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Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1913

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Secret flight reported as Huerta leaves for Vera Cruz

Provisional President Huerta is said to have departed secretly for Vera Cruz on a four o'clock train. Rail officials claim the foreign minister Querido Modeno’s presence at Vera Cruz links to the plan. No trace of Huerta found in the capital after an investigation. Torreon may be retaken by federals. Velasco leads the attack with Durango next.

Mexico City Huerta Vera Crz General Tuerta Querido Modeno Vera Cruz Tarroan Jong War Department Torreon Velasco Durango Torrean

Villa's Northern Rebellion Aims At Mexico City

Juarez reports Gen. Francisco Villa pledges to bring Northern Mexico under Constitutionalists within two weeks. Rebel forces and Huerta troops mass for a drive toward Chihuahua City and on to Mexico City, with Carranza to reinforce interior operations. North front shows 14,000 federals against 20,300 rebels. Chi huahua City preparations leave 3,400 troops ready.

Chihuaha Carranza Villa Chihuahua City Juarez Yeaterday Chihuahhue City United States Nuevo Laredo Laredo Texas Piedras Negras Eagle Guayamas Saltillo Monclova Monterey

Huerta Money Ties in Mexican Crisis Seen

Mexico City December reports note mixed views on President Wilson's upcoming message about the Mexican question. Officials doubt broad intervention or arming rebels will occur, yet Huerta's resistance could endure with loans and private funds. Special taxes announced will raise substantial revenue for the government.

Mexico City Wilson Brockade Huerta Tong Mexican Republic

Gambling Concession Hinted in Citywide Closure Plan

The article notes Musics City once严格 restricted gambling now hosts many establishments paying fixed annual quotas. A plan proposes temporary closures to reopen under a single concession, enabling a sole operator to control all gambling in the city. The motive is to improve government funds through centralized revenue.

Musics

Derailment on Proctorsville Bridge Disrupts Rutland Traffic

A broken wheel on a southbound freight car derailed four to five other cars on a Black River bridge in Proctorsville on Saturday around 6 o'clock. No injuries occurred as crews repaired the iron bridge by Sunday afternoon. Conductor W. I. Gillam and engineer George Cady were aboard the train.

Rutland Black River Proctorsville Rutland Railroad Trafic W. I. Gillam George Cady

St Paul Women Join Egg Boycott Movement

St Paul residents join a national egg boycott led by the Housewives League. Local head Mrs McCourt says over 200 women already joined with thousands expected to follow in the next two days. The movement aims to protest rising prices and scarce supplies.

ST. Paul St. Paul, Minn Der Rglys DW. McCourt Pee Housewives’ League

Muller May BECOME BLIND After Cattle Drive

Comall Dee reports Louie Muller a farmer in the western town part sustained serious injury to both eyes on Saturday when a whip lash containing steel fragments struck him during a cattle drive into Niebarn. A physician examined him and he was taken to Burlington for eye specialist care though prognosis remains guarded. Eyelids badly cut by steel fragments. he returned home Sunday night.

Comall Dee Louie Muller Wretern Niebarn Hurlington Muller Burlington

Coombs Recoops After Typhoid Spine Illness

Philadelphia pitcher Jack Coombs who has been hospitalized since before last October’s World Series was released today after three weeks in the hospital. He plans to stay in Philadelphia briefly before returning home to Maine to continue recovery from typhoid of the spine. Coombs hopes to be fit to rejoin the Athletics next year.

Philadelphia Tuck" Toombs Maine Coombs

Lucky Escape for Workmen at Devon Tin Can Plant

A fire swept the Devon Tin Can plant in Hunters Point Long Island causing an estimated $150000 in losses. The explosion occurred as workers arrived for shift and the factory, operated for Standard Oil Co. dealings, sustained the blaze without reported casualties.

New York Devon Tin Can Company Hunters Point L. I Standard Old Co

Collision Injures Walter Bestor in Vermont to Connecticut Trip

Walter Bestor of Brattleboro was riding a motorcycle on Ark Highway between Walcott and Bristol when he collided with another cycle near the Covers. He sustained serious injuries including possible two broken ribs and damage to his motorcycle. The road angle was cited as a cause.

Walter Bestor Brattleboro Waterbury Conn Ark Highway Walcott Bristol Bextor

New Congress Opens With Billing For Government Costs

Washington December 1 Congress asked to appropriate 1 108 081 10 to operate the United States government. The post office department including parcel post asks for 806 008 117. The session opens amid currency regulation and vast appropriation work. President Wilson will deliver the message tomorrow and is expected to discuss major issues facing Congress.

Washington, D. C Congress Government of United States Post Office Department Wilson Senate House

Admiral Dewey Urges Fleet Of 48 Vessels For Navy

Washington dispatch reports Admiral Dewey endorses a naval program to establish a 48-ship fleet. He advocates four dreadnoughts this year, 16 destroyers, eight submarines, and minor craft, with four first-class ships laid down now to counter potential threats and sustain a nonpartisan, enduring policy. He condemns current indifference and urges action aligned with the Monroe doctrine and open-door principles.

Washington, D. C Teway United States Wilson Daniels Navy Board Lee Admiral Dewey Mannchunotte Towa General Board Cation Monroe Far East Panama Canal Congress

THREE ST ALBANS DEATHS FEATURES LOCAL FAMILIES

In St Albans on December 1 Mrs Sara Tenney died at Waterbury State Hospital from acute Brights disease. Born December 12 1861 in Rawdon Canada she married A J Tenney October 30 1872 and lived in St Albans 27 years. Survived by husband a daughter Mrs A B Hating of Bartlesville Okla and two sons Arthur George Tenney of Montreal and Walter Mody Tenney of North Tonawanda NY. Funeral held at St Lukes church with Rev Albert Gale officiating and burial in South Main cemetery. Also Mrs Elizabeth Thyre Ford aged 74 died at home of her daughter Mrs Myron N Buck of South Main Street from acute indigestion. Survived by husband Martin Ford three sons and three daughters. Funeral private at house on South Main Street expected tomorrow afternoon. Mrs Cobb of Jackson Michigan died October 1846 in St Albans after long residence. She was active in charitable work and served on the Warner Home for Little Wanderers board of managers. Funeral at her late home this afternoon.

St. Albans Sara Mearity) Tenny A. J. Tenny State Hospital Waterbury Tony Rawdon Canada A.J. Tenny A.B. Hating Bartlesville Oklo Arthur George Tenney Montreal Walter Mody Tenny North Tonawanda Y. Ave Tenny St. Luke Woman's Auxiliary St. Luke’s Church Albert Gale South Main Street Elizabeth Thiyre) Ford Myron N. Buck Font Martin Ford Robert A. Ford Chicago George W. and Mise Matwl M Ford New York Mita Sarah Worcester Mass Mia Toomorrow Deven Mighgate Cessary H. Cobb Jackson Mich Wroom St Albans

Five Negligence Cases on Calendar for Caledonia County Court

December term of Caledonia county court opens under Judge Frank Wish with 47 scheduled jury trials. Five negligence cases arise from injuries, including actions against Opinion Publishing Co, Bradfield & Co, St Johnsbury & Lake Champlain Railroad, and Pasweumyeejo Ybor Lawtive Co. The Williams Manufacturing Co suit against multiple insurers may proceed. most other cases await the outcome.

St. Jolynetmry Caledonia County Court Tuessay Frank Vergennes Iagainet Opinion Publishing Company Bradfynt Ove Fairbanks & Co St Johny‘hary & Lake Champlain Railroad Pasweumyeeio Ybor Lawtive Foc Company Williams Manufacturing Company Southampton Mass Invuratee Company North America Plaintiff Corporation Janrance East Haven James Bell al Ve Vermont Portland & ‘Oplenstare RR Charles J. Bell

Not A Money Maker Lyndonville Railroad Becomes Balance Sheet Item

The St Johnsbury and Lake Champlain railroad notes its annual report for the year ending June 30. It shows a free income around 411 dollars, net income largely offset by 0,100 interest on bonus and other charges. The line extends 97 miles from St Johnsbury to Swanton with operating expenses near 74 percent of revenue, and tonnage up while freight figures rise. The report details stock, mortgage, and asset figures including a road cost of about 4.08 million and a Maine Central lease from St Johnsbury to Lanenburg at 25 dollars annually.

Lyndonville St. Johnatbury Boston & Lowell St. Johnsbury Swanton Fett Lanenburg The Maine Central

Armory Contract Awarded for Bellows Falls Building

In Bellows Falls the Governor appointed committee awarded the militia armory contract to Elliott & Whieslich of the city. Estimated cost about 2544 dollars with immediate work. The armory includes basement officers quarters reading room shower baths and storage. Plans drawn by Frank T. Austin under supervision of Col. L. Dyer and Adjutant-General Lo S. Tillotson.

Bt. Albans Fleteler Bellows Fall Elliott & Whieslich Col. L. Dyer Tillotson Wind Frank T. Austin

Nearly All Resume Work After Short Strike Ends

Normal conditions prevailed at the General Eleetee plant in Schenectady as about 14,000 workers, who walked out last Thursday, returned to work this morning. Union leaders Frank Dufay and Mabel Leslie wed incurring strike costs. wages lost were estimated at 178,000.

Schenectady Dye General Eleetele Company Frank Dufay Mabel Leslie Incurge Caund Atrikete

Indianapolis Strikers Win Vote Amid Citywide Labor Tensions

In Indianapolis a powerful Teamsters union voted unanimously to strike at midnight, affecting 1 000 to 2 000 members including commercial chauffeurs. A milk-wagon dispensation was granted, and drivers of houses were exempt. Wages and working conditions were to be renegotiated, with pay ranging from 14 to 18 dollars weekly and hours from eight to twelve. Mayor Wallace urged workers to obey orders and keep streets clear to prevent rioting.

Indianapolis Tec. L Teamsters Thomas J. Furtull International Brotherhood of Tramsters Africa Farrell National Vehicle Owners Protective Association Union Unien Wallace the Nation

Silk Weavers Plan One Hour Shorter Day Strike

Six thousand silk ribbon weavers in Paterson New Jersey announced they would voluntarily shorten the workday by one hour and strike if the plan is blocked or wages are cut.

Thirty four commitments reported in November sources

There were 24 commitments to the house of correction in November with seven for vagrancy five for street walking six for illegal furnishing of liquor two for parole violations one for a statutory offense two for breach of the peace. October had 22 commitments. Street walking commitments came from Burlington. County jail commitments totaled 3% for intoxication nine for walking three for vagrancy four in default of bail one each for larceny breach of liquor sale night walking loitering at a railroad station and petit larceny.

Dans May Clash in Melrose Amour Will Case

District Attorney Higgine asked Dr. Fiveroe D. Rats wines examiner to view the body of William C. Hussell a leading figure in the amour will case who died Saturday Mrs Fred Leach of Stovehar Fresno Pan claimed to be the long lost brother of Wil Lam and cohei to the 50 000 resale estate Frew Milnes said he would arrive today to take charge of funeral arrangements Dakota Tan the unsuccessful claimant denied admission to the base Saturday announced he would attend the funeral

Melrose Mass Fiveroe

Farmers open agricultural extension school at South Barre

The agricultural extension school under the University of Vermont opened at the South Barre Grange Hall with strong farmer enrollment. Prof Borland spoke on cow digestion and Director Bradlee on soil needs as sessions run daily through Friday with topics on milk, feeds, tillage, buttermaking, rations, and soil fertility.

University of Vermont, College of Agriculture Grange Indl South Barre Borland Bradlee Tueaday Loveland Prof Mr. Loveland Brad Tees Soult Fruits Irof Lovelanih Jenks Brallees Brallees 10 A. Tm, “the Co-operative Creamery Vermont Dean J. L. Hilly Aill Tilly Dean Hille Morin Brandlee Messrs Loveland and Moran Iref Harland Mr. Tana Dean Hills

Cut Down Hill To Avert Slides On Panama Canal

Washington December 1 To prevent further earthslides into the Culebra seat engineers plan to remove the entire hillside. The soil is highly plastic and slides into the canal faster than it can be dredged. Dredges work on the canal side while the rear is treated with high pressure water jets to wash away about 1,500,000 cubic yards into a deep valley nearby.

Washington Culebra Panama Canal Canal

Addison man fined for libation offenses at police court

Walter Burke of Addison was arrested Saturday night by Officer George K. Carle for alleged intoxication. Burke pled guilty to a subsequent offense, paying a 315 fine and 86.75 costs. Willie A. Higelow of Brookfield pled guilty to a subsequent offense. Judge Scott fined him 15 and 4.40 costs but allowed a year of probation after a crimin examination. Higelow is said to have been involved with Mitchell's tea business and was released after paying costs. He was arrested on South Main Street Sunday afternoon by Officer Dineen.

Walter Burke Addison George K. Carle Burke North Main Street Carle Jones & Nye Stable Willie A. Higelow Brookfield Middlesex Averill Street Scott Tigelow Sinpenaten Bigelow South Main Street Omiver Jain Wy Dineen

Vermont man injured on New Britain railroad tracks

Jennen Palmer, 22, of White River Junction Vermont, was walking on railroad tracks in New Britain when struck by a shifting locomotive. He was thrown against the pilot of a freight locomotive and severely burned as the train passed, then carried to the General Hospital in New Britain.

Waterbury Conn Jennen Palmer White River Junction New Britain Britain

Mortuary rites for ex-Graceman James Scott at First Presbyterian

The funeral for James Scott of Viewsat street, who died Friday after a long illness, was held Sunday at 2 PM at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Donen Salmond officiating. Masons from Granite Lodge and lodge members attended, escorting the body to Kimwood Cemetery for interment. bearers named include Henry B. Miller and William Citta among others. Flowers adorned the service as Masonic rites concluded with the committal service.

James Scott Viewsat Street Marie Ing First Presbyterian Rharclh Donen Salmond Heony B. Miler William Citta Joan Morgan Willlkde Steplens Alex, Milne Charles Campbell Masson Intelius Meindeers Elmel Male Wang Selena Kimwood Cemetery

Maine's Highest Mountain Funeral Memory in Maine

In a 2 PM service at Universalist church in Piscutaniole pastor John B Reardon officiated. Hearers listened as Ralph Drier Pearl Prior and John Wikd attended while remains were moved to Hope Cemetery. Burial followed in the family lot as per geological survey notes.

Hianchara Wan Saran Hey John B. Reardon Universalist Minent Katalelin Piscutaniole Nalty Maine Fabiewa Ralph Drier Pearl Prior John Wikd Richard Allex United States Hope Cemetery Familly

Death mystery shrouds Mrs Fowler in Royalton

Mrs Julia Fowler dies at home on Main Street Royalton shortly before midnight Saturday. A 40 year old dressmaker, she lived with her former spouse Fred B Fowler and daughter Jenves who studies in Massachusetts. Dr Otto V Greene found her dead about 11:30 pm and had not yet certified a cause, Randolph physicians had treated her for neural issues possibly related to the heart.

Bethel Dee Julia Fowler Rees Main Street D. T. Chadwick Mow Fowler Fred. B. Fowler Royalton Ince Onenpatron Jenves Massachusetts Randolph Phy

Harley Jackson Dead in St Johnsbury Home

Harley Ormand Jackson died at his home at 15 Merchant Street in St Johnsbury after a period of illness. He was born in Oromay on December 19, 1884 and worked as a stonecutter before health issues forced retirement. He leaves a wife, a mother Mrs M Tuckson, three sisters, a brother, and was employed at Fairbanks Bo in Barre and later at Fairbanks in White Mountains. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.

Sinters Charles Badger Feter Hamet Goldie Jackson Barry Arthur Jackson Bell Cal Harley Ormand Jackson Ora Uy Merrill, Jackson Lt M. Diteknobs Barre White Mountains Fairtanks Bo Doc Bessie Glidden

Corinth Man Died During Visit At Daughter's Home

A foremon named Marcel lus J. Berry of 58 Washing street died Friday night at his daughter's home in Corinth where he was visiting. A prayer service will be held at the grave in Hope cemetery at 10 oclock tomorrow morning. Rev. George H. Holt will officiate. He leaves a wife and one son, Barton H. Berry, both of Barre, and two sisters, Mrs. George Hood of Corinth and Mrs. Frank Smith of Newport. Born January 13 in Corinth, he lived there early and later moved to Barre thirty years ago. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 PM at the Free Will Baptist church in Corinth Center conducted by Rev. J. W. Pout.

Marcellus J. Berry Washing Street Perry - Noonan Depot Square Hope Cemetery Morthin George H. Holt Mr. Berry C. Kimball Corinth Barton Hf. Berry Barre George Hood Frank Smith Newport UBM Emma J. Heath Dorey Mthor Free Will Theotist Corinth Center J. W. Pout

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