Robbery at Claremont Wilded Old Man in Home
Michael Eagan a 79 year old resident of Claremont New Hampshire was tied gagged and robbed by two men who entered his home yesterday They ransacked the house and took 12 dollars before leaving Eagan wriggled free and alerted a neighbor who notified police The two suspects described as tall men 30s to 36 with one talkative and wearing visible gold fillings fled The case was reported to police including nearby towns for pursuit
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claremont
N. H
Michael Kagan
Eagan
Moxquito
Newport
Bie
Eees Fis
Noth
Jealous Navy Seaman Kills Wife Then Self
Norfolk Va Oct 26 A seaman Daniel Hennessy shot his wife dead in their home after brooding over alleged infidelity. He then fired a second shot at himself dying, wife about 23, Hennessy a Troy NY native and known prize fighter nicknamed Kid Tiennessy. A sister-in-law witnessed a first shot as she entered from the kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Daniel
Hennessy
United States Navy
Troy
N.Y
Ife
Navy
Colass
Kid” Tiennessy
Protest by U S Sailors in Manila After 10 P M Curfew
Manila Oct 26 Rear Admiral Farber enforces a rule barring sailors on shore leave after 10 pm and forbidding drinking water from native wells. The first squadron arrives November 1 from Yokohama and the second from Amoy November 8. Cholera is expected to be eradicated by then but precautions remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Farber
Yokohama
Amoy
Kramer Breaks His Own 25 Mile Unpaced World Record
Newark N W Oct 26 Frank J Kramer the champion bicyclist broke his own twenty five miles unpaced world record at the Valisburg track in 57 26 35 his previous mark was 57 52 4 5 set in 1904 He led a field of seasoned long distance riders and was superior throughout the event The record’s admiration met with great enthusiasm from the crowd
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. W
Frank J. Kramer
Valisburg
Kramer
Miss Abbie Stark Buried In Private Funeral
Nashin New Hampshire Oct 26 Miss Abbie Stark burial followed private services at 2 20 pm at her Fletcher street home. The Rev Cyrus Richardson officiated. Interment was in Evergreen cemetery. Otis Smith and Miss Ince Philbrick are held on second degree murder charges related to the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashin
N. H
Abbie
Ince Philbrick
Otis Smith
Fletcher Street
Cyrus Richard
Eigewood Cemetery
Train collision leaves two dead and one injured near bridge
Fragmentary OCR reports a deadly train incident near an overhead bridge in Bennion involving Frans Gallagher and others. One person is injured. a bystander described a derailment moment with a fractured skull. Further details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iéala
Benneon
Frans Gallagher
Ad c
Ponte
Elkin Defends Clean Record After Hearst Allegations
Justice John F. Elkin of the Pennsylvania supreme court denied taking money for improper purposes or seeking influence for Standard Oil after Hearst cited Archibald correspondence. Former Gov. William A. Stone defended Elkin’s integrity and noted drafts tied to campaigns were improper. The court heard Elkin’s sworn statements as Indiana, Pa. and Pittsburgh reports circulated last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
John F. Elkin
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Willa R
Mont’ry
New York
John D. Archibolt
Standard of Co
James Fikin
Indiana
Supreme Court
Standard Oil Company
William A. Stone
Hearst
Standard of
Pennsylvania
Ctice
Elkin
State Republican Committee
Finance
Archibald
Henderson
Morrison
Denial Blames Unknown Letter on Superior Court Appointment
In Philadelphia Judge Fond and two colleagues reject involvement with Archibald in letters to Governor Stone. They say they never met Archibald, had no business ties or influence with him, and only learned of the letter from a Hearst reading in New York. The judges recall no contact with Archibald in decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
J. J. Fond
Hearst
Archibald
Governor Stone
Morrison
Archit
Stone
Oll
Crawford
Venango
Gompers Fires Red Hot Reply To Knox Letter
Washington D C Oct 26 President Gompers releases a five thousand word statement to answer Senator Knox labor issues calling it a diatribe of abuse and misrepresentation The AFL chief says the president seeks to rally business and employers with demagoguery to threaten workers fighting for equality before the law and human freedom The statement will appear in the November American Federationist and be circulated among workers in the campaign closing days
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Well
Knox
United States
Gompers
Iseiec
American Federationist
Gompert
Taft
Tabor
Citiens
Roosevelt urges Gompers to read Sept McClures article
A garbled note references President Roosevelt telling Samuel Gompers to read the September McClure's article. The distorted text hints at a White House statement and an attempt to present Roosevelt’s response as an effective expulsion or rebuke tied to the McClure's piece, though specifics are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Gompers
Revert Buard
McClure
Kent Extradition Move in Vermont Murder Case
State's Attorney Lawrence traveled from Pittsfield Massachusetts to Rutland Vermont to secure extradition papers for Elrey Kent charged with the July 24 murder of Delia Congdon in East Wallingford Vermont. Kent, treated as a fugitive from Waterbury hospital, may be held until papers are in place. a $50 reward for his arrest is posted by Waterbury officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biate
Atty Lawrence
Rutland
Kent
John Hudner
Pittsfield
Waterbury
Spectacular tenement fire destroys McLaren Avenue block
Nashua New Hampshire October 26 a dramatic blaze swept the McLaren Avenue tenement block owned by Mia J McLaren and Miss Dutin E McLaren. The largest building on the street housed a large Greek population. Firefighters fought through misty rain as flames reached the Estabrook Anderson factory line of downtown. Total estimated loss is $5000 with about 100 residents believed to have escaped unharmed. The fire alarm was quickly raised and the all out came within one hour despite a distant fire station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua
N. HH
McLaren Avenue
Mia
Juha McLaren
Combal
Estabrook-Anderson Aoe
Two Presidential Candidates Campaign in New England
Boston dated report notes Taft and Hisgen campaign in New England. Taft leaves New York with Hammond of the National League of Republican Clubs and Woodruff of New Haven clubs, returning to New York at 4 30. Hisgen returns unexpectedly to West Lela and continues plans in Boston for three rallies with Hearst, Magood, and McCartney as Massachusetts gubernatorial and lieutenant governor nominees. He has been on the road since August 28, winding up in Springfield with Hearst the night before election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Taft
Hisgen
New England
New York
John Hays Hammond
National League of Republican
Timothy Woodroffe
New Can
Timothy Woodruff
New Haven
Hoe
West Lela
Hia Bomene
Springfield
Hearst
William N. Magood
Robert J. McCartney
Bryan Missed Train in New York Today
New York on October 26 Bryan missed a railroad train and was late for his engagement at Paterson New Jersey. He addressed the Women’s Democratic Club in the Waldorf Astoria urging political purity. Later he toured by car through Manhattan and concluded the day with a big event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bryan
Paterson
N. J
Waldorf, Astoria
Woma
Ier
Manhattan
Great Lumber Fire at Bangor Boards Saw Mill
A blaze hit a Bangor lumber yard on October 26 damaging the boards and mill at the site. Fire crews battled the flames as workers reported heavy smoke and heat in the structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Granite Manufacturer Protest Over Consignee Label Rule
John F. Opole a granite shipper complains to the Interstate Commerce Commission about a rule by the classification committee requiring railroads to include the consignee name on every package. He argues that naming the consignee discloses customer identities to competitors, harming his business. The complaint targets the rule in effect for New Haven and Pennsylvania rails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commination
John F. Opole
New Haven
Pennsylvania
Offcier Classification Committee
Thin Ie
Commission
WAR VETERAN ALBERT A MOREE DIES IN BARRE
Albert A Moree, a Civil War veteran and former farmer, died of heart failure at age about 85. He passed away at his son D J Morse's Tremont Street home after a paralytic illness. Survived by two sons A of Buster and D of this city, two daughters Mrs W O of South Burlington and Mrs I A of Northfield. Funeral at his home at 10 a m Wednesday, burial in Northfield. An active Grand Army of the Republic member, he formerly lived in Waterbury and Northfield before moving to Barre four years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert A. Moree
D. J. Morse
Tremont Street
Mr. Moree
Waterbury
Northildht
Bir
Barre
Buseton
Mra. W
South
Alton
North
Tie
Waa
Ith
Vermont
Grand Army of the Republic
Northfield
Denounced the Fairs The "Something for Nothing" Claim
Brunswick Me Oct 26 President William DeWitt Hyde spoke to Bowdoin College students in King Chapel denouncing fairs and forms of gambling and criticizing corporate schemes he said enable theft. He compared Maine’s revenue from corporations to other states and warned against wholesale renting under lax laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde
Brunswick
William DeWitt Hyde
Bowdoin College
King Chapel
Maine
Oklahoma
Nevada
Two Woodford lads kill bobcat weighing 24 pounds
Herman and Guy Parone, aged 14 and 10, tramping Glastonbury brook last week, left guns at home as advised by Governor Prouty. They used heavy clubs to subdue a bobcat that freed its foot from a mink trap, then posed with their prize weighing 24 pounds in Bennington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Herman
Guy Parone
Woodford
Glastonbury Brook
Prouty
Heart failure in the woods claims 62 year old Frothingham
Nathany Frothingham of Boston, who hunted partridges near Rye beach, failed to return after taking his boat to Metons Creek. A search found him in the woods around 11:30 PM with his dog by his side and his gun discharged. Medical Referee A J Lance ruled death due to heart failure. Frothingham, 62, leaves an invalid wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Lance
Ieily
Frothingham
Jordan Hall furnishings to be sold at bankruptcy court
In St Albans Ort 2A under oaters at the bankruptcy court the household furnishings and school equipment of Jordan hall will be sold tomorrow at 10:00 AM. Jordan, once a troubled figure, has been in South Amelia and Ottawa recently. identity remains disputed as officials seek details.
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St. Albans
Oaters
Jordan Hall
Staurt
Jordan
South Amelia
Ottawa
Albems
Fires Demind
Fourth Week Opens Busy Vermont Legislature
The fourth week of Vermont’s 1904 legislature opens with a rush of bills. Key measures include liquor law amendments, district courts in every county, and election of license commissioners by towns. Additional proposals cover highway funding, probate report corrections, and a state embalmer board. The day features readings, committee work, and a forestry meeting with state and New York officials.
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Tt Ie
Tilden
Harte
Ty Villian
Newport
Kendall
Weat
Lacklin
Bickford
Sherwin
Hyde Park
McClintock
Norton
Brighton
Boutwell
Stockbridge
Barre
Glo
Alla P. S
Leenne
Towns
Clites
Davis
Springfield
Ripley
Poultney
Willian
Supreme Court
Anid
Revival preached to unite churches for forthcoming campaign
A large Congregational service heard Dr. Thayer discuss a forthcoming revival campaign. Speakers from Congregational, Methodist, Baptist and other churches urged sincere preparation. He argued revivals vary by era and urged harmony with God, anticipating a world-wide effort beginning next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunton
Methodist Church
Harre
Vermont
Russa
Philippines
Not an egg broken in this collision
A collision near the freight depot at 11:15 am involved a P Ladd delivery team and a Central engine. The driver escaped injury as the wagon broke apart and eggs were not damaged, a surprising detail amid the wreck.
McNeil Richardson Couple Wed at Camp Street Home
Alice F Richard won and Arthur McNeil married at 8:50 PM in a double ring ceremony at the Richard win home 2T Camp Street Rev F A Poole officiated with Neice Mutine Edwards as ring bearer Immediate families attended After refreshments the couple left for Montpelier and then Boston They will reside at the bride’s home upon return Both have ties in the community and no wedding cards were sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allce F. Richardwqn
Arthur McNeil
Warren F. Richardwin
Camp Street
F. A. Poole
Mins Mutine Edwards
Montpelier
Boston
Dog Finds Skeleton Near Exeter Wood Road
Exeter New Hampshire October 26 Albert Mc Burnie of Newfields learned his shepherd dog yielded a human skull last Wednesday. Yesterday morning he found a complete skeleton nearby in thick grass a half mile from home. The bones suggest a tall man with thigh bone 18 inches six and shin bone 14 inches. The skull 22 inches around with an above average forehead. The lower jaw with two teeth was recovered with the skeleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exeter
N. H
Albert McBurnie
Newdelds
Weather hints at rain easing drought in reads of recent week
A garbled notice suggests rain might arrive soon in the southern region, with hopes the drought will ease. The fragmentary text mentions the departure from Beausylvania and describes parade of weather hopes, though specifics are unclear.
Tragic death on Central Vermont tracks near Sabin crossing
Richard Fountain 45 of Barre Street Montpelier was found on the Central Vermont railroad tracks near Sabin crossing with extensive head and torso injuries. Authorities shifted from foul play to a possible death by being struck while attempting to board a freight train. suicide is also considered. The body was found at 5:30 by Edward Harris and moved to J. J. Wolholm undertakers for removal. Fountain worked as a lampman in the Granite sheds and had recently been employed at Bonazzi's plant.
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Richard Fountain
Barre Street
Montpelier
Central Vermont
Sabin Crossing
D. K. Lillie
Fountain
Barre
Edward Harris
Sabin
Dawley
Lindsay
J. J. Wolholm
Aris
Ming
Barye
Putnam Streets
Decete Sici
Gates
Peter Jain
Fountein
Bonazzi
Narrow escape as auto barely missesDurkee on Main Street
Will P. Durkee of South Main street nearly was run over when A D Morse's car turned from Main to Church street and struck him. He grabbed a demps and halted the vehicle, saving a worse fate. The auto stopped after being driven slowly and the route was disrupted for over half an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will P. Durkee
South Main Street
A. D. Morse
Durkee
Universalist
Mr. Morse
Main Street
Church Street
Demps
Erent
Real Estate Deal In Salemay Involves 11,000 Sale
A real estate and personal property deal in Salemay at the D A Perry Real Estate office involved 11 000. The Algin Cate farm tools and stock including 49 cows sold to H A Phelps of the city for 7 000. The farm sits on river road between East Montpelier and Plainfield, spans 250 acres and is valued at 4 000. The owner, a neighbor, takes in part and for farm a temporary occupant. Phelps on Perry Street may decide disposition of the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rts
Salemay
D. A. Perry
Algin Cate
H. A. Phelps
East Montpelier
Con
Plainfield
Neney
Phelpa
Perry Street
Phelps
Talk of the Town visitor and travel notes
J Berton Pike of Marshfield was a visitor in the city today. More new Harry Lander recone now one at Tony Glanchino's Vernont Arthur Bolden returned to Ne home in Pranklin N B today after two weeks visit with relatives in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Berton Pike
Marshfield
Harry Lander
Tony” Glanchino
Arthur Bolden
Pranklin
N. B
Night Cinema Offerings in Barre at Local Theaters
Tonight in Barre audiences can catch a program at A Total Bask featuring The Thestorium and shows at Mascurra's theater in the Swempinl block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Total Bask
Main Street
Mascurra
Svempinl Block
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Michael Eagan
Portsmouth
U. S
Frank Kramer
Miss Stark
Francis Gallagher
Ambrose Cooney
Mr. Archibald
Kent Case
Lawrence
N. E
Paterson, N. J
John ¥. Cook
Albert A, Morse
D. J. Moree
Wild Cat
Saul Aes
Representatives’ Hall
Ton
James 8. Whipree
J. W. Toumey
State Forestry Association
Ee Juststummer
L. R. Janes
Burslington
I. A. Delloer
Mason
Thayer
Earl W. Hodgdon
F. D. Ladd Company
P. Ladd & Oede
Earl W
The
Central
Don
Fly
Mainattort
Dara
McNeil—Richardson
Beausylvania
C. V
P. Durkee
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