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Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1907

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Battle Fleet at Trinidad reaches North Coast

Admiral Evans reports the battle fleet has reached Trinidad on its Pacific-bound voyage. A cable from Washington conveys Evans’s message criticising naval readiness and urging stronger ships, better destroyers, and broader Atlantic defense amid concern over belt armor and magazine construction. He argues the navy must prepare as three oceans defend the nation.

Evans Pieet South America Pacific Alalena Navy Henry Reuterek Esha

Prax And Wife Drowned Duringailing Voyage Off Woodmont

Haven, Dec 24. In a fatal voyage mishap near Woodmont, Capt Henry McWilliams and his wife died when a barge tow broke apart in heavy seas. Six crewmen survived after clinging to the last remaining barge as their vessel capsized. The McWilliams crew attempted to board a larger barge to escape the danger, but the tow separated and both victims were swept overboard.

McWilliams Scribner McWilliam

Formal Announcement on Democratic National Convention

Ind Dec 24 formal notice from Thomas Jt chairman of the Democratic committee announces July 7 as the convention time and Denver as the site. It invites all Democratic state and local associations and delegates to unite for a national convention to expand representation in Congress and government. The roster lists several names and affiliations as participants.

Ind Thomas Jt Etairman Democratic el Committee Pammitten Denver Congress Vitery Alaska Col Wal Porto Rico United States Savetvient Dames Dallemage Mack Puffalo Hwan Hamatom John Sates Ceatton Fangs Gabe Howell

Endorse Hughes for President in Local Push

A fragmented notice urges support for Hughes in a citywide political endorsement drive. The item references party groups, public backing, and ongoing efforts to secure nomination and elevate the candidate’s standing within New York’s political landscape.

Severe Wind Storm Hits Coast and Inland Areas

A strong wind storm swept from the southwest around 3 PM, toppling fences and chimneys and uprooting trees inland while small boats at the shore were overturned. The hurricane lasted over five minutes before calmer conditions returned. Coast guard lifeboat crews aided a vessel driven offshore.

Wumart Harter Life Savers Paeetius

Train Crew Verdict In Toll At Tarracotta Wreck

A jury acquitted Conductor Haflirger Fire chief Meleians and Brakomana after a three week trial for manslaughter following the Hartimory and Ohio wreck near Tarracotta D C on December 0 000 when 43 people died. The verdict came after four hours of deliberation.

Panpinese Wa Merbrand Haflirger Meleians Brakomana Tarracotta D. C Hartimory & Ohio

Order restrains Sargeants from removing safe items

In North Attleboro Massachusetts the U.S. circuit court in Providence has restrained Marion Sargeant wife of the late bank cashier Frederick E Sargeant and her brother in law FW Sargeant and Edward E Morgan father from removing any property from safety deposit boxes at several Providence institutions. The restraining notices and citations were served yesterday by a Providence officer.

North Attleboro Mass United States Eut Providence Marry F. Currier Jewelers National Bank Marion EB. Sargeant Frederick E. Sargeant FW. Sargeant Edward £. Morgan

Mauretania Breaks Mooring In Light Gale

The turbine steamer Mauretania the largest ship in the world broke loose from her moorings at the foot of West Thirteenth street in a light gale yesterday colliding with a small fleet of scows and barges, one being sunk. She was eventually drawn back to her berth.

New York West Thirteenth Street Manrglania

South Woodbury Christmas Notices and Visits

Miss Maude Thurston is ill at Le J. Sree. Robbins is at work for J Pray. Clavelin visited at A.B. Sule ham's Sunday. Glenn Suilham improved. Neighbors out of town return for holidays. Mrs Circe Burnham in Hope, Mass. Albert Burnham visiting Bristol. R. B. Tussle family visiting J. J. Tantio in Barre for Christmas. Ladies' Aid Society raised eighty dollars from a work sale at the church vestry Thursday and Friday. Allie Carr of Hardwick visited Dr Hall Thursday and attended the sale in the chapel vestry.

Bristol R. B. Tussle J. J. Tantio Barre Ladies’ Aid Snciety Allie Carr Hardwick Hall Thorday Chapresh Vostry

TUNBRIDGE Christmas observance and church exercises report

In Tunbridge Augustus Warner of Massachusetts visits for weeks as the town prepares its usual Christmas trees. A Congregational church service Monday evening included appropriate exercises and a list of attendees and organizers is noted alongside the seasonal preparations.

Mira Augustus Warner Massachusetts Congregational Church Wigton Gringe Otter Getallow A. G. Folsom Wim. Miller A. G T. We Tuller S.C Hower Tow Mim CW Oebors P. V. Tullers

Prosecution falters in Hitchcock case in New York court

A chaotic courtroom scene unfolds as a young man paroled on a backmailing charge tied to the actor Hitchcock case. Prosecutors dispute testimony while Assistant District Attorney Garvan and Judge Riwalehy preside, with vocal protests from the defense and crowd pervading the proceedings.

New York Way

Graft Inquiry Triggers City Summons in Boston

City investigation uncovers supposed graft during a 1930s Boston event. Mayor not summoned on arrival at City Mall. a rate value of 200, and sale to city at 415470 are noted. Finance commission also reports 15,889 worth of flagging stone sold for 827,679. Several city employees including James H. Doyle and Alderman William Berwin received summons.

Rowton Dew Agerald City Mall Finance Commission James H. Doyle William Berwin

Schwab Going to Cuba for Steel Expansion Plans

Charles M. Schwab, Bethlehem Steel president, travels to Cuba to oversee plant operations, negotiating for national steel, and to inspect plans for a direct rail link from mines to the coast to ease shipments. The effort aims to move 30,000 tons monthly and improve production logistics.

New York Charles M. Seawah Bethlehem Steel Company Cuba Eee Heprsth Seycee Steel. Com Oy Aing Bethiel Oaline

Saloon Crackdown During Reform Agitation

New Orleans report notes not more than 100 of about 2,000 gongers attempted to sell drinks amid reform agitation. Preachers closed many premises voluntarily. some motel and restaurant owners selling beer and whiskey were arrested. Law allowed ale with meals on Sundays. Up to midnight about 60 beer arrests for liquor law violations.

New Orleans

Mrs Nicholas Longworth Walks After Appendicitis Operation

Washington dispatch reports Mrs Nicholas Longworth recovering from an appendicitis operation performed a week earlier. She is able to walk about the White House and plans to return to Langworth residence in the city with her husband on Thursday.

Washington, D. C Nicholas Longworth Langworth

Jury Awards $1400 for Alienation of Wife’s Affection

In Caledonia county court at Johnsbury on December 24 a jury deliberated about five hours before awarding the plaintiff $1400 plus costs in a case titled Charles F. Smith versus F. W. Gokie for alienation of affection. The suit sought $2000.

Johnsbury Charles F. Smith F. W. Gokie Caledonia County

Postmaster List Phrases Vermont and Nearby Towns

Fragmented OCR reads as a postal notice with names of towns including Topsham Vermont and other scattered places East Point North Wolesti South Saag West Gorinth and West Newbury. The text mentions December 24 and a postmaster reference but is garbled and incomplete.

Washington, D. C James Heeo i Nang

End of Long Illness Mica Ewen Dies at 25

The obituary notes Mica Ewen born Abpheen South twenty five years ago passed after a long illness. She lived with her parents after school then worked. She was bright and kind with a friendly nature. A member of Holt chapter O B and The funeral will be held at Crematory home of her parents Thursday at 2 pm with Elmwood Cemetery interment. Poole will officiate. She leaves parents, six brothers and a sister.

Mica Abpheen Ler Jane Hult Cremtie Howe Elmwood Cemetery My. Poole

MRS ABBIE BINGHAM DIES IN HAN TOLPH SANITORIUM

Abbie Bingham of Hantolph died this morning at 11 in the Hantolph Sanitarium after months of illness. Survived by husband and family members, with care from friends who offered kindness. Funeral arrangements pending in Hews block.

Hantolph Abbie Hem Aly Jete

Mrs Esther Noyes Dies in Orange at 84

Esther Noyes wife of Clement Noyes died early morning in Orange. Born Waterbury February 5 1840 she was one of twelve children and had two marriages first to Mr Edson then to Clement Noyes. She raised many children as her own and the funeral is set for Thursday December 26 at 1 o'clock at the church.

Orange Esther Noyes Clement Noyes Pianay Waterbury Afr. Edson Meney

Annie Smith Anderson Dies at Fifteen in Hill Street Home

Annie Smith Anderson age fifteen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Alexander Anderson of 20 Hill Street, died last evening from heart weakness and kidney trouble after a three year illness. Beside her parents she leaves two brothers. Funeral from the house Friday at 1 PM, Rev W C Macintyre officiating. Interment in Hope Cemetery.

Annie Smith Anderson Alexander Anderson Hill Street W. CO. Macintyre Hope Cemetery

Deaths: Elmer Wade of Morrisville succumbs to tetanus

Elmer Wade, 46, of Morrisville, died yesterday at Use Some from tetanus after his bakery cart overturned December 12. Born in 187? at the Wade home, he moved to Morrisville 18 years ago and was an agent for the Mutual Life Insurance Co. He was survived by his wife Jennie Webster and daughter Mabel, with parents George and Mrs Wade and sisters Mrs Royce and Miss Wade. A prayer service will be held at the Wade home, followed by funeral Thursday at 2 pm at the Motherfist Church in Morrisville.

Stowe Elmer Ebilsworth Wade Morrisville A. A. Royan ascentNet Life Tnsurance Company Methodist Ae and Universal Misa Jennie Webster Mise Mabel Wade Mre George F. Wade A. A. Royce Jetuwade Motherfist

Granite contract granted for Yonkers civic work

Senator Swenson secured granite supply for a new municipal structure in Yonkers New Hampshire. The contract covers quarrying and transportation to the site with payments upon completion of specified milestones. The project aims to restore prominent civic spaces with durable stone and include prominent white Gore detailing.

N. H. Dee John’ ‘Swenson Crnftvark

Vermonters Celebrate at Longs Home Civil War Link Remains

An item notes Mr. and Mrs. C L Long of Highgate hosted a celebration. He a Civil War veteran, his wife born in Wells. The writeup lists ties to local families including Merriam and Say Marthe EK Merriam, with references to Wells, Vermont and old occupational roots as a carriage maker.

Mr. Long Highgate Welle Busas Yong Iseer Andrus Charles NI William J. la Ifite Herpwas Walry Lang Wells Thie Marthe EK Merriam

City Council Delays Skate Rink Plan After Committee Review

The council referred the skating rink project back to the committee for further investigation following a tense meeting. In the evening the committee produced a favorable report and the plan was accepted by the council.

Ity Council Skathye Rink Oracle

Stabbing Affray Fells Man in Italian Boarding House

Giovani Mincelli was stabbed in the side during a money dispute at an Italian boarding house. The wound was three inches deep and he lies in serious condition at a hospital. Police seek Charles Parcella, last seen in the Italian quarter, believed hiding there.

Rutland Dee Giovani Mincelli Charles Parcella Micella Parella

Fractures Her Kneecaps in Brattleboro Slip

In Brattleboro on Main Street hill Misa Blanche Hewart a dry goods clerk slipped on the sidewalk broke both kneecaps. She was taken to her uncle Frank H. Howard’s home where a surgeon wired the bones. A separate note mentions thunder and lightning during last night’s storm at Rinront St Albans.

Brattleboro Misa Blanche Hewart Main Street Hill Frank H. Howard St. Albans Rinront

Salvation Army Plans Christmas Dinner for 250

Salvation Army organizers aim to feed 250 people at Christmas. They plan meals including cranberries coffee and oats, and hope to deliver food and clothing to the needy. Volunteers urge donations as relief efforts proceed on Christmas Day.

Total Salvation Army

Ware Loaded Down With Christmas Gifts

Shoppers faced a heavy rush as festive gift buying peaked. Store clerks and porters hurried to move goods, with racks and displays crowded by holiday demand. Streets buzzed, and deliveries struggled to keep pace with the surge in purchases.

Christmas Observances at St Monica’s Church

Christmas observance at St Monica’s will omit high mass. Rev Kenna and Rev A P Oomi lead services. Senior choir and orchestra perform selections including Gloria in B flat and Sanotus. Children’s mass tomorrow at nine o’clock. parish mass at 10 30.

St. Monica's Church Kenna A. P. Oomi Cray Sola Millard

Christmas services at Church of the Good Shepherd

At the Church of the Good Shepherd Christmas schedule lists Holy Communion and sermons for Christmas Day at 9 30 a m. Feast of St Stephen 9 30 a m. Feast of St John 6 30 p m children’s festival and tree later. Sunday after Christmas Holy Communion and morning prayer at 10 30 a m and Sunday school at 2 00 p m with evening prayer and sermon at 7 00 p m.

Church of the Good Shepherd

Barreache Eagles Electment Officers for Year

Officers for Barreache Fraternal Order of Eagles were elected last evening. James R. Coutts was named president, Elmer N. Bean chaplain, Walter Grearson secretary, Len Averill treasurer, O.G. Mascott inside guard, W. W. McAuley outside guard. Trustees are Charles Lundgren, James Bly, and Len Averill. Dr. Joe W. Taekwons is physician. Two candidates were initiated. retiring president Red 8. Broco received a gold emblem charm. Social hour followed with songs led by McCarthy. Christmas Day holiday. no further reporting until Wednesday’s Times.

Barreache Order of Eagles Pr Dent James R. Coutts Elmer N. Bean Walter Grearson Len Averill O.G. Mascott W. W. McAuley Doxeph Charles Lundgren James Bly Averill Joe W. Taekwons Red Broco McCarthy Epee Mpon Foe Sturick

Moving Pictures and Local Social Roundup in Montpelier

North Montpelier reports the Story family presented moving pictures Monday night. Love Brothers are in town receiving treatment from Dr. Wheeler. Esther Cate visits her pres Wester Cate during the halle. Laiter circle held a well attended apron sale Friday night. Mrs. Frank Blodah seeks treatment in Burlington. Mr. Blodall visited her at Fe Se. Regrty of Montpelier traveled to town Saturday to set up a man-mittant on Mrs. Little's bot. Mack, staying with T. J. Lawrens, returned Friday to Lyndonville.

Love Brothers Wheeler Esther Cate Wester Cate Frank Blodah Burlington Mr. Blodall Regrty Montpelier Pe Town

Talk of the Town fits scattered Burlington visitors

E M Jones of Burlington was in the city on business today. J L Bwrna of Northfield visited friends in the city today. W M Cooper of Richmond was a visitor in the city today. A term ton to ME, sl ith iow Gainer of een vee pen atcha aernt te bie home NH today to spend. Mr and Mrs E A Prindle went to Crteimes ces.

E. M. Jones Burlington JL. Bwrna Northfleld W. M. Cooper Richmond E. A. Prindle

Native C. L. U. Delegate Meeting Notice

A Central Later Union of Yarre and dernity gathering will convene Friday December 2 at F190 in Nichole dae. Mutoh serves as secretary Nicholedae.

Central Later Union of

New Entries Made in Averill Court Actions

A flurry of entries in Washington county court records includes a quarry accident case in Averill with estate administration for James Puxty and a related firm matter, plus several other filings. Vermont railroad and Waterbury asylum cases are noted, with a disqualification of the Journal Publishing Co. action and permission granted for a new complaint upon payment within fifteen days.

Washington County Barre Janeti Vowlie James Puw- Ty Ws McDonald Cutler & Ccpre Sith Newbury Feaster Ptauley & Ph Joan G. Wyee Wedge Jamel Gilmont Chairtal Hig Gree State of Vermont Waterbury Abel Wit

Chester Man In Court For Cheating Case

Stephen Brusso a 63 year old man pleaded not guilty on a cheating charge after being arrested on North Main street. He was fined five dollars with costs and his trial was continued to Friday due to his lawyer's absence. At the same morning Metro Galli surrendered to police over a Sunday scrap in which G Frattini alleged a knife threat and was arraigned for breach of the peace not guilty. Galli held on 300 dollars bond. an unidentified intoxicated man was arrested near Worthen block for insults to passersby.

Stephen Brusso North Main Street Senate G. Frattini Galli Gelli Scott Richardson Worthen

Long Suit Settled In Washington County Breach Case

Irene M Massucco sued Dominico Tomasi for breach of promise in Washington County Court three times. Tomasi settled yesterday paying 33,000 to Massucco with a prior verdict history of 4,000 then 5,000 then 4,028. The couple wed in Italy in 1900 and Tomasi promised a civil ceremony abroad but did not. he remarried another woman after sending Massucco back.

Irene M. Massucco Dominico Tomasi Washington County Petit Abitch Italy Tomasi

Montpelier Court Guilty Plea For Intoxication Offense

In Montpelier city court Frank Coburn pleaded guilty to a second offense of intoxication, a sixth offense in a series, facing a one to two year term. Judge Harvey imposed a $15 fine plus $8.20 costs after he took the pledge. Coburn’s health matters and another case were noted.

Montpelive Frank Coburn West Berlin Ae Eee Alonzo Coburn von Secont Henoe Harvey Sin Coburn

Holiday shutdown halts Granite industry in Barre

The Barre granite industry will pause from tonight through the holidays as several plants closed last weekend and the larger firm ends operations today. Few workers expect work to resume before New Year as employers plan to reopen after the holidays.

Lid Barreill Telische

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