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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1909

Page

2

Canoeist Clifford Foore Drowned Near Port Jefferson

The body of Clifford Foore, son of real estate operator W. Poe, was found near Port Jefferson after he set out in a trail canoe at 7:30 PM Monday to return home. He had come to retrieve a canoe made for him and left from Pettit's summer home area. foul play is not suspected.

Port Jefferson Clifford Fooe W. Poe Setauket Pettit Young Foon Young Foos Inoal Beilier Stip

Balloon Indiana Wins Despite Farmers Rifles

Carl G. Fisher of Indianapolis piloted the balloon Indiana to victory in the national balloon race staying aloft longest. He landed Monday night about seventy seven miles from Tennessee City, after an eight hour flight from Kodedway. Fisher said the Indiana traveled about 230 miles with two stops, while University City reported about 75 miles. Farmers fired at the balloon during its flight through County Ind and Tennessee, marking a regular fusillade along the route.

Tniianapolis Carl G. Pisher Tidianapolis Indiana Fisher Noahvilly Tenneanoy Fotor Ind Tennessee

Yale crews depart for training camp

Yale crews prepare for a training camp with sixteen varsity oarsmen and ten freshmen, selecting eight to race. The squad aims to develop rowing strength ahead of future competitions, with leadership from the rowing authorities and medical staff.

YALE

Hatters Return to Work as Unions Expand Strike

Danbury area hatters resume work after 21 weeks as 15 notaries resigning from unions and seven shops reopened while non union plants solidify a broader strike against union opposition. Workers in South Norwalk New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania still stand with the National Association of Hat Manufacturers as most local factories move toward settlement and some operate at full swing again.

Dani Conn United Hatters Norwalk New York New Jersey Pennsylvania National Association of Hat Manuufacturers

Massachusetts Senate Pauses Bill on Railroad Holding

The bill implementing Governor Draper's plan for the railroad holding controversy is engrossed in the Massachusetts Senate with no opposition, no divisions requested, and now moves to the governor for action. The filing date is June 10.

Massachusetts Senate Boston Railroad Holding Dbon Senate

Yesterday's Baseball Scores and Weather Delays

Yesterday's American League results included Boston at Detroit with Detroit winning 5 to 2 while others were postponed due to rain. National League action saw Cincinnati defeat Boston 18 to 4 and Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and St. Louis games affected by rain with only partial outcomes reported.

Tiaten Foston St. Louie Cincinnati Boston

CUTLER REINSTATED AT HARVARD QUARTERBACK

Harvard varsity quarterback Will Cutler has been reinstated after being expelled for breaking rules. The trustees reviewed his case last Sunday and announced his return to classes pending final examinations. He will not receive his degree yet but is expected to receive it once trustees approve. The reinstatement follows an earlier removal and reflects a decision by university authorities.

Maxe John Cutler Harvard Cutler Oet Bit Tae George

Star Pitcher Killed in Wyoming County League

Anthony Canavin star pitcher for Parsons in the Wyoming County league died from a gunshot wound sustained at a hospital in Wilkesbarre. He was hit in the right hip and died after fighters fled before police arrived. Canavin was a top amateur pitcher likely to turn professional next season.

Wilkesharre Madian Anthony Canavin Parsons Wyoming County League Canavin

Belmont Entry Second Makes Odd Race For Two Year Olds

Belmont's field featured a quirky two year old race where Bishop Stolen Kins led with five sovereigns and ten severely ended bets, as Quicketiteh finished third amid rainy conditions and a close finish reported from Beverly, Kansas.

Beverly Stolen Kins Stee Belmont

Bank employee accused of pilfering funds hiding stocks in safe

New Haven reports a safe deposit box rented by Frederick Iy Prigham, bookkeeper at Merchants Nations Bank, opened to reveal stock certificates and deeds worth potentially $100,000. Authorities suspect diversions of bank funds. Prigham has not spoken.

New Haven Frederick Iy Prigham Mar~ Chante’ Nations Bank Linky Boon Willch Stroke Shuren Arighamy Ta Te Mindy ii

Shriners Elect Officers in Louisville Assembly

The Imperial Council elected officers including potentate George L Bir, imperial potentate, Frederick K Anaslis imperial chief rabban, J Frank Pratt of Fargo imperial first ceremonial imam, W J Cunha imperial assistant rabban, Jane T Fats ren of Gatstie imperial scribe, William Brown reelected treasurer, Fred W Smith as canonical master, Henry Neidring imperial second ceremonial imam, Charles E Grenshine guard, in Louisville on June 10.

Louisville Yeateris George L Imperial Nt Tie L Frederick K Anaelis Imperial Rabban J. Prank Pratt Vargo W. J. Cun

7000 GET INCREASE THIRRISBURG STEEL WORKERS AIM

A local steel plant in Thirr isburg, Washington, announced a wage increase for seven employees. The new pay raise is set to take effect on May 1, with details still to be finalized by company management.

Thirrisburg Enmapranie Steel Company Wax

Margin of Ten Votes on the Wool Schedule

Washington reports a narrow 40 to 0 vote on the wool duties, with debate over top waste and roving waste duties and calls to maintain the committee’s protective measures. Senator Be veridge and others weighed in on the state of wool industry profits and grower agreements amid party lines.

Washington Wisauksen Crawford Gambit Reyni Tnd Democrats Foe Scott Indiana Beveridge Senate Dolliver Warren Colonel Sellers Iowa

Five Girl Graduates Wed in Batch at Exbury and Henry College

In a single ceremony five couples from Bristol and Virginia were married after graduating. Each bride arrived in white on a train, continuing a long tradition at Exbury and Henry College. The event marked a notable tack in the community as graduates tied the knot before starting new lives together.

Bristol Alfred Ti Burroughs Twowlay Virginia Atgemut Exbory Henry College Marrisyem

Mining Stocks Sold For One Thousand Dollars A Load

Sheriff Henry Sharp sold yesterday a load of mining stocks to satisfy a judgment for ten thousand dollars obtained in New York. Lawrence Wechoco, attorney for the plaintiff, was the only bidder, and the stocks were knocked down to him. The item involved a line of products including Campbell's Stains and Floor Polish and related refinishing goods.

Dune Eee Henry Sharp Jude Ment New

Parisian Sage Hair Tonic Promoted to Women Readers

An old classified style ad touts Parisian Sage as a hair tonic for women of Pasia and America, claiming it maintains luxuriant hair. It promises a 60 cent bottle trial via The Bed Crow Pharmacy and offers a money back guarantee if results are unsatisfactory.

Pasia America Crow Pharmacy

Bread that tastes like more and the flour’s name

A witty remark attributing exceptional flavor to the flour, suggesting the bread’s taste reflects the flour used. The speaker muses that in most cases the flour determines the bread's quality and flavor.

Ceresota Eightlees Painters Work Shown at an International Congress

An article reports on Winifred Holt and a blind artist who painted with color boxes at an international congress for the blind in England. It notes mixed reception of the art, plus a separate tale of two blind boys saving drowning companions. The piece also covers New York construction foundations, a memorial tablet for Rabbi Loeb Wormser, and mentions Turkish wife property rights and Parmentier popularizing the potato in 1781.

Winifred Holt England Pain Biled Men's Improvement Club New York City Niko Ming Holt New York Bilod New York Sun Michelstads Hesse Loeb Wormser Inez Germany Ranle Scheu Michelfindt

Black Hand gang in custody after widespread operations

In Ohio cities Columbus Marion and Dennison arrests followed raids on alleged Black Hand activity. Letters, secret codes, and a fruit-store headquarters appear central to the network linked to Sicily and Mafia. Officers report national reach and coordinated indictments across many cities with several ringleaders identified and Italian connections noted.

Cincinnati Jane United States Secret Service Italy Black Hand Columbay Mariod Cincianadl Holmen Sores Raluartion Volun Ced Tin Joe Rizzo Marion Antonio Maret Denison Tony Pickario Columbus Ohio Hisck Bland Feadieen Ts Ir Vietlna Cers Ee Setae Conti Pasewords Xigoe Petri Indie Dvale Cinelanati Aflients Sicily Mafia

Mauretania Sets New World Record For Distance In A Day

The Mauretania increased the daily speed record to 673 nautical miles for the day ending noon Monday, June 1, with the ship traveling from Queenstown to New York after departing June 6. The prior record of 671 miles was set on February 15.

New York Finer Queenstown New ¥ York Cape Race Ley

Fragmented Readership Note From Damaged Page

The readable text shows garbled phrases about a queen, a zoo, a little girl, and a question to a keeper. It mentions Harvard, New York Life, an elephant, a cat, and Joe, with scattered exclamations and partial songlike lines. Overall, no clear event or report emerges.

The Wily Comedian and the Cleveland Contract

A frugal comedian refused a high percentage share and signed a lump sum guarantee. In Cleveland a sold out show led to regret as he sought to break the contract with the town’s top attorney, who had drawn it himself. The fee dispute ended with the attorney confirming the agreement could not be broken.

Cleveland Ned Hind Minple Woulding Washington

Finger Pain Relief Tip From a Simple Remedy

A fragment notes relief for a bruised finger by soaking it in hot water for a few minutes. No further details or sources are provided.

Coal as Fuel in Ancient Times and Early Americas

The passage traces coal use from biblical and ancient sources to China and Europe, noting early mentions circa 4000 BC under King Hotomoen and later records in the Bible. It cites Roman wars, Chinese coal preparation, Marco Polo’s 1275 remark, and the first U.S. coal mine near Richmond with a Wyoming Valley discovery in 1705.

Golemon Annals of Mankind Hotomoen Fiyrin Rotman Wall Invaston China Marco Polo Cathay Marco Pollo United States Jeautt Henneph

Lacks Tact. Dates and Diction Stir Family Dispute

A terse argument centers on a nephew's insult and a family feud over truth and language. The speaker urges factual stance about the boy while referencing lingering tensions and perceived slights within the kin.

Blackguard Ben

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