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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1913
Page
1
Queen Mother Sophie of Sweden died in Stockholm today in her seventieth year after days of acute suffering. Once nearly bedridden for a quarter century she endured melancholia requiring constant medical watching by attendants.
In New York a juror deadlock persisted after ten hours of deliberation in the murder trial of Jans Schmidt the former assistant rector accused of killing Anna Aumuller whose bodies were allegedly disposed of in the Hudson River. Judge Warren W. Foster urged continued deliberation as jurors reported a near standstill and complained of a cold room while some members refused to engage in discussion, with a verdict expected in the morning.
Roxton December 30. Mayor John F Fitzgerald filed a formal with a rural as candidate for mayor, facing protests of forged signatures on three rival nomination papers. Protests also target Thomas J Kenny and John A Kelcher papers. Election officials adjourned until Thursday for hearings as investigators check signatures.
The Center Congregational Society in Brattleboro reports it received 20000 to buy the Franci Goodhue property near the church on Main Street. Chairman Frank E. Perry said the amount over-subscribed by 17625 with many promises, totaling 317 donors giving from small amounts to 5000. Trustees authorized to purchase pews and explore use of the heat system with the church.
The Congressional Union states that many women will resist the federal income tax, arguing moral grounds for refusing to report incomes or pay taxes. Dr. Anna Howard Shaw of the National Woman's Suffrage Association endorses passive resistance and says she would refuse tax returns but avoid hunger strikes, citing personal health as essential to the suffrage cause.
Shelton Conn Dec 30 eight persons were arrested during a clash between police and strikers and sympathizers at the S Blementhal company will mills sew shop. Several shots were fired. One woman was wounded but not seriously.
The Vermont State Checker Club began its fourth annual tournament with the afternoon session. Officers elected include E. H. Dorsny Ludlow president J. A. Tarvin St. Albans vice president W. C. Hong Burlington secretary treasurer L. J. Egleston Rutland director of games E. H. Dorsey W. E. Richardson Bellows Falls and C. N. Moulton Charleston on the governing board. State champion Dr. A. J. Vale Jean Morrisville cannot attend due to illness. Entries listed include N. A. Bailey Burlington Jarvin St. Albans H. M. Sanderson Milton W. Richardson Bellows Falls B. A. Hall Plymouth W. Manley L. B. Keating W. M. Bixby Charles Regan and E. B. Dorsey Ludlow.
Boston on December 30ancillary receivers were named in U S district court for five corporations in which Henry Siegel is a heavy owner. The appointments follow a New York ruling and name receivers for the Simpso chord company Fourteenth Street Store Henry Siegel Company Merchants Ex company and Henry Siegel company bankers. The petitioning Siegel Stores alleges the Henry Siegel company cannot meet obligations or secure credit to carry on its business.
Bayles Nichols 77 a respected Burlington citizen was found dead in bed. The prolonged probate litigation over the Tack and Peck estates ended as his death halted the dispute. Nichols born in Williston lived in St Albans before moving to Burlington in 1840. He married Carrie Anderson. no children.
In darkness near Ojinaga, 4000 federal troops faced 200 constitutionalists sent by Villa from Chihua hua. Rebels surged through canyons, wiping out federal outposts and leaving wounded strewn. Mutiny feared as Salazar and Crowe threaten disloyal soldiers. Fate of Huerta’s northern forces remains unsettled.
The first squadron of the Bi United States cavalry arrived at Fort Ethan Allen last evening around nine o clock with a second special train minutes later and a third section arriving by midnight completing the regiment of 784 enlisted men and officers. The infantry will depart for Plattsburgh barracks this afternoon by special train. Trains carried 26 baggage cars and 10 coaches. The New York voyage was uneventful with minor steering trouble reported but not serious.
Roland Stevens of White River Junction pressed for Arthur Bosworth, condemned for the Mac Labelle murder at Fasex Junction in May, to the Governor Fletcher for reprieve ahead of a legislative special session. Stevens did not file a petition to Judge Stanton in light of Justice Watson's Montpelier ruling denying the habeas corpus writ.
Morse died yesterday in Randolph after several weeks illness. He was a prominent local businessman active in town affairs and co operative ventures. He was born February 11, 1841, lived in Randolph most of his life, and leaves a widow and two children. Funeral will be held Wednesday at 1 PM.
Funeral services for Dr Frank H O Connor at St Michael s Catholic Church were well attended with eleven priests and many delegates from Bellows Falls and Keene. Knights of Columbus escorted the body from the North Main residence. several priests from Vermont and nearby towns officiated. music featured a Bellows Falls choir and a soprano solo with a church quartet.
Karl Lavalice, a 17 year old bent on burglary, was sentenced to not less than two nor more than five years in state prison after pleading guilty to burglarizing a Winooski bakery where the loot totaled under $25. He had prior offenses at a hardware store and for which probation was imposed, but returned to crime after release. State's Attorney Maphine had urged a lengthy sentence and probation officer Midge Palmer ordered an investigation before a severe term.
Rev. Frederick McNeill has accepted a call to the Presbyterian church in Graniteville Vermont and begins duties there Sunday. The communion was observed and three members were received, with five others admitted during the 14 months of McNeill’s pastorate in Windham New Hampshire.
Three inmates escaped from the streets jail in Rasta by a rope made from bed clothes. They lowered themselves from a third floor window into the yard but one man Barney Caney injured a leg and surrendered to the watchman. Arthur Quinlan and Jobin J. Block fled but remained at large with their injured companion. All were jailed for minor offences.
Dee 90 year old meal aid set the scene as three inmates beat deputy sheriffs to flee the Ohio penitentiary yesterday afternoon. Two white prisoners Caldwell and Karine escaped during a party, while black prisoner Holland was captured later under alcohol influence. Deputies blame Holland for planning the breakout.
A blaze at the Santa Fe state penitentiary damages the main office and a pellet house. It started in a paper storage area feeding ventilator shafts. About 200 prisoners were in the affected section. 300 more were guarded by two National Guard companies to prevent escape.
Burlington December 90 Officers OBrien and Hunters arrested a man at Raymond Bodette s Crowley street home, believed to be Nathan Stone sought in Fitchburg Mass for stealing 120 from Alfred Lury. Chief Thayer traced Stone to Burlington and Chief Russell coordinated. Stone denied identity, gave name Nathan Wheeler, but description matched. he wore tan l tires described, no fur coat. He claimed no wool coat, later said he sold it for 85, inconsistencies noted. he had been staying on H H Chittenden s farm, left Saturday with no money and clothes in a Sherwood house bundle.
Napoleon Perkins died in St Johnsbury on December 4 after a long life. Born December 1 1843 in Stark New York, he served in the Civil War with the 6th Maine Battery and was wounded at Chapellornville leading to amputation. He worked in the harness trade in Le hwton and Groveton New Hampshire before moving to St Johnsbury. Survived by a wife and three children he helped organize the Od Fellows lodge at Groveton, served in the 1882 83 legislature, was first commander of Stevens Post 1 AT, member of Venton Masonic Lodge Guildhall and the Red Men. Funeral at Groveton Wednesday under the Sons Kurpices.
The well known couple Mr and Mrs George Richardson celebrated fifty years of marriage at the Richardson road homestead. Rev J B Reardon presented a gold purse and shared felicitations as about fifty guests gathered at the Meaker home on Jefferson Street for the observance.
Central Vermont Railway announces service cuts due to weak national business. Key trains Northfield to White River Junction No 6 and No 4 Montreal to St Albans are suspended or altered. Some Montreal and Montpelier routes continue, with timetable changes effective Sunday Jan 4.
W G Reynolda reports the death of his uncle Byron I Reynolds this morning at his Portland home. He was 62, born August 20, to Mr and Mrs Tom Reynolds of North Montpelier, Maine. Survived by his wife and son. He lived in Portland years, worked on a ranch, and recently retired. Weather forecast notes fair to night and Wednesday with moderate westerly winds.
Flames swept six farm structures on Ink Benky’s Shale Road farm near Straw Bay St Albans Late yesterday afternoon a long barn silo cow stable horse barn and granary were destroyed Nearly all livestock and feed were lost as neighbors fought the blaze and rescued household goods The cause is under investigation with no injuries reported
A large fire on the Thomas Michilson farm at Beckley Hill destroyed the house and two small barns, with damage around 1800. Neighbors and volunteers battled flames through the night, saving some stock while other buildings burned, and the property was insured by Vermont Mutual. The farm, once owned by Fred Hokley, saw fire crews from nearby towns respond.
Fire at four miles south of the village destroyed the Old Tavern and McCay's home, with losses around 4000 dollars. The blaze began near midnight, believed from a defective chimney, consuming the main building shed and most household furnishings. The historic stopping place on the Bellows Falls to Rutland route was wrecked.
A morning blaze at the G. D. Lease and Son facility destroyed the mill and damaged adjacent operations. The fire, reported around nine, caused substantial losses with a rough estimate of 3000 in value. Lease and Son, noted as car manufacturers, faced disruptions in production and potential financial impact on their workforce.
Parker Stearns of Johnson died suddenly after seven o clock last evening from neuralgia of the heart. He was 67, born in Johnson and long-time Nant resident except seven years at Lelwnow, XH. Survived by a wife and was an attendant at the Haptise.
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