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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1904
Page
1
Russian vessels attempted to leave beleaguered harbor and were met by the entire Japanese fleet in a big naval fight off Port Arthur. Details and outcome remain unspecified as reports conflict.
Washington dispatch dated August 11 says Russian squadron at Port Arthur engaged all day with Japanese fleet. Outcome not confirmed yet. Reports from Aberoo and Chefoo mention torpedo boats and possible disarmament talks as war continues. Russian prize court at Vladivostok rules the German steam ship Thea a lawful prize.
Report from Chefoo Aug 11 states a Russian torpedo boat destroyer reached there from Port Arthur bringing bow details of a Russian sortie. Captain confirms the attack by Japanese forces, notes ships may join Vladivostok Squadron, mentions shells near Port Arthur, casualties and a hospital ship Mongolia evacuating women and children.
Brief war dispatches report heavy combat near Liao Yang with Japanese forces pressuring the city while Russian troops contend with a widening front. Conflicting cables describe Japanese gains and Russian holds as the battle line shifts in Manchuria.
Fragmentary OCR report notes a possible sinking of a Japanese cruiser near Port Arthur harbor during a wartime sortie. Details are unclear, but the snippet references naval action and a specific port area, with no confirmation of outcome.
London August report states telegram from Port Arthur denial. Cha Foo telegram company says Port Arthur is denied.
The Vermont State Fireman's association held its fifth annual convention in the city. After reports were read the discussion focused on state appropriation for a fireman’s benevolent fund. Officers elected: President D F Carmody Fell Haven. vice presidents H T Hope Dean E Bardick. secretary E E Morgan Bennington. treasurer J C Grant Burlington. Executive committee members named. banquet at city hall served by caterer D Renaud Vergennes.
Dr H H Stone succeeds Dr Wiltse as director of the state board of health laboratory in Burlington. Stone, a Jericho native, studied at Oberlin and Vermont, and has served at the Hygiene Laboratory since its establishment. Wiltse retires due to age and illness. Stone’s appointment awaits formal confirmation.
The text surveys figures in early theatre and music halls including Stellan actor THINGS THEATRICAL and Marie Wellesley Sterling author of Only a Shopgirl, noting May Yoho’s London opening and vaudeville acts. It mentions Nellie Farren’s death and the Bostonian theatre scene, plus the Gilbert and Sullivan Pinafore revival by long-standing American theatrical groups.
A Birmingham Ledger note cites renewed interest in daguerreotype pictures once more. It contrasts old 50 year old photographs as genuine art and hopes for revival. The fragments reference Whitaker Wright estate and a Cape to Cairo railway dream fading, with varied newspapers weighing in on these topics.
A damaged report notes a possible clash near Culebra and Porto Rico, with fortifications observed and European steamship traffic cited. The article mentions vessels, French and Russian ships, and references to Mediterranean routes, reflecting uncertain, fragmented telegraphic reporting.
A large audience gathered at the Rutland fair grounds on August 11 to hear speakers including Senator Proctor Congressmen Littlefield and Cannon and candidate J Bell. They addressed the crowd and discussed Quarry issues with Proctor slated to visit West Rutland later.
Rutland fell 6 4 to St Albans after a four run fourth inning, with Cox and Carriveau combining on the mound. Key hits by Higgins, Duff and McGraw aided St Albans as Rutland’s late attempts to rebound fell short. Attendance reached about 400 at the Barre-Montpelier region game.
Burlington August 11 Republicans formally opened the campaign in this state. Weather was unsettled as rain threatened. Speakers included Congressmen Joseph G. Cannon of Illinois Charles Littlefield of Rockland Maine and U S Netton.
At a Burlington gathering a Democratic speaker claimed Republicans could not recite twenty lines from Odin’s Gettys address. A young Republican, W. G. Nash, stood and repeated the address in full, earning hearty applause for his bold stand.
Waldridge and Mytes formed the battery as Cabot Clerks pounded out a homer and pecked the score. The lineup included Boapp Farrend Hutchinson Cookbs Saulth Jackson and Witte. Cabot’s team plans another game in about two weeks.
Ambiguous remnants report yesterday's American League games with scattered team names and scores. Text mentions New York, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Washington and St Louis with unclear results and standings. National League clubs Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Philadelphia are referenced without clear outcomes.
Miss Jane Mortimer and George P. Ailne united in marriage yesterday afternoon at the bride’s home on Elwetret by Rev. W. A. Kirzie. The ceremony drew about 100 guests with Miss Aury Anderson as maid of honor and Ewart Dick as attendant. After a reception a dinner followed and songs were sung as guests toasted the newlyweds. Mr and Mrs Milne departed for Montreal at 6 30 amid rice showers and well wishes. a later voyage to Aberdeen via Scotland is planned.
Mary Vanoni and Lana L. Lana, a popular young couple in the Italian colony, were married at eleven o'clock this forenoon by B. J. Wella Fay. The bride was attended by Miny Delloa Merio and the groom by Angelo Musuinel i. They will reside at 54 Granite Street. A wedding dinner was served at their new home, with a dance planned there this evening. The groom is employed as a stone cutter by H. ore.
The Republican state committee announced that Taft will speak in Montpelier on August 20. It is the only Vermont stop listed, with Senator Illoghacs also slated to address. The schedule reflects Montpelier’s prominence in the campaign.
Democrats hold caucus to nominate a representative candidate on Saturday August 20 in the city court room. Only Herbert Pape, the 80s era representative from Barre, is mentioned as the likely nominee.
Several hundred baseball enthusiasts waited in Intercity Park as rain halted the Barre Montpelier versus Plattsburg game, the first home game postponed. Fans will use rain checks for tomorrow’s match against Rutland, with Plattsburg series dates listed and J A Smith joining the Barre Montpelier lineup for a trial.
On August 11 2004 between 5 and 9 am a thief broke into Randolph Fruit Company in Randolph secured a roll of bills $88 and several checks totaling 404.25 at an unlocked drawer. Two clerks left for breakfast allowing the other to guard the shop. Police suspect a familiar intruder entered via the back door while the cigar department drew the clerks away.
The Prohibition party of Barre invites voters to meet in Averill's block hall on Monday August 15 at 7 30 p m to nominate four city representative candidates for the next General Dy and fifteen justice of the peace candidates for the September 5 Free men’s Meeting. The gathering also forms a committee and handles other appropriate business. F J Page chairman city committe
Rutland base ball club signs Pred Finske a pitcher from Oswego New York. He formerly pitched for Kimiro and joins the Rutland roster amid new season preparations.
The Democratic party of Barre will hold a caucus on Saturday August 20 1004 at 7 00 p m in the city courtroom for nominating a representative and fifteen justices of the peace and for any other business. Per order Democratic city committee
James Clark joined St. Albans in right field for Bowdoin Col mt on Monday. A large crowd is expected at the Intercity Rowland game tomorrow with Mrs and Dresser likely opposing pitchers. Rutland won the last clash while rain teased fans who lingered through a delayed finish.
The Clerks posted a pair of wins reporting from Winooski and Cabot. Parrott aged about eight sustained facial injuries from a horse kick at Maple Street, requiring five stitches. Barton May died after a kick while Roy Dexter, a farmer from Glover, passed away following injuries. Westmount football team holds practice with August 20 game looming. Clerks baseball beat Cabot in Cabot by a wide margin, displaying superiority on the field. An O F lodge meeting at Caledonia Park Aug 14 featured a box in the event with a special train leaving Tton depot at 1:00 p.m.
The passage notes that native insurance companies dominate the U S market and insure the favor of single women and widows at higher rates than men, with only married men accepted under certain conditions.
The Vilrty iet annual convention of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union of New York state will be held November 11 to October leading events. Rochester WCTU invites city authorities to place fountain drinking stations throughout the locality.
The city council approved architect Fred E. Colburn’s plans for a new fire station and authorized immediate bidding. The 40 by 80 foot building includes eight stalls, chief’s room, dormitory for eight, rooms for four and three men, a club room, drying bath and lavatory, with a 70 foot hose tower and granite trim. Boundary lines for the Richardson lot were also settled with Universalist church trustees to prevent future disputes.
A busy day saw citizens rush to settle taxes with the city treasurer yesterday, with receipts near $10,000. Tuesday payments climbed to just over $25,000 while total unpaid bills may top $3,500, about $500 more than last year.
Moses Emerson faces a breach of the peace charge as his wife Mrs Emerson testifies he threatened harm with a razor. He claims a razor existed but denies threats to kill or suicide. couple are separated as she sues for divorce and the case proceeds in Montpelier with August dates likely referenced.
Montpelier August 12 Vermont Gov McQuillough announces two new county examiners selected by State Superintendent Walter B Ranger Elida Fuller Bowright of West Concord to succeed Mrs Helen King of Lavaland and Nelson J White of White River Junction to replace Herman Dressall Jr of Springfield in the Windsor and Exwex counties.
The baroque notice announces that Secretary Wilson will likely visit on August. The event is slated for Barco Opera House on the night of the 30th, with anticipation of his speaking engagement at the local cultural event.
A special Vermont Central train will run Sunday August 14 to aid G A R and Woman's Relief Corps members. Depart St Albans 7:06 am, Burlington 7:00, Barre, Montpelier, and Noni stations, arriving Boston by mid day. Round trip rates from St Albans 5 6.08, other stations 4 95, tickets available until August 20 with 50 cent extension option to September 5.
City schools resume on September 7 with the week starting Wednesday. District schedules and classroom planning outlined as the new term begins.
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