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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1908
Page
2
In a rough game at the trotting park, the Italians defeated the A. C. Benine 14 to 1. Lomelli led with five hits in six at bats while Moran allowed 24 hits as errors and heavy hitting dominated.
New York June 27 Captain Coartie Bar, famed for steering the Atlantic to victory, will helm the Shamrock for Sir Thomas Lipton’s Lipton Cup race. The three masted Shamrock, repaired after going overboard, plans a July 4 Cape May to Fire Island circuit of 326 nautical miles with Capt Marr at the wheel.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson said the government mark on oleomargarine must remain as promulgated by the department. He declared the regulation clear under the statute and should be enforced, following representations from oleomargarine and dairy interests.
I JACOBS proprietor offers repair and upholstery services from North Main Street, Dare, detailing removable charges and various repair work for boats and equipment.
Dalgarno places second with a net 74 and 644 handicap. Perry and James R. Mackay tie for third with a 77 net. The Harre Galfeld links hosts the weekly playoff as part of the season’s golf matches.
Boston coach Eddie Loughlin, renowned in local circles, may take the Andover coaching post next year. He led Newton high to a four-year Preparatory league title run, and his last season saw the team tie Cambridge Latin before a 12 inning playoff loss. He began at Concord high, later starred for Harvard varsity, and also played with Kawalo and Beverly era teams.
A large squadron attacked Boston harbor defenses in a simulated assault with nine cruisers, battleship, and torpedo planters, while land forces met infantry with rifles and rapid fire weapons. Despite heavy fort and mine defenses, the defense forces repelled the attack in a simulated great battle of the Massachusetts militia and coast artillery.
The Montpelier Country Club traveled to St John vlary Saturday and beat the Old Pine club team 18 to 10, achieving four matches to four. The scoring followed with multiple matches recorded.
Harry K. Thaw secured new counsel and a fresh habeas corpus writ as he seeks a Westchester county jury. The writ, returnable Monday before Supreme Court Judge Mille at White Plains, follows Judge Morschauser ordering Thaw sent to Matteawan asylum. Thaw expressed relief at avoiding return to the asylum and said he would prefer prison to living among the insane.
James Hager of Manchester and Youngstown died at his daughter's home leaving an estate of about 500000 dollars. An executor found 1400 pounds in cash in his trunk and bank books showing deposits of 10000 dollars. Securities and properties could push the total to half a million. Before the war he built his fortune in America then spent time in New York, later sending 100000 dollars to support the southern cause. He then bought a farm near Manchester and lived there until moving to town.
Thousands of people crowded Rutland streets on Saturday as over 300 girls from the hospital building fund tag day squad sold creases on torn notes for sums from five cents to ten. Hough estimates the weekend total at more than $2,000, with receipts still rising as July approaches.
Harvard clinched the title with a 9 to 5 victory over Yale at the Polo Grounds in New York. Hartford started strong, driving in three runs in the third on McCall and Harvey hits and Aronson’s homer gave Harvard a commanding lead. Yale rallied with Williams and Dines scoring, but could not overcome Harvard’s early surge as Tad Jones finished strong on the mound.
New York June 2 a rear end collision on the Third avenue elevated left a score of passengers injured and one possibly fatally hurt. The rear car of the forward train dangled near the street as panicked passengers scrambled to escape. Firemen carried injured women and others to the curb between One Hundred and One Hundred First streets. A Harlem train ahead braked suddenly and halted to avert a second crash.
A Pennsylvania railroad passenger train from Pottsville to Nescope derailed at Lofty Mount near Hazelton in the early morning. Several passengers were injured and the engineer reportedly vanished. Authorities suspect a deliberate derailment as the cause, with the wreck blocking the line between Delano and Hazelton for part of the day.
Post card promoters offer local views and tourist scenes from 8c to 50c with many two for 5c assortments. J Dodge at 0 Main Street Barre Vermont advertises varied cards including light humor and elaborate designs for summer collecting.
Syracuse edged Columbia and Pennsylvan ia in a tight four mile intercollegiate varsity eight on the Hudson. Cornell and Wisconsin also competed with Columbia finishing a narrow second to Syracuse and Cornell close behind in a strong late bid.
New York June 2 Mildred Maker seven from 15 Manhattan avenue daughter of Lloyd Makepeate a Poston and Malden lawyer died after falling from her bedroom window into the rear vad while sheep walking the girl was dead for an hour before found The Makepeacer had come from Mafilen two weeks earlier and Mr Makepeate had left for England on business he is now there.
Denver analysts expect the Democratic platform to avoid a big tariff cut preferring gradual changes. Theodore A. Bell named temporary chair. permanent chair to be decided later with Clayton Harmon Folk Bailey among frontrunners. Secretaries, sergeants, and officials designated. Philippine seating precedent noted.
Washington June 80 Taft arrived after a conference with Oyster Bay and declined to chair the committee issue. Frank H hitchcock of New bean is generally believed to head the national committee with Roosevelt and Taft both favoring him. Announcement expected July 8 after subcommittee meeting in Washington.
Washington reports that due to Ex-President Cleveland's limited estate it is likely Congress will grant a pension to Mrs. Cleveland at the next session. Earlier, pensions were approved for several presidential widows, including Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Garfield, and Mrs. Lincoln, with amounts around five thousand dollars annually.
Detroit police say they are on the trail of Mrs Helle Guinness of Laporte Louisiana suspected of wholesale murder. Two young women in custody Friday are said to have met Mrs Guinness since her supposed death in a farmhouse fire. Police claim one statement indicates she may still be alive and continue their search.
A brief note outlines a new initiative aiding women, credited to local advocates including Gray. The item emphasizes communal relief efforts and organizational support without detailing specific programs or dates.
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