Taft Winds Up Campaign Tour Across States
Taft bids farewell in Dunkirk as he underscores workingmen’s needs and vows prosperity. Bryan suggests Rockefeller support weakens Taft while Taft’s nationwide tour nears completion after 15,000 miles on the road through twenty three states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Bryan
Rockefeller
Dunkirk
Huffalo
Hic
Heme
Tadge Taft
Pratone
Law Church
Ansley Wilcoe
Dakotas
Tennessee
Colorado
Connecticut
Bryan believes Taft lost votes in midwest tour
Bryan asserts Taft lost votes as he shifts focus to Kansas and Nebraska. He cancels his Omaha speech to campaign in Kansas and plans to speak in Lincoln this evening, delivering the final campaign address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Taft
Kansas
Marly
Servain
Rockefeller
Nebraska
Omaha
Lincoln
Democratic state committeeman cites Bryan Chanler lead
William J. Conners chairman of the Democratic state committee states a New York canvass shows Bryan with about 40000 votes and Chanler over 100000. He says figures are conservative and cites 800 detectives to probe fraud in rural areas and a $1000 reward for illegal voting with a statewide effort to prosecute violations to ensure an honest vote and count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
William J. Conners
New York State
Bryan
Chanler
Vanyrre
Hughes Confident of New York State Victory
Albany November 2 Gov Hughes expressed confidence ahead of the state election saying he is sure to win. He cited intense interest and thousands of supporters working hard and urged all supporters to vote to secure a clear result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Hughes
New York State
Confident Returns Expected From Both Parties
At Republican and Democratic HQs in Bowlork observers say party leaders in the 1908 war era will vote and return home tomorrow afternoon to watch returns. National figures Hitchcock and Mack are noted as key committee members planning to stay nearby for the results. Local correspondents report mixed signals as counting proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowlork
Am Ond
Nationalirman
Frank H. Hitchcock
Mn Committee
Ne- Nerman
Taft Will College to Elect Tish of That Week
Fragmentary text notes weeks of political activity with figures and candidates including Hitchcock Uryan and Mr. M2A. Mentions 242 votes needed and a broad margin anticipated for their candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Hitchcock
Uryan
M2a
Philren
Weather forecast for election day across regions
The weather bureau indicates fair conditions possible on Tuesday across the middle eastern and southeastern states. Light showers likely this afternoon and in the Ohio Valley, with local rain in the middle gulf area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waal
Weather Bureau
Middle
Ohio Valley
Middle Gulf
Ata
Government Employes Go Home to Vote
Washington reports record DC turnout with government workers returning home to cast ballots. Ten thousand expected to participate tomorrow. President Foone?ld Loch and White House aides travel from Oyster Bay to vote, while Secretary Wright stays in Washington due to registration issues and illness keeps Metcalf away.
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Washington
D. C
District of Columbia
Fooncrelt
Loch
White House
Oyster Bay
War Wright
Tenneeste
Metcalf
Williams to Get Returns From Vermont Ballot Data
Chairman Williams of the Republican state committee will receive returns from the national election tomorrow evening and present bulletins in the State House lobby. He will be in communication with Chairman Hitchcock of the national committee unit to obtain Vermont results from county committeemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Republican State Committee
House of Representatives
Debate Over Champlain Discovery Date For Lake Champlain
A historical note disputes the claim that Champlain discovered Lake Champlain on July 4, 1608. It cites Prince Society and Laval University sources showing Champlain reached the lake on July 3 or 4, 1608, arguing the discovery occurred when he reached the lake, not on the exploration day. The piece urges historical accuracy over popular yet unverified dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake
Champliin
Champlain
Gardier & Lodge
United States
Haat
Princy Society of
Hoston
Lawel University of Canada
Prince J Society
Chamlain
Roquois
Borrel
Richelieu
Champiers
Gordon
Queer Case Brought Involving Deed Theft Charges
William Z. Godfrey bound over to Orange County Court after a hearing at West Fairlee town hall on a charge of stealing a deed from the town clerk’s office. Deputy Morris M. Miller arrested Godfrey. State’s Attorney Wilson and W. H. Sprague attended. The case centers on alleging Godfrey abstracted a deed before it could be recorded in the town clerk’s records. Godfrey, a wealthy farmer, is noted for holding various trusted positions locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Fairlee
William le Fourey
Justice of the Perce
William Paul
March M. Wilson
Randolph
Adi
Code
Morris M. Miller
Wilson
W. H. Sprague
Chelsea
Goffrey
Oase
Golfrey
West Fairles
Temple
Godfrey
Accuses a Sheriff in Oswego County Indictments
Oswego New York November 3 Henry Tilton sheriff of Oswego county sits on a bench warrant issued by District Attorney Taker on indictments by a grand jury based on the state comptroller report. He faces overcharge claims for prisoner transportation and an excess fee for excisement. Bail set at 1000 dollars. Also indicted were Frank W. White deputy sheriff at Pulaski for similar charges and Thomas Moore former county treasurer for payment of unaudited bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswego
Henry Hilton
Oswego County
Taker
Sher Tilton
Conety
Grand Jury
State Comptroller
Frank W. White
Pulaski
Thomas Moore
Blockade Ordered of Venezuelan Ports
The Hague reports that Holland has ordered a blockade of Venezuelan ports effective immediately. The move follows political tensions between the two nations, with authorities stating it will disrupt maritime traffic and pressure negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuelan
the Hague
H Holland
Campaign Expenses and Local Legal Actions Highlight Vermont News
Chicago reports say Republicans spent 1 million and Democrats 500 thousand in the current campaign. In Vermont, fifteen Italians and Austrians in Wilmington and Whitingham filed naturalization papers. A Brattleboro hearing granted the North Pownal Manufacturing Co. receiver’s petition to sell the business. A habeas corpus matter sought discharge for five detained Chinese nationals at Richford detention home with government opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Republicana
Wilmington
Whitingham
United States District Court
Brattleboro
United States
James L. Martin
North Pownal Manufacturing Co
Arnold Print Works
North Adame
Addison E. Cudworth
South Londonderry
Henry F. Warner
Boston
Richford
Robert M. Moore
New York
Attoreny Alesander Dunnatt
St. Johnsbury
Chimmen Wers
Lee Ki
Vip You
How You Wah
Lee Goon Wing
Lee You
Montreal
Uowether
Arther L. Weeks
Hickford
Dartington
Beir
Martin Net
Chapman Meetings to Start Thursday Evening This Week
Rev Daniel Toy and baritone Dickson lead the Chapman evangelistic campaign in Barre beginning Thursday night November 5. Toy, once a harness man, speaks with authority while Dickson sings with a pure deep tone that has moved many toward conversion. Dickson, active since 1876, has worked along the Pacific coast and in major cities from Portland to Los Angeles. Dr Chapman praises him as one of the most effective evangelistic singers and workers in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman
Barre
Daniel
Toy
C. D
Ovangelier
Rank Dickson
Chapman Company
Eprak
Joe Peard
A Bur Chapman
Frank Dirkeen
Arnold, Constable & Co
New York
New York City
Jerry McCmuley
Mountain View
Cal
Spoka Wash
British Columbia
Dr. Chapman
Pacific Coast
San Deigo
Oni
Spokane
Val
Christ
Pittsburg
Jno
Robert
London
Daniel 8
St. Louie
Atlanta
Dickson
Wilbur Chapman
Oregon
Washington
California
Portland
Seattle
Wash
San Francisco
Oakland
Los Angeles
Vermont election news telegraphy network plans
A fragmented report describes a Vermont telegraph and sinephone system to distribute election results nationwide. News will be relayed from major lines to Barre, Waterbury, Randolph, Norristown, and other towns with lanterns lighting the storefronts for evening returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Sorthfield
Surrovandi
Measures to limit auto speed and cattle TB checks in 1907 Vermont House
State legislature hours into a busy session with about thirty new bills. Notable proposals include limiting auto speeds over hills and curves, and allowing cattle commissioners to inspect peeled cattle heads for tuberculosis without owner consent. Other measures touch taxation exemptions, bond conversions, railroad whistle rules, church property disposal, and municipal road improvements. The lengthy list shows a broad push for regulatory control across transportation, agriculture, finance, and local government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Harding
Vershire
Winiedell
Rid
Aire
Lavigne
Colchester
Lewis
Norwich
Norrie
Cabothy
DeBoer
Montpelier
Coutloe
Moretown
Mr. Fitch
Windsor
Bee Harding
Wershire
Mudgett
Cambridge
LMM
Y . Lavigne
First Congregational Society of
Winooski
Mr. Brown
Wilmington
Wilmington and Whitingham Traction Company
PY. S
M. Slemaon
Enosburg
Henry Page
Sigh
Leonant M. Knight
Johnson
Drew
Barton
Central Savings Bank
Barton Landing
Henry Mr. Wiggins
Andover
Horr
Waterford
Water
Reown
Middlesex
Mual Temave
Talcott
Willixton
Massachusetts
Shipper
Sinte Mer
Walker
Dummerston
Puller
Starkeloty
Starkshare
Poieh
Macher
Polean
Aus Drugs
Hecord
Anuet Niet
Wheeler
South
Darlington
Wales
B.S
Ceameter- Sea Cemetery
Lowmleries
Local Amendments and Acts Referenced by Dorset Leaders
A fragmented summary of proposed amendments and acts from Dorset figures Mr Brown Wilmin Mr Stone Doraat Mr Flint Tirnintren and Mr Hiteloork Pittsford. Items include speed limits over hills amending motor vehicle rules up to six miles per hour, education law updates on school district supervision, elevating electors and parish governance, and authorization for the Pittsford Aqueduct to buy the sewer company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone
Doraat
Congregational Cy
Dorset
Fave Mupirts
Allemer Lnitore
Flint
Tirnintren
Hiteloork
Pittsford
Pittefond
Seven Senators Present At Opening Session
Seven senators attended the opening as enrollment proceeded chaired by Merl Sheek Thesament. Senators Corry Wee Huntley Melam Dannaway Flinn and Potter represented Washington Orange Addison Windsor and Bennington counties. The House opened with 180 representatives present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pow Tem
Senate
Salse
Merl Sheek
Corry, Wee and Huntley
Washington County
Melam
Orange County
Dannaway
Addison County
Flinn
Windsor County
Potter
Bennington County
House
Yule Moves to Denver for Granite Firm Venture
Joseph Yule and family depart Barre for Denver Cal to enter partnership with William Milne and Hefner in the Milne Wholesale Granite Co Yule brings his granite cutting skill from McDonald Baschan and Stephen Gerard extensive training and health reasons motivate the relocation Local forester and Woodmen member families half acre home between the city and Montpelier sold for nearly 2400 to T He Mill of East Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Joseph Yule
Denver
Cal
Yule
Milne Wholesale Granite Company
William Milne
Hefner
Dénver
O Barre
Comsinees
Aette Ores
Pchan
McDonald & Baechan's
Stephen & Gerard's
Foresters of, America
The
Woodmen
Hupns Club
Montpelier
T. He Milla
East Street
Popular Young Lady Dies in Northfield at 21
Grace Carpenter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Carpenter, died last night at their Northfield home after a prolonged tuberculosis illness. About 21, she taught at Northfield High School for two years after graduating in 1905. A cheerful, popular figure, she leaves grieving parents and many friends. Funeral arrangements were not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfield
Mixe
Grace Carpenter
Frank AN. Carpenter
Miss Carpenter
Northfall
Death of Montpelier cafe owner Carl D Reed at 96
Carl D Reed proprietor of Reed's cafe and ice cream parlors in Montpelier died Saturday night of pneumonia after a brief illness. He was 96, unmarried, born in Plainfield, and lately built up an extensive business while living with his widowed mother and sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl D. Reed
Reed
Montpelier
My. Reed
Armory
Mr. Reed
Plainfield
Mrs Emeline Butler Dies at Son’s Home
Mrs Emeline Butler died after long illness at her son Fred Butler’s home 18 Krookstrort. Born Emeline York in March, she passed away as funeral services were held at 3 pm with Rev W E Braisted officiating. The body will be sent tonight by train to Knosburg Falls for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emeline Butler
Fred Butler
Krookstrort
Marahfehl
Emeline York
Knosburg Palls
Funeral of Mrs King Held Saturday Afternoon
Funeral services for Mrs. Fred King were conducted at the family home on Washington Street Saturday at two oclock with Reverend FA Phase officiating. A large gathering of friends attended. two vocal selections were sung by LG Griffiths. Pallbearers included Georgy B. Mitie Chi George A. Heed and Ralph Uogiitis. Interment followed at Dimwred cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred King
Fair
Washington Street
O'Tock
LG. Grifiths
Georgy B. Mitie
Chi
George A. Heed
Ralph Uogiitis
Trent
Dimwred
Barre City and Town Voting Locations Listed
Voters are informed of election day sites in Barre city and Barre Town with multiple wards and polling places. The notice outlines where residents may cast ballots and references civic officials overseeing the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre
Lotherree
Barre- Fast
Htewille
Adies
Robbed Store in St. Albans
Thieves entered Victor Cohen's clothing store in St. Albans last night stealing 50 dollars in cash and two dollars from a money box. A pane of glass was broken to gain entry. The break mirrors two prior incidents, but no definite clue has been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans
Victor Cohen
Barre firm earns national medal of honor
Mesars J P Corskie and Son, granite manufacturers in this city, are awarded a medal of honor by the National Retail Monumental Association of America. It is the first time these medals have been given and marks a high compliment to the firm for winning the inaugural prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesars
J. P. Corskie & Son
National
Medal of Honor NOR. M.D. AL lone quotation
The letter accompanying the medal notes no complaint against the firm by any association member. It highlights credit for satisfactory material workmanship shipments and execution of designs as the basis for recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mensie, Corakie & Son
CARS DIDN'T RUN AS CONTRACT LAG DELAYS POWER
Power and Traction of Barre and Montpelier failed to supply current because the contract with Consolidated Lighting expired October 31 and no new agreement was in place. The Consolidated company had not been notified for continued service, delaying start up while a new plant at Kinney's Mill may bridge the gap. The traction firm expects to have power restored soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre and Montpelier Power and Traction Company
Consolidated Lighting Company
Consolidated Company
Ite
Kinney
Milly
Traction
Barre Quarry and Granite Firm Sold to Alexander Partners
The granite quarry and polishing business run by Forsyth & Ingram for about six years, now sold to Peter Alexander and co workers who form Alexander & Co. Alexander, a longtime granite cutter, serves as active partner. William Alexander remains with Bootwell Mine & Varnum as agent. Forsyth retires to rest, with no immediate plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pen Ees
Forsyth & Ingram
S. UH. Forsyth
Oe Ee Ee Ae
Bugbee & Alexander
Boot+well, Mine & Varnum
Peter Alexander
Forsyth
Talk of the Town Visitors and Club Meeting
TALK OF THE TOWN R H Williams and L Speare of West Corinth visited the city today. Over the Teacups club meets with Mrs Allen Thureday this afternoon at the usual hour. Mr and Mrs D E Forsey of Wine hotel visit. Ralph Railey, guest at Mr Bailey's brother EC Brook, returns to Newbury. Alfred Comstock, three days old son of Mr and Mrs Dana Cimstank of Gale Street, died of acute indigestion. funeral held today with interment at Elmwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Wiliams
Dana Cimstank
Gale Street
Gerase
Elmwood
Night Events Listing in Barre Knights Fair at Theatro
Nightly entertainment listings show Knights of Pythian fair in Barre with shows at Wooden’s and Maxero’s venues, including The Thretorium at 49 Main Street and Meampin Mook. Readable fragments indicate a sequence of performances tonight at multiple downtown locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythian Fair
Wooden's
Ony
Ieee ‘the Thretorium
Main Street
Maxevero
Meampin Mook
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rockefellers
Chanler and
New ‘York State
Conners
Bureau
Lake Champlain
William Z. Godfrey
Orange County Court
Holland
Dantel
Frank Dickson
the Election News
New England Telephone Company
Lily Andi
Emeline Butter
Mrs, King
Barre Firm
Ass'n
J.P. Corakie & Son Medal of Honor
NOR. M.D. Allone
Consolidated Co
H. Forsyth
TOWN
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