Political maneuvering and education reform debate in Vermont
The Northfield News hints at Governor Bell's congressional bid aided by a political operator later named as State Superintendent Mason Stone. The piece argues the education drive serves political goals, critiques proposed school enhancements, and warns that such campaigns risk diverting students from core studies while emphasizing the district's political dynamics and public sentiment.
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Northfield News
Della
Montpelier Journal
Montelier
Mason
Stone
Bell
Btone
Congress
Haskins
New England
New Hampshire
Minimons
Vermont
Tempest in a Teapot Over Governor Candidate Talk
The Barre Times hints that John L Bacon’s friends push him as governor while Bacon denies knowledge. The Brattleboro Reformer suggests he refused a treasurer run for better prospects. Burlington Clipper calls it a tempest in a teapot, questioning fairness and decency in press attempts to ruin reputations.
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Barre Times
John L. Bacon
Bacon
Brattleboro
Atite
Burlington Clipper
Mr. Baccon
Ryder Seeks Senate Seat Amid Regional Debate
The Bellows Falls Times endorses I D Ryder for the senate from Windham County North End. It praises his legal career of 16 years, education work in Springfield and Bellows Falls high schools, 18 years as Rockingham school board chair, 15 years as county school examiner, and 25 years in Bellows Falls, arguing his experience and school knowledge make him eminently qualified for Montpelier. The piece argues three candidates lack rival notability, urging Ryder as the proven choice for integrity and capable representation.
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Windham County
I. D. Hyder
Bellows Pall, ES
Kingsley
Athens
L. W. Bush
Brookline
Senate
Ryder
Montpelier
Bellows Falls Times
If. D. Ryder
Bein
Springfield High School
Bellows Falls High School
Rockingham
Hellows Falls
Memorial Day Reverence Across Ranks and Generations
From the president to schoolchildren, all join in honoring veterans. Vermont post members rode miles in rain to attend the memorial service. The tradition strengthens love of country and reverence for heroes across communities as the Grand Army of the Republic nears its end. Memorial Day remains sacred and enduring.
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Vermont
Blue
Grand Army of the Republic
Vermont Fusion Sparks Question Of Party Loyalty
The piece debates aligning with independents to defeat the long ruling Republican organization in Vermont. It asks whether Democrats should join with another party to end a dictatorship, arguing the end may justify the means and urging practical application of principles in home government.
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Vermont
Democrats of
Read and Read Horse Cruelty Case Reignites Controversy
Burlington report shows Dr H H Read and wife accused of riding a lame horse despite humane agent warnings. The case against Dr Read was continued again at his request as local unions defend Mrs Read, claiming she is victim of injustice.
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H. H. Read
Shelburne
Ee W. CT. U
Burlington
Retracted Knife Testimony Touches Tucker Murder Trial
Medical Examiner Harrie retracts knife testimony given at the Tucker murder trial of Mabel Page. Public sentiment is urged to halt sensationalism and trust careful conclusions from exhaustive investigation before laws on capital punishment are applied.
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Harrie
Tucker
Mabel Page
Legad
Falsehood and treachery clash in high places
Charges of falsehood and treachery were exchanged by members of the hau ot Washington Priday. This extreme discourtesy in high places seen to be contagious.
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Hau Ot Washington Priday
Oil company official testifies on freight rate hikes
EB Weetente of Titneville Pa testifies before the Interstate Commerce Commission on Stafford Oil methods, saying the American Oil Company marketed its product in New England until 1886 when railroads raised through rates. He cites rate increases from 25 12 to 34 to 40 cents per 100 gallons and claims he had to pay second-base rates on through routes, failing to obtain lower fifth or sixth-class rates.
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Cleveland
Thoreday
EB Weetente
Titneville
Twig
American Ol Company
Sie
New England
Lompany
Wetecom
Pennsylvania
Lake Khor
Sonate Bay
Ae & Menino Pale
Commission
Coumiesten
Percen
Fuebiddiey
Peress
Rocurda
Wemoranda
Comalarelonte
Standard Oil's Private Telegraph Network Revealed in Cleveland Session
At a Cleveland session of the Interstate Cor Heres optimission, testimony uncovered that Standard Oil owns or leases a telegraph system spanning much of the nation. Details were scarce due to witness memory issues, but the company reportedly avoids regular big telegraph services, implying protection from leaks. Other testimony described alleged oil trade tricks such as price pressure on merchants, forced Standard product purchases, and deceptive freight handling with independent wagons.
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Cor
Cleveland
Standard IL
Standard
Serview
Jie Haakess Ie
Alleged Train Wrecker Out on Bail
Patrick F P McCabe former station agent for the Central Vermont Railway at Delten was released on bail after weeks in jail on charges of wrecking the New England States Limited, fire play at a switch, and perjury before railroad commissioners. He posted 1000 and 400 dollars respectively and traveled to Canada during hearings in St Albans and Montreal before agreeing to return to the United States for trial likely at the September term of Chittenden county court.
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Patrick FP. McCabe
Central Vermont Railway Co
Delten
New England States Limited
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
McCabe
St. Albana
Canada
Fret
Montreal
United States
Chittenden County
Black Hand Letter Targets St Johnsbury Banker in Threat Case
John T. Ritchie of St Johnsbury received a threatening letter signed Black Hand demanding $500 by May 21 near the electric light station. Ritchie replied he had no funds to spare and sent a Bible with his letter urging the group to read it to reform. Police watched the area around the date, but neither letter nor package appeared.
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John T. Ritchie
St. Johnsbury
Citheena’ Savings Bank & Trust Company
Ritchie
Perkins Cleared of Crime in NY Life Campaign Funds Case
Justice Greenbaum discharged George W. Perkins from custody as the appellate division of the supreme court ruled no crime was committed when he distributed funds from the New York Life Insurance Company to the Republican campaign. Perkins faced grand jury charges in the first degree over a $50,000 contribution to the party in 1920.
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George W. Perkins
J. Preasent Morgan ‘® Co
New York Life Insurance Company
Republican Campaign Funda
New York
Appellate Division
Supreme Court
Justite Greenboun
Mr. Perkins
Greenbaum
Dorklig
Vermont News Briefs Touch List of Events and Accidents
A Boston resident Mrs. Julian Want Howe marks 87th birthday at home. A Nashville grand jury hears an al leged fortiliaer trust case. Vermont’s Eastern Star convocation set for June in Newbury Falls. Rural letter carriers seek leave with pay. Senate committee adds 15 days. Roosevelt Memorial Day address at Portsmouth then Hamp ton Institute. Archie Gray fatally injured in Charleston while unloading hay. Vermont raises 7500.05 for San Francisco quake relief. Middlebury bars automobilists on routes to summer resorts Lake Denmore and Silver Lake in Salisbury and Brandon from East Middlebury road.
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Julian Want Howe
Boston
Federal Grand Jury
Nashville
Tenn
Grand Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star of Vermont
Masonic Hall
Fnewburg Falls
Thesday
United States
Senate
Archie Gray
Edward Bly
Charleston
Vermont
San Francisco
C. L. Alexander
American National Bell Cross
Middlebury
East Middlebury
Lake Denmore
Salisbury
Silver Lake
Brandon
Federal rail and meat inspection bills push through Senate
The Senate passed the interstate commerce bill empowering a commission to regulate rail rates and practices with penalties for noncompliance. Another measure funds beef and meat inspection, authorizes sanitary standards, and imposes heavy penalties for violations, aiming to curb diseased meat and ensure safe domestic consumption.
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National Senate
Washington
Bureau of Animal Industry
Ite
Neill
Iabor
Congress
WiHill
Meddler Corrects Slander and Notes Local Affairs
The Meddler admits an error about an electric car motorman after a correction and apologizes to street railway workers. It then reports on the stalled Central Vermont depot yard work, rain effects, and the hoped-for completion, plus chatter on Senator Pierce, Governor Bell, and Brattleboro senatorial rumors. It also mentions Japan's Tokio meeting, Ireland labor cottages loan, and U.S. congressional actions on railroads and the eight hour bill.
Dean's Kidney Pills Credited By Brattleboro Resident
Town residents testify to permanent relief from kidney trouble using Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. M. W. Bingham recalls a seven year-old testimonial and notes occasional minor recurrences treated effectively. The advertisement promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as the remedy for kidney disorders with U.S. agents Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo.
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Bright
Dean
Brattleboro
M. W. Bingham
Prospect Street
Bingham
Donn
Down
Doan
Foster-Milburny
Buffalo
United States
Dosn
Labor Refugees Escape From Proctor Story
The account documents Mike Heller, Samuel Schwartz, and Simon Wisloskie, aged 18, 17, and 15, who testified they were brought to Proctor under false pretences, subjected to hard work, and discharged with only three cents. They allege coercion by manager Grossman and supervision by Tom O'Hara and others, with food, fare, and wages withheld. The piece notes corroboration by Rutland refugees and ties to Leo Rosenblun's prior report, issued by Clement Literary Bureau in 1906.
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Vermont
Mike Heller
Samuel Schwartz
Simon Wisloskie
Grossman
Albany
N. Y
Proctor
Heller
Tom O'Hara
Rutland
Vermont Marble Company
Davis
Mr. Thompson
Little Simon Wisloskie
Marble Shop
Simon
Thompson
Leo Rosenblun
Clement Literary Bureau
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Howard
Rice
Crank
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Conte
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Perkins
Mre Dorn Montefare
Mink Monntefiore
London
Frieida
Mia Miantefore
Campbell Bannerman
Foreign Office
Iit
Sénate
Internal Revenue Tax
Internal Revene Bureau
Pet
Secretary of the Treasury
Kennnedy
Sok
George E. Greene
the Meddler
Ove Hae
Canal Street
Mailway
Central Vermont Railway Company
G. W. Pierce
Mratthhore
Randolph Werald
Lind
Arizona
Roosevelt
Chane
Whitingham
James F.hooker
Hooker
Mr. Chase
Messrs. Baron
Barber
Mediller
Tokio
Manchuria
Japan
Treland Bryce
Ireland
Cryce
Minetel
Détn E. Red
Railroad
Benatore Etkina
Cullum
Titman
Hense Committee On Labor
India
Grocy
Boston Chocolates
Greene's Pharmac
Promisermont
Rinting Company
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