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Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1912

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Turkey Feels Pressure as Arrests Rise in Constantinople

London reports indicate 40 arrests of Union and Progress politicians and writers in Constantinople linked to a October 7 university student demonstration. initial rumors of plans for a republic or mass attacks were dismissed by the government. diplomats see the move as a step to threaten the cabinet, tied to Mahmoud Shofka Pasha’s nomination as inspector general.

London Constantinople Party of Union and Progress Peru Mahmoud Shofka Pasha

Bulgarians Ordered to Cease Fighting at Tehatalja Line

Sofia dispatch reports Bulgarian troops opposite Constantinople near Tehatalja Tueve ordered to halt offensive actions and hold recent gains while negotiations start for an armistice at Turkey's request.

Turkey Sofia Constantinople Tehatalja

Turkish Victory Claimed Denied by Bulgarian War Office

Reports from Turkish sources claimed Turkish troops defeated Bulgarians at Telutalja fortifications and near Adrianople. Bulgarian war office official accounts deny the gains, saying Turkish forces failed to break through and were repulsed after an all day battle and forced to retreat to the fortress.

Sofia Telutalja Dumania War Office Adrianople

Servia yields to Austria after request for inquiry

Servia agrees to permit an Austrian ministry official to investigate a complaint by the Austrian council that Servians hindered its duties. The move eases tension and offers a chance for an unbiased examination of the dispute grounds.

Raymond trial starts in murder case in Rendfield

Augusta Maine November 2 A trial began with the presentation of evidence in the case of Mrs Elsie Hobbs Raymond charged with murdering Mattie Harkett at Rendfield The prosecution led by County Attorney Williamson will seek to prove jealousy as the motive in the case

Augusta Elsie Hobbs Raymond Mattie Harkett Rendfield

Worcester Man Killed Wife Son and Self

A Worcester man John Weed murdered his wife and son during the night and killed himself with chloroform. A note found by a 13 year old led to the triple tragedy. Ten year old children and other family members were mentioned in the fragmented account, with references to a grocery firm and a strained family situation.

Worcester John ‘Wood Wrecester Mass Says Wood John Weed Thules Tie Tey

Vermont Man Honored At National Universities Meeting

A Vermont man honored at a National Association of State Universities convention in Burlington. Notable figures included President Taft’s call to action and remarks by Edmund J. Jones of the University of Tennessee. The gathering discussed university reforms and forest land tax exemption bills.

Benton Lee-Treas National Association of State Universities Taft Edmund J. Jeynes University of Tinila de Faera Anders Laxton United States Christaas Andl & Jem Vermont Walter Marks Northfield Street Tharelay McClellan

Woman Walked Into Ocean to Take Own Life at Revere

A middle aged woman seen at Revere beach deliberately entered the ocean at the foot of Revere street and disappeared after a brief struggle. Eye witnesses say she appeared demented and did not seek help as water was shallow when she vanished. The unidentified visitor had recently arrived from Brooklyn.

Revere, Maas Hrooklyn Revere Street

Train collision injures eighteen Chinamen at Rush Lake

Eighteen Chinese workers were injured when a northbound Soo Line flyer collided with a carload of Chinamen on a siding at Rush Lake. Officials say the carload was not properly sidetracked and its end remained on the main track. Two guards were also hurt. no fatalities reported.

Rush Lake Sisk Soo Canmdlan Pacite Caanen Pompeo

Man shoots woman then commits suicide in Gardner

Leonard Verome aged 0 of Greenfield shot and seriously wounded Mrs. Lottie Burnett aged 34 at her home then killed himself. Police say he had been drinking. Burnett was taken to Henry Heywood Memorial Hospital in critical condition. Verome was a Boston and Maine railroad fireman.

Derneear Burnett Henry Heywood Memorial Hospital Jeremie Boston and Maine

Thieves Foiled In Butter Heist Near Drawbridge

Burlington police halted a butter theft from a Mutland railroad freight car as two men fled on foot and a gray mare led authorities to ten crates hidden in brush. Each crate held 50 pounds, making the robbery sizable and foiled by a watchful officer and Deputy Chief.

Burlington Mutland Intrasiowa Oliver Valie Lakeside Value Hutter

Steamer Penobscot Grounded Near Pollock Rip Shoal

The steamer Penobscot bound for Boston grounded on Mollork Ripstow shoal in low water at dawn. Lifesavers sent for a rescue cutter as weather worsened and a strong tide hampered efforts. Authorities believe the accident stemmed from a strong tide to the south.

Pollock Rip Chatham Mase Penobscot Boston Mollork Revere

Vermont Legislature Faces Adjournment Without Pay Fight

Vermont lawmakers grapple with a joint resolution to adjourn over Thanksgiving week without pay or mileage. Several members push for mileage bans and state funding for highways and forest reserves. Bills include road improvements, a state forest near Sterling Pond, and lighted vehicle requirements. Senate and House members file measures on taxation, water pollution, and municipal utilities.

Vermont Manley Plumley Ludlow Mullen West Ruland McClellan Plymouth Flynn Dorset Gebbie Ryegate Iis Town Hulett Rutland Wilkins Morristown Stertinge Pou Firegate Guernsey Windsor Nequest Ascutney Vaughan Randolph Palmer Shelburne Morrisville Sterling Pond Smiggler Notch Proctor Clayton Londonderry Veat Shaw Peacham

Refused to Amend Murder Punishment In State House

Nov 20, a legislative session sees the Senate near action on a proposed bounty law while the House delays. The debate centers on whether to amend murder punishment, with lawmakers split and no immediate passage expected.

mAs Forenensi Senate House

Motion to reconsider recommitted to conservation committee

Lawmakers debated Howe bill 216 amending capital punishment statutes. Mr Miller proposed reducing the second degree murder sentence below 20 years, triggering further debate as Westminster’s Mr Wright opposed. (Continued on sixth page.)

Howe Miller Bethel Wright Westminster

Rupert's Wild Man Sent to Jail

Bennington November 20 Thomas Chir man aged 42 native of Prussia who has been in America about 20 years was committed to jail on days sentence for vagrancy. Deputy Sheriff Marvey Lineal brought him from Rupert after finding him asleep under an overturned tree. He had lived on Rupert mountain since July with no roof over his head and fed on wild fruit and game.

Bennington Thomas Chirman Prussia America Kir Rupert Marvey Lineal Ourman Hax Rupert Mountain

Fire Damages Blacksmith Shop in Morning Blaze

A fire at the Blacksmith Shop run by Charles Leste and owned by Mrs. F A Slayton caused about 300 dollars in loss. The fire occurred early this morning with the cause still undetermined and property put at risk by the blaze.

Charles Leste F. A. Slayton

Water Fire Alarm At South Main Forge Shop

A blaze broke out at the 1 South Main street forge shop owned by Mrs. P F A Shuyton, discovered by Charles H Leslie. Firemen from the central station prevented a large loss, extinguishing flames by 6:39 am after foam and water streams were used. Insurance covered the structure and related property.

South Main Street PF. A. Shuyton Charles H. Leslie Central Station Nicholas St. John James Gow Federal Gow Averill Mille Toole Leslie Porson Brattleboro Boston Maine Connecticut River New Hampshire Vermont

Voters reject water bonds proposal in Rutland election

Rutland voters chose against authorizing the city to issue 100000 in water bonds. The special election saw a 12 to 1 defeat amid public anger over the water committee’s contracts and plans. Plans from Dare Jows and Trond of Huston were rejected for not matching committee ideas. final plans were from Hiram A Miller of Boston.

Rutland Board of Aldermen Billy Dare Jows and Trond Huston Hiram A. Miller Boston

Williams to resign the chairmanship of the party

Frank C. Willems of Newport announced in Montpelier that he intends to resign as chairman of the Republican state committee. It is understood Farle S. Kinsley of Rutland would accept the post, with Harker, a Windham county member and state senator, also possibly in line. No canvass has been made, but many committee members favor Kinsley as Williams’s successor.

Frank C. Willems Newport Montpelier Republican State Committee Herbert (. Harker Hrattlebarn Windham County Umderstood Farle S. Kinsley Rutland County Kinsley Williams

Exhibits Best Ever Shown At Vermont Horticultural Meeting

Middlebury November 20 Vermont State Horticultural Society opened its eighteenth annual meeting at the town hall with the best exhibits yet seen. Beekeepers from Vermont join in, and a full display is available. The first session featured a welcome address by Judge Button of Middlebury and a response from President Hallett of St Johnsbury.

Middlebury Vermont State Horticultural Society Vermont Horticultural Society Dudge Button Wf Hallett St. Jolna

Special term urged for Vermont supreme court session

Rutinod Nov 20 report that a special term of the Vermont supreme court is being considered. Five cases are on the docket at Rutland with entries from Windsor and Rutland counties. A December session is proposed to hear the Butler rail case challenging public service commission law constitutionality in Vermont.

Vermont Windeor Supreme Court Jwewr Saben Butler Rail

Deer Kill Totals Reported by Vermonters

Totals of deer killed this season reported to state Game Commissioner W. Tite show counts by counties and towns including Addison 12, Beautegtes 11, Chittenden 16, Windham 37, Windsor 38, and others totaling a statewide figure. Mies Katherine Waterman returned home to Burlington after a few days visiting friends.

St. Johnebury Wotlovwing W. Titeonb Addinom Beautegtes Owledonia Chittenden Exnes Wiremklin Lamielste Orange Oteans

Death of Montpelier Woman Maria Lall

Mrs. Maria Lall wife of L T Lot of Flrat avenue Montpelier died early this morning at her home after bronchitis with a fall possibly hastening death. Born Berlin May 27 1861 daughter of William and Maria Andrews she married 27 years ago in Berlin and moved to Montpelier 20 years ago. Survived by her husband two brothers Merrill Andrews Berlin and Ava An teny Northfield. Funeral Thursday from her home with Stanley F. Blomfield officiating, burial in Stafford Conn.

Maria Lall L.T. Lot Flrat Avenue Mont Peter Mrs. Lill Berlin Isat William and Moria Andrews Mr. Lill Montpelier

Talk of the Town roundup from Northfield and nearby area

J B Caseflind returns home from a hunting trip to Moretown and Vielbity. Mrs Stella Lawrence travels to Northfield for a stay with relatives. Robert Murphy and Martin McMahon visit the city. Miss Ken Morrill returns to Northfield after a short visit. A son born at City Hospital to Mr and Mrs Wrath J Sshoe of 40 South Main Street. Florence Frederick and Miss Pondhcitie arrive in the city from Roestan for a visit with farmer friends in North Malin. Blackwell Street house changes hands as new buyer plans near-term improvements. The original site of the house is described amid local street activity and commerce plans.

J. B. Caseflind Moretown Vielbity Stella Lawrence Northfield Lawton Spemdi Robert Murphy Martin McMa Ken Morrill Ping Wecrbary Dent mi Wrath J. S Bouth Main Street Roestan North Wall Broteuyied

Several Divorces Granted in County Court

In Washington County court yesterday multiple divorce actions were heard. Cases include Laura Metelell v George Getelell with dismissal without prejudice, Melyina Briggs v Charles Briggs over adultery with custody to Briggs, Laure Wheeler v Frank Wheeler over intolerable severity with custody to Wheeler, Jensin M Tilake v TI Blake for adultery, and Charles Parker seeking custody of his son with the mother holding custody amid a claimed mutual agreement. No final divorce decree yet issued.

Washingtonounty Court Yesteray Apire Oranite A. CL Manehard Abil A. Futchins M. W. Sander Graneite Savings Bank & Trust Comyey Blanehans Blick Rollo Blanchard George B. Sibson Patek Crowley Wis Sasampsit Torres Lll Richard A. Howe Williaw

Special Council Meeting in Montpelier on Sewers and Supplies

The Montpelier city council held a special session to act on two sewer connection applications and to consider Superintendent Roberts’ request to buy stone and use a crusher for two days. Jeremiah Dealy sought a sewer on Berlin Street. the matter was disposed of after investigation, with Dealy to pay expenses. J Surrae requested sewer service and a waterlike option from the air, granted with expense coverage by Mr Iturras. Roberts aims to repair sidewalks with stone chipa and Colton Manufacturing to supply stone dust for tumblers, authorizing a two day crusher use. Colton pays 75 cents per ton for stone and 26 cents per ton for vartage. about 100 tons remain for city use after Colton. In April the council decided to buy three new hydrants for potential needs.

Montpelier Streeta Moberts Jeremiah Dealy Hower Berlin Street Me. Deady J. Surrae Colton Company Apelt

Annis Wark and Casing Adinis Wed in Barre Ceremony

Miss Georgia F. Wark and Casing M. Adinis of South Barre married at 6:45 in the evening with officiant Rey J. W. Barnett. The couple departed at 7:20 aboard a train for Sherbrooke Quebec, while Mr. Annis began a new job as a penny cutter in the city.

Georgia F. Wark Casing M. Adinis South Barre Rey J. W. Barnett Sherbrooke P. Q Annis

Local visitors and community notes fill city page

Mount Kisco resident R W Aborn joins business visitors in the city. Mrs Casie Shorey returns to Karrre after a visit in Marchfield, A W Arnhold goes back to Burlington after days of city business. Mrs John Aitken returns home to Maralsfield from time with relatives in Graniteville. John T Wallace tests for Wolyoke Mass in business. Mrs Willian Forsie returns to Providence after relatives in Graniteville. Lamson of Cambridge Miss the Granite Advertiser returns home after business in the city. Mr and Mrs John Morton return to Concord after days with friends. K Olney of Fitchburg, a lumber dealer, arrives for several days of business. Percy Seeley of Wellington resumes duties at Drown's drug store. A note of a bear shot in Pittsfield. Harmon hive review. Club notices include joint commission meeting November 21, 8 oclock. Arbor projects in park and Elwood cemetery. real estate ad and barrett Cobble Hill Grange meeting to discuss old service degrees and an anniversary meat meet on December 3. Southwest winds forecast.

R. W. Aborn Mount Kisco N.Y Caxsie Shorey Karre Marchfield Arnhold Burlington John Aitken Maralsfield John T. Wallace Kranklin Street Wolyoke Mass Willian Forsie Providence Graniteville PG. Lamson Cambridge Miss Granite Advertiser John Morton Concord Nsw K. Olney Fitchburg Maas Percy Seeley Wellington Westerly Thuralay Eivie Feleration Wiljoines Elwood Cemetery Wren Perry Barrett Cobble Hill Grange Senge Mins Clifford Etwarde Enue Premuy

City council debates street lighting contract and delays

At a regular council meeting the street lighting dispute dominated, with Aldermen split over a five year contract. The committee recommended inviting a Consolidated Lighting Co. representative to appear before the council while noting cheaper three year options.

Consolidated Lighting Co Didi Heo Heating & Power Co Conted Co Electric Company Gae Engthy Jiustin Thurston con+ tlons Roget and Brown Puttersim Barry Newmare Dawson Hiad Aljormar Brown Consolidated Co T. Warmate Strong Department Waeter Fire Department Police Department J. H. Woodruff M.D

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