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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1907
Page
1
Court in Bose Idaho opens tomorrow with heavy security as both sides accuse espionage and fear confidential records may be stolen. Spectators limited to comfortable seating. Haywood to be moved from jail via inner stairs, guarded by armed watchers. Judge Wood aims to minimize delays by strict juror selection and restricted access.
The body of 26 year old Mrs George Walker was found in Frank Millers coal yard near Buckwheat Lane Bridgeport Conn buried under coal clad only in underclothes. Police say she left home after a quarrel with her husband last Wednesday night and it is unclear if death was suicide foul play or accident. she hailed from Holyoke Massachusetts.
Judge Wendell Phillips Stafford denounced the unwritten law before the Vermont State Bar as he criticized temporary insanity pleas in murder cases. He warned against perverting justice as defense attorneys for Anna M. Bradlow seek a mistrial or relief in a case tied to the shooting of former Senator Arthur Brown.
The article reports Lyndhurst mortgaged for $100,000 at 7 percent by the Fidelity Tithe and Trust Company. The note matures in several years with a public record dated March 7, 1907. Attorneys Clifford W. Hartridge and notary John Meagher witnessed the proceedings and affixed official seals.
Fragmentary OCR notes report the death of John Osmer in an odd evening event. Names, dates, and locations are unreadable, but the fragment suggests a sudden death and subsequent actions by relatives or officials.
New York in May reports the public filing of the will of Tate James H Semith with an estate valuing at no more than 25 million dollars. He leaves legacies to kin and directs two principal beneficiaries George Grant Mason and William Stith Mason to receive two thirds and one third of the residue. Executors include George Cooper of Huratey Park and several Mason relatives, with probate planned in Goshen Orange County. The deceased died March 26 in Kyoto during a bridal tour. his widow returns to the United States.
Putte Montana May 8 William Powers aged 4? who said he came here last work from Sand Point Idaho was arrested near Woodville by a sheriff s posse yesterday afternoon suspected of being one of the men who held up the North Coast Limited on the Northern Pacific near Welch s He denied any attempt at robbery Engineer Crow s heroic act in turning on the fire brakes may have saved hundreds of lives The grade at Welch s is steep If the man in the cab had failed to stop the express train it would have plunged into the river Train crew Frank Clow and Conductor Cutver were held up on the west side of Butte mountain by two or more men One bandit escaped with nothing.
A dispatch from Montevideo reports the French transport steamer Potton wrecked off Uruguay’s coast. One hundred and more crew are missing or lost. The vessel sailed from Marseilles in April bound for a distant post, with many presumed casualties.
A warm village meeting was held last night with a single ballot needed. Palle nominated for the five year Pan-American Commissioner by McFeetery and Burns. Merrill abstained. Ballot: Bure 109 to 7. Other offices: Moderator TeLahy or Harvey. trustees Abell, Mason, Beatty. treasurer Ladd. collector Irish. auditors Parmalee, Baca. Varied votes on village improvements and rates.
May reports from New York describe a sensational case losing focus on George P. Bowler a third year student and sheriff Kaierr of Hirsch county. The raid uncovered poker paraphernalia and disputed claims about forged notes and improprieties involving Bennett and a Harvard connection.
Collins of the University of Vermont hit a three bagger driving in Grow who had singled and stood second, giving Vermont an early lead as Dowd pitched for Holy Cross. The game featured strong defense with one error, and Holy Cross held a late rally but Vermont prevailed 5 to 3 after seven innings in a shortened outing.
In San Francisco on May 8 a clash between strikers and strike breakers on Turk Street reddened the street with gunfire and stones. Eight men were shot, including a policeman and detective, as steel workers responded to attacks with car window shots. The violence followed attempts by United workers to clear Turk and Fillmore streets of strike-breakers, with shots fired from a passing car as windows were smashed.
A Vermont ceremony at Proctor yesterday united Portvidpe and Minvara L Sanborn with vows at a home in Liebe ip Chotina Morrisville men, about 35 business figures, petition Congress for action. The petition was presented as Mr ity maby offered at the opening.
Fisher struck out 17 as Middlebury beat Norwich 3 to 0 yesterday afternoon in a fast game at the college field. Errors and defensive plays shaped the score, with Fisher handling the mound and the offense contributing just enough runs to seal the win.
An error filled notice describes a May meeting in Teattleboro to discuss forming a Talley joint baseball association with officers and directors named. The plan aims to reorganize local athletic events and field a fuller team by recruiting players from town and preparing for upcoming season.
A Burlington case outlines questions over Colonel Le Grand Be Cannon’s will and the substitution of securities for a trust held for Mrs. Brookes. The petition seeks court action to fix securities and extend the Cannon estate to satisfy the trust terms and probate objectives.
In Delboro the question of the Australian ballot faced a split board. As Eckles received the fewest votes among six, he was declared not elected, but a motion passed to discard the Australian ballot for future elections. Officials named include A P Sob, W P Stearns, B Perry, W A Shumway, H W Senders, and Charles W Harris.
The jury found Louie Limoge guilty of liquor selling and receiving after a seizure by Burlington police last winter. The trial spanned most of yesterday in Muitteriden county court, with State's Attorney A J Sherman presenting evidence and 3 G Leary defending. Bail and related divorce petitions were also heard, including Joyner vs Rathbine and Bombard vs Bombard and Mable van Malle, which were continued.
Shelley, once with BEJ Thomas store, was arrested after a grand jury indicted him in 1903 for stealing ball chests. Bond set at 500 dollars. he fled to Buffalo. Alpert and Morris Lavigne posted security. The case ties Shelley to thefts involving packages sold to various customers.
Patrick Quinn, a Guntral Vermont bridge worker, slipped on an embutment and fell about 20 feet striking his head and shoulders. He suffered serious injuries but no broken bones, and was brought home by a relative. Quinn has 25 years of experience in bridge work and is from Swanton.
Crowds gather at Binny's in a state venue, as Groves and Cas advertise a sale of furnishings and goods. The event draws families and residents seeking bargains amid a tense, feverish atmosphere with uncertain turnout for future years.
Etta Champenay, 15, newly married weeks earlier, was arraigned in municipal court and sentenced to six years and six months in Windsor State Prison for horse stealing. She rented a livery rig in Cambridge, N.Y., fled to the mountains, later identified in Woodford and captured, with authorities tracing the stolen horse and proceeds. She confessed to the Cambridge incident while at the State's Attorney office.
Riots erupt in New York amid the ongoing Nungulinemen strike. Strikers clash with strikebreakers in Williamsburg as workers are attacked and injured. A barber named Rasherick and Plattsburgh ties figure among the contested scenes.
The Presbyterian church marked Rev. Mr. MacIntyre’s first anniversary as pastor with a reception last evening. Javier Miluy chaired the meeting and William Bull gave an address on the past, present, and future of the congregation. A pleasing program of song and instrumental music followed with refreshments served.
Two intoxication cases opened city court. HM. 8 Heath of Meriden was arrested after wandering toward the river and railroad trestle, nearly plummeting into the water. He pleaded guilty and was fined five dollars plus six dollars costs. Officer Carle also arrested Edward English for a second offense. he paid nothing and received a surety bond. James Donahut was arraigned on a weapon charge. found not guilty but the case continued to May. Dimbior Yoke pleaded and was fined one hundred seven dollars and six cents, with an appeal to county court.
A mixed university team from Midis Myre, eligible varsity players, will play an Intercity team tomorrow afternoon at the school grounds, starting at 5:45. The lineup includes Tom Hayes and Woodwark with several other players. strength noted among Burlington colleges.
A.B. Yandow aml hardware store of Ro 0. Mad an were broken into on Monday. Cash register left open at the former store. Intruders opened the register at the other, took a small amount, and smashed glass from a window. Mr. Madgett offers a $28 reward for identification of the breakers. Three other buildings on the main Aiding were also broken into with groceries taken.
Reports from Raynford Falls Maine indicate possible murder on a bridge over the Swift River. Sheriff Frank Pechin cites bloodstains, two holes under a railing, and objects dragged toward the water. investigators find traces along the railing and riverbank.
A crowded social scene unfolds with New Englanders and a host of nobles at a May event. Attendees include various titled individuals and a mix of guests traveling from distant locations to enjoy the celebration and the informal gatherings in London venues.
A Vermont court of claims hearing at the State House in Montpelier heard Viscomo Giovanni, formerly of St Albans and Windsor, seek pay for time in state custody from April 2, 1906 to September 16, 1906 after a manslaughter conviction and a later reversal by the Supreme Court. Other claimants included A. W. English for orchard damage, Judge Bates for testimony copies, Philo P Parker for Civil War pay, and Daniel W. Blake for Civil War pay after 1865.
In Montpelier the first case heard involved Parcival W. Clement as administrator for U S Harrison against Northwestern Insurance, tied to a relationship with a deceased cohabitante. The estate seeks policy proceeds from the insurer. The Addison county suit Eliza K Abbott v John and wife sought recovery of property alleged given in exchange for future care promises.
In Chittenden County, Judge Eric Waterman ruled yesterday that three cases involving the Rendering Company, appealed by Conde, awarded costs to the respondent. The court held the company could not extend its business beyond state provisions, and questions about producing evidence or potential self-incrimination were considered and resolved.
Scribbled minutes reveal a tense meeting where officials debate a transfers issue and discuss safety, while a mention of Eugene Sullivan hints at a controversial conduct inquiry. The fragmented text references bottle quantities and safety concerns amid procedural questions and opinions.
A fragmented notice describes a Wednesday recital at Goddard with a schedule around six o clock and mentions a welcome, a program titled in an Eticite n'Amors for faete handy Lig Beaver, and references to a Mr Averill-Washs and other local names amid garbled text.
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