07 Feb 1922
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1922
Page
1
Police report fifteen killed in a Richmond Virginia blaze at the Lexington Hotel. Three bodies confirmed with a search of the ruins underway as nearby buildings suffered damage. Rescue crews continued probing the rubble for more victims and details remain to be determined.
A Richmond fire at the Lexington hotel and adjacent buildings killed at least three and wounded many as a wall on the fire escape collapsed. The blaze spread to the Savings Bank of Richmond and nearby mills causing extensive damage. Police expect the death toll to rise as rescue efforts continue with more bodies potentially found in the wreckage.
A large fire in Mapleton Maine destroyed ten potato houses and their contents, with losses estimated around 400000 pounds. The blaze, aided by strong winds, overwhelmed structures and left many owners uninsured. Notable victims include H. Smith Orring I.R. Lenten Charles Gibor J.C. Umphrey and others, with barrels hay and starch also damaged in the incident.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses calendar reform proposals and a thirteenth month idea. It mentions names like Marek and Mamta in a ceremonial or political context, with unclear dates or outcomes. The readable portion hints at a formal debate or proposal process without concrete details.
Washington reports that despite the Washington conference dissolving, several delegations depart homeward still settling its Far East decisions. A five-power commission will revise war rules and armament talks are to resume in eight years, while the secretariat completes minutes and others inform each other of commitments.
London feb 7 the Poplar board of guardians responsible for relief were locked in their board room by unemployed workers who held them prisoner until 430 am demanding larger doles. newspapermen witnessed the scene as guards blocked communications to summon aid. guardians had recently raised relief but were pressured by the ministry of wealth to revert to prior payments. no violence reported.
Despatches report a calming mood in South Africa after a mass meeting in Johannesburg. Proponents of a republic faced shifting sentiment as tension from the strike waned and disruptions at the town hall subsided.
Ten year old Frank Towne of Mill Street St Johnsbury suffered a mishap and a bruised knee when a traverse he rode on swerved and struck the right rear mudguard of a northbound auto on North Railroad Street Sunday afternoon. Pauline Randall of St Dobary was the driver and FN Randall the owner. A doctor was summoned and the boy was taken home. A report reached the secretary of state early morning. The car then moved north on North Baltimore but suddenly came out of the line as the traverse crossed the road. The incident led to a committee meeting notice for Hotel Vermont.
A centered Atlantic storm near Cape Hatteras advances northeastward over 24 hours. The system brings heavy wind, rain, and wet snow across the mid Atlantic and threatens coastal areas from Virginia to Boston with storm warnings and freezing temperatures reaching Florida later. Weather officials warn of gales, thick conditions, and disruptions to communications as the nor'easter moves inland.
Herbert A. Dorrie remains Richmond town clerk and treasurer after his wife who sought the office sacrificed her bid by supporting friends and opposing a rival “sick horse” candidate. Dorrie expressed delight that the position stays in the family and will continue to do the work.
Federal Judge H. B. Howe of Vermont, long active in liquor law cases, travels to New York to substitute for Judge Thomas Chatfield, who is recuperating after illness. Howe expects to complete duties tonight as Chatfield recuperates at home.
Boston police headquarters released a 1915 chart showing increases in arrests for drunkenness. The document cites rising totals in March and other months, with the city’s enforcement efforts highlighted.
Fragmentary item recounts a vetrrk meeting with Merle heer alien at Lewging the Be, with doubtful details and garbled names. Mention cites Mie Ramey and Verwre Bare as contributors to the piece.
Los Angeles reports confirm no murder warrant has been issued for Edward F. Landa former butler secretary cited as a key witness in the William Desmond Taylor case. A moving picture actress is examined at home amid ongoing inquest and funeral preparations proceed with many studios observing the director’s death.
A severed note dropped during a detective exam tied star Mary Miles Minter to William Desmond Taylor. The message on monogrammed stationery expresses deep affection with a long trailing x and exclamation. Minter admitted loving Taylor and described their relationship as tender.
Readable fragments indicate two cardinals journeying from New York to Paris to participate in an international religious conclave and plan talks with ecumenical leaders. The text mentions Cardinal IL Deanguerty and Cardinal Me, with aims toward world peace and church reconciliation through the World Alliance for International Friendship.
Miss Annie Allen, a 34 year old Auburndale educator and American relief officer, died of typhus in Constantinople while serving with the American Committee for Relief in Angora. She had directed relief work and acted as unofficial representative for American interests with Turkish nationalists. Her death reduces American presence in Anatolia amid ongoing relief efforts.
Washington DC Feb 7 The coast guard cutter Senor will depart New York for Halifax then proceed into the North Atlantic on annual ice observation duty off Newfoundland and the Grass Banks. Seneca will patrol the sector by mid February, sending ice data to New York for coast radio broadcast to mariners. The St Charles reported sea frets near 46 N 48 W about 200 miles east of Newfoundland.
Springfield and Sass counties report three men Moran Morgan and Courneotes charged with breaking and entering and larceny of liquor valued at 500 dollars. They were sent to the grand jury yesterday with Moran alone receiving bail. Earlier punishments included fines and suspended jail terms for a prior similar offense.
Vermont supreme court upholds life sentence for Veter Longe in the murder of Ihwen Hays of Fair Haven last October. Court rules no error in trial. Longe must serve second degree imprisonment. Several other Vermont cases noted include Montefiore abortion appeal, Bellows Falls rail judgment, and Rutland track rights remand.
Fragmented notice reports multiple students excluded from the university for low standing. Readable fragments mention names like Seale and others, with unclear context and dates.
Readable parts describe fresher events and week activities at a university campus. Mentions include carepheil, evet observations, junior reader concerns, and a meeting with perturbed participants. The text is garbled with many misspellings and incomplete phrases.
Brattleboro directors of the Crosby Realty company plan to buy the Crosby block and Harmony building on Math Street through an option from Howard J. Rice and Marion M. Rica. The move marks Brattleboro’s largest real estate transaction in years, affecting several longtime tenants and signaling future institutional quarters in Crosby block.
Alfred Drinkwine, four, narrowly escaped death as smoke filled an apartment at the corner of North and Rose streets. Burlington firemen located him after a blaze from a Sipe vent and rushed him to Mary Pleklee hospital. One child escaped with his mother. the other was rescued from the second story and treated for smoke effects. The Gladstone store building suffered damage and the adjoining apartment was gutted, with about 900 in losses. Insurance covered by the owner.
Tl. Milne announced today he will run for alderman in the fourth ward. A Barre resident for 17 years he is married with five children and notes strong support from local citizens as he seeks election.
A fragmented report notes a young man seized by thieves at New Keagan Park and a struggle with Frank Wetherell, manager, and his assistant. The assailants fled after a revolver discharge, while one getaway participant remained at large.
Fragmentary report notes Arthur G Pulse Mate and others tied to a postelection Senate review. Mentions Vermont, Piercher and Pilon amid unclear lines and dates. No clear outcome or context due to unreadable OCR.
The Barre city council adopted new water rates for industrial use affecting granite plants with specific charges for washing, polishing, grinding, and boiler use. The vote passed 5 to 1 with Alder Men Shield in opposition. The council also moved to purchase the Mekkelson farm for reservoir purposes and discussed extending payment on $800,000 water bonds.
Woman named Mrs Alfredt Chicotun had bail forfeited after her husband was searched and a quart of alcohol found. The inquiry notes the seized quantity and city quarantine context as part of the event.
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