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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
4
A long, fragmented OCR fragment bundles political commentary from Vermont era columns. References include Admiral Hodjestvensky, Mayflower, Roosevelt, the Prince of Wales visit, Vermont tax notices, Independence League in Vermont, and discussions on town delegations, rural tree delivery, and Judge Powers legislative influence. The piece blends satire, local concerns, and historical curiosities without a single clear narrative.
Higher pay above regional averages helps districts attract and keep capable teachers, reducing turnover. Commissioners previously raised salaries with incentives for long serving staff, aiming to stabilize the teaching force and promote steady progress in public schools.
Barre officials announce another year with few staff changes, signaling a strong upcoming term. The plan avoids lengthy retraining, allowing teachers to resume instruction quickly and residents praise the prudent handling of educators.
Brattleboro leaders push for development including new routes and a light installation while urging residents to support a modern, growing town. Critics oppose Sunday closing laws but community advocates argue for progress, jobs, and keeping Brattleboro vibrant for youth and newcomers.
A Brattienore Reformers note laments local road books and a memorandum titled we good stopping place aimed at countering perceived sanctimony. The piece criticizes Bandey loving farces and calls for swift dispensation of ongoing harm.
Crowds observe the installation of ten graduating chimes at Trinity Church with a derrick lifting the bells. The largest bell bears a memory inscription for family members. Inscribed sentiments on each bell accompany plans to ring the bells for the first time Saturday evening.
A collage of light verse and quips from multiple papers includes jokes on car names, the ill effects of mosquitoes, and playful exchanges about malt and ice cream. It cites lines from Catholic Standard and Times, Philadelphia Ledger, New York Life, New York American, Chicago Tribune, Detroit Free Press, Chicago Regard-Herald, Cornell Widow, and more, showcasing a era’s humor and coined phrases.
In Rutland a Chinese immigrant named Lung was deported after being processed at the House of Correction. Marshal Bailey transported him to New York where Deputy Marshal Bennett will take custody for further proceedings. Lung had faced deportation orders since April following an arrest on a southbound railroad train while under investigation. A court affirmed the deportation decision, and Lung did not appear at the Maine terminal as required, resulting in bond forfeiture.
The Rev D J O Sullivan of this city circulates petitions asking the papal delegate in Washington to appoint him coadjutor bishop of Burlington. The drive proceeds amid local support as a step toward church leadership.
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