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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
1
An OCR damaged report describes a severe winter storm across the Northeast. Temperatures vary from 20 above to 16 below in places like Jacksonville and Northfield, with thick ice on lakes and navigation disrupted. Ice breakers and shoreline disruptions mount as communication lines fail and widespread outages threaten Rhode Island and New York regions.
A frigid air mass grips New England and nearby areas with temperatures plunging to 16 degrees below zero in Northfield and similar lows recorded across Ontario Pennsylvania and North Dakota. Reports from several towns including Jackonville Charlestown and St. Lawrence City show subzero readings while the cold wave expands through the eastern seaboard and midwest, prompting advisories and warmth requests.
Reports from Burlington capesize rumors say Father Rice of Northbridge may be chosen as bishop. Despite no official word, insiders note his Rome education and French scholarship align with diocesan needs.
A surreal report describes a phantom airship amid rumors of weeks with flights dismissed as imagination. At Burgess yacht shops experiments with aeroplanes were quiet, and Russell’s visit yielded no flights nor gyroscopic progress toward Hyluts, delaying any推进.
Ushman outside Paris reports tell of Minas Eruma Heldstrom 22 a trained wire and companion killed near Pepe Vert crossing after tram collision. Dr Stritter’s driver rushed to bring urgent aid as Eng lish Earl of Torey perishes at hotel. report claims duel context with an Englishman.
Reports from Paris correspondent describe a town nearly wiped out by a deep snowstorm on Monday. Rescue efforts continue as several towns nearby report wounded and missing, with river ice complicating evacuations. Meanwhile a separate incident near Paris involves two boys drowning after sliding down a hill onto the frozen Saint Louis River.
James May found veteran horse trainer Harold Ray dead in his Elm Street kitchen in St Albans yesterday. Autopsy showed death from brain hemorrhage at age 70. Ray lived alone and had been active in Civil War era horse training. An inspector from St Albans Gas Light discovered the body while entering the residence to read the meter.
In Boston a search by divers for the bodies of Capt. Leroy K. Meowin and crew of the devine Palmer continues, with six fathoms of water and wreckage tangled in rigging. The five masted schooner was found submerged deep below low water, the hull torn and scattered, no bodies recovered.
Washington officials under Secretary Ballinger prepare and catalog evidence for the forthcoming congressional inquiry into the Ballinger Pinchot controversy. The material will cover public land laws and forest service actions, including claims Pinchot violated boundaries by partnering with the forest service on a large tract. A joint Senate and House investigation resolution will be introduced next Wednesday.
The Taft family departed Washington at nine this morning for New York to attend the marriage of Miss Louise Taft. The bride is the president's sister, and the ceremony will be held at the home of Henry Taft. Miss Taft is reported to be engaged to Arthur Knochlen of Seattle. President Taft and Mrs Taft will remain in Washington until the ceremony occurs.
Randolph, Dec. 30. The funeral of William Viall, who died yesterday, will be held Friday afternoon at five o'clock from his late home in Randolph.
Report from last night states Cardinal Sitzki remains unconscious following an extreme unetion procedure administered to Car imat. The event involved Nemo Bae and other aides, with authorities noting no further updates on condition.
The Rutland Humane Society organized a Christmas event serving about 200 children from four districts. Volunteers provided turkey dinner, pies, candy, and new clothing gifts wrapped for each child. A Santa Claus distribution accompanied by a toy tree, warmth, and shoes or coats for many attendees marked the annual charity.
Waterbury December 1 The fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs John Byron Phillips was celebrated at their home with many guests. The house was decorated in yellow and white. Refreshments were served and a happy evening followed. The couple married in Stowe and now live in Waterbury. Family and friends attended the event including Mrs Phillips sister Mrs Thompson.
Anna Mary Hiren and Stephen Scott Murry wed in Waterbury in a morning ceremony. Attendants Bertha O'Brien and brothers Thomas and Andrew O'Brien, with music from Northfield. Out of town guests and priests from Barre St Johnsbury Pittsford Randolph attended. Guests celebrated at the bride’s home with gifts and a wedding train departure for Washington, D. C. where Mr. Perry is employed.
Rutland Vermont filed a suit in Rutland county court seeking 92 085 533 in taxes against Clement National Bank of Rutland It claims a tax on savings deposits is constitutional The bank argues the tax is unconstitutional The case may go to the Vermont Supreme Court and awaits further action Five men pled guile before Justice Vail in Randolph on a separate matter involving transport of liquor and fines in a related proceeding
H D Hopkins of Montpelier won the grand sweepstakes for male and a white Plymouth Rock prize. A W Allen of Barre won another grand sweepstakes. Judges ended judging after a large attendance the largest since the show began, with prizes awarded across multiple classes including Rhode Island Reds Wyandottes and Leghorns, and special cups for best display and best male and female birds.
Officials of Central Vermont discuss winter hardships on the Carson Branch Line as passenger trains ran with unheated cars. An Ice and cold plagued the 6:23 a m departure with 24 degrees below zero readings, forcing travelers to endure frigid journeys in improvised heated or unheated cars.
At the Italian mission church a Christmas tree exercise and program featured young singers and recitations. The Rev O B Cantellini and Rex W B Prelate spoke as children performed including recitations, quartet, solo, and other musical pieces.
Barre Helga No 18 of N KO held an election last evening with large attendance. Elected were Warden Bert NS Cotte, vice ward en Mrs Gara Ke Swasey, secretary Charles A Spear, financial secretary Pliny M Citler, treasurer H EK Cash, chaplain Mrs Denison Denemore, guide Miss Maude Dyte, guardian Mrs P M Cathary withiel, trustee for three years B A Wilcome. Lodge votes to rent the top floor hall of Howland Bros and Carrollovk. After the move, the lodge will meet in Fellows hall in the Ganfon block.
Randolph trade visit and Brattleboro trip noted. A M Morrison travels for business. Vasa order 112 hosts a Landay event January 1 1010. Bert Wallach visits city for poultry show with son. Concert Saturday and church events listed at seminary building. Tickets at Kedrick’s. Newport home visits mentioned. New Year’s Day dinner planned at Universe lists church vestry. Parishioners urged to attend diver meeting after service. Mr W Wales leads Pulte Give program. health noted as poor. Printing quality and garbled text obscure details in places.
Montpelier residents shivered as temperatures fell and water pressure plummeted from 140 to zero pounds during the night. Water Supt. Smith blamed many residents leaving faucets running, depleting the supply until the reservoir gates were opened. Once water returned, the city began restoring pressure and addressing the temporary shortage.
Northfield branch and the Barre manufacturers dispute committee clashed over the Quincy proposition. After a two hour session, the Barre association rejected the proposal, while the Northfield group returned home to rethink, and both sides prepared to reconvene Monday. Details of the proposition were not released. A school orchestra is forming, winter term work underway, seniors chose The Time of Tin Life for the junior play, and local music and theater activities continue.
In Burlington nine young Hebrew men, led by Hy man Helcher, were sent to the probate court after Helcher was restrained by Officer Collinson. Authorities plan a trial to determine mental state under a new ruling permitting a jury in insanity cases. A guardian ad litem and a six member jury from 18 names will be appointed by the probate court.
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