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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1908
Page
1
England has proposed arbitration to spare China further humiliation at Japanese hands. London reports say Britain carefully avoids offense in Tokyo while urging a peaceful solution. The British representative at Tokio is pushing the Western view of arbitration as Japan weighs its response.
March results from Augusta Belfant Brewer Bangor and Biddeford leave mayors split between Republican and Democratic candidates. In Augusta the council remains evenly divided. Brewer sees Democrats ousted from their ballot position. overall city governments remain largely unchanged with key offices contested and some independents gaining seats.
The California Supreme Court ruled yesterday that former San Francisco mayor Eugene E. Schmitz was unlawfully convicted of extortion and must be discharged. The court denied a rehearing and ordered the trial court to release Schmitz, noting the evidence did not show extortion under the statute.
Mayor Reese and the police announce steps to establish an international alien bureau to prevent anarchists from entering Chicago. The effort will coordinate with federal immigration offices and United States District Attorney Simath. The Cook County coroner reports no further inquest sessions into the death of Lararee Avor ach, killed by a city police ship, as officer Harry Shippy recovers.
The text reports Edward expressing regret to William about the uproar caused by London Times attache Portis and the wider fallout involving King Edward and England. It notes ministerial reactions and a seek to ease tensions amid the Lewd matter and German stance.
New York report on Evelyn Nesbit Thaw and William Thaw features lawyer Franklin Bartlett stating Evelyn may instigate divorce proceedings. Bartlett notes Evelyn plans separation while Mrs Thaw urges reconciliation. Elder Mrs Thaw allegedly favors collaboration with the husband to influence outcomes.
Washington opens the international mothers congress with delegates from every state and several foreign countries. President Roosevelt formally opened the event urging closer contact between parents and teachers to improve child care and education.
Reported incident near Malone Junction describes Bluto killed by a northbound Adirondack train. Descriptions mention Perry and Dalphin aiding others. Bluto reportedly deaf, with severe injuries, later deceased. Des Dolphin and Van Deke summoned. The crash is noted as not the first such event in the area.
Dr. B Giffen, prison surgeon, states the Nebraska penitentiary houses 412 inmates with 100 to 150 proven to be habitual morphine users. He alleges opium is smuggled in by outsiders and urges strict quarantine to root out the evil, a finding Gov. Jon disclosed.
Kenora Ontario reports a dynamite blast on the Grand Trunk Pacific line north of Kalmar on Saturday killing four men and injuring three. The deceased include Herbert Donn an Englishman Nicholas Kok an Austrian M Tochquin Philip and A Koby among others.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a royal figure Prince-ie Sa van and Ania Kae de thie steamer on ee Wither with references to New York and a Countess. Mentions of Prim, Mosier, and Chula hint at marriages or alliances but text is garbled and unreadable.
A fragmented report mentions individuals and places including Heath Darton and Waite River amid unclear notes. No coherent event or action is readable to specify a concrete headline or outcome.
Fire in New York March 10 injures 20 firefighters and causes about 250000 dollars in property damage. The blaze started on the sixth floor of a building at 26 Westith Street, with rotten hose bursting hindering efforts and risking the Riegel Cooper store.
Bellows Falls March 10 A very old hut known as the Frost by was gutted by fire in the Penns afternoon. Firefighters fought back the flames as the Central hotel and the liver’s stable of H W Trowbridge were endangered. The block’s upper stories burned away and several occupants including A M Alerons Henry King L Fletedwt and families were displaced. The Frost by stood near the central house while Quartus Morgan and family were linked to the property. The building dates back to about 1820 and had served as a tavern for many years.
Fire swept the Central Vermont railway station in South Franklin yesterday afternoon after a spark touched under the platform. The blaze gutted the platform and ticket office area, destroying freight office contents and mail equipment. Estimated loss about $1,500. building was old and fire spread quickly.
Aldermen consider a plan to station firemen in uniform at every periodhouse in the city to guard over 300 pupils. The order, prompted by Collinweed concern, was proposed by Alderman Junie M. Curley and sent to the mayor for action.
Fragmented report notes Senator Aldrich aims for a vote in the Senate Friday or Saturday on a currency bill. It mentions opposition to the measure and possible amendments by Senators Le Villette and Clarke of Arkansas, with sessions planned today and tomorrow to move toward a final decision.
George Brown faced arraignment in county court after pleading not guilty to three charges of larceny and embezzlement tied to a city hall market incident. The case links a May term to alleged shop thefts, with a bond set around $3,000. Readable details indicate connections to Talking Machine stores and Charles Gararini goods valued near $2,500.
A Burlington carpenter on College Street was fatally injured yesterday afternoon when a pair of white mules pulling a government wagon bolted after an electric car. He was hurled against an iron post and died at Fletcher Hospital shortly after 3:40 pm. Mrs. Clark and Baylies attended, but the injuries were severe and fatal before examination could be completed. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Local officials wage a dispute over January payroll funds and school construction costs. The county treasurer and attorney D. Stickney advise that the city charter limits the school commissioners from direct involvement in school business. Commissioners plan to raise about 71,000 for February payroll and 3,900 for builder CW Soma, independent of aldermen, with a possible Supreme Court appeal.
Oldest 96 and youngest 60 Rolland Macey 10 recount the reunion of Com ay D Vermont veterans. About 25 living members attended with Joseph St Peter Nutland and Eden isiehap of Rutbend among the oldest present. The company served four years in the army of the Gulf.
In Hartwick and surrounding towns residents such as W. El Angell and Miss Lintise Watt are noted for visits. Mrs Mre George Snow and Mrs Wheeler of nearby areas attend gatherings at Dan McLean's. Several residents report travel, improvements, and family visits through late winter, with March lith.
The March term of Washington county began in Montpelier at 10 this morning with Judge Hall presiding. The docket was read and the jury panel was not yet sworn. Attorneys from the county were present though many could not be seated, and the session opened amid expectations of a lengthy term in the murder case involving Swanton.
St Albans March 10. Franklin county court opened with W W Miles of Barton presiding. Only motions for continuance were heard at 2 o'clock. The grand jury will hear the case of the mysterious murder of a Polish boy whose body was found in Swanton January 28 tomorrow morning.
Trustees of Heaton Hospital informed the city council they cannot accept a $3,000 appropriation due to attached conditions. The March 3 meeting questioned the contract terms and whether accepting the funds would remove hospital management from trustees. A special meeting may be called to fully discuss the issue and possible city action.
The Canadian seiners are loading gear for a two day seine operation near the Misquequa river mouth and the south branch. Vermonters watch from the near shore as crews line the boundary, seeking to harvest along the contested waterway.
Fragmentary notes discuss a May event in a city bowling or ball meeting with references to people named Beate Whee and Dol. The readable portion hints at a debate or delay regarding a bill or action tied to a wartime or civic matter, but key details are missing.
Rev WL Jennings receives a call to Grenwuh amid a local church leadership change. Vague OCR text hints at March timeframe and ceremonial duties but specifics are unreadable. Local officials and church board members were not clearly identified in the fragments.
A Burne barber shortage rumor spreads as shop proprietors deny any planned price increase. Reporters note no change in the cost of shaving despite circulated chatter about higher fees. Barbers publicly state they are unaware of any price hike for whisker removal.
Goddard Seminary boys beat Barre Montpelier High 40 to 28 in the season finale at Montpelier. Girls teams also played with Montpelier taking a 9 to 7 win. Scoring details and officials listed show a 15 minute half format and two 16 minute periods.
In a slow Montpelier Armory girls game last evening M S edged Spaulding 4 to 4 at halftime then pulled ahead in the second period. Miss Gladding led Palatine scoring with four points while Miss Brooke added four for Spaulding. The half was faster with Spaulding holding a five to four lead before Luey of the seminary tied the game with the only floor basket.
The Barre Granite Cutters union met at Miles Hall with routine business only. The eight day old strike context loomed but no new actions emerged as members register for strike pay and the manufacturers’ side reported the same.
Guests enjoyed an annual musicale hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Gordon. The program included piano duets, solos, vocal numbers, violin pieces, and a quartet. Refreshments followed as guests admired a cleverly shaped program and bouquets, with praise for the committee members.
A Northfield man William Wright faced a city court after an intoxication arrest by Officer Carle. He pleaded for a 72 day jail term tied to a fine while recounting a slip and fall as the cause of his stupor. Witnesses described a morning ceremony at 563 North Main Street with a bride Adelina and groom Joseph Brivis, a second wedding amid a chaotic social scene as a clock train headed for a wedding, all underscored by a court arraignment later that afternoon.
George Millen was surprised by about thirty friends at the fifteenth Wirunday gathering yesterday. A gifted silver watch and fob were presented by Alice McKensie, for which he expressed thanks. The party adjourned late, as everyone wished him continued happiness.
Fragmentary report describes a village halting a special committee to oversee a new hose house and plan approvals. It mentions costs around two hundred and confusion over direction and deployment of a crew, with unclear names and places.
A fragmented note reports a late night screening in Barre at Wyrerland Pictforis with Hale and Tivraburtabh unaired due to weather. Names appear garbled and uncertain. Authorities advise checking local listings for revised times.
Obituary notes the death of George Richanteon of Montpelier after 25 years at the staty hott. He left England in 52 and is survived by relatives in Naterton and Eagle Vatholm. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 o'clock.
The King's Dalighters hold their annual meeting Wednesday evening around 7 20 at Mrs Phillips house on Spanking Street A full attendance is expected The program lists include The Call Reverie a plane solo and a song with several named members and performers present
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