13 Jul 1905
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1905
Page
1
M Witte is the choice for peace plenipotentiary. he resigned ostensibly for ill health but was hostile to peace. An aide reports departees and the expected departure from Chevbourg on July 23.
The quoted fragment reports M. Muravieff's realignment with Russia's peace effort and the likelihood of his replacement by M. Witte. It notes Witte's suitability for negotiating with Japan and mentions the emperor's hesitation to accept Witte. The piece discusses political uncertainty in Russia and the emperor's concerns over Muravieff's diplomatic training and stance.
Report from St Petersburg notes another change in the assembly plan, replacing Bouligan’s interior ministry project with a class representation system. The emperor’s pivot is linked to landed nobility influence, aided by the patriotic league, while a small oligarchy of grand dukes and court nobles pull policy.
The Potemkin battleship is under tow by the battleship Tehorme as it heads toward Sevastopol. The voyage began July 13 with the Hasdn Admiral ty confirming the tow and destination in the vicinity of Roumania.
The new Russian ambassador Baron Oman Rosen arrives in Oyster Bay on July 13. He travels aboard the naval yacht Sylph with personal escort, as officials greet him and begin formal introductions for the diplomatic mission.
The event opens with a ceremonial address by Rosen and the President Mrs. Roosevelt. Denver hosts a westward meeting while Buffalo draws thousands, the Rainbow gathering attracting 90,000 Elks marching through wet streets. Martial music folds over showers as dignitaries from Detroit New York Boston and Louisville appear, including M Bune Drell, Champer, Andrews, James Walh, and MacNally, with 20 local lodge members attending.
Last evening in Schuylerville New York John Woods shot Lawrence Dain and John Clark near Smoky Tavern after a quarrel between the Dain and Woods families. Dain lies critically injured. Clark injured, Woods fled and has not been arrested. Clarence Dain, son of one victim, fired at Woods but missed.
In Montpelier last night two men, John Kansan and Artie Cross, were arrested following a public exhibition by Kansan that included breaking granite over his head. The event ended with Cross and Kansan detained after a theft from Bascomboters money box was discovered. Cross faces trial this afternoon. Kansan remains in custody alongside Cross.
Oyster Bay July 13 President Roosevelt gave a notable address before the Physicians of Long Island. He discussed how physicians aid local communities and the work of medical experts on the Panama Canal project, asserting the canal’s ultimate success despite U.S. hurdles. He praised sanitary engineers and paid tribute to Gen. Wood, noting critics argued against him for once being a doctor.
An explosion at Thos Dillon’s residence on Fortieth Street and Liberty Avenue in Fa killed Garrett Dillon and injured seven others. Two houses were wrecked and two more damaged. Thomas Dillon, husband of the deceased, is gravely injured. Mrs Dillon reportedly lit a match in the cellar seeking a gas leak. Property loss described as small.
Boston July 13 Professor Edwand Wood renowned for examining human blood died at his summer home in Pocasset after months of cancer. Born in Cambridge in 1846 he leaves a widow and one daughter. Wood testified in many trials including the Tucker murder case in Weston.
Off for Portsmouth New Hampshire 88 autoists started from Boston this morning on a 1000 mile run. The fleet set out at 6:96 o'clock with groups departing at intervals until the last car left around 10 this morning as part of the Glidden Boston event.
Capt Holm reports a horrific act aboard a trading schooner off Honduras. Kolart McGill shot five men, murdered one survivor, and forced two women and a infant into a dory before fleeing toward land. Fleie Morgan survived after a brutal assault and later was rescued. McGill was arrested.
Report from Victoria dated July states the steamer Empresa of India carried news of over 500 Chinese feared dead after an overloaded marshaled structure on the West River near Canton collapsed during the dragon boat festival. Dense crowds watched as the platform gave way and plunged diversions into the river. A few survived by clinging to debris, but most were drowned.
The Knights of Honor held the Vermont Grand Lodge’s first biennial and fifth annual meeting in Middlebury at Odd Fellows hall with about 30 participants. Morning sessions featured remarks by Assistant Supreme Dictator S. C. Wood of New York. new officers were elected and installed, and Rutland named for the next biennial in July 1907.
Deniel Cran molly, a 10 year old voting man recently from Pittsford, working in a marble mill, had both legs amputated below the knee when a stationary excursion train failed to stop at the depot. Medical aid was summoned. his recovery prognosis was doubtful. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Bilward Cronnelly.
A letter from Cheyenne Street in Vermont criticizes a paint purchase for bridges, noting the contractor Crowley claimed better suitability for roots to bridges while Jim urged an alternative, and the committee says no authorization was given to switch paints. The group pledges to test the paint on a bridge and report results to Sowden for correction.
Hartford July 12 shareholders of the Connecticut Loan and Realty company met in Unity hall to decide whether to reorganize and continue business or proceed to receivership. About 500 attended as Attorney General King discussed pending court actions and urged a plan avoiding a receiver. Shareholders chose to navigate a reorganization with a change of directors and new officers to follow at a subsequent meeting.
Burlington reports all union painters and some workers on the medical college building and the How jar Opera House block resigned yesterday, joining non-union crews amid a two month plumbers' strike. Work had progressed well, with nonunion contractors locally handling plumbing duties, and no clear signs of a settlement yet.
Rain failed to ease New York heat wave settling over the city with extreme humidity. Several incidents reported before noon as hospitals log profuse prostration and doctors warn of continuing high temperatures with no relief in sight.
Boston July 13 heat wave persists with no relief in sight as cooling breezes from the west fail to lessen the high temperatures. Residents endure muggy conditions and stifling air as forecasts indicate continued heat through the day.
Mrs C If Hanscom of Manchester New Jersey earned a certificate from the New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy after passing the pharmacist examination with the highest rank ever given. She previously achieved certificates from Massachusetts and Connecticut and studied in Philadelphia.
In New York on July 23 Justice Days denied a motion by Abram Hume and Bessisalts Stanhardt to inspect grand jury minutes. They faced conspiracy and subordination of perjury charges linked to a Dodge Morce divorce case, with action likely tied to that matter.
A small fire in a Bremen district office at the National Granite company near Granite Street caused limited damage. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze to the office and polishing room, with much of the loss tied to papers and some equipment. insurance coverage was reported at 1950 dollars.
The wagon of Martin L Wheeler burned in a lightning strike that also destroyed barn contents. Firefighters saved the rest of the barn and a wagon. several men sheltered nearby as the storm passed. Wheeler was away in Montpelier during the incident.
A burglar set fire at a Rutland store on July 12 causing $9,500 in losses. The safe and store doors were forced open, a flame damaged the premises, and all the boys were mutilated. No items of value were recovered from the scene.
The Times subscription contest shows additional candidates this week. Coupons received include Mut. Preston in Clana rs Class 2, Mrs. G. McArthur in Bust Barre Class 3, Mrs. Harver Spear in Chelsea 100 Class 4, Mrs. Cora Preston in Marshfield 20, and Mrs. J. M. Southwick in Cabot 050.
The appointment names HF Adame OsogeAtan as deputy county clerk today in Montpelier. The nominee comes from the Vermont administration, succeeding several positions across local institutions.
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