Beach Fire Ravages Galisbury Beach Hotels And Cottages
Fire swept the old part of Galisbury Beach Massachusetts destroying eight hotels one church and about a hundred cottages with 100000 in damage. No lives were reported lost as fires were finally controlled by morning after swift spread through flimsy wooden structures. The New Era house was the origin point and the cause remains unknown.
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Galisbury Beach
Mass
Newburyport
Amesbury
Thames
New Era House
Newburyport Amesbury
New Era
Baird Gordon & Co Fire Destroys Water Street Block
At Johns Newfoundland on October 27 the large brick Baird Gordon & Co. block from 117 to 186 Water Street burned. The loss reaches about 500,000 with 600,000 in total fees. Insurance from English and Nova Scotia companies covered large risk. harbors, docks, and nearby stores suffered minor damage.
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Baird, Gordon & Co
Johns
N. F
Water Street
Ird
Gordon & Co
Two Discharged in Murder Case in Nashua
In Nashua New Hampshire Judge Runnels discharged Mins Inez L Philbrick and George Otis Smith after a hearing on murder in the second degree charges tied to Miss Abbie E Stark’s death. Medical referee Congion testified Stark died from a poisonous drug after allegations the pair gave her an unsafe drug. The judge ruled an alleged confession to the medical referee inadmissible.
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Nashua
N. HL
Runnells
Mins Inez L. Philbrick W
George Otis Smith
Abbie E. Stark
Mike Stark
Misk Phillick
Smith
Congion
Miss Stark
Ritonells
Miss Philbrick
Burglars Steal Gin in Newport Yard Heist
In Newport Rhode Island, burglars broke into a freight car in Boston and Maine yards and stole gin among other items. Railroad detectives pursue the trio nicknamed rummies as investigators search for leads. Louis Carter faced the principal court for larceny, pleaded guilty to a $50 theft from Dennis Depoucher, and was sentenced to prison for about one to two years. Carter's family returned the money Depotoucher had saved for winter.
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Newport
Ort
Boston & Maine
Louis Carter
Prinicipal Court
Dennis Depoucher
Carter
Dead baby found in bushes near West Derby
Mary Banier of West Derby found a dead boy in bushes while seeking stray hens. The body was wrapped in cloth and a towel tied at the neck, with the end stuffed into the mouth. Authorities estimated the infant was about 24 hours old.
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Derby
Mary Banier
West Derby
Basi Jer
Bones of Three Victims Found in Richford Elevator
Three bodies found in the Richford elevator ruins were identified with difficulty as investigators noted grain remaining undisturbed and rain complicating recovery. Rescuers expected more time before a complete report could be issued.
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Richford
Laurier Returned by Smaller Majority
Ottawa reports federal election results across Canada as Laurier’s Liberals secure another five years with a reduced but solid majority. Quebec remains loyally Liberal while Ontario and the West lean Conservative. Borden wins Halifax with a strong margin. Ministers mostly reelected except Victoria’s Templeman who lost by five votes.
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Quebec
Ontario
Mann
West
Nova Fentin
R. L. Borden
Jeader
Halifax
William Templeman
Victoria
B.C
Howe
Mosars
Fowler
New Brunswick
Bennett J. Kemp
Bergeron
Queie
Laurier's Friends Jubilant Over Re election Returns
Montreal unloads optimism as Sir Wilfrid Laurier returns to Ottawa with strong Liberal show across Quebec Ontario and Manitoba The latest tallies suggest a Liberal majority of 65 to 60 seats aided by gains in New Brunswick and Saskatchewan Conservatives win in several provinces while Quebec shows Liberal dominance with 46 seats.
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Montreal
Wilfrid Laurier
Ottawa
Quebee
Wilfrid
Inet
Canada
Quebec
Manitoba
Peppa
Katchewan
Liberals
Alberta
British Columbia
Delegation to Ottawa Sets Liberal Conservative Seats
Halifax Nova Scotia October 27 Conservatives gain five seats from Liberals in Cumberland Digby Halifax delegation to Ottawa totals Liberals twelve Conservatives six. R J Borden wins in Halifax after defeat four years ago W S Fielding re elected in Shelburne Queens Sir Frederick Borden re elected in Kings County amid libel arrests.
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Nova Scotia
Halifax
N. S
Elec Mone
Cumberland
Digby
Fairfax Seale
Caps Breton County
Ottawa
Colchester County
R. J. Borden
Canadian Conservative Party
W. S. Fielding
Nancy
Wilfrid Laurier
Shelburne-Queens
Frederick Borden
Kings County
Sir Frederick
Pittsburg Banker Convicted of Bond Misapplication
In Pittsburg on Oct 27 the court found the cashier guilty of misapplying funds totaling 144000 in bonds. The trial resumed yesterday with embezzling and tracing efforts linked to the wrecked bank. The defendant faces sentencing after further proceedings in the case.
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Pittsburg
Toroo
Mapa Bank
Montgomery
Inet
First Count Dismissed Morse Disappoints Prosecutor
In the Morse Curtis trial a key count accusing conspiracy to deprive the United States of information on a bank condition was dismissed. The defendant Morse faced a blow as weeks of work unfolded, with prosecutors disappointed by the ruling and the case moving forward on other charges.
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Morse
New York
Jurge Morse
United States
North America
Veteran horse thief arrested in Rutland on two horses
Rutland October 27 veteran horse thief James Markett, freed from Windsor prison last Thursday, was arrested for stealing two horses. Merrill Neil of Sherburne and William Davie of the same town reported the thefts. Davis horse found abandoned. Markett located at the depot awaiting a train. He will be arraigned in county court this term.
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James Markett
Rutland
Sherburne
Windsor
Merrill Neil
William Davie
Davis
Mareett
Bern
Taft Collapse Denial Circulates Across Early Brooklyn Speech
A New York report denies Taft suffered a collapse after meetings in Brooklyn last night and outlines a campaign day with multiple addresses. The piece notes crowds gathered at city hall and at Brooklyn, Long Island City, and Jersey City events, including labor and business gatherings.
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New York
Taft
Brooklyn
Yonkers
City Hall
O Noe
Broadway
Order of Acorn
Oliver
Long Island City
Jersey City
Archbold Denies Hearst Letter Conspiracy Claims
John D. Archbold of Standant Oil disputes Hearst's claims about letters read at Carnegie Hall. He insists Morristop and Judge Ferguson had no knowledge of Governor Stone support, defends selections of judges, and denies any personal favors or stolen letters connection. He seeks return of letters from Hearst related to his daughter’s illness in Japan.
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New York
John D. Archbold
Standant Oi Company
William K. Hearst
Carnegie IL
Hearst
Morrisop
Jud Ote
Ernor Stone
Fetderson
Stone
Supreme Court
Pennypacker
Lam
Ekin
McKinley
Traight
Miackion
Abel
Japan
Presbyterian Fair Program and Prohibited Season Details
State Wildlife and Game Commissioner Thomas of Stowe visited Montpelier to discuss the governor's proclamation on the deer hunting season. The event outlines the fair schedule, deer protection measures, and selections by Mdm Mandulia. The text references various attendees and clubs, with a focus on timing and restrictions for the hunting period.
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Wivic
Thomas
Stowe
Montrel
Tre Enid Ie
Ernor
Martin
Johnston
Mits
Johmston
Tikal
Hveth
Forest Fires End After Rain on Green Mountain
Rain aided fire crews in Bennington, halting wildfires across Glastonbury Shaftesbury and Wookford. Workers cut trenches and built lines along Green Mountain to stop spread toward the south, with a 45 mile area burned on the mountain. Large damage to young timber reported.
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Benn
Wookford
Glastonbury
Shaftesbury
Imen
Ragle Square Company
South Shaftesary
Green Mountain
Shaftabury
Durfee Succeeds Rev Fuller as Vermont Supervisor
Rev Dr Durfee elected superintendent and fellow secretary of the Vermont Lay Association to succeed Rev a lot in the city. He will assume the office January 1, 1900. He has held pastorates at Fort Edward Slingerlands Hoosick Falls White Creek North Bennington and other parishes. He previously served as principal of Troy Conference Academy and as secretary of the Vermont Anti-Saloon League. This is his year as pastor in Winooski.
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Meine
HA. Durfee
Winooski
Fort Edward
Slingerlands
Hoosick Valle
White Creek
North Bennington
Offer
Troy Conference Academy
Winonaki
Kent Describes Crowd As Foolish On Return To Jail
Rutland Ort 27 Accompanied by two deputy sheriffs Biroy Kent escaped inmate of the state insane asylum at Waterbury reached here last night and was taken to the center of correction About 100 people pressed forward to see him and the officers had to clear a way to the jail entrance Kent remarked outwardly that there were so many fools in the world
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Rutland
Ort
Biroy Kent
Waterbury
Bince of Correction
Kent
Waived Extradition for Vermont Murder Suspect Kent
Elroy Kent, wanted in Vermont for the murder of Mine Delia B. Congdon of East Wallingford, waived extradition yesterday and left for Rutland in the custody of Vermont Sheriff A. W. Wilkins and A. A. Leonant. He was brought to the district court where the bicycle theft charge against him was dropped, and Vermont officials questioned whether Kent remains insane after escaping Waterbury Insane Hospital prior to Congdon’s death.
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Pittsfield
Muse
Elroy Kent
Vermont
Haring
Mine Delia B. Conlon
East Wallingford
Rutland
Ity Sherif A. W. J. Wilkins
Brattleboro
A. A. Leonant
Wallingford
Kent
State
Waterbury
Congdon
Forest fires controlled near Craftsbury and Waterville
Craftsbury reports fires believed under control after Thursday start on Judevine property threatening land and homes. Two hundred workers dug trenches to halt the flames. roughly several hundred acres burned. In Waterville a mountain blaze between Waterville and Bakersfield is now under control after a week of effort. Center notes 20 to 26 men staying in Belvidere to safeguard the Nelson, Gall, and Co. property.
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Craftsbury
Judevine
Waterville
Bakersfield
Y Center
Belvidere
Nelson, Fiall, & Co
Woman Arrested Over Defamatory Post Card Mailings
Burlington a 27 year old Katelle Hollenbeck was arrested by a deputy after a postcard containing defamatory utterances was mailed to Mrs Olive of Ferrisburgh. She appeared before U S Commissioner H T Shaw and posted bail of 130 for later federal court. An indictment from the recent federal grand jury in Rutland led to the arrest.
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Burlington
Vel
Katelle Hollenbeek
Sat Soir Eelves
Olive
Ferrisburgh
Hol Tenbeck
United States
H. TB. Shaw
Rutland
Swanton Water Works Debate Draws City Meeting
Citizens met yesterday to thrash out Swanton water issues. Discussion covered a lengthy piping project, trenching near the river, and a proposed main line sinking four feet deeper than planned, prompting concern over service and costs.
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Swanton
Speaker Cheney Keeps House In Session Till January Debate On Adjournment
State House proceedings detail Speaker Cheney urging extended session with no promise of finishing by Christmas due to election and Thanksgiving breaks. The House defeated a motion to adjourn next week without pay and passed a separate resolution for prison and school board visits while debating amendments on next week’s schedule.
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Cheney
House
State House
Atarma
McClintock
Noruim
Piet
Alweness
Mr. Howe
Bonington
Mr. Fletcher
Cavendish
Thursdaffebeatan
Mr. Kinsley
Rutland
Titehonek
Pitteford
Bacon
Mortford
Brape Orttion
Howe
St. Johnsbury
Favane and
Industrias
Senate
Momling
Tilden
Barre City
D. B. Kendall
Weathersford
Houe
Hartford
Bills Introduced in House by Various Members
The House debated multiple introduced measures from Ramsey Castleton to Howe Bennington. Proposals include fence prohibitions, per diem rules, illegal liquor penalties, sanitary improvements, licensing of horses and a saline inspector, and appointments related to administrators and railroad officials. A capstone bill set master in chancery levies, with legislative counsel discussions and two bills advanced on bail and counterfeiting tape fraud.
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Barre
Widen
Lavigne
Howler
Howe
Bennington
Bennington North Adams
Goodside
West- Crean
Fitch
Twa
de Hower
Athena club members enjoy a mock European trip
Members of the Athena club and their husbands gathered at Mrs. C J Lease’s Orange street home for a night of travel themed entertainment. Mrs. F Howland led the program with a pretend itinerary describing stops from the Azores to England while guests viewed flags and experienced country inspired refreshments.
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Athena Club
Posaliia
C.J. Lease
Orange Street
F. Howland
Therelater
Azores
Gibraltar
Italy
Alps
Switzerland
Germany
France
England
Five Montpelier seminary runners complete six mile dash
From Montpelier Seminary depot square to the Pavilion the run began with twenty entrants but only five finished. Lester Stanton led in 68 minutes, Ray Taplin was second, Milo Harvard third, Foster and Smith tied for fourth. The event drew a large crowd and the winner received the coveted M.
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Montpelier
Depot Square
Atari
Wade
Lester Stanton
Ray Tap- Jin
Milo Harvard
Foster
Smith
Stanton
Taplin
Ram Rah Boys Expected in College Rivalry at Intercity Park
Norwich University and the University of Vermont prepare for a second football game at Intercity Park after Vermont won 11 to 0 in Burlington. Northfield students may attend, about 200 Vermont fans plan to travel from Burlington to sing and cheer. The legislature is expected to adjourn early to celebrate the college brand.
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Intercity Park
Norwich University
University of Vermont
Burlington
Nerwich
Northfield
Talk of the Town Race death claims spark local chatter
Local items discuss disputed race death allegations in Barre and list recent births. Names include Join Rae, Alex Hengrie, Robert Dimean, Morris Jones, Frank Johnson, and residents on Pleasant, Merchant, Allen, Granite streets. Encounters with officials and visitors noted amid civic chatter.
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Barre
Per
Rae
Pleasant Street
Alex
Hengrie
Merchant Strest
Robert J. Dimean
Mire Morris Jones
Allen Street
Frank Johnson
Granite Street
Probation Granted in Several Barre County Cases
In Washington county court today probation was granted to Aurelian Clark of Cabot for a single liquor offense. Mrs Theron Cones of Barre City sought probation after a liquor raid case. Mra Steamburg, tied to a liquor raid, faced trial with attorney M. Ioney. Fred Strong defense assigned to W A Lord. sheriff and chief of police testified on raid conditions. additional Barre liquor cases noted for court.
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Washington County
W. A. Lord
Fred Strong
Waterbury
G. B
Ted
Lord
Gates
Strong
Aurelian Clark
Cabot
Theroan
Barre City
Ars Vee
Ee Second Street
A. Sargent
Cee
Takin
Washit
Gonenien
New Trial Ordered In Vermont Rail Case Over Freight Rates
The Vermont supreme court ordered a new trial in the Central Vermont railroad rate case. Judge Munson remanded the Orange County matter after amending the information. Judgment granting alimony of $200 in the Walston case was reversed with the payment order vacated.
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Vermont Supreme Court
New Trunk
Ol Vermont Ve
Central Vermont Railroad Company
Munson
Montpelier
Orange County
Te Va
Thas
Ricker
Tower Court
Luma C. Walston
Not Attempt at Murder in Montpelier Court
Joseph Chiquette appeared in Montpelier city court after a fall left him with a head wound and an intoxication charge. Rumors claimed an attempt on his life, but witnesses said the damage came from a personal fall during a spree. He pleaded guilty to intoxication, fined $22.20, and jailed for thirty days.
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Joseph Chiquette
Montpelier
Chiquette
Geri
Night voting regis tering at Barre court house
Fragmentary notice notes voter registration by civil authority tonight in Barre city court room with Aldermen and clerk names unreadable. A reference to Massuree's theatre area and location adds confusion to event.
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Beard
Civil Authority
Replar
Conger
Aye Theateriee
Massuree
Beampin Blerk
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