21 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1907
Page
1
New York court hears push for insanity commission for Harry Thaw as DA Jerome cites evidence of unsound mind. Odious testimony and shifting defense roles raise questions about Thaw’s capacity while Thaw’s supporters briefed on a possible commission and its impact on the murder trial of Stanford White.
Workmen in the city uncover a skeleton inside a grave thought to hold a murdered man. The remains were moved five years ago, with dirt freshly disturbed soon after. Sexton Loyd recalls disturbance and suspects a murder tied to the exhumation, though identity remains unknown.
Bennington March 21 A prolonged whistle from a Rutland railroad yard engine alarmed residents as it continued for 20 minutes, later traced to a broken spring preventing whistle shutoff. The locomotive hauled an express passenger train south between Rutland and this area, with a second engine coupled near South Wallingford.
Eddie Prichard of Fairhaven Vermont died after being found in a house here. Police were called Tuesday evening around noon as responders prepared to move him.
Paris dispatch reports a man named Barlows held under suspicion in the theft of 400000 dollars from American mails aboard the liner La Provence. He refuses to talk to reporters and cannot account for 42000 dollars found in his possession while others are implicated.
March 21 report from the county shows the assistant district attorney presenting a case before a judge regarding a skate rink dispute. The document lists several individuals including Frank Battles, Will Wilson, and George Burt amid procedural notes on charges and appeals.
A two story home owned by the Emalie estate near the Berlin Montpelier line was destroyed by fire today causing an estimated loss of 5000 with 35000 insurance. Neighbors and workmen saved most furnishings after telegraph linemen arrived with hand chemicals but water from hydrants was unavailable. Occupants John Merver and Mrs Emnelie were notified as crews fought the blaze and attempted to save belongings.
Concord March 21 A bill aims to issue free panes of the state to lawmakers and officials, with penalties for noncompliance. A church notice warns of a Sunday service and a fine not exceeding 100 dollars for certain offenses. Local items include Harvey Sulham, Mary Atkins, and Swerdleger at work on railroad related tasks. The Marshfield U R K of P plans a meeting with Captain Pitkin requesting full attendance.
Citizens voted yesterday by ward to authorize a city credit up to 50,000 for a public wharf and to fund a filtration plant. Ballots read yea or nay. wharf support carried by a slim majority. Filtration plan backed by 561 yea to 472 nay, about 30 percent approval.
The school board approved a raise for teachers and reorganized leadership with H. G. Woodruff elected chairman and J. R. Hutchinson chosen secretary, at a meeting held last night.
A Barre resident, Gilyan J. Jackson, aged 68, died last night in Talapoora, Georgia where he had lived for three years. Born in Williams Town, he moved to Barre nearly 49 years ago and ran multiple shops including the Brown Ark on North Main, the Blue Store, and a General Store, later engaging in carriage, groceries, and coal businesses before relocating south. His son midhokson? remains in Barre. burial plans to be announced.
The Barre city school commissioners reorganized for the year electing Ir Woodruff as chairman and L R Hutchinson as secretary. They voted to increase teachers wages by one dollar a week starting next fall, to address long-standing salary disputes and attract good teachers.
Malden Mass March 21 burglars entered a house on an unnamed street between 1 and 6 oclock, ransacking the second floor. They took Miss Broadhead’s jewelry valued at about 440 dollars and Mr Davis’s two diamond rings worth 80 dollars, leaving bank books behind.
The Barve club elected officers in City Hall for the upcoming golf season. President Jamesee, Secretaryetch, Treasurer Mine Mar 3, and executive committee members FW We Sthaca, Jernie Pang, and Frank Del BB were named. Membership stands at 83 with dues paid up. several new members expected, including a few golfers from Scotland. The seventh year of the Barve club opens with plans for committees and season kickoff.
A garbled local notice describes valued paintings ordered released with financial details and court action. It references Albert Meare, Mark Meares, and W H H Mears assisting a store, plus March events and church services. The text also mentions customs duties, a United States court order, and a March 21 schedule with sermons and a Knights rank conferred.
Theodore V Haley of the Pacific States Telephone Co was arrested in Manila by Secret Service Agent Trowbridge after an indictment charging bribery of San Francisco supervisors to block a rival home telephone firm and secure a franchise. Haley reportedly waived extradition and will be returned promptly.
Rev G Lawin of Mrminghem Ala attended a conference in Bessemer week and funeral services were held for Herman Townsend. Entities linked include Dr Ferber Townsend and George Bennett. Report notes five bodies and a Serbia Demprey Unite reference. details unclear due to damaged text.
South Framingham, March 21. Local police report arrest of two men charged with entering the Spies store of William I. St. Louis. They allegedly attempted to loot the store and were captured after a chase. One suspect, linked to a separate case, is said to possess army tracts and other items. The second prisoner, George FH Hurtsete, is detained at S E street extension Barre.
Four year old Edward Mor in Maynar, son of Edward and wife, died after ingesting oil of wintergreen from a medicine cabinet. Medical aid arrived too late, funeral planned for Friday afternoon at the family residence. Mrs Maynard, daughter of Mrs Julia Morgan, and her four other children were bereaved as the family planned to join My Maynard in Eureka, California, in April.
Albany lawmakers advance a boxing bill allowing amateur ring exhibitions under specified conditions in New York state. The measure outlines regulatory return provisions and places for events and oversight.
Montpelier March 21. Foreign insurance firms report applications to the state treasurer before the April 1 deadline, including Aachen and Munsell, London firms, and others totaling about 150 Vermont operations. Licenses require sworn capital statements and charters. New auto marker rules for 1906 demand two markers per vehicle, with some machines already registered to receive an extra marker at cost. Mile Doplin of the New York Nationals may join the team, with word from manager Macrew that the injured player will return to action.
Augistine fathers in Hoosick Falls refuse to allow a monument over Mary Rogers, the convicted wife-murderer, at the Hoosick Falls cemetery. Eugene Sullivan & Sons report the inscription not yet set as the monument awaits approval or possible cancellation. The eight foot high granite piece features a large polished scroll and a floral top, awaiting directive after the cemetery's ban. The Rogers case drew sensational legal attention in Vermont after her execution at Windham prison a year ago.
A fragment notes a late winter scene with reports of near freezing temperatures, white scenery, and lingering cold. It mentions travel northward, a calendar of dates in June, and an admonition tied to Candlemas day, reflecting weather chatter and seasonal confusion.
Dr Boardman, a longtime Montpelier physician noted as a pioneer and leader in the state, died this morning after a period of organic illness. Funeral services will be held at Bethany Church in Montpelier tomorrow at two o'clock. He practiced in Cambridge, Woodstock, and Lachew after graduating from Middlebury College in 1876 and was associated with the Cleveland Homeoseane.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a local figure named Bats Dennington and a person named Mre Jemphoton amid a scandalous reference to divorce. Details are obscured and names vary, making the story fragmentary and contested.
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