24 Mar 1905
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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1905
Page
1
The Brattleboro street railway directors approved a six cent fare at a Friday meeting. The change, effective Monday, aims to boost annual revenue to about $2,000 for operating costs and to align with financial pressures including state taxes and aging equipment.
Citizens meet with Rev H R Miles at Congregational church to draft a petition asking New Hampshire license commissioners to refuse renewal for Gale & Co. Brattleboro Brattleboro Vermont residents and Hinsdale New Hampshire residents back the effort aiming to block liquor sales at the Hinsdale Brattleboro area saloon across the river.
State's Attorney will not pursue an investigation into Mrs. A B Lewis of Barre's death unless a formal complaint is filed. Doctors and family dispute a murder theory, citing self poisoning as likely, while officials urge denial of any homicide inquiry amid townwide anti liquor sentiment on Brattleboro Island.
A boiler explosion at a Brockton shoe factory owned by Grover Co on Monday March 20 caused a large fire that destroyed the factory and seven surrounding buildings. About 400 workers were present. 50 bodies recovered by nightfall. at least 60 injured. Investigators note water supply adequate. cause remains unknown with state inquiry planned. Insurance largely offsets losses estimated near a quarter million dollars.
I W Oakes superintendent of the Windsor state prison resigns due to ill health after urging relief from duties. He asked to appear before the state investigating committee on penal institutions. a Windsor native since 1870, he has served 22 years and is in his retiring year.
Lewis Thomas aged 25 died Sunday night after a three week illness with pneumonia. Born December 6 1878 he graduated from Brattboro high in 1899 and ran the family milk business with his brother. A descendant of John Thomas, he joined the First Baptist Church at 16 and remained active in Sunday School and choir. He was noted for his sunny disposition and industry.
State Prison Commissioner A E K Cudworth said to the Reformer that Captain Haigh of Trattebam has not been appointed to succeed Superintendent Oakes at Wind sor. Haigh is among several applicants but no decision will be made until full review after the commission meeting next week.
States Attorney B D Ryder acts for Bellows Falls in actions against Chcent Rotting and Riverside Bottling over beer and intoxicating liquor shipments. Court to decide rights of aggrieved parties as seizures are threatened. List of petit jurors for April term includes Colton Cobb Briggs Kaine Sargent Whitaker Lyman Boyd Grefton Burlie Franti Chase Londonderry Stratton Kenney Washburn Shepardson Heady Lawrence Brows Adams Wheeler Adams Reed Daggett Daggett and others.
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