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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1909

Page

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Chevrolet Triumphs In Lenient Race Despite Tire Change

Amateur drivers faced near disasters in a five mile handicap with one car flipping barriers. Chevrolet led but Lorimer momentarily stalled to swap a tire costing a minute and a half. Christie set a three mile record in a separate heat as Oldfield piloted a new racer.

Buffalo WN. C Louis Chevrotne Marvel Fort Hiie Lorimer Barney Olet Belleven Barney Chixtin Christie Oldfield Bencic Haydicap Harry Sen Ac Turtland Fende Albert Hoe Wing Speateren Wweepetabes Barney Othe Walter Fret BE. CL Croker Tours Chevrolet Fire George Austin Che Croker Austin I Mme Chevrolet

Thaw case ends today amid habeas corpus fight

Plains Aug 7 Terry Thaw faces a final habeas corpus ruling as attorneys seek a morning decision. Justice Mille weighs whether Thaw’s mental state warrants commitment to Matteawan or another state hospital, amid questions over his sanity and care for his family.

Plains Terry Intent Gratt Matteawan Hospital Bie Muttenwan

Murder in Prankfort Echoes Sigel Case

In Prankfort Germany Aug 1 a white woman was killed by a Chinese merchant named Tien Chinen who shot Hildegart Hoff and then killed himself. Both died within minutes. The incident recalls the Sigel murder in New York.

Prankfort Germany New York Tien Chinen Berlin Hildegart Hoffowe Atic Ival

Gold Bricks for Government Reported in August

In Réattle Aug 7 reports say gold bricks weighing 2400 pounds and valued at over a million dollars moved through the Seattle post office on the way to government use. The sequence began when the gold was deposited at the primary office, with transfers through Alaska via Vancouver and B.C. observers noting the route and custody.

Alaska Venoviver B.C Seattle Amay

Vermont State Golf Title Upset Draws Blanchester Names

Mount Anthony County golfers A. Martin and Edward I W. Clark emerged in second round action of the Vermont state golf championship. Martin, runner up to the previous year’s champion, and Clark, former champion, lead a Bkwanok squad into the late stages as Blanchester eyes a state title bid.

Vague Political Snippet From New York Chronicle

Fragmentary note reflects a vice president named Sherman and references U S politics with uncertain names and dates. Text remains unclear and partially garbled, offering little verifiable detail beyond generic political framing.

Treasury Collections Show Revenue Rise This Year

New tariff works well with custom duties in several large cities reporting no trouble. Information indicates smooth operation of new duties amid tax law changes. In the first floral year period ending July 1, collections reached 06,107,044 with a year ago total of 24,441,890, a substantial increase. Daily receipts recently averaged about 1,500, nearly double the same period last year.

Hewitt Dingley Treasury

Trade Revival Confirms Tariff Law and Market Rebound

New York August trade review says tariff law will operate under new schedules with no immediate price shocks. Trade volume remains large and steady, iron and steel show strong recovery, crab crops look good, cotton value rivaling large past yields despite a government price drop. Commercial failures in the United States 248 this week, Canada 17, with year over year comparisons.

New York Rusinegget United States Canada

Three Women Forgers Nabbed at Congress Hotel

Chicago police chase a trio of female forgers believed to have operated in multiple states. Authorities estimate their total fraud may exceed $5,000. At the Congress Hotel the women were investigated by Mrs C. Co Olcott and Miss Croake among others, with one suspect confessing to paying a recent visitor.

Chicago Berton Ohio Congress Hotel Mra C. Co Olcott aEm Mn Sivas Ieibaetbe Miss Croake Paylum

Lawt Build Hospital for Metropolitan Life Employee Care

State Superintendent Hatch hive denied Metropolitan Life Insurance Company permission to acquire real estate to build a hospital for its employees. The action reflects a narrow view of corporate intent and real estate use within the insurance industry in New York.

Albay N.Y Hatchhive Metropolitan Life Tremenice Copay Poly

Bingham May Go To Chicago For Police Chief Post

The article notes multiple candidates for Chicago police chief after secretary Bernts Mallaney opts to stay at 4 000 a year. Ex Police Commissioner Bingham of New York is courted for the position while several others seek the job as Busse and city officials weigh options.

Peas Ang T—Hagher Hin Witwat Wihitiont Bernt J. Mallaney Busse Iiluney wxGhint Shippy Bingham New York McClellan

Train Crash Involving Laborers and Family Crowd

A Pennsylvania train struck a crowd including laborers and a woman with children who spent the day in the country near One Hundred and Third Street. Forty five people were injured, five severely. The passenger train traveled at high speed. the crash prompted reaction from workers during a strike.

Chicago Forte

Fire devastates Flos Shade Roller Factory at Ogdensburg

A blaze swept through the Flos Shade Roller Factory in Ogdensburg yesterday. The fire left about a hundred workers idle as damaged wiring is blamed for the disaster and the plant will be rebuilt with many employees temporarily laid off.

Flos Shade Ogdennbirg Torr Faetory le

Taft Visit to Beverly Greeted by Crowds and Golf Plans

President Taft and party arrived in Beverly at 4:40 AM greeted by Mrs Taft and a crowd. Taft met by local officials and relatives, then whisked to Evans estate Burgess Point. He planned a golf outing with his son Robert at Myopia Club this afternoon. The Boston train continued on to Mootnerra station en route from Boston to Beverly.

Beverly Mack Taft Towee Mex Lewin More Trout Evans Estate Burgess Point Robert Myopia Club Boston Boston & Malne Mootnerra Station Carpenter

Fastest of season race in Kalamazon feature finish

Aug 7 Kalamazon Mich The East Effault led the pace over The Eel with Canadian horse favored in a spectacular finish The Eel won by a length over City Country Jay rallied for third The purse totaled 1500 with 200 pace and 1500 purse noted. race details include Gambotini Bollewell Joln To McRwen and McMakin Hodgew in racing context

Kalamazon Mich City Jay Joln McRwen McMakin) Hodgew

Body of Barbeau Found Near Cove Island

The body of Ernest Barbeau was recovered near Cove Island by a passerby who notified Captain Hotbrook. The search party, including C J Rawenn, moved the body to the local cemetery after dark, with initial suspicions of foul play due to a waterless frame in the clothing. Barbeau, a Farnham, Quebec resident, is said to be a nephew of Mrs Moses, whose own body had been found last Tuesday.

Denney Moses Diepelied Ernest Barhoun Moses Hartean Barbeau Farnham P. Q

Paris envoy Juuserand to visit Washington amid trade talks

Paris diplomat Juuserand, son of Washington, arrives from New York and outlines potential tariff adjustments tied to the Loire region. He says no general war measures will be used and praises American friendship, planning to return to Washington in October.

Paris T.M. Juuserand Washington New York Puyit Department of the Loire Amlmquador Joe Marcial M. Dusaerdad Haskader Pennce United States Kau Mrandeen Laseee M. Ayewernatd Ortobir

New Pest Attacks Orchards in Waterbury Area

Waterbury August 7 Crehantists report a new pest attacking apple plum and cherry trees. The worm is brown with a quarter inch thickness and leaves brown marks on leaves. Farmers burn branches as a remedy while signs are slow to appear elsewhere.

Waterbury

Town Repudiates Its Own Orders In Strange Town Meeting Row

A New Haven area town repels its issued orders amid a dispute over 1600 unpaid by William McIntyre and a 2500 loan misgovernance. The town treasurer and selectmen face questions as records show 1100 deficit and 10 000 transactions examined. Lawyers Lawrence and Ruel serve as town counsel while a chancery court may review the matter.

Epevial Gaetan Eatardny Ajoin Willian M. Mctrityre St. Mclntyre Kale A. P Roewee Tle Orilie Rloscon New Haven Lamy Co Ruswell Middlebury Erie Sternell Syalyree Ant Lawrenc & Lawrence Kat Lasoy Cy Ruel

Tramps Sent To Jail In August Darlington Case

A garbled report recalls a prison sentence for a trio of tramps linked to a heist and a sailor from New Brunswick who testified about a visit to a local water authority. The account mentions a priest, a plea of guilty, and alleged involvement in a theft ring.

Darlington Heiheratspe Murad Jolimore New Brunewick Ia Oro Hyafen Tran

Great crops in the west and tariff talk from Vanderuip

The piece reports Great crops in the west praised by F. A. Vanderuip while debating how to handle them as the tariff issue surfaces. James Connors was defeated yesterday in South Wilsatan with local reaction described. A deputy, Henry the terror of tramps, is noted in hunting through Caledonia, Idaho, and Montana. Vanderuip left the scene, saying business is not concerned and expressing optimism. Connery’s exit is described and thoughts on the tariff are linked to personal politics.

F. A. Vanderuip James Connors South Wilsatan Bia Henry Cale Idaho Montana Vanderdant Connery South Auboy

State Foresters Meet In Vermont Woodlands

Foresters from 10 states gathered at a Vermont meeting of the Forestry Association to inspect crops and discuss pine sapling growth. A. Hall and Dr. Pearl Spaulding of the Washington plant industry attended, noting promising crop prospects and efforts to advance the movement.

Woodsinck Nebraska Vanmaid A. & Hall New Hampshire New York New Jersey Maryland Pearl Spaulding Wasington

Dillingham Reviews New Tax Law Provisions in Montpelier

Senator W P Dillingham arrived in Montpelier to discuss the recently enacted law with lawmakers. He praised the overall measure, except for the income tax feature, calling it the lesser of two evils, and predicted industrial prosperity once the act is enforced.

W. P. Dillingham Montpelier Washington Monolulu Dllingham Rer Porter Alan Emit Paaiseth Tait Alowe TF Congress

Hradetreet's trade delay eyed as drought hits Vermont crops

Burlington dispatch notes agri economic strains as shortages loom, professor Jones faces career changes, and Vermont agricultural station plans hinge on conservation college ties. Business failures for the week ending August 5 total 184, versus prior weeks.

New York Hradetreet Vermont Wisconsin State University Son Wis Jones Vermont Forest Association Seere Bullling Vermont Botanical Club

Will Stay in Rutland as Marble Quarry Purchase Assures Mill

Aug. 7 Rutland officials announce that following talks with George C. Uniler and partners, the Columbian Marble Quarrying company has acquired land adjoining the mill, ensuring the mill remains in the city despite prior fears.

Rutland New York Eet George C. Uniler- di

Rutland Sunday Base Ball Petition Circulated

Local note reports in Rutland that by Sunday afternoon an estimated number of citizens had signed a petition for Sunday base ball. The petition, circulated in the city, is being managed by the Rutland base ball team leadership as of Thursday morning. Several prominent citizens are already reported on the list.

Rutland Sandat Sander Hutland Bering

Rutland Building Work Set to Start October 1

The Shriners Temple committee announced that construction on the New Rutland Building will commence October 1. The project, funded by the temple group, confirms the planned start date and outlines the scope of the forthcoming work in Rutland, Ate.

Rutland

Troops Off for BCESON Burlington Aug 7 Cavalry Maneuvers

Hive troops of the 10th cavalry will leave Fort Ethan Allen at eight o'clock this afternoon for Boston to participate in the joint army maneuvers. The Rutland railroad yesterday sent a train of ten cars to the fort for the crops. Norfolk Conn Aug 7 balloon Massachusetts left Pittsfield at 2 am with Sheldon Whitehouse and Jem Van.

Burlington. Ang 10Th Cavalry Fort Ethan Allen Aix O Boston Rutland Railroad Norfolk Conn Massachusett

TALK OF THE TOWN Bargain sale on goods and savings

Bargain stores advertise a two for one rent and sales event with promises of savings on every purchase. The notice mentions a city hotel and several generic names as examples, but the legible text highlights a broader retail push and discount promotions across items at various locations.

Thirty Three Births in July Record Amid Vermont Rail News

July births noted with scattered names and places, including Valparaiso and Lake City references. The item mentions railroad lines Vermont and Grand Trunk, with dates and figures about times, bonds, and periods in 1906, though many words are garbled.

Valparainy G. A. TR Vermont Grand Trunk Matne New Lake City Rarty Rene Eumenste Timinbor Mar Part Bond

Williamstown Unable to Hold Them in Slugfest

Williamstown lost 8 to 3 as Comatti and Colombo powered a late rally. Chiarodana joined the Athletics with solid catching support from Godfrey McAuley, while Gabelloni and Colombo led the visitors with key hits. Olson was shelled late, and both teams battled through six innings with limited scoring until the seventh.

Tealian Athletic Tae Masatoven Italien Canatari Riliamat Ues Natoatown Cleen Godfrey Godfrey-McAutey Inkitore Cimb Olan Piteshed Chigradona Clark Williamstown Chiaradana Yana Colom Olson Nivara Fireton Aes Cellachin Gutesaba Comatti Mugen Sena Dodtrey Thie Coleaniyo

Montpelier Objects to Contaminated Berlin Pond Water

Ex alderman Wheelock writes to the Journal protesting Berlin Pond contamination affecting Montpelier's water supply. The letter recounts a recent incident at a Barre event where officials allegedly allowed unsafe water and fumes to be used in a public display. The piece attacks officials for lax oversight and warns of consequences if action is not taken.

Wheelock Berlin Pond Martin W. Wheelock Montpelite Montpelier Thia Crisie Barre K. Wi Morse Enifen Rca Opie Ben Calton Galenning Ben Eltien

Japan Reconstructs Railway Amid Tokyo Ultimatum

London reports forced action as Antong Mul railway work begins under guard. Chinese troops are present but restrained. English observers in the Far East warn the infusion could draw China into mediation. Chinese adviser suggests Prince Cala may be behind the regent move and Japan’s response.

London Forcin Tekin Seer Antong-Mul Far East China Ie Helly Cala Japan

Big Strike Faces Collapse Amid Unrest and Call for Troops

Reports say the major strike is expected to fail as crowds grow unruly and troops near. Recruits for the strikers dwindle amid internal dissension while many workers return to jobs. Famine danger lessened by Napa food from countryside towns as government contemplates relief measures.

Stockholm Avg Dadhus

Four More Pay Fines Before Justice Dickey

In East Barre court last evening four workers from Canton Tros quarry at Websterrile were fined one dollar each after Tuesday’s fracas. Justice Dieley noted four defendants pleaded guilty while a grand juror questioned the remaining. Additional arrests included Angel Leviny, Mrs. Joaph Levin, Mrs. Angell Levin, and one unnamed, brought before Justice Dickey at East Havre with fines as stated.

Canton Tros Websterrile Justion Dieley East Tarra TA Guilevanes Hutching Angel

Fire Damages Roof Of Central Bridge

Fire broke out about ten this morning on the roof of the covered bridge near Granite, discovered by Marty Russell yard master at Central Vermont yard. Firemen from the engine fought the blaze with chemies, causing enough damage to the roof to affect its extent. The blaze probably spread four openings along the roof before being checked.

Marty Russell Vermont Belnor Fire Department Blane

Funeral Details For Mrs Lucia Of Peaks, Montpelier

The obituary notes the death of Tilian Alice Lucia and lists surviving relatives including Mrs Idwin Stone of Lands Me Mrs Kietherina Oliver and Mrs Berton Lenard along with Joseph Gilberteen Mary Lucia Mare Up John and Gi Toei all of Peak Int Tinure. The funeral will be held at St Moniek Church Sunday morning at 11 oclock with interment in Une Crualle graveyard near Montpelier.

Miew Liftian Gratertay Ieee Peritonitie Idwin Stone Kietherina Oliver Berton Lenard Mra Jowph Gilberteen Mary Lucia Mare Up John Gi Toei Moniek Chorch St. O'vlock Une Crualle Montpelier

Edward D Hyde Dead at Home After Illness

Edward D Hyde of Montpelier died this morning at his home. Born in Burlington in 1860, he was connected with the firm Byda & Poster with his father. He leaves a mother wife and daughter. The funeral is Monday at 2 PM from the house with interment in Wilson Cemetery.

Brigpore Montpelier Burl 1 Byda & Poster and Rock Websterville Wilnon Cemeters

Peter G Lavery Bankrupt In Rutland Caused by Debt

Peter G Lavery of Burlington a granite dealer filed for bankruptcy in Rutland Aug 7. His petition shows assets of 762.33 with 105 exempt and a debt of 3 183.00. Arthur I Skifington of Raymond a brakeman also filed a separate petition with debts of 402 and assets of 123 exempt.

Rutland Peter G Burlington United States Court Arthur I. Skifington Raymond

Unclear OCR fragment hints at tax collection note

Fragmentary text shows a city tax payment deadline and clerk remarks about tax collection costs. It references coming in slowly and a last day for paying taxes next Tuesday with a city official noting impact on taxpayers.

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