Barre Daily Times June 9 1914 Thief Pontomee Blockade and Public Affairs
Barre Daily Times reports on wartime and local topics including Tampico blockade debates, New York voter fraud notes, New Hampshire politics apathy, dangerous Vermont roadways and joyriding, Barre street railway fare terms, and calls for neutral umpires in prep school games. It includes mention of Admiral Fletcher and Vera Cruz, with broad public interest items.
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Admiral Fletcher
United States
Vera Crux
New York
Tunovler
Suits in the Race for Premium Wardrope Edge
A retail preview touts a $15 suit as best equipped and leading the market with stamina and style. Competing options are listed at $10 and $20, emphasizing durability and customer satisfaction.
We Clean Preas and Repair Clothing F H Rogers Co
Fragmentary historical note references We Clean Preas and Repair Clothing F H Rogers Co and quotes about heroes democracy and courage. The readable text includes praise of citizens, warnings to critics, and mentions Vera Cruz with claim of no great victory and stage not elevated.
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F. H. Rogers & Co
Vera Crus
May fatalities in New York City split between vehicles
May street deaths in New York City totaled 48 with 21 by wagons and 10 by automobiles, while other deaths were from various means. The piece critiques stricter auto regulations yet warns horse drawn vehicles also pose danger, urging balanced enforcement of limits on both.
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New York
Boston Transcript
New York City
Secretary Wilson Comments on Mexico and Colorado Strike
Secretary of Labor W B Wilson replies to Socialist party concerns about Mexico and the Colorado mine strike. He states the United States has not declared war on Mexico and seeks to avoid war while supporting workers and orderly settlement. Wilson notes federal efforts to influence Colorado negotiations and support for the miners’ rights and federal troops remaining as needed.
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Frank Plumley
Evennd
Colorado
Socialist Party
WB. Wilson
Wilsan
International Labor Way
Wilson
United States
Mexico
W. i Wilson
Torso of fragmented ad notes insurance and sales
Fragmented OCR text mentions life insurance concerns and worries about fees. It references Montpelier and Vaughan's store with vague sale notes including summer underwear. Names and places are unclear. essential facts are obscured by damage.
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Vaughan
Whitcomb High, Northfield Clash Ends in Loss in Washington
Whitcomb high school baseball team, fresh from county glory, lost to Northfield high school in Washington County. Lavelle pitched creditably but support failed. Hethel struggled at bat. Teams unlikely to continue baseball this summer as they dissolve. Norman Case of Providence visiting, with Harvard Law ties. various locals noted for visits and moves.
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Whitcomb
Washington County
Northfeld
Windsor County
Lavelle
Hethel
Towita
Moore
Montpelier Meeting Set at Church of the Messiah
The Vermont Central Association of Universaliate and Unitariane plans its annual meeting at the Church of the Messiah on June 18 and 19. Oliver J. L. Matthews of Harre City is co administrator of the late William Marr estate. J. McAvoy purchased a house on upper Elm Street with four acres and will reside there. The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Harley was held at St Madison High, with mass yesterday. Bearers included J. F. McGovurn and George Spading.
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Vermont Central Association of Universaliate and Unitariane
Church of the Messiah
Oliver J. L. Matthews
Harre City
William Marr
I J. McAvoy
George J. Boyce
Upper Elm Street
Catherine Harley
St. Aadison High
J. F. McGovurn
Givorge
William Cloasey, Jr
J. P. Rabidou O' Northfield
Wallace Batchelder Reflects On Vermont Politics 1914
Bethel Vermont June 8 1914 Wallace Batchelder writes about an editorial in the Chicago Tribune (Progressive) criticizing Roosevelt aligned tactics within the Progressive party He recalls a 1912 effort to nominate Harland Howe for governor and claims telegraphic orders attempted to push Cooper at the Vermont state convention to support Roosevelt for president The piece portrays party leaders opposing cooperation to defeat unfit candidates and laments the failure of that plan and Fletcher’s bid.
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Wallace Batchelder
Vermont
Mfr
Chicago Tribune
Roosevelt
A& 1
Harland St. Howe
Allen M. Fletcher
Progressive Party
Vermont Lawmakers Urged to Reform Representation Plan
White River Junction Landmark reports calls from St Albans and others for major changes to Vermont's legislative system. Proposals include district based representation, fixed session lengths, and a standard per member compensation, arguing current structure overrepresents 53 percent of voters.
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St. Albane
Trong
Pup
Baltimore
Burlington
Rhode Island
Vermont
New Hampshire
White River Junction
The Prodigal Returns Home to Caretaker Daughter
John Perkins lives with daughter Mildred in a small town. His blind, aging condition keeps him from accepting suitors for Mildred. Her vanished brother Dick Elwood returns unexpectedly with a plan to marry Mildred to another man, but the prodigal son Jack unexpectedly appears and confuses the household. Mildred watches the scene and must decide how to handle her future as letters from Dick recount distant ports.
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John Perkins
Mildred
Duck
Hir
Youme Miller
Bee
Dick Blwood
Mildred Perkins
Jack
Mille
Dick Elwood
Abe
Mildle
Elwood
Millie
Aright
Mi'dred
Mr. Perkins
Perkins
Growing Crops for Sheep How and What to Feed Them
An 1914 guide by Fr. Mumford and Deas of the University of Missouri outlines a sheep farming system for 126 acres. It details a six 20 acre field rotation including corn, rye, clover, cowpeas, and permanent pasture, with separate yearly sequences and pasture planning to support 160 breeding ewes plus sires and broods.
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Mumford, Deas
University of Missouri
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Morse International Agency
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Barre
Langley
Huerta
Tampico
Congress
Mark ‘Twain
Randolph
Quincy, Mass
Quincy
John C. Hutchins
Hin
Rt. Johnsbury
Hardwick
Northfield
George H. Bickford
Mr. Bickford
William C. Clifford
Bethel
Woodbury Granite Go
Buties
Spaulding High School
Ioddard Seminary
Vermont Preparatory Selionls
Bethols
Haliewn
Rogers’ Walk-Over
Boot Shop
Barre, Vt
W. B. Wilson
Laverenbe
Montpelier
Vaughan's
Whitcomb High School
Northfield High
Norman Case
Vprovidenoe
Martha W. Arsodl
Massachusetts Cavalry
Fort Than Allen
Harvard Law School
Massachusetts
John J. Wilson
Randolph Center
Eas Pidge
Reed
South Lincoln
Will Bubar
Benjamin M. Waelburn
Grace Episcopal Church
Tyman Bailey
Harold Fenrow
Stra
Rowe Aldrich
W.W. Perkins
D. A. Perry Real Estate Agency
George Housley
Rochester
Victor EB. Holt
Mr. Holt
Robert K. Twitchell
Boston University Law School
Stickiny, Sargent & Skerls
Mrudtow
George Spa
the Prodigal’s Return
Lamson&hubbard
Frank McWhorter
A.W. Badger & Co
A. W. Badger & Company
Best GY Ambulance Service
Gordon
Phoenix
McCallum
Ladies’ Union
Tise
the Times
N. D. Phelps Company
Telephone
Alpha and Atlas Portland Cements
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