16 Mar 1911
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1911
Page
1
The steamer Manchuria grounded March 7 off the Virginia coast and crewed men face peril as wreckers battle gale and northwest wind. Rescue crews from the shore work to reach the stranded sailors while another British steamer Pwnekorla lies ashore nearby.
Washington, D. C. Mirohib tad Ustournelles de Constant, a Hague tribunal member and former French minister to England, praised American leaders for unity and peace efforts at a Pan American dinner. He said he believed in American union, stressed education and cooperation, and urged Europe to understand the Pan American movement.
In Viterbo Italy March 1 dramatic declarations by several of the thirty prisoners charged with murdering Cenmero Cunpcote and his wife Chering the description of the murders. Mariano de Gennaro claimed innocence as tears flowed during the session. The scene included emotional protests and photographers capturing the tense moment.
Unclear text reports a chaotic event in San Antonio involving a group playing hide and seek. The fragment mentions March 1 and guesses at command, transport, and safety concerns. No clear persons or organizations are identifiable from readable lines.
A group named Powter pushes for March resolutions as a council closes a debated order. The order reportedly restricts workers and imposes telegrapher shifts, drawing strong opposition and tense reactions from nearby agents and officials.
A rare, unverified report claims a fuel explosion at a San Francisco depot caused substantial damage valued at about $100,000. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text. Local authorities or the San Francisco News are not conclusively cited.
In a petition for divorce filed in St Louis, Louise Sherman of Castleton is cited as the wife seeking separation from Ralph Smith of St Louis City. The document details alleged neglect and cold treatment, with claims of spurning her in social settings and refusing to accompany her on outings. Both spouses are described as discussing separation for months, with the couple living apart at times and at least one visit to 821 Berlin Street cited in the record.
An unclear report states Lauterbachs were divorced after a lengthy marriage. It mentions a Republican as an ally, a spouse aged zero, a nonstandard date reference, and sealed testimony. The exact details and context are obscured by the damaged OCR.
Sleepless streets were filled with gunfire and shouting as conflict erupted near the Mexican border town. Armies and militia clashed with casualties reported on both sides and a tense pursuit of insurgents toward the American line.
Government officials say the man obtained about 500000 to a million dollars from investors in get rich quick schemes over several years. Convicted in U S circuit court in New York for fraud connected to Framulent Mack operations. Sentenced to three years in federal prison.
Police arrested Frank Ueichman in Asbury Park for the murder of Marie Smith, the wife of a Ligearald official. A former inmate and private detective aided the investigation, leading to a four month period before the confession was obtained.
The body of Mariene Whittier, a Whittier born girl of Adland, aged 13, was found in the Charles River near the Harvard Bridge by two workmen. An autopsy reported no evidence of trauma. authorities suggested the body had been in ice until recently. Ralph Whittier of Malden identified the body as his sister. the case remains unsolved with uncertainty whether death was accidental or foul play.
A woman named Maren Hurlington was arraigned on a charge of open and gross lewd conduct tied to a case involving Mrs Mare Martin. She faced a sentence of less than four months and up to five months in jail. Low temperatures were recorded in St Albans on March 6 reaching 108 below zero.
Delinquent taxpayers in St Albine were reported last week by the tax collector. The piece notes a mix of professionals and laborers among those delaying payment and mentions brewery interests and a March licensing meeting. It references temperance reform, legislative action, and a county election with Republican and Democratic ballots.
A meeting chaired by March led the Board of Registration of Nurses appointed by Governor Mead to set licensing under a state act. The group plans a January 1, 1911 deadline for diploma holders to register after an English and practical exam, with an $5 fee and RN title eligibility.
Boston residents were startled by a bomb blast that damaged Polen's store in the West End. The blast shattered windows and nearby buildings, leaving the area in a state of alarm as locals sought safety.
At the March meeting the council approved extending the Macraville Electric Light and Power Company service to the village and surrounding area. They authorized the erection of a pole line, wiring, and temporary works for the Homeary Oxit project to complete the work, and empowered bond issues up to 500 dollars at interest not exceeding 1.5 percent.
The inquest into the deaths of Mrs George and her daughter Nine concluded after three days of testimony from nearly fifty witnesses. The hearing was secret from the start, with multiple victims and relatives observed by Arthur Bee and Charles Stone among others. The last witness, John Sweet, claimed to have been locked in a closet during the shooting. Additional witnesses included Ernest Teun Norman Washbart Amos Masters and Georgia Bran.
Albert Tuttle trustee of the Langan estate deeded about 44 acres north of Montpelier to Central Vermont Railroad Company. The property includes land from the engine house north of the station to the farm’s northern boundary. Consideration listed as $1, date October 12 2010.
A Montpelier grand juror investigated a brawl involving multiple men yesterday afternoon near Pronk islet and Metimeti Bonbon. Police reported a struggle over a chalk incident, with one man alleged to have assaulted another before the group dispersed.
A major blaze swept East Richford last night destroying the Baker & Sons sawmill and box factory, L Baker & Sons general store, Missisquoi hotel, and the post office. Total loss reported at 39,000 with 22,000 insured. Fire blamed on a back draft. wind hampered efforts to save the buildings and contents. No rebuilding plans announced.
Cambridge March fire swept Randolph Hall at Harvard University dormitory causing $25,000 in damage with total student loss to be determined. Students evacuated from upper floors as flames spread from the ground level. no lives reported.
In Washington County Court today the trial began for Haseilan Ra quin versus Emelo Beragut jumpsit over a 325 claim. Plaintiffs and defendants reside in Berto and St Johnsbury, with counsel Richard A. Floar and Tower ad Mav ery, while a long list of local attorneys attended. The hearing also touched on a divorce action and a state license fee dispute involving a foot peddler, with Judge Miles Larnowen to render a decision soon.
The third annual banquet of chapter S80 Methodist Brotherhood was held last evening in the Hedding Methodist Church parlors with 174 attendees including members and invited guests... The program featured toasts on Social Influences, The Duty of Villages, Civic Responsibilities and Lay Men's Movement, delivered by pastors, judges, and speakers, followed by a performance by the brotherhood male quartet. The event highlighted the growth and impact of the organization and concluded with a selection by the quartet marking a milestone in the brotherhood’s history.
A fragmentary society note lists an entertainment committee event at Beckley's in Parkville at 5 o'clock with several attendees named, including Dewaroan, Sheridan, Walden, Williams, and Smith along with others, all appearing in a busy local column.
Porley M. Care sells the business of Green Mountain Electric at 180 North Mary Street to Curt Perkins who has served the firm for eleven years. The Barre store transfer involved managerial changes and regional moves, with Mr Perkins taking charge and continuing operations under the new ownership.
The largest granite plant in the city halted operations due to an inability to obtain granite from Millstone Hill quarries. Severe winter weather and heavy snow disrupted quarry output, coating stone with ice and delaying shipments. Quarry owners report orders piling up and expect activity to rebound once conditions improve.
Carvers Tosi Sanguinetti & Co prepare a monumental hammered granite crucifix statue in progress since Sey feander 1910. The figure stands sixteen feet, with an eight foot three inch cross arm span, and Christ height of nine feet eight inches. Unloaded weight estimated at twenty tons, to ship before April 15 to a Pennsylvania city for a commemorative display between a church and a Tower of Mercy.
Mrs. Lawrence Varney died suddenly from heart trouble at her 343 North Main Street home after years of declining health. She leaves her daughter Jessie and sister Mie Wok, with funeral details to be announced. born in Grange Apelan, resident of Nashua, married to Charles C Varney in 1866.
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