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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1920

Page

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Hearst Bond Fight Over German Liners Sparks Court Clash

Washington lawmakers debate a Hearst led bid to post a five million bond to block the sale of 30 former German liner assets. Hearst argues a large bond chills public spirit. court officials weigh a bond up to five million as economists warn of government losses and delays from legal action.

Hearst Washington Senate Commerce Jones Tony Congress Kaye New Jersey Fernald Maine Nelson Minnesota Jono Ball Holt Lonroot McNary Republica Chimberlain Fletcher Kirby Runadall Sheppard Shipping Board Matice Ball Ry District Supreme Court Ange William Randolph. Hearst Hearer Ines Justice Bailey

Farm Census Slow Amid Counting Difficulties

Washington February 20 An appeal to farmers for fuller cooperation with the census bureau was issued by Agriculture Secretary Meredith. Difficulty in taking the census and refusals to cooperate hinder timely data. farmers were asked to contact local officials with overlooked farms to improve returns.

Washington, D. C Census Bureau Beereten Meredith Department Rome

Earthquake Shakes Andalusia Damaging Several Hamlets

A slight earthquake struck yesterday in eastern and central Andalusia causing damage in multiple villages. The center was about 16 miles northeast of Malaga, with a population around 8,000.

Cada Spain Amargoss Gravelems Andalusia Renamatgoee Malaga Amtslusle Dadian

Bartley's Clothing May Have Held Arm

Skowhegan Maine February 20 The defense in Burke murder trial argues rigor mortis may not have set in when Nelson W Bartley’s body was placed in a cave three miles from Jarkman Dr George B Magrath of Boston testifies that clothing could have held the arm in position and that mortis could have begun earlier than autopsy findings.

Skowhegan Nelson W. Bartley Jarkman John A. Burke George B. Magrath Boston Supreme Court Fuller Hartland Magrath Healy Hartley Burke John Mf Boothby

Influenza receding in Vermont says state official

Burlington reports indicate influenza cases are diminishing across Vermont. Dalton, secretary of the state department of health, notes daily reports show the epidemic fading rather than growing, with fewer deaths and widespread but lighter spread, though Rutland County still shows activity. Conditions improve in Groton as well.

Burlington Ken Vermont Dro ¥. Dalton State Heart of Health Rutland Rogat Groton Iver Dalton

Central Vermont Railway votes to issue five percent refunding bonds

Stockholders meet in Bt Albans and approve mortgage bonds for 18,000 000 dollars to be dated May 4 1909 and redeemable May 1 1950. Bond interest set at five percent per year payable May 1 and November 1. Guarantied by Canadian company and secured by mortgage to New York Trust Company.

Albans Central Vermont Railway’ Company Anne Rns Trunk Fairway Company of Canada New York Trist Central Vient Railway Company

Armenian Relief Campaign Aims at Church Efforts

The Woman's Club of Barre led by state chairman Reta Stewene launches Armenian relief work with church greeters to raise funds. Volunteers plan to solicit donations, organize aid through local churches, and support an expected statewide appeal in cooperation with community leaders.

Barre Reta Th Stewene Lake Charee Hewitt Ore Fande Gil

Archangel Falls as Allied Withdrawals Reported

Wireless dispatch from Moscow says Archangel on the White Sea was captured by Bolshevik forces after the Allies abandoned the town last fall. British and American troops withdrew in summer and fall, leaving the relief and supply base to Bolshevik control with ongoing offensives reported south of Archangel.

Archangel Last Fall London Nave White Sea Moscow War Office Perth Veh Holshevik Russia Kussiari Waraione Adied Lomion Dwlin

Insurgents and Japanese clash on Amur frontier

Conflicting reports say insurgents fight Japanese forces along the Amur River in Siberia. Moscow dispatches note reinforced Japanese units engage insurgents aided by Russians while peasant support fluctuates. Battles persist near the Volga region and along the left bank of the Volga.

Amur Siberia Jandlan Pape Ricer Moscow Apd Fleret Stroggie F Ian Deelwree Belely Alviees Ud Raesia Va ‘Inems Ggenl- Tohesk Asnes Saxingul Volgns

Delle Cooley Rites Held in East Berre Parish

Delle Cooley died recently and funeral services were held at M J Whitcomb undertakers in East Berre. The 30 year old widow’s family lot lies in the Conley yard. Surviving relatives include Fred Cooley of Springfield, Homer Wyrtcharret, Harold Couhey of Springfield, Mrs Adeling Page of Washington, and her brother Leon Page of Grikmitewsife. The body arrived in Barty yesterday morning.

M. J. Whitcomb East Berre Fr'elock Delle Cooley Mra Conley Barty Fred Cooley Spring Geld Tye Homer Wyrtcharret Mart Harold Couhey Springffield Adéling Page Washington Leon Page Grikmitewsife

Neerdam Warship to Sail From Rotterdam to New York

Reported plans state the Neerdam warship will depart Rotterdam bound for New York. The vessel is tied to a broader Allied naval effort, with arrangements and guards noted at the port as tensions rise over Dutch ships and routes to American waters.

Rotterdam New York Wight Wilson Gearral Nilen Ted Womtien Reesten Pteter America

Peary of North Pole Fame Dead

Rear Admiral Robert Edwin Peary, retired Arctic explorer and proclaimed discoverer of the North Pole, died at his Washington home from pernicious anemia after years of illness. Funeral plans not set. he will be buried with full naval honors. Peary submitted to a blood transfusion ten days earlier. He had long promoted aviation and coastal patrols and spent decades pursuing Arctic exploration, enduring hardships and controversy over the pole’s discovery.

Wichington D.C Robert Edwin Peicy North Pote Peary H. F. Strine Admiral Peary Navy Det Ubl Congress Aperial Net Peri Tahitan Harbor Cape Ray Associated Press News and Stripes Judi Beary Reederich A Henvy Eee Berthan de. Cook Trary Bie United States Navy Ani Pears Arctic Washington Greenland Brie Cressan Dranghiaman Wmv Dim

Tenants Buy Six Story New York Building to Halt Rent Rise

New York on February twentieth tenants formed a syndicate and purchased a six story Upper Broadway apartment building. The complex with seven ground floor storefronts will return a new monthly rent around 30 dollars. Tenants gain opportunity to defend against rent increases and control management through the syndicate.

New York Tennite Upper Broadyeay Florei

Peary’s Polar Quest Ends In Controversy And Honors

The Arctic voyage reaches the pole after fierce debate with De Long’s rival claims. Peary, promoted to rear admiral and honored with medals, recalls the journey in The North Pole while detailing August 1908 and the final 130 mile dash in five days. Peary’s wife Joslin Biebster accompanies him. she is famed as “The Sea Ruby” in public circles.

Bartlett Peary Col. Rowevelt New York de Dio United States Navy Gongroes North Pole Creatio Deere - Dole Vortland Mra Peary Washington Trak Marie

Trolleys in New Hampshire Tie Up Amid Irregular Service

New Hampshire trolley lines including Manchester Goffstown Concord and Nashua faced severe disruption with irregular service yesterday. Tracks and cars were affected as crews worked to restore operations after delays and interruptions across multiple routes.

Manchester Derry Goffstown Concord Nashua Terry Merlarmith Des Joe Timm Goffe

School Row at Brandon Principal Walker Opens Exercises

Irregular OCR recounts Brandon school event with Principal Walker opening chapel exercises and remarks by Superintendent Sturtevant. Attending teachers and students discussed method of conduct and next steps for the school community.

Brandon Brandin Ravi Sean Athard Walker Sohote Sturtevant

Railroad Bill Likely to Pass

Washington reports a vigorous union labor push against the redraft railroad reorganization bill. AFL officers and railroad brotherhoods mobilize letters and memorials to Congress and threaten to take the dispute to President Wilson if needed. House opposition centers on wage and toll dispute handling and potential financial favors to carriers. Senate action follows House passage predictions, with election-year pressure and party lines shaping prospects.

Washington, D.C American Federation of Labor Congress Uniine House Senate Wilton Thirkley Kentucky Te House

Vermont man perished in road fire cold and death

Middlebury, Feb 20. Frank Vi of Weybridge aged about 70s was found dead on a road near his home after a day trip to Mudstiel. He walked a distance toward his nephew’s home before turning back, likely suffering from heart disease and freezing. Relatives in Levington and West Ridge are listed with funeral plans not yet fixed.

Middlebury Frank Vi Weybridge Hile Mudstiel Fie Capper Shake Mfantaly Vester- Hastoormiia Peter Viven Kristi Levington Mase Kinepti Browen Westridge

Maine Man Struck By Storms Fury Victim

A Maine man was killed in a violent storm last night as his car veered off a road near Cart tong tin bie homme at Aneel. Rescue teams recovered the body near Sawyer read as authorities investigated the fatal incident and warned of continuing high winds and seas.

Caribe Aneel Sawyer Lle Thors Leon

Merete af Une Mie and the Harte quarry talk

A fragmentary local note discusses Merete af Une Mie and Harte quarry men, plans, and a tentative schedule. The text references dates, wind, and plans for future actions with unclear details and several garbled names.

Tatelapetsee Milne Quarry Harte Quater Gretedar

Morrisville Man Wounds Neighbor in Jealousy Case

In Hyde Park Morriville, Henry Gagnon, 45, shot Robert Whittemore, 22, near his home after a dispute over Whittemore’s relationship with Gagnon’s daughter. Whittemore, twice cited by Major General Clarence Edwards, was not fatally wounded. Sheriff Towne and Dr. Johnston investigated. Whittemore aided his family before help arrived.

Robert Whittemore Henry Gagnon Whittemore Morrinville Henry Cage Lamoitle County Hyde Park Earl Whittemore Young Whittemore Clarence Edwards Gagnon Leaber Miss Gagnon Ki Gale Gagnon Wats Gagenon Gashon Mire Bellows Kalle Elmore Tanbel

Hermit Killed by Cow Found Dead in Barn Farm Case

A Vermont recount notes Leclair, 75, was trampled by a cow and lay dead for days near his Lyndonville home. Selectmen: coroner ruled cow attack, body found beside exhausted stock. Daughter Josephine Irwin set to care for animals as road to homestead reopened after burial in East Burke cemetery.

Leelain Ilen Gallips Mille Ody Lerlair Leclair Lerlort Hernvit Lyndonvill Tix Mes Joseph Irwin St Johnnebary East Burke

Barred Voter Oaths List Names and March Protests

A damaged OCR passage lists numerous citizens and a long roster of names tied to a March event or election. It references the trading of freeman oaths to many young men, and mentions a Wednesday evening gathering and a March election. Names include Chatine Booth, Herbert Cilley, Clarence Camp­bell, Mario Tanison, Charles Mar Om Dente, and others, with scattered place and date cues.

Nienta Cicero Chatine J. Booth Tareld W. Fit Netrick Masia Stefane Moline Alfred Joner Aneee McLaughtin Peter Cavaretti Prank Hoda Ales Dhweee Ambiew Stoite de la Trrter Marley Kawet Florence Viton Flor Fo Mellarthy de Bow Mell Ketert Char Levele Lahetl Serwutme Merwe Rater Kavi Peerert Tales Veuner George Mitchell Leman Ole Port Charle Marae Beats Osteeene Lovie Motigel Cte Perrin Cope Tate March Phetiees Teat Agyner

Plymouth Man Sentenced After Murder Conviction

John Argent was found guilty of murder in the second degree for killing Frank Gentili in Brockton on July 17. As life imprisonment was pronounced, Argent attempted self harm in court and later again in an ante room. His wife fainted, and the case arose from an Italian gathering that ended with Argent firing a revolver.

Plymouth Mass Tohn Argenti Frank Gentili Brockton Armwnti Areenti Thayer John Argent Plymouth Court Arzenti Gentili Argent Ie Gentill Jose Rmaige

Enghs Testimony in Tenney Company Hearing Attacked

Percy Engh of American appraisal firm Milwaukee faced cross examination by A H Hollis of Concert New Hampshire before the public service commission. The exchange focused on rate increase plans and the companys valuation methods, with Engh defending his qualifications and details of recent projects and tax-related estimates in a contentious session.

Percy Engh American Praieal Company Milwaukee A. Hi. Hollie Concert N.H Public Service O Sion Iig Tenway Company Hollis Te Birenk Dou Hie Tram Tholice Carline Hugh Eigh Tie Tenney Wmpany End Thy Hurlington Power Company Thie Mel Pga James W. White Tenner Company Ae & Ladle

Funeral of Mrs S Jackson in Rogers City

Funeral services for Mee Sabra tH Javien, aunt of Mesgee I Whine and Foo, Rogers of this city, died Tuesday at the White home here after a brief illness. The service was held yesterday at 3 pm at the local church with worshipers present from Montpation and Wabdes. Mrs Javien is survived by Mr and Mrs J W Moore of Montpation and Miss Linrtwss Marjorie Rogers of Wabdes.

Sabra Javien Rogers Plmiermal T. A Poas Siedetam Mose J. W. Moore Montpation Misses Linrtwss Marjorie Rogers Wabdes

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