Foch to Negotiate Over Danzig Port Use with Germans
Paris reports Marshal Foch will meet German represetatives in Spa to press the allied demand that Poland be allowed to use the Danzig port. He has full powers to negotiate and will stay in contact with the council of four as the Interallied Shipping Commission finalizes plans to move Polish troops to Danzig amid a broader blockade update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter- Allied Shipping Commission
Danzig
Paris
Havas
Marshal Fook
Spa
Mathina Erbergero
Marshal Tax
Council of Four
Inter-Allied Shipping Commission
Pollah
Wilson Ready to Take Part in Conference Delays
The report notes Wilson or his representatives in Paris in April were ready to participate but reluctant to shoulder responsibility for delays in the conference. It emphasizes the negotiations’ slowness was not the fault of any single country or its delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Wifton
Tharlie
KE. M. Horse
Armerican
Hotel de Crillon
Jong
Hungarian Revolt Ties to German Scheme, Says Paris Reports
Paris dispatches report documents show the Hungarian revolt was engineered by Count Karolyi with German backing to test Entente resolve. Other items cite famine fears in Budapest, continued bombardment of Lemberg, and Lloyd George’s stance on peace talks despite delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Havas
Hungary
Count Karolyi
Parin
Associated Press
Germany
Warsaw
Marcel
Lemberg
Lloyd George
American Troops From Italy To Return Home
New York April 1 Italian consular general reports that the 332d Infantry, largely Ohio and western Pennsylvania draftees, is on its way home. Most units are due to arrive aboard ships Canopio and Duca dAosta around April 14, with a third detachment likely aboard the Dante Alighieri. The regiment served with Italian forces in the war’s closing months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rome
332D
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Canopio
Duca d'Aosta
Dante Alighieri
3324
Austria
British Saman chiefs reject transfer to American rule
In Tutuila American Samoa British Samoan chiefs withdrew their petition to transfer to American jurisdiction. They claimed dissatisfaction with British rule under Cal Logan and adviser Sol Tal. Western Samoa chiefs, inclining toward American control, faced the epidemic toll that prompted quarantine and tense relations in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tutuila
American Samoa
Amorasala
Cal. Logan
Sol. Tal
Saumoa
British Nile
Upalu
Savaii
Alleged Kenosha trio captured in polio department report
A report from Kenosha police claimed three men who killed Officer Pin Paterre and robbed the American Brust Company of securities were captured with the loot. The capture allegedly occurred at McHenry Tiinots, and the tip came by long distance. A separate report said the McHenry arrests questioned the trio’s involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha, Win
Polio Department
Pinpaterre
American Brust Company
McHenry
Tiinots
Kennela
Mehenry
U. S. Rest Camp Closes After War Service
Winchester Sag April 1 The American rest camp through which troops passed before the United States entered the war was closed today. The departing unit received an enthusiastic send off and entrained for Liverpool. On the march they paused at the Guild Hall where officials offered an official farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Sag
Hvce
Ehen
United States
Liverpool
Guild Hall
Mmmrur
Resume Trade With Poland And Rumania By War Board
The U S War Trade Board announced the resumption of trade with Poland and with Rumania along with the four Baltic provinces in northwest Russia. It allows Americans to trade and communicate freely with the two Carpathian states and mentions shipments via safe routes. The move aligns with allied efforts and suggests shipping through German ports may be feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D C
War Trade Board
Poland
Rumania
Baltic
Russia
United States
Pancig
Romanones to Quit as Quiet Is Restored in Spain
Madrid April. With the industrial situation improving, it is understood that as soon as quiet is restored Premier Romanones will resign his office to the king. It is believed the king will ask him to remain in view of how he handled the strikes amidst widespread disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Rotsannnes
Ising
Strike Averted by Marine Workers Group in Great Lakes
Five marine worker organizations suspend a threatened April 1 strike over dredging and drilling on the Great Lakes. An agreement to submit disputes to a national adjustment commission was announced. The commission will meet later in Buffalo or Cleveland to set a date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mick
Lemet
National Adjustment Commission
Adjustment Commission
Buffalo
Cleveland
Land Co. Denies Leasing to Japanese Without OK
Los Angeles April 1 Harry Chandler president of the California Mexico Land Cattle Co denies reports of leases with Japanese without prior U S approval He says no such arrangements were made and cites bills from the Madero era for loss of cattle horses and supplies in Lower California during revolutions with government adjustment ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
California-Mexico Land Cattle Co
Lower
California
State Department
Washington
Harry Chandler
James Spohr Sought as Spy for Germany
British authorities in Turkey were authorized to arrest James Spohr an American citizen linked to the German spy network in Palestine and among British Indian subjects. The report notes U.S. approval and outlines implications for treason charges and custody. The item also covers wartime mobilization details and local reactions in New England and Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Spohr
Germany
Washington, D.C
Haker
Turkey
Lsoy
James
Talk of the Town inspirings from a Graniteville family
James K. Pirie received a WWI era postcard from son Private Grover Pires. The card, stamped Germany, notes departure from America and limited news. Parents learned he is in northern Germany in good health after months of uncertainty. He belonged to the 32d division and is likely a prisoner of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James K. Pirie
Graniteville
Grover
Pires
Germany
America
Red’ Cross
War Department
32D
Packers Freed of Restraint by Proclamation
Washington reports President Wilson issues a Paris signed proclamation releasing all meat packers and related importers manufacturers and distributors from food administration control effective today. Hoover telegram confirms action. Chicago bureau notes livestock dealers remain licensed by the USDA. no change to licensing for livestock sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Food Administration
Wilson
Paris
Mirgina
Herbert Hoover
Paria
Favor Arbitration But Keep Up Picketing
Lawrence textile workers resume picketing at mill gates after announcing readiness to submit demands to arbitration by Henry Endicott. Officials avoid comment on Endicott reference. One loitering arrest. two reported rock-throwing incidents overnight. Small strike spread to construction workers and 50 Washington mill courters demanding a 5 percent wage increase.
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Lawrence
Mass
Henry Th
Raendicott
Mr. Endicott
Enchentt
Jan
Washington
Railroad bonds offered for $260 million at five percent
Washington April 1 the War Finance Corporation will offer for sale tomorrow a block of 260 million dollars in bonds to fund railway needs and wartime obligations. The bonds mature in one year, pay five percent interest, and are tax exempt. Bonds sold through federal reserve banks and agent banks are issued in denominations of 1000 and 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Work Finance Corporation
Net
Lieut Col S B Schindel Leads Army Dept Inspectors
War department detailed Col John B Dougloe to Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland DC and Lt Col S B Schindel to New Jersey New York and nearby areas for annual inspection visits of military departments at educational institutions with regular army officers on duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, PD
de Rumnet
John B. Dougloe
Pennsylvania
Delavente
Maryland
District of Columbia
Tieutenant Coronel
Bayard Schindel
New Ana Mattie
New York
Village Notes From Williamstown and Barre
Miss Ruth Martin returned home from Mary Fletcher Hospital in Burlington after nursing training. Myrle Hutchinson will visit sister Mrs Claude Hopkins in Brookfield. William Neal Roberta, discharged from Navy service March 1, now teaching at a Cambridge school, plans residence in Jamine Plain Boston. Rev. William No Robert attends conference at St Albans. Vera Gale of Barre spends vacation in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trving W. Bates
Enet Barrews
Mise Ruth Martin
Mary Fletcher Hospital
Burl
Misa Myrle Hutchineon
Claude Hopking
Brookfield
William Neal Roberta
U.S
Nadie Draueh
Cambridge
Mass
Mir
Robert Invertonpter
Jariine Plain
Boston
Willian
Robert
St. Albans
Mise Vera Gale
Barre
Roots talk on covenant amendments by Elihu Root
A legal specialist tied to the American peace conference delegation said all six amendments to the covenant of the League of Nations were acceptable to the American delegation. In Vermont court, Hallett and Davie Piano Co. vs. R. G. Robinson centers on possession of a piano claimed valuable. witnesses testified about ownership and notes. The trial sessions closed with Sargent on the stand. next comes the Wright vs Melluiry case in this tort matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elihu Root
Hallett and
Davie Pinno Company
R. G. “Robinson Iis
Washington County
Janes Erwin
Wakefield
G. H. Ig
Northfelit
E. W. Stowe
Maine
F. EB
Currier
Cabot
R.A. Silver
Northield
John W. Higan
Montpelier
Pred Carson
East Montpelier
St Kennedy
Waterbury
Lee Shortt
Marshield
Holt
Calais
C.H. Bil
A. M. Rossi
Sen
A. C. Clement
Hallett
Davie
Wright
Local notes from Barre Vermont area social and military news
Mrs WB Gilbert returns from Montreal and lists Madame Irene Carmen corsets. Mrs Te Le Stanton and other locals travel to Enosburg Falls and Sunnyside Farm. Mr Doyle joins Woolworth window trimming after Broadway work. Capt Barber of Barre, former First Vermont, visits after service in France and travel to Fort thass Allen and Camp Lee, with discharge planned soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WB. Gilbert Haa
Montreal
Mr. Shepard & Ci
Irene Carnete
Fiteny Ocurinon
Oateopagh
Te le Stanton
Enosborg Palle
Stanley Os
Sunnyside Farm
Wiliam Bailey
Kinatrent
Hartford
Conn
Mise Vivien Maerion
Burneta
Smith
Kenneth Maeron
Athol
Fikit Ner Nusbund
Mundiger
Union Dry Goods Company
Sinthl
Henry C. Whitcher
The
Monumental News
Chicago
Wien
Wiltar Grickrun
Vermont
Barre
Yarmuin
Pratl Street
Robert Doyle
Broadway
New York City
Barber
Norwich Anivisaity
France
Barher
First Vermont
Fort Thas Allen
Yeanne
Kamp Lee
Northfigit
Farewell Reception for Retiring Pastor Crossland
A large crowd gathered at the Presbyterian church last evening to honor Rev and Mrs Midgar Crossland. The event featured a recital by William Morrison and others, presentations of silver bread trays, and heartfelt testimonials from local clergy and church members. Crossland will move to Mattapan MA to assume new duties, with the Mattapan church paying less than the central church and no manse provided.
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Presbyterian Church
Midgar Crousland
Finenes
Eral
Hiis
Willam Morrison
Mlaerix Nellie Lors
Alice Walker
Ruth Armstrong
Crossland
Ve Bodies' Union
Ensign Crawford
Salvation Army
Reardon
James Mackay
Wowle
Crowsland
Mattapan
Che
Mackay
Cropland
Efoera Vanda
Crosaland
Hame
Williamstown
Death of Mrs E G Maker in Barre City
Mrs Sarah G Crook Maker wife of Howard Maker died last evening at 6 40 at her home 24 Uptard avenue after about a week of illness She was born in Fall River Massachusetts in 1860s and had lived in Montpelier Barre and East Attleboro Mass Her husband and several children survive funeral Thursday at 2 20 from the Wren Wood church with burial in Green Mount cemetery Montpelier Flowers omitted Also noted death of W Trott King Bethel April LWrote Wing a well known man died Sunday evening
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Sarah G. Maker
Howard Maker
Sarah (i. (Crook) Maker
Fall River
Mae
Beine
James Bambrook
Imerven
Martin) Crook
May
Rial
Edward
Pawtucket
Montpelier
Barre
George Th
Mite Faustina
Clifton N
U.S
Cleanar
Sin
Eugene HP
Conn
Evangeline
A. Praceela
Bath
James 5. Crook
East Attisboro
Mies
Francia Croke
East Attleburn
Mane
George I. Crook
South Borton
W. Trott King
Bethel
Dial Sunday Evening
Illiterate Local Notices Mention Various Residents
Paul Tierney heads to fame on South Main Street. W. J. Gilbert of Frank MoWhor store hit by a noon incident and will be away for days. LB. Wolfe notes the death of Erwin Lawlivs and a return to Northampton. Edward Hamel back home on Chrest Street after a week away awaiting news. Mrs. Po Notre, manager of Adams and Company store, leaves tonight for New York City to buy goods. Peter Tometad returned to Milford last night. Army discharge for Genre DP. Carpenter, with 7th and 8th Cavalry, arrived in Korre Liet after leaving Washington D.C. for discharge. He was formerly connected with the Vuelonites department of the state.
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Paul Tierney
Main Street
W. J. Gilbert
Frank MoWhor
LB. Wolfe
Cutie
Erwin Lawlivs
Avlay
Northampton
Maia
Edward Hamel
Chrest Street
Inves
Mra Bh Po Notre
Tmager
Adams and Company
Ptoroemn Bart
New York City
Peter Tometad
Milford
Mase
Te Lather
Louis
Carpenter
Washington
Vermont House Debates Military Drill and Public Bills
The Vermont Senate and House discuss a measure to study compulsory military and physical training in high schools, with education board investigation and possible action. Debates cover language schooling, consolidation of corrections facilities, and budget priorities, including electric service bills and state highway issues.
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Senate
Kingsley
Committee On Education
State Board of Education
Lie
House
Ballo
House of Correction
Naylor
Hardvelek
Contor Dian
Vermont Tistorical Society
Molden
Teoy
Tracy
Johnson
Committee On
Tly House
Cudsworth
Tondunderry
Lee
Womfret
Holden
Troy
Aiken
Putney
Jrh
Vermont
O’rouke
Committee On Federal Relations
Plevtrie
Charice Cherefor
Fobnion
Johneon
Witters
St. Johnsbury
Austin
Highgale
Talleads
Mr. Slayton
Morristaven
Mortheville
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Foch
Mathias Erzberger
Foreign Poffice
Adriatic
Count Karalyi
Reign OF Terror
Budapest
Prague
Communista
M. Kru
Tudapest
Mo Kra
Col. House
Tin City
Hawan
London Daily Mail
London
Italy
332D Infantry
Kenosha, Wis
U. S
U. S. War Trade Board
Romanones
Great Lakes
California-Mexico Land and Cattle Co
Baker
Y. D
Saige
New & Division
American Red Cross
New England
Connecticut
James A. White
Adjutant General of the Army
Qorthinetorn
Granaport
Vernon
Brigada
West Engineers
Ieee Company
Wat Engineers Teeing Wath
Camp Devens J
Camp Berens
State Guard
Terre Haute
Init
William Mitch
United Mine Workers
Eugene V. Debs
Mitch
Halifax
N.S
Jason
Havre
Prance
Rayola
Talk OF
the Town
U. S. Food Administration
Pres. Wilson
Acti
United States Bureau of Markets
Matey
Bureau of Markets
United States Department of Agriculate
Lawrence, Mass
Henry B. Endicott
Lieut.col
S. B. Schindel
New England Military College
E.G. Maker
Aig
T. Mw
Fasallrad
WAKA
Trildice de Allergy
Weston-Mount
Ugioptead
Sipergidara
Eigaut Indore
Senin
Walledinges
Femruvaniliaw
Femruvaniliaw Banking Anid Uibentanee
Rodent Suainty Bend
Sanonst Tanks
S. Bbe
Bg Charter of
Burlington
H. M. Howe
A. B. F. University
Harold M. Tae
A.B. PF
Universite At
Bewune
Cate Dor Mrance
Ae Nm
Tanven
Norwicht University
Howe
Ine Detobor
MMT
St Nazaire
Umbark
Miyeh
Nedine
Capurta
Canary P
Vermont National Guard
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