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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1906
Page
2
About 14150 Ohio National Guard members assume full control of mines with no hostile display from workers. Officials predict no trouble between miners and soldiers as large-scale operation plans are paused and only a few miners are at work.
Washington report notes the engagement of Senator W Murray Crane of Massachusetts to Miss Josephine Boardman of Washington. No marriage date set. Miss Boardman is daughter of Mr and Mrs Willan J Roantwan and sister of Miss Michel Boardman, linked to the Red Crows. Crane is fifty three, wealthy and a widower.
The German emperor arrived yesterday morning and was greeted three times by Vienna at the Northern main station. The meeting with Emperor Francis Joseph in private was cordial but tense as both parties exchanged formal salutations. The duchy and their suites proceeded to Schernbronn Castle for further talks.
Three hundred Norwegians depart Chicago on Tuesday for their fatherland to attend the coronation of King Hiskon Vilon in June. They will be joined by an agent and it is expected that more than 400 will travel to Norway aboard the steamship, with support from Norwegians across the Midwest.
A mangled OCR fragment hints at a dubious health claim involving Dr. Ringe Now Life Pills. It mentions stomach and bowel issues and a Red Cross connection, but the text is garbled and untrustworthy.
President Roosevelt, a visiting attendee, yesterday observed the commencement exercises of the National Cathedral School for Girls in the northwestern Washington suburbs. Their daughter, Migy Sthel, attended as a student, marking a notable family presence at the ceremony.
D P Davis, a popular druggist, touts Dr Howard’s remedy for constipation and Iyapepein with strong claims. A New York druggist letter from Ingraham praises the tonic, stating formal sales have reached about a hundred bottles weekly and offering a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
A Philadelphia inquiry reveals Altoona official Joseph Boyer received cash and bank deposits from five coal firms for fuel allocations. Payments from Graff Coal, Dunkirk Coal, Chattiell Grinton, Thomas Blythe and Stith Turner totaled over 40,000 dollars. Boyer claims benefits were not requested and followed department custom.
The Missouri Democratic platform adopted at the state convention accuses President Roosevelt of favoring the existing system and endorses William Jennings Bryan for president in 1908. It calls for tariff revision, protests railroad rate practices, and urges statehood for Oklahoma and Indian Territory.
A broad lockout declared by the Building Trades Association against Brotherhood of Carpenters members took effect yesterday in Crooklyn. The strike disrupts about 12 000 carpenters and could affect tens of thousands more in related trades as workers refuse to report to jobs following an arbitrator's ruling.
Sir Frederick Poel died in London yesterday. Born in 1825, he served about fifty years and held key government roles. From 1459 to 1805 he was secretary to the treasury.
A physician warns that grip spreads through society as a fashionable concern and cautions against weak health. He advocates strengthening the system with Magee's Malt Emulsion, describing it as a nourishing, non alcoholic remedy. He warns against wine based tonics and promotes Magee's as the best treatment.
The weekly weather summary reports unseasonably cold conditions across the plateau regions and much of California. The north eastern districts east of the Rockies and the early gulf states also stayed cool. Frost occurred in exposed areas, with below normal rainfall in the gulf states and Great Lakes area, while New England and Middle Atlantic regions saw ample and well distributed rain. Drought persisted in northern Missouri and southern Arkansas, with severe dryness in parts of Florida, Louisiana and Florida. Royal storms formed in New England and the middle Atlantic states around May 21 and June 1.
Washington June 7 Representative Babcock of Wisconsin, former Republican chair, admitted that Mutual Insurance Company contributed funds to a committee. He planned to appear before the grand jury in New York after a request from Attorney Jean, but he did not know when or what he would testify about.
The Touréenth Hepattican convention convenes Tuesday with candidates including Lane lui Frank Vy Owen Googe 1 Chasis herlain ied Congravirate Webber among those listed. No further action reported as ballots adjourned until yesterday.
Fragmentary text reports a court or legal matter involving a person named Wotton and others in Monsonia and Reland Stores. The wording is garbled with missing or misread phrases, but indicates that the evidence did not warrant holding someone on trial.
Thomas EZ Wilson of the Nelson Morris Company testified before a House committee, denying widespread use of preservatives in canned meats and sausages. He described packing methods, admitted some salt and chemical usage, and argued inspections should not label products unsafe. He referenced England imports and asserted safeguards remain adequate.
Warden Pike challenges a Times report about Cassie arrest hearsay and states he did not authorize the article. He describes his actions, asserts he found no evidence of wrongdoing by Cassie, and notes a misquote in the May court narrative connected to the dog and hunting statements.
Report from a city hotel night where travelers discuss Barra cigars and their appeal. Witnesses note Leila and Widkeworth Hew in the chatter as opinions split on taste and smoking experience. A vendor, Kendrick & On, markets Chico and Chidog brands as the crowd debates value and pleasure of the products.
Fragmented text describes inspection of a building with stairways and fire safety concerns. Mentions Packers and Timbered employees, large storefronts, and promised action. Lacks clear names, dates, or places.
The Senate foreign relations committee receives a motion on the Niagara bill. Senator Lovie is instructed to push for a one year term of reference and to refer the measure to the committee. If reported favorably, action could occur within a year.
The Los Angeles Times and Seattle Post-Intelligencer debate coastal fortifications. Public sentiment grows toward stronger Pacific defenses, urging timely action and practical value, emphasizing defensive use and mobilization of men and materiel.
Sports recap from Pittsburgh and Chicago games showing Pittsburg rising to second after a Chicago win, with New York and Cleveland in close pursuit. American League results include Cleveland beating Boston 3 to 1 and Chicago defeating Philadelphia 4 to 0, while New York and St Louis clash in a tight NL race with Brooklyn and Philadelphia also noted.
A vintage Advertiser piece urges sellers to prioritize customer satisfaction over immediate profit. It argues that repeat business comes from trust, not rival debunking, and that genuine interest in the buyer continues after the sale.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Persian etiquette where a superior dining with an inferior requires the inferior to present the first dish at arm's length and place it precisely. The text then mentions cranberries, barrels, and a woman who studies Len i and food patterns, suggesting a peculiar traditional practice.
A late 19th or early 20th century auction advertises a millinery sale at Main Street featuring trimmed hats, veils, ribbons, and mourning wear. Items include corsets, belts, pins, embroidery silks, and fashion accessories. Mrs J M Bond promotes bargains, urging ladies to attend with bonds and purchases. Auctioneer names Horlett A Rigg.
An elderly man registered as Bernard Stewart of Pa in New York on Tuesday then was found aboard a yacht disguised with a false beard. Police say he is among the citys cleverest thieves, nicknamed old duck Cotham, with a long record of hotel thefts and bold robberies in New Orleans Mobile Detroit and other places. He is linked to a jewelry heist and a jailbreak attempt in Mobile.
Historic Park Street Congregational church Boston installs Rev Br A Clofrad as co-pastor with Rev Dr L Withrow. Delegates enrolled for world Christian Endeavor convention at Geneva next July and world Sunday school convention at Home next year. Also notes England cathedrals and Bible printing costs.
A Westminster Gazette writer notes odd phrases from a footman’s sharp reply to memory’s sting. An Adelaide man who hanged himself left a note blaming heavy smoking and long habit. A 1727 New England newspaper described awakening in a town by an earthquake and hoop petticoats abandoned by women.
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