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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
1
The Republican National Convention in Chicago completed its work today naming Taft and Sherman for second place after a long effort. The nomination drew great enthusiasm with Taft receiving 702 votes as the convention closed.
Delegates at the convention backed James S. Sherman for vice president with New York casting its entire vote, signaling a Sherman tide as other states largely supported him. The roll call showed Sherman leading in key blocs, while Governor Guild received solid but smaller support.
The 1912 Chicago convention erupts as William H. Taft of Ohio is nominated amid a roar of support. Delegates wave banners and chant Taft while the Roosevelt faction shows tense enthusiasm, roll call proceeds under clamor, and final results place Taft ahead with Ohio leading.
Willie Laur snes, adopted son of Eugene Laurence, aged 12, drowned yesterday near Hooker's Island while swimming with four companions in the Passumpsic River. He sank twice and the body has not yet been recovered after divers and a large crowd searched from 2:30 PM onward. He was the sole child in his family and attended the parochial school.
Abram Brinnette died by his own hand yesterday at his home in Montgomery Center. He was found in an outbuilding with a razor nearby and items noted in his possession. He had been in ill health and troubled for some time according to local health reports.
Four men were bound over to Windsor county court on $500 bail each after a brutal assault left one person dead. The incident occurred near the Potandore area following a quarrel in the rain. Police reported a murderous intent among the four, who were arrested and await further proceedings.
Manila reports strong enthusiasm for Taft across the Philippines. Some demand immediate independence and expect him to influence the question. Legislature adjourned to meet again in February.
Washington June 19 Senator Foraker praised Tafts nomination urging Republicans to unite against a common foe. A telegram from Senator La Follette supported Taft while noting the platform omissions but signaling he would back Taft in the election.
The fragment notes a district winner named Foster born June 27, 1857 near a Solontury region close to Tewitr. It mentions a state senator role, a congressman position, and a legal professional at Cait Mand, with references to an attorney and congregation.
At Springfield Vermont the Langent Chapter reports 47 charter members the largest in the state. Notable officers include secretary John Hammond and registrar Mary Dartt with chairpersons Myra Ackerman and Alice Wheeler. Five daughters were transferred from other chapters and one member is the daughter of the revolution Mrs. Randall of this place.
Middlebury June 19 county court on a verdict for the plaintiff in the Needham case against the Boston and Maine railroad. The jury’s decision advances to the supreme court. The session opened with the criminal trial of the torm and civil matters continued later. Bur roughs and others face charges with information alleging failure to support a wife and nine children, ages up to 18, in Waltham. Henry Pullim of Moriah was arrested on tax related grounds. Waltham’s Taft charged with illegal fishing in French's creek pleaded guilty and paid a fine.
Shelby Ohio June 19 Fire damaged a factory complex last night after flames spread rapidly through several connected buildings. The origin of the blaze is not yet determined though the plant had operated only weeks. Fire crews from Galion and a central station arrived too late to prevent extensive damage.
New York June 1 The schooner Frederick Der Grosse which arrived yesterday from Genoa Naples and Gibraltar brought the body of Charles M Wood aged 73 of Brattleboro who died at Rome of heart disease. The report notes the deceased had been ill abroad and passed away in Italy after traveling there.
A man found badly injured a quarter mile north of the Canadian Pacific station in Richford on June 19. He was struck by a northbound train, suffered a fractured skull and mesh wound, and lay unconscious though later partially conscious. Recovery potential remains uncertain.
A Black man from Swanton was arrested on larceny charges after a late night chase ending at a Montgomery home. The suspect, linked to a disturbance with several locals, appeared in Montaguett court with waivers and waived examination for appearance. bail could not be posted.
In Barre and nearby towns Republicans held caucuses to nominate delegates for state district and county conventions. Plenery of names listed include Gordon, Noonan, Goodwin, Sargent, Wells, and Adie as Plumley delegates. Plumley delegates were rejected amid debate over Proctor and Stanton. Barre area selects party officers and delegates for upcoming Vermont party conventions.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a district winner named Plumley with references to Vermont, Northfield, Stoty, and 104. Dejegate and a Hepatitis conference are mentioned along with Venezuelan and comedian figures and a professor attorney. The text is garbled and lacks coherent events or outcomes.
In Chelsea on June 10 the Republican town meeting organized at the town hall with J. M. Comstock as chairman and W. H. Sprague as clerk. Delegates chosen to attend the state convention at Montpelier supported Stanton and Plumley for respective party positions while county and district conventions were also mapped with names and roles.
In River Street court Bertram Valuta and co defendant faced breach of peace and related charges. Bertram pleaded to pay costs and received a sentence up to 15 months in reform school plus fines totaling about 24.54 with a 12 091 extra fine in the breach case. During proceedings Mrs Joseph Bennett fainted in the courtroom, quickly revived by officers.
Mrs Charles A Smith received a report from White River Janetson that her husband Chas A Smith was struck by a shock and in a critical condition. A later message to Mrs Swann Joors confirmed the illness and poor prognosis.
Among afivals at the cay sa hotel last Sea ant a ame Gnseree a ee seas tan bana VL Ragate Tc i wealing an v i W FP Manning igs pat land Burlington M Wires Randolply J te Brown Hudson An automobile accident was narrowly averted at East State and Main Street Monttier Two individuals were crossing East when a car came near The driver tried to stop but the machine struck a curb and narrowly avoided a collision
Stanton headquarters claim Roxbury leads while Lt Gov George Prouty of Newport appears to have a majority in the Vermont Republican state convention race. Noon figures show Prouty at about 64 with many towns still to report. predictions vary as ballots from Montpelier and other towns come in.
June 1 Northfeld reports Pratk Plowlay declaring a large margin over his rival Congress member Kittridge Haskins of Brattle. The claim follows the afternoon tally, with local observers awaiting formal results and further counts.
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