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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
3
Vermont lawmakers may be asked to appropriate 500000 yearly for five years to match federal road funds. The move follows a Washington meeting of state highway officials endorsing a bill requiring state action to match federal appropriations in federal road projects.
The court of pardons today resolved not to grant guidons or paroles before minimum sentences expire for murder robbery burglary and similar offenses. Exemptions would be made only where merit warrants. Only 10 prison and eight-penitentiary paroles were recommended from 46 applications.
Frederic Belasco son of the Abearna theatre here and brother of New York producer David Belasco died Saturday in San Francisco from pneumonia.
Venice reports the American fleet in the Adriatic organized relief for more than 20,000 refugees from Dalmatia including Italian and Russian children. Rear Admiral Philip Andrews ordered aid, with Olympia and Chandler distributing medicine, baths, clothing, food and shoes. Supplies traveled by destroyers to Dalmatian coast within 36 hours.
Twenty four confessed Russian communists, greeted as pleasure tourists, were deportation passengers aboard the Imperator bound for England then Russia. Raids last winter rounded them up. heavy coats and extra clothing filled their luggage as they carried toys and gifts for relatives, one even bringing a small Christmas tree for two children aboard.
London reports widespread anxiety over unemployment as Britain heads into winter. Editorial voices debate Lloyd George’s relief plan, with papers praising effort yet calling it paltry and others demanding bolder action amid criticism of government frugality and missteps. No single solution emerges.
A traditional home remedy using Pinex pine extract mixed with sugar syrup or molasses and honey promises quick relief from severe coughs and croup symptoms. It claims to loosen phlegm, ease throat irritation, and provide lasting comfort at low cost with a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co.
Chicago December 23 reporters say manufacturers merchants railway executives and shippers will protest at a January convention hosted by the National Conference of State Manufacturers Association. They warn that accepting railway brotherhood demands would open the door to collective bargaining and the closed shop across American industry.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled Arkansas must raise passenger and excess baggage charges to interstate level by February 1, citing authority under the Transportation Act. The decision notes past delays due to a state law and confirms federal oversight of interstate rates despite state provisions.
Emergency measures are needed for about 500 disabled World War I veterans in Tucson Arizona lacking proper hospital facilities. The American Legion plans to cooperate with the War Risk Insurance Bureau and the U S Public Health Service to create temporary accommodations, including converting an amusement park into a hospital and organizing volunteer carpenters.
The American Forestry Association shipped 12 million Douglas fir tree seeds to embassies in Washington for use in reforesting war devas tated areas of France Belgium and parts of Great Britain. The rapid growing seeds meet high demand from foresters.
An Ad claims PAZO Ointment cures protruding piles in six to fourteen days. It guarantees money back if itching bleeding or prolapse persists. The ad promises instant relief from itching and improved sleep after first application.
Helsingfors dispatch reports a severe railway wreck near Petr City with hundreds killed or injured. The accident stemmed from a rear collision after a train rotation, but details remain scarce.
A state effort coordinated by the American Legion seeks to reach every ex serviceman and woman still ill or confined on Christmas day. Volunteers will deliver cards and small gifts where possible, and the Legion urges neighbors to inquire about and assist those in need, preserving wartime fraternity.
At 70 years old Frank A Hale reports chronic constipation headaches dizziness and distressing ailments fading after using Fruit-a-tives. He notes rapid effects and bowel regularity after three months of use with all other symptoms disappearing. Box prices are 2 50 for six and 250 for trial size, from Fruit-a-Tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
London dispatch reports a severe Petrograd riot where Soviet authorities crushed unrest after laborers demanded more food and shorter hours. The clash left many dead or injured and 105 laborers executed amid disputed odds.
Chicago dispatch reports James O'Brien former assistant state’s attorney will assist in prosecuting White Sox players and gamblers charged with conspiring to throw the 1919 World Series. President Johnson of the American League announced expected hearings soon and urged bringing all guilty parties to justice.
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