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Newspaper

Burlington Free Press

Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1902

Page

4

Vermont Legislature Adjourns After License Bill Debate

In Montpelier on October 17 the legislature adjourned after a weekend session. The House passed the license local option bill without a referendum while the Senate approved a topographical survey measure and a memorial for Hiram A. Huse. Hale declines office as attorney general, prompting a potential special assembly to elect a replacement.

House Senate Hiram A. Huse Benator Mayo Washoeston Tite Hiram AL Huse Vermont Sti Vilvertin Sim Letta Hale Geav Stanton de Col Halls Spedhal Wie Eines

Third Reading of Vermont Prohibition and Miscellaneous Measures

Proceedings in the Vermont House include Third Reading of a prohibition bill, debates on municipal and presidential suffrage, and petitions for temperance reforms. Various delegates from Addison to Warren discuss extending sermon length, local censure financing, and legislative references to committees on temperance and claims. Language is formal and period specific with multiple names and towns cited.

Official Record of the Day Senate Session Motions and Bills

The Senate convened at 10 o clock with devotional exercises. A vote defeated a doubt on adjournment. Bills introduced include repeal of a defaming court fine and election of a Thurington city judge. A bill for courthouse repairs and tax related provisions was reported with amendments for a temporary loan.

Bill Lenw Oper Deer Lawson J. A. Dixon Hardwick Tintley Newbury Senate Walbridge Benatar Sutton W. B Sutton Thurington Marel Mayo Charles Linherty Franklin County

Amendments Adopted In Vermont Senate Read Third Time

The Vermont Senate adopted amendments and passed a private bill read third time. Senator Brownell introduced a Burlington petition for woman suffrage and a Wilton/ Awanton petition on prohibitory laws was referred. A topographic survey committee provision was read third time before adjournment.

Brownell Comba Berkshire Sentor Senate Senate Suriday Is Eltivens Burlington Generis Brown Awanton Joint Committee On Temperance Howard Vermont Bouter Brownell Sutton Senvite

Life and Work in the City Diary

Fragmentary lines describe daily life and work pressures with references to local voices and a drug store. The sketch mentions Welfare and Wardens, and hints at community vitality and health concerns in a bustling town.

Alfred Joe Ossullivan & Young

Fire Sweeps White River Junction Freight House

A large freight house at White River Junction suffers a devastating blaze destroying most contents. Firefighters from the Boston and Maine and other lines fight the flames, with several cars and locomotives damaged. A few items are saved, and nearby warehouses report heat and smoke but no further casualties.

White River Boston & Maine Meinland Te Dilla

Trade Outlook: Eastern Retail Strength Gains as Coal Strike Ends

Bradstreet’s report notes improvement in eastern retail trade after the anthracite strike ends. Demand for jobs and durable goods rises, with strong wool, butter, cheese, and metals, while coal relief prompts price stabilization. Transportation remains the weak link, and iron, finished materials, and heavy woods show mixed gains.

New York Bradstreet Shaw Hoston Woolie Hebermarke Walte

Restoration of Prosperity Assured by End of Strike Action

The weekly trade review notes a strike ending and revival in shoe shops and industry. It reports renewed orders in New Orleans mills, Cotton goods activity, and sustaining production as rolling stock and power remain constrained.

New York Dun & Cars Weekly Review of Trade Cewt Cours Wes Miareh

Inside View of the Coal Strike Conference

Walter Wellman reports from Washington on the Roosevelt coal strike conference as observers feared the president might lose his temper during tense moments. Witnesses describe the cabinet and industry leaders debating responsibility and the president’s measured restraint throughout the sessions.

Walter Wellman Colliers Weekly Posty Roosevelt Tn Potee Highey Ordeg Roosevlt Coal Wade Shere Oharang Miteli Mitchell Ticcidenta United States Mr Roosevelt

Scott's Emulsion Ad Persuades Crowded Street Shoppers

An old man with weak digestion, a pale girl with thin blood, a young man with a narrow chest, and a sickly child are pictured in a busy street scene. The copy claims Scott's Emulsion will warm, feed, strengthen stomachs, restore color, soothe lungs, and help children grow.

Scott

Roosevelt Roiled Talks as Railway Presidents Defied Meddling

Roosevelt pressed for a conference with railway presidents over the strike, but they resisted and attacked Mitchell and his union. Morgan and Perkins attempted dialogue to ease tensions, yet the leaders refused engagement, deepening the rift and prolonging the dispute.

Roosevelt Cortelyan Carrer Imiab Washington John Mitchell Mitchell Republican Party Haag Hanna J. 2 Morgan Poablle Jones TMH New York R His Pares Jo Pierpont Morgan Hinna New York To See Then Thoruibwhey Presidents Refused To See Me Milchetl Whey Mitel Cearse W. Perkins JO PL Morgan & Co Tall Perkins Perkins Towyar Mr. Morgan Europe Ron Ceesart Pennsylvania Railway Reading Whintrute

Vermont Legislature Paces Through Dual Sessions

Two joint assemblies in one day slowed regular work as Vermont lawmakers considered a broad license bill, debated tuberculosis and cattle disease risks, and heard cattle commission and veterinary testimony. The House rejected a third reading on changing the legal rate of interest, while temperance members outlined a new straight license bill.

House B Stiles George W .Worcester Thetford Cattle Commission Representative White Woodstock Windsor County White Kendall West Windsor McFeeters Dovelnes Williston Iman Board of Cattle Commisioners Temperance Joint Committee On Representatives Gc.ow Davenport Brattleboro

Vermont Cattle Tuberculosis Bill Debate At Capitol

The Senate and House agriculture committees met in Montpelier to discuss Vermont tuberculosis laws and the bill affecting diseased cattle. Representative Dean chaired the hearing. Mr. Highee argued the current law is unconstitutional for taking property without compensation. Senator Stilee urged careful consideration before weighing Mr. Highee’s points.

Montpelier Get Senate House W. Tiblee Charlotte Dean Ferrisburgh Higher Powers Highee Vermont Stilee St.obnsbury Eben

Bill Introduced in House to Protect Milk Dealers

A bill to protect milk dealers and consumers against tampering with milk cans is introduced by Senator Browne l. It requires milk buyers and sellers to file copies of permits in town clerks offices and publish them in newspapers with penalties for tampering including fines and imprisonment. The Senate convened for a joint assembly and adjourned after routine business.

House Fletcher Per Cavendish Russell Senate Peek Brandon Sifth Hiss Apethecar The General Fund Htehney Joint Committee On Journal of Beck WC ‘Tu Hinesburgh Vermont Avery Sor West Ruthind Temperance Brownell Iamp Representatives Hell Sente Lrownell Board of Visitors Noeciel University Wis Committee On Mill Ors Hull Wasine Brown

Proceeds and Debates in Vermont House Amid Tax and Education Bills

Vermont House proceedings show multiple measures on deer fishing seasons and trout restrictions, tax changes, and teacher certification renewal. Joint assembly names justices for several towns and votes on probate officers while a memorial seeks prohibition and woman suffrage.

Vermont House Debates Highway Taxes and State Appointments

The session discusses amending highway and state tax rates and introduces bills on windham county repairs and the windham aqueduct. A joint assembly votes to elect multiple state officers including chief judge and associate judges, superintendent of education, sergeant at arms, and high officials for two year terms, with numerous appointments approved viva voce despite some dissent.

Childe Morethen Reytire Hehways Hood Tenehem Porter Wilmington Windham County H. Sf Allard Colchester Winooski Pape Burre City Ewes Pers Soper Randolph Bulley Newbury St. Johnsbury Third Reading Rutland Richroad Co. Joint Assembly Supreme Court Emery Orange John W. Rowell Viva Voce Cowland Shattleboro James M. Tyler Brattleboro Annis Orleans Spencer Windham Gale Guilford Rider Bristol Tyler Viva Voor Mor Fowler Manchester Loveland Munson McFerters Hapsburgh Henry Art Bakersfield Combs Ikiin Hyde Start Viva Vous Senator Mayo Washington John $1. Watson Montpelier Russell Chi Barre A. J. Sibley Ellis Fairfaven Phelps James W. Brock Brock Dartt Springfield Fuller Wershire Stiles Caledonia Pipe Turre Stafford Morristown James W. Brook Sibley Mr. Brock Oringe William Gh. Gilmore Pairles Morrill Strafford Heath Gen. Gilmore Crown of Pranklin Col Altre A. Whill St. Albans Col Hall Walhridge Barox O'Sullivan St Albans University Vermont State Agricultural College Fletcher Cavendish William P. Dillingham Waterhurs Gid Ted Viva Vace Henry Coventry Wheeleroaf Tray Viva Vee George Tollaffee Trutlind Burke West Ruthind Viva Vace Smith North House Cleveln

Goes Like Hot Cakes Druggist Claims Quick Sales

The druggist quotes T Smith of Tp is Kv touting a consumption cure soothed by a long trial. He claims twenty six years in practice with no failure and says mothers, patients, and doctors have found relief where other remedies failed. A free trial and a regular price of $1 are offered.

T. Smith Tpiis Ciuwett Alwiss Bette

Funeral Services for G W Atkins Held at Congregational Church

Funeral for G W Atkins was held in Waterbury with Rev Fr Wellogs officiating. Knights from Zion Commanders gathered from Waterbury Moretown Waitsfield Stowe Northfield Randolph as a special Montpelier train carried attendees and floral tributes marked the gathering.

Montpeiier Waterbury Tite Ge Atkins Chiurat Wrellogs Citzen My Zion Commmanders Wisa Moretown Wyaitsfield Stowe Northfield Randolph Montne Montpelier AN. Lewis G. FE Almon Collins Blakeley de Bart Cross BW. Morse Alo Thanchard Kierry Huntley Teaten Op S. Mallard A. Batehelder Whittier Bir Muights Collins Alckelay

Deasis Kidney Pills Endorsed By Burlington Resident

A Burlington resident, 1 Oclatr of 8 Fipge Street, credits Deasis Kidney Pills with easing long standing back and kidney pain. He describes persistent ache and sleepless nights until using the product sold at Woo Heddereon's drug store, with Foster-Mmithurn Co in Buffalo also listing the price. Remembers the name Doune’s.

Burlington Reescents Deans Woo Heddereon Doun

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