23 Nov 1906
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1906
Page
1
A severe gale struck the Great Lakes on Wednesday and Thursday. Reports indicate many lives were lost and significant property damage, with the full extent of the disaster still uncertain. Authorities fear large economic impact and ongoing search and rescue efforts continue.
Nov 23 funeral attended by townspeople and Windham county officials. Justice Ridge Loveland Manehampon and Vermont supreme court members were present along with deputy and re marshal officers.
The article lists Assistante-Hazelton Powers Miles Waterman Hall and Taylor as the Superior Court Judges in Buffalo New York. A severe gale on the Great Lakes caused twenty three lives and extensive property loss across Lake Erie and adjacent waters. The barge results include the Tes alute sinking off Toronto with six drowned and the Athens missing near Sandusky with eighty feared lost. Several other vessels including the Panama Hurlbut C H L Hill and Puritan are noted in distress or beached.
A fragmented report notes a homeless youth linked to stealing twenty five dollars and a watch from his employer. The text references ships and a lake setting, including the schooner Paige and the steamer Taylor, with mention of corrections and a possible arrest related to armed involvement.
Kin Goodman of The Burns Co Dowton won a controversial 7th round decision against Tommy Daly of New York in Waterbury amid last minute chaos and unclear results. Amby McGarry was reported ill, delaying the bout as promoters and factory workers watched a tumultuous, extended card with uncertainty over the outcome.
A 24 year old, Sesaph St. John, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Dolor J. Varney near Button but was pardoned today. In New York, Mrs Amal Graham, the world Coriso, failed to appear at a court hearing amid alleged indecent conduct claims. prosecutor apologizes for delay. Montpelier held a joint session to elect four superior court judges with W H Taylor elected on the fourth ballot amid broad debate.
Fragmented statewide capital session details reveal House actions on liquor law, jury selections, and judiciary appointments. The text notes delays, party dynamics, and impending gubernatorial signature as lawmakers face end-of-session deadlines.
A scrambled report covers state lawmakers, ballots, and votes with references to Gov. Proctor era representatives, Manchester, Woodstork, and Senter. It also notes ballot outcomes for Taylor and Stickney, legislative bills on corporate taxation and railroad acts, and Peary’s arrival, threading a chaotic page of political motions and public notices.
Newell King and his wife were bound over to county court in Chelsea after a December hearing, each with $400 bail. Separately, J W Schahnde faced drunkenness sentencing to county jail in Rutland with fines. J I Meown of Brains Tree faced adjourned proceedings, while Frank Bachelor and L J Dickerson acted as guarantors for Page of Hyde Park in a case involving misused funds. Brown, a nearly 18 year old, claimed no intent to commit crime and said the name lists were for character insurance.
In Herkimer New York today the St Lawrence shift in Grace Brown and Chester Gillette featured prominently. A suitcase found in the boat appeared undamaged, suggesting the boat had not sunk as Motte claimed, signaling a pivotal moment in the case.
The dead body of Mrs Dane Gilman, 80, was found yesterday in a clump of bushes near her Dayton home. Authorities say she had hidden a pen and were investigating possible foul play as there were signs she had been maltreated before the death. She had been missing for two days.
New York reports Mayor Schmitz of San Francisco denies any truth to charges of extortion. He declares the accusations are false and vows to clear his name.
A jumbled OCR fragment references Siamese twins and a birth in November with unclear names and details. Mentions Mrs Samuel Jacoben and a joint abdomen connection. Some lines imply a medical event and a company named Nellie Kennedy, but the text is garbled and unreadable.
A legislative row of acts including tax and bond provisions for Wheelock and Manningvon. It notes acts to royalize quad reform, allow village wardens, and amend cemetery trust provisions, plus bond refunding validations and municipal licensing changes. It references town Wheelock and village Manningvon with specific act numbers and dates.
Montpelier November 23 A jury in the state v. Metcalf found him guilty of rape in the first degree and he received more than two and a half years in prison. Judge Powers granted a request by Harry Shurtlettick for a certified exception, delaying the judgment on the verdict. J. Laumson defended Metcalf, excusing the case from immediate action. Grand jurors were addressed briefly before retiring to consider the Gordlen murder case from Fayette.
Yale University football squad rising early for a field workout and planning the annual burning of wornout toys at the Poquar Club, with a last light drill on the program. New Haven, Conn., on November 2. The Harvard Eleven is noted as being at the Poquar club.
Montpelier news reports Reverend H. H. A. temtored his resignation effective January 1. Mr. Roberts arrived March 1 to succeed him as pastor of the church. Mr. Lassen departed for Hyde Park, Massachusetts, with plans to return to Blok Toland church if offered another permanent pastorate.
Robert Murphy and others are noted as visiting town on business while residents report illness travel and shopping deals. The piece lists names of locals, errands, social events, a banquet at Old Tadien, and market prices at Yandow’s with various ads and arrivals at the Cy hotel.
Graduates and former students of the University of Vermont gathered at the Montpelier House for an informal banquet. State officials lawmakers and residents from Montpelier Barre Purlligine and nearby areas attended to renew ties with alma mater and boost financial support.
In a gym contest Crescents faced Ca. D from St Johnsbury and lost by one point on a late foul. Co D showed better passing and defense while Crescents relied on shots but lacked practice. Final score 25 to 24. Miller and Mullens led scoring for Co D with several free throws.
A pleasant surprise at Mrs Georgena Forbes’s Broo street home surprised her with a silver service. Chief Companion Tillie presented the gift in recognition of her faithful services to the Queen of the Forest Circle. Guests then moved to dining for a three course supper prepared by the committee.
A damaged OCR fragment notes an individual’s injury and ongoing recovery. Details are unclear but reference hints at a medical update and progress toward healing. Names, places, dates, and precise events are missing or unreadable in the text.
Directors of the Vermont Maple Sugar Markets Association met in Montpelier and voted to hold the annual meeting January 7 and 8, 1907, in conjunction with the Vermont Dairymen's Association. Headquarters will be at the Wing Pavilion hotel. Additional inducements to exhibitors were promised and preparations noted. Officers present included A. McMahon, vice-president. J. B. Chaply, secretary. J. M. H Miller, auditor. and V. Spear, manager.
Amelio Bottinelli attempted to take his life in the Socialint club rooms on Barre street after news of his father’s death in Italy and a brother’s illness. A bullet lodged in his left shoulder above the heart. he was taken to Heaton hospital and to remain under custody after recovery.
A St Louis despatch dated Nov 21 describes the baptism of the infant child of Mr and Mrs Hoyt of Barre VT in the Union Station train shed. Reverend Effie K Jones, who had officiated at their marriage, performed the water baptism using water from a tank as trains roared past and the baby cried in its mother’s arms.
The Presbyterian hall drew a crowded crowd last evening with Willan Sheriffs performing a vocal solo, a pantomime under Irving Potter, and a resting by G. J Goddard. Booths held ready customers and an upcoming program titled Blundering Bill is announced for Friday evening with cast including Peter Mutch and Mrs Snarley. A Tex Payer notes Alderman Cutler’s whereabouts and comments on Maple avenue traffic amid a snow plow report.
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