Wright Smashes Air Records at Fort Myer Flight
Wright exceeds all aeroplane records at Fort Myer Virginia by staying aloft 67 minutes 31 seconds at an average speed of 38 miles per hour. The test, witnessed by army and navy officers, suggests potential government acceptance of the Wright aeroplane with improvements toward a one hour flight. Wright hopes to extend the duration and retests after refueling.
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Nhington
D. C
Orelile Wright
Sir
Delegrange
France
United States
Fort Myer
Wright
Wilbur Wright
Army
Navy
Nutmeg Purse at Charter Oak Park Featured Eel Win
In Martford Connecticut the Nutmeg 2:07 pace purse 5000 highlighted trotting races at Charter Oak Park. The Eel dominated by winning three straight heats. Major Brino placed second and George Tiano third. Genteel H won the 12 trot with Judge Lee second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martford
Conn
Charter Oak Park
Eel
Major Brino
George Tiano
Ketchell Wreck After Papke Fight in Los Angeles
Stanley Ketchell lies physically and financially ruined after losing to Billy Papke who his backers say won the middleweight title worth $75,000. Papke, betting on himself, faces a possible rematch while preparing for a 25 round bout with Hugo Kelly on October 14. Papke’s friends say Ketchell plans to retire from Negro opponents and Papke’s manager hints at Langford’s presence influencing his stance.
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Los Angeles
Stanley Ketchell
Billy Papke
Papko
Jan Franciven
Big Sam Langford
Papke
Bill
Hugo Kelly
The
Droffers
Ketchell
Chase May Retire as Windham County Official Reporter
The Windham county court opened its term in Newfane with debate over whether Charles 8. Chase should continue as official reporter. Chase, now practicing locally, offered to retire or cede practice here, while lawyers urged either removal or transition to avoid conflicts. W W Miles proposed that Chase serve this term but defer such duties if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazileboro
Charles 8. Chase
Windham County
Newfane
Chase
Cedee
Nant Iokhi
W.W. Miles
Mr. Chase
Taft Letter Reveals Vermont View Different From Papers
In a Sept 4 1908 letter to F C Williams chairman of the Republican state committee Judge Taft says Vermont sentiment shows an undercurrent against Republicans and suggests a shift toward a Democratic electoral majority. He compliments Williams on campaign management.
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Newport
Taft
F.C. Williams
T ‘Ve
Vermont
Tyee Island
Olio
Smn
New York and Kings Republicans Split on Hughes Test Vote
New York and Kings County districts yielded mixed results on the Hughes test in the Republican primary. In New York districts Governor Hughes won renomination by narrow margins, while Kings County districts strongly opposed him by over two to one. Party leaders offered varied takes, noting sentiment among foreign-born voters and tenement districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sept
Hreuke
Kings Counties
Kings County
Hughes
Gov
Daring rescue attempt at Niagara Falls ends tragically
Niagara Falls New York Sept 9 a 25 year old woman walked into the river above Prospect Point and was swept over the falls. Harold Schafer of Hoboken attempted to grasp her as she floated past but both were lost to the turbulent waters. An inquiry noted Schafer’s risky maneuver would have failed if he had succeeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
N.Y
Prospect Point
Harold Schafer
Hoboken
No 41
Seleafer
Catholic Congress Opens In London With Global Attendance
London crowds packed Catholic churches for the nineteenth annual international congress. Cardinal Gibbons and the Duke of Norfolk led the service, with archbishops from most European nations and numerous delegates from Algeria Canada India the United States Brazil Australia and New Zealand. Venatelli did not attend as papal legate. Russia and Turkey were absent among European participants.
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London
Cardinal Gibbons
Duke of Norfolk
Venatelli
Nya
Russia
Turkey
Algeria
Central Africa
Cape Colony
Canada
United States
Mexico
Brazil
India
Australia
New Zealand
Frances Hassett Hayes Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Frances Hassett wife of M Mays of Exons died this morning at the Panny Allen hospital after a long illness She was 40 years old and a Burlington resident.
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Panny Allen Hospital
Burlington
Frances Hassett
M. Mays
Exons
Donethen
Pillsbury Far in Lead in New Hampshire Gubernatorial Race
Raw returns indicate Rosecrans W. Pillsbury leading the Republican governor race with about 394 of 642 delegates heard from, while 108 delegates remain. The race features Boston Maine machine opposition. Churchill carried his home town and Putney forces faced defeat in Manchester ward contests.
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Boston & Maine Machine
Manchester
N. Tt
Sept. C
Rosecrans W. Pillsbury
Howton & Maine
Pillsbury
Gotsby
Willis
Henry M. Putney
Boston & Maine
Putney
Ward
Iow
Floyd
Potney
Winston Chitellll Tyro See Age
Mie
Eate
Lebanon
Piletary
Henry W. Cheney
Winston Uhurchill
Shifting of the Wind Saves Whole Town
Duluth dispatch reports shifting winds saved a town from forest fires. A Duluth fire engine and crew stood ready as flames threatened Grand Marais on the north shore. Fire reaches Tuile and people fear the raft or boat must carry them away to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
Grand Marais
iTake
Raf
Triple Auto Wreck in Newburyport Newburyport Mass
Three automobiles collided on the state road in Newburyport. George L. Allen of Rye Beach and Frank J. Comins of Boston were two drivers, with Josiah Hale driving next. A front wheel collapsed causing a rollover and injuries to a woman riding in Comins’s car. All three cars were badly wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburyport
Mass
Newbury
George L. Allen
Rye Beach
Parker River
Frank J. Comins
Milk Street
Boston
Mr. Comins
Mr. Allen
Four Hurt In Crash On Atlantic Shore Line
A rearend collision on the Atlantic Shore Line street railway at York yesterday afternoon injured four people and shook up 35 passengers. The regular car bound for York Corner from Rosemary Janetson stopped to discharge a rider when an extra car under Motorman W I Hutchins of Wells Maine and Conductor Shorey of Springvale struck it. Injured were Motorman Hutchins Murle Stickney of Milot Me and A Ithibe of Berswick Me and Conductor Shorey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N. 1
York
York Corner
Rosemary Janetson
W. 1
Hutchins
Wells, Me
Shorey
Springvale
Murle Stickney
Miliot, Me
A. 1Thibe
Berswick
Man Injured in Worcester After Police Detention
Richard F Joyce aged 44 years was admitted to City hospital in Worcester yesterday with a broken back and neck. He had been arrested Monday morning on a drunkenness charge and remained in a cell until 7 oclock Monday night before transfer to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
Richard F. Joyce
City
Revolver Threat Reported In Thibault Case On Convent Square
Thibault drew a revolver at John Francie home on Convent Square as Frank Bean and others watched from nearby. A struggle occurred, Bean reportedly struck the assailant, who fled. Police were not notified promptly. suspect remains at large. It is believed jealousy spurred the attempted homicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurington
Frank Thitsatt
Jobn Francie
Convent Square
Thibwalt
Jobm Foancte
Frank Bean
Thibault
Thibwate
Lawton County to Hear Four Murder Trials This Term
Attorney Pitts of Beattleboro to handle four murder cases for state’s attorney La in the current term. Antonio Vallente first up, charged with deputy Heyden’s killing in Yellow City. Vincenzo Giola and Andre Fasco also named, along with Crociata brothers tied to Santoro case. grand jury to finish September 3.
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Thailand
4. Pitts
Beattleboro
Robert A. la
Pitta
Lamy
Montpelier
Antonio Vallente
A. Heyden
Yallow
Teddy
Freuest H. O'Brien
Vallenio
Andre Fasco
Antonio Fursco
West Rating
Vincenzo Giola
Accarito Suterahare
Francia Crociata
Coepar Crociata
House’ of Correction
District Library Meeting Held in South Pomfret VT
The Vermont library commission hosted a district meeting at Abbott Memorial Library in South Pomfret. About one hundred attended a noon luncheon at Grange hall and an informal lawn discussion followed with speakers including State Superintendent M8 Stous EM Goddard Ladlow librarian Miss Frances Pierce and Randolph chair M M Wilson.
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Woodstock
Vermont
Abbott Memorial Library
South Pomfret
Grange Hall
Ladies of Pomfret
Janet
Frances Pierce
Finteher
Ladlow
Stous
Goddard
Lbrary
Montpelier
Mins Fletcher
Proctorsville
Mra
M. HL. Huckham
Burlington
Vermont Library Commission
M. M. Wilson
Randolph
CM Morrill
Randolph Normal School
Ingalls
Stone
State Library Commission
Ant School
Col Alexander Troup Remembered By Vermont Democrats
The Democratic Progressive League of Vermont mourns Col Alexander Troup. He was its reading spirit and greatly aided the Vermont campaign with his words and deeds. The secretary is to send resolutions to his family on behalf of the group led by President Herbert Pape and Secretary Phil S. Howes. Starre, VT, Sept. 8, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratc Progressive League of
Vermont
Alexander Troup
Democrats
Col. Troup
Theas
Herbert Pape
Phil S. Howes
Starre
Case Starts Amid Bridge Disaster on Moose River
Concord reports a bridge collapse on Moose River as Winthrop Reet and his son fell into the water while crossing. They escaped with minor injuries though their crossing was interrupted by a dispute over ownership and a reported partnership breakup involving a local firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Winthrop Reet
Moose River
Wihhort
Reed
Bell An
Washington
Mr. Tod
W. W. Waterford
Calere
Foreclosure Stir Amid Parish Debt Over New Church
Newport reports a bank foreclosure on the Nest mortgage for the new church and stone house built by Rev. A P Clermont. About 38 000 to 39 000 in debt remains with 18 000 mortgaged plus 7 000 in reond mortgages and 10 0 in unsecured claims, largely held by parish members and local businesspeople. If foreclosure proceeds, creditors including parish members face losses and potential court action over bishop approval and church opening.
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Newport
Clermont
Treviews
Tina Op
A Liturary
Enied
Sisters of the Sacred Heart
Jonking
Dionew
Clormanyt.wate
Boat and house burn in St. Albans bay
In St. Albans on Sept 9 the gasoline latch and boathouse owned by Mayor N M Atwood were destroyed by fire. The loss reached 700 with partial insurance. The boat had just been run into the house when a leak caused gasoline to spill into bilge water and ignite from a nearby lantern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans
N. M. Atwood
St. Albans Bay
Atwood
Lotto
One Office Too Many In Manchester Post Resignation
Manchester September 2 After serving as town clerk for nearly three years Postmaster David K Simonds resigned citing post office department rules. Selectmen appointed Charles A Shattuck to complete the expired term until March meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
David K. Simonds
Post Office Department
Charles A. Shattuck
Governor-Elect Prouty in Montpelier for Private Matters
Governor-elect George H. Prouty of Newport visited Montpelier for private business. He said no staff appointments have been made yet but expects to appoint within a few days. He will base headquarters at Pavillon Hotel this year, instead of a Montpelier house used when he was lieutenant governor.
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George H. Prouty
Newport
Montpelier
Pavillon Hotel
Barre School Enrollment Surges Across Buildings
Barre public schools report enrollment ahead of last year with 2902 names up to October 1 and expected rise above 300 as students return. High school and preparatory grades total 206 versus 203 last year, Mathewson building holds 592 pupils, and growth forces space reallocation across Spaulding, Brook Street, North Barre, Ayers Street, Church Street, Summer and Camp Street buildings.
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Barre
Mathewson
Lian
Spaulding
Kim
Treet
Echool
Brook Street
North Marre
Ayers Street
Church Street
Summer Street
Camp Street
Woman Waives Examination in Liquor Case
Mrs. Josepha Santeveban waived examination in city court after a Saturday raid yielded liquor. She was bound over to county court with Ball set at 6500 funded by Angelo Scampini. The breach of peace case against Carto Brisa was continued to Sept 16 due to counsel’s absence. Housa allegedly assaulted Romeo Belli on Blackwell Street last week.
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Josepha Santeveban
Angelo Scampini
Carto Brisa
BR. A. Hoar
Housa
Romeo Belli
Blackwell Street
The King Dethroned: Barre Rail Locomotive Wreck
The Mountain King locomotive from Barre yard derailed while switching cars at Reynofile storehouses on South Main. A failed safety switch allowed the engine to roll onto the siding. wheels left the rails and came to rest near a bank. A Montpelier wrecking crew freed and re-railed the locomotive after hours of work.
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Mountain King
Barre Railroad
Reynofile
South Main Street
Montpelier
Reinstated Captain Elected After Repeated Refusals
The Montpelier Company H V N Gy elected ex Captain Wy A Pattee after four failed nominations. Major Thomas W A Potted declined, H S Moulton declined, Clarence H Senter refused, A B Moore also declined, leaving Pattee to resume command. Moore became second lieutenant.
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H. V.N. Gy
Montpelier
Wy A. Pattee
Chickamanga
Putter
A. B. Moore
Leutenant
Hamel and Tory Wed at St Monica's Church
Nelson Hamel and Mrs Elisabet Tory were united in marriage at eight this morning at St Monica's church by Rev P M McKenna. Hamel is a machinist at Trow and Holden's machine shop. The couple will reside at 38 South Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Hamel
Elisabet Tory
St. Monica's Church
P.M. McKenna
Namel
Trow & Holden
Montpelier Youth Mauled by Dog in Public Incident
Hubert Kelliher, a young Montpelier resident, was badly bitten in the face during a dog attack while playing with Charlee Shortt. The dog leaped at Kelliher and struck his nose, causing severe lacerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Kelliher
Montpelier
Charlee Shortt
Kelliher
Washington County Medical Society Holds Annual Meeting
The Washington County Medical Society met at City Hotel with physicians dining together before the business session. Officers elected for the year include President M. McGuire of Montpelier and Vice President A G Stickney of Marre, with a slate of secretaries, treasurers, censors, and delegates to the state society. Due to long discussion, papers were read by name only.
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The
Washington Co
City Hotel
Washington County Medical Society
Marre
M. ¥. McGuire
Montpelier
A. G. Stickney
A. Cohen
L. A. Roshlow
Randolph
K. J. Watson
Williamstown
William Lindsay
J. W. Jackson
Barre
State Medical Society
0. G. Stickney
A. C. Halley
M. L. Chandier
B. A. Colton
Debate Over Fire Escapes At Blanchard Block Meeting
City council debated need for additional fire escapes at Blanchard block with A A Sargent arguing existing exits are sufficient and a committee was formed to review with him. Fire committee to meet Saturday. other business included insurance renewals, poor overseer report, and multiple building permits approvals and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanchard
A. A. Sargent
Blanchard Block Company
Alexander
Sargent
James B. Campbell
Joseph Martin
Washington Street
J. M. Martinson
Buckley Street
Hoyt and Conner
Merchant Street
John H. Senter
South Main Street
George H. Elmore
Blackwell Street
Mra
J. K. George
W. A. Moorg
Currier Street
A.tomasi
Merete
No. Main
Patrick Brows
Allen Street
Alex. Youngeon
Upland Avenue
Rizal Mros
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Hoboken, N. J
Catholic Congress
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New Hampshire
Lake Superior
N. H
Frank Thibault
Burlington House
Lawrence
Fitts
Rutland County
District Library Meeting
Col. Troop
Democratic Progressive League of
Winthrop Reed
Son of
Barton Bank
Mayor Atwood
Simonds
Prouty
Goin
Hamel
Tacy
M.f.m’guire
County Medical Assn
Blanchard Building
the Comique Picture Show
A. Temasi
Theatorium
Main Street
Masenceo
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