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Newspaper

Burlington Free Press

Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1900

Page

7

Burlington caucus votes shape district delegate slate

The Burlington republican city caucus drew unusually strong turnout as supporters split between the Foster for Congress ticket and an unpledged slate. Voting totals showed 1278 for the Foster ticket and 19 for the unpledged option amid local sentiment favoring Judge Powers and Mr Poster.

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Vermont Politician Preferences and Vice Presidential Prospects

The article weighs Vermont politics and national tickets. It notes Judge Powers' likely renomination for Congress, plus the Vermont campaign dynamics in Addison Grand Isle and Lamallie counties. It discusses possible Republican vice presidential candidates Governor Shaw Senator Fairbanks Secretary Long and others, with Western states gaining favor and McKinley’s strength cited.

Guy Roosevelt New York McKinley Bryan Long Navy Department Fairbanks Indiana Shaw Ilona Vermont Allison Gear Iowa Gov Congressmin Dolliver Gov. Shaw New England Republcan Ohio Methinley Washington

Democrats face tough choice in Bryan running mate

The text notes Admiral Schley declining to back Bryan and suggests populist pressure could push Democrats to accept a Populist nominee. It warns that Towne's potentialSecond position on the Bryan ticket could deter Democrats from pursuing any other nomination and fuel Democratic populist strife.

Bryan Admiral Schley Towne Sioux City Kansan City

Meandering Mike and the Strike Talk

A collage of humorous quotes and bits from newspapers including Washington Star and Philadelphia Record. Characters debate work, strikes, and travel, with sly witticisms about efficiency and everyday folly.

Mike Washington Star

Spring Rain and Rainbow Threads Over Wakeful Landscape

Poetic fragments describe spring weather breaking through clouds with rain and violet vision. A waking sun threads a rainbow over a forested hill, evoking fresh color and movement in a Harper’s Weekly style scene.

Stalin Harper's Weekly

Notable Figures Named in World and Academic News

Maurice Thompson will deliver the fennual address at Boston University commencement in Tremont Temple on June 6. Mix-Senator Sherman plans stay in Mansfield after medical advice. Prof Paul Haupt and President Gilman to represent Johns Hopkins at Cracow University anniversary. Count Schwartzkoppen, tied to Dreyfus affair, has become a German major-general in command of a brigade. Vice-Admiral Bienaime, new chief of the French naval staff, rose past eleven rear-admirals.

Maurice Thompson Fennual Boston University Tremont Temple Boston Sherman Ohio Mansfield Paul Haupt Johns Hopkins University Gilman University of Cracow Galacia Austria Schwartskoppen Ate Mache Dreyfus France Bersin Bienaime Madagascar Mediterranean Suadron Higher Naval School

Speedwell Farms plants 4000 trees from Europe in London

Gardner a McMillan and five assistants at Speedwell Farms in London plant over 4000 trees imported from Europe. Species include English chestnuts Austrian pines silver firs birches larches and English oaks. Fruit houses display blossoms of orange lemon grape fruit cherry and peach trees. About 606 workers employed.

Gardner A. McMillan Speedwell Farms London Europe T. N. Vail

Beware of Ointments For Catarrh Containing Mercury

Mercury containing catarrh ointments can destroy smell and upset the system when absorbed. Use only prescribed remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo contains no mercury and works through the blood and mucous surfaces. Obtain genuine Walls Catarrh Cure made in Toledo. Testimonials free. Price per bottle.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Levselvls Price

Grout Challenged by Windham County in Senate Race

The Brattleboro Phoenix reports Vermont senatorial debates focusing on Gen Grout vs Morrill line. It notes Grout lacks senatorial timber and praises ex Gov William P Dillingham as a potential successor, while Windham county prepares to hold June 2 convention and related memorial events and excursions for the Encampment.

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G A R Encampment General Orders for Newport Gathering

The Vermont G A R Department issues orders for the annual encampment to meet at Newport opera house June 20 with the department headquarters at Memphremagog House February on Tuesday June and the Council of Administration meeting at 2 PM. The Credentials committee convenes 9 AM at headquarters Wednesday with encampment representatives reporting on arrival. The WRC will host a reception Tuesday evening at 9 PM.

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Letters From the People Urge William J Puller for Senator

In Underhill a time honored custom nominates a local representative for senator. The letter praises William J Puller as a capable business man with public service as deputy sheriff and a former Underhill legislator. It urges voters to consider him and notes good local nominees exist.

Underhill William J. Puller

Officers elected for Young People's Religious Union

The annual meeting at the Unitarian church elected officers for the coming year. Reports were heard showing about 100 dollars in the treasury. New officers include President Hev. Joel H. Metcalf, Vice-president Miss Mtsie Mower, Secretary Miss Florence Gradley, Treasurer Mrs. Willard E. Greene, Programme Chair Dr. G. D. Samson. A special meeting is set for Sunday at 7 30 to hear delegates’ reports on the 76th anniversary of the American Unitarian Association.

Young People's Religious Union Unitarian Church Hev Joel HH Metcalf Mtsie Mower Florence Gradley Willard E. Greene G. D. Samson George Smith Bill Spear J. Fl. Metcalf The American Unitarian Association

Vermont Steamer Vermont Makes Its First Run Of The Season

The Vermont sailed Saturday from Shelburne Harbor for its first trip of the season to Plattsburgh, with the Chateauay remaining overnight at port. Officers include Captain Richard Arbuckle and Pilot B. Rockwell. Summer travel begins as pleasant weather boosts pleasure parties aboard. In South Burlington caucus ex Gov Page supporters win delegates to Congress. Essex caucus elects delegates to the first district convention and backs D. J. Foster for Congress.

Vermont Shelburne Harbor Plattsburgh Chateaugay Chateauzay Beacy Westport Hichard Arbuckle Turner W. H. Horton B. Rockwell K. M. Rockwell Peter Forant Joseph Parnaud Lewis Garrant William Parker Henry Malloy South Burlington Page Congress Essex Fesex Memorial Hall Sex Centre William B. Johnson Charles Green F. W. Booth Frank Ayres Homer K. Wright Charles Davis George B. Drury W. W. Styles A. Arkley B. W. Hall D. J. Foster

Death notices and bankruptcy filings appear in town records

Leonard A Marshall dies after a long illness at Ot Mansfeld Ave with wife and brother in law Ho M Lord present. Services held at Lord’s house then interment at Junction. Richard H Leonard files voluntary bankruptcy in Shoreham with $6 7608 unsecured debt and no assets. Johnny Tower bankrupt under Citi Savings Bank case in St Johnsbury. Walter H Bayley noted as a 61st birthday in Bennington. Bayley, from Peacham, famed as a tiny performer once with P T Barnum Shows.

Leonard A. Marshall Ho M. Lord Mansfeld Ave Lord Sine Lord X Junction Mr. Marshall Essex Junction Binghame Ville Mr. Lord Richard H. Leonard Lumbermaun Shoreham Johnny Tower Walter H. Bayley Peacham Bennington Mase Ist St. Johnsbury P.T. Barnum Stows

McGeary Declines Nomination for Democratic Convention

Representative J. W. McGeary told a Free Press representative that although friends urged him to seek delegate status he has decided to permit his name to be used only in connection with the Democratic National Convention.

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Burlington Savings Bank Trusts and Deposits Policy

Burlington Savings Bank outlines trusts and deposits operations. It lists officers Charles P. Smith as president Frederick W. Ward treasurer and Eb S Isham assistant treasurer, states interest rules for deposits, dividend limits, and tax details, and notes no stockholders.

Ings Charles PL Smith Frederick W. Ward Isham

Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promoted for Nervous Women

A vintage testimonial extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription easing "bad nights" and restoring health in delicate women. It claims to build the nervous system, restore flesh and color, and to be used with Pleasant Pellets and Golden Medical Discovery.

Doctor Pierce C. N Anderson Rockbridge

Take Your Own Census Before the Enumerator Arrives

Advice to record agricultural data before the census man visits. Note acres per crop, quantity and value, livestock numbers, and dairy and poultry product values to ensure a reliable 190 census.

The Spendthrift Warning for All Income Levels

The essay argues that spendthrifts are found among both workers and employers and across all income levels. It warns that delaying economy until it is easier to sacrifice luxuries leads to ruin, noting no spendthrift I know has retired wealthy, and defining spendthrift as improvident or wasteful in any income bracket.

Saturday Evening Post

Exhibition swords opening date wondered in Detroit

Detroit Free Press reports people ask when the Dewey presentation swords exhibition will open. Interest grows as readers seek the exact date and venue details for the display.

Detroit Free Presse

Howard National Bank Transaction Report

Howard National Bank reports a capital surplus and profits of 300000 dollars transacted. Officers listed include H. T. Budtwk cashier IorL H. Gates president Daniel W. Robinson vice president Allert C. Suau lding Elias Lyman Fred K Burgess.

Iorl H. Gates Daniel W. Robinson Allert C. Suaulding Elias Lyman Fred K Bb. Burgess

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