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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1908

Page

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Big Tangle in Corinth Over License Hearing Disrupted

Chelsea April 23 A license hearing for John Hoyt and Harvey Lumber was interrupted when Sheriff Sprague appeared under a quo warranto petition by Corinth residents opposing the town vote. State attorney March AM Wilnow will present for the state. commissioners were to render a decision on a second class license with a disputed town meeting vote. No check was kept on votes or voters at the town meeting.

Chelsea Corinth C. C. Bargent C.K C.st. Currier Chile Ny Ehul Ome Court Aid Montpelier M. M. Wilson Darling & Wilton Tim Ted

Retirement and Promotions At Naval Honolulu Station

On April 23 Rear W. D. Giese at the Honolulu naval station was placed on the retired list for age. Admiral William Cowles, chief of the Bureau of Equipment, was promoted to rear admiral. Captain O. P. Rees moved from Portsmouth Navy Yard to Honolulu in a key transfer.

Giese Cette Cady

President signs employer’s liability bill into law

President Roosevelt signed the employer liability measure after an Attorney General opinion. The act applies to railroads and other common carriers in interstate commerce, covering injury or death to employees caused by vehicle defects or equipment failures. It also extends to carriers in territories, the District of Columbia, the Panama Canal Zone, and other U.S. possessions.

Washington, D. C Roosevelt Amenitre Carvinia Territories District of Columbia Tlw Panama Enna Zone United States

Four Men Die in Ellsworth Mine Explosion

Four men were killed today in an explosion at Ellsworth Coal Company Mine No. 1 in Ellsworth, Pennsylvania. The accident occurred as workers operated in the mine known as Ellsworth No. 1. Local officials and the Ellsworth company are investigating the cause of the blast and the rescue efforts.

Ellsworth Ellsworth Coal Company Ellsworth Oral Company

Ball Player Hurt In Naval Hospital Incident

An Annapolis report notes a baseball player sustained a fractured elbow during a game aboard a naval base. The injured athlete, identified as part of the Marines, received immediate medical attention. Further details on the incident and the team were limited in surviving copy.

Golden Wedding Celebrated by Vermont Town Crowd

The village and surrounding towns crowded April 23 to honor Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shepard on their Golden Wedding anniversary. The couple, married April 13 1848 in Cabot Vermont, received congratulations from clergy and locals, with music, addresses, dancing, and best wishes for many years ahead. Mrs Shepard, maiden name Clara P English, is 78? The couple remain in good health and well loved by neighbors who presented gifts.

Mansifight Tet Vermont Petieres Charles. Shepard Mfr Firs Cabot Samuel Ee Mor Port Marshfield

Beautiful Harvard Victory in Naval Rowing Match

Harvard eight dominates two mile Severn race edging the navy by a slim margin in a visually stunning upset. Tide and wind slowed Harvard early but their crew maintained pace, proving the navy’s strong effort but not enough to match Harvard’s form and tempo. The result suggests other crews like Columbia and Syracuse face tougher prospects later.

Atmapol Navy Harvard Tatas Severn River Mary Severn Hinrvard Columbia Syracuse

Portland Boxer Connolly Stops Gaines in Dover Bout

In a near even match at Lowell opera house, Bartley Connolly of Portland floored Boston market champion Derry Gaines with a right hook. Gaines rose unsteady, but referee Maley ruled him out after rapid follow up blows, ending the series. Kid Sullivan knocked out Puckey McFarland in the preliminary. About 300 fans attended as Connolly was slated to fight McKinnon of Boston next month.

St. A Gaines Veferen Tary Maley Kid Sullivan Puckey McFarland Portlawd Secoma Oier Jack Haley Pantimer Portland Connolly Me jKinnon Boston

Rheumatic Goat Troubling Cleveland

RHEUMATIC GOAT TROUBLING CLEVELAND Takkawood X J April 23 The condition of former President Cleveland sees a bear that is a danger to seek by See fy Me botne in Princeton te few dave Wes sig mn rivesumatie.

Takkawood X. J Cleveland Princeton Dave Wes Sig

Boy Hurt As Horse Plunge In Dark Duel

In Hart Barre on a dark Tuesday a wagon collision injured a boy and threw three men. Alfred Davis, driving rapidly, lost control when the horse balked. The boy, seated on the left, suffered a severe head injury but remained in his seat. the other three men were thrown to the road. The horse and wagon were wrecked. the boy’s condition improved slowly the next day and his mother hoped for no lasting harm.

Hart Barre Alfred Mrc Davis Wien Hart

Easter Ball at Woodsville A Night of Lively Pythian Festivities

An Easter Ball at Woodsville Odd Fellows hall hosted by Mount Gardner lodge Knights of Pythias and featured a Brook's Orchestra from St. Johnsbury. Frederick W. Groene chaired the arrangements with Leonard M. Dodge and others directing floor activities. The event drew a crowded, well-dressed crowd and showcased committee effort and a Redpath concert accompaniment.

Woodsville Odd Fellows Hall T Maxter Mount Gardner Lodge Knights of Pythias Fridevich W. Groene Prataen Brook St. Johnsbury Batelelder Redpath Peny Boston Frederick Mwe ‘Yeeve Thomas L. C Blake John &. Rowell Lawman MM. Dodge Aids

Vermont Democrats urged to back Bryan at 1908 conventions

The Vermont Branch of the Progressive League urges Democrats to support William Jennings Bryan as the logical national candidate. The group calls for Vermont delegates to cooperate to secure Bryan’s nomination and asks Democrats to attend town or city meetings to elect delegates favorable to his interests. April 23, 1908.

Vermont Bramch Progressive League Segpes Wilkes Susan Bi Dliowing Iwane Bentrae New Ma Je Bryan Nebrasda Democratic Party United States Democratn Sie Bryan Bryan New Haven Comm Rabin Democrate of Wee Joral Try Democratic ‘Programive League of New England G. Herbert Pape Phil 8. Howes

Vermont Democrats name six candidates for Denver delegation

An interview lists six contenders for Vermont’s Democratic delegation to the Denver national convention. Names include Elisha Moy of St Albans, Mellotterick of Barre, G Morgect Pape as John McDonald of Barre, Evany of Waterbury, and others from Montpelier and nearby towns. A possible seventh candidate may enter the contest.

Vermont Denver Elisha Moy Bewae Mostar Falls G. Morgect Pape John McDonald Barre Evany Waterbury Montpelier

Young Girl Shooter Bound Over For Trial

Rutland April 22 A young woman Louise Enyinga of New York bound over to September term of Rutland county court on $1,000 bail on a charge of a criminal act related to a shooting at a Parkasel in Proctor. The incident left a man dead and another injured. she was remanded to Rutland county jail for trial.

Mise Louise Enyinga Rutland New Yorke Rutland County Court Jorn Bm, Fuller Proctor Rutland County

Trouble in India and the Young Union Meeting

Dr Henry Dl Tolus, semintary of the bard of Fealth, spoke at a See nigh meeting of the young union. He warned about Linypere Mite tun and resulting diseases. Mohanade tribes are stirring, with native rebellion. Gen tehener plans frontier action to control contamination and unrest.

Trattlebors Henry Dl Tolus Fealth de. Hott State Laboratory Holton Reine Iy Simla Tretia Tehener India

Caledonian county feeding banquet notes and speakers

The April 23 gathering at the Avenir marked the quarterly Caledellin banquet in St. Johnsbury. Dr. Charles A. Cramton chaired the event with notable speakers including Dr. H. H. Ob Welly Rite and others, while 75 attendees assisted by the committee.

St. Johnnsbury The Avenir Charles A. Cramton Ob Welly Darteanh Amok Cenarion

Puddle Building For Richford

Fragmentary report from Richford dated April 28 notes construction or repair work at a local puddle site. The text mentions individuals with unclear names and possible project or contractor references. Further readable details are scarce.

Puddle Building Richford Richfonk Yasin Ve Tolmgrwin Cangryesmin Porter Oor Bubobrethal Te Tag Ie Ol Fico Ford

Liquor Raid Results Reach City Court Hearing

Police raided Antoniai's Foster Street home finding two barrels of Harvard beer a nearly used barrel of limo kiled and a bottle labeled Old Private Stock whiskey. Antoniai arraigned on keeping liquor with intent, pled guilty, held for morning hearing. Frank Silva and Mrs Silva arrested on related charges with varying dispositions.

Peter Antonini Goode Antuwigh E. X. Davia Faulkner Carle and Manuel Antoniai Vl Foster Street Harvard Frank Silva Abe John Frank Silva

Holy Habit Investiture at St Marys Academy Burlington

Six women were invested with the holy cake of Science at St Marys academy Burlington Tuesday evening. Margaret Clotilde Nerney of York now Sister Mtepee Mgge and Lavelle from Burlington led the list with extensive studies in music and education. Other candidates included Marie Louise Catnoir of New Bedford and Dolphing Alerio of Wisconsin educated at St Casimir P.Q.

Burlington St. Mary’s Convent Wanthausene St. Mary's Academy Margaret Clotilde Nerney York Mtepeeine Vi Conservatory Welem Burlington Business College Mise Lavelle Alluny Normal Col Castleton Normal Mies Griffin Academy Mies Marie Louise Catnoir Clementine Eta New Bedford Man Misa Dolphing Alerio M. Agatha Winooski St. Casimir P.Q

In Sister's Memory Darlington Will Endowment To Chantu College

The will of George C. Danton of Underhill was probated with Fy Hebert of Westford appointed administrator with the will annexed. Danton bequeathed 3000 to Chantu College in China for an endowment fund to serve perpetually for the college’s benefit under the Methodist church’s missionary society. The testator directs the memorial be registered in memory of Mertha P. Dunton and to support Christian missions.

Darlington George C. Danton Underhill Fy Hebert Westford Asher Robinson Troy F. Morse Andere Danton Chantu College Chentu China Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Bate Mertha P. Dunton

Leap to death at feet of wife in tenement fall

New York April 1 Meyer Glassenberger leaped from a window on the tenth floor of a tenement after a quarrel with his wife who was leaving him. He killed himself on the sidewalk as she carried their baby away from the building.

New York Meyer Glassenberger

Roundhouse and Engines Destroyed in East Somerville Fire

Fire last night gutted a roundhouse and buried locomotives as water from Maine railroad workers helped contain the blaze. The cause remains unknown, with officials investigating and no injuries reported. Damaged engines and property valued at the site are being assessed.

East Somerville Bamercille Muse Aguil Maine

Wage Talks Open For Settlement Amid Union Meetings

Committees from the unions and manufacturers resume negotiations after a daylong session that extended past midnight. A plan to sign wage and work rule pacts aims to resume full operations Monday, with talks continuing to ratify terms and finalize an agreement by Saturday.

Suman Renchadt

Granite men sign new wage agreement amid dispute

Quincy April 24. Granite manufacturers and quarry workers reached a new price agreement ending a months long dispute. Quarrymen will be paid 26 cents an hour on average for the best work and 20 cents for remaining hours under a three year contract. Earlier demands ranged up to 30 cents, but the union’s higher bid was rejected by the national association, leaving some quarries idle.

Quincy Mans Granite Manufacturers Association Rymens National

Dana Chosen to Be Chairman at Vermont Republican Meet

Burlington April 22 The annual Republican state convention selected T and Dana of New Haven as temporary chairman for the Burlington gathering. Charles Reyee of St Albans was named chairman of the resolutions committee. Thad Ek of Milford was slated to secure a speaker at Washington? for the convention.

Burlington T & Dana New Haven Charles Reyee St. Albans Cuairsman Thad. Ek Mlebury Gecury Wastleton

Local Hotels Summoned on Sunday Law Violations

Police court summoned every hotel keeper in Lyn on April 22 for violating the Sunday law by the sale of liquor. The arrests stem from evidence against establishments employing out of town workers and others connected to illegal sales.

Ietor Lyn Dilegay, Wale Ignoe To Investi

Memorial Echoes Champlain Discovery Celebration

Memorial sent from St Alene on April 23 by W H Crockett and Vermont New York commissioners to Secretary of State Elihu Root. Memorial notes July Champlain anniversary plans and transmits New York commission details. Testimony in Rutland railroad case referenced physicians and witnesses, with assets and dates noted.

St. Alene Vermont New York Lake Champlain Samet Champlain Commission For

Vander Vile Opera at Theatucam Tonight in Barre

The Vander Vile Opera company presents The Vander Vile Oep at Theatucam in Barre tonight. Wynietey wiktiers and Hal's pavi m feature in the evening program with a nine line cast and mixed acts.

Vanderkile Oep Wynietey Wiktiers

Court frees Mildred Brewster who shot Anna Wheeler

Judge Hall ordered Mildred Brewster released from the state asylum after ten years of confinement finding her sane. Dr Perrin testified the ten years in care and a good home could aid her, while noting possible risks. Mr and Mrs Rose agreed to take her to their Wick home, with safeguards in place.

Mildred Brewster Anna Wheeler Seminary Hill Montpelier Cote L. RB. Wells Gee Hall M. Perrin Brewster Pane Ife Ferrin de E. Steele Bounty Anne Gates William J. Rose Hardwick Rows

Series of derailments disrupt Central Vermont line

A sequence of misfortunes on the Central Vermont railway caused multiple derailments along the main line yesterday. No serious injuries or major damage were reported, but service was delayed as wrecking trains assisted stalled engines at Oakland Waterbury Roxbury and Northfield with a southbound passenger train held at Montpelier for about five hours.

Central Vermont Railway Company Oakland St. Alling Waterbury River Junction Northfield Roxbury Taeramin Watersary Hilt Montpelier Thin City

Sale of estate stock follows purchaser under trust terms

Fragmentary OCR item notes a stock sale tied to an estate and attorney I L Scott in a trust, with purchaser identified and stock aspects referenced in vague terms. Names and precise details are unreadable, but the gist concerns a transfer of stock related to an estate and trust arrangement.

I. L. Scott Eaksihar

Talk of the Town arrivals at the Gite hotel last night

Fragmentary notes describe arrivals at the Gite hotel including names such as Arhong and Martin, with references to racing and advertising use. The garbled text suggests social chatter and local intrigue surrounding guests and events, but clarity is limited.

Gite BL. Martin Wallner A. B. Gay Baabe

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Linten John Hoyt Harvey Lumber Samuel W. Vely William Cowles Aromeoa Harvent Annapolis R W. Aronein Mervan Vem Teall Tenen Naval Beapitel Elcutt Bravale MT. Pitney Komt Fer Deliwers Vm Dev Webey Ameminstion Mr. and Myre Charles’e. Shepard Marah Field Crimson Crew Middies Wormer Alfred Davis Knights of Pythias Batre Siz Ssya Dr. Holton State Board of Health Cramton Allen St. Johnbury Faulkiner Hamel Cacen G. C. Danton Chentu College Ching Granite Men Dana Lyon W. H. Crockett Root Simpson Rutland Railroad Waahinghams C. Naynant Merdh Guite Wede Mure Lin Stanten McGowan TOWN
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