Barre Daily Times takes weather, crime, and civic notes 1908
Barre Daily Times reports on Vermont public schools and fire department reforms, Saintgate, and Barre’s status in naval strength. It notes Alice Thaw and Paris society quirks, Johnny Rockefeller’s gift to Chicago university, and insurance rate drops tied to improved fire protection. It references Barre’s fire chiefs and the community’s adoption of a new volunteer-to-paid system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Prince DeSagan
Count Boni
Johnny Rockefeller
Chicago University
Judge Landis
Navy Strength Shows U S Lead In Battleship Tonnage
A fragment notes United States holds the largest battleship tonnage at 406 140 across 29 ships, while Britain, France, Germany, and Austria Hungary list 621 900, 208 471, 658 401, and 191 498 respectively. The text argues heavy U S effort has yielded significant naval growth.
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Great Britain
United States
France
Germany
Aupan
Jingles And Jests Fragment From Warper's Weekly
A fragment from Warper's Weekly presents a playful verse with a chaotic line of dialogue. It features speakers such as Johnny and a reference to Willie's father and a homeward return, capturing a whimsical wartime style.
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Johnny
Willie
Fragmentary Verse Fragment Reflects Raw Speech
A jagged OCR fragment shows a speaker pleading for permission to contribute verses and noting his own roughness in writing. The text hints at self critique and a desire for easier, clearer expression amid a strained creative moment.
Lawyer Calls Client to Settle a Contested Account
A lawyer reproaches a client for lingering in the doorway while urging settlement of an account that contains additional items and several disputed charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tusolis Clent
Oxide
Germany May Face War If Japan Breaks Ties
German foreign office officials warn that if Japan moves toward war or breaks relations, the United States is likely to join on an easier basis. The issue is tied to U.S. fleet redeployment to the Pacific and other defensive steps, potentially triggering a broader clash.
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United States
Japan
Germany
Pacific
Vermont court notices mix with crime misprints
Fragmented Vermont clipping shows references to murder cases arrests and sentences in Bennington, Windham, and Chittenden counties. It mentions Alfred Meban, Fairbanks, and Rogers with unclear charges and timelines, alongside a stray note about a 1907 Vermont court—all in rough, garbled OCR text.
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Foward Butterfield
Sutton
Alfred Meban
Bennington County
Fairbanks
Windham Emanty
Pelea
Chittenden
Rogers
Ewan Eas
Vermont
Chelsea News Briefs Reflect Local Visits and Social Scene
Angie Flanders assints at a hotel for two weeks while Cheney McAllister of Washita town visits his daughter Me. A H Morey. Wilbur F. Bradshaw returns from Gardner Massachusetts after a visit with cousin Albert Bradshaw. Hale Darling returns from Beeton after a flying hobby trip. Miss Lintie Dickinson leaves Darling household, to be replaced by Miss Mary McKenzie. A social hop hosted by the Chelsea Insurance band drew attendees from surrounding towns. six musicians performed and refreshments were at C Slack & Son’s. Arthur Cave and Charley Doyle remain in Washington for swing wood work. Hope Abbott, student, stays at home in Washingto n this week. several out of town residents are noted as visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angie Flanders
Cheney McAlliater
Washitwas
Me. A. H. Morey
Wilbur F. Bredshaw
Gardner
Mass
Albert G. Bradshaw
Hale K. Darling
Beaton
Wilt
Brother
Chara Darling
Condord
É'clouk
Wershire
Wasington
Arthur W. Cave
Charley FB. Doyle
Washington
Hope Abbott
Academy
South Woodbury Notes and Local Visits
Local items list residents and visitors in South Woodbury and nearby towns. Mrs. P. F. I. Batchelder is ill with the grippe while Mrs. Ewen has improved at J. C. Goodell's home. North Hero’s Robert Tassie visits Barre. Elizabeth Satin spent Christmas in Morrisville returning home. Ave details mention people visiting relatives and a church service canceled due to illness.
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PF. I. Batchelder
Ewen
J. C. Goodell
Robert Tassie
North Hero
R. B. Tassie
Barre
Elizabeth Satin
Morrisville
Stanley ‘Tussle
Darre
Ben
Neil and
Cufford Asere
Mise
Nellie Mille
Sam Jonon
Lucy Sabin
Burlington
Storey
Movse
M. Strong
s.Mies
Lena Ainsworth
North Montpelier
Tives
Myron Davison
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