14 Mar 1908
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1908
Page
1
A scrambled report suggests J. K. Cooke and the eloping heiress are living comfortably in San Francisco, with local accounts noting Cooke recently out of work. The interview hints at a famous romance or scandal driving attention while the broader details remain unclear due to garbled text.
New York dispatch reports Jore K Cooke, former pastor of Hempstead Episcopal church, and Floretta Whaley ill in San Francisco after elopement. A telegram signed Flo retta requests care of Western Union in San Francisco. Mrs Whaley notes $6000 belonging to Floretta in Hempstead trust but questions need for aid before providing funds.
The boxing match between Tommy Burns and Roche Ro the rotor of Dublin is set for March 37 in Dublin unless Burns eye worsens. Burns suffered a serious eye injury, eye fully closed for twelve hours, but improved last night and he is ready to box if not forced to cancel. The National Sporting Club declined Johnson Burns terms, noting they cannot match $4,000 offered by Kelley and suggesting Burns may wait to fight in the United States or a Western club after his return.
Washington reports the Atlantic fleet battle duties shifted after departure. The vessel, a 600 tone tower ship, is placed in commission at League Island Navy Yard under Rear Admiral Evans. The New Hampshire fret and related actions are noted as part of the naval buildup.
Fragmentary notice from Winsted Connecticut describes a betrothal involving bride to be Mutch 14 traveling from Liston Falls Maine to wed William Lawrence a 77 year old farmer with a pension. The garbled text mentions a suitor aged 28 and a troubling scene around a proposed ceremony at a household in Somersworth or Somersworth area.
Four men, including contractor Heh H. Sanderson and former auditor-general William P. Snyder, were found guilty of defrauding the state in furnishing the state capital. The verdict follows seven weeks of trial with potential penalties up to two years in prison and a $1000 fine per count. The case ties to conclusions from the 1905 banking scandal and caps a major political and legal saga in Pennsylvania.
New York report says Harry Thaw and counsel deny insanity in an annulment action filed by Evelyn Nesbit Thaw. The defense plans a thorough contest, with trial in the supreme court next week. attorney A. Rudell Peabody argues the case will be vigorously fought.
NY report on the Hitchcock trial details Mary Von Mayen mother of Ellen Von Hagen testifying and admitting doubts about her daughter’s accusations against Raymond Hitchcock. The defense produced a letter showing contact with Hitchcock seeking Ellen’s release from Gerry Society custody. Witnesses corroborated parts of Ellen’s account of her home at Great Neck, Long Island, while others countered.
March 14 Vermont. Governor Redfield Proctor announces he will not call an extraordinary session to elect a successor to the late Senator Redfield Proctor. He says the public interest is best served by not convening the legislature for this vacancy.
In a tragic early morning incident at the Clariesgate hotel on Teveon Street, T. Windemn a junior member of the firm Wittdram and Sam leather dealers and reputed millionaire, rose at midnight and shot himself. His wife discovered his body with a gun in his hand and a gunshot wound to the head. a physician cites suicide.
Eugene White, living at Ward Street house, writes a farewell note before ending his life. The letter pleads for forgiveness, cites prolonged suffering, and mentions his only son. White was born in New York, his first wife a farmer, and he hints at terminal illness or depression.
New York March 1 The Cunard Line steamer Lusitania arrived with a new daily record for the westward Atlantic passage from Dagats Rock to Sands Houk. The voyage covered 2490 miles in five days four hours and thirty nine minutes, surpassing the prior mark by a wide margin. The ship’s average speed exceeded previous records and the route followed the standard transatlantic track.
A man aged about 23 attempting to jump a freight car near Baker Street in Lebanon suffered serious injuries to his leg and knee. He was carried by train personnel to West Lebanon for initial care by Drs Wieedmasmowl Cobh and later transferred to Maury Hitebenck hospital in Haviever for further treatment.
Boston hears testimony on government contracts tied to drought aid while former Mayor John Fitzgerald and ex Senator Thomas Curley figure in ward 17 politics. Curley reportedly refused a water commissioner post, shifting to stone contracting via Dennis OConnell, totaling around 14 000 dollars, with nearby figures cited at about 900 dollars.
A drowning incident at Ellsworth pond prompted heroic saves as Peon and Miller youths battled ice and cold water. Miller and companions struggled to reach shore while Samuel Kates, stepping onto thinning ice, plunged in and rescued the struggling boy after entering the water twice. A boat later carried Kates and rescuers to safety.
The Andover Theological Seminary plans removal from Andover to Cambridge in the fall and affil iation with Harvard Divinity School. Trustees proposed the move to the president and fellows on March 14 and the Harvard board of overseers accepted the arrangement.
A notice lists Coldwater Charis Stevens Charlies Shipman HF Welcott and others as named commissioners for Burlington with expected service. The announcement states the trio of towns supplied assistance and details the assignment and terms.
Bileworth Maine March 14 an 83 year old farmer K. Hinckley died after attempting to save his property during a warehouse blaze caused by a wind driven spark from a large log. Firefighters battled the flames as his injuries proved fatal. He left a widow and sister.
A large blaze swept through a Brazilian city in Bahia district, damaging numerous businesses and structures. Firefighters battled the flames through the night amid reports of fatalities and extensive property loss estimated around thousands of dollars.
A fragmented report from Cambridge details a court appearance and an unclear sentence related to a recent case. The text references a Saturday event and mentions a monetary figure, but specifics remain unreadable.
News note reports the sudden death of Theodore F. Keene, admiral and navy veteran, occurring in a New York hotel on March 18. The brief item gives only scattered details and no further context.
Joint meetings of the Manufacturers Association and Granite Cutters Guild to discuss demands. Quarry Owners and Workers meet as union and owners consider offering the pre strike wage and weekly pay with overtime limits. Special union meetings set for Monday morning at Brich No 12 and St Sylvester’s in Graniteville.
Daniel Holland, aged years, was struck and killed by an automobile near Pleasant and Neventhe streets while crossing the thoroughfare. He was carrying his daughter's dinner to a nearby mill when he stepped into the path of the car, which was traveling about six miles an hour. Twelve grown children survive. Dr. Thomas J. Cuttings attended.
New York on March 14 reports fear as wrestler Gotch from the Taresian Ton arrives. A severe thunderstorm strikes the area, injuring a motorman and shocking a passenger aboard a crow fan car near Himheart. Binghamton details are unclear in the dispatch.
Spaulding high school basketball quintet guests at a dinner hosted by Arthur Averill at his North street home. The event extended into a social room with dancing and lively talk. The Spaulding sextet closed the season March 8 with a win over Morrisville’s academy, finishing 10 wins, 7 losses and one tie. Plans for next season hint at several new players while old members like Maiden, A Averill, Wi Averill and Grigg are expected to stay in school.
In Barre Town a man named Edward Hand reports his money roll and a cane were stolen while lodged in a River Street house. He says a “touch” led to the loss, with police unsure how the theft occurred amid several involved witnesses. Local arrests include Charles Evans and Pat Kane, both guilty of subsequent offenses and fined, with Evans serving time and Kane paying a fine.
The long running lawsuit involving H. Ney Than e Ter dann vee and Roane’s Granite mill 800 was heard in Washington County Court. The Producers company and Harrison Granite were named, with John W. Gordon and Richard A. Hear representing defendants and plaintiffs. The court will issue a decision after the master’s report.
Complications in the affair of U G Austin and Fronk Carleton of Wars en deepen as Austin is arrested for breach of the peace alleged to have occurred last January. Carleton, earlier jailed for alleged acts related to Mrs. Austin, remains in custody after failing to post 500 bail. Austin now joins him awaiting trial.
Trey Conterante led Poultney to a tight victory over Burlington in a season closely fought game. Final sequence left the score 27 27 at the end of the second period as key players from both teams contributed, with officials and crowd noted as part of the night’s events.
Fragmented OCR text outlines disputes over billboard advertising and newspaper space costs. It mentions American News Company links and the high expense of billboard ads in newspapers, signaling a broader debate on ad delivery efficiency and cost.
A crowd gathered at the home of Qora Bateh elder to mark the first anniversary of a group. Attendees included Mae Wao, Clevant WwW Pitkin, Glade Sittor, Nina Sora, and Heth Hood. Reading by Lawy Dicplano and others followed. Food and socializing completed the event amid a warm, small-town reception.
Fragmentary OCR describes a board meeting with references to a return and seating. The readable portions mention the word unanimous and a motion or action by the board, but specifics, names, dates, and locations are not clear. The passage is garbled and lacks coherent events to fully summarize.
Charles A. Clark operator of city wine store and J B Sanguinetti hotel Norbert proprietor were arrested by Chief Faulkner on a grand jury warrant. Both were ordered to obtain lawyers as hearings continued. The court also set hearings for related charges and warned against leaving town.
Fragmentary OCR text notes a Barre ball event with mentions of Kenebed Den Mainen Botater Redon and Wasbrnen teen Fale party piostertu, indicating a social gathering or formal reception with local figures.
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