27 Apr 1908
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1908
Page
1
In an early morning blast the auto yeggs blew open a safe at the local post office and looted about $1000 in stamps and money. No trace of the thieves was found as officers work to identify the suspects and recover missing funds.
Solemn high mass was celebrated today for Trike de Chauines, husband of Schonts, who died of heart illness. The body will be taken to aspiermé this afternoon for interment as the widow bravely endured the ordeal with support from the aristocracy after mass.
Fragmentary report from Philadelphia Mississippi dated April 27 notes heavy damage from a strong wind. The text mentions a great car way through northern Mississippi and injuries to several people amid a purported 61 miles per hour gust.
Burlington April 25 an adjustment of the affair involving Re W Taft and his wife Mrs Winona B Taft was privately held by Franklin county court and county authorities. The dispute over slander and contempt was settled with Taft to dismiss his petition for a new trial. Mrs Taft of 2 Grant street will receive full settlement for all claims. The Franklin county case will reopen in May under new terms.
At the Royalton hearing on April 16 the board ordered a new underpass replacing the present structure. The railroad estimated total cost about 8200 dollars with the town paying five percent and the railroad covering the balance. Citizens expressed concern over drainage and water flow if the basin is too shallow and the risk of river flooding. Legal counsel for Mr. Monnese objected to the underpass plan while officials and railroad representatives debated the placement and financing.
New York April 27 A fire broke out under a second car of a seven car Second Avenue elevated train causing dense smoke and a door jam as 200 passengers rushed for exits. Police and reserves restored order after a panic injuring several. a young girl suffered serious eye injuries from glass shards. Traffic delayed for half an hour.
London April 27 indications are no punishment will follow Saturday’s collision between the Hoor St Paul and the cruiser Gladiator in which 24 men died. Admiralty says the accident was unavoidable and that salvage and dismantling work at Yarmouth will precede further dives as divers await clearance.
April 27 mass: the Bristol county steel bridge linking Fall River to Somerset across the Taunton river was damaged by a dynamite blast early Sunday. The $750,000 structure, due for completion in two months, faces a likely $15,000 contractor loss plus possible greater costs if the foundations were disturbed. police report at least fifty pounds of dynamite placed on the granite piers near the Fall River shore.
Chester April 27 Mrs Ellen Bailey Shirke aged 68 died Sunday morning at her tutor Miss Marcy Bailey’s home two miles north of town after a Friday incident involving a pile of leaves The funeral is set for 2 pm Tuesday at the Congregational Church
Patrick Gleason, 70, Civil War veteran, died when a fire started by ashes in a box burned his home five miles from Lancaster, N. fl. He left three sons. the tragedy occurred early yesterday as flames consumed the dwelling.
Benjamin H. Wheeler is offered a cabinet position in Washington while identified as a California finisher. The notice notes Wheeler has asked the president for a few days to consider the offer as discussions proceed in the capital.
Fragmentary report details a fatal attack on Raisuli by assailants described as hostiles. The text mentions medical responders and a hospital, with scattered names and locations that are partially legible in the OCR.
The granite cutters strike that began March 1 affecting 250 to 900 workers is near settlement. Polisher pay is integrated into the new contract, with wages set at 34 cents first year, 38 second year, and 38 49 third year, and partial summer shifts in July and August.
After eight weeks of idleness the granite manufacturing plants of Bares resume operation with many workers back at their jobs. It will take several days for all plants to reach full output as sheds clear unfinished stones and apprentices return to work. Wages average around five to seven cents per hour, with jumpers earning about seven cents.
Rockland Maine April 27 a granite strike at Hurricane Island has been settled by renewing the old wage scale for three years. About 160 cutters and quarrymen employed by Booth Bros. Hurricane Island Granite Co. had been on strike since March 1 after demanding 40 cents and a 10 percent rise. A small group accepted the settlement and work will resume next week. Hurricane supplied stone for the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
W C Norton of Montpelier died yesterday after eight weeks of illness. A traveling asterman residing at 0 Peart Street he was struck by pneumonia and passed at ten o clock in the forenoon. He was born in Winthrop New York and leaves a wife, three sons, and several relatives. The funeral will be held at St Augustine church in Sawville with services at 2 pm.
Poole secures license after tense Salem hearing, with residents voicing support and concerns. Officials brief council on conditions and timelines as background noise and public prompts shape the final decision.
A landslide from Sliding Mountain buried the Notre Dame De Salette hamlet, about 16 miles from Buckingham Ontario along the Lievere river. Some 30 residents are believed dead or missing, including Camille En Pointe and his eleven family members. Mrs Desjardins and several others are reportedly buried as rescuers rush from Poupore.
Burlington reports gala attire as first district Republican convention opens tomorrow at five. The following day at 1 20 p m the state convention will meet there. The New England Order of Protection annual convention will gather at Odd Fellows hall tomorrow morning at nine.
Jones of the city has accepted the invitation to preside at the first district Republican convention in Burlington to morrow April 27. The event gathers party officials and delegates for the orderly conduct of proceedings in the district.
In Burlington on April 27 the board of license commissioners approved 20 liquor licenses for the year, up from 19. Officials cited changes in law tied to population figures and the 1902 census basis, noting Vermont’s 1906 revision later adjusted the license grid. The commission had estimated a population around 22,000 to justify the extra licenses.
A southbound freight derailed near St Albans injuring two. A passenger train from St Athans northbound stopped after the incident. Crews reported cars demolished and wide debris along the rails, delaying arrivals for about an hour.
Derway's saw mill caught fire on Sunday causing about 2000 pounds in damages and threatening valuable stock. A local company reported 10,000 pounds of stock burned with the blaze under investigation and efforts focused on assessing the full extent of losses.
Officials allege a 6000 shortage across town, village, and school accounts tied to treasurer K Noster. Attorney Guy W Hill arrived from St Johnsbury to take charge as a warrant for Foster's arrest on embezzlement is issued. Foster, about 40, had led accounts for three years and faced scrutiny after $1500 to $1500 in checks appeared. He posted 3000 bond furnished by American Fidelity of Montpelier. family remains in town as investigations continue.
Montpelier will again contribute a pastor to Hyde Park Massachusetts as Rev Guy C Laomon was the first and now Rev J L Fy Heed, pastor of Bethany Congregational in Montpelier, resigns to accept the Hyde Park pastorate. The church asks to be relieved as soon as possible, no later than September 1.
Chelsea residents mourn the death of Tra H Thompson who died Saturday morning at about 1 o clock from valvular heart disease. He had lived his entire life in Chelsea and was the last surviving member of Xe Loci. He leaves a widow Nellie inard and three sons Way Lennar and George of tira N. 7 tro daughters Mrs Hebert Kis at Weat Falriee and Mea, plus one sister Mrs Sarah 1 sonTAneols of Mas. He was a shoemaker by trade and about 76 years old.
In Tichford on April 27 the selectmen denied a fifth column license to W. Mitchell, a local druggist, after a petition from voters opposing the grant. The action followed protests presented to the board at the meeting, reflecting community dissatisfaction with the permit.
The 89th anniversary event drew over a hundred members and guests with exercises at Barre and Williamstown, a Montpelier Oda Fellows church memorial, and a gala dinner hosted by Rebekahs. E A Nutt of Montpelier gave the address on The New Vermont, praising patriotism and unity while recalling Ludlow, Captain Clark, and George Dewey.
The Williamstown Odd Fellows held a memorable anniversary celebration with a fine musical program by Mr. Airy MF Spencer Alfred House and Clayton Spencer. Ning and Richard Jeffords performed duets, Archie Crum and Percy Jeffords recited, Rev Hough of Montpelier gave an address on the order's work. A banquet for about 125 attendees followed.
The second district Republican convention will assemble at the armory in Montpelier tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock. No chairman has been decided, but if the district committee arrives, a high meeting will be held to fill the vacancy. Armory member Daviern of Craftsbury has died since the last meeting, and ex-Senator Aubin of North Troy will help senate to fill the vacancy. The Montpelier delegation to the convention will hold a caucus tonight.
A fire at a fair ground building in Albans yesterday afternoon started from burning grass ignited by a Creight engine. The blaze damaged the old grand stand and a Barker tank. Estimated loss is about 200 dollars. reconstruction planned by the office.
A theatrical program note for tonight’s show at Theatorina 49 Malt Street. Barre Pepe Wert presents a stage piece titled A Chill of the Regiment with cast or ordering details listed, inviting patrons to attend screenings or performances.
Bondmen Willard Craig case in Washington County court report three bondsmen failing to locate him. Pat Brown tracked Craig to Portland Maine where police seized him. Brown to fetch suspect. bail forfeiture noted after Craig did not appear. Ashland woman Hattie Ashland previously involved. Craig formerly of Barre and tied to New England Telephone, later married a Portland woman.
Montpelier granite industry sees re openings and leadership shifts as Charles A Kennedy buys half interest in Granite Co and partners with Dean in Montpelier. L J Counter acquires half of Poulin’s business, promising about fifty workers though stock shortages persist and labor returns are uneven.
A delegation from local ae ag aeeta and Barre joined by W W McAnley and Kenefick organized a new aerie yesterday. The Vermonters met Schenectady guests at Platteburg and proceeded to Bike hall for the inaugural meeting and banquet with speeches by officials.
A double funeral is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon for Mrs Charles R White and her grandchild. Services will be held at the family residence with arrangements pending.
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