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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1914
Page
2
The fragment urges elimination through food and natural habits, promotes a gentle laxative as a reliable old remedy, and advertises mail order availability from a Lowell Massachusetts firm. It emphasizes prompt delivery of a dependable product without irritation or griping.
Federal agriculture specialists urge rapid eradication of all infected white pines to prevent spread of blister rust. The report notes that a single infected tree near currants can start an epidemic, and removal efforts so far have proved inefficient. Forest Pathology offers free examination of submitted specimens.
Secretary Redfield described the US lifting from a world mood of low trade and industry. He cited international contrasts, a stronger June car load growth on Rock Island and rising demand for agricultural implements and autos. He noted reports of prosperity letters and urged boosting chemical business to sustain revival.
President Wilson strongly backs selling battleships Mississippi and Idaho to Greece for 312 million. House naval committee chair Padgett says Greece purchase has no international obstacles and urges acceptance, while some members fight the Senate amendment and oppose funding a new dreadnought.
Hill Crest June 24 United Mine Workers reported official figures for the Inez Bridly disaster at Hill Collieries Mine No 20. Rescued alive 41 total dead 190 bodies recovered 188 identified. Canadian government sent 4000 as relief fund portion.
Former President Ezra Brainerd recalled Middlebury College students joining the Civil War, led by Henry W. Bennet. He noted 14 of the class of 1861 served, with deaths at Fortress Monroe and Petersburg and several others enlisting or returning to graduate. The tale highlighted duty, sacrifice, and the college’s wartime impact.
Washington June 24 The Federal Reserve Board nominee Thomas D Jones of Chicago explained his link to International Harvester to Senate committee chairman Senator Owen The telegrams state Jones became a director in 1900 at friends urging and he holds no large pecuniary stake A personal appearance before the committee was expected soon.
Dartmouth triumphs 6 to 3 over Amherst in the commencement matchup at Hanover. The rally included a key third inning as Batterson Lavin and Wanamaker contributed, with Brough and Streham among the Amherst players. A large crowd witnessed the contest.
Washington June 24 The Senate hears a report by Chairman Newlands of the interstate commerce committee arguing a federal trade commission would have checked industrial monopolies and price fixing. The report cites US Steel International Harvester American Sugar Refining American Tobacco and Standard Oil as examples of trusts and organized price fixing that would have been restrained, potentially lowering living costs. The Senate bill mirrors the House plan but aims to curb competition and extend to foreign trade effects on export markets.
Resolute wins a yacht race at Hive beating Vanite and Deflance by large margins. Deflance trails by over four miles late, finishing 23 minutes 13 seconds behind and 1 minute 44 seconds behind Vanite. Resolute sets the pace from the start and secures its sixth victory over Vanite.
Norwich University’s baseball season ended with an 8 to 2 loss to Barre A C on the university campus, eight innings called at noon after alumni gathering and commencement exercises. Tomasi Owl allowed one hit for Barre, while Norwich managed only a lone hit by Viano in the sixth. Johnston Peduse and Brown led Barre’s batting with two hits each, including Johnston’s triple.
Yesterday at Cleveland the Indians defeated the Detroit club 5 to 4. Pitchers Mitchell and Blanding worked for Cleveland while ONeill, Dause and Cavet guarded Detroit. Stanage starred for Cleveland behind the plate with key runs contributing to the win.
In Brooklyn a double header features Batteries Rucker Miller Cooper Gibson for Pittsburgh against Brooklyn. At Philadelphia St Louis 7 remains in play with Batteries Hageman Steele Snyder Rixey Jacobs Killifer coordinating the effort as the teams clash in a tense league swing.
Washington dispatch reports June 24 that a congressional bill passed by the House and Senate authorizes selling the battleships Idaho and Mississippi to Greece. The administration proposal seeks to transfer the vessels, signaling a diplomatic move amid current naval policy.
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