13 Jan 1915
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1915
Page
1
A severe quake struck Rome today causing widespread panic as residents rushed into the streets. Shocks continued for several seconds, damaging many buildings and prompting emergency responses.
A strong early morning quake in Rome caused widespread panic and building damage. Officials reported no confirmed deaths an hour after the tremor while the city distributed emergency information by telephone. Noted damaged landmarks include the Column of Marcus Aurelius and the Palazzo Chigi.
Washington Jan 13 contracts were awarded by the navy department for a sea-going submarine to be built at Quincy Massachusetts by the Electric Boat Co for 200,000 and for three coast defense submarines to be built at Spanle Washington at 400,000 each, and to the Lake Torpedo Boat Co for four coast defense submarines to be built at Bridgeport Connecticut at 427,000 each.
A powerful storm drove a high tide into Winthrop and Massachusetts coast, flooding streets and sheltering Massachusetts Bay. Winds and heavy seas affected coastal towns north of Boston, with water depths reaching levels that prompted precautions and delayed travel.
A formal accusation targets Fer Culpadle Negivet in a fatal accident on New York's elevated transit line. The record notes unspecified detentions and linked testimony, outlining charges and the immediate legal steps following the incident.
A fragmented invitation to a governors ball event yielded a mixed local response with unclear details. No concrete numbers or dates are provided in the readable text. Further verification needed for names and venues.
A furnace fire swept a four story double apartment building at 831 Le Suttle attract. Forty persons leaped or were carried unconscious as flames raged. An unknown man who fled from the scene later helped rescue others and turned in the alarm. One man who jumped from a fourth story window may die.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions injury and medical treatment related to a trial. Names and precise details are unreadable, but the passage implies a personal injury case connected to an institution and a medical response.
Paris January 18. Severe winter weather across the battle line in France hindered operations. French artillery saw activity near Solano between Rhein and Argonne but no decisive success. Fighting northeast of Soisdons continues with heavy infantry engagements. French forces hold some positions while relinquishing others.
Berlin via wireless to London on January 18 states German victories on the western front. Allied trenches near the Belgian coast around Nieuport were evacuated due to German artillery. Attacks elsewhere were repulsed and 1700 French were captured in one engagement.
Reported today that Turkish forces suffered several setbacks as Russian reports claim a Turkish regiment was destroyed and a position seized. Constantinople disputes an overwhelming Russian defeat while unofficial accounts put Turkish troops in Tabriz and talks of a projected German Turkish attack near Erivan.
A fragile political piece reports Vermont recording two votes against woman suffrage. The fragment notes debate within activist groups and mentions offices and local voices over the suffrage question amid public interest and tension.
In Waterbury last evening a man named A B Cota of Starling in Stowe was found dead beneath a train trestle after his wagon and team plunged twenty feet to the ground. The team then escaped, one horse killed, the other found later nearby. cause undetermined, no liquor seen. Cota, 66, left a widow and children.
Frederick F. Raymond, 49, of 218 State Street, was instantly killed about 6 PM Wednesday when a live electric light wire blew free and struck him on the back of the neck between Baxter and Pine streets. Mrs. Raymond, the only immediate witness, said he cried out and tried to ward off the shock with his hands as the current, carrying 2500 volts, felled him to the ground. Five physicians failed to resuscitate him. Raymond was a marble worker with one daughter.
A man was found dead this morning at Willece Green’s market in Waterbury. Dr. Hopkins arrived and pronounced death due to heart failure after a conversation suggested he had been ill for some time. A crowd gathered as inquiries began into the circumstances.
A fragmented report outlines the Comets overcoming an early setback to finish with a narrow advantage. Crowded stands and a tense finish marked the local game as the team secured a win amid steady performances from key players.
The Senate approved Powell bill No. 2 about the term of office for Supreme Court justices, read third time under suspension and sent to the House Judiciary Committee, amid opposition from Attorney Alex Dunnett. House bills on incumbents and judiciary reform proceeded with favorable committee reports and third readings.
A joint rising of chiefs and officers of the Pocahontas Iroquois and Winnetta Red Men lodges included Deputy Fannie Levin and numerous named chiefs and officers. James Rothney led the Iroquois Tribe staff as deputies were raised to stamps, followed by a buffet lunch and dancing into the night.
Eva Carbo of Montpelier and Lillian Waterman of North Montpelier were arrested after a disturbance at Pearl Street corner. They pleaded not guilty to intoxication, were convicted, and fined with costs. Carbo paid a police laundered amount while Waterman posted bond for release.
A class of 11 candidates attended the state medical examinations in Montpelier with nine passing. Dr. Be W Ham of Rutland and Dr W Whitaker of Narre conveyed results and noted the exams were held the previous month in Medina.
Fragmented OCR text unclear but mentions a board election and names such as Masi Henk, Trost, and Sains Alter. Readable bits suggest a local board vote context with names and positions.
The Barre city aldermen awarded the annual Harce year book printing to N J Roberts at 1.25 per page with double pages, beating K E Cumings at 1.05. 70 cloth bound reports at 30 cents and 500 paper copies due by Feb 15 with copy ready by Feb 1.
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