Tilford Tells More on Manhattan Oil Co Deal
Special Attorney General Kellogg continued the inquiry into Wesley H. Tilford, treasurer of Manhattan Oil Co. He questioned Tilford about a supposed deal with a British syndicate and a later link to Standard Oil. Tilford claimed he did not know of a contractual sale condition and suggested many firms set export prices without Standard Oil’s full involvement.
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New York
Kelloge
Wesley H. Tilford
Treae‘urer
Ing
Mr. Kellogg
Commodore Benedict Sit
Anthoy N. Brady
Manhattan of Company
Manhattan
Standard Oil Company
Were Ready For Good Time Boston Jay Walk Collapse
Eleven men were seriously injured when a third story corner of a rear house on Roxbury street collapsed yesterday. The crowd gathered around a quarter barrel of beer, likely a political aspirant’s gift, when the support gave way and the structure fell thirty feet. The fatally injured include Joseph Murtay, a married man, and Patrick Lydon, 45, with skull fracture and broken ribs.
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Boston
Roxbury
Jonepl Murtay
Patrick Lydon
L of Avenue
Two Men Die in Poisoning Incident in Nova Scotia
In Truro on September 23 J T Pep aged 70 from Great Village and Sommer Lindsay aged 65 from Londonderry Station died after poisoning while harvesting oats. Both men consumed the substance at a farm home and collapsed. Lindsay died at the scene while Pep died shortly after. Authorities investigated as a possible accidental poisoning. families left to grieve.
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Truro
N.S
J.T. Pep
Fears
Great Village
Sommer Lindsay
Londonderry Station
Lindsay
Anid
Lusitania First Voyage Sets Speed Record at 22 Knots
Lusitania steamed out from New York on Saturday in light seas and southwest wind, reaching 22 knots on its maiden voyage. Reports from Sable States and Cunard indicate a normal start with favorable conditions and no heavy headwinds.
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Lusitania
Minlifax
N. G
Sable States
Chatation Qumtier
Cunard Nietener
New York
Sly
Tragic Electric Accident At Charlestown Rail Yard
Two men, Robert An in of Toston and Kensomle od Bally aged 25 and 35, were electrocuted yesterday at the Tetum ele gated railway company's power boner on a Charlestown street. They rested against a railing while rewinding a generator when a sudden current surged, striking them dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toston
Mami
Robert Anin
Kensomle Od
Bally
Blame for Canaan Disaster Examined by Rail Officials
Morrow Sept 2 state railroad commissioners will hold an investigation into the Canaan disaster where a southbound passenger train collided with a freight, killing 35 and injuring over twenty. The inquiry focuses on Dispatcher Browley of Dinford and Operator Grevley at Canaan, plus the crews of No 267 and No 36. Legal counsel will represent Browley, with Gen Eastman and Grafton County support. The hearing is set for 22 o'clock in the commissioners’ office.
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Concent
Canden
Conllusion
Dover
Browley
Concord
Canaan
Junction
Dixpatellor Browley
Dinford
Grevley
Caiman
Sipon
Franklin
Browky
John Mc Mitchell
Boston & Maine
Tee
Ants
Eastman
Grafton County
Cobleigh
Bartender Shot Dead by Gang Blackmailers
New York on September 21 flacksters driven from a mile led to the bartender James Nowdrew being killed as he left the place. The gang vowed retaliation and fired 12 shots as the man reached for a shave, marking a fatal extortion attempt.
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New York
James Nowdrew
Berntros
Lipton Challenge Arrives for America's Cup Meeting
News from New York reports Sir Thomas Lipton’s challenge for the America’s Cup has reached the city aboard the steamship Unotela. Members of the New York Yacht Club await the formal consideration of the challenge at the meeting planned for Wednesday. Secretary George A. Carmack notes secrecy around the terms until the club convenes. Commodore Vanderbil t is said to have called a gathering to discuss the challenge.
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Thomas Lipton
New York
Membiers
New Yorke Yorkerl
Koon
George A. Carmack
Ter
Yooke Chit
Thoma
Vander- Wilt Tks
Vacation Ends With Maincroft Aide’s Washington Trip
The article notes Maincroft’s simmer varathon ending with a trip to Washington by Hillborne and Suntie executives. They plan a special team mission to Washington involving the three wisdom bell monies at Vyne and Hormeetad Ue Tas. A Prode Oyster Kay messenger delivers a report from Minn lawn about the President’s trip and White House plans for late October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maincroft
Simmer Varathon
Tly
Hillborne
Vroviner Lawn
Minn
Ty Lowin
Brodky
General Strike Shuts Helena and Mant Font
Helena and Mant districts brace for a general strike today over the Rock Mountain Telephone Company dispute. The action aims to halt street traffic, close factories, and disrupt services as workers protest job cuts and line shutdowns amid ongoing settlement talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Heranae
Miinese
Primi
Rock Mountain Me Telephone Company
Helena Prados
Matgna
Bivtiees Honnon
Avon Alinnie
Babes
Baker killed for his money in Taunton murder plot
John Ciolyony a bakery owner was found dead in his yard at 32 Jackson Street Taunton Malta Sept 22. Police say robbery motive and more than one person involved fourteen Polish witnesses detained for investigation. Wife says he carried about $100 last night. Inquest planned as authorities probe violent attack with neck wound and blunt trauma.
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Taunton
Malta
Jackson Street
John Cloliony
Whittenden
Jarkwan
Uzikowich
Clathony
Plans to close old South End baseball grounds
Dewan announces talks to abandon the long used National League arena on the South End grounds after nearly four decades. Proposals favor moving games to the Morrison clade and settling with the two cities. The local empire plans a two game set with Brooklyn before a potential transfer to a real estate developer.
Socialistic Conference in new year at multi-national gathering
Fragmentary report notes a socialistic conference featuring figures and parties from several nations. Mention of police, international delegates, and a fraternal organization with ties to Maryland and France hints at political tensions and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayland
Auyty-timgary
France
Carriage Accident Near Campton Village Injures Two Daughters
A carriage mishap in Campton Village on a September afternoon hurled Thymeud X H and two daughters, with no injuries to others reported. The rear of the vehicle collapsed amid the crash, but the emergency response found no further damage.
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Thymeud
X. H
Campton Village
G. Bs
Merreidener
Norwich Wins First Football Game of Season 10 to 0
Norwich defeats New Hampshire 10 to 0 in a rough opener. Heavy line play and strong north end runs push Norwich to a lone second-half touchdown after a scoreless first period. Read and Clarkeon standout on defense as Norwich claims victory.
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Northfield
Norwich University
Oere State College
Sista
Norwich
Geote
Ae Osm
Tyalee
Ota
Harpey Wile
Abvar Arty Sau
Seroma
Hampapas
Tou
Uampelite
Norv
Ani Gavotte
Tan
Yante Parry Sere Enelly
Wong Piro
Blodkin
Read
Clarkeon
Vortin
Lyon
Waite
Norwich New Hampshire
Rowily
Issee
Tanto
Td, Smith
Igotes Campbell
Withertoft
le O'Conner Tuber
Harney
Batehelder
Randolp Center Post Office Robbed
The Randolp Center post office was robbed early Saturday morning in a professional job. The blast opened the building and a quantity of mail vanished before authorities could intervene. Investigators note careful planning and expert execution.
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Randolph Center
Howard Case Postponed to October Trial Date
Newport Vermont September 21 Lars Satuntay schedules the Howard trial for the third week in October shifting from earlier dates. George T Howard of Craftsbury former railroad commissioner remains the defendant with Judge Willan E H Taylor presiding. The state will be represented by State's Attorney Cook and Attorney General Pitts.
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Newpurt
Lars Satuntay
Luwe
State Vy
George T. Howard
Craftsbury
Willan E H. Taylor
W. W. Miles
Howard
Ae Jt
Leregulerittes
Mnitrout Comduselon
Miles
Exwex Meng
Newport
jState
Sttorney Cook
Pitts
Howard Fee Agogel
Deposits Increase Across State Bank Activity
Montpelive reports deposits in the state have risen amid legislative changes. Hank Inajwetor Teke Calvi of Lethvl Peal cites higher banking intake and a surge of funds, with the state’s financial institutions noting notable growth and broader economic impact.
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Cobb
Bank A
Thi
Iintels
Operation on Child Mentpelien in 19th century report
An account describes a surgical procedure on a child at Mya Jon Trapitat lage Churelay performed by Dra, Chine der, Methutre and Lindkay. The text notes the operation to repair a strangulated hernia and reports the patient’s weight and the post operative condition, though details are garbled.
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Mya
Dra
Chineder
Methutre
Lindkay
Patrick Lyelym
Prizds for Babies at Caledonia Grange Festare
Caledonia Grange hosts a festival day on Saturday with Kent Werdwijk presiding. A supper and entertainment are planned, with a focus on babies prizes and a public gathering. A committee led by the chief immigration officer returns from a European trip studying social welfare and urban planning.
Big coal pockets burn at Horna Hienidqnarcees
A damaged rail line explosion destroyed the diamonae oat pontiete of the plo railroad at Horna Hienidqnarcees of the Soxpushnone Evinion. Fire and heat killed crew aboard the train, with estimates placing losses around 100,000 in value and leaving sections of the plant inoperative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rimita
Plo
Hornet
Unclear text historical note about a boy struck by a pick
Fragmentary report mentions a boy named Boyt and a date or time reference with disjointed phrases. The readable portions suggest an injury or fatality in a public work context, but details are garbled and no clear location or outcome can be confirmed.
Escape by jail break: Sharkey climbs chimney to roof
Bellows Falls Sept 23 Raymond L Sharkey 25 from Tiers escaped while jailed on burglary charges. He crawled through a seven foot chimney to the roof then fled toward Charlestown NH. A gold watch a few dollars and food were stolen in a farmhouse burglary. Sharkey was previously arrested in Manchester for burglary and posted no bonds, still at large late night nearby Clare inant.
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Bellows Falls
Raymond L. Sharkey
Sharkey
Chariestown
Hur
Oast
Welock
Kharkey
Mancheeten
N. A
Thin ‘Tren
Clareinant
Edwin Nash Resigns as Central Vermont Official
Edwin D. Nash assistant superintendent of Central Vermont Railway with headquarters in New London Conn has resigned to become general manager of a new line in Central America built by United Fruit Co He leaves the Vermont post to take a more lucrative position and no official confirmation of the move was available from the Vermont line
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Albans
Sept
New London
Conn
Elwin D. Nash
Central Vermont Railway
Hit Hon
Nash
Central Vermont
Conte Elea
Central America
United Fruit
Saliager G. C. Jones
Vermont
Woman saves ten boarders in fire at home
In Vinalhaven Maine on September 28 a woman awoke to a blaze at her boarding house. She woke her ten boarders and led them from the burning building through windows and doors as flames swept through the rooms. One guest, a 60 year old man identified as Al WaBeen, died in the fire. Several others were injured and treated at the scene.
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Vinal Haven
Sensational graft trial crowds Boston court
In Boston on September 21 the sensational trial of James Doyle is highlighted as the graft case that could shake city politics. The Superior Court is crowded with politicians as testimony unfolds about promises to influence votes and political favors.
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Boston
Fragmented History Note On Trials And Accusations
Fragmented OCR reads like a local crime report listing two defendants. The first is Lor jae Lee accused of a fatal act at an unnamed location. The second is Perkin charged with brutalidad towards prisoners. Details are incomplete and unreadable.
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Lor Jae Lee
Eland
Perkin
Chelsea Era Rehomed On TMovesday Trip To Newpayn
Montpether and Haven residents discuss local laws while Miveray Bowne and others plan moving events. Residents in Lebanon New Hampshire and surrounding towns prepare for trials, visits, and a county court hearing amid community concerns.
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Miveray Bowne
Newpayn
Ione
Trobedge
Tle Werk
Vieiblaye Mealy
Mra Reson Sanbern
Batre
Montpelley
Ely
Frhends
Ley C. Wilton
Lebanon
N. Hh
Alvida
Mrs. Angie Mathewson Dies After Illness
Mrs. Angie Beetley Mathewson wife of High School Principal C D Mathewson died at her home Saturday after an illness of two weeks She was born in Worcester December 27 1861 taught in Vermont and New York then East Barre and Goapel village schools She was active in the community and a long time member of the Philanthian club Survived by C D Mathewson and Miss B J Wizard Galway The funeral will be from the Congregational Church Tuesday at two oclock with Rev F A officiating Interment at Hope Cemetery.
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Wallowa
Wontien
Telpherw
Terlinmt
Will
New York
Loldolfow
C. D. Mathewson
Pareel
Angie Beetley
OL D. Mathewson
Uish
Harrt
Mrs. Mathewson
Worpester
Dev
Ale
Mathewson
Nilsa Requess
J. Wizard
Galway
Saturday Surprises Honor Mr and Mrs Stephen Guests
A South Main Street gathering celebrated Mr and Mrs David Stephen and Mr and Mrs Wins Jaffrey with an evening of songs and readings. Guests, including Andrew Allan and George goes, enjoyed a varied program of music and recitations, followed by a substantial repast. The event closed with a tribute to the late Wila Downie and singing of Auld Lang Syne.
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David Stephen
South Main Street
Thomas Jaffery
Glitter
Eie
Howe
Wiltiusn
Lena
Lee
Stephen
Sts Wuitalleet
New
Tire
Slord
Arthur Muiry
Andrew Allan
Cockpen
Alex
Forbes
Barna
Harry Flett
Eviance
Jamie
Mesers
Brown
Duff
Gray
George Goes
Wila A Downie
Shalemay
Inlaw
J Wila Downie
Willa Tutermient
Xine Db
Death of Clement Sadlier in Newburg N Y
J P Sadlier received word of the death of his father Clement Sadlier in Newburg New York where he had been visiting last week. Born in 1828 in Tipperary Ireland he came to America with parents, worked as a locomotive engineer, then iron miner and boss at Mineville, New York before moving to Cohier and finally Newburg. He married twice and had five children and five sisters. The funeral was held at Newburg at 1 o clock today.
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J.P. Sadlier
Clement Slier
Newburg
N.Y
Clement Ee
Penne
County Tipperary
White
Ireland
Ameren
Ogdensburg
Rome
Rane & Oplensburg Oge
Mias Stokes
Edw
PB. Stokes
Mike Cather Pitegerald
Anton Twe Ehirtpen
J. F. Sallie
Margaret Quinlan
Sedlier
Timathy
Isies
Cals Ace
Magpie
Thomas
Vermont
Returned 10 Find House Full Return 10 Find House Full
A pleasant surprise awaited Mr and Mrs Thomas battery on Ayers Street after a Saturday evening at home. About forty couples attended to repair old scores and enjoy entertainments by Mr and Mrs Jaffery. D Sullivan praised the group in a concise address, and Geo quarkette provided the main entertainment. Meadaffery departs Wednesday for Aberdeen, Scotland.
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Thomas Battery
Ayers Street
Sire
Bowers Twelfth Annual Banquet Aids Granite Firm
The event hosted by Jones Brothers Granite Company at Yountain Park and Mervin Farm drew notable guests including Mr and Mrs Huge I. ne and Mrs Louie Bartow. A large crowd enjoyed chowder clam lobsters and potatoes as the firm celebrated its longstanding success amid plans for future growth and community ties.
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Bovars Granite Company
Yountain Park
Mervin Farm
Murfyl
Etm
Jany
Idianes
Jones Brothers Granite Company
Boston
Huge I
Irevidaner
Louie Bartow
Kael
Ari
Ian
Harel
Wes
Barre
Soistas
Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Ceremony Across Cities
A fragmented notice recalls a twenty fifth anniversary celebration linking Montpelier and Washington area towns with a ceremonial gathering. The event draws attendees including named individuals from St Johnstown and nearby regions, noting marriage formalities at the city clerk and related rites.
One Case In Court Involving Intoxication
A city court session this morning arraigned a man identified as Ryuelal OMuier Metver on intoxication charges. The record notes the defendant pleaded not guilty, and the court set bail while the proceedings continued.
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Ularler
Ryuielal
Leows
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