Investigations Open Into Quebec Bridge Disaster Proceedings
Testimony at the inquiry reveals delays and a preexisting defect in the Quebec Bridge steelwork. Inspecting engineer McClure noted a lower chord inward bend on August 20, while Phoenix Bridge Co. and Quebec Bridge Co. defend plans and workmanship amid adjournments and witness testimony.
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Hoare
McClure
Ix Bridge Company
New York
Navy
Anterene
Tony
J. 8
Dean
Phoenix Brice Dan
Phoenix ‘Brit Company
Compan
Theofore Cowper
The
Heidge
Cooper
United States
Gever
Phoenix Bridge Company
Quetwo Bridge Company
Iron Aned Steel Bridge Workers’ Union
Whitney Seeks Reciprocity Support in U S Canada Talks
Boston speaker Whitney told Canadian delegates that reciprocity gains momentum this year. He urged U S action and noted political changes in Massachusetts and other states while stressing optimism for treaty talks.
Tazzi Brothers Assassinated in Murky Political Plot
Record of a violent political purge describes the assassination of the Tazzi Brothers by operatives aligned with a faction within the Cald of Meehwar. The report highlights alleged domination by the Tazzi over the sultan’s realm and hints at vast debts tied to Maroon.
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Tattars
Woman Killed by Bar Harbor Express At Crossing
A 26 year old woman named Farrell was killed at a crossing in Towptt Oty Conn while on her way to work. She was with another woman who escaped by leaping aside as the Bar Harbor express struck.
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Towptt Oty
Monge
Farrell
Bar Harbor
Mineola Woman Whips Attacker at Baseball Game
Freida Horther, 19, daughter of baker Andrew Horther, felled Ferdinand Stabb 12 times with a horse whip during a Mineola Texas baseball game near the Long Island railroad station. Crowds cheered as Stabb, once Horther’s employer, was struck on the face and slashed. Horther pursued Stabb after he insulted her and others, saying she acted to defend other women from his taunts.
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Mineola
Bora Hontas
Long Tyland
Freida Horther
Andrew Worther
Dinand
Stabb
Miss Harther
Parents jail girl for refusing arranged marriage
In Springueid Massachusetts a 16 year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Mishwel Coen of Chicopes Falls, refused to marry a man chosen by her parents. The case before Judge White was postponed indefinitely. The girl had run away to escape an arranged marriage and was in custody since Saturday.
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Taylor Street
Philip P. Stacy
Richard H. Stacy
Kenwood Park
Stacy
Faith
St Mark's Church Hosts Hoyt and St Johnsbury Arrival
Ashland September 4 St Marks church witnessed the marriage of Herbert Smythe of St Johnsbury and Arthur P Hoyt of St Johnsbury. Rev I L Hetman officiated. Matron of honor Mrs Frank Chick of Malden Mass. A large audience attended and gifts were exchanged. The couple left for a Montreal honeymoon lasting nine weeks before settling in St Johnsbury where Hoyt works as a salesman and grain buyer.
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Ashland
St. Mark's Church
Arthur P. Hoyt
St. Johnsbury
Herbert Smythe
Frank ‘Chick
Malden
Mawe
Montreal
St. Johnebury
Hoytie
Bt. Johnarbury
Coal Prices Rise Across Cities Amid Market Shifts
Reports show coal prices jumping 60 cents a ton in Worcester and 25 cents in Boston after dealers acted in response to market changes. The Worcester market moved to align with regional averages, following earlier price adjustments made a few months ago.
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Boston
Worcester
Tiny
Won't Stop Grayt Fight Indictments Lead Supreme Court
A garbled report lists defendants including Brancivre and Martial with indictments denied by the Supreme Malge Laylor. The text names several individuals such as Jones Abraham, Ruel, Frank Dean, and Tate Clans ce net avide but clarity is limited.
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Bun Brancivre
Cal
Pee Mtte Maples Coshown
Thornwell Mrtial
Kord
William Abbott
Pierce Rioting Renewed in Antwerp Town Alarm
Rioters renewed clashes in Antwerp as new detachment units moved through the streets. Police reported swift dispersal efforts and heightened tension after threats to confront authorities and curb disturbances.
Taft to Visit as Taft and Bhanghal Offer Reparations Plan
In Septem ber statesville reports Taft plans a visit to oversee reparations talks. Officials outline a tentative schedule featuring tents and public demonstrations to support the plan.
Pyglia Sailors Deserting in New York Swell Rival Rumor
Unclear text reports sailors deserting in New York linked to Prince Wilhelm and a tentative exodus movement. The fragment notes conspiratorial groups and mentions a writer and composer figure with unsettled claims amid a tense atmosphere.
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New York
Sweden
Warnhl
Prince Wilhelm
Warraghe
Dead burglar linked to Hoch murders in police theory
New York police identify Henry Hoffman as the man killed during a botched robbery at Charles Warrell’s flat. They allege Hoffman murdered Sonny Heckler and Mire Schum, and possibly other women, citing jewelry and a coat found with his body as evidence.
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New York
Johann Hoch
Henry Hoffman
Charles Warrell
Tes ‘Hoffon
Sonny Heckler
Mire
Lana Schum
Brooklyn Airg
Hoffman
Schum Cave
Oost
Storks Chase Ship and Leave Seven Babies Aboard
In New York a Red Star liner, the Rock of 27 storks aboard, drew attention as seven newborns were discovered among steerage passengers. The ship’s surgeon Dr. Schaepkens noted daily arrivals as more storks waited at the foot of the vessel, with details of births and crew reports wired from sea.
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New York
Uber Kroonland
T. E. Scharplons
Kether
Schaepkens
Wirelom
Jokson
Cobinn Hye
Return voyage after death shocks town
Reports describe a voyage returning yesterday on the Wile helio cinder care of rut. Mr Sullivan’s condition grew alarming after the death of Mr. Pinkerton and he became so violent he had to be carried to his room. The Krooprinn issued a report on the return voyage as Ivy attempted to dive through a port hole.
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Seety
Wace
Thobert Pinas
Sullivan
Mr. Pinkerton
Krooprinn
Ivy
Missing Ten Day Search For Young Tripp Expanded
Orwell authorities report the ten day missing case of a young boy from the Tripp family. The boy described as a half grown child last seen near his home wearing a striped hat, knee trousers, and a gray overcoat. A neighboring widow reports a man matching the boy’s description seen at work possibly taking him away for fortune told or habit. Police urge residents to provide any clues to locate the boy.
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Orwell
Hiferm
Mra
Katle Bo Tripp
Tripp
Fen
Cepeniech
Wanna
August Weather Record in Burlington Details Low Heat and Dry
The Burlington weather report shows August average temperature 60.9 degrees, 9.5 degrees below normal, with a maximum of 42 on the 19th. Precipitation measured 1.06 inches, the smallest August total in the record. Winds averaged 9.6 miles per hour from the south, peaking at 38 mph on the 47th, with many cloudy days and 12 days of rain.
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Burlington
Weikher Bureau
Burl Hain
Cold Summer Record in Portland Weather Summary
Portland records show three summers colder than this one since 1931 with Septembers among the coldest. August also ranks low, and the month totals include 1.50 inches below normal precipitation. For the year the total is 6.26 inches below normal.
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Portland
Rene Pase
Sains Ture
Golden Wedding at St Johnsbury Celebrated by Carpenter Family
Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter observed their golden wedding anniversary at St Johnsbury with a reception hosted by Mrs Carpenter’s sister Mrs Susan Carman of Highgate Springs. The couple, long active in the Free Baptist Church, were joined by Horatio Medlowan and several siblings in marking the milestone.
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Edo Eae
Tancin
Barre
Ike Me
Susan Carman
Highgate
Mra
Slashed throat case ends in death after arrest
Portsmouth New Jersey September 4 Osbern Burke and officers capture naval deserter Jarves Jenkins at a State Street home. Jenkins, soon after, commits suicide by self-inflicted throat wound with a jackknife severing head from body. A note purportedly bids farewell to his wife but offers no suicide motive. Jenkins had been released from jail over a week prior and a Navy reward had been offered for his arrest.
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Offcote
Jenkins
Jankine
Houle
Navy Department
Funeral for Capt. Hervery Brookins in Shoreham
Shoreham mourns Capt. Hervery Brookins who died recently. Funeral service set for this afternoon at his home at 2 o’clock. Brookins, born January 25 1845 in Meed Field, served in the 8th Minnesota regiment and rose to captain. He took part in Murfreesboro Tennessee and later held multiple positions including state legislature candidate and lodge member. Surviving children listed with spouses and residences.
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Shoreham
Hervery
Brookins
Seavej
Capt
Brooking
Bakerafield Academy
Minnesota
Murfreesboro
Tenn
Ie Yan
Petit
Washington
Vermont
Stevens Lodge
John A. Angen Peti
Funeral for Dead Prelate Stirs Boston in Rain
Thousands gathered at the cathedral in a steady downpour to honor the late Archbishop Williams. Cardinal Gibbons presided with Archbishop O Connell and other prelates attending as city officials paused work and most businesses closed.
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Archbishop Williams
Boston
Gery
Cincinnati
Eee
New York
Ryan
Chiladerpus
Monvigneor
Brattleboro Man Dies After Appendicitis Operation
Frank Hoyt aged 46 died at West Brattleboro E R Lynch hospital after an appendicitis operation Sunday. A Brattleboro turner by trade, he was born in Williamstown and married Alice May on October 20 1886. Survived by wife and two sons Raymond and J A Hoyt. Funeral by Metoadiet pastor at Hoyt home Thursday at 2 with Ovid Fellows to assist. burial in Hill Cemetery.
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Brattleboro
Frank Hoyt
E.R Lynch
Ho Wen
Mr. Host
Williamstown
Mrtoye High
Aoc
Pongikeer
Eepsie Business Co
Heboro
Mise Alice May
A. V. May
Hele
Raymond
J. A. Ht
Wet
Metoadiet
Thurmbay
Ovid
Hill Cemetery
Rutland County Fair Opens Despite Rainy Weather
Rain dampened the crowd on opening day of the Rutland county fair yet exhibitors filled classes across the grounds. About 150 cattle hides were shown with 257 entries overall. The Rutland Kennel Club dog show drew strong interest as limited racing was postponed by wet tracks. Proctor and Rutland’s Robert McFarlan showcased large Scotch collie exhibits and judging of eggs was scheduled for today.
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Roland
Rutland County
Rutland Kennel Club
Rutland
Benator Rodnell Proctor Af Proctor
Robert McFarlan
Child body found in river near mill. inquiry ordered
A partially clothed female infant was found in the Winnipesaukee River near No 4 pulp mill. County Solicitor Thomas Po Chittent viewed the scene and ordered an inquiry. Authorities say the infant likely had been in the water about one to two weeks. The body weighed about nine pounds. Police are continuing investigations.
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Franklin
Winnipesaugee
Pulp
Thomas Po Chittent
Lave Po Elow
Sherbrooke Fair Opens Amid Busy Day of Judging
The Sherbrooke fair opened with strong attendance as judging began in agriculture and domestic departments. A special event drew about 500 fruit sellers from the area, while a river drowning near Quickrand claimed three men, Les McEnloe, Keeling Wilson, and William Stinger of Tacon.
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Les McEnloe
Keeling Wilaon
William Stinger
Tacon
Talk of the Town Mayton in Sheldon Tune
Mayton travels to Sheldon Tune in charge of William Orton's string of herone. Among arrivals at the city are Wollana Ruxpuy Xie Yorks Penaperats and Ralph Newton. A threat magnified by a puppet dog is noted by the Kennel Club in Sa.
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Mayton
Sheldon
Oui Vy
William Orton
Ae City
Betel Te Uy
Woilana Ruxpuy
Yorks Penaperats
Tds
Ralph Newton
West Fepebainy CC
Alps
Merchant Streetnaver Mystery In Old City Notes
Fragmentary OCR shows a chaotic local note about merchants and doctors in distress at a renamed Merchant Street. References include Doctor Whitaker Dr McSweenay Averill and a judge, with call to aldermen or charity committee to relocate people living in uncertainty.
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Existor Barre Dailyna
Bennt
Merchant Strom
Charity Committee
Morahant
Doctor Whitaker
Arcade's New Department Store Opens Tomorrow
Barre welcomes The Arcade on North Main at Pass Street with a full department layout. The Arcade offers men furnishings dry goods shoes house furnishings ready to wear and floor space with complete stocks. Le on Peay leads as manager while Linetorn proprietor Ginburg with New York head office backs the venture. The building features four sided display windows and the store aims to attract customers with market advantages.
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Barre
Arai
Tte
Main Street
Pass
Leon Peay
Ginburg
Cie
New York City
Linetorn
Prisoners in county jail tally and wedding news at Montpelier
Montpelier report shows 21 prisoners in county jail at month end with 340 work days logged and earnings of 51. The August influx included 24 men for intoxication and two for other offenses. Meanwhile Agnes Lawson and Barney Weir of Websterville wed in Montpelier with a two week honeymoon trip to Canada. Mr. Weir works as an engineer for Websterville mill.
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Mies Agnes Lawson
Barney Weir
Websterville
Orvicekk
Montpelier
Ed Fiske
Two Local Men Plead Guilty on Intoxication Charge
Henry Palmer of Graniteville and William Kelley of Utvally were arraigned in city court this morning on intoxication charges. Palmer paid a fine with costs totaling 4.25 while Kelley paid 5.5 with costs. Both were admonished by Chief Justice.
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Henry Palmer
Graniteville
William Kelley
Ute Vlty
Palmer
Kelley
Costa
Bans
Paueaner
Fragmentary note on Hardwick leave and local events
The text references Hardwick and local matters under unclear names and places. Mentions a pastor or official, a meeting or commission, and a hope that changes will be beneficial. Details are garbled and uncertain.
Franchise Petition Sparks City Hall Discussion on Wires
At the Montpelier city council meeting a petition by P M Corry E M Boat and B H Devitt asks for a franchise to string wires on city streets to convey electricity for a proposed Berlin plant. The matter was referred to the lighting committee and mayor for investigation.
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Cty Council
P.M. Corry
E. M. Boat
B. H. Devitt
Montpelier
Berlin
Alderman McNulty
Frank Broggins
Mae
H. J. Cerr
Afr
Cutler
Aravn
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