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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1908

Page

4

New York’s pivotal role in the upcoming election

The piece notes Governor Prouty’s stance on hunting proclamation, Hiagen’s candidacy claim of German descent, and Roosevelts ancestry remarks. It contrasts British suffrage chaos with Vermont legislators chained in protest. It questions New York’s impact on next Tuesday’s vote and Tammany Hall’s shifting support for Bryan. Taft, Bryan, and Hisgen figures loom as central names in the state’s contest.

New York Taft Bryan Hisgen Hearst Murphy Tammany Hall

Intercity park hosts Vermont and Norwich meet in debut

The Vermont and Norwich universities staged an intercollegiate football game yesterday at Intercity park. Public interest was high and residents of Barre and Montpelier showed strong support. The article urges both schools to repeat the annual contest next fall at the same grounds, predicting a record crowd and favorable financial returns for the teams.

Intercity Park University of Vermont Norwich University Barre Montpelier Norwich Vermont

Massachusetts labor union fines members ban debated

A Springfield Republican summary notes the Massachusetts Supreme Court denies a labor union the power to fine members who refuse to follow union mandates. The majority calls such fines intimidation and unlawful. A strong dissent, joined by Chief Justice Knowlton and Justice Sheldon, argues workers may strike or refuse to cooperate as a right.

Massachusetts Supreme Court Springfield Ductive “Knowlton Justice Sheldon Justice Loving Agrow Inct Joining & Union

Union obligations and penalties in labor practices

The court rules that while unions may discipline members for tardiness absences unpaid dues and misconduct harming the organization they cannot punish a member who declines to join a strike. Compulsory adhesion during current labor operations shapes the labor market and employer community rights.

Haing

Current Comment on State Aid Tax Burden

Northfield Nowa notes that funding all projects seeking state help and those requesting new appropriations would demand taxes raised twice to cover payments. The reflection warns legislators about looming fiscal strain if aid targets widen and persists as the session progresses.

Northfield Nowa

Open ballot boxes at six on election day

The legislature is urged to require ballot boxes to open at 6:00 a.m. on election days to capture votes from workers who leave for jobs early. Montana Montpelier Journal and Burlington News note that opening earlier would raise turnout, citing counts showing 150 to 200 votes cast between 6 and 7 a.m. and warning current 9 a.m. openings miss working voters.

Montpelier Montypelier Montpelier Journal Burlington News

Legislature Notes and Vermont Forester Budget Debate

A Vermont legislature note outlines Representative Tilden of Barre supporting direct election of license commissioners, seen as closer to local option. Farmers association outlines Hitchcock bill for 8100100 and a state forester, stressing reclaiming waste land. Statements claim 60 percent of laws fit for timber use. immediate planting profits cited with Norway spruce and white pine examples. Unanimous support for the bill at the meeting. Montpelier High School drum corps leads a march to Representatives' hall for an eloquent address by Congressman-elect Frank Plimley, with postaddress banquet at the Pavillon hotel including Gov. Prouty, Lieut-Gov Mead, and others.

Bil Tilden Barre City Lix Herald Rutland Herald Farmers’ Association Hitchcock Mr. Hitchcock J. Ly Mills Burlington 1. Jones George Aitken Woodstock PF. D. Proctor Vermont Emphanleodl Aitkeald Billinge Norway Club Frank Renfield Morrisville J. Ormelee Brandon J. Mowley Northfield J. T. Luria Montpelier Hugh Henry Chester W. H. Stack Springfield I. A. Howe Ludlow Montpelier High School Parvilion Hotel Representatives’ Hall Frank Plunley Northfild Phumdley Pavillon Hotel Huh Henry George H. Prouty A. Mead TC. Cheney Congress Frank Plamley J. J. Gouldine Wilmington J. F. Taylor Brattleboro M. Mansur Newport

Reunion Society of Vermont Officers Holds 48th Meet in Montpelier

About 40 members of the Reunion Society of Vermont Officers gathered in Montpelier for their 48th annual meeting. The society, former Civil War veterans now scattered nationwide, includes 350 members. General H Lach presided as the meeting opened, with Lieut. J. A. Goulding of Wilmington named temporary chairman. Reports were read and adopted. treasury showed $15,000 on hand. Letters of regret from Chicago and Burlington were noted. A nominating committee was formed for officer elections.

Reunion Society of Vermont Montpelier Jts Vic H. Lach

Carroll Found Guilty of Assault in Rutland Case

William B. Carroll was found guilty by a Rutland county jury of assault with intent to rob A. D. Ellie a Rutland pawnbroker. Judge Taselton sentenced him to not less than 18 months nor more than 2 years in the house of correction for the August assault.

Carpenter Fails Bankruptcy Petition in Rutland Case

In Rutland Vermont a carpenter named W Pike of Bure Hington failed a petition in bankruptcy. Clerk F S Platt of the United States court noted liabilities of 8637 and assets of 110 with 160 claimed exempt.

Rutland Cot W. Pike Bure Hington F. S. Platt Wty

Websterville Entertainer to Perform at Opera House

Charles R. Taggart of the New York Star Lyceum Moreau will headline an entertainment at the Websterville opera house Friday evening under the auspices of the Whaterville bard. The program promises amusement with sketches violin pieces and other performances.

Charles R. Taggart New York Star Lyceum Moreau Opera House Websterville Unter the Auspines Whaterville Bard Charmuter Wketches Miminey

East Barre Entertainment St. Taggart to Perform Friday

Mr Charles St Taggart of the New York Star Street Bureau will give an entertainment in the ape r house East Morre Friday under the patronage of the Entland Theatre.

Charles St. Taggart New York Star Sreetm Bureau Aper House East Morre Mire

Great Sale of Ayrshires at Forest Park Farm Auction

Forest Park Farm near Brandon sold 95 Ayrshire cattle for 9505 at auction, led by J N Chase owner. Prices averaged about 19 per head, with multiple lots including cows, heifers, and calves. L F Herrick of Worcester praised the sale, noting wide interest from Ohio Pennsylvania and New England buyers.

Forest Park Farm Brandon Enle Aryshire Hell J. N. Chase Auation L. F. Herrick Worcester Mass Rae Park Farm Ohio Pennsylvania New England

Man Falls From Train Near Rutland

George Squires of Brandon fell or jumped from a southbound Rutland line train in Ost yesterday. He suffered a four inch head wound and internal injuries after striking a rat in the depot area. Squires held a Brandon to Rutland round trip ticket and was hospitalized in serious condition.

Rutland George Squires Brandon Rutland Railroad Lyer

Worthful Shoes by A. A. Smith & Bro

An advertisement for Worthful Shoes from A. A. Smith & Bro promotes mens, womens, and children's footwear. It emphasizes value and price incentives, inviting customers to visit today to try on a pair.

Wearable Underwear Line Offers Big Value This Fall

We present a large, affordable underwear collection with a wide range of sizes and quality. Customers benefit from our strong purchasing power and low prices.

Glove Time Brings Quality Gloves With Great Fit

Fall time signals new gloves and shops advertise quality, perfect fit, and low price. Customers are invited to come in and examine options, with small pocketbook prices highlighted. The piece emphasizes value and accessibility for readers seeking seasonal gloves.

Good Hosiery Offer Sellout Refund Promise

A local retailer promotes hosiery with a frank sales pitch. The ad acknowledges past quiet on hosiery and asserts the products are not holeproof or guaranteed for long wear. It promises a cheerful refund if customers are not satisfied with wear value, inviting shoppers to try the items.

Bryan Hosts Hill as Highlight of Campaign Night

Albany N Y Oct 20 Former U S Senator David Bennett Hill reappears on a Bryan rally platform for the first time in years. Hill disavowed politics yet urged support for Bryan and the Democratic ticket, praising the candidate as absolutely right on key issues and arguing for a change in administration and leadership.

Albany William J. Bryan U. S David Bennett Hill Hill Ieader Bryan Yokota

New Batch Of Produce Deals At Bargain Prices

We just received more corn priced at pounds for 25c and clean parsnips six pounds for 25c. A daily special features New Layer Figs large and clean at two pounds for 25c, a striking value.

Nomination Tied to People Not To Any One Man

The speaker argues nominations must belong to the people who elect them not to a single man or a party figure. He warns the president would be true to the public and not a puppet controlled by others, likening such control to a great big caged bear on a string.

Tom Hiegen Hiagen Hiegen Rooserett Inwlirs Tf

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