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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1913
Page
2
Boston dispatch reports 5 180 deer killed across Maine New Hampshire Vermont and Massachusetts this fall. One fatality each in New Hampshire and Vermont, with 13 total deaths and 72 injuries tallied so far. Two weeks of hunting remain in Maine and New Hampshire.
Vermont football and basketball news note Brattleboro High School beating the alumni 10 to 0 on Thanksgiving, Norwich downed by 28 to 7, Oak Park prep likely to skip a game, Paul Withington breaks leg in a Harvard game, Carlson of Rust Rye injured severely but could not return to play. Deer hunting figures rise to 1563 in Massachusetts. Hooper misses a $1000 bonus after a 280 batting average. Brown coach Warner notes stronger Dartmouth squad after defeat.
Mrs. John Widmarger of Jackson Michigan highlights Vinol as a powerful tonic that restored her energy and strength despite advanced age. She reports initial fatigue and weakness, then rapid improvement allowing home activities, and endorses Vinol as a remarkable body-builder for the elderly.
In New York at Polo Grounds 42,000 spectators watched West Point defeat Annapolis 22 to 9. A damp wind and overcast skies framed a dramatic season finale as Army’s improved attack and fighting spirit overwhelmed the midshipmen, despite Navy’s early confidence. The vast stadium resembled a colossal arena as fans witnessed a historic, spectacle-filled contest.
The Spring Republican lauds Harvard as season champions, noting an undefeated run over two years and a strong overall record. It lists top elevens and explains rating methods and schedule strength used to rank 10 teams, including Navy, Carlisle, Colgate, Army, Yale, Dartmouth, Tufts, Princeton, and Washington and Jefferson.
New York December 1 The canvass of opinion by leading authorities on eastern colleges yields an All American football team. Positions include Hitt at left end Dartmouth Talbott Yale Ketcham Yale Marting Yale Pennock Harvard Hinl Princeton Gilchrist Navy Wilson Yale Mahan Harvard Gayon Carlisle and Brickley Harvard.
Boston December 1 Huntington RB. Hardwick star athlete at Harvard is engaged to marry Miss Margaret Stone of Brookline. The wedding date is not set. Stone is the daughter of Galen L. Stone, a Boston banker.
Boston reports that within a few weeks the Mellen era partnership between the New Haven road and the Boston and Albany will end. The New Haven plans to terminate its agreement with the New York Central to share equally in operating results from the leased line. The deal, effective July 1, 1911, shows deficits for Boston and Albany totaling 241,157 through June, with the New Haven receiving only indirect gains. Albany operations in the current six months are expected to cut the deficit substantially by June 30.
In Franklin New Hampshire Ernest Hilton Hilliard, 19, was killed by a revolver bullet. Albert Goldring, who boarded with the Hilliard family, is held as a witness after an inquest. The revolver reportedly misfired while Ernest examined it.
Boston December 1 The opening date for the Cape Cod canal has been set for proceed 4 14. A letter from Sup thy W Miller of the canal company to directors hints at a celebration tied to the sea dredge project and the canal’s completion, pending arrangements.
Washington reports an improvised show of industry as Congress limps toward adjournment. Democratic senators muster only 18 for currency caucus, delaying a full finish. The House adjourned sine die signaling the end of the extra session, with Underwood warmly welcomed back. Norris pushes for presidential primary and direct elections. Justice department notes possible suit against New Haven railroad, amid ongoing talks with President Elliott.
Suffield Conn Dec 1 Lead pencils used and collected each May in the Bridge street grammar school lower grades are blamed for a diphtheria outbreak. Dr W E Caldwell health physician ordered pencils burned and banned the custom. Fifteen of forty pupils in the room contracted the disease, believed to be spread by pencils from infected children.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as the fastest, safest remedy for indigestion and stomach misery. It claims five minute relief from belching, acid, and upset stomach, enabling normal digestion after eating any foods. A fifty cent bottle is recommended for home use.
Cincinnati Ohio United States Court of Appeals heard the Latine on ister company of Dayton officials including President John H. Fatterson appeal a Sherman Act prosecution. The appeal contests trial errors and seeks vindication. Watterson was sentenced to one year in jail and fined 2500. Friends seek pardon though he rejects any clemency, preferring court vindication.
In Bingham Utah Ralph Lopez the killer of six men battled to force open a tunnel bulkhead as deputies and possemen pursued him in the Utah Apex mine. A subterranean clash broke after a deputy and others were killed or wounded. Reports say Mike Varenovich aided Lopez inside the mine. Authorities planned gas flooding to trap and suffocate the fugitive.
Wealthy Piedmont residents across from Oakland form a cooperative to reduce living costs. They name Piedmont Commercial Center and plan a $10,000 store for staples and general supplies. President Wallace M. Alexander and director Mark L. Requa lead efforts to hire managers and buy wholesale from growers.
Portland Maine December 1 United States District Attorney Robert T Whitehouse announced that the alleged white slave case at Fairfield aroused federal action but has exploded The case centered on Mise Lois Piper a schoolteacher who claimed a Boston trip involved a kidnapped girl The investigation found the girl’s story incorrect and federal authorities reevaluated prior fears about alleged lace activities
Washington Dee reports President Wilson will not bring trust legislation to Congress as expected. Senator Newhinds of Nevada, a frequent confidant, says a special message will be sent if Congress moves to vote on trust matters.
The Duchess of Marlborough III, once Miss Canenulo Var Hecbilt, has entered poor health after a long period of charity work. She has left for Brighton to recuperate from her exertions and ongoing philanthropic duties.
A large fire in Winghatt Massachusetts destroyed a tonnage of hay and valuable grain at the Peter 1 Heart Taw Wheat facility. The blaze burned widely, causing extensive losses estimated at high value to local farmers and the surrounding district.
Washington reports Secretary Daniels proposes a yearly program of two dreadnaughts eight destroyers and three submarines as the baseline for a balanced navy. He backs a naval holiday and urges Congress to authorize a conference while stressing budget constraints and the need for steady year by year expansion.
War and navy officials pressed for a conference of all invited powers to discuss halting costly naval buildup. The report backs a naval holiday, a reduction in heavy armament, and an international talk on cutting armor plate and munitions prices. It urges Congress to authorize inviting all nations to discuss disarmament and oil refineries to fuel the navy.
A USGS report by George W. Stoor describes phosphate outcrops near Abingdon and Marion in Washington and Smyth counties along the Norfolk and Western line. While not yet of commercial grade, prospecting may expand deposits. phosphate rock is crucial for plant food, with raw rock supplying phosphorus gradually and superphosphate offering immediate availability after sulfuric acid processing.
Illinois contains 68 bench marks scattered around Chicago showing exact elevations above low water. The highest point reaches 603.07 feet. The 492 bulletin lists all elevations and about 2,000 more benchmarks from leveling work in Illinois and Indiana during 1905 to 1920.
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