Miss Alice Is 22 Today Fire At Poughkeepsie
Miss Alice is 22 today amid a small party report from Poughkeepsie noting a minor fire incident at the celebration venue. Local authorities responded and no injuries were reported.
12 Feb 1906
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1906
Page
1
Miss Alice is 22 today amid a small party report from Poughkeepsie noting a minor fire incident at the celebration venue. Local authorities responded and no injuries were reported.
A destructive fire destroyed the on site plate and here of the Poughkeepsie City and Wappingers Falls Electric Railway company in Poughkeepsie New York on Sunday. Twenty two of twenty three electric cars were burned and damage is estimated at 150000 with about 80000 insured. Several firemen were overcome and had to be carried from the burning building. The main hotel structure was saved and a plan to install a new plant and procure new cars is underway.
Washington February 1 192? Miss Alice Roosevelt turns 22 with White House dinner plans for the event President and Mrs Roosevelt invite intimate friends and relatives Congressman Longworth her fiancé shows improvement and is expected to marry next Saturday Feb 17 at noon in the East Room Rt Rev Henry Y Satterlee will solemnize the ceremony There will be no bridesmaids Best man Thomas Nelson Parkins of Boston ushers include J A Wallingford Jr Lars Anderson Viscount Charles de Chambrun and Theodore Roosevelt Jr
A crowd of Lithuanians attacked Father Edward Bialouches and his church after a funds dispute. John Tuxamalis was fatally shot, others wounded as attackers armed with clubs and stones fired into the crowd. five were arrested.
Baltimore February delegates at the Woman's Suffrage convention heard a sacred concert in Torrie Hall with Edward M. Stones at the piano and Karl J. Plante on violin. Rev Anna Shaw led prayers with remarks by Rev Jeanette Porrie and Rev Olympia Brown. Miss Ruta H. Maddog sang Battle Hymn of the Republic. Maud Tallington delivered an address. An offering for the Volunteers of America door fund followed. The convention continues with two more sessions before adjournment to Washington.
Fev 12 in St Paul Minnesota a weeks long dispute among St Jamies African Methodist church members erupted after a sermon titled Brotherly Love. Trustees and the pastor clashed on the church floor with several congregants fighting over the collection. A patrol wagon arrived as tensions escalated and police intervened.
Major John Thomas president of the Nashville Chattanooga St. Louis Railway dies from heart disease in Nashville Tennessee on February 14. The obituary notes his role guiding the rail line and his leadership within the company.
A blaze in a six story Broadway building at 826 838 Broadway yesterday destroyed over a quarter million dollars of property. Four upper floors burned out as floors and roof collapsed while lower sections flooded. Several firefighters were injured, one seriously, trapped under packed debris before fellow crews rescued them.
Fire at the Braumannler piano factory on 10th Avenue and 51st Street caused an estimated 100000 in damage. The blaze raced through the building triggering evacuations as four story tenements nearby faced danger before the flames were contained to the factory.
Erie Feb 12 Mrs Teresa Hurt 72 burned to death as firemen stood powerless unable to reach her. A spark ignited her clothing which spread to the room woodwork. No water available and firefighters could not enter the blazing pan. By the time flames were extinguished the woman lay dead with horrendous burns.
Fire at Clifton damages the International Railway Co. barns and twenty seven freight cars. The blaze, reported early today in Niagara Walls, caused an estimated loss of five zero thousand dollars.
Samuel Glasgow reports to William Narrt that Chinese interpreters used Bryan’s speech at a Chinese merchants dinner to renew antipathy toward American products. The Chinese delegates had just met in Shanghai Canton and Hong Kong to discuss modifications of the Chinese exclusion law, prompting a boycott response.
In Tockland Maine February 2 a four day endurance test began aboard the cruiser Tennesseee. The trial continues with proceedings to be announced after a meeting of bound members this afternoon.
Theo dore Fredotte was found dead on the Boston and Maine station platform five miles from South Barton. Authorities report no foul play but note a broken back. Identification came from two tickets to Boston from St. Hyacinthe Quebec. A Winchester Massachusetts daughter was notified. The death is under investigation with no clear cause.
Edward Holm of West End is critically ill after attempting self harm and injuring his wife. He broke away from nurses at the House of Correction Hospital and, in a delirious state, tore open a wound with a sharp instrument. The wound remains badly inflamed.
News notes that Senator Proctor in Florida encountered a fatal accident as a train struck a vehicle near a pumping station. The incident occurred during the winter period, with the Senate preparing to present the agricultural bill. The event affected the Senate’s schedule and committee focus on agriculture.
A small child, Lillies daughter of W A Leon, died yesterday in Washington Vermont from diphtheria after several days of illness. Precautions were taken to curb spread. Interment is set for Chelsoa tonight as the grieving parents mourn a second similar loss following a previous scarlet fever case years ago.
Rutland February 12 Alonzo B Grant a poten maker at Howe mule company works was unanimously nominated for mayor at the city exnene of the ind Went labor party held at Bax ter hall Saturday evening Grant previously ran for city treasurer in 1904 but was defeated by Whit Davis. James F Lamb was nominated for city constable and collector defeating Arthur Bacon by 11 votes. The ticket for city treasurer was left vacant.
Charleseed valored, born in Vermont, died in Rutland at age 110. He served in the New York Colored Volunteers during the Civil War and was unable to lie down for 12 years. He leaves two daughters.
York Pa Feb 12 three men were struck and killed by an accommodation train on the Northern Central railroad near Shirtland ten miles south of York. The dead were Breon Citman engineer New Freedom Pa Frank McFadden brakeman Baltimore and another crew member. One tire on the driving wheel burst and the men were repairing it when the train struck them. They were blinded and dazed by the escaping steam and did not hear the approaching train.
Twenty people on a Western Central limited train were killed when a locomotive wheel derailed and toppled six coaches. Passengers suffered bruises and a dining car cook was severely injured in the accident at Ap-tope.
Gadedew Alabama records report a lynching linked to the murder and assault of Mrs. Sarah Smith on July 15. Inez was taken from the mall and hanged on a bridge beside the Coos river. Four Black men implicated. two executed, Will Johnson convicted and later life imprisonment. Richardson lynched without indictment awaiting grand jury action.
A Detroit incident leaves a child injured after a man shot his father-in-law August Whiting and his wife Mire Whiting at the Whiting home in the city’s west area. The father is in critical condition at Grace Hospital. the wife was reportedly absent at work.
Montpelier Feb 12 The annual release of the city health officer shows that during the year there were 53 cases of contagious disease in the town including 352 measles 30 enteric fever 5 typhoid 4 diphtheria and 3 smallpox The officer notes water supply testing found traces of contamination with all but one sample showing purity He commends the three years work of a water watcher at the city source and urges continued cleaning measures He adds no dealer sterilizes milk and that a fair season of beef is needed to cover costs
In Rutland Vermont a resident, Avery, aged core and eight months, died by self inflicted wound after roving across the country with 14 children as survivors. He returned to his parents home in New Jersey where he died, leaving a large but unclear family line including a brother Alexander Fisher and several grandchildren despite a long wander. The incident occurred Sunday as medical help arrived too late.
In Roxbury Massachusetts yesterday a 14 year old boy Edward Cook was crushed to death when a barn post toppled onto him while two boys played nearby. His companion Joseph Helfrich escaped as firefighters and a ladder company responded to the fatal accident. A mass meeting plans to discuss candidates to back at Citizens’ Congress with a report due at Carpenter’s Hall on Tuesday evening.
The Intercity Athletic desocration directs a 1906 season with Lester H. Greene of Montpelier as president and Frank M. Brown of Barre as vice president. Barre and Montpelier directors plan to sign a BarreMontpelier team, likely joining the Northern League and possibly the national agreement, with Montreal eligibility debated. Charles W. Wiskart is reappointed treasurer.
The article discusses how rapidly tastes change in drama, noting how early sentimental features fall out of favor. It highlights a central female character who appeals through personality and situation rather than explicit sentiment, and anticipates a Wed Feb 14 opera bow where dated tropes are expected to recede.
News items from Milton and Claremont mention N A Mexfield being rehired after a visit, plus notes on local residents S iH lim and Horn visiting for a few days. Fireman Jerry Carr spent Sunday with his sister in Warenster, and Miss Manche Atop Goiehel Poe appears among local telephony operation changes. A lost wallet notices a $2.50 cash claim and a missing gold‑tipped pin. The Ladies' Society at St Monica church plans a convent Tum gathering with Magy evenly at 7220.
Mayor Barclay Mrs Barclay and daughter Gracie arrived in Barre yesterday morning from New York. He felt in excellent spirits and said the Bermuda visit had pleasant moments though a few dishes fell short. On returning he signed city warrants ensuring monthly pay for city workers.
Edna Holbrook Smith wife of Dr D B Smith died this morning after a long illness with cancer. Born Orang May 15 1844 she married Daisley B Smith Sept 24 1861. Six children born to them all deceased. Survived by two sisters and several nephews. Funeral from Congregational church Saturday at 2 o clock, nephew Alvin M Smith officiating. Burial in village cemetery.
Silvio Zanotta four months and nine months old son of Mr and Mrs A Zanotta of Ellistone street died Sunday morning at 1 30 of laryngitis. The funeral from the house tomorrow afternoon at two will proceed to Catholic cemetery for interment.
Bessie Brown aged four years ten months daughter of Mr and Mrs David Brown of the A Tomasi block died yesterday from diphtheria after a three week illness. She was buried at 9 o clock this afternoon in Hope cemetery with Rev F A Poole officiating at the grave.
The Vermont Supreme Court will hear the charge against Attorney General Clarke C. Fitts tomorrow morning after commissioners including A. A. Hall of St Alans and E. Owen of Burlington finish their report in Montpelier. They reviewed testimony from Fred W. Potnary, John J. Heklew, T. Reed, and others, with witnesses supporting or challenging the Bartlett Preston case and Fitts’ conduct as attorney.
In city court, four men charged with keeping gambling machines paid fines and the machines were ordered destroyed. Charges shifted from Klondyke act to possession of gambling devices. Diversi paid 19.51 while others paid 10 each. Chief Brown to destroy five machines this afternoon, about 175 dollars to be junked, following a raid by State's Attorney Jackson weeks ago.
In Barre Vermont a bottle of whiskey seized from A Fregosi of 13 Granite Street was condemned and ordered spiked by the city court after a two day trial. Fregosi appealed to the county court and was bound over on a charge of sale of liquor after waiving examination. The trial heard witnesses about the raid, suspects seen drinking, and a witness who bought liquor at Fregosi's. Woolhouse, initially a witness, later pleaded guilty to intoxication and paid fines.
James M Thurston once a stone cutter in St Paul Minnesota fears amputation as both feet must be removed after injuries. He is not a Spanish American War veteran and served five years in Company E, Seaman Went Wort, Faulknertel office notes. The edition recounts his life and past service while discussing medical needs.
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