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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1914
Page
2
An old blood tonic claims to cure rheumatic pains by purifying blood and improving digestion. The ad asserts rheumatic pain is caused by blood impurities entering through digestive defects and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a direct remedy.
In Columbus on June 1 two armed bandits tied to rob payrolls, homes, and a store, netting 25,150 in securities and cash. They escaped by vehicle toward Centerburg, were intercepted. one robber fatally wounded, others fled to Schwick farm and later stole a tractor then a store payroll of 3,090. Arthur Strom of Des Moines and Earl and Ernest Jones, former convicts, were named as accomplices. The trio allegedly planned to ambush the Columbus Supply payroll due Saturday.
Madrid awaits the impress train from San Sebastian with King Alfonso and Col Roosevelt aboard. The Roosevelt party joins the reception as the King recovers from illness and meets Miss Belly Wyatt Willard and Edith Wharton at the hotel. Oscar Straus and Miss Page travel with the group while American diplomat aides bid farewell at the station.
The Panama railroad steamship Aliancia, a 4000 ton vessel, completed a test passage through the Gatun locks with no incidents. The trip took about an hour and a half each way, conducted yesterday in Panama.
The U S Supreme Court held federal authority over inter state railroad rates superior to state power in the Shreveport Texas dispute. Justice Hughes stated interstate commerce commissions uphold federal control when interstate rates are at issue, strengthening federal reach over railroads in both interstate and intrastate operations. The decision upholds ICC power to regulate rates within states if they affect interstate commerce, amid dissents by Justices Lurton and Pitney.
A 1911 notice explains sick headache stems from poisons in digestive organs and promotes Pinklets laxative as a gentle, nonupsetting remedy. It urges preattack cleansing, claims no gut upset, and offers a free Pinklet book from Dr Williams Medicine Co. Also mentions interstate rail rate challenges from Shreveport to Texas in 1911 and complaints of trade barriers.
Boston officials discuss possible litigation against New York New Haven Hartford railroad directors to recover losses alleged from Boston and Maine dealings. Attorney Whipple says action depends on legislature and aims to return funds to the New Haven treasury with no court action if directors comply. Elliott to present directors views to a legislative railroad committee on Governor Walsh’s urged action regarding the DOJ agreement in New England.
Vienna reports troops loyal to the new Albanian king routed about 5,000 rebels near Tirana east of Durazzo. Tirana remains a Ka sad family stronghold as insurgents refuse to accept Prince William of Wied and press for a Moslem bridgehead now in exile in Italy.
Vienna reports the Albanian government forces crushed a 5000 strong insurgent group near Tirana east of Durazzo. Insurgents, after a recent victory, threatened to advance on the capital and refused to recognize Prince William of Wied while favoring Exaad Pasha as ruler.
In Ancona Italy on a national fete day rioting left two anarchists dead and several wounded. Carabinieri opened fire on anarchist crowds throwing stones and missiles while revolvers were fired in the clash.
Washington June The President yesterday nominated Harry Covington of Easton Maryland for chief justice of the savage court of the District of Columbia Perry B Miller of Morganfield Kentucky to be United States attorney for the western district of Kentucky Clarence Merritt of McKinney Texas to be United States attorney for the eastern district of Texas
In London yesterday Bramwell Booth head of the Salvation Army met with King to discuss the forthcoming international congress. The king expressed hope for productive results and noted he is not a strong admirer of the Salvation Army. American Salvationists in scarlet uniforms were prominent on the streets attracting attention.
Washington June 9 Manks across the United States are designating leaders to represent them in selecting class A and B directors for the soon to be established Federal Reserve banks. Treasury officials expect all class A and B directors named within three weeks and no later than a month.
In London discussions grow over hunger strikes by suffragists. Government moves to shield prison authorities from consequences of allowing prisoners to starve. Clergymen debate ethics of feeding hunger strikers and possible legal indemnities.
Governor Walsh yesterday signed a bill increasing Rotten city council membership from nine to 17 despite Mayor Curley opposition. The measure passed by referendum, expanding city governance amid local dispute.
Yesterday's results across the American League include Cleveland beating Boston 11 to 5 with Bedient and Carrigan among the batters, Chicago defeating New York 1 to 0, Detroit edging Philadelphia 5 to 4, and St. Louis beating Washington 7 to 5. Players and battery partners noted in each contest.
The record lists multiple NL games with incomplete lineups and inconsistent batter names. Key results include Boston 3 Cincinnati 2, New York 4 St Louis 1, Brooklyn 8 Chicago 2, and Philadelphia 5 Pittsburgh 0, with messy batters and duplicate errors across lines.
A Weather Bureau bulletin forecasts generally fair and hot conditions east of the Rockies with occasional showers in the lake region and the South including Texas. West of the Rockies rain gives way to warmer, drier weather midweek, while the eastern seaboard experiences higher temperatures due to a strong high pressure area.
A fierce storm off Northern New Brunswick and Chaleur Bay last Friday night wrecked about forty schooners and reported heavy loss of life. Caraquet NB confirms two ships lost and nine men drowned with forty sailors missing or dead in the disaster.
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