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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1909

Page

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Bank Closed by Injunction In Massachusetts Savings Bank

Justice Shelton of the Massachusetts Supreme Court issued an injunction halting Greenfield Savings Bank from further business. State bank commissioner Pierre Jay stated deposits totaling about $2,000,000 were at risk and cited bad real estate transactions as grounds for the action. The closure followed a court order directing the bank to stop all deposits and operations.

Justice Shelton Massachusetts Supreme Court Junction Greenfield Mass Pierre Jay State Bank Greenfield Savings Bank Justice Baan Supreme Court Har Jayes Tee Lear

Dr McIvar Admits Being Patted by Nurse in Hospital Probe

The council plans a civic inquiry after testimony alleging abuse and overdosing amid conditions at Burbank Hospital. Interne Mix Foote Staples and other staff deny misconduct, while discussions about treatment, supervision, and alleged vulgar remarks surface amid a typhoid outbreak in St. Albans officials report.

McIvar Burbank Mix Foote Staples Mrans George A. Melvar University of Vermont Interne. Com Evide Mise Lemay Jocker Nan

Tragic Shooting in Chicago Apartment Ends in Death

In Chicago at 706 North Clark Street a revolver misfire killed Bertha Tuckermann, wife of a fruit dealer, after a housemaid was handed a pistol by George Busse. The accident occurred as Busse intended to arm the maid for protection. no arrests were made. General Gerard and family were present as the victim died.

George Tunep Brovbar Fred A. Bun Fa Ihea Moe Tockermann Milany N.Y Gen A.C. Gerard George Byste Aeromad Meee Ale Tuckermann Mauro Busse Gerard Amt Mex Alfred Gerard George Busse Cincinnati

Japan avoids broader war amid wartime fiscal strain

A fragmentary report outlines Japan seeking to avoid war with the United States while warning of a potential conflict with Russia after the Anglo Japanese agreement. It notes heavy taxes on widows of veterans, exhausted fleet funds, and officials preparing for possible hostilities with Russia as the English treaty nears expiry.

Fay Tigt Russia

Clan Ronald Sinks with 46 Sailors Lost

Melbourne reports the steamer Clan Ronald in a total wreck near Edithsburg with the captain and 46 crew lost. The vessel drifted toward shore before sinking as boats arrived. eighteen crew members were rescued.

Edithsburg Melbourne

Train wreck kills Halifax mail special crew in derailment

A Halifax English mail special derailed near Campbellton station during a 50 mph run. Engines five mail coaches and a Pullman were overturned. The fireman and other crew were injured or killed as the engine jumper fell free and Pryer of Moncton suffered severe scalding.

Halifax N.S Campbellton

Fire destroys Vermont Venner mill in Haven, suspect arrested

In St. Johnsbury Vermont, the Williams Manufacturing mill at Fast Haven burned last night, destroying most of the plant and about 1000 in finished stock. The loss is estimated at nearly 995000 with only the engine house saved. Melvin Nelson, discharged by the company, was arrested on a charge of setting the fire and will be heard this afternoon. State’s Attorney Hunt of Island Pond prosecutes.

St. Johnsbury Vermont Williams Manufacturing Company Fast Haven Enging Melvin Nelson Neleon Ge Ln Hunt Island Pond Nelson

Ashland Fire Destroys D C Merrill Block on Main Street

Fire in Ashland New Hampshire gutted the D C Merrill block on Main Street early Saturday, causing total loss of the wooden building and damaging the ground floor tenant Mrs Shallow and a band hall on the top floor. Owner D Merrill reports about $2000 in loss with $1500 insurance. Joe Velker and family reportedly near death in the tenement on the second floor at 102avelock.

Ashland D. C. Merrill Main Street Joe Velker Shallow D. ©. Merrill

Burglars Start Fire Destroys Cananoque Turner Block

Fire in Cananoque Ontario yesterday destroyed the Turner block with an estimated loss of 110000. The Grand Opera house built a year ago for 820900 was burned. Major losers include Clifford Line, Corrigan Co, and Peters brothers restaurant. Police suspect burglars who robbed a jewelry store set the blaze to divert attention.

Cananoque Ont Turner Clifford Line Corrigan & Co Oi Goods Peters Brothers Colonial Theatre

Theatre Fire Damages Bath Columbia Interior

Bath Maine February 1 A blaze in the Columbia Theatre dressing room badly damaged the interior. The fire confined to the amusement hall and smoke and water harmed ground floor stores. Total loss estimated at 410000 covered by insurance.

Bath Columbia Theatre Westerday

Fire at Hoosick Falls damages Wood block

A fire yesterday in Hoosick Falls destroyed Wood's house and the top floor of the Walter A. Wood block. Estimates place the loss at about 80,000 dollars.

Hoosick Falls Wood Walter A. Wood

Bellows Falls Starts No License Campaign Yester day

A statewide anti liquor drive was launched in Bellows Falls with church leaders and local advocates forming a coalition. Supt. Ferguson of Burlington spoke at the Universalist Church morning event and urged churches to unite to curb sales, citing past prohibitions and urging action from congregations. Speakers included Rev. Badger Lyndonville Rev. Puller and Rev. Swithh, with Rev. Pratt and others leading the local effort.

Lellows Falls Vermont Clarmnen J. Ferguson Burstlington United States J. BE. Badger Hanover N.hs Universalint Vchorch J. F. Puller Lyndonville Baptist Eunrch Wilton ‘Swithh West Concord Methodist Hodicanee A. P. Pratt Vivian A. Hendee F. L. Teavitt J. W. Moore

Spelling Bees Revived in Central Caledonia Union

In St. Johnsbury Harvey TMar hank district superintendent revived old fashioned spelling schools across Danville Walden and Waterford with satisfactory results. Final conte held in Ft Johnsbury Saturday. Winners include Thelma Burbank Dustville in speaking and Florence Clement Danville in spelling for section one and Grace Way Danville Albert Stevent Walden in section two.

St. Johnsbury Harvey Tmarhank Central Caledonia Superieion Union Danville Walden Waterford Ft. Johnsbury Minnes Amy B. He Eva L. Wilde St. Johnwbeshire Dorothy B Thelma & Burbank Dustville Grace M. Way Florence V. Clement Albert W. Stevent

Dog Fought Rescuers and Guarded Body By Night

The faithful dog guarded a frozen body beside Hanscombe's broken gun. The victim lay exhausted after wandering and possibly collapsed, with the animal remaining by the remains throughout the night.

Eirima Hanscombe

Miller-Reed wedding in Bellows Falls home

Misa Cora Miller daughter of Mia and William Miller of Suxtona River street married Reed son of 150 Westminster street Saturday at the bride’s mother home Rev J W Moore of the First Baptist church officiated. Privates relatives attended. Reed works for a Vermont farm machine company. Miller was a senior in high school. The event also marked the joint anniversary of Elmer Ey Reed and spouse with a quiet breakfast at noon at the home of Mr and Mrs W S Fuller in Gageville.

Bellows Falls Misa Cora Miller Mia William Miller Suxtona River Street Reed Westminster Street J. W. Moore First Baptist Church Nopr Vermont Farm Machine Company Miss Miller Wed Itpom Ents Zire Elmer Ey Reed W. 8. Fuller Gageville

Weather Up North in Feb Reports Wide Temperature Swing

Reports from Richford Swanton and St Albans on February 1 show extreme readings with Richford at 91 degrees above zero in the morning, while St Albans morning lows ranged from 16 to 18 degrees below zero and Swanton varied from 10 to 1 below zero. The grid shows a chaotic cold snap across northern towns.

Deer shooting charge leads to small fee at Franklin court

Frank Wetherby faced a day in Montgomery village court on a charge of shooting a deer during the ops wagon and failing to show the head to a game warden. He was held in a $1.50 fee at the March term of Franklin county court.

Montgomery Frank Wetherby Spaby Franklin County

unclear OCR: international dispute mentions Turkey Bulgaria and Germany

Fragmentary text reports on a diplomatic stance involving Turkey and Bulgaria with references to Germany and other nations. Lacking coherent context, it hints at positions or negotiations but provides no clear actions, dates, or outcomes.

Earthquake Shock Rattles Montreal Areas

A minor quake struck parts of Montreal causing brief tremors in elevated districts on February 1. No injuries reported as residents described a light shake and rattled windows across several neighborhoods. Authorities say there is no damage threat and monitoring continues.

No clue to robbers in Hofbrau Haus case

Proprietor reports a robbery at the Hofbrau Haus with 5500 in cash and several valuable papers and checks missing. Police say there is no clue to the burglars, and Burlington’s distinction is noted in the report.

Hofbrau Haus

McCabeSought in Forgery Case In Vermont

Sheriff Tracy pursues William McCabe for forging Arthur Lamson’s name on a $4 check at a Northfield store. McCabe, last heard in Brookfield, is wanted on forgery charges after allegedly delivering checks for a Randolph creamery and fleeing toward St Albans before authorities traced him via telegram and circulars. Local efforts aim to bring him back to Vermont for disposition.

McCabe Arthur Lamson Brookfield Northfield Frank H. ‘Tracy Montpelier Poughkeepsie N. Y Willian McCabe Arthur Lamon Brookilid Moors Forke N.Y Randolph Northfielt St. “Albans St. Albans

N. E. 1 Percent Tart Parade Draws Connecticut Guard Help

The New Haven committer Frank Worth leads 250 men for the parade as the only Connecticut group to apply so far. Gov Lilley arrives with two National Guard companies and likely the governor’s unit from Massachusetts joins with a brigade, staff, and Worcester Continentals in an independent aviation element.

New Haven Frankworth Lilley Connecticut National Guard Toot Guard National Guard Macenehuantts Worcester Continentals

Henry C Liscom Dies Brattleboro Real Estate Dealer

Henry C Liscom 62 Brattleboro real estate and lumber dealer died of a brain hemorrhage yesterday at his Myrtle street home after two prior shocks and two hemorrhage attacks. He was a native of Hinsdale New Hampshire leaves three daughters and several siblings.

Brattleboro Henry C. Tiefom

Earthquake Shocks Reported in Mexico City

Mexico City reports a slight earthquake today the second in 48 hours. Cracks appeared in many buildings but no major damage noted. The Rutland News notes a Vermont sanatorium meeting reporting solid treatment records and cost figures for its patients.

Mexico City

Death by own action of Reading man Lewis identified

Boston February 1 The man who died by his own hand in Woonsocket was revealed as Charles Thomas Lewis 40 of Reading He had been sought by police on charges of larceny involving his wife and child After traveling from Vineyard to Reading with his wife he worked as a cab driver Police Chief Laggett issued a new warrant for Lewis arrest and details of the case emerged with fragments about associates and movements in Maine and Rhode Island

T. Lewis Self Woonsocket Boston Willam Kee Frank Jones B.L Charles Thomas Lewis Reading Larveny Lewi Teading Vineyard Yermington Bevy John Merkinald Main Suepicion Lewis Lagget Eaeks Tulbieel-ciawanuay Mle Teland

Taken Ill On Way Home From Metngo Death In Lawsons Junction

John E Smith suffered a recurrence of stomach hemorrhage while en route home from a death in the family. He was at Sivex Junction with his brother Donald when the attack struck after a luncheon. He was moved to a hotel and doctors recommended delaying the return trip for a few days. The funeral of Angi Smith was held that afternoon.

John BE Sivex Junction Joan E. Smith Hi, la. Sinith & Coy Donald Hears Junction Stith Barre Inez Neoean Orler Kees Junction Walt Hwy Smith Dr. Sargent Hewax Mrs. Smith Wee Joe W. Jackson Angi Smith

Canadians Organize Canadian Club in Barry

A sizable group of former residents of Canada in Barry met at the Quarry Owners Association rooms in the Miles granite building to organize a Canadian club. Regulations and by-laws were drawn by appointed committees and adopted. The meeting adjourned to Friday evening at the same place for officer elections and a supper. Enthusiasm surrounds the promoters and the club’s potential.

Barry Miles Granite

Death of Mrs Edson in Williamstown

Mrs Edson, aged near ninety, died Saturday at 4 80 at the home of her son Charles Edson in Williamstown. She spent her life in Williamstown and died of peritonitis following intestinal obstruction. She leaves three sons Frank Godfrey, Charles Edson, and George L Edson. Funeral services set for two o clock Tuesday at her residence in Williamstown.

Auretia Edson Charles Edens Willinroetown Mix Eine Teene Willismetown Snacriel Godfrey Williams

Donation Day Brings Record Gifts to City Hospital

Hospital Ladies Aid Society reports donations totaling 676.92 with additional contributions to be acknowledged. Donation day last Thursday included dances and suppers, surpassing last year by over 210. Committee members include Mrs George Ny Tilden Mrs Joe W Jackson and Mrs Vaughan. Fire department and local clubs aided, with hall use and dishes provided by various groups. Net proceeds from soliciting and events calculated, with grand total to support hospital services and supplies.

Hospital Ladies’ Aid Society Ladies’ Aid Society George Ny ‘Tilden Joe W. Jackson Mra Vaughan Central Station Piremen Oda Ita Mex J Ward Lanell H. G. Wood- Tom Siner Mra. Rogers Mandy Errs Seves Walter Paine Fee Dames

Funeral of John Shaw at Ray Presbyterian Church

Funeral services for John Shaw were held at 2:80 yesterday afternoon at the Presbyterian church in Ray with Rev. J. D. McKenzie officiating. Many friends attended the services. Bearers were Charles McMillan, Robert Shaw, Duncan McMillan, James Mackay, William Mackay and William Abel. Interment followed at Hope Cemetery.

John Shaw Presbyterian Church Ray J. D. McKenzie Detone Charles McMillan Robert Shaw Dyncan McMillan James Mackay Willian Mackay William Abel Hope Cemetery

115 Bodies Recovered After Disaster

A terse report states that 115 bodies have been recovered following a disaster. Canon and Chim are referenced among identified victims, with Mel and t-One buttered mentioned in connection to the event. Further details are limited in the fragment.

Barree Town man arrested at Welle River station

Michael Johnson of Barre Town was arrested Saturday evening at the Welle River station after being found by OMiedy Hamel. He pleaded first offense and paid a $5 fine. January docket entries list 12 cases, including intoxication and threats. one case involving disposal of mer program remains unsettled.

Michael Johnson Barre Welle River Omiedy Hamel Johinson

Labor Agreement Talks Invite Montpelier Traction Workers

A conference tonight will bring together representatives of Marie Darre and Montpelier Traction and Power Demand workers seeking a new labor agreement to replace the expired pact. The prior agreement lapsed months ago and negotiations are expected to frame new terms.

Marie Darre & Montpelier Traction Montis Bey Waottld

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