C S Page Joins Dillingham In Senate Election morn
Ex Governor and leading dealer in calf skins and green hides along with a prominent banker, C S Page joins W P Dillingham in the U S Senate race. Elected today.
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1908
Page
1
Ex Governor and leading dealer in calf skins and green hides along with a prominent banker, C S Page joins W P Dillingham in the U S Senate race. Elected today.
In the Vermont House and Senate, ex governor Gurr ell Page of Hyde Park was elected to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Redfield Proctor. William P. Dillingham of Waterbury was reelected to the Senate. Democrats offered feeble opposition. Page’s supporters cited his business success and public service in Vermont. Page takes office March 4, 1909, for the unexpired term ending in 1914.
Carroll S Page elected United States senator to fill the Redfield vacancy in Vermont and represents Hyde Park natives. He attended public schools and Tespie's academy, earned a Norwich University degree, and entered the green business. Married in 1843, his career spans local packs and state finance roles through 1870s, with various public offices.
William P. Dillingham, born in Waterbury, Vermont, rose from local lawyer to governor and U S senator. He chaired immigration and territorial committees, helped shape the 1916 immigration act, and led the Alaska inquiry and New Mexico Oklahoma Territories studies.
Mrs Archibald wife of P C Archibald of Manchester died after a year long illness. She was 35 years old and left behind surviving daughters from a previous marriage. The obituary notes her local fame as a bird expert across the state.
Firefighters dug an eight mile trench to halt a timberland blaze on Kirby Mountain and Victory Hill near St Johnsbury. Elmer Darling and International Paper led the effort as 2000 to 3000 acres burned, threatening villages and dozens of property owners who faced heavy losses.
Rutland Oct 20 A forest fire raged two days burning more than 20 acres of timberland on the west side of Mendon mountain six miles from Rutland. About 150 men fought the flames with limited success saving most of the woods except a few cords near a large grove owned by Eugene Raymond Willan Baird and Harley Ranger. The timber is largely second growth hard wood and most of it is believed killed. Loss runs to many thousands of dollars.
Gus Rogers of the Rogers Brothers stage team died in New York after an illness linked to a fire injury years earlier. The brothers Max and Gus began in Boston's era and built a long vaudeville career. Survived by widow Mieude Raymond and two children. Jim Rogers noted as a leading cowrdians on the American stage.
Lewis Carter, on trial for a $50 theft from Dennis Depencher, fled an officer Saturday after being allowed to drink water. He bolted toward Bayview Street, dropped down a 20 foot embankment, crossed a railroad bridge, and disappeared into the woods. Depencher had saved $50 for winter funds while unemployed.
A second body was discovered in the elevator ruins near the north door. The remains are fairly preserved though features are obscured. Mr Jaques of Sotien was nearby when it occurred. the area shows ongoing smoldering up to fifteen feet high.
Stowe reports that the Vermont Fish and Game League will hold its renewed meeting in Montpelier on November 18. Dr Heber Bighay will present notable moving pictures of big game taken in New Brunswick.
President Roosevelt praised Vermont's Thirteenth Infantry veterans at the White House, urging that American citizenship rests on shared sacrifice and character. He said the nation should uphold justice among nations just as individuals treat each other, and that true Americanism appears in peace as in war. The address linked military valor to civilian duty and urged steadfastness against aggression.
After a day of social functions Admiral Sperry and his flag officers rested in Shiba palace Tokyo. The Mikado hosted an audience with Admirals Sperry Schroeder Emery and Ambassador OBrien, with a luncheon afterward for state ministers and senior officers.
A submerged power boat found two miles offshore near Rockport Massachusetts is believed to hold Henry Leo Beachmont and an unidentified companion. Posts were recovered from the vessel but no bodies yet located as authorities investigate a possible drowning.
Eight proposed trunk highway routes for Vermont are outlined by Howe of Montpelier and Nennington with state funding of 15000 dollars annually. The plans include routes from Vernon north to Guilford and through towns such as Derby Pownal Bennington Burlington St. Albans and White River Junction among others. Additional measures cover legal reforms road and rail provisions and a state license board to regulate transportation.
Gladys Jan Mosher and George A. Mosher of Boston united in a late autumn ceremony at the home of Mr and Mrs G A Lores in Barre. The bride wore a white satin gown with gold lace and lilies of the valley. Miss Ethel Lamberton served as bridesmaid and Fred Rk Mosher was groomsman. The house was decorated in green and white and guests from out of town attended. The couple received numerous gifts and left for a wedding trip, planning to reside at 81 Surrey Street in Brighton, Massachusetts.
Edward Ewing amused himself chasing dogs near the Central Vermont Passenger station in Montpelier. Patrolman Connell jailed him for intoxication and disorderly behavior, a judge imposing a $15 fine, 20 cents costs, and 30 days in jail. He offered unclear disclosures referencing a stranger.
Richard Martin of Oslais died at age 22 yesterday in Dr. Wheeler’s office in North Montpelier where he had gone for teeth extraction. He reportedly died suddenly after receiving chloroform as the anesthetic. An unrelated visitor, C. M. Lambert of Beenington, came to the city today to marry in Luton Ontario.
G B Evans, a Waterbury businessman, was attacked at his home by Fred Strong, 60, who used a sling shot. Evans received head wounds but survived. Strong was overpowered by passers by and jailed in Montpelier awaiting grand jury action. A diary found on Strong suggested suicidal thoughts.
Supreme court resumed sessions in Montpelier with Clarins A Wells suing Boston & Maine for 1100 damages over ejectment from a train at Barton in 1905 after refusing to show a ticket. The case notes a ticket dispute and conductor action. Martha Mason vs John Mason in Caledonia County was also argued.
Local notices advertise a theatre event tonight at The Thratertam on Malin Street in Barre. Details are limited but suggest a neighborhood cultural gathering with performances in a shared space.
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