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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1914
Page
2
Washington reports House Democrats fear voting on the Hobson prohibition amendment upcoming this session. A Brit conference of leaders plans to ask the rules committee for a rule to bring the measure to a vote, with a close decision expected. Opponents argue it is political to defeat the amendment promptly.
In Pittsburgh three deaths were attributed to the heat yesterday as the city sweltered. A ten o'clock thermometer reading of 98 degrees marked the warmest day in forty years, underscoring the extreme high temperatures and resulting fatalities.
Yesterday's American League results show Cleveland beat Boston 9 to 6 with Cooper Goumbe Cady and Cartigan behind the plate. Detroit defeated Philadelphia 7 to 3 as Shawkey and Tapps hurled the win. Chicago downed New York 7 to 4 with Cicotte Scott and Schalk in the win. St Louis edged Washington 4 to 3 backed by Hamilton Agnew and Harper.
An old advertisement claims Hood's Pills cure biliousness constipation headache and bad breath quickly. The copy extols liver and bowel benefits and directs purchase by mail from C. I Hood Co Lowell Mass.
At a Vermont league directors meeting held at the Berlin street clubhouse, Northfield may enter the league. Barre Rangers face Bona cord s on June 2 at Berlin street grounds as the schedule outlines six games per club, with home and away matches, aiming to run from late June to early September.
Chicago report notes the Chicago Baptist Ministers' valieration group cancelled its meeting and organized two baseball teams in Lincoln Park. The Blues defeated the Reds 15 to 7 in a nine inning game. Rev. T. M. Manning aged 72 starred with several catches and three hits in five at bats, driving in two runs.
Gen. Huerta and his war minister Blanquet weigh going to Vera Cruz to meet Gen. Funston for mediation. A Brazilian minister may accompany Blanquet to confer on Huerta’s reception by American forces, while risks of rebel plots and treachery worry Huerta as he considers leaving the capital.
Paris reports an unusual June storm with more than two inches of snow and hail in Paris. Winds piled snow on boulevards and drenched streets while cab horses struggled to move through drifts. Temperature dropped to 40 degrees as piles remained in many quarters.
Washington reports a June 10 investigation to the interstate commerce commission cites a broken rail as the cause of a Westerly New Haven passenger train wreck. Seventy four passengers and three employees were injured. The report notes transverse fissures in the rail head and warns that continued use of similar rails under service conditions is dangerous. Since 1901, broken rails have caused 2,782 deaths and 6,004 injuries with damages totaling 3,237,793 dollars. A remedy may lie in reducing wheel pressures.
In Boston, Boston 3 Cincinnati 2 with Batteries Hess and Gowdy for Boston and Davenport and Clarke for Cincinnati. Philadelphia 3 Pittebury St. Batteries Mayer and Killifer, Cozelman and Gib. New York-St. Louis 5 New York 2 in 10 innings with Sailve and Wingo for St. Louis and Demaren and Mclean for New York. In Teoeklen Brooklyn 2 Chicago 1 with Pfeffer Ren tan and McCarthy for St Louis and Zabeck Vaughn Bresnahan Needham.
In Barre Vermont on June 10 1914 butter prices held firm with dairy at 24 to 25 cents and creamery at 27 cents. Dressed pork was plentiful while lambs and rhubarb priced around 1.00 per hundred and potatoes quoted 65 to 70 cents. Wholesale quotations list Fowle ice and Lambe Searce among others with various cents per pound.
Ricker's Market Report from St Johnsbury covers week ending June 8 with cattle lambs hogs and milk figures. Boston Butter Market shows dull unsettled jobbing quotations firm cheeses and eggs with varied regional prices and reading on supply.
Boston June 10 All livestock held firm at the Brighton market with prices near last week. Hogs and calves rose slightly while heavy steers sold up to 8½ cents a pound and tops around 9 1/2. Cows and bulls remained firm, calves improved, and dressed hog prices advanced to about 19 1/2 to 10 1/2 cents. Milch cows in heavy supply, ordinary cows to 25 34, good milkers 60 to 80, fancy cows higher.
Forest notes report New York state forest nurseries can produce 28 million young trees annually. About 750 acres on the Oregon national forest were planted this spring. Pennsylvania holds two arbor days for spring planting and one for fall in April and October. Deerlodge national forest in Montana notes a lookout station reporting distance and direction from sixty miles away. Nearly 3,000,000 young trees are planted in northern Idaho and Montana national forests. St Joe national forest Idaho plans planting across thousand acres. California Sierra ranchers form a cooperative to prevent forest fires and clear land with fires on a community basis with six members present.
Council discussions include restricting wall height on Seminary street annex, a 70 cent school tax request, banners across Granite street for Socialist convention, and health board notes on a foul odor complaint. May reports show 14 arrests, water and fire payrolls approved, and several public works payments authorized. Baseball notes follow with player rankings and team outlooks across major leagues.
A compilation of notes on players and teams including Shaw’s control issues and Washington fans’ view of him as a Johnson Rusie blend, Birmingham signing Rucker Ginn of Georgia, Ginn’s Ty Cobb connection, Holyrows’ strong East Coast college standing, Miller Huggins and the Cards, Cobb’s return energizing Detroit, Milan and Pratt high in steals, Wee Harris joining New York Highlanders, and leaders’ batting averages.
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