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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1913
Page
1
Militants burned the Manchester exhibition hall and a Rusholme wheel structure near Liverpool causing heavy losses. A letter to Premier Asquith and suffrage literature were found at the scene. An attempted destruction at Aintree failed as police arrived.
Bucharest area reports a devastating rail crash last night when a passenger train collided with a freight train near Costesti, southwest of Bucharest. One hundred persons are reported killed or injured.
In Belfast and across Ireland the royal proclamation banning import of arms alarms Ulster Unionists as rifles bayonets and munitions are hastily moved from Belfast to country towns. Customs seize eighty nine cases of ammunition and eight cases of rifles and bayonets under the proclamation.
Cardinal Luigi Oreglia, dean of the Sacred College, died in Rome yesterday of pneumonia at age 85. He was the last cardinal created by Pope Pius IX and conducted rites at the Vatican during the interim between Leo XII and the present prelate.
Halifax dispatch describes the waterlogged British brig Evelyn afloat in mid Atlantic with captain mate and sailor aboard after three crew jumped to a rescue ship Invergyle. Rescuers failed to reach the Evelyn leaving one crewman aboard as gale winds raged and later reports claimed the entire crew were saved.
Washington D C The Navy Yard chief warns that 14 years of ship growth have left Boston Portsmouth Philadelphia Mare Island and Charlestown drydocks obsolete for the largest battleships The annual report says only three docks can handle these ships at New York Norfolk and Puget Sound and urges at least two maxi docks in each main port for urgent military needs.
In Rutland on December 6 a serious diphtheria outbreak is feared in the Italian colony as Mrs Laouia Lavecchia and her six children fall ill. Two policemen guard the quarantine while relatives visit unaware of the illness. Three children are seriously ill while three have mild symptoms. Shirley May LaMountain, three, dies of diphtheria, a separate case with no connection to the Italian family.
A Waukegan jury convicted five Volo women for their roles in abducting Mrs. John Richardson and forcing her onto a rail. Each faces up to a $200 fine and six months in jail. Edward Krepel was indicted but has disappeared.
Waterbury reports a 20th anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs Walter Sterling at the I.O.O.F hall in South Duxbury. The event featured a performance titled The Tower of Music, vocal solos, and a mechanical doll skit, with gifts given for their new bungalow after a house fire months earlier.
Rebels suspect a ruse as federals do not abandon Guaymas and reoccupy Empalme amid siege. Insurgents fear trap while Huerta faces a 10 peso loan deal with an American-connected financier. Officials discuss potential concessions and backchannel negotiations through a third party.
Rebels encamped north of Chihuahua city press the Federals toward the border as General Villa plans to seize their arms. About 2,000 Federals, including ex governor Salvador Weneke and other officers, flee toward Villa Abumada with Villa vowing to confiscate missing funds and detain political offenders. Crowds gather at Presidio across the Rio Grande as reports place fugitives moving west toward Sonora, while officials and neutral-law suspects Jose Salazar and Fascu Orozco are tied to indictments in the United States.
Fire swept the Thurston area early today killing Madge Ripley and two children, Theodore and another, as neighbors rushed to rescue the survivors. Jayson Ripley, a farmer, faced the loss as his home burned, with the remaining parent and other relatives reportedly shocked by the tragedy.
Barre churches unite for a week long canvass starting in December with emphasis on boosting church attendance on December 14. Officials note widespread civic effort in several cities aiming to reach a common goal and encourage participation across parishes.
Orders issued in St Albans on Nov 24 1913 detailing promotions transfers and assignments for the Vermont Cavalry detachment forming new troops. Key postings include Wheeler O'Donnell Brewster Karnes Tewksbury Finley Whittaker and others across Troops A B C D with plans for quartermaster sergeants and signal corps detachments. The shift aims to standardize uniforms and reduce unit size enabling focused training and easier command.
Detachments of the 10th U S Cavalry depart Burlington by three special trains bound for Texas via government posts. Officers Frank K. Roberts Chiles McKeagh and Grant of Titan led groups aboard the first boats and others followed on a later date. A sizable number of soldiers and baggage were moved Wednesday as the post prepared for the transfer.
Ralph Ovitt a 23 year old man was shot in the left hip by Kenneth Nichols a boy two years younger. The incident occurred at the Ovitt home on Orchard Street. Ovitt was taken to Memorial hospital for surgery to remove the bullet. Nichols lives with his grandfather on Dickinson Street near Birge Street. Sonny Richens notified Mrs Ovitt and searched the streets for a pay scene and found me Greene.
In Middlebury the jury verdict favored the plaintiff A Renesibare of Wismut against the Ruthind road after counsel agreement. Damages were sought for four killed horses and wagon loss. a second case involved wages and property claims. Testimony and arguments occupied a crowded afternoon session with numerous entries and notes.
Newark December case reports Armand Megaro, a South American pharmacy student, held on twenty thousand bail for allegedly stabbing a bride, Mrs. Marjorie Graff, with a poisoned needle at a theater. Other victims, including a lawyer's daughter, describe drowsiness and headaches. Police and crime prevention groups seek to determine if procurers use this method to lure victims. Authorities say the needle may have been dipped in an arrow poison from the Orinoco region, though experts disagree on instantaneous narcotic injection. Names of other women withheld.
Rain and warm fronts swollen streams across Kanedissassi and nearby areas, damaging farms and delaying market access. Several towns report missing residents and others found unconscious in snow in mountain districts as storm aftermath grinds on. Coal milk and provisions deliveries resumed as streets thaw. In Brazos river bottoms cold night worsened flood refugees, mostly African American, with about 30 deaths. river fell today, aiding rescues and recovery.
In New York on December 6 Ernest Furst chief riding master entered a stall with a mustang that had resisted control for months. He patted the horse to show calm but the animal struck him in the head and chest, killing him before an ambulance could arrive.
An aged man, identified as Cicer Grove of East Goffstown, was found hanged yesterday behind a dwelling on a back road near Goffstown. His daughter, married to Mr Woodson, discovered the body. a physician declared the man had been dead for some time. Police or coroner notes indicate a suicide.
A lead pellet pierced the window pane of Alex Stewart's blacksmith shop on Prospect Street in the early afternoon. The bullet narrowly missed Peter Leclair as he worked a horse, whizzing over his head and embedding in the wall. Residents recall recent near misses during hunting season and warn that careless shooters near the city outskirts pose danger to bystanders.
Royal Arcanum election held at the Pythian Hall at 7 30 PM. Jonas A Gauthier retained as head of the council with changes to the official slate. Officers elected include Regent A Gauthier Vice Regent Chester A Bennett Orator Georan F Reid Secretary Ada J Attridge Treasurer Henry H Gray Chaplain John A Gray Warden Janis Alexander and Ten onal Witkineon 5.
Tony Tash a young Armenian from North Adlies settled with Henry Wyman of Manchester for 200. Tash claimed he was induced to Manchester to work on Wyman fares in February 1912 and jailed in Bennington on suspicion he was Edward Di Donati, the Italian linked to four Morner family murders near Albany in November, 1911. The first Manchester trial in June awarded 200 but was reduced on appeal to 200.
Bt Albans Dee 6 C charged with lawfully bringing a Chinaman into mult William Cobb of Montreal porter on train No A leaves WSU at p m arrested last night stoped from train No which arrived from the south at 8 o clock Papers were served by Deputy United States Marshal Thosa Ronven of Burlington Cobb lodged in county jail Arrest said to grow from detention of a Chinaman by Deputy Sheriff H B Norton at White River Junction firoraday
Uwe frant Ber geron, aged 20, of 178 Lowell atmet, was killed by a train near White Pups Bridge between Andover and South Lawrence about 6 30 tonight. John Sullivan, a laborman, found the body soon after the accident. He formerly worked at the Boston and Maine roundhouse and was in search of work there last night when struck. Medical Examiner Dow noted fatal injuries and possible instantaneous death. Ber geron is survived by a wife.
Morristown resident W M Hill is reported in Rutland court records to face bankruptcy with debts and assets listed. The filing shows liabilities around 5 109, with 844 exempt, and assets near 2 248. The case, filed yesterday, names Dr Melvin as a beneficiary of remaining funds and notes weather and local conditions for the area.
October operating reverses for Rutland railways show SM7B4541 and capenses totaling 252,057.24, yielding 9 met operating revenue. For the month ending Oct 3, operating expenses were 2427 51248 with operating revenue of 704.
A large Vermont turnout gathered for the Soudah temple No 140 DR Knights of Khorassan annual meeting in Clan Gordon hall Bolster block. Delegates from multiple towns reported on imperial palace matters and elected new officers before a ceremonial installation and late buffet.
Barre lodge No. 138 will host the fifth district annual meeting at Odd Fellows' hall Gordon block next Wednesday evening. Vermont officers attend led by Supreme Warden Frank E. Hill of New Haven Conn. ceremonies led by Mrs. Marrenice S. Cooney of East Barre deputy mil warden. Delegations from Stannard No. 127 Montpelier No. 518 Millstone No. 332 East Barre Williams No. 400 Williamstown Summit No. 307 Graniteville join. A luncheon will follow degree work.
The fourth district meeting at Montpelier drew nearly 100 attendees including Supreme Secretary Daniel M. Frye of Somerville and Grand Ware den H. W. Scott of Barre along with Past Grand Warden Henry Ross of Barton. Five new Rematrics were created, and Barre Teign earned praise for excellent work before a banquet closed the event.
Shrine nobles will meet at the Montpelier armory Friday evening December 12 with preparations under way. The business session starts at 7 o clock and will include selection of candidates for the ceremonial council in Athens May 1. Six or more candidates are expected with Shrine funds to furnish music.
The Barre entertainment program includes L B Wickersham of Town delivering a lecture on Thursday December 1. The committee plans a literary treat and a broad public evening, promising a notable speaker and engaging presentation for locals.
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