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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
1
At the start of the second day’s sessions, the Republican and Progressive conventions showed deeper rifts. Issues now demand decisive choices on unified Americanism and national preparedness, suggesting peace prospects are farther from reach than yesterday.
Chicago June 8 1912 the Republican committee on resolutions voted 26 to 21 to include a woman suffrage plank in the party platform despite opposition from a sub committee. The vote reflected tensions over other planks on prohibition Mexico labor and immigration and indicates efforts to court Progressive support while Hughes remains the leading candidate. Roosevelt rumors of a peace bid and possible fusion dominated talk as delegates faced two ticket prospects.
Oyster Bay and Roosevelt discuss nominating a man to carry the nation as desired by the Republican convention. Key figures Willows Tharkson of Maryland and others react as plans unfold in Chicago. Supporters defend the effort as essential to democracy and party aims.
Chicago June 5 Vermont delegates to the Republican and Progressive national conventions are faring well. Theodore N. Vail is named a member of the resolutions committee. Ex Governor George H. Prouty and John T. Cushing sit on the committee to notify nominees. Guy W. Bailey is on the credentials committee and F W Babbitt serves on permanent organization. Earle S. Kinsley is re elected national committeeman. Raymond McFarland of Middlebury College is on the resolutions committee. Dr H Nelson Jackson is re elected national committeeman.
The Progres sive party platform pledges a second rank navy and army of 230000 with universal training under national control. It calls for preparations in land and sea, expansion of the merchant marine, tariff reform, highway development, and protections for American rights and international law, while urging action on Mexico and social reforms.
Election notice reports Barre and Mackay as key figures in a trout club election with local party or group affiliations and a forthcoming meeting or vote. Details are limited but indicate organizational roles and formal proceedings.
Paris report confirms French forces hold outer approaches to Fort Vaux as Verdun works lie in ruins after heavy bombardment. Second stronghold northeast of Verdun captured. fortifications pounded and made untenable.
Paris June 8 heavy fighting persists near Fort Vaux northeast Verdun as French troops still occupy the fort outskirts and trench lines to its sides. The fortress, reduced to ruins by seven days bombardment, was reportedly abandoned. West of the Meuse, German attacks on adjacent trenches continue with intermittent cannonading overnight.
Austrian troops evacuated Lutsk, a fortress in the Volhynian triangle, as reported to the Russian embassy in Rome. Central News dispatch cites Rome information on the withdrawal and shift of positions in the region during the ongoing conflict.
James B. Estee arrived in Montpelier at 1 30 am from Chicago with his son Ruth G Estee who had vanished from a yacht on Lake Superior and later spoke in Minneapolis about his research The son a New York broker accompanied his father and may stay a week or a month He was not well and may remain in bed for a day or two Estee says two men attacked him ashore from the yacht in Duluth he was knocked unconscious and put into a freight car to Minneapolis He says he has been in a fragile condition since the incident but has kept his father informed of developments
Hetet June A Sterling of Montpelier sustained a broken collar bone and bruises when his automobile went down a bank and rolled over while failing to negotiate a curve near Woodbury Granite company, injuring him and prompting treatment at Dr Greene’s office. Mrs Sterling was at a sister’s home nearby. The car self-transported to a local garage for repairs.
Members of the Vermont Eclectic Medical Society gathered at Island Ponds for their annual meeting at 1 o'clock. Officers listed include president secretary treasurer and several named speakers and chairs, with discussion topics such as stage of labor and nervous disorders.
In Bethel the Creep Mountain Association of Universilists held a meeting that adopted resolutions opposing prepared mass and militarism and advocating local and national prohibition. Officers for the year were elected: President Rev. C. A. Simmons, Vice President Rev. A. N. Blackford, Secretary Rev. W. M. Marlin, Treasurer Rev. H. L. Canfield.
Spaulding high school alumni held the annual concert and dance at the new Mercury Hall with Carroll's Orchestra. The evening featured a varied program, refreshments, and dance orders as seniors prepared for Friday's opera house graduation exercises.
News reports the drowning of John Doyle of Burlington in New York last night after he was knocked from a lumber barge while passing under a bridge. The incident occurred on the barge as the craft moved along the river. Doyle was reportedly a resident of Burlington and was among several people on the vessel at the time. Local authorities are awaiting further details from New York.
President Wilson unveils a new platform to keep the nation at peace. The speech favorable mentions Underwood Tariff and the Federal Reserve Act, signaling steady domestic reform and international restraint.
Clara Selina Lowther becomes bride of William H. Lowther in Burlington. Ceremony at 110 Marchant Street with Rev. Edgar Crossland officiating. Bride wore white silk crepe de chine with pink bridesmaids. Reception and gifts noted. couple to reside in Burlington. News items also mention U S political convention and draft plank summaries.
Rev B J Lehigh formerly of New York was chosen moderator of the Vermont Central Baptist association at Barre for its 100th annual convention. Officers elected include Rev Joseph Viani as vice moderator and H H Morrison as clerk and treasurer. The gathering drew large crowds with many out of town delegates and visitors across five sessions. A literature exhibit by the American Baptist Publication Society was arranged in the church parlors. Dinners were served by the First Baptist women. The 1917 convention is planned for East Randolph with evening devotionals led by Rev E Swallow.
Barre residents are told that the upcoming seven day sale features refunds and discounts for all shoppers, including Barre locals. The Barre Times notes the event runs Saturday to Friday with participating stores and extended promotions, inviting wide local trade and announcing refund details next Thursday.
A quiet home wedding took place at 2 p.m. yesterday at the home of Mr and Mrs Albert H H Bowen in Waitsfield Vermont uniting their youngest daughter Etta K Bowen to Earl W Baird son of John L Baird with only immediate relatives present Rev William A Remele officiated using the winged ring service The parlor was trimmed with ferns and white vines Mrs Carl Parkins of Windsor played the wedding march The bride wore white crepe de chine and carried white carnations and lilies of the valley Attendant was her sister Florence A Bowen who wore white crepe de chine and carried white carnations and Tibet of the valley Groom's attendant was his youngest brother Mark Baird After the ceremony Orville H Bowen sang O Promise Me Guests viewed china linen and silver gifts Refreshments of ice cream and coke were served The couple plan a wedding trip to Waterville Portland Me and Boston before settling with John Bowen in Waitsfield Many out of town guests attended including Mrs Carl Parkins and son Lawrence Windsor Mr and Mrs BE Cushman and J E Regen and son Famond Bethel Miss Doris Moriarty Waterbury and Mr and Mrs Robert Livingston of Plyston
Twenty three certificates were awarded at South Barre hall to grammar school pupils ready to enter high school. Scores high in state exams earned Alfred Bishop and Ray Perilleau special prizes. awards included winter pictures and a high English mark. The event featured solos by local students and remarks by State Superintendent Maron S Stone urging citizenship and service.
Fragmented OCR text notes a Vermont chapter related to the Rastere Star order and its meeting details. The readable bits mention June, a theater event, a ritual or ceremony, and an era of BAO with a date reference possibly the 18th. Names and places are unclear due to garbled text.
In Barro the special city meeting at the opera house ended with a 123 to 118 vote against a $48,000 eight year paving and cement bridge project on South Main Street. The defeat followed heated debate over grade crossing elimination and the city council’s handling of railroad access near the Trow & Holden plant, with opponents citing cost and safety concerns.
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