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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1909
Page
4
The text notes a new tale mine near Use town Reading, mentions the Ludlow trade hoard in a denatured alcohol concern, and comments on Spaulding High School graduates. It discusses Rutland’s old state house preservation as a potential museum and remarks on Dartmouth College leadership shifting from clergy to business acumen, amid historic traditions.
A national AFL organizer Jouso Miller faced expulsion on a Sparta Georgia stop during an organizing tour for black quarry workers. The incident drew press attention as unions face resistance in the region, with editorials noting fear of collective bargaining but predicting eventual unionization of Spartan granite quarries.
The prosecution in the Patrick Calhoun United Railways case rested its case after five months of trial progress in San Francisco. The record is dated January 12 with the trial underway and proceedings continuing in the afternoon.
Port Worth Texas June 12 Reports from Launders say four persons killed yesterday near the town of Lueders Texas in a tornado incident. The fatalities were confirmed as investigators assess the extent of damage and impact on the local community.
A Burlington Free Press report quotes a well known local lawyer describing a fast ride from St Park to Burlington in Governor Prouty’s party machine. The anecdote paints politics as secondary to the thrill ride, noting “no time for politics” during the journey and contrasting politicians with the governor’s entourage.
Forest fires swept the north shore of New Brunswick yesterday destroying vast timberland. A thick smoke haze hangs over the province and rain is hoped to curb the burning as millions of dollars of timber may be lost if showers fail to come.
An old advertisement touts Allen’s Foot-Ease for tired feet and sore toes. It claims the product relieves pain from ill fitting shoes and promises lasting comfort. The copy mentions a corn pad and references Allen, Le Roy, and an actress as endorsers.
Boneless smoked shoulders 12 cents a pound for Saturday only. Rhubarb 18 pounds for 25 cents, a pineapple for 10 cents each, $1.10 per dozen. New cheese 18 cents a pound. Fresh figs 18 cents a pound. Fish department specials include live boiled lobster 18 and 20 cents per pound. Also listed are fruits vegetables plants and baskets of strawberries at 12 1/2, 15 cents.
A letter urges readers to observe June 14 as the 100th anniversary of the American flag. It praises the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Woman's Relief Corps for promoting flag salutes and patriotic education, noting substantial relief work and donations. The author calls every loyal citizen to display the flag and honor national heritage.
A Boston gathering of New England leaders discussed safeguarding interests and advancing coordinated transportation policy. The forum considered trade books, commercial interpretation, and unified recommendations to strengthen the region's transportation ward and permit broader agreement among shippers.
A humorous wedding note shows the groom asking his father-in-law for a word about the dowry while the bride nods and jokes about a train ride. The Kansas City Journal includes light exchanges and a wry tale about a bear on the track.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a boy named William Zanni Bryan ignoring a warning from a figure called sin dlene Meme amid a tense street moment. A terse demand to hurry ends with a threat of consequences if he does not move.
A long schedule lists Sunday services across several churches. Congregations include Congregational, Baptist Mission, Church of the Good Shepherd, St Monica’s, Robles, Universalist, Christian Science, First Baptist, and Hedding Methodist Episcopal. Services feature sermons, catechism, Sunday schools, baptisms, and choir or children's events.
A new line of summer neckwear offers bright and fancy colors in silk and other fabrics to match latest collar models including four in hands and bows. Regular sale prices now 7 49c, 35 and sec quality 23c. wash ties 25c. Displays tonight to show the collection.
Randolph notes scattered local updates including visits by Mr and Mrs Kane Newton en route to Pomfret, births, residents moving to Brookfield and Burlington, short town addresses by Miss Emily, and changes in post office staffing and salaries. Local residents attend graduations, surgeries, and summer visits. property sales and relocations are noted along Maule street and Rush vesters.
Attending parishioners at the Presbyterian church in Graniteville are reminded of a morning service tomorrow. A vinyl Linda Erik worship is planned with a special feature, followed by an evening event after seven. Hess and MacArthur are expected to attend.
June 12 reporting contestants Rentlens Marchioness and Restlees from New York to Bermuda. Rentlens hired off Hamilton at one o clock. The Marchioness sighted. both boats tense with anxiety as they race toward Bermuda. Marchioness owned by J. P. Crozier. Restlees by Leedon Sharpe.
President Taft sent to the Senate the nomination of Peter D. Overfield for judge of the third judicial district of Alaska to fill the vacancy created by Judge Sime H. Reid. Overfield, a Pennsylvanian who has practiced law in Alaska for three years, was a noted football player with the University of Pennsylvania. he was urged by both Alaska factions.
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