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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1906
Page
4
The report notes a Vergennes railroad wreck under scrutiny by grand juries and citizens amid calls for accountability. It mentions a new hosiery manufacturer in St Johnsbury and a discussion of improved heating methods under a railroad commission with a newly enacted law guiding enforcement.
Moyers notes a United States judge upholds the legality of workers forming unions to press economy gains and improve labor relations. The decision says unions are generally beneficial and protect the right to strike or conspire to strike under legal authority, signaling a major stance on labor and capital relations.
The bill, signed by Governor Proctor, requires railroads to furnish cars within four days of a written order, excluding Sundays and holidays, with penalties for willful refusal or neglect. It empowers railroad commissioners to order additional equipment and limits demurrage charges until four days after shipment delays.
W C Gutler a Rutland rail line train dispatcher was arraigned on a charge of manslaughter connected to the December 1 wreck at Vergennes that burned several people to death. He was indicted by the Addison county grand jury and held for trial on $1500 bond. Also reports local court officers elected including court deputy W Beott and court physician Wove son.
Otwaha December 14 Alexander McLaren, described as a millionaire owner, and six special agents were committed for trial by Judge Chonquette. The case concerns the shooting of striking workmen by special police at McLaren's Buckingham Mill last summer.
They notified the consignee of freight arrival either verbally or by mail. These measures provide weapons needed by many Vermont manufacturers and aim to relieve the congested conditions of today.
A basketball game is set for this evening at the Grange hall between Randolph High School and Montpelier, followed by a social. Carpenter approved for a short New York visit to review the Chandler Music hall gift. Frank Thinley of Northwell will speak at the Randolph Women’s Literary Club meeting on January 15, 2007, with a music program led by Dr. W. M. Kelly. Campbell of Beain tree faces trial for default on Thomas McCarthy after a drunken night at the Gay Livery stable, witnesses including Connolly Thayer and others testified. Sheriff Sprague Chelera went to Burlington to gather more testimony but remained jailed for another spree.
The play Rob Roy is described as requiring strong individual effort from most cast members with seventeen singing numbers including salon duets trios and quartets. The principal chorus features Now Tramp Over Moss and Fell with Miss Phillipe soprano solo. Performances at Barre opera house on December 21 and 23 with tickets 25 35 and 60 cents.
The week features electric lights planned for the common skating rink and multiple town visits. Emma Benton from Marshfield visits Howard Carpenter, L Myers travels to St Johnsbury, a group attends a late Wednesday venue, Dr. J W Burbank attends the County Medical Society in Northfield, and a steam mill near Ed Merritt’s processes Tambor by Georgy Lockhart. The fete society held its annual meeting electing officers, while cantata preparations for Santa Claus Substitute begin for Methodist Episcopal church events on Tuesday evening December 85.
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