Coal legislation dominates Congress in heated debate
A sprawling summary of floor actions shows the Senate and House clashing over coal duties, statehood, and anti trust measures. Proposals extend federal oversight of coal mines, transport, and distribution, with officials from the administration and judiciary weighed in. Debate highlights include Dingley tariff arguments, Sherman act enforcement, and proposed fiscal controls amid a coal shortage.
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Oase
Judiciary Committee
Fowe
Coal Lande
Benator
Senate
Ennl
West
Dingley
Huh
Ault
Lrigitier Gener Se
Proctut
Uffidara
Welow
Jenkins
House Judiciary Committee
Crantes
Knoxty
Son of
Tobson
Regon
Washington
Freien
Dolliver
Shaw
Tie
Dinwley
Alf Aldrich
Tillmhan
Genevenor
Ohio
Clark
Missouri
Alwys
House
Ways and Means Committee
Capgreas
The New Reformer and Its Purposes in Brattleboro
The Brattleboro based Reformer outlines its aims for the new year, pledging broad news coverage with balanced, constructive reporting. It emphasizes growing readership, higher standards, and a focus on useful, uplifting content while avoiding sensational crime detail.
A Vermont Editorial on Free Speech and Alcohol Policy
A Barre editorials note free speech in Vermont amid debates on alcohol law. It argues the state should avoid restricting drinking while targeting public harms, criticizing moral cowardice and political pressure in Montpelier and comparing to broader debates on free expression and policy.
Colds and bronchitis warned in curing ad
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral is promoted to stop colds and coughs before they worsen into bronchitis. The ad suggests colds tend to worsen and urges quick treatment.
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Ayer
Bennington Boy Saves Four From Drowning Heroic Act Highlighting Vermont News
Bennington boy Forrest Jopson ages unknown saved four lives at the risk of his own in separate drownings. Rutland financial law case totals 1007.40 with half borne by the Rutland Agricultural Society now 1148.08 in debt. Fish and game officials clash with Ottawa over fishing licenses and a Burlington bottling plant faces liquor law defense. Vermont botanist Pringle heads to Cuba to collect flora.
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Bornce
Will Judy Cuban Flore
Forrest Jopson
Bennington
Rutland
Rutland ‘Agricultural Society
van Vliet
Estes Junction
Rowton
William McRae
Pitbefield
Hye
George H. Houghton
Dover
Mukine
Harvey Berry
Buttan
Orm Satur
Hay
St Jonnatary Center
Belle
Nellie Sullivan
Middlebury
Rutland City Hospital
Hullwin
East Middlebury
Walle
Fame
United States
Burlingtotn
LA Butter Tub Manufacturers’ Association
Vermont
New York
Bicknell
Middlebury Register
Timpton
John W. Blanehaed
Albert Billado
Red
Lake Chanuilain
Neal
Eugene F. Fowler
Burlington
Wil
Timke
Interent
Pringié
Wotanival ¢Ollwetor
Hurvaed University
Har Fington
Cuba
Pringle
Europe
America
Wronly
Bennington Water Co
ISM
IAK
Ileal
Supreme Court
State Board of Cattle Commissanere
Terrari Burlington
Rupert
Grafton
Gov
Fire damages Jericho property with $20,000 loss
A Sunday morning blaze near Jericho, 11 mites north of Sot Harlington, destroyed or severely damaged structures. Firefighters protected the water works and lines, but losses were estimated at 80,000 with little salvage. Cause and exact property names are unclear due to damaged text.
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Jaricho
Harlington
Corbin
Vermont News Roundup Sparks From Mill Fire to Rail Talk
The Poultney slate mill is being rebuilt after a recent explosion with all victims recovering. A Montpelier convention of EB Telephone Co northern division employees featured a banquet and speeches. Adwine disease and hog deaths in Baliebury prompt animal culling. Four severe smallpox cases aboard the Walter Main circus raise concerns about suppression. New commissioners will map the Vermont New York line, and Capt Henry Dorr of Rutland patented a process to convert coal dust into usable fuel. Hoory Mott of Albany drowned after a lake accident. his wife survived. Burlington voters approve Webb plan to locate railroad HQ and offices there, with city funding for yards repairs and additions, HQ set by June 1.
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Poultney
Eb, Telephone Co
Montpelive
Baliebury
Walter Main
Burlington
Harvey
State House
Montpelier
Vermont
New York
Teachinn
Henry BR
Dorr
Rutland
Emul
Pennevania
Dorp
Hoory Mott
Albany
Lake Chamyliin
Peilay
Champlain
Matt
Carl
Hiek
Lis County
Webb
Rintland Railroad
Burtington Peters
Butlocd
High License debate questions temperance loyalty and law
A sequence of probing questions challenges High License critics and supporters alike. It asks why temperance groups unite, how prohibitory laws affect brewers and press, and whether local liquor licensing harms neighbors, amid calls to examine arrests, public funds, and enforcement.
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Toby du
Anel Fiyderen
Senace
Lanier Guy Furus
Lirense
Liveryman Dies After Sled Collision on Main Street
Th W Floyd of Spring-Hell dies from injuries after a sled loaded with four Yulong mes strikes him as he crosses Main Street at express train speed Saturday night. His leg is broken and his skull fractured in the crash. The Montpelier & Barre street car strike is settled with workers returning to work Wednesday.
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Th. W. Floyd
Spring- Hell
Montpelier & Barre Street Car Company
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