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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1904
Page
1
Rome correspondent for Central News reports Japanese forces occupy outer defences of Port Arthur with only feeble Russian resistance. The dispatch outlines advancing lines and dwindling Russian countermeasures as the conflict intensifies at the strategic port.
Four divisions of Japanese troops have taken Kwantung heights dominating Port Arthur, while a Russian squadron reportedly launched a sortie but was forced to retreat. Tokio dispatches confirm Japanese heavy artillery now overlooks the fortifications.
Rumors from Mukden and Jita report renewed fighting as Russians claim a major engagement on the Liaotung peninsula. Officials in central sources describe heavy forces, with Japanese retreats noted and strategic positions around the rail line under contention.
Official notice confirms Manassas area army and militia exercises this fall. Eight troops of the sixth cavalry and the twenty sixth and batterion F A will participate, with detachment assigned to cover the reservation. transport methods undetermined. Major General Henry C Corbin is in command.
Jane Stone dies in bed at her father A Slayton Pikes home after brief illness. Sister Cornie Gates slept nearby. Mrs Pike leaves one daughter Marguerite, 12. Also notes Flynn’s company The Nashville Troubadours opening Castle Park next week with The Polley Players featuring Dinah Lag Moon and Goodby Little Girl Goodby.
President White announced the appointment of Mr. O'Shea as umpire for the coming season. The four strike rule remained in force despite local calls for reconsideration, and the $100 weekly salary limit was abolished as the schedule, canceled by the Burlington committee, was approved.
Baseball brief highlights show Chicago defeating Washington 5 to 1 with errors noted. New York and Cincinnati split actions, Brooklyn nips Pittsburgh 5 to 4, and Philadelphia posts a 4 to 0 win at Chicago. Boston and Baltimore game details unclear.
In Montpelier the board of seven road commissioners fled with State Attorney John H. Senter to address the bead wreck on the Cantrect Vermont mont railroad four and a half miles south of Montpelier Junction. The Sunday accident involved Williams Mendhastar and others with personal salaries noted. operator Ginegow blamed for the incident.
Complaints report that automophletes exceed speed. urging motorists to slow and obey city law No. 64 enacting a maximum six miles per hour. Violations will be prosecuted. Signed H. W. Scott, Grand juror.
In Clarendon Hutland on June 4 a double caucus formed by the republicans to address competing claims for district and state delegates. The scene centered on a disputed selection process with delegates from two factions, each asserting rightful authority amid local party activity.
Springfield June 4 Deneen nominated for governor after 79 ballots at the Republican state convention. A series of conferences among Yates, Deneen, Hamlin, Sherman and Sherman allies led to a split withdrawal and support for Deneen. The final tally stood at 522, 12 for Lawhead, 257.5 for Deneen, 1 for Warner as the convention reconvened.
A Brattleboro writer argues against prohibition, citing a year of Hs gene policy effects in Vermont. The piece claims liquor sales and tax revenue dropped, while illicit trade and corruption rose, noting government license shifts and widespread nonlicense activity in towns like St. rear and Barre.
Four towns Vergenes Clarendon Ira and Piteatsch held Republican caucuses last evening and all chose uninstructed delegates to the state convention. The event occurred across the western region of the state.
A scrambled voter list shows candidates and locations including Barre, So. Barre, East Mupr, and Berlin with partial tallies and names such as Miss Vlora Vinonot, James Wark, Geo A. Wales, Mra J.H.McArthur, and Henry Wescott. The garbled OCR hints at a local school or municipal election with scattered percentages and street references.
The year ending February 22, 1904 shows a cash balance of 37579.25 for the state highway tax and town apportionment. Liquor license fees totaled 53754.09 with fines 47275, overall 51058.69. Total payments were 29430.44.
Voters of the city are notified to meet at the telegation hall on Thursday June 20 1904 for caucus to nominate candidates for governor and state offices at the September 11 1904 election and to elect four presidential electors on November 8 2001 and a two year state and city committee agenda and any other proper business by the Republican City Committee.
The Democratic caucus in Barreins meets at Miles Hall Graniteville Wednesday at 7 p m to nominate three delegates to the State and Patriot conventions in Burlington Lane 21 and to choose the town committee for the ensuing two years Trem Democratic Town Committee ER NS Aldrich went to Boston Inst tonight Arthur Daker traveled to Moores Janation N today on a visit
Governor appoints Powers as associate justice in place of Hagelton. promotion leaves reporter position vacant. Candidates listed include Edmund of Burlington, Hon. H. St. Albans, and H. Williams of Fall.
Judge Wendell P. Stafford has received his appointment as associate justice of the Court of Appeals of the District of Colombia. He starts for Washington, hopes to turn to St Johnsbury, and will not go until Father.
A barrow bank unveils a new strong vault with heavy steel doors, goose-neck hinges, and a three-movement 72 hour time lock. Interior includes safety deposit boxes rentable at 3 to 10 dollars yearly, plus a central bankers’ grille and extensive fire and burglary protections. Designed by Mosler Safe Co and erected by their team, the vault aims to reassure the public and enhance security in the region.
Northfield High held its graduation with a senior concert and reception for families. The program included the president’s address by Ralph A. Raton, a violin solo, and class poems. D L Johnson presented diplomas. top honors went to Florence Staples and others. An alumni banquet followed at the Northfield House with Rev Waltte Dole as toastmaster.
A mothers gathering is planned for Monday afternoon at the pavilion to discuss a project intended to aid the children. All mothers are urged to attend to support the effort and help ensure its success. The event promises entertainment for the children.
Odd Fellows celebrate memorial observing a service at Bedlog Church tomorrow evening with Green Mountain lodge Mt C and Hiawatha group and Odd Ladies. They meet at 4 to march to the church for the event amid rain concerns.
The Barre Rangers meet Valley Field of Canada this afternoon at 2.50 in the season opener. Valley Field are Canadian champions, having won the cup in a beavional game. Mayor Barclay will kick off, with the city crescent invited to attend.
Montpelier June 3 Alesander Hroad intends to leave the coal business and by filling existing orders, now negotiating with Mr Emalie to enter the greenhouse trade in Montpelier. If the trade closes it is expected more houses will be built and the business enlarged.
The notice announces an Episcopal supper this Saturday from 6:80 to 7:80 PM. Tickets are available from event organizers including Colt Ham and Minnie Wheeler of 11 Walnut, with proceeds benefiting the church.
Police rounded up vagrants for disorderly conduct and vagrancy sweeping through the city. Three men were arrested for sleeping in a freight car and begging, with one pleading guilty and later retracting, two others found guilty and awaiting sentencing in Rutland. Nedde admitted intoxication and paid $34.00.
By a city council vote on Thursday evening Mayor Barclay Neineson forms a committee to inquire into and inspect fire stations across different places to determine if any meet Barre’s needs. Members include Fire Chief Campbell Building Inspector J Colburn Alderman Ho bing and Alderman J J McKenzie.
The Baptist church holds naval services tomorrow with the pastor delivering both morning and evening sermons. Universalist Church features morning sermon on The Soldier's Be and an evening talk on Choosing for Pleasures. Nichola's blogit hosts a 7 pm special service. Church of the Good Shepherd observes First Sunday of the month with 5.00 pm fireside, 10.00 am parent view, and 7.00 pm main service. Saint Sunday offers 12 pm and 7 pm services with special feast days.
A jumbled Talk of the Town notes several residents visiting nearby places including Island Pound Burlington Northfield Bangor Heinsburg and Washington. Individuals named include Burt Blair Mrs Nathan Bouldry Miss Gilberteen Alan Mary Wright W. Pitkin A B Forbes and Midge Cevelia Pioutfe. The report mentions travel to Lowell Pepperill and a St Munien church event with attendees and a local farce but many details are garbled and unclear.
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