24 Sep 1908
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
1
A troubled court action targets Ol Company Governor Hankel as supporters of the president claim a dismissal order. a key figure, Hames Cablavt, is cited as claiming the president’s letter influenced decisions. The piece describes pressure to drop the suit and alleged interference by the governor with the legal process.
The text reports Haskell asserting a suit was dismissed and comments on the president’s conduct. It references an interior peace franchise in Oklahoma and a claim about preserving dignity. The passage discusses legality and character without clear context or dates.
Roosevelt answers Bryan's charges about Standard Oil and Oklahoma politics. He accuses Governor Haskell of ties to big interests and argues Bryan's demands were unsubstantiated. The president says corporate defiance would fear only the fate of Democratic plans after victory, and Bryan's lengthy challenge is transmitted by mail to Lincoln, Nebraska.
Sept 24 meeting notes for local Baps state conventions list officers with several names and places including Holton Stair Crocker Perry Williams Stickney Braist More Bixby Cram Spring and others. Next convention set for St Albans on Sept 21 1909. Also coverage of a New York graft case and Montpelier court appearance with minor details.
The text outlines a disputed appointment and power struggle involving Governor Hvakell and the national committee members. References to Abe Uyue and President Rosenveht Willian suggest a political maneuver to influence leadership and commission roles amid internal party disagreement.
A Republican candidate spoke at Orchestra Hall in Chicago as crowds gathered on Michigan Avenue. Taft told union workers he would champion labor interests, pledged cooperation with labor leaders, and promised to address labor concerns in a forthcoming campaign push. A large turnout formed an overt demonstration as supporters surrounded the speaker and the motorcade departed.
An archival fragment notes a speaker paying respects to Samuel Gompers during a war memorial at Telait College. The account mentions travel from Chicago at midnight towards Caledonia and Warr, with references to a damaged route and a final destination.
Concord N H Sept 24 Hon George H Bingham of Manchester a justice of the supreme court will not accept the nomination for governor by the Democratic state convention to be held there on Monday next The information of Judge Bingham s declination gives no reasons but is presumed to be personal in nature It is probable the nomination will go to Hon Charles C Hayes of Manchester.
Reports from Manila on September 24 describe widespread loss of life and heavy property damage as a Philippine town Nachato is destroyed and communications failed. Early estimates foresee enormous casualties once lines are restored.
Percy Onkeen, a young inmate who escaped from Waterbury state asylum, wandered back to St Johnbury, was recaptured, and returned to Waterbury. He was examined and pronounced insane. Authorities say he sought a suit of clothes and claimed someone planned to kill him.
A report details that Mrs. J Mosler was found hanging from a beam in her barn yesterday. The incident occurred in a farm house about a mile from the town center, with neighbors describing her as despondent and troubled.
Immense crowds attended the Vermont state fair drawing at White River Junction yesterday afternoon. Three races were run, with notable performances by squadron A and entries from New York and West Vermont. The day featured large attendance at gates, extensive exhibition displays, and prize purses including a 5000 level stake pacing.
Washington Sept 1 report by government expert R W Pullman says Minnesota forest fire leases may total up to 10 million dollars as the country remains very dry with brush fires widespread. He argues a long rain is the only hope.
Middleboro Sept 24 Constable Vaughan of South Carver died of injuries after a clash while arresting John Motte and Portuguese suspect at a home near Sunday’s battle scene. Foreman Atwood, who aided Vaughan, fired a pistol shot that killed the Portuguese. Atwood survived stab wounds and was recovering. The event followed a prior confrontation at the local refinery grounds where Motte was employed.
An unclear report from New York outlines a tie decision attributed to President Pulliam, with fragmented references to Supt and Chicago, suggesting a chaotic result affecting a team and local officials amid disputed counts and statements. The garbled text hints at a declared tie influencing a Palo area event and mentions Mettoc ocal authorities.
Tiltland Sept Bec Anni Va wait ere agents West Thureher tiie a aperdet of tne wrehiein vo AL Hayden of low last. Tile way vent af ternoon found guilty of murder in the second. Urgent. At took the jury of three hours to reach a verdict. Vallen struck Unyden three times With an ade When the officer attempted to arrest him at a lonely piecy in the moun twine, where he was working on woodchopper, for non payment of a debt. The hori died ell days af ter the assault. It ih understart that the defence will move for a stay of sentesing the taking. af feie cne tat preme cnurt it cade goee Up Ki exceptions taken to Judge ite tony charge to the jury.
Springheld Sept 24 Walker of Derkinsville ended his life by dynamite on a night, after long illness from cancer. He left his residence and was found the next morning in Will Mahoney’s pasture after an extensive search.
A heavy rainstorm swept through Albans and nearby towns, hitting Swanton and Spelhurne around 5 a.m. lasting about thirty minutes. Similar showers were reported in Bighford and other local communities as the storm moved through the region.
Goddard football opened with an informal practice match against a selected city team. The picked side won 1 0 as the lone touchdown came in the first half by Carswell after a 15 minute period. Captain Harrison of Goddard was injured and will be out for several days.
Rutland County leads the grand list, followed by Cuttenden, Windsor, and Washington counties. The document details extensive real estate values and personal property across towns, noting totals such as 2,023,019.11 and 1,2166 in real estate, 80, WO in personal property, and other large sums, marking a new feature in the annual report by the Secretary of State at Montpelier.
Chibe of Poting Fauitknor and Officer Hamet wit Deputy Sheriff Lawson raided the house at eight Second Street with a warrant. They seized two pints of ale and a 32 gallon ale wtout balf tnt ae. The occupant Mrs Teresa Canonica was taken to the police station for a hearing before Twige Scott femicon. No one was drinking at the time of the raid.
Jessy Wiles and Edward Woodward, returning from the winter fair in a six cylinder Stevens vehicle, veered into a water hole and plunged over a bank into a fence. Both were thrown about thirty feet. Woodward believed unhurt while Viles suffered a strained left shoulder. They rode a express train home. Dr Melville said no broken bones. The rear wheel was broken, the rest of the car was intact.
A local group forms the Aroriean Byde oration of Mudiank Whe i with aims to establish a Musicians Union branch. The Narre joval organized by sibarthy, with eightwen des pee members present. Officers include ff tine loedl and Gilberto as treasurer, Parkoty as vice, and Paton as secretary. Directors include Montpelier and Northfield members. A charter meetup is planned at the Woodmen til Sumlay after noon at 2:30 o'ffeck for new members.
Richard Maxwell declared he did not make William Chalmers drunk and claimed the intoxication came from others. Joseph Colombe was arraigned for intoxication and found guilty on a first offense with a fine of 322 dollars. Grand Juror Davis noted both Chalmers and Colombe paid their fines and costs to the court.
The closing session at Trinity church Montpelier featured praise led by Col. Andrews Tyre and marked by discussions on Sunday school elementary work led by Miss Ethel M. Spear Randolph and Miss Carroll-Gringer Tate. Rev Dr Stickney Barre Cady Northfield spoke on duties for intermediates and clarified crystals topics. Miss Mabel de Winch reported Louisville and influence, with $20 funding approved to aid her national convention travel. D B Dwinell East Calais named county delegate to Bellows Falls state convention October 24 22 and 23. The convention adjourned after standard resolutions and testimonies on What Have I Derived from this convention.
Hundreds of readers queued the first day of a reopening in Barre as the Aldrich library restored services after a long shutdown. Librarian Hoyer, Virginia and assistant Lavin managed a steady flow, with about 300 volumes checked out, including many items in the fiction and reference sections, signaling strong public demand.
Raymond Lagor died in a quarry incident while Loten Walbridge was rushed to City Hospital in serious condition. A block of granite toppled onto them, trapping both workers. Lagor, about 25, previously worked quarries in Websterville and at a harbor shop on North Main Street. Walbridge, 22, is the son of Mrs. Eugene Whitcomb of Montpelier and had been living with his wife. Both men had been lumpers at the plant for about three months.
The National Democratic campaign restarts in Vermont with rallies in Hardwick and Cabot tomorrow evening. Speakers include F L McGarthy, G Herbert Pape, John H Senter of Montpelier, Harlan Howe of St Johnsbury, and others.
A notice warns Barre residents that the Goddard Seminary grounds are private and off limits to the public. Unauthorized entry by any person will be prevented as required by law, per the seminary committee.
A garbled note describes an opera titled Stroggivart at the Rare Remagengty venue with unclear production details and audience reaction.
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