21 Mar 1913
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1913
Page
1
In Boston on March 21, about 500 journeymen tailors joined a widening garment workers strike demanding higher wages and an eight hour day. Some 4,000 operatives are now on strike citywide, with two thousand from the men’s garment trade out nearly nine weeks. The women’s garment strike appears near settlement as leaders note under 100 of 6,000 remaining out after the February 28 walkout.
Washington March 21 More than forty per cent of all farmers interviewed by government representatives believe that experience is the only way to improve farming. The survey by the department of agriculture covered thirteen states with agents visiting farmers by motorcycle to ask questions. Eighty per cent read department bulletins and forty eight per cent followed their suggestions.
Ed Hardy, 38, a Spanish war veteran, and his wife Cora, 26, were shot on a small island in Torus Pond near the National Soldiers Home. Authorities report little hope for Hardy. Dr. Lewis L. Mann treats Cora with two chest wounds. Frank Vannah, a veteran, is held at the Soldiers' Home on suspicion. he denies involvement as Deputy Marshal Orren L. Choate and Coroner Henry W. Plummer head to Tagus to investigate.
New York reports a historic wire blockade as storms sever the East and West communications. All 200 trunk lines between New York and Chicago failed, isolating regions from Arkansas to Southeast Kentucky. Property damage noted with no fire losses reported as the storm moves eastward. Deacon White, once rich trader, undergoes a dramatic fortune collapse amid market turmoil and a disputed administration claim.
Mrs Laura A Lyford dies at home in Cabot after long illness. Survived by son and daughter. funeral arrangements set at church. Local residents recall her long life as a member of the community with strong ties to family.
Letters read to the aldermanic committee on police graft show warnings about Police Lieutenant Tucker. Henry Williams urged an inquiry into Hecker, whose wife defended him. Recker’s investigation failed to identify the writer, and Walsh noted the issue as a family dispute.
Clarence Johnson, a well known hunter from South Berkshire, was drowned yesterday afternoon at Lake Beel while duck hunting. He and partner John Simmons split up. Johnson walked onto the ice along the south shore to spot ducks, the ice gave way, and he disappeared. Cries for help were heard by John Rigford across the lake but he could not reach him in time. Two hours later the body was recovered in about six feet of water by Arthur and Herbert Caulk. Johnson leaves a wife and five children.
A gift totaling 8040,000 from Mrs Elizabeth Milbank Ande to the New York Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor was announced. The gift funds welfare laboratories and is dedicated to preventive and constructive social measures, focusing on sanitation, cleanliness, and ensuring proper food supplies rather than aid to individuals or existing organizations.
A local committee concluded there is insufficient interest to justify circulating subscription papers for a YMCA project after an international worker from Byron XNI and local men discussed the plan. The effort to raise 7000 for erection of a building failed to gain footing, with the canvassing committee reporting weak local support.
Mrs. Thomas Wilier and Miss C Reetiel Dettom led a Wednesday meeting on Peary Street where Laura L. Aineworth of Williamstown Virginia contributed 500 toward a free hospital bed in memory of Captain JE Ainsworth who died at Willeardwen in August 1908.
In Washington March 21 former Senator Obadiah Gardner of Maine refused a pensions commissionership offer. Friends from New Philadelphia Ohio backed by Dr D C Gontach renewed their effort for him while other candidates are named for the post.
Washington March 21 Easter looks to be cold and wet with wind and rain. The weatherman said a central trough moving east will bring a cold wave and rain along the East, followed by a sharp drop in temperatures. The storm may ease Sunday but temperatures will stay down.
In St Johnsbury on March 21 a social town meeting approved enlargements costing 30000 to two adjacent school buildings. The plan to construct a new 84300 school house was abandoned.
Vermon t Sportsmen elect officers at the Hotel Vermont after the annual meeting and banquet. President Johan W Titcomb presided with Max Evarts as vice president and others named for treasurer secretary and executive committees. Two hundred attended the banquet and talks by experts highlighted a new lease of life under President Turomh.
Shaw, 23, of Warrensburgh, jailed 18 days for stealing 6.80 from Mrs. Stoveta of East Clarendon after failing to pay a 25 fine and 10.80 costs. He arrived with Hertha Hayes, 18, in Hydeville, and was sent to jail by City Judge Swinnerton. Authorities say Shaw has a wife and three children whose whereabouts are unknown.
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at Green's Corners for victims of gun violence. Brooks officiated as pallbearers Henry Abell Bilis Foster Russell and Hersuster were named among mourners. The burial took place at Fast Swanton cemetery. The funeral of Anton Lowe, a Central Vermont brakeman who died from injuries on March 21, was held at BR A. Meyer’s undertaking rooms. Rev Anthony presided. Lowe’s body was sent to Argyle Minnesota for burial with his father accompanying the body to the city.
Hugh Henry of Chester retires as president of the National Bank of Bellows Falls on his 74th birthday. James H. Williams succeeds him, becoming the third Williams to hold the post. William H. Tinker named cashier, previously with the Connecticut National Bank of Charlestown.
Burlington March 21 Lewis A Hall veteran of the Civil War died yesterday at the soldiers home in Bennington of general paresis. The body was brought to the city last evening. Funeral likely Saturday at St Josephs church with burial in Mt Calvary cemetery. Survived by wife two sons Joseph Ford of this city and Edward Brown of Waterbury two daughters Lillian Mrs Brown of Waterbury and Charla of the city thrive sisters Mrs Sawyer and Mrs Quillian and Mrs Warren Lumbrey of Waterloo two brothers Emanuel of Reston and George of Lowell aged 0 years.
White River Junction on March 21 heard the first sentencing under the new law for habitual drunkenness. David Carlisle received six months in jail. Alfred Thorley, 22, from St. Johnsbury, was arraigned on statutory rape involving a 15 year old girl and held for county court with $1,000 bond not furnished.
Much property destroyed at Albert Larrow's farm in Ferrisburg the house barn and cow barn were burned on Wednesday evening. All farming tools about 40 bushels of grain hay and ensilage melted. Horses saved with difficulty along with furniture. Fire discovered origin unknown. insured in Vermont mutual.
Fragmentary notes describe seal fishing activities and grand large herde reported near Lawrence with steamers and twelve vessels using wireline apparatus. Many craft are equipped for wireline operations in the Gulf, reflecting naval or commercial fishing setup.
The readable lines describe a fragile, garbled account mentioning carbolic acid and a person named rarbelieri yeetentay. The text hints at harm or an accident but is largely unreadable and lacks clear dates or locations.
Tom L. Johnson, former mayor and advocate of the three-cent streetcar fare, reportedly died leaving an estate valued around thirty-two thousand dollars. The fragmented report hints at lingering political ties and wealth’s impact on his legacy in Cleveland.
Three boys aged twelve and younger told police they witnessed Emery Danforth order the murder of his wife, Mrs. Emery Danforth, who was beaten to death with a club in Belfast Maine. The body was found in a bedroom as authorities investigate the fatal dispute over money. The father reportedly drank, attempted suicide, and is believed to have carried it out.
The Central Vermont Railway appraisal for taxation in Vermont was before the state board of appeal in Montpelier after Newport & Richford case details. State and local officials argued stock and bond values, guaranteed debt, and system-wide significance to set a fair value for tax purposes.
Manchester Vermont association marks Vermont’s state admission anniversary with a Hanover Street program featuring an address by L. Holman, a talk on Vermont in the Civil War by W. B. Doolin, insights on Vermont’s role in the nation’s history by Norris J. Blake, humorous Vermonter sayings by Mrs. Mary Poli, reminiscences of Vermonters by Alfred Lewdge, and notes on the association’s formation and leaders led by A. Leaie Moore as president.
Vermonters show strong interest as Cottage Hospital holds annual meeting at Woodsville National Bank. Trustees and directors elected include Joseph Imwe as president and Mrs Neil Lang as clerk. reports show 143 patients served with 97 surgeries and finances in good condition.
Fifty men and women from local union groups met at Eagles Hall to form a Barre chapter of the International Union League. The aim is to promote union principles and encourage buying only union label goods, with a second meeting planned to complete the organization. Speakers included leaders from painters, machinists, carpenters, retail clerks, telephone workers, laundry workers, and the Central Labor union. A charter was presented by the Central Labor union, and refreshments followed the business session.
The ceremony at Bethel on March 21 announced Rev Edgar L Halfacre’s ordination into the Universalist ministry. Attendees included Rev Kolar Maltacre and Rev B L Forbes, with remarks by Rev B L Rutter and Rev H H Parkinlet. The service was led by Hartey A Whiley and Mrs Fred C Pullan. Halfacre was born in Newberry South Carolina and educated at Newberry and St Lawrence University. Weather forecast: likely Saturday with warmer temps, light west winds.
A Montpelier county court scene saw jurors drawn from the audience and street to hear two actions. In the first, Val of Nora Adams vs C W Averill resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff for 6100 in a real estate sale dispute. The second, Nora Addie vs Charles W Averill, concerns negligence in an auto collision on North Main Street in Barre on July 25. The panel included Cassie Hart Morris Goodwin Norma Stockwell Henry Collins and others.
Good Friday observances dominated Holy Week with Mass of the Presanctified at St. Monica's led by Rev. A C Griffin as veneration of the cross occurred. Church of the Good Shepherd held special services at 1 30 with Rev W J Beatty delivering a sermon and seven o’clock evening rites. A baptismal service is set for tomorrow at 4 o clock.
A prayer service for Charles Landon, who died at 208 South Main Street, was held this morning at 7 oclock. The body was moved via the Central Vermont line to East Middlebury for funeral services led by Rev. L Te Cochran of the Methodist church. Burial followed in East Middlebury village cemetery with Mrs and Mrs A K Bradley guiding the casket to Middlebury.
Mrs Bertha Prineau wife of Joseph Prineau of Websterville died this morning after a three week illness aged 40. She leaves a husband seven children and an aged mother in Canada. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at St Syttester's Church in Graniterikc at 9 o'clock.
Burlington March 21 county court jury found a verdict yesterday for the plaintiff Bernard H Porter in the suit against Samuel Miller to recover for the keep of a horse. Miller contends the horse was lame or taken by Porter in a different condition. M G Loany appeared for the defendant and KM Hartim for the plaintiff.
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