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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1906
Page
1
Dispatches report renewed disorder in Bialystok with bombs and gunfire across streets. Crowds attacked troops and houses while police and soldiers exchanged shots, as a mob armed with clubs and scythes invaded the city amid warnings of further trouble.
Congressman Georgia native K Lester, 64, was seriously hurt after falling from a skylight on the roof of a building in Ming. He suffered internal injuries and both legs were broken as he tumbled about 40 feet to the 11th floor. Doctors planned 24 hours of observation to assess recovery prospects.
Washington June 16 The House debated a sundry civil appropriation bill proposing $25 000 000 for the Lock Canal project and continuation of the Panama canal work. Mr Littauer of New York and Mr Bartlet of Ohio spoke urging amendments while Mr Burton advocated a longer speech and support for a lock canal as proposed.
A freight train accidentally collided with an express near Towanda at 1 50 pm yesterday, derailing three cars. Engineer Wank of the Buck Diamond was severely injured with a broken shoulder, removed to Sayre’s Packer Hospital. No other injuries reported. The rear freight cars bore iron and halted the passenger train. the locomotive was badly damaged but the fireman escaped. In Omaha, a federal grand jury indicted thirty one in a land fraud crackdown touching Senator Mitchell, Representatives Hermann and Wille, and other officials and businessmen, marking a major widening of charges in Nebraska.
City Treasurer Jarmes Felker defrauded about 50 500 from Newburyport, triggering resignations of City Clerk George S Stevens and a long serving official. Stevens faces scrutiny as judgment alleges laxcity enabled the scheme and Felker sits in jail awaiting bail. Felker earlier defaulted 80 500 of city funds and was jailed here, while Stevens, aged about seventy, fights his role and legal exposure.
Bids opened by City Treasurer J. C. Grant show Burlington selling water and electric light bonds. The twenty year water bonds at one percent, and the thirty year electric light bonds at four percent, attracted bids totaling 108000 for water and 50000 for electric. The highest bid details were not fully disclosed in the fragment.
The report details bonds tied to Vit awards and a premium of 3078 to El Merrit Co of Boston. It notes sums of 104007 and 60500.03 marked during commengement week at St. Jubmabury. Principal Comstock and Charles HM Herter spoke as dignitaries recognized after ten years of service.
The American Motor League aims to test the Middlebury road posting by sending Kristol, a league member, with attorney W. Davis to traverse the route from Rogers Corners to the main highway. Davis says the league seeks to defend the town's right to restrict auto use if needed, arguing motorists should not be intimidated by posted prohibitions.
Randolph June 18 Charles M Robine known as Robbine the veteran bear hunter trapped a fine specimen on Bralatros mountain. The bear, sold at the local meat market, marks his capture by Robine in 50 years of trapping with a 15 creature weight cited. At 73 he plans to resume, though says bounty work may end.
Errors in the Nevada insurance note and San Francisco quake reports describe tremors felt in Frisco around 041 last night. Officials mention limited damage, potential impacts on rain plans, and cautious statements from state authorities about payments and assessments.
A brief sports item notes a college baseball game with Cambridge and Holy Cross tied to Harvard. The exact score and details are unclear in the fragment.
The article details Van Patten's campaign presence in Burlington and nearby towns amid rival coverage. It mentions community activities, meetings, and a large 600 vote milestone, with local figures like Mr. and Mrs. Wilkins and Herbert Farwlutin noted. Campaigns, visits, and concert plans are described as part of the stretch toward the election.
The report notes a reception in Berlin at the Bow, with Donald Frawer as rider at the Craggre station church. Verbal cues mention a return last Saturday and a family group including Mr and Mrs Witeliw and son from Wonlatock, plus We Winslow residing here.
A car driven by Chester Grant collided with a train near Sheldons shire Lane. Prank Rice and another passenger were killed, Grusset and Grant injured, while the driver escaped unharmed. The engineer, deaf, did not hear warning signals and failed to stop the train in time.
Barre Granite and Quarry Company reports five month under new management with sales of 59,000 and royalties 835, expenditures 24.40. Net profit 2.05 percent. dividends: 4 percent on April records and 2 percent on July records to be paid August 10. Directors elected include O N Canton and W Spani of Barre and Wm Cole treasurer.
The remains of Andrew J Dudley known as Inke were brought to Montpelier from Denver after dying there. Dudley, born in Calais 64 years ago, served in the Civil War with the 11th Vermont Infantry rising to first lieutenant. He worked as a hired officer at Newport, was involved with hotels, later ran a horse ranch, and then moved to Denver to work on a railroad. He is survived by his widow Mrs Van J Kent, two sisters Mrs S He Foster of Calais and Mrs A Poster of Cabot, plus a brother Martin who died years ago. Burial occurred in East Otisfield.
Mesars Hamilton of New York and Brett of Boston meet Boston lawyer L. Sheldon to inspect the Beatle farm granite ledge with A. Me Teele and assess ore quality. The party views the ledge and discusses possible quarry quantities and feasibility.
Sarah Seaver died suddenly of heart failure yesterday afternoon at the Oult House where she had worked for a few weeks. Her son Purest C. Seaver was with her as she collapsed before a teen could be moved to his clan. She leaves one son and an adopted daughter plus several grandchildren.
Philadelphia June 16 Detectives close in on a man suspected of abducting seven persons including Charles F. Muth who was last seen Friday night. Witnesses describe a traveling van and a former New Yorker connected to the case while Donaghy leads a force of over 100 investigators pursuing possible motives and leads.
Vermont officials debate fusion at the state level with State Preservation of Labor under scrutiny. The Montpelier Argus notes Democrats favor fusion while leaders like Burke and McCarthy draw lines over eligibility and card support. Also reports results from the Landien’s Gell Tournament with winners and placements.
A class of forty one twenty four young Indies and seventeen young men received diplomas from Spaulding High School last evening. Stella Mayo Brooks led with first honor and Agnes Marr followed as second honor in the Commercial Department. The ceremony featured a quartet and a valedictory by Brooks.
A fragment describes an event at Dartmoath College with references to Herbert J. Foster, middle and senior students marching under a marshal’s direction, and a formal program featuring measures of praise. Supt. 4. D. Mathewson and Prof. Foster attended, along with school officials.
A garbled report sketches a commencement program with remarks on education, temperance, and physical culture. It mentions J Marr, Miss Tennie Marr, Mrs Bovsle Hones, Professor Herbert D. Foster of Dartmouth, and themes on commerce, power, and self-control amid an audience of students and teachers.
Eighty pupils received promotion from eighth to ninth grade today. Names listed include Leon Abbott and Gladys Bradford among many others. The paper notes entrants to both the general and consolidated departments as the new ninth graders.
Miss Maw Kelley of Worcester visits friends in town for a few days. Mr and Mrs Curtis of Waslington visit their daughter at the hospital in Hig Eye V. UL. Mrs Levin’s home hosts visitors from Dover and Littles ton. The stove renovation at Rowers’ home adds a fresh look. The Twenty Aire, Mos. Growye Buhnaowsand and Mabel of Waieters attend a school social dance. Local residents gather, with several names listed, for a party and community notices.
Manager Tom Unine arrives in Barre for talks with local directors to arrange accommodations as the Intercity team prepares for a game next Thursday. Grounds improvements at Intercity Park progress, stock sales near $700, and a strong turnout is anticipated for the opera house performance this week as the Northern League season nears.
A long list of services across churches includes morning worship at the mypeonty church at 10 o clock and evening prayers at 7, with Epworth League events, Universalist children’s day, Holy Communion at the Church of the Good Shepherd, and Salvation Army meetings. Rev. Woo heese and Rev. P. M. McKenna are among pastors conducting masses and sermons. Saint Monica’s and other congregations schedule masses, blessings, and choir activities throughout the day.
Plainfield reports an evening memorial service at Mt KE for erased Avendia Neva members. J orders invite all members to attend the event and honor the deceased.
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