26 Apr 1921
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1921
Page
1
Vague proposals from Germany outline methods to settle reparations. One plan calls for arbitration of the total amount owed, another suggests Germany would assume Allied debt to the United States.
Berlin reports an AP dispatch outlining Germany's arbitration proposal to fix total reparations. It calls for a commission to determine the sum, offers to pay up to 200 billion marks gold in varied forms, and suggests an international loan to be placed at the Allies' disposal with four percent interest and amortisation.
Paris April 26 Premier Briand told the chamber of deputies that if by May 1 Germany offers satisfactory proposals with guarantees, the Ruhr will be occupied. The chamber then passed a confidence vote 424 to 39 with six absentees. Germany offers to pledge customs revenues as guarantees and deliver manufactured goods to Allies, seek credits against indemnity, and participate in rebuilding devastated areas with labor and materials credited toward indemnity.
Washington reports say officials received today a German reparations memorandum. Secretary Hughes examined the documents with the cabinet, weighing Germany’s offer of 200 million gold marks against the Allies’ 220 billion demand. Further steps depend on administration views and allied diplomacy.
In Barre the crowd praised Hildreth Martin for a strong Pish-Taah in The Mikado at the Opera House. Martin has built a local reputation as a bass soloist. A separate city court session saw Lew Parker fined ten dollars for petty offenses as more defendants faced charges.
Paris reports well informed French circles weigh immediate penalties after May 1 due to Germany’s failure to transfer one billion gold marks or their equivalent. Officials say the treaty fixes the amount and delays could not justify leniency. Paris may act to enforce the Rhineland payment despite German talks.
George Morrin Place of Gloversville dies in Albany hospital from injuries after a car struck a telephone pole. Passenger John Howe of Troy is slightly injured. Place, heir to the Glove Company, was a World War veteran and active in Elks and Masons.
Montpelier reports the death of 12 year old Florindo Bianeli after pneumonia at home and lists survivors, with funeral plans. It also notes various court appearances and probate actions including Robert Lawrence's will, Arthur L. Stevens estate, and local meetings, with names such as Captain Richard Ballard of Montpelier and Hertha Davies of Coaticook.
A letter from President Harding praising the press for its wartime loyalty was read at the Waldorf Astoria luncheon marking the Associated Press annual meeting. Frank B. Noyes affirmed AP support. John W. Davis, appearing as AP general counsel, lauded the press for duty, truthfulness, and nonpartisanship.
Riga reports Captain Cheaper of the U S Air Force, serving with Polish forces, escaped a Soviet prison camp near Moscow, arriving safely after a crash landing. He had vanished behind Soviet lines on July 1 and was aided by Polish officers before flight to freedom. Authorities note the escape involved an airplane downed near Budenny’s lines.
An April 26 fire attempt at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Portsmouth was thwarted. Three incipient blazes were set in the basement area with kerosene soaked papers and matches. Fire was contained with limited damage to the altar area and nearby materials. pastor Rev. Alexander Sullivan alerted authorities after failure of rectory utilities.
Joseph W Willcott of the Stwill fatT Sons company arrived in the city with six men from the contracting firm that holds the general contract to build the Nat tural Life insurance building. Ground breaking occurred for the new Wall street site while work begins on the Deflorr site. Officials and contractors discussed sites and options, with local workers and suppliers to be used where possible.
Governor Changning H. Cox, former House speaker, testifies before a legislative committee on alleged irregularities in the Boston elevated railway era. He says he bought no stock in the street railway, knew of no irregularities, and discusses the financial strains and remedies that affected Massachusetts during wartime rail fare adjustments. He notes prior service in the legislature and involvement in a special commission on the elevated line.
The article reports the creation of a new lodge under Deputy Grand Regent Chee fer Vennart of the Loyal order. Officers listed include regent Mrs Abeds, senior regent Mrs Christine Jefffer, junior officer Mrs Mattie Cueto, chaplain Mrs Hoses Lael, treasurer Mrs Esther Laeles, sentinel Mina Lewset Stewart, and other named members. The ceremony included a formal processional, a feast, and installation of officers, with details of locations and dates.
State auditors flag a punctuation error in a 19th century statute. A missing comma after certain words could force the state to pay a huge sum for lawmaker travel and mileage. The issue centers on the general assembly members from Brattleboro and presiding officers.
In Albure on April 2, five armed men robbed a U S customs officer of eight cases of various Scotch whiskeys from a customs boat near Windmill Point. The robbers fled in a car with the loot, leaving the officers to pursue a motor boat that had run ashore during a windy day. Police reported no clues yet and investigators described the scene as a night time ambush on a lonely road.
Fire swept through the Berken creamery on Mill Street near the TH depot seriously damaging a pasteurized milk plant. Five adjacent buildings were saved. the blaze likely started in a Leiter rose frame structure, built of wood and two stories high, owned by August Berkman of New Var, with staff of seven.
Fragmentary text mentions a hospital in the city and a high level operation. Referencing names and places is unreliable. no clear event or outcome can be determined from the readable fragments.
The vanguard of Vermont Methodism arrived in Barre to prepare for the Vermont Conference opening at Hedding M E Church tomorrow morning. About 300 visitors are expected, with over a hundred delegates already arriving this afternoon and more to come later in the week. Examinations for deacon and elder orders are underway in Aldrich hall led by Rev F T Clark, with several candid ates, including Rev Albert Abbott of Sheldon, to be admitted as elder. The bishop presiding is anticipated, and the conference proper will begin with the Lord's Supper and formal sessions tomorrow.
Charles Emery Perrin died this morning at Heaton Hospital Montpelier after weeks of illness. He was 32, a longtime Barre Town resident, clerk of the board of commissioners, married to Catherine Nolan Perrin. Survived by wife and mother, Catherine Perrin of Barre, he was well respected and kind. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. on Quarry Street with burial in Wilcox cemetery.
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