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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
4
The Barre Daily Times recounts a week of Vermont political chatter and social commentary. It mocks local figures from Pomiret to Montpelier, notes mayoral intrigue, and jokes about towns like Waterbury and Plattsburgh while hinting at racial tensions and colorful local behavior.
In New York a memorial fund is being started within hours of Deputy Fire Chief Kruger's death. The appeal cites his lifelong readiness to serve and his bravery protecting lives and property. The Globe notes the debt of gratitude owed by all firefighters and the higher standard his example sets.
A letter urges voters in the second district to evaluate Congress member Haskine on merit rather than seeking revenge for opposing President Roosevelt. It warns against small minded tactics and emphasizes choosing a better candidate based on merit, not personal grudges.
An aged group from the Jenper residence in New Eagiend recalls the bee spelling event at Hive workshop. Crowds gathered, captains led chants as the teacher or the equire called the words and spellers stumbled and corrected themselves amid the crowd’s reaction.
An Andover Massachusetts man recently died bequeathing a hundred dollars to establish a spelling contest in the town. The endowment will fund annual contests for youths ages ten to eighteen, with winners selected as in the usual fashion. The donors aim to elevate spelling standards amid declining proficiency.
The letter argues Prouty would be a capable governor with state experience, noting his House and Senate service and tenure as lieutenant governor. It opposes an immediate promotion, suggesting Peay should wait, while acknowledging Prouty’s strong support from friends and political allies. It mentions criticism of other candidates and references remarks from Vermont veterans groups and GOP figures.
A draft by the American Automobile Association and New York representatives proposes federal rules on vehicle permits and registration to relieve nationwide restrictions. The plan targets procurement of various records and standardization across states to ease the current intolerable vehicle-related burdens.
The St Albany Messenger discusses Congress power to enact regulative laws on interstate auto travel and the idea of juries qualifying verdicts in capital cases. It argues for a measured approach, allowing juries to modify penalties in murder trials and weighing the balance of public safety with due process.
A collage of fractured verses and dialect snippets from London and Chicago writings. The piece trails through misread lines, urban fog, and echoes of sport, literature, and vernacular chatter, reflecting noisy press cant and cultural juxtapositions of the era.
Feb. 21 Walter Baker waived examination in county court on a charge tied to burglaries at Starr Tet Beach. He pleaded not guilty to an information. further investigation planned. Burglaries described as part of a wholesale, isolated spree targeting Starr area homes. Victim Paige Power and others linked to Magner, Bead, Derg, and Magner noted in court.
The Barre Times reports a heated town meeting where residents denounced liquor traffic and urged action under the license law. Protesters cited fiscal losses from liquor profits and illegal sales, urging citizens to vote and defend town pride over saloon influence.
Barre Town resident Willian W Belville has filed for road commissioner. A longtime local figure, he emphasizes paving experience and service. Voters are urged to review last year’s report before casting ballots and consider his candidacy.
An 19th century observer describes the annual Mohammedan march to Nebo near Jerusalem during Easter. Dervishes dance, banners fly, and crowds gather before the Mount of Olives gate while traders and pilgrims await rites at Nebo’s mosque, a site regarded sacred yet hard for Christians to approach.
A St Joseph Missouri report recalls a spiritualistic meeting where Daniel Miller, a six foot seven inch participant, was summoned as a spirit. The séance reportedly had Miller’s shadeanswer questions, describing his past and quirks, with responses that confused and intrigued attendees.
A humorous tale from Maine describes two boys attempting to drown a woodchuck by flooding its burrow with four pails of water for hours. The creature finally emerges, drinks at a brook, and then scents the air, much to the boys’ dismay.
The passage describes Kingsbury of Sterling and Mase recounting a fox versus cat bout with the fox prevailing. Willis Clark of Marion bets $100 that a Maltese cat can outpace a fox in a straight run across fields before a 100 acre distance is crossed after the fox runs three minutes. Judge Preetor of Montgomery County notes happenings while Michaffera trades his dog for Lamyer 1, a Youngstown resident said to chew tobacco.
Japan contracts for 20000 tons of rails with German steel makers. A Pittsburgh inventor unveils a steel railroad tie and rail hybrid claimed to resist spreading. Express trains from Bristol to Tad ington cover 118 miles with only two bars, while New York City transit lines report about twenty employees injured daily.
In a clipped stage scene, characters debate shifts and absurd loyalties. The dialogue highlights tension over housework, furniture, and social prejudice as the unfolding chatter reveals deeper motives and mockery.
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