10 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1912
Page
1
The steamer left Louisburg Cape Breton on November 16 for Newfoundland and has not been heard from since. A British steamer Morien carrying twenty crew is believed lost in the recent storm. The Canadian steamer Laurier returned to port after a search between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.
Manchester Guardian commentary on Sir Edward Gray dispatches to Washington about Panama canal dues argues Wilson's election offers a chance for an unbiased, purely legal arbitration based hearing. The piece notes Wilson’s neutrality compared with Taft and Roosevelt.
Willmy Berry alias Dooloe, jailed on white slave law charges, confessed to a Detroit detective to the 1921 theft of a car, a New York gunman past, and a Troy prison escape. He said he fled via Toledo to Erie before returning to Detroit and hoped the involved woman would be spared. Police consider his story credible.
Secretary of State Knox opened a considered study of Sir Edward Grey’s objections to U S British arbitration regarding the Panama Canal dispute. The June expiry of the existing arbitration treaty and Senate approval doubts shape his cautious reply. Grey argues against excluding British ships owned by Canadians or tainted by Sherman Act violations from the canal. Taft seeks a friendly, nonbelligerent reply while preserving arbitration as a principle.
Vrafic in the Central Vermont freight yards remains tied up after yard engine 203 derailed near the depot square crossing. A wrecking train from St Albans is expected to clear the track by tomorrow morning, with rails appearing to flatten under the locomotive’s weight.
George Juco returns to Sherbrooke for a week's visit with Irionde before Craniteville. Rev. EK Cray leaves Albany after visiting St. Monica's parsonage. T H L Goodrich returns to Hardwick from a visit with son Tiny on Eastern Avenue. James Booth comes back from Montreal after an operation on his right ape. doctors say recovery is expected. Ruth Chapter No. ELS plans a Wednesday meeting at 7 9 p m. Jumpers and boxers hold regular sessions on December 1 at 7 50 p m. Members complain about attendance and engagement. suggestion to attend next Branch 50 meeting.
Readable text describes a planned program tomorrow night at the Congregations Fair with events and activities. No clear names or places provided due to garbled OCR, leaving a general notice about scheduling and attendees.
Fred Dopine of Three Rivers Canada and John Winters of Norwich were brought before Justice A J Darrah at White River Junction charged with forced rape of two Norwich girls aged 11 and 12. The girls were driving home from church when their team was halted and the assailants took control, driving into a meadow. After waiving examination, the men were bound over to county court.
London underwriters report unprecedented coverage against war and civil unrest on Gallician frontier property dividing Thissia from Austria. The scale is the most extensive ever placed, with a single risk totaling 1,280,000 pounds amid widespread insured exposure.
Jobe W. Gordon argues that current real estate tax limits favor personal property and intangibles, claiming real estate is appraised at 10 percent of value while intangibles at full value. He compares revenue under existing method to a hypothetical elimination, questioning the fairness of assessments and urging reform.
Chicago Dec. 10 Theodoric Roosevelt stated the Progressive party will not seek terms with the Republican party. He urged Congress and state legislatures to advance Progressive legislation aligning with party principles, regardless of political pressures, and praised the Chicago convention actions.
Eight Burlington and Winooski storekeepers were arrested on charges of handling stolen goods. Names include Levin, Alpert, Rosenberg, Woolkind, and Miller among others. Evidence tied to railroad freight car burglaries, with dozens of crates and thousands of dollars in goods seized. Bail set for several defendants, hearings scheduled next week.
Local residents attend meetings and plan socials across Barre. Alexander Windlater heads south for winter work while others return from visits or prepare for weddings and church events. Upcoming gatherings include church socials, charity fund drives, and a series of dances hosted by the Knights of Columbus.
Voters in fifteen cities went to the polls today to decide city officers and liquor sales policy. In Kayghos Barrenerie No 1573 Fraternal Order elected Richard Attrile president for the coming year among a slate including View: atent and other officers.
The text records the annual convention of the Joiners of America with officers named including treasurer R Jamewn and financial secretary Alvab Lav, noting presiding officers and ceremonial proceedings during the gathering.
In the state House the option bill failed 108 to 98 after earnest debate led by Mr Hewitt of Plainfield and others for and against the measure. Opposition argued it would rekindle prohibition while supporters said it would not. Also approved were water lilies protection in Sabin pond and two new measures involving Sheldon towns and Addison County tram company. In the Senate a wagon bill was introduced and reconsideration of the Darling bill was denied. governor signed acts expanding Brandon Bank and Viewpoint Casualty Company.
The tenth week of the legislature opened with a small House quorum and a Senate presence. Key measures advanced include the blue shield law regulating what is sold for payment, plus regulations for heating factories and workplace safety. New bills focus on public statutes relating to foreign creamery associations and local infrastructure like bridges, with committee actions on highways, probation fees, and feasible amendments to sale statutes.
J Edward Alexander pitched Barre business leaders on forming Kirre Vending Machine Co to buy Massachusetts state rights of the St Johnsbury firm and manufacture vending machines in Barre for the Bay state. A tentative stock subscription and incorporation plans emerged with two subcompanies proposed, one for New York sales via Burlington and Barre as an expansion site.
Henry Ward, an aged farmer of New Haven Junction, was found dead in his barn with throat cut and a heavy club blow. A pocketbook containing money was missing, and 30 to 83 in gold were found on the body as officers searched the scene. A lone suspect, reported Gallove, was tracked toward Rutland after Ward’s death.
Arthur Sowles of Bates Town was arraigned in city court on an intoxication charge. He was arrested at South Barro by Deputy Sheriff E. Cutler and brought to police headquarters. He claimed intoxication but said he intended to consult a dentist. The judge fined him 5 dollars and 10 cents.
To day ML Aiken completed new arrangements with the Lang Jewelry and Optical Company enabling him to assume control of the Lang store on North Main Street. Details indicate Lang, Lang’s associates and local parties were involved in the transfer with Aiken to manage the shop henceforth. The transaction appears to have been concluded yesterday as part of broader restructuring of the business.
Health Officer Dr Jol J Woodrutt announced Barre is entirely free of smallpox with the last patient discharged this week. The Newton street house, city farm detention buildings, and Kreck street house have been fumigated and disinfected, with renovations planned before new occupants move in. Precautions include thorough disinfection and removing wallpaper to ensure no contamination remains.
Miss Avie E Kimball of 21 Maple Avenue wed Harry Willey son of Mr and Mrs Willey of 22 So Main Street at Both Rhareh Parsonage in Montpelier on a Saturday evening. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Hiroe. The couple will reside at their home on South Main.
Fragmentary text describes a stepped fire incident near Vermee Mave and a rear location on Math street. Mentions A. Hemel paper, Steeklereng wakes repelled at the west werner of the rab Alem, and a list of ticketed armd residents amid tuition costs.
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