Polls Close As Campaigns Enter Final Lap For 190? Race
The piece notes presidential candidates nearing the finish, Bryan and Taft drawing attention with personal moments, Roosevelt’s legacy and future, and Vermont editorials urging county option in liquor laws. It contrasts social prominence with political strategy and hints at broader statewide reactions.
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Brattleboro
Phoenix
Vermont General Assembly
Windham County
Windham
Fatal Montpelier Rail Trespass Death Warns of Growing Dangers
The state board will likely rule that Richard Fountain died while trespassing on Central Vermont rails in Montpelier. Pedestrians use the track as a public thoroughfare despite dangers, boarding slowing trains at the Montpelier and Wells River crossing. The fatality underscores a rising trespass problem in Vermont.
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State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Montpelier
Richard Fountain
Central Vermont Railroad Company
Montpélier
Central Vermont
Pioneer
Montpelier & Wells
Montpellier
Vermont
Deterioration in Maine Fairs and President Hyde's Scolding
President Hyde of Bowdoin College condemns gambling at Maine fairs. He contrasts them with the Swiss cattle market and urges Maine grangers to purge gambling parasites from fairs, noting Vermont fair associations fight the same evil and claim improved morals.
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Maine
Hyde
Bowdoin College
Vermont
Thun
Switzerland
Vermont Fair Subsidy Debate Signals New Vermont
The Spirit of the Age comments that Vermont funds for a state fair are minimal compared with other states and supports constitutional reconsideration in 1910. It praises progress toward a “New Vermont” as lawmakers shift from dismissive attitudes in 1900 to backing amendments and reform today.
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Vermont
Woodstock
State of
St. Albans
Judge Zed 8 Stanton Named Superior Court Head
The elevation of Zed 8 Stanton to the head of the superior court is endorsed by the bar. Rutland county seeks a judge now and Henry L. Clark was not nominated due to shifting political lines and late strength. Stanton is described as a respected jurist with strong integrity and legal grounding.
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Zed
Stanton
Rutland County
Waterman
Brattleboro
Rutland
Henry L. Clark
Judge Clark
F. M. Butler
Judge Stanton
Staneton
Vermont Legislature Deliberates Digest and Court Reforms
A Vermont House joint resolution appoints a committee to investigate the Vermont Digest compilation. Senate bills propose appointing a state wide chancellor for courts and establishing a municipal court. hearings on appropriations target mineral exam and pedagogy department funding. The session notes 154 bills, two laws enacted, and ongoing debates on deer control and election contests.
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Vemene
House
Senate
St. Albans
Wey
Sual
Revision Committee
Middlebury
Eile
Three Men Charged in Federal Court for Theft from Soldiers
David Mayors sky Morris Levin and A J Lomson were arrested by a U S marshal on an indictment from Rutland’s grand jury. They face charges of unlawfully taking government property bought from soldiers. Each bond set at 8400 with Joseph Agel as surety. Trial scheduled in Rutland’s federal court.
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Porlington
David Mayors Sky
Morris Levin
A. J. Lomson
Tripaty
United States
Thomas Teens
Rutland
Eact
Shaw
Joseph Agel
Montpelier Water Supply Raises City Hope For Relief
Rain since last evening increases Montpelier’s supply to a capacity of 4,000,000 gallons. The city plans to resume commercial use as water famine fears ease. A deed was filed with the city clerk by Wood Art gallery to George William for North Street property. A probate hearing in the estate of Robert K. Paine of Northfield resulted in a 8.3 percent distribution. A fast Maine pacer named Princeton E. shows promise for winter ice races in Montreal. Xavier club reports 102.90 cleared from Daniel O’Connell production with total receipts 220.50. A theft report concerns S106 missing from a vest pocket after a Tallon play night at Tarre. police to follow up.
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Robert K. Paine
Northfield
Thiel
Lewis
Wim
Maine
Princeton E
Jce
Montreal
Lady Stanford
Xavier “Mt Club
Daniel O'Connell
Mary Eagan
Vermont
Pittsford
Miss Eagan
Angelo Lampertt
Barra” Aon
Tarre
Brookfield Notables and Local Visits Reported
Brookfield residents and visitors are noted from South Royalton Chelsea and Randolph. Mentions include Frank Aineworth Karl Bimmons Wales Moulton Josiah Smith Pauline Chase and the Stewart family. Other items note cottage closures and a move of remains from Berlin to West Brookfield, plus local industry updates.
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Frank Aineworth
South Royalton
Karl Bimmons
Chelsea
Moulton
Wales
Brookfield High School
Josiah Smith
Pauline Chase
Randolph Re
Teen Stewart
Berlin
L. L. Stone
Mary Upham
Worcester
Mass
Fred Williams
Northfield
B. J. Williams
H. G. Bibber
South Mudley
Edna Kempton
Manchester
S. E
A. KR. Sargent
Schroeder
East Montpelier
W. Yow
Explosion near palace sparks mild panic in Ort
In Ort on the 27th a petard explosion caused alarm but police investigation found no serious damage. King Alfonso and Queen Victoria were not nearby. Later the king and queen hosted the French squadron, whose tunnel collided with a steam ferry, throwing several passengers to the deck but causing only superficial damage.
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Parcelona
Alfonso
Queen Victoria
Tuerbor
Collison
Fragmented note on beef and sausage branding
A garbled OCR fragment describes beef origin and quality indicators with mentions of sausage and cheese items, plus unclear brand phrases such as Fresh Trips Nice Gin Hones and Green Moustain Curm. The readable terms include beef, marking, color, texture, and packaging notes.
Funeral Notice for Middlebury Native in Charlotte Service
A Middlewestern born individual, child of Edward and Howe, died recently. Survived by five brothers, Garte en Benjamin and sisters Elen and Lega of Monkton, Mrs A P Brown of Bristol, and Mrs J A McDonough of Montpelier. Burial planned in Charlotte after Catholic church service. Body to be taken to Charlotte for funeral and burial.
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Svat Bhe
Middlewera An
Edward
Howe
Ble
Rutland
Niger
McD
Auguat
Gar Te
Benjamin
Elen
Lega
Monkton
A. P. Brown
Bristol
J. A. McDonough
Montpelier
Charlotte
Men's Wear Bargains From Local Shop Sale
A local store advertises cheap clothing with deep discounts. All Wool Sweaters priced at $2.00, heavy winter caps 20c, fleeced-lined over shirts 0. TPc, undershirts 45c, wool yarn 1.00 lb, warm bed blankets 0.75. Shoppers urged to come in and see offers today.
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Tpc
Canada
Carriage and wagon sale at Alex Corey and Co Depot Square
Alex Corey and Co advertises an auction of sleigh friendly top carriages and wagons at low prices. New and second hand express wagons milk wagons and buckboards offered with driving harness oak stock and blankets. Telephone 181-2 for details.
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Alex Corey & CO
Jack's Lunch Room
Depot Square
Surrey
Perates
East Barre Notices and Local Tragedy Report
East Barre reports illness of John Sullivan and improving condition of M. Fe Cutler. Congregational society plans a harvest supper at the church vestry from five to seven. Silver Leaf Circle invites members to meet with Mr. Avery Wednesday at two. I O G T of Saninetedt to hold a social masquerade at the Washington school house hall Wednesday evening with 15 cents admission. Aged man George Snow, 85, killed himself by hanging in the woodshed after weeks of despondency. survived by a daughter in West Hartford. Community mourns and farm help discussed.
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M. FE. Cutler
Congregational Society
Julia
Silver Leaf Circle
Dr. Avery
Saninetedt
School House Hall
Washington
George Snow
Hiram Shaw
Howe
South
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Ein
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Newport
Judiciary Committee
Tenning Iee
Stutland
Butler
Supreme
Superior Court
Harry Daniels
Farmers’ Club
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H. G. Webbee
Hitchcock
Pittsfont
B. Hf. Stickney
Breed
Walker
Dumméreton
Gibson & Waterman
Brattlehorn
A. Miller
Hasking & Schwenk
Hall of Representatives
Mon. Russell
Brookfield
H. J. Smith
H. F. Cutler
Bear City
E. L. Taylor's Optical Parlor
Morse
Vaughan’s
A.W. Badger & CO
Morse Block
Caltasooo
Rania Averoo
East Barre
John Sullivan
RED Cross Pharmacy
Miles
Quartiere D’amatori di Caccia
Pesca
Doppia Canna Rifles
Costelli da Caccia
Imbalsamatori D’ogni Qualita D’animali
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Mr. Earl
Shepard & CO
Nuova Libreria
Elm Street
Rathskeller
Buzzell Block
Pearl Street
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