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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1903

Page

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All on board were lost Luckenbach voyage mystery

News from New York reports the steamer S V Luckenbach missing at sea after leaving Sabine Pass on March 22 bound for New York with 1,100,000 gallons of petroleum. Thirty three crew were aboard and no trace has been found. Underwriters face heavy losses if the vessel is not found. Other ships have disappeared in southern waters prompting theories of foul play or enemy action. Captain George Johnson of Brooklyn commanded the vessel.

New York May S. V. Luckenbach Sabine Pass Tex Texas Philadelphia Luckenbach Norfolk Te Heaumont Fields George Johnson Brooklyn Luckentachs

Two Shot On Boston During Naval Target Practice

Reports show Charles Huff and Boatswain McNamara of the cruiser Boston wounded by stray bullets from the cruiser Marblehead during subcaliber target practice. A near-miss prompted an immediate cease-fire, with Ensign Hot injured and a boatswain’s mate suffering a severe scalp wound.

Marc Alehead San Francisco Charles Huff Boatsway McNamara Boston Marblehead Vessal Wnr Ensign Hot Ati Swain

Baseball scores from yesterday across leagues and cities

Yesterday's National League games featured Pittsbury and New York high scoring affairs with Chicago and St Louis battling in extra innings. American League results included Louis beating Chicago in extra frames and Cleveland topping Detroit while Philadelphia edged Washington and Boston defeated New York.

Fran Brosklya Thiladedphia Wapington Boston New York Hosten Roepe Keores Chee

Rutland Woman Bound Over on Child Maltreatment Charge

In Rutland May S, Mrs Henry Mercier of Foreststreat was bound over to county court after being found guilty of abusing her seven year old daughter Raith. Neighbors and the Rutland Humane Society led the charge with teachers testifying to bruises on the face and body and an injury claim from being pushed against a stove. The defense was not represented at the preliminary hearing.

Rutland May S Henry Mercier Foreststreat Rusning Nelala JW. Lyons

Moseley Accepts Captaincy at Northfield

Moseley accepts the position as captain of Company F at Northfield and retires as adjutant of the third battalion. Major L recommends First Sergeant F J Mowe for a key role. Mowe, Civil War veteran and Norwich University student, is a prominent local citizen and son of Major Howe.

Northfield May K Harry OU. Mopelay Estey F. J. Mowe Von Beed Aey Norwich University Howe Howe Ant Noewleh

Pitched Into Quarry Injures Worker at Galvin Mine

Quincy May 5 John F Stern ing, a quarryman at Galvin's quarry, was at the top when a rope entangled his feet and he fell about seventy five feet. He suffered a broken leg and severe head injuries with blood loss and was taken by ambulance to City Hospital. He is married.

Quincy Mayn John F. Sterning Galvin Quiery

Murder Suspect Named in Peru Disappearance Case

In Peru from last September Fret West, a known young man, vanished after leaving home with his dog. A decomposed male body was found in a nearby stream three miles north, with the dog’s body further downstream. Autopsy suggests murder. no clues yet to the killer.

Peru Iene West

Mystery of Insurance Divorces and Death in Barre Versus Courts

A Vermont dispatch reports a Boston death tied to a large life policy and a wave of divorces granted in Barre County Court. Hawin M. Thayer, 38, an insurance solicitor and company treasurer, died in a Boston hotel after an autopsy attributed his death to nephritis with a cardiac complication. In Montpelier, a Barre term concluded with numerous divorce decrees and related civil actions, listing cases of adultery, intolerable severity, and custody disputes among Barre residents and nearby towns.

Boston Hawin M. Parent Newton Bateen Lew Draper Cart Thayer Hin Montpelier Grauleville DW. Smith Martin EB. Smith Arthur L. Churchill Lirsley W. Churchill Alton Ll. Nya Nya Jonnie of. Baird Thomas K. Baird Joseph Frattini Louisa Prattini Mabel Stevens Charles W. Stevens Calvin V. Pratt Emma EB. Pratt John A. Hall Margaret F.C. Parner T. W. Kagan Va TB. Jenkins Harry Millses City of Harte Sty Eee U. EL. More & On F.actin E. HM A. W. Prescott Gryis Butchelifer Barre Charles Scott Va. Clark Robert Clark Wells River Charles Gatch Cartle I. Stebbins Ansin H. Stebbins Northield

Third Offence Leads to Court Plea in City Case

In Routlnet May 4, Judge Willis M. Rose presided over city court where Frick Bettany Joseph Gero of Mat land and Michael Townh of Castleton pleaded guilty to intoxication. The men received fines totaling about 87 dollars as they had no money. Charles Watts also pled guilty to intoxication before Judge Rossith and was sent to county jail.

Willis M. Rose Frick Bettany Joseph Gero Matland Michael Townh Castleton Charles Watts Rossith Estentayle

Architect Sued Over Faulty Plans for Boston Plant

Burlington May P The Lumiere North American Co sues Frederick S Hinds of Boston a mill architect and engineer for 10040 state claim he failed to provide air plane and extras and to supervise construction of a building at Honard Mark with faulty plans cited if built as specified it would not fulfill its purpose the suit seeks repayment of damages.

Burlington Lumiere North American Co. Drought Silt Frederick S. Hinds Boston Honard Mark

Woodstock horse kills owner in barn incident

W H Burbank of North Bet went to strike his four year old stallion yesterday afternoon around eight. The horse crushed his head while the doors stood open. Burbank was found unconscious by the housekeeper and died by morning with vomiting and paralysis on the left side.

Woodstock May W. H. Burbank North Bet Mr. Burbank Burbank

Concord May and June tax receipts dip in region

Internal Revenue figures show a May period for Maine New Hampshire and Vermont districts totaling 40 201 08 down from 64 952 74 last year a drop of 4 001 21. A May 5 village meeting in Hollows Falls addresses building a new city hall costing about 15 000 with a five member committee to review plans.

Concord Maine New Hampebire Vermont Hellowe Bulls Hollows Falls May S Volumites Molesteengers

Caledonia County editors form publishers association

The Caledonia County editors organized the Caledonia County Publishers Association at St Johnsbury May 6. Officers include President Walter of St Johnsbury Republicans, Vice President Lord of Groton Times, Treasurer Sawyer of Hardwick Gazette, and Secretary Chase of Lyndon Union with Stone of St Johnsbury Caledonian on the executive committee. An excursion over the Hardwick and Woodbury mountains followed the meeting.

St. Jennabury Caledonia Bounty Papers Wb Tari Wloke Orpanizil Caledonia County Publishers’ Association Walter St Johnsbury Republicans Lord Groton Tine Sawyer Tardwick Hozatte Chase Lyndon Union

Child Rescued After Falling Into 22-Foot Well

In Shehkios on May 3 a child of Postmaster F. Cartle fell into a 22 foot well of water near a Methodist parsonage. Quick action by bystanders and a rope with a well hook saved her. she remained calm and followed directions as she was pulled to safety. A crowd gathered during the rescue.

Shehkios Jlaughter of Postimster F. Cartle Methoalat Purongagian

Henry Beals Dead Middletown Springs Contractor Succumbs

Henry Beals a prominent Middletown Springs contractor died suddenly at his workshop age 74. He left four children including Raymond J Beals of the local telephone exchange. Beals helped build many principal local business blocks and was well known in the community.

Middletown Springs Butland Itatland, May Henry Deals Grayd-Sons Raymond J. Reals Leuls

House of Commons rejects trades disputes bill in tight vote

London May 3 The House of Commons defeated the trades disputes bill by 240 to 224. The measure sought to alter union fund liability and lay groundwork for reform. Supporters argued for change while ministers led by Ta f lour opposed it and pledged a royal commission to examine trades union practice in light of court rulings such as Patvale.

House of Commons London House of Cuinmond Talfour Royi

Home for the Aged gains state charter approval

A proposed organization named Home for the Aged seeks incorporation under state law to establish suitable grounds and buildings for a home and hospital for the aged. The effort aims to advance social improvement and education through community projects.

Anguaty M

Middlebury Freshmen Win Debating Match at Opera House

Middlebury freshmen defeated Dartmouth freshmen in a campus intercollegiate debate held in the opera house. The question was whether United States Senators in the various states should be elected by a popular vote. Speakers included M. Pickard, Caldwall, and Witherell for Middlebury and B. Ke Spencer, T. M. Gordon, and A. B. Meservey for Dartmouth.

Middlebury Dartmouth United States A.D. Witherell B. Ke. Spencer T. M. Gordon A. B. Meservey

Disorder in Bethel Man Convict of Larceny

Bethel May 8 Several cases were tried in court. Martin Carrick who sued for intoxication the day before became intoxicated again and assaulted an Italian named John Brazile. He was bound over to county court with a 500 ball. William Kubar was arrested for larceny and pleaded guilty to petit larceny. He paid a fine plus costs. Robert Feetwood was fined 5 dollars for intoxication and costs.

Bethel Martin Carrick Costa Robert Feetwood

Healey Urged as Possible Governor By Labor Group

Vermont readers are urged to consider Bernard F. Healey of Tarre, president of the State Federation of Labor, as a potential governor candidate. The note claims Healey would garner about 10,000 votes tomorrow and calls for fifteen months of agitation to unite tenant farmers and laborers in solidarity, reflecting a unionist perspective from the Vermont Union Signal.

Mentin Publi Bernard F. Healey Tarre State Federation of Labor Dit Healey Hke Vermont Union

Injured Men Recover After Milton Wreck

St Albans May 0 James Tierney Henry Willett and Robert Parr injured in the Milton wreck Thursday morning are recovering. Albert L Reavey Leigam native fireman killed in the accident was taken to Hyde Park on the 4 165 p m train yesterday. The funeral will be held at Hyde Park today.

St. Albans James Tierney Henry Willett Robert Parr Milton Gould

Black bear in North Pownal roams near Britn Place lodge

Residents of North Pownal report a full grown black bear has taken residence in a rocky lodge near the village. The bear has been seen multiple times this week in a pasture near Dr. B. B. Potter's house and appears tame. A hunting party departs today to attempt to kill the animal.

Ivfe Fia Bris Boaldenne Ledge Soar Bennington North Pownal Ville Britn B. B. Potter

Montpelier Drunks In Court For Repeated Offenses

Two men appeared in Montpelier court for intoxication. Gornelianna of Graniteville pleaded guilty to an extended sentence. James Tierney, released yesterday after ten days, faced a second offense and received zero days further in court.

Northfield Workman Falls Twenty Feet at Plant

Northfield, May. Angus Nicholson fell twenty feet while at work at the Northfield Fleckele Light plant yesterday afternoon, spraining his right arm. The scaffold gave way and another worker had fallen earlier that day but was uninjured. Nicholson is the son of Martiy Fanton, who was killed weeks ago by a blasting accident at the same plant.

Northfield Northfield Fleckele Angus Nicholson Low Nicholson Martiiy Fanton

Transvaal loan applications flood in near £3 million target

London reports an overwhelming number of applications for the Transvaal loan of three million pounds with the entire loan over subscribed before the close of the period.

London Transvaal

Evening Drawing Boho Start at Averill's Malt Street

The Evening Drawing school will begin on Tuesday west with expected attendee oT. Location is Averill's 5 Malt Street.

Averill

Still High Water Mark of Intoxicated Offenders

The city court reports continued arrests for intoxication with several individuals appearing in court. John O'Brien and Hugh Isaac pleaded guilty to intoxication and were fined. O'Brien paid 85 dollars plus costs while Isaac faced ten days in county jail. Frank Tacey and Charles Milne were also arrested for intoxication, and John Innis faced breach of the peace charges with a ten dollar fine and costs. A separate injury note states D. Kesson broke a leg in Granite Street. recovery expected six weeks.

Cet Frank Hamel John O'Brien Hugh Isaac Exch O'Brian Cano County Juilet Montpalier Hamel Frank Tacey Charles Milne John Innis Deho D. Kesson Granite Street Reason & Painter

Pleasantly Entertained At Barre Co operative Society Event

A large crowd attended a fundraiser at Foresters hall hosted by Barre Co operative Society ladies. Mrs Cruldishant presided as J Latvoms explained cooperative value, Pred Brook spoke briefly, Miss Jonnie Kynood recited, and K M Jones gave an engaging address. A soliciting committee highlighted wards and cake was served by the ladies.

Barre Co-operative Society Foresters’ Hall Wm. Cruldishant J. Tlatvoms Pred Brook Jonnie Kynood Kite K. M. Jones Tones

Fourth Annual Banquet of Ith-American War Veterans

The fourth annual banquet of the Ith-American War Veterans will be Friday evening, May 13 at 7:30 at the armory. All veterans from every service branch are invited. Tickets cost 1.00 and may be bought at Ted Gro Pharmacy Moore and Cowens or from committee members.

Americus War Asanbing Ted Gro Moore & Cowens

Noted Correction From Reader About Yesterday’s Taxi Tale

A reader of the Times seeks to correct a previous report refusing intoxication claims and explains the two men involved in the altercation were not singled out. The writer states they were never home by Mr Johnston and aims to clarify the sequence of events.

Dy Kesson Dally ‘Times Keason Johnston

Montpelier Hosts Visiting Professional Golfer

The Montpelier County welcomes Wiltie Kirk, a professional golfer, to advise club members on game technique during a May visit. Mir Birk arrived in town today to participate in related events and instruction sessions.

Montpelier Wiltie Kirk Mir Birk

Aged Woman of Berlin Dead

Mrs Patrick Morrow aged third oldest in town died yesterday on Northfield road Capee and Barre residents knew her well. Funeral from St Augustine's church in Montpalice tomorrow afternoon at two.

Berlin Patrick Morrow Morrow Northfield Road Capeee Barre St. Augustine's Church L Montpalice

Notice to water customers overdue payment

Notice to water users of the city that nonpayers will have water shut off without further delay and service will remain off until past rent is settled. The city warns that continued nonpayment will incur costs before reconnection by W. T. Campbell, Supt.

Fair Warnlog W. T. Campbell

Distorted Notice From Tanke Community

Fragmentary message mentions extending offerings to friends, bereavement, and names Mr. and Mrs. Darrows, with unclear context and damaged wording.

Carl Tanke I. Darrows

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