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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1914

Page

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May Withhold Recognition Over Attitude of Mexican Rebels

Washington officials were silent on the idea of withholding recognition if fighting in Mexico continued. Some groups believed the Constitutionalists' Zacatecas success might push mediation, while others felt it could push revolutionaries to seize Mexico City. The administration considered tying further aid to restored peace.

Washington United States Pomce Zacatens Mexico City

Mediation talks in Mexico anxiously await word

Mediation delegates press for a conference with Huerta delegates over internal affairs. Carranza officials show cautious support while a constitutionalist leader hesitates. Observers warn strong pressure may push him to accept mediator terms and a provisional president, as U.S. diplomacy looms to avert further bloodshed.

Huerta Mestro al Gon Carranza Zacatrons United States

Carranza May Attend Niagara Falls Talks

Washington reports confident hopes that General Carranza would accept an invitation from South American mediators to informal conferences on Mexico's internal affairs at Niagara Falls. An open question persisted despite telegrams from Monterey, carried by Alfredo Brenada to Washington agents Rafael Zubaran and Livis Cabrera.

Washington D.C General Carranza South America Niagara Falls Mexico Carranza Monterey General Carranen Alfredo Brenada Hhs Washington Rafael Zubaran Livis Cabrera

New Connecticut Gardener Invents Scarecrow To Protect Berries

A Connecticut gardener uses three-foot hose segments placed through strawberry beds to deter birds. The scarecrow mimics a living presence, with birds allegedly mistaking the hose for snakes. The method reduced berry damage and proved successful, though the exact why remains debated.

Petra al Te Mito Haw Pew Connecticut Garden Howe

Fire destroys slaughterhouse near Essex Junction

A slaughterhouse and refrigerator owned by W S Fletcher and occupied by Herbert Teachout burned to the ground near Essex Junction. Fire reported shortly after 6 pm. fire company fought flames but building lost. Losses pegged at about 25000, with partial insurance on several items and property.

Eagex Junction WS. Fletcher Herbert Teachout Hoone Teachout Burlington Mutual Fire Insurance Company Fletcher

Veal Demand Rises Prompting Calf Slaughter Expansion

The farmers bulletin notes a surge in calf slaughter and a shift toward selling young calves at 88 to 812 each, driven by profitable markets for beef and dairy stock. As cattle numbers fall, meat demand drives higher prices and changes in feeding practices across farms, with manure value also highlighted.

Bulletin $88 U.S. Department of Agriculule

Why New York Audiences Are Not Representive

The critic Wal ter Prichard Eaton argues New York audiences misrepresent nationwide theatre tastes. He claims New York dominance arose from wealthy patrons and cheap performances, while most of America lacks exposure to representative talent and may favor moving pictures or home reading over live theatre. He warns Broadway two dollar crowd dictates style, narrowing writers and hampering American drama.

Walter Prichard Eaton New York Extilent Au jMietees Mare P.M Adama America

How to Write a Moving Picture Play Parable

A humorous pastiche recounts a newspaper reporter rushed to file a wedding story that never happened due to a postponed ceremony. The tale ridicules the lack of imagination and emphasizes the value of timely insight in reporting.

Wotan Jon Punjel Prolunam Hheatrich! Minager MEN’ Iron Paper

Talk of the Town at Barre Golf Club Season Opener

This afternoon at the Barre Golf Club links Cherrevale Park the first match of the season pits Barre against Old Pine of St Johnsbury. Start is at 3 o clock. Old Pine brings 14 players and plans a series against Barre, St Johnsbury, Keenshore and Montpelier.

Barre Golf Club Cherrevale Park Old Pine Club St. Johnnebury Nana Tech Barre St. Johnsbury Keenshore Montpelier

Town Flooded Waist-Deep in Old Missouri River Bed

Manon North Dakota June 27 A northern town on the old bed of the Missouri River was flooded by a cloudburst in the hills ten miles northwest. Water swept downtown marooning business clerks and shoppers who cannot reach homes until the flood recedes.

Manon North Dakota

Auto goes over bank kills Hartland man

Hartland June 27 Walter Fos of Augusta Maine was instantly killed yesterday afternoon when the automobile carrying him and Horace Jamason of White River Junction Vermont went over an embankment near the Gilson bridge. Fos was a traveling representative for Kelsey Heating of Scarborough New York. He leaves a wife and child in Augusta. The car was going north and turned out to pass a team. The body was taken to an Undertaking room in Winner.

Hartland Walter Fos Augusta North Ley Horace Jamason White River Gilson Bridge Jemason Foss Kelsey Heating Company Suravane Winner

Jury selected for trial of Malcolm Gifford Jr for murder

The jury for Malcolm Gifford Jr s murder case was completed and sworn after a one hour delay. District Attorney Alexander plans to outline the prosecution case Monday morning while County Judge Addington presides. All 12 jurors have children and several veniremen were challenge rejected after questioning.

Miwny Malcolm Gifford, Jr Frank Dr. Clute Alexander Addington Merulay Aresub Makeley Cooksburg Albert Gallup West Berne Newton J. Halenbeck Guilderland Charles Behade Clember Allmrny Melvin Monk Voorheesville K Edwart Stiles Gomes James Mayo Cohace Ernest Pfeiffer Albany George Hateh Fone Bush Charles H. Pisher Chiles Derwing Almos H. Quigley Tie Willem ‘S. Jerome Ford

Cooper Declines Progressive Governor Nomination

Bonnington June 2h A J Cooper president of the Cooper Manufacturing company declines the Progressive party nomination for governor. In a letter to Dr H Nelson Jackson chair of the Progressive state committee he says he cannot accept the nomination but offers to support the movement in any other capacity.

Bonnington A. J. Cooper Cooper Manufacturing Company H. Nelson Jackson Progressive State Committee Nelson Jackson Burlington Ale Qooper

Death by Own Action After Reprimand in Westdale

Allen Lenk, aged, committed death by own action at his Westdale home on June 27 after an argument with his mother. He had been reprimanded earlier, then left the room, obtained a revolver belonging to another occupant, and fired a shot. Death occurred shortly after.

Allen Lenk, Li Vestern Westdale Denin

Vermont Peace Society Meets in Montpelier Annual Session

The Vermont Peace Society held its annual meeting in Montpelier's memorial room with Dr. C. H. Spooner presiding. Dr. James L. Tryon spoke on society gains and plans a July trip to Switzerland for a church peace conference and a Vienna conference, plus a Hague attendance. Officers were reappointed. secretary replaced by Homer A. Flint.

Vermont Peace Society Montpelier City Hall C. H. Spooner North Field James L. Tryon Boyton New England American Peace Society Switzerland Vienna International Law Association The Hague Montpelier Homer A. Flint Benjamin Gates Stones Congrenamon Prank Plumlay Northfield Jce Tr. Co Ner Guy Potter Benton Burlington John H. Thomas Middlebury A. W. Ferrin Henry DL Ballou Chester Pitts Brattleboro Watson Wasson Waterbury W. H. Crockett M. S. Star J. Senter J. P. Kester A. J. Sibley Montpeliers

Young Man Drowns While Swimming in Brook

West Windsor June 27 Alfred Blood about 28 years old drowned yesterday afternoon in a brook between Brownsville and Felehvile. The body was recovered. He came from Gardiner Miss and had worked at Huon Vista farm and recently as a cow tester for the Windsor Cow Testing association.

West Windsor Alfred Blood Brownsvile Felehvile Gardiner, Miss Huon Vista Farm Windsor Cow Testing Association

Barn Fire Destroys Structure On Prospect Street

A barn valued at about 500 dollars and insured for 2000 dollars was totally destroyed by fire at the corner of East and Washington streets in Rutland. Neighbors saw youths around the barn before discovery. Firemen arrived late due to distance from a hydrant and contained spread to nearby grass. The blaze was likely started by a match or campfire. Fireman B C Matury, at the station during the incident, recovered a lost diamond stickpin among the debris.

Rutland Wallace W. Nichols Prospect Street East Washington Streets Reedy B.C Matury

Burgess Held For Sanity Exam In Vermont Breach Case

James Burgess of West Rutland was jailed in Rutland on a breach of the peace charge after being arrested at a livery stable. Deputies say he flaunted a revolver and talked of what he would do with weapons. Authorities plan medical testing to determine insanity.

Rutland James Burgens West Rutland House of Correction Hin Rane Burgess BA. Parker Po A Patton Barceat Linife Cpap Ani

Boy Struck by Auto on Windsor Yacht Ride

Windsor June 27 Willian Conlin ten years old was struck down by an automobile driven by Rem Fecto and admitted to a din located shoulder wall braies. The boy was riding Arnol Bennet's Yacht. The incident occurred as he rode near the vessel in a local area.

Windsor Willian Conlin

Refugees Sheltered as Salvation Militia Maintains Order

Salem mass June 27 officials from the state militia and health board oversee two refugee camps with a third planned. Bread lines at relief stations run smoothly as sanitation and early cleanup efforts begin. Looting none reported, two arrests recorded, and demolition of unsafe factory rubble proceeds to protect trains.

Salem Mass Thoes State Board of Health Walle Chimneves

Hubbell Named for Northfield Postmaster Appointment

Washington June 27 Vermont postmaster appointments listed Edward Dann of Castleton George F Hubbell of Northfield CW Locke of Springfield John A Master of Derige Line John W Wood of Wallingford George E Rendall of Wells River Anna M Allen of West Pawlet Annelius Muckley of Barton Jol J Rook of Lailow

Worbhington D.C Vermont Mente Edward Dann Casrleton George F. Hubbell Northfield CW. Locke Springfeld Jolin A. Maxter Derige Line John W. Wood Wallingford George E. Rendall Wells River Anna M. Allen West Pawlet Anrnelius Muckley Barton Jol J Rook Lailow

Prominent Hardwick Man Dies at 61 in Sanatorium

Timothy G Bron json of East Hardwick died at Sparhawk sanatorium after an operation for appendicitis. He was a former representative to the legislature from Hardwick in 1910, a trustee of the state agricultural school at Randolph, selectman of Hardwick, and vice president of the Granite Co. He was a leading Hardwick farmer and long time school director. Funeral at his late home Monday at two o'clock.

Burlington Timothy G. Bron JSON East Hardwick Sparhawk Laughters My. Bronson Ingralature Hardwick State Agricultural School Randolph Selectman Granite T Company Tee

Veterans Reunion Plans Share At Dewey Park

Ensign Parsons sails to Springfield and Middlesex visits planned for relatives. Civil war veterans from Washington County will meet at Dewey Park with reunions shifting to Randolph and Hawkhill areas. August 4 and 5 set for the Dewey Park event with trips to Randolph on Thursday. Women's Relief corps and Ladies of the G A R part of the active organizing group.

Ensign Parsons Salvation Army Corps Springfield Maes C. F. Nichola Middlesex Fmelio Hawkhill Mise Pitte Randolph Roxbury Washington County Vagal Dewey Park Flan Dury Orange Windsor Dewey Jerk Women's Relief Corps

Man and Girl Held After Elopement Probe

George Merril of Middlesex and Nina Ferrari of Barre were detained on statutory charges after a lengthy pursuit by sheriff deputies from two counties. They were arrested in White River Junction and jailed, with arraignment planned in Barre. State's Attorney Carver filed charges as details emerged of their alleged elopement from Barre.

Sheriff's Departments White River Junction George Merril Middlesex Barre Mies Nine Ferrar Sinclair Ineal Tudge H. W. Scott Morrill Ward Carver Ferrari Newton Street River Street Mervil Whelington Merril Waterbury Northfield Meanweite the Torre Merritt Jerry den- Lille Fnen Carver

Slaver of Wife Slveals Crime in Lowell Mass

Wilfred Joseph Blais confessed to police that he killed his wife in their home in Lowell Massachusetts. Investigators found the woman’s strangled body after arresting Blais following a Knuxewarming event hosted by his brother. The brother and his wife heard the police at the residence and learned of the tragedy.

Lowell Mass Wilfred Joseph Blais Snd Blais

Summer work and travel notices flood Barre area

William Carroll leaves for Old Orchard Me to work through the summer. Robert Johnson heads to Wendaville NM to visit relatives. Benjamin Prestiat sails to Old Orchard Me for summer employment. Tibaldo Gabilloni returns from Boston and New York visits. Harry Parks and T J Mercer return from a northern Vermont auto trip. Miss Hester Gove arrives from Potdam NY to spend the summer with her parents. Nortfield hosts Norwich University commencement with Glenna Gould Sophia Campbell Katherine Stewart Elizabeth Carson from Boston. John Frontini hires on at Lang Granite Co Cincinnati and is named wakeman for Obie, Winela and parts of West Vie fini and Kentucky. A Montpelier auction draws a large crowd as horses and farm gear sell, with CW Smith presiding. A Barre team shows in football, scoring 4 to 0, with Melville and Amherst noted. next game set against Hinkwick team at Berlin street grid.

William Carroll North Main Street Old Orchard Sle Robert Johnson Division Street Wendaville N. M Venjamin Prestiat Short Street Toway Ohl Orchard Boston New York Harry Parks T. J. Mercer Burlington St. Alban Enceburg Falls Clarenceville Franklin Hester Gove FP. A. Gove Eastern Avenue Potadam N.Y Crane Normal Institute Susan Nichole Katherine Stewart Elizabeth Carson Glenna Gould Sophia Campbell Northield Norwich University John Frontini Tarre Lang Granite Co Cincinnati Frontini Barre Frootini Wakeman Obie Winela West Vie~ Fini Kentucky Montpelier Barntaen New Haanshire Vermont CW. Smith Naval Wetel Ae Raymond J. Arktey Rietro Allen Reid Cleviedamd Yorenth Ural Mine D. Reid South Main Street Rutland Marie Co Hill Rovers Rehagers Harrie Hill Berlin Donaneni de Hintwick Feagan Gils Rangers Wardwick Hill Revere

Door and window breakins shock local residents

A photograph and small items were taken from several rooms as burglars forced a screen door and damaged windows. Neighbors report fear of further thefts as police investigate, noting the total value of stolen articles is likely modest and the motive remains unclear.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Essex Junction Talk OF the Town Mandan No. Dakota Missouri River Walter Foss North Hartland Malcolm Gifford Cooper Dr. Jackson N. J Gardner Boy William Contin Arnold Bennett Abe Kingston-on-Thames Armeld Bennett G. F. Hubbell George E. Randall Timothy G. Bronson Nina Ferrari Upper Graniteville Dennis Donahue Graniteville Trey Upper Gratelleville Jose Linton Contello Donahue Outler South Barre Contello Contollo Gaye Almond St. John Armignet Scott Far St. John T Wishert St. Aphe St. John Scott Oliver Harry Cambie Dojasty A. A. Kinery Henry Lawson Williamstown Wumane Society Gmll Janes & Nye Stable Ovpet Square Batto Tovlay Georgy Owens Itramee
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