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Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1908

Page

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Not Guilty by Insanity Verdict Shocks New York

Harry K Thaw was found not guilty by reason of insanity in the Stanford White murder case at Madison Square Garden. The all night deliberations ended with a verdict of not guilty by insanity as the court prepared for a possible third trial, while Mrs Evelyn Thaw and family watched from the courthouse area.

New York Harry K. Thaw Stanford White Madisonn Square Garden Theatre Knickerbocker Hotel Ollock Dowling Justice Dowling Court House Evelyn ‘Chow Joviah Thaw Merry Lave Inet Chad Mel Verome New York County Evelyn ‘Thaw Mee Willian Thaw

Vermont towns oil reduction in Standard Oil case

Washington February 1 Rapid progress reported in the government suit to annul Standard Oil’s corporate existence. Witness T C M Schindler, special agent, testified on railroads and independent shippers, detailing rate manipulations from Toledo to Vermont points, and unpublished short rates used to set freight costs, with reductions of up to 81 cents per 100 pounds on oil shipments and widespread rate cuts from Harrington to Vermont distributing points.

Washington, D Standard Oil Company Ecompin T. C.M. Schindler Vic Dinvean Captueuet Standard Buglgad Pointe Fron Wuntern Aays Yuma Onip Toledo Vermont Borton Putea Cor Newngland Boston Schindler Hirlington

Hughes Makes Statement on Presidential Nomination

New York February 1 Governor Hughes spoke at a reception and declined to clarify his federal policy stance while addressing Republican leaders. He avoided questions on his White House bid amidst pressure from New York county and party factions and urged Republicans to consider character and service when choosing leaders.

New York Chartes BH. Hughes Republican National New York County Repub Wight Ela Mugles Rae Fae Estes Hughes Rome

New Officers of Sanitorium Form Tubercular Society

The meeting elected new officers for the tuberculosis society at the sanatorium, with Prest Frank Partitry and Dr W Bryant among the notable names. Benjamin Wit, Proetra fF, and Batten srrreiuey were listed in the lineup, along with Dy. & Caeerty Mite Eeeily Procter.

OL Proeta Ff Batten Srrreiuey Bryant Fevaniter Benjamin Wit Prewee Exneautiee Sammie Exits. Dy. & Caeerty Eeeily Procter and

Two Drown While Ice Skating On Unnamed River

Beaver Falls Pennsylvania reports the drowning of 17 year old Mies Vella Wylie, daughter of Reverend KG Wyle, and 22 year old Robert Patterson of New Alexandria, both Geneva College students. Patterson attempted to save Wylie as the ice gave way. others improvised a rope and tried to assist. Bodies recovered about an hour later.

Beaver Falls Mies Vella Wylie Te Ter Mire B.C. Wylie Wilkinsburg Robert Patterson New Alexandria Geneva Arthur George Livingston Miss Wyle KG. Wyle Reformed Presbyterian Church of Wilkinkburt Western Pi Ivunia Patterson Geneva College

Seven Lives Lost in Two Fires at Waterville House

In Waterville this morning the Russell House burned, killing Nelson Carter and his grandson Nelson Carter II. Earlier in Kansas City five people died and sixteen were injured in a boardinghouse fire, with survivors left in wet clothing due to severe cold.

Russell Waterville Nelson Carter Kans City Troy N. Y Nelson Garter

Marble mining plan moves to Victoria for April work

In Rutland County a Victoria Ontario bound marble quarry project gathers momentum. Rathod notes McCurdy of Victoria has studied the area for weeks and expects Notka Marble Company to quarry there. Wests and other workmen plan to relocate in April. Hyala eyes local shops for marble machinery.

Rutland County Victoria B.C Rathod McCurdy Tt & Ox Notka Marble Company McCuedy Whaw Wests Hyala Nanching

Murder hearing continued in St. Altane case

State’s Attorney received a letter from Deputy Stone regarding the boy found strangled near Reagent Test Tuesday morning. The message described signs of murder by strangulation and tied to a baggage agent incident linked to George Siswood. The body was buried yesterday as authorities pursue leads from Canada toward New York.

St. Altane P&t Tf. Stone Nyta Stoney Coria Hie Iéok Star Te Jeorge Siswoods Mth Shnieg Trim Hw Eatine Canad New York

Speaker Cole Indicted for Rail Fare Violations

Salem reports Massachusetts House member John X. Cole of Dover indicted by the Essex County grand jury on 123 counts for alleged violation of the law by authorizing or benefiting reduced rates on American Maine railroad fares for many people. Cole contends he did not violate statutes and had urged fare reductions for worthy students, while noting no warrant was issued against him.

Salem, Sons John X. Cole Massachusetts Howes of Representatives Andover Kasex Comity Grand Jury Maine Railroad Cole State House Cate Porterday W. Spout Peters Maverhill Mr. Cole Opinin Uae Ferldd Jegielature

Montpelier Court Dockets Two Guilty Pleas In Copper Wire Theft

In Waterbury, Daley pleaded guilty to a first offense of intoxication and was fined 85 with costs he aims to pay. Edward Denwhite also pled guilty to copper wire theft from a lighting company, with a 0 sentence suspended until Tuesday by the Montpelier court, Deputy Hastings handling the case.

Waterbury Flint Montpelier City al Tharcertel Steril Hastings Mmijuteere Daley Edward Denwhite

Man Receives Retirement Honor From Railroad

St. Johnsbury residents note a retirement salute for Harry A Thittet t, longtime freight agent of Bruton and Maine railroad. After 17 years of service, railroad men sent a formal good will presentation yesterday, mailed by HN Turner.

St. Johnsbury Harry A. Thittett Bruton & Maine Railroad HN. Turner

Bereavement Notice for Rev L Fortney of Tisintielt

Bereavement report announces the death of Rev L Fortney, with mention of his surviving relatives. It notes his brother Wyatt, long based in Shinerton, and his marriage to Fortney's youngest sister Firmingo Arguete. The text recalls Fortney's earlier years and the town of Wyatt showing public support.

FS Fortney Tisintielt Ee Shea Rae Wyatt Shinurtan Perocia Wen & Aicion Shinneton Purtney Firm

Three Skaters Drown After Ice Breaks on Hudson

An early 20th century report details a tragic ice incident on the Hudson where three skaters Nyeck aged 8, Herold Dike eleven, and others perished as the frozen surface broke near the Cherry Oval. William Cheep narrowly escaped drowning, while Brane Steele and Mane Kraft are named among those involved.

Nyeck Hudson Brane Steele Mane Kraft Herold Dike William Cheep Crest

Local meeting outlines community athletics and plans

A fragmented note indicates a meeting agenda with several unreadable items. It mentions community figures Gor Precior and Wil Canfer along with St. AVasam Felster and a planned session today after several events. The readable parts reference a phase orabet and general preparations.

East Montpelier Event At The Cheetien Play

East Montpelier residents Minnie Goodell and Mrs Kurla attended a local theater night featuring The Cheetien. The event included social time with friends and a casual oyster bite after the show.

Mitaewigi If Meited Minnie Goodell Bidine i

Anti-Saloon League Holds Annual Meeting

The ninth annual Vermont Anti S a loon League meeting was in the Burlington church with about 60 present. Rev C H Dutton presided and reports by Superintendent Ferguson and Attorney Davenport summarized receipts totaling 5070.44 with 1600.75 balance. Officers were elected including Kellogg president and Davenport editor. resolutions called for a liquor referendum.

Burlington, Fey L Vermont Antiielwin League Tréaserer Yrar Ttarma Ae Plan Wits Allan Davenport Cleettoo Kellogg C. H. Dunton Poultney B. Kellogg Waterbury K. George Evans Bur Pease Burlington

Final Adjournment of January Term Supreme Court Citations

Final adjournment of the January term of the supreme court with no opinions read. Entries show cases from Rutland, Windsor, and Orleans counties, including wills, negligence, appeals, and probate matters. Notable items include judgments reversed, costs awarded, exemptions waived, and remands for further action. The court reconvened after adjournment to continue with pending business.

Supreme Court Janay Willie I Rowell K. Whitcomb Locy Ann Noble Wittenden Theorum R. Fineva H. G. Hanley Cbittenden Willaim Albert Roeder Debe Orleans al 'S George Wat Ka M. Hall George W. Hall Iren Windsor County

Funeral rites for James McConachi with clan escort

Funeral services for the late James McConachi were held in Wetetarville at 2:50 yesterday afternoon. Rev Frannie Acher officiated. Clerical and clan honors followed, with Scotthed Clans service read by William Atel. Attendants named Stewart, Murdo Pat-Lereon, Games Milpim, Alex Ludhwin, Jobe lant, Beers Buchanan among mourners.

Lnte James McConachi Fenes Wetetarville Frannie Acher Stewart Murdo Pat- Lereon Games Milpim Alex Ludhwin Jobelant Beers ‘Huchanan Upim Fae Tuneral Ab

Darigerth Professor to epeax Barre and Cabot Property Enchanged

The DA prepares a real estate case involving the Merritt property sale. Officials review details of the parcel and discuss potential divestment actions. Public notices indicate a pending transaction and related legal steps.

Barre firm victory ends patent infringement suit

United States Circuit Court in Vermont rules against John W. Crier in the case of Crier versus Innes and Cruickshank Barre. The decision declares the bill dissolved and finds no infringement of the Young patent for monument designs used in mortars. The suit, filed over alleged copying of the May 23, 1907 patent, involved claims of continued infringement after Cruickshank’s death. Justice James JD Martin notes the defense denied originality and asserted prior art. The ruling includes the design description of a monument with arching central element and ornamented sides, and sets no further fee against the defendants. The decision will be published next Monday.

Las Jayt Heer Mwardal James JD. Martin United States Circuit Court For District of Vermont John W. Orier Alexander James William Marr Alexander Cruickwhank Barre Joe & Cruicketayk William HH. Young Troy, N Johm W. Crier Cruichshwk

Enlistment and meeting dates set for Vermont encampment

General oniers no. 11 announces the Ast gunial encampment of Vermont A. R. to convene in Montpelier on Wednesday February 26 at 10 a m continuing through Thursday February 27 with sessions at the Pavilion hotel. A reception and officers of the Waren ling re thn hold t the Pavilion. The Ninth Vermont egie teasrs Aiitll tayl and the ball of Bioware 20tte are noted for events on February 25.

Oniers Gunial Department of Vermont A.C. Brown Montpelier Hanchard Thoreday Pavilion Hotel Onunels Mie Cane Poel Vermont Egie Tayl Bioware Lasalle

Montpellier Growth and Tax Notices Surface in 108 Reports

Fragmented readable lines indicate Montpellier civic activity with references to taxes and a fire event timeline. Names and precise details are obscured by garbled OCR while key elements suggest a municipal growth context and tax notices amid a fire-related timeline.

Intoxicated Man Taken to Jail After First Reunited Be in Snow

Snow cooled to 115 degrees burning details as intoxicated man taken to jail. Toon Willey of Mary pleaded guilty to a first offense after being arrested at the Well River depot by Chief Maulkner. fined $5 with $7.25 costs. Ernest Barbee of Graniteville arrested in the park near the ity hotel saloon. he resisted and was subdued by Special Officer Dyer and deputies. Barbee pleaded guilty to a first offense and paid a $5 fine plus $7.10 costs.

Saldon Trorhes Serry Taneph Dyne Tames Anderson Sherif George Howe Caue Dyer Burger

City approves Brook Street School addition loan plan

Barre votes 5000 loan at four point nine percent from Barre Savings Bank for the Brook Street School addition about six thousand six hundred cost. City officials and finance committee aim to ease tax anticipation while future loans follow. School commissioners advance contract with A B Lane for the new rooms and expect total costs near five thousand six hundred with possible overage.

Brook Street Barre Barre Savings Bank and Trust Company West A Ae Granite and Tris Company Loring Tolman Boston Rin Mayer St Warane A.B. Lane

Goddard's Victory on Burlington Floor

The Gocaam seminary basketball team defeated Burlington High on their floor by a 4 to 2 score in the first game. Spaulding led the winners with five baskets and contributed defensively while Berry added four points. The scoring details include Burke and Spaulding with fouls and several players sharing baskets.

Seminary Burlington High Gocaam Seminary Burlington High Aea Burlington Dodie Spaulding Elwt Berry Hrollwek Sharee Lington Certay Ignos Sacrot Berry

Montpelier Seminary falls to Morris Smith team 40 to 16

A scrambled report shows Morris Smith’s players overpowering Montpelier Seminary 40 to 16. Scorers include Rinker with seven and G Stafford with two. We minute per time references are incomplete. officials Towle and Raton are noted.

People’s Pea Morrismith Siegel Sc Montpelier Seminary Ummarys People's Acad My Strafford Fr. Wealer Gisfro

St Johnsbury Accepts Brattleboro Series Dates

Brattleboro, Feb 1. Manager W P of St Johnsbury basketball notified Brattleboro that he would accept the position of Brattleboro team for a state claim series. Dates proposed include Feb 23 and 26 in St Johnsbury with a game possibly in Whit River if arranged.

Brattleboro W. P St. Johnebury Huten St. Johnsbury

Bas e Ball Fair Opens With New Features Tonight

The ball fair will open this evening with a new prize called The Dill Fat Ball. Eighteen young girls fail to bemore, while Grave Jim and other acts will perform. The program includes songs, pets, and Gilbertson's orchestra. Sea Ste by Clerk Mackay will officially open the fair.

Weeverall Pets Chorrites Tae Gilbertson Clerk Mackay

Pleasant Evening at Yours Peoples Presby Party

A young peoples gathering at the Presbyterian church hosted an evening of original entertainment titled A Matrimonial Farce. The cast included society members and featured songs by Emmn Philips and Mrs Lisle Mutch. Refreshments followed the performances.

Pn Presbyterian Church Emmn Philips

Talk of the Town Maryland Barr Found Guilty

Talk of the Town reports Maryland judge Barr found guilty amid confusing garbled notes. Mentions William Yutro of Hoxbury visiting the city today and a courtroom warning about a monetary fine and appeal procedures in county court.

Snow Storm Paralyzes Barre Transport Services

A fierce snow storm struck Barre with heavy falls and strong winds piling drifts. Car and train service into and out of Barre faced disruption while Vermont trains were delayed by freight operations near Oakland.

Ieee Barre Dental Vermont Oakland

Granteville Terian Church Holds Annual Meeting

The Granteville church last evening reviewed a prosperous year as reports were read showing funds totaling 1959.05 for twelve months. Rev W Macintyre of Barre was named moderator with Angus D Smith as clerk. A new pastor will be sought to replace the late Rev W A Preser.

Granteville W. ©. Macintyre Barre Torm of Boston Angus D. Smith

Thurston Will Run for Alderman Again

Alderman Thurston consents to seek another term amid local council elections. Jeanette Ba Cama and LH Thurster are noted in connection with the candidacy.

I Jeanette Ba Cama Thurster

Death notice for Marvin Dames Frate at Websterlie home

The four, son of Mr and Mrs Devin G Pratt, died at their home in Wedsterilie. Funeral planned Monday morning at Grondevisin, with interment in the Catholic cemetery in the city.

Marvin Dames Frate Mra Devin G. Pratt Wedsterilie Litelat Sina Enim Neek Grondevisin Thie City

Weather forecast sketch amid garbled winter notes

A fragmented weather notice cites tomorrow and continued winter conditions. It mentions temperatures, rainfall or snow, and general seasonal tones, though many words are garbled. The readable bits indicate a cautious forecast with possible cold spells and shifting moisture later in the season.

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