Newport Beats Island Pond in Ten Inning Victory
In a ten inning contest at Fairground Park Newport High School edged Island Pond 3 to 2 before a record crowd. Slim ill pitched for Newport with Waterman and Rooney on the mound for Island Pond, Savage led the hitters with three hits, while Solon Hill and Hardy contributed to Newport’s offense.
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Newport High School
Island Pond
Fairground Park
L. Waterman
Rooney
Newport
Savage
Solon Hill
Hardy
Essex County
House committee backs 10 percent stock dividend tax plan
Washington May 20 the Ways and Means committee approved a 10 per cent stock dividend tax retroactive to March 1 as part of wartime financing. The measure was adopted by a one vote margin amid a committee fight and opposition sought reconsideration. The panel also rejected an 80 per cent retroactive war profit tax proposal along party lines.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Soldiers Station
Patrol in Matowan West Virginia After Deadly Clash
State policemen and deputy sheriffs patrolled Matwan today to prevent a repeat of last night’s disorders that left ten dead. The violence followed the eviction of miners from coal company houses tied to mine closures over unionization efforts. The toll includes the mayor, the police chief, detectives, and miners.
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Mattawan
W. VA
West Va
No Candidate Can Land On First Ballot
Chicago May 20 With the Republican national convention 18 days away 99 of the GOP delegates already elected no candidate will enter the convention with a decisive edge Wood appears strongest on the first ballot among instructed delegates needing 145 of the votes to reach a majority Vermont primary gave him a boost though eight Vermont delegates remain to be chosen by the state convention
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Chicago
Wood
Vermont
Tragic Accident at St. Johnsbury Turntable Claims Life
Joseph Paradis of 91 Elm Street died after a turntable at the St. Johnsbury Round House crushed him during an accidental incident following a hat mishap. He was a 47 year old railroad worker with 17 years on the job. His death occurred about 15 minutes after the incident, and fellow workers mourn his loss. Meanwhile Vermont political reports note General Wood leading in 200 of 246 towns and Hoover Johnson tie in votes, with a Senate probe ordered into candidates expenses and influence.
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Joseph Paradis
Elm Street
St. Johnsbury
A Pradia
Hoover
Johnson
Montpelier
Vermont
General Wood
Herbert Hoover
Washington
Senate
Borah
Idaho
Station agent narrowly dodges serious harm in train jump
W Powell the St Johnsbury Center station agent jumped from a moving freight train near Lyndonville as it passed the center. He was bruised but not seriously hurt and is recovering at home. No bones were broken.
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St. J. Center
W. Powell
St. Johnsbury Center
Lyndonville
Mr. Powell
Worst Road Entry Fears for St Johnsbury
An automobilist from Springfield says the worst roads are on Railroad Street in St Johnsbury. He warns that unless trustees repair it soon a car could be wrecked in the street’s large caverns, harming local traffic and business.
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St. Johnsbury
Springfield
Railroad Street
Street Force Strikes for 4.4 Per Day Pay
About six street department workers went on strike demanding a 4.4 dollar daily wage. They have secured temporary help and continue duties with a reduced crew.
MISS ZIMMERMAN RECALLED TO STAND IN MURDER TRIAL
Miss Jennie Zimmerman was recalled to the witness stand in Springfield Massachusetts to answer further questions about her relation to Dr. Henry Zimmerman, her cousin, and the alleged assault in his office. She could not recall whether the attack occurred on a Sunday or a weekday and denied vowing revenge to see him crippled.
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Miss Zimmerman
Springfield
Mass
Jennie Zimmerman
Henry Zimmerman
Dist
Wright
Zimmerman
Dr. Zimmerman
Warehouse Slips From Foundations Near St Johnsbury Station
A warehouse opposite the St Johnsbury railroad station owned by George H. Cross Co. tipped from its cedar supports about 4 pm Wednesday after workers left. Over 100 tons of flour and other goods spilled. Henry Guimond suffered severe injuries and was taken to St Johnsbury Hospital. The structure will be rebuilt on a solid foundation.
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St. Johnsbury
George H. Cross Company
George Rice
Henry Guimond
St. Johnsbury Hospital
International Harvester Co
Ely Works Big Truck Plunges Through Bridge
A three ton Ely Works truck from the American Fork & Hoe Company broke through a bridge near Wheelock on Wednesday afternoon. The forward wheels failed the supports and the rear wheels collapsed, sending the truck into the stream bottom side up. All five crew men escaped unharmed. the bridge was demolished and the truck retrieved on Thursday.
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Ely
Fork & Hoe Company
Wheelock Wednessy
George BE
Ben#it
Carroll Lafoe
Williams Case Referred to Judge Slack in Vermont Supreme Court
The State vs Frank C Williams of Newport convicted in Washington county court of malfeasance and misfeasance of office was submitted to the Vermont Supreme Court on briefs at its Montpelier session Wednesday due to illness of Attorney General Archibald. The case was assigned to Justice Leighton P Slack and a decision is expected at the October term.
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Frank C. Williams
Newport
Washington County
Vermont Supreme Court
Montpelier
Frank C. Archibald
Leighton P. Slack
New York Globe Increases Copy Price to Three Cents
The New York Globe announced a price rise from two to three cents per copy effective tomorrow. Albany reports Governor Smith vetoed a bill aimed at repealing the Daylight Saving law.
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New York
New York Globe
Albany
N. Y
Smith
Sugar price pledge halts jams and jellies profiteers
The National Preservers and Fruit Products Association said its members will stay out of the sugar market until prices fall. Representing about a quarter of U.S. jams and preserves manufacturers, the group cites sugar hoarding and inflation, plans to close factories after current supplies run down. A new Italian cabinet led by Nitti forms after resignation.
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Associated Press
New York
The
National Preservers and Fruit Products Association
Marcus Blakemore
Association
Department of Justice
Blakemore
Bolsheviki advance against Poles in 50 mile front
London May 20 The Bolsheviki offensive along a 50 mile front against the Poles began last Friday and continued yesterday. The Polish retreat persisted with some gains reported in places. Soviet officials in Moscow claim capture of many prisoners and vast stores of supplies.
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London
Moscow
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Nitti
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Arthur F. Stone
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