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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1907
Page
1
Big Demonstration On And Off Shore At Fort Monroe
President Roosevelt bids farewell to four rear admirals and sixteen captains aboard the Mayflower in a grand naval review at Fort Monroe Virginia. A massive fleet of battleships moves out to sea after a ceremonial review, with the ships and crew receiving a final salute as the president leads the exit into Chesap a bay. Descriptions detail ship classes, tonnage and armament for the Connecticut Georgia Maine Alabama Kentucky and others in the fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Monror
R. D. Evans
Uncle Sam
Cites
Mayflower
President Roosevelt
Norfolk
Roosevelt
Army
Navy
Chesap Bay
Thimble Shoal Light
Capes
Kentucky
Alabama
Seine
Georgia
Connecticut
Louisiana
Kansas
Vermont
Pune
Europe Attentive to U S War Pacific Departure
Europe watches the United States move toward war in the Pacific, with European leaders and publics noting the cruise of a single commander. The scene reflects broad attention and cautious assessment of Washington's strategy and potential outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Der
Europe
Immigration figures show big increase across nations
A government release outlines immigration data for 1905 through 1908, noting sharp rises in arrivals from Austria-Hungary Bulgaria Serbia and other countries. It reports totals, yearly changes, and lists country by country increases or decreases with figures such as Austria-Hungary 358452 and Germany 37407.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Avetria
Hungary
Bulgaria
Servia
Eeere
German Empire
Sardinia
Fitzgerald Seeks Satisfaction in Recount Inspection
Boston recount of the recent mayoral vote shows George A. Hib bard and John F. Fitzgerald represented by watchers from both parties. At 0:26, nonofficial observers were excluded as Mayor Fitzgerald aims to verify ballots and locate responsibility for Hib bard’s apparent plurality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Fonehall
George A. Hibbard
John F. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Hibbard
New York Sunday Closings Trim Leisure as Blue Law Enforced
New York on Sunday saw strict enforcement of the blue law. Amusement venues mostly closed while restaurants, clubs, and some leisure venues faced reduced activity. The Young Men's Christian Association and educational groups offered expanded programs as others adapted to the quiet day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Broadway
Justice O'Gorman
Board of Aldermen
Young Men's Christian Association and Educational Alliance
State Treasurer Frank P Glazier Ill in Chelsea Michigan
Alarm spreads over a state treasury scandal tied to the loss of over one million dollars with $695000 of state funds found at Chelsea Savings Bank before its closure by the State Bank Commission. Dr Wootkssxya Glaster suffers heart trouble and is in a semi comatose state with poor prognosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea, Mich
Frank P. Glazier
Chelsea Savin Bank
Zimmerman
Wootkssxya Glaster
Cornell Names Football Captain Gedr yWeary Walker
Ithaca December report states Gedr yWeary Walker of North Tonawanda NY was elected Cornell football captain for 100K. Walker, a junior, has started at full back for two seasons and leads the squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
Cornell Footbill
GedryWeary Walker
North Tonawanda
Walker
Catholic Census Shows 75,003 Catholics in Vermont
Burlington reports completion of a Catholic diocese census across Vermont. It lists 75,003 Catholics, church property valued at about 8 million, with debt around 4.2 million. Additional residences total near 100,000, and Montpelier parish records include a 2,172 congregation and 30,000 valuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Doose
Vermont
Montpelier
Perth
Dlocwer
Sanday
Investigation of Goldfield Nevada Begins
The President selects Neill Murray Smith to probe conditions in Goldfield Nevada. Officials will meet with witnesses including miners and local leaders as summonses go to prominent citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faldfield
Nev
Aemonds
Stoner Neill
Murray Smith
Miners” Union
Mohican Launched at Lake George Steamboat Yard
The Mohican, newest steamer for Lake George Steamboat Co, was launched at Heart Bay Baldwin on Saturday. Miss Louise Loree, daughter of TL Loree, christened the vessel with a wine bottle struck by a mallet from oak once used for the Clermont. The ceremony featured floral gifts and a gold brooch awarded to Miss Loree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake George Steamboat Company
Lake George
Som
Heartbay
Baldwin
Misa Louise Loree
TL. & Loree
Steamboat Company
Delaware & Hudson Railroad
Eee
Champlain Transportation Company
Lake Champlain
Delaware Hudson
Mohican
Fletcher
Audette Face Bigamy Charge Amid Five Wives Rumor
Claremont Vermont reports farmer Merritt F. Audette of Weathersfield is charged with bigamy. Attorney E.R. Buck of Windsor is building evidence that Audette has five living wives. Audette allegedly married Kate M. Wan in 1908 in Claremont and faced arrest for bigamy last July. records suggest further marriages in Fitchburg Massachusetts and Weatherfield Vermont. Audette, known to visit Claremont, reportedly disappears and reappears under guard at times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claremont
Audette
Weathersfield
E.R. Buck
Windsor
Attorey Buck
Kate M. Wan
Springfield
Woodstock
Fitehourg
Maas
Cora Lawrence
Weatherafield
Weatheratteki
Vix
Negro Killed White Man Near Birmingham Prompting Lynching Fear
A white lumber mill worker named HH Knight was killed yesterday by a Black man identified as Patterson. Knight reportedly sought work at Patterson’s home. the assailant fled, and a posse is hunting him. Authorities fear lynching if found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Knight
Shelby County
Patterson
Pattosen
Dead Deer and Man Fatalities Stir Six Prosecutions
Fragmentary notes report multiple fatalities and injuries tied to a deer hunting incident. References mention a Capcord era, Hy Dee Des, and several prosecutions, with death possibly linked to a heart issue or accident during hunting activity. Names include Th Whittier and David Baily U, with injuries such as wrist mangling and a dislocated shoulder noted in the chaotic accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capcord
W. Hy Dee
Seealgna
New Hampshire
Th. Whittier
David Baily
Flaymond
Local Shoemaker Dies In Sudden Post Workplace Incident
In a Missouri City shop on Church Street the shoemaker died after an apparent daylong health decline. Witnesses say he collapsed suddenly while at work with coworkers like H. A. Mooney present. He leaves a wife and children with condolences from the St. John Baptist Society and local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone's Bee
Church Street
Tie
H. A. Mooney
Fluehber & Boynton
Right to Hold Office Questioned Over City Council Seat
A dispute in Rutland concerns whether Mr. Davis can legally remain on the city council. He was elected from ward 4 but now resides with his wife in ward 3. Mayor Richmond reportedly discussed the issue with him, though no formal complaint has been filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Davia
Rutland
Winthrop
Mr. Davis
West Street
Royce Street
R. L. Richmond
Wadry 4
WILL CASE STILL ON IN MIDDLEBURY COUNTY COURT
County court continued on Saturday with only documentary evidence in the Will case of Mrs. Jennie Adam and James W. Adams. Testimony includes deposition of Mrs. Jennie Adam and trial transcript from 1906. The term may extend past New Year with several witnesses to be heard and many defendants to be tried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury
Caroline W.re Witions
Jennie Adam
James W. Adama
Lawrence
Kans
James W. Adame
Cobb
Lawyer Abraham Hummel Near Death in Prison
Abraham Hummel, the lawyer serving a year for conspiracy in the Dodge Morse divorce case at Dackwell’s Island penitentiary, is near death from kidney affection. He collapsed in the prison yard Saturday. Dr. Mata, the physician, said his condition is critical and he may die at any moment. His one year sentence on Blackwell’s stands ends in a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Abraham Hummel
Dackwell
Idland
Dodge-Morse
Neor
Dry Mata
Hummel
Hlackwell
Wreck Survivor Dies. Two Rescued After Boat Incident
In Hugh Town Sour Islands on December 16 George Allen of Ford England, one of seven aboard the W. Lawson, died at the Narrog spot. Two survivors were rescued before being recovered from the wreckage where all aboard were thrown. Railway engineer Rowe was not among the survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Town
Sour Islands
Raery
George Allen
Ford
Eng
W. Lawson
Narrog
Enginwr
Arrival of notable guests at city hotel today
Among arrivals at the City hotel today are W. Mayo from Howard Pennsylvania and A. Gage from Burlington. John W. Lindsay formerly of Barkshire and R. D. Sowden from Bowton are also registered along with D. L. Wittica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hotel
W. Mayo
Howard
Wy A. Gage
Burlington
John W. Lindsay
Barksh
D. Sowden
Bowton
D. L. Wittica
Pointer the Fast Pacer Dies at Nine at Sanderlin Stables
George W. Whitney of Declination owned Pointer, a fast pacer who died at Sanderlin Stables in Lebanon New Jersey. Pointer, nearly nine, earned value over 15000 and carried a 7000 insurance policy. Brought from Canada as a four year old he set a 201% record on the grand circuit and captured major races at Cleveland Memphis and other venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
White River Junction
George W. Whitney
New York City
Renater Whitney
Laater
Pointer
McPherson
Wee
Geers
Baron Grattan
Cleveland
Poluter
Miller
Oore
Seraice
Rendyilla
Memphis
Tomn
Montpelier Closed Pretty Tight
Montpelier was nearly shut down on Sunday with only tobacco shops, newsstands, restaurants, and drug stores remaining open. State's Attorney Gates praised the orderly scene as the capital city endured a restricted business day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Gates
Barre
Bankruptcy proceedings for C F Church estate in Northfield
Creditors of C F Church of Northfield filed for bankruptcy and met Saturday before Referee W N Therault. C D Irewton represented Church with 2 8 Stanton for creditors. Church ran Ellis boarding house. H C Moseley was named trustee. Lelane liquidation meeting was adjourned to tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Northfield
W. N. Therault
C. D. Rewton
Northfield
Church
Stanton
Mr. Church
Ellis
Northsfield
H. C. Moseley
C. W. Lelane
Family riot after gathering ends with chair attack
State's Attorney Gates rushed to Warren to probe a family disturbance where Vern Stone allegedly struck his father, Charles Stone, with a chair during a gathering at the elder man's home after liquor was served. The incident involves alleged serious injuries to the father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gates
Warren
Vern Stone i
Charles Stone
Vern
Fernandes in the West on business amid collection actions
E Fernandez, a granite maker sued by twelve creditors in a petition filed last week, is said to be abroad collecting debts and unaware of the proceedings. Creditors’ attorney A A Sargent notified customers that Fernandes’ business must be transacted through the receiver IL dt Slayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Fernandes
West
E. Fernandez
A. A. Sargent
Line
Fernandes
IL Dt
Slayton
Returned as Bride From Montpelier in New Hampshire
Mise Ghermany formerly of Montpelier travels from Sunapee to Comford where Herbert Sawyer holds a marriage place. They had lived at their home since age ten and are now visiting Mr Al Gorneey. the couple is returning to marry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cone
Montpelier
Mise Ghermany
Herbert Sawyer
Comford
N. IL
Mr. Wyer
al Gourneey
Denver death of Barre granite maker Daniel H McLeod
Daniel H McLeod a Barre granite manufacturer died in Denver Colorado on Saturday after long illness. He left Barre in poor health and retirement from business. He was born in Barre and worked at Montpelier before moving to Denver. Surviving relatives include a sister in Linwick and several connections in Canada and Edmonton. He was a member of Granite Lodge of the Masons. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre
Denver
Cal
Dradford
Malecd Wee
Wrac
Abernette Cuter
Bt. Johnsbury
Montpeliar
Harte
Timatio
Bualpee
Hie Bat
Tuborenhele
Goka
Alex. Criken
Marvin Farm
Montpelier
Linwick
Mies Mery Meleod
Leter
Lowell
Maes
Dan
Mr. Marricon
Mant
Junction
Brother
Hoeklon Thie Afeter
Annie
Norman Melvor
Edmonton
Alberta
Canada
Alexander Morrison
Mra
High Mole
Marina Pee
Bardo McLeod
P.Q
McLeod
Lilla
W. F. Headford
Granite Lolge
Thinity
Burial in Montpelier for Mrs Henrietta Wright
Funeral held on Pearl Street near noon with Rev B C Thay presiding. Interment at Mount Hope Cemetery. Pallbearers named Willian Sankie, Roe, Alexander Bons, and others. Flowers from numerous family members and friends, including carnations and ferns from Mr and Mrs C C Wiley and many more relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta
Wright
Pearl Street
Tenee
B. C. Thay
Rae Crone
Willian
Sankie
Roe
Alexader Bons
Mica
C. C. Welly
Mere
Os Me Williams
Mire
L. T. Perry
Arthur Tiered
T. J. Beach
Abd
Pateoh
Truby
Joe Saith
Sire W. Thompson
Civil War veteran Tarvellen White dies in Middlesex
Tarvellen White, 69, dies at home in Middlesex after lingering effects from melarial trouble contracted during the Civil War. Born in Middlesex, he served in Company B of the 15th Vermont and earned note for the Bloody Angle stand at Gettysburg before later farming. He leaves a son, William, a lawyer, and a wife. Funeral will be conducted by Rev. J Edward Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarvellen White
Middlesex
Stanford
Hannoah White
Montpelier & Wells
J. Edward Wright
William
White
15Th
Vermont Regiment
Gettyarburg
Tree Fall Injures Man in Woodbury Work Site
A serious accident occurred when a tree fell on Mr. Charles Cady while he was cutting it on Saturday in Woodbury. He sustained a broken leg and was attended to by Mrs. Peneao. The incident underscores dangers in wool mill work zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cady
Woodbury Woods
Pene Ao
South Poate
Woodbury
Peterday
Te Nie Law
Mr. Cady
Surprise party honors Mr and Mrs Lillie in town
About forty guests gathered Saturday evening at 6 Elmore Street to celebrate Mr. and Mrs. Lillie. The event featured games singing and dancing with refreshments. George Angus presented the couple two oak rockers on behalf of the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mire
John Billie
Elmore Street
Lillie
George Angus
Local Names Attend Winter Tournament At Chelvon Academy
The report lists Bertie Morey of Post Mills and George M Medcalf and others attending the Chelvon Academy winter tournament. Charlee M Goodrich and son from Norfield travel to Chatham A. Denemore’s visit noted, while Allen E Dickinson returns from North Ran with his son William A Dickinson. Ordway departs for a three week vacation with his parents. Charles Chamberlin of Post Mills finishes service to return to Tet Mille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boanling &T George
Albany Peltnes College
Hle
and Airs
IM A
Charles Chamberlin
Post Milla
Henry
Robbers Target Lodger Then Steal From Stranger in Vermont Village
A Tuesday night robbery near Keddie’s house outside a village left Henry Newiedeman minus cash and clothes. Two men later arrested at Cruickshank boarding house were jailed after officers found a pocket book and items hidden under a mattress. The duo had previously run a den for hoboes and were tied to nine earlier abductions, with Thornton claiming about forty dollars remained from his money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granite Avon
Chlal Euler
Onns
Milla
Beakt
Keddie
Henry Oewiedeman
Ted
Barre
Hamel
Beacon
Cruickshank
Faulkner
Boves
Lire
Hoar
Howe
Offender Skips County Court After Intoxication Conviction
A Barre town defendant named Shennon Brennan failed to enter an appeal for a second offense of intoxication. Arrested Saturday by Officer Hamel on a warrant issued by Judge Scott, Brennan could not pay a $25 fine and was jailed for 75 days. The case moved to county court after a missed term, with a mittimus issued for his arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre Sayt Joly
Joan
Brennan
Hamel
Scott
Shennon
Caught Trout Sparks Law Question at Northern Hotel
A peculiar incident at the Northern hotel triggers a debate over fish and game law in Veer mont. Seven inch brook trout became lodged in the hotel’s hot water pipe cutting supply, owner J. B. and guests faced washing in cold water as ponded water was restored. Mr. Sanguinetti removed the trout, raising questions about potential legal violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Fh
Veermont
Joe
Northern Hotel
J. B
Nostelry
Fire alarm box 42 smashed at South Main corner
Damaged fire alarm box number 42 at South Main and Cintle is out of service after vandalism. Superintendent P M Care warns residents to use the telephone at F F Carleton on Main Street to report alarms while repairs are arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main and
Circle Streets
South Main
Cintle
Ayaten
P.M. Care
F. F. Carleton
Actos Main Street
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Alice M. Guernsey
Concorns, N. H
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Lucien White
Patty
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