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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1903
Page
1
Fifteen workers at the American Car and Foundry Works in Madison Illinois died while attempting to save property. Reports say some employees perished while others were injured in the incident. The disaster underscores the risks workers faced during duty.
Federal grand jury indicts Samuel A Groff and Diller B Groff for conspiracy to defraud the government in connection with Machen former superintendent of free delivery in the post office. The Groffs are proprietors of patent mailbox fasteners offered for sale to the government, with prior contracts.
Carpenters in Lyon Minnesota joined a sympathy strike over a building project. The move halted work on a bullet or structure tendered by masons and laborers, with hopes of wages around 25 cents a day. About a thousand men may be affected as workers consider joining the stoppage.
The latest dispatch on the sinking bearer Lawa lists thirty seven recovered bodies with two survivors driven to insanity. A man loses his wife and four children, while a woman loses her husband and five children in the tragedy near Marseilles.
Two thousand workers including finishers and cutter girls walked out in Holyoke Massachusetts on June 8. Mill finishers endured no wage boost while cutter girls earned only ten cents more. The strike promises mill shutdowns and widespread disruption across all 23 local plants.
A general strike long threatened by National Bio workers is reportedly set to affect multiple plants. Observers say the union aims to pressure management into concessions and seeks to force a serious negotiation.
Mills gained today as agents report continued operations at Lowell. Southworth claims 71 percent of operatives are at work with morning headcount 0,407, indicating rising production and labor participation.
A violent thunderstorm issue. James River rises rapidly and will cover the wharves today in Richmond Virginia. A heavy rain drenched Paterson and the surrounding areas and forest areas show flood risk. In Paris France the French bombardment targets Morocco and the Algeria governate. Noah Bates, a Black man from Marion Junction, hanged in county jail after death sentence upheld on appeal.
Fragmentary report describes chaos and scattered action in St Johnsbury with references to games against Montpelier and a possible third matchup. OCR garble obscures names, scores, and sequence, indicating chaotic field conditions and unclear outcomes.
American League results show Reston 269, Chicago 2, Philadelphia 8, Detroit 2, Cleveland 4, New York 4, Washington 16, St. Louis 0. National League results include St Louis 4, Philadelphia 4, Cincinnati 1, Chicago 9, New York 4. College games note Holy Cross 2, Harvard 1. Princeton 10, Yale 6. Brown 7, Williams 9. Bates 6, Columbia 6. Amherst 10, Trinity 1. Dartmouth 4, Wesleyan 6. St. Lawrence mentions pending events in Vermont and other locations.
In Waterbury Jane 1, a northern blaze lit the night sky as strong south winds drove flames across treed terrain toward nativity. A crew from L. Perkins works to save pulpwood and company property, with about 300 acres burned already. Perkins shifts efforts to Vayxton to shield further holdings.
On Mt Mansfield near Ossining New Jersey a fast spreading forest fire threatens timber land owned by F B Smith after alarms from Summit House. In Ossining Arthur Planagan, a colored inmate who killed Hugh Mollarverh in West Side Prison New York in October 1901, was executed this morning.
Burlington police turmoil unfolds as Mayor Burke suspends Chief Brownell amid a dispute over powers and charges. Rev Kinzie delivers memorial sermon at Baptist Church with Odd Fellows and Rebekah members in attendance.
An Italian man Braza was stabbed during a street fight near the Columbian Marble Co. plant in Rutland. Graz and a party from Centar Hutland encountered another Italian group. Braza struck John with a rock and Hruge was cut in the stomach, prompting a doctor to remove and reinsert the stomach.
The 103th Vermont Congregational convention will convene June 10 to 11 at College Street Church in Burlington. The gathering aims to direct doctrinal thought and support evangelistic work by the Vermont Congregational Church. Rev. De. A. Merrill of St. Johnsbury, secretary of the Vermont Domestic Missionary Society, will preside.
A car traveling at high speed chased a doe on a highway about three miles from Springfield Jones. The deer ran ahead, frightened by the car, then leaped into a field and disappeared into the woods.
Montpelier reports drastic water curtailment as city supply declines by about half an inch daily. Elevator motors lose service and only half an hour of lawn irrigation per day is permitted to conserve the water system.
A special city council meeting on a dry period urged moderation in water use and restricted fireworks sales for the Fourth of July. A permit was granted to A F Dodge to dig on Maple Avenue. Reports on deaths, street repairs, and water supply were reviewed. bids on a hydrant at Blackwell and Jockey Hollow discussed. old fire tub sale inquiry from Molnfield noted.
A 40 man searching party scoured woods near Waterbury on Sunday trying to locate F. M. Waterman, who vanished more than a week ago. Friends fear a temporary mental disturbance may have led him into the Windegk area between here and Nid Adeene, with no clues found yet.
A memorial for the late Rev. Frederic MacCartney was held in Barre Massachusetts yesterday. The service drew a small audience at Tool Sharpeners Hall with remarks by Philip J Halver James Craickshank Ben F Healey and others. Speakers praised MacCartneys life theological training and labor activism. A committee was chosen to draft resolutions and appropriate tributes to the late unionist and public servant.
Funeral of Mrs. W. Badger took place yesterday at 2 PM from daughter Mrs. W A Clark’s home. Rev J A Sherburn officiated. large gathering attended. Floral offerings testified to esteem. Pallbearers were five sons and son-in-law W A Clark. Interment followed at Elmwood Cemetery.
The Waterman family gathered at D. S. Waterman's Washington Street residence Saturday afternoon for a reunion. All siblings and the parents attended, with guests including Mr. and Mrs. D. Waterman of Rock Island, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carpenter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Manders of Orange, and Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Waterman of this city.
Walter Baird son of Samuel Baird died this morning at 4 45 after an illness of considerable duration. He was 18 years old. The funeral will be held Wednesday with interment at Wallsfield. He formerly lived in Dares and was a nephew of Mrs C C Barnsdall of that parish.
H Forsyth was found guilty in city court of intoxication and fined five dollars with costs totaling 9.72. The defendant appealed to county court and bail set at 50 dollars, furnished by HR A Hor. The Toledo papers report a major consolidation bringing Evening News and Evening Bee into Toledo News Bee and merger of Morning Times, Sunday Times Bee, and News-Bee under Toledo Newspaper Company.
Rev William Lowe of Hedding M E Church denounces Barre for allowing saloons under the new license law. He urges temperance supporters to push for enforcement and legislative action while noting increased drunkenness and economic loss in Barre. He calls for alternative entertainments and civic engagement to guide youth away from liquor.
The Barre Burns Club opened the season for picnics at Caledonia Park with members and wives attending. A lively afternoon featured an orchestra, dancing, and several games including a 11 to 7 victory in the ball game. Races and an all around community picnic followed, with organizers credited for a successful event.
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