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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1904
Page
1
Disaster list from the General Slocum steamboat tragedy shows the death toll rising toward 800 with bodies already recovered amid fearful scenes during the excursion. Local authorities expect more victims as recovery operations continue.
New York reports up to 830 AM that 459 General Slocum disaster victims have been recovered with total dead at least 800 and possibly as high as 1000. Among 1,600 aboard, fewer than 400 accounted for. many bodies pulled from North Brother Island and river current. Fire, high wind, and crowded hurricane deck caused extensive drownings and burnings as vessels struggled to reach shore.
Base ball notes announce two exhibition games between Montpelier Barre league team and Goddard B S ee Ah Se day with tryouts for players. League games set at o clock on Saturday and 4 o clock every other day. Also planned exhibitions in this city with the Cuban X Glante on July 25 and August ft and epee. 80 for the famous base ball player formerly of Northield, now in Danvers insane asylum, shows slight improvement and doctors hold hope for eventual recovery.
American champions Getty Chi and others posted scores: Chicago beat Boston 4 to 0. Louis defeated St Kowle 6 to 1 in Brooklyn. Brook 4, Cin 3. Cincinnati 5 at New York. St Louis 5, New York 4 in Philadelphia. Pittsburgh 4, Philadelphia ?
London reports three Russian warships, engaged with Japanese vessels near Tarmm inland, captured by Admiral Kamiura. A Japanese scoutship tracked Kawian vessels to monitor location. notes from Toklo warn of continued Japanese vigilance.
Tokio reports the transport Hino Maru returning from Mari, Japan, encountered the Russian squadron twenty miles west of Shimishina. The Hino Maru fled after signalling others. three transports escaped while Hino Maru and Sado Maru were surrounded. Fate unknown, feared heavy loss of life.
An official despatch states ongoing fighting between Kua signa and Japanese at alana Tigotung perlosela with two generals wounded and many killed or wounded. On June 15 Houstians attacked Japanese who countered at several points as heavy reinforcements arrive and Japanese divisions in the area.
Reports state Russian warships sank two transports near Korea Strait. Three hundred ninety seven survivors from one vessel and one hundred fifty three from the other reached shore, confirming prior fears and ending doubt about the incident.
A Tokyo despatch says Russian forces suffered heavy casualties near Telesea, with about 900 killed and 800 captured. Japanese losses were indicated as 14 killed and unspecified wounded, amid heavy fighting near the Tellaes region.
A Tokyo telegram reports Russian forces including the Novik destroyed all Japanese preparations for landing troops and stores near Langwang Tong for an attack on Port Arthur from the east. The dispatch is dated June 14.
Windsor County Republican convention at Woodstock nominates Allen M. Fletcher Cavendish for first senator HK J Fish Royalton for second senator and J B Taylor West Windsor for third. All favor retaining local option law with modifications. Other nominees include Charles Batcheller Woodstock state’s attorney John J Wilson Milo Huck Cavendish CEL Maxham Poate C Beaver Hartford probate judge Frank Walker Windsor and Hearty Peck Hartford sheriff. Committee resolutions pledge loyalty, back Roosevelt platform, and urge reform of the local option liquor law.
In a Winchester or nearby political note, Mr. Pape, raised in Hyde Park, is cited as a worthy young man who grew up amid party activity. He served in Barre to the General Assembly of 1902 as a strong minority leader, with the honor of mounting the party ticket for governor contemplated as a significant step. The report also mentions a local death burial arrangement for Bella Bernstein and a carbonic acid incident.
Fred Goley has sold him on a Hast Monthe Sippi house and loan details loom with regular attendance requested. Minnie Bree Ree Lee listed among attendees. Monthly Hay Hall shows 100,000 won in June. Vermont distributor reports about 100,000 ble Company wages for the month.
The National Stock Company opens Monday at the re opera house with Pagy leading the Dill a young leading man in "The Inside Track" a melodrama. The show features Frankie Partridge Chas Whitehouse Corine LaVaunt and others with songs moving pictures and a buck dancer. Ladies receive a 30 cent admission before 6 o clock on opening night.
Moore Bros. and Brault take ownership of a granite venture as Innis quits the cutting plant to focus on quarrying. The old partner Ornickalsak died last fall. The new Moore Bros. and Brault operation adds equipment and staff, with J. H. act W. A. Moore and J. L. Brault forming the board.
The Central Baptist session opened with a song service led by Rev. G W Clough. Rev. W A Kindle preached the annual sermon. James R Bene of New Haven gave an address on Children of Today the Church of Tomorrow. Miss Hazelwood of Boston spoke on Cuba. Dr C A Spalding of the Americas Publishing House participated.
Clarence A. Dodge of Berlin and Miss Woodworth of Barton wed in a ceremony at Racers the Rev. afr. deka formine. Dodge plans to build a future home near his father’s house on Montpalier Row.
James Macky and William Morris presented two medals for the Barreolf club weekly golf tournament. The competition saw medals awarded to the players with the most wins in the events held this afternoon.
The Montpelier graduation exercises for the class of 104 were held at 10 this forenoon with a large attendance. Twenty two graduates received 34 diplomas, two earning Atphasas. A colored veteran from the 54th Massachusetts died last night, and his funeral will be held Sunday at the county courthouse.
A letter criticizes a Vermont painter over quality and price of work and paint. It argues the painter cannot match Devoe & Co products and accuses him of poor materials and sloppy job. The writer urges better staff and paints and warns against returning to old methods.
The article notes the election of women delegates to a regional gathering. Key figures include Cathodwooiciek Madweyernd Het, and the Geovement group appears to support female representation. Named attendees such as Siena HB. Anthonys and Moy Wricht Sewall are mentioned among attendees at the event.
June 19 report from Petersburg notes recommendations by Lieutenant Bobi etubudy for U S aid tents to support Russian army. The source language is garbled but refers to military logistics and protective shelter needs.
Central Vermont investigators raided a city liquor operation seizing twenty six barrels of various kinds. Ten men including Corti, N Vannetti, Toppen, and Vannetti faced charges of unlawful keeping and exposing liquor for sale. Bail set at 200 dollars each. defendants released for the night.
A warning letter to granite dealer Zaccaria Macoh was received last night. The Italian note on white paper claimed by an A. Bisesti and bore a three-word message. Macoh and authorities know no reason for the letter, aside from a possible grievance over a recently discharged workman.
Mrs J J Smith died last evening after a sixteen month illness. She leaves two sons, two daughters, and a husband. Funeral Friday at 2 pm from Park Street residence with Rev P A Poole officiating. Interment at Hope Cemetery.
Roxbury caucus elected to state and district conventions and unanimously adopted a resolution in favor of Stanton for governor. Also: Jack Cannary arrested on alleged theft related charges and a court continuation set for June 23. Nearby notes mention a Trotting Park practice and Rangers seeking another win against Northdelde.
A notice calls a regular Socialle party meeting at Wheelcal at 7.90 oclock. State ae and other business will be discussed. Members are requested to be prompt. Secretary Native to Chuntusem. Claneman asked to bring Sp cards with the Granetal before July Mk. Per entered.
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