14 Mar 1913
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1913
Page
1
London dispatch reports a fierce but ultimately successful assault on the south side of the Turkish fortress at Adrianople. Bulgarians and Serbians suffered heavy losses, while the attackmakers claim some gains amid disputed accounts from Constantinople news agencies.
A dispatch from Frankfort reports that 800 Albanian inhabitants in Lieuma district, Kosova, were shot without trial by Serbians. About 400 unarmed peasants remained, while others fled to the mountains. survivors were captured by Serbians.
Reported attack near Nogales Soronis lasts 12 hours with heavy casualties around 100 dead and many wounded on both sides. U S troops under Col Wilder secure surrender of Mexican federal forces after cross border relief and the besieged garrison disbands. Casualties and property losses are tallied, while American townsfolk endure stray bullets and fire. Separately Capt Benjamin R Allen of Newport NH, longtime singing master and cabinetmaker, dies aged 57 after arteriosclerosis at his daughter’s home. survived by wife Lillian and four daughters plus a son.
Hanger Me March 14. With me get t moment in sight the ninth week of the strike of engineers and firemen of the Bangor & Aroostook railroad closet by lay. President Todd says he has taken the place of all the men who left. Officials explain their failure to run the early morning and late trains by saying the switcher have been tampered with and the safety of the line is endangered after dark.
Boston March 14. A meeting of the utmost importance is to be considered at the Midis meeting of the men’s garment strikers today, by call of President Zoran. Labor leaders predict operatives will return to work next week. The strike has lasted a month with about 4,000 of the original 6,000 settling and returning to work.
Washington county court opens with Montpelier suing the Central Vermont Railway for taxes on land the railroad claims exempt as railroad property. The city seeks 330 taxes plus interest on a 1500 note. Lawyers include Bailey and Thomas for Montpelier and Amey and Gordon for the railroad.
Naples March 14 General Porfirio Diaz former Mexican president sends instructions to followers to back provisional President Huerta and strive for peace across Mexico.
A court record shows a woman placed on probation after pleading guilty to threat charges and related theft. The case centered on a pile of alleged stolen items and involved state attorney review and a recommmendation from correction officials. An information was filed again Pry Galetter of Boltom in a separate matter accusing him of theft and the central Vermont issue.
Former President Theodore Roosevelt urged thorough organization to advance Progressive ideals at the Metropolitan Opera House during the first annual Pennsylvania Progressive conference. Speakers emphasized education and data gathering to support reform, with electoral college members chosen and party leaders detailing state executive and district roles.
Fragmented OCR text reports Vermont business troubles with names like Roitland and Newport. It mentions petitions and a ten day period at FS Wintt of the United States mrt. Robert A NI of Swan appears with unclear roles and $100 amount, amid uncertain legal or financial actions.
Miswan State Senate rejected a proposed amendment to grant women the vote. Report from Jafferwon City, Missouri, dated March 14 notes the defeated measure and the political setback for suffrage efforts locally.
Fire destroyed the Be sex county club home in Manchester Massachusetts this morning with a loss of 300 00 Four employees narrowly escaped. The club was frequented by foreign diplomats and summer residents of the North Shore. Ex President Taft played golf there during the summers he was at Beverly.
Fire today destroyed the Alumni building at Niagara University in Niagara Falls North Carolina. The loss was estimated at 10000 dollars. The three year old structure housed lab rooms for various societies and the chemical laboratory, replacing a prior building that had burned.
In Burlington a man and two female pickpockets aged under 18 pled guilty to petit larceny after stealing 34 from Moses C. Fisher at Easex Junction. The trio, posing as fortune tellers, were fined 5 and costs each and ordered to leave the city. Fisher received no restitution. The incident drew police involvement and a courtroom scene with mixed accusations.
The Van Ness house in Woodbury Vermont is sold by Gov. Woodbury to his son Col K P Woodbury who will take possession. No bar will be maintained at the hotel. The property dates back to 1870 with major enlargements in 1882 and 1892 and Woodbury has long served as manager.
Four men endangered on Burlington Lake when their ice boat broke through. Peter A. Dorey, 32, drowned after plunging into icy water as Pratt Seymour George Linser and Edward Church escaped. Survivors trudged five miles over ice to reach Appletree Point, were warmed at the Nash home, and received medical care. Dorey’s body recovered late afternoon. he leaves a wife and parents.
An early morning crash near Gothenberg left four dead and about thirty injured when the Union Pacific Colorado Special struck the rear of the Atlantic Express, Omaha reports say. The wreck disrupted service and prompted inquiries into the cause of the collision.
A spring freshet from heavy rain and thaw slowed Central Vermont trains over the Dodge bridge section while Montpelier & Wells River crews rerouted Central Vermont trains between Barre and Montpelier. Flooding flooded workshops, warehouses, and sheds along North Main Street, forcing closures and mass evacuations as ice jams and high water damaged mills, doused power and gas facilities, and prompted swift dam blasting to relieve pressure.
A disrupted trip failed to yield trouble reports while water filled basements near Reynolds & Son and United Branch stores. Main Street north and Depot Square areas experienced water buildup after the branch flood. Several shops including the American Shining puzzle Kendrink store were visited by rising water. Reynolds & Son basement submerged about two feet briefly with negligible stock damage.
G Herbert Pape of Barre launches his candidacy for collector of customs in the Memphremagog district under President Wilson. Support from Vermont Democrats cites his long service in Barre politics, roles in the legislature, and leadership in the Democratic party.
Barre police and Sheriff Frank Ray pursue a case involving Aleu Hoyt Gallup, a farmer, who hired a youth to move a dark brown horse from the rear of the Smith and Cumings store on North Main Street yesterday afternoon. The horse, about 1,100 pounds with a white star, vanished after the youth allegedly drove the gig away. Gallup, who offered up to 100 for the animal, reports the boy failed to return, and authorities are tracing both boy and horse with a Washington tip cited. Chief Sinclair and Gallup headed to Washington to identify the missing property.
Capt. Smith cracked a collarbone during a Montpelier practice, ruling him out for at least two weeks. Doctor diagnosis confirmed the fracture, forcing a lineup shift for tonight’s game against Spaulding High School and jeopardizing plans for a New England championship game with Winthrop High. Daley is likely to fill the vacancy, and the injury may end hopes for the championship clash.
Rutland Vermont March Me-Vermont lost one of its longtime charity workers. Miss Terrill, known as a city missionary for the Rutland Missionary Association, served beyond city limits visiting poor homes. She was the sister of carriage maker Nate Terrill and had been part of the local congregations for decades.
Treckton reports the death of Admiral Eaton at his residence after an illness. Police have visited local stores in Treckton and Rockland and opened an inquiry into the cause of death. Joep Willow of Near Admiral Eaton’s circle and Mrs. Eaton’s mother are mentioned as witnesses in the investigation. The incident is described as an acute illness attributed to the death.
City authorities announce reappointment of Burling ton and Winooski judges as part of a broader judicial refresh. The plan includes cinco new terms for two veteran jurists and a review of court procedures to improve efficiency.
A severe earthquake felt in Washington D C was reported to travel 1500 miles away. The tremor was measured and recorded by a seismograph at Carter Town University revealing strong ground motion across the region on March 14.
Sheriff Frank H. Tracy of Montpelier and a police detail conducted a second round up of alleged violators of the Liquor Law yesterday afternoon. About twenty two arrests were made with most respondents summoned to Montpelier for hearing. several names listed from West Street to River Street. The patrol noted a correction regarding a Granite Street arrest, and the day’s total arrests reached twenty five after adjustments. Names include Mast McMahon, Charlesville, Angela Calderara, Ernest Jurries, Frassineili, Gaetanni Cerdevil, Mrs Marion Valentine, Delia Green, Mrs Christina McLeod, and others.
Women’s federation hosted five federated women’s clubs yesterday at Mrs. J J Smith’s Maple Avenue home. Over 100 members attended a pleasant afternoon with Easter decorations, a receiving line, and introductions. The Barre opera house orchestra performed, followed by a tight collation in the dining room prepared by Mrs. Clara Fugg, Mrs C Henediet, and Mrs De Smith.
Woman and crew aboard a freight train suffered fatal injuries after a derailment near Drinkie station. Conductor James Keo and engineman were reportedly injured. surviving relatives include Mrs Adelaide Sul tem of Wheeled. Weather forecast predicts warmer temperatures and southerly winds this weekend.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.