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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1903
Page
1
London June 18 A terrific sudden accident at Woolwich this morning destroyed five hulls and wrecked buildings. Casualty reports vary but indicate multiple deaths and many injured as bodies were gathered in Buckets. The scene shows a catastrophic blast with extensive damage and ongoing rescue efforts.
A June report from St. Petersburg notes a hostile foreign communication condemning Serbia for the assassination of a military figure. The public message warns that leaving the continent unpunished would threaten Servia's tranquility and calls for punishment of regicides.
In London on June 1, Maxi De Bremond's Maxi Mic, ridden by American jockey Lara, won the Gold Cup race valued at a thousand sovereigns with 3,000 added. Walden's Rising Glass finished second and Lord Ondagan's Elba third as King and royals observed.
A factory interior collapsed at 4 Bowery in Manhattan this morning. The Linens Paper Box Manufacturing plant, housing about fifty employees, was buried in debris with seven seriously injured and four believed dead or buried in the wreckage.
About fifty delegates and visitors from out of town arrived in Stowe on Tuesday for the state encampment of the Sons of Veterans and Lawns’ societies. The event opened with a concert by Rowe Military Band at Palace Park, drawing a large crowd that enjoyed refreshments at the pavilion before a promenade and dance at Love Week.
Stanley Spencer claims a new air ship, built with Henry Suit and announced by the New York World, will fly despite weather. The craft will be 40 feet long and 22 feet wide, with bamboo framework and a petroleum motor. It will carry 0 to 1 passengers, reach up to 30 inches an hour, and be operated from the car. previous craft had only four horsepower. The start may be delayed by a storm, but the design promises improved power and resilience.
A physician urges housewives to rinse raw vegetables in at least two waters and then expose them to faucet spray to dislodge any lurking germs.
The Vermont diocese convention met today to consider changing the church name. A resolution to rename the church was discussed but no definite action was taken. clergy opposed it while some riders favored it. The panel adjourned the matter while finance reported $240,000 in reserve funds and operations described as in excellent condition.
In Bennington County court Prof TL Goldsmith fights Carrie Warren Goldsmith in a high profile contested divorce case brought over two days, with both parties prominent in local music circles. Mrs Goldsmith has filed for divorce from her husband as well, amid a sensational, awaited ruling.
Washington reports former Post Office money order chief Metcalfe was removed by the Postmaster General amid a federal probe into contracts for government printing forms. Investigators examine alleged favoritism toward Paul Herman’s bid and the Wynkoop Hattenbeek Crawford firm, tied to Metcalfe’s son’s employment.
Northfield weddings report Miss Mabel Way uniting with A H White of Walden in a quiet ceremony at the bride's home. Rev Effie K MM Jones officiated. After a Montreal honeymoon the couple will reside at 8 Elm Street Barre. The bride, a Barre High School assistant and Vermont University graduate, and Mr White, a Dartmouth graduate, plan to stay in Barre next year.
Bristol June 17 Addison county officials moved to grant a second class license amid no objections at the first hearing for Mr Layne's application. Four adjacent property owners received exclusive opportunity to present abatement before the commissioners. After lengthy deliberation the commission voted unanimously in favor of granting the license.
Burlington June 17 a fire alarm from box 22 at North and North Willard streets reported a gasoline stove fire in the home of Mise Santa C Dorsey 210 North Willard Street. The stove spilled gasoline causing a sudden blaze. Station three personnel arrived promptly and opened doors. Damages were reported minor.
A Brattleboro Odd Fellows lodge rowed, Newlane Lodge No 12, was instituted by Grand Master S W Reed from Windsor with Grand Secretary Harry B E Parker of Bradford present. Wantastiquet lodge of Brattleboro conferred degrees. sixty six members attended. The new lodge lists eighteen charter members.
At the Franklin County W. O. convention held on Convention Street in Albans, officials adopted a pole position opposing a state dispensary. The group resolved to discourage any effort to impose a dispensary system and to prevent the state from becoming a partner in liquor traffic.
In Ludlow on June 17 officials say the dedication of the Chester Arthur monument at Pairfield will likely occur during the week of August 16. The Vermont Association of Boston plans a state visit that week and hopes to attend the ceremonies if Hubert T. Locola agrees to speak. Ex-Gov. W. W. Stickney leads the arrangements.
Town residents discuss potential gubernatorial candidate John L Bacon of Windsor County. References to state Treasurer John Ta Ha surface as a possible future contender, with opinions split on timing and feasibility. The tone suggests local interest and questions about political strategy.
National League games yesterday saw Boston and Brooklyn win while Philadelphia and New York fell as standings shifted. American League results included Chicago and Detroit in tight contests with notable performances. standings show Detroit and Chicago near the top amid midseason pushes.
Miss Lois Worcester wed W. Dunsmoor of Northfield at the Worcester home in Roxbury. Rev. Anger of Northfield officiated at 8:30 p.m. The couple, escorted by a bridesmaid and a best man, left to the wedding march as a bell above the evergreen decorated room rang. Guests offered costly gifts while the bride and groom, both well liked, start a short wedding journey before returning to Templeton tonight. The groom works for Metropolitan Life Insurance. they have ties to Barre and Templeton communities.
Soutpeliey Man Taker Lancme ter, Ss Hi, Bride, Lancaster, N. SL, June 14. Miss Grace Bullard of Lancaster served as maid of honor with maids Sally Oviatt Agnes Thompson Mary Tight and Roxanna Jordan. Frank Bryan of Montpelier stood as best man. ushers included Paul Dilh ingham Frank K. Goss Dorman Eaton-Kent and Edward D. Field. The bride wore silk faille over white silk with train a tulle veil and carried roses. Blue and white decorated the church for the Congregational ceremony led by Rev. Edward J. Stearns.
A Barton Landing notice reports a small pox outbreak in the village with about 20 houses quarantined as suspected. Patient Havel Merrion, who attended school while ill, exposed 85 pupils in the grammar department.
A Civil War veteran from Aurora, Indiana, Mr Patterson, on a Gettysburg visit, moved a limestone boulder to shelter behind during Confederate assaults. The Philadelphia Press notes his pride in the feat, though the tombstone weighs six to eight pounds, and he plans to ship it to his western home to mark his grave after death.
East Montpelier residents attended a strawberry festival in the village hall with music by C F Dudley and Mike Aliow Gray, followed by refreshments. The White Mountain train begins weekly service Monday and the M W line timetable shows trains at 1 28 and 30 p m, with mixed service at 7 37 a m and 11 87 a m to Montpelier. The Evangelical Society plans three meetings starting Thursday June 1 on old camp grounds with Rev M B Pare and Rev J A Hard of Montpelier among speakers, plus a campground association.
The study shows the business of inventing yields smaller average profits than all other sectors in the United States. Researchers note limited margins and high R&D costs relative to returns. The finding highlights the challenging economics of innovation driven enterprises and ongoing policy debates.
In China yearly population counting involves the oldest master of every ten households tallying the families and sending a closed fist to the Imperial tax house, a curious method reflecting historical administrative practices.
Lancel Cushman and Carrie M Cushman were married at St Marys Episeo church Northfield last evening by the Rev W L Sebonel. Miss Isabelle Line of New York and Miss Clara TD Honey served as bridesmaids with Frank Judd as best man. The wedding party included Harriet Whitney and Evelyn Tiarlow as attendants. The bride wore white crepe de chine with a veil and carried brides roses. A reception followed at the bride's home. The couple will reside in Northfield.
Northfield reports a visit last evening by a university professor from Woodbury Lowell and colleague from Norwich. Details on the meeting remain unclear in available text.
In the presence of relatives and faculty of the university and their wives a sermon was followed by a reception from 8 to 40, o'clock. The house was green and white decorated. The bride wore white silk trimmed with lace. The bridegroom was George P Lowell. The couple will spend the summer in Maine and return for the fall term. he has been a professor here for several years.
Miss Mary P Norton wed Robertight of Philadelphia at noon today. The ceremony occurred at the Edward Norton homestead on P Street, performed by Rev George B Lawhon of Brattleboro.
Fr Sutton spoke to a large audience on The Four Gates of Hell at St Monica's Church last night. He described gates for curse and blasphemy, Sabbath breaking, adultery, and drunkenness, arguing that one true religion is superior and urging daily worship.
The Neal Dow Lodge G T held a pleasant social at the K of P hall last evening. A large audience enjoyed an interesting program with vocal and piano solos, readings, phonograph selections, marching, and refreshments provided by the boys orchestra.
Discussion of health topics at the annual School of State Health Officers session in Burlington. Speakers included EH Stiligan on Vermont registration of vital statistics and Dr JD Blodgett on factors injurious to public health. Legal aspects of paper and barber shop regulations were also debated. Prof MT Ravenel from the University of Pennsylvania spoke on human and tollor i.
Burlington reports charges filed against Police Officers M. C. Graton and P. J. Cosgrove. Mayor Burke supports the action following claims by Peat Robinson that his son was abused and mistreated during arrest weeks ago. Job Donahue, a special policeman on secular duty, is suspended by Mayor Warke amid numerous complaints against him.
The Times reports two contributions of 810 each toward a proposed Barre band support by the Montpelier Military Band. Vermont Pratt Co. contributes 10.00 BE, A. Crown 10.00, if wired, toward rent. reference to T. A. Perry Real Estate Agency ad on page 7.
The Darre Cooperative Society plans a large new store at 08 North Main Street to supply meats groceries provisions and bread to members and the public. The facility features a meat department dairy and bakery, refrigeration, sausage machinery and an electric freight system. It opens Monday with a staff list including Kinney Hateltine Flanagan and others, offering sales to nonmembers at fair prices.
Friends and neighbors gathered at 80 South Main Street last evening to honor Mrs Susan M Chandler on her birthday. About forty guests attended the surprise with refreshments, a wicker rocker presented by Wallace for the company, and a framed picture.
Mr Holstor notes union issue with circulars circulated in Barre by a Brewer Workers Union agent during last year’s Boston strike. Some flyers are now distributed, causing concern that the dispute affected both brewery workers and goods handlers. Fred Broce states the trouble was settled to the union’s satisfaction and Boston goods in the area are union goods.
Citizens attention is drawn to a gathering on Saturday at the Depot square. W. Brown of Hartford, state organizer for the Socialist party, will speak. Brown is noted as a leading exponent of Socialism in New England.
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