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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1916

Page

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Villa Eludes Head Hunters Pursuit Keeps Up

An outlaw chief dodges capture as a private telegram reports that head hunter efforts fail to trap him. Villain remains at large while authorities pursue updates on his whereabouts and possible catch.

U S foreign policy attacked at national defense talks

In Washington on January 21 speakers criticized the administration’s foreign policy and U S military unpreparedness. They urged a stronger navy, coast defense, and a continental army, with Roosevelt denouncing submarine warfare and calling for robust preparedness linking Alaska and the Panama Canal.

Washington, D. C Army National Security League Henry A. Wike Wood Charles A. Curtis New York George J. von Meyer Massachusetts I. H. W. Rose National Marine League Robert Bascon Tts Axtir EL Paco Texas America Francisco Villa Apri San Geronimo Lin Middlesex Herrera Swern Baie Trice Roosevelt Theodore Douglas Robinson Wham Naational Guard Navy Roosevelt United States Miso Maud Wetmore Cairman National Civic Federation Congress Luke KE. Wright Hoogevelt Col. Roosevelt Alaska Hawaii Panama Canal West Indies National Guard

Felix Diaz Denies Plotting Mexican Revolution

New York report quotes General Felix Diaz denying plans for another Mexican upheaval. He supports Carranza and says he will act only after Carranza proves his ability to govern, while noting the U S position favors giving Carranza a chance to enforce order.

New York Felix Ding Mexico United States Caranza Carranza

Austria denies peace parley broken off reports

Vienna reports that Montenegro has not discontinued peace talks as claimed. The Montenegrin troops have not yet entered surrender or come in from the hills, and negotiations will begin only after such events occur.

Austria Montenegro Sur Vienna Hille

163 Vessels Sunk In Russian Raid

Petrograd reports a Russian raid where torpedo boats destroyed 163 sailing vessels off the Anatolian coast on Jan 17, with 73 laden with commodities. The action followed engagements near Czernowits and Rarnevle, with five enemy counterattacks repulsed and prisoners taken at Koprukeni near Ezerum.

Petrograd London Dvinsk Schlossberg Stripa Czernowits Rarnevle Caucasus Ees Yorkiri Koprukeni Ezerum

Warship attack repulsed near Gulf of Saros

Constantinople reports an armed clash at the Gulf of Saros where a Turkish official communique says enemy forces included a monitor, cruiser, and torpedo boats. Turkish batteries opened fire, claiming hits on a cruiser and damage to the foe, which withdrew after bombardment.

Constantinople London Gulf of Sars Turkish War Office Gulf of Saros Hein Mentor Turing Abel

Defends Wilson policy in British press stance

London reports The Daily Chronicle places Wilson’s policy at the top of its agenda and argues Britain should avoid pressuring the United States on war aims. The piece notes Americans perceive English views as prudent, while condemning attempts to lecture the US on its choices. It cites a foreign magazine praising US neutrality and warns against meddling in American policy.

London The Daily Chronicle Wilson jThe Chronicle Ison Fatty Chronicle United States Asmerica

Teutons Capture Near prominent force in war report

In a war dispatch from Amsterdam dated August, Teutons reportedly captured a sizable force near the front. The tally indicates substantial enemy gains as the campaign progresses, with officials confirming continued advances and strategic positions held by Teuton units.

Montpelier seeks injunction to force traction bond

In Washington county chancery court the City of Montpelier seeks a mandatory injunction against Harre and Montpelier Traction and Power Co to file a $10,000 bond and meet city council requirements. Deputy Sheriff Henry Lawson served papers notifying the company to appear within 42 days. The city says the street railway operates without right due to bond filing failures and seeks a decree declaring the company’s rights valid only if the bond is filed as required. The case name A. W. Clark et al v J. Ter ton Pike et al was filed in county court for $700, with J Marshall as attorney.

Montpelier Washington County Chancery Court Harre and Montpelier Tradition and Power Company Sherif Henry Lawson Lug Lttip Laraben Nummely A. W. Clark

Compulsion Bill Advances in House of Commons

London January 21 The military service bill paused in committee of the House overnight amid cheers. Walter Home Ting president of the local government board said the bill would not create a military machine, but would place the present system in statutory form with no undue severity by the War Office. Philippine Snowden a Socialist opponent praised the piloting of the bill by Andrew Bonar Law and Mrs Long. Bonar Law and Long expressed gratitude for restraint shown in committee. John Dillion Nationalist praised the conduct and leadership of Premier Asquith’s approach.

London House of Commons Walter Home Ting War Office Philippine Snowden Andrew Bonar Law Asquith Iis Long Bonar Law

Clement seeks injunction over Rutland Country Club water access

Henry W Clement of Rutland sues the Rutland Country Club seeking a permanent injunction to stop the club from diverting or cutting water to his Grove street home. He claims actions threaten his water supply and cause him financial and practical inconvenience. The case names Walter S Fenton for Clement and Alvin W Lawrence for the club.

Rutland Country Club Rutland Dan Henry W. Clement Ot Sity Country Club Ryeing Cmestar Steacey Walter S. Fenton Clemeht Alwin W. Lawrence Piper Clement Grove Street

Joliet Streets Flooded Five Feet Deep

Joliet reports streets flooded five feet deep as floodwaters swept through the area. Nearly 1,000 residents were driven from their homes amid the rising waters and widespread damage.

Joliet Illinois City

Naturalists Gather for Vermont Club Session in Rutland

About 40 members of the Vermont Botanical and Bird Club met in Rutland at Hotel Bardwell for a two day session. Faculty from Middlebury College and the University of Vermont attended, with guests from Connecticut and Massachusetts. Lectures and papers covered distribution of bird and plant life, forestry, and lawn culture adaptation.

Rutland Vermont Botanical and Bird Club Bardwell Middlebury College University of Vermont Fairbanks St. Johnsbury Mies Annie Lorens Hartford Vermont George P. Hurne Eera Brament Middlebury George P. Burns George H. Perl Harry F. Perkins A. K. Peterson University of Vermont, Hurlington Misa Ines A. Howe St. Johabury Leston A

Jury box filled in Hatch case at St Johnsbury

A jury was completed in St Johnsbury to try Harlow Hatch for manslaughter in the death of Sumner Brown last July. Names on the panel include Chivin Clark, Chante Watson, J By Johnson, A W Coffrin, Levi Dean, Davie Frochette, Edwin Gray, J Judkins, Homer Moore, Acro Park, B C Richardson, and others. Witnesses W H Jenks, Harold Burgess, and H W Randall testified on the slaying location.

St. Johnsbury Harlow Hatch Sumner Brown St. Johasbury Chivin L. Clark St. Johnabury Chante Watson Lyndenville Johnson Waterford A.W. Coffrin Groton Levi P. Dean Sutton Davie Frochette IL Hyler Burgess H W. Randall Hateh

Disappearance of 17 year old Geraldine Morrison

Geraldine Morrison has been missing since Sunday, last seen possibly in Moston. The 17 year old St Johnsbury pupil, tall for her age with dark eyes and hair, left a note saying she would return if asked. Detectives search, parents fear enticement, and trains crews recall her boarding a Boston and Maine train at North Station in Hankton at 7:30 Monday.

St. Johnsbury Van Geraldine Morrison Reuben Morrison Moston Cies Triblie Boston and Maine Railroad Hank “Ton

Man Arrested Carrying Bomb Tied to Village Parade

A man carrying a suitcase believed to contain an explosive device was seized amid a crowd near a village during a parade night. Police later questioned a second suspect, aged 31, found at a residence with intent to cause harm. Authorities cordoned the area as detectives investigated the incident.

New York Wilige

Teachers Get Inspiration at Montpelier Conference

Nearly 300 teachers attended the Washington County Teachers association opening session at the Montpelier high school. The conference runs through Saturday forenoon with addresses by state and local educators on topics from library services to teaching methods and folk dancing.

Montpelier Ington State Library Commission Vermont Free Library Commission Mise Mary M. Patrick Barton Edward D. Collins Middlebury College Gro. J. Seager Barre J. Allen Hunter Northfield Korma Jean Lewis Monto Palmer Mabel EF. Howe Ron Lucia Montipelier William J. Tinsatt Mise Florence L. Shipman Margaret 0. Pitatreh Jonnie C. Allingham Montpelier Seminary Charles R. Beeman Willamstown Norman Frost Waterbury H. TL. Jackson Spaulding High School Edward H. Calling Ira Richardson H. D. Hopkins J. W. Cobleigh Burlington James TL. McCapaughy Parimouth Wil & Monine State Normal School Montclair N. J

Stonecutter Shoots Wife and Himself in Milford

In Quincy New Hampshire a stonecutter Frank Coletti shot and killed his wife Josephine Coletti and then killed himself with a pistol shot. The incident occurred near the couple’s in law home while police believe it was a domestic tragedy. Coletti had been working as a stone cutter in Fitzwilliam New Hampshire and had married Josephine ten months earlier.

Quincy Mane Aire Josephine Coletti Frank Coletti Fitzwilliam N. H Milford Mana

Fragmented obituary item for Mary Chenette in Montpelier

Mary wife of Philline Chenette died at 11 o clock in Montpelier. She was 50 years old. A note mentions a will and a regia ber event with attendance and a morning outing.

Mary Philline Chenette Eel Montpelier Fren Cee-Beeres Regia Ber

WANT PURCHASES DIVIDED CENTRAL LABOR UNON MEETS CHARITY HELP

A joint meeting of the Central Labor Union and aldermanic charity committee at City Hall discussed fair division of purchases for the charity department. Labor leader Harry Dale and secretary J Cardi led the labor side with Cyrus R. Hall. charity members Aldermen O D Shurtles and A Bruce spoke on charter limits. The groups agreed purchases should be fairly divided, praised the overseer for prudent negotiation, and recalled past buying discounts while noting efforts to obtain discounts from union stores as well as designated outlets.

Central Labor Unon Aldermanic Charity Committee Council Chamber City Hall Organized Labor Harry Dale J. Cardi Central Labor Union Cyrus R. Hall Charity Committee Aldersman O Alderman Shurtlett Licbor Secon Olar Wintes

Died at Orange aging 76 Francis Bisson

Francis Philip Bisson aged 76 died at his son Philip Bisson's home in Orange after a long illness. A former Barre resident who moved with his son to Orange 12 years ago from Canada, he was born in Saint Marie de Beauce Quebec in 1840. Surviving children from the first marriage are Philip, Henry, Eugene, Buses, and Joseph Bisson. from the second marriage are Mrs Pred Carrier, Mrs Antoine Tinton, and Mrs Hector Trembley. Funeral at St Sylvester’s Graniteville with Rev Fr Turent. interment Catholic cemetery Beckley Street. Flowers not requested.

Francis Philip Bisson Philip Bisson Orage Mr. Bisson Barre Fie Son Orange Cauada Saint Marie of Beuce P. Q St. Helen of Chester Oet Delia Turnello Ilip Bisson Rage Henry Eugene Bisson East Barre the Bisson Windsor Mills Joseph Bisson Victoriaville Bisson Mise Clairina Dumont Pred Carrier Antoine Tinton Hector Trembley Williamstown St. Sylvester's Church Granitevisle Josep Turent Cath Latte Beckley Street Rends

Vermont Supreme Court February Term Calendar

The February term opens next month with a trial calendar listing 90 cases carried over from January. Six state cases are included in Washington County, with matters such as assumpsit trespass and operating an automobile among the contested issues.

Vermont Supreme Court Ciearly Washington County Bowers Grani Co O Drew Daniele Granite Companys Assumpsit William DB. Turney William DB. Turney Ve N. Normandeau, Audita Quenela; Emily K. Weed Berton A. Hunt William Ramble John W. McDonald Mseiumpeit Henry Rute Michael Good Trespam Jacob Aaron Mary John Ing State Valerie Bergonri

Five Years for Stabbing in Burlington Case

Alfred Albert known as the Finlander pleaded guilty to assault with intent to commit disfigurement in Winnocki, receiving a sentence of less than five or more than seven years in the state prison at Window. The judge considered eight years as the prosecutor urged, citing a single brutal thrust near Hill’s spine. Albert claimed he was drunk in Lynor when the stabbing occurred.

Burlington Alfred Albert Emile Hill Deredoe Winnocki Baal City Albert Malic Hill Lynor

Railroad Station Burned In Rutland Incident

A fire at Rutland rail station caused significant damage with descriptions of smoke and water view from the harbor. Authorities attempted rapid containment while residents reported disruption to service as crews fought the blaze and inspected surrounding structures for further risk.

John H. Senter Dies Sudden in Montpelier Home

Prominent Montpelier attorney and longtime Democratic figure John H. Senter, twice mayor and statewide party leader, died suddenly in his Montpelier apartment after a day of work and a late meal. He was born November 11, 1848, and held many public roles including district attorney, state tax official, and U.S. circuit court appointee. He leaves five children and a wide circle in Vermont politics.

John H. Senter Montpelier Argus Montpe Her Angina Dexter Grover Clarence Hf. Senter Toomig ‘Street Advicw Hartford Conn John 1 Senter Montpelice Waterbury Botn Henry Senter Cabot Dearborn Bean Senter Susan Lyford Coneond N. H Dover N. 1 Garland Vermont Clarence H. Pitkin Montier Red Warren Harlan W. Bkeup Unia Mutual Fire Insurance Company Village Board of Trade Erecticnow United States Fund District Courts of Nations Bank Cleveland United States Circuit Court District of Vermont Todge Wheeler St. Lanrie ISM I Fontpelier Winoski Athees Ilwage King Solomon's Chapter Masons Knight Feimpler Mt. Sinai Temple Shting Hike Maraseoris Montreal Ton Bay ATA Alex Martin Carlee Mary Aineworth Ubertin Frank Govetern Clarence Wigem Miernis Astin Doe Renter Doren Filip

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