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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1908

Page

2

Taft Campaign Tour Draws Southern Enthusiasm

Taft visits Kentucky and Tennessee to meet large crowds amid welcoming reception. Bryan allies respond with criticism while Taft and Hughes are projected to win key states. Republican fundraisers report sizable donations. New York emerges as a political battleground as parties mobilize in anticipation of the election year.

Willem H. Taft South Kentucky Tennesaen William J. Tryan Fies O Nebranka Ate Lincoln Naka Eiramom Bryan Res Hughes Cortland N. Y National Republican William J. Ward New York Taft Hughes Nathan West Virginia Roosevelt Rocky Mountain Nathan Stewus Democratic National Wall Street Soen Republican William Ward Knox Pensylvania Democratic Sional Comcl Chicago Smaltler National Committee Bne Boston Transcript Washington

Hood’s Sarsaparilla advertisement text

Advertisement promotes Hood’s Sarsaparilla as best for appetite digestion and blood. Mentions Hood Co of Lowell Massachusetts and Garbatabs tablets. Claims nationwide sale and notes political context about an election involving five states including New York.

Dolliver says God made trusts and will regulate them

Reno Nevada Oct 17 Senator Dolliver declared to an audience that God made trusts and will regulate them. He warned that laws of God, not statutes, guard the public and that the sugar trust benefits from price swings, while the universe’s author holds the power over trade.

Reno, Ney Dolliver Town Inet Dal Sugar Trust

Be veridge Querries Bryan in Lincoln Address

Senator Bet of Indiana pressed Bryan with questions on tariffs and trust control plans. He asked if Democratic Senate Leader Culbertson would back Bryan's franchise scheme and whether senators would support or oppose his policies in future sessions.

Lincoln Neb Bet Indiana Bryan Denver Jeader Senate Culberton Indianapolis Feng

Largest Bryan fund giver is trust lawyer

New York report states Charles J. Hughes of Denver, described as attorney for the Republican Utility Corporation, was the largest individual contributor to the Bryan campaign fund. Judge Lindsay quotes Hughes and his critics, noting accusations of corruption and influence peddling tied to Colorado politics and railroad interests.

New York Charles J. Hughes Denver Bryan Republican Utility Corporation Lindsay Hughes Judge Aude Lindsay MD. i Judge Lindsay Democratic ‘Party United States New York City Bill Beans E. J. Weld Maghes J Milton Smith Colorado

New York Up Three Hours on Politics in Cabinet Meeting

Washington report details a cabinet session focused on politics with New York seen as safe after a Madison Square Garden Republican gathering. The president reportedly considered attending but ultimately decided not to accept any invitation.

Washington Mia New York Madison Square Garden Chenee

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Delayed Arrival Shifts Battleship Fleet Reception

Tokio reports a day’s delay in the American battleship fleet’s arrival to allow for extra entertainments. Officers and naval attaché Dougherty coordinated with Sperry’s staff as the schedule shifts to depart October 26. Weather remains cold and rough with the Yankton ahead escorting the fleet toward Yokohama.

Tokio Joan A. Dougherty Pattonous Sperry Niner Asia Cape Shinm Yokohama Sperry

Witness Tells of Bank Loans in Court Case

In recounting court testimony, a witness described loans totaling 114659 dollars made to Davison Brown with 4000 shares of Ice stock as collateral. The proceedings touched on bank statements, Morse’s profits, and the roles of Miss Wilson, Brown, and Mrs Curtis in the internal reports and examinations.

Tammany Politcian Davison Brown Det Tees Charles W. Moree 'Enan Cuahler Vine Wise Wileliam Gelahenan Mise Wilken Wan Tary Morse Snaea Ivore Lchwatica MacFarlane MacMurlane Marwe Stimaon Marv Lee Miss Wilson Stinson Stimson Mrs. Curtis Maree

Plans for Pacific Fleet Set for spring voyage

Rear Admiral Swinburne will lead a Western Coast voyage of Pacific Fleet cruisers from Honolulu toward the South American coast. The group includes the West Virginia Pennsylvania Colorado Tennessee Iowa Washington California and South Dakota. They will visit Panama Callao Coquimbo Valparaiso and Magdalena Bay before returning for spring training targets.

Washington Taiewhuiano Chile Magdalena

Chicago High Schools Face Second Warning Overcrowding

The North Central Association warned Chicago high schools of severe overcrowding and threatened removal from accreditation if remedies are not found by year end. Graduates could be denied admission to colleges and universities across the region unless conditions improve.

Cody Aeroplane Falls in British Service Test

Captain F. Cody, noted American aeronaut now with British service, attempted a height test in his army aeroplane. After reaching about twenty feet the craft crashed to the ground and was wrecked, but Cody escaped unharmed.

Alternat Eng Cody

Central Vermont orders two freight steamers for own fleet

Central Vermont railway contracts with Harlan & Hallings worth of Wilmington to build two new freight steamers to replace the Mohawk and Mohegan. The boats, wider and longer, will handle freight between New London and New York with dipchore equipment. The Mohawk and Mohegan are owned by New England Navigation and leased to the railroad. lease expires July 1, 1900, and the railroad plans to operate its own ships thereafter.

Central Vermont New London Conn Gentral Vermont Railway Company Harlan & Hallingsworth Wilmington Del Here New York Mohawk New Hegdand Navigation Company Central Vermont Mailroad

Heat Wave Sweeps New York City

A warm spell hit New York City on October 17 after a cool start to the week. The temperature rose from 18 degrees above zero at dawn to 3 degrees by mid afternoon, surpassing readings from October 10 in the past thirty years.

New York Mercury A. T Weather Bureau

Local grocer touts honest weight and value

An ad claims strict weighing of tea butter flour and all groceries. It promises real low prices not merely apparent and asserts customers get all they pay for with dependable weight and undeniable quality.

Waiting for Election and Trade Activity Expanded

Dispatch to R. Dun and Co notes more business activity in New York and October. The general expectation is to defer major purchases until after the election. Seasonal merchandise shows activity in Boston with dry goods houses reporting orders and firmer demand for wool.

New York Dun & Co Goston Liege

Hem-Raid promotion promises cure with $100 guarantee

An advertisement touts Dr. Leonhardt's Hem-Raid claiming it cures all hemorrhoid types with an $81,000 guarantee. It promises refunds if not cured and offers a $100 incentive at Rickert & Walls on North Main Street, Barre, Wisconsin, or Dr. Tronbhardt Go in Station B, Molallo, XN.

Dr. Leonhardt Rickert & Walls North Main Street Barre Dr. Tronbhardt

Cape Cod Produce Ripe for Fall Week Deals

Cape Cod Cranberries priced at 10 cents a quart and apples offered for both dessert and cooking at strong value. Local markets advertise fresh fruit and seasonal fruit prices to attract shoppers.

Five Hurt In Quarry Blast Fatalities Feared

In Blanchard's quarry near Whitineville Mississippi, Hannah Cuere was fatally hurt and Athran Nuldoon is expected to die after a premature explosion. Abdul Kerianba hoson rests in serious condition while Edward and Joan Gertin suffer minor injuries.

Whitineville Miss Hannah Cuere Athran Nuldoon Abdul Kerianbahoson Blanchard Edward Joan Gertin

Douglas Wins Labor Dispute on Wage Scale

The State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation sustained W. L. Douglas Shoe Company in a wage scale dispute with the Boot and Shoe Workers' Union. It upheld transfers of production and wage terms between factories and affirmed union contract terms ending November 1, with Tobin noting the union stamp contract will terminate.

Brockton, Mans. Ont State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation W. L. Douglas Shoe Company Erst and Shoe Workers’ Union General Ent John F. Tobin Ine State Board Mpeny Union No. 1 No. 2 Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union Douglas Company

Chicago Docks Burn In Massive Calumet River Blaze

Fire swept Calumet river property worth about 800000 destroying International Harvester docks, Elgin Joliet Western railway offices, fifty freight cars, and two salt docks spanning nearly five acres. Blaze started in a orelock at one alr dock and spread rapidly, visible for miles.

Calumet River International It Com Pears Elgin Joliet & Western Railway Alr

Wright Glides From HeicIt Without Motor

Ta Mans, Oct. 17. Wilbur Wright completed a glide in a public experiment. The craft rose to a high altitude and descended smoothly without motor power, impressing the crowd with a gentle landing after an ascent lasting several minutes.

Wilbur Mr. Wright Hari Wai Seaich

Kingston Court Rules Earthquake Damage Not Caused By War

The English court of appeals ruled that the January disaster in Kingston was not caused by war. The decision held the quake created the earthquake but preceded it, affecting three companies that may pay up to a million dollars to policy holders. The ruling implies Kingston will be rebuilt.

Kingston

Lawrence Sullivan feted at fiftieth boxing anniversary in Boston

John L. Sullivan, famed heavyweight champion, returned to Boston to mark the fiftieth anniversary of his birth. City friends planned a reception in his honor, recalling his pugilistic fame even after losing his title to James J. Corbett.

Boston Mars Rence Sullivan James J. Cores Plas

A Warrior's Gratitude Sunday School Scene

A Sunday School scene recounts gratitude and discipline as a teacher questions Johnny about a week’s blessings. Johnny affirmatively responds while a student, Billy Jones, is mentioned for an injury and a corrective lick. The brief reflects old newspaper tone and terse dialogue.

Johnny Johnnny Billy Jones Chicago News

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