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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1920

Page

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Foch Plans Military Maneuvers to Drive Germans from Ruhr

Paris reports secrecy over French military precau tions in Rhine occupation. Marshal Foch to lead actions. rumors of De Goutte’s army moving toward Frankfurt denied. German Ruhr force estimated at 40,000, with French finance and Allied caution shaping the operation.

Foch Ruhr Germany Paris Associated Press Millerand Haa Marshal Foch Rhine de Goutte Mayenne Wiesbaden Frankfort War Office France Marshal Froh Mstadt Hawburg Haney Washaden de Gaulle Berlin Marchal Foch Inter Tts Rehr Bahr Tmwis Foreign Office Bolaberike

British Will Decline to Cooperate in France Plot

The British government signals it will decline to participate in a France related operation. Amid Paris talks, opposition grows to any effort that could prompt further war. Reports describe strong German and Allied reactions and escalating tensions in the European theater.

Judge Denies Two-Week Delay in Deportation Hearing

Boston April 3 Judge Anderson refused a government request to postpone hearings on habeas corpus petitions of five alleged communists slated for deportation. Hearings begin tomorrow with the district attorney presenting first, followed by government counsel. Harvard Law professors Felix Frankfurter and Zachariah Charlee Jr will speak for the defendants. The cases include Mr and Mrs William Collier of Wellesley and three Russians.

Boston Anderson United States District Court Habeas Corps Palmer Aldrich Felix Frankfurter Harvard University Zachariah Charlee, Jr Goldberg William Thomas Collyer Wellesley

Easter Casualties in Jerusalem Report

Jerusalem reports 188 casualties from Easter Sunday conflict, mostly slight wounds, with military authorities now in control of the area. The casualty figure includes civilians and soldiers, as events early on Easter Sunday unfold under tense security conditions.

Jerusalem

Lawn Fabric Promises Easy Groundskeeping Innovation

The New York Sun herald reports James MacDonald of Le Touquet, France, has developed a woolly canvass fabric laid over prepared soil to grow grass in place. The fabric stays moist to germinate seeds, forming a ready lawn in earnestly six months, with regional fabric variations for golf greens, tennis courts, and common lawns.

James Mac Betty Seit Ricota Reon War Office MacDonald MacDianald Lad Fries le Touquet New York Sun

Rural-urban migration and farm life in transition

A fragmentary discussion on keeping farmers on farms amid rural to urban shifts in the United States. It contemplates mobility, living costs, commuting impacts, and the need for policy restraint before shifting incentives. The text hints at urbanization pressures, bank roles, and governmental considerations without clear details.

No Uprising Reported After Weekend Riots Across Ireland

Reported destruction of property and arson in Ireland with Holice barracks attacked and Milltown Protestant school house burned. St Pauls church damaged as customs offices raided and tax papers destroyed. telegraphic service disrupted north of Dublin amid nationwide unrest and cautious hopes of no armed rising.

Loulim London Ireland Holice Barracks Prose Association Milltown Glin St. Paul's Protestant Church Nenagh Sligo Dublin Post Dublin Satrnay Bether

Forty families marooned by flood in North Omaha

Forty families in about two square miles of North Omaha are marooned by the Missouri river flood. Neighbors in a skiff rescued one family with six children as their house became partly submerged. the river is stationary.

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American destroyers reach strategic Black Sea ports

American destroyers arrive in Barut Syrik Sterstia on the north coast of Hun Lom Mountania and near the Sea of Mary and Samens on the Black Sea. They are tasked to assist communication with local relief workers in Anatolia and Syria, with many workers unaccounted for in weeks.

Levant Constantinople Presei Barut Syrik Sterstia Hun Lom Mountania Sea of Mary and Samens Black Sea Treblaond Anatolia Syria

Home Rule Condemned by Irish Primate at Conference

Drogheda Leinster Avril Cantina Logue primate of all Ireland presided at a South Louth conference at the Omver Munkett Memoryl church. During the discussion she condemned rule bills and urged education and art in the debate.

Drogheda Leinster Lowland Avril Cantina Logue All Ireland South Louth Omver Munkett

Resigned to Fate at Fort Myer Early War Training

In the early days of the war a group of optimistic men gathered at the officers training camp at Fort Myer Virginia. Amid misorders and loose discipline, a chaotic scene emerged as paperwork and dismissals began. One captain, Jones, faced the crowd, stood to speak, and suddenly collapsed, a startling incident reported by observers.

Fort Myer Tromp Cape Blank CamdMate Jones Rompany Air Jones Mer Jone Hie Danbe Jones

Babeye Pellinen Duet Text Fragment Narrative

A garbled historic fragment presents a dialogue with phrases like ren have Be nembtien and tonal raght 10 end merc Ded wit hat ne empper. The passage features a duet context with unclear speakers and unresolved references suggesting a musical or tonal study amid imperfect OCR.

Perjured Testimony Angers Socialist Leaders In Albany

The national executive committee of the Socialist Party accuses the New York Assembly of perjured testimony and a doctored record in the expulsion case of five socialists. The statement likens the proceedings to inquisitorial days and warns against driving the socialist movement underground while vowing to confront the oligarchy in Albany.

New York Wssembly National Executive Committee Socialist Party Albany Mes Quer Assembly Polts Assembly Chamber United States al- Dawy Fovcrs Fim

So cial and Nourse mill strike widens at Manville

In Woonsocket Rhode Island on April 3 the Social and Nourse mills of the Manville company reopened after a brief shutdown. Only a few workers returned as a general strike expands with 1,700 employed at both plants facing a 1200 strong walkout over demands for a 48 hour work week in place of the 64 hour schedule. United Textile Workers AFL affiliates oversee union talks as plants stay idle.

Woonsocket Manville Company Sweial United Textile Workers American Federation of Labor Manville Najile

Exchange rates rise as British, French, and German marks firm

In April New York reports the British pound above the four dollar mark for the first time since December while the French franc, Malian, and German marks show firmness. News from a voyage recounts cramped wartime dining and deck restrictions aboard a transport ship as American soldiers face limited meals and strict guard rules.

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The text is garbled with numerous misspellings and jumbled words, making it impossible to extract a coherent event or names. It appears to be OCR noise without readable entities or concrete facts to summarize into a proper news item.

Bere Bayer Weber Chempebire Beth Burt Shouhl Jeremiah Loedun Asowere

British liquor consumption climbs since 1910 drop

London reports that the United Kingdom consumed about 60 percent more intoxicating liquor in 1910 than in 1880, but 38 percent less than in 1913, the last prewar year. Figures cited to the United Kingdom alliance by George B. Wilson, political and literary secretary.

London United Kingdom United Kingdom Alliance George B. Wilson

Plan Wood's Vermont tour and speeches in Burlington

General Leonard Wood, Republican presidential candidate, will speak in Burlington on Tuesday afternoon May 2% then motor to Montpellier for an evening speech. Vermont Wood supporters plan a state conference in Burlington the following week to finalize travel details. Major H Nelson Jackson says Colonel Thomas Miller and Frank Knox are expected to attend and Frank Hitchcock will join Vermont events soon.

Burlington Leonard Wood United States Montpellier Wood State Committee Wood H. Nelson Jackson Wood Committee Vermont General Wood Thomas Miller Miller Tate Frank Knox Manchester Union Leader Manchester NFL Major Jackson Wis Frank Hitchcock

Saw burglar at work in Rutland wallpaper store

On April 5 in Rutland Policeman Thom ie C Canty interrupted a burglary at O C Smith and Sons wallpaper store on Center street. A man was seen attempting to pry the door as Canty investigated from the alley to the rear then the thief fled. Putty was torn from glass windows and a door forced by a jimmy. no loot appeared missing and the concert fund safe remained untouched.

Rutland Thomie C. Canty O. C. Smith & Sons’ Company Center Street Canty Per Lee Smith Jimmy Smith

Fog Ties Up New York Harbor Transport Strike

New York records a heavy fog hindering marine transport workers and rail services. Lighters and ferries faced partial shutdowns last night with some services resuming under fog conditions. Union leaders say strike momentum grows while railroads struggle to obtain outside help as issues remain unresolved.

New York New York Harbor Erieraltraad Witlows Ther New Jersey

Rutland Man Chosen for Airerton Role in Crime Novel

The Rutland man selected by authorities to portray a key character in the crime novel by Charlie F. Sorkin of Syren is announced. The project, tied to the airport setting, marks a notable connection between local talent and a renowned writer.

Easter storm spreads in four directions across the country

Washington reports the Easter storm expanding from the south west and midwest. The Ohio Valley center split into two near Lake Ontario and Virginia. Rain or snow expected in the middle Atlantic and New England tonight into Tuesday. Gales possible along the Atlantic coast from Jacksonville to New York.

Washington, D. C Southwest Middle West Appalachian Rocky Mountains Ohio Valley Bureau Lake Ontario Virginia Middle Atlantic New England Missinsippi Atlantic Seaboard Jacksonville New York Barenu Chesapeake Bay

Balmy spring follows Easter blizzard across regions

Weather bureau projections promised balmy spring weather after an Easter blizzard buried East and South with up to two feet of snow. The central west saw heavy snows and winds easing, while Chicago recorded about six inches, trains ran hours behind schedule and streetcar service faced disruptions.

Middle West Chicago Middle South Weather Bureau Texas Prn Central West Wales Southwest Central West

Brattleboro Demands Payment for Connecticut River Damages

Brattleboro officials press for compensation from a power company over flood damage on the Connecticut River. They allege four breaches or related harms, including damage to a village bridge and Hinsdale road, Vernon street, and a nearby bridge area. The town threatens prompt repair at the company’s expense if payment is not signaled within days.

Hinsdale Road Vernon Street Siefreneton Bridge Ae Ee

American generosity shown gift to aid Austria medical work

A large donation of 3,000,000 crowns was sent from the American relief committee to support medical efforts in Austria. The gesture, endorsed by the American relief commission, aims to assist sick and underprivileged children and bolster humanitarian aid in Vienna.

Austria Neer York Amimsendir

Cotton Market Strength Report From Daily Trade

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a cotton market update describing daily price strength and trading activity. Mentions names Sinead Tareas and Gaye May in unclear context, with no clear entities or dates. Further readable details are insufficient to determine exact firms or locations.

Fire Devours Roof of Howland Street Cottage in Fire Sparks

Engine crews battled a late Saturday fire at 21 Howland Street sparked by a train from Graniteville. Flames swept the gabled roof of the cottage as neighbors alerted authorities, and firefighters extinguished the blaze within an hour despite wind and water damage. The Botaro family had recently moved in. their losses were not yet fixed by an insurer. Mrs Howland acted quickly to prevent spread toward brush and a nearby barn. Insurance plans were reportedly set aside for repairs.

Graniteville Howland Street Alex. Renniers South Main Quarry Streets Almhout Les John Botaro Sam Hotaro Alex. Rennie Willis Howland Botaro G. Herbert Pape

Hale to Take Stand in Tragedy Trial

The Hale case resumes with Hale expected to testify about the Morse killing claiming self defense. Prosecutors may present witnesses to show Hale feared Morse after a year of trouble. Jurors rested at Tracy and Lawson farm near Wrightsville and observed sugar bush activity under Sheriff Tracy and Deputy Emery.

Hale Genser Htl Denver OX Intocent Morse Tracy

Trains Run Again After Ice Break Flood Damage

Brattleboro reports trains on the Boston and Maine line resumed after ice and flooding near the West River bridge yesterday. About 200 workers cleared debris and repaired a section 140 feet long and three feet deep. Orrin Whittem of Springfield was treated at Memorial Hospital for multiple lacerations after being struck by debris. Central Vermont line south of the area suffered about a mile of damage requiring at least two weeks of repair work.

Brattleboro Boston & Maine Railroad West River Bridge Orrin ‘Witem Springfield Mass Memorial Hospital Ben Drivennte Central Vermont

Fragmented report on a tragic incident at an event

An unclear account describes a death by possible suicide at a Saturday gathering. Incident details are garbled but indicate a person attempted self harm, was transported to a medical facility, and authorities investigated the scene with partial information about persons present and actions taken.

Granite Makers Hold Adjourned Meeting In Barre

The Granite Manufacturers association met Saturday but adjourned to 2 pm without action. They await a Boston conference report while over 160 workers have left the city since Friday morning and traveling badges are being issued at the Scampini block.

Granite Manufacturers’ Association of Boston Granite Cutters Scampini

Quincy Granite Cutters Vote to Strike in Quincy

In Quincy Massachusetts on Saturday night the local branch of the International Granite Cutters union voted to strike starting this morning to demand an immediate hourly wage increase. About 1200 workers in the industry were affected as cutters quarriers and polishers at a meeting in Franklin Hall supported the action with an almost unanimous vote.

Quincy Mass International Granite Cutters’ Union Franklin Hall Anid

Death of Duncan McMillan Barre Granite Worker

Duncan McMillan, a long-time Barre resident and famed tenor soloist, died suddenly at 7:15 yesterday at 7 Thurster Place. Born December 3, 1858 in Aberdeen Scotland, he came to America 37 years ago and worked 27 years as a hand polisher for Jones Brothers Co. He was a churchgoer and noted for his music. Surviving are his wife Jeanette McMillan and four children, with a granddaughter and several relatives. Funeral at 2 o'clock Tuesday from the home with Rev. P.F. Gunderson officiating. burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Flowers requested to be omitted.

Duncan McMillan Barre Yestern Thurster Place Mr.illan Duncan and Jane McMillan Aberdeen Scotland America Montreal Canada Quincy Muse Congregational Church Jones Brothers Co Mr. McMillan Clar Gordon Jemima MreDonald Duties van J. McMillan Janettee Alfred Brew Margaret Ras Irie Rae Busher Matethew Lowden James Scott Linde Mathirson Jame McMillan Weld Turedey Arts Tts Gundaperd Elmwood

Funeral of C F Robinson in Wilmetown area

The funeral of Charles F Robinson, a Central Vermibbit section hand, followed his Thursday death from pneumonia and complications. Services were held at the Methodist church with Rev. Isabel Ewes and were largely attended by relatives and church members before burial at Hameteam cemetery. The service also noted the burial location in Willamstown and listed several relatives and mourners from nearby towns attending.

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