Ambassador Sees Emperor In Farewell Audience
Special ambassador attends farewell audience after visiting the late emperor's grave and will depart for home on September 21.
16 Sep 1912
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1912
Page
1
Special ambassador attends farewell audience after visiting the late emperor's grave and will depart for home on September 21.
Beverly to Sept 16 report says President Taft did not plan to ask Comptroller Lawrence Murray to resign. Officials dismissed Washington rumors of pressure amid party tensions. Murray's ties to Roosevelt era and loaned funds drew later scrutiny but no resignation request was made.
In a solemn final ceremony at Monoyama Mausoleum, the body of Emperor Mutahito was laid to rest after a state funeral in Tokio. Prince Kanin and Princess, along with Prince Fushimi and other imperial family members, led the funeral procession as the coffin was carried to the burial hall.
Leslie M. Shaw former secretary of the treasury says he did not help promote the Western Steel corporation or arrange the Metropolitan loan. He claims his later aid and money advanced were worth many times the stock received, and denies involvement in the initial promotion.
In Usbridge Massachusetts, Sept 1, Mrs Jeremiah Goul Watt left five children with a neighbor while tending a kettle on an oil stove. The six month old child burned to death when a stove exploded. The mother smashed a window amid flames to reach the child, injuring her hand. the door could not be opened and the infant was found nearby.
A Canton Canoe Company sawmill in Oldtown Me caught fire last night causing extensive damage. Firefighters battled strong flames as a ferry boat unsuccessfully tried to stem the blaze. The total loss is estimated at $20000 with the cause still unknown. Wreckage included nearly melted cedar and valuable tarnishings.
Auburn N Y Sept 18 James Williams a negro was electrocuted in the state prison today After entering the death chamber he pleaded Gentlemen dont kil me He warned Keep away from the women thats what got me here Williams killed James Duffy a farmer from Honwoyo last year and later tried to assault his granddaughter The害 text shows garbled spelling and OCR artifacts but outlines the execution and crime.
Grimly silent on New York race Governor Woodrow Wilson moves through Pennsylvania en route to the Midwest as he plans extended campaigning. He intends to discuss tariffs and trusts, with stops at Sioux City and Sioux Falls, then Minnesota Detroit and Columbus before returning to Sea Girt.
Dense fog caused a four track collision near East Rochester at 2 10 a m as three freight trains piled into a stalled consist. Injuries included brakeman Wolf and others from Rochester. Contractor Jacob Keller and Engineer Magman Alent among the wounded. one freight car crewman likely to die. Wreckage blocked four tracks, estimated property loss about 150 dollars.
Wesley Brownell and Winnie Brownell confessed to shooting and killing A Neeves, the stepfather of Mrs. Brownell, after claiming they walked 100 miles seeking vengeance for alleged maltreatment. The pair cited abuse by Neeves as motive.
Authorities in Burlington seek to identify a man found drowned near the cave south of the slip Friday morning. The body is in the undertaking room of Arsene Reavler. He was Catholic, about 25 to 30, 5 feet 11 inches, 173 pounds, stocky build, smooth shaved, wedding ring, Hagens watch, tan tie, and wore blue serge suit. Items in his pockets include a nickel f0m from a Chazy store. Clothing obtained from Chicago and New York indicate he traveled widely.
The dedication of St Marys Church of the Assumption took place Sunday morning. Rt Rev Rice officiated with a guard of honor, a dedicatory program, and a bishop’s sermon. About 30 children received confirmation in the afternoon during a church visit by Rev Daleite of Bristol.
Federal forces captured the border town opposite Presblin Texas after a daylong action near Fort Kies. Gen Steever commends the Tex Nhinetal Steever department as an army officer reports Cal Mawenal fresco IAVbor of Cie reteh Jender captured. Fighting continues along the line with Col. 1.hk Oreres captioned in our relation to the rebel leader.
Fire of unknown origin began in the cellar of the Alloy hotel at four pm Saturday destroying that building and the United States customs house and the Bell house. Loss around 25000 with about 12000 insurance. Bucket brigades saved other properties as flames raced through wooden structures. The Albury and Bell houses were owned by Goodsell and Bell, with the customs house tied to the Brush-Freedsell-Ayre concern. all will be rebuilt.
In Waterbury on a Saturday night a small blaze broke out in an unoccupied room of a factory near the Southern end of town close to the milk factory and Demeritt Palmer Parking Co. Mrs Edwarde saw the fire from her window and raised the alarm. The Edwards family and neighbors hurried to extinguish it with a hose before firefighters arrived, possibly saving adjacent buildings. The cause remains a mystery.
White River Sept 16 Vermont state fair grounds present a lively event with many exhibitors and new buildings and seating. YMCA tent near last season spot provides resting for mothers and children with care by Lovre society. hospital on site with physician. Dining hall seats 225 for meals. Friday evening feature. Exhibits include Dann Stafford Brattleboro with 20 varieties of fruits and vegetables and F I Rall Tavfiow with 125 varieties. Automobile club building under construction for the fair.
A 73 year old woman, Mrs Mina Davis, residing near Ssornieh, slipped while fetching wood in Utah or nearby area and broke her hip in two places. She was rushed to medical aid with fears for her overall condition as doctors treat a serious fracture. The incident was reported to state fair officials after the accident occurred yesterday.
Deputy H R Adams and Curial Routier were injured in a Sunday morning crash west of Fair Haven while pursuing a couple alleged to have eloped. The auto, driven by Routier, overturned after being pushed by the deputy during the chase. both elopers reportedly escaped.
State Bank Commissioner Williams reports total deposits in Vermont banks rose to 80,390,469.91 as of June 30 1912 the largest yearly increase in state history. Deposits of mutual savings banks and trust companies grew, residents’ deposits rose, nonresidents also increased, and interest payments to depositors climbed to 2,726,000.42. The report notes deposits exceeded surpassing gains, with four percent interest on savings for most institutions and a similar rate for trust companies, while surplus to deposits remained steady.
In Los Angeles on September 16 a matador named Fransgiello from Praneteo Dal Valle was fatally gored at a bull ring show. The crowd of several thousand Mexicans witnessed the tragic event as the bull struck during the spectacle.
Henry Ki Haker, a Boston broker, died in Malden last night from injuries suffered in an automobile collision Saturday. His car skidded to the side, struck a tree, and overturned after attempting to avoid another vehicle. He died from a fractured skull. occupants of the other car escaped unhurt.
Rally day services in two churches drew large crowds, led by Superintendent Andrews of the Sunday school. At Methodist church Rev. E F Newell spoke on The sec of the Church. Baptist service reported largest Sunday school enrollment yet, 284, with a student participation program and class banners. Despite rain, evening service attendance reached 125, highlighted by music from the Orpheus quartet and a sermon titled The Right Height for a Man.
Norwich University releases its football schedule announced by Manager Kurwell starting next Saturday. Games listed include Sept 2 at Parham NH, Oct 12 at Northfield, Oct 1 at Middletown, and Nov 28 at Providence along with others in Worcester and Can miler. Freshmen Harmon and Tomasi show promise in practice. Lee and Thompson have yet to report.
Washington dispatch reports Major General Leonard Wood orders Brigadier General Strever to hold the rebel leader on the Mexican frontier amid growing U S sentiment for swift action. Capt. Thins as P Mitchell of the border patrol near Marfa Texas reports the capture of Orneco and his father.
In Waterbury on Sept 16 Camel's Hump Club members, fourteen in number, carried building materials over the new trail to erect a 14 by 20 foot house atop Camel's Hump. The structure features a steel imitation brick exterior and palvanined iron roof. The long but easier ventral path suits horseback riding and received statewide support.
The funeral for Mrs. Ruth K Burgess was held Saturday at Roe Cemetery. The service was conducted by A B Reardon Universalist pastor. pallbearers included C Averill, W Howell, W Beck and D V Stone. The death occurred Wednesday in de fbne No US.
George Winnie of Albany was arrested on a gambling charge after a deputy sheriff cited a local fair incident involving a poodle dog game. Winnie, age 21, pleaded not guilty and paid a $5.14 total fine. The case stemmed from testimony about vendors selling stuffed poodles at fairs and a deputy’s actions to obtain the warrant.
Dr Worthen of Keith avenue and his bride Mia Primrose Bagley from Worcester were wed September 4 in Worcester Mass. Clergyman Rev Francie A Poole officiated as Minx Batchelder and Ray Worthen attended. The couple will return to Westem after a period in Barre and the White Mountains. Dr Worthen has medical training from the University of Vermont and Harvard Medical College.
A quiet wedding occurred at the rectory of St John s church in Northfield yesterday afternoon at 4 o clock. Mrs Katherine Lavelle of Northfield and Venne C Wetmore of Barre were married. Attendants included Alderman McKenna of Montpelier. After the ceremony the couple left for New York on the night train and will reside in the city where the groom works as a death tenant in the Prebrey Coykendall office and is a member of Carswell Wetmore. The bride has been a stenographer in the Northfield firm N Melaggi Co for four years and previously lived in Barre.
At the Universalist parsonage yesterday morning a quiet wedding joined William Haskins and Geary Trembly of this city in the presence of officiant J. I. Rearson. They plan a two week motor tour to Niagara Falls and New York. They will reside in the Market block on North Main street after October. An interdenominational Sunday school institute is set for Wednesday September 25 at the First Presbyterian church, with a program on youth training and teachers, led by Rev. Duncan Salment and Rev. J. T. Sargent, closing remarks by Rev. I. W. Barnett. Weather forecast: Tuesday fair and cooler with northeast winds.
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