Vermont Republicans gain in statewide election
Vermont voters delivered a strong Republican plurality, with Governor Prouty and a wide slate of GOP officers winning. Returns from 71 of 246 towns showed a Republican lead around 28,000, while Democrats may gain seats in the state legislature though Republicans expect a large overall victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Prouty
Newport
John A. Mead
Rutland
Guy W. Halley
Essex
Edward H. Deavitt
Montpelier
Horace FP. Graham
Craftsbury
John G. Sargent
Ludlow
Burlington
Vermont
Green Mountain
Repubican
House of Representatives
T. Cheney
Morrisville
Congress
David J. Foster
Frank Plumley
Northfield
Redfield Proctor
G. H. Prouty
James E. Burke
Independence League
Quimby S. Backus
Brandon
New Party
Prohibition Party
Burke
Prouty
McKinley
Roosevelt
Hayes
Tilden
Inspecting New Hospital Visit at East Haver
Dr Smith superintendent at East Haver inspects the new hospital in Madison today. He is expected to return tomorrow.
City’s August tax share paid to Johnson
County Treasurer Myrick reports paying the city treasurer Johnson 1017.45 dollars as the city’s share of August tax collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrick
Johnson
Vermont Test Vote Forecasts Taft Victory Republicans Lead
Vermont forecasted results show Taft winning the presidency with a Republican plurality of about 28,000 based on past years figures. The record lists Republican and Democratic tallies for several elections, noting Hayes and McKinley victories and a disputed Hayes-Tilden outcome.
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Vermont
Taft
Rep. Plu
Hayes
Garfield
Cleveland
Harrison
Painted Picture Of Past Ages To Veterans
Toledo, September 2. A civic street parade preceded the G A R veterans parade and the Ft Meigs monument dedication at Perrysburg. Thousands rode to the historic site as Senator Foraker and Governor Harris spoke, salutes rang out, and the crowd heard a sweeping tribute to American progress and sacrifice. The piece ends noting a continuation on Page Eight.
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Senator Foraker
Fort Meigs
Toledo
Ohio
Ft. Meigs
Perrysburg
Grand Army of the Repubic
William Henry Harrison
Proctor
J. B. Foraker
Huris
Benjamin H. Young
Willson
Kentucky
Harris
Foraker
Grant S. Taylor
David Robinson, Jr
Y M C A Building Claimed Best Equipped In State
A detailed preview of the Y M C A building nearing completion highlights its size, modern facilities, and premium features. Descriptions cover vestibule, reading room, offices, gymnasium, bowling alleys, showers, and a large swimming pool with marble drains and tile linings, all aimed to meet top standards.
Injunction Suit Heard Over Glen Miller Park Tracks
A court near term will hear arguments on blocking a traction company from laying tracks in Glen Miller Park. Judge Fox is to preside Thursday morning at 4, with Ferdinand Winters for the traction company and Wilfred Jessup with A. M. Gardner for the petitioners. The Citizens Lookout Communities seek to influence the outcome with a lobby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traction Company
Glen Miller Park
Fox
Palladium
M. F. Johnston
Citizens’ Lookout Communities
Johnston
Timothy Nicholson
Parl Ros
Weather Prophecy for Indiana Brings Warmer Thursday
The Weather Prophet notes fair skies across Indiana with warmer temperatures expected on Thursday. The forecast highlights a pleasant midweek trend and mild conditions for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Primary returns sketch uncertain US Senate race
Milwaukee Wis Sept 2 Early returns from state primaries keep the United States Senate contest in doubt. Returns come in slowly and definite results may take days. Friends of Senator Stephenson claim an endorsement. Republicans vote for Stephenson Hatton Cook and McGovern while Democrats back Neal Brown Hoyt. State officers and congressional nominees are chosen.
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Milwaukee
Wis
United States
Stephenson
Tyen
Tsuae Stephenson
Willams H. Hatton
Samuel A. Cook
F. E. McGovern
Neal Brown
Melvin
Richmond Navy Recruiter to Visit City Friday
C. R. Ferguson of Indianapolis head of the Richmond Navy recruiting station will be in the city Friday. He is expected to recruit many new sailors as inquiries about enlistment have increased at the post office.
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C. R. Ferguson
Indianapolis
Richmond
Wayne County Farmers to Offer Prayers for Rain
Wayne county farmers fear continued drought after August rainfall runs well below normal. Prayers for relief from the drought will be offered next Sunday in country and some city churches. One fourth of the corn crop already lost with more at risk if dry conditions persist, frost danger also looms for later in the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
Naughty to Steal Clothes Rampage in Avanta Georgia
Maddened by jealousy over a phone call, Jesse J. Vaughan stormed into Kathleen Hayes’s room in Avanta GA, stealing a wardrobe including three dresses, a hat, nine pairs of stockings, three shoes, and toiletries. He tore items when unable to carry them all away, police later arresting Vaughan after Miss Hayes reported a burglary and found some garments in his room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avanta
Kathleen Hayes
Jesse J. Vaughan
Young Men's Club Secures Festival Headquarters
Representatives of a club in Indianapolis meet Col. Green to finalize plans for a fall festival in Richmond. Three rooms above the Western Union office at Ninth and Main will serve as festival headquarters with space for committees, an office, and a women and children’s rest room. Perry Freeman and Paul Comstock discuss military day arrangements with the Tenth Infantry. An agricultural committee led by Wilfred Jessup will meet Saturday to firm up plans and distribute descriptive folders detailing the three festival days.
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Young Men’s Business Club
Western Union Telegraph Company
Ninth
Main Streets
Perry J. Freeman
Paul Comstock
Indianapolis
Col. Green
Tenth Infantry
Richmond
Agricultural Committee
Wilfred Jessup
Fire Department Complete Again
After changes due to conditions George Wilson George Pavey and Everett Miller return to their former posts. Wilson resumes as driver of the hook and ladder truck after months away due to injuries. Pavey comes back as hoseman at No 3 house, Miller returns from No 3 to No 4. Al Griffith becomes substitute driver and ladder man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wilson
George Pavey
Everett Miller
Fire Department
Wilson
Pavey
No. 3
Miller
No. 4
al Griffith
Foreclosure Proceedings Brought Against Pittsburg Terminal Railway
In United States circuit court this morning Equitable Trust Company of New York commented on foreclosure proceedings against the Pittsburg Wabash Terminal Railway. The action involves $ reportedly 200,000 of outstanding bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pittsburg Wabash Terminal Railway Company
United States
Equitable Trust Company of
New York
Richmond Chautauqua Directors Meet Tonight
Directors of the Richmond chautauqua plan a meeting this evening after an earlier session last night. Several members were unable to attend the prior gathering.
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Richmond Chautauqua
Mutual Aid Scheme for Wayne County Proposed by Reverend Huntington
The Rev. David C. Huntington proposes opening an employment bureau in Richmond to link Wayne county farmers needing field hands or share-system farms with unemployed New York laborers experienced in farming. He suggests placing the bureau in St Pauls parish house, with New York oversight and transportation, and asks for a public vote by postal card on the idea. He envisions starting in Richmond and expanding west, aiding homeseekers and workers willing to farm legitimately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David C. Huntington
Rowner
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
New York City
The
Palladium
Richmond
Wayne County
St. Paul's Parish
Huntington
Palladium Te
New York
Indiana
Ilinois
Western States
St. Paul's Parish House
North Eighth Street
Ind
Aged Couple Arrested After Hullabaloo in Sheridan Street
Mr and Mrs Adam Houghmeter arriving with a horse traded for a horse be longing to Henry Hieger. They sold their horse for $3 and an old vehicle then moved to Sheridan street. A family quarrel led to arrest for disturbing the peace and they claimed a man named Charles Saylor was staying at their house and sought in Brownsville for larceny. He escaped custody last March. They are in destitute cir.
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Adam Houghmeter
Henry Hieger
Houghmelera
Hieger
Sheridan Street
Charles Saylor
Lane
Brownsville
Union
Baylor
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Forakerr
Y.M.C.A
Young Men's Christian Association
Eighth Street
Nen
Thomas Lawson
Alexander P. Moore
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Lawson
Moore
Wisconsin
Eoman Ferguson
Navy
Girl
Main Street
Big Pittsburg Company
David Huntington
Bureau
Bailey
Stranger
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