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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1908
Page
4
The week ending 4,615 copies marked the Daily Times' average daily circulation, with the Bay Daily Paper claiming the largest print in the area. A jumble of social notes follows, including mentions of marriages, divorces, and political commentary on Burlington.
In a reflectiveStyle piece, Barre discusses Rutland's prominence and the state's early political foundations. The author references needs like nutrition and mortality, urging study of Vermont cities’ current population statistics for insight into local conditions.
Fire across Portland Maine Boston New York City and Chicago causes extensive property damage and millions in losses. Officials warn the blazes could reshape insurance policy costs as carriers eye higher rates and more cautious underwriting amid the 1908 fire season.
The mayor Hibbard unveils Heston's new executives to reform city staffing. City employees plan changes to address inefficiency and reduce favoritism toward loafers, aiming for firmer management and improved services.
A garbled report notes gloves of kid dog skin reindeer buckskin knit and fur for driving and daily work. The piece mocks a city hall scene with Mayor Hammad and a New York trip, hinting at municipal employee unrest and clerical errors.
A garbled OCR fragment blends song and speech with shattered phrases about love, work, and domestic life. Notable terms include references to titles like Your Dead Highend Worm Good Amen and names such as Redmond, with stray lines about pulling houses, willow scenes, and a table of meals. The text evokes a chaotic collage rather than a coherent narrative.
OCR fragment shows garbled poetry and stray legal phrases. It mentions a distant Meak northwant region, a strange term Herre Tiare Wepradesite Giejoitited sexe, and references to the United States court and weeklong activities. The text is heavily corrupted with unreadable sections.
The passage references a distant, unnamed city with a sister city motif and a fevered note about rebuilding public buildings. It mentions Ruth and Heralit and a muted call for credit and communal effort to restore a failing urban landscape. The text is fragmented and cryptic.
A garbled report recalls a recent state board meeting and community events. It mentions Hartland, Will Falson, Mrs Hon Thayer, Fred Roppert, A. Smith, W. W. Spregue, and George Cheedle, with references to Eastern Star sessions, Templar rites, and local social activities.
Northfield highlights include Charles A. Milliken of Augusta Maine visiting Friday, plans for Vermont State C of which he is a member, and discussion of larger company operations. Several residents like Fred Stavens of Montpelier, Mrs Ack Case, and Mrs J He Wingh with others are noted visiting or spending weekends with friends. Basketball game Norwich vs Worcester Tech canceled. Norwich alumni preparation for event February 15 at Seate Hall with distinguished attendees.
Fragmented OCR text mentions names like Mattie, Mabel Ey, Vane Denon and Mrs Henry Hotman. It hints at social happenings and personal items, with several unclear phrases about weekly events and gatherings. The readable portions suggest a local community notice page listing residents and social ties.
Tunbridge A Corwin and family attend Benjamin Tucker’s Supubity where Mr and Mrs Stanmore appear. M A Ballve recently dodged creditors, details of creamery returns for December show 440 pounds milky 44.911 rounds cream. Regular meeting notes mention G W Durkee and I Lk Fhrnkem, with two veterans from Co. D 15th Vi Vols.
Daring robbers stopped a United States mail wagon near Cincinnati last night seizing about 85 thousand dollars. The wagon, heavily guarded, was driven to a dark spot and the culprits fled with the mail sacks before police recovered the prisoners later.
The Supreme Court rejects the Penn Refining Company of Ole i Wa ve case. The dispute centers on relations with New York Pennsylvania Railway and Lehigh Valley Railroad amid a rivalry involving Standard Oil and Western Pennsylvania. The railroads are alleged to have blocked shipment of tank cars to protect their interests.
A damaged OCR fragment describes massive flames at two oil tanks causing extensive damage. The fire reportedly involves about 20,000 barrels of oil with an estimated loss around $150,000. Details are incomplete due to garbled text.
The fragment hints at Viecered Thiam’s History Tournailiun and a fond memory of youth in May. It mentions general favorites, a daily value range, and a growing Wen a elect ty detail, suggesting a newspaper note on style and readership.
In Havana Judge Antonio Herrera presided over the trial of Miguel Sanchez, a former Weyler deputy. The verdict was guilty, but the judge, guided by Dona Maria Sanchez and a secret leniency, suspended sentence. The judge and Dona Maria shared a hidden understanding, sparing Sanchez while affirming revolutionary justice.
A jumble of fragments cites a Private John Allan favorite story about a shop, a church member meeting a reverend, and a bishop defending Sunday shooting as linked to biblical acts. Another note mocks travel wisdom and cites a London Institute lecture praising the ant’s mimicry and limited reasoning.
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