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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
2
In Auckland New Zealand Socialists threaten a protest against the American fleet visit and public expenditures. In Wellington Parliament Mr Malcolm warned the fleet’s reception could drive colonists toward the United States rather than Britain, regretting the invitation.
Wireless message from Conn that Nebraska joined the fleet. Early sighting off Molokai marks first contact with leper settlement region. Divisions split for Latainia or Manitland and Latainia. Inbound ships include Louisiana Virginia Ohio Missouri Connor Kanata Minnesota Vermont Wistonwin. Second division with New Jersey Tatand to anchor near harbor entrance. Fourth with Illinois Kentucky to west. Buriliary ship calls for Auckland Saturday July 18. Panther noted.
Yesterday's national league and American League scores are listed with multiple city matchups. Key results include Pittsburgh 2 over Boston, New York 4 over Chicago and 3 in another Chicago game, Philadelphia 7 over St Louis, Cincinnati 8 over Cincinnati, and similar American League results in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington.
Theodore W. Myers, former New York City Comptroller and Wall Street broker, sails on the Victoria to Europe and predicts a long era of prosperity. He cites large crops, strong metals output, restored confidence, and firm railroad stocks both domestically and abroad, with factories running full time and restocking boosting demand.
Dr H W Wiley told bakers in Atlantic City that better bread could reduce divorces and improve domestic happiness. He criticized chemically treated flour and artificial coloring, urged natural flour and safer eggs, and attacked imports and bleaching as harming bread and public health.
A compact note lists works including A Trip to Niagara Falls and a song titled With You in Eternity, reflecting a mix of dramatic pieces and romantic themes.
James L. Feeney of the Bookbinders union announces at a Washington Central Labor Union meeting that Taft’s handling of the public printer appointment proves his pro union stance. Feeney cites the shift from William S. Reeve to John S. Lach as Taft’s choice, claiming union printers nationwide benefited.
Hot Springs Virginia July 17 Judge William H Taft withdraws from golf and rides to focus on finishing his acceptance speech for Cincinnati delivery July 24 He will dictate with stenographer WW Misehler and aims to complete the speech by early next week Visitors including Arthur Vorys may review the draft Taft plans to stay at the task until finished and consult party leaders.
Washington July 17 Chairman Frank V Hitchcock announced a Taft for president outline and intends to contact every state chairman and national committeeman. He plans a July 20 conference with yearly state chairs to gauge conditions and prospects across the nation including the Far West. Delegates from the Dakotas Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Texas Montana Wyoming Colorado Idaho Utah Nevada Washington Oregon California, and territories Arizona New Mexico will attend.
In Tos ton Mont July 17 Judge Mton B Parker, visiting the area, participated in a fatal incident during a ride. A rattlesnake, described as Jerge and vociferous, was killed with a large stone after a confrontation near Riverside. The event is depicted as a judicial exguisance with the snake executed by Parker.
Washington rules clarify that a household servant traveling with a family falls within the term family for economy law. It also states raiders may provide prints along rail lines for passengers and emphasizes carriers must regulate movements under the act to oversee interstate commerce.
New York on July 17 reports presidents meeting to discuss freight rate changes. Conference reportedly weighs a 10 percent rise as an alternative to wage cuts of 10 percent. FH Harriman reportedly opposed wage cuts while others favored the rate hike option.
Hear William Jennings Bryan speak at the Vermont Fruit Store via Edison phonograph records. Ten recordings present his voice and inflection on topics from Tariffs to Imperialism and the Popular Election of Senators. Ownership not required to call about these new records.
A Giachino's Vermont Fruit Store on Main Street Barre offers roofing products. Advertises Strictly asphalt roofing with no tar and prices from 75 cents to 3 dollars per square. Carries 2 and 3 ply tarred felt at 1.00 and 1.20. Sheathing paper for 75 cents, best quality at 1.00.
A Democratic win in Walla Walla over a Republican candidate signals a shift in the state’s political landscape. William Jennings Bryan anticipates a broad campaign with stops across the nation, aiming for strong electoral support and a redefined vice presidency role. Local leaders note the result as evidence of national Democratic momentum and sketched plans for future strategy.
The United States petitions in Jamestown exposition federal court seeking protection as a creditor of the $1,000,000 loan and priority of payment. Balance due listed at $807,953.57 with the government paid $102,043. It claims a first lien beyond gate receipts under a special state appropriation. Also notes the identification of Roland J. Worthington’s body washed ashore at Buoyard's Bay and near Dedham and Boston. family members are at their summer home.
The article outlines how various states such as California, Wisconsin, Colorado, Nebraska, Montana and the Dakotas are considered doubtful or favorable for the parties. It notes labor leaders Gompers and John Mitchell may shift votes to Bryan, while regional combative dynamics influence delegation alignments and the Chicago convention outcomes.
Dover reports William Wille lame a Marydel farmer found hanged with head crushed and bruises. He planned to marry Elizabeth Walls aged 13, daughter of a man Williams had influence over. The body was moved to a remote spot. a marriage certificate was found in his coat pocket.
A Lisbon report details a major corruption scandal in the Portuguese Panama affair. Generals Cuva Costa and Lopes allegedly received large advances from the state treasury, with the Portuguese minister to Pekin also noted for advances. The total sum involved amounts to several millions of dollars.
An old time advertisement promotes Hill Mix Pile Laxatives with claims to ease rectal discomfort and keep piles open. The copy references a quick remedy and includes a price of 1.00.
A Manila to Corregidor pleasure liner carrying about seventy five passengers was overwhelmed by a typhoon. Twenty to twenty five people are believed drowned, including three seamen, while about fifty were rescued by the British steamer Toris.
Oyster Bay July 1 President Roosevelt declined to record speeches for a talking machine to be sold publicly. The notice states he refused the offer and would not provide canned remarks for commercial recordings.
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