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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1906
Page
1
Beston June 15 The House Rules Committee reported on a bribery scandal saying no evidence shows a legislator accepted a bribe but recommends expelling Representative Cethro for telling members they could be paid for their votes on the bucket shop bill. Representative Swig is to be censured.
In a June incident near Tok Russia a bomber struck during a religious procession, triggering widespread Christian attacks on Jews. Looting and destruction followed as mobs overwhelmed Jewish shops, several people killed or wounded, windows shattered, and revolver fire exchanged from houses. Authorities rushed troops to clear the railway station and restore order as detachment units pursued suspects.
A Wend passenger train on the Pennsylvania Railroad derailed near Kibra at seven p.m. The engine, tender and baggage car plunged down an embankment, killing Engineer Venghan and Fireman Shaklis Netw and injuring many passengers. A yellow rain spurred rapid arrival of physicians and sirens.
White River Junction June 15 The explosion of a cylinder at the Central Vermont coal yard yesterday seriously injured Krersin Wrote and Michael Lagliano, who died within hours. Witnesses report a fragment blown from a worker’s head. Both victims were employees of the yard.
Fragmented report outlines Dartmouth leadership and legal matters from Hanwere Ontario to Chicago and Harvard. It references Captain status, examiniations, and multiple institutions including Iowa, Columbia, Holy Cross, and Princeton. Names such as Jake Stahl and Reston Americans appear alongside mentions of courts and tribunals.
The report details several civil actions including a $140.11 verdict for a plaintiff in a case involving a borrowed item, and another $140 verdict for damages in a horse dispute, with Charles Holman versus Geo Rideon noted. The grand jury returned ten bills not found and ten found at a long Worcester term.
A runaway horse incident in Marshfield on June 15 caused chaos as Herbert Ellis and others tried to stop two horses pulling a wagon. The animals clashed with storefronts and a rail fence, scattering cans and debris through the burned district. No injuries reported and residents described the event as jolly in the end.
Slaughtering event at Shedd farm in Wilton left Nelon Lindwey dead and four others injured as a furious bull charged during a cattle roundup. Superintendent Mr Chapman and neighbors sought help, with a doctor summoned after the animal turned on workers. Authorities tracked the bull to the woods where two men were found injured along with the animal, though the bull remained unsettled.
Marshfield June 15 the Marshfield company No 12 Die form Rank Knights of Pythian completed muster under Major C M Willey of Barre who was mustering officer. A banquet followed with toasts and remarks by leaders including Grand Chancellor J T Remington of Pennington. The new unit forms the first Vermont regiment and prepares for public appearance at memorial services.
Mehagton June 13 The mayor declares no confrontation would win favor with Clement forces and Burke asserts Democrats cannot win without strong support. He warns trailing Democrats in Chittenden County face a large liberal faction and voter turnout could decide the governor nomination.
An elderly man living alone in New Candan Connecticut is believed murdered. The body was found in a well near his home after neighbors reported foul play and a discovery suggesting intentional harm and missing time. Authorities describe the scene as a disturbance with evidence pointing to a possible homicide.
An article reports the Congregationalists closing a provincial convention amid disputes and confusion. It describes a late afternoon session at White River Pine and notes leaders and attendees, highlighting disarray and unresolved issues within the gathering.
Car 39 of Rutland Tanstron railway left Rutland at 8:55 p m for Fair Haven carrying about 40 passengers when it struck a marble piece on a track between Lere and Vonter causing a derailment. No injuries reported though a trolley pole and wires were torn loose. Officials suspect malicious action and note a similar incident occurred Wednesday night in West Rutland.
An elderly man, John Bonelier, 78, was struck and killed by a Galtos train while attempting to cross near Concord Tet ore Browd street. Witnesses say he hesitated before crossing and was hit, then fell down a bank. He had lived in town about fifty years, leaving a wife and two children.
Centre, June 11. The celebration honored Edward Conant, former principal of the grammar school and early Orange County normal school head. Prof. Walter Howard of Middlebury College spoke as about 300 friends and former students attended a reception and musical at Principal Morrill’s residence. The event recalled the school’s long history from 1709 petitions to establish an academy to its 1806 charter and growth into a normal school.
A woman presented a divorce petition against her husband, with a deputy serving Mr. Tush shortly after. Mrs. Vinh Hush faced a separate service issue, as readers note. The case involves court proceedings expected to continue through the September term in Washington County.
A reception at Montpedin seminary marked by attendees from the Terinelpal High and Weltons teachers including Bishop Miey Chendertain. The evening featured generous hospitality with the Grates Cronin and Tend welnig rendered.
The purported assembly lists members including Kittredge Hawkins and Nelly Mewanty V Whitney Bellows Pulley among a long roster. The document names various titles and roles within the organization, suggesting a formal election and structure.
The 1906 class day program featured the Spaulding High School Glass of 1906 class presenting class prophecy and alumni banquet activities. Attendance filled the ape house as the exercises moved to the Sap building with growing size of the class and audience.
A large audience filled most of the auditorium as the hij group staged a program with fern décor and audience notices on Main Street. The event featured introductions by Alexander Sailth and James B. Carewell, a piano solo by Miss Boasie Speare, a reading by Georgina Trail, and a unique five person prop scene by Rossie Jones Grace McDonald Marcia Mayden William C. Ayers and Sidney Arthur Wallace portraying figures fifteen years hence meeting at the Aldrich Werry built of granite. James, returning from Damascus, was pleasantly surprised on her way home.
The document describes scattered school events and staff actions at a central station, with mentions of a class project, a withdrawl, and several named individuals including Theresa Sette Rosele Jonths Mace Wisiver and Mary Soot. It notes deliveries and assignments involving students and teachers across a period, referencing various locations and officials.
Lizzie White and others presented to graduates about the usual ceremony being altered. The farewell reception follows tomorrow evening at the school building after the graduation exercises at the opera house tonight shaping a brief, simpler program for the class.
Spaulding high school alumni gathered for the annual commencement banquet at the Congregational parlor. A full program featured toasts from class members and teachers, a business meeting adopting a new constitution, and officers elected for the coming year.
A note on Spaulding High School’s thirteenth annual commencement Friday evening features the graduating class. The program includes prayers, music, and speeches by faculty and staff with a procession and closing remarks by school officials.
Alan Reid of Barse won the highest honor at Holderness School in a ceremony marking graduation week. The medal named for athletic achievement was presented to Allow Walton Meld, with inscription noting voluntary service. Several youths held athletic roles, including soccer and track, while community figures and local officials attended the event at the university.
A large St Bernard owned by Cyrus Hall attacked Charlie Booth on Cherry Street last night. The boy required thirty one stitches for facial wounds and arm injuries after the dog threw him to the ground. Dr. W D Reid assessed eye safety and the dog’s fate is pending. The animal was shown to the photographer earlier. it is licensed and may be shot.
Charles Smith, residence Calais, was arrested by Chief Durkee for allegedly stealing 22.50 from Thomas Shortt, owner of a tineh cart, as Shortt counted money before a tank. Smith was found on the street and denied taking the money, with no notes of the denominations recovered. Shortt planned to seek a new hearing.
Wert Topatain and family host a wedding for Sime Bagley and Lena Keyes on Phare day evening. The event gathers relatives and townsfolk in a serene, elegant ceremony praised for its quiet charm and gracious hospitality.
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