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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1906
Page
4
A weather expert showcases surprising control over cold medium cold and warm air transitions. The demonstration highlights flexible climate handling and public interest in forecasting methods.
Col Charles TL Lewis, former president of Norwich University, died in Canton Maine last week. He led the military college for ten years and was lauded by Norwich alumni for his devoted service. The piece notes timber export concerns and calls for forest conservation measures amid national debate.
A Vermont bill allowing hotels in non-thonged towns to sell liquor faces rejection as the legislature approves maintaining local option. The decision preserves existing town voting rights and blocks state sanctioned special privileges. The action aims to prevent broader disruption of local option over liquor sales.
The article argues about local option and general liquor licensing. It notes towns voting no on general liquor but yes on a hotel license could effectively permit open sale. It warns such paradox would erode local option's purpose and moral backing unless a sound theory and practice are established.
W Holmes a traveling salesman for Barber Stockford Co of 11 Doane street Boston died suddenly at the Berwick House in Rutland on December 13. He was 45 years old and collapsed after a walk to the hotel. A physician arrived but could not revive him. He lived at 9% Lexington Street East Boston and left a wife. Remains are to be sent to Boston for instructions.
In Rutland on December 13 Mrs. T. A. Abbott M Pittaburg aged over 70 endured a terribl e accident after a fall. She slipped, broke her whip, and lay alone for hours until a neighbor heard cries and came to help. She previously broke her leg two years ago.
The play Rob Roy MacGregor features solo, duet and quartet singing with principal chorus numbers led by Mise Phillipe in soprano. The operatic programme includes shows on Friday and Saturday December 2 and 20 with prices 28, 6 and 60 cents.
A fragment from a London periodical features whimsical verses about wreaths and seasonal imagery. It shifts to a vignette of a boy named John Hurd reflecting on his name and childhood, with brief mentions of a corner scene and rain in the city.
A major spill disrupted an ex day bicycle race in New York after 7:50. Riders Colleen and Hollister were struck by Folger, eight others crashed, and both were knocked unconscious. Hollister was initially reported dead though later updates suggested different severity.
A fragmented quote from the New York Press and Detroit Free Press humorously warns that fortune's smile is fleeting and warns against swaying tone or overreliance on luck. The dialogue references Rasband and Mr Benham in a satirical exchange about teeth and sharp tongues.
East Barre residents are summoned to a council session at the ALC building tomorrow evening. The agenda includes the elevation of officers and other important business, with all members urged to attend.
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