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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1914
Page
1
Nine military personnel including an army captain, four lieutenants, a naval officer, a civil engineer and two mechanics died when a military balloon burst into flames at about 600 feet over Tienna, the craft crashing to the ground with all aboard dead.
In Helaingtonis Finland on June 20 the Russian government seeks to dissolve the Finnish Olympic committee and bar Finland from competing in Berlin. A decree may force Finnish athletes to compete under the Russian flag, aiming to curb national aspirations and improve Russia’s Berlin showing.
New York reports a possible expansion in major league baseball with the removal of the amateur draft from the AA leagues. At a meeting the plan to grant requests from President Barrows of the International League and Manager Dunn of the Baltimore club to end the draft is under review. The International League argues removal will raise status and aid competition against the Federal League.
Washington June 2 L C Dyer Republican of St Louis conceded defeat after a House contest over Missouri district. A 17 to 86 vote unseated him. 128 to 108 then declared Gill legally elected. Gill took office immediately. Dyer retains salary and $2000 expenses for the contest. Other details reflect party division.
Washington June 20 President Wilson and Majority Leader Oscar W Therwood after more than an hour's conference yesterday found they were far from an agreement on forcing trust legislation at this time Mr Underwood told the president that many Democratic members were endangered by remaining in Washington They cannot go home to mend their fences even though there is no big legislation before the House He said Congress could quit as soon as the appropriation bills are out of the way The president insisted that business conditions demand quick disposal of trust legislation and lenders in the Senate had promised to expedite matters There is a distinct possibility of a revolt in Congress as members face continued insistence they stay in Washington
In New York on June 20 theological students from the General Theological Seminary chased a group of gophers linked to a factional war. Police were absent as Tangy Leith was captured while others fled into hidden alleys and streets were diverted to move an identified suspect away.
At the American Orthopedic Association annual session in Philadelphia on June 20 Dr William Nathan outlined a method to treat paresis by shifting sound muscles to take over function of paralyzed ones. Dr W F Gallic reported bone grafting experiments indicating a cat bone grafted to a slog bone grows rapidly and reforms toward a canine bone. Dr H P Galloway and Dr HL Albee described bone transplantation techniques.
In a Hartford court a defense lawyer read a 14 minute hypothetical to Dr Frederick T Simpson, an alienist, challenging Mrs Elizabeth A Holman. Under cross examination Dr Whitefield N Thompson retracts many statements, admitting most hereditary tendencies unlikely and that Holman loved her mother and child, with threats attributed to distanced life. The proceedings resume with a revised question, suggesting Holman may be mentally normal on September 1.
Boston Governor Walas expressed confidence that legislation to separate the Boston and Maine from the New Haven line would pass this session. He criticized the railroad committee for delaying the measure and said the me ning commitment would not advance from the rules committee after Senate referral.
An American ultimatum to Mexican Huerta delegates demands acceptance of a pacification plan, with mediation likely to end soon if not accepted. Washington rejects shifts in position despite Carranza-Villa split rumors, while Argentine Minister Naonona tours Washington for a possible breakthrough.
A massive blast at Hillcrest mine yesterday traps about six hundred miners. Early reports indicate many are entombed as rescue operations unfold. conditions unclear, but authorities fear a high casualty event. Local officials urge caution and continuous updates as details emerge.
Fifteen people were injured when a Providence Worcester freight car and a Providence Townton-pmanonger car collided head on in a wooded area of Rehoboth village last night. The freight car overturned a switch, causing the wreck. An attachment for 75000 was filed against the Hoxton and Maine railroad yesterday by the People's Savings Bank of Pittsburg, claiming overdue notes of the company.
A humorous note about Blane not tangoing at a ball due to music and a girl. In baseball news the management aims to curb Sunday games, New Haven and Dittenfeld players face issues, coach Reagan rumored, Keenor and Lake Daubert movements noted with Daubert’s suspension and return to form shaping team travel pace.
Six of the 15 surviving members of Co. C, 2nd Vermont, gathered at the G A R hall in Brattleboro for their 85th reunion, marking the anniversary of the company’s Civil War service. Attendees included George Prouty, Albert Myson, William Thomas, Philander Streeter, Henry Richardson, and others, with officers elected for the next gathering to be held in Brattleboro. A dinner followed at Hoadley’s cafe, and resolutions honored the late Frank Ladd of Westfield, Mass, while paying tribute to the veterans and noting expenses.
In Toland Pond on June 20 Joseph Deaton and Jon McLaghlin of Groveton N H faced a Vermont municipal court for short trout violations. Deaton paid a large fine after a basket containing 181 trout under the legal length was impounded. State officials argued for stricter limits and potential hatchery measures to protect young fish. Other locals from St Johnsbury Guildhall East Haven Derby and more faced fines for similar offenses. The case prompted discussion on size limits and enforcement to allow trout to mature.
Vienna's city council proposes a 75 million loan to fund municipal improvements chiefly around congested inner city districts. Plans include 80 million for road work and utilities, amid mixed returns from recent municipal ventures such as the electric light and power plant, which showed a small profit but faced public complaints over service reliability.
The jury in the state case found Maddlebarrk Jone and two other defendants guilty of arson. Their co-defendants, already convicted or admitting guilt, were sentenced, while the remaining two respondents await further action.
The Majestic, Mississippi River’s largest excursion boat, struck the waterworks tower cribbing near St Louis and sank within minutes. Of 45 aboard, 24 crew and band members are missing, believed drowned. Six lifeboats carried some passengers to shore. six officers were rescued on the upper deck an hour later. The vessel carried a flame that was extinguished as it sank.
Unidentified young woman about 25, weighing 150 pounds, was retrieved from the Mohawk River near Schenectady. Coroner reports body parts scattered and wrapped in oil cloth with a burlap shell. investigators seek identification and suspect foul play. Authorities examine the site for origin of remaining portions and weight, while public notices broadcast descriptions to aid recognition.
Gertrude White, 20, of Burlington, employed at J. White store and sister of Mrs. A. F. Green, disappeared Thursday afternoon after leaving for a long country walk. Her coat and hat were found on the north shore near Rocky Point. Relatives fear an accident. police conducted a search and will resume.
Diplomas awarded to Lyndon Institute and Lyndon School of Agriculture graduates at Lyndonville June 20. Exercises featured mineral and soil talks, a feast led by Walter of St Johnsbury, and remarks from Nichols Harvard Lowell Harvard officials. Women graduates wore self-made gowns. agriculture alumni won the Angus Hall game 7 to 0.
State Attorney Ly Stafford and Deputy Barker investigated a deer carcass found near Middletown following reports of a yearling belonging to Charles Fish of Mids hip town being shot and skinned. Officers traced meat and skin to nearby Roy White’s Poulthery residence. Mrs White feigned illness during the search and later led investigators to hidden deer parts.
Dominique Belleville of Meriden Conn aged 102 visits Brattleboro after traveling from Meriden to Hinsdale New Hampshire with his son. He remains until about August 1. The centenarian remains remarkably well with daily walks and health, noting longevity runs in his family. His mother lived past 100 and his wife died nearing the century mark. He feels better now than in years.
Divers from the Manken wreck of the Ampresa retrieved two bodies yesterday near Burlington. One was a woman and the other a man, found on the shore. The incident followed reports of ships and weather events, with local sports and university notes interwoven in the same page. The piece also records various state and provincial standings, a high school football result, and a controversial umpire decision, all in a mosaic of 19th century newspaper items.
Superintendent EF F Reacor announces a near complete roster for the new school year with twelve resignations accepted and vacancies filled. New teachers include Annie Snyder Maude Casey Anna McDonald Finra Mitch Jell Vera Lyman Maw Wilson N Lowleme Holt Lila Perry Martha Tyndall Lucy Procter Abby Moxley and others, with Proctor joining Barre’s staff after a New York studio career.
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