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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1914
Page
2
Pari June 27 Johnson appears in superb condition to face Frank Moray as both boxers train hard in Paris area camps. Report notes Johnson’s muscular, lean physique and high stamina, with Moray described as fit and ready. The piece compares Johnson to Jeffries and questions who holds the edge in the looming match.
Cabinet discussed the Claflin company failure in New York with no plan for a federal investigation. Officials expect an unofficial Commerce Department inquiry to assess causes and prevent future harm while monitoring business revival across the country.
Washington DC reports diplomatic exchange with Japan over alleged invidious effects of California land ownership law. Japan seeks fair and equal treatment for its subjects, arguing the issue remains open as long as discriminatory conditions persist.
An old advertisement asserts catarrh causes consumption by weakening lung tissue and says Hood s Sarsaparilla purifies the blood. It claims the remedy cures catarrh and urges readers to ask a druggist for it.
Mrs Helen M Angle, held on a material witness basis in Stamford, faces bond set at 5000 after Waldo R K Ballou died from a skull fracture near her apartment. Ballou was found dying at the entrance to the building, and the investigation centers on the events leading to the injury. Her father Leonard Blonde provided statements asserting what his daughter would say under proper circumstances.
Washington June 27 Final word from Carranza constitutional chief expected outlining stance on a proposed conference with Huerta envoys and a provisional Mexican government. Telegrams paused in transmission as envoys await instructions on Monterey arrival and talks with Huerta delegates.
Washington June 27 Officials of the Interstate Commerce Commission plan no immediate release of a full report on the New Haven railroad inquiry though the Senate will be informed a report may be drawn up in conjunction with a resolution. The hearing was halted recently with possible resumption and an examiner in New York seeks recovery of Morgan papers and books. Commissioner MeChord said no prospect of further action was evident.
Militants press demand for government concession. Annie Besant stands firm urging ministers to restrain Parliament reform. Mrs Besant and Miss Wylie dispute tactics while a militant is reported arrested in Nottingham with details of a plan involving explosive materials and tools.
Columbia defeats Pennsylvania by one length in the four mile varsity eight event at the intercollegiate regatta. Cornell finishes third, Suracuse fourth, Washington fifth, Wisconsin last, with Scolinvin's victory preventing a Cornell sweep. Weather clear, river calm, results fuel Ithaca pride.
Chicago June 27 The International Sunday School association approved teaching sex hygiene in Sunday schools. EK Mohr, purity department head, said sex knowledge will be taught whether at home, church, or in the street, arguing that silence is criminal and education leads to purity. The report notes a push for teacher training under Rev HM Hamill of Listeille and Methodist Episcopal leadership.
Washington June 27 details of the 427,000,000 foreign trade for the past year are in the commerce and navigation department report. Exports of manufactures topped imports by more than six to one as American foreign trade moved largely in foreign ships. New York led with 2.5 billion in merchandise, Galveston and New Orleans followed, while Philadelphia and others ranked further down.
Authorities pursue a new lead in the Mohawk river murder case as a traveling circus that appeared in Schenectady on May 29 is traced to Lowell. Investigators seek connections between circus activity and the dismembered body found nearby, noting clothing fragments found near the river and later burned by a farmer.
Batavia June 27 Many were killed or injured as a violent earthquake rocked southern Sumatra. The Dutch resident’s offices and numerous buildings fell at Benkoelen the capital while telegraph and cable lines were disrupted. Sumatra, second only to Borneo in size among Malay islands, hosts several volcanoes amid a 3.5 million population including about 5,000 whites.
In Constantinople on June 2 the boy scout movement opened with troop leaders sworn in before Enver Pasha. The effort, linked to a broader plan to rejuvenate Turkey, aims to purge foreign words from Turkish and foster initiative and military readiness among educated classes. The movement uses Turkish terms and promotes a racial and national revival in the young.
In Athens on June 27 the ministry of marine announced a move to mobilize seven Greek naval reserves and begin coastal maneuvers next week as part of a broader readiness effort. The government aims to be prepared for all eventualities despite easing tensions with Turkey. Meanwhile in New York James Kelly, the Australian weight world champion and long time prizefighter, died at 102 at his Matterwan home. He held the Australian light heavyweight title and fought many era defining bouts. Concluding notes cover Connie Mack removing outfielder Wal from the Yankees roster to add a right handed bat, with Strunk Murphy and Thompson shifting lineups and Tadley traded to the Yankees for Walsh.
Yesterday in the American League action, New York edged Boston 2 to 1. For the Red Sox, Batteried Leonard Combe and Carrigan faced Fisher and Nanamaker in a pitching clash.
Yesterday's games featured Boston and New York splitting two in Boston with 4 4. In the second game New York won 10 4 with Fromime McLean Crutcher Cochran and Whaling named among the batters. Cincinnati split a doubleheader with Chicago 6 2 in the first game and 0 in the second. Pittsburgh beat St Louis 3 2 with Cooper McQuillan Coleman and Gibsons batting for Pittsburgh. Philadelphia defeated Brooklyn 7 with Peffer McCarthy Tincup Baumgarter Mattinon Jacobs and Burns contributing.
In baseball notes from a busy week, Tans Wagner of the Pirates belted his first three base hit of the season against Brooklyn on Tuesday. The recap mentions several other league moves and upcoming Olympic ambitions.
Judge Willard W. Miles grants two writs of sequestration against Stacy Milling Co of Poultney. Petitioners from Poultney and West Rutland allege pulverized mineral dust from the mill destroys crops, fouls wells, and damages homes on farms totaling about 150 acres for the Farnams and two third that for the Carmody property. The case calls the company to appear July 3 at 10 a.m. in county court.
The article discusses Pennsylvania anthracite coal sizes pea buckwheat and rice recovered from washery processes and culm banks since 1890 totaling over 40 million long tons. It then shifts to a dramatic narrative about a night editor Spurgeon fleeing a ruined city story and pressure from editors across the country, culminating in a mysterious unresolved exchange.
In Suburban Life The Country see a display from Henry Turner Bailey artist and author. Flags flown on holidays and life events symbolize each home and family traits with banners including the marriage flag five by eight silk banner holing sacred value.
The Night News Editor editor describes a July American Magazine fiction by Richard Spillane in which a Galveston disaster scene unfolds with a flood toll and wire reports. Spar Reon and Igle appear as figures awaiting the first flood dispatch as Spurgeon from Galveston signals a dramatic telegraph exchange.
A brief, humorous quip recalls a traveler’s note about coming home to growling habits and a joke about someone turning into a centipede, reflecting light gossip tone in the Houston Post.
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