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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1914
Page
1
President Wilson opposes compulsory military service calling for reliance on moral insurance against war. He warns against an armed camp in the United States and argues for voluntary defense measures rather than forcing young men into service.
President Wilson tells Congress the United States is prepared for defense but not for a standing army, stressing readiness to defend freedom without forcing peacetime conscription while seeking peaceful mediation in the European war. Separate notes report Concord police identifying suspects in a Brookline murder investigation.
A fire swept Bartlett Hall at Phillips Andover Academy in Andover Mass destroying walls and dormitory space. About 40 students were asleep when flames began from coals in a fourth floor fireplace but all escaped safely with most belongings saved.
Richard Starkey of Jersey, a 98 year old bricklayer on a new hotel site, was crushed on the right leg when a brick wall from the third floor collapsed during early morning construction. He was cared for by Dr Willow and later taken to hospital. condition reported as resting later in the afternoon.
A terse protest erupted yesterday over a public affair as residents press for resignations tied to a televised event. Officials and community leaders weigh the fallout from the episode at a central venue, with calls for accountability and transparency.
Testimony focused on Dr. Lionel B. Dailey charged with murder in the death of Mildred Sullivan. Dee Bridge and Ambrose testified, denying blame while detailing actions and meetings with Kate Michaud and George Davis. Autopsy and physician statements described fatal injuries and suspected anesthesia use.
Berlin reports suggest German arms may win a great victory over Russians in Poland and Warsaw investment plans loom after Lodz capture. Allies resume offensive in France and Belgium, with limited attacks mostly repelled. Dutch dispatches note fierce Yser fighting as French communications hint at a broader Allied push. Austrian advances face Serb counterattacks with heavy losses and retreat.
An early report from Stockholm via Reuters states that three ships were lost after striking mines near the Plioniel coast. The crew of one vessel perished, and two Swedish steamers were reported lost while in the same vicinity, prompting authorities to close the area to traffic.
A passenger auto collided fatally injuring the driver as the car veered from the Vergennes road. Bystanders Howard Allen and Mary Little stopped to help as authorities investigated the rear end collision and the driver’s identity.
A terse dispatch from Amsterdam notes a dramatic claim that 100000 prisoners have been taken by German forces. The report, though unclear, cites European military developments and ongoing conflict in the region.
The fragment reports a disaster where out of a crew of 96, only two were saved. It mentions attempts at rescue and recovery efforts but text is garbled, preventing full details. Names, dates, or locations are unreadable.
The Runaways a two act comic opera under Barre Woman's Club patronage drew heavy local crowds at the opera house last evening. Amateurs from Sleepy Hollow California staged a lively musical farce with strong singing and clever dancing earning broad acclaim. Paying city bills followed, with numerous payments to suppliers, utilities, and service providers highlighting municipal expenditures and routine oversight.
The Vermont Grange reports a decline in membership at Montpelier with around 1400 members initially, down to about 98 active members after resignations and nonpayment. The late lecturer FH Halbat and Master Caly are mentioned among reduced membership and organizational strain.
Fragmented OCR text mentions harsh gale and sea conditions around Weetington with unclear references. Readers sense stormy weather and maritime peril as garbled phrases hint at alert or reaction to strong winds, sea spray, and coastal danger. Specific names, places, and events are obscured, leaving a blurred notice of a weather event.
Norther hee town officials arrived at the Central Vermont station in Bethel to review postings from the railroad agent. The article notes Morgan, Pronk, and MeFinamy involved in town governance and a shift in leadership with Me, Morgan, and others cited as moving into or adjusting roles. The piece references term expirations and city examiner duties, signaling a transition in local oversight and administrative responsibilities.
A Barre court adjourned amid a tense assault case involving quarrymen. Joseph Morgan, held as a suspect in the Nelcher attack, could not bail out until the state decides on a hearing. Morgan’s brother Frank and others provided accounts while physicians described injuries possibly caused by an axe.
The body identified as George Moulton, last seen four weeks earlier, was recovered from under the ice by a boy near St Albans Bay. A note Moulton carried is missing, and there is slight suspicion of foul play though no money was found. He was over 60 and estranged from his wife. Police contacted his children in Plattsburg for identification.
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