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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1908
Page
4
A November 2, 1908 Barre Daily Times column surveys election mood and political maneuvers. It notes Republican and Democratic views on the ballot battle, references the Carlisle Indian School football style, and critiques Vermont House dynamics over adjournment and special elections.
The piece argues that despite campaign spin from both major parties, indicators point to a Republican win tomorrow. It notes growing GOP momentum while Democratic crowds around Brgan appear to surge without reversing the trend. It reflects on prohibition debates, Massachusetts law, and broader temperance movements shaping public policy and opinion.
In Washington county the push to attract promising athletes shapes school image and funding. Faculty and administrators admit competition among Barre and Montpelier area colleges drives efforts to recruit top players, affecting choices families face and the status of interscholastic leagues.
The Barre Limes editorial calls Vermont’s poison sale law weak to require filings by apothecaries and other sellers. It argues only licensed pharmacists should handle deadly substances like morphine and opium, as broader country stores may pose dangers and demand stricter controls.
Burlington police report two men, Doe and Altie Smith, arrested after a robbery at the Fatina Theater during a performance of A Knight for a Day. They allegedly stole valuable papers and costumes belonging to cast members, with items recovered from the scene.
St Albans connected to Lake Champlain by a new pumping plant but water still won t come. Officials blame a missing foot valve and insufficient suction pipe size. A Montreal expert recommended enlarging the suction line from 10 to 15 inches and adding a new valve. Repairs require parts from Boston and a week at least before water reaches the city mains.
In Burlington a city court judge granted Mrs. Frank Thibault’s petition to place her husband under probation supervision for good behavior. Thibault had been sentenced to five to five and a half years in Windsor state prison after threatening his wife, cutting her during a confrontation, and sending a threatening letter. The sentence was suspended pending good behavior, and Mrs. Thibault fainted during the proceedings.
Public hearings hosted by the Judiciary Committee on Tuesday and the Temperance Joint Committee on Thursday are listed, with talks on employer liability bills and amending the license law. A Friday Senate committee hearing on trustee process amendments is noted, plus social events including a 25th wedding anniversary in Rupert and a reception at Main street. Marquis de Lafayette Daughters plan November meeting, and the State Horticultural Society meets at Armory hall. The House hall is booked Tuesday for an International Commission meeting at the State House.
Fort Ethan Allen football team defeated Norwich University 6 to 0 in a well played game at Northfield. The soldiers held Norwich at the goal line in the final drive as time ran out. A strong Fort Ethan Allen turnout and favorable weather marked the day despite a high wind.
Fire yesterday at a ward building in Rome New York destroyed the state custodial asylum for feeble minded inmates. About 30 residents were confined to beds and one girl removed. The property cost estimated at $110 with no insurance.
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