20 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1905
Page
1
M Schidlovsky head of a commission to inquire into Russian workers grievances and propose better conditions asks factory owners to appoint fifteen delegates. Workers elect forty delegates to meet in March to choose representatives for the commission.
In St. Petersburg on February 20, Father Gopon who led the strikers in a recent demonstration has been unfrocked. His whereabouts had been unknown prior to the announcement.
Copenhagen reports the third Fus ian Baltic squadron is moving north aboard the Great Bel by Danish torpedo boat. The German escort with the Moet departs as Russians retreat. Danish willers are noted in the shifting naval positions.
Fragmentary OCR notes report a political shift implied by a peace party and reference to British ships bound for Vladivostok, with garbled phrases and missing details.
From Barcelona on February 20 Captain Saunders an aeronaut met a fatal end during a balloon ascent. Fire engulfed the balloon at about 5,000 metres, forcing a jump that sent him tumbling into Cortes Street where he died after a head injury.
Judge Hitehoodk in Norfolk Superior Court ordered a verdict for Joel J. Shepard and Sons of Quincy Port against Mayor Hepat. The case centers on statements made by the defendant at a hearing before the joint Massachusetts legislature committee probing the big coal strike two years ago.
A panic swept the Avenue Theater gallery in Detroit on February 20 after a mistaken alarm cry led to a fracas among a crowd. A number of youths clashed while scrambling for exits. several were arrested for disorderly conduct as authorities cleared the scene.
Cicero J. Hamlin a famed horseman and breeder of trotters including The Abbott Lord Darby and hundreds of other famous horses died this morning in Buffalo New York at age 58 or 60.
Clement A plaintiff Rntlind files suit against the railroad company in Hutlama county court seeking damages for injuries and loss from a March collision. The case is set for the March term.
A major blaze in Indianapolis on February 20 threatened a wholesale district bounded by Georgia and Meridian streets and Jackson Place, with Farnley and McCrea millinery, A Kiefer Drug, and Demitich stockrooms sustaining heavy damage. Fire consumed the Farnley wall cellar and several explosions occurred at the drug and fireworks depots. One firefighter was injured, and spectators narrowly escaped harm as walls collapsed within thirty minutes.
The world’s only electrical locomotive built for the New York Central Terminal Service was nearly destroyed by fire at Hoffman's Ferry near Schenectady. Sparks from the stove in a shed ignited high winds, damaging the engine shed and destroying five barns on James Wratt’s property a quarter mile away, with 15 cows burned to death.
A Detroit fire caused damage at a steel plant with estimated losses between 000 and 10,000 dollars. About two hundred workers were thrown out of work, and a fireman sustained a bad scalp wound. Several firefighters had narrow escapes while battling the blaze.
A blaze yesterday leveled the Whittlsey Sabin block on Row Street in Pittsfield destroying a three story brick building occupied by the Malabors manufacturers. Estimated loss stands at 30000 dollars with the Pittsfield Spark Coil Company among the affected tenants.
A serious Erie road crash near Warren Point injured many and killed Misa Grace Matthews of Suffern New York. The disaster sparked four ward caucuses naming aldermen and school commissioners, with Alex Gordon and Frank W Nichols named for Ward One and Ward Three respectively. Burdened by cold and a blocked church stairwell, residents faced delays before casting votes, while Frank H Burke lost narrowly in Ward Five and Samuel Kingston faced eligibility questions in Ward Five.
Richard B. Eastman of Passumpsic Vermont died at home after a lingering illness. Born March 10 1849 in Buffalo he spent his boyhood in St Johnsbury and later lived in Brooklyn before the Eastmans returned to Vermont. He built a substantial dairy business and left a wife two children and Walker Weeks of Lancaster. He owned a notable private library and a valuable collection of engravings reflecting wide culture.
Fire swept the top floors of the Nadites office building on Canal Street in New Orleans Saturday night, causing heavy losses. The blaze burned through multiple levels with estimated damage around 150000 dollars.
Northfield high defeated Pet erbury high 23 to 21 Saturday in a boys game that amused the spectators. The girls’ halftime show drew smiles with lively moments and some impressive plays. A postgame dance hosted by Co F followed the event, with attendees enjoying the evening.
In Montpelier on February 30 two basketball games featured Norwich versus Montpelier and Montpelier against Burlington. Norwich topped Montpelier 37 to 1 and Montpelier edged Burlington 29 to 28 in a game hailed as one of the finest ever seen on the local floor.
Seven hours of blaze in Tyler Texas yesterday burned newer houses, incurring a loss estimated at 150000. Fire crews battled the flames for hours before gaining control, with property damage reported across multiple residences.
A sad case in Germantown Philadelphia reveals starvation and exposure deaths. Sarah Smith, 62, died. Benjamin Smith, 70, died last night after being taken to a hospital. Lois Smith, 64, brother, is in serious condition at a local almshouse. The three had no food at their home and had pension credits remaining from a former employer.
SIDR JUDGE DEAD. Danier B. Ruggles of Sutton died Saturday at heart failure. Born April 46, 1901, he was a long time farmer and town leader. He served Sutton in the legislature and county positions. He leaves a wife and one son. Governor will fill vacancy.
The Bone Scale Company of this city held its annual meeting and elected a board of directors including Dr. John A. Roe, Rows, Carpenter, Melman, and others. Tir Mond was chosen president, Mr. Hidermt vice president, a Rone treasurer, and Mr. Leydlork was named secretary.
Admitted their crimes as a man and a woman faced the court in Opainning New York. The report notes a 1900-era case involving a German suspect and separate killings. Authorities say the two defendants accepted their sentences, with dramatic exchanges about prize rewards and sentencing occurring within minutes.
Yonkers Mic Feb 20 Congrins man Norton P Otio died early this morning after an illness lasting several months. He was 65 years of age.
The Rev Geo Gilmour announced his relocation as assistant pastor at the Congregational Church yesterday. His sudden departure surprised both the pastor and parishioners after more than a year of service.
In a contested decision the body voted to proceed to the lot and to prepare for the nomination process. The total vote cast was recorded, and observers noted a rare division among members on the outcome.
In two wards the field for the forthcoming election begins to take shape. The Socialist ticket is filed along with regular caucus nominees. N A Melver is listed for alderman in ward 3 and Samuel J Kingston for alderman ward 5. A mayoral bid by Meone is anticipated pending papers. The Workingmen's caucus has not yet filed and may withhold names.
Mark B. Nichols, candidate for first constable in Barre, denies a circulating claim that he was a "scab" during a 1877 Philadelphia Reading Railroad strike. He provides payroll and career details and states he is not a candidate for mayor or any civic honor. A note to supporters of John Robins calls for a 7 pm meeting in Miles Granite Block Room 4.
The list of jurors chosen for the March term includes Barre College W. Famett and Joe pare A oS ee Gd Besi J Monja min and F. C. Wino Pl talnied N. D. Page and F. 8. Bemis Northfald Yrank ee and Charlie Holton Moretow Wart Montpelier Pimotty Thon ort 8 W Benjamin Midhaeex W. BR Leonerd and Hartert Maratfield Fred Tanner Fayston T. a McCarty Rast Montpelier Lewin Sib ley and Alonso Holb Waterbury B. Phillipa and J. 8 Hil Duxbury J. McMullim and C. 8 Mateo Calais W. A. Oley and A. h Morwe Cabot J. Oh. Pike and B.D. Waldo Rosin George 1. Mammitt Woodbury 1 D. H. Benjamin Wallafield La K. Smith and CS. Marriattay Warren Fred Ae rnb May Worcester Mark ald.
The Granite City held its annual time ballad event with about 40 dancers attending. A midnight program featured music by an orchestra led by Mewars, Roberteom and Rosa and Mrs Loranger. Vocal selections were performed by Angas, Muiry, Baxter, Burdingy, Forbes, Flor, and Roberteau along with other contributors and a cake walk.
The week from February 12 to 19 shows a falling Bother water level with no immediate danger, but urges water users to conserve and avoid waste. A more serious break could throttle supply, risking shortages for consumers.
A freight wreck at Blackwell Street crossing sent two cars over a ten foot embankment. Conductor Dalton, atop the second car, was thrown under it but survived with minor injuries. engineer Bennett and the crew scrambled to separate cars as a wrecking crew from St. Albans moved in to recover the cars and put them back on the tracks.
Freight cars loaded with unspecified cargo derailed on the Mont and Welly River line yesterday, with three cars plunging into an embankment. All cars were splintered, and the derailment disrupted the line until the first train passed at half past four this morning.
A scheduling mixup at the Harte Home led to both the Civic Federation of Women’s clubs and La Veer chia Filodrama presenting events Saturday. The Federation planned A Merc in Khaki for a benefit. talks to avoid overlap resulted in canceling that performance while a volunteer offered a benefit show with proceeds donated to the Federation.
Firefighters at the old department station on Prospect street battled a serious fire yesterday morning. The blaze spread near the engine room but was quickly extinguished with no damage to the station or crew.
Paul Maberini died yesterday at 2 o clock from an electric shock in the city. He was aged about fifty seven. The Italian resident had lived in the city for several years and leaves six children.
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