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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1916
Page
2
Advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a forty year old tonic that cleanses and enriches blood, boosts appetite and sleep, and improves appearance and energy. It claims to be the standard year round blood medicine with no real substitute and urges readers to ask a druggist for it today.
In Huntsville Alabama on June 19 Judge W T Lawler of Madison county probate court was found dead with two bullet holes in his heart. National Guard units patrolled Huntsville after several arrests tied to the case. A coroner's jury investigated then a grand jury was impaneled to probe election fraud tied to Lawler's recent primary run as a dry ticket candidate.
A 14 member rules committee chaired by E K Hall of Dartmouth drafts the first code of ethics for football beyond existing rules. The code urges players to honor the game, suppress unsporting tactics, and preserve academic traditions while outlining specific prohibitions on holding and sideline coaching as part of a broader push to elevate sportsmanship.
A historical critique explains unfair starts in football and the breach of sportsmanship. It condemns signaling before play to gain a hidden edge, compares it to a sprinter warned by a starter, and stresses officials’ final authority. It urges quiet captain communication and condemns cheating under any code. It cites the Football Code and names the Rules Committee members led by F. K. Hall and Walter Camp.
The sermon urged seniors to find their niche in life, balance heart and soul health, and pursue worthy aims with resolve. Dr. Tomlinson recalled Goddard Seminary ties to Tufts, praising alumni and urging graduates to carry positive influences into the world.
Col Ira Reeves delivered the 1916 Norwich University commencement address at Dewey Hall. He urged recognizing humanity in every person, noting men carry both flaws and potential, and that even failures may seed future growth.
In a weather affected day the Brooklyn and Chicago game extended 11 innings. Cincinnati defeated Philadelphia 1 to 0. Rain affected multiple matches including New York St Louis and Boston Pittsburgh. College baseball results show Williams versus Dartmouth 8 4 and Yale versus Cornell 3. Continuous rain impacted Providence and Penn games in Philadelphia.
Italian press dispatch from London reports captures and successes on June 18 with mentions of Italian forces and notable actions near Malga. Forsetti and Mente are cited in brief context, indicating a report on operations abroad and Italian achievements.
The W. H. & Alumni association held its sixth annual business meet and banquet at the Congregational church on Thursday evening June 15. Officers elected for the coming year include President Erskine Jeffords, Vice-President High Leaver, Secretary-Treasurer Gladys Martin, and Blanche Poor on the executive committee. About 48 alumni and guests enjoyed a meal and heard speakers including G W Keeling and Clyde Hutchinson. An alumni directory will be compiled, and an original song for W H S will be written for next year’s banquet. Dorothy Bosworth, niece of Orville and Ethel Hosworth, died June 6 in Whitier California after a mastoid abscess operation. The ladies of the M E church will host a social June 21 at the Walbridges. The school board meets June 24 at the vil-lage schoolhouse to draw orders for teaching and transport. Luther Bailey and William Briggs attended a Holstein stock auction in Brattleboro, buying several registered calves.
William Johnson won first in class A with a low net of 1 at Barre Golf Club. Henry Browns was second with a 1 net, James Reid third at 74. In class B James Kenefick led with 72 net, J Comoili second with 73, while J Robertson and J Murray tied for third at 79 net. Starting-time extension denied until June 30 to allow signups. First team match set for next Saturday between Barre Golf Club and Meadow Brook Golf Club.
Nine injured when steamship Ben Franklin carrying 1000 excursionists is rammed by tug Elmer Keeler at Hell Gate. Crew briskly moved passengers to starboard to keep water from flooding, steering the vessel to Astoria pier for docking.
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