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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1913
Page
1
Dr Daneff, head of the Bulgarian peace delegation, says the Turkish reply to the note from the European powers is not acceptable. Allied Balkan missions insist Adrianople and the Aegean islands must be ceded before hostilities resume, or negotiations cannot restart.
Constantinople January 30 The Turkish government shows a spirit of compromise in a note presented by Mahmoud Shefket Pasha to Austrian ambassador Margrave von Pallavivini. The Porte seeks retention of shrine quarters at Adrianople fortifications and agrees to power disposal of land on the Maritza river. It calls for dismantling Adrianople forts while preserving sovereignty over the Aegean islands and suggests insular regime settlements by the powers.
London reports rapid Balkan events threaten civil war in Turkey as Turkish troops mutiny at Tehatalja lines. Revolts may spread to European Turkey, with Young Turks gaining strength. Constantinople notes Balkan allies end armistice period with a four day grace period starting at 6 PM.
New York January 30 William C Damron president of the Home Bank of Brooklyn has been sentenced to the penitentiary after being found guilty of misapplying 2500 of the bank funds. Brooklyn bank president John Damron was sentenced to prison since New Year’s day.
Mohawk Overall company of Schenectady files in the U S district court for Vermont a bill seeking an injunction and 100000 damages against Hooker Corser Mitchell Company of Brattleboro and William M. Porter of Brattleboro. The complaint outlines claims alleging misdesign and related grievances. The motion for the injunction will be argued in New York before Judge Henry J. Ward.
A terse note from Cambridge indicates a Vermont vs Harvard baseball contest is scheduled. Details are unclear due to fragmented text, but the matchup involves the two programs and hints at an upcoming schedule announcement.
Police reported two Nashua church burglaries carried out by traveling criminals across New England. At St Francis Xavier the contribution boxes were torn from fastenings and about $4 stolen. St Patrick’s suffered overturned poor boxes near the altar rail but no money was taken.
A fragmentary notice reports a prominent football star marrying a relative in New Haven area with details about ceremonies in June and July. It mentions connections to Yale, Cambridge, and Syracuse, with former Minnesota player among the relatives and a noted wedding in New York.
London Jan 30 by vote 850 to 407 the British Labour party representing trades unions of the United Kingdom not in London officially endorsed woman suffrage. It will instruct Labour MPs to oppose any franchise plan excluding women, a move with potential heavy political impact due to unions counting 2 to 3 million workers as electors.
New York January 20. Assistant District Attorney Addison Pratt sues owners of the steamship Allegheny in admiralty for 2000 claiming the government’s loss of mails from the ship’s sinking off Cape Henry on February 2, 1912. Judge Hand limited the liability in the Allegheny case to 824 from salvage sale proceeds.
Miami Florida January 30 1913 talks between William Jennings Bryan and Democratic leaders including Henry E Alexander of Trenton yield a pledge that Bryan would accept the post of secretary of state in Wilsons coming cabinet Alexander departed for Trenton early today believed to carry Bryan s reply to Wilson
London Jan 3 At the annual dinner President Willis of the South London Harriers club declared the next Olympic games should be open to amateurs and professionals. He argued England must join other nations by uniting the best athletes to regain its status as the premier athletic country. Sporting Life exonerates the US Amateur Athletic Union over the Thorpe incident and urges an international code of honor. Captain Jones of the British Olympic Association says the Americans are blameless and handling the situation well.
The Progressive party in Vermont announces speeches by Gifford Pinchot and Senator A Beveridge. Pinchot will address Howland hall Ramsey February 10 and Randolph February 11 with banquets. Beveridge lectures on industrial conditions in Burlington February 14. Tickets for some events are sold at a nominal price to cover expenses, followed by a complimentary dinner with Beveridge hosted by the Burlington Progressives.
Chicago reports a blaze at a low cost hotel on North Clark Street killing three men and one woman, wounding twelve others, and forcing occupants to leap from windows. The brick building, described as a cheap affair with cots for beds, was destroyed with losses around four thousand dollars and the cause remains unknown.
New York January 30 Charles S Mellen president of the New Haven system and Bod Chamberlin and Alfred W Smithers presidents of the Grand Trunk railways were re indicted by the federal grand jury for violation of the Sherman act in connection with an alleged monopolistic agreement between the New Haven and Grand Trunk railroads.
President Taft vigorously objected to calls for independence in his farewell address to the Ohio society Washington. He urged the need for reliable information on conditions in the islands before any policy reversal. Speaker Clark declined to debate the Democratic policy, noting the platform commits the party to independence and lamenting the desire to depart from the policy after a decade.
Charles Marston, a trusty at the house of correction, escaped Thursday night after serving four months of a three to half years sentence. He drove the superintendent and Mrs. Morgan to the business district before returning to the prison. The escape was found at ten oclock but a search failed. By seven Friday morning authorities learned he had hidden on the premises. Marston, 24, five feet seven, sandy complexion, nearly white eyelashes and squinting eyes, wore dark trousers and a brown corduroy coat. He formerly lived in Port Henry and is believed to head toward New York state.
Valley Fair advisory board in Brattleboro sent a protest to the legislature criticizing proposed changes to pro rata agricultural fair aid. The resolution argues the bill would discriminate against fairs and seeks to keep the current state appropriation, while seeking equal premiums and support for WHALT and WHALT related fairs.
Ted Meredith of the University of Pennsylvania won the Suburban quarter mile at the Knights of St. Anthony games in Brooklyn last night. T. J. Halpin finished second, with Melvin W. Sheppard and Abel Kiviat also prominent. the race notable for Meredith breaking the 30.3 seconds record set last year.
Rathod, aiding Vermont Marble and Middlebury railroad projects, fell in a shaft at 2 PM yesterday. He sustained a broken collar bone and right shoulder blade, was treated at Ulin Kidder bakery rooms, then transported to Rutland Hospital at 4:52 PM. No internal injuries reported.
Mellen of the New York New Haven & Hartford railway passed through Brattleboro yesterday afternoon. He inspected the new elite of the Boston and Maine line nearly completed between South Vernon and Brattleboro. His private car was hauled by a dummy engine of Hollsrueds, the new Kolling, over the Connecticut river bridge recently serving the American Bridge company.
The Dartmouth football team reportedly cuts Dartmouth from its schedule, leaving room for Harvard and Yale rivals. The move signals a shift in the Crimson’s fall slate as observers note Harvard’s intense rhythm and the New Hampshire eleven could be dropped.
Representa tee McKintey of Mites wrrat elected speaker of the Hyane witts Tilaneuin Negeliture after a long deadlock. The vote broke a four hour stalemate and cleared the reformist bloc to take the helm of Bt Re publicsss in the Flows quime on the tech ballot.
The Vermont Legislature nears adjournment as the revision committee reports near completion and key bills advance. Highlights include Senate bills on Brattleboro retreat funding, uniform health and accident policy provisions, and a new auto rear light proposal. The House congratulates Speaker Turately on his appointment as state tax commissioner. Direct primary debates center on Cook’s amendment and H. 200, with representatives voicing concerns over ballot complexity and party impact. Bills passed include funding for water board studies and railway service regulation, while Burlington’s electric utility finance is addressed.
A fragment notes a plan to incorporate St Michael's and relates to deed selling and crewman matters. A joint resolution seeks to repeal an axine the debentures and mileage ed Cane.
The Senate passed the direct primary bill amid debate led by Senator Darling of Orange who backed the party platform pledge. Senator Blanchard of Winder supported the Adams bill substituting for the amendment. The committee vote favored adoption 17 to 12, with mention of Senator Blanch.
Funeral services for Arthur Fernandes Woolsterville quarryman who died from injuries in a blast at Barelay Bros quarry were held at Hooker Co chapel. Requiem mass at St Monica's church followed by burial in the Catholic cemetery on Beckley street. Leavers included six countrymen and two brothers with attendance from Barclay Bros employees Spanish volunteers and Montpelier group.
Montpelier Golf Club hosted a banquet at the Country club in Montpelier for Barre after the five match series last season. About thirty five attended including fourteen from Barre. Fred Gleason chaired the event with City Clerk James Mackay as towermaster. Attendees included Lieutenant Governor Frank E Howe Senator Babitt Postmaster KW Bishop and Oliver Matthews. Died Early This Afternoon. Mrs Augusta B died in her city home and was mother of City Assessor A M Rosai.
Purdy of Peru arrives for several days on real estate business. Mrs George W Mann of Wellington Street shows improvement after illness. Local residents Harrett and relatives noted in brief. Mr and Mrs FP Houston return to Northfield. Miss Kate Boyd to Franklin then Providence for winter. Frank K Maley of Universaliet prem dies aged years. Healey family from Fitchburg and Fitching Mass present at funeral. Mrs Bese of North Seminary Street remains ill at the Mary Lington. Several residents reported ill with grippe and related conditions. local updates on health and travel throughout the community.
A blaze swept Burnham meadow near the Stone sheds last night, damaging the Amedeo Croce plant section and threatening office and stock. The fire started from an overheated stove in an office area, with two hose lines bursting but the flames contained to the shed. No injuries reported. insurance covers the structure and stock losses deemed negligible. This marks a third such fire within a year in the Burnham area, with earlier incidents at related sheds and nearby mills.
Father John Brown’s friend delivered a lecture at the Heidng Methodist Church Franklin Hamilton Wy 0 on John Brown of Onawatennie. The talk praised Brown’s martyrdom and recounted conflicts with slavery, emphasizing freedom and the sacrifices of those who aided Brown. The speaker, Hamilton Wy 0, was noted for his strong memory and deep knowledge of the topic.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests Montpelier officials discussing overdue payment and related authorities. Mentions financial matters, communications, and possible public interest actions. Names and concrete details are largely unreadable, preventing full clarity.
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