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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1909
Page
4
Readable fragments reflect a chaotic mix of political commentary and social notes. It cites Vermont’s anniversary, water warming, and commentary on elections, riots, and proposed leagues. Names like Fleetwood and various regional towns appear amid sharper remarks on governance and public sentiment.
A Vermont public service commission order proposes a subway-style path at White River Junction to replace unsafe street-crossing practice. The piece argues such a grade change would reduce accidents, referencing England’s experience and calling for broader adoption to protect passengers and rail workers.
Incomplete text references four individuals connected to another matter including names like Cary and Trembee with partial identifiers and scattered letters. The legible items hint at a legal or administrative note but lack clear action, place, or date details to specify the notice.
Fragmented read shows a Vermont population realignment with Barre overtaking Rutland as leading urban center. Barre is rapidly growing, around 12 000 residents, while Rutland declines. Crowning shift hints at Barre challenging fourth place with estimates near ten thousand plus by 1910.
Local and state boards of trade face pressure to unite against restrictive policies. Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce and the state board of trade gain support for nationwide cooperation to boost industry and reduce freight costs. Officials argue reform will aid agriculture and business without prejudice, urging broader collaboration.
A garbled nod to New Hampshire boards and commissions notes a push to reduce express rates. The piece mentions state efforts to develop summer business, a long standing valuation of commerce totaling about eighty million dollars, and disputed spending on a train pier. It references a White River Junction landmark and concerns over natural attractions shaping regional comparisons with Vermont.
An OCR fragment from the Kansaa Gis Journal shows casual dialogue about courting and reading, mentioning a girl and young man, a request to stop visiting, and a line about “Five feet of books” amid a lighthearted, domestic tone. The piece references The Inquirer and a character named Harry with a ring, set in a dated humor column style.
A fragmented comic dialogue features a country drummer and a village mate exchanging banter about cigars and matches. The lines hint at social mischief and casual humor in a rural setting.
Chief McCafferty announced the first authentic statement on the killer of a girl found June 10 in an oval topped truck at Leon Ling’s Eighth Avenue chop suey joint. He said Ling and accomplice Chong Sing are suspects, with Ling fleeing to Newark with the body and returning by mid June.
Randolph brief notices report Hattie Wilson and Miss Pegg visiting Bethel to see friends, Mrs Anna Wilder's ill mother Mrs Chas Woodard recovering from a paralyzing shock, and L B Johnson hosting Montpelier guests. Snow telegrapher updates and Wells River White River Junction location notes appear, along with social events at the Scott home and Mrs Clammie Pratt's Bethel visit.
Mrs Darrah, sister of Mrs J M Clapper, is recovering from a suicide attempt at the Clapper home in Newport. She cut her throat in front of a mirror after leaving the dinner table and fought to remove bandages during treatment, saying she would kill herself again.
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