Quebec Bridge Disaster Coroner's Inquest Continues
Witnesses testified about a cracked plate found in May by survivor Alexander Duimet, who did not report it. Engineers Hoare MacClure and Kinloch described plans, inspections, and limited action while authorities weighed whether the crack endangered the cantilever bridge and warranted load restrictions.
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Workingman
Quebec
Hoare
Quebec Bridge Company
MacClure
Pssistant
Phoenixville
Alesander Duimet
Mosars
Poe
Sheme
McClure Mtn
McClure
Cooper
Capolet
New York
Norman McClum
Dean
Kiulwell
Rioters Start Great Fire in Antwerp
Antwerp, Sept 6. Incendiary outbreak by rioters sparked a great fire as strikes whipped through the city. Martial law may be declared to restore order. Nearly two regiments guard the docks while rioters resume destroying property amid growing panic. Loss is estimated in the low two hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antwerp
Carder
Lightning Claims Seven Lives at Buckalo Falls Power Plant
A fierce lightning strike near the Buckalo Falls power facility killed seven people and injured ten. Respondents report a deputy drove vehicles to shelter in the central powerhouse area as the storm struck. The incident involved workers from the Hulkhorn Falls operation and others at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tialeigh
N. Cy
Buckalow
Hulkhorn Falls
Senator Borah To Be Tried For Conspiracy Indictment
Idaho senator Borah and other prominent Idaho figures face a conspiracy indictment to defraud the United States government. Frank Martin attorney general J. T. Barber Sumner G. Moon and others named. Indictment dates to September 101 with alleged fraudulent timber entries in Boise County. Government will be represented by B. M. C. Burek and SR Rush with Rush as special assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William EE
Waa
Pritchard
Willem
Albert M. Palmer
Head
Jos Times
Bolae County
Idaho
B. M. C. Burek
Denverland
SR. Rush
Omal
Rush
Department of Justice
Charet Atetorney Ruick
Rurek
Buffalo Dedicates McKinley Monument Obelisk Unveiled
In Buffalo New York a white marble obelisk honoring President William McKinley was formally dedicated today amid a ceremonial turnout. The event marked the completion of the monument funded by local leaders and citizens, with rites and speeches detailing McKinley’s legacy and national impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
William
Rutland Fair Weather Delays Races and Judging
Rain disrupted the Rutland county fair delaying all races scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday. Officials planned to run remaining races today if conditions improved while egg judging began but made little progress.
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Rutland
Rutland County
Man Fatally Injured Attempting to Board Moving Train
Lynn report of a 43 year old man Gi Swaney who died attempting to board a moving train at Central Station. He slipped and fell between the cars, suffering fatal injuries including leg amputation above the ankles. The incident occurred early today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Gi Swaney
Balem
Chicago Wins On The Road At St Louis In Baseball
Chicago defeats St Louis 7 to 3 in an away game. Strong pitching by Mayme and key hits helped secure the victory while umpires and lineup details appeared in the report. Other National League scores included Pittsburgh 3 Cincinnati 2 and Brooklyn 4 New York 4 in the second game.
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St. Louie
Chicago
St. Louis
Mayme
Si@Lona
Batteriow
Rwuthaeh
Moran
Raymond
Emaito
Pitteburg
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Ki Watpee
Pittaburg
New York
New York A
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Detroi
Philadelphia
St. Lala
Portland Boys Win Epee Team Title In New England Meet
Four Portland high school boys won an epee event during a regional meet. The report notes long travel from Mt Washington, with total distances around 200 miles, and mentions various local rail and sports items mixed with scattered city notes. The piece also references baseball standings and a Philadelphia event, with multiple names and places interwoven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Richard A.’ Power
Chester Pretile B. Ackley
He H. Drew
Lekepi
Mt Washington
Standard Oil of New Jersey case postponed to September 17
The trial to revoke Standard Oil of New Jersey’s charter and dissolve the corporation was postponed again, moved to September 17 at the government’s request. Hilger Feerish granted the delay to allow the company time to prepare a statement covering information from the corporation’s banks, and the government will receive it before court.
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New York
Te Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
an @ trust
Hanks
Hilger Feerish
Burton Silent on Cleveland Mayoral Bid Weighs Resignation
Ohio Congressman Burton refrains from discussing a possible resignation and his mayoral run for Cleveland. He leaves for Urbana to speak, saying he has no comment on letters from the President and Taft and that he has permission from them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Columbus
Burton
Eveland
Cleveland
Johnson
Urbana
Taft
Despondent man kills himself with shotgun in Henniker home
Charles Stoveng of Henniker aged 8, an unmarried man, died by shooting himself at his Martin Place residence yesterday. Despondency is believed to be the cause. the act was not discovered for about 24 hours.
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Schuentady
Eliza Stodhard
Alvin de Kortusy
Mias Broddards
Baron Koressy
Washington
General Electric Company
A, EL All
Bead Portland Beheadings Shock City
A man named Wendall Wescott shot at his sister in South Portland yesterday, hitting her temple and causing instant death. The incident ended quickly, with police and witnesses noting a long absence of the perpetrator before any further action.
County Fair and Horse Show Delays and Events
Frankii County Fair faces a one day delay in horse racing events while judging proceeds. Directors announce schedule changes as drivers and horses compete. Postal Carrier Union holds third annual convention at White River Junction with officers elected and revising rules. remarks from BC Oull and Congressman Kittredge Haskins noted.
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White River Junction
Vermont Mail Carriers’ Association
Yoeee A
Irasburg
Lyner
Vergmmer
Yivo-Proxi- Lo
Oull
Concord
Mass
Antimml
Ald Eproches
Gh J. Johnean
Raymond
No 1
Burlington
Iter Row
Kittredge Haskins
Rain Disrupts Do mainion Fair Day One Events
Rain on the first day at Sherbrooke caused events to be called off as track conditions worsened. Many visitors remained downtown while organizers planned to resume races if the weather clears. Officials urged patience as morning to afternoon showers persisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherbrooke
Biwrbrook
Pinella
Traffic Breaks Record Delays on Boston Montreal Route
The text notes unprecedented crowding on trains between Boston and Montreal, with increased passengers and baggage. It mentions St Athan and Wixtra coaches and the Seware Limited, highlighting strain on schedules as travel grows, and that departments are working to aid passengers daily.
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St. Athan
Peter Day
Wixtra
Seware Limited
Boston
Montreal
Wedding at Lyndonville United in St Elisabeths Church
Samuel A. Moore a St Johnsburys merchant wed Mise Charl lwite at seven in the evening in the rectory of St Elisabeths church. The ceremony was performed by Fr Charles L Ponttriand before a small circle of intimate friends. Mitchell of Concord N H served as man of honor, Mamie Callahan of Geronimo Oklahoma as bridesmaid, and Hartwell Moore of St Johnsbury, the grooms brother, as best man.
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Lyndonville
Samuel A. Moore
St. Johsbury
Mise Charl Lwite
James Kenney
St. Elisabeth's Church
Charles L. Ponttriand
Mitchell
Concord
N.hs
Mamie Callahan
Geronimo
Okla
Bridowmaid
Hartwell Moore
St. Jotnsbury
Colonel Halford Retires in California Service Change
Washington reports the retirement of Col Halford from the pay department of the U Bay wag Ter, age 60. He will head quarters of the Serta of California at San Franches. He served as private secretary to the late Provident Marri son from 1889 to 1493.
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Washington
Sept. S
Cal
Jen W. Halford
UBAY
Halt
San Franches
Provident Marrison
Earle Mobbed as Wife Flees to Keep Husband Away
Monroe N integrated report notes crowds mob artist Ferdinand P. Earle after a tense confrontation over allegations involving his wife and child. Villagers urged him to leave, fearing further disruption. Earle vowed to stay, emphasizing dire personal risk if forced to depart.
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Monroe,n
Fodey
Ferninand
P. Earle
Earle
France
Seven New Preachers In Windham Baptist R Association
Brattleboro Sept 5 Seven new pastors welcomed to Windham county Baptist association at its second annual meeting in First Brattleboro church. Recipients include Rev. Thomas West Guildford Rev. E W of West Warteboro Rev. Stay oie from South Windham Rev. EE far lett Wilmington Rev. John Vane Haet Dover and Rev. W W Gushee Townsend. Sermon by Rev HE Bullum of Putre cis Churches.
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Brattleboro
Windham County
Birthday Surprise for Lena Beckley on Beckley Street
Friends honored Lena Beckley for her sixteenth birthday with a home gathering on Beckley Street. Mrs A G Lapoint presented Lena with eight dollars and seventy five cents, followed by ice cream, refreshments, and songs as the guests offered best wishes for many more happy years.
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Ming Lena Beckley
Beckley Street
A. G. Lapoint
Henry Watkins
James Devers
Miles Dedley
Michael J
Changes in old firm in Montpelier
Montpelier reports a change in the firm handling the dry goods and furniture undertaking business following the death of J P Gleason. J P Gleason’s interests withdraw. J Waldhaim becomes owner of the furniture and undertaking division formerly Gleason & Co. Gleason joined the firm in 1878 and later became a partner. Voldholm has been employed there for two years.
Young Girl Seeks Car Fare Home on Main Street
A young girl, about ten, visits houses along Main Street claiming she lost her purse and needs a ride to Montpelier to return home. Her neat appearance and convincing story prompt cautious residents to verify her situation and assist appropriately.
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Montpelier
Main Street
Aneney
METY TIGER NAMED NEW CHIEF BY PRESIDENT
In a Sept 3 dispatch the President designates Tiger as chief of the Pleas Porter district on Creek Nation grounds. On Sept 6 reports state a 20,000 ton battleship will be named New York and the cruiser Saratoga will be renamed Saratows. The Saratoga has been condemned and will be broken up per navy notes.
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Feey Atigonstor
Waslene
Hattleship
New York
Saratoga
Train Delayed by Wreck Eight Hours
A west river train out of Mentileboro was blocked for about seven hours by a southbound freight wreck north of the station, with a second major wreck reported in four days. The incident disrupted travel until Tuesday morning. local reports note thefts and a string of disturbances surrounding nearby homes and labor houses as communities cope with ongoing damage and investigations.
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Mengileboro
West River
Pate
Mentileboro
Probate judge appointment in Bennington district
Kinand O. Bennet of Bennett & Gravee received notice this afternoon that Gov Joriee appointed a 34 year old law graduate from Norwhothy University to succeed the late Jeb V. Carey as probate judge for the county. He studied at Beurber & Dorling and was admitted to the bar in 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Trial docket in Rutland lists 46 jury and 50 court cases
The Rutland county court, with Judge A. A. Tall of St. Albans, opened a large docket listing 46 jury cases and 50 court cases. It includes seven negligence suits against Rutland Railroad and one against Vermont Marble scheduled for trial.
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Rutland
Rutland Comnty
A. A. Tall
Bt. Albans
Rutland Railroad Company
Vermont Marble Company
Notable Verillsmith Aid Society Leader Dies at 60
Vergennes area obituary notes the death of Ive Smith sie AG aged 60. A longtime active temperance worker and former Wow County treasurer in 1874, he served in the IKSY legislature and belonged to Dorchester lodge PF and AM for over four decades. Funeral held at the house Monday afternoon.
Bellows Fells Official Resigns After Looting Incident
In a striking move, J. Wile Hume of Bellows Fells resigns from his director role following an alleged looting incident. The event centered on a sequence at a Leathettle facility prompting leadership change and ongoing scrutiny by local authorities.
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Jabhielutyy
Wail
Leathettle
J. Wile Hume
Bellows Fells
Demeritt-Yalmer Packing Beans and Corn Labor
Weterbury report notes Demeritt-Yalmer Packing harvested stringed beans and tomatoes, rice and peas from land owned or leased by the company. Pickers earned 241 dollars. top pickers Ina Devoid 1,397 pounds Harolt Powers 1,960 pounds Gene Quine 1,08 pounds. Company expects sweet corn planting next week. Mise Drew left Monday for school work in New Mexico.
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Weterbury
Yalmer
Misa Ina Devoid
Harolt Powers
Gene Quine
Mise Drew
New Mexico
Notablis at Burlington notable meeting in Burlington
A public meeting tonight features Governor Hughes of New York and Vermont officials to discuss the Lake Champlain discovery anniversary. A joint session of New York and Vermont commissions plans a high rating event with speakers from both states. The summer meeting of the Vermont Press Association will be held in Burlington tomorrow.
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Hughes
New York
Turlington
Kamador
Burlington Uo
Portsmanith
L. A. Grant
Philadelphia
Letger
War Ness
Bigulow
Palmer
Vermont
Hotel Champlain
Bluff
Proctor
Nant
Rose Bowen
Dilimer
Mont
Lilley
Pennsylvania
Lake Champlain
New York Commission
Vere Presa Association
Burslington
Bridge Fire Investigated After Repeated Night Prowls
Montpelier Sept 5 State's Attorney Gates will examine recent attempts to burn the railroad near Dodge's between Marre and speller. C W Witters attorney for the Central Vermont Hasheny company notes fires occur on nights after recent railway work and seeks action and redress from authorities.
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Witters
Gates
Dodge
Montpelier
C. W. Witters
Central
Death notice of Mrs Flora Frye on Hooker Avenue
Flora Frye aged 53 of Hooker Avenue died after a long illness as relatives recall her life in Pringy Island origins. Her survivors include Mrs D G, Miss Helen Campbell, and two brothers. Funeral details have not yet been announced.
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Hooker
Pringy
Island
Aletore
D. G
Helen Campbell
Sia
Simonds' Breach of Peace Case in Court
In city court this morning Anto vito Muirwell and Ameee were arraigned on intoxication offenses and penalties. The launch of the peace case against Leon Simonds was heard this afternoon before Judge Boat Non Williams. Scott & Carver prosecuting.
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Simonds
Antovito Muirwell
Ameee
Fauthore
Carle
Peace
Cmse
Leon Simonds
Ray
Williwis
Scott & Carver
Sore Davia
Dam and power land deal tied to river barrier
The article outlines a proposed arrangement involving the Connecticut River Power Company, Prescott, and land tied to a dam site. It mentions damages, rental terms, and a plan to lease land for a number of years, with details about annual payments and conditions tied to the dam and railway alignment along the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut River
Connecticut River Power Company
Prescott
Mra
Mice Mar Verran and Guivto As to marry this afternoon
An abbreviated notice reports that Mice Mar, Verran and Guivto As were voted to marry this afternoon at 4 on Granite Street. The small item mentions Joa ree of Prone Joniey a, er a Famay, and a Earl ie clerk at a bakery near Admiral Clock in Montpelier. Admiral Chad it Cumariircl infineley le tide Jafternoon for a short visit.
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Mice Mar
Verran
Guivto
Granite Street
Joniey A
Famay
Earl Ie
Ee Mala
Aliope
Montpelier
Chad
Jafternoon
Funeral of Mrs Hewitt at West Berlin Cemetery
Funeral services were held for Mrs Mery Wentworth Noa at Daleck Poteraaten Vout Berlin at 2 a year. Clergy led the service as family and friends gathered. Floral tributes numbered and boaters included A J Tiewitt Daniel Hewitt Arthur Bagfood Harold Hewitt.
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Hewitt
Mery
Daleck Poteraaten
Berlin
Dougld Fraser Zal
Tran
A. J. Tiewitt
Daniel Hewitt
Arthur. Bagfood
Harold Hewitt
Artan
Weat
Liquor Law Violation Arraignment Scheduled East Friday
An individual will be arraigned Friday morning in Brookline by W. Giteon on charges under Vermont intoxicating liquor laws. He is accused of illegal possession and will be ordered to a railroad train between Brattleboro and South La.
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Tiratuieporo
Brookline
W. Giteon
Vermont
Brattleboro
South Lo
Talk of the Town Notice at Mins Street
Tadies of the x hold a meeting at Mins street and announce a valuable day sale. The note mentions bargains in Boyd items and a window display. nearby shop Moats and Ovens advertises.
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Mins Street
Boyd Bargains
Moats & Ovens
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