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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1913
Page
3
A wealthy man named Toothaker dies in his bed. The investigator notes a silver mug used for ale, a missing forefinger handprint, and a niece Alice Toothaker as the prime suspect. A maid and butler testimony, plus a clock-cover reveal, uncover the real culprit: Allen Toothaker, the man who found the murderer.
Fire at Hempstead Long Island aerodrome destroyed two aircraft and six hangars. loss estimated at twenty five thousand dollars. flames swept the Hempstead aviation field where America's top aviators trained. confusion over precise ownership and cause persisted as authorities investigated.
Washington reports that Dewa-Howned Filliott of the New York New Haven and Hartford directors travels to Capital to confer with Attorney General McReynolds and department officials. He aims to present a definite offer for a composition of differences, hoping an agreement will enable New Haven executives to focus on constructive work. The department prefers shareholders propose their own basis for settlement, used to guide action.
London reports the $240 surety paid through the American consul general was forfeited as Mrs. Sheridan Pitt Read widow of a former American consul at Tientsin China failed to appear at police court to answer a charge of obtaining credit by false pretenses from a London hotel. A warrant was issued for her arrest and an extradition order noted jail had been used to aid escape. A police inspector testified the accused fled last night leaving a destitute defender behind.
Mrs. Eilen Mussey honorary dean of Washington College of Law denounces suffragettes stance on Dr. Anna Howard Shaw and the federal income tax. She argues women benefit from government protection and must contribute to law and order, noting tax passage relied on supporters from equal suffrage states.
New York District Attorney Whitman presented graft evidence at the highway inquiry detailing alleged crimes in Ulster and Monroe counties. He said the material would be sent to Special Investigator Osbourne. An affidavit by Frank Truesdale claimed his oiling road contract payoff was raised to allow a $300 contribution to the Democratic state committee and a stenographer was on the payroll.
Washington Dec 30 Ownership of school lands granted to states on admission to the union may be affected by a suit filed in the Supreme Court yesterday involving more than 250 owners in Alabama. The Alabama courts have held an individual's title good against the state. The Supreme Court is asked to determine the state's appeal.
A vintage ad claims Rheuma cleanses the system naturally and eradicates the dangerous waste from kidneys bowels liver and ati. It quotes J J Crocker of Sumter Street Columbia D C who says after two days use he laid down his crutches and became well.
A New Hampshire commission, led by Judge Edgar Aldrich, resumes sessions in Concord to assess if Harry Kendall Thaw can be released on bail. The panel will review the Matteawan hospital records and Thaw’s conduct, with a public hearing planned next week for witnesses opposing bail and details of Thaw’s custody. The hearing will focus on the rescript terms and may include testimony from U S Marshal Nute and Sheriff Drew of Coos County.
Boston report notes Rev. ff neociate visitor to the Univers e leader in religious work collapsed dead in a local store. Six weeks earlier he had been called to fit the Everett chored roll te peered. The text is fragmented but records the sudden death of a religious figure in Boston.
Edward J. Sirout once NYC comptroller and Brooklyn borough president was indicted yesterday for perjury. He allegedly testified about the Union Bank of Brooklyn's resources, a bank he led as president for two years, as details about his past law partnership with the late Mayor Gaynor surface.
John J. Shoop resigned as superintendent of Chicago public schools after a board election canceled his appointment in favor of Mrs. Ella Flagg Young. The move ends potential obstacles to Mrs. Young's re election by the board and resumes leadership in the district.
Washington report says ten billion dollars worth of products were produced in the year despite droughts, marking a record for six million farms. The agricultural department contends lower living costs will not automatically follow and blames middlemen for farmer and consumer hardship, urging better farmer organization.
Adelaide M Branch, long entwined with Melvin J Couch and amid a legal saga, is reported to be in a Monticello sanitarian area seeking privacy. She aims to settle affairs and leave for the West after disentangling mortgages and business matters. authorities note her desire to avoid publicity while remaining near her family. Her half brother Herbert Branch and local officials show concern as she moves to distance herself from the case and media intrusion.
The reorganizational committee announced a shift in planned public hearings. It will hold sessions in New York on Jan 3 and 8, then in Boston on Jan 9 and 10, due to the cabinet crisis and banking concerns.
Manuel Quezon, resident commissioner from the Philippines, arrived in Washington from Manila with a declaration that the president’s policy raised friendly sentiment toward the United States. He indicated the Philippines would look to the U S as a cofactor in policy matters, signaling closer collaboration despite earlier tensions.
The Whitney company presents The Chocolate Soldier at Barre opera house with fresh scenery and Bulgarian costumes. An all Viennese orchestra will play for the fourth triumphant season, with Straus music, and the libretto by George Bernard Shaw based on Arms and the Man. Seats are on sale at the box office.
The Birmingham Age-Herald quotes a conversation where a father explains the average man as one awakened by an alarm clerk every morning, who spends midday on a low stool and returns home without showing interest in new automobile tires. The exchange frames conformity and consumer indifference in a satirical light.
A home recipe claims to rival store bought syrup by mixing one pint of granulated sugar with warm water, then adding 2% ounces of Pinex to a four pint bottle and topping with Beaee Syrup. Take a teaspoon every one to three hours. the plan is said to be effective for coughs, whooping cough, croup, and asthma with a pleasant taste. The ad offers a money back guarantee and directs readers to The Pinex Co. in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
A Middlesex lumber dispute ends with Cleavent vs Staikie and Whitney. Damages set at 15 with costs totaling 27. defendants appeal. Plaintiff claimed 103 balance for 115000 feet of lumber at $4 per thousand, earlier 204 feet paid. Local notices mention loss of a wife and Arctic expedition letters, plus biographical notes on James Crawford and Stefan.
Susan Thor refirms pet sale in North Andover Mars VT. Jackman on Lanewater NL I on business the first of the week. J W Zwicki guest of Vik in Newbury. Dorothy Jackrmin sick and in panel bettor. Community extends sympathy to Are and Mary E Mason of Tope Bato. Mr Mason’s bereaved family in the port. Abbott spouses spent Ditaeets day at Hotel Law Bradford. Mrs W R Rowland in Terre Leh Salaepee Chet tes Laurea. Carrie Rowland home for Christmas from Wood school. Shackleton to use engine in Antarctic trip. Expeditor Shackleton hike progress with aeroplane wings. Quaker cor says if hers were defendants.
Fragmented report mentions Barton residents, a Congregational service, Roswell Fare line illness, Miss Ethel Woodilt returning to Barton after staying with her father, and a New Year prayer service and roll call at the Methodist Episcopal church on January 1.
Miss Julia Hoan was visiting friends this week. Alina Aliyn MacDonald left Saturday for Berlin New Hampshire to visit friends and spend a few days in Portland Me. William J. Earle returned to Schenectady New York after holidays. Frank Finegan of Foxville went to Orange to remain for the work. O Roseoy Melver went to Newport to join the Tafts basketball team and will return Thursday evening.
Mike Mildred Shay of Montpelier hosted Gertrude Hawi and William Piailige of Rowton over Sunday. Levi Dailey and Mr and Mrs Harry Taft spent time with relatives in Boston. J Benjamin of Boston visits kin. Regular Grange meeting Friday includes officer installation.
Orange Rosary Bisson is at home from St Michael's village Winooski for the holidays Mr and Mrs James Lord and family spent Christmas with relatives in Putney Mrs Herbert Hutebine and children of Northfield are visiting in town Mr and Mrs Fred Gauthier and children spent Christmas day with friends in Montpelier Miss Flora Pesto and Mrs Matel Lard returned recently from Hemton Hospital Montpelier where they have been for treatment Installation of local grange event planned for next family gathering Miss Carrie Slonper visiting relatives in Chelsea.
An advertisement from Hatt L. Bourne of New Haven claims a skin healing remedy called Comfort Dunitecsiaivat 94 611 to ease soreness of infants and children. The copy urges trials and mentions a signature reference to Ko 8, son box, without clear health claims or standard dosing.
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