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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1906
Page
1
A Paria council of ministers framed a six article measure to implement the separation law while allowing Catholics to continue public worship. The bill will be submitted to Parliament tonight. Archbishop Ricis denied reports that laymen would be allowed to declare permission for religious services.
Governor elect Charles E. Hughes said he would personally examine the banking department and other agencies to verify proper conduct after the resignation of Frederick F. Kilburn. He noted no word of resignation from Insurance Superintendent Kelsey and said he had not been asked to review charges against Fiscal Superintendent W. H. N. Bender, dismissed by Governor Higga.
Josephine Catherine Boch of Washington was sentenced to Auburn for five years on a forgery charge. She pleaded guilty to passing a counterfeit check drawn on the Chester National Bank using Senator Depew’s name. The court noted prior arrests for similar crimes. Boch claimed she was not guilty this time, alleging her four year old daughter committed the act.
Washington December 15 six special messages will be sent to Congress next week by President Roosevelt. The naval personnel bill would retire and promote officers more rapidly. The messages include reports on alleged discrimination of Japanese school children in San Francisco and on Panama. Also Cuba land questions and information related to the dismissal of Negro soldiers.
Secretary Root's remarks on the dual form of government caused misunderstandings among friends at the Pennsylvania Society dinner in New York. They claim he did not advocate extreme centralization of federal authority.
The steamship Montery collided with Sandy Hook Pilot boat Hermit No 7 off Highland Light this morning and sank her. All three pilots and seven crew were rescued from the water minutes after the collision.
The Standard Oil Company announces a ten percent wage increase for all employees earning under $100 a month, effective from January. This marks another in a string of pay hikes aimed at boosting lower paid workers.
Rolin December 15. Kaiser William greets royal visitor King Kaakon and Queen Maud of Norway in Potsdam after cancelling plans for a Washington capital reception. Preparations for splendid functions are under way.
In San Francisco on December 14, the Cabot Council adopted resolutions deploring perceived failures of President Roosevelt on the Japanese question and condemning plans to naturalize Japanese residents.
Jeremiah Curtin DHAD a distinguished author and linguist of Bristol died after a two month illness from acute Bright's disease. He was 58 and widely known for translating Quo Vadis and works by Sienkiewicz, Tolstoy, and Zaytakin. He spoke about 60 languages and dialects and spent most of his time in Washington, D. C. He is survived by Alma Carnell, her sister, and brother, Mrs. A. M. Norton, and W. H. Carnell. Funeral arrangements were pending with services likely Sunday.
Angie Birdsong was denied a new trial by Judge Miller and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary after conviction for manslaughter in the killing of Dr Thomas Futler in Monticello. An appeal was filed to the Mississippi Supreme Court and bail of 10000 was granted before release on bond due to illness and concern for her young child.
Hartford Conn Dec 15 Four stores in the heart of the business district were burned early yesterday The fire started in a cellar at Pratt street and spread to adjacent shops including the jewelry house of J E B Griffith K H Cook's fur store and N A Sperry's pic store Firemen gained the upper hand after a hand fight the damage is estimated at 28000 dollars
Montpelier December 15 The Vermont legislature dragged through a limping day as Governor Proctor signed into law a bill creating a railroad commission and prepared to appoint three commissioners. A cattle commission bill was introduced in the Senate, outlining salaries and slaughter provisions. State aid to agricultural societies faced debate with a cap of 500 dollars and moral provisions. farmers generally backed the measure, and the House passed the bill amid talk of a mock sexton service that evening.
New York December 15 preparatory to the final hours of the six day race police cleared all night riders from Madison Square Garden. The event ends at 10 30 tonight with Walthour and Bedell still aiming for the needed lap and victory. Walthour protested after a later attempt against Downes Moran for forcing him onto the bank.
New York December 15 George Burnham Jr counsel of the Mutual Reserve Life Insurance company convicted of grand larceny of company funds. Sentence postponed until Monday as Justice Greenbaum considers a level question before imposing sentence.
John C. Lehmann pleaded no contest after retracting not guilty in the Frolic seizure at the port. He admitted aiding in the smuggling of 42 Chinese aboard the schooner Frolic and received three months in jail and a $50 fine under U S Marshal’s office procedures.
On December 15 in Barton Ray Comer of Glover fell through the ice while driving a horse team at Stone Pond. One horse was saved, the other drowned with witness Ed Berry aiding. A youth named Ed Berry admitted shoplifting in Bayley’s store at Westmore and was sent to Rutland for six months.
An unsuccessful assassination attempt targeted Admiral Dubeasoff, the son of the governor general, today in Moscow. He sustained slight injuries when a bomb was thrown at his carriage. two men were arrested.
A severe storm swept over Naples causing serious harbor damage and delaying several ships. Transatlantic liners, notably the Princess Irene of North German Lloyd, were slow to sail after the storm yesterday.
Washington J J Daehner buys the corner lot in Skinner lot for a mill site. The Grange hosted an oyster sipper Friday night with many attendees from Vyrtange. An Independent Order of Foresters lodge formed Wednesday evening with about twenty members. Dart Caldwell left for Manchester NH seeking work after selling the Moody farm to Myron Calef who has moved onto the property.
In Lake Superior an attempted rescue revived reports of the steamer Trelood foundering with the loss of one life. The crew says the Manistique, carrying 41 men, has most likely vanished to the bottom of the lake.
Groton notes report a grand juror Harvey returning from St John, a Roy Vance son born in Westville, Mrs. Charles Frost attending the funeral of grandmother Deborah Ford in Laconia. The Rathbone Sisters and the Py thian Sisterhood announce consolidation as Pythian Blisters after a Supreme Lodge vote in New Orleans on October 16, 1006.
William 8 McAulay died at his daughter Mrs Roland Allen s home around midnight aged 78. He had lived there just under a year. Funeral will be Sunday then body leaves for Winslow Ill Monday morning for interment. Also a surprise party at Mrs Lillian Pratt s Websterville home as James Lancon presented her with a jewel case, gold chain and locket and cash from the company.
Stockholm Dec 15 King Oscar's condition is reported more favorable this morning with officials noting slight improvement in health since yesterday. Medical staff remain vigilant as observers caution for possible fluctuations in his recovery.
Among arrival today are C. H. Graves Boston CA Bownday Tandelph and I We Ansley Symmes NY Rowling Hovtling at Burtells alleys Pearl Street. The place to get physical exercise after a day’s work at your teak. Try it Nothing better for the nerves and ninibls. Open from 7 am to 11 pm.
A.M. Hunt editor of Granite reports in the December issue concerns about the United States Quarries and Granite Construction Co of Barre. He notes uncertain incorporation, questionable ads, and potential control of key Barre granite quarries but finds no decisive evidence of actual operations or widespread ownership, contrasting claims with established local quarry firms.
Biwlington Dee Is Airme Richard Unierhill widow of a former Brooklyn lawyer died yesterday in obscurity and great poverty. She had been ruined by luxury and education. After Mr. Unierhill’s death she married a Brooklyn clerk named Dyer and, through his investments, lost all of the SH0,000 West by her first husband. She had attempted to run a boarding house in Brooklyn but the building burned, leaving her in absolute penury.
The church supper offers take beans, cold meat, brown bread, rolls, fried items, and cake with coffee. Cream and oil will be served. dessert includes Amicaiva 100 and sappor Die amid an informal, mixed menu likely reflecting OCR errors.
Members of the Ladies' Aid Society planned a Monday afternoon gathering with Mrs Marion McKinnon. Miss Tandie Stewart departed this afternoon to spend the holidays at her Fairfax home.
Jesse Collins of Moretown and Will Goodrich of South Burlington are jailed in Middlesex charged with breaking, entering and burgling the post office and store of C. C. Ward on October 11. The burglary was described as amateurish by State's Attorney Gates after investigation. The post office and store are in one building. bail has not yet been fixed.
Local items from Barre list residents visiting relatives in Waterbury Burlington Lyndonville and nearby towns. People travel for holidays, vacations, and business, with names including Miss Bertha Tierney Grace Hoyt Mabel Kelley and several others. A few rural and real estate notices appear along with shop promotions and a missing money case inquiry.
Mildred Alice Linnell died December 2 in Lowell at age 17 years 4 months after a five month illness. She was the only child of Edgar B. and Nancy T. Linnell and had attended Lowell High School since 1900. She was active in Highland Congregational church work and Christian Endeavor. Funeral services were held at Deacon W. T. Dole's home with Rev A Frederick Dunnels officiating. interment at Edson Cemetery under Horace Bilas direction.
Firefighters fought a long blaze at a Montpelier two story house on River street. Eight Spaniards staying in the Bucherrs hall fled as flames gutted the interior, owner John W Gorton of Barre facing about 809 dollars loss with 250 dollars insurance. Fire department arrived late, and the structure was largely destroyed while spectators watched.
Sunday services announced across multiple churches including Advent Church of the Good Shepherd and St. Monica's Church. Morning and evening worship, Holy Communion, Bible studies, catechism, and planned lectures. pastoral readings and ballots requested. Local listings note youth and parish activities along with missionary society guest speaker plans.
Spaulding High School won both games against Richmond High with scores 24 to 3 and 42 to 13 at Church Street Gym. The first team impressed with a 20–9 lead in the opener and dominated the second period. McAuley led scoring with four baskets. Spaulding’s second team outpaced Montpelier, 16–0 in the first period, finishing with a 24–24 tied score.
About 300 of 1,000 Mount Sinai Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine attended the annual meeting in the armory hall Montpelier. Five candidates were initiated and officers including Mlestri ous potentiate George B. Randall chief rabban Golins Blake ly high priest Isaac D. Ballay and others were elected. Delegates to the imperial council to meet in Los Angeles next June were named. A banquet at the Montpelier house followed with Whittier orchestra music.
Mrs Culbertson of Highland Avenue fell down stairs yesterday afternoon breaking her collarbone. She was nursing a child at the time. Dr Chandler attended the injuries and she is expected to recover soon.
The Powtimaster Risher application, long pursued, received departmental approval in Washington for Tarretoon. The penditionwal clerk will assign the line order for the stamp, to be known as the stamp clerk, and will operate at the general delivery window.
Mrs M P French of 07 Washington Street received a surprise and capper at a church gathering last evening honoring her 40th birthday. She appeared bright and cheerful, walking to and from the service with evident poise.
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