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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1908

Page

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Morse to Sail for New York After English Stop

Charles W Morse declares he will stay a week in England after sailing on the Campania to New York. He says rumors about his finances are false and he has sent cable dispatches to New York to settle matters upon his return.

Liverpool Charles W. Morse New York Queestown England Gampania Bon Lowlon Morse Fenaons Ees Kinglish Coonan Panin

Mrs Morse Claims All Furnishings in Fifth Avenue House

Mrs Morse asserts ownership of the furnishings in her Fifth Avenue house as her property. Attorneys report that ten banks and trust companies served with attachments have not yet filed statements confirming any funds or securities, while others deny holdings. Morse faces public scrutiny as statements and messages circulate, with friends and associates reacting to the financial upheaval.

Fifth Avenue National Bank Charles A. Hanna W. Morse Moree

Lisbon Mourns Royal Death Funeral Honors for Monarch Volume

Lisbon residents and foreign dignitaries gathered at Sax Cathedral as the king and crown attendant were mourned. The procession featured double troop lines with no disturbances while the widow and Queen stayed away in line with Portuguese custom. The state burial lasted three days.

Lisbon Felipe Tasbon Sax Fe Tintie Taso Fake Engineneal Joneins Manuel Siid

Laudatory remarks on railroad policy at Savoy Hotel

The speech in New York on February 8 criticizes the Sherman act and railroad attacks. Henry Howland and other speakers defend government policy, arguing strong safeguards and patience are needed. The attendees include Erving Deen, Cameron Witenlow, Woodall, and Governor Hughes. Roosevelt is cited with strong praise for his views.

New York Savoy Henry Howland Tao Erving Deen New Hampshire Cameron Witenlow Labit Woodall Whl Secrutar Gowrnor Hughes Pateyi Theodore Roosevelt

Third bandit on the run in Woburn chase

Woburn police pursued a trio linked to a violent break in. One suspect named Seltin, 35, 5 feet 6 inches, 145 pounds, with a scar and gray hat, was identified as ringleader. Two others, Bria ton Karnelosy and Peter Roza, were held in Arlington but offered little info. Authorities sought Seltin’s whereabout via Providence or New York while Chelsea officers questioned Stemmer for identity clues.

Woburn Mass Charlow Pe McDermott Cambridge Providence New York Soltin Seltin Sass Kants Cambridge Briaton Karnelosy Peter Roza Arlington Om-Cer M. Miseley Kernatogy Mulkeen Chelsea Jack John Stemmer

Boston shootings draw manhunt for gang member

Boston reports indicate Chris Zeltin, suspected third member of the deeperado gang that attacked Wo born and Lexington, is still at large as police warn major Northeastern cities. Edward Hollans, the most severely wounded victim, remains in hospital while Yeoman Walsh shows improvement and recovery is expected.

Boston Chris Zeltin Woborn Lexington New England Provdence New York Edward ¥. Hollans Yeoman Walsh

Murder at London Mansion Leaves Five Dead

Millionaire Frederick Holmes, his wife, daughter, and two female servants were found shot in their home near Henley. Police say the motive and killer remain unknown, with the husband believed to have died from a self inflicted wound after the assaults. Holmes, a brewery director, was well known in London business circles.

Prederick Holmes London Smillionaire Navasain Toles Henley Hotmen Wuek Buvinors Irles

Trial Opens Over Stove Polish Injury Claim

In MirN on February 8 the superior court reopened the case of Grace Cunningham of Nuestia against Pease company for damages from injuries claimed when a stove polish exploded while she used it on a war stove. A motion for a non-suit was granted and questions of pin etre spaletabenid and jury submission were discussed.

Mirn Grace Cunningham Nuestia COR. Pease Company Connie

Bribery and Coercion Indictments in Lowell City Hall

Grand jury indicts William C Doherty and Diana F Wotton both longtime city officials over bribery and coercion charges. Utley and Charles S Ge accused in related water department bribery plot. Indictments linked to a March superior court session as authorities anticipate further arrests and investigations across city departments.

Lowell Mass Ren William C. Doherty Rane i Diana Tsume F. Wotton Water Board Charles Se Palios

Pittsfield Will Allocates Large bequests Across Institutions

Byington probate filing names Hampton Institute in Virginia $260000 Normal and Agricultural Action $30000 Normal and Industrial Institute in To hexee $50000 Mt Hermon School for Boys $25000 Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals $2000 Laurel Hill school at Steeda $10000 and town funds also noted.

Pittsfield Mass Mion Byington Stockberge Hampton Institute Hampton I Normal and Agricultural Action Normal and Industrial Institute of Tohexee Ale Mt. Hermon Gill Musaachueett

Death by self-inflicted gunshot in Dorchester home

Benjamin Mur, a member of Boston's oldest families, killed himself at his Dorchester residence 10 Poreleat Street Meeting House Hill. Described as insane, he had suffered illness since scarlet fever and typhoid, and had twice been an inmate at Melvinan Asylum in Waverly. He had lived with his mother for three years.

Boston Benjamin Mur Poreleat Street Meeting House Hill Dorehester Waverly Dorchester

First Degree Murder Trial Opens in Kent County Court

Providence notices an East Greenwich preliminary proceeding on a first degree murder charge against B Allen P Benjamin for the alleged killing of Albert Yabeouk of Omaha. TheKent County Superior Court hears the indictment as the case proceeds.

Milk shipping debate at Hartford Vermont meeting

White River Junction and Pele feld held a Vermont state board of agriculture session in Hartford yesterday afternoon. Attendees included Dn Hexen Jr, master of Hartford Grange. secretary Halton. newly appointed board member. and speakers on dairy conditions, cattle breeding, feed tonite, forest preservation, and good roads.

White River Junction Vermont Stee David Frank C. Russell Twesell Mary Walter McKen Maine States Board of Agriculture A. M. Vaugélian

Six Shots Fired in Rutland Italian Quarrel at Waiting Room

In Rutland on February 8 a group of Italians waiting at a Fair street station station quarrelled and fired six shots, none hitting anyone. Officer James Tully, with assistance from Edward Sheehy, pursued and overtook one assailant. another escaped. A policeman and two others were taken to the lockup after the melee.

Rutland Ae Var James Tully Eaward Sheehy Willem Stroeter Peeen Sheehy Shevay Bheehy Timune

Wilder Paper Mills to Shut Down Tonight

The Wilder Paper Mills, sole manufacturing industry in town, will shut down tonight for an indefinite period. About 200 workers will be laid off with no information on the length of the shutdown or compensation.

Wilder Paper Mills Wikder International Paper Company Information Ieee New York

Boston snail train derailment near Rutland

No one was hurt after a Boston snail train leaving the city at 7 45 p m had a car end fail to take a switch and swing off the track blocking the rails near Rutland. Conductor P J Donovan alerted emergency crews and trains resumed after a 25 minute delay.

Rutland Boston P. J. Donovan Mar Ubeiris

Waddell Rumors Roil St Louis Baseball Move

Reports indicate St Louis owner President Hedges plans to acquire Philadelphia pitcher Waddell amid ongoing talks. The Philadelphia ace Washington is quoted as a potential part of the deal. A Republican convention attendance and local political ties are noted as part of the broader context.

Philadelphia St Lewis Hedges St. Louie Recepers Phat Fie Wadilutt

Brittye Nelson family obituary item from 1917 records

Fragmentary obituary note mentions Brittye Nelson and Wiolette age 12, with age-ordered sibs in California. References to Reynalds born 1917 and Mare in Bishe, plus San Pras and a ten round Bee event. Text is garbled with many unreadable portions.

Wiolette Priwon Irown Matthew

Becomes State Association Election Of Officers

The third social meeting of the Central Vermont Poultry and Stock Association was held in the county court room with twenty members present. The secretary and treasurer reported strong finances and $600 in assets from a January show. The group voted to change the association’s name to the Vermont Poultry Association and to hold the next meeting in January 1900. Eight vice presidents and an executive committee were listed, with EB. M. Lyon re-elected as president.

Washington Ees Alden Pal Chelming Charles A. Fuller Fuller Watertown Mase Massachusette Clare William Etatescreft Central Vermont Pet Stock and Poultry Association Iaity Acaeelation Vermont Poultry Association American Association Gowen Ite Sap EB. M. Lyon Age A. P. Abbott Walter Belville Barrytown WF. Strong Mont. Gr

English Owners Then Change at Frank Jones Company

English owners of the Frank Jones fish concerns announced a full management shakeup. Edwin Hartlett resigned after five years as general manager, and several U S and New York directors were fired. A new general manager, Parsons of Dover, was elected to lead the firm Monday morning amid the English directors’ action to reverse falling business across towns.

Fish Weners A & Mosting Peeterday Edawin Hartlett Temdon Tuo Bast Oarson Dover Ake Amonth

Flagman Injured at East Main Street Crossing

In Pisinville Connecticut February a flagman on the Highland Division of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad was fatally injured while preventing a tout from crossing as an approaching train neared. The victim, about 40 years old, died at the scene. two other workers were hurt. The incident occurred at the East Main Street crossing.

Pisinville Conn Feb &Frank Main Street Highland Division New York, New Haven Bertford Te Opie

Two boys sentenced amid juvenile and adult cases

A report states that a 12 year old and a 19 year old faced penalties. The younger boy received two years in a county home and three years on probation, while the older youth was sent to a state institution for a term reflecting findings in a serious offense.

House of Correction Dovid Sherman Ata Sor

Scotch Night at Bane Ball Fair Draws Large Crowd

Auld Lang Syne entertainment by J P Marr features Robert Theol James Anderson Annie Anderson and others with bagpipe solos and Highland dances. Despite OCR garble the writeup notes praise for Marr, the program, and the lively audience as the fair nears its final night with prize drawings and a $50 capital prize.

J.P. Marr Miss May Keneio Brown Mise Annie Anderson Donnie Brierveh Fred Cueto Robert Stuart Mire An L. Cuvele Solani Mosers Stuart Annie Ha Carson Willie Brust Anderson Mace Jamies Edward Scotland

Cantata a Success at Universalist Church Program

The cantata The Crowning performed by the Ladies Aid Society under C F Faet drew many from East Montpelier Montpelier Cable and nearby, with strong singing by Kate Foster as the old woman of the woods Miss Alice Stoddard as queen Rosie Butterfield and Kate Wheeler as soloists, and a crowd needed extra refreshments to accommodate.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Universalist Church C.F. Faet

LO G T OFFICERS ELECTED AT NEAL DOW MEETING

The quarterly election of officers was held at Neal Dow Lodge. TT Emery was named V T with Miss Gladys Slogger as secretary and Lew Aiken as secretary. Florence Prescott became treasurer, Mandi Dike as representative, Mime Rith Beckley as marehall deputy, and Mrs. Loy Emmits named juvenile president as officers installed by lodge deputies.

Neal Dow LO. G. T Mies Emery V. T Gladyy Lew Aiken Scanda Mt Retary Florence ‘Prescott Urer Mandi Dike Rith Beckley Marehall Con Son Marshall Jloys Muvenile Herliley Lodge OL Bockles

Montpelier School Adds Commercial Department

At a city meeting Montpelier voters approved creating a commercial department in the public schools. The new program starts next fall with standard business courses and a $1200 extra appropriation to cover the setup and teaching costs.

Montpelier School Swart

Bank official changes announced in Fenton area

From Fenton the changes include resignations of Lewis Cass Ledyard and M. Pratt from the Heaston A Maine team. B Veal is noted as pro tempore president of the newly appointed Mutomat bank board, with SN Altrich and Mhre stepping into statematics tank roles as directors.

Convention Hall Plan Debated at March Meeting

The report notes a March meeting debating the fate of a building project at Convention Hall. Residents discuss whether to proceed with construction and consider costs, with an estimated expenditure around 9,500 units.

Prominent Grafton Man Dies After Brief Illness

An elderly resident of Grafton, aged 70, died yesterday after a brief illness. The individual, named in local notices as Jerome, had longstanding ties to the area and was connected with a local express company. The death occurred in Falls Bellows. A memorial service is planned in Kecwm, with further details to be announced.

Hanger Pagka Falls Bellows Pally Jerome Rome Aflermane Pierre Expres Company Betwee Share Sumley

Talk of the Town. Odd garbled street list and names

Fragmentary OCR text lists numerous street names and personal names in a stray town feature. The readable parts mention John Hogan and a sequence of places including Chesterfield and Chelven, but most items are indecipherable.

Wet Workers Busy in Montpellier Election Talk

City voters loom toward March with Mayor Robins likely unopposed while ward candidates trickle in. James Mackay and local constables expected to draw fares as candidates emerge. in Montpellier, Hatley and Dawley are floated for time selection amid a sparse field and uncertain contest until nominations close.

Canoauses Ben Robin Yor James Mackay Capeus M. B. Nichols James ¥. Smith A. G. Fay Not Alex. Gordon Wiliam Alexander Ecoutetes Thurstonems Freeman

NO CASE AGAINST BROGGS FOR LARCENY TRIAL

The case against Joseph Broggs faced no indictment after a grand jury found insufficient evidence for trial this morning. A suspect, arrested on suspicion in Canuleky, was released under $100 bond as no case was presented. A separate intoxication charge resulted in a $5 fine.

Joeeph Brog i Ecliteo Wes Canulek Pd Was Arrested On Suspicion and Placed Under $100 Bonus Fir Hin Am Ing Davis William Rear Pre Carle

Chimney Smoke Report From Unclear Scene

Fragmentary OCR text describes a chimney incident with unclear details and fragmented phrases about smoke, a cigarette, and potential fire risk. Names, places, and concrete actions are not identifiable from the legible portion.

Annual meeting and court events in February note

A fragmentary notice mentions the annual meeting of the Catalling Op ier of Forestare and a court event on February 10. It refers to a session with a number of candidates and a forthcoming discussion about a local offering. The text is garbled and names appear distorted.

Montpelier Meyer ‘Hatley Bes Calleed Sae Charkes D. Mather Fred J. Laird Frank R. Dewley Met Sotaran Ird Dawley Olka Mr. Dawley Cataolin Opier Forestare St. John Court The Oreo Ey Ds Igre

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