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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1910
Page
4
A rambling, satirical look through editorials and briefs on Roosevelt Taft inaction, tax and school bond debates in Montpelier, and remarks on Bishop Burr’s death. Mentions include United States District Attorney Alex Dunnett, Cherbourg French acts, and the female suffrage meeting.
Citizens of Harre discuss bond issues while reporting on Line Washington county prison board finances. Vermont winter is described as healthful and invigorating with snow covered landscapes, coasting and skating joys, and a favorable climate for productivity. The pieces reference local newspapers Bennington Banner Northfield News and Montpelier Journal with quotes from Harper's Weekly.
The Vermont House voted 147 to 44 against commuting Kilroy Kent’s death sentence. The ruling underscored a separation of powers, arguing legislators should not review judicial outcomes. The article contends the executive, judicial, and legislative branches each have distinct duties.
In a humorous piece from the Washington Star and Chicago Record Herald, a father buys a brown wooly hat for six dollars drawing sharp dismay from his wife as the tale follows family cost concerns. The daughter notes the hat’s price while parents argue over thrift and the children’s needs.
Major General Wesley Merritt US Army, former 21st superintendent of the United States Military Academy, was buried with full military honors at West Point in a snowbound ceremony. The procession included cadets, flag officers, and artillery as thirteen guns fired, the casket lowered, and three volleys echoed over the cemetery. Merritt, born 1836 in New York, served from the Civil War through the Indian campaigns and led West Point from 1882 to 1887.
George H Knot of Middlesex sues Henry W Putnam of New York City in Washington County Court. The suit stems from a prior incident at Thompson's Point in Charlotte where the sloop Ploof’s loosing tied to shore caused losses to Mr Root, his wife, and child. Martin S Vilas and Sherman T Moulton represent Root. Hatchelder Bates represent Putnam.
Milton December 7 a wheel derailed two cars of extra freight No 418 in Milton last night at ten o'clock. No injuries were reported but the track remained blocked for over three hours while the southbound sleeper was relayed. A freight train was sent from St. Albans to assist.
A widow gratefully acknowledges the comfort of her husband’s insurance money, crediting it with relief she could not have achieved otherwise. The notice cites National Life Insurance Co. of Montpelier Vermont, with promoter details and agent information, alongside a Christmas promotions for Vaughan Store linens.
Dr E O Blanchard and Mrs Solomon Howard show improvements after illnesses while Chief J W Rowell and Dr H W Holden recover from recent health issues. Mrs Buck and daughters visit Montpelier for the legislature. A Findlay bridge road project closes the old route, replacing it with an underpass. Back Printing Co buys a to-date printing press for local job work. About nine Christian Brothers dine and discuss grade crowing. Louisy Mazzolini and Antonio Magrolini buy and reopen Randolph Fruit Market at the old stand. Bratiana de Patra of Swanton buys the stock at the Reather fruit store to run under a new name.
Amusement notes announce the play Alias Jimmy Valentine at Barre Opera House on Thursday December 15. The piece’s Chicago production faced factory law limits that prevented child actors on stage, altering scenes and casting. In New York the same scene with Nanny Valentine and two children remains intact, reflecting looser stage restrictions.
The bill to establish teacher training courses in academies and high schools becomes law. The state superintendent will implement provisions to secure more trained teachers. Success requires time, planning, and local uptake. benefits will unfold gradually.
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