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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1908

Page

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Wild Hostilities Rise in Hayti Cities Amid Rumors of Attacks

Reports from Kingston Jamaica March 16 describe wild rumors of attacks on foreign diplomatic residences in Port au Prince and Gonaives Hayti. Natives suspected of anti government activity feared, with foreign residents urged to seek safety as ships Indefatigable and D Estrees prepare to reach town into potential fighting. The German minister reportedly requested safe passage.

Kingston Jamaica Port Au Prince Gonaives Hayti Indefatigade Port Au Princes

British Cruisers Dispatch to Hayti to Protect Subjects

London March 10 Chancellor of the Exchequer Axquith told the House of Commons that the cruiser Indefatigable and the armored cruiser Crescent have been ordered to Hayti where foreign consulates face threats. The action aims to safeguard subjects amid rising tensions.

Great Britain Hayti London Axquith Hrouse of Commons Crescent Hayth Forol

Lightning damages Wakefield home injures none

In Wakefield Massachusetts on March 16 a severe storm struck the Ceder Street home of Joseph Gosnay. Lightning entered during dinner, breaking dishes and damaging furniture and kitchen water heater. The table was torn, a water heater ruptured, and a room partition was scorched. The Gosnay family, including Mr and Mrs Gosnay and a daughter, escaped injury though shaken. Total damage estimated at 1000 with nervous fright reported.

Wakefield Mass Joseph Gosnay Ceder Street

China Concedes Japan Demands in Tateo Affair

Tokio reports a satisfactory settlement of the Tateo affair, with China agreeing to cancel measures and purchase items tied to Japan. A flag-raising or token action is noted, and relief is described among observers as the settlement is announced.

Tokio China Cie Japan

Bloodhounds Follow Trail From Rinse To Schooner

Bealwight March 16 witnesses an unusual spectacle as eight cotton bredhounds polio officers and Mutneen Nd patrol following a trail from Rinse to an old schooner moored at Sea bright wharves.

Bealwight Cofton Mutneen

Anger Led 17-Year-Old to Kill Father in Delaware Home

In Witlington Delaware on March 16 a 17 year old killed his father Laure Kraschefaky at their residence. An Alburgh man was arrested on March 1 after authorities traced a crime scene involving Reeves and an owner charged under new customs laws. Deputy Ladd assisted in the investigation at Camuagiol.

Witlington Del Vot Pennes Ani Laure Kraschefaky Alburgh Pacliios Myron FE. Mrone

Federal Court Meets at Rutland

Fragmented OCR notes report a Rutland court session with unclear names and dates. The text mentions a death and a person named Welle but lacks coherent details.

Bandit Robbed Train And Escaped Near Spokane

A bandit boarded the Great Northern Limited at Bonners Ferry, Idaho, bound two mail clerks, looted the mail car over 100 miles, then jumped off east of Sand Point. One clerk was bound, another nearly suffocated, and mail bags were opened at each stop. the bandit’s fate after Spokane was unclear.

Spokane Wash Great Northern Railway Bonner Ferry Idaho Yestonlay Boulie Bo Threatl M Banilit Bonners Ferry Kane Bonner's Ferry Stumpf Nystun Sand Point Bonner’s Ferry Nystan Tobt

Drowned in effort to save his friend in Malden pond

North Wilmington Mass March 16 Weeley Edgar Tobin aged 2 of Knollingtrest Malden drowned yesterday afternoon at Foster's pond while attempting to assist his friend John B Greene 45 of Clark street Malden who had broken through the ice. The father Edgar Tobin narrowly escaped while diving to recover Greene's body. Amos Chisholm and E B Beal helped in the attempt.

Wilmington Mass Weeley Edgar Tobin Knollingtrest Malden Foster's Pond John B. Greene Clark Street Edgar Tohin Alee Jes Won Creene Om Chidholm E. KB. Beal Malton Powter’s Yolin Greene Tobias Tobin North Wilmington Chisholm Amos Keens Tobie

Panic at Holyoke theatre crowds injure none reported

An alarm at the Holyoke opera house as 1,200 people crowded inside caused a rush for exits. Officials quelled the panic calmly and synchronized stagehands and security to prevent injuries as people pressed toward the doors.

Holyoke Opera House Holyoke Mase Holyoke Opera Home Connell Uy Chentre Ju Chie Ewantin

Battleships Rush to Port for Safe Cavitation? (Note: This line is corrected and condensed to fit constraints.)

Battleships from multiple nations are rushed to Port au Prince and nearby ports to protect citizens. Sunrise gunfire marks initial shots as ships anchor in sheltered bay waters. Atlantic fleet gunners prepare in Mexican Bay, aiming for long-range targets and improved accuracy.

Port Au Prince Pestontay Wi Ie Atlantic Magdalena Dayton Sebbee Mexican Bay Maryane Maine Lamuinians Connecticut

Accused Hired Man Suspected in Nashua House Theft

Nashua authorities were informed that a hired man is suspected of stealing valuables from Ira Allen of Dunstable. Allen and his housekeeper were at church when the theft occurred. They found a gold watch missing and damage to a window. The thief, described as a 31 year old Portland area man, fled on leaving the Fagin House. The pursuit extended toward Nashua outskirts before the man vanished.

Nashua Maren Ira KE. Allen Dunstable Mars Nashaa Allen Tyngsboro Anan Nashim Mr. Allen Portland Arine Mts

Buying Wood for Pulp in Sheldon May Report

It is reported that D. M. Shepley of Pulp Company took an option on the large tract along the Mitands quoi river and may join with company president to connect a mill with the Fleaton Maine track. The pulp plant remains closed due to ground wood shortages and weak demand, with lumber supplies expected to be scarce amid poor conditions.

Sheldon D. M. Shepley Ep Pulp Comwer Robert McCloul Mitandsquoi Lee Maine Becairw Lai

Injuries Fatal to Albany Boy Reported in Local Town

A fragmentary report from Albany describes a boy’s fatal injuries following an incident in Athaiy. The text is garbled, but indicates a fatal event with a person named Welie M and mentions Albany and Welftsterday. Further readable details are not clear in the OCR.

Albany

Goebel Argues Socialism as Answer in 1908 Plea

George TL Goobel, a New York commercial traveler and ardent socialist, spoke at Mileall evening meeting endorsing Socialism as the nation’s cure. He blamed wealth concentration, praised labor, critiqued tariffs, and urged a new party to meet changing crises, declaring the country is all right.

George TL Goobel New York Auidien Goubet Ake United States San Francisco Pennsylvania

Razor attack on father-in-law shocks Burlington crowd

Arthie Horsard, ex soldier, went on a Saturday night rampage on River Battery street and carved his father-in-law’s face with a razor after an argumen t with his wife. Howard, a barber, used the weapon, leaving a deep wound. He was later arrested. a prior incident involved pointing a revolver at a man.

Burlington, Maroh Arthie Howsard River Battery Street Ather Howser October Arcayd Fronyielied Ouiter Howard Wick Howard Ules UL Yank Ni ‘Lowe P Howard

Birmingham cruiser sets endurance trial benchmarks

Boston report of a Birmingham built cruiser finishing a 24 hour endurance run in 128K kyote per Kew, averaging 245 knots and 22,605 keete coal consumption. It notes 24.22 kare as the daily spend and confirms compliance with government tests amid liberal teats and park trials.

Boston Birmingham

Vermont Girl’s Tragic End Echoes through Town

A 17 year old girl, Maset N Caples, allegedly died by suicide in Athol Massachusetts on March 16. The report notes troubled circumstances and references Tavita She and Tes ar tree w Serth Tms, with local officials preparing for today’s events.

Arlwi Fes Psn

Prosecution in Hitchcock Case Shocks New York

In New York on March 18, the Raymond Hitchcock trial delivered a jolt as one witness, Phora Whiston, denied ever visiting Hitchcock’s house and contradicted earlier grand jury testimony. The testimony sparked a sensational scene with new accusations tied to the Gerry Society and potential perjury charges.

New York Raymond Thiteheark Plora Whiston Hitcheark Alite Im Grand Jury Thy Gorry Society Armel

Bradford Pastor Charles Moree Dies in Hospital

Rev. Charles Evert Moree pastor of the Congrem Homa refured here died in Mary Hitcheork hospital after embalien of the heart. He came to Bradford church on November 1, 1907 and was active in community work forming the Headford Fratherhood for the improvement of the town. He was 44, leaving a wife and two children. Potential inaccuracies in OCR preserved as presented.

Bradford Charles Evert Moree Congrem Homa Moral Mary Hitcheork Hospital Msil Amor Gilen Headford Frather

New Canon on Engagements Announced at St Monica's

Tore P. Menem of the Teydlar Service at St Monica's church spoke on the new engagement regulations to take effect during Lent. The rules require written contracts signed by both parties and witnesses, with parish priest or Ordinary of the place confirming validity.

Tore P Menem St. Monica's Church Tareaa Pardhy Orient Wittiennes Parieh Jane Canonice Alvo Aml Ioana Pauls Tie

Two Saloon Keepers Charged in County Court

Charles A. Clark and J. B. Sanguinetti, saloon keepers, waived examination on a charge of habitual drunkenness and were bound over to the county court in $800 bonds. John Murr, third keeper, awaits tomorrow’s docket. Prosecution claims disclosures by Evans and Kane not required to be posted.

Charles A. Clark Sanguinetti Teri Cheelty John Murr Charles Evans Patrick Kane Caloans Heenan Rawson Montpelier Central Vermont Clint Paulkner Tlowers Fly Bowers Uy Dodge Harvey Lalwlie Cin Barto Wilbur Wilson Hamel

Curious Assortment at Sheriff Sale in Montpelier

Sheriff Frank J. L. Trey oversaw an auction of unclaimed freight at the Montpelier and Wells freight house on Saturday afternoon. Bidders purchased items from a parlor table to a writing desk, boxes of Phenix non alcoholic drinks, a grind stone, and a three foot high monument, with prices ranging from a few cents to a dollar or more.

Sheriff Sale Sherif Frank JL Trey Montpelier & Wells Alfred Conie Abd LA. Johnson Sherif Tracy Frank ‘Tracy Lee Hall James F Smith

Move Up A Peg In Barre Fire Department Promotions

Despite expectations Wall Stow and M Tobin win Saturday qualifiers for the Barre fire department assistants. W E Bock’s appointment to an assistant role is opposed by aldermen. The promotion slate remains unsettled with other candidates including James F Smuth and De C G Stickway among those considered. opposition and unclear votes mark the meeting outcomes.

Wall Stow M. Tobin Paros Effint Barre Ghoe W. E. Bock Alder Ware Fenson Tiemselven Tong Mare Mere Stow Tobin Eles James F. Smulth Metting de. C. G. Stickway Pentyl Iee Gene Sullivan Haywans O. T. Shurlem

Elder Rev F W Lewis quarantined in Williamstown

Proving elder was quarantined at Rev J R Currier’s home in Williamstown after a member of Currier’s family showed illness. Currier’s children fell ill with fevers while the elder stayed, no service occurred, and Currier remained at home with the household under quarantine.

F. W. Lewis Jiame Williamstown Ale Salinet Amenareh Willisamtown Yeetentuy

Close of Labor? April 1 Nears as Mint. Mareinelt

Fragmentary notice mentions a closing date April 1 and references Mint Mareinelt and a minister linked to church duties. Unclear names and specifics prevent full reconstruction. readable parts point to an administrative or legal deadline tied to labor or church affairs.

Mareinelt Mint

Quarry Workers Meet Over Pay and Proposals

Committees from quarry owners, tool sharpeners, and manufacturers conferred in a bid to resolve pay disputes and proposed terms. Strike pay totaling near 10 000 dollars was planned across Barre Graniteville and surrounding areas as meetings adjourned with no decisive action.

Houte Snuffer’ Association Ind Ue Granite Neub Facht Comentitaes Prise Tseat Ani Barre Graniteville Quincy Granite Cutters’ Union Miles Tool «Harpeners Nichols Block Beadeus Partons Siel Paishers Regiser Miseligg Neers Datnstant Evensing Domaiis

Delightful Saturday Musicale at Perry Street Home

Delighted audience fills the Smith home for Circle 1 Congregational Church musicale. Montpelier pianist Mine Crandall and singer Ales Allie Trow perform encores while Mad Harris directs an Ami mi gi otette. Mrs Arthur Martin's pieces win praise and a social hour follows with refreshments.

Donald Smith Tinald Smith Perrytreet Circle 1 Mine Crandall Montpelier Indiento

Morrison-Thompson marriage in Leeds area

Williams Morrison of Tends P.O. marries Mrs. Elizabeth Thompaon of Barry. The ceremony occurred today with relatives present. Rev William Cile officiated. The couple will reside in Loos where the groom is employed as a carpenter.

Williams Morrison Tends P.O Elizabeth Thompaon Barry Cile Thompson Loos

Local church service honors 76 attendees at St Monice’s

A report from St Monice’s church notes that 76 members of Mimivne of the Jowal dittsinn of the Ancientder of Hiberniane attended services. Rev. P. McKerna commended them for their exemplary conduct and support of the parish.

Mimivne Jowal Dittsinn Hiberniane St. Monice's Church P. McKerna Fn

Good Sap Run in Williamstews Williamstown

A small group of farmers gathered in Williamstews and Williamstown on March 16 for a sap run. Several farmers were ready for the event and the mood was ready for brisk tapping and collection activities.

Williamstews Williamstown

Barre Match Night Promises Quiet Rivalry Along River

Tonight in Barre the Barrow gym hosts a local tilt featuring Belize Raile and Teddy Beene in a candlelit tying contest. Spectators expect a tense but friendly battle with no major upsets anticipated.

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