bil Elko
Water shortage in Montpelier prompts shutdown risk
Montpelier faces severe water scarcity as the city may cut service for hours daily. A pump has been ordered to move water from the upper to the lower pond at Berlin, but the line cannot reach before Monday. Only two inches of water remain in the reservoir above the mains, and rain is hoped to avert a crisis.
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Mont’ Pelipt
Apt
Berlin
Boston
Snpt
Defense May Advance Death by Own Action Theory
In Weekingtom County Court today several witnesses testified, touching a death by alleged actions of others. The proceedings involve Alice Turns, Milne, Warmuth company, Herman Bulls, and A. Davis, with further testimony pointing to an alleged “death by own action” theory.
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Weekingtom
Dain Wall
Alice Turns
Jaded Trix
Eyeine
Doutwell, Milne, Warmuth Company
Herman Bulls
A. Davis
Sita
Wader
Net Wit
Sale notices and specials at Vaughan's Perry's Harre Kitchen
Talk of the Town invites readers to a two day sale at Vaughan's with new arrivals Limporei and squirred Ose Bagh plus extra values at Perry's on Saturday. Harre Candy Kitchen hawks home made candy at 20 cents a box Cocoanut kiss 15 cents Hutier Scotch wafers 18 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughan’s
Perry’s
Harre Candy Kitchen
Barre Night Scene Mixed With Odd Phrases
A garbled OCR item mentions Musial at a venue called Mr Beacy's and notes theater locations including 40 Main Street and Massucco's theatre. The text is fragmented, listing a theater and possible performances without clear dates or coherent details.
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W. C. Barney
Colo
Mrs. Tucker
Grand Jury
Chicago
Willan F. Tucker
Wer’teband
William F. Tucker
United States Army
Pearson
Tucker
Yue Municipal
Atambuja
Spain
Judge Lowell
Augusta
Hunter
Fittsburg
Thaw
Trip
Vermont Association of Fire Underwriters Agents
State Teachers’ Association
Paper Makers
Brotherhood
Independent Order of Foresters of Vermont At
Wes
Franklin County
Good Templars
M B. Morgan
Bennington
Mrs
Lucinda Owen
Supreme Court
W. W. Brown
Springfold
Leary
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