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Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1903

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Train Robber Was Killed On Oregon Express

Portland reporters recount a bold robbery near Corbett station 21 miles east of the city. Four masked men hijacked the Atlantic Express, two escaped with no loot, one was shot and killed, another wounded. Express messenger Kerner fired through the heart of a bandit, who died after confirming the assailants’ deaths and injuries. The wounded outlaw later died en route to Portland as Sheriff Story pursued leads.

Portland Ore Atlantic Express Oregon Railroad and Navigation Vine Corbett Station Anther Troutdale Corbest Mie Kerner Barrett Sherif Story Theotherts Dames Conner Cyioner Youtrate Sean Tha Rabber Thas

Major Delmar Sold at Empire City Track

New York reports Major Delmar, bought for 40000 by KK Smathers, owned Lord Derby and other fast horses, attempted to beat his 2004 trotting record at Empire City. He hit the quarter in 30 34, half in 60 3-4, three quarters in 1 20 3-4, broke at the stretch and finished 2 05, with plans to race again tomorrow.

New York Empire City Major Delmar KK. Smathers Lord Derby McCheaney

London Consols Slip Amid Hard Times Outlook

Consols fell to eighty eight and three eighte as markets slid with fears of a prolonged hard period. Analysts expect Chamberlain tariff moves to worsen business conditions and inject uncertainty into the economy.

London Chamberlain

Czar and Carina Arrive in Damstadt for Royal Visit

The Cear and Carina of Tassia with their children arrived in Damstadt today as guests of Here’s grand ruler. Elaborate security arrangements are in place for their majesties stay. Russian students from Cannstadt Tech College are expected to join the guest event.

Damstadt Germany Cear Carina Tassia Here Thair Russia Cannstadt Tech Col College

Embargo Lifted for Cattle Chips From New England Ports

Montreal Sept 34 news that British authorities have removed the embargo on cattle shipments from New England states. This allows direct export of cattle to British centers via Portland and other ports, signaling a shift in embargo policy and potential market access for New England ranchers.

New Hogland Canada Montreal Martin New England Fioxtan Portland

Brattleboro board cites tavern owners on minor liquor sales

Brattleboro authorities issued notices to T Frank Turner Miss Sadie Turner L J Strong George A Hill Edward G Frost proprietors of local venues to appear before commissioners and show cause why liquor licenses should not be revoked. The action follows evidence of selling to minors at multiple locations with several underage townsmen testifying they bought liquor while bartenders claimed buyers were of age.

Brattleboro T. Frank Turner Sadie A. Turner Brattleboro Doss L. J Srong Meirowy House Weat Brattiehorn George A. Hilla Edward G. Frost The Valley Hottling Co Moralpg

Two Teens On Trial For Interfering With Officers

In Merentiy, two Rushwd Meo Baye teens faced county court trials over interfering with police during an arrest on Center street last July. One defendant, Frank Wood, was found not guilty by the jury. the other case against Michael Considine, accused of taking Packard’s club and threatening harm, was in progress.

Center Street K. Pacliant Michael Consching Considine

Baseball Litigation Delayed in Burlington Court

The case of R. L. Hablison versus G. D. Brodie over Burling ton baseball tea affairs was to be tried yesterday but was postponed due to Attorney Ballard's county court engagement. The hearing will not occur for a couple of weeks. Habelten, the first baseman, sues Mr. Robinson and the Van Ness House for revenue.

Mel Burlington R. TL. Hablison G. D. Brodie Ballard BI Habelten Mr. Robinson

Missionary meeting advances in Brattleboro Vermont

The 24th annual meeting of the Vermont Woman's Auxiliary to the Board of Missions of the Protestant Episcopal Church is held at Michael's Church with Rev. William Forsyte from Middlebury delivering the afternoon address on missionary work. Bishop Hall missed the session due to weather. tonight features Rev. Albert Carswell and John W. Wood. The Rt Rev. James H. War Bur en, bishop of Porto Rico, spoke powerfully last night.

Brattleboro Vertmont Search Board of Missions Protestant Episcopal Church Secnton Fo &. Michael's Church Jeodanes Bishop Hall William Forsyte Middlebury Albert Carswell Montana John W. Wood James H. War Buren Porto Rico

League Baseball Scores From Yesterday

American League results show Philadelphia beating Chicago 4 3 in a rough matchup. New York split with St Louis, scoring 8 to 6 in another game. Washington routed Cleveland 12 to 2, in a day of uneven action.

Peilatalphia Paane Tatladelpt i Im Chicago Thiladelphia New York St Louie Tore Ae Lule Washington Cleveland

Fragmentary sports notes from Pittsburgh and Chicago games

Fragmented OCR reads of sports items mentioning Pittsburgh and Chicago matches, with scattered city names Brooklyn New York Boston Cincinnati and other places. Data appears garbled but indicates scores or standings tied to teams in early 20th century locales.

Pitteburg New York Carsane Chicago Boston Cincinnati Becoiklyn Pittsburg Brooklyn

Immense Crowd At Franklin County Fair In Malone

Massive turnout at Malone New York for the Franklin County Fair with reports of 25,000 attendees. Races attract record crowds and local merchants report high harvest amid warnings and precautions.

Pele N.Y Malone Franklin County Sociery Ite New York

Turkish attack destroys eighty three houses in Kamkere village

A report from Sept 25 states Turkish forces burned Kamkere village in Kirk Kil leas district, destroying 83 Greek and Bulgarian houses including many homes in the area.

Constantinople Rashi Bagzguke Kamkere Kirk Killeas

May Bring Injunction Over Burlington Lighting Plant Vote

Harlington September 25 action by the Burlington board of aldermen to establish a municipal lighting plant is challenged. A suit to halt the $65,000 expenditure was promised, claiming the board acted illegally in approving the financing at last night’s meeting.

Board of Aldermen Megal Harlington Duy Banda Ts Galmed Ulagal

Indictment for Forgery in Montpelier Arrives

Dr W R Hark ness charged with forgery after indictment by the grand jury. Bail set at 3000 dollars, with 1000 already unpaid. Sheriff Evans holds the accused in custody as the case moves toward trial. Lawyer FP Carleton seeks to secure the full amount and bring the matter to a swift resolution.

Montpelier W. R. Harkness Sherid Evans Grand Iy de Evang Carleton

Bond for Lighting Plant Moves Forward in Burlington

Burlington aldermen voted to authorize 850,000 in bonds for a municipal lighting plant. The action came after a divided debate with several members doubting the meeting reflected public will. The five to five split earlier shifted as Aldermen Hubbardson and Stiles, opposed to the measure, were not present to block the vote.

Burlington Faust Harington Tawits al- Herman Wisches Hiebardvon Stiles

Cause of Anitime Riots in St Petersburg

The official account of the antisemitic riot in St Petersburg reports police disordered crowds, revolvers fired, and a railroad workers mob attacking Jews. In the carnage 140 houses and several properties were destroyed as Hebrews were detained by authorities.

St Petersburg Hone

Barling ton panel rejects ten year tax exemption plan

At a Barling city meeting last night a proposal to exempt Hibbard & Perkine Shoe Co from taxes for ten years was defeated. CP. Smith stated the old company is insolvent and its assets plus Ar. Hibbard's fortune are needed to settle accounts. A rival plan for ten year exemption was offered by Soealanton figure Eline Lyman.

Barlingtons Hibbard & Perkine Shoe Co CP. Smith Ar. Hibbard Soealanton Eline Lyman Wlso

Fires claim two lives at Branawick house Rochester NH

A blaze at Branawick hovel in Rochester New Hampshire last night killed Mr and Mrs Hardwood of Concord and left two guests injured. Four guests are unaccounted for and authorities fear more fatalities as search continues. The fire damaged property valued around $15000 with about 40 to 60 people in the building at the time.

Rochester N. H Branawick Hardwood Concord N. Hl

Middlebury College Opens with Freshwell Enrollment

Freshwell enrollment reaches 45 for the TOU Year as the college resumes chapel and academic activities. Prof Walter Howard returns to teach political science and history after a year abroad studying. Infirmities aside, medical advice notes walnuts aid gout and rheumatism, while patients are urged to eat a dozen walnuts daily.

Freshwell HoldiouTy Celles Walter Howard

Well Remembered John Murray Marks Thirty-Eighth Birthday

About thirty of John Murray's friends gathered at his home on strest to remind him that his thirty-eighth birthday was past. The company presented a gold ring with the Dad Fellows emblem. He thanked them warmly as refreshments were served and the party ended with dancing and singing.

John Murray Ripot Fames Ornickdhank Murray

Former Montpelier Woman Dies in Montpelier Event

Murepen report from Sept 23 notes the death of a former Montpelier resident. The funeral occurred this forenoon with Rev. A N Lewis presiding. Interment followed at Groen Mourt cemetery.

Murphen Berlei

Theatrical Season Preview From Fading Vaudeville to Opera

The article lists numerous acts and figures set for the season. THINGS THEATRICAL, Livbier & Co. plans twelve air fractions on tour. Divane brothers Sam and Wash to appear in vaudeville. Mooney and Emma Francis to dance next season. John Grieves tours with Want and Vokes in a new comedy. The Grip of Love melodrama written as Badger Sherve. Sardou to write an opera libretto for Theodors. Xavier Lerows and the act Willen and Walker tour England with a rustic piece Ix Datomey. Leavitt James, son of Louie James, to star in a musical comedy. Edward Morgan has played John Storm in The Christian for nearly a thousand shows. Clay Clement and wife Karry Kenyon retire to private life in Texas. Mascagni reportedly composing four operas Marie Antoinette Trou Frou Vestilia and Stella2.

Livbier & Co Divane Brothers Sam Wash Mooney Emma Francis John Grieves Want Vokes Badger Sherve Sardou Theodors Texas Mascagni

Washington Fair Closed and Races Noted

Report from Washington fair noting two good races with times around 2.35 and 2.30 and a free-for-all won by Ned Cole. Mentioned competitors Lillian Permum and others, with scattered names and numbers amid partial, garbled text from OCR.

Washington Lillian’ Permum Ned Cote Tude John Kaa Ned Cole Ani Flurenen i A8 Greaves

Peach Family Reunion at Kant Border Lake

A Peach family reunion and basket picnic were held at Wan Hall's Pond on the Kant border in South Sept. 4. Notables attended from Newbury and Topsham, with speeches by Hon. John Batley and Homee W. Batley. Guests included William Trench, Charles George and wife, G A R members, Captain Brock Newnhing, and Arthur Carleton of West Newbury.

Kant Wan Hall Dhent Leeb Topsham John Batley Wells River Homee W. Batley Newbury Oth Are Willian Trench California Oregon Charles George

Not Merely a Dream Montpelier Man Awakes in Distorted Moustache

Montpelier Sept 24 The Montpelier Argus recounts Joh Swasey a local citizen telling of a dream about a minister that led him to barber shop shaving mishap. He woke to find half his mustache in his hand after attempting to trim a discolored side misperceived in sleep.

Montpelier Mar Minas Uy Mustachs Montpelier Maentpelier Argus Joh Swasey Lit

Chelsea Graphite Property Prospects Near East Hill

Chelsea Sept 25. Mesars. WF Downs S J Stephens of New York and Leon Moyers of New Orleans visited the graphite property on the East hill in the companys interest. They praised the showing and were impressed by rapid manual labor. Work is paused until next week and will resume with power and machinery. Leon Curlen, manager, and his family left Saturday for New York.

Chelsea WF. Downs S.J. Stephens New York Léon Moyers New Orleans East Hill Movant Leon Curlen Tie Family

Adelbert Martin Seen Near Kingston Place After Assault

Northfield on September 2 Adelbert Martin wanted for an assault on Mrs Stephen Trombley was seen at Kingston place on West Hill near the oldPoor farm. Sheriff’s posters scour the area and expect to apprehend him tonight. Mrs Kingston’s son saw him this morning.

Northfield Adelbert Martin Yeele Stephen Trombley Kingston Place West Hill South Northfield

The Royal Box Delves Into Dignitaries and Demeanors

The Royal Box notes King Edward’s diplomacy tied to his language skills. It mentions Queen Wilhelmina’s journal with ink sketches, a Siamese monarch with a vast lineage, and a Portuguese queen studying medicine to assist a humbled wealth bearer.

Edward Wilhelmina Siam Portugal Europe

Max Severance Funeral Planned in Montpelier

The body of Max E. Severance formerly of Montpelier arrived in the Philippines this morning. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Montpelier Methodist Church with Rev. K. M. Jones officiating. The family informs friends who have not been personally notified.

al Montpelier Methodist Max E. Severance Montpelier Philippines

Silver Wedding Milestone Celebrated in Norwich

Mrs Jerome Ht Brown and Afra Je Brown marked their silver wedding on September 24 in Norwich. About 25 friends from out of town attended the anniversary celebration. Gifts were presented to the couple as they were wished lifelong happiness.

Jerome Ht. Brown Norwich

Rail growth contrasts between nations and regions

An observed excerpt notes that within twenty years the South has increased railway mileage by 12 percent. It contrasts ownership, cites England and Wolves, and mentions land per mile of railway. It states U S railway length around 265,802 miles and electric track at 23,580 miles.

England United States

Stone Cutters and Iron Work Dominate Local Trade

Sept 24 in Ryegate Nahe Byounte reports A Dythrant Bas lon and Land nod ia to oreo w id aoe Sees pees en i stone cutters and 4 ral repair bilssongs Me Grant knows to handle iron and pede and there La! o dowbs whout his success.

Nahe Oreo

Knights of Pythias Close Session in Vermont Grand Lodge

The Knights of Pythias Vermont Grand Lodge concluded its 15th annual session in Burlington with strong attendance. P. J. Cowles of Hardwick was elected Grand Chancellor. Tyler of Champlain Lodge named supreme representative for next year. Officers named for the ensuing year include A W Iron Barton Landing as Grand Vice Chancellor and F O Traver St Johnsbury as Grand Master of Exchequer. Major General Carneliano of Indianapolis addressed members.

Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of Vermont Tounch Bemells Uniform Bank Knights of Pyshias Tyler Champlain Lodge Burlington Louisville Dt Lodge Batik Carnelian Indianapolis Order Hle Olivera P. J. Gewies Hardwick A. W. Iron Barton Landing Huon Droton F. O. Traver St. Johesbury Exchequer Booth Essex Janetion Artis M. B. Todd Island Pond Grand Inalde Guard Mosinee A. Boright Manford J. F. Teening Ton Hennington

Funeral of Jennie Dobie

Funeral services for Jennie Dobie daughter of Mr and Mrs Alexander Dobie were held yesterday afternoon at the family home corner Pramont and Dall steoete with a large attendance of relatives and friends. A notable gathering of schoolmates and floral tributes marked the esteem in which she was held. Rev T H Mitchell of the Presbyterian church officiated, assisted by the elder Etha Ke M aoa of the Lienalies church. Burial followed at rope cemetery. Bearers were Charles Beagh Robert Duncan Andrew Muackay Alexander Joe Roy Livingstone and Thomas Me.

Jennie Alexander Dobie Oelick Corger T. H. Mitchell Ohareh Tter Etha Ke Maoa Ot Tia Lieanalies Rope Cemetery Charles Beagh Robert Duncan Andrew Muackay Alexander Joe Roy Livingstone Thomas Me

Funeral of Mrs Elmira Defore at St Monica's Church

The funeral of Mrs Elmira Defore was held this morning at o'clock from St Monica's church. Rev P M McKenna officiated. A large gathering attended and many fine floral offerings were placed on the casket. Pallbearers included John Noovan Patrick Mansion Bert Blair and George Bergeron. Interment followed in the Catholic cemetery.

Elmira Defore St. Monica's Church P.M. McKenna John Noovan Patrick Mansion Bert Blair George Bergeron

Barre Railroad Dividend Declared by Directors

Directors of the Barre railroad held a meeting in the city office yesterday to declare a two and a half percent dividend on the capital stock. The dividend is payable at the company offices to stockholders of record at a specified date.

Barre Allroad Ofice Eee Pane

Cabot Woman Dead in Calais Cemetery Service

Mes Lucile Babcock Williams wife of Dr Hi William died at 7 this morning at Calais Sep 24 funeral at Calais Central Church at 2 pm conducted by Rev parish church in village cemetery with husband and one child surviving.

Mire Dively Williams Calais Lucile Babcock Williams Willian

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