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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1906
Page
1
Five cases of disease in Grand Isle lead to quarantine of over 100 families. Cases are progressing rapidly toward recovery and no further spread is expected. Schools closed for two weeks as authorities monitor the outbreak.
News item reports a Negro convict who escaped from a state prison yesterday is believed cornered in the Rockland area mountains near Tomaston Me Nev 13 Minot St Francis. He was lost between 7 and 8 this morning and abandoned a stolen horse. A morning attempt to enter a Warren store resulted in the proprietor firing. the convict fled.
Professor Steiner of Grinnell College alleges a New York political healer offered citizenship papers to a disguised immigrant for ten dollars. He says the fraud is widespread and practiced openly.
Paducah Ky Nov 13 reports a feud between tobacco growers and a trust leading to several dynamited warehouse buildings. Targeted were American Shute company houses at Princeton Fredonia and Kuttawa.
Burl i Nov 13 A state fish and game official reports 550 deer killed so far this season, about 50 more than last year. The official notes the season is ahead of schedule and emphasizes conservation amid rising harvest numbers.
A brief telegraphic update states the president is about six hundred miles south of Colon near Lentistana, remaining in good health. The message places him away from Colon and confirms his location as reported in Washington.
The 26th annual convention of the American Federation of Labor opened in Minneapolis with President Samuel Gompers delivering the annual report. He stressed union influence in politics and urged employing American labor on the Panama Canal. Secretary Frank Morrison’s report highlighted strong finances and record membership as the session adjourned for two weeks.
Cleveland reports six men killed and five injured when a boiler exploded at the Lake Shore railroad power plant in Collinwood. Workers were laying foundation for a dynamite charge when steam and shrapnel sprayed through the subway mouth, scalding all. Officials cite a formation of scale and ring around water supply as cause. The shock was heard for miles.
Lancaster New Hampshire November 19 a young hunter named Lane Venroy, 17, and companion Whitney, both of similar age, entered Kilkenney mountain woods for different trails. They planned to meet at noon. Whitney searched for Lane as hours passed with no sign. A large search has covered about thirty miles, snow and wind hamper visibility. rescuers fear Lane may not survive as shelters near his camp are reportedly unused.
Chicago reports indicate the Woodville immigrant train wreck will raise death toll to about 40 as several wounded succumb in Chicago hospitals. Coroners discuss the disaster and ongoing investigations while rescue work continues. A separate dispatch from Victoria, B C notes news of Russian officers and a Japanese destroyer incident affecting Baltic and far eastern happenings.
Naples dispatch reports arrest of several men named Patterson and colleagues, accused of planning to kill the King of Mary and the Duchess Aosta. Authorities say the suspects intended major political killings.
A histories society forms in Pomfret to preserve local landmarks from the first settler era to the present, with plans for tablets at historic sites. Burlington considers marking Ethan Allen factory anniversary with a May 27 1007 event in the Strong theatre, while Burlington Commercial Club weighs rail connections and a Burlington to Arlington rail link.
A supplementary dinner in New York hosted William Hearst with Lewis Styvesant Chanlor W Wh site om Whalen Julian Bucaani J Skene and others. The guest list included 36 supporters who joined Hearst and aligned with independence league tickets, standing with him during his recent campaign and duties on the league.
A Rochester railroad project moves forward with a $20,000 contract amid a broader $700,000 plan. The Harton and bed of the Rochester line seeks to equip and extend track systems to improve traffic operations. Officials expect rapid progress as work begins.
Montpelier November 14 Sheriff and deputies raided G Thanehs and Bianchi sheds seizing 173 beer bottles and whiskey, a barrel of wine left behind. Mrs Mario Obergena, employed by Mrs Bianchi, died after fear during the raid as autopsy is planned to determine death cause. She leaves a son. she was about 69 years old and had lived in the country seven years.
Bethel mourns the death of physician Dr Greene after a brief illness. A Bethel resident and former member of the House and Senate, he earned his medical degree from the U S M L medical school and served as a practitioner in Bethel before his passing.
Obituary notes from Tunbridge recount the deaths of S Parker Durkee and Mrs A P Farnham with funeral details. Survivors include wife of Durkee, children and grandchildren, and mourners from Tunbridge, Massachusetts, and New York. A golden wedding anniversary is mentioned, with living descendants listed and a large family gathering observed at the service.
Newbury mourns W H Silsby longtime town figure and former Westmore representative who died yesterday after injuries from a wagon accident near his home. He was born in Whitefield in 1826 and spent decades serving the community, leaving three children and a widow.
In Stowe eastern district Four Winds Farm marks notable farming gains with increased activity and crop yields. Despite garbled text, the report notes acres of corn and improvements in hay and carrot production, highlighting local farmer activity and townwide agricultural progress for the year.
Disorderly report from Now St. Athans area notes deputy sheriff killed by burglars during a night disturbance. Construction work at a Catholic church foundation area interrupted as a builder and contractor are linked to the incident, with several buildings and a rectory damaged. A suspect escaped, leaving a tense urban scene in Cooligan's market vicinity.
Rutland today reports a young woman lost an opal pendant from a ring two weeks ago. She suffered a swelling in her foot and sought medical help when a doctor explored the wound finding the opal lodged under the skin near a swelling. It is believed the stone fell into her foot and gradually moved under the skin.
A saloon altercation in Granville results in a man shot in the right leg. Michael Hickey and William Wade are reported to have drawn revolvers and exchanged blows, with Wade firing as Bartender Patrick Minogue attempted to intervene. A $500 bond was set for each recognized participant, though Hughes was not involved.
Congressman Nicholas Longworth and wife are en route to visit friends and relatives in New England before traveling to Farmington Connecticut for a stay with Mrs. Cowles. The trip includes stops to see supporters and associates along the way.
In Gibpalyat on November 1 reports say British Atlantic fleet aims to leave for Tangier to join with four French warships for a display of force in Moorish waters. Deltieh warships were provisioned late last night on short notice.
A Canadian dyes weighing forty pods and a large ant Eperdinine were found after a hunting incident near Sherburne Rutland on November 23. The animal was trapped, shot by a hunter, and measured about four feet in length with a fox trap. It had needle like spines nearly an inch long when extended.
Vergennes Nov. Two boys from the Industrial school escaped last night near Bead Last. They are identified as Mie AMbert Seiarhe of Warlington and Henry Butcepty of Montpeling. Superintendent Ingalls says they became ill of their trip and will be escorted back by an officer.
Vermont railroads face tax measures increasing the burden on lines including White administration proposals. The bill, likely to pass, would raise rail taxes across agencies such as Montpelier Power and Traction and the Central Vermont Ry Co, with impacts noted for Mt Mangfield Blootrie and other lines. A separate item reports a Sunday hunting fine of 24 dollars and 52 cents in Plaindeld, plus an upcoming concert by the Male Choral Artesth of Boston at the town hall.
Plainfield residents invited to a poverty party in the Congregational church vestry on Thursday evening November 15. A prize will be awarded for best pony costume and a fine for those not in costume.
Snow fell Sunday and Sunday night reaching a foot on the hills near Springheld causing farmers to clear roads and break through drifts. A rider covered twenty miles to reach a farmer, and village snow began to touch ground in places, with road travel disrupted by drifting snow.
Farmers plowed roads as heavy snow blanketed Windham County on Sunday. Reports say 18 inches fell in Chester and Windham, with lighter amounts in surrounding towns. Windham drivers faced slick conditions overnight as snow clung to wires and trees.
Montpelier legislature meets with 14 bills pushed, 6 killed. Senate discusses a new cattle commission while action stalls on a mill tax. Several measures introduced, including child labor restrictions and retail fraud acts. multiple acts to incorporate local entities and amend prior laws.
Fragmented report from Barre City and Franklin county details several proposed laws. A tuberculosis commission bill advances while an anti deception measure on granite is to hear for revision. Forgery penalties for altering prescriptions are discussed, and Good Templars seek suspending sentences for intoxication with abstinence. Senate and House activity noted with multiple introductions.
A large crowd attended Hale's pavilion for the opening night of Monica's church fair. Local youths presented the entertainment titled Freedom of the Prose, with performers Larry Bennett John Nelfoward Miles Walter Scott Jobin Miles and Edward Scott. Booths offered attractive decorations and a line of sale items at reasonable prices. Volunteers oversee the Ladies' Aid display and numerous craft stalls while a Klondike gold mine booth offered a dig for a red prize. Sweetmeats, flowers, and beverages complemented the program, with tonight's schedule including Richas Song Margarite Brown and a cornet solo by Arthur Carroll.
Vern Eilson, driver for Martin's meat and provision team, suffered a serious accident while working a bay mare. The wagon struck, the reins slipped, and a leg bone broke between the ankle and knee with the bone protruding. Drs. Water of Williamstown and Reid of Barre attended, fearing possible loss of the limb.
Town gossip notes list EL Wood of Northfield Wem af eee of la a & i por Wirt WT nuit or ot Tot and F Hotherne wy rovidenwe Hb Prof Elmnon. the Woman's Guild will meet Thursday afternoon.
A public hearing at Montpelier discussed a proposed law to penalize railroads that fail to provide shippers with cars within a reasonable time. Barre manufacturers cited losses from delayed shipments of granite, while railroad representatives argued it would be impractical to meet order demands given current car availability. The bill’s fate hinges on interstate commerce rulings and state authority.
In a series of cribbage games the Foot A team defeated the F team with multiple pairings. Notable outcomes include Ay and Burke edging their opponents, and Brown with Fy defeating Stephens and Marrion. The day’s schedule also set The F of A and Red Men teams to play tomorrow evening.
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