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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1914

Page

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Higher Freight Rates Seen as Crisis Looms

In Washington the Interstate Commerce Commission heard closing arguments on eastern rail rate increases. A swift decision is expected next month, before June recess, as officials argue higher freight rates are needed to avert a broader crisis. Mart in s, bail for Harry Miller released, story notes arrest history and elusive movements after jailbreak.

Washington, D.C Rowls Ineerstate Commerse Commission Rveilroad Officinals

Mexico News Silent On Torreon Front Fire S

Mexico City April 1 reports no authentic news from Torreon as fuel oil shortages curb freight on national lines except capital to Veracruz. Railways prioritize passenger and military moves while banks supply 5 million pesos to fuel operations. Rebel activity delays General Javier de Moon near Concordia as forces converge to Torreon.

Mexico City Torreon Tampico San Lula Potosi Veraraz Javier de Mourn Concordia

Missing Girl Found After Overnight Rumor

An 18 year old J M Williams of 89 Congress Street Chelsea and vaudeville actor Donna Pisano were arrested in New York yesterday. Williams had been missing since Thursday after failing to appear at a local theatre where she worked as an usher. Chelsea police secured a warrant for Williams on a stubborn child charge and Captain Grover planned to send an officer to New York to bring her back tomorrow. Pisano faced no announced charges.

J. M. Williams Congress Stront Chelsea Donna Pivano New York Pires Williams Bateh Pisano

Will Dispute Leaves Estate to Public Institutions

Probate judge rules Miranda Hagen of Winchendon died lacking testamentary capacity. The 1000 to the Salvation Army and 1000 to a veterans memorial fund are among bequests, while the residuary goes to public institutions. A worker, Joseph Popen, died after a shaft accident at a plant in Mount Lane New York, leaving two brothers in Holyoke.

Woorrester Moss Miranda J. Hagen Winchewdon J Forbes Porber Segation Holyoke Massachusetts Salvation Army Joseph Popen Methodist Janiton Soldiers’ Monument Crocker Division American Fund Odd Fellows’ Lodge Rebekah Lauilow Mount Lane N.Y Rutiaid Mary Seymeten

Robbery case pits two soldiers against old man in Vermont court

In Chittenden county yesterday Mitchell Younger and Staley Nowicki faced robbery charges after Zeb A Cornell, a veteran and pension recipient, testified that Nowicki and Jenger knocked him down near Winooski bridge and stole his money. Witnesses placed the two soldiers with Cornell before the alleged theft. Nowicki’s defense claimed he followed Jenger after a drunken altercation where Cornell’s money was taken.

Darlington United States Chittenden Mitchell Younger Zeb. A. Cornell Staley Nowicki Zeb A. Cornell Nowicki Jenn Ps Cornell Nnion Ruahey Winooski Winooski Bridge Jounger Loretta Reymonr Whs Jennger Stu Mr. Bushey George Lesage Jamck Campbell Theophile Seymour Jeuiger Oliver Barker Charles W. Fenton Norwich Selulte Meribow Mitchell Jeanger Overbridge Dennger Mien

Hidden wealth found in Corydon Follows estate

In Haverhill on April 1 the estate of hardware dealer Corydon H. Follows was appraised uncovering thousands of dollars in gilt edged securities. Papers and deposits in two banks and a Merrimac Street store box were examined by administrator Horace M. Sargent and appraisers John Castman, J. Albert Hanscom, and Louis H. Giles.

Haverhill Mass Corydon H. Follows Nate Joel Merriame Street Mr. Fellows Main Street Horace M. Sargent John Castman J. Albert Hanscom Louis H. Giles Fellows N. W. Tirris & Co Boston Rowton

Dover Teen Killed Climbs High Voltage Pole

Leo Flanagan sixteen disregarded warnings and climbed a Boston and Maine pole near Arch Street Bridge in Dover New Hampshire and was killed when he touched 14250 volt overhead wires. Stephen Maxon and Allie Todden alerted police and medical staff, body recovered from wired pole and taken to a morgue. Survived by mother Mrs Mary Cannon and several brothers.

Dover N. Hy Leo Flanagan Boston & Maine Railroad Arch Street Stephen Maxon Allie Todden Flanagan Clarke Chapman Palmotor Anl Rockingham Light & Power Campee Portsmouth Wes Pacific Villa Iisa Mary Cannon St.Thoms Street

Immigrant Boy Dies by Gas in East Boston Home

An immigrant boy Ro hai Calecero, only four days in the country, was found dead by gas in a bed at 27 Summer Street East Boston. George Constantino, with whom the boy lived, discovered him and reported a gas leak after turning on the room light. The incident occurred yesterday morning as the boy reportedly inhaled illuminating gas.

Boston Rohai Calecero George Constantino Summer Street Constantino Culverte Lety Gee

Recovery Hoped For After Tame Ganlon Bennett Incident

A late New York Herald report notes Bennett, proprietor of a New York publication, remains the focus as doctors express hope for his recovery following a recent incident. Local attention centers on his condition and ongoing medical treatment.

Alee Attemdanee Tame Ganlon Bennett Thin New York Herald Bie Recowry

Accidentally Fired Revolver Wounds Veterinarian

St Johnsbury April 1 John G Ward a veterinary surgeon was wounded yesterday when a revolver in his medicine bag discharged during a professional call at B A Farnams farm St Johnsbury Center He was removing medicine from the bag when B J Cyr on the farm seized at the gun causing the mishap The bullet entered his right forearm near the elbow and fractured the upper arm bone.

St. Johnbury John G. Ward B.A. Farnam St. Johnsbury Center B. J. Cyr Dr. Ward

Winooski Boy Dead Through Shooting

Winooski April 1 A 12 year old boy son of Mir and Mrs Frank K Bigwood was accidentally killed by a gun discharge. The weapon, kept loaded in the home, was discharged while two brothers handled it after an evening meal. He was a high school student and member of the first law class. He leaves his parents three sisters Ella Marion Elizabeth and two brothers Burke and Robert. The exact accident cause is not known.

Winooski Peke Bigwood Mir Frank K. Bigwood Wincelf Frank First Lawa Ella Bigwood Twmnto Marion Elizabeth Srothers Burke Robert

Judge Again Remains Absent From Addison County Court

Middlebury April 1 The adjourned special term of the Addison county party court reconvened at nine o clock Tuesday morning after a recess since Weythewing March 18. Judge Stanton did not return to town and assistant Judges Henry Day of Ripton and Wilbur Monks of Bristol presided. Proceedings continued until two o'clock Tuesday April 2. It is likely some respondents indicted will fall under court jurisdiction by that date. A new panel of petit jurors must be summoned.

Franklin Hethel Seemty Miler Miller South Main Street Pepret Noweuler Hans Middlebury Apri Addison County Party Weythewing Mare Stanton Henry & Day Ripton Wilbur Monks Bristol

Drowned in sight of many at Hale’s brook falls

Four year old Marion Andrew of South Lawrence slipped through a railing and fell from a bridge over Hale’s brook in Lowell to the river below. Despite efforts by bystanders including Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Bradbury, the child’s body had not been recovered by late hour.

Lowell, Mans Marion Andrew South Lawrence Hale's Brook T. W. Bradbury

Paving Nears Finish as Rodent Nuisance Grows

The old City hotel site nears completion of paving work but laborers report pests emerging from cracks, with board of health urged to assist in extermination before pests spread to nearby properties. A Granite City camps No 686 M W A delegation attended Woodlawn county convention in Northfield, planning delegate selections for state and national encampments. Barre, Paul Bianchi, James Walker, Frank Proulx, Fred Gerbotti, Atlo Marriani, Adolphus Gongo, and James Coutts noted. Forecast calls for rain or snow tonight, then warmer with moderate south to southwest winds.

Old City Tmn Board of Health Granite City M. W.A Northfield Woodlinen M Cles Barre Wondmen Paul Bianchi Jaimes Walker Frank Proulx Fred Gerbotti Atlo Marriani Adolphus Gongo Dammas Coutts

Supposed Dead Man Reappears After Train Tragedy Mixup

Patrick Driscoll, thought killed in a Central Vermont train wreck near Middlesex, appeared alive in Montpelier. Relatives misidentified another man, Alligator Joe Campbell, as Driscoll, leading to a funeral in Keene before authorities confirmed the mixup and sought verification from Montpelier police.

Patrick Driscoll Middlesex Montpelier Vermont Jerry Michael Patrick Drisoll Etery UL Oeira Patrick Bethel Village Granville Te Taut Hin Montelier John Bern Eathaes Driscoll Middivses Drineadl Keene Neinell State Street Koone Ridge Street Mia Kane Mrene Hhust Mr. Kane el Ind Drisenll Driseall Joe” Campbell Campbell

Bertoli note case ends in Montpelier court

The First National Bank of Montpelier suit against Maria Bertoli and ten trustees concluded in Washington County Court. Witnesses included the petitioner and her father J A DeBoer. Bertoli testified she used 3500 of 5000 insurance proceeds to pay the note and preserve homestead rights. Opposing testimony disputed the signatures and the note’s linkage to the bank. The divorce case Etnel vessaer Field vs Edward Field, also heard, features claims of intolerable severity and lengthy testimony about marriage strain and social disputes.

First National Bank of Montpelier Maria Bertoli Washington Bertoli Harry Bertoli Gentil Hwek Susie Bergandi The Pioneer Bertolli A. G. Eaton First National Bank of Security James H. Kelleher National Bank Examiner First National Bank Eaton Etnel Vessoer Field D. Field Washington County Court Rgd Joseph A. DeBuer Bred [. Taird Field Mr. Field Ale Charles Davidson Consolidated Lighting Co Mra. Field Clarence H. Senter Tlt Senters Clarence Senter New York City Cobl

Patient Doing Well After Hospital Visit Report

Fragmented OCR notes report a patient in Morrisville with unspecified condition, mentions transport by special train and hospital stay. Includes garbled names and unclear actions, indicating recovery progress and ongoing care at a Mary Fe Wet hospital yesterday.

Murlington Apel Manson Morrisville Dr. PE Mcsweeney Mary Fe Nana Amy Pats

Witness testifies about family living situation and advised reconciliation

The testimony describes a woman not living with a man as his wife yet staying in the house for the children. The Fields have three children. DeBoer testified briefly, saying he learned of the near situation last fall and was told of quarrels. He advised the ward to return home with his wife and give her a rest to regain affection.

DeBoer Piel

Officials Changeover in City Administration

New year brings personnel shifts as Jeane DeBrune is relieved as street superintendent and James Wilson Jr. qualifies before a justice of the peace to assume the post. Wilson plans to stay at headquarters city hall and begin spring street repairs while attorney William Wishart takes oath as state paid grand juror and sets up at city hall. Several holdover officers remain in place, with a handful of minor posts yet to be filled. The Board of MakeRKOTA resumes its regular routine as taxpayers begin filing. assessors appoint a pool of young men to canvass wards with lists of names for each district. Ward assignments include Alexander Anderson and others in multiple wards.

Jeane DeBrune James Wilson, Jr Wilson City Hall William Wishart Makerkota Ruth Capvais Devern Nstalipa Alexander Anderson Monti Ren “H. Tassies George Waterman John Riley Ward Thene John We Minn Nelson Brown Joln Joseph Felampalini James Riley Peter Merlo Carl D. Waterman Ho Tierney

Arraignment and fines in city court cases

Michael Good pleaded guilty to a breach of power change and paid the minimum fine of $9 plus $5.10 in costs after arrest by Chief Sinclair on a complaint to State's Attorney J Ward Carver. Henry Russ was alleged as the assaulted party. In State vs Frank Prasquelli, not guilty plea entered regarding leaf cigarette nation issue. Praxelli sentenced to $6 plus costs after agreed statement of facts. Prison terms of 30 days allowed for appellate exceptions noted. Officer Harry Gamble arrested Monday on a grand jury complaint.

Michael Good H. W. Scott Sinclair J. Ward Carver Tlw Good Henry Russ State Frank Prasquelli

Funeral of Z Macchia Narre Granite Manufacturer

Funeral services for Z Macchia, Narre granite manufacturer, who died at his home 22 Berlin Street after a long illness, were held at St. Monica's Church at 2 o'clock Tuesday. Rev P M McKensin officiated. Pallbearers were A Abinti, A Calagni, D Comelli, D Bianchi. Interment followed at Beckley Street Catholic Cemetery with a large gathering attending. A number of Knights of Talium and many friends contributed offerings from a wide circle of acquaintances. Notable donors included Mr. and Mrs J G Calogni, Mr. and Mrs Sayre, Mrs Ormaol, H Fasola and family, the Veanel, Rizzovero, Mrs Charles Catt and family, Mr. and Mrs Zanlewni, Ty, Vanetti Granite Co. and employees, Mrs Teresa Botfinelli, and two children.

Z. Macchia Narre Granite Manufacurer Berlin Street St. Monica's Church O'slork P. M. McKensin A. Abintti A. Calagni D. Comelli D. Bianchi Beckley Street Wade Talumus Marella J. G. Caloayni Mirw. Sayre Ormaol H. Fasola Veanel Rizzovero Charles Catt Faily Zanlewni Fw Ty Vanetti Granite Co Employes Teresa Botfinelli B. Lacohina

Appointment Set For State Board Of Appeals Hearing

Burlington April 1 The board of age peaks om of the lieutenant governor the secretary of state and the state auditor, meeting here most of yesterday and into this evening, adjourned to resume today to complete their work. The issue concerns appeals from the appraisal of telephone properties in the state and a report is expected.

State Board of Appeals Burlington Board of Age Peaks Secretary of State Amd Agril Jtein

Police Women for Pittsburg Named Six Officers to Serve

Pittsburg Pas Apeli Mute announces four policewomen, the first in Pittsburg, attached to the event service division. Identities kept secret by the director and supervising officer. They will patrol the city for image violations andLiquor sales to women, investigating laws in water.

Pittsburg Pas Apeli Mutehard Pubic Amfuty Fuer Policewormen Pittehore Event Service Division Yimage Girte

City council defeats retrenchment plan amid heated debate

Last night a tense city council meeting rejected proposed budget cuts in two departments while a clash over a state paid grand juror fueled passions. Officials debated street and public service costs, with salaries for police, fire, and other posts scrutinized and numbers adjusted before adjournment.

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