02 Jul 1907
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1907
Page
1
Nazarro driving a Fiat won the Paris Grand Prix on the Dieppe course in six hours forty five minutes. Line, the French representative, finished second two minutes behind. Lancia of Italy took third as fuel limits caused many contestants to be stranded.
A fragmentary report notes a forenoon session opening amid breach of peace concerns involving an individual named Harria Yett emia, with adjournment planned after an initial trial began. The readable text is incomplete and lacks clear outcomes or full names.
In dense fog last night Rosalind and Senlac collided off George's Island and McNab's land. The Senlac began to sink but was towed to Mill Cove while the Rosalind remained undamaged. Among passengers on the Rosalind were Miss Clara Clemens of New York and EB A. of World’s Work staff.
Grenville McFarland chairman of the Democratic state committee resigns last night from his post and from the committee membership. He says Whitney's candidacy conflicts with Democratic principles and cites interference by corporate interests as the motive.
In Cleveland on July 2 a report claimed John D. Rockefeller might arrive, with deputy marshals watching trains from the east. He did not appear. Later two marshals went to Forest Hill, Rockefeller’s family home, to search buildings and grounds amid a rumor he arrived by car or route.
Local laborer Frank Chono reportedly suffered amputation of both legs and probable death after an accident in the Concord railroad yard. He was transported by ambulance to Margaret Pillabury Hospital, with little hope of survival as authorities investigated the incident.
Readable fragments mention town gossip and stray phrases but no coherent event or clear people, places, or dates to summarize meaningfully. The text appears as stray OCR with incomplete sentences and unclear context.
Lorenzo A. French, age 71, a widower living with his daughter Mrs Woodman in Plymouth, fatally shot himself with a 59 caliber revolver at 4 AM. He left a note saying he suffered all the pain he could. A well known hotel man who ran several hotels including the City hotel at Lacumia, he had been in feeble health for months after his wife’s death. Two daughters were in the house at the time. He will be buried beside his wife in the cemetery in Thimney.
State Treasurer Deavitt of Montpelier notes that all 246 towns in the state have paid their interest on the United States debt. Total payments reached 112,393.09 dollars with Washington county accounting for 71,978.72.
The item reports a string of short public and personal notices. A.B. Fort was in Randolph today, J. F. Maya of Burlington is in the city, Mrs. E. A. Drown visited a relative in Paradesville, a birth announced for Mr. and Mrs. John Booth, and Levy Austin traveled to attend a funeral in Marchfeld. Other notes mention teaching in Cabot, summer plans for Miss Afury Adama, and visits by Wilbur Hannon and Olean Hanson in Barre with relatives.
Chief Faulkner reports 59 arrests in June while city officials cite a near end to the ice workers strike. Ice company leadership says they have strike breakers and police protection to maintain deliveries. Two thirds of workers return to wagons as city clears streets. Garbage collectors’ strike also settles after meetings with Mayor McClellan and civil service limits.
A wartime dispatch from Bah Francisco notes President Small of the Tele Station ordering a strike. It is believed the group will start in Chicago, with plans to issue further instructions. The fragment suggests tension and potential labor action among workers.
The Ammbrosino wedding at West Rutland ended in sorrow when a horse bolted after guests threw candy striking and killing the three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Sudbury. Maria Agostino and Gaetano Ambrusino were wed earlier in the Polish church and returned home to a mournful reception. Police cautions were ignored and the driver warned guests to stop before the tragedy.
Dr J W Courtney health officer of Burlington resigns after a board hearing. State board found evidence supporting departure and recommended Dr C F Dalton as successor. Dalton, Vermont medical graduate and former top student, awaits aldermen approval to appoint him.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention July events and a weather bureau update. Details are unclear, names and dates are partial, making a precise item impossible to confirm from the readable text.
Mrs Charlotte P De Witt of Brattleboro Newfane dies of consumption July 2 at age 83 in Brattleboro She was niece of President Hayes and widow of Rollin De Witt The family notes four sons Rollin Be Witt a language professor and Witt grocery company manager among others who remained in Windham County area.
Brattleboro July 2 William Emer pony arrested Sunday night by Policeman James Evang and arraigned in municipal court before Judge Kelley. He faced charges tied to intoxication and a prior fine. Exierson has a family of five children dependent on him and the case notes fiscal penalties and support obligations.
Newport July 2 a 46 year old Syrian boy named Moses drowned while swimming near Lake Menphre above Lane and Davis grist mill. He recently arrived from Donen and had never swum in fresh water. The cold water and buoyancy failure led to his drowning in about 10 feet of water. his body was recovered soon after and he was taken home to West Derby. He had become a familiar figure in the area since his arrival.
Rev. Preterick Fairbanks of West Derby hanged himself on a Sunday morning near a reservoir. His body was found by the Newport Water Co. vicinity shortly after nine. He had served many pastorates in northern Vermont and was active in evangelistic work. He is survived by a wife three sons and two daughters.
July reports reveal a cattle car arrival with a diseased bull and several dead carcasses. Deputy Health Officer D Grout and state health officials ordered the stock killed while the car remained in the yard and a full investigation proceeds.
Two members of the Avon Bowling Club of Newark New Jersey, a German organization, arrived in Burlington on a train of seven cars. They will headquarters at the Van Nongs house for six days and plan excursions along Lake Champlain, Ausable Chasm, and Mount Philo, with trips north and south to attract interest in the area.
Base Ball Management and Mr. Benjamin Cone reach an arrangement over right of way from rail tracks to a land area. Terms include compensation and authorization for the team to approach Sain for Rutland. The planned scheduling hints at a game tomorrow with the team preparing to travel and proceed with the rights granted.
West Pawlet residents search for Andrew Coull after he shot Charien Covack during a dispute over a 7 pool game. Covack severely wounded, Coull fled toward rural areas as authorities and locals track him. Covack was treated at a local boarding house before transport for further care.
A newspaper item reports two young women aged about 20 near Sandey afternoon were frightened by an apparent carbolic acid incident. One girl drank the substance, fled to a pasture, and was found. authorities seek details as relatives attend a wake.
Miss Mattie Mae Beedle a Montpelier telephone operator died of spinal meningitis after fever and back pain. Born March 4 1850 in Corinth she lived in Corinth Paris and Bradford before Montpelier. Survived by her mother Mrs M M Beedle of Montpelier and five sisters. Prayer service at residence 26 Sattusty Montpelier. body to Corinth for interment.
Leet Mooreway turned himself in at the city police station this afternoon after City Attorney J Want Carver secured a warrant. He will be tried this afternoon before A A Sargent for allegedly breaching the peace during an altercation with Joseph Ashton Tastersinng.
The Vermont entir t elaine convened in Montpelier with Frank Plumley of Northfield the only member present. He informed that Liddy Taverns in Cambridge and 301 Higa of Springfield failed to attend, delaying discussion of several pending matters.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians of Washington County plans its third annual outing at a park venue with a program including a baseball game between the Hillay team of Barre and a composite Graniteville Montpelier Northfield squad, Gaelic games, races, dancing, tug of war, and other attractions. Members and families are urged to come early with lunch. hot coffee and red fish are served free on the grounds per the picnic committee.
Miss Margaret Emily Sievewright daughter of James Sievewright of Stuvewright and Co. marries Archibald Reid at Presbyterian Church yesterday afternoon. Rev Macintyre officiated. The couple plan a short honeymoon then reside in Aberdeen Scotland. The bridegroom is a stone cutter employed by Smith Brothers. Both families extend best wishes.
Miss Lena Bruzielle daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Bruzielle of Richmond married Fernando Perras of this city at eight o clock this morning in the Church of Our Lady of the in Richmond. The ceremony was performed by tele for a wedding tr Menten. Mr Perras is a barber in town and the bride was attended by Mrs Sroodworth. The event was a notable social affair for Richmond’s young ladies.
Log 451, C. and J. of A., held their annual meeting with 55 members present. Officers elected include a trustor and auditor H. N. Cheney, Jaetun Keteheum, and others, with installation to follow.
Old horseman here, Taylor, age 101, arrives for trotting park races this week. He seeks entry in the nearmin, while locals chatter about a veteran driver and stories of long careers, with mixed and unclear details shaping the scene.
A funeral service was held Saturday afternoon June 20 for Mrs Aldro Batchel der in Plainfield. Relatives and friends from out of town attended, with many floral tributes and a procession of mourners from the WC T.C. and the Batchelder family. Mrs Batchelder had been a member of local and neighboring churches, and many attended from Keene Maine Mid- dlebury and Montpelier.
The city council held a regular session to address the Firemen's Relief Fund for hospital care, approving an $18 warrant to add to the fund from fines. They named James KR Nute and Leonard Willey as special police appointees, with Willey confirmed. Other items included lighting and street protection requests, a lunch room license referral, sewer extension approval on Elmwood Avenue, and payment of various bills. The record notes dog-caused court dates, police activity in June, and sewer controversy on Jefferson Street.
A garbled note warns that certain neighborhoods must be kept quiet and orderly during Independence Day festivities. It calls for restraint on firecracker use and pressures residents to respect property rights while authorities urge cooperation among residents and local institutions.
A fragment reports bank deposits increasing since January 1 with an approximate gain of 9.28 million. The text mentions Hawke of Barrekann and meat related details, but the meaning is incomplete and unclear.
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