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Newspaper
Barre Evening Enterprise
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1898
Page
1
For the city, a ten day sale offers 100 boys' sailor collar suits in sizes 4 to 10 years at 1.00 each, a value listed as half price elsewhere. The ad also promotes painless corn removal by Mrs S M York at 12 Elm St Norton and advertising by J C Dover at 160 Main St offering in house painting paper hanging and coal mining with experienced workers.
The bulletin notes showers likely in Boston on May 16 with near gale winds. A threatening ring is expected tonight from the east, suggesting unsettled skies and gusty conditions.
The boys will be sworn in Monday and likely equipped immediately as all items are on site but not issued. They expect to be called South by midweek. Mercer left Saturday night due to crowds, and a large turnout yesterday brightened camp life. Bob McKenzie photographed several wakeful sailors early Sunday.
A crowded meeting at Green Mountain Trotting Park features a half mile race between Topsham and East Orange residents. The club plots use of Giles Durkee’s gun boat for coast defense against Barre anglers and plans better rail and streetcar links for East Barre. The group backs city funding for Army cups and Salvation Army drum work, while debating local enforcement and boat access.
The Sixth regiment was ordered to report to Washington this morning. They are unlikely to move soon as Cabinet formation and national matters unfold. Social tensions linger as officials prepare for new government actions.
The Yale arrived today at St Thomas in the West Indies and is awaiting orders.
A May 16 bulletin reports the West Indian and Panama cable cut interrupting communications between Barbadoes Grenada and British Guiana cutting links among Caribbean territories and South American networks.
A railroad car in Paris was robbed this morning of a package containing 500,000 francs in securities and gold. No clues have been found yet as investigators search for suspects.
General Francis Guenther has been assigned to a temporary command of troops concentrated at Washington on May 16 with Brigadier Ingtonton listed in the dispatch.
New York May 16 The 14th regiment under Col. Fred Grant will leave today for the South. The 9th and 12th regiments will probably go also.
In New York on May 16 the price of bread increased by one cent per loaf this morning. The move affects bakers and consumers as the cost of essential sustenance climbs across the city.
The May 16 report from St. Thomas says coal deliveries to belligerent warships will require the Governor and government for consent and supervision. This ruling aims to constrain Spanish plans and alter future naval coal supplies.
A World dispatch reports Blanco agreed to exchange the two World correspondents imprisoned at Cabanas for two Spanish officers. The exchange arrangement targets a quick resolution of the captivity.
The secretary of the navy has prepared a deficiency estimate exceeding 2000 for ordnance equipment and construction. It will be submitted to the House today.
The body of Ensign Bagley, killed at Cardenas on the Winslow, was brought to his mother's home in Rairau North Carolina this morning.
Pensacola May 16 Fire destroyed the town of Chipley after hours of flames. Every business house is destroyed and the new depot along with many private homes were demolished. The damage is heavy and many families are left homeless.
Sagasta today presented the Queen with resignations of the ministry and was charged to form a new cabinet. A conference convened to address the crisis. Chamber sessions are suspended pending a solution. The King's birthday reception has been cancelled by royal order.
Theo dore Roosevelt reached San Antonio yesterday and set up camp amid a flood of callers. Isis troops are present fully armed and equipped, boosting Roosevelt’s spirits as he anticipates moving with his regiment within days.
In Wasumatox on May 16 the Senate chieftain’s invocation touched on the death of Mrs. Justin S Morrill wife of the Vermont veteran Senator The article notes ongoing inquiries from Morgan about the Nicaragua canal progress and a motion he introduced for information.
Ad vices from Cienfuegos Cuba report Spaniards in full dress uniform at a Te Deum in the principal church celebrating a Manila victory. Gen Pando and staff attended wine rationing marked by cheers for Span Arms. Outside the city black troops faced rising meat prices in a tense scene.
The little daughter of Lewis Dustin suffered a severe leg injury after their buggy overturned when a frightened horse bolted near Corinth. Mrs Dustin sprained both wrists and the father was shaken. Dr Nichols attended on arrival.
Kay West May 16 The government tug Uneas returning under a flag of truce failed to exchange Spanish prisoners for two newspaper correspondents held at Fort Cabanas. The ship reached home reporting no success in the mission.
City officials open exhibitions of new City Hall edifications at the city engineer's office from May 12 to May 17. Bids must be submitted by 6 p.m. May 17, 1908, and filed with the city clerk. Burre, Vt., May 7, 1908. The plans and foundations for the project proceed.
Senor Moret the colonies minister confirms cabinet changes would push for more active air measures. He says emphasis rests on Admiral Cervera's squadron, unhampered by instructions, even if ministers do not know his plans.
A morning blaze at St Joseph in St Hyarshe Quebec results in two boys burned to death. Mrs Chagnon of Fall River Massachusetts dies from a fall after leaping from an upper window. Four nuns suffer serious injuries after leaping from a fourth story window.
The Spanish torpedo boat destroyer Terror, left in St Prerne, Martinique for repairs, is in good condition and set to sail this afternoon. Rumor says it was kept to observe the Harvard, a U.S. ship reported nearby, with potential for a naval clash if met.
A young lawyer extols civil and supreme courts as arenas for pure intellect where success rests on brainwork, not theatrical trickery. He praises two veteran masters for deep, concise argument, spanning centuries of law and history, with ardent, lionlike delivery.
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