Alabama Leaders Resist Negro Franchise Disfranchisement
In Alabama the fight over amending the Constitution to disfranchise negro voters continues. Prominent figures urge justice and federal law, warning against grandfath er clauses and state actions that would perpetuate racial inequity. Ex governors Jones and Johnson oppose nullification and urge equal educational and property qualifications to satisfy the Constitution.
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Alabama
Nagro Volora
Louisiana
North
South Carolina
United States
New York
Congress
Gordon
Poerson
South
Jones
Johnson
Washington
Gov. Jones
Ihs
Vermont Voices Debate Senator Choice and State Growth
The St Albans Messenger weighs Vermont's growth limits and the idea of electing Senators by general vote. It argues Vermont benefits from virtue and civic focus at home, warns that successful Vermonters abroad do not lift the state, and critiques proposals to shift to direct elections and abolish the electoral college, noting potential risks to morality and representation.
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Fox la
Willan
Mason
Eessor
Aa Benator
Lilinois
Tf Mom
Vermont
Foss
Dulinola
New England
Maing
Walter Powers
Sahara
Solons
The
Mesaenger
Illinois
Senate
House of Representatives
United States Senate
Election of Senators Burrows Seeks Direct Vote Reform
Senator Burrows of Michigan supports direct popular election of senators and will chair the Senate committee on privileges and elections to push the reform. He aims to shift power to the people and advance constitutional change through congressional action.
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Burrows
Michigan
Senate Committee On
Vermont Seniors Honor at Tufts Commencement
Vermont was well represented at Tufts College commencement with Frank Leakie Hayford of Montpelier delivering the senior chapel oration on The House Beautiful. Other readings and speeches followed, including Frank Howe Benedict of Williamstown and Kingsbury Foster of Derby Line.
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Vermont
Tufta College
Frank Leakie Hayford
Montpelier
Frank Howe Benedict
Williamstown
Kingsbury Foster
Derby
Arthur M. Boutelle
Townshend
Leslie D. Pierce
Cambridge
Marshall
Presidential candidate speculation after McKinley letter
The letter renouncing the presidency sparks talk on the next Republican hopeful. Senators and party leaders weigh favored sons and ambitions as Allison notes predicting the future is wiser than Solomon.
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McKinley
Allison
Solomon
Debating a Nomination Seventy Five Years Old Declines
The speaker declines the nomination saying he would be seventy five when the convention met and would stand aside for younger men to strive for the honor. He praises the record set by President McKinley and notes the great honor involved in the position.
Questioning Admiral Clark’s neglect amid 1898 Santiago heroes
The writer laments Rear Admiral Clark’s omission from postwar recognition, contrasting him with other captains from the blockade of Santiago in 1898 who later rose to rear admiral. He accuses the government of disgraceful acts for promoting all others before Clark. The piece implies Clark did much alongside the Oregon, a pivotal role in the victory.
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Philip
Higginson
Evans
James
Santiago
Clark
Oregon
Spain
Theas
Methuselah
Vermont Gubernatorial Race Features Two Millionaires
The Burlington correspondent reports Vermont's gubernatorial campaign will differ as two millionaires vie for the Republican nomination. Dr. W Soward Webb, Pullman Car director and Rutland rail route leader, opposes General J G McCullough, Erie Railroad executive. The piece notes McCullough retired in 1868 to honor harmony via the mountain rule, aiming to boost his claim.
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New York Tribune
Burlington
Vermont
W. Soward Webb
Pullman Palace Car Company
Rutland
Chicago
Seaboard
J. G. McCullough
Erie Railroad Company
the Tribune
McCullough
E. ©. Smith
Justice Brewer marries Emma Miner Mott in Burlington
Justice Brewer of the United States Supreme Court wed Miss Emma Miner Mott from Vermont in Burlington. The ceremony sparked amusement as the license was issued in the District of Columbia and not valid elsewhere, provoking jokes about legal blunders among judges and the bar.
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Justice Brewer
United States Supreme Court
Burlington
Emma Miner Mott
Mott
Ogdensburg Journal
District of Columbia
Oregon Returns to San Francisco The Bulldog of the Navy
The battleship Oregon entered the Golden Gate on June 12 to booms and whistles as San Francisco celebrates its homecoming. She left Yokohama May 10 and Honolulu May 30, facing headwinds and heavy seas but averaging 14.4 knots. President McKinley’s cheerfulness grows with his decision not to seek a third term and letters pour into the White House. He plans a China trip next month and predicts rising American commerce with China.
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Oregon
Golden Gate
San Francisco
Yokohama
Honolulu
Islands
McKinley
Washington
China
F. Willard
Barlington
Watloesing
BH. B. Martin
Qorinth
Mary Fletcher
Phal
Thorray
James Boyd
Elder Berges
J. T. Bowen
Verna
Barre
R. M. Harvey
Chelsea
L. F. Sanborn
West Topsham
Outler Corner
Charles Poole
New Hampshire
E. C. Poole
K. Dexter
Dexter
Lothera J. Qolling
Lyne
Village Hall
John B. Sanborn
Groton
Morris McKnight
O. B. Banborn
Withers of the Ming Owners and British War Charges
The article argues that South Africa's Ming owners face a proposed British demand of a quarter of a billion dollars for war expenses. It claims the war was fought in British interests, that Englishmen desire the mines for their riches, and that the galled jades shrink under the burden while rates remain high.
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South Africa
Jones
Village Notes and Local Sports in Barre Town
Local residents visit relatives in Gayaville Barre city and Chelan. Brookfield beat Randolph Center 4 to 2 in a weekend baseball game. Numerous residents travel, host, or attend church services and community events across Barre, Montpelier, and surrounding towns.
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W. W. Porkins
Gayaville
G. ©. Dalla
Barre City
W. H. Richardeon
Children Day Exercises and Local Visits Highlight Small Town News
The article notes cheerful Children’s Day exercises with all ages attentive and singing. It records several visits and incidents including Edward Titus’s serious accident in Corinth, Calvin Porter Baldwin visiting his uncle Calvin Morse, Mrs. Dell Patnam visiting Peacham, and various church and school events. Multiple community members attend meetings and endeavors, with updates on health and local projects such as barn construction for Frank Parsons.
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W.K. Davis
Walls River
Plagh
W. CG
Ithig
B. If. Ompbell
A.C. Dickey
Ira Goffrin
Kinobell Corner
I. Bargent
George Gauthier
Barre Olby
Wood
C. E. Parker
Gill Lodge
Odd Fallows
Deveneeid Brothers
James King
King
E.R. Davis, Esq
W. C
H. J. Cheney
Montpalier
Opera House
East Barre
Miss Stone
Montpeliar
W. Davin
Watts River Apent
R, Davin
W. P. Jackson
Peace
Congregational Church
Nore Tuniday
Weat Fairies
Edward Titus
Fred Cook
Corinth
Cattlog Hin Kane
Ox Autohen
Iin
Tranover
Reece Lein
Calvin Porter Baldwin
Wisconsin
Calvin Morse
Mr. Baldwin
Horaee Baldwin
Mary Morn
Vermont Ex Superintendent Reports Philippines Observations
Private letter from Mason S. Stone, former Vermont superintendent, now division superintendent in the Philippines, notes island diversity, language barriers, climate myths, and cautious steps toward self government. He mentions Negros as most civilized and his Bacolod HQ, with assignments for teachers from Vermont and future work on Cebu and Bohol. a statue of liberty and figures Washington Lincoln McKinley Tail are noted.
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Watcusan
Manon
Stone
Vermont
Dacetion
Philippines
Myasulf
States
Manila
Negros
United States
Bacjlod
Cebu
Bohol
Jolo & Bamboo
Goddess of Liberty
Washington
Lincoln
Kinley
Tail
Advertising Drives The Art Of Winning Business
In this piece the author extols Adam Forepaugh and Selle Brothers 20th Century Colossus as masters of advertising. He argues merchants should mirror their aggressive ad campaigns, asserting that heavy advertising builds reputation and desire, driving success more than mere goods on display. The piece stresses the power of pervasive promotion by top showmen and urges local businesses to imitate it.
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Adam Forepaugh
Selle Brothers
Masara
J. A. Bailey
W. W. Cole
Loew
Aoome
Pangh
Bella
Washington County Court Delays and Proceedings in Adultery and Divorces
The Washington County Court adjourned amid multiple cases including adultery charges against Lillian Dargin of Cabot, with guilty pleas, and a pending divorce case. Judges considered demurrers in stock ownership disputes and family cases, while Bosworth’s case moved between courts. Arguments on demurrers and trial panels continued into Monday afternoon, with state and defense counsel arguing over signatures and jurisdiction.
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Biate
Lillian Dargin
Cabot
B.A. Bailey
Barnham
Stanton
Barro
Hinwito
Prosa
Tanbridge
Bil
Dillingham
Huse & Howland
Attorley Foater
Bowton
W. W. Teapolot
Ocourt
Fedeas
Mabel BE
Comstock
Linley J. Proomaes
Io Cane
Capital Savings Bank Agames QO
Hubbard
Montpeller
Tagram Agatont
Sta
Doten
Edwin
Tormpkins
Ryculver
George Brainerd
Jaodge Watson
Taosslay
S. H. O Bosworth
Montpelier
E. H. Deagitt
Mr. Bosworth
F. P. Carleton
Witaon
Supreme Court
Higheat
Bosworth
Carleton
T. J
Deavitt
F. M. Sutton
Defamily Court
W. A. Ballard
Burlington
Annual Concert at Montpelier Seminary Gathers Local Talent
Prof Hathaway and Miya Mary EF presented a campus concert in Montpelier with students in vocal and instrumental numbers. The program featured piano eight hands, solo vocal pieces, organ and duet performances, highlighted by Miss Edith G. Smith and Miss Grace Reed Joslyn and praised for discipline, tone, and ensemble precision. Mina Williams, conductor, received commendation for directing the mixed program and securing quality performances from non-regular students alike.
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J. Hathaway
Miya Mary EF
Williams
Masic
Montpelier Secrinary
Mingus Qdarria Spauling
Panay Sevaranca
Mr. Tanner
Fred Wells
Misaes Spadiding
Hernay
Calley
Whittier
Annie Hutchins
Mydrieval
Walae Arsbesque
Lack
Migu Hutchins
Togeh
Panny Severance
Sant
Carrie Spaulding
Jennie M. Hunt
Emma Lyons
E. Pearl Minott
the Holy Temple
Misa Minott
Horace B. Williams
Ewing
Soap
Missen Minott
Severance
Misa Grace Reed Joslyn
Mary E. Williams
Mina Wil- Hama
Miss Williams
FIRE IN BARRE CAUSES THOUSAND DOLLAR LOSSES
A Tuesday 1 AM fire at H Hale's on Main street Barre caused about 840,000 in damages before containment. Hale's Pavilion and storehouse losses range around 5,000 to 7,000, with partial insurance. Robart and Hayden properties listed with limited or no coverage. Hooker's carpet works also damaged with no insurance.
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H. Hale
Main Street
Hale
Atore
Atore Hous
Pearl Street
Otl. Hala
B. Q. Robart
Wheelock
Hayden
Hooker
Carpet Cleaning Works Ly 8800
DO Insurance
Ir Olnlug
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West Fuaklee
John Cocke
Post Mills
George Cooke
George Kimball
Worshire
Millatract
Ben Exallman
George Gilman
Jennie L
Brownfield
Maine
Kot
Warshine
Mr Miller
Lorana Dearborn
Abe
Fred Billoway
Bust
Silloway
Frank Bolles
Bulton
Frank
Truman Cotton
Worcester
Mra
Dell Patnamm
Peacham
Ladies’ Aid Society
O. M. Ladd
William Water
Bath
Frank Conner, Jr
Rhody Bill
Meath
Bethel
W. A. Averill
Boxlery
Mason S. Stone
Washington County Court
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