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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1908

Page

2

Italians beat Vulcans 18 to 11 in hard fought game

The Italian A. C. defeated the Vulcans 18 to 11 in a rough 46 minute contest at Granite Street. Fouls were numerous with free throws a key factor as the Italians built a lead led by Smith Caloagni and Comelli while the Vulcans struggled to score. Time: three 15 minute periods.

Tration A.C Granite Street Wven Vulcans Spallans Ted Nicora Alexander” Smith Caloagni Smith Alexander Knapp Comolli Brarepi i H. Caloagni Clark Nidler Comelli Will Dunas

Chief of Police Biggy Found Drowned in San Francisco Bay

The body of Chief of Poltor Biggy, who was drowned recently from the police Inumed Patrol, was found floating in the bay in San Francisco.

San Francisco Bay Poltor Biggy

Piles! Piles! Piles! Odd text from a damaged page

Fragmentary OCR describes scattered phrases about piles and funding with unclear meaning. Mentions of figures, items, and devices appear jumbled. No coherent event, names, places, or dates are identifiable from the readable fragments.

Lute Soldiers and Neodetannee: a rumored dental remedy

A dubious medical pitch touts a potion named Neodetannee for long lasting health. It claims blood soldiers fight disease, promises constant benefits, and markets a 20 agent formula with a secret process. No substitutes are offered.

Bryan Declines to Dictate Nebraska Legislature

Lincoln Dec 1 William Jennings Bryan says he will not dictate Nebraska's winter session. He states his sole aim is to see the party platform carried in the state, and he will not seek offices or intervene in legislative contests. He plans to spend winters in Texas but will keep Nebraska his residence.

Lincoln Tate Bryan Texas Nebraska

Bank robbery hits Eufaula as safe blown open

In Malester Oklahoma on December 10 robbers dynamited the First National Bank at Eufaula, twenty miles north, escaping with about 16 000 dollars. Investigations underway as authorities pursue suspects.

Malester Oklay Rolbers First National Bank Eufaula Here

Furnished alibi frees Brown in Pittsburg murder case

Brown, held for about 24 hours after being arrested on bunny night at Pittsburg, was released without jail time in Colebrook New Hampshire. Authorities could not connect him to the death of Fred Chappell beyond a history of unfriendly terms. Brown claimed he could prove an alibi and was discharged by officers backing his account.

Colebrook N. H Brown Pittsburg Fred Chappell Chappell Grown Tian

Still a Mystery in Abel Kincaid Death at Dunham

In Still a Mystery Dunham Maine Abel Kincaid of mond is found dead with remains along the Maine Central tracks. Officials say the body was struck by a late Saturday night train around 7:30 p m or later and two men seen at Dunham's crossing before dusk are suspected in the case.

Howdernham Lova Abel Kincaid Mond Maine Central Railroad Kinenki Dunham's Crossing Kincaid

Elopement Sparks Christmas Gift Confession

Pittsburg reports a dramatic family scene as Mrs Henry Nichols learns her daughter Sarah, who vanished Friday, is now married to Albert Kwartzkopf the local bootkeeper. The couple eloped to Wolfsburg West Virginia. Mrs Nichols urges Sarah to return with the gift.

Pittsburg Henry Nichols Sarah Tyo Homer Mise Nichols Albert Kwartzkopf Boolkeeper Wolfsburg W. Va

Hallowell firm wins contract for St Louis cathedral

The Ti. Lt. Brown Granite company of Hallowell receives the contract to furnish stone for the new Roman Catholic cathedral in St Louis Missouri. The building, described as the largest in the United States, will exceed Westminster Cathedral in size. Exterior will be Romanesque, interior Byzantine.

Bangor Ti. Lt. Brown Granite Company Hallowell St. Louis United States

Mrs Taft Named Honorary Chairman in Civic Group

Mrs. W. H. Taft is elected honorary chairman of the Women's Branch of the National Civic League. Mrs. William Siry is named chairman of the National group.

National Civic Wiliam Sisry

Gardner SCARES HOUSE How a near party line vote unfolds

Washington December 18 The House debated revision of its rules as Gardner of Massachusetts proposed a committee to study the rules with a five Republicans and three Democrats makeup The vote or der kept Gardner from immediate success as the table motion passed 149 to 138 with the Massachusetts delegation mostly voting for the machine The clash revealed Townsend Hepburn and the insurgents resisting the rules fight and Gardner’s effort fell short after a late appeal and conflicting chair rulings This summary captures the high level of the procedural clash and key players without sensational wording.

Washington House Tardner Massachusetts State Department House of Commons Gardner Patenas Ami Payne Representative Gardner Ted Peters, Jr Daleell Victor Oe Sre Townsend Hepburn

Postal Banks Move in Senate Advocated

Senator Carter of Montana urged the Senate to pass the postal savings banks bill arguing that postal banks exist in civilized nations, noting President elect Taft’s support and the National Grange’s recent convention resolutions in favor of the system. He spoke about the need for postal savings.

Washington Carter Montana Senate United States Taft National Grange Do Ite National Convention

Automobiles EMF Pair Promised Value Sale Mentioned

E M F or Everett Mets Flanders Co presents the EMF car line with 40 horsepower four cylinder shaft drive 106 inch wheel and standard equipment. New value drive includes magneto double ignition lamps horn and more. Priced at 1250 with roadster variant and detachable tonneau. Available via Williams Auto Station Montpelier and Fred J Bibone jewel agent Burro Vi.

Everett-Mets Flanders Co KE. M. Fr Automotiien BE. M. F Williams Auto Station Main Montpelier Fred J. Bibonel Jowal West Street Burro

Postal savings bank pay sparks inquiry in New York New Jersey

In a discussion spanning New York and New Jersey, Senator Pilnt of California questioned high salaries for savings bank tellers. Carter defended the pay as necessary to promote thrift, highlighting the president’s earnings and the postal savings feature. He argued the public favored postal savings and that caricatured opponents should not distort the issue.

New York Pilnt California Carter Custer Postal Savings Bank My. Carter Xinhad

Panama Canal Charge Opens With Laughter in Senate

Washington December 10 laughter greeted the presidents message to Congress on the Panama canal charge as senators teased the document. The secretary read the statement that the charges were fake in every particular prompting merry reaction from Halley and others while the reading moved quickly. The House showed keen interest and a ripple of laughter followed a description of Joseph Pulitzer by the president.

Panama Senate Washington Congress Panama Canal Halley House of Representatives Aident Joseph Pulitzer New York World Ite

Print paper from corn stalks sparks planned Maine mill

A Maine mill may soon produce print paper from corn stalks after Dr. B I Galloway of the Bureau of Plant Industry testified before the House Agriculture Committee. He said lab tests suggest corn stalks could yield molasses as a valuable by product, potentially boosting the venture.

Galloway Iero Maine

Foraker Seeks War Department Details on Brownsville Affair

Washington December 16 Senator Foraker introduced a sweeping resolution asking the secretary of war for information related to the detectives' investigation of the Brownsville affair. Senator Warren objected as chairman of military affairs and the resolution was laid over until today.

Washington Fhe Brownsville Foraker Warren Committee of Military Affairs

Bill to force publication of editor names in papers

Washington December 1 Representative Cooper of Texas introduced a bill to require newspapers and magazines to print the names of owners editors officers directors and stockholders on the front page. The measure aims to disclose influences that operate through the press to the public.

Washington Cooper Texas

Senate Adopts Holiday Recess Dates for Congress

Washington reports the Senate approved a House resolution setting a holiday adjournment for Congress from December 19 to January 4. The action follows the decree to close sessions for the holidays, with December 16 noted as the date of the report.

Senate Washington House Congress

Glover Coming East

The New York World reports Christian Science matters including a claim that Glover, Mrs. Eddy's son, plans to renew attempts to gain control over her environment before she dies. The World also discusses a proposed New York million dollar project tied to Mrs. Eddy's followers and their builder Archibald Meclethan.

New York World New York World of Go Glover

Three Popular Holiday Bakery Products

A fragmented bakery advertisement extols turnover pastries and paste buns as homey luncheon treats. It mentions pricing like 10¢ loaves and 3 for 25¢, delivery free, and touts various sweet bread items with appealing qualities.

Nebel Mike Miother

Steel Rails Cost Revealed in House Hearings

Charlie M Schwab testified before the House Ways and Means Committee detailing steel rail costs and optimistic profits. He noted rails now cost about 12.50 a ton versus 9.60 in 1890, and said Carnegie Steel could lift monthly net earnings to 3.6 million dollars while selling abroad for nearly equal profit. Schwab clarified Bethlehem Steel is not affiliated with United States Steel Corp though he is a stockholder in the latter.

Washington Charlie M. Schwab New York Payne Schwab Behwab Henry ©. Frick Seliwab Carnegie Steel Company Schwal Bethlehem Steel Company United States Steel Corporation Frick

Hunt Ahead of Roosevelt Party Heads for Africa

New York dispatch reports KE Hubert Litchfield Henry Sempaon Jr and Bayard Domnick Jr plan to sail on the Lawl for an African big game hunt. Litchfield 34, organizer of the expedition, says the trip is not to imitate President Roosevelt but to pursue planning done eight years ago and matured months before Roosevelt announced his intent.

New York Lawl Africa Hubert Litchfield Henry Sempaon, Jr Bayard Domnick, Jr Litchfeld Edward

Roosevelt Could Have Been Harvard's President

A Washington observer recounts a White House exchange in which President Roosevelt suggested he might have become Harvard University's president if he had chosen an educational path. Western visitors had offered him the presidency of Minnesota, but he declined, noting his abilities lay elsewhere and that he could have led Harvard if he pursued academia.

Washington Vec Roosevelt White House Harvard Universy University of Minnesota Marvard

Drug Habit Firm Promotes Curbing Addictive Medicines

Washington dispatch reports Dr. Harvey W. Wiley of the Bureau of Chemistry condemns widespread habit forming drug use in the United States. He cites physicians and friends urging remedies that often lead to addiction and financial loss as a major national issue.

Washington American Mumaceutical Association Harvey W. Wiley Bureau of Chemistry The Agricultural Department United States Lars

Sultan Plans Tour to Paria London and Berlin

Sultan will visit Paria London and Berlin in a tour announced by officials. The itinerary includes stops in major cultural centers and meetings with local leaders to discuss trade, security, and cultural exchange.

Paria London Beziia

Fragmentary Vermont Legislature Retains Bloodthirsty Tone

A garbled Vermont news snippet discusses the state legislature, Governor Froh, and criticism of the National Guard. It references Swanton Courier, Chapman's report on inefficiency, and calls for higher standards akin to regular army, with notes on pay for drills and militia expectations. The text shows strained phrasing and damaged OCR.

National Guard Oliver Teva Chapman Vermont National Guard

Weavil and Room Dilemma in Middlebury Streets

In town readers lament crowding and rude behavior as groups weave along sidewalks, blocking paths and forcing pedestrians onto roadways. The note complains of persistent thoughtless actions during public outings and hints at tensions over street space in Middlebury.

Middlebury

Fragmentary Opinion On Town Governance Reform

Fragmented text discusses town governance and the possible impact of reforms on resident comfort and convenience. Mentions an arrangement or plan for a Middletury registrar and general public sentiment, but specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR.

A Happy Minister Aanimator Observed End of Hidden Life

An odd, fragmented reminiscence notes a minister and animator contemplating the end of a hidden life over twenty years of ambitions. The text hints at wealth, machines, banks, and a longing for a simpler, content life, ending with a universal claim about happiness and place in the world.

Dalia Civer Minsa Banlones Lankao Borane

A Word of Assurance on Brattleboro Smallpox Measures

The Brattleboro Phoenix reports the Crattlebors smallpox situation is improving and control measures have been effective. Health officials say the danger of a fresh outbreak is low for the next week as outpatient commerce continues and outlying towns are told it is safe to visit for essential errands. Schools and churches remain closed, but daily business proceeds and neighbors welcome visitors with confidence.

Crattlebors Colummn Thie Nur Dellef Brattleboro Brattleboro Phoenix

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