26 May 1910
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1910
Page
1
Mrs Dorm Geltenan said she knocked the burglar from her apartment doorway with a rolling pin and he fell from a window. Police found the dead man identified as Lewis Glatch in the courtyard. Geltenan was not held.
Boston May 26 W A Hunter of the Milk Producers union says two Boston milk contractors are broaching agreements with striking milk producers to pay winter prices for milk. He notes Morfields Nicaragua May 94 Med. Reports of a heavy clash with casualties and ongoing fighting. He claims bay buyers can meet prices and bar dealers will follow.
A Philadelphia case ends in tragedy as a woman is found with two bullet wounds and dies at a hospital after a furnished dwelling incident. The man, Joby Mellovern, is found dead with a revolver nearby. police note powder marks on his body but none on the woman. Witnesses place them as residents of the capital area, with limited corroboration from statements at the scene.
An annual public meeting at Harvard University featured a speaker from the American Unitarian social group addressing union suppression and individual rights. The event, linked to the year’s recreation and misrepresentation concerns, touched on output demands and labor organization. The business session followed with remarks from Pry Drie, noted as president, and related discussions on unity and social reform.
Palermo Me May 20 A farmer of some renown Harvey Brodekert aged about seventy ended his life with a knife after a troubled spell during wartime unrest. He left a widow and his farm, valued at around 86000 dollars, to his family. The incident notes his mind had become affected and his death follows months of strain.
May 26 Cambridge Rag reports ex President Theodore Roosevelt received an honorary degree of laws from Cyril university amid a student procession at Pembroke Hall. The event featured a ceremonial crowd, campus figures, and reactions as Roosevelt acknowledged the audience.
A fire destroyed Patten's cotton stock in New York, with authorities estimating losses around 24,000 dollars. The vessel's crew and workers were evacuated to nearby hospitals as rescuers battled the blaze amid stiff winds and drifting embers. Firefighters worked through the night, but most of the bales and equipment suffered extensive damage.
The South Carolina state Senate pared the Parkins bill amid disputes over betting and criminal liability for racing officials. The measure, already cut down, is reportedly backed by Governor Hughes and faces further adjustment as it moves toward a final form.
A distorted 1920s era excerpt reports Nelson challenging Wolgast for a major bout in New York on May 20. It quotes Nelson promising a 10000 dollar main event and a no cheap shot stance, while Wolgast’s response remains unclear amid garbled OCR text.
Republican state committee issued the official call for the state convention in Montpelier at Armory Hall on June 30 for nominating a state ticket and electing a state committee. Towns are allotted delegates by population with a proposed primary date of June 14 in each county, listing detailed county by county delegate counts and arrangements.
May events in Websterville and Vermont towns feature wrestling matches and prize lists. Notable showings include Murphy versus Leach and Abe against an unnamed opponent, with totals spanning multiple counties and venues.
Belle Moore received a spelled out penalty related to a case cited as 2.98 and 30 dan bo involving a linen overcoat and a person named Vooghan. The report notes the conviction and the formal sentencing action by the court.
Rev F B Kellogg of Waterbury was invited to Worcester to supply the Hope Congregational Church. The call drew an urgent turnout as many older members could not attend the meeting, with Kellogg agreeing to preach there the first Sunday in May and again on the second Sunday in May. The church, located in Worcester, boasts 125 active catechumens in the pastorate search.
A Burlington family reports 12 year old Mores Meyers disappeared after leaving home with a note to his father on Monday. Neighbors recall him living near Crowley and Pashan streets and fear he may have drowned in a lake or river as he had never stayed away overnight before. The case hinges on uncertain sightings and a search by local authorities.
A cryptic note describes a Vermont event with a clambake at Lake Memphres and a banquet hosted by the Hotel Chasen. Provident Taft and Mr. Thomas anticipate attendance with further details pending after a talk with Jim. The piece hints at an outdoors barbecue as a potential future gathering.
Delegates gather for the Vermont Home Missions Union annual meeting in Waterbury on May 20 with about 100 attendees. Mrs M H Bucktwins of Burlington presided, Rev T Kell led the devotional, and speakers included Mrs Henry Fairbanks of Saint Albans and Miss Marriet L Osborne of Burlington. An organ recital was a featured event.
A garbled May report from New York notes threats against a person named Curtis delayed a planned start. The text is severely damaged, but indicates uncertainty about when Curtis will proceed and mentions a threatening incident affecting timing.
In Washington on May 2 Mathilde, spurning the duke of Diska, confronts her mother after learning a nobleman offered $21,000. The ceremony, held in the presence of President Taft and cabinet, honors Mrs Townsend at Lorin Hall as the bride becomes a new Mrs. Hobard Townsend.
Reading like a fragment from a Rutland page, the town column notes the first rash of scarlet fever cases in Ruthland, seven in one area, plus varied local updates. A blaze at a Brattleboro building destroys a cottage and stable, while a child nearly drowns saving a worker, and other brief items from Cabot to Crown Point fill the page.
A church social at the First Presbyterian Church Friday evening May 5 features a program with mandolin selections by Mize and Rae, soprano Christina Rae, Sheri He, Michelle, and a duotet, plus a comedy sketch and other musical numbers performed by local artists.
Heaviest rainstorm in 28 years floods Hardwick area. Heavy rain floods river to near 23 year high, roads washed out and parts of countryside submerged. Electric system cut, roads to East Hankwick damaged, Wheatley Hill Road destroyed. plant shutdown due to high water.
A French torpedo boat collided with a British vessel today, sinking the French craft and claiming twenty crew members. Weather was rough at the time of the collision.
A severe electrical storm and heavy rainfall damaged the lighting system across the city. Streets N Main South Main and Summer were washed out and a culvert failure on Deeley Street blocked traffic. The electric railway suffered the most with roadbed washed out on the Montpelier line. Chimneys shattered and fires caused by lightning left blocks dark as residents endured outages.
The Montpelier Bun elib hosted a two day amateur contest with light conditions noted as poor. WP Clark of Traton posted a nine out of a possible score, while Frai oe secured a smaller placing. G A Hasaar of Boston earned third place in the event held near Portland, Maine.
Mrs John Alchlepqui and others appear in social notes while public dances open at Howland hall. Emerson of Troy visits Williamstown and locals attend meetings, trotting races feature Victor Hianchi versus Peter Puricelli for a 9 purse, plus a baseball game. Public dances, theater notes, and notices fill the page with dates and names.
Six men waited as William Hussey, the complainant, failed to appear in city court. The River Street breach of the peace case was postponed until June 9 after the prosecutor announced the witness’s absence. Jurors include Oliver, Barrett, Carter, Burke, McGoff, and Skerritt.
Richard Scott travels to Concord New Hampshire for business and entertainment notices. Local residents including E K Stackpole Newton Mayo and F A Worthing are listed with various city visits and returns. A Gran ite Manufacturers meeting and a Hibernian evening are noted along with theater listings and a Black Hand drama screening.
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