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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1916
Page
2
Fresh momentum for Hughes grows as ex Senator Crane arrives in Chicago to back Hughes. Roosevelt backers push a tentative slate to test a Hughes Roosevelt compromise while Roosevelts campaign organizes Illinois with Armour at the helm. The clash over party unity continues as leaders weigh Roosevelt, Hughes and Root in a tense preconvention scene.
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a spring blood purifier and tonic. It claims to purify and strengthen blood, improve vitality, appetite, and sleep, and asserts nationwide letters confirming benefits. The copy also mentions political notes about the Progressive national committee and Republican nomination timing.
Washington June 3 Laurence H Green private secretary to Justice Hughes issued a statement denying Frank Hitchcock or any other person is authorized to work for his nomination in Chicago. Green said Hughes has no representative and no one authorized to speak for him. It is surprising the impression that Hitchcock is acting with his authority. He refused to say if the statement denoted repudiation of Hitchcock or a decision not to be a candidate.
In Chicago June 3 the national committee used old fashioned steam roller tactics to seat Georgia district delegates. Senator Read Smoot presided as the body resolved the thirteen district contests with votes about the same as the regular delegates. W. Daniels and William James were seated for the first district over contestants, amid claims for Hughes or Roosevelt. The motion to seat regular delegates prevailed 28 to 16.
President Wilko addressed Naval Academy graduates at commencement, urging strict discipline and duty across the United States. He noted personal ties to the class and warned that a steadfast code could alter world history.
Pape's three bagger in the seventh scored Grows as Montpelier defeated Spaulding 4 to 1 at Intercity Park yesterday afternoon. Nichols held Spaulding to four hits but walked too many. Grows misplayed five balls in the field before being relieved. Kelley shined with a key final play and Pape added the decisive hit to seal the win.
Johnson High defeated St Albans High School by 12 to 5 as Johnson continued its winning run. Brooks of St Albans failed to stop Johnson's hitting while Moblin on the mound held opponents to five hits. Three of these remained unreadable in the source.
In yesterday's American League games, Witt rose to a .270 season clip and surged over 400 for the week, with Lajoie mentoring his insights on the field. Knabe's unconditional release marks the exit of a great second baseman, while McNally shined by scoring from second on an infield hit. Wilbur Bisher signs with Pittsburgh after starring for Maraball College, and Boston slides to the second division after losses, Cincinnati climbs to fourth as Cleveland falls in standings.
General Motors Co in New York confirms Charles W Nash will resign as president but stay on the board. W C Durant departs management duties from 1910. Albert Stranes resigns from J Seligman board. W C Leland to replace. Brandeis confirmed associate justice will take oath June 12 after Senate approval. British naval losses report amid heavy selling and market anxiety.
A reading of the new subscribers shows names such as Reid, Allen M., Carswell Samuel, Italo Portaluppi, Farnham Alice B., Murray N. L., Williams Town, Vito, Hoban John E., Gamble Harry, Bushey Henry, Gauthier Joseph, McDonald Thomas, and others. The list includes businesses like Interstate Distilling Co and Vermont Tel. & Tot On, with various street and routing references, indicating a compiled subscriber roster for local services.
London report quotes Chancellor Reginald McKenna saying the 1917-18 deficit will be met by borrowing about 3.616 billion dollars. The plan implies raising roughly 818 thousand dollars daily on average.
United States Geological Survey data compiled by John D. Northrop shows the Lima field and its northwestern Ohio and Indiana sections produced 4 269 500 barrels in 1915, down 702 952 barrels 16 percent from 1914. Market conditions and aging wells contributed to the fall, with 435 wells completed and 522 yielding oil.
The Evening Standard reports a basis of agreement for the Irish question and says an Irish Parliament will be set up immediately with Ulster excluded. It states the Parliament will be made up of existing Irish representatives in the British Parliament.
Washington June 3 final voting on the naval bill began in the House with a 235 to 136 adoption of an amendment to appropriate 11,000,000 for a government armor plate plant.
Governor McCall yesterday vetoed a bill to eliminate trading stamp companies in the state, saying the action rests on 100 constitutional grounds. The veto blocks the measure aimed at curbing stamp companies.
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