Robertson wins Vanderbilt at Motor Park in 69.7 mph record
Crowds of nearly a quarter million witness the Vanderbilt run at Long Island where G Robertson driving a Locomobile wins the 258 mile race in four hours 48 seconds with 69.7 mph average. Lyttle finishes second as Keene and others suffer mechanicals. one spectator injured.
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Alrai
Manhattan
Long Island
Harry Payne Whitney
Braizier
Thomas Williams
L. M
Strang
Roberton
Pede Rot
Lou Lyttle
Robertson
Foxhall Keene
Seelans
Morocedes
Mechanician
Locomobile
J. Florida
Travis A Dearborn
Fionani
G. Sainman
A. Binnehard
J. Crane
Chadwick
W. Fayt
E. A. Lindquist
Sears
Aerez L. Chevrolet
Joe Nelson Totoro
G. Robertson
Renault
Til
Lewis Strang
Leo Andeson
Mercedes
F. Keene
H. Abrawilee
Thomas
Howard Gill
J. Gerhardi
Anox
W. A. Borque
Jerre Lynen
Two Lives Lost in Robber Fight Near Grimesville
Rochester police report a gun battle with car robbers near Grimesville. New York Central Railroad Detective Weber exchanged fire, killing one robber and fatally wounding another. Authorities describe the incident as a costly confrontation.
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Rochester
N. Y
Grimesville
Weber
New York Central Railroad
Two Boston Van Drivers Hurt In Lowell Trolley Crash
John Mortis and Everett J Harvey, both from Boston, were driving vans bound for Lowell when a Keaton & m railway trolley collided on Gotham street near Holyrood Cemetery. The impact left both severely injured. Mortis possibly skull fractured and Harvey with head injuries. They were taken to Johns Hospital for treatment.
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Boston
Lowell
Mase
John Mortis
Everett J. Harvey
Camaters
Keaton & > m Railway Company
Gotham Street
Holron Cemetery
Motoruman
Morris
Harvey Anl Morris
the John's Hospital
Fatal sugar plantation riot report in Manila
A chaotic incident at a Philippine sugar plantation near Manila leaves ten workers fatally injured. Local authorities name the plantation, its superintendent, and a band of assailants tied to a labor dispute. Investigations underway with conflicting early reports.
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Manila
Laborpre
Basi
Japs Enthuse Over Americans Amid Treaty Optimism
In Tokyo crowds celebrate a growing US Japan treaty mood as Premier Kataura’s stance appears firm. The American fleet prepares for a China voyage to Amoy, while dignitaries and Japanese crowds honor the gesture with a water parade and schoolchildren singing Columbia and the Star Spangled Banner.
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Tokio
Japan
Kataura
Yelohone
Amoy
China
Admiral 8Ve
Recrpion
Zeppelin airship voyage over Lake Constance entertains crowds
Ten passengers rode the recon airship Friedrichshafen Ove 21 as the dirigible completed a three and a half hour flight. The balloon averaged 20.31 miles per hour at a mean altitude while crowds lined the shores watching the evolution of the craft.
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Friedrichshafen
Ove
Nulise
Lake
NOT OVER-PROSPEROUS VOTE FOR ME BRYAN
Middletown New York October 24 Bryan attacked the panic during Install’s era saying it was caused by over prosperity and pledged not to judge the public’s choice by party. He urged voters toward a Democratic ticket on a sound business basis and addressed crowds in the southern tier of New York County.
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Middletown
N. Y
Daft
Install
Bryan
New York
Chef Dies by Poison in Brunswick Harness Shop
Winthrop I. Lee a longtime hotel chef, recently in Hallowell, killed himself in Smith and Lenton harness shop at Brunswick on October 24. The 74-year-old born April 28, 1850, in Brunswick, left behind two sisters Mrs. Alice M. Gould of Dover, N. H., and Miss Caroline Lee of Brunswick.
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Brunswick
Winthrop i. Lee
Hallowell
Smith & Lenton
Lee
Brunawick
Branawick
Charles HU
Diadem B. Lee
Alice M. Gould
Dover, N. Hi
Caroline Lee
Mary Cunningham Sues Stove Polish Firm for 7000 Damages
Nashua New Hampshire October 24. A jury returned a verdict for Mary E. Cunningham in her suit against R R Page House Furnishing Co alleging personal injuries from a stove polish can explosion. The accident occurred in September 1995.
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Nashua
N. H
Mary E. Cunningham
Taft Campaign Tour Tops Indiana Stop Amid Farmer Relief Claims
Taft winds up a three day campaign in Indiana delivering speeches to farmers and laboring men. He contrasts prosperity under McKinley and Roosevelt with hardships during Cleveland era. Local notices list visiting relatives and residents in Lancaster Barre City Wakefield and Wakefield Mass with various family events and trips.
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Richmond
Ind
Taft
Indiana
McKinley
Roosevelt
Cleveland
Man Killed by Central Vermont Train Near East Swanton
An unidentified man about 25, likely Swanton resident Sween, walked onto the Central Vermont train tracks north of East Swanton and was struck. He died later at a St. Albans hospital. The witness M Clark said the man leapt onto the track as the engine approached. The body awaits removal by J T Sullivan undertakers.
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St. Albans
Central
Swanton
Sween
J. T. Sullivan
Car and error claim: Henry Phelps killed at Wilmington station
Lowell Massachusetts October 24 Henry Phelps of Smith Street was struck and fatally injured by a mill train at Wilmington station yesterday afternoon. He died a few hours later at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was employed for forty three years and leaves a widow and five children including Henry P Perkins of Newton.
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Lowell
Mass
Henry Phelps Sexmith
Thin Cit
Wilmington
Two Arrests Made in Girls Death Case
Nashua New Hampshire October 24 two arrests were reported in the death of Miss Abbie B Stark daughter of Patrolman Frank B Stark. Miss Stark died in convulsions after allegedly taking poison from Otis Smith and Miss Philbrick charged with administering the poison. County Solicitor Boisvert said the charges could amount to second degree murder if proven. Witnesses and a piano player Otie Smith had been detained for questioning and the stomach contents were to be examined by the state chemist in Hanover.
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Nashua
Phitbrick
Otis Smith
Abbie B. Stark
Frank B. Stark
Ty City
Mar Wirelor
John Dowling
Stark House
Otie Smith
Fire destroys Goodege house in North Walpole
Oct 24 report from Bellows Fata says A L Goodege's riverfront North Walpole home burned early yesterday. The structure worth about 3000 dollars carried little insurance. Mrs Godene and children were ill and moved to safety as nearby outbuildings also caught fire but were kept under control.
Paper Makers Vote to Continue Turners Falls Strike
Turners Falls workers vote to extend the strike as negotiations with the paper company falter. The union signals readiness to push for concessions and halt plant operations until an accord is reached.
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Turners Falls
Heated Temperance Debate Marks Vermont Sunday School Meet
Bellows Falls Oct 24 Vermont Sunday school convention ended with free discussion on current state needs. Officers for the coming year include President Nathan G. William and Vice President I. Tease Burlington. A heated committee vote urged abolishing the licensed saloon and pushing scientific temperance in public schools, with stronger enforcement of temperance statutes. Woodstock invited to host next annual convention.
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Bellows Falls
Vermont
Dole
Northold
Ae Nouluatinns
Nathan G. William
Bellona Falla
I. &. Tease
Burlington
J. Be Sargeant
Northells
FW. Shepanison
Redmont
Aunhtor
J.1. Tall
MP. Perry
Enosburgh Bulle
Pevmanent Funds
J. F. Richie
St. Johnsbury
Pot. Ketan
Woodstock
Abe
Logistas
Educational Department
State Sunior School 'Association
Rutland Court Awards Ketley $2,000 in Railroad Damage
In Rutland County Court, the jury awarded George W. Ketley of South Wallingford $2,000 for locomotive spark damage. The case, previously reduced from $5,000 on appeal, began with a $10,000 claim after it passed through the supreme court.
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Rutland
George W. Ketley
South Wallingford
Rutland Railroad
Supreme Court
Water Level Records Plummet On Lake Champlain
Burlington reports Lake Champlain water at its lowest brown mark, beating prior lows from 1827 and 1887. Navigators recorded yearly lows since 1827, noting 1881 levels and 1887 bench marks. Champlain Transportation steamers faced mud and a single channel into Plattsburg harbor as pilots struggled with the scarce water.
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Burlington
Lake
Champlain
Shelburne
Champlain Transportation Company
Ticonderoga
Pilot B.S. Rockwell
Saya
Reward Offered For Forest Fire Set Suspects In Vermont
Bennington Oct 24 local officials believe fires on Hald mountain are arson and post a $100 reward for evidence leading to conviction. Fire in Rick Fort Hollow between Bald Mountain and Green Mountain burned fiercely despite a 4 AM check by five firefighters. The blaze returned by dawn and spread along the eastern slope, with no prior fires reported during the dry season.
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Bennington
Hald Mountain
Rickfort Hollow
Bald Mountain
Green Mountain
Glastonbury
Mattoawan asylum visit notes on Thaw confinement
Det. 24 reports from New York on the Mattawen asylum incident involving ventilation and tapes. The Mattawen asylum holds Harry Thaw, with details about the confinement and related events.
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Grent
Matteawen
New York
Matteawen Asylum
Harry Thaw
Kent Manhunt In Vermont Leads To Arrest
State's Attorney Lawrence reports an indictment in Rutland County tied to the Dover case of a man believed to be the long missing Elroy Kent. A man captured in Pittsfield was found with a bicycle. authorities say he admitted the name Kent and a prior escape from the state asylum. Indictment for murder in the first degree followed a separate East Wallingford case where a woman was slain on July 24 and a note reading EK was found, with Kent formerly connected to the area.
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Waterbury
Grout
State Insane Asylum
Pitteriell
Rimy Kent
Wittafield
Kiroy Kent
Holyoke
Vermont
Elroy Kent
Willld
Pittsfield
Kent
John Keenan
Pret T. Sharpe
Montpélier
Keenan
Stowe
Delle B. Congdon
East Walling
East Wallingford
Rutland County Grand Jury
Roy Kent
Manhunt hinges on escaped fanatic Kent linked to East Wallingford murder
Rrutland October 24 State's Attorney R A Lawrence travels to Pittsfield Mass after receiving a description of a man arrested there who confessed Vermont officers were pursuing him The official believes the suspect may be Elroy Kent the fugitive indicted for the July murder of Miss Della Compton East Wallingford Brattleboro deputy sheriff accompanies Lawrence as they seek confirmation
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Rrutland
Pittsfield
Mass
Virmont
R. A. Lawrence
Pittafield
Elroy Kent
Della Compton
East Wallingford
Lawrence Mits
Pens
Brattleboro
Summer hotel burned at Hampton Beach fires Exeter loss tallied
Exeter N H Oct 24 fire discovered at seven last evening destroyed the New Bear's Head summer hotel at Hampton Beach. Jane Fuller of Amesbury Massachusetts identified as owner. Deputy Sheriff Robert Scott investigated fire as incendiary claim. Building stood at Boar's Head base and long known as the Grants House. Damages estimated at twenty two thousand dollars. contents largely destroyed. Fire hydrant service unable to save the structure.
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Exeter
N. H
Bear's Head
Hampton Tach
Jane Fuller
Amesbury
Mies
Robert Scott
Boar's Head
Lnte Stebbins H
Bewoh
Tans
Morn
Fire Under Control at Swanton Wood Yard
A smoky blaze near Swanton Wood Yard was brought under control after responders tackled flames in an area associated with the Kahiwood renovation firm. Fire crews faced a timber-laden scene with efforts focused on preventing spread toward a central Canereent facility and nearby properties. No injuries reported, and investigators plan to inspect the site for the cause of the wood-related blaze.
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Swanton
Getsi
Kahiwood
Pats Ray
Ares
Wrestled Contests End In Drawn Bout After One Fall
The New York wrestler Jack Gone faced Bourdon of Claremont at the opera house bout in Jeat svent. The only fall went to Doundon after 1 hour 16 minutes of grappling while the match was halted near 11 o clock. Referee H Hunter read a challenge from Cyclone alony to meet the winner and Bourdon agreed to a rematch in four weeks. The preliminary featured Flor ener edging W. Smith in two falls.
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Opera Dee Jeat Svent
TMMH
Bourdon
Claremont
N. Fly
Jack Gone
New York
Eark
Doundon
Barra
Hourdon
Welther
Appane
H. Hunter
N. H
Alony
New Thurford
Mass
Grace
William Floveney
W. Smith
Florener
Nelson
Smith
25th Anniversary Surprise at Alles Farm Lat Retren
Friends gathered at the Newhall home to honor their 25th wedding anniversary. Over 26 guests surprised the couple with festive decor and a reception featuring music and socializing. Presents were exchanged as well wishes and affection were shared for Mr and Mrs Newhall.
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Charles Newall
Alles Farm
and Newhall
Montpelier Hosts Two Classy Ladies Week Receptions
Mrs E H Deavitt and Mrs G W Bailey hosted a ladies week reception yesterday from three to six at Mrs Deavitts Elm Street home Montpelier for visiting Montpelier ladies and city guests. Mrs Deavitt and Mrs Bailey were helped by Mrs George T Prouty Mrs Jon A Mead and Mrs P M Here were other guests including Mrs F J Morse Mrs J E Gootenough and Mrs G K Putnam. In the cane room assistants included Mrs C D Clark Mrs G B Walton Mrs Henry Holt and several Misses Briggs and Miss Anna Phinney. Many lawmakers and wives remained to attend eight to ten reception by Mr and Mrs Joseph A DeBoer on Western Avenue for Senate and House members state officers and townspeople. Lieut Governor and Mrs J A Send Mrs Thomas Cheney and Senator Frank M Wood along with Mrs Corry BE D Field Henry Holt and W N Theriault and H W Senter served as ushers. Dining room was arranged by Misses Helen Brock and Florence Corry with autumn decor and the Whit tier orchestra provided music. The event capped a militant series of ladies’ work receptions.
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E. H. Deavitt
Treaeheer
Guy W. Bailey
Deavitt
Elm Street
Montpelier
Deavite
Mra. R Bailey
George T. Prouty
Jon A. Mead
Joseph A. DeBoer
Western Avenue
Senate
House
DeBoer
J. A. Send
Thomas
Cheney
Frank M.C Wood
Corry
D. Field
Woman Seriously Hurt In Alton Car Accident
Mrs Charles A Gibson received a broken jaw and other injuries when an automobile crash near the Alton ridge sent her party including Charles A Gibson and Mrs Wile Robinson off the road. Gibson's chauffeur and others were shaken but escaped serious harm. the car swerved to miss children, struck a fence, and overturned. All involved are prominent Bangor residents.
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Charles A. Gibson
Charles A. Gibon
Wile Liem A. Robinson
Gibson
Alton
Milna Ap
Bangor Resi
Cerita
City Farmers Club Elects Officers for Coming Year
Members of the City Farmers Club met at the Quarry Owners' Association rooms for an evening session. Lord Donald Smith was elected secretary, A Allen treasurer, W J Smith as committee member. A committee was appointed to arrange the annual banquet and decide its date.
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City Farmers’ Club
Te Quarry Owners’ Association Momo
Donald
Barre man convicted in liquor sale case in county court
John Sampint of Barre was found guilty of keeping liquor with intent to sell in the first Washington County Court trial to end today. The jury returned a verdict of guilty, and Sampint’s sentencing date will be fixed later. Attorney Gates prosecuted, with Toar and Wishart defending. The case stems from a raid on Sampint’s place weeks ago and is one of several Barre liquor cases in this term.
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John Sampint
Barre
Washington
John Seachpint
Gates
Altorm Ys Toar
Wishart
Thin Caw
Va, Boutwell, Milne &Arnum
John Scampini
Maurine Deloatto
Websterville
JJ Taylor
House of Correction
Marathon Run Sets Up Montpelier Seminary Meet
Preparations by Montpelier seminary athletes for a miniature marathon along the road from Depot Square to the Pavilion hotel in Montpelier are under way. The race, scheduled for next Monday at four in the afternoon, marks the initial trial for track work and could lead to a school team next spring if strong material is revealed.
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Montlier Seminary
Montpelier
Depot Square
Pavilion Hotel
M.S
Montpelier School
Montpelier Seminary
Mixed chorus rehearsals at Montpelier Seminary rise
Montpelier Seminary drums up a rare mixed chorus under Miss Colalin Eastwood. The large choir benefits from high standards in elocution, drawing universal praise at last week’s rhetoricals, with attendees judging the exercises above average.
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Vermont
Colalin Eastwood
Montpelier Seminary
Pumping Against Emergency in South Barre Station
Water Superintendent O C Ruarell resumed pumping at the South Barre station as Bolster and Orange Brook reservoirs show enough supply for a day or more. He warned that if rain does not come within the week the pump will support the system to prevent shortage. Reservoirs held out remarkably well since the last rain.
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O. C. Ruarell
South Barre
Bolster
Orange Brook
Death of Montpelier Janitor Elon Prevost
Elon Prevost, a two year janitor at National Life Insurance in Montpelier, died last night of pneumonia after contracting a cold at work. Born October 27, 1850 in Worcester, he leaves four children. Funeral Sunday at 3 PM with Rev. A Hough officiating.
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Elon Prevost
National Life Insurance Company
Montpelier
Ife
Worcester
Fred
Hwee
TALK OF THE TOWN Visitors and returns in the city today
Paul Waterman of the university of oe visited at his home in his tw. I B A M and PF Batigbury And A as Orha of Randolph were visitors in the city today. Tay Pesipdeed a lott of fae a the city ot bu left for a visit at his home. Mr. and Mrs. George A. Mosher returned from their wedding trip and are visiting at the home of Mosher's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Bente, for a few days.
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Paul Waterman
The
University of Oe
PF. Batigbury
A As Orha
Randolph
Tay
Fom
George A. Mosher
Moshber
A. Bente
Theatres Open Tonight in Barre at Main Street
In Barre tonight two venues present shows. The Theatarium at 40 Main Street and Massacee's Theatre in the Scampini block offer performances for local audiences.
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the Theatarium
Main Street
Massacee
Scampini
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Ellen Scales
Henry P. Perkins
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L. L. Godsoe
Cnii Han
Susalord
Unkin
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Cloning Seamon
Rutland County Court
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Supt
Greut
Think Man
E. Kent
Lawrence
Rutland County
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Robin Hood
Charles Newhall
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Donald Smith
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