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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1912

Page

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Taft Men Claim Vermont Votes In State Caucuses

Taft supporters claim Vermont state wide caucuses Saturday show Taft leading, with gains in Orleans, Orange, Windsor and Caledonia counties. Williams reports Taft ahead in first district and Roosevelt possibly winning second, possible split delegation to Chicago. Roosevelt figures contest Taft strength amid delays in returns and machine opposition, as Roosevelt leaders vow to resist state committee maneuvering.

Orleans Orange Windsor Caledonia Taft Ann Réwull Chalrman F. C. Williams Williams Roosevelt Vermont Chivaga Taftanl Anet Cour Elaine Windham Patt Roonervelt Col Gibson Hidge Gibson Tangely Republican Tute Tuld State Caneans

Roosevelt Supporters Claimed Majority

Ernest W. Gibson and allies claim Roosevelt has won a strong showing in Vermont with delegates and expect to control the state convention. Roosevelt managers report 340 pledged delegates elected with 10 more known, while GOP machinery plans to rally contested delegates to desert Roosevelt.

Mrattiebara Ernest W. Gibson Roosevelt Tarbine Vermont Gibson Republican Machine New

Roosevelt Strength Persists in Barre Caucus Vote

Roosevelt carried the Barre caucus by nine votes on the district delegation and thirteen on the state delegation despite a small attendance. The meeting opened in City Hall at 7, with A. A. Sargent elected chairman and Frank Martin as secretary. Delegates chose alternates, sparking contention over whether Roosevelt or Taft alternates would be seated, as the Taft ballot omitted Roosevelt alternates.

Roosevelt Barre A. A. Sargent Sargent Frank Martin ER. Tinvin Taft Ballet Taft Nates Wold Checis Taft Walliot Pertuvpeteat Aveay Mary J. Ward Carver Lonn Corder Rommevelt Alexanter Gonton Jaime Maprion Wilbin Kek O. L. Matthews W. PB. McKengie Willie Duthie Monard W. Smith W. T. Carter Stanton B. Wargatt Kuga AL Printie A. Death George Mackay Frank Comelli Henry Casa Cone Frank L. Small ALT Averill Rail Hemer Ladd George H. Mot Tte Canens

Explosions In Powder Mills Kill Workers Near Wayn

Apparent explosions at De Pont de Nemours powder mills in Wayn five miles from Paterson kill two workers and injure three. The blast was felt over fifty miles, shattering windows and sending residents rushing from homes as far as Lang Inland. Cause not yet known.

Paterson Ned Depont de Nemours Company Wayy

Oxford Defeats Cambridge in Annual Eighteomeed Race

Putney England Apel 1 Oxford defeated Cambridge by six lengths on the Thames in the annual eight event. The four and a quarter mile course was completed in 22 minutes with Oxford taking the early lead and extending it throughout, Cambridge unable to close the gap.

Putney England Oxford Cambridge Thames Oxfordonians

Ministers Assemble for caucus and state convention votes

The meeting led by Rev Ivan I Benediet elected a chair in the absence of the presiding officers. Ministers from multiple towns gathered and adjourned to City hotel for dinner. Balloting followed with Taft and Roosevelt tickets, detailing alternates and district results, highlighting party division and procedural decisions.

Vic Ivan I. Benediet Hieurge Chadbourse Mottpelier Japa Crea Thayer George HL Tothey Jared Tamage Jel Miam Torre B Bomfeld Ward BH Cink Geotee Chadhelirie

Assessors Begin Work With Appointed Assistants

Assessors started operations today in the city building serving as headquarters for the new officials. Martin Kiley F B Cate and A M Rossi named at the last meeting prepared the inventory lists and assigned ward duties with appointees for each ward and tasks to complete by April 1.

Itity Martin Kiley F. B. Cateaml A.M. Rossi A Aecvaie Oardne Martin Kilyy, Jr Want William Reid John Riley Ward Thee John Caroll Willim T. Malden Ward Peter Thém Louis Prattine James Riley Charles Louis Watilis Harold Robins A. Kidward Brune

Autopsies on Cattle Begin as Inspectors Probe Tuberculosis

Dr 0 BK Bart, the Coptage stevet Veferingrida, leaves for Burlington to examine twenty eight cattle from Berlin and Mountywellen herds for tuberculosis. Eight head from Berlin, rest from nearby area. Plant at Burlington Rendering Company will host the inspections with a U S inspector present. Spring term of ten weeks begins. several teaching staff changes noted including replacements due to illness and deaths in the area.

Bart Burlington Berlin Thin City Montpelley Mountywellen Buttington Rendering Company Dravr United States

Dreamland Theatre Sold in Montpelier Deal

The Dreamland Theatre change of ownership occurred Saturday in Montpelier. The purchase was made by a party tied to Henderson, with public plans to reopen the venue and resume shows after a four year windfall, amid prior disruptions and a local election official action.

Tireamland Hemien Henderson Mont- Notowho Srvc Montpelier Wowlatilly Niorthalite

English Miners Resuming Work Amid Winter Hardship

English miners begin returning to work as a majority of the one million strikers report progress on wage talks and some signals show coal production resuming. Yet cold weather bites deeper, worsening hardship for families with little fuel and few resources while towns see signs of resumed mining activity.

Lamon Apsil

Strikers Clash With Police at Lowell Mills

Striking workers clashed with police in Lowell as officers moved to disperses a crowd near Cromettering Un Tee mont and Suffolk mills. Two men and one woman were arrested. a squad of police returned later to the scene to restore order.

Laewell Muse Teemont Suffolk Mills

Wage Increases Reach Textile Workers Across States

About seventy five textile operatives in Connecticut Rhode Island and western Massachusetts received wage increases of five to ten percent. Over the past weeks upwards of two hundred workers in the cotton and woolen industries were granted higher pay. Charles P. Young and G. Sarlington were reported visiting the city. Misses Miami Helen Parker returned to the university for a weekend visit.

Howton Connecticut Rhore Island Massa elLustr Traube

Clerks Strike Halts Most Stores Except One

A Saturday deadline passed without a new working agreement as 175 clerks quit. With only Bastman’s grocery closed, most shops opened run by merchants and their families. Several non association stores signed the clerks’ proposed terms, while merchants refused to discuss further.

Barber Barre Merchants and Clerks Strike Agreement Details

A public notice outlines a signed clerks agreement effective April 1912 between merchants and the clerks union in Barre. It details store hours, holidays, union membership, wage scales, hiring limits, and stock ownership requirements, with plans to publish names of signatories for public procurement reliability.

Palm Sunday Observed at St Mearen s Church Barre

Palm Sunday rites were held at St Mearen s Church Barre with palms distributed at morning and evening services. Holy Week schedules announced including Holy Thursday Friday Saturday observances and church events for the Church of the Hour Shepherd and related parishes. The note also mentions a funeral and a Mason meeting in April with dates and attendees to be confirmed.

Poli St. Mearen Lian Urut Jerusalem Ora Church of the Hour Thurmlay Ha. m

Fragmented Reading of Local Merchants List

A jumble of business names and addresses appears, listing Meats and Groceries, T. McCarthy & Sons at 117 South Main, Joseph Shadroui on Union Street, and various other shops. The text enumerates groceries, bakeries, teas, clothing, jewelry, and importers with scattered street references.

McCarthy & Sons Main St Joseph Shadroui South Main Stree

Death of Barre Watchmaker Henry Brooks

Henry B. Brooks longtime Barre watchmaker and retail clerk died suddenly at Fred Wing's jewelry store after returning from supper. Born in Brighton Massachusetts September 27 1844 he lived in Barre for eighteen years and worked for Fred King. Survived by wife Currie K Mayn and daughter Stella M Brooks funeral Friday at 2:30 p.m. burial in William Mass. Clerks union to attend in a body.

Henry B. Brooks Barre Fred Wing Theokes King Drath Brooks Walther Hoeckford Elgin Aurora Currie K. Mayn Mr. Brooks Walthem Fred King Ton Ese Merchants” Association Waltham Mase United Nork- Tete Lineal Washington Frances Kimball Tral Vermont Road Waluiam Mass Joes Clerks’ Union Bhowersty

Freight Wreck North of Montpelier Derailed 16 Cars

A southbound fast freight train derailed 16 cars just north of Montpelier Junction at about 2 o clock. No injuries reported. The wreck tore the roadbed for about twenty rods and blocked passenger and freight traffic while crews from Montpelier and St. Albans cleared the line.

Montpelier Junction Montpelier Junition Vermont Sian Polard Adams Ft Ia Seid Montpelier Fet Montepellon St. Albans Tound Tela

New Barbers' Agreement Sets 7:30 AM Start and 10 PM Close

The barbers union No. 173 and employers ratified a three year contract ending the old bill from three years ago. The new accord requires 7:30 AM starts each month and 10 PM closing on Saturdays. Winter hours remain similar, with summer ends clarified and a 24 member local Harbors' Union backing.

Harbers

One Half Barrel of Beer Seized in Circle Street Search

A search for contraband goods at the house on Circle Street resulted in the seizure of one half barrel of beer. Abiatti was taken into custody. a warrant by State's Attorney J Wand Carver and Chief of Police Sinclair led officers to Circle Street. Abiatti posted bail of 500 and awaits a hearing before Judge H W Scott in city court.

Circle Street Sting Abiatti Iieers Abiatti Able J. Wand Carver Por lv South Harry Jesse

Mother in Law Sues for 10090 Dollar Alienation of Affections

Mrs John Fitzpatrick sues Mrs Martha Fitzpatrick alleging alienation of affections of her husband and the plaintiff's father in law, yardmaster for a Vermont railroad, with legal action filed in Notwir. Sheriff Prederald of Notwir serves complaint as case proceeds.

White River Sarthe Notwir Fitzpatrick Central Sle Ie John Fitick, Jr North Wartlast

New Grand Juror Appointed by City Mayor

Wigh IL Carpenter was named grand juror by Mayor L. H. and began duties today after oath by City Clerk Mackay weeks ago. Carpenter, state grand jury member, will receive an annual stipend of 40 dollars and is described as a capable figure in the local legal scene. He has pursued study in law under State Attorney J. Ward.

Carpenter L. H Mackay Spadilding J. Ward Ourver

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