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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1908
Page
2
Henry Chadwick known as the father of baseball writing died at his Brooklyn home after a brief illness. The long time baseball writer and statistician helped shape American baseball reporting and kept detailed records for the sport.
Albany April 21 Priende of the race track Wills debuted yesterday that there was doubt of the fact that Governor Hughes would stump the Niagara Orleans in the interests of electing a Republican to allowned the late Senator Fr anchot Bob pronounced Tan heen this belief that the question Will you wromp Niagara Orleans in tds senatorial election was put bluntly to the governor yesterday. His only reply was that I have nothing to my whatever om that matter. It is known that many letters are being received at the executive chamber urging the to make this trip, and Ib would not be surprising to be an interested if he a mi the invitation sich Geraint the kerk ork of week fo.
Cincinnati report states the new baseball commission disciplined several players with fines of 100 dollars each for involvement with an ineligible club. The decision notes future enforcement may require one time penalties and accompanying sanctions to prevent ineligible participation.
A posse with bloodhounds searches for a Black assailant who wounded a 15 year old girl, Ellen Quarterman, in Sanday near Thomasville Georgia on April 21. The intruder entered the home, the girl fired a handgun, and the assailant fled but returned fire with a public safety item as he left, bullets striking the dress.
Washington April 21 the court affirmed judgment awarding Chandler Dunbar Water Power Co title to two small rapids islands near Sault Ste. Marie. The acres are rocky shoals but hold water power potential. land sale and public-use reservations were involved in the case under Michigan law.
The Senate is to pass the bill to restore the motto In God We Trust to coins as Ollie James reports large public support with 24,000 letters and petitions arriving in his office from across the United States. House action is pending and members have yet to respond.
An explosion on a Canadian railway construction site near Nelson County killed nine workers and injured several more. Most victims were young Canadian laborers. ages ranged widely, with many under thirty. The blast disrupted operations on a northern Camade line, with authorities investigating cause and context.
T P Morrissey of Yonkers New York won the marathon in two hours two minutes four and a half seconds. Longboat’s record remained unbroken. Hayes of New York was second in two hours twenty six minutes and four seconds. Fowler of Cambridge A C placed third in two hours six minutes and forty two seconds. Other finishers include Nahama Yonkers Welton Lawrence M C A and Goll Cambridgeport A O with times around two forty. Walton of Lawrence led early but faded.
Chicago invites a national spelling contest to be held in Cleveland in late June as part of the National Educational Association convention. Schools across Chicago will hold citywide contests over the next four weeks to select delegates for the national event.
Washington reports minority leader Mr Williams denouncing the speaker for adjourning the House last Saturday. He demanded a vote by the house to challenge the action calling it a breach of parliamentary privilege and threatened to restore the rule allowing nays and yeas. He presented a resolution declaring the adjournment a breach affecting the House's dignity and integrity.
Washington reports the employers liability bill is unconstitutional, with Attorney General Bonaparte ruling it discriminatory against railroads. The president plans to return the measure to Congress for revision as lawmakers contemplate further action amid constitutional concerns.
Washington April 21 Representative Vreeland of New York urged the House committee on banking and currency to back the emergency currency plan bearing his name. He argued it is the measure President Roosevelt has accepted and seeks to enact. Lancaster NH April 21 Elard Aide a Wheels died suddenly at his home from valvular heart disease. He was a charter member of Royal Arch and Scott Tite chapters and served as grand commander of the Kenighe Templar of New Hampshire in 1884. He was vice president of the state board of trade at death, aged 64, leaving a widow and five daughters.
An advertisement touts Hyomel as a universal remedy for catarrh asthma bronchitis fever and sore throat. It features testimonials from M Marllofilerlye and notes a $1.00 price at Cross Pharmacy with claims of rapid relief and soothing balm inhalation.
Washington reports attempts to fit oil burning on two destroyers amid ongoing construction of five torpedo boat destroyers. Proposals anticipate changes to plans and specifications with completion expected under existing guidelines. Off-horning apparatus installation on the two vessels is estimated at about $25,000.
Three inches of snow blanketed upper New York as a cold wave hit Rochesett Schenectady and Interlaken with reports from Interisken and Otlea. The April 21 notices describe heavy snow over two inches in some areas and continued chilly conditions after a rail line disruption.
A British steamer arrived marking a record in opening Japan to foreign trade at Yokkaichi near Kobe. The mayor, city council and chamber of commerce greeted the event with a reception and banquet. The port, home to about 30,000, was highlighted by porcelain ware shipments and a state tea.
Steamship lines will cease visits to Caracas and avoid ships from that port due to a deadly fever described as pernicious with several deaths. Local doctor Porasa warned of buboule plague and was jailed, later released. The notices cite epidemic conditions and altered sailings through Willemstad on April 21 after April 14 reporting.
Sheriff Davis and six deputies raided a gambling resort adjacent to an undertaker's shop discovering twenty two gamblers concealed in coffins. They were alive after a brisk scuffle following the day’s Easter outing and were rounded up as state authorities intervened. An ad for Hill's RS Ointment follows, touting cure claims and priced at 25 cents at D F Davis.
Washington reports Roosevelt’s four battleships plan was turned down by naval affairs committee. The committee's report on the arrival bill and maker provision for two battleships aligns with amendments. The House also passes three colliers under the I amendment. An added amendment boosts pay for officers by 20 percent and for commissioned and enlisted personnel by 10 percent. Pearl Harbor provisions remain. Roosevelt expected to press four battleships again in a new message to the Senate.
President Roosevelt in Washington criticizes Harvard athletic policy as represented by President Eliot and university councils. He spoke to Princeton team members visiting the capital before a game with Georgetown, discussing sports and Princeton’s stance on athletic reforms.
In Warrensburg on April 21 James Ryan and another man were killed in a hotel shootout. Officers recovered a revolver after Hall opened fire, injuring two bystanders while escaping.
Washington April 21 The Supreme Court rejected an appeal related to the Oregon land claim, denying relief to Nebraska and leaving the lower court decision in place. The action reflects ongoing disputes over jurisdiction and property stakes in the region.
Alberthardt Veust of Cornell University wins 3000 prize for best essay on The German Element in the United States with special reference to political, moral, social and educational aspects. Rudolph Cronan of New York takes second prize and George von Boss of Philadelphia gets third.
Naples reports Mme Anna Gould plans an Italian tour by automobile arriving April 23 aboard the steamer Friedrich der Grosse from New York. Court order requires her to return her children to Paris on May 16 after the trip.
A fragmented notice touts Leemhardt Hem-Hold cures with internal pills and tinctures, claiming universal piles relief. It mentions a guarantee with every dollar at Rickert & Wells and lists Dr Leonhardt Co and Senator Platt, with an odd April 31 reference and a divorce notice for Pratt.
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