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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1908

Page

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Messina Earthquake Death Toll Believed High

Reports from Rome and Messina describe vast devastation after the earthquake with estimates of the dead reaching as high as 175000, many bodies washed to sea, widespread fires, and a collapsed city buried under floodwaters. Relief efforts mobilize as refugees flood streets and aid ships head toward the stricken coast.

Mendomina Meswina Moore Rome Ange Nveaak Telty Ieee Waite Blakes Ae Grin Diapater Francist-Fava Bontiff Catania

Calabrian Coast Ravaged by Catania Vortex Storm

A severe storm system resembling a hurricane pummels Calabria and the eastern coast near Catania, extending about 100 miles inland. Vines vineyards and orchards are uprooted, orchards destroyed, and the once vibrant coastline transformed into barren terrain with stripped olive and citrus groves.

Vaticano Catania Calabria Italy

Griscom Cables to Washington on missing Americans report

In Rome Ambassador Grivoom reports no word from Messina or Palermo consuls on missing Americans at Messina hotel Triameria. He asks the State Department to inform through Army and Navy channels and to publicize updates promptly. Foreign nations rush warships to the coast to aid. Several guests escaped as the Messina hotel is said destroyed.

Wresisates D. C. de Messins Ares Fesines Beriay Grivoom Rome Messina Palermo Fon Hee Aida Triameria Foreign Office Eune State Department Italy Department Offic Teglon Marthe Clarias Browks

Fragmentary Rome report on treasure fears and losses

A damaged, garbled Rome dispatch from December hints at a sunlit Italian bank or treasury affair. It mentions large sums like $2,000,000 and is filled with misread names and items suggesting treasure, trucks, and valuables scattered or looted amid unrest.

Vermonters urged to aid victims in southern Italy

St Albans Vermont Red Cross urges residents to donate to the Sicily earthquake relief fund. Citizens are asked to send contributions to Cy L Alexander, Burlington, treasurer of the Vermont branch of the Red Cross, to aid sufferers in southern Italy.

St. Albans Vermont Red Crow Society

Naples 15 Crowded in Overport Seine Disaster Report

Dispatch from Naples notes confusion over a southern Italy sea disaster as authorities confirm a large number of casualties. Rescue teams salvage remains and assess the wreckage while officials warn of continued high danger in the rush of survivors seeking aid.

Naples Seine Italy Amis Luman Belvin

Massachusetts aide leads to Italian relief donation

A Boston based charity effort named Prompt Work'in Aid of Italian People has sent 10,000 dollars to support relief in Italy. Organizers urged continued donations and upcoming Catholic church drives to assist the effort.

Massachusetts Boston Dory Fievernor Guild Seminates Rel Cox Saciet Ferera Italy

Pinchot Accepts Invitation to North American Conference

Ottawa reports Gilfort Pinchot accepted an invitation from the United States to Canada to attend a conference on the natural resources of North America. Pinchot said the invitation was accepted and emphasizes cooperation between nations on shared resource issues.

Ottawa

Hotel Fire In Boston Leaves Two Dead

A fire at the Nate Bayview hotel on 120 Dorchester Avenue in South Boston caused partial destruction and left two men fatally burned and one seriously injured. Police suspect arson and say the blaze started in the so called Oil Room during the night.

Benton Nate Bayview William Soros Neeetoe

Fire Start in Trunk Sparks House Blaze in Rutland

Rutland fire crews from both companies answered to box 6% at River and Granger streets for a morning blaze at Edward Eustace's 78 Brown Street. The one and a half story house burned for about an hour, with damage around $200 insured. Fire started from a trunk on the ground floor and burned through a wall and partition.

Rutland River Granger Mclook Edward Eustace Brown Street Hart Park

Beheaded Man in New York Crime Tale Revealed

A troubled man known as Trotter allegedly claimed divine inspiration for his crime and quarreled with his mother, a woman of wealth. He recently finished a six months prison term for beating her and was lodged in Bellevue’s psychopathic ward.

lLong Bellevue

Planned Escape Frustrated at Newburg State Hospital

Newburg Ontario report states six inmates at the Matfi and state hospital for the criminal Juanes plotted to escape by barricading a ward door with a bed and using a linen chest. Superintendent Rob B lamb foiled the plan after information from Martin Weinheatts, who sent the asylum files from Buffalo three years ago. Authorities conducted a room search but found no escape.

Newburg Matfi State Hospital Juanes Teday Rob B, Lamb Martin Wein- Lolta Buffalo Weinheatts

Wedding at Sobnabury Groom Martens at Noon

Guests include Governor and prominent locals at the wedding of Miss Fairbanks Adams of Coatscook P Q to a groom who studied at McGill University Montreal. Ceremony led by Rev S G Barnes at St Shute Dec 1. The bride wore pearl white satin crepe with lace and carried bridal roses. A wedding breakfast followed and the couple planned a brief wedding tour before settling at 24 Main Street.

Sobnabury St. Shute Bleowend 8. G. Barnes Lx Little Ribbon Aioe March Joseph Fairbanks Charley I. Hal Montreal Paul Herrick Springfield Ance Ethel Treat Cheluga Maes Misa Emma M. Adame Coathcoth Dorothy Walrbanke Murigedt Dane Smith Eodegn Caliente Gradiaté McGill Aoniversity Joseph Adams Coatscook P. Q

Portland Fatty Held on Vermont Burglary Warrant

Morgan tied to Aug 24 burglary in Morgan County Vermont, officers arrest warrant and bail set at 500 for examination on January 6. Morgan claims he was not in Morgan, Vermont, as he is sent to the Tombs due to inability to post bail.

BOR Vermont Monroe Gras Lax Tha Nage Morgan Orients County Teey Shiels Morgen

Political scandal tied to Harrisburg graft and a Pennsylvania death

A damaged obituary style item reports William L. Matheus, once a Pennsylvania political leader in Delaware County, dying allegedly from pneumonia while suggesting his death may be linked to graft exposure and prior prison sentences. Names of officials and alleged fraud tied to contracts are mentioned in vague terms amid a chaotic transcription.

Prisoner Pleads Guilty in Orange County Manslaughter Case

Mike Nimcek pleaded guilty in Orange County court to manslaughter, receiving a state prison term of not less than one hour nor more than five years. He will be transported to Windsor to begin his sentence. The trial for the concurrent murder case of Willan Golly fon is postponed to March. Chelsea, Willam Smith, and other local figures attended a memorial for J. John Vedas, a member of the county bar.

Cheloes Dee Mike Nineek Orange County Jed Qpulty Dante EU Oe Stratford Joseph Goldin Springfield Mase Neta Attorny Rvey al Tormey Nimeek Windsor Nimovk Willan Golly M. Aon Randolph Pe Smith Wolly River Chelsea J. John Vedas Orcounty Bradford

Barre Labor Men Name Their Workers At Meeting

At a Central Labor Union meeting in Barre last evening committees were named for the season. Appointments include various trade groups such as carpenters, bricklayers, plumbers, editors noted. Delegates were later entertained by a report from the A F of L convention and remarks from President Ney.

Central Labor Union Barre Warren Kimtall Ahee George Coopar W. D. Walkier L. J. Pearous Carpenters Milos Bassett al— Pee Fee Nell Wiley Paierss Lev MM Averill Barbers P. F. McCarthy Boxore and Lampars Daty Carpenters Bilvio Cardi Granite Frank W. Hobluson Clerkie Gus Chegoire J. F. Sadler Robt. Mitchell Aion Lanny Workers Jeb B. Thy John Stane Jamon Muteh Gen. Chilson Electrical P. BP. McCarthy Lampere Albert Halvey A. PF. of L Ney Ooshank Ornare Cotters’ International Association

St John Masonic Festival Draws Large Barre Crowd

The 21st annual St John celebration by Operative Lodge No. 150 and local Masons in Barre filled Woodsmen's Hall with nearly 200 attendees. Veterans shared memories, Toastmaster F. L. Saith spoke on Masonry, and the event featured songs, a banquet, and dancing into dawn as plans for a new Masonic temple were noted.

Woods Men’s Hall Masonry Barre Operative Lodge No. 150 Scotland Masonic Lodge Amaller Ceremonian Ss Grote Rice Bes No. 10 Bela Hassare Selmer John Morrison James Arthur Tilden Lodge Hal Hall Reynolds Holater Bionvkard Barro TL. Saith James Mackey St. John’s St. John's Night Miss Young James Brot Scott Shyrhereak George Stewart George Anderson William Stephen Jamon Scott Willemina Sa McDonald Hubert Scott William Jern J Taanea Alfred Milas George Teimang Dlan G Cau Ani George Laing

Barre bank aids flood relief appeal amid convicts’ case

The Barre Savings Bank Trust Co and National Bank of Barre along with Barre Sa Bank volunteer to receive and forward donations for flood relief. Two men in Boston and a Boston florist were found guilty in federal court of smuggling and related charges connected to a ship voyage. The case involves Daly and a crew shipped north under false pretenses, with claims of intent to aid Chinese in Nova Scotia rejected as a violation of law.

Bonn Barro Savings Bank & Trust Co National Bank of Barre Barre Sa Bank Fidel Boston Weston He Keene W. Altea Philip Mt. Springer Bomerville Uni Bintan District Court Preddia WY. Alton Capt Daly Pagpons Daly Vera Orne Mexico Laayig Mexico City Wah Sing China Freddie Alton Usanoia Ball Land Merry Springer Wybin Frederick Dodge Nova Scotia

Altrurian Sedlee Enjoys Holiday Entertainment

The Altrurian Sedlee were hosted by Mrs. Hattie Sherbourne on Bim Street yesterday afternoon. Holly and evergreen decor brightened the rooms, a tree with gifts stood by, and participants wore Dutch aprons. A social program and refreshments followed as gifts were distributed and appreciation extended to Miss and Mrs. Sherbourne.

Mints Sherburne Hattie Sherbourne Bim Street Tolland

Olsen Pardoned By Governor Prouty In Vermont

John Olen, a Montpelier man, was pardoned by Governor Prouty after serving most of a sentence for impeding arrest in Montpelier. Deputy Sheriff H. C. Lawson assisted in the arrest. Olen received a minimum term of fourteen years and more than four additional years.

John Olen Montpelier House of Correction IMT Ae Prouty

Visit Shrine of Justice Visitors Face County Penalties

Two visitors at the Joint Marine of Justion in Mb Jier, Tuul Guyette and Frascia Mur, faced penalties after a confession of involvement in a prior offense. Murphy received thirty days in county jail. Guyette was fined $15 plus $2.20 in rumored fines, with uncertainty about payment.

Joint Marine of Justion Mb Jier Guyette Murphy Guyetto

Bail Raised as King Remains in Custody

Boston witnesses a bail raise to 35 000 while Hoe is given until Saturday to obtain it. St Cardienno reporters note F King’s bail today set at 815 000 with a similar deadline. authorities warn of remittance if conditions fail.

Boston Dec St—Cardenio F. King King Rasa

Montpelier gains figures from hidden census note

Fragmented local text references Montpelier gains and a census estimate by Charles DeFornat Kascroft. The passage is garbled, hindering clear facts about the government census and related figures, with no coherent details on dates people or organizations.

Charles DeFornat

Tomorrow's Times Delayed in Promised Issue

Fragmentary OCR text suggests tomorrow's issue may be published late with unclear timing and content. Readers are advised to expect possible delays and verify with the newspaper office for the latest schedule.

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