Yeggs Invasion at Randolph Post Office Report
Randolph Oct 19 burglars blasted the Randolph post office safe securing less than 100 in money and stamps. Landlord Hayward of the Randolph Inn awoke to the blast from his room above the post office and saw nothing in the dark street. The robbers forced the front door to enter the inner office and damaged the safe but left little loot. Police suspect a bold gang active in the village near the railroad station and the Randolph Inn, possibly linked to a prior store and post office burglary in South Hero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph
Randolphost
Lanidion’ Hayward
Randolph Inn
Hayward
Juan Robinson
South Hero
Attempted assassination at Corpus Christi Church in Chicago
A stranger fired at Rev. J. K. Fielding shaking a pried scene from the Corpus Christi Church in Chicago. Father Fielding wrestled the revolver away and injured the assailant as he fled down the stairs pursued by children and neighbors. the man escaped. The suspect was described as Greek or Italian and the church boasts a wealthy membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
J. K. Kielding
Corpus Christi
Father Melding
Fielding
Ani
Feld
Corpus Christi Church
Battleship Maine Reaches Portsmouth for Docking
The battleship Maine, first of the Atlantic fleet to finish its world tour, entered Portsmouth harbor at six this morning and docked at the navy yard at 8 30. It will stay about 21 days to receive a bottom scraping and later return for a general scraping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N. H
Maine
Tmey
Hughes at Plattsburg Will Speak Tonight
New York Oct 18 Gov Hughes heads toward Albany after a rested stopover, beginning another week of speeches. He plans to visit Glens Falls Plattsburg and travel by train and auto through Canton Ogdensburg and nearby towns delivering addresses in a North Country campaign swing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mad Tone
Ogdensburg
New York
Gov. Hughes
Albany
Mlbany
Canton
Arrests in Stowe Case Tie to Albany Man
Burlington police report arresting Munson and John Cayve of Srhrovemdy New York at the Stowe scene on a Saturday. They detained Mies AbLane of Botteriens accused in a sensational alleged crime involving his 13 year old daughter. Authorities claim the cries were noted and McLane had named himself as a suspect in July before vanishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Get
Munson
John Cayve
Srhrovemdy
N. Y
Saturtey
Stawe
Om Mies AbLane
Botteriens
McLane
Bulgaria Backs Down War Averted in Crisis
Paris reports a near war between Bulgaria and Turkey was halted after Turkey mobilization orders were countermanded. France influenced rapid diplomacy with Bulgaria and Sofia, and M. Constans pressed Kiamil Pasha for assurances that led to the pacific outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Iduven
Navam Pasha
Butsoe
Turkey
Iran
France
Bulgaria
Constantinople
Porte
Sofia
Council For National Defense
Asia Minor
Macedonia
M. Constans
M. Pinchon
M. Peseciene
Kiamil Pasha
Constans
Course of true love runs not smoothly in Rome
Rome in October reports a royal dispute over a betrothed couple. The Duke of Rowte and Count Turin must obtain consent of brothers and Dowager Queen Mar garieta for their wedding. Facing impossible conditions, the engagement is declared broken yet the duke grieves and vows to continue the suit. The king grants consent, but officials deny any breach of engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Rowte
Turin
Margarieta
Abruzzi
Nix
Cusio
Pretty church wedding unites Miss Clara Hovey and Dana Gilman
In Northfield at St Marys church Miss Clara Drummond Hovey daughter of Major and Mrs Henry W Hovey married Dana Hower Gilman of Brattleboro New York 1906 class. ceremony led by Rev Homer Flint in presence of many friends. Bridesmaid Miss Miner Annis Gilman best man Bradford Pierce Hovey. ushers listed. Reception on the bride’s parents home followed by trip to Montpelier and then Brattle for the couple. The couple will head west after the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfield
St. Mary's Church
Clara Drummond Hovey
Major
Henry W. Hovey
Dana Hower Gilman
N. Y
Brattleboro
Homer Ms Flint
Christchurch
Montpelier
Valle
Mise Miner Annis Gilman
Bradford Pierce Hovey
Karl Danfortherat
N. U
Harold M. Gordon
Mayhew Tibbey
Charles Nowell Barber
Brattle
Brattle. “Ih Futman
Ees
Norwich University
Northfield High School
Gilman
Union Ete Railroad
Fort Worth
Tex
Woman Fined $2000 in U.S. Court Indictment Case
Rutland October 10. Philmanine Vashe of Hartington known as Mertame Letpoine pleaded guilty in a United States court to an indictment charging her with bringing alien girls into the country. The case details a trafficking offense with penalties outlined in the indictment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Stre
Philmanine Vashe
Hartington
Koown
Mertame
United States
Three Stores Burned Out In Village Fire
A morning blaze in Glover on October 19 destroyed three stores Mike and Miller, T. Drew, and Roy Davis general store, plus one house and a barn. Loss estimated at 30,000 with about half insured. Fire started in the Davis shed. aid from Barton arrived at 2 am and local brigades fought flames, with villagers fearing arson though no evidence supports that claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tn Barten
Glover
Springfield Fire Destroys Cars and Barn at Electric Railway
A Sunday fire in Springfield destroyed the passenger cars and car barn of the Springfield Electric Railway Company, causing about 25000 in losses plus 7000 in supplies and workshop damage. Two large combination cars and other equipment were ruined. the fire, possibly set, came during a week with three blazes totaling around 40000. A 1250 gallon oil tank near the barn posed added danger as flames spread to the freight office area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jor
Gre
Field Electric Railway
Waterbury Barn Fire Threatens City Loss Heavily
Fire near George W. Randall's brick residence destroyed two large barns and a hay shed, consuming 109 tons of hay, seventeen cows, and hogs. Loss pegged at 4500 dollars with partial insurance. Firefighters battled flames 75 feet high as pumps from the state hospital aided water supply and saved nearby structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
George W. Randall
Waterbury Inn
State Hospital
Forest fires threaten Utica area and nearby towns
Reports from Loon Lake, Tupper Lake, and Piercefield indicate fires burning fiercely with homes and a hotel at risk. A 70 man crew joined by a special train from Ulies and a 40 man fire train at Piercefield struggled to reach the blazes as a strong northwest wind fanned flames toward threatened districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica
N. Y
Loon Lake
Tupper Lake
Wercefield
Campe
Piercefield
Piercefield Station
Northwest Division
K. Lindsay
New York Central
Albany
Ulies
Fire destroys infamous Med Front building in Ost. 15.
A long-talked-of structure known as the Red Prent burned to the ground early Saturday morning. The building had stood since the river winter of 10067 and was once used for various purposes before its collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barlington
Summer camp diary fragment illuminates unclear events
Fragmentary notes describe a summer camp scene with unclear timing and missing details. An unspecified observer recalls a cold day, a faint hunch of danger, and a reference to a vague sum tied to a person or agency. No clear names or places emerge.
Refuse to Go Out on Strike in Berlin Mills Case
After talks between Carey and workers the Berlin mill will remain open and workers report for normal hours. The union demands proof the mill funds an International company stake. owners offer in-house books for inspection and refuse to cover two spy investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devlin
N. H
Broa
Carey
Rrtahievas
Wal R
Berlin
Pres Carey
Tnternathor Company
Pre
Owen
Union
Berlin Mille Company
Pres
Caroy
Finding of bones may end mystery in Burns case
Athol Oct 19 The bones found by Charla Matthews in woods along Peterdham road may resolve the four year old disappearance and robbery of jewelry salesman Frank Burns. The same search uncovered a jewel case linked to Walter G. Smith who was jailed for 15 years for the Burns theft. Matthews plans to return to the spot to help determine the cause of death and whether the remains are Burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athol
Peterdham Road
Charla Matthews
Frank d. Burns
Matthews
Wiliam P. Stowers
Stonetons
Moe
Raunt
Jonton
Walter OG. Smith
Burns
Mrs Julia Hooker Widow of William D Hooker Obituary
Mrs Julia Ann Hooker dies at her daughter Minnie Wheeler's home after four days illness. Born July 21 1901 in Barre she lived most of her life here with three surviving siblings Abel Chester Beckley and Mrs A J Baldwin. She was thrice married first to Frank Richardson and leaves a son B W Hooker and daughter Minnie Wheeler. Funeral Wednesday at two with Elmwood Cemetery burial. no flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann (Pecker) Hooker
William D. Hooker
Minnie M. Wheeler
Walnut Street
Hooker
Barre
Orrin Beckley
Peacham
Abel Beckley
Marshfield
Chester Beckley
Barren Town
Mra. A. J. Baldwin
Washington Street
Thice
Frank Richardson
Rev Gron venor Declared Insane in Randolph
Randolph October 19 Rev C I Gron venor and wife from East Braintree arrived for a moving picture show and stayed near the Laport residence. His condition grew distressed prompting friends to summon Dr Angell and Dr Rumrill who diagnosed insanity. Probate proceedings followed as newsprint records note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Grosvenor
Bnet Braintree
Bungalow in Manchester Land Title Notice
Fragmentary OCR shows a land and estate notice in Manchester with names Raeete, Pincknaer, and Eimonds. Mentions a treet of land east of a street near Marlboro and a future development by Gen Stark's March with a build in line of the line. Unsure details due to garbled text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.S. Raeete
Borinen Ea
Gen Stark
Trestan
S. EB
Eimonds - Marlboro
Ur J
Pincknaer
Ster Depust
Ecer
Werner
Montpelier Social Week, Bills On Hand At Session
Social week at Montpelier features many receptions as the legislature returns. The Committee on Revision of Bills has 35 bills in process, with 13 House and 17 Senate measures under consideration. Prominent proposals include a corporate scope bill, a deer hunting season adjustment, and a five judge Supreme Court to avoid deadlock. U S senators face election tomorrow with Dillingham nominated in the House and Huntley in the Senate, facing Elisha May. A public reception from 8:30 to 10:30 p m in the executive chamber will honor Gov George H. Prouty and involve former governors wives and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corey Tee
Leary
Burlington
Barber
Brattleboro
Gibson
Windham
Supreme Court
United States
Dillingham
W. J. Boyce
Waterbury
Huntley
Washington County
Senate
Elisha May
St. Johns
Tage
Hyde
W. A. Bullard
George H Iy
Mra. Prouty
Prouty
Officers Raid Homes Find Whiskey Sewn In Gowns
Deputies led by Sheriff Tracy searched Mrs. M Canales home on Tate street Montpelier and found ten full pint bottles of whiskey sewn into a petticoat and eight more in a bean. Mrs Cochran offered hospitality and allowed a thorough search. Canales arraigned for selling liquor and faces nine to ten months in the house of correction. Three men arraigned for intoxication, Coggins paid 13.10, Sture 20 days jail, Burke 20.70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iit
Sheil Tracy
Tracy
Lawcon
Hannon
Durkee
Conners
William Burke
Rutland Athletic Committee Remarks On Schoolmaster Club
Mr Hollister states from Rutland that the Schoolmasters club athletic committee should investigate claims about scholastic athletics and report back whether charges are true or false. He cites prior regulations from Goddard Montpelier and Barre schools and notes recommendations urging fair officials and careful substantiation before publishing athletic rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
the Times
Rutland Secale
Naliem
Goddard
Schoolmasters’ Club
Rutland Tre
Tlancy
Bishops
Goddard and
Montpelier Seminary
Ee Goddard
Montpelier
Hall
Nichols
Bishop
Montpelier High School
Mutch
Mutland
Barre
Water Situation Improves in Montpelier Reservoir
The Montpelier water supply is steadier with a three inch rise in the reservoir. A drawn out plan from Lawrence Massachusetts will arrive tomorrow with urgency. the conveying car will go directly to the Montpelier yards and not be shifted to any siding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Lawrence
Mass
Talk of the Town item and arrivals at hotel and stores
Talk of the Town notes J Segel returning from Boxton and Dr Archambault traveling to Montreal. It lists arrivals at a hotel and a sale at New England Fruit Store with grape prices and two for 25 cents, plus various musical instruments and cameras advertised at bargain prices. Several names attend and visit, including S Sternan and G I Hibbard among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Segel
Boxton
Archambault
Montreal
Margaret Miles
Burlington
Victor
Quintity
Governs Omees
Aleo A Fey Machinis
Record Oltre
Kestmian
Lagat
Lees
Theis Accordeon
M. Averill Block
Avatill
Otis
J. Sternan
Hibbard
A. TL
Weeks
Saptes
Hostim
John Keel
New Haven
W. Wilder
Altuny
Charles A. Dean
Westfield
N.Y
George B. Welle
Phillington
Ham
St. Allana
J. W. Hamilton
Ciences
Peculiar Accident Injures Montpelier Couple in Auto Ride
Mrs Ira F Pierce and Mr Ira F Pierce of Montpelier were speeding in A K Ewenys car when they struck a water bar, burying rear occupants and injuring Mrs Pierce who suffered two broken ribs. A doctor was summoned after arrival and confirmed rib fractures from the collision with the front seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira F. Pierce
Montpelier
A. K. Eweeney
Amchise Teae
Pierce
Placed in Transit: Band Plans Bend Arrangements
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate someone named J. Roberts completed and arranged plarbing a bend, with further preparations and arrangements underway, though details are incomplete and unclear.
River Street’s Gambling Case and Drunk On River Street
The morning city court focused on intoxication and gambling cases on River Street. Williams Minard and James Milne faced minor fines for second and first offenses, Floyd Elliott received jail time pending testimony, and Teller Morland was taken to the station after a loud snoring incident. John Gallagher was arrested for keeping a gambling place and pled not guilty. Mabel Cooney’s breach of peace case was postponed by the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Minard
Officer Carle
River Street
James Milne
Iver Street
Carle
Floyd Elliott
Gamble
Teller Morland
New England Fruit Company
Morland
Minard Ph Pity
Offase
Milne
Vermont
Granite Street
Scott
Holt
Elliott
Talieve
County Ap
John Gallagher
Gallagher
Eeen
Mabel Cooney
Riverstrom
Smoke House Burned Near City Fish Market
Firefighters were called at 10 40 AM to the smoke house behind Elmwood Cemetery near the City Fish market. The building was already a total loss and saved only by keeping flames from spreading to nearby Tassie Mare and empire house. No valuables remained inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmwood
Mie ix
Empire House
Saterday
Explosive Blast Shocks Barre Mont-Nread Site
A fragmentary report describes explosions at a site near Barre Mont Nread. Witnesses felt startled as if under attack, with injuries noted among people present amid hurried activity at the power facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre Mont- Nread
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Yeggs
Landlord Hayward
Priest
Hughes
Plattsburg
Stowe
New York State
Duke of
Madame Lemoine
Barton
Springfield
Electric Railway Company
Moterion
Ture
5 Vock
Bertin Mills
Athol Woods
Julia Ann Hooker
C. H
Grosvenor
East Braintree
Manchester
Mrs. Canales
MR. Hollister
Montpelier Reservoir
Talk OF
The
TOWN
Eh Wed
J. Roberts
Gospel Village
Prom Kinney’s Mills
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