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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1911
Page
1
Edward Wolff a seventeen year old with severe injuries after a train collision shot himself to escape a crippled future. The bullet struck his companion William Haines in the neck, but Harris survived with non fatal injuries. The event occurred in Chicago with Hamas present.
Washington March 1. Charles Leach collector at Cleveland and his deputy Miss Rolla Now a clerk and William Z. Corns an examiner were dismissed by the treasury department upon a report of a special investigating committee. The action ends a long inquiry into irregularities and alleged bribes in the Cleveland office. W S Chauncey named deputy collector to act until a new collector is appointed.
The Senate passed a bill establishing Greenwich time as France's legal time. At midnight the nation shifted clocks to 12 pm nine minutes and twenty one seconds, stopping nationwide signals and halting trains for synchronization with the new standard.
President Richard C. MacLaurin in an interview last night floated moving MIT to Cambridge. Boston residents and some suburban officials oppose the idea and object to any tax exemptions tied to relocation.
In Baltimore on March 11, Charles A. Prouty of the Interstate Commerce Commission told the Chamber of Commerce banquet he will not advocate government ownership and believes the public will determine the issue if seriously reconsidered.
A fire destroyed a valuable library of about 5000 volumes including an Indian Dictionary and a nun manuscript. The loss occurred at Winnieg during the night. The collection was noted as the only copy of its kind in America and reflected a century of missionary priestly work.
A three story wooden building at 108 Bryant Street was damaged by a chewing gum fire. Authorities report significant smoke and water damage while the origin and extent of losses, including children's wear and footwear, are under investigation. No injuries are detailed in the fragment.
Atlanta March 1 Jacob M Dickinson secretary of war urged suppression of mob violence and lawless outbreaks in the South. He said the race problem could be addressed by voluntary removal of young Blacks to a country of their own and called for reverent, impartial law enforcement as the first step toward the South's future greatness.
In Viterbo the Camorra trial of 46 members began as crowds gathered at daylight. Judge Cavaliero Bingeho opened the interrogation focusing on personal records. Defendants are charged with intra organization killings amid robberies linked to Gennera Chiemoos and his wife the “beautiful Sorrentiina.” About six hundred potential witnesses are to testify.
A Cologne dispatch from Berlin reports the German government may protect German citizens in Mexico if Mexican authorities fail to do so. It says Germany would not interfere in Mexican internal affairs and would act under the Monroe Doctrine only to safeguard citizens or property, not to invade Mexico. The note responds to English press claims that Germany seeks Mexico’s upheaval or annexation with or without Mexican consent.
A major earth slide at the Gatun lock head in the Panama Canal buried a steam shovel and workstation last night. The mass killed two Spaniards and an Italian and injured several others.
Mrs Mary Baker Eddy founder of the Christian Science church left a New Hampshire estate valued at 250000 with a 250 tax due state. General Henry M Baker executor reports Pleasant View home sold to Boston friends to preserve the property during will litigation.
The board of trustees met at the Van Nees house to plan the new state agricultural school. Three instructors are expected initially, with salaries challenged by other states. The program lasts at least two years, opening next fall with space for thirty pupils, using 30 acres of land with negotiations for more. Funding includes 30 000 for construction and 10 000 annual, plus 1000 from the normal school.
Private messages indicate Florence M Warwick of New Haven likely went overboard from the Monroe steamer en route from New York to Norfolk Tuesday night. She was visiting her brother Abram Warwick deputy collector of internal revenue in Richmond and was sister-in-law to Rev W A Blearlaley. Warwick was a Richmond native who had lived in New Haven and served on the New Haven orphanage board.
Keeton, a former state senator once jailed on charges tied to a lumber purchase fraud in the city, was freed on March 11. The case involves alleged deceit linked to funds for a shipment and lists John Iver as a clerk in the matter as authorities pursue final action in Charles Street jail.
Clarence J. Shearn issued a rejoinder defending the Mattei stave hospital investigation into fire and fly cone involving patient Jin Nugent. He says it is unfair to Collins and Dr Law to imply hidden motives and hopes the inquiry will improve conditions for other inmates.
The Wisconsin Assembly censures Senator Stephenson for voting for Larimer and for supporting La Follette. The body approved a March resolution amid debate and opposition, with a 32 to 2 vote. Maude was mentioned in the remarks during the session last night.
Brattleboro moves to resolve the Boston and Maine versus Central Vermont rail clash by continuing hearings on grade crossings and river crossings. Citizens form Brattleboro & Vernon Railroad Co to build electric track from Brattleboro to Vernon, with rights to cross or take property to aid industrial growth.
In a Boston suburb a shed collapsed trapping several children. Cath erine McDonough died and two other children were expected to survive as rescue teams worked at the scene.
Judge Horace M. Rediect and J. Ed win Al Herton chaired a county court meeting in Hubbandton city to appoint a highway commission for the next years. The panel includes Hoag of Madison Street, Chambertin, Powit of Gideon Avenue, plus an East Center Street auditor. the group aims to ease post election tensions and unify Hawer interests.
Abrief note records J A Foss of Pletufield as the subject of a byesteess allegation dated to today. The terse item mentions no further details or outcomes.
Express company workers in New York walk out in sympathy with drivers discharged in a previous clash. About one hundred drivers and helpers refuse to report to work, crippling operations at all company stations. Officials predict wider participation by other express firms.
Milford NX March 11 An agreement regulating pay and conditions in local granite quarries was signed for five years by Granite Manufacturers Association representatives and granite cutters union. National officers from Quincy Mass approved, amid prior refuse by some strikers. The wage scale is 4 1 2? per day with a Saturday half holiday for three months, then year round for three years. Strike affected 2 cutters and 150 quarrymen. No settlement yet on paying cutters strike. early adjustment hoped.
Pred o Lang of Leominster is sought in Boston for uttering a worthless $200 check to Museul lar Pirker company. A man posing as Joe Long called Feb 23 to buy clothes, received $37 value and $303 change, with the check later deemed worthless. Police await grand jury action before extradition.
The Maidstone inquest into the double murder of Mrs Bean and her daughter Nina was postponed as Attorney General John J. Sargent could not attend. Police believe the shooting occurred earlier than first thought with evidence showing a noonday meal preparation at the time. Arthur Bear, arrested Thursday night on the murder charge, remains in custody.
Herbert Roberts, of Tyringham, died from burns received when gasoline ignited under a spring pipe at his farm. The blast tore clothing from his body as gasoline spilled and the flame spread to a nearby cane, causing a severe blaze. He died despite neighbors and Dr. Stratton’s efforts. He was born March 1 1874 in Stauphentour New York and survived by a son, two daughters, a wife, and several siblings.
Lewin Koehler, 72, was badly burned after a stove explosion started a fire in his attic room at 1a Weet Springfield street. He lay unconscious for hours before neighbors heard his cries and he was taken to City hospital. Police and fire officials investigated, with Koehler stating he lit the stove to make coffee before the blast.
The Montpelier members of the Barry Granite Manufacturers association plus three from Barre met in Montpelier to discuss war era credits and price uniformity. Participants noted widespread financial trouble and spoke on new methods to aid business, including cutbacks in some operations.
At Deepside Massachusetts a rear end collision between a special freight and a regular freight on the Boston and Maine line injured three crew members and destroyed loaded freight cars. The standing regular freight was halted near the Deepside junction. The cause of the crash remains undetermined.
A southbound A and M freight derailed yesterday near Webster Lake, two miles north of Franklin Illinois, blocking the Concord division for about four hours. A car of corn and a car of feed left the track, the feed car plunging 20 feet down an embankment. A wreck train from Concord and a special passenger train were dispatched to service the disruption. The Chicago Express northbound remained halted until clearance.
John Marshall and Clay Martin nearly suffocated by coal gas at 24 Chuck Street in the Hamel home. They slept together. Marshall awoke at 2 am to find the door blocked by gas and alerted Martin who struggled to the window. Both men were treated and fell ill but survived as investigators blamed a furnace defect.
Chelsea Marl 2t Lamant Sawyer of Thetford faced arraignment for infantiatory rape against Cora King of Strafford and was bound over to county court with bail set at 1000. he posted and later married King. State's Attorney C Wilken led the prosecution. Harald Hunt faced burglary charges in the State vs Hunt before Judge William Paul Rapd. bail set at 50. he remained jailed. Deputy Sheriff George C Wilson arrested and committed the defendants.
Charles Bancroft of Stomtpalier was severely bitten on the leg by a dog while walking along Blackwell Street this morning. The dog sprang from its yard, struck him, and clamped its teeth before release. Bancroft sought medical care and reported the incident to the local doctor and police. the dog’s owner is a family on Blackwell Street.
Jol Vrassae was arrested with Chief of Police Sineleir on a warrant for liquor theft. He appeared before Judge Scott with a plea of not guilty and a hearing set for 2 p.m. State's Attorney J Ward Carver prosecutes. M Gendolin defends. Helen Fablger plans to return to Harve to resume duties at the city school Monday after her mother's death.
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