Murder in First Degree Verdict Dominates Vermont Trial
In Bennington the state case against Mrs Mary M Rogers for the murder of her husband Marcus Rogers in August 1902 ended with a verdict of murder in the first degree. The defense rested, the judge urged caution, and Leon Perham the admitted accomplice faced additional charges. The case moves toward sentencing with potential execution timing not before 1905 under Vermont law.
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Stella Gates Goss
Leon Parham
Corti
Bennington
State
Mary M. Rogers
Marcus Rogers
Rogers
Vermont
M. Barber
S C Archibald
Manchester
Watson
Leon Perham
Shikshober
Levi Perham
D. A
Morris Knapp
Perham
Estella Fates
Rogera
Lansingburgh
N. Y
New Ordinance Department Organized for V N G Captain Burnham Heads Unit
Captain Cc F Burnham of Burlington becomes chief officer of the newly organized ordinance department in the First Regiment Vermont National Guard. He retains rank as captain and will hire two sergeants. He will supervise rifle practice and direct the Sea Girt national shoot team, adopting regimental duty structure.
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Cc. F. Burnham
Burlington
Burnham
Sea Girt
N. J
Ordinance Department
Vermon t dairymen meet in Burlington three day session
The Sith annual meeting of the Vermont Dairymen's association opens a three day session on Tuesday in Burlington starting January 6. Speakers include Guy Hoard H C Adams Wisconsin Prof Decker Ohio Henry Van Dresser Cobleskill N Y E L Ludendorf St Louis G M Whitaker Boston Prof Hills Burlington Gifford Pinchot chief of forestry Washington M A Adame Derby Marvin Clark Williaton. A banquet follows with speeches by D J Foster toastmaster Gov McCullough Lt Gov Stanton Superintendent Ranger Mr Scarff Gov Hoard H C Adama Mr Dresser Mr Sudendorf and Prof Decker.
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H.C. Adams
Wisconsin
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Decker
Ohio
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Cobleskill
BE. Ludendorf
St. Louis
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Hills
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Washington
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Derby
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Williaton
D. J. Foster
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McCullough
Stanton
Ranger
Scarff
Gov. Hoard
H. ¢. Adama
Dresser
Sudendorf
Manager Sues for 50000 Over Factory Contract
Fr J White former manager sues for 50000 alleging breach of a five year contract at 10000 yearly. He attached the Burlington Lumiere North American company factory now tied to A Lumiere Lyons. White claims no discharge and that his manager contract remains binding. The attachment halted factory operations as new machinery was installed for a January 1 restart with about 200 hands.
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Burlington
Lumiere North American Company, & London Corporation
Fr. J. White
White
A. Lumiere Company
Lyons
France
Trial in Barre Updates Murder Case Against Garretto
Evidence in the October 3 Barre murder case of El Corti was presented in Montpelier with State’s Atty Senter and defense counsel arguing. Prosecution relied on four witnesses to pin the pounding on Garretto while the defense questioned motive and suggested anarchists initiated the hall trouble.
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el Corti
Barre
Montpelier
R. A
F. IL. Laird
W. A. Lord
Senter
Siee
Garretto
Brogini
Valpi
Albino Corti
State Hygienic Lab Under Spotlight In Trial Context
The state laboratory of hygiene rises to prominence through analysis of suspicious material. Director Dr. M. J. Wiltse testifies as expert witness in Marcus Rogers case in Bennington where his wife stands trial for alleged murder. Cost debate centered on exam pricing shows state paid under hundred dollars against private rate near seven hundred.
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M. J. Wiltse
Marcus Rogers
Bennington
State Board of Health
Tts
General Stephen Thomas Vermont Civil War figure dies at 74
Gen Stephen Thomas noted Vermont Civil War general and former lieutenant governor died Friday in Montpelier aged 74 born Bethel December 6 1808. He started as a woolen manufacturer apprentice and led West Fairlee in multiple legislatures and public offices including lieutenant governor 1847 8 state senator 1849 50. He served as colonel of the 8th Vt Vols in 1862 and held other roles from constitutional conventions to probate judge.
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Stephen Thomas
Vermont
Neutenant
Montpelier
Thomas
Bethel
Hertland
West Fairlee
General Assembly
Vt. Vola
A Rousing Good Time in Rutland District Charity
The Rutland Humane society hosted 200 of Vermont's poorest residents for a day of aid in the country district. Guests received chicken dinners and winter clothing, with many arriving by wagon or sleigh and returning home afterward.
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Rutland Humane Society
Rutland
Christmas Handkerchief Case Sparks Unlikely Pair
A lonely executive in a bachelor apartment receives a damaged Christmas handkerchief case mailed to him by a mystery sender. A downstairs neighbor, Miss Fancy, helps recover the item after a shy exchange, offering comfort and gifts. Their bond grows as Christmas approaches, leading to a shared life together.
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Christus
Lane
Cle
Frien
F. E. Lane
Plano
Ian
Time flies and tastes in old whiskey branding
Time flies as the piece notes a long standing preference for GOO Taylor Ol Bourbon and Taylor Pure Rye Whiskey. Physicians recommend them and licensed dealers sell sealed bottles only. Proponents emphasize a trusted firm name on labels and corks, urging buyers to seek out these beverages from established sellers.
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Taylor
Beattiabers
Christmas customs in Germany and a Baron’s Christmas
The Washington Post describes German Christmas displays in shops with world dolls and soldiers, contrasts candy traditions with American sweets, and highlights pfefferkuchen as a centerpiece. It recounts a Christmas Eve dinner at Baron von Schierbrant’s home with secretive comings and a festive singing farewell.
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France
England
Baron von Schierbrant
Washington Post
Thoughtful youngster says he wants grownup status for gifts
A Washington Star quote shows a young boy declaring he will be glad when he is grown so he can receive Christmas presents without needing to be good first. The playful remark highlights childhood views on rewards and behavior.
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Washington Star
Christmas Kin Passes Through Time With Nutmeg Note
A fragmentary line features Ole Nutmeg declaring a Christmas kin can be made plenengater if the stern parent allows Lila to wander back to the time when he made four Gash for the old chim neypiece.
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Lila
Ole Nutmeg
Ballads of Yule by Andrew Lang
A verse collection that blends holiday imagery with seaside and village scenes. The author notes merry rites and gifts to Maude and Molly, with recurring refrain Helgh ho the holly and a playful, rustic tone.
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Yule
Maude
Molly
Sante Claus
Electric Bitters Promised to Restore Disturbed Health
An 19th century style advert promises Electric Bitters will quickly address sleeplessness stomach upset and nerve pain by toning the stomach stimulating kidneys and bowels and cleansing the blood. The elixir costs 50 cents and is guaranteed by F H Holden Co Druggist with a return if not satisfactory.
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F. H. Holden & Co. Druggista
Christmas on an Iceberg Tale From a Nova Scotia Fisherman
A Nova Scotia youth eighteen recounts being stranded on an iceberg after a Christmas Eve fishing trip from Clark’s Lugh Bar. He endures daylong peril, thirst, and freezing conditions, survives thanks to a knife and improvised shelter, and is rescued by the boat Serpent, then reaches New York via Azores and Liverpool. The tale, as told to the Washington Post, ends with a wish to avoid future Christmas misfortune.
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Iecberg
Belleyua Hospital
Clark
Lugbar
Bay of Fundy
Christies Mothe
Christus
Conis Ferguson
Azores
New York
Liverpool
Kitty's Christmas Speer At The Church
The church was decked with greens and a feast lay ready as the service neared. Mur tugged her mother’s sleeve in awe and whispered to keep the moment solemn in the Christmas year.
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Kitty
Mur
Dawn of Christmas in the Pacific Ocean Tale
Fragmentary text describes a voyage at sea titled The Dawn of Christmas. It mentions a distant voyage, a ship named Suntan Clane 690 and a long journey beginning in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The passage ends with an implied epic journey of the rear.
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Christman
Pacific Ocean
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