30 Jan 1908
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
1
The Aldrich Financial Bill introduced in the Senate creates 8500,000,000 in emergency circulation for national banks. Banks must issue notes on application and report monthly totals to the treasury, with a tax of one-tenth of one percent per month on outstanding circulation.
New York on January 30 reports the New Anti National Bank at Broadway and Smith Street was closed by the Currency Controller. National Bank examiner Charles A. Tanna placed it in charge. 82,085,272 of deposits are due. Officers claim depositors will be paid in full, while shareholders receive a substantial dividend. Frank W. Kinman and Charles Morse linked to prior administrations discuss rehabilitation and causes of the closure.
New York January 1 President J A Sullivan announced before midnight that the Mechanics and Trades Bank would not open today. Directors met late last night to discuss conditions and the bank’s instability. The statement cited the bank’s reduced deposits and unsettled liquidity leading to the decision.
A garbled OCR fragment references a disturbance around a bank opening and political party actions. It mentions a tense situation with a tank and a future examination. Details are unclear due to deterioration.
Charles A Crandall a 40 year old Bangor resident is accused of poisoning himself with chloroform after a botched plan to abduct a young woman he intended to marry. He traveled from Winn to Bangor with over $200 saved for the trip, an apparent attempt to start a life with the woman. Police say he was revived and may be released. Crandall did not name the country girl involved, saying she had gone to Boston.
New York January 20 Governor Charles Hughes received a strong endorsement for the presidency from Republican county committees meeting at the Murray Hill Lyceum. A resolution urged an instructed delegation to the Chicago convention and favored Hughes for the nomination, while committees pledged to press for resolutions supporting his candidacy. The thrust of the action followed earlier meetings with heated sentiment among committeemen. Secretary Taft advised not to divide support in any state with a candidate of its own to avoid risking Republican victory in November.
In Boyertown Pennsylvania on January 30 a jury found part of the disaster at the Rhoads residence involved 10 people killed. The verdict declares criminal negligence against Mire, Mienreg and deputy inspector for the fatal incident.
Jun 4 at Bt Allens reports bitter conditions as the season’s coldest day. readers note the extreme low temperatures and wind chill throughout the town.
Flury and J B Peacock were driving from Inle La Motte along the usual route when their horse fell through a lake hole. They managed to extricate the animal but it died after being pulled from the water. Both men spent time in the icy water with clothes frozen to their bodies before they were rescued.
Patrick Cummings, a Westport farmer, was instantly killed and Catherine Cummings seriously injured when their team driving wagon collided with an electric Dartmouth Street Railway car on Westport road. The man died of a skull fracture. Catherine suffered a shoulder fracture and fractures, with her son in Fall River Hospital reported as critical. No one aboard the car was hurt, and the car sustained no damage.
In a police court hearing, several demonstrators were charged with disturbing the peace after attempts to batter their way into homes and awaken sleeping residents. Protests dispersed by police, arrests made of leading demonstrators, with claims of agents stirring trouble.
In Charlotte Jaz Nelson Soulia a four year old boy was injured while shopping near Frederick Hieneford's farm when a tree branch fell. He sustained head injuries and was carried home. The incident caused concern though doctors say the injuries may not be serious. His wife and family depend on him.
In Rockland Missouri last night Dave Sawyer of Rockland stopped Dick Citv tlein of Lewiston in the third round to claim the Maine middleweight title. The bout ended when Sawyer knocked Citieln out after a hard middleweight clash that saw the Lewiston champion unable to continue.
Yale basketball teams defeated Harvard in a double victory with a 10 to 9 score and the other game decided by a two point margin. Bustas game dated January 20 featured Yale earning the win against Harvard and another close contest with Yale outscoring the opponent by two points.
In a tight bout at the arena, Russian Lion champion Joe Rogers fails to retain the title as opponent takes the decisive fall in the final round. Spectators note Rogers showed early control before the challenger mounted a late rally.
Thirteen patients at Pittaford Sanitarium show an average weight gain of six pounds during treatment through early December. The facility admitted new patients from multiple counties and plans to expand capacity as applications continue, with two arrivals on December 10 and about two per week since then.
In St. Albans Jan 30 Charles Greenhot a woodchopper who found the dead man near Swanton fainted in court when told he must post a 300 bond. He revived and said he feared being charged. State officials intend to conduct a chemical analysis of organs and seek to locate a man named How Keflar who may have worked in Iberville to match the recovered description.
A Waterbury man told police he was robbed in St Albans after arriving to buy horses. He said about 120 dollars vanished from a pocketbook. another wallet contained 900 dollars and was recovered. He was found intoxicated and jailed. ultimately only part of the pocketbook was recovered.
St Albans Jam 30 Col Forbes immigration inspector reports the found body is believed to be a young man likely under 16 or 18. The body was discovered near Swanton, with an older man present. Officials note men were seen disembarking a train at St Armand Lumlay and await further identification.
Chelsea records a pair of tragic horse incidents as two ponies pulling a wagon died after swift, fatal falls on Tuesday morning. Mrs. Ate Tall Recon’s large horse and Carlton Sheok’s animal, both well known in East Hill village, perished in the freak accident.
Fire crews responded to a blaze at 100 Blackwell Street in the North End. The alarm came from box 13 at 1:20 PM. Fire was confined to the basement. no water was used beyond the initial attack. one minor injury reported among responders.
A telephone alarm at 4:30 afternoon called Maple Avenue home of James Scott to quell a smoking chimney. Fire crews found heavy smoke but little fire, with chimney contents burning out and smoke entering the cellar. Three men named James Scott resided there, causing initial confusion. No damage was reported.
A Randolph man seeks to contest the will of Mrs. Sarah L. Cragin of Atkinson. The will allegedly leaves the entire estate estimated near $12,000 to James L. May of Portsmouth for the benefit of his wife Willis Cragin. The probate court adjourned rulings on accounts and a citation for the thief of salon assets, while the nephew Q E Miles of Randolph indicates intent to contest.
Washington County cases discussed in Supreme Court with a new declaration filed on payment of fees and appeals. Parties include Rob ert Fordon by next friend, Journal Publishing Company of Mont Hor, and others. notes on judgments and probate actions with references to county records and creditors.
The ceremony united Miss Marci Monica and Mr. Anderson at the church with a reception at 18 Granite street. The bride, longtime city resident and Cook & Witkine stenographer, and groom, head of Anderson Sons granite firm, will reside on Keith avenue. Guests and family extended best wishes as the couple planned a brief southern train honeymoon and future home.
A new local basketball organization formed by players from Crescent and Mountville, with ex-team members and new captains. The group plans to use Thales Pavilion for practices and aims to field a competitive squad soon. A meeting last evening set the hall arrangement and invited prospective players to attend tomorrow night at Graniteville athletic association pavilion.
Last night in Montpelier Hl of Montpelier defeated North fold based Company F 20 to 12 in a lively game. Scorers included Boswell Rega Krowlton Waeklin Lailox Wilkingen Rogers and additional details reflect a rough but spirited contest with two 20 minute periods and an umpire credited as Parke.
The first meeting of the bankrupt estate of M J McGowan in bankruptcy court was held today at Ferre wax, with examination of a note and consideration of a petition. Details are unclear due to damaged text. The proceedings focus on the estate's assets and debts and the debtor's status.
John Holland appeared in Barre City Court after a bizarre act near the river where he staged a pretend leap. Special Officer A J Stewart witnessed the scene, Holland was fined five dollars and jailed 72 days for intoxication and vagrancy. He claimed a dramatic backstory but offered no real name.
The Holly Chieftain reports the death of the Reverend W A Priwer of Graniteville Presbyterian in Denver bound travel. He rests in Holly after leaving Porble due to altitude and grew peas, dying aboard the train near Holly. A large funeral at the Presbyterian church featured hymns and readings by multiple clergy with a white flower tribute.
Died at Pembroke is reported for Yao Fanburg a former member of the Klark Urban eet ortoire company and husband of Pauline Hammond. The death occurred in Pittfield Maine with a forthcoming service. Mr Wittman, native of Barre, is mourned by many in the community.
unclear clipped OCR text reports on Brooklyn rest and Porthiok with names Willie, Flore, Miene, Mat feo umes.
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