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Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1908

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Ten Die In Mulberry Street Rookery Fire

New York on October 5 reports ten dead and six seriously injured after an incendiary blaze gutted a tenement rookery in Mulberry Street. Firefighters could not reach occupants. many fled to adjacent roofs. Fire Marshal Kelley links the fire to extortion, with two men seen near the hallway before it began. All victims identified as Italians.

New York Mulberry Street Way & Mars Thames Socupanta Kelley

Missing Woman Falls Into 30 Foot Well

Oct. 5 police and fire crews rescued Mrs. Sane Hawkes, 73, from a Beal Street well after she slipped 30 feet down. She sat at the bottom in 114 feet of water before a rope rescue pulled her to safety. She was transported home in feeble condition with no serious injuries reported.

Salle Maas Nda Wong Sane Whes Beal Strnet Eysenini Lincoln Beal Street Burt James Mrs. Hawkes Rhein

Chicago Becomes the Storm Centre in Politics

Chicago acts as the directing centre for Republican and Democratic campaigns with Chairman Mack and treasurer Herman Rider arriving from the East. Hopes rise for a key arrival soon as Taft and Bryan prepare to tour with speeches at the waterways convention and a Chicago banquet set for Wednesday night. Bryan plans two weeks across Minnesota and Missouri with stops in Ohio and other states.

Chicago Mack Herman Rider Ciaternayy Hitchovick Taft Kryan Deep Waterways Gatesburg Chicago Association of Commerce Van Ohio Missouri

Tom Lawson badly hurt in carriage accident

Egypt Oct 5 Thomas W Taweon a well known financier was thrown from a carriage near North Soltuate and injured by the fall and by the horse. He was taken to a drug store then to his home Dreamweld and did not regain consciousness until late last night. His daughter also escaped injury as the frightened horse threw her out.

Egypt Mass Thomas W. Taweon Niar Soltuate Bea Thie Town Atvl Mr. Lawson Mine Lawson

Bulgaria Declares Independence Amid Turmoil

Constantinople reports Bulgaria proclaims independence today as Turkish cabinet debates response. Most favor immediate resistance, while a minority supports peaceful acceptance to avoid destabilizing the regime. Paris indicates France England and Russia forming a triple alliance toward mediation. Further talks expected to seek amicable settlement.

Constantinople Bulgaria Paris Dot. T Foreign Office France England Russia Turkey

Alarm over Austrian plans in Balkans spreads across Europe

Paris reports the press views the Austria emperor certain to annex Bosnia and Herzegovina, with an autograph letter to powers signaling a definite occupation. Turkey suspects German and Austrian influence on Bulgaria, while England urges restraint and Italy cautions about the move.

Paris Austria Bostuia Tergegovina Provincia Turkey Germany Bulgaria Bulgarien England

Prisoner Commits Suicide in Brunswick Court Cell

Sylvester J. Campbell reportedly hanged himself in a Brunswick county jail cell, using a bunk chain tied to the door grille. The death follows the prior conviction of his brother Willard F. Campbell for a felonious assault on Sylvester’s wife and amid disputes over their father’s estate and allegations of perjury.

Brunswick Sylvester J. Campbell Langed Kintwell Sylvester Campbell Willard F. Campbell Monmouth Port Sylvester Wile Teri Campbell Sylvester Wis Portland Toley Uerbert L. Robertson Campbell Campbell Brothers John P. Campbell Bowdoin Millard Brimswick Monmonth Sylvester Q Fe Foxeph C Colombe M. T. O'lyien Colom Alsn

St Albans Locks Water, Plants Close, Jobs Lost

Water rationing hits St Albans as Central Vermont Shops, Green Mountain Packing, and Van Camp milk plants shut. About 500 workers lose wages as the city council orders water cutoffs amid a drought threatening more closures and a potential lawsuit over the city’s water rights. In Richford, water again flows over the mill dam after months of shortage.

Vermont Green Mountain Packing Co van Camp Concern St. Albis St. Albans Gentral Vermont Railroad Tac Ieen Mountain Parking Company van Camp Company van Camp Conan Ite Love Ab Ite Richford Det

Bishop Tierney Near Death in Connecticut Diocese Overture

End is expected at any moment as Murtford Connecticut bishop Tierney succumbs to a hemorrhagic stroke. The diocese mourns his work building hospitals and schools while his condition worsens after an abrupt illness at his Loreto residence. The priesthood and faithful wait for a final update as he lies in critical condition in New Haven.

Murtford Conn Cathity Commeticut Tierney Auddtebury V. FP. Kane Wiesep Tierney Bhehep Beaven Iineas Lieven Meaven Forlonk Duggan Victor Sinnott Bisanp Tierney Musnes Michael Tierney Connecticut Hishop ‘Tierney Tipperary Ireland Tan

Auto plunges over bank kill mother and daughter in Ashland

A car plunged over a bank, killing Young and her daughter Helen aged inight years. Peter Young, ar. Peter Young jr and Chartres Clark, a nephew, were injured. There were 27 commitments to the Lease of correction, Retland, in September and $2 to the county jail, with thirteen confined in the item TSS Tweemtes.

Retland Duris

Unclear OCR: 3000 Workers Idle Amid Strike Action

A partial excerpt reports thousands of workers idle as shop closures occurred during a strike by tasters. Managers indicated limited operations and referred to disrupted schedules. The fragment references Lynn and Mase, with vague dates and local industry impact.

Lynn Mase Oliners Tata

Apron Fire Kills Mrs Moulton in St. Johnebury

Mrs Eugene Moulton age 22 died Saturday afternoon after her apron caught fire while loading wood. She ran to a shed and then the stove area, prompting burns that destroyed clothing except for her shoes. She was conscious briefly and described the moments to her mother before death lingering. Funeral held today as services follow.

St. Johnebury Eugene Moulton Bist Turite

Explosion at Waterbury plant leaves 100 men unemployed

An explosion at the Waterbury metal works company plant No. 2 in its entuwa yesterday caused about 500000 dollars in damage and threw 100 men out of work. Half the plant is ruined and the fires were checked by a large water-filled tank recently built by the company.

Mbtshieg Wtterbire Mate Filacs Company Ite Entuwa

Barre Wins Season Final in Montpelier Golf Match

The Barre club defeated Montpelier Country club by 2144 to 111g in a 11a side match at Montpelier links on Saturday. Barre’s season record shows five wins in pine matches with strong participation. Richard Davie led with 17 points, while John Daniels was close behind at 10. L. K. R. Mutrhinson captured the championship cup, J. Yineer won the handicap cup, and James Raid took the consolation prize as the season closed with a successful slate of events and growing interest in golf.

Barre Golf Club Montpelier Montpelier Links Barre Thorn A Perry Kemp Mowland Stnsot Mackay Richard Davie Ty John Daniels John Reid Dian Mt. Perry James Reid Willa Mary Ff. Motehineon J. Brown Datimer A Pow. Nichole A.M. Milne Matthews James Rhind James Mortimer Wy Hooker J More Wy Hasael Janus K. Mackay

More Incorporations Filed Amid Office of Corporate Filings

Several corporations filed articles of incorporation over the weekend, including The Morreale Libor Power Company with a paid in capital of 10200, The Vigetator Company with 2000, and The Vere Company of Greenwich New Hampshire with 85000. The Antigton Refrigerator of New York registered for a branch in Art Vi under directors A. Tiow and Mix. The London and Lancashire Wine Company of London was licensed to operate in Vermont with dates from October 1.

Atut Atligton Refrigerator Oon New York Prdanter Arti Vi A. Tiow Mix Lordon & Lancashire Suiraner Company London

Woman Dies From Morphine Overdose in Woodstock

A 32 year old woman identified as Mrs Willian Merrill of Us place was found dead in her room about 6 oclock last night from morphine overdose. She leaves a married son and daughter.

Woodstock Ort Chirney Mianntoriatn Mra Willian Merrill

East Randolph Resident Dies After Firearm Incident

Lying unconscious, an East Randolph resident passed away Saturday following a boating accident and stab injury. He left behind two daughters and a widow.

Elwyn Granted Bail In Copyright Case

Lorne Klwyn, charged with violating copyright laws over the play The Christian, posted 1000 bond in St Johnsbury and was released to await a federal jury. He left for Windsor to join the Lorie Elwyn company after arrest Saturday night. Indictment notes the play was produced in St Johnsbury on September 16 and Hartford on September 25.

St. Johnsh Lorne Klwyn United States Elwyn Windsor Lorie Elwyn Company Reeves St. Johnsbury Hartford

Socialists Fail to File for Presidential Electors

Secretary of State Fleetwood in the State House Saturday said the Socialists had not filed a ticket for presidential electors, with a 30 day window ending at midnight. He will refer late filings to the attorney general. Named on the party ticket are John McMillen, Alex Tronaides, Jesse Miller, and Joseph Denber.

F. G. Fleetwood State House Wntil Fleetwood Ming Fate Jootora John McMillen Hurry Alex Tronaides Barre Jesse Miller Graniteville Josep J. Denber North Hart Lond

Contested Tithe Rights In Weathersfield Lumber Contest

In Bethel Vermont Edward Monte seeks the tithe on wool from the area while Julius Morn of town, 27, claims the wood chopping record, splitting several cards of hard and soft wood in six days. Mrs Haye allegedly tore up wool piling for her husband briefly, but the dispute centers on wood type and work done.

Bethel Edward Monte Weathersfield Vermont Julius Morn Mra Haye Raymare

Donahue Boyce Wedding at St Sylvester Church

Mint Howe Boyer daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hoyce of Websterville married William Donahue of Websterville at St Sylvester Church Graniteville. Rev J Turéat officiated before a large family gathering. Bride wore champagne silk. best man was Jeane Donahue. They left for Boston to visit a week and will reside in Websterville where the groom works at the Consolidated Granite quarry.

St. Sylva Graniteville Mint Howe Boyer John ©. Hoyce Websterville William Donahue J.turéat Mme Mary Hoye Jeane Doouhue Tie Father Hoston Webster Ville Concalidated Mrs. Donattie Mary Beautful Anil Val Noble Yitte

Obituary: Mrs Marina Conant of South Main Street

After a long illness, Mrs Marina Conant, aged 88, died Saturday evening at her home on South Main Street. She had suffered rheumatism for years but remained active with friends and neighbors. She leaves a sister, Mrs Asa Harrington, and three brothers in Northfield Brookfield and Pennsylvania. Funeral at 2:20 PM Tuesday from her home. burial in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Marina Conant South Main Street Gerit Na Slater Asa Harrington Newcomb Huntley Northfield Southers Brookfield Pennsylvan Ealock Lowell Mass

Sheriffs Raid Barre Place Bar Becomes City News Item

State agents led by Sheriff Frank Tracy raided the Tomas Building at Main and Seminary streets on Saturday night, seizing four dozen beer bottles a small whiskey jug and whiskey and wine. State Attorney Gates said a hearing will be held this afternoon or tomorrow morning.

LA State Gates Sherif Frank Tracy Perenne Joe Thomas Tomas Main Seminary Streets Tt State

All Arrested but Two in County Grand Jury Case

Sherif Frank BH Tracy and deputies served warrants on those indicted by the grand jury. Nine respondents appeared in Washington county court Saturday to fix bonds. John Norton of Tayston indicted for raping, bond set at 1000 dollars. Walter Laie of Middlesex charged similarly, bond 1000. Angelo Stain charged with assault with intent to kill, bond 1000. Enring Aja and J MM Steanburg and Mrs Steantiirg and Beatrice Marchette of Birr and Les Scott of East Barre indicted for selling or granting, bond 500 each. Archie Pratt of Payee pleaded guilty to selling, will be placed on probation. case referred to probation officer Fred B. Thomas for investigation.

Sherif Frank BH Tracy Washington County John Norton Tayston Walter Laie Middlesex Angelo Stain Maymarket Square Coure Aja J. MM Stean-burg Steantiirg Beatrice Marchette Birr Les Scott Yast Barre Archie Pratt Payee Gates Fred B. Thomas

Vermont Legislature Arrives in Montpelier for Session

Legistors convene in Montpelier on Wednesday as many arrive today and Lodging arrangements are made with shire officials. Ferrin and his association worked Saturday and Sunday to prepare for welcoming officials, while officials plan a stay in neighboring cities during the tyco months and week-eaie r period.

Vermont Montpelier Hay Eaier Ste Armas Ferrin

TALK OF THE TOWN AND LOCAL WARD NEWS

The grand lodge committers from five different fraternal orders met Saturday evening for a public gathering at the Hagyuet Ne in Oda Pelion Hast Vehayein. George W. Farwell’s funeral at Maplewood cemetery featured Rev. Conner’s grave-side service. A delegation from Vineditia lodge attended. W. Ascdrhiosines of Mentpetrie was to undergo an operation soon at Meinterth hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Vari Jonson of Prainfeld were visitors in the city. Rodgers of Chereille and Bainbridge were sighted in town. William McCinekey visited relatives in Waterhuny yesterday. Bainbridge’s son, a ten-year-old, was injured in an accident while returning from Parlingte with others. He suffered a broken bone and was treated by Dr. I. S. Dutly.

Grand Lodge Hagyuet Ne Oda Pelion George W. Farwell Maplewood Cemetery Brikley Hilt Conner Vineditia Lodge Fry Meinterth Hospital Mentpetrie Vari Jonson Prainfeld Viktims Saterday Jom Rodgers Chereille Warn ‘Vesitar William McCinekey Seayel Bainbridge Tharsall Seine Bhoek

Foster on stump amid midwest speaking tour plans

Burlington Oct 3 Congressman Foster left Botardey night for Chicago to begin a tour of states in the middle West under Republican auspices. The committee anticipates his talk about Indiana and state affairs during the journey.

Burlington Botardey Chipp Middle West Futon Indiana Mr and Rensas Ma Foster MiPiniber

Montpelier to Get Power Picture Shows Soon

Business spread hints Montpelier will host power picture shows as a new theater project advances. Confusion over tire ideas delays progress in Seatpalier and Marre. Four Nawloes are noted in the city with plans to double by completion. The Patnes theatre on Main street is closing, taking over the former Montpolier Journal site.

Seatpalier Marre Thie Clty Montpelier Main Street Montpolier

New Pastor in Charge Preaches at New City Church

The Rev. J. B. McKenzie, recently called to lead the Presbyterian church, preached his first sermon to a full congregation. He used Matthew 6:21 to urge that treasure and heart shape a person’s priorities, warning that earthly treasure can be lost to moth and rust while true treasure lies beyond. He had completed his theological studies in 1908 before serving at Lancaster and then accepting the current parish call.

J. B. McKenzie Tate City Jeans Moth Rust Josue

Pastor Poole Marks Seven Years At Barre Church

Rev Francis A Poole of the First Congregational church in Barre observed seven years in service yesterday. He reviewed progress across all city churches noting reduced debt and larger memberships along with strengthened spiritual life. Poole highlighted his own church’s efforts and candidly addressed areas needing improvement, receiving a courageous, faithful reception.

F. A. Poole Francs A. Poole First Congregational Church Harre Mr. Poole For Tlee

Vermont Public Documents Delayed Reports Await Legislature

Reports from state officials will be ready when the legislature convenes Wednesday. The railroad commissioners and board of education reports may be ready on the 10th if not earlier.

Vermont Board of Railroad Commissioners Eeed of Education

L. U. Delegates Meet In Barre Labor Union

A special meeting of the Central Labor union of Barre and vicinity is set for Tuesday evening December 8 at 7 30 o clock in Nivhole block. Delegates are urged to attend the regular meeting. Jas Mitchell, secretary.

Central Labor Union of Barre and Vicinity Nivhole Jas Muteh Turcary

Barre Tonight Offers Eclectic Showbill at Local Houses

Tonight in Barre features Mia Wigs of the Cabbage Patch at Harre Opera House with a comedy and cinema programs including Pip Pictures. Tomasi Theatre at 40 Main Street presents Scampini Work and Massacco’s theatre offers moving pictures at Hale's pavilion with regular meetings and performances.

Mia

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