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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1920
Page
1
White House officials said President Wilson ordered a cabinet meeting to address the general situation including the great railroad strike. Officials call the strike unauthorized and a serious matter requiring high level administration attention.
President Wilson, still frail, summoned a cabinet gathering to discuss the general situation and possible recommendations. Attorney General Palmer studied justice department reports and prepared a full outline for the president. The session marks the first cabinet meeting since September, following Lansing's February resignation.
New York reports trains disrupted as April strike actions by railroad workers involved volunteers aiding both freight and passenger service. Suburban trade flows endured. Staten Island lines faced a fatal track incident while volunteer crews assisted operations, highlighting tension between the Big Four and local officials.
A garbled report notes students volunteering and being accepted by Penneriva CHS R. RB Oficial in Deltimore Maryland. The text references April activities, a rehearsal, and multiple incomplete phrases about trains, markers, and university events, indicating a local school or community volunteer effort with unclear specifics.
Washington April The Department of Justice asked the Pennsylvania and New York Central Railroads to provide the names of all striking employees and identify leaders directing the walkout. The telegram sought specifics on who appears to direct the movement, while the railroads declined to comment on the request or potential wider inquiries.
Almost complete paralysis of the Kansas coal industry is reported today. Officials at the coal operators headquar ters say only four steam shovels are operating and no deep mines are working.
A fragmentary period piece recounts a pig allegedly leading to a vast Calumet lode discovery. It cites mining industry figures, Indian involvement, and legendary wealth while noting oversimplified explorer and entrepreneur dynamics. The readable text hints at metal wealth and historical curiosity surrounding copper deposits.
Berlin reports a semi official statement from Mayence says French officers advocated a Rhine buffer state. The proposed area would cover the right bank including Duesseldorf, the Ruhr region, and Frankfurt vicinity to shield France from perceived German military ideas.
The Socialist Party national executive committee released a message sent from Atlanta prison to Eugene V. Debs. It calls Debs a beacon to the suffering machines and offers national greetings and love on the anniversary of his incarceration.
President Hickey told staff of umpires that profanity on fields will trigger removal of players or managers at first offense. The American Association aims to clean up the sport to keep it safe for women and children this season.
Berlin April 12 news agency reports former Empress Auguste Victoria in grave condition and death could be announced at any moment.
Montpelier discusses sugar production progress at The Koutwell Milne and Varnum Co and notes equipment delays. Alderman Stratios completes tax and liability evapuation for the city, showing net deficit and city assets. Other items mention state engineer work, New Haven Creamery and local business reorganizations.
New England workers staged a walkout causing traffic delays across several cities. Officials reported disruptions in transit and services as unions protested ongoing labor disputes. Police advised patience and alternate routes while negotiators sought quick resolution.
Boston and Washington reports on April 13 describe President Wilson appointing the railroad labor board to arbitrate the ongoing strike. Members include Horace Baker J H Elliott William L Park Albert Phillips A O Wharton James J Forrester and George W Hanger weary Hunt and R M Barton as public representatives. The board will review wage disputes and meet in Washington with headquarters planned in Chicago.
Nogales April 12 The Sonora republic awaits federal action as General Calles and allied leaders prepare to defend state sovereignty. Reports say other states may join the secession movement though confirmation is pending.
April reports indicate tense exchanges as Paris discusses a broader German request for more time to disarm and halt aggression. Premier Millerand and French officials weigh military and diplomatic options while seeking revival of international accords through Allied mediation.
A garbled data fragment lists population shifts and percentage gains for multiple cities including Watertown Charleston and Vinita. It notes increases ranging from modest to triple digit percentages with various numeric codes and dates, referencing regional census or employment figures and noting the HERO exams context in a final line.
Burglars dynamited the Leverett general store post office early today. A fire destroyed the building causing about 86090 in losses. About 115 dollars in registered mail and a small quantity of stamps were taken. The post office had been in F. B. Howard’s general store.
In Bennington on April 13 the H. T. Cushman furniture plant at North Bennington closed after a strike. A committee demanded a 50 hour week with pay for 55, but the firm refused. About half of 135 workers quit. Workers say daily wages ranged from 3.50 to 4.00 for a 50 hour week and cite long hours and distance from the factory. The company says in Jan 1 it offered a choice of shorter hours or higher pay, workers chose higher pay, and the schedule remains in effect. The firm notes orders were placed under that schedule through 1920 and production costs rise accordingly. current average daily wage for 110 workers is 4.15.
The White House considers eel sites for summer headquarters at Woods Hole Massachusetts. Main requirements include full rest for Prest Wilson and ample space for a large accompanying staff. The Crane estate was eliminated as a possible site due to privacy concerns and street proximity.
Windsor telegraph officr manager Jack Bainbridge and Miss Vermon Mobile Co. head Drown with son Wendell toured automobile plants in Cleveland Detroit and Lansing. They returned via Cleveland Buffalo and Bennington facing deep ruts and high fares. A Universal Church dinner event drew about 150 attendees. a women’s rights assertion circulated amid social chatter.
In Washington county court Ida M Huntoon sues William F E Huntoon for divorce in a contested case. Ida testified about alleged associations with a man named Delany and introduced letters. Susie Crane seeks alimony in a separate suit against George Crane with a counterclaim. No order yet. Contempt not pressed. Buell and Minnie Thomas desertion case heard, showing Mrs Thomas briefly left her husband.
General Leonard Wood cancels his planned Republican presidential campaign leave and will return to Chicago to resume duties as commanding general of the department. He cites railroad strike conditions and will reschedule engagements across New England Delaware and Pennsylvania for the coming week. He remains on a two month leave renewed March 20 and departs Boston for Chicago later today.
Mrs. Sarah Seaver widow of Monroe Seaver died at 9 1 this morning at her home in Wilhametown after seven weeks illness. She was born July 7 in Williavown to Hyrman and Mary Work and resided in Wilhametown. Funeral arrangements are incomplete but to be announced tomorrow. Surviving relatives include four sisters in law Mrs Martie Poor Mrs Charles M Seaver and Mrs Alma Call of Wilhametown and Mrs Julie Blanchard of Harre.
Six students from a local college were fined after a disturbance near the municipal core yesterday. The group, including named individuals George Keppler Alfred Cuabentuich Robert Velentiee and George Witte, faced penalties and community service. Authorities cited disciplinary actions by the court and police to restore order and time for students to reflect on conduct.
An enthusiastic Barre meeting in the city court room organized the Barre Hoover club and started a petition to place Herbert Hoover on the Vermont primary ballot May 18. W. G. Johnson Jr was elected chairman, with a slate of officers and a plan to circulate Hoover petitions statewide, aiming to secure names for the Hoover presidential bid.
A gathering of prominent men from various regions met at the Sherwood hotel with Thomas W. Miller to discuss the Leonard Weal campaign. Reported sentiment favored supporting the effort and arranging broader backing, amid talk of regional leaders joining the effort and possible trips to meetings in the Midwest and Vermont.
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