21 May 1907
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1907
Page
1
Ice formed on ponds as unseasonably cold weather struck New England last night and threatened thousands of apple, pear, and cherry trees in bloom. Reports spread from Maine to Vermont with the Weather Bureau predicting increasing severity over the next 24 hours.
A man registered at the Grand Union Hotel in New York City was found dead in his room from a presumed self inflicted wound. Coroner's inquest concludes death by own action. Letters found include one signed Your loving mother urging him to mend his conduct and care for his child, whose details are unclear.
Dublin May 21 John Redmond presiding at the British National convention condemned the council bill as inadequate and unsatisfactory to the Irish people. He warned the measure would likely fail in Parliament. Attendees included prominent leaders and supporters of Home Rule.
May 21 in Filch Street near Hanover and Lowell a mad dog fiasco frightened residents. Several people were bitten or attacked as the dog foamed at the mouth and fled past Bimo and Waal Atresta. A boy on Wilson Street suffered a bite on the right hand. a child was bitten above the elbow. A black dog later bitters were reported. its owner Amac Masne killed the animal to eliminate danger.
A confusing fragment details a woman dying after drinking vitrol midnight, mentions Dr George Rublee of Woberton and a marriage of Dr George Rublee to Miss Plarenge Sherwin of Morgieville. Various names appear scattered alongside local places and events. The text is garbled, with multiple partial sentences and errors.
Auburn mourns Carlo Ciradi who was strapped to the electric chair in Ithaca for the murder of Tai Porel. The first 1980 volt shock lasted a full minute before doctors ordered two more shocks. Ciradi died without visible emotion, allegedly to obtain money Pozzi saved to bring his sweetheart from Italy to the United States.
Washington May 21 The National Voetrariam association seeks witnesses and a public hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission to press complaints about rail practices affecting oil refiners manufacturers and merchants. The alliance includes 60 railroads in the Central Framacation trunk lines and New Ei territory as principal gripes.
Concord New Hampshire May 23 The case adjourned and will return Thursday morning. Judge Chamberlain reports the jury slightly improved after hospital care.
A fragmentary report from Manchester New Hampshire outlines the death of Charles Clark aged 47 who reportedly owed Manchester from Bethel and held bank books showing deposits in the thousands at Elliot Hospital. The incomplete text indicates Clark engaged with authorities about a purchase and urged others to bed pone, with unclear details remaining.
Judge Iamee J. Martin of the United States district court appoints Warren Tt. Awstin a United States commissioner in Albans making the fifth in the state. Other appointees include George B. Jol of Burlington John Kote of Newport Harry Bixtyott of St. Johnsbury and DMCA of Titlend.
La J Moulton of Batre obtained a divorce from Thomas Moulton in Washington County Court at Montpelier on grounds of desertion for three consecutive years. The decree allowed alimony and the docket schedules were reviewed as cases were readied for trial.
Debris from a derailed Buffalo Cleveland Flyer on the New York Central derailed a westbound freight at Finks Basin Utica N Y May 21. One man killed and many injured as baggage man Finley of New York died in a telescoped car. Passengers shaken as coaches derailed.
Detroit May 21 A passenger steamer named Naomi traveling between Chicago and Milwaukee was burned early this morning on Milwaukee decks. The blaze caused deaths and several injuries among about 50 passengers. The steamer Crosby was also mentioned in similar distress.
A cow named Ina wandered through a Brattleboro candy shop, slipping past a plate glass window and into street turmoil. Strong men pursued the animal as it knocked items from shelves before escaping toward the lane and running into several onlookers. Authorities later corralled the animal.
G. M. Noyes of Caleb and H. Brigham of Berlin visit on business. Mrs Archie Walcott visits relatives in the city. K. Clough of Orford and H. A. Drown travel for several days. J. Canguini returns from a Boston trip. Jewelry shop promotions noted. Intercity Athletic Association matters discussed. City meetings and local business movements are recorded.
Bristol May 23 Robert A Young 68 native of Starkeborn died here today after a long residence in Belatol He was a prominent farmer and local healer and had served as town representative He is survived by his wife and one daughter.
A jumbled notice mentions a new driver at the creamery and urges calling if customers are mishandled. It also describes a boat built by George Ball taken by team to Hartington Test on Saturday and later moved to Bre Al bane Hey. The boat reportedly completed the trip successfully with everything working, and Bell Avil guided a showthoure event at the bay.
Extensive changes are planned for the block along Main Street near the National Bank. Ten wood structures will be remodeled and expanded with a 15 by 70 foot addition, a new central entrance, and a large glass frontage. Ladd Company gains about 12,000 square feet of new floor space, enabling a larger grocery, bakery, and meat operation. The project includes new fixtures, demolished partitions, a moved office, and a rebuilt central area. Contractors Reiter manage the build with granite foundation prep underway. Central Place driveway will be filled. property owned by Wood and Fowler and used for mercantile purposes.
Beutland and Teall memo members of Rutland’s fire department threaten to strike over a proposed pay raise from 73 to 100 dollars per year. At a board meeting the increase was asked. another session reported pay by attendance with no net raise. Four prizes awarded for best recone. bets noted. Action deferred pending conference.
In Brattleboro on May 21 a dispute arose as Heenan of West Bentifebore joined by Bert Lynde of Dummerstown sought short trout catching. A sheriff attempted arrest but Hernan remained at large. One West Brattleboro man was fined $15.40 for entering two short trout in Halliday Brook Sunday.
At the annual meeting in Montpelier the Vermont area stock rises to $125,000 and directors increase from seven to nine. New directors elected include A. Brown J. Heowne M. Jonta N. Phelps F. A. Houston N. Kelley P. Story D. Jonbh C. Kelley. Also noted is a hospital concert in Wooden's hall on Wednesday evening May Rita with a later program and selections.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a stock sale event with references to multiple firms and unclear dates. Key names and specifics are obscured, leaving only partial terms like stocks, sellers, and locations. The passage lacks coherent details to form a precise summary.
The Barre meeting produced a spirited debate over how many hours constitute a day for assessors with eight hours proposed, then rejected. Debate over Brook Street school building additions, bids, and financing followed, with plans for four or two room expansions considered and policies about possible future action deferred to a later date.
The discussion covers Philippine geography with three mountain ranges and Mount Wad, village life in community houses, gendered sleeping quarters, and parental and child housing. Observers note native attire, crafts, and pottery by women, with comments on clothing suited to heat. The speaker praises missionary efforts in Manila and notes Catholic presence among locals.
A distorted report describes aldermen hearing a labor issue. The mobion was lost and the meeting adjourned with no decisive action. Witnesses were asked about eight hour labor but responses were unclear or evasive.
The aldermen met last evening and handled routine items. Costs for street and water works were approved, including a retaining wall on River street at 700 dollars and $1725 for Eliivon atrocy and $1.80 for fowls. Several permits were granted to enlarge buildings and dining rooms, with repair work ordered on fire stations and roofs. An officer was directed to address Main street sewer connections, and the meeting adjourned at 12 15.
A fragmented report describes a unusual transport scheme in Oranitevile, mentioning a planned route, a local authority, and a May event with unclear details. The text hints at a ceremonial or bureaucratic process, but specifics on people or outcomes remain unreadable.
Montpelier May 21 State's Attorney Gates traveled to Warren after a health officer reported Daniel Cardell's death as poisoning. Attorney General Fitts advised the investigation. Sheriff Treey accompanied him. The inquiry sought foul play while a specific suspect drew public suspicion.
Geet Almon of Montpelier and G Jode of Waterbury, owners in Moretown power plant, repurchased Habe farms in Waterbury and plan a rain river hydro project. They bought Bert Stockwell 10 acres for 2600 Frank Griffith 100 acres for 1000 and Mrs Callins 100 acres for 1500. Traction interests may back the new venture as Crataandie bracts spiane Mites mited. Stenett слыш...
The annual convention of the Washington county Christian Endeavor union will be held tomorrow at Nig Mont rh. Young people are invited to attend. The program opens at ten o clock with a business session and social hour. Officers include President Earl M. Lewis Barre, Vice-president Miss Anna Cumbinge Wimdeses, Secretary Etta Giraves Westpelier, Olive Landerson Westpelier.
R A Arche died from injuries after an earlier belnge weather by a train Saturday afternoon. Funeral held yesterday at 47 Granite Street with 53 teams in the procession from house to cemetery. Interment at Hope Cemetery.
A fragmentary report mentions Mulstone and Hala with figures on a chimney tile. It notes a 96 centimeter side length and dimensions of 14 feet high. Granite plate measurements show 13,90 feet of granite.
Candle Pin League members will hold a nine oclock banquet this evening. The meeting honors the Buell team returning on the midnight train and marks the close of the league season.
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