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Newspaper

Barre Evening Enterprise

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1898

Page

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Barre Entertainment Association elects officers and plans eight entertainments

The Barre Entertainment Association held its annual meeting at the National Bank and elected officers for the year. O D Mathewson is President Frank F Cave is Secretary F G Howland is Treasurer and board members include N J Roberts Geo Lamson KE W Cumings. The executive committee is W H Gladding W F Morse and R S Currier. Net surplus from the last season is 123.68 bringing treasury to 1837.92. Directors praised the year’s financials and high quality entertainments.

Barre Entertainment Association the National Bank O. D. Mathewson Frank F. Cave F. G. Howland N. J. Roberts Geo. Lamson KE. W. Cumings W. H. Gladding W. F. Morse R. 8. Currier Treasury

Electric Road poised to delay action after Pier son death

I K Bush, agent for the Barre and Montpelier Traction and Power Co, said no immediate action would follow the president James S. Pierson’s death. Directors may meet in June to appoint a new president and superintendent, with roads possibly not in running order until mid to late June.

I. K. Bush Barre and Montpelier Traction and Power Company Jas. S. Pierson

Spaulding High School Seniors Hold Annual Exhibition

The Spaulding High School seniors present their annual exhibition in the chapel this evening at 7:30. Admission is free and a large crowd is hoped for as the event promises the best in the school’s history.

Spaulding High School

Socialists debate class struggle with Blatchford letter

At a Barre Socialist Labor party meeting a reader presented Robert Blatchford’s Objections to Socialism. He warned that economic inequality mirrors a fire panic, arguing the strong survive while the weak suffer, and lamenting a future where a few billionaires own the nation and workers are left with no life but servitude.

Barre Socialist Labor Party Scampani Robert Blatchford England Britain America Shakespeare

Great Britain Declines Naval Demonstration Aid

An American ambassador reports that Britain refuses to join a naval demonstration, despite efforts toward unity with the United States. The move aims at showing allied resolve, but London signals nonparticipation, delaying any coordinated action.

Great Britain United States Lexpos Great Brittain

Excitement in the House Amidbarley Debate

The Apr 15 session of Wasmacaton House saw a lively scene. Farley blamed the speaker for the disruption and stated he would rather lose his head than abandon self respect in the face of insult.

Wasmacaton Farley

Union Of Powers In Europe Naval Demonstrations Highlight Tensions

European powers display naval strength in coordinated demonstrations across key ports. Military officials cite deterrence aims as alliance partners rehearse joint drills amid growing geopolitical friction.

Union of Powers In Europe

Cabinet debates Cuba situation and veto stance

The Cabinet discussed the Cuban situation and noted no intimation of a note by powers. It doubts Spain’s efforts to concentrate powers will succeed. The President is not likely to veto any resolution Congress may adopt.

Wasatseros Spain Congress

What the Band Played

A dinner table tale on an Atlantic liner recounts a German victory March played to provoke a French singer who left her seat as The Marseillaise rang out. The piece sparked a patriotic reaction amid the shipboard audience.

le Gaulois Paris France New York

Powers to Intervene in Naval Demonstration

Rome reports the Popolo Romano stating that the Powers will intervene between the United States and Spain in favor of Spain. The intervention is said to take the form of a naval demonstration in which all the powers will participate.

Rome Populo Romano United States Spain

50,000 Militia to Be Called Into Service

The President and War Department discuss how many state militias will be mobilized once operations are decided. It is believed the President will call for 50,000 militia first.

Washington War Department

Man Who Planted Mines Rumor Circulates in Cuicano

Unconfirmed tale from Cuicano claims Charles Crandall planted mines in Havana harbor under Weyler orders. He allegedly travels to Washington under guard of three detectives. Secret service and local police doubt the story and deny confirmation.

Cuicano Charles Crandall Havana Harbor Weyler Washington Secret Service

Senator Cullom Speaks on Cuban Resolutions

The crowded Senate galleries heard Senator Cullom open proceedings at 10 o clock and address the Cuban resolutions. He declared that Congress must do its duty to God and country and compel Spain to withdraw.

Senate Cullom Spain

Mill crowds in New Beprorp prompt police show of force

Anticipating trouble as mills close, Mayor requests state police. Chief Wade brings 400 officers to the town. By afternoon 55 guards will staff the mill gates tonight to protect workers who say they can run the machines if protected.

Wale State Police Wade

Armistice Rumor Denied by Cuban Insurgents

In Wastussaros on April 15, Cuban insurgent representative Mr. Ques ada refuted reports that an armistice had been accepted. He blamed American actions for the circulating rumor. The Navy Department assigned Capt. Folver to command the dela cruiser New Orleans for undisclosed duties.

Wastussaros Mr. Quesada Navy Department Capt. Folver New Orleans

Queen Regent Leads Navy Subscription Push

Mapnip April 15 reports strong public support as the Queen Regent tops national subscriptions to boost the navy by a million pesos. Imparcial notes unity with the State as Spaniards rally behind the effort.

Mapnip Imparcial

Spain Accuses United States Over Cuban Turmoil

Maparip April 15 Spain condemns U.S. involvement in Cuba crisis. It claims insurgent leaders are international adventurers, not Cubans, and alleges American consuls act as insurgent agents. Aims to persuade powers with documentary evidence of U.S. bad faith and Maine blame.

Maparip United St U.S Cuba United States Maine

Governor Wolcott Bostos Urges Midyear Militia Aid

Governor Wolcott Bostos sent a message to the Legislature proposing an emergency appropriation of 500000 dollars to bolster the state militia efficiency. The recommendation comes as the session proceeds in April.

Bostos Wolcott

Great Fire Ravages Surrox Quebec Town

Apr 16 Surrox Quebec reports a major fire destroying seven principal buildings. The town of about 600 residents facing high winds and unknown cause as aid is requested from nearby Vermont towns.

Surrox Vermont

Precautionary Alibi Photo Taken Before Dental Extraction

An actress asks what the doctor is doing as the dentist replies he is taking a snapshot to provide an alibi if legal action follows a tooth extraction. He states he is ready to perform the operation and remove the tooth.

Chicago Tribune

Spain Declares It Will Not Surrender Cuba

A semi official statement from high authority in Wasmington on April 16 says Spain will not entertain surrender or evacuation of Cuba. Spain has not considered withdrawing sovereignty over the West India colonies and will stand to defend its sovereignty and honor with naval support from around the world.

Wasmington Spain Cuba West India

Austria Hostile Rowe April Tie Cuba Intervention

London April 14 British officers doubt powers will intervene. Austria’s ambassador in Europe says he has handed over papers to prevent war, as tensions rise over naval intervention near Cuba with Britain and Germany opposing measures.

Rowe Apr Austria Cuba Great Britain Germny Lonpoy Aus|ine Europe

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