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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1904
Page
1
London reports the Port Arthur garrison has refused surrender and to evacuate noncombatants. Japanese forces confirm the stance and say bombardment will resume with renewed vigor, signaling continued deadly siege.
Shanghai August 1 Japan forces insist Russian raiders Grostol and Askbouil must depart immediately and surrender arms. Tokyo says squadron expected to arrive today to enforce disarmament and ensure stability in the port.
Danish authorities report a torpedo boat sank today near Copenhagen after enemy action. The crew was rescued and reported unharmed as search and salvage operations continued.
Berlin Aug 18. The Daily Post reports yesterday's attack on Port Arthur by Japanese forces with 2400 killed and 5090 lost. The figures reflect heavy casualties and indicate a costly engagement for Japan in the port siege.
Gen W W Minckmas heads the Grand Army of Boston as Gen Blackburn is elected Commander in Chief after Bakewell withdraws. The encampment salutes with a speech hailing the moment as the proudest of his life. Notable officers include John C Shotts, Geo W Patten, and Rev J B Bradford. Next encampment to be held in Denver.
Western Spain endures a severe heat wave with water shortages leaving towns dry. The searing August temperatures reach high Fahrenheit levels, crippling crops and enabling methane from melting asphalt to suffocate eight people. Local authorities report depleted water supplies as residents struggle to cope with the arid conditions.
Mrs Mary Allen Fuller wife of Chief Justice Fuller of the United States Superior court died suddenly in Sorrento from heart disease. She was 50 years old. She resided in Bar Harbor Maine and the death occurred last night.
Within 48 hours he Expected Worcester Massachusetts August 1 Saunter Hoars condition shows marked ene this morning. He is been sear at he end is pint Mal in A Ot Beige of Paris. Paris August 18 Jolas Felix who was president of the committee on simameot during the famous serge of Paris died today aged seventy eight.
The Charles Templeton home on Taylor Park in Barre and several surrounding properties including a six room cottage on Elmwood and a cottage on Foster Street must be sold at once to close the estate. Apply Ik & Quarier, administrators.
Dolly Brothers Mispas of Mt to Chertes Lalor of Rutland complete sale of the Bardwell Hotel. Hugh and J Duffy transfer to Chartes Lalor in this city after months of negotiations. Court action previously restricted Hugh and Duffy from disposing or encumbering the Bardwell property amid disputed distribution profits.
Burlington August 14 dedication exercises for the new library building featured an address by Whearton of Astumbia and a formal transfer of the site to the library trustees. Mayor Burke presided and presented proceeding remarks as trustees responded with praise for the project and its role in the community.
Aug 18 the county committee gathered at Van Ness House to discuss party harmony and candidates. Republicans and independents attended with proposals but the group failed to reach a unified ticket and proceeded to file notices with the county clerk.
A fragmented notice reports G Nash recruiting W A Bullard of this city as a representative candidate. It references a past event dated August 11 and notes a state or Hepabd unit securing services for the campaign in Vermont.
Ballard nominated after a stormy hour long session led by J. J. Karleht, who was defeated by 320 votes. A fus tive token was also placed in nomination.
The Republican city committee arranged a rally and flag raising for Monday evening August 23. A large dry garden flag has been procured to be displayed opposite City Hall. Congressman Campbell of Kansas will speak, joined by Hon. W.P. Clemant of Rutiana, as the campaign kicks off in this city with a large crowd expected.
Republican voters of Harte Ville are notified to meet in caucus on Friday August 10 to nominate a candidate for City election. The caucus is by the city committee and the Freemen of the city. election to be held in Barre on August 6, 1904 by order of the Republican City Committee.
The Republican voters of the town of Barre are warded to caucus on Friday evening August 19 at 7:90 in the schoolhouse East Barre to nominate a candidate for town representative to the General Assembly and as candidates for justices of the peace for the coming fall election. By order of the town Republican committee.
Democratic voters of the town are called to assemble at seven thirty to nominate a candidate for the town committee and to elect twelve trustees of the peace at the forthcoming fall election.
The Democrats of Barre hold a caucus on Saturday Aug 20 1004 at 7 90 p m at the city court room for nomination of a representative candidate and other business including order and Democratic city committee matters.
Chicago August 13 four people killed one fatally hurt and twenty three injured in a collision between an express train bound for Hawthorne and a trolley car train crew arrested as inquiry begins. The motor man crushed skull and brakes failed amid confusion over speed and current reversal. Woman passenger killed with seat offered moments before impact.
In early league play teams faced off across multiple cities. Detroit defeated Philadelphia while Cleveland and Washington posted wins, with St Louis and New York showing strong performances. The results reflect a busy slate across the circuit.
Middlevury Aug 17 A serious wreck on the road between Middlebury and Cornwall left Robert Bilteer and Mr Lilly injured after their team, frightened by an automobile, plunged into a roadside ditch. Bilteer was bruised and Lilly sprained his right ankle. The horses were stopped near West Cornwall. Miss G E Bates, Miss B Bates and E Ballard were occupants of the auto, later found in Burlington by Sheriff Chapman. The injured men seek 6400 in damages.
Citizens scoured woods around Pittsford for George Palmerine a local farmer who vanished Tuesday amid frantic rumors. Reports say residents believe he may be in danger or suffering from mental distress as searchers press on through rough terrain and wary witnesses recall his erratic behavior last evening.
The City’s Coat Co of Burlington has sued the St. Albans Street Railway Co and trustees, Franklin County Savings Bank and Trust Co, for $7,000. Salt is returned and due at this fall term of granty court. Likely action will be discontinued.
The Westmount football team travels to Barre to face the Rangers on Saturday. Westmount beat Caledonian 2 1 in the final cup tie and are finalists for the Charity cup. Rangers plan changes to field a strong side after their Quin- Tey at Barre. Westmounts include players from London Glasgow and Kilway with four from Scotland. Look out for a good game.
In Holland on August 13 the Vickers club routed Rutland 9 to 0 as Minahan held the visitors to four hits. Wall of Burling protested Rutland's eligibility before the game. officials wired the protest to league president White. Vickers pitched well and fielded crisply while Rutland committed errors through the game.
W Cotter warns that women should not be allowed to play baseball under the Northern association rules debate. The article notes controversy over gender eligibility and the governance by the association, with no decisive resolution recorded.
Local notes report various residents traveling to Boston and nearby towns for business visits weddings and social events. Meetings announced include a Good Templars social a Granite lodge communication and Socialist party assembly.
A local meeting over naming the new Elie Street school building considered Mathewson the favored choice. Despite strong support from supporters of Mr Mathewson, the motion to adopt Elm Street School stalled 62 to 5 and the gathering adjourned without a formal action.
A successful assembly by the united Sunday schools of Montpelier and Caledonia Park Baptist churches drew a large crowd. A afternoon ball game saw Montpelier beat Barre 12 to 0, then Barre’s junior team defeated Montpelier 14 to 1, followed by a bonfire and corn roast as night settled in.
In Montpelier on August 17 Fred Raw appeared in city court facing $2000 bond via the Washington county grand jury for adultery with Mrs Borrows. The respondent pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a term in the house of correction, as the attorney Senter sought further action pending Burrogey’s absence.
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