03 Jun 1904
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1904
Page
1
Report from Toki dated June 3 describes a two hour engagement at Luotlatun north of Port Arthur where Russian forces repelled a Japanese foray. Japanese losses include killed and 37 wounded as Russians forced a northward retreat.
Chafoo June 3 Japanese authorities report a fresh troop landing about 20 miles northwest of Takushan near Tstag. A junk from ataten conveyed the arrival of 70 warships and transports. Reinforcements for Mort Arthur are also said to have landed northwest of Talleman. exact arrival cargo and lumber details are unclear.
St Petersburg correspondent reports heavy fighting near Port Arthur with large forces engaged. dispatch notes Japanese troops unloading arms and provisions while the south shows movement and evolving positions as the war intensifies.
In a sharp turn on June 3, Walter Travia secures a decisive win amid British competition, emerging as an American chance and champion as the field narrows.
The jury found timer E ee ate outa mus for Lawkin & wan not guilty of larceny over si, from National Union and National Exchange banks by false representation. The eight year trial reflected a complex case with local figures and bank interests mentioned in Burlington and Roxbury notices.
A traveler from Pram Eniustriat School to Vergennes, accompanied by a young imam, evades arrest after a delay at a stop in Morriarille. He slips away while others search, leaving police led by Sher. Mit A. D. fobbies and Mr. Togulis to conduct a new hunt for the missing man.
Burlington June reports circulated that a decomposed body had been found near the rifle range. Lt Col Rodgers denied the rumor confirming no evidence of any corpse. An immediate investigation found no verification for the tale and the story was deemed unfounded.
Portamouth, June 2, Charles Brig Harthall Sef of South Londonderry was arrested in Lewiston this afternoon. County authorities believe they have the suspect in custody for the murder. He admits a connection to Charred E. Brigham but claims he can prove aid to the crime and admits forging his father's name for seven dollars.
Burlington authorities appoint a board of inquiry to probe the death of Private Frank Bernard Troop K Sixth Cavalry at Fort Ethan Allen. The inquiry follows reports that his fatal injury occurred near the quartermaster glarehouse after a day’s incident. the area was ordered blocked by the acting officer.
Baseball scores show Cleveland over Boston 10 to 3 after ten innings, New York tops Detroit 6 to 4, and Chicago defeats Washington 18 to 7. Separate list reflects standings and candidates’ notices in the Times World’s Contest with names from Barre and nearby towns.
OC W Ingalls traveled to Randolph while George Kellogg headed to Jonesville and George Bennett went to Bethel for work. J Miseud from the seminary plans a homeward trip to Salen Massachusetts. Mrs O H Hale returns south after spending winter at Tages Springs. Twenty excursion tickets sold this morning for the event and a social gathering planned at Worthen’s Saturday evening. The Gladys Burron is anticipated to perform.
Daniel Richants town charge died Saturday in East Montpelier. Mra 1.8. Wheelock died in Boston and was buried here after remains were brought home. Mrs. I.8. Wheelock was a highly regarded resident. A wreck occurred as Frank Kelton visited Captain Timothy Davis, with bystander injured but no fatalities. Charles Mears and Fred N. Gokay plan to move to Wooter farm next spring. Mt M Fareham arrived from the West with seven horses.
In Rutland tonight factions led by Percival W. Clement and Dr. John A. Mead vie to choose delegates for state and national Republican conventions. About 425 Hive and Seale company workers have been targeted, with predictions of mixed votes and control over district delegates. Clement backers push James A. Merrill for state senate and national delegate, while Mead aims to sway Henry O. Carpenter. Results hinge on late voting and local organization.
A Harm on Hive No 1M celebration featured a concert and dance with Masons and Maccabees attendees. Speeches by Mrs Clara Lamb and Mrs McNett highlighted the order’s origin, growth to 2007 hives and 156 000 members, and its female-led administration. The event included a grand march, refreshments, and village social notes.
Notices from HW Scott grand juror warn owners that driving too fast violates the law and will lead to prosecution. Vermont listless game results show Lawrence University losing 10 to 2. Funeral flowers list honors many mourners with white carnations roses lilies and wreaths.
The Republican city caucus of Barre is called for Wednesday evening June 5 at 1 o'clock at City Hall to elect eight delegates and eight alternates to the Montpelier convention on June 11 1904. The meeting will nominate candidates for governor and other state offices at the November 1904 election and elect a state committee for the two years ahead. Also to elect a city committee and conduct other business.
The report lists a social event Friday evening with admission proceeds for a rocker and a cast of named participants. It mentions Valerie Chane Araby and Charles Dover among attendees and a long roster of people linked to the occasion. The text is fragmented but centers on a society gathering and its attendees.
A contested Swasey resolution accuses Times of suppressing remarks and threats. It calls for funding delegates to St Louis to influence Democratic control, supporting Charles W. Melcher and loyal supporters for National Democratic conventions through 1900 and 1904.
The notice invites any bag puncher in Vermont to meet John Kerr in a championship contest. Each party must deposit 255 winter to claim all. The event is presented as a healthy, strength building exercise and will be judged on points, speed, and style. WJ Melean, Batre, Vermont.
Officers Homet and Booth found Charles Taery Andrew Desoles and Joseph Montigue at the scene last night. Taery and Desoles pleaded guilty to breach of the peace and were fined $20 with $3.10 costs. Montigue pled not guilty to breach of the peace and was committed to next Tuesday.
The season opener pits Barre Rangers against the Bares Field team of Canada at Trotting Park Saturday afternoon at 2.90. Valley Fields are champions of an eae an cup Inet pensoo and the ye Savas promises to be an Thigeealba ook. Mayor Barcley will kick off the ball as the crowd and dignitaries gather for the ceremony.
Barre subscribed for a $1008 stock in the Inter-Baily baseball gala with about $500 still needed. Montpelier has subscribed for its portion. A meeting for organizing is set in Montpelier next evening. the Montpelier meeting tonight was postponed. A saver days notice to stockholders was found necessary to make the election easy.
In Montpelier a disturbance on upper Barre street led to the arrest of Denisio Thanes Ajasito Ribas and Joseph Aja for assaulting Ferdinando The three defendants pled not guilty in city court and their cases were continued with bail set at 75 each One of the accused furnished bail while the others hoped to fall. Barre Granite clubs announce a meeting Friday at 8 at the post office. Local notes include references to theatre and musical events in town.
A special meeting discussed site options for a new fire station in Barre. The council voted to form a committee to study similar sized cities and report with plans, selecting the library lot on balance though debates over nearby properties and church sites persisted.
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