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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1920
Page
1
Wilson will study the measure in its legal aspects as passed by the Senate yesterday and directs the bill to the Department of Justice. Labor plans to carry on the fight, signaling ongoing opposition as the bill moves toward the president for action.
Washington February 24 sirens of a rail workers wage dispute loom as railroad leaders split on President Wilson plan. Conferees debate tripartite boards while demands for a veto grow. Senate vote 32 Republicans 15 Democrats for conference report. 3 Republicans 14 Democrats against.
London reports a Soviet communique detailing Red forces overrunning Archangel and Murmansk areas with naval craft. They claim capture of a river flotilla battleship and multiple heavy and light destroyers, plus fortifications at Guliteh. Fierce fighting continues around Rostov and Nakhitehoven for the Don.
London reports the allied supreme council will not recognize diplomatic ties with the Moscow administration until Bolshevik horrors end. It notes plans for a multinational delegation to Russia under nations’ supervision and promises support if Bolsheviks attack along border states.
Washington DC Feb 24 The government motion to dismiss the Rhode Island suit testing the federal prohibition constitutional amendment will be heard by the supreme court on March 8 Assistant Attorney General Frierson and Solicitor General King will argue for the government The case will be argued on the motion to dismiss and the court will consider all issues The decision is expected by court officials
Demand for pounds rose during the session in New York as demand bills fell 3.44 cents from opening. Opening rates were 83.2044 for pound sterling while franc checks opened at 14.30 per American dollar and 61 centimes. The German mark stood at 10 cents. By close, demand sterling reached about 84.44, up roughly 1.00 cent from the opening, with cables quoted lower.
Report from Buenos Aires on February 23 notes an anti anarchist warning issued for individuals or collectives involved in agitator activities. Authorities warn that people known as agitators leaving their duties may face action under new resolutions debated at the congress.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a criminal case involving a woman and a suspect, mentioning an arrangement and testimony. The text includes stray names or phrases and appears to describe a tense interaction or confrontation, but specifics are unclear.
The district supreme court in Washington D C exempted the Swanee from an injunction against the Shipping Board restricting the sale of 20 former German lines. Hearst brought the case and posted a $10,000 bond to indemnify the board. No appeal notice was filed yet, though a special appeal may come later.
Paris reports at a cabinet meeting minister of finance Frederick Francnis- Marnal outlined measures to hasten payment of the war profits tax. Deshane signed a decree freeing frozen meat imports after June 1. Maginot proposed accelerating pensions liquidation for permanently injured soldiers, with approval. Amnesty bill discussion followed.
New York on February 24 reports chocolates bon bons and other candy added to hotel menus as prohibition boosts demand. Managers say candy sales have more than quadrupled in recent months with many guests asking for candy during luncheons dinners and even breakfasts.
Paris dispatch reports the Seine federation sending 44 delegates to the national congress at Strasbourg. Fifteen delegates align with M. Loriat, who advocates immediate seizure of capitalist power and replacement by soviets or similar structure.
Warden James P. Hatel investigated reports of abundant yellow perch and carp funnelling into a single water hole near Agawam River. Hundreds of fish were captured as authorities traced sources feeding a market, with officials noting the unusual abundance and potential illegal transits leaving the area.
Skowhegan Me Feb 24 opening defense argues time rules guilt in John A Burke murder case. Attorney Leigh contends only 12 minutes from firing until departure could allow the crime, questioning blood evidence and rigor mortis timing. Trial details reveal witnesses recalled for cross examination as state rests its case.
Chicago reports Dr. T H Kentall of Northwestern University testified that evidence suggested a typhoid carrier risk connected to Mrs. George A. Barmer, with health officials contending she was a public health menace. The department noted five cases linked to her, as investigators seek to determine her liberty status.
Washington reports the trade balance in favor of the United States increased by 257.4 million in January despite foreign exchange issues. Exports reached 7.31 billion while imports totaled 4.74 billion for the month, with seven month totals for the fiscal year showing exports at 4.594 billion and imports at 3.768 billion leading to a substantial surplus. Silver exports for the period amounted to 122 million.
Dr James Wood of Columbia argues annual loss of thousands of lives and vast potential from preventable weakness and diseases. He cites 16 million U S schoolchildren with physical defects and calls health education the core of schooling. Josephine Cortiea Preston notes wage-backed teacher shortages with 25 000 vacancies and 75 000 lower quality staff to be replaced.
Inquiry at the customs department reveals that books printed in German or Austrian languages, or any language other than English and French, enter Canada duty free while banks in English and French are taxed. The rule has stood under a long standing tariff regulation for nearly twenty five years. U.S. booksellers are said to ship German and Austrian works into Canada for sale in multilingual communities.
Bangor Maine February hearing date not set in mandamus action to force a referendum on Maine's ratification of the 18th amendment. The case is delayed due to Justine Trin and Attorney General Sturgis' involvement with the Burke trial at Skowhegan. AOD Rice said the hearing would likely be held next week at Augusta with Justine presiding for the March session of the Supreme Judicial Court for Penobscot County.
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt heads a naval board at Portsmouth N H to probe conditions at the naval prison. Commander Thomas Mott Osborne, prison commandant, testifies as the first witness while others may be called. Some charges were dismissed as groundless in a prior inquiry.
The Caillaux trial before the Senate resumed, examining alleged treasonable dealings with Germany and plots to aid the enemy. Testimony covered executions at Vincennes in April and Pierre Lenain in October, with M. Calligny stating he believed Bolo Pasha innocent until Amer ica disclosures changed his view and led to breaking ties.
Brandon February 24 The presidential committee of the Brandon school district unanimously reinstated Principal Walker of the High School to have full charge of the school and morning exercises as he sees fit. The action ends a school row that had stirred the village, with 200 signers on a prior petition.
Marquette Michigan February 4 United States commissioner H B Hatch refused to issue federal warrants for arrest of county officials charged with conspiracy to obstruct the prohibition law. He said action requires District Attorney Walker Grand Rapids or federal judge Seehelene or General Palmer approval. Major A V Dalrymple federal prohibition director advised that if warrants arrive by 2 pm he will proceed to Iron County with a town company and Michigan state police to make arrests without warrants.
Speculation in Madrid about railroading costs and stock reactions weighs on markets. Investors worry about public dissatisfaction and potential rate hikes harming profits as shares decline amid uncertain conditions.
New Haven Conn February 14 Tale s beniegniewment known as the Yale Servant Tigion will hereafter be known as the Yale Divinity ware as it was for 40 years prior to 14 war announced besehs Three reasons ascribed for the rt em to the old name ater The desire to avoid confusing between the see item of religwiy ase a university de jek to guard against misunderstanding which the men in time had oo vastened among elle amt the attachment of alumni ty the old name.
Pranklin Murphy Jr former governor of New Jersey dies in Palm Beach Florida at age 74 after traveling from his home state to regain health telegram confirms. Murphy served as governor and is noted to have left New Jersey for health reasons. obituary reports his death in Florida.
Argentina plans to export sugar to foreign capitals so that all Argentine diplomats abroad may receive small quantities for their personnel. The program aims to ensure diplomats in foreign capitals have access to sugar as needed.
Holyoke reports water levels of the Connecticut River dropping as authorities ordered expansions of operations for 18 hour shifts starting tonight by 25 paper mills relying on water power. This marks a rare winter shutdown for years, though summer lows are common when the Holyoke dam's basin runs low. cattle and pulp supplies remain strained.
The Presbrey Coykendall company, with offices in New York City and Barre, announces profit sharing bonuses for selected Barre granite workers. Forty employees received a $37.50 check as one quarter of annual extended compensation, with plans to expand participation in coming years. The note promises future checks on April 1, July 1, and October 1.
Boston reports the British schooner Gwendolen Warren foundered with all hands lost aboard the Pike Boy wireless message to Hampton Roads. The vessel was en route from St Johns to Brasilian waters. the crew was rescued and taken to safety.
Irene Goldie Jackson died at 8 1 1 at the home of her sister Mrs Charles Badger on Richardson road in Barre Town. She was daughter of the late Merrill and Ma Jackson and was born in Barre July 17 1800. Survived by sisters Mrs Peter Hamel of Barre and Arthur Jackson whose location is unknown. Funeral Wednesday at 2 from the Badger home with burial in Elmwood Cemetery vault until spring.
Jealousy case features Anke and Pertems in a local dispute with Arkiv. A court action seeks resolution and possible mediation between parties while records show a family matter involving Greewrer. The article notes a logger and a local official presence at the proceeding.
Mrs Elisa Coit formerly of Concord New Mexico died in Germany in unclear circumstances. The notice provides few readable details but confirms her death location and residence history.
The note states refusal to represent Brazil in an event. It mentions a state and a date, with limited readable context. Key names and places are unclear due to garbled OCR. The fragment implies a political or organizational decision not to participate.
A crowded city meeting approved resuming action from a prior vote to construct a modern granite arch bridge on South Main Street, despite calls to reconsider. Engineers and residents debated costs, traffic needs, and durability, with proponents citing Barre granite quality and historical precedent for monumental structures.
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