Vermont Press Note and Weather Chronicle
The Weekly Free Press outlines subscription terms and rates, advertising guidance, and payment rules. It also reports on political appointments, Alaska elevations, Vermont labor harmony, Russian loan interest in New York, and a historic Vermont storm described as the Great Blizzard of March with widespread snow and telegraph outages.
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Senela
College Street
London
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Berlin
Europe
United States
New York
City Ward Results and Mayor Roberts Margin Highlight Contest
The report details ward by ward voting in a Tuesday election with mayoral winner Roberts defeating Gurke. It notes large majorities, ward shifts, and the likely durable Republican gains across First through Fifth wards, including alderman selections and party dynamics.
Victory For Burlington Republicans Wins Mayor Re elected and Aldermen in Burlington
Republicans swept Burlington at the polls on Tuesday. Mayor Roberts was re elected by a large majority and four of five aldermen were chosen. turnout rose despite a storm, with 2000 votes cast in a presidential year. Roberts gained a substantial majority over Burke, while Sutton’s support declined.
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Crombie
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Booth. Co
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Gutchell
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Burke
University
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Iith Ward
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Burlington
Vermont
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Sutton
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Roberta
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Loto
Wil Peadily
Statue of Senator Morrill Debate Sparks Vermont Pride
In Boston Gen Grout urged a public push for a Morrill statue, arguing Vermont should fund a marble likeness to honor the late senator. He notes Congress has already considered his land grant bill and that Vermont’s legislature should appropriate for a National Capitol display.
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Boston
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Ian
Tusting
Morrill
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Woodburne
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Linner
Benate
Vermont
Congress
Senator Merrill
Washington
Benator Moremil
National Capitol
Burlington Struck by Record Snow Storm of the Winter
A massive snow storm drops up to 18 inches in Burlington delaying streetcar service and freezing trains. Plows and crews worked through the day with 20 teams and 30 men clearing Church Street to the post office as electric lines failed and rail travel suffered three hour outages. Public schools remained open while many children were carried home by teams as roads clogged.
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United States
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North Avenue
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Mortpelier
Northfield
Trutland Road
Essex Junction
University receives Lizzie Allen scholarship request
The University of Vermont receives a bequest request from the estate of the late Lizzie B P Allen of Derby Vermont for scholarships at the university. Miss Allen, a descendant of Gen Ira Allen founder of the university, lived in Derby Line and died February 20 1907 of consumption.
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Ira Allen
University of Vermont
Lizzie BP, Allen
Derby
Sivoo
Miss Allen
University
Randolph
Virginia
Charles J
Sidney Pulsifer
Peoria
Philadelphia
Pulsifer
Derby Line
Tufts College
Suppress Not Regulate The Alcoholic Drink Traffic
The passage argues the state must suppress rather than regulate alcohol traffic, claiming society is harmed by licensing schemes. It cites Supreme Court validation of state power to restrict and insists law should align with morality rather than permit wrong under civil policy.
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Supreme Court of
Men Guy
Sheldon Amon
License law critique and moral law critique in 19th century view
A polemic argues against liquor licenses as empowering vice and corrupt state. It cites Rev Albert Barnes and Sheldon Amos, asserts licenses do not curb evil but shield sellers, warns laws should prohibit harmful actions rather than legalize them, and calls for protecting the young and weak from alcohol’s harm.
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Haber
Soety
Regis Ihition
Albert Barnes
Sheldon Amos
Massachusetts
Necticut
Connecticut
Seni
New York
Kaines
Favorite Prescription Aids Women Through Change of Life
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as essential for women during the change of life. It claims to ease nervous distress and restore strength without alcohol or narcotics, citing a testimonial from Mrs. Ligale Bowman of New Matamoras Ohio and offering a free medical adviser with a stamp response to Dr. R. V. Pierce in Buffalo New York.
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New Matamoras
Washington Do
Ohio
Vermont policy and public duty urged for national example
The passage calls for faithful impartial and anti alcohol prohibition, urging the press pulpit and people to demand duty and obedience to law. It asserts Vermont’s example could guide other states, referencing executive department action and the importance of a persistent public demand.
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Vermont Pelicy
Executive Department of Government
Vermont
Rutland Railroad confirms outlet to Montreal via United Counties line
Rutland Railway announces securing an outlet to Montreal by purchasing United Counties railway causing plans to connect Noyan Junction with Canadian Pacific route. Tr W Seward Webb cites error by A Hodge as factor. project may extend about 100 miles toward Hyacnde and Borel.
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Rutland
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New York Times
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Vr Webb
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Noyan Junction
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Hichelieu Valley
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Connerts
Canada Atlantic
Cramme Smta
Jd. Ly Harstow
Acty
Urukch
St. Lawrence
Hennyy Wits
Death of Charles L. Davis of Alvin Theatre fame
Charles L. Davis also known as Alvin Joslyn owner of the Alvin Theatre in Pittsburg Pennsylvania died after a two week illness from pneumonia. He built the Alvin Theatre on Listh street and spent his career in variety houses and with Hooley Minstrels and John Hopkins Theater Comique Providence. His jewel collection, including an gold watch, diamonds and unmounted gems, was famed and valued at about thirty thousand dollars in his later years.
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Alvin Theatre
Pittsburg
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Tim
Listh Street
Pitteburg
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Hughy Peugherty
Willis Sweatman
Billy Rive
George Wilson
John Fiopsins
Theater Comifque
Providence
D. 1
National Theatre
Philadelphia
Alvin Jontyn
Mr. Davis
Apon
Kurat
Davis
Temperance Leadership in Charlotte 1 Years Ago
An 1881 Albany American Temperance Intelligencer item notes Vermont towns forming temperance unions. In one town twelve school districts organized last September, bringing six to seven hundred members. The movement is new in the area but expected to spread to the county and state, aiding rapid completion of remaining goals.
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Vermont
Terrance Sorieiies
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Proctor Named as Possible Secretary of Commerce
Washington reports say Senator Proctor is the favored choice for the new cabinet post of secretary of commerce and industry. Proctor’s wartime cabinet service is recalled as a strong credential and his appointment would create a Senate vacancy to be filled by Governor Smith.
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian
Washington
Department of Commerce and Induses
Colaresa
New England
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Ahe Union
Senate
Gov. Smith
A Dangerous Practice Warns Against Sample Deliveries
The Newport Express warns of the hazard posed by individuals leaving patent medicine and food samples at homes and porches. A recent incident sickened a household after consuming baking powder from a dropped sample, with multiple similar cases reported nationwide. Local police should arrest anyone distributing samples on sight to curb this dangerous trend.
Bwana Reelected President of Texas Society of the SAR
Martin H. Bwana was re-elected president at the annual meeting of the Texas Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Maj Hvins, a Union Army veteran from Vermont, was praised by the Galveston papers as a credit to the state that birthed him.
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Martin H. Bwanawee
Maj Hvins
Vermont
Galventon
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