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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1914

Page

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Bank official held on embezzlement charges in Gallatin

Nashville reports William B Brown assistant cashier and mayor of Gallatin is under arrest for allegedly embezzling about 40 000 dollars from First National Bank of Gallatin. A bank robbery and fire hindered accurate auditing, raising questions about total shortage.

William B. Brown Gallatin, Tenn Nashville Tenn William, B. Brown First National Banc of Gallatin

Rebels Claim Villa Gains at Torreon Boldly Pressing Fight

Reports from Juarez and Washington say Villa controls Torreon area with growing finances while conflict continues at Torreon and Gomez Palacio. Rebels credit strength in Torreon and Gomez Palacio as federals struggle to match the advance.

Torreon Still Stands Amid Frontline Action Reports

Washington reports from March state the Mexican embassy received a brief message claiming Torreon has not fallen and the government remains confident. Refugees arriving at Piedras Negras describe General Murgia’s forces wiping out federal fugitives near Torreon, isolating the city from Mexico City and telegraph links.

Washington, D. C Foreign Office Mexico City Torreon Eagle Vass Tex Piedras Negras Mexico Monclova Murgia Monterey Saltillo Eagle Pass Torreen Joaquin Maas Velasco Murgin

Lynch mob hangs Negro woman killer in Burlington incident

A masked mob forcibly removed a jailed Negro woman accused of fatally stabbing Lemuel Pierce and hanged her from a telephone pole. Burlington reports the brutal lynching after the crime, highlighting racial violence in a tense late March scene.

Intuskonee Marin Lemuel Pierce

Siegel to Be Sued for a Divorce

New York report says a divorce suit against Henry Niegel Siegel, bankrupt banker and merchant, was filed by Mike Vaughn Siegel after process servers failed to locate him. Two correspondents may be named. Mrs Siegel, widow of George M Wilde, previously worked as a writer and married Siegel in 1898. They have lived apart for four years, with Siegel paying her about 2500 a year.

New York Henry Niegel Mike Vaughn Siegel Siegel George M. Wilde Wilde Re York Virginia

Dynamited ice gorge clears Mohawk river danger

State worker blew up a 1 foot high ice gorge three and a half miles long in the Mohawk river at Crescent New York to protect the aqueduct and 18 locks of the barge canal. The explosion rattled Hudson River area as water rose 11 to 12 feet above normal, threatening local buildings and prompting alarm about further ice jams from the North Woods and thaw conditions.

Mohawk River Crescent N. Y Troy Hudson River North Woods Cverk

Masked mob attacks accused killer in Santa Fe

Twenty masked men seized Adolfo Padilla at the county jail and stabbed him after dragging him from custody. Padilla’s wife was found slain at her mother’s home with throat cut and wrists gashed. The mob action followed charges of murdering his wife.

Santa Fe N. MM Adolfo Padilla Padilla

Rutland Hearing on Special Officer Pitaniello

In Rutland a case against Special Police Officer James Pitaniello was heard by Francis Tracy, the public safety commissioner, at the police station yesterday afternoon. The hearing followed a complaint signed by local voters alleging gambling and illegal money demands in cases involving Italian community members. McMinnie represented the complainant and Poulin defended Pitaniello. the outcome and reappointment status remain unclear after the session.

Rutland March Jr Special Police James Pitaniello Francis Tracy Commissioner of Public Safety Tracy Hard Henry C. Brislin Vito Manfredo Rnland Pitaniello P. F. McMinnie V. Poulin Pitanielio Inet

Ohio plans to oust Standard from doing business in Ohio

Judge Dillon granted an alternative writ ordering Attorney General Hogan to institute ouster proceedings against Standard Oil and its subsidiaries including Imperial Oil of Canada for alleged Sherman act and Valentine trust violations. The suit, led by attorney George H. Phelps, seeks court action with a hearing set for April 20.

Columbus Dillon Buckeye Fp. Eine Company Solar Refining Company Imperial Oil Company of Canada Ohio Hogan Phelps Jaylgy Phelpa

Stove Explosion Injures Worcester Woman Amputates Leg

Mrs Octavia L Walley of Worcester Massachusetts suffered a severe injury when a coal stove exploded in the laundry at Frank Sessions home on Main Street. Dynamite in the coal is blamed for the blast which shattered the stove and blew out all windows. She was taken to City hospital where amputation of a leg was required. Weather forecast calls for brisk north winds through Wednesday.

Octavia L. Walley Worcester Mass Qelinia L. Walley Main Street

Powell opera house destroyed in Milton fire

A morning blaze in Milton destroyed the Powell opera house and two adjoining buildings across River Street. Losses reach about 25,000 with insurance, while occupants faced extensive damage to stores and homes. The fire started in the Powell opera house around 2:30 a.m., and investigators cite unknown cause with heaters in use earlier. The incident wiped out two blocks including the postoffice structure and a furniture shop, with limited village firefighting resources.

Milton Powellopers House River Street Surmer Powell Opera House William Landon Aspera House Dutgess General Store Tl. L. Powvil D. 1D. Martin Taswell Bilding Samuel Barnes J. A. Donahue John M. Mellen Jmil Pulp Workers’ Union Madora Woodmen Africa Powell Howell Inet Wight

Aged Irish Patriot Timothy Sullivan Dies at 87

Dublin March 31 Timothy Daniel Sullivan tripatriot and author of God Save Ireland died today in his 87th year. He was a prominent agitator for home rule with Charles Stewart Parnell in parliament for 20 years and served as lord mayor of Dublin in 1870 and 1877. A prolific writer, he faced jail for an offense against the courtian act but escaped punishment.

Dublin Reland Timothy Daniel Sullivan

House nears vote on Panama canal toll repeal

Washington March 31 as the hour neared for a final vote on the Panama canal toll repeal provisions administration leaders in the house expressed strong confidence of victory by a substantial margin. Speaker Clark planned to floor the measure to defeat the repeal and a large crowd packed the House gallery awaiting adjournment.

Washington, D. C Clark Devail Pan

Waterbury Votes to Permit Sale of All Liquors

Waterbury voters approved permitting liquor sales at a special meeting, with church bells rung to mobilize turnout. The town meeting day vote created momentum for new licenses, while local workers groups and unions discussed organizing impact.

Waterbury

Man with Bible arrested for sale in Burlington

A shabby man with a high pitched voice tried to sell a richly illustrated teachers Bible at Selden's second hand store in Burlington March 31. The Bible bore the name Earl R. Ricker of Northfield Falls. police traced Ricker and linked a stolen satchel from Montpelier containing the same Bible. The suspect claimed no connection, identified as Michael Wall of Renov, Mass, and led officers to Wall in Washi county jail after a warrant was issued in Montpelier.

Burlington Selden Earl R. Ricker Northfield Falls Richmond Rosewell Earl Ricker Mintpelter John Durkee Montpee Ricker Burlington Sound Farwell Mass Vermont Montreal Montpefier Junction Besex Michael Wall Wall Russell

Deaths of Waterbury Women Betsey Boyce and Rosa Dow

Two Waterbury women Betsey Boyce and Rosa Dow died within Morrisville Waterbury area. Mrs Boyce widow Mire Botany Toyre died after two weeks illness with pneumonia and complications leaving four children and a son in Waterbury. Mrs Rosa Dow widow Jol Mason Dow died of tubercular peritonitis at Waterbury Center after returning from Mary Fletcher hospital. The obituaries note surviving children and siblings and place of burial or funeral arrangements.

Betsey Boyce Rosa Dow Morrisville Mire Rosa Dow Jol Mason Dow Waterbury Center Kew Sterling Lewlie Bard Arelfe Dow Dal VU. Anderson

False statements trial in Harlington ends with two convictions

The jury convicted William Colburn on two counts of making false statements to an insurance agent after a brief trial that featured limited testimony. Key witnesses tied Colburn to the alleged false claims, with Edw ard O'Neil and Jennie Perelman among those linking the respondent to the furniture purchase and prior identity as Colby.

Harlington Mare Sh County Emirtyexter William Calefure Way Keifeter George EB. Stratton Christopher Mile Jennie Perelman Kaplan Agun Colburn Colby North Bend Street Edward O'Neil Frank Moran Uw Colby

Bell tolls a century at Rutland funeral for Ellen Brown

Rutland March 21 funeral services for Mrs Ellen Littlefield Brown oldest resident of West street were held yesterday in Congregational church. Rev Arthur H Bradford and Rev Norman Seaver officiated with pallbearers Frank M Wilson J C Jenes George J Chalmers W F Fanning F Bishop H B Whit tint. The bell tolled 100 times marking her age as noted in the report. The body was taken to Burlington for internment.

Rutland Ellen Littlefield Brown West Street Arthur H. Bradford Elmred Norman Seaver Frank M. Wilson J.C. Jenes George J. Chalmers W. F. Fanning F. ©. Bishop H. B. Whittint Burlington Twirhal

Life Saved But Arm Lost In Williamstown Granite Accident

Frank Passera of Passera Bros in Williamstown injured in a polishing mill shafting accident when his coat tangled in machinery. His arm was crushed and torn, later amputated three inches below the shoulder. He was transported to a hospital, where surgeons confirmed the injury and he is reported doing well. Passera, middle aged with wife and one daughter, works for a prominent Barre granite firm.

Frank Passera Passera Bros Williameatown Williamstown Pusaera W. H. Hurley Passern Passern Bros Barre

Vermont hospital herd sells eight Holsteins for 22800

Waterbury March 31 The sale of eight registered Holsteins from the Vermont state hospital herd, managed by W C Lowe, brought 22800. Buyer A C Mills of Surrey Wash, who already owns Hazelwood farms, praised the animals as a high quality type and plans further purchases. The herd now stands at about 08 registered head with several young cows and calves. Mr Lowe continues to study and improve herd types.

Waterbury Vermont State Hospital W. C. Lowe A. C. Mills Surrey Hazelwood Mills Vermont New England Aleo Mike Lowe

Bennington Arrests Youth in New Haven Forgery Case

A young Black valet, Chauncey Probh or Chauncey Todd, is arrested in Bennington on charges tied to decamping from New Haven with a $200 diamond ring and no funds. The case involves forged checks signed as K Le Batex and tied to a former municipal judge’s name. State’s Attorney W. Meagher leads the inquiry and awaits a New Haven warrant for forgery and theft.

Bennington New York New Haven Conn Felix Davis W. 4. Meagher Chauncey Probh Chauncey Todd K. le Batex Todd Proble Lees Ley

Merchant H P Munson Taken by Special Train Wounded

A Morrisville merchant, H P Munson, was rushed to Fletcher Hospital in Burlington by a special train to save his life. The train carried ten physicians two nurses a clergy and family members as Munson suffered gangrene requiring amputation of the leg.

Burlington H. P. Munson Morrisville St. Johnsbury Lake Champlain Burlington & Latoile Fletcher Hospital Thin City

Straight Sentence for Liquor Seller

An information was filed in Washington County court by State Attorney J Ward Carver charging the illegal sale of liquor at Waterbury on March 10. Rufino Mier pleaded guilty and was sentenced to not less than four and not more than five months in the house of correction. The case notes a prior conviction and mentions related court actions and juries in ongoing proceedings.

Washington J. Ward Carver Rufino Mier Waterbury Mier House of Correction Quincy Mass EK. Campbell Stites Attorne Urver Afiin Jmrt Suil C. C. Graves Dante Hove Josue Aja

Old Litigation Ends in Settlement Over Heath Estate

In Washington county court yesterday the case Capital Segi Bank and Montpelier & Savings Bank against the estate of Sarah Heath reached a settlement. Banks recover collateral valued at about 50,382.70 tied to notes by Mrs Heath. The dispute arose after guardianship and questions of Mrs Heath’s competence amid failed ventures. The chancery suit was dropped and the probate court ordered payment of the banks' claims, with additional sums settled.

Gertie Ricker Vic Wicker Woodbury Nelann Laundell Consolidated Lighting Cy Anmoinroment Matusi Howilson Va Roscoe H. Morrill Avneral Ussamipah Ala Ky Ma Howiveon B.J. Cole Travar Fred Purrin Hin Yrmndnon D. Tarbett Monk Montpelier Maria Mertelli Carral Watery Jowie Challard Bersin J. Mowaton Northfield J. B. Cummings KK. Watehineau Harre Town Charles Leauand Merlin William Prescott Plainfieides W. Robinson Woitefieid Grover ‘Kempleton Geer Ottan Worcester Harry Vincent East Montpelier E._F. Yaw Cabot Washington County Supreme Court Harery Witoni Nertuill Montpelion Harvers T. J. Douvitt Jol W. Gordon Hollister Jackson Harre Capital Segi Bank & ‘Prue Ce Nt Parte Savings Brnnk & Trust Co Sarah Heath Wetson Mra. Heuth Cin Charles II Heath Fingmris Matrick Dutia Kane Hanks Iit Clark Loc Mandy Wieendenad Bo Barre Savings Bank

Body Taken In Montpelier Burial Details Vague

A disjointed report describes a body identified in Montpelier after a morning arrival from Keene. The text mentions Keene Drineall and Michael Drier, a Patrick, and a cemetery burial planned for the evening with a name possibly Turind in the Cutheitie, but details are unclear due to OCR damage.

Ferry Drineall Michael Drier Keene Ernesin Patrick Incoil Middlesex Montpelier Kewte Comietery

Support Meeting for J W Gordon in Second District

A preliminary mass meeting in the city hall room tonight mobilized support for John W Gordon's bid for Congress from the second district. Lollinter Jackson was elected chairman and a 10 member executive committee was appointed to organize headquarters and campaign funds. Gordon spoke urging careful preparation and warned against overreliance on popularity, emphasizing need for knowledge and preparation in public office.

John W. Gordon Tee Serand Gare Dio Iits Marte Gonlon Dyeeound Dikteiet Barte Gordon Mde Orden Feillows Congress Onanitel Distriet Amwrican Eivnonia Mankood United States

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