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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1914
Page
1
In Tokio on March 20 opposition parties submitted an address to the throne in the Chamber of Deputies demanding impeachment of the Navy Cabinet. They allege rent ruval scandals linked to illicit communions by naval officers stain the emperor's new reign and threaten prestige at home and abroad.
Paris reports the French cabinet gap left by Ernest Monis's resignation was filled today with Senator Armand Alexar Gallivy, former minister of public works, amid heightened police and military precautions for Gaston Valmette's funeral after his shooting by Mme Caillaux.
Two dwellings in a downtown Negri neighborhood collapsed after extra weight from an open air sleeping apartment atop one house. At least two bodies, a man and a woman, were recovered. Four others escaped with minor injuries. Fire hampered rescue work and a reported infant death could not be confirmed.
Oak Turk Georgia March 20 A Eu banks wealthy farmer near here killed his wife and two daughters as they slept Then set fire to the house and farm buildings and shot himself He called a neighbor to confess before dying Washington DC March 20 Herman Kabansky grocer shot his wife mother in law and brother in law after a family dispute He was captured after a pistol duel with a policeman and his wife may die.
Funeral services were held at the home of his brother in Roslindale for Dr Chester Lyman Hodgkins a physician and surgeon of international renown who died in Park Falls Wisconsin He was born in West Roxbury in 1870 trained at Harvard and Georgetown and practiced across Vermont Vermont Massachusetts Tennessee and Wisconsin He served as surgeon with the 17th US Infantry in the Spanish war and later worked as a sanitary engineer in South America He was a member of Masonic circles and prominent medical societies and is survived by a wife.
Lincoln March 20 Senator Robinson of Arkansas recited the history of Mexico from Maximilian through Huerta and Villa, arguing intervention would mean occupation and widespread bloodshed. He praised Secretary Bryan as a reformer who advocates peace, simplicity, and restraint while warning against armed action and urging leave Mexico to work out its salvation.
Burlington reports three cities in Chittenden County naming license commissioners for March 3 voting. Reappointments include H C A Barber and J M Clarke in Burlington, Jerry Stone and E B Whitney in Colchester, O Le Pat and T Webster in Trove, with George Palmer named alongside.
Fire at a Fall River Massachusetts yarn mill displaced about four hundred workers. The blaze caused extensive damage and authorities have not yet determined a cause. Fire crews battled the flames for hours, and the plant remained closed as investigators examined the scene.
A crew of three lifted from the aerodrome at Johannistahl to an altitude of 12300 feet surpassing the previous French record set three weeks earlier.
A sequence of dates in March appears with monetary figures 34045.42 36378.93 37982.53 39784.49 41674.24 and codes 430153-59 45015 54 linking to a fundraising effort for Barre City Hospital.
In Rutland county court, a jury was drawn to try Thomas Witegerald of Welly v Patrick H. Connors, ex-Danby resident, for $10,000 alleging seduction of Lydia Fitzgerald. Lydia, 17, previously won a $750 judgment against Connors in a bastardy dispute.
A torpedo boat yesterday sank a small steamer between Venice and Lido in the Venetian lagoon. Fifty persons perished, including women and children. fifteen survivors were rescued by crew. Names of victims were not yet known amid intense excitement in Venice.
Rebel forces reportedly hold the capital of the state of Guerrero, Mexico City March 29. Officials deny the claim but acknowledge a shift of capital to Ignala, the military HQ of General Oja. The war department says no major moves in Torreon. General Blanquet fears Colonel Arouelles and 116 men captured near Monclova by Tebvls may be executed, though no confirmation. A train with ten oil tank cars derailed last night between Tampico and San Luis Potosi in the Tam rapo canyon along a high precipice.
The Daughters of Vermont celebrated their 30th anniversary with a reception and tea at Hotel Vendome in Boston attended by about 300. Speakers included Miss Helen M. Winslow on the club’s origin and Mrs. Mares M. Murritt’s optimistic future view. greetings came from Mrs. Frank L. Young and Mrs. George H. Smiley’s federation letter read by Secretary Mrs. O. B. Johnson.
John A Boody, 70, of Henniker New Hampshire, escaped custody after a Wednesday arrest on a statutory charge. He leapt from a stone jetty into the Contoocook River about 7 pm, plunging 18 feet to the water. Authorities say Boody expressed distress over the accusation, and his actions are believed to reflect temporary mental strain.
Bolton youth Turlington Marenz Jay Stevens, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Stevens of Molton, was accidentally shot February 27 while hunting. He underwent surgery at Mary Vietcher Hospital to remove the bullet that entered through his right hip and is expected to return home soon. Weather forecast notes mild conditions with west winds and probable Saturday rain.
The Vermont bank commissioner barred three corporations from selling stock in Vermont. The firms included a printing company with an authorized capital and a mining venture aiming at Colombia, and The Permanent Silver Black Fox Co organized with capital to breed silver black fur, reflecting regulatory action amid questionable ventures.
Greenwich, Conn. March 20 A mother deposited her two young children in water then drank poison after writing a note asking forgiveness. Mire. William Anthony, wife of a contractor, drowned Marjorie three and Vivian two in a tub and swallowed poison. Anthony returned home and found his wife groaning in the bedroom. She survived and was hospitalized. A warrant issued for the mother's arrest.
Richard Creaton died in Ferrisburg after a two week illness with a complication of causes. He was 41, survived by wife, son Frank, daughter Manel, parents Mr. and Mrs Sedewick Denston of Ferrisburg, brother William Preston of Monkton, and sister Mrs. Closter Hawking of Ferrisburg. Funeral held today at 2 PM at the Ferrisburg Methodist Church.
The Barre and Allied Towns fundraising drive nears its close with figures surpassing the 50 000 goal as Thursday totals push past 43 000 and a final rally and dinner at the Universalist church aim to seal the Haven City Hospital fund. Team and individual donors across Barre and allied towns report strong support for the hospital project.
State board of appeal held telephonic hearings in Burlington on March 27 to evaluate valuations of Vermont telephone companies. Several firms sought reductions, including Blue Mountains, Woodstock, Union, and Lake Morey, with most valuations set below requested amounts. Attorney Deavitt noted limited company participation and discussed prior talks with New England subsidiaries amid concerns of inventory and consistency in positions.
Report describes several court actions including William L Reyy paying a 85 fine with 85.50 costs after a first offense. A Monroe, N H man, arrested at 10 p m by Officer John W Dineen, faced charges and George Benjamin admitted misidentification. Gambling charges against five defendants were not pressed as hearings continued.
Burlington March 20 The state vs Erving Istiam of St George occupied Chittenden county court all day yesterday The charge is shooting a deer after five o clock during open season but near Bolton there is no dispute a deer was killed The defense contends F L Jowett shot the deer earlier State witnesses M G McLeod Mrs McLeod and Isham nearby testified Jowett testified he shot the deer before the time in question.
The text reflects a civic campaign message praising a man of the hour and a public appeal. It notes gratitude to donors like Mr. Tra 0. Calef and mentions ongoing efforts to support beautification and lasting improvements, with a call to continue aiding the cause in the future.
Belfast March 20 Sir Edward Carson Unionist leader arrived amid a feverish crowd as police raided Unionist HQs and stores were moved overnight. London reports of crisis in Ulster and possible military occupancy circulated with warnings of warrants for arrest. Carson’s dramatic departure from the House of Commons followed by a Balfast train departure hinted at ongoing tensions and attempts to restrain violence.
The official returns on the State House vote were issued by the secretary of state’s office in Montpelier this afternoon. The figures show results across Addison, Burlington, Chittenden, Rutland, Windham, Windsor and others, with totals around ten thousand and more in several counties. The secretary will issue a further update with precinct by precinct figures and district tallies for the statewide election.
President Spooner led a defense of Norwich university before Vermont Educational Commission in Montpelier. He rejected claims Norwich is a reform school and argued the university upholds scholarship, graduates’ work, and a proper distribution system. He criticized the Car Foundation investigators as biased and called the report unfair and lacking expert practione.
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