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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1920

Page

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Wilson Expected to Act on Compromise Railroad Bill

The compromise railroad bill was returned to the White House by the department of justice for opinion or validity. Attorney General Palmer said he saw no constitutional objection to the measure and the president was expected to act today or tomorrow.

Congress Wilson U. S. Department of Justice White House Pres. Wilson Washington, D. C Department of Justice Palmer

U S Red Cross Workers Captured by Bolsheviki

Washington Feb 27 A detailed Red Cross wire reports seven American workers captured during the Krasnovak Siberia operation. Capt Edward Care of Stoshie carried news to Irkutsk. Captives include Alexander Tweedie Otto Lowe James A Medill Jarava Harry Donnalley Philadelphia William H Ford and H N Bonzo. Donnalley injured with a broken leg Tweedie ill with typhus

Wuashington Red Cross Krasnovak Siberia Otto Lowe New York James A. Medill Jarava Harry of. Donnalley Philadelphia William H. Ford Kingston Okla H. N. Bonzo Manila Donnalley Tweedie

Trolley Company Gives Up to Snow

Woonsocket Massachusetts February 7 The Milford Attleboro and Woonsocket Street Railway company today resumed orders for all tours to crane operations and return to car barns and at the same time laid off all their men for an indefinite period. This order follows a battle of about two weeks after a notice of termination to keep the rowsl's various branches open to traffic at a large outlay of money. It was announced the company had gone into the hole in expenditures not that its outlay for labor alone this week to date is been rather than BIH. The company owns a subsidiary of the Ted mic operates Milford Frank between Wenttsock fin and Attleham. Worcester Massachusetts February 27 World president of the Worcester Consolidated and Springfield railways declared that the chasing of the Milford Attleboro and Woonsocket line will have no effect whatever on the Worcester and Springfield lines. He said the line remains the Worcester Consolidated but was an entirely separate corporation. During the past three weeks snow had tied up the Woonsocket road and the entire trackage of 27 miles had frozen as how as ate In one day he said. This situation the electrical line was toned to run the ifirlabe the company could stand up against submidiary.

Woonsocket Roa Millor, Attleburn & Whronsocket Street Hailway Wwe Abou Orks Keege Rowsl Trafthy Monty Rompauny Icon Tie Ted Mic Milford Frank Wenttsockfin Attleham Waewester Mass Worl Worcester Consolitated Speingfield Railwaye Agaitet Submidiary

French Left Wounded in Turkish Attack Near Maresh Syria

The French contingent in Alpha province Syria suffered losses after a Turkish assault. French units regrouped, American Red Cross aid was arranged, and reports from Armenia claim higher casualty numbers. The former US official Lippitt residence details emerged amid the turmoil.

Helgoland fortress dismantled after war effort

Feb 26 Orlin reports Germany has begun dismantling Helgoland, once a costly fortress at over 175 million, with guns removed and harbor works destroyed. Work continues, six years after the war, as British observers once traced the fortifications from an apparent American student undercover.

Orlin Helgoland Germany Mannon

Ten Alleged Reds Taken in Cleveland

Cleveland February 27. Federal agents and police arrested ten alleged radicals early today marking a renewed federal drive against malcontents and agitators. Police found large quantities of radical literature in the homes of several detainees.

REDS Cleveland

Bryan urged to quit party over prohibition issue

New Jersey Governor Edwards urged William Jennings Bryan to leave the Democratic Party and join a prohibition-focused party to present the issue to the nation. He said he would back consitutional limits on personal liberty if a clear policy emerged. Edwards also commented on a pending New Jersey bill on the manufacture and sale of alcohol.

New York Rendy William Jennings Bryan Democratic Party Rds Warde New Jersey Society of Acts and Reiences Bryan Prohibition Party Iis Gill Parton New Jersey House of Assembly Edwards Senate

Shipping firm eyes passenger service bid after war era

A Daily Mail report outlines a British shipping concern pursuing a passenger carrying venture aimed at reviving German emigrant routes. It notes Cunard's potential purchase of liners and fleets to operate from Manchester to Hamburg via planned services, signaling a bid to restore wartime mobility between German ports and Britain.

Three Planes Missing Report From Cheete Ministry

A machine believed to be one of three planes vanished after a fall in a fire area near Sailr belands. Authorities search for the missing craft and crew as officials assess the incident and possible causes.

Sailr Belands Bart Efirte Noah

Lost More Than A Week Area Deployment Report

An aviation department brief notes planned operations near Mareadel Malely at Mew Lake and along the Niger River. The text references Major Willemin piloting, Linnt, Chaban, and a February time frame, with details about the Sahare dewrt and Porsch department preparations for an unspecified exposure or drill.

Willemin Pilin Amd Linnt Chaban Eleervet Sahare Dewrt Porsch Aviation Department Mareadel Malely Mew Lake Tamheetoo Niger River

Anglo French reply to Adriatic crisis received

The British and French premiers reply to President Wilson on the Adriatic question was decoded and sent to the White House. Officials would not disclose contents, noting the reply was drafted within 24 hours after Wilson's note. The United States will not modify terms of the note while awaiting plenipotentiaries' decision.

Washington State Department Wilson Dec Senate Hritiah Offerate Atlantic Mem ‘Orandum United States Amy Plenipotentiarios

Voting on suffrage in the states

The West Virginia legislature met in a special session to consider women suffrage and related amendments. Oklahoma's January date is noted in reference to debates over federal amendments and the broader national suffrage question.

West Virginia Oklahoma Senate Charleston

Favors Inland Waterways Development Effort

Washington February report from the division of inland waterways urges complete justification for proposed investments. The memorandum outlines the need for enhanced navigation, transportation efficiency, and federal action to accelerate inland waterway improvements and improve the rail-freight interface.

Washington, D le Hervauelarn Puuntey Tekalimeon Aivestoe Ue Railrand Ae Hines Bens Ff

Soldiers Taking Up Land in British Headquarters Area

Fragmentary text describes soldiers occupying land near a headquarters with mentions of locations and dates. The readable parts indicate movement by forces and tensions around a western region, with references to correspondent reports and possible protests or actions by troops. The passage remains unclear and focuses on military occupation and local reactions.

Twenty Nations Represented at Global Assembly

Amid a crowded forum, representatives from twenty nations gathered to showcase diverse cultural and religious traditions. Father Marple urged unity as delegates discussed shared challenges and cooperative solutions.

Big Five Packers Barred From Unrelated Lines in Agreed Decree

Washington DC February 27 The agreed decree bars the Big Five meat packers from any business other than meat and by products distribution. Attorney General Palmer says the move restores competition and limits monopoly power, with divestiture to stockholders and sale of subsidiaries. Chief Justice McCoy signed the decree making it effective.

Washington, D. C Big Five District of Columbia Supreme Court Palmer Parkers McCoy

Boston Symphony Players Threaten Union Run Orchestra Split

Horton Feb 27 Boston Symphony musicians threaten to form an independent ensemble unless recognized by a union. About 90 percent have joined the union. funds for a new group are reported. Conductor Monteux and concert master Pradkin are linked to the union plan amid pay disputes and a push for a fall season of popular concerts.

Ald Europe Frederic Pradkin Pierre Monteux Triatees

Canada import surge drives record January totals

Ottawa reports that Canada's January imports from the United Kingdom reached a monthly record, totaling 874,530,415 dollars. Imports from the United States also rose despite unfavorable exchange, with January value at 50,370,127 dollars, signaling stronger cross border trade in early 1910s.

United States Kingdom Dominion Ottawa United Kingdom

Honored Brothers in War in St Johnsbury

Paesumpele lodge Free and Accepted Masons held a past toasters service night at the temple honoring 43 masons who served in World War I. Veterans wore uniforms. Weed A Dolloff assisted as worshipful master. Birney L Hil delivered the charge. two candidates were made master Masons. George A Marine and others were introduced during the gathering.

St. Johnsbury Paesumpele Lodge Maxon Temple Weed A .Dolloff Birney L. Hil Adilrosnes George A. Marine Capt Werhert A. Wilcox Wid Tien Diittom A. Lengmoore

Measured Ocean Waves At Fair Show

Naples visitor Heyl arrives from Naples to Mexico trip with new device called an interviometer for measuring sea waves. Professor Odin demonstrates the instrument to study wave length duration and effects on the ship.

Heyl Naples Mexico

Trains Cancelled Across Central New England Line

Severe winter weather caused the Central New England railroad to cancel two trains and delay service overnight. Crews are working to restore operation between Hartford and Tarriftville as temperatures rise this morning.

Declared Professional Player In College Game

A garbled report notes a college game involving Colgate and Colgate team members. It references Liew XL, Laird, Mertgelier, and Beem as declared professionals or participants. DL Weedster of Kinghamton is mentioned as part of the context, with unclear details about eligibility or outcomes.

Liew Laird Mertgelier Ramee Beem University Athleticn Lalhd Rtfiewetestae Kinghamton

GAMES I FORMER BAR ROOMS New Yak The Piste Gator Word

Fragmentary OCR text references New York venues and culinary items, with scattered phrases about bars, games, and beverages. No clear events, names, dates, or outcomes are readable to form a coherent news item or summary.

Senate Debates Domestic Reservations in Peace Treaty Vote

Washington February 27 The Senate considered the domestic questions reservation to the peace treaty after yesterday’s 89 to 4 vote approving the mandatories reservation Senator Lodge would reserv e US right to decide which issues such as immigration are internal and beyond League of Nations jurisdiction Democrats favor Hitchcock substitute barring any member nation from submitting domestic questions to the League The Republican view labels Hitchcock as an amendment affecting all nations and requiring assent from other signatories The yesterday vote marks the first time a treaty qualification earned Democratic support and the first two thirds of the Senate for any reservation while KP conferences had earlier accepted reservations indicating no break in minority forces for ratification

Washington, D Senate Lodge United States League of Nations League Vie

Brattleboro Girl Dies After Poison Incident

Brattleboro February 27 Miss Gladys U Yew two fell on the sidewalk and later died at a local drug store after being carried there unconscious. Chief Wikins found an empty envelope marked pols on a dresser. Doctors associated the death with poisoning and an autopsy was requested from the state lab in Burlington.

Gladys E. Yew Brattleboro Gladys U. Yew Brattlebory George Wikins Pred Hi. Moree Main Street William J. Kane Chester Leach Sioning Atton Mw Ben B. H. Stone State Laboratory Burlington

Brattleboro Seeks Springfield Suspect in Murder Case

Detectives from Springfield Massachusetts arrived in Brattleboro yesterday chasing leads in the murder near a creamery of Sir Virgin Walker. The man detained earlier claimed an alibi, then was questioned by local and Springfield officers before being released after verifying his story.

Springheld Mass Brattleboro Keb Springfied Virgin Walker Speinsefield Bork Doaeple Taylor Brooke Brown Walt Mises Quinlan Mm Raale Springfield Toyhir Capt Quilby Springfield Detective Bureau George Wilson Hix Amlysine Manutil Poller Manning Greentiel

Fire consumes farm buildings amid spreading blaze

A Feb 27 fire on Middlebary Farm, Middlebary, destroyed new machinery and tools after a tented shed collapse. Neighbors and residents, alerted by a long telephone call, acted quickly but several barns and outbuildings burned to the ground. Firefighters battled flames across the property, saving some structures as flames extended across nearby fields.

Middlebary Farm Middlebary Howe Cagham Brothers Chartres Perth Rely Aerne

Witness Testimony Refines Bartley Murder Case Details

In Skowhegan Maine Mrs Burke testifies Bartley signed notes forged for 2700 dollars while he rested in a willow chair at her home on May 14. She recounts the night of Oct 15 when Bartley was killed and identifies notes shown to Leo Jackson and Arthur Libbey as possibly forged.

Sugar Herth Woods Bartley

Famous contractor O W Norcross dies in Worcester

O W Norcross renowned as a leading American builder and Civil War veteran died of heart failure while en route to the city from his home. Born in Clinton Missouri he learned carpentry in Salem and helped form Norcross Brothers guiding many landmark structures nationwide.

Worcester Ames Rlando W. Norcr United States Norcrast Clinton Salem Ators 4Th Massachusetts Heavy Artillery Wilding James A. Norcross Jaf

Jury awards English damages for railroad injuries

Burlington Feb 27 The jury verdict in the suit of John T English against the director general of railroads awarded damages after a six hour deliberation. English says injuries from a Royalton accident and subsequent nerve damage left him in pain and needing weeks of care at Benasington and other towns.

Burlington John T. English Railroads St Westerday Englich Royalton Heleo Winonsk Bavanse de Benasington United States

Funeral of N Parker at church with workers’ rites

The funeral for N Parker took place Wednesday afternoon at the church with Rev M Mekkena officiating. Flowers and symbols reflected the respect of Barre water and street department workers, who praised him as a faithful employee. Pallbearers were Bert Wilfore, Wil Dupey, C Rollins, and Walter Emory. The body remained in Rimwood vault and will be moved to the Catholic exetery on Beckfey street for spring interment.

Moenwelock M. MekKenna Parker Barre Water and Theer Pall Bert Wilfore Wil Dupeey C. Rollins Walter Emory Catholle Exetery Beckfey Street

Deaths of Two Girls in Waterbury

Bernice Sherman age eight and Sarah Charles age fourteen died in Waterbury on February 27 from pneumonia and complications. Bernice, daughter of Mart and Glade Sheptaan Sherman, had pleurisy and spinal trouble and died at home after years of illness. Sarah Charles, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Charles, died after a fall of fifty in the village. both families and community mourn the losses.

Bernice Sherman St. Duxbury Sarah Charles Waterbury Bernice Herman Mart Glade Levare Sheptaan Barr Clark Charles

Family Records Highlight A New Baby At Beepert

An item notes the birth of the 20th child to Mr and Mrs Lote Ladbey of Beepert, with further mentions of the Abbey family on Carpenter Street and a reference to a wedding or event. The fragmentary text suggests local genealogical notes and community notices from Vermont.

Lote Ladbey Beepert Hare Largret Neepert Lowe Abbey Carpenter Street New

Emery A Candidate For Vermont Governor Nomination

A third candidate for governor of Vermont was announced today as Curtis Emery of Newport declared his intent to seek the Republican nomination. The 58 year old former Chelsea lawyer and longtime public servant outlined goals including curbing state expenditures, supporting agriculture and industry, a progressive highway policy, a square deal for labor, equal educational opportunities, and honoring veterans.

Vermont

Lieutenant Stone Declines Governor Candidacy

Mason S. Stone of Monte Mer announces he will not seek the governorship of Vers mont. He cites no strong urge to run, expresses gratitude to supporters, and says he will continue to serve the people in other capacities. Stone notes no other political plans and thanks friends for their messages of encouragement. Fecha: Feb 0, 1a.

Lafuttaov Mason S. Stone Monte Mer Versmont Senet Ural

Montpelier Special Session Sparks Protests Over Women’s Rights

A fragmentary report notes a special Montpelier session with opponents urging action on women’s rights while officials including Chairman Mr Wess and party leaders discuss delaying a response. The wording is unclear but signals political tension and refusal to endorse immediate reform.

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