11 May 1906
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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1906
Page
1
Vague OCR note mentions a ten week term and tuition issues at Simple Business College. No clear names, dates, or concrete actions are readable. Summary conservatively notes potential billing concerns and requests for money.
A Vermont election scene shapes a labor rights debate as a working man who calls himself an eye doctor answers questions from state officials. The piece cites his stance on the rights to organize and labor reforms, while detailing political strategy and a local meeting about forming a Brattleboro board of trade.
A letter from Charles H Hal, exiled from Hrettle, urges support for Kittredge Haskins in Congress Crum Uke district. He praises Haskins’ experience, parliamentary skill, and courted cordiality, arguing the incumbent’s removal would harm legislative progress and farmers’ interests. The writer notes Haskins’ alignment with committees and House procedures, urging thoughtful consideration by the judiciary committees.
The Life Problem club of the Y M C A spent Tuesday evening at Charles Cunningham's Green Street home for a serenade and supper. Cunningham received a solid gold open-face watch, a ribboned fob with a seal charm, and Association thanks. Nine new members were elected as the annual meeting elected officers led by President B C Crosby. About 500 friends attended the Y M C A's second anniversary at First Baptist Church with Rev. L J Doggett, who highlighted training boys for manhood and the association's role. A chorus of 80 singers supplied the musical program and Life Problem club members handled usher duties. Rev W R B Davenport resigned as field secretary and will become pastor at Barton Landing Methodist Church.
Supreme Court in Montpelier Tuesday sustained sections 1099 and 1183, ruling an association with any number of members can sue, service through officers suffices, and individual union members face liability without personal notice. The decision returns the case to Rutland county for trial on receiving judgment against members. The ruling impacts labor unions, a rare Vermont and possibly U.S. first.
Governor Charles J. Bell addressed Windham County Pomona Grange sessions, praising state institutions and agricultural education in Vermont. Speakers included W Le Micutt, George Pierce, and B B Gulusha. meetings covered nature study, school farming, and rural development.
The Central Vermont Railway begins foundation work for a wool clad freight house at Brattleboro station, targeting occupancy by June 1. The 30 by 200 foot structure will sit east of L. By Yauvey coal sheds, with multiple sidings and a 200 foot platform, and the hill on Vernon street to be graded to ease access.
The Russian parliament inaugurated yesterday with Emperor Nicholas delivering a throne speech in the winter palace. He urged cooperation for national regeneration while MPs showed mixed satisfaction. Ivan Petrunkevitch called for prisoner relief as deputies applauded the constitution and amnesty. The opening was celebrated widely.
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