Ladies Week in Montpelier Sparks Temperance Push
Montpelier October 24 1902 reports a busy week as the temperance movement engages the Vermont legislature and women arrive for Ladies Week. The Senate and House discuss license laws vote reform and a state liquor store plan while committees hear testimony and plan measures aimed at tightening or repealing liquor rights amid political tensions and public lectures.
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Montpelier
Srvti
Peagiot Wilcox
Senate
Toder
Battell
South Carolina
County Boards of Liquor Commissioners
Selertmette
Temperance
G. W. Morrow
W. B. Davenport
Durklee
Vernon
Goodhue
Westminstor
Morrow
Dawdles
Russell
Dr. Contond
Brareboro
Dr. Cowland
Brattleboro
Communitien
Annual conventions and eruptions dominate news
This morning's news covers the Sith annual convention of the state Sunday school association in Morrisville, the United Irish League pledge to raise funds in Botton, and the dedication of Rutland's new Masonic temple. Reports note the Danish Lands-Thing rejecting a treaty, a fatal accident in Barre, Izalco volcano eruption in El Salvador, a major fire in Waitsfield, and various regional incidents including theft, injuries, and mining activity in the Wyoming valley.
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State
Morrisville
United Irish League
Botton
Ireland
Rutland
Masonic Temple
India
D. L. Nichelle
Roxbury
Hivigeti
Yves G
Wearford
Carri
Montpelier
Sherman Caswell
Washington County
U. S
Ruteland
Farmers’ National Bank
David H. Lewis
Uoion
Wyoming Valley
Fatal Rifle Homicide Near Mount Kilburn Reported
One man dies and another is wounded by a rifle shot fired by an unknown hunter near the base of Mount Kilburn on Sunday. The dead man is McKaline of West Piaote. the wounded man is EO Young. Officials say the shot may have been an accident but details remain unclear.
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North Walpole
Mount Kilburn
McKaline
West Piaote
Young
MeKalune
Youte
Mel Kaltine
Vermont Teachers' Convention Opens at Bellows Falls
The Vermont Teachers association began its annual convention at Bellows Falls, drawing state educators and State Superintendent W B Ranger. H D Ryder chaired the local board and G Stanley Hall of Clark University delivered the keynote. Visiting teachers enjoyed a reception as the event nears its concluding day.
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Bellows Falls
Vermont Teachers’ Association
Overa House
W. EB. Ranger
H. D. Ryder
Webnone
Ranger
G. Stanley Hall
Clark University
Worcester
Mass
Two Guilford Men Killed at Greenfield
Two Guilford men Joseph Wallace and James Moriarty were killed instantly after being struck by a southbound express train near Greenfield as they left a tillage business. The wagon and horse were destroyed, bodies moved to the station, and the crossing noted as dangerous with a malfunctioning electric signal. Mrs Walter Weatherhead of Greenfield related family details.
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Guilford
Greenfield
Joseph Wallace
James Moriarty
Tmin
Moore
le Frepee
Walter Weatherhead
Greeateia
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