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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1908

Page

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Ahead of Schedule for Evans Fleet Record Practice

Washington reports a remarkable wireless link 1400 miles to Evans fleet. Georgia bound for Magdalena Bay by March 12 in near perfect condition. St. Louis first coast contact via Magdalena Bay with 1300 miles logged. Mare Island relay at 2:30 pm as coast stations push for best transatlantic style signals.

Washington, D. C United Press Admiral Evans Wew Pavy Department Georgia Pennacola Pennscola Navy Department Washington United States Wirelow Penascola Fla Magdalena Bay Aatent Vallejo Cal Pacific Coast St. Louis Usher Connecticut Magdalena Mare Island

Navy fleet tidings reach Point Loma from Callao voyage

Admiral Evans aboard the Connecticut leads the Atlantic squadron from Callao Peru with battleships bound toward Magdalena Bay for target practice. Mexican traders set up tent cities along shore while shore amusements rise as the fleet nears San Diego Los Angeles and San Francisco on a planned welcoming tour.

San Deigo Cal Point Loma Navy Department Admiral Evans Connecticut Callao Peru Magdalena Bay Magialeona Hay Ban Delgo Los Angeles San Franoco Port of Spain Rio Ponta Arenas

Taft to visit Vernons in May as guest of Indiana party

Definitive word from Rt Albans on March 9 states Taft will visit Vernons in May as guest of the Verweont brant of the ee Sndiana Pret Orestometing. The event is slated to occur with tie score to be settled in advance.

Rt. Albans Sverstare Taft Vernons

Desperate Convicts Attack Montana Prison Warden

Warden Frank Conley of the Montana penitentiary and Assistant Warden John Robinson were attacked by three convicts George Rock W H Hayes and another as they attempted escape. Robinson was killed and Conley was severely wounded but expected to recover. The attackers were captured and to be tried for prison rule infractions. Hayes had been a trusted turnkey.

Warren Robinson Warren Conley Hayes Rock

Dr Daniel B St John Room Died Suddenly in New York

Dr Daniel B St John Room a founder and the first president of the New York first graduate medical school and hospital died suddenly from heart disease at his home in St Bethel New York. He had a career at Yale New York University and the University of Vermont and led the New York postgraduate medical school and hospital. He authored several works on eye and ear diseases.

University of Vermont New York Daniel B. St. John Room Monticello N.Y Harrisburg Yale New York University Roosa University of the City of New York New Yorke

Is pessimistic over Panama Canal says it will burden nation

John Stevens, former head of the New Haven railroad, argues the Panama Canal will be a failure and costly. He claims little commercial value for the United States, adds it would cause noise in South American trade, and doubts wartime mobility of fleets will improve. He predicts completion in 1915.

Stevens New Haven Conn John ¥. Stevens New Haven Railroad Panama Canal South America

Accused of Perjury in Brooklyn Change of Venue Petition

In New York March &-Charles Sun shine and Michael Cohen faced arrest over a petition for a change of venue in the case of John G. Jenkins and his three sons, Brooklyn bankers. Charged in Kings County, they sought a venue shift claiming Brooklyn could not provide a fair trial. The district attorney contends the petition was fraudulent and alleges perjury in the affidavits.

New York March Charles Sunshine Michael Cohen Secre Eignatures John G. Jenkins Brooklyn Bankwra Ian David Pruroaty Cowtty Kings County Brooklyn

Stoessel Sentence Commuted By Czar In PM News

In St Petersburg on March 9 the Czar commuted the death sentence of Gen Stoessel for surrendering. He was to serve ten years imprisonment in fortress and a full pardon is expected. The article notes Stoessel’s long misfortune and references his prior hardships.

Petersburg Ctarate Marghnal Stoessel Arthur Steve Wesith Weiner

Talk of the Town event in Sneewie Mra

Robert and the Tuesday evening at 7:90 oclock. The gathering notes a delay in data, a Weather. Votes for town meeting at the Weeleyan church in Codyrile New York. Officials say work and activity move with unity to its aims in Halden.

Robert N

Body Frozen Into the Ice at Poultney Racecourse

John McGleary, 50, a quarry worker from South Poultney, was found frozen in ice at the Poultney racecourse grounds after vanishing six weeks ago. A 12 year old boy discovered the body while playing on the grounds. Health officer and undertaker prepared the remains for thawing. He was a heavy drinker with no known relatives in the area.

Poultney John McGleary William Pushee William Nathanial Rought Metleury South Poultney van mM Segharty

Jack Tipper Missing From Sheldon Springs February 21

A teen announces Jack Tipper vanished from Sheldon Springs on February 21. Marek C reports Tipper left town and friends say they do not know his whereabouts, prompting concern and a police inquiry.

Jack Tipper Sheldon Springs Sheldon Marek C Jack Tipper Eltom

Woodstock Youth Angered by Scolding Attempts Suicide

Earl Howard, 17, son of Prank Mr. and Mrs. of West Woodstock, attempted suicide Sunday morning by shooting himself in the abdomen with a revolver after an argument with his mother about smoking. He was found undressed in bed. doctors treated the wound, but the bullet was not located. The youth expressed remorse for the act and indifference to his fate.

Woodstock March Earl Howard West Woodstock J. Gile Hanover N. H

Albany shooting during rabbit hunt ends fatally

Albany, Marth & W aldo Shadd, age 20, was shot in the back by a companion during a rabbit hunt with Clarence Martin. Martin's gun discharged by accident, sending Shadd to Brightiogheel in St. Johnsbury where no operation has yet been performed as Shadd lies wounded and Martin is 1 years old.

Albany Marth Waldo M. Shadd Pethaga Rabbite Clarence Martin Diechaegen Shadd Brightiogheel St. Johnsbury Eplew Shaddin Marlen

Montpelier Hospital Appropriation Discussed by City Council

Montpelier trustees and hospital officials met the city council to discuss accepting a $9,000 appropriation voted at the annual site meeting. No action was taken besides referring the matter to a committee for report. the council has no current plan to authorize city funds.

Montpelier ME. Smilie Hatin Hospital A. J. Sibley A. Sherturun O Ely Oring Volholm Hutteray

Fire safety audit notes in Montpellier jail building

Chief Engineer Warden and team inspected the Montpellier jail during Sunday hearings. Report highlights include four exits per floor, fire escapes on all wings, and safety concerns about stairwells, doors, and internal room access. Structural issues and uncertain exit timing raise potential risks to occupants.

Engi Montpellier Tirament Medvilbert Ned A. Alexander N Hines Ewing

Public Trial Demanded By Day Over Court Secrecy

Dr James A complains of secret proceedings in a case against Chancellor Day quoting five specifications from The Raid on Prosperity. Attorney Cooke argues for an open trial and alleges attempts to hide proceedings with a hidden fohamiwr bearing.

James A Tr. Cooke Shell Wey Conke Day Corks Parton

Train wreck at Swanton during snow drift incident

A Canada Atlantic Passenger train wrecked near Swanton yesterday as it battled a heavy snow drift. Conductor Marta and several crew members were shaken and injured while others escaped serious harm. A first class coach and second class car derailed but most of the crew remained uninjured.

Swanton Manth v Canada Atlantic Marta Emmner Albert Weston Wis

Fire Alarm System Planned for Inn Village

White River Junction on March 9 reports plans to install a fire alarm at a local inn village. At the adjourned annual meeting votes led to adding ten hours and an adequate bell for fire alarms. Estimated cost to the pit at Vinecoh is $2,000 with decisions pending on bell and wiring.

White River Junction Ayston Inn Tebe Village Tyin Vinecoh Pitta Jatt

Police Interpered at Social Service Meeting

A garbled report notes police involvement during a Social Service gathering on March 9. About 00 members attended as officers assisted at the event, addressing a disruption and discussing aid measures such as diapers and supplies.

Urkalvere We Society Heer Fmt

Littleton New Role in Circuit Entered March

Martin W. of Littleton takes new position in the district court bench. City officials, members of the bar, and local organizations welcomed the appointment as a notable step in the judicial timeline.

Funeral of Wallace Hunter in Northfield

Wallace Hunter died after a long illness. Funeral services were held at his Union Street home with Rev. E L W Sharpe officiating. Burial followed by Sum wit Lodge and Willington Odd Fellows with a delegation from several lodges escorting the casket to the cemetery. He leaves a wife and two children.

Northfield Wallace Hunter Union EL WW. Sharpe Khe- Wood Maxonic Sum=wit Lodge Williamston Witlch Lodge Clinton Lodge Willing Town Willing Town Lodge of Odd Fellows, the Markeern Woodmms of America Stone Cote ‘Tors’ Union Hunter

Elected School Directors Selected for Town District

In March at the village hall the election of school directors took place. Serth Geld was elected along with Holden and Stapling. The results indicate council and district officials will proceed with duties. The report notes the town governance and school board at the time.

Gobaot Sehbal Holden

Piled Schedule Before Referee Theriault

Fragmentary OCR text shows a schedule piled before Referee Theriault involving Beet and Bird and Son, with mentions of AS and STAMAL and HIATALOA, but the passage is garbled and difficult to interpret. Core entities include Bird and Son and Referee Theriault along with various unclear legal terms.

Fim Bird 4& Son Theriault Beet & Bird & Son

South Barre Town Meeting Adjourned Over Wages Debate

In South Barre a town meeting adjourned amid debate over municipal wages and library funding. Discussions touched on 5 dollar wage scales, property taxes, and potential purchase of a chemical fence product amid concerns from local residents and Northfield officials.

Seana Northfield Ae Barre Fruwan Vy Seal Chemical Ae Thy

Barre granite workers begin strike pay regime

Barre and surrounding towns enter a second week of strike action with no settlement in sight. About 2000 workers across Barre Montpelier Waterbury Northfield and Williamstown begin registering for daily strike pay of four dollars 10 cents per day, paid weekly as a national headquarters funds flow into Barre.

Barre Mouay National Assciutin Wt Boston Manuufacturers’ Association Montpelier Wateriniry Northfield Williamstown Sfilew Nichols

Retiring Chelem business sale and hotel fire shock town

The town mourns the retirement of a local proprietor and the sale of his business as a hotel and surrounding properties suffered a serious fire. Firefighters battled Flames that nearly destroyed the hotel and stables with two extinguishers used, wind complicating efforts, and residents anxious about service levels and future upkeep. The fire was reported near the office, with several town figures and families affected by the incident and upcoming sale.

Maxoh Tom Wehianed Mleansort Aliitix Isis Sikar Adame Gay O. Attames Dantvl Lisa Ibverett G. Adwine

Congressman Meyer Dead In New Orleans

New Orleans March 1 Congressman Adolphe Meyer died here yesterday after a period of ill health. He had served in Congress since 188? representing the first district and previously held staff positions with General US Williams of Kentucky in the Civil War. He attained the rank of major adjutant general.

New Orleans Adolphe Meyer

Weak horse shot ends in arrest for Rogers

Joseph Rogers was arrested after a horse collapsed from exhaustion on Martin Street. Sheriff Slaydon ended the animal's suffering with a revolver. Rogers pleaded guilty to a subsequent offense and received 30 days in the county jail. Archibald Leith was jailed for twenty days on default.

Joseph Rogers Ant Exhanstion Rogers Baresi Matin Street Slayon Gamble Tool Rogers Tle Ae Archibald Leith Paulkner Leith

Mrs George W English Dies After A Long Illness

Mrs George W English widow of the late husband of Nellooe Hubert library sister in Montpelier died Saturday at 11 a m after a year and a half of illness following an operation and a cold. Born in Cabot 56 years ago she married 34 years ago leaving her husband a son James M and three daughters Alice Agnes and Mrs Clifford Bessett of Richmond with two sisters in Marsingh and a brother in Plaingeld. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 1 50 p m at the hotel with Rev J Edward Wright officiating and the body laid in Crean Mount cemetery tomb.

George W. Lish Nellooe Hubert Montpelier Heaton Hospital English Cabot

Alienation suit seeks damages in Warren case

KO Osler sues Frank Carlton for alienation of affections in Warren alleging unlawful relations with Osler's wife. Trial set for the coming term. Carlton denied any wrongdoing when arrested by Deputy Sheriff Lawcon Satyrs and remains jailed after posting unable to meet bond.

KO. Osler Frank Carlton Warren Cariton Wee Sherif Lawcon Oster Elaine

New Hotel Ready on North Main Street

Harre's hotel at Pearl Street near North Main is set to open tomorrow for the transient public. The entire building has been renovated from top to bottom with new furnishings and a ground-floor office, dining room, kitchen, and 25 rooms. J. T. Grace of Fair Haven, with extensive hotel experience in New York and Connecticut, will serve as manager. The house will operate on the American plan only.

Harre Aisou Pearl Snpeet Main Street Lanter Hale Jms J. T. Grace Fair Haven Grace New York Connecticut

Will Return With Bride From Lowel Train Ride

Dr Percy E Templeton of Montpelier left for Lowell Mass without notice to friends and quietly filed a marriage license at the Montpelier city clerk's office before departure naming his bride Min Lie D Sargent formerly of Glover and a practitioner. They will reside at 38 Loomis Street.

Percy E. Templeton Montpelier Lowell Mass Everwhuen Min- Lie D. Sargent Glover Loomis Stron

Spencer Hammond Couple United in Plainfield Ceremony

Mise Myrtle Spencer and Benjamin Hammond were married Sunday evening at the home of Rev. J. F. Bomney in Plainfield. The bride, formerly of Zanesville Ohio, has taught school in Plainfield this winter. The couple will reside in Marchfield for the present.

Benjamin Spenone Marehne Mening Ratunday J. PF. Bomney Howe Plainfely Plaindell CR Host & Company CO. 1 & Company Zanesville Cio Spencer Marehfield

Hamel Back on the Force After Resignations and Conflicts

The city faces turmoil over police and city staff appointments. Peter Toom resigned after failing to meet ordinance height requirements by an inch. Mayor Robins appointed Frank Hamel to fill the emergency vacancy, but Hamel’s confirmation failed 3-4 by the aldermen. Debate grows over salary cuts and department staffing as committees plan recommendations at the next meeting.

Peter Toom Robins Frank Hamel Weyt Thom Hamel Inon Hazel Hae Sotrelman Thom Peter Richardson Fire Department W. EB. Beck Stow Tebin Beck Staw Tobin Thurston Williams Alessander Norrow

Fire Destroys Smoke House at Crage Lowes

Firefighters battled a small fish smoking house at Frank Crage's property yesterday morning. A chemical engine emptied its tank after an icy double hitch, flooding the building but failing to save it. No insurance covered the loss, and Crage could not determine how the blaze started.

Frank Crage Saul Crigg Iun

Ladder Slipped Hurting John L Dix In Fall

John L Dix fell from a ladder Saturday around 6 near 4 Promeh street injuring an arm and back. Doctors later found only a sprain and expect him to be about in a week, with Mr Dix at home on Diy and Coleman's shore pending full recovery.

John L. Dix John Dix Rae Dee Penden Tia Diy & Coleman

Tonight in Barre read for Granite Cutters’ Union

Barer spelling oddly distorted describes tonight’s events. The piece mentions the granite cutters union and a halt by Miles, with references to a select audience and a high pace setting. The readable text hints at a local event or meeting with early 20th century city life flavor.

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