07 Jul 1915
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1915
Page
1
A translated report notes fear of an explosive aboard a ship carrying Holt. Predictions warned of a possible explosion on either the Saxonia or Philadelphia on July 7. Today the latter reports that all is well with no incident as of now.
Positively identified as Erich Muenter. Holt committed suicide in New York jail last night by leaping from the top of a cell door to the floor, fracturing his skull. Authorities found 134 sticks of dynamite in his possession in New York.
Frank Holt was positively identified by Cambridge men as Erich Muenter the missing Harvard instructor indicted for murdering his wife. Wireless efforts sought to determine if 100 pounds of dynamite sent to Holt at Syosset was aboard either the Saxonia or the Philadelphia which sailed July 8 for Liverpool. A letter said to be written by Holt to his wife claimed either ship would be destroyed July 7.
Shortly before noon a message from the American line said the steamship Philadelphia had identified all aboard and all was well. No word from the Saxonia, to which a return-to-port message was sent. Both ships have large passenger lists.
Dallas July 7 Mrs Frank Holt’s attorney says she admitted her husband sent a letter hinting at blowing up one or more trans Atlantic liners with timed bombs. The admission followed a statement by Mrs Holt that the note existed. Authorities investigate the alleged threat and potential motive.
Three ships sailing from New York to Havre in May were found to carry unexploded bombs. The missiles were placed in the port before departure. A separate report described the death of Frank Holt, who shot J. P. Morgan, with investigators detailing a trunk and a questioned confession. Police and medical examiners are reviewing the evidence and a letter to Holt’s family is noted.
West Virginia's prohibition is hailed by Commissioner Fred C. Blue as enforcing the drastic liquor ban without bankrupting the state. He cites improved conditions, labor leaders' testimony, and argues against prohibition opponents who claim revenue loss. Blue notes potential Virginia bond payments but contrasts with the savings from ending intoxicating liquor sales, asserting the state remains financially healthy.
Burlington July accident killed Andrew Bomoccurred yesterday afternoon when Dowd fell from a tank above the Burling ton Gristenill south of the Winooski Tridees. He struck rocks, lay unmoving, and died at Mary Fheteter hospital after skull fracture and broken limbs. Authorities noted no foul play and prepared for autopsy. Bond, a blacksmith, lived in Hart Com and had connections to Milton.
Fragmented OCR text describes German reports about air action and casualties. Names and places are unclear but references to authorities and entities suggest wartime reference to bombardment and losses. The readable fragments indicate military operations and casualty mentions without coherent detail.
Dr. 2 R Ward of New Haven arrived from Copenhagen aboard the United States reporting Husssians preparing for an early offensive in the German theater. He claimed rail and freight lines are under government control and archangel and vedepda see rail lines opened for munitions and troops movement toward the front.
Vienna official statement claims Austrian advance continues south of Warsaw while Rome disputes. Italian HQs report heavy counterattacks at Carnia frontier and repulsed assaults on Avestano peak. Unofficial dispatches describe fierce fighting along the Austrian frontier and efforts toward Tarvisio. French destroyers operate on Asia Minor coast.
Paris dispatch says British forces repulsed German assault after a heavy bombardment that killed 80 prisoners and inflicted heavy losses on the enemy. Arras and Mela cathedral were shelled with incendiaries while Argonne saw cannonading but no infantry action. A trench was retaken on the Meuse ridge south of the ravine near Sonvays after a German counter attack failed under machine gun and barrier fire. Intermittent shelling continued around Pey-En Haye and Le Urette forest with renewed artillery activity at Fontenelle and Thann.
New York July 7 A Supreme Court order named Evelyn Nesbit Thaw to testify in the Harry K. Thaw sanity proceedings but she did not appear. Her physician testified she was run down and nervous and advised against testifying. Thaw’s supporters testified on Thaw’s alleged eccentricities while Nesbit Thaw's statement blamed the ordeal on her husband.
Two serious accidents were reported to the industrial accident board. A Northfield worker with Cross Brow Granite suffered two toe injuries when a cargo slipped and fell. A Cambridge laborer with Standard Oil was injured while tamping a powder charge when a spark ignited. He sustained eye, nose, chest, thumb, and finger injuries and may lose the sight of one eye. The incidents occurred last week and yesterday, marking three total accidents since the new law took effect earlier this month.
William Dauphin lef Sbelton was arraigned before Judge VII in KX city court after being charged with operating his automobile while intoxicated. A total of 3178 dollars was found owed, with the defendant stating he would pay.
A Studebaker touring car owned and driven by Huntington from Washington collided with Charles Zanboul’s delivery team as it left Merchant Street toward North Main. Teamster William Fordham was thrown from the wagon, receiving scratches and a strained left-arm ligament. Angelo Marchetti assisted and Fordham expects to return to work soon.
Mins Eda M Piccioli daughter of Charles Piccioli of Taplin Street Montpelier and Harry Calcagni Barre first baseman of the Italian Athletic club were wed at Bethany church parsonage Montpelier this morning Rev Stanley F Blomfeld officiated. Attendants were Miss Sirin J Serri Proctor and Angelo Bottigi Barre. They plan a wedding trip to New York and New Jersey and will reside on Roberts Street Montpelier after. The bride is a Montpelier High School graduate of 1910 and a stenographer in Ludlow. The groom is a granite cutter and longtime I A ball club member and former manager. they have many friends in Barre and Montpelier.
Articles filed with Secretary of State Guy W Bailey for the incorporation of the Barre Retail Merchants Association to improve and advance local industry and retail trade. No capital stock. any firm or person in retail business may join. Signed by prominent Barre business men.
Fragmentary OCR reports a courtroom case where a defendant pleaded intoxication and denial of furnishing charges. The narrative mentions a wagon accident causing injury by a severed jugular vein, a victim named Mindy Bickford, and witnesses including W. I. Calvin Rogers and others. The text is garbled with missing names and dates.
City council votes to raise water charges to private companies supplying domestic users from municipal water. A minimum 1.50 connection fee and 30 cents per 10 cubic feet, with three months minimum, are proposed. Also updates on refuse removal contract, bond, and traffic regulation amendments discussed.
Fragmented readable text shows local item with names and places, brief event details, and unclear dates. The snippet mentions a public matter and a community setting, implying an official notice or small local update without full context.
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