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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
1
In Wigan and Fogland on August 19, after an explosion at the Maypole colliery yesterday evening, 20 bodies were recovered and 50 to 60 miners remained unrecovered. Only four escaped alive as rescuers faced fumes. Rescue efforts continue with plans to reenter the mine, amid a crowd of anxious relatives.
In London Ontario last night three firemen died and a fourth was badly hurt when the doors of a burning hardware store collapsed onto them in the cellar. Fire Chief Lawrence Clark and Firemen Wein, Cockburn, and Ferguson were involved. The loss is estimated at 50 000 and rescue efforts continued as crews fought the blaze.
Amshorst Ont Aug 1 Six men were fatally injured and six or more seriously hurt in a dynamite explosion aboard a Sullivan Dredging Co boat at Buffalo. The crew blasted a lime kiln crossing in the Detroit River to sink a drill into a rock hole where an earrior charge had been placed by the night shift.
Minneapolis August 19. John Gluck, a millionaire brewer, and his wife were instantly killed when a team struck their motor car on the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad. Two children were seriously injured and a sister of Mrs Gluck was believed dying.
Secretary of the Interior Garfield arrived in Hot Springs Virginia reporting promising conditions in the West for a Republican sweep. He noted sentiment friendly to Tutt and good crops with prosperous people, concluding Bryantacy not gaining votes.
New York Aug 19 Billy Papthe Miigels boxer maintained his reputation as Whirlwind by beating Sailor Burke in a six round fight. No decision was given by the referee. Papthe pressed Burke nearly every round and dominated the action. Francisco Knott knocked Joe Thomas out in the second round.
Boston August report quotes attorney for Mire Haine saying no evidence in papers supports sensational charges against army officers. He notes the client seeks absolute divorce not separation for grove matters and says no proof of degeneracy, but hints other sensational changes may appear at trial of the divorce.
A meeting is held today at Sand Herbidge South Hero after a special commission for Lake Champlain recommends a culvert under the bridge to allow small boats to pass. The aim is to remove a sand bar near the culvert to create a channel for larger craft at low water. State funds for the culvert are spent. volunteers are sought to complete the work.
Senator Burrows agreed to deliver speeches in Vermont as the Republican campaign opens there. Chairman Frank H Hitchcock of the Republican National Committee traveled from Utica to Albany for talks with Elihu Root John Sherman and William Barnes Jr. The discussions focused on national campaign strategy and building support across New York and beyond.
Reports from Tokugawa authorities state that the Mikado is hanging rebels every day in major cities outside the capital to terrify Corea into obedience. Officials claim the victims are brigands, though the executions have continued for three weeks.
The Twenty third annual Third Vermont Regimental Association reunion will be on Monday September 16 in the G A R hall on Railroad street. Business upon arrival of trains follows a winter dinner served by the Wem Keller Corps. Comrade Sidney Hing lam will give an address with short speeches reminiscences and visiting. Ex Gov Anne E Pingree is secretary and Carleton Felee M Montgomery and John McDonald sit on the executive committees.
Louie Martel and his son George, ages about 0 and 35, plunged 30 feet from staging at the F It Pateh Mig Co plant in Rutland. The boy was rushed to Rutland City Hospital with severe injuries including possible internal damage and a broken rib or ribs and an injured shoulder. The father suffered facial and spinal injuries but walked home with assistance shortly after the accident.
Walter Hanlon seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Edward Lismon of Winooski drowned yesterday afternoon in the rapids of the Wittooaki river near Burlington while playing in the stream. He disappeared after stepping into a hole and was found later. survived by his parents and two sisters.
Pleasant ceremony marks the close of Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans’s long active career in the U S Navy. In a Mountain hotel setting in Lake Mohonk on August 14, the 62 year old officer reflected on a nearly century of service, quoted by well wishers and reading letters including one from President Roosevelt praising his honorable career.
Lawrence Mass Aug 19 Willia N Kimball a saloon keeper formerly a storekeeper at Washington mills of the American Woolen company was arraigned for theft from the mills. Franklin Butler Jr son of a wealthy Lawrence citizen and Boston wool broker was arrested in Concord N H on a similar charge Pred A Stone 26 formerly of Butler in Boston arrested for larceny of 700 worth of wool from American Woolen. Police investigations trace thefts to a three month period with Washington mill waste wool worth about 25000. Fruit store ad appears at end.
A report from Mortpelier City Court notes three intoxication cases before Judge Harvey. Mayle and Burke faced arraignments, with Burke entering a guilty verdict on a charge and posting bail for an appeal. Alten pleaded guilty for a second offense and paid fines. Me Chiana of Boston was jailed for ten days after failing to pay a fee.
The Hetnel Granite railway once ran through a bog near Bethel draining peat and drying the land. A peat fire has been burning for more than a year, lighting the area and continuing to smolder through the current period.
Fire department was alerted by an alarm from a barrel near Lawrence’s pool area. The blaze was found smoldering in a rubbish heap in the cellar with smoke and heat, but no damage was reported. The alarm was heard across the city.
A Democratic county committee meeting in Montpelier drew a large crowd and progress was made in planning rallies and flag raisings across the county. G I Pope of Ula city traveled to Burlington to join a Progressive League gathering and will help arrange speakers of national prominence for forthcoming rallies in towns to be named soon.
Secretary of State Frederick Flentwood of Morrisville was in Montpelier arranging blanks for printers to send to town clerks. About 400 automobile licenses have been used this year, bringing the total to 1,806, with the latest issued to Louie A. Darling of East Burke. He receives five to ten applications daily.
Wilbur H Thompson and Miss Ireneor I Goose both of Williamstown wed in a ceremony at the parsonage 32 Franklin Street Harte conducted by Rev Wir. BK Hralated. The couple will reside in Williamstown Burlington. Also May A Frenier of the city and Emery Dashner of Boston married at St Marys Cathedral with nuptial mass officiated by Rev PL Barrett a wedding breakfast followed at Miss Mary L Lagrande’s Pearl Street home.
Miss Maud M. O'Donahe daughter of Margaret O'Donahue wed Homer Demerritt of Plattsburg at the Episcopal residence yesterday with The Rev P J Barrett officiating in Burlington on August 1.
Giuseppe Lariccia and Ottile Glues Cobb i were noted in a quirky city hall moment yesterday aftermon Juation James Mackay performed the ceremony.
Arrivals at the Cite hotel include My amd Stra WwW and Carter Harger from Mexico plus guests Brooklyn Pw Doswvan St Athans Conner Middlebury A A Bloat Bow tom. program features 450 more songs including Red Wing and San Antonio.
A large Republican rally in Montpelier opened with a city hall flag raising as Atty-Gen. Fitts and Sen. Dillingham spoke on national issues, Vermont governance, and the 1908 campaign. Speakers praised Taft and Prouty, touted protection and progressive measures, and urged voters to back the Republican ticket amid vigorous audience support.
John J. Hayes, the marathon champion, arrived from abroad on the Oceanic to a wild welcome in New York. Hundreds of enthusiasts cheered as bands played, tugs escorted the ship, and over a thousand people crowded the bayfront. He was accompanied by J. P. Halstead and J. Paterson of the American team.
The board of aldermen met briefly to handle permits for repairs and new construction. Quinten & Co received permission to add a wooden and iron story to a North Main block, while M. J. Carney could move a building at Mall and Berlin Streets with bonds. Angelo Diversi was licensed for a pool room and bowling alley. The civic group requested Gerry Wanchard be appointed special police officer. approval expected.
Charles Smith was arrested on a warrant for breach of the peace. He pleaded guilty in city court with attorneys Scott & Carver present. Judge Scott continued sentence until September. The incident on Main Street involved a horse collision with James Currier and a scuffle.
Timothy Ives of Graniteville Socialist candidate for Congress was taken to Waterbury and placed in the insane asylum yesterday afternoon. He was lodged in jail for safe keeping at an early hour. He previously went to Waterbury on Saturday but was not admitted for treatment. A probate court hearing in Montpelier determined the case.
A 10 night event in Barre features a flag raising and rally at 7:30 PM at the Opera House. Also listed are showings at The Comique picture show, Massucco's theatre, and Scampini block venues with performances and screenings around 40 Main Street.
A Republican speaker mocks Oracles and questions Bryar’s actions if elected. He asserts certainty about Taft’s presidency and criticizes experiments in the presidential chair. He emphasizes continuance of Roosevelt policies under the next administration.
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