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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1907
Page
1
The President calls for extending federal action to regulate railroad and business corporations engaged in interstate commerce. He frames the move as part of a broader war against dishonesty and corruption, emphasizing perseverance in governance and national policy.
The president urged greater elasticity in the currency to curb abuse of injunctions and pressed for an eight hour workday. He framed currency flexibility as essential to economic stability and workers’ protection.
The president warns of centralization in business and urges stronger federal supervision of interstate commerce, eight hour work goal, and reforms to reduce legal technicalities. He favors elastic revenue, education in industries, timber policy, postal savings bank, and a national approach to crime and supervision. The message was read in Washington with lengthy remarks and crowding in the galleries.
A man claimed he was employed by the Central Nepet railroad and sought $ Feh, p00,000 from President Roosevelt and the United States government. He told the judge and police a tale of invention and injury, with no credible support, as he wandered Main street seeking legal remedy.
In Belle Vernon Pennsylvania a mine disaster leaves twenty five bodies recovered from depths. Dozens more workers are missing and presumed dead as rescue teams continue the search. Many bodies are badly disfigured and may remain unidentified.
Dec. 3 in Buffalo New York the Pullman paint shop burned in under an hour. The brick building 400 feet long with a capacity for 27 cars housed large quantities of paints and oils fueling a fierce blaze. Adjacent structures were saved by firemen though they caught fire. the origin was likely an electric wire in stall No. TA. About 260 men lost work, with almost all cars being nearly new.
Tommy Burns of America defeated Gunner Moir of England by knockout in the tenth round at the National Sporting Club London securing the world heavyweight title. After the fifth round Burns led and Moir failed to rise after the tenth, leaving Burns unmarked.
Gov. Hughes yesterday named Charles H. Brekett a Republican and member of Hamilton and Brekett to be surrogate of New York County, in place of the late Francis Gerald. Brekett, 48, a Vermont native, is a Tufts and Columbia Law School graduate.
Fishermen and sheriff’s divers search the lake shore for bodies from the steamer Fender wrecked Sunday night near Coeur d Alene Idaho. No victims recovered despite hours of effort. Weather and night conditions hinder the search as boats patrol the area.
Washington dispatch reports Mrs Annie Deadiey was found not guilty of murdering former Utah Senator Arthur Crown in a sensational trial. Judge Stafford charged the jury, noting mercy not part of their duty, and the verdict came after ten ballots with cheers from onlookers and supporters outside the courthouse.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a protest by Lynn Mayes of Ra for an event in Washington. References to Neale, Henry We HA, Witherber of Port Y, and New York state officials suggest a political or ceremonial mission. The text also alludes to a permanent erection and a historic figure described as the great Preach explainer who discovered the Inke with it, mentioning a name loss.
Story describes a woman identified as plucky who confronted a disturbance on Pleasant Street near the railroad. A doctor, Allard, and a family were involved, with a broken bone reported in the incident and injuries to a child. Police or local authorities were mentioned in relation to the scene and the aftermath.
In a Boston house a gas incident killed three people, Dee Bontin aged 3 months and two men, Greg Orion Benedicto and Giovanni Inrario, who reportedly blew out a light while unaware of gas dangers, leaving a family bereaved.
Boston December meeting of pharmacy boards from Maine New Hampshire Vermont and Massachusetts discussed extending certificate exchange to all New England states A four member committee led by Frederick A Hubbard was appointed to coordinate with the national association and form a New England division The group aims to simplify cross state licensing for cortsman candidates and standardize requirements across the region
Elmer E. Ryan of LowellMass faces an accessory before the fact charge in the death of Katherine Ryan. He entered a not guilty plea at Berasford county court as jurors were selected. State witness Loretta Rabbitt testified. Jurors listed include Frank Young Rochester and Joseph 14 Dover among others.
Granite Belt workers spanning from Troy to Milford plan a wage scale raise set for next March. The proposed terms include cutters at 40 cents per hour with a half-holiday Saturday, 45 hours weekly, and weekly pay. Dippers, boxers, and derrickmen target 21 1/2 cents per hour, while polishers seek the same as cutters.
Matt Peterson, 40, a granite cutter from Rockland Maine, committed suicide by hanging in his workplace. Local reports say he was a heavy drinker who sometimes threatened others. The coroner ruled no inquest was required and funeral arrangements are pending with the undertaker.
A workman suffered a severe leg injury after being caught between a wagon and a granite block. Doctors reported the leg was badly torn but no bones were broken. Henrickson, a lumberman, was helped by passersby and transported home for care.
A garbled account describes a Carrie Nation like figure in Maat causing chaos in the Main Street area. The narrative mentions a rum destroyer, a wine store incident, a derome deliver team, and a vehicle entering a church yard before continuing through Weber alley and a woodshed scene.
Dr. N C Holton of Brattleboro and F T Kidder of Woodstock, state health board members, toured Montpelier today with Ferrin and Bromley to seek better ventilation in the House and Senate chambers. An engineer would not comment on recommendations. a full report will follow.
The Lightweights defeated the Ex Cresants in a five string match with Averill delivering notable scores. Averill posted a high single of 217 and a high total of 947 as the team tallied 2,062 pins across five strings while Ex Crescents finished with 2,578.
The southern counties of New Hampshire opened the deer season with mixed results. Five deer were brought to Ly in Ep Som with a party led by C. G Wells and others. In Dunbarton Mores Perkins tracked a deer for miles before success. A deer charged through a village as Harry Clough felled it by a grocery team. Several shots were reported in Antrim and Pembroke, Webster, and nearby towns.
Boston December 3 A freight elevator malfunction at 1% Lala ave caused the death of R Cecil Mope of aaa while he served as treasurer of the Congregational church. He died at Bellef hospital where he was taken after the fall.
A local gathering in Norfolk, Virginia honors Alexander L Cruickabank, president of the Federation, for bandwear gifts and charity work. Bruce McCarthy entertains, speeches cover poultry and cattle farming, with songs and dances concluding the evening as attendees thank volunteers and sing Auld Lang Syne.
In Rutland court Frossett pleaded not guilty to furnishing charges. Judge Sect ordered binding over to the March county term with bonds set at 2400. He could not post bail and remains jailed in Rutland House of Correction, with potential additional months to serve. Chief Faulkner escorted him to Rutland today.
Waterbury reports a scarlet fever case in the state. The patient, an art worker named Frenweal, had been in charge of the ward where several cases appeared recently. Officials say no epidemic is expected as all precautions are being taken.
Gossip column notes several local trips to Wells River Northfield New York and Lowell with names like Ghiz Heath Mathieson White and McDonald Also a rented upstar tenement on Hill Street Cinderella at Theaterium tonight a man injured by falling steel a fishing party near Plymouth and arrivals listed from Newport Boston Providence and Danville An awkward accident near Highland avenue involved an electric sled and hydrant and a crowd of onlookers.
Harvey Herey files complaints about driveways damaged by park smashers on Tremont Street and requests repairs to restore conditions. Alderman Thurston notes street repairs and streetlight plans for Beckley and surrounding streets. N D Phelps seeks city action on land strip near National Bank of Buere site for alignment with new building plans. Board confirms B G Webster as driver at central fire station.
Supt Bruce's statement addresses a city communication about Maple Grove and street maintenance. W E Granger of Willamette visits the city for business, noting ongoing concerns with the street system and public works coordination.
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