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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1908

Page

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Boy Shot by Playmate in Vermont Hunting Accident

Charles Gilchrist twelve years old was shot in the left shoulder by a 22 caliber rifle while hunting with Sidney Pantoine. The accident occurred yesterday afternoon after the boys rented the rifle from a Bowen store and were playing in a field. Gilchrist is expected to recover. both boys cannot explain how the rifle discharged.

Hardwick Vermont Charles Gilchrist Gilchrist Bing Pantoine

Suffragettes Choose Jail Over Deterrence After Riot

London reports a night of protests as suffragettes stormed a courtroom and Parliament, with 12 women jailed for one to two months after injuries and a mass demonstration surrounding Westminster. Mrs Travers Symons led a bold seizure at the House of Commons while officials barred access to the building.

London Oterday Westminster Travers Symons James Keir Hardie House of Commons Parliament Tha ‘Thames Sul Oling Mayalry Infax Thifulgar Square Nelson Monument Suilregettas

Robber Bound A Girl In New York Chic City Heist

A perilous assault in New York involved a man presenting as a real estate agent who overpowered a woman named Beatrice Masten after entering the home of Susanne McLean. The assailant bound her with wire, gagged her, and fled with about $1000 in jewelry and valuables. The incident occurred yesterday, and authorities pursue the suspect.

New York Soret Rimeelf Wccess Suiamnerieid McLean Mike Linatrice Masten Melon Ivan Wheen Beatrice

Charge of a Bribe to Vote for Taft

New York reports the Democratic national committee released allegations tying Daniel J. Keefe of Detroit to a bribe offer to support William Taft. It claims Roosevelt sought labor backing and mentions Keefe’s statements and a fees aimed at influencing labor leaders to vote Taft. The committee cites claimed communications from the American Federation of Labor and Keefe but did not disclose sources.

New York John J. Gordon Roosevelt Hay Sceptes Bryan Pressway i Daniel J. Keefe Detroit International Association of Longwhorman Th Federation of Labor Ti Keefe Washington Sargent Keefe Repaisia Gompers Federation Keefe Tnxt William W. Taft Ameran Federation of Labor Labor Taft Nets

Keefe denies Roosevelt immigration offer rumors

Detroit October 14 President Keefe of the Longshoremen's Union sharply rejected New York Democratic headquarters claims that he was offered the commissioner general of immigration in exchange for Taft support. He said he did meet Roosevelt briefly and that no such offer or AFL circular was made. He noted Roosevelt made the same denial weeks earlier.

Detroit Mich Keefe Longshoremen's Union Denvocratie New York Wo H. Taft Roosevelt Cornell America Federation of Labor Tean Roosevelt T W. Tf. Taft

New Vermont Christian Endeavor elects officers

Closing session at Fair Haven reports new Vermont Christian Endeavor Union officers. President Rev. Benjamin Swift of Woodstock succeeds, with Rev. St. Claire of Morrisville as vice president, Grace M. Young of Fair Haven named secretary, Burlington’s Misa Gree Prouse as assistant secretary, and C. Underwood of Hartland as treasurer.

Fair Haven Vermont Christian Endeavor Union Chngs St. Albans James 5. Kittell Albany Benjamin Swift Woodstock St. Claire Morris Ville Mise Grace M. Young Woir Haven Misa Gree Prouse Burlington C. Underwood Hartland

Vermonters Foresters Report Membership Gain

The biennial session of the Vermont Independent Order of Foresters is underway in Burlington. About one hundred attend as W. Armstrong presides. report shows fifty-one subordinate courts with 2241 members and ten companion courts with data incomplete. overall membership shows a modest gain of four.

Burlington High Court of Vermont Independent Order of Foresters W. Armstrong Mai High Ara Spacsetan Y G. O. Mitchell St Allage

Rhode Island Republicans nominate Pothier and Dennis

The Rhode Island Republican state convention nominates A. J. Pothier of Woonsocket for governor and Arthur W. Dennis of Providence for lieutenant governor. The platform backs the national administration and tariff revision to keep wages from falling toward low foreign levels.

To Day A. J. Pothier Woonsocket Arthur W. Dennis Providence R. T United States Berlin Oet North Sea Hegersal Plauen Banshee Belgien Belgium Landel Olfyi Relilesche Holstein Panshee Heligoland Castilla

Directors Lose Seats as Connecticut Magnates Enter Board

Lawrence announces the annual election of railroad directors increasing the board from 11 to 16. Boston figures Hunnewell Dimerk Cochran and Beal depart. new directors include Edward Ricker of South Portland Maine Frederick E Richardson of Portland Maine James M Prendergast of Boston Edwin Green of Beant Mass Frederick Domaine of Conceal Mass Frank T Brown of Norwich Conn Charles Y Ley of Merion Conn Samuel Bia of New Haven Conn and John T Billard of Meriden Conn.

Lawrence Connecticut Boston and Maine Railroad Boston Wale Ter Hunnewell Henry Dimerk Alexaner Cochrane Thomas Beal Edward . Ricker South Poland Frederick E. Richardson Portland James M. Prendergast Edwin Green Bee Mass Frederick Domaine Conceal Frank T. Brown Norwich Charles Yf,ley Merion

Fire Devastates Goodwin Block in Wolfeboro NH

A late night fire in Wolfeboro New Hampshire destroyed the Goodwin block in the business district, causing about 44000 in losses. The one story wooden structure, owned by Mrs Eliza Goodwin, suffered extensive damage estimated at 15000 with two thirds insured. Several nearby shops including Robbins drug Morrill restaurant Exlerty shop and Johnson dry goods were damaged as flames threatened adjoining properties.

Wolfeboro N. HL Goodwin Lock W. Robbins Frank P. Morrill Sylvester A. Exlerty Charlee EH. Johnson Mra Eliza Goodwin

Lincoln Nebo Och 14 Elatener at Chanerttor Areitewy

Under threat of expulsion a student at a state university in Lincoln Nebraska faced disciplinary action yesterday following a disturbance on campus possibly connected to a campus event. Officials did not release full names or details pending hearings.

Lincoln Neb. Och Chanerttor Areitewy Oe State University Ci Gia Ea

Tin Patch Fails to Break Record in Lexington Race

In Lexington Kentucky on October 14 Tin Patch attempted to lower its mile record of 1:55. He ran the mile in 1:54 but fatigue at the finish marred the effort. The Walnut Hall cup race of the regular meet was won by Uhlan in a photo finish.

Lexington Tin Patch Uhlan

New Chairman of Speaker's Bureau in New York

New York October 14 Mitch cork of the Republican national committee last night announced the election of W. Beamett of New City as chairman. Bennett, a New York man, is fully acquainted with the New York situation and will head the bureau at the party's central office.

New York Mitchcork Repulican National Committee Ureseman W. Beamett New City Bennett Bernuw Benmete Atone

Sudden Death of Burlington Merchant W G Reynolds

Warren G Reynolds a leading Burlington merchant died suddenly at Western Hospital Montreal where he had traveled for treatment He was born August 2 1849 and was 66 His career spanned Rock Brothers Lee Hive Mckitlip Smith Co and Allen Co before leading a major department store He was a 3rd degree Mason grand secretary of the grand lodge and allied bodies He married Martha J Smith in 1880 and leaves a daughter and widow to mourn the loss in this community

Burlington Warren G. Reynolds Burli Western Hospital Montreal Eae Busine Mr. Reynolds Wittcowkl Underhill S Tow Bock Brothers Lee Hive M. E. Chamberlain Reynolds Mr. Chamberlain McKitlip & Smith Company Tichardéen New England Grant Lodge S Martha J. Smith Will

Baptists Plan Union In St Johnsbury Churches

In St Johnsbury two Baptist congregations the Free Will and the Baptist contemplate uniting. A conference with Gen F Mosher editor of the Morning Star and Rev W A Davideon of Burlington advised a union with shared worship in the Baptist church building. The Freewill church organized 1860 has been pastorless six months. The Baptist church organized 1874 with a railroad street building and adjoining parsonage, Rev A H Gage pastor, prospering.

St. Johnsbury Det MimAs Free Baptist People Ty Teto Wit the Baptist Free Baptist General Conference Gen. F. Mosher Boston The Morning Star Vermont Baptist State Convention W. A. Davideon Burlington Main Street A. H. Gage

Supreme Court hears Burlington cases on bond forfeiture and condemnation

Chittenden county cases were argued in the supreme court yesterday afternoon. The matters involve the United States of America versus U S Fidelity and Guaranty Co and related parties, plus a condemnation case by Burlington to condemn lands owned by Central Vermont and Rutland railroads for a public wharf. City Attorney J F Macarsber and K Brown represented Burlington with Hl H Powers for the railroads.

Chittenden County Supreme Court United States of America U.S. Fidelity, and Guaranty Company Plias Tyroneal Company U. S. Fidelity and Guaranty Company Burlington Burlington Constriction Company Fort Ethan Allen Central Vermont Railway Ruthid Nurlington J. F. Macarsber K.#. Brown Hl. H. Powers Morrisville

Smuggling Charge Looms Over Burlington Chinaman

Charlie Sing, once of Burlington, now running a Cherry Street laundry, was arrested yesterday by Deputy U S Marshal Thomas Reeves on smuggling a Chinese person into the United States. He was taken to St Albans for hearing before United States Commissioner Warren K Austin. Sing had left Burlington years ago, returned recently, and was alleged to have aided in admitting Leoeh.

Burlington Charlie Sing Aml Thin City Cherry Street Yeterda United State Thomas Reeves Cha United States St. Albans Warren K Austin Chariie Sing Church Street Leoeh Ie Ki Pe Piya

Telephone probe sparks Vermont legislature action

The Vermont House and Senate opened the session with a telephone committee resolution. A five member panel will investigate construction costs, operation, maintenance, and safety of state telephone services and report in 20 days. Other measures passed under rules suspensions as lawmakers debated governance and appropriations.

State House House Senate Martin Brook Sve Rg Eng St. Albans Watson Corry Montpelier Flinn Aid Butler and Donoway Leary Muslington Marlin Essex Hale K. Berieest Chethow Billy Walter Fenton Rutland Ean Vake Fish Vergennes

Granite Tonnage Rises in Central Vermont Report

The annual report from Central Vermont Railway compares granite tonnage for the year to June 20, 1007 with the prior year. It notes 159,422 tons carried in the earlier year against 180,096 tons in the later year, indicating granite’s about five percent share of total tonnage as industrial output varied only modestly. General merchandise remains the largest share, with granite among the state's products.

Central Vermont Railway Company LKR Inet Central Vermont Hwy Tox Vermont

Votes Tallied in First and Second Districts

Official vote counts show congress candidates in the first and second districts with Foster and Hale among the ledgers. The text lists totals and names, but transcription errors cloud precise figures and party affiliations.

Ind Necenay Foster Rep Brille Hlale Dem Ana Fawin Towle Bad Saeealy David J. Foster Fumey V. Melis Pri Melirers

Deep tribute paid to late Judge Winch

A large gathering at the Congregational club and Odd Fellows lodge paid a deep tribute to the late Judge Caleb Magnant Winch of Washington County Court who died after a week of illness. Attendees included Washington County officials, bar association members, and neighbors. Burial with Odd Fellows service occurred at Hope Cemetery.

Irionia Tawkwers Associates Caleb Magnant Odd Fellows F. A. Poole Congregational Church Clearch Winch Thieaty Ild Fellows Lodge Washington County Bar Association Hope Cemetery

Busy Session of Aldermen Addresses Streets And Lights

The aldermen met for nearly three hours handling a grist of city business. They rejected a permit for an electric sign, discussed street light relocations on Liberty Orange and Huntington, and considered water main extensions and land damages. Resignations and several building permits were reviewed, with actions referred to committees and reports approved for transfer funds and fence safety.

Maasteco Liberty and Orange Huntington Avenue James 5 Liberty Street Alderman Campbell Light Committee Port S. B North Main Granite Streets Alexander Beckley Park Place Charles Larkin South Main Street Alleya Jones B. D.taft L. B. Dodge Donald Munroe Danial Royce George W. Mann J. W. Dillon A. C. Batehelder Fred Canton John Reynolds Henhhouse Clark Haleden Mrs. Waite Bark Street L. B Granite Regent William A. Nelon Mahlon W. Kendall

Gifted Speaker Praised By Tapeks Attorney For Vermont Campaign

J B Lorimer of Tapeks Kansas endorses Chapman's November evangelistic meetings in Vermont. He praises the impact in Topeka and notes strong local support from business leaders and churchgoers, with many deciding to lead Christian lives. A two week Chapman campaign will be held at Toddine M F church in Buwere, with four churches uniting.

J. B. Lorimer Tapeks Kan Chapman Vermont Topeka Afl Grance Committee Faas Met la My Bible Topeke Toddine M. F Buwere

Glove Contest Ends In Draw At St Albans Open House

A large crowd watched Kid Mc Farland of Toton face Jack Finn of Dublin in twelve rounds, ending in a draw. Referee W Reagan and timekeeper W Walker oversaw the bout, while an earlier match between Roy Satehel and Habel Race failed to take place.

St. Albans Kid* McFarland Toton Jack Finn Dublin Ireland W. Reagan W. Walker Roy Satehel Habel

TALK OF THE TOWN. Lake Placid summer notes and apple prices

Gertrude Tatchehter reports summer at Lake Placid and brisk apple sales at 1.50 per matvl. A car is at the back of the Vermont freight house. A Ladies of Clan Gontom meeting is set for TeLOek at Mrs Osrson’s 78 Ayets street. Friends are said to be arriving from Strantan.

Gertrude Tatchehter Lake Placid Arond Vfinelale Genteal Vermont Freight Howe Clan Gontom Teloek Mra J. Osrson

Tomasi Kes Performs Tonight in Barre Theater Tour

Tonight in Barre a short theater notice lists Tomasi Kes performing at The Theatorium 40 Malm street Maspuree's Theatre Searnpinl Stock. Local residents are urged to attend as the show lists start times and venue details.

AL ‘Tomasi Kes the Theatorium Malm Street Maspuree's Theatre Searnpinl Titock

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