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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1906
Page
1
Paris dispatch reports no grave disorders after the separation of church and state. Public interest flags, clergy resistance appears passive, and religious passion unlikely unless churches are allowed to close. Government stance remains on its para.
Washington wires report the Senate considers Lodge resolution pledging support to the President if he chooses action on Congo interference. The State Department sees no immediate move and awaits Senate stance. European powers including Great Britain weigh in while the US awaits formal consensus.
The transfer of Heary White from Rome to the French embassy reportedly faced strong opposition from the Italian government and Roman society leaders due to his refusal to admit several distinguished women to embassy social events. Roosevelt’s support for the move is seen as endorsing the action.
The Ravticals foresee a clash between the Kaiser and the people that will overshadow the Russian convulsions. The election caused by the dissolution of the Reichstag is expected to produce a government majority stronger than ever, as the opposition plans to obstruct the emperor in every department.
Tilton and Son Hosiery Company plans a St Johnsbury branch due to labor shortages in Tilton and Laconia New Hampshire and rising orders The firm with plants in Tilton Laconia Columbia and Savannah will locate temporarily on the second floor of the O W Hooker machine shop and build a dedicated plant later It aims to hire about 100 workers in spring with initial operations starting January 1 under training led by T N Smythe to expand its New England presence.
Cleveland report: the caboose and brakeman died and ten passengers were injured in a rear end collision at Hopkins Point on the Nickel Plate road at night. Names include Joseph Willis Worcester of Worces ter. Mr and Mrs William Kooh of Providence and Mr and Mrs David Me Manchester of Bar Harbor Me. All will recover.
Boston December 14 Mayor Fitzgerald urged the aldermen to seek an outside investigation of municipal affairs. He asked the legislature to appoint a committee to probe city operations, with the Republican city committee backing a legislative inquiry. The mayor also pushed reform in city government methods in his message.
Cambridge dispatch reports Timson Manor, aged around 50, killed himself with a shotgun after a dispute with his son-in-law Arthur Shanreau over the care of a grandchild. Manor tied a string to the trigger and shot himself in the throat, dying instantly. He had been living with his daughter and was estranged from Shanreau, with funeral arrangements anticipated from Mrs Shanreau’s home.
In Manchester New Hampshire on December 14 a three year old boy died from burns at Sacred Heart hospital after his mother Mrs Miaeth Shea left him briefly in a rear Morrimac Street tenement fire. The tale includes a church scandal around Fr Quinn and actions by Bishop McPaul of Trenton.
Relief of famine sufferers in the Anterior of Puede and China is discussed with methods of appeal for aid. Shipping goods rather than cash is favored as more desirable. The effort aims to ease anti American sentiment and bolster aid logistics from Washington.
The mileage and debentures committee notes that Beersburg representative travels 220 miles from home to the capital, Rekdebors from Soayaburg 295 miles, Bomersot 224 miles. all are from Tennunity. It plans to draw 16 constant miles per mile for mileage but not during sessions when the legislature takes a recess.
Kid Sullivan of Washington won a heated eight round fight at the Fourekia Athletic Club last night. Sullivan dominated the later rounds while Gondimin from Bovton struggled to mount a response, the decision coming after a close contest.
Dec 14 reports the second tunnel linking Manhattan’s Battery section to Brooklyn via Joralemon Street, joining the Broadway subway with the Brooklyn Tunnel project now under construction. The corridor will improve transit between New York and adjacent boroughs.
An unclear report notes Springfield defeating Claremont in an evening game described as the best ever seen on the Toon. Mentions a $260,000 veterinary college funding in Chicago and references to university figures, stockings, and a looming set of conditions amid scattered, garbled text.
Colonel William L Brown a former New York State Senator and Democrat died at his home in Creat Barrington Massachusetts after a long illness of heart disease. Born December 25 1840 in Vermont he moved to Ohio where he taught and joined the Civil War rising to colonel. He later moved to New York State and was elected to the State Senate in 1878 serving two terms. He helped legislate for the New York aquarian bill among other measures.
A white Wyandotte cock sold for 150 dollars at a Springfield poultry show under the Springfield Fancy Poultry association. The bird, raised by Willan Sanily near West Springfield, was won by T. W. Corey of Dennining, New Jersey. Rambert spoke last night on Keepiye Fancy Poul-
Babeb McCane improving, Nye Vik, LM Vemo, and M Vomo of the Martienti district in Philadelphia were reported after a stroke at a New York hospital. Condition described as slightly improved since the previous day.
The article argues for increased towing capacity on Lake Champlain to boost commerce. Canal freight data from Whitehall shows 414,662 tons valued at 4,150,010 cleared and 405,420 tons valued at 99,267,715 arrived in 1905, with prior year figures. Despite higher shipments of merchandise, coal and pulp wood did not rise as expected. Elizabeth K Sinclair Celebrates 78th Birthday at Ebenex Junction
Washington notes two changes in public life. H. Lone has been named postmaster at Highgate, succeeding George P. Catlin. A House bill proposes retirement for Ensign Harold Davis Childs, son of George T. Childs of St Albans, due to a physical disability after graduation from the naval academy.
Boston visitors and locals populate the town pages with names like H J Smith and Fred Cheney. The column notes social calls, business trips, and arrivals from Burlington Worcester and Craftsbury as winter activities unfold around Christmas travel and neighborhood visits.
Vermont legislature debates railroad and highway regulation measures. A bill authorizes employing certain prisoners on highways and sets penalties for unsafe motor vehicle operation. Debates include intoxication provisions and future related acts, with references to the milk phrase and city, county, and state jurisdiction.
In a fragmentary report from the state capital, lawmakers prepared for a long session with about 100 bills to consider. Reappointments include Lather AL Cobh as revenue head and J B Cudhinen as tax commissioner, while one challenger faced Me rshann. Several members planned travel to Well ver this evening for a bathgiret meeting amid committee duties and ongoing political duties.
The state legislature scheduled final adjournment for Tuesday morning December 18 after lengthy talks. Gov Proctor sought rapid action yet fiscal limits blocked it. A key debate centered on telephone rate bills pitting the New England Telephone Co against independent firms, with amendments to curb discrimination in time by press penalties added.
The 6th Masonic District held its annual meeting in the city with Granite Lodge No. 35 and Wyoming Lodge officers presenting a well received degree ceremony and a banquet. Grand Master Charles A. Calderwood lauded the officers, noting the district’s growth to 1082 masons and a two year net gain of about 400 members. A female quartet and remarks by several dignitaries completed the proceedings.
Fragmentary OCR shows cars loaded December 3 and Granite Co shipments. Central Vermont Railway provides service only with the branch line blocked, hindering locomotive movements and stone carloads.
A social evening at the Seminary street home featured birthday reminders and whist with Mise Snowland and Peter Brasie winning the prize. A bountiful supper preceded a St Johns Court No 022 gathering where officers Wyol Kingston Willian Kellys J Murphy Pf Leahey A Moore EK Owens and John Dineen were listed along with other roles and a medical examiner.
Reported results from a Burns Club cribbage contest show the Red Men team defeating Clin Gordon by a margin. Players such as Stuart and Rirathy RM and Gaz Wishart with Brew led the victors, while other pairs like Beagrie and Gott, and Greig and Gowk contested closely. The evening featured officer announcements and a Marchfield telegraph note about upcoming legislative activity.
Stefano Bovaglio, a about 45 year old granite cutter, attempted to throw himself in front of a streetcar in Barre on Wednesday evening and again under an 8 45 Central train near Patnetii street in Montpelier. The body was mangled and dragged along the track before being recovered and identified. Authorities note he had been in a troubled state and had recently been released from jail after a brief confinement.
A wedding at the Parmenter home joined Lancommwright Morse and Mercy Loulea Parmenter on a Wednesday evening in December. About 75 relatives attended. The bride wore a white crepe dress with lace and orange blossoms, and carried a bouquet of white carnations. The altar was festooned with evergreens and the reception featured gifts and money.
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