Governor Grants Stay of Execution for Mrs. Rogers
Governor Charles J. Bell announced a four month reprieve for Mrs. Mary Rogers condemned to die for her husband’s murder in Windsor. Leon Perham’s confession about false testimony was cited as a factor. the governor and Attorney General will consider new evidence at the May term. Rogers’s lawyers plan to present fresh material to the Supreme Court for a possible new trial.
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Bell
Mrs
Mary Rogers
Charles J. Bell
Mary M. Roger
Beni J
Windsor
Marcia Rogere
Montpelier
GL Witte
Waterbury
Ieee
Mer
Supreme Court
Vermont
Commonwealth
Charles J. Hell
Rogers
Agaimet
Perham
Espera
Ragere
Perhar
Oakes
Atete Priann
Boston
C.J. Bell
Pavilion Hotel Montpelier
T. W. Moloney
Mutland
Moroney
Reid
Atre
Twestay
Anuel
Davits
Wade
Mike
Sherit Lovell
M4ynn
Ulil
Jkk
Buller
Eros
Bumiane Geeundé
Job HL Sonier Af
Walher Delaney
Saiuilier
Uue
Oart
Stanton
Tiehivral CG Fitts
Hearttlebury
Supreme Court of
Rogers Wit
Cregar
Perbhany
Pertam
Giverhor Melleld
Fyre
Windsor County
Weil
May Taney
Willam
Roghur
Pennington
Row
New England
Sho
Supreme Court of the United States
Washington
United States
Bwitt & Co
Beef Trust
Holmes
Faridha
Moody Mays
Phw
Indivia
Apne
Must Choose New Selectmen Amid Prohibition Debate
Town weighs future leadership as incumbents Vinton and Gleason refuse to seek reappointment. Potential successors include Pletcher Rare tows and Warren Walker, with Putman willing to serve if needed. Voter fear a new board and continued prohibition tensions. The town also notes enforcement and legal questions, but reports no crimes or complaints about current officials.
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Celeetinei
Vinton
Pred I Gleason
Pletcher K. Raretows
Virtan
Hearrens
Warren Walker
Mastian
Willie
Teamindrwate
Eighty ninth Birthday Celebrated at Home
Mre Almira B Mutshinvon of Simonstown marked her 89th birthday on February 1. Born in West Clarendon on February 1, 1831, she recalled early Maine and Vermont settler roots, scarce footwear, and handmade clothes. She survived a trek to fetch fire and notes heirlooms like a grandmothers quilt. Surviving children include Frank Tavis of Rutland Elise Degis of Londonderry Jay Trevis of Addover and Nash Trevis of Chemer.
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Almira B
Hutchinns
Tavis
Elise Degis
Lomdonderry
Jay Trevis
Atdover
Nash T T Wilen- Kew
Chemer
Electric Road Extensions Poised for Regional Growth
A Springfield Republic report discusses potential electric line extensions linking Brattleboro with Hinsdale and Northfield, aiming to boost trade, industry, and cross-town connections. Proponents argue benefits include faster transport, stronger business ties, and revived regional development while opponents warn of uncertain financing and control shifts.
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Newreite
Springfield
le Electric Pont
Hinsdale
Noreijent
Cemetinnes
Thie Kisinton
Vermont
Rere Hay
Elven
New Hampshire
New England
Ashuolot
Hinedale
Brattleboro
Mattl
Northfeld
Brattlebore
Jacksonville
Wilmington
Hoowne Tunnel
Howe
Ee Deerfield River Company
Hoosac
Wilmington Road
Guiliford
Hadifax
Ind
Brattleboro Local News Roundup Shows Various Town Events
The Brattleboro area reports a busy week with meetings on Frost Street and Walnut Street gatherings, a new 16 hour Nash engine at the power plant, and a heated wheel club tournament. Health updates note smallpox nearly contained and water quality tests show improvements.
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Mee BuUiman Clark
Frost Street
Ker
Keone
Joh Galvin
Walnut Street
Wi GT
Udell
Charles A. Hayden
Henry Tucker
State Laboratory
Chestnut Hill Aqueduct
C W. Glixon
Wilemington
State Weather
Roswell Crafts
Crafts
C. B. Buteherfield
Fremont Hamilton
G. Hy Gorlam
Main
Elliot
Vermont National
Elliot Street
Gilman
Vermont Anti-Satoon Loague
Windham County
Brattleboro
Putney
Dummeraton
Childs
Bills
Howe
Morse
Randall
Cobb
Tarber
Moynahan
Dye
Barber
Brasor
Dugan
Hrasor
Pachvalle
Hall
Cass Wineners
Miller
Stoke
Aldrich
Tye
Waite
Allen
Braxor
Pox
Emil Pellik
Roston
Hlinehe Carpenter
Hrottienoro
Austria
Pollak
Rostoy
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Charles B. Dillingham
Louis Mann
Ian Inges
Bratlebone
Main St
Madiaun Wilkes
Leo
Sou Harnews
G. Clark
Brattléboro
Kent
Liste
Ealtieny
Ananial
Rd Povers
Piiphor
Plone
Netien Hemi Ofviek
Reformer
Knight Templar
Valentines
Wilcox N. Y
BIG
Argent
G. H. Smith
Mildred and
Mairdromer
Boe
Estey Organ Company
Brooks House
Aumnonhiptier
Les
Eve Stiraln
America
Edward E. Dammers CO
Incororates
Westminster St
Providence
R. I
Albany Business College
Atari
St. Louis Exposition
Tachness School
Carnell & Hot
Sw, Edgett & Co
Tor Conor
Brattleboro, VT
Clapp 4 Jones
Taltroad
Lillula
New Market
Brattleboro House
Whetstone
Danaeas, Granger, Lecletes, Chinihy Ot
al Rinite
Seba aka _ ROMATE & Co
Auakr
E. Taylor & Son
Reane Rees
Leon Perham
Messrs. Vinton and
Gleason
Cour of
Fueesin
St. Peterstars
Cancaday
Hours of Washington Bee
Department of Commerce
Louis
Couree
Creston Clarke
Man
CC Davin
Winchester
James
Montpelles
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