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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1922
Page
2
A basement fire at the Theobald Apartments on South Street in Concord NH caused over 50 000 in damage before dawn. All six families escaped with little difficulty but lost much of their homes and personal property.
Firemen battled a spectacular blaze along the roadbed and nearby streets in Somerville, delaying Boston and Maine trains for about two hours. Sparks from the O'Neil Coal Company area at 6th and Sacramento streets set a Somerville avenue house roof afire, but firefighters prevented further spread. Several houses were menaced during the blaze.
County Judge Paley sentenced Raymond Schneider to two years in the state reformatory for perjury. Schneider accused Clifford Hayes of the murder of Rev. Hayward Hail and Mrs. Eleanor Mills, but the court stated that his testimony was designed to escape responsibility and that prosecutors faced unfair charges for the case.
The advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the medicine that benefits every family. It claims high concentration and real medicinal effects for blood, stomach, liver, and kidneys with a simple dose of a teaspoonful three times daily. The copy emphasizes pleasant taste and life improvement.
Paris deputies grant Poincare a confidence vote amid measures, while Greek Church appeals to Christians to oppose patriarch deportation. In sports, Charlie White defeats Ritchie Mitchell by knockout in Madison Square Garden. Prohibition agents in New York crackdown on violators and subpoenas. Former Supreme Court Justice Clarke to head a national league of nations effort. Mrs. Disston, mother of Mrs. Wanamaker Jr., dies. U.S. crops forecast rise, and agriculture department projects value. Administration says American influence can aid reparations without triggering specie payments. House ousts Harrison in 1920 irregularities move. Death in Chicago of Mrs. Rothschild. Tommy Gibbons beats Billy Miske in St. Paul. Harding invites governors for White House luncheon on prohibition. Rail labor dispute persists over time-and-a-half after eight hours. Quirk pleads Boston conspiracy case and pays fine. Walsh urges measures to avoid coal delays to New England. Fire at Brockton plant causes $30,000 damage. Indictments involve narcotics bureau officials and conspiracies to defraud.
Cambridge Dec 16 Charles F Hub of Milton junior was selected captain the Harvard varsity team by unanimous vote. Hubbard plays guard and will lead the Crimson this season amid high expectations from teammates and faculty.
Paris December 16 The chamber of deputies halted late Friday to vote on Poincare’s policy. The government won 512 to 76, fully satisfying the house, which would have adjourned interpellations earlier if not for Andre Tardieu delaying to steer the discussion to home politics.
Buick owners trust "Authorized" Buick service wherever they find it, sharing the same confidence and satisfaction as with any Buick vehicle. The statement emphasizes uniform quality and dealer standards across locations.
Karl Brigae of Brockton Mass manager of Norwich University plans a 20 game spring schedule with six games in Northfield and one home game at commencement. The slate lists Union at Schenectady May 19 Maine at Northfield May 24 Lowell Textile at Northfield May 26 Clarkson at Northfield and more with several dates pending.
Passengers taken ashore after a blaze aboard the Japanese steamer Chicago Mary in the outer harbor. The ship, 8140/00 tons with 6400 bales of cotton, arrived yesterday from New Orleans. Fire eventually brought under control with passengers evacuated.
Williamstown beat No Randolph 19 to 16 as the visitors led early before a late push by Williamstown. Bruce, Simons, and Morritt starred for No Randolph while Godfrey led Williamstown with key baskets and free throws. The Home Project club meeting followed, hosted by Mrs Edwin de Pierre, with sparse attendance but festive Christmas gifts and socializing.
The Hawaii language reports that labor groups denounce sugar planters and capitalists as controlling the islands. They warn Chinese labor importation would revive slavery in part of the United States, while a Filipino labor union agrees the claim of labor shortage is unfounded and urges federal inquiry into plantation contracts for timed periods.
A freight train collision occurred shortly before six this morning near here as a New York bound service derailed and partially blocked the line. No injuries are reported, but authorities began an on site inspection and will release details as they become available.
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