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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1908

Page

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Hotel Tan Rocks Fire Ends With Seventeen Guests Safe

Fire swept through the Tan Rocks hotel near Biddeford Maine injuring no one. Prompt aid from Biddeford and Biddeford Pool helped prevent spread. The two year old hotel, hosting guests from England and elsewhere, was insured for about $10,000. crews saved most occupants and property.

Biddeford Toone England Pe T Sawyer Charles V. Tanner Biddlefort Jon

Three Rural Routes Made in Vermont News Item

Washington DC Sept 10 the post office department orders the establishment of new rural delivery routes in Washington county Vermont starting December 1 one route from St reemeater will serve 23 5 tallow Lange and 105 families another route ex Marshfield will serve as

Washington, D. C Post Office Department Washington County Vermont Marshfield

Oil company reply to petition for rehearing in appeal

The document records the reply of an oil company to a government petition for a rehearing in the United States circuit of appeals, seeking to wipe out a $29,240 fine. Arguments are set for 10 a.m. today. Grosaup, Seaman and Baker will present later. If the court denies the government, Attorney Bonaparte may order District Attorney Sims to seek a writ of certiorari in the United States Supreme Court.

Oil Company Cate United States Circuit of Appeals Grosaup Seaman Baker Mate Ib da Attor Eral Bonaparte Sims United States

Paria journalist Gregori on trial for shooting Dreyfus

Louis Gregori, Paria journalist, stands trial on charges related to shooting Major Dreyfus at dune ceremony. He claims he aimed to provoke rather than to injure Dreyfus personally, saying his dispute was with Dreyfus and his politics. The court adjourned after partial testimony.

Paria Louis Gregori Dreyfus Dune

George W. Prescott obituary in Quincy papers

George W. Prescott editor and publisher of the Quincy Ledger and the Quincy Patriot died at home on Spear Street Quincy after a prolonged illness. A charter member of the Mxsa mite Prow association he was born in Quincy in ARIS and survived by a widow and five children Frank F. Prescott manager of the Quincy Daily Ledger W. Prescott editor of the Brains Observer Annie L. Prescott Ethel M. Prescott and K. Prescott.

Boxton George W. Pres Quincy Ledger The Quincy Patriot Spear Street Quincy Maxsamite Prow Association Mr. Prescott Aris Frank F. Prescott Quincy Daily the Patriot Ethel M. and K. Prescott

Labor Case Continued Amid Election Watch

Washington reports continued contempt proceedings involving Samuel Gompers and figures aligned with the labor movement. The case, tied to the Auerin Labor concerns, lingers as the election approaches, keeping attention on trial dates and potential penalties.

Nelson Defeats Gans In Lopsided Nightweight Fight

In San Francisco on September 10, Batt ing Nelson dominated Joe Gans with relentless punching forcing a stoppage in the twenty-fifth round. Gans suffered severe facial injuries and hailed the champion as a tough opponent who won fairly amid a brutal slugfest.

San Francisco Cal Nelson Jon Gane Colma Arcon Gams Gans Eddin Smith Cane Neleon Heart Mlerely Smith Nelsen Gane Nan

Balloon Fire Fatality At State Fair Balloon Accident

At the Rhinefeld county fair in New York a balloon display ended in disaster as William Coby of Milwaukee fell from a bursting balloon and died after spinal and internal injuries. His infant son, riding with him, landed safely on the prostrate aeronaut but survived unhurt. Prominent politicians, including Louis Nixon and Richard Sherman, witnessed the tragedy as a crowd watched the flaming craft drop from about 250 to 500 feet before the parachute failed.

New York Donen Hills Staten Teland William Coby Willooniet Milwaukee Wis Coby Louis F. Nixon Tammany Hall Richard W. Sherman Tmpayor Utica Formice Cody Lion

Balloon Night Ride Ended This Morning

Kingston Massachusetts reports the Heart of the Berkshires balloon ascent from Pittsfield at midnight ended near Plymouth Bay at 7 40 am. In Bridgewater Massachusetts Glidden and Professor Clayton's balloon Howston landed at 5 30 am after a four hour and forty five minute trip covering two miles. pilots were not sighted. Morrisville and Belfast candidates discussed a captaincy for the Vermont House of Representatives as a roundabout note, with the Pittsfield balloon mishap and landing near 1a miles from its airfield.

Kingston Mass Heart of the Berkshires Stowell van Vleet Pittsfield Plysmouth Bay Bridgewater Maas Glilden Prof Clayton Howston Springfield Pittefield Ballown Morrisville Mewr Nashua Smith Ciaptain Mont

Delegates In Wreck Near Derby Injures Several

A New Haven express collided head on with a freight near Derby Connecticut late last night. Two delegates were seriously injured and two more slightly hurt. A gas tank under an express car exploded, destroying uniforms and equipment of the Richmond Blues and causing a fire that spread to other cars.

Derby Conn New Haven Hichmoud Blues Mortford Govarnors Foot, Cillands Grand

Candidates Hurt As Auto Is Ditched

Lewiston, Sept. WA reports a touring car carrying Democratic candidates J Meultieud dy for Congress, Frank Morey for county attorney, and Sheri Mastings for re election, plus One Wing driving, skidded near Stevensville Auburn injuring Morey, Wing, and others. The party was en route to meetings at South Paria and Minot. Morey suffered a broken bone in his right hand, Wing two broken ribs, and others were badly shaken.

Lewiston Sept DW. J. Meultieuddy Frank Morey Sheri Mastings Auburn Stevensville South Paria Minot Mr. Morey Wing

Davis Arrested in Austin Death Prompt Coroner Ruling

Omaha dispatch reports coroner's jury finding Dr. Frederick Austin died from foul play by an unknown person. Charles R. E. Davis, implicated by Mrs. Abbid C. Rice, was investigated after his arrest and release on bond. Davis's brother says a history of insanity and prior hospitalizations may explain the alleged motive. Mrs. Rice also detained.

Omaha Neby Frederick Austin Charles UE. Davis Abbid C. Rice Davis Son Bond Verderich IL. Davis Charles RE. Davis Rustin Frederick HH Davia Dr. Rustin

Woman shoots her baby son by accident in New Hampshire

In Manchester West, Mrs John Wallace accidentally shot her two year old son at their home yesterday when the child grasped a rifle. The bullet entered above the left eye and exited at the skull base. Mrs Wallace is under physician care and the family planned to move to New Bedford Massachusetts.

Manchester N. H John Wallace West Yexterda Wallace New Bedford Muss

Monster battleship Saint Vincent launches in Portsmouth

Portamouth England Sept 10 Toe St Vincent the largest battleship ever built for the British navy was launched today. The Dreadnaught type vessel embodies improvements from earlier ships and is about 29 950 tons with an estimated cost of 9 500 000 dollars.

Portamouth England St. Vincent Vouerls

Reed Mullen Weds Myrton Teed In Vermont Farm Home

Reed Mullen daughter of Mr and Mrs Charlee Mullen of Mike Vermont wed Myrton J Teed of Shelburne Vermont in a ceremony at the parents home. Attendants included May Page of Woodsville and Biel Humphrey of Mike. Guests from Vermont and New Hampshire attended. The couple will reside in Pike after a short wedding trip.

Woodsville N. H Mle Bilel May Stulien Ter Charlee Mullen Mike Hoon Myrton J. Teed ShelWies Jain Leone Sheldon Falyn S. Reed St. Johnsbury May Page Meo Hetton Wardshoro Asbury Bank Groveton Ht M Dodge Littletdm Mullen Woodsville High Scrveol HIT Pike Station Store Company Wike Reed Albany Bade College Albany, N.Y Pike Manufacturing Company

Forest Fire Threatens Woolwich Farms in Maine

Bath Maine Sept Ward reports a forest fire breaking out in the Woolwich woods driven by a strong breeze. The blaze started likely from a portable saw mill spark and rapidly endangered several farmhouses. Firefighters fought the flames and called for aid from Bath. by late night crews kept the fire under control with houses spared.

Bath Mea Ward Rnott Fire Department Woos Woolwich

Attorney Sues in Washington County Court in Prom-Examination

The aunt of W. W. Cate sues Fife and Child in Washington county court. Defense conducted a prom-examination this morning. Yesterday afternoon a recensus was taken allowing plaintiff to present testimony in the F C Williams case. The plaintiff seeks an injunction, but the court has not acted. The grand jury remains in session.

W. W. Cate Fife Washington County F.C. Williams Newya George H. Braley

Connecticut Military Day At Charter Oak Fair

Hartford residents witnessed a large crowd at Charter Oak fairgrounds for Military Day as 12 000 to 15 000 attendees enjoyed the First Company Governors Foot Guards with guests the Richmond Biv es from Mehmond Virginia Also noted were visitors Worthen Danville Witker Bourman Toledo Morse Montana and Wo Moren with a roadster tour spanning tens of thousands of miles, and former Barre resident Morse recounting local landmarks مثل.

Hartford Conn Connecticut Charter Oak Parl Governor's Foot Guards Richmond Bives Mehmond VN. Worthen Danville A. F. Witker Charles Tt. Bourman Toledo Ghia Countey Sumner Morse Great Valle Monjta K. Wo Moren

Barre men to be sent to Denver convention

Harton Vermont coverage notes about the Barton Fair drawing about 12,000 attendees for stock shows and balloon ascension. The piece mentions Lucy Led Ordade llus and Ned Cole placing in a race, along with a lengthy list of delegates and union figures headed to the American Federation of Labor convention in Denver.

BARRE Denver Kitredge Ned Cole Monty Barton Fair P. F. McCarthy Jenne Miller American Federation of Labor Patrick P.uy Thiety Winten North Ameriga Dtr Metwrthy Woodbury International United Stats Canida Ore’ Jouewal Witte Dite Leaver Jnetion Mortelary Ated Desen Miller Chanierville International Union McCurtty Te Lucy Ayam Lang Rratell Bing Seaver Gee Ned Cole Elig Kittredge Saa Smiths Lee

Workmen Fought to Save Graniteville Houses

A cottage owned by Angus A. Smith and occupied by John Raycraft’s family burned to the ground yesterday afternoon. Workmen attempted to save the structure but could not due to a distant water supply. A nearby cottage belonging to Mr. Smith was damaged.

Graniteville Angus A. Smith John Raycraft

Barre Horses Sweep Two Firsts at Washington Fair

At the first annual Washington agricultural fair crowds surpassed expectations with about 3,000 attendees. Barre horses dominated the horse events, with Golden Maid winning the green race and Lady Whitcomb taking the 2:24 class. Exhibits included livestock, crafts, fruit, vegetables, and a large farm machinery display by A. W. Allen.

Washington Washington Agricultural Washington Association Barre Ahoe Company A. W. Alien Karré Fred Brown Golden Maid Lady Whitcomb Smith Stock Farm

Direct money transfer via telegraph hits Barre Vermont

The Barre Western Union office now offers direct money transfer to any destination reached by telegraph. Customers deposit funds locally and a recipient at the other end can draw the money with stable identification, enabling world wide transfers without relaying through New Haven. Only four direct transfer offices exist in Vermont.

Barre Scotland Italy United Potatos Canada Western Union New Haven Conn Kelley Vermont

Burial at Linkwick P Q funeral services held

The funeral for Mrs. John Melver who died Tuesday was held at her daughter's home with Rev. McArthur officiating. The body was taken to Laingwick P Q for interment. Pallbearers included Roland Dennis Angus A Mmuith J W and J W McDonald.

John Melver Roland, Dennis Angus A. Mmuith J. W J. W. McDonald M.C. Meiver

SODDARD NICE OUTLOOK FOR THE YEAR AT TUFTS TRAINING

Nice outlook for Soddard Seminary as it opens its tenth annual term with about 130 students registered. Three new teachers join the faculty led by Principal Hollister. Misa Olive Caled and Miss Isham return from illness. Harold D. Wilson becomes physics instructor and coach, aiding football and basketball, while Miss Averill, Mr Turnham, and Mr Griffite join science music and language staff. Eleven veterans depart. thirteen football hopefuls drill under coach Wilson.

Goddard Seminary Charles TL. Darling Darlington Misa Olive Harold D. Wilson Sheliwene Hollister Mita Generivue I Goeny Gerand Kore Darwin Pating Amt Averill Planoy Fred W. Turnham Harley W. Heath Lewis G. Griffite Mise Hull Delano Perkins Wilson Tutte Shan Alin Dents

Lumpers Boxers and Derrickmen Union Officers Elected

In a regular Lumpers Boxers and Derrickmen's union meeting at Scampini building headquarters, Quarry Workers' International union branch 50 elected international officers. President Cramer J. Allen was chosen, along with Danis Cyr and Karl Sawyer as committee members, completing the slate with eight others.

Lumpers, Boxers and Derrickmen's Union Quarry Workers’ International Union Scampini International Union Cramer J. Allen Nformationa Union Danis! Cyr Karl Sawyer Lool

Wife arraigned alongside husband in city court

John Scampini and Mire Scampini were arraigned this morning on charges of keeping and selling. Both waived examination and were bound over to the adjutivity court with $500 bail each posted by C. Merlo. Police raid found sixteen pints of whiskey and a jug of grappa in their garret. William Wisnart appeared as counsel.

John Scampini Scampini Hail C. Merlo Garret William Wisnart

Vermont deer season urged to extend to two weeks

Commissioner H Henry G Thomas of Stowe Vermont warns in his annual report that deer numbers justify extending the open season from five to fifteen days or two weeks. He argues the longer period would reduce damage, though hunters may still risk safety during peak excitement. He also backs pelts being sent to the Gish Hatchery at Hioxbury.

Henry G.thomas Stowe Vermont Thomas Hioxbury

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