03 Aug 1906
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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1906
Page
1
Report covers fusion efforts by independents and Democrats to unite against conservative forces in Vermont. It highlights speeches by Proctor era allies, Clement and Pape, and notes rallies across towns including Brattleboro and Putney while detailing the broader national implications and the push for a people’s government over boss rule.
A heated meeting last evening saw Republicans attacking the Titan candidate and rallying around reform themes. Speakers including Mr. Fisk and Mr. Clement sparred over party strategy, fusion plans, and liquor policy while attendees debated prospects for the gubernatorial ticket and local machinery.
County residents gather at a Tuesday convention to discuss road improvements. Charles W. Gates misses the event but his photograph appears. Dr. T D Halton stands in. Governor Dr. Bell plans to attend as Hans Ail and Moore of the national association promise an illustrated evening lecture on road building worldwide.
An Vermont state investigating committee examined the Vergennes industrial school, reporting the plant and finances generally sound but noting inadequacies in heating and radiation, recommending a new heating system and formation of a millwey company. Officials praised bookkeeping and accounting practices while urging improvements in supervision and facilities.
Russian mutineers failed to seize Fort Constantine at Cronstadt on Wednesday night after heavy fighting with loyal regiments. About 100 were killed and many wounded, including Admiral Bonklwishoft. Mutineers escaped aboard a steamer to Finland, while Sveaborg mutiny collapsed and planned Baltic squadron seizure faltered. Rumors of mutinous ships and a general strike spread but proved unfounded or countermanded.
Judge Owen P. Thompron of Jacksonville IV announces a request from William J. Bryan that Roger Sullivan resign as national committeeman from Illinois. The call follows a Bevan message urging Sullivan to step down to preserve party integrity, with Sullivan resisting and Bryan criticizing the move as impossible for honest Democrats to tolerate Liu as a member of the national committee.
The body of Major Nathan P Bowes mutt died Wednesday in Pasadens Ontario will be brought to St Johnsbury for funeral next Tuesday Major Bowman was a Vermont gubernatorial candidate and a delegate to the 1880 Democratic National Convention He served as postmaster of St Johnsbury for five years and led Caledonia county liquor enforcement efforts He fought in the Battle of Lexington and served as quartermaster in the Civil War His age was 56 and he was a grand master in Vermont Masons and Odd Fellows societies.
Another Let-Go Sale is set to start next Monday morning by BEJ Fen ton & Hell. The firm promises better deals than previous sales and offers blue and black fancy suits in medium and sauvy weights as they clear room for new fall goods. A reliable opportunity to secure good merchandise at reduced prices.
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