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Newspaper
Burlington Free Press
Location
Burlington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1901
Page
7
The Weekly Free Press lists subscription prices 3 cents per copy 60 cents for six months and $1 per year with postage paid at 189 College Street. It explains payment rules receipts and address changes and advertises a new special column with bargains and a wide readership.
A dubious account portrays Bennett J. Young as a Confederate lieutenant who raided, killed a man named Morrison, wounded others, and escaped to Canada with loot. It claims after the war he rose in Kentucky business, railroads, and politics, becoming a leading Louisville figure. The piece blends sensational recollections with broader commentary on curfew laws and prohibition.
The article notes Alaska's sale to the United States boosting fishery value past 70 million dollars with significant contributions from fur and gold. It cites mixed commentary on expansion, a libel of tariff questions, literacy stats, and optimistic views on American governance in newly acquired territories. It mentions Ferdinand Avendaño’s smoke-related vocal injury and a sarcastic forecast of future aviation and electric car tech innovations.
A fragmentary Alaska agricultural bulletin notes twelve farms and few livestock including four oxen and dairy cows. Hay yielded about 160 dollars, poultry and egg sales 75 dollars, with minor garden production. The report stresses poor seasonality and limited farm income in Alaska.
The article links Stuart Young a Louisville city treasurer to his father Bennett HH Young a leader of the 1844 St Albans raid. It notes Stuart Young’s high-stakes gambling and his suicide after accounts were being reviewed. It recalls the St Albans raid where the raiders fired revolvers and threw Greek fire against houses, seizing banks and vaults over 200000 dollars.
The Free Press notes no change in the gubernatorial race. McCullough of Bennington leads, with West and Proctor not entering the field. Public sentiment remains calm statewide, with potential developments expected to arise with spring.
Rev. Charlie Andrews Huntington of Eureka California, kin to the late Samuel Huntington, is listed among Vermont University alumni influencing color line debate. The article lauds Roosevelt for taking a moral stand on race, notes Congress faces a new era with a less certain patronage landscape, and discusses how Roosevelt’s principles may shape national policy beyond old partisan lines.
The opening of Congress ushers in debates on reciprocity, tariff revision, trusts, the isthmian canal route, Chinese exclusion, and ship subsidies. With treasury surpluses and pressure for tax cuts, the session could prove epoch making, depending on policy directions forged by events. Consul James Fletcher of Genoa dies, noted for long service, loyalty, and ties to Frances Cleveland.
Postmaster General Charis imery Smith outlines reforms addressing second-class matter abuses. He notes 60 percent of mail weight but only a small revenue share and a large cost to the department. The report cites advertising-focused periodicals as a major loss and proposes aligning rates with third-class postage or cessation. Rural free delivery expansion is also discussed.
J L Campbell of Sycamore NL writes that Hood's Sarsaparilla cured his chronic backache after years of weakness and pain. He could rise from bed unaided and now feels well and strong, crediting the medicine with his recovery and relief.
An advertisement proclaims Hood's Sarsaparilla can cure and fulfill its promise. It urges readers to begin treatment promptly, claiming reliable results and proven relief from illness with regular use. The copy emphasizes trustworthiness and a quick start.
The past year saw service grow nearly threefold from 1 276 routes to 4 301, with projections to 8 600 next year. Rural daily service reaches 4 million, rising to 5 700 000 by year end. Postal receipts total 111 681 193 39. expenditures 115 584 920 87, leaving a 3 038 72748 deficit. The report endorses penny postage for letters in time.
The president’s opening address to Congress is awaited with high interest as investors watch for signals on industrial issues and reforms. He urges restraint on broad tariff changes, favors supervised trusts, and proposes a secretary of commerce and industries, immigration safeguards, and stronger Chinese exclusion enforcement to stabilize business and protect American labor.
The document lists bank trustees and details deposit handling, interest start dates, and tax rules. It also discusses President Roosevelt’s reciprocity, ship subsidies, and tariff reforms, urging open rates, monetary standards, and expansion projects. The piece praises the president’s message for its style and impact, noting its length and potential influence on public opinion.
Howard National Bank advertises a general banking business with drafts on Europe in local currency, special attention to out-of-town depositors, and lists officers including H. T. Rutver as cashier and J. H. Gates as president. Also mentions Danwins W. Robinson and Albert C. Spaulding among directors.
Winooski Savings Bank describes savings interest rules including deposits timing, semiannual credit on January 1 and July 1, and legal limitations on interest and deposits. It lists officers Weston as president and Cole as treasurer and names eight trustees. Vermont loans solicited with a June 30, 190? due depositors note and mentions surplus.
State Cattle Commission ordered 78 cattle culled after tuberculin tests showed infection at varying stages. Cattle were killed Tuesday near the Williston road by Dan O’Brien and assistants, with several more on Wednesday. Owners included J. C. Pauw, A. C. Barber, W. Bates, and others. deaths sparked public concern and questions over milking practices and milk as a transmission source.
The Morrisville Messenger discusses why farm youth depart, arguing farms fall into neglect and poor upkeep. It urges owners to modernize, keep buildings neat, and maintain grounds to attract a new generation and improve earnings from farming.
The Burlington Trust Company states its aim to provide the best obtainable banking service, improve facilities, and handle customers items payable anywhere. It invites accounts from individuals, corporations, firms and other banks with equitable treatment, promptness, and safety in management.
A nostalgic call urges farmers and merchants to study market ideas from newspapers, adapt successful tricks, and teach children money value through work. It argues future farms hinge on engaging youth with farming’s rewards, concrete plans, and prudent business sense.
The Northfield News notes discussion on erecting a monument to Chester A Arthur as the only Vermonter to reach the presidency. It argues Arthur was born in Vermont but questions his lifelong ties and significance to the state, while acknowledging local admiration for him as a citizen.
A Lowell Maine reader Mrs Vincent Huntington describes relief from nerves and insomnia after using Haul Wine sold in drug stores. She reports taking multiple bottles and notes her daughter also benefits while urging others to try Haul Wine despite warnings about nervous disorders and appetites.
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