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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1908
Page
2
A Utica native born sixty three years ago rose from local mayoral ties to national politics. Sherman, described as cheery and a skilled parliamentarian, led in Congress with long service, chairing committees and earning a reputation for indefatigable energy and commitment to reform.
A fragmentary tribute sketches William H Taft as a descendant of the Townshend Taft line in Windham County Vermont. It notes his upbringing in Townshend and Cincinnati move in 1841, with references to his father Peter Raw Taft and local trustees involvement. The text is incomplete but preserves names, places, and dates.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference relief for women and mentions of Australian ties. Names and details are obscured, but the snippet suggests a compilation of briefs touching social issues, correspondence, and postal or address elements. The readable fragments hint at a late 20th century newspaper brief without a clear single event.
Repairing and upholstering and second hand furniture trade described by I Jacobs proprietor. Listing methods and services mention furniture repair and resale with ambiguous place identifiers and broken OCR text. The readables indicate a shop business offering repair and sale of used furniture.
Fragmentary text reports a tonic named Sarsatabe promoted by Townshend and Taft era figures. It claims to purify the blood, soothe digestion, strengthen the stomach, and raise appetite. Mentions obscure connections to Secretary Taft era family and Townshend lineage with references to 1775 Milford, Maine origins.
Boston defeats St Louis 4 to 1 in heavy on-field slogging. St Louis had five singles and 18 hits but could not overcome Boston's four runs. NL standings note Chicago and Philadelphia results. Taft cited in broader national commentary on citizenship and equality.
President Roosevelt voices strong approval for Taft, praising him as upright and capable. He lauds Taft’s devotion to the nation and his broad sympathy, stressing he would avoid demagogy or class appeals while aligning with Gompers on platform.
Reported confidences from Mrs Wil llin Jennings Bryan suggest a vice presidential pick of Woodrow Wilson for the Democratic ticket. An early rumor ties Wilson to Bryan, with speculation that Whitlock would appeal to labor and religious voters. The tale notes cautious timing and intrigue within political circles and a desire to sway working voters.
The text records Bishop F. W. Oldham delivering a sermon at a Chicago Methodist rally. Other bishops spoke from the pulpit as attendees gathered to hear about conditions in the church world and the need to address poverty in New York.
June 20 report states Secretary Taft submitted his resignation to President Taft and will leave the War Department at month’s end. Cabinet meetings and White House activity centered on the transition as notes of unity between North and South were emphasized in late remarks.
Chicago June 20 Samuel Gompers and fellow AFL leaders condemn the anti injunction plank and federal court policy as a repudiation by the Republican party The federation delays full comment while presidents Roosevelt Taft and others weigh the issue and debates proceed among leaders showing anger and resolve John Mitchell and others exit the meeting in protest
London June 20 Globe's correspondent at Rome states that ten people will be seated at the opening of the event with Americans in attendance.
Price advances hit beef with higher costs for cattle and corn, retailers report falling beef demand in Joliet and Chicago as farmers ask more for cattle. Wholesale buyers say further hikes loom if cattle supplies fail to improve, lifting pork and lamb too.
An ad notes delivery to Burlington around 4 PM and promotes Fire Proof Water Proof and Sun Proof roofing. It touts the best asphalt roof j ing on the market with no tar. Prices range 75 cents to 3 dollars per square. Also offers 7 and 3 ply started felt at 1.00 and 1.20, a good sheathing paper for 75 cents and best for 1.00.
A major blaze at Mount Washington Summit destroyed the Summit hotel and a long wooden base building, a stable, and the Above the Clouds printing office. The fire, likely started by an accident, burned uninsured structures valued around 25,000 with losses exceeding 100,000. A special railway train assembled by John Maine aided firefighting efforts, while officials planned immediate rebuilding.
In Maine at Kineo on June 20, a prize sea salmon was presented to Moose River Reform Club guests. Noted attendees included A Waring of Yonkers New York and John Meding G C Brooks Frederick W Parker of Boston J Tenney of Methuen and Tenney of New York. The seven foot line produced a salmon weighing 15 pounds and the winner was celebrated at the Kineo wharf amid local fishermen and spectators.
A streetcar collision injures 29 passengers with several treated at the scene and others transported to hospitals. Investigating officers report no deaths and say conditions will be updated as recoveries continue.
Long ago Portland bankers hid thousands of dollars in Standish Maine at the Marrett house during the War of 1812. A reinforced door and floor supports guarded the treasure while a lone sentinel watched for two years. The journal notes Rev Daniel Marrett aided Paul Revere’s alarm and stood as a pioneer in Maine grafting arts and local church leadership.
At a public convention Nicholas Longworth confronts Alice Longworth over removing her hat. He commands her to take off the headwear, she resists briefly, then mutters and grips her hands as the hat pin is pulled and the Merry Widow falls into her lap. The crowd hears the stern exchange.
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