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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1908

Page

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Fire rips 12 story building. 60 hurt in New York chaos

Fire engulfs a 12 story structure in New York as water pumps pour into the ruin. Dozens of firemen and police are injured while rescuers race to pull trapped workers from upper floors. Seven firefighters perish in a desperate roof escape as others are pulled to safety amid collapsing cement and flames.

New York Right Amd Fourteenth Street Coron Armen Anil Borojem Ir Publishing Koper & Sachaun, Publivr Ditmore Woolen Company Comipiny Flamer Florence Marly Mest Liguk Aay Inder Company No. 7 John Fallon Tins Hutchinwm Sergeant Kelley Fallon Hutchinson Kelley Futelinton Walle Shea Aireman Phillipe

Narrow Escape From Death By Fire

A family barely escaped a deadly blaze that swept through their residence. Firefighters battled flames as smoke filled the area in Troy, Dan. No injuries were confirmed, and investigators inspected the scene for a cause.

Vermont Alumni Hold 16th Reunion in Boston

Boston Jan 11 sixty one Green Mountain Bays of the University of Vermont met at Youngs Water Street for the sixteenth reunion event of the New England Vermont Alumni Association. President M H W Buckham spoke of faculty efforts and discipline while other leaders and members discussed future aims and elected T J W Rogers as president and an executive committee including J L Rien and Prof G W Benedict.

New England Association of State University Young's Hotel Boston Green Mountain Bays Tniversity of Vermont Young Ith Boyland M. H W. Buckham Hit Ram James Huckham Melrone Dawn Henry Tinkima Medical Nathan F. Merrill Chemistry P. Thomas Kidder Wadstock Edmond ©. Mower Burlington Henry A. Tower Harvard University Assoletion T. J. W. Rogers Tawieepire J. H. Vaughan Ty . Young Stone T. A. Torrey G. P. Anderson Daniel T. Torrey Atnitor Dentis A. KE. Lewin J. L. Rien G. W. Benedict Rows University John A. Cunse Holt M. ‘Ol Weerstary D. W Kaunrson J. HL Eaton

Taft Quizzed by New York Audience on Property Rights

In New York, Secretary of War William J. Taft addressed a crowd through the People’s Institute as a recognized Republican presidential candidate. He argued property rights and capital growth support workers and labor, contending that destroying property guaranties harms the working class and benefits no one.

New York Jan Pines William J. Taft Tabor People's Institute Jana Mr. Taft Neally

Coal Man Missing Shocks Burlington Investors

Jan 11 reports C Te Histebina promoter of Quorn City Coal Company vanished after taking money from shareholders in Maine organized company. Burlington backers paid 50 cents and higher prices for coal. Hutchings arrested for unpaid advertising bill, released. Coal later found in Burlington hands.

Partington C. Te Histebina Quorn City Coal Company Burlington Stockhaldier Hatchina Maine Sharon Hutchings

Rumor on Hill Declines Return to Politics

Albany January 1. Former Senator David J Hill rejects active involvement in politics amid rumors that Governor Connors offered him state delegation chairmanship to the national convention. The rumor sparks debate on his possible political comeback while he remains retired.

Albany N.Y David J Hill Grisfrnen

Birthday Party at 80 Worth Troy Woman Entertained

Mrs Louies Moore celebrated her eighty birthday yesterday at the home of her son in Serth Troy. The gathering honored the longtime resident with family present and warm wishes on the occasion.

Worth Troy Serth Troy Mra Louies Moore Circh

Japan's New Ambassador Takshine Heads to Washington

An official notice announces Ambassador Takshine, a young diplomat of notable background, is arriving in Washington. The move marks a formal exchange between Japan and the United States at the embassy level.

Washington Amabesandur Takshine Foun

Trial Reveals Thaw Case On Suspected Mental Illness

New York January report describes the defendant William Thaw as suffering from stuporous melancholia. Dr. Allan McLane Masujiinn explains the condition’s features and its relevance to the case as jurors are seated. The twelve jurors, chosen amid delays, are deemed intelligent and capable, with Mrs Thaw expressing satisfaction at the panel’s composition.

New York Jan. U Allan McLane Masojiinn Peter Thaw Faery

Arrest of Mrs Dickinson in Cambridge for New Jersey murder link

Boston police arrested Georgiana Dickinson in Cambridge amid a murder inquiry into Mrs Het Whitmore of Hartien New Jersey. She identified herself as Dickinson or McDonakhe and expressed willingness to return to New York with papers.

Bire Tere Stesict Ln Uele Harrison Hetema Whitmore Lamphiack Hartien Knox Street Camidge Dlivor Watts Inapitor Shivide Rostemn Tomlin Inepertor Watts Camnbridge Kesex House Whitemore Mrp Georgiana Dickineon Dickinnon Dickinewy Charkintte Cambridge Eho Boston

Diamond Bracelet Found Ties To Whitmore Case In Boston

Police recover a diamond bracelet believed linked to Theodore Whitmore and Katherine Dickinan after a wife murder in New Jersey. Investigators hope the piece may identify the owner, as court proceedings unfold in the Whitmore case.

Boston Theodore Whitmore Khorginna Dickinean Lena New Jersey Wile Bank Brook Ign

Judge Parker Speaks on Court's Renewal in State

Chief Judge Alton W. Parker of the court renews in erate Parker and Soba Craft, state civil power witness, note yeoeer and other speakers secluded at Sanstoy School in Lluon and Crenty tuntge Joho G, Vas Bitten.

Pulltinal Asanciatins Ubter Alton Ws Parker Court of Renews Erate Parker Bomor

Fire damages Mut-Senda school building. 250 children escape

Jan. 11 Mut-Senda west of here two story wooden school building caught fire. Principal, teachers, and 250 pupils evacuated safely as flames damaged the structure and a Vermont Marble company warehouse nearby. Firefighters led by Chief Charles K ersnotty and Assistant Patrick II battle the blaze. one fireman injured and hospitalized.

Butlige Mut- Senda Here Elf Charles Kersnotty

Unusual Vermont cyclone insurance dispute rises

In Ben Albans a complex case involves the Vermont Treatance Company and insurers over damage from a August cyclone that destroyed buildings and caused losses. Ryans claim lightning struck their jet and seek policy recovery while the insurer disputes any causal link and defense. Attorneys Watson and Alexander represent the plaintiff, Fox Laird montpelier and Puller Smith act for the Vermont Mutual.

Albans Van Abe Marsh Veermont Treatance Company Rycover Vara Harnai Ryans Th Wateon Aleaander Fox Laird Af

Murdered? Dead in Bed Brattleboro Boy Worden Aged 11

Frederick A Worden of West Halifax was found dead in bed by his housekeeper. Aged 11, he was a farmer and involved in the hair stock business. He was a brother of Acting Judge Prank Worder of Windham county court and a prominent local figure. Survived by two sisters, three brothers, and two brothers.

Brattleboro Frederick A.worden West Halifax Prank Worder Windham County Court Nass Worden Moiddle Hie Worten Newfane Brattlehars Bern Twm Nighters

Tale of Murder Mystery in St Alhana Inferred Prisoner

A rumor, unverified, claims a variant of a murder plot in St Alhana. It speaks of a man imprisoned for killing several slaves with a needle to the heart. After his last wife died, an inquiry led to his transfer to a private prison.

St. Alhana Sonn Throm Durance Te de Roport

Injury in Ensilage Cutter Injures Local Worker

Middlebury Vermont reports James Wing of Cornwall severely mangled in an ensilage cutter yesterday. The accident left his hand and arm badly damaged as the machinery drew him into the blade. Dew D Noble and P Lo Tormey were summoned, but Wing lost much of his left hand as doctors assessed possible reattachment.

Middlebury San James — Winge Cornwall Dew D Noble P. Lo Tormey Wing

Middlebury Man Pleads After Alleged Theft

Addison county court heard Henry Cree, 27, charged with larceny and embezzlement. He allegedly stole 16 cents and a few notes from a local shop, then attempted to disappear. The case proceeds as Cree faces potential four year sentence if convicted.

Middlebury Addison County Henry Cree Daca Delow Sonny

Bethel Plact of United States Talc Corp Fire Damages Plant

A damaged United States Talc Corporation plant near Bethel suffered a fire and related disruptions. Officials reported unclear details as investigators respond to the scene and assess damages and next steps. Local responders assisted, with the incident under review as residents seek information.

Plact United States Talc Corporation Bethel Jim

Five Men Face Gun Incident At Middlesex Station

Michael Madden intoxicated at Middlesex station threatened five workers Ralph Persous David Lee Harold Austin Albert Taplin with a revolver demanding a cigarette when refused he fired five shots none hit the men all escaped Madden was arrested in a drunken state and jailed en route to Montpelier. a revolver with five empty cartridges found on him.

Reine Michael Madden Michael Middlesex Madden Wim Nees Lewis Cote Ralph Persous David Lee Harold Austin Albert Taplin Midrosax Central Vermont Railroad Hwik Getty Sherriff Hastings Middiewx Montpelier Maiden Wwe Tony Weeme Merttown Moretown Gates Montipelier Iternoon Xtate

Enthusiastic Base Ball Fair Plans Formed at Willan Wishart Office

In a February meeting chaired by Charles Wishart, an enthusiastic base ball fair was planned. W. A. Moore was named president and F. M. Brown secretary as a general committee organized committees for refreshments, entertainment, advertising, and soliciting donations.

Willan Wishart Charles Wishart W. A. Moore McRetary FM. Brown William Holden W. A. Er Henry Mode A. Noonan Rd Grimes Shied M. Smith Daha Torn C. G. Mawott Danre W. M. Holden Booth William Hancon F. M. Brown W. H. Duthie Whiely Aia Cere Sas Willian Wah Hint Mackie J. Hf Smith C. Perduces Mackay, Jr Austin Mev Neji Jol Marr Seampink

Montpelier Girls Basketball Schedule Highlights

The Montpelier girls basketball season schedule lists a series of games in January February and March at locales including Montpelier Barre and the Armory. The piece notes the team’s effort to form a strong squad after past restrictions and mentions a core group of nearly fifteen players practicing with aims for a fast and strong team in the state.

Wis Hemgres Cerry Gethard Montpelle Montpelier Ee Hi. S Barre Armory M. H Ayub S&h BESS Marek Guddant Girs Tims Newwater

Third Series Cribbage Schedule Reported

The third series cribbage schedule is outlined with referees Donald MacLoil and Alex Henderson noted. A court roundup mentions Sam Shepard arrest on liquor charges and multiple January hearings with references to Montesito Turxiny, Bertie, and Wat erbury investigations.

Ie Fraternity Cribbage League C. O Donald MacLoil C. G Caveloy Olliver Sheriff Tracy Montesito Turxiny BR. Watt Sam Shepard My John Murray Thi

Champlain Valley Grange Founded in Burlington Vermont

A Vermont State Grange subordinate lodge named Champlain Valley Grange was instituted in Burlington with 64 members under Deputy CS Hopkins of Brattleboro. Officers elected include HL Wheeler master, Mrs. Gove lecturer, Milo Durfey steward, George Story chaplain, HL Merribow secretary, Mrs C Harri my cova gatekeeper, and Ida May White reputable. The grange will meet on the second and fourth Saturdays monthly in the Knights of Pything hall.

R Bortingtom Vermont State Grange Poetroma of Husbandry Champlain Valley Grange Onganhatinn CS Hopkins Brattleboro Burlington Tollowes Wheeler Gove Milo K, Durfey Tenam Aiktant Ulewant George Ta. Story Milain Charing White Myre L. Baker Merribow C. He Harri My Cova; Mere. White, Potwona; Mire ©. 9% Wes, Fiera; Ida May White Setant

Old Portsmouth Resident William White Dies by Own Hand

William H. White, an aged Portsmouth resident, died by self infliction in his Bath Room after a period of ill health. The irdal report states he rose during a difficult night and shot himself, with family members discovering him soon after. Survived by daughter Mrs. Charlts M. Newton of South Berwick, Maine.

William H. White Portsmouth Bath Room Nhs William M. White O Lock Bath Hwaring bin ‘Hing Willan White Ant Ara Iaghter Charlts M. Newton South Berwick

Murdered Pole Found Near Blaney Estate in Peabody

A Polish immigrant, aged years, was found dead last night near the Blaney estate on Crawford Road in Peabody Massachusetts. Police report the body was discovered by a passerby as dawn broke. The victim was known to reside locally and investigators are pursuing leads on a possible break in at a nearby property.

Peabody Mass Blaney

Vermonters Meet in Burlington Discuss State Governing

A garbled Vermont note records a Burlington meeting where Mr George He Prouty of New had a role in local government matters. The fragment mentions satisfaction with state leadership and a winter context, with family ties noted to Poste.

Burlington George He Prouty New Abu Sou

Farmer Suffers Concussion as Limb Falls in Swanton

Swanton Jan 1 Judkom Janes a prominent farmer on the St Alban bay road was knocked unconscious after a tree limb fell while he chopped a tren. His left arm was fractured and he sustained concussion of the brain. Helpers found him, and medical aid was summoned.

Swanton Judkom Janes St. Albane Bay Jann

Talk of the Town. Trie fey writes Whikem Chen, Hew Bee

Fragmentary OCR text finds a aims at Whikem Chen with scattered phrases about a time and place, unclear events. The readable portions reference local figures and a possible public discussion but lack coherent context or complete names and dates.

Quarry Sold At Good Price In Barre Valley

The forty acre quarry, supplying light and medium stock, surrounding the Barre area, sold for about £40,000 to James Liberson. Liberson plans to double the workforce to twenty and expand the plant with modern equipment. Former owner Milne to take a vacation while Milne and Robertson’s Barre manufacturing firm continues under Littlejohn Milne leadership in Barre East Murre.

Tenes Liberson Liberson Tustic Welsterville Barre Empire Straiton’s Innes & Cruickshank Ile East Murre Milne Gugh Milne & Roberteen South End James Tol Meiden Otter Littlejoim & Milmn Aghive Patton Littlejoin, Oilgers & Milne le Will Crutinie

One Church Theory Considered Poor By Montpelier Group

A Montpelier YMCA meeting of church representatives discussed federation and the one church theory. The committee reported limited success from single churches and praised broader cooperation, voting to hire a secretary to collect statistics on federation viability and appointing officers for the church committee.

Montpelier Y. M.C. A Ematter FW. Lewis St. Johorbury Lowe Gw, Hunt St. Albans Hong Jin L. J. Read Tey Smithers Thie City R. F. Laws T. F. Reed W. A. Davison Rlington

Head Caneing Incident on Main Street Injures Barre Man

A vigorous caning yesterday afternoon caused profuse bleeding on a Barre man. Bystanders observed the blood loss near buildings on Main Street while the assailant, an older man, used a cane. The weapon splattered blood as the offender struck and fled, with authorities examining the incident details.

Barre Egyegal

Marriage at City Hall Reported in Local Notice

A marriage by Justice of the Peace was performed at City Hall at 1:45 with Mr and Mrs Manera of the street named in the notice. The party and attendees are described in the fragmentary report, noting the bride’s birth and the ceremony details in the local section.

Manera Justice of the Pearsies

Also Mentioned on This Page

Parkhurst North Troy Morth Dan Taft Salliss David B. Hill Japan Pople Pail N. J. Police Georgiana Dickinson Harrigan Judge Parker Rutland Town Rutland City Hurt A. Worden West Hiliwax Ensilage Pint Selectman Bethel Jalil Montpelier Schoola NEW Grange Daugl Talk OF The TOWN Trie Fey Chen Heweem Eou Wei Masui Tim, U Littlejohn & Milne Geo. Libersont City Hall
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