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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1916

Page

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Hughes Name Presented To Convention Amid Roosevelt Rumor

Delegates at the Republican and Progressive conventions reassembled at the Coliseum and Auditorium amid a historic siting. A midnight pace conference sought unity, with Theodore Roosevelt named by Progressives as a desirable joint candidate. Roosevelt insiders urged restraint as the parties debated the nomination and platform.

Chicago Pace Committee Progres Hughes Harding William McDowell Conference Smoot Theodore Roosevelt New York Losves Conferces Roosevelt Whitman Taft Ant Rena Conferens

Roosevelt Appears Happy in Unclear Chicago Visit

Fragmentary notes report Roosevelt in a cheerful mood with mention of Chicago and an oyster bar. Text is garbled with unclear references to intent and events, lacking coherent details or dates.

Chicago Oyster Bar Dane

Nominate Teddy Before It's Too Late Delegation Marches In

A fragmentary play by the Massachusetts Progressive delegation outlines a push to nominate Theodore Roosevelt at the convention. The scene depicts their march into the hall as the platform is discussed section by section amid tense action.

Teddy Massachusetts

Republican platform plank highlights for national policy

The platform calls for strong US leadership abroad and at home, Monroe Doctrine maintenance, closer ties with Latin America, continued Philippine policy, a robust army and navy, industrial independence, tariffs with a new commission, enforcement against business violators, rural mail and delivery expansion, subsidies for merchant marine, federal transportation control, a national budget, conservation, civil service reform, federal child labor and workers compensation laws, and state discretion on women suffrage.

United States Mexico Latin-America McKinles Philippines Congress Bonn

Americans Barred From Mexico On U S Border

El Paso Texas June 9 customs inspectors at the international bridge were ordered to permit no Americans to enter Mexico from here until further notice. No reason was given for the order, which came by telegraph from Washington.

EL Paso Tex International Bridge Mexico Tele Ograph Washington

Gypsy Woman Wanted Match Ends with Restored Payment

A Bethel man accuses a gypsy woman of stealing twenty dollars after she asked for a match and accompanied him inside. Justice Spaulding issues a Jane Doe warrant. the caravan leader later yields thirty dollars to compensate, but the missing funds remain unresolved and no charges proved.

Bethel Locustee Pleasant Street F. Lyman Lyman Justice of the Peace Co. Spaulding ES. Putnam Putnam

Vermont Federation of Woman Clubs Meeting Closes

Gov Gates delivered the final address in Gates opera house White River Junction closing a three day Vermont Federation of Woman Clubs convention. Tra Harris Nashua gave Around the World in Eighty Minutes. Officers were elected with Robert E Smith White River Junction named president and Mrs Bingham Stone Burlington first vice president. The Loyal Era ladies provided a luncheon in the library attended by hundreds.

White River Junction Govnor Charles W.intes Vermont Gates’ Opera House Vermont Federation of Woman Clubs Tra Harris Nashua John BR. Chase Lyndonville Gilbert Divina Windsor F. Dalton Burlington Department of Public Health George H. Croas St. Sehnetary Watson J. Watson Waterbury Henry W. Dutton Randolph Bertha M. Terrill Vermont University Cate Lebanon Jay G. Underwood Hartland Imnea Omees Ire Robert E Smith Bingham Stone White Hiver Junction

Vermont academy head resigns after Rutland meeting

Saxtons River June report states Rev Dr George B Lawson announced his resignation as Vermont Academy principal effective with the upcoming commencement. The Baptist school has seen mounting unrest for years and a Rutland meeting of state convention and board members followed, fuelling speculation on the resignation.

Saxtons River George B. Lawson Vermont Academy Vermont Lawson Baptiste Rutland Baptist State Convention Academy William ©. Stith Hiattlebors

Gerard repudiate interview attributed to Wilson envoy

Berlin wired report says Ambassador James W. Gerard repudiated a controversial interview on President Wilson's efforts. The document alleged to contain the forged remarks was submitted to a leading news agency, but the ambassador refused to approve publication.

Wilson Berlin America James W.eerebee Uwversnas Roserstenenhar Glen Owent Veeldrieh Vint Weetarp jMewaaseg Gerard Purtene Sens

Germans Launch General Meuse Front Assault Repulsed

An official French statement reports a broad German attack along the entire Meuse front on the right bank. Germans penetrated lines near Chiaumont farm but were repulsed elsewhere with heavy losses. They also staged two small assaults southwest of Hill 304, repelled by French defenses.

Paris Meuse Fresnh Chiaumont Farm

Russian advance breaks Austrian frontier in Rome report

Central News from Rome says the Austrian front is completely broken along 94 miles. Russian advances threaten to encircle the Austrian army in the region. Austrians panicked and surrendered with little resistance as Russian pressure increased from the east and north. Reuters from Petrograd notes further Russian successes in Volhynia, reporting 85 officers and 13,700 men captured.

London Rome Themelves Reuter Petrograd Volhynien

Oney M Canton Granite Manufacturer and Quarry Owner Dies

Oney M Canton a Canton Bros granite maker and Garre Granite & Quarry Co president died at 25 Maple Avenue after nearly three months illness. Born Sept 6 1870 in St Chrysostome P Q he built Barre operations with his brother and led multiple industry groups. Survived by wife Catherine Richardson two daughters Louise and Florence and six brothers. Funeral at St Monica's church Monday at 9 with interment in Catholic cemetery on Reckler Street.

Oney M. Canton Canton Bros. Granite Manufacturers Garre Granite & Quarry Co Maple Avenue O’lock Canton Catherine Richardson Barre Louise Canton Burditt Business College Lynn Mass Misa Florence Canton St. T. Chrysostome P. Q Quebec Redstone N. A Maine & Newhire Granite Co Ere McDonald & Kidder Banker Park & Dunbar Burnham's Meadow McMillan & Steph Blackwell Street Smith Street Hamilton Webster Websterville Barre Granite & Quarry Co Granite Manufacturers’ Association Granite City Camp M. W. of A Barre Council

Vermont Trap Shooting Meet Promises Rich Prizes

The eighth annual Vermont Trap Shooting Association tournament will be held June 18 and 19 at Montpellier Gun Club with 35 in added money and 21 targets daily. Prizes include a sterling silver trophy valued at 50, a DuPont high average trophy, and a team Vermont championship. amateurs and professionals from various clubs will compete.

Vermont Trap Shooting Association Montpellier Montpelier Gun Club G. FE. Megrath Burr Dona Fide Sev London Joffre Thalen James SM Boutwell Montpelier Foreign Office Paul Cambon Vermont Barlings Barlings ‘Trap Shooters Dewey's Mills Hardwick Red & Gan Club

Americans Must Pay Tax on Treasures in Britain

Americans living in London who pay income tax must sell or deposit their American securities with the British government or face an extra two shillings tax. The ruling concerns whether the securities are held in Britain or the United States, according to an American dollar securities committee official.

London Associated Press American Dollar Securities Committee America

Canadian Casualties Rise as Fights Endure in Sanctuary Wood

More than 6000 Canadians have fallen within a week in the fighting around Sanctuary Wood. Wounded, many say they will return to the fray while mourning loses that inspire tens of thousands more to take their place. A cable from the front confirms several officers killed or wounded. colonel and captain details emerge as Canadas’ casualties mount to over two hundred on the day.

Ottawa Lane Sanctuary Wood Savrel Maghes Winsselt Chaptain Wilkes Wither Crumrmanader Palririame Duke of Commaught Boisedolt Cotene Farquhar Farquber Primeces Poiritas Gomeral Hughes Cheng Futter Olend Farquiver

Northfield Town Sued Over Damages Claim

P Johnston of Laatt teen files a $1000 damage suit against the town of Northfield in district court alleging a September St Hans incident near a public beach caused a fall and serious injuries. The plaintiff seeks compensation for medical and related losses due to the alleged negligence.

Northfield Wrowghtee P. Johnston Laat Teen Verity Court Pilaintil Hans Pepe Ridge Hermkee

Spaulding Alumni Banquet Draws 160 To Hotel Barre Wat

Spaulding high school alumni gathered at Hotel Barre Wat for the 11th annual banquet, the largest in the association’s history. Miss Eva G. Smith presided, Cyril Marrion and Stella Brooks spoke, and Charles L. Brown urged athletic support. Richard Cruickshank won the English prize. officers for 1916-1017 were elected: President Miss Ketella Brow, vice president Mrs Edwin Kenst, secretary Miss Eva Einbee, treasurer Mrs P M Carr.

Spaulding High School Hotel Barre Eva G. Smith Association Spaulding Stella Brooks Cyril (. Marrion Charles L. Brown Trin. HH My White Jackson Aitlx Gladys Gale Mercunt Ketella M. Brow View Mra Edwin Kenst Mies Eva A. Einbee P, ML Carr

Graduation Exercises at Whitcomb High School

The Whitcomb High School graduation was held in Bethel at the town hall in the evening. Principal A. W. Haskins and Miss Mary Tewke Mwiry led the faculty with Rev. J. Wesley Miller and Prof. Marshall J. Perrin of Boston University delivering speeches. Music by Gilson’s Orchestra accompanied the event. Students presented essays and the diplomas were awarded by Wilton.

Gilson’ Orchiestra Evgerete A. Snelling Marton K. Auberson Max J. Blinn Mr. Wilton Te Maevein House Citeon Wikeon Ter Albert Mo Weehburn Prim Haskins, Hebert

Death of East Calais Man Details Lost in OCR Text

Fragments describe a man from East Calais named Joseph Persone Diet or similar, with references to a Mary Fletcher Hospital in Burlington and a date around June. The legible parts suggest death details but are garbled, leaving uncertain name spellings and locations.

Mary Fletcher Berlington Reet Owl Jude Theeph Trisien Heatherette Lac Mary Leteter Gene Bedih Tor Pete Merwot

Fine features at class day at Spaulding

Spaulding high school's class day ceremonies unfolded Thursday afternoon at the opera house before a near full audience. Senior Cyril C. Marrion welcomed guests, Miss Elizabeth Skinner presented the class history, and Mavis C. Barnett delivered the class ode. The program included glee club numbers, a humorous class will read by D Winnifred Smith, and essays and prophecies by Miss Raie RK Angell and Edmund F. Loranger. The event closed with Winsome Oneill delivering the graduation address and the glee club performance.

Spaulding audi+atorium Cline Edmund Loranger Main Street Josephine Hovey Cyril C. Marrion Elisa Elizabeth Skinner Mavis C. Barnett D. Winnifred Smith Blanche Russell Raie RK. Angell Edmond F. Laringer Tal Gars Loraine H.C. Laranger Bonor Wentzelin I. Beck Lincoln Teboat Gammon Sence Mise Winona E. Oneill Glee Club Angele

Death of I. Richardson at Montpellier Terrace

The death of I. Richardson occurred at his home on Terrace Street in Montpellier after a stroke suffered years earlier. Survived by his wife Caroline and daughter Bernice, he was a long-time local figure, in business since age 1, who represented the town in various roles and retirement followed. The funeral plans and community mourning are noted.

Richartsm Ter Montpellier Waitefeld Jeter Tre Mise Caroline MM Migs Bernine M. Hiehardean Rey Richartery Waitsteld Frank M Frown Burlinkten Peetor Lewis Creurel Mer Montpelier

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T. B Col. Roosevelt Joseph Stolz John W. Melirath William Loeb, Jr White House Loeb Melirath Oyster Bay McGrath and Borah Hwee Tamesbnute Tion U. S Boundary Gov Gates Vermont Woman’s Club Thiaumont Farm Gen. Joffre British Foreign Office Britain Sues Town James R. Johnston Ridge Army Ueto Cartere Loraine H. ©. Loranger East Calais Miss Loranger 0. I. Richardson
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