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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1908
Page
2
President-elect Taft tours Augusta Georgia and addresses cabinet formation. He notes no offers or determinations yet, apart from Knox telegram, despite newspaper suggestions of many female and male candidates. He says no active negotiations are underway as he rests in a new Augusta cottage.
Fragmented ad style notice touts a one time visit offer for relief from headaches and nervous tension. Claims a “astonishing result” from rain fatigue and internal health, with unusual phrasing and misspellings. No clear source details or verifiable claims.
President elect Taft and Mrs Taft attended a social event in Augusta with Mr and Mrs Thomas hosting a box party. Taft expressed satisfaction with surroundings and announced Senator Knox had consented to become secretary of state. The Taft family planned to move to the Terceft cottage as a new boardwalk to the Bon Aly hotel was built for ease of access.
The Vermont bowling league releases season pinfall averages through December 14. The report lists bowlers and their teams with average pinfalls, highlighting top performers and overall standings.
Washington dispatch reports growing interest in Postmaster General Meyer possibly joining President Taft's cabinet. Prospects include treasury or navy roles, with Meyer praised for efficiency but no definite appointment. Washington speculation notes cabinet reshuffles and replacements across major posts and potential ambassadorships abroad.
The Nebraska baseball nine defeated New Jersey’s team 22 to 10 to claim the Atlantic battleship championship in Colombo Ceylon. Rear Admiral Sperry visited the Connecticut at dinner with the governor of Ceylon. The American fleet sailed from Colombo yesterday and is expected to reach its next destination by January 3.
Taylor beat McFarland at Paris Square Garden Boxton on Saturday evening. Los Angeles offers $1,000 for Marathon with Longboat Dorando and Hayes. Imet says Dad will manage the Brooklyns next year. Treasurer McBreen denies rumor of hel sale of Cy Youny.
In Roanoke Virginia a sensational pistol duel on Wythville main street left Police Chief Walter McClintock mortally wounded and K A Cregger dead after Cregger shot McClintock. Officers had a warrant for Cregger and his brother David on robbery charges. In front of the courthouse the men exchanged fire and both died, with bystanders and a nearby officer wounded.
In Highbee Missouri on December 21 Frank Cain city marshal was shot and probably fatally wounded while subduing three robbers who had hacked their way from a jail cell after an attempted railway station robbery. Cain and Deputy Magrader searched the cell area to confirm the escape and assess casualties.
Vintage shopping note listing Christmas Postale at 2 for 5c and 25c, post card albums up to 1.50, fountain pens from 1.00 to 5.00, and Christmas stationery priced from 5c upward. Reads like a compact period shop insert with bold pricing and items.
The report from the Wicker committee is blamed on unverified claims as a new attorney general candidate emerges with alleged connections to Henry Rumaron and Yale. House and Senate leaders met on Saturday and adjourned until January 4, while scrutiny grows over President Hoover’s aides and the Waite House documents.
Insurgent members leave Washington boasting of progress toward changes in House rules before session end. They expect a rule amendment setting aside a weekly day for committee calls on both Union calendar bills and House ten. Champ Clark signals caution about binding the Democrats to any program until party positions solidify.
Gompers and AFL Secretary Morrison testified in Connecticut before a U S district court hearing on a boycott against a Century II manufacturing firm. They said the federation had approved the boycott against the United Hatters of America affiliated firm and identified reports from federal conventions and related papers.
James R. Wyrick of Baldwin Tennessee files for 150 dollars plus interest for a mule allegedly appropriated by a Union army officer during a 1804 incident. The claim traces back to a 44 year old dispute over a mule taken from the Wyrick farm in Tennessee in 1804.
A suspected smallpox case near Hartwellville Vermont prompts Hartwellville and nearby Stamford officials to take precautions. North Adams electricians and liverymen traveling between Hartwellville and the city face vaccination measures to prevent spread.
Washington reports United States copper output for 1907 reached 68,006,401 pounds with a 5.2 percent drop from 1906. Arizona led state production, Vermont low, and smelter returns often exceeded mine outputs due to processing and sales arrangements. Montana and Colorado shown notable production dynamics affecting overall figures.
Burlington reports a circulating rumor that Mrs George Lucia was murdered in Boston two weeks prior. W J Brown, father of the girl, sent a telegram after hearing the tale. Mrs Lucia and her husband were away visiting when the telegram was sent. a later letter showed she had heard nothing of the supposed murder.
Fragmentary rural notice reports a new postmaster appointment at Wershire and mentions unclear local remarks. The text also advertises WILLIAM'S KIDNEY PILLS and PILES CURED IN 6 TO 14 DAYS with vague medical claims and a dated, garbled promotion of PAZ OINTMENT.
This item urges shoppers to buy Christmas gifts this week before stocks run out. It highlights choosing substantial remembrances while selection remains easier and stresses a timely rush to complete holiday shopping.
A Boston address is linked to a tense pending question over a migrant, Mantoni from Italy, arrested for alleged anarchist ties. he denies advocacy while Washington officials review his status. The piece also notes London fog project trials by Sir Oliver, testing electric dispersal devices with uncertain success and a cautionary forecast.
A London fog experiment proceeds amid a week of strain. The test aims to gauge responses in a free fog environment with cautious optimism. Noted remarks hint at character and social dynamics influencing the setup as authorities prepare for the procedure.
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