02 Jun 1908
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1908
Page
1
Twenty people were trapped in a boarding house on West 20th Street when a fire broke out in the basement. Firefighters saved all except one woman who fell from the roof and died. Miss Zari Beletraine, clad in a nightgown, perished as she tried to escape.
Former Democratic leader James Kinstead Jones dies in Washington at age 80 after heart failure. A Mississippi native, Jones served as U.S. Senator and chaired the Democratic National Committee, guiding Jones campaigns for the judiciary and party leadership. He left politics to practice law in Arkansas. He survived by a widow and three children. Funeral arrangements to be announced in New York.
Washington June 2 Private Dalzell reported Taft’s Saturday remarks sparked outrage among readers. The general critique questions whether Taft should reference his early days and a tombstone episode. Critics call the break from propriety unprecedented and unsettling for the era.
Herbert G. Squires, American minister in Colon, Panama, heads to Washington to brief the state department on the Panama poll situation. The government will decide if intervention is needed to maintain order in the national election set for July 11, expected to be hotly contested.
Portland reports that Republicans will pick a Republican legislature pledged to support sending to the U S Senate a Democrat as the Senate choice. The piece notes George H Chamberlain, the Democratic candidate for senator, is seen as the popular option and prohibition carried in most counties.
The department of culture bulletin notes 22,081,000 acres of cotton planted or to be planted this season, down from 32,060,000 last year. The crop condition on May 35 was 60 percent of normal, with notes at 1407 and 1994 and an average for the past ten years.
Aged war veteran known as Colonel Jack, 98, announces a foot journey from Portland Maine toward Portland Oregon. He mails a letter from Mayor Leiter and expects to traverse the northern border area, detailing no major updates today with limited supplies and uncertain travel.
Fragmented OCR recounts the death of a renowned English general amid Boer War actions. Names such as Redvers Henry Haren and references to Sir Frere appear in a torn historic note about generals, battles, and near-term events. The piece notes his age as 69 and hints at trailing operations and succession implications.
A New York porter, Jones Anthony Porter aged 69, was found dead in his office today. Authorities report he swallowed chloroform in what is described as a special intent case. The details remain unclear as investigations continue.
Rome reports from a family friend that the Duke of Abruail has been turned down in his suit for Miss Katherine Elkins. A statement from a conference with King Emmanuel says the Duke will spend the coming year with the navy.
Meveland June 2 Eugene Jepann a 50 year old vaudeville performer at Keith's theatre in New York collapsed and died from heart disease mid performance as alarms sounded and the orchestra continued. He had a long illness and a varied career with Maude he acted alongside.
Ruth Alley Smith, age 104, of Putney, known as Aunt Ruth, marked by friends with flowers but had no public anniversary observance after a winter fall. Born in Royalton, Massachusetts, she moved to Putney in 1427 and lived with Albert W. Abbott. Her mind remains keen though hearing is faded and she recalls events from former days.
Windsor June 2 Mrs Mary Ann Thrasher celebrated her 90th birthday yesterday at the home of her son Arthur P. Thrasher in South Cornish NH. About 30 relatives gathered for an old home celebration with dancing after dinner led by Mrs Thrasher and her son Ben. Born June 1 1818 in Holderness NH she traced her lineage to early New Hampshire settlers and lamented the passing of many old family names as she recalled events long past.
Readjustment of salaries for postal workers nationwide reported with Vermont changes taking effect July 1. Officials note increased pay scales across positions as part of a broad government wage revision.
Orange County Telephone stockholders met to consider paying off $4000 debt and current expenses and to discuss arranging toll line connections with other companies. The meeting deferred these issues to the annual meeting, with two representatives from the New England company present addressing the session.
Phil Neddo Haw holds five patents with several more pending and is working on another. He claims a device can use air and water as motive power, potentially replacing heat in engines, and envisions selling rights or manufacturing royalties. Other Neddo inventions include a device for sifting barrels and a stone jack for large stones.
Mirror Inka hosts public outing with ball games boat races and field events. Pleasure club wins boat race and McAuley Cup. Frank Delomedi tops 7 events. Wrestler Dombrouskie loses to Ed Anderton. Italian dinner by Mean ure chub.
Henry A. Knox a Woodsville brakeman on a freight between Woodsville and Haverhill NH was severely injured when a car struck him and clothing caught, narrowly avoiding being drawn under a moving wagon. He suffered a torn ear, head and arm injuries and remains in unclear condition after the accident. Knox had previously been injured in a March head on collision near Haverhill that killed five men.
Edowinds High School teachers threaten strike amid talks of a new principal D. tense taking over at Betlows Free Academy in Fairfax. They oppose double shifts and new methods under Benet set to start next September. City schools head H. O. Wheeler comments on the dispute.
The 490 Glidden automobilists plan a Rutland leg with 100 cars on July 22 but William H H Middle of Vermont, member of the American suite mobile association board, declines an invitation to stop over. He says the Bethlehem to Baratooga route is a contest for testing machines, not a pleasure trip.
St Albans June 2 The city council voted down the liquor license request. O Leary's application was not considered. Dr J G Perrault was re appointed city physician at a salary of unspecified pay.
Fragmentary notes indicate Jim Hooker and Maeker withdraw from the race for representative seats. Details on other candidates and positions are unclear, but the text mentions leadership roles in a league and services to a fair or government body.
The Vermont state board of health warns lawmakers may risk health due to poor ventilation in the State House. It notes Senate and House chambers lack a proper system, while offices and committee rooms suffer heat and stuffy air. The board urges ventilation improvements and awaits authority for broader changes.
Burton Smith at 17 Harrison avenue Montpalier was kicked by a horse he was grooming last night, sending him spinning twenty feet. He suffered injuries to head and shoulder but is reported in stable condition. The incident occurred during work for F W Deavitt, with tax details connected to Morse, the coal man, and local savings banks.
A new bakery opens in Trion occupying the former Roberts and Patterson wine store space. New partners are George Anthes and Timothy Denning, with Henry Denning driving and Misses McDonald in sales. The firm, linked to Stephens and Denning granite works, features a modern outfit and has Boston experience backing its staff.
The case of Mrs Toress Frattini charged with keeping with intent to commit a crime was continued to 2 PM this morning and then again to 2 PM this afternoon. It was understood she would waive examination and be bound over to county court under $450 bail. The defendant left the courthouse this afternoon while seeking a handyman to avoid being told when she would waive examination.
A garbled OCR item lists exotic fruits and vendors in a city hotel setting. Names like Lange, Berth, Carolian blackberries, fresh strawberry items, pineapples, and melons appear among scattered references to individuals and cities. The passage mentions vendors or attendees from New York and other places, with unclear dates or figures.
Abstract of accounts shows the bank’s cash and reserve figures as of May 1 and close of business May 14. Included are the money reserves and deposits totaling 113,505,048 with notes on the bank’s position and internal reporting.
Barre city council adopted a 450 appropriation from the general tax funds for free band concerts by the Montpelier Military Band in the park this summer. A veterans memorial granite tablets project was approved for entrance to the city building with committee to estimate cost. The council also set hearings on grade crossings and reviewed police, poor relief, sidewalk, and building permit matters, plus new fire alarm boxes and street lighting issues.
Fragmentary OCR notes place a theater listing with Dregaivt etme ani and Bre. at Theatorium 49 Main Street in Masrucon’s theatre Seantpint beck, suggesting a scheduled show tonight with unclear details.
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