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Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1908

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War Averted as France and Britain Back Peace Efforts

Paris reports that the sultan of Turkey postpones declaring war on Bulgaria while powers push for arbitration. Skirmishes flare on the frontier as Serbia laments Austro‑Hungarian aggression. European leaders discuss a conference to revise the Berlin Treaty, with fears of a wider conflict and tense diplomacy around Constantinople.

Paris France England Turkey Hulgaria Arma Toya Servia Austria Francis Jost Rivecian Russia St. Petersburg Sella Oriental Railway Bulgaria Senate Constantinople Mulgaria Whic Uhlnss Mfly Saoulilthin Great Britain Mary Tippen

London stock market steadier on Balkan settlement hopes

London, Oct 6. The improved tone of the London stock exchange reflects public confidence in an ultimate Balkan settlement without war. Prices rose about 44 points by midday, with Turkish securities unchanged and continental markets showing strength.

London Stock Exchange London Eee

Fog Delays Steamboats Move Passengers to Albany

Fog slows steamers W Moret and Deans through New York routes to New Albany, forcing passengers to transfer and complete trips by land. delays spark alarm and a threatened strike as authorities investigate alleged fee practices amid ongoing meet.

W. Moret Deans Tholmount New York New Maltimore Albany Rive

Parker's Charge Recounts Roosevelt's 1904 Oil Fund Controversy

Judge Alton Parker accuses Roosevelt allies of accepting a $100,000 Standard Oil contribution in 1904, alleging Cortelyou pressed for funds then kept or redirected them. He claims Roosevelt rewarded Cortelyou with the postmaster generalship and later the Treasury post, amid party debate and public scrutiny.

Baltimore Roosevelt Hinskell Standard Oil Stanton of Company Sampelon Fund Alton He Tarker New York Virginia A. C. Bac Parker George Fy Cor Folyou Standard (S) Company Woory Miz Roosevelt Cortelyou Standard Oil Company United States J Treassury

Disorders Shake New York as Taxicab Strike Intensifies

In New York on October 6, after a relatively quiet day, an outbreak of violence accompanied the taxicab drivers strike. Strike breakers were pelted with stones and missiles, with several injured and storefront windows shattered. A driver, Charles Hamilton, tried to ferry a woman along East 9th Street but was attacked at Third Avenue, forcing his car toward the river where he leaped to safety and was hospitalized in shock. Police reserves arrived to end the mob assault at Bellevue Hospital and disperse the attackers.

New York Charles Hamilton East Osth Street Third Avenue Fort River Hamitor Bellevue Hospital Anlen Gilman S Davis Montpelier Tay State Loans of Pharmacy Mise Malvina Willett Gr. B. Milne Spaulding Goddard St. Michael's Academy Mary Putnam Finnie A. Cooney East Harrel Newport Fi. Abbiatti Tenday Mely Str Abebiatti Betel Crooke Tde K. C. Colby Makton Mass Madine Dean Corliss Margarete Hope i H. AL Colby Kate Deaglam Cotley Mr. Colby M KO. Colby Wirelington Street Otte Charland Ruthand LW. Ham Spruiding Lester Boetons Mies Milne Halle Edekinem New Yorks Beerick Vinton Maye Reban Heartington Hls Thompenn Hardwicks Lyle W. Hartwell Newton Mass. A Palit St. Midame Mrs. Wiggs Lane Patch” Company Yale Bobby White Wanuke Dag Day Nortune Wiener Eyire Mies Asloe

Riotous assault in Los Angeles court over attempted lynching

In Los Angeles Justice Austin's court yesterday a riot erupted as several were lightly injured in an attempt to lynch Edward Martin who attacked Miss Edith Ralston, a concert singer at College. Martin was moved to Superior Judge Wilbur's court where he pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life imprisonment.

Los Angeles Justice Austin Edward Martin Edith Ralston Martin Wilbur Lfe

De Wolf Hopper Falls On Stage In Syracuse

De Wolf Hopper, the comedian, suffered a bad fall during a stage performance in Syracuse last night. A slipping belt buckle caused him to tumble from a wire rig, rendering him unconscious and prompting the audience to leave before intermission. He was assisted back to the seat and is expected to perform again.

Syracuse N.Y de Wolf Hopper Dia Lote Teual

Two Positions Not Settled On At Democratic Convention

Providence Oct 6 The Democratic State convention opened with the second place on the ticket and the treasurer still unsettled. Olney Aproud of Providence was slated for governor without opposition. Also named were Robert Grieve Providence secretary of state and James A. Williams Providence attorney general as part of the statewide slate.

Providence Olney Aproud Robert Grieve James A. Williams

Accidental Self-Inflicted Fatality Near Brewer

Det. Ernest B. Fowler, 27, was killed at his home in Brewer by an accidental discharge of a life. The bullet entered the right side and caused instant death while he was alone. An inquest anniversary was deemed unnecessary as he was unmarried and survived by his parents, three brothers, and a sister.

Tanger Ernest B. Powler Brewer Fowler Puikemen Corner Tinll Powler

Shoreham Man Fails to Meet Bankruptcy Petition

Rutland Vermont reports that R. Gayetti of Shoreham fled a bankruptcy petition in U S court with WW and Mlatt as clerks. Debts alleged total 31222 and assets argued to be 0.5, with some items claimed as broke or missing.

Bern Rutland

Things Hum at State House in Montpelier Opening Day

Vermont legislature opens with Governor Proctor and Governor-elect Prouty arriving. Incoming officials and staff plan ceremonies as rooms fill, with Prouty set to preside and Speaker Cheney expected to become House leader. Clerks and reporters shuffle duties while ministers attend the opening prayers.

State House Vermont Pletcher D. Prestor George HL. Prouty Governor Proctor Proctor Williame Taste Prouty Aaron Hyirout Tom Cheney Morristown Charles A. Plumley Northfield Fred J. Hamilton Salisbury Jack J. J. Hamburg Maptiet Clecred Montpelier Senate Yeeday J. C. Kendradl Stratford H. Giarlene Brattlehero Guy Walley Kentac Goose Twies Fin Trowen Tower Herbert Slaytings Agate Stant

License battle shifts in Connecticut towns

In a statewide set of clashes over alcohol licenses, roughly 30 towns in Connecticut saw licensing battles. Liquor supporters won in Milford New Milford Killingly New Canaan North Canaan Berkhamstead Manchester and Plymouth while prohibitionists carried Branford East Haven New Hartford Brookfield Stafford and Winchester. Overall 72 license towns versus 93 dry towns.

New Haver Conn Connecticut Choe Milford New Milford Killingly New Canian North Canman Berkhamstead Manchester Plymouth Branford East Haven New Hartford Brookfild Stafford Winchester Hinohenee

Malpractice Suit Seeks $10,000 Damages in Pittsford Case

Marlena Dillings of Pittsford sues Dr Crain in Utland County Court seeking $10,000 damages. She alleges negligence during an operation on February 1906 that injured her bladder and kidney, causing lasting injury. The writ contends the physician misrepresented the injury and failed to remove a foreign object promptly. Damages sought and March term return set.

Nutland Iutland County Court Marlena Diilings Pittsford Orain Et Inuti Davie & Russell Miditierry Crain Hee Feronry

Magnate’s Son Held for Speeding Auto

The son of a prominent magnate could not furnish a $100 bail after a speeding incident in New York. He was arrested and detained at Morrisania, with connections to Standard Oil and notable relatives named in reports.

New York Ort. &i—Wm. OG Rorke Feller Standard of Aml O John TD Morrisazin

Citizens urge rapid water relief plan for St Albans

Citizens in St Albans meet at city hall to seek immediate water relief after shortages threaten Central Vermont shops Green Mountain Packing and Van Camp Packing. Ex Mayor Fuller Smith leads review of options including tapping Silver Lake or building a pumping plant to lake shore and piping to the reservoir as committee prepares a report for council.

St. Alana Central Vermont Railway Green Mountain Packing Company Ig Ollie van Camp Packing Company Fuller Smith Silver Lake Yairfield Lake Shore Maine Seldon Grom Willan Kennedy Cutral Vermont Hallock

Biennial report urges jury expansion and county criminal justice overhaul

Brattleboro defense attorney Gem Clarke Fitts presents a biennial report to the legislature detailing reforms. He calls for larger juries, broadened authority for the attorney general to appoint investigators, and countywide procedures to expedite cases in criminal courts. He argues for no expense limits and broader county reach to locate and question known criminals.

Fitts Brattleboro Det Atty Gem Clarke C. Fitts Bitte Sitet Pal Inet Praseon Thomas

Debs in Boston at Faneuil Hall rally draws crowds

Large crowds welcomed Eugene V. Debs in Boston as he campaigned for the presidency. He attacked the Democratic and Republican parties and named Samuel Gompers, linking him to the alleged tobacco trusts, amid charged remarks at Faneuil Hall.

Boston Get Eugene V. Hels Sootallat Callidate Niedash Werane Hostan Faneuil Hill Debs Bryan Wil Samuel Gompers

Pierre of the Plains stage adaptation at Burlington venue

The Burlington Free Press reports Pierre of the Plains adapted for the stage from Gilbert Parker’s novel, featuring Edgar Selwyn in the title role at The Strong theatre. The production draws strong audience interest with Selwyn surrounded by a notable cast as the drama unfolds across three acts with the star system prominent and the company presenting three principal players.

Pierre Burlington Belwyn Viore Seluyn Alletar Borden New York Mr. Selwyn Burtington Saveral

Vermont Supreme Court Hears Four Opinions In One Day

The September term opens in Montpelier with four judges present and prayers offered. Opinions include Schoville v Brock upholding the master’s finding for the defendant and remanding the case to the lower court. Taplin and Jewell v Marcy reverses lower court for plaintiff damages of 1507.19, remanding. Mood v Putnam involves a damaged sloop at Lake Champlain. lower court ruling affirmed and remanded. Five candidates for Vermont bar demission begin three-day examinations as the bar annual session proceeds with banquet in the evening.

Vermont Supreme Court Montpelier Ten O’lock Judie Waterman W. A. Wiket Tower Court Washington County W. L. Sehoville James W. Hrock Montpeer Curtain Tunis Vere Monk Supreme Cunt Taplin Jewell Ve Frank Marcy Orleans County Supreme Court Fl Rauce Mood W. Putnam Crittendon Pladotkt Destricton Lake Champlain

Judge Plumley Resigns Vermont Court Post

Frank Plumley of Northfield, recently elected to Congress, tendered his resignation as chief judge of the Vermont court. Governor Proctor accepted. Legislature meets tomorrow to fill the vacancy before the next session. Other justices include EB Flinn and Lint Leavens. J significations unclear if Semtareliet Jinn will resign.

Frank Plumley Northfield Witfredie Hacking Brattleboro Proctor Tomirrow

Patsy Russo Victim in East Barre Road Accident

An oxen driver Patsy Risser was thrown from a wagon on East Barre Road this forenoon after his horse panicked at a beetle and bolted. The unnamed driver Ford aided by a man named Howard remained at the scene and the injured party was taken home.

Patsy Russo East Barre Patsy Risser Ford Howard

Important Yer Autoeolite Club Meeting in Vermont

An important meeting of the Yer Autoeolite club is set for Mer on Tintewlay October 15 to decide whether the club will be incorporated under Vermont law. Members urged to submit recommendations before the event.

Vermont Auto Club Montpelier Mer Tintewlay Baw Vermont Rik Witich

Local Hardware Dealer Edward Lackwood Dies on Street

Edward Lackwood, 91, a retired hardware dealer from Madrid, reportedly died on a Burlington street this morning around 4 am. Police and witnesses described the event as an apparent street incident involving local garbage collectors and a public safety response is underway.

Burlington, Get Edward Lackwood Matite Madrid

DUG WAY TO FREEDOM THREE PRISONERS ESCAPE

Three inmates escaped from Newfane county jail after prying open a cell door with a stick of wood during a cold spell. Streeter formerly of Greenfield and Anty, both held on burglary and assault charges, were among the escapees believed to have tunneled or forced a wall breach before dawn. Jailer Davis discovered the escape at dawn.

Newfane Bam County Th Streeter Greenfield Masate Hye Hhattiebora Rocking Lem Nicholas Anty Bratelora Davia

Girl in Arcade Block Bath Room Faints in Heat

A young girl connected with Mia at the Cabbage Patch died briefly after being found in a hot bathroom in the Arcade block. Fire broke in to rescue her as gas heater fears initially arose. Later reports indicate the girl fainted due to a weak heart and overheating in the rain.

Mia Cabbage Patch Amon Tran

Hardwick Farm House Burned Today

Fardwick Oct 6 The farm house owned by J I Currier two miles from the village burned this morning with contents after a family resident Anguetun Martell mishap with a kerosene lamp started the blaze. Currier's loss $1600 insured for $800. Martell's loss unavailable. Also Burlington Det 6 reports Rev Dr and Mrs Gemont Graver to observe their fiftieth anniversary on Oct 28.

Augustus Martell J. H. Currier Fardwick J. I. Currier Anguetun Martell Curcier Burlington Det Gemont Graver

Talk of the Town Montpelier Band Night

Last band concert of the season in Montpelier tonight. Visitors include George Wither from Williamstown and Mr and Mrs A B Thomas from Hardwick. Reports on health and local arrivals fill a busy town page with notices, travel, and society events.

Montpelier George Wither Williametown Toslay A. B. Thomas Hardwink Harold Vite Omer Fitts E. Dean Charles A. McNeil Lebanon Janes Wiott Phoenix Ariz Artot S. Martin Appomucitia

City Council Reports Fees and Street Encroachments

Chief of Police reports 28 arrests in September with intoxication and breach of the peace among offenses. Overseer of the Poor shows cash on hand and receipts. street committee notes Holland and Plaut houses intruding on Pike and River streets. Several building permits granted or referred for inspection with repairs and signs proposed. Mayor sets meeting for November 27 to review ballot wording.

Ated Committee On Street Taey Holland Pike Street Gallagher Charles Plouf River Street Thornton Alexander Plaut Penn C. C. Erickson Greenstevet Dewey Colum Cutting Works Sortwell & Property I. O. Cutts Academy Street H. M. Houston Maple Avenue Charles Smith Elm Street H. OU. Camp Brook Street Massaco Scampini Ladd

Monti and Bianchi Wed in City Ceremony

Felix Monti and Onsa Lena Bianchi were married at the city clerk's office by Justice James Mackay at 9 30 this morning. The pair then attended Mass at St Monica's Church with Rev P M McKenna performing the Catholic rite. They plan a Montreal wedding trip and will live at 8 Railroad Street. Monti is a granite cutter with the Leland company.

Felix Monti Onsa Lena Bianchi James Mackay St. Monica’s Hhurch P. M. McKenna Montreal Railroad Street Monti Leland Company

Dairymaids Recreation Program At Hedding M Church

Program for a Dairymaids Recreation at Hedding M and church on Wednesday evening October 7 begins at 8. The program features the Dairymaids chorus readings solos and duets with Miss Avis Coffin Miss Anna Robertson Miss Eleanor Sweet and Mrs Hazel Lyon among performers. Accompanist Mrs Ethel Travers and musicians Edmund Sanborn and Guy Andrews are listed.

Hedding M Orlock Dairymaids Freida Hooker Avis Coffin Edmund Benbnrn Anna Robertson Harry Charlie Boo Farmer ‘Boys Mim Eda Crunt Man On Eleanor Sweet Gonion Irs Watt Dairymatts Ethel Travers Edmund Sanborn Guy Andrews

Regular meeting of Robert Emmet Court in Graniteville

A regular meeting of Robert Emmet Gourt in Graniteville is scheduled for Wednesday evening October 7 at one o'clock. Members will consider invitations and a request to be present. A following meeting will follow.

Robert Emmet Gourt Oelock Eteen

Night in Barre Event Preview at Local Union Hall

Tonight in Barre the community gathers for supper at the Baptist church and a special event hosted by the Barre Central Labor Union. A local Comigne picture show is featured, with admission details forthcoming.

Baptist Marre Central Labor Union Comigne

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