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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1906
Page
4
A fragmented note from Vermont discusses a delayed legislature session amid Thanksgiving ideas and questionable spelling trends. It laments self destruction via a failing system and mocks the idea of a prize for perfect spelling, while reflecting on a child’s reliance on spelling choices.
The Times notes the reappointment of Luther A. Cobb of Arighton and Jadson E. Cushman of Burlington as state inspector of finance and state tax commissioner. Governor Proctor praises their proven diligence and states their continued service will benefit Vermont finances. Commissioner Curtigan is credited with strengthening the tax office and expanding corporate finance ties.
A damaged OCR passage discusses the failed simplified spelling movement in the United States. It notes opposition from spelling advocates and the withdrawal of President McKinley from the stance, marking a long discussion about reform and its political reception.
The debate centers on restoring traditional spelling for all government papers. President Roosevelt and other leaders show mixed signals as a motion by Hoste Thyyendhy prompts a near unanimous vote to reject phonetic reform. The president reportedly agrees to revert to the old form if the public rejects the change.
A powder load of ten thousand pounds on three mine cars exploded near Kokman Wyefield causing one death and nine injuries, two fatally. The blast shattered nearby houses while sparks and fire spread through the village. Fire rapidly followed the detonation as residents fled or tried to assist.
In New York a dynamite blast in a First Avenue tenement hallway at midnight endangered over a hundred residents though no serious injuries were reported. Authorities suspect Black Hand operatives planned the attack, sparking widespread panic.
A list of men and women attendees or claimants is published for the Barre portainee on December 14 1906. Names include G. Beynady, Berto, Josephi Bahlord, Tol Quavlahan, Orgastes Cevelauk, Virginia Comolli, C. Duke, Geo W. Fronth, HV Co, Guienon, Fred Gruthies, Packie Jonesci, Howard Varney, Prank Zoppi, and others.
Washington reports on a secretary's testimony alleging Standard Oil manipulated pipelines to lower oil prices to 24 cents per barrel. He claims daily production was near 0 to 0.001 barrels, with 200 to 600 barrels obtainable under normal conditions. He also mentions efforts to favor independent interests and the value of coal lands priced up to several million dollars.
Li Chektor Dec 12. Dr Ray recovering from wounds afterSaturday night shooting. Frank Turner arrested in bonds of 3000 dollars for county court trial. Turner posted bail of 5000 and remains at Tavdloxe with bondsman and counsel J G Sargent.
Salt Lake City Utah December 15 John F Smith president of the Mormon church and director of Union Pacific Railroad W H Bancroft peace seat of Short Line Company M Moore general agent of Union Pacific Coal Company were served with process to appear and answer to an unlawful combination indictment returned last week at the grand jury These three men were the top Utah officials of the indicted corporations at the time.
In a Stellan colony affray last night one man was fatally shot and another wounded. Contractor Michael Dibra was struck in the head, Angelo Ldora, a fifh denier, arrested after claiming no part in the shooting. Dambra died at Rex hospital later. Lider was taken to a police station.
Largely illegible classified ad offering furnished rooms to rent with or without board. Contact at 9 in street near Stro 20 Prospect viyeot. Details scattered. appears to include entry fees and access terms with unclear hours and conditions.
Annual meeting notice states a date in December 1899 for the annual gathering. It lists officers and the purpose of the meeting as reviewing year’s activities and planning forthcoming projects for the organization.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions an event in Barre Vermont with a bank and Harvey, unclear details. The readable parts indicate a local notice or brief about a gathering or meeting at a bank in Harve, Vermont, possibly a misspelled name. No clear persons, organizations, or dates are discernible from the fragment.
The Kosy Slipper brand, a Parinian novelty from Paris, is scarce in the United States. It features all wool Kogilth felt soles, soft and warm, with no glue, and is touted as the only US-made slipper using this sole. The Kozy Slipper Co claims durability, a unique sole seam, and a long European manufacturing tradition.
Special week discounts on ladies long black coats at 8.98 9.75 10.98 and 12.78 with black petticoats under factory prices Mercerized petticoats now 98c and moreen petticoats offered at 1.25. Some items feature significant reductions across garments for immediate purchase.
Irvington man Antonio Cardamany, ill from a porous plaster applied at home, worsened after his employer De EJ Smith prescribed powders for internal use. The plaster caused fatal internal injuries by next morning, ending with death.
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