Public notes and editorials from Barre Daily Times 1914
The Barre Daily Times discusses diverse topics from corrections chief Katherine Bement Van Dyck and New York police uniforms to Britain’s suffrage tensions, U S battleship retirements, and the resilience of Williamstown after two major fires. The column weaves commentary on public policy, international opinions, and local industrial setbacks with a note of cautious optimism for recovery.
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Mise
Katherine Bement Daik
Correctiine
New ‘York
Abe
New York
Corrections
Empress of Ireland Disaster Compared With Titanic Tragedy
A recreated analysis compares the Empress of Ireland sinking on the St. Lawrence River to the Titanic disaster. It notes sighting of danger, warning signals, fog, and differing outcomes for crew and passengers. It also discusses investigations pending crew testimony and initial blame assessments.
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Express
Veland
St. Lawrence
Ind
Inswell Ag
Oolline Storstad
Hothsips
Colorful summer stripes in thrift shop fabrics
Among the new colors in small self stripes for warm weather are cerise lemon light tan burnt orange pale green and tango. No color is too high for style this season in cravattings. All the bright ones are here for the bright ones to wear. Shirts one to three dollars. Belts fifty cents to one dollar.
F. H. Rogers Co. Crew Rescued After Ship Sinks
The article notes that employees of F. H. Rogers & Co were able to reach lifeboats or ascend as the ship sank, explaining many crew members were rescued. It argues the evidence does not show cowardice or savagery among crew or officers amid the disaster.
Steel rails order from Australia sparks tariff debate
The current column notes a 34000 ton steel rails sale to Australia amid global competition and rising duties. It argues such tariffs may not be restored and frames broader political tensions among Progressives and party lines in Vermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Toemil
Changva
Mt Nebessary
Springfinkd
Shoe shop offers wide range for men women and children
White shoes in nubuck canvas tennis styles high and low cuts with rubber soles. Elk sole play shoes sandals for children, Mary Janes and two strap slippers for misses and children in gun metal patent and tan. We can supply almost any shoe you want. Come in and be convinced.
Vermont Prohibition Debate Mixes Local and National Views
The Rutland Herald and St. Johnsbury Caledonian discuss local option law reform, licensing boards, and the cost and structure of Vermont justice. They weigh state versus local measures, and call for careful action without statewide campaigns while urging efficiency and accountability in the attorney general’s department and court system.
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Brattleboro
Spomocenii
Rutland
Ludlow
Iington
Vermont
New York
United States
Canada
America
Europe
Africa
Asia
St. Johnsbury
Herald
Rutland Herald
Department of Justice
Brown
Sipcenie
Department
Justion
Supreme Covet of
Massu Ae
Supreme Court
Alleged Hog Cholera Cures Warned by Government
The government states no treatment for hog cholera is approved beyond serum. A persistent campaign promotes a proprietary cure, falsely claimed as government endorsed. Farmers are urged to seek U S authorities before trusting such statements or products.
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United States
Ins
Nani
Department of Agriculture
Minnesota
Department
Journal of the
American Medical Association
At- Sen
Immunity at Sea Declared Against U S War Interests
Rear Admiral Richard Wainwright urged at Lake Mohonk that granting immunity to private property at sea would harm U S interests and prolong war. He argued seizing enemy ships and war insurance distribute losses to the public and deter conflict, urging restraint to shorten and civilize warfare. National Life Insurance Co. of Vermont Mutual Agents promoted coverage.
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United States
Wainwright
Mohonk Lake
Richard Wainwright
Lake Mohonk
Nail
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Barre
Barre Ne
Greece
Arthur Conan Doyle
England
Great Britain
Conan Doyle le
Wiliamstown
Cutler Bros
Cutler
ST. Lawrence River
Alerolux
Aerolux
A. W. Badger & Company
F. H. Rogers & Co
Alice
Down
Rogers
Main St
Barre, Vt
The
White and Cole
National Wife Ins. Co
Vet. Mutual &. S
Lored
Kodak Films
the Troup Studio
the Times
Bargain House
No. Main St
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