05 Apr 1921
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1921
Page
1
Relief spreads in London and Paris as Germany’s bid to enlist U S aid is rebuffed. Allies feel the American response strengthens their position, leaving Berlin with the hot end of the poker in the high stakes diplomacy.
London reports that Britain believes Germany failed with a new tactic seeking U S backing to dodge responsibility for war and reparations. Officials say Hughes’s note shows U S will not aid any German attempt to evade Paris treaty obligations. Germany’s next move may be a direct approach to the Allies.
Mrs Mary E Jimings wife of J W Cummings of College Street died at Nokpitel shortly after 2 pm Monday after a several day pneumonia. She was a Montpelier native daughter of Andrew J Parker and Mrs Parker born February 26 1802. She moved to Montpelier eight years ago and was active in foreign and home missionary work with the Methodist church serving as rotary and treasurer. Survived by husband two children Wendall at Capital Savings Bank and Bath a student at Montpelier seminary a brother Charles Parker and sister Mrs E W Perkins of Munfield. Funeral from her late home Wednesday afternoon Rev A H Webb officiating.
A dense fragment from Williamstown records civic notes and social items. It mentions residents and visitors, town events, marriages, school matters, and upcoming community activities. Names include Charles Seaver, Mrs. Clarihe Seaver, and Miss Marguerite Carr, among others, alongside mentions of local institutions like the Knights of Pythias and the farmers exchange.
Fragmented local notices list homecomings and visits in Middlesex area including Mrs Arther Houghton, Mrs Mirani Fiehwedor, Mrs James Miles, and the Stotwall family returning to Sorwih. Mentions at Mr Wor White af Sorrhtleh, a nine pound birth at the Miles household, and various social gatherings around Burlington and Richmond with names like Mr Frank Maydew and Lilley Qaniete. Weather briefly noted with church events and community visitors.
In Hudapes on April 3 the National Assembly heard Premier Teleky announce that former Emperor has departed Steinamanger in West Hungary near the Austrian border at 10:35 this morning on his way out of Hungary.
Plainfield notes record a series of visitors and gatherings in town life with mentions of Mrs. CD Kellogg traveling after her aunt Mrs. Wilson’s death, many residents visiting relatives in Barre Montpelier Marshfield Cabot and Calais, plus a February 29 birth and multiple memorials and social events, including dress form making at the Odd Fellows hall and notes on local families.
Funeral services for the late Dr Willan KR Markey were held yesterday afternoon at Mackay home on Perk street after a five year illness with tuberculosis. Rev Willem MeN. Kittredge of the Presbyterian church officiated as bieral at the east cemetery where the service was simple. Beautiful floral tributes were placed in tribute to the deceased by many friends. Pallbearers included cousins Edeard and pase Mr Kay and two representatives of the Knights of Pythias, Rotert Ik Markie and Witthes 1 Mack, with a Knights delegation present.
The regular meeting yesterday featured reports on wartime home life and community efforts. Speakers discussed local morale and the role of families with Mrs. OC Waris Billings and Mrs. Nelwa M Gay presenting on related topics while the gathering reflected on recent events and the war effort.
St Albans April 5 John W Cham a retired colonel in the British army and Maurice HauptMontreal Jew ish merchant were arrested on an alleged plan to bribe Deputy Collector EB Webb to permit liquor shipments from Canada to the United States Webb allegedly offered 1000 per car and 15 cars were expected to be sent Officials from Reston and Montreal prepared for the sting with United States District Attorney V A Ballard representing the government A hearing on the alleged bribe was scheduled for later in the week
A historic storm blankets California with two feet of snow in Imperial Valley, halting shipping at several ports and causing fruit crop damage. Snow also falls up to two feet in western mountains while the Northeast reports varying accumulations, and winds impede entry and departure of vessels as the 24 hour storm sweeps from the Pacific east.
Skipper Skinner nears pneumonia treatment as doctors and nurses assist. several locals visit, travel, and care for ill kin across Waitsfield Moretown and Warren areas. A California wedding in Ceres unites Joseph Neil and Mabel Joslin with simple ceremony and family celebrations.
The Graniteville monthly meeting of the Ladies Aid will be held at Mrs. Debn Dr Morrison’s home on Wednesday at 2 PM. Numerous town residents return from visits and illness. Mrs Mary Melanie is confined at home by illness. Norman Murray and Norman McAidey are among travelers returning from Springfield and Lowell respectively. Murray’s daughter Vile Murray suffers from scarlet fever. The Yarnells head to Creat Barrington for relatives. Other locals, including the Hodney Campbells and the Stevans, return to St Marys Academy after vacations. Malcolm Molbinald leaves for Momereat to visit relatives before returning home to Linwick.
The Narre fire department battled two grass fires near homes on Rickandswa todd and rear of a building after a phone alert. Officials say a small blaze was started by a man with a heating frame. Separately Barre organizers promoted the Irish relief fund with concerts and meetings to raise funds, while city officials coordinated state-wide campaign activities and a theatre event in Barre.
Prominent attorneys consult whether a special session is needed to reenact 90 late bills dumped on the governor. Some say signed after adjournment. others argue signature timing governs legality. State officials discuss constitutional questions as they await final signatures before tonight.
Fragmented text maps a crowded scene with mentions of a summer spectacle at Gutnet’s break off near the city dump, the Magnet theatre troupe and Esrige Tembuplel, Janiet the Hotel, and local veterans. Vague fragments touch on bathing lore, early spring warmth, and regional figures like Tarubarini, Gongie, Raeileh Me, and Fratien, all hinting at a bustling cultural page.
A small engine house owned by KE L Smith & Co in Granvilleville was destroyed by fire this morning. The origin is undetermined and losses are estimated between $5,000 and $6,000 covered by insurance. Fire protection had recently been a concern as nearby structures could have burned without favorable wind.
The Barre Red Cross chapter met at Aldrich hall to discuss plans for the Boston conference in May and a new annual subscription rate for the New England Division Bulletin. National efforts aim to collect 200 000 garments and 50 000 inyard clothing from used garments for Europe’s children, with Hoover leading medical welfare work and prenatal child welfare highlighted.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Rochester area rentals sales and a few names. It references Miss Bory, W snd Clot ee des, Dean aradeny, Mew Burl, Whine River Jamellon, and Willian McOrey. Several items hint at property transfers, family moves, and a late March or spring season market.
Barre council debated restricting city firefighters and equipment to within city limits, citing risk to property owners and lack of compensation when aiding outside towns. Fire committee to report. March police notes show four arrests. permits issued for moving houses and various trades. health and gas station permits discussed. upcoming community drama slated for April.
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