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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1904
Page
1
Russian transport losses reported as many vessels torpedoed with few survivors. Japanese announcements describe the sinking of the Hitaahi Maru and Katsuno Maru while Sado Maru avoided sinking. fate of Idzam Maru remains unknown. Debates over which transports were sunk continue from Moji and Yamatokan routes.
Johnel Schiller, convicted wife murderer, was executed by electric chair in Columbar Ohio at 12 02 am. He was pronounced dead twice, revived, and subjected to a third and final current after four physicians declared him dead. Witnesses described the body reacting and the chair delivering a deadly final shock as he roasted.
A chaotic town page reports Governor Gensel Bobrikott of Finland shot yesterday and a monument to General Joseph Warren unveiled in Roxbury with ceremonies and a parade. Also noted are city observances, a bamboo sprout image, and commentary on the Greek Church and Protestant churches.
A fragment notes a duchess in the sixteenth century forced to walk through London to St Paul’s Cathedral in a wheel pod carrying a lighted flame as part of a punishment, with a painted image of King Henry VI.
The Vermatt Congregationalists concluded their annual meeting in Brattleboro with Rev H St Mites inviting the next gathering to be held there and naming Rev A Pools as preacher and Rev Charles Hagar as alternate. Dr J Henry Jackson was elected a delegate to the Des Moines national conference in October.
The 14th annual Kplopal diocese convention adjourned at noon in St Albans after electing alternates and delegates for the October Houston convention. Delegates include Rev George Bilas Bari Rev David L Sanford Bellows Falls Rev William H Weeks Brandon and others from Montpelier Burlington Vergennes and Woodstock. A report on the Hopkins Hall fund shows $14 20915 in cash securities and pledges with some unpaid pledges remaining.
A nine annual gathering of Vermont Baptists concluded after two days of sessions led by Rev. Drew of Montpelier and W. N. Greareon. Topics covered included Sunday school improvement and benevolence. A later note mentions censorship reports from Warsaw and various local notices about community events and projects.
New York reports confirm 524 identified bodies from the General Slocum disaster, with 600 total missing or unaccounted for as divers comb the wreck. Officials note many injuries and widespread looting of valuables, while Mayor McClellan announces a citizens relief fund and burial arrangements.
The wedding of Beste Jane Ayers and Harry Well Jam Chamberlain occurred at the bride’s parents’ home on Ayers Street with about forty relatives and friends. Rev Asa M Bradley officiated, the couple received many gifts including a $100 check and $70 in gold, and they plan a wedding trip to Boston before settling in Barre Street Montpelier after July 16. Out-of-town guests included Mrs Marsh Chamberlain and Muriel of Bethlehem NH, Miss Ola Chamberlain and Miss Bertha Ellis of West Stewartstown NH, and Miss Lilian Macaulay of Boston.
The 11th annual meeting of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons adjourned after installing elected officers. Grand Master is D. W. Daley of White River Junction, with Walter Rune, Charles Calfee, Lee Tillotson, Charles Whitcomb, Henry H. Ross, Chilo Seale, and others named among the senior and junior deputies and officers.
Montpelier March 17 The Barre Golf Club team will play a match tomorrow afternoon against Jer Country Club. Players listed include J. G. Grown E. D. Field F. A. Howland and E. Meg HM Cutler. The day’s events followed a recent ladies’ recreation day and Yale time trial.
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Burlington base ball club supporters plan early northern league duties with a first game against Montpelier Barre at Montpelier Havre grounds. Queen City fans expected to attend and hope for reserved grandstand seating. About 14 players under contract, with confidence rising among backers of both teams.
Baseball brief reports Boston lost yesterday with heavy scoring at Chicago and St Louis, while New York defeated St Louis 10 to 5. Cleveland, Washington, and Philadelphia games noted with sparse details and unclear standings.
A housebreaker known as Taratigon of Light startled Mrs McGowan on South Main Street in Barre last night. she lit a lamp and the fleeing man tumbled down the stairs as he fled. Earlier, a rattling key alarmed another resident, driving a man away. Circus men cases in Montpelier court continued. State's Attorney offered departures for those who can buy tickets to Wells River.
An egg mailed from St Louis to Chicago traveled safely and was delivered intact despite odd warnings and questions about how it arrived. The item spurred speculation about postal handling and an amusing misadventure in transit.
A special meeting set 1904 taxes at 2.70 with state school and highway levies. City curbing and East Street sidewalk discussed as a proposition to widen Granite Street. Aldermen debated abutter costs, bids for earth removal, and sidewalk rights with church land and street improvements suspended pending committee actions.
M M Gordon, described as a tottecy, was arrested last evening by Officer George Booth. After a brief appearance the case was continued to Friday June 20. Attorney K A Hoar represented the respondent. A second arrest involving Onicer Booth led to a court appearance with a plea of guilty and a fine plus costs.
A fragmentary notice indicates a spiritualist gathering at the opera house this Sunday afternoon with about twenty delegates expected. Events include discussions on state spiritualist topics and agendas extending into July, with auditors and various organizational notes mentioned in uncertain terms.
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