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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1909
Page
1
A Denver gas and electric boiler blast at the Denver Geo and Electric Company power station leaves six dead with one body found near the wreckage. Rescue teams search the ruins, fearing more casualties as the blast hurls debris hundreds of feet and devastates the surrounding area. The loss is placed at 250,000.
Norfolk Mass June 16 Joseph Thomas was shot and instantly killed early this morning on Preston W Day's farm. Day says he acted in self defense after Thomas allegedly drew a revolver when ordered to surrender. The weapon failed to fire once, then Day fired again, killing Thomas. Day was released on his own recognizance.
Jack Johnson boxed three fast rounds with trainer George Byers at the Armory Athletic Association in Boston last night drawing a large crowd. Johnson spoke about returning from Australia and expressed hope for a strong campaign, calling himself a Bostonian and urging the best man to win in future contests.
T H Nelson an undertaker in Troy was murdered in his office yesterday. He was shot twice, the first bullet missing as he tried to ward off the second. He dropped dead while reaching for the telephone. It is believed to be the Black Hand. A substantial sum of money and his coat were on him and now missing. No clue to the murderer.
A fast passenger train known as the Chicago express on the Hele railroad wrecked today in Fimirs N leaving the rails and injuring several passengers who were taken to a hospital. Fire in Detroit caused $150000 in property loss at the Peninsular Molled-screw plant and Michigan Stamping Remaphuy.
The state ruling today declares the primary law constitutional as a whole. The Danville Baptist association held its annual meeting in Passumpsic and elected several messengers including Moderator Rev. J. J. Williams of Newport and other church leaders.
A car crash on the Lackawanna line near Sharon Pennsylvania killed Charles Brintnell, about 54 and unmarried, after the vehicle left the road and plunged into a ditch. Ricks and Quick escaped injury. Brintnell was pinned under the seat and died of a broken neck. He led a large construction firm involved in a Lake Shore contract with tunnels and bridges.
In Concord New Hampshire on June 16 the circuit court for the First Circuit heard criminal matters. W Allen, cashier of Woodsville National Bank, pled not guilty and was sentenced to five years with imprisonment in the federal penitentiary at Atlanta. Other cases included George R Swasssy and RL Edson charged with meat inspection issues with fines and costs.
Norwich June 24 farmer James Moet was attacked by a cow near Coventry. The beast charged as he carried a newly born calf. Horns buried in his back, he staggered toward home but may die from injuries.
Manchester June 16 The trial of Thomas Harrie of Pownal for killing Oscar Terner during a pascal on April 17 began in Bensington court before Judge E Waterman. The afternoon session occupied securing a jury.
W. W. Cole of East Yerke drove into a ditch dug by drainage workers on a steep East Barnet hill yesterday. Mrs. Albert E. Creatt, Cole’s daughter, was slightly injured when the car struck the excavated area. No signal or warning was given as Cole approached the ditch.
Jane Shorey died unexpectedly after long illness, survived by husband E Shorey, daughter Octavia Shorey, sisters Octavia and Dorothy Smith, and brothers Fred John and William Shorey. Funeral at two o'clock Thursday afternoon at the church with Rev. A WoTinw and Rev. P B Fisk officiating, burial in village cemetery.
Detectives testified at Cadwell’s trial claiming he confessed to setting multiple buildings on fire in the Wood Market area. Witnesses described Cadwell’s movements, including a hotel encounter, drinking at a bar, and an alibi involving a bedroom adjoining a bathroom.
St Albans on June 16 hosts the 11th convention of the Episcopal diocese with about a hundred delegates. Bishop Fil reports 412 confirmations last year, a record for the diocese, notes transfers and dismissals among clergy, and mentions a planned study of the human body. A sad note recalls Wright’s despondency prior to a fatal shooting near Concord road, while endowments and a new school project for a bones study program are discussed for fall opening.
A skeleton from Montpelier seminary was reported missing after a campus reception. The faculty suspect students may have hidden or taken the bones, with a committee formed and calls to return the skeleton or face implications.
Deputy Sheriff Blayton tracked down Paul Core, Wilbur Corse, and Frank Tomasi of Montpelier on charges of stealing fishing rods, knives, a case of sodas, and other items from Tobin’s boat near Berlin Pont. The trio admitted involvement. in court they were remanded to the reform school at Vergennes, with pass privileges during good behavior.
A troubled report from Lawrence, Missouri notes the death of two young children linked to a fall near 76 Cherry and the disappearance of John Charles Tipward, aged two, son of W. Howard of Lowell. Police consider the case a kidnapping and await further details.
In St Johnsbury on June 17 three Chinese men G Yoke Wy Ng Chung jatian Ni Chung Kine and Park Ging alias Chinging faced trial before Commissioner Harry Blodgett. One defendant was entered for deportation with ten days to appeal while two others, whose counsel was absent, had their cases postponed. The men were charged with unlawfully remaining in the United States in violation of immigration law.
Indications point to about 10 000 skilled workers at four mills of the American Sheet and Tinplate Company walking out on July 1 to press the "open shop" order, following a breach between United States Steel and Amalgamated.
A leper escapes from huts near Camden New Jersey as talk of the town notes interior and exterior improvements in the city. Among arrivals at City Hotel last night were John L. Drum and a party including W A Saylor D W Irving Maine Albany and others from New York and Maine.
A fatal accident in Roxbury Boston claimed William Penny as he fell from a lumber yard structure. Officials report a work-related mishap with no further details available.
Burlington June 16 at the home of Mrs Talla S Hadley No 4 Hickok Place the marriage of Susan Dostwick Hadley to Dr Holmes Wheeler took place with only relatives and a few friends present The bride wore white crepe de chine and carried a shower bouquet of sweet peas They will reside in Haydenville MA where he will practice medicine
A horse injury occurred when a wagon and harness suffered damage near North Main Street. A hydrant and a bystander named Alex Coutts aided the scene, with the horse later found at Papin's stable. The driver reported the horse was left near Railroad Street overnight and attempted to move home.
Record notes Mrs John E Wright of Middletrury on June 14 in very serious condition after pricking a facial pimple with four pins led to blood poisoning. She remains in a hopeless state as doctors hope for improvement but fear the worst.
Thorin the expressman saved his team from a runaway up noon by leaping onto the stone. The horse plunged from Jones McMillan stable arch onto Main street as the driver steered and by strong handling authorities stopped the flight. The animal reared and bolted but was finally controlled with the feed bag. no serious injuries reported and the crowd frightened but safe.
Miss Carrie Allen Bomtr daughter of Mrs Bermig and Henry Hollister Jackson were married at the bride’s home 64 North Main Street Barre last evening. The ceremony was performed by Rev Dr N Jackson of Burlington with nine sorority sisters from Boston University as attendants. After the ceremony guests offered congratulations and a collation followed in the dining room. The couple will reside at 20 South Main Street Barre after a wedding trip to Grand Isle.
The Montpelier seminary prize debate drew town residents and students. Debaters argued for and against reestablishing the canteen in the United States army with four contestants presenting the affirmative and negative positions and a neutral panel judging the event.
Rob Somerville the gutweight champion of Europe who has based in Barre for months called from New York with his wife and child saying he must depart before a scheduled match with Trembly the Canadian champion set for England on the 25th. He left Barre aboard the Mauretania after winning most matches in Vermont though losing once at Burlington to Fritz Hannon the welterweight champion.
City council debates granting permission to extend street railway tracks over Barrencrost Batchelder street while a granite company seeks approval. Judge Scott notes prior track usage and council amity, but action delays pending broader council opinion. Report accepted amid other cemetery land and utility matters.
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