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Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1920

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Italy and Jugoslavia May Be Given a Chance to Settle

Washington February 28 An early reply from President Wilson is expected to the British and French note on the Adriatic dispute. Officials say Italy and Jugoslavia may be invited to settle between themselves by withdrawing prior understandings and reaching a fair agreement that does not harm a third state.

Italy Jugoslavia Wilson Adriatic Wash Washington D. C Pres Iil Jugo- Slavia Jugo-Slavia

Senator Kellage Leads Senate Criticism of Rees Course

Washington February 28 Kellage Kryublowna of Minnesota led a Senate debate criticizing the Rees course in the Adriatic matter. He spoke as a mild reservation Re maritime advocate and was joined by allies of the irreconcilables, shaping the early discussion on the treaty.

Washington, D. C Adriatic Matey Senate Kellage Kryublown Min Yraota

British paper supports pres Wilkon on Adriatic settlement

London newspapers give prominence to Allied premiers Wilson note on Adriatic terms. They debate whether George and Millerand can align with Wilson and push toward a mutual settlement, noting Wilson’s influence and possible European impact. The Times, Chronicle and others assess Wilson’s stance and the chances of a European accord.

London Tech Aim Wilkon Neweenapers Hiatt George Wilhem Lloyd George Premier Millerand Lioyd George Millerand Wilson May Ieorge Mo Millerand

Shipping Eggs East From Petaluma to New York

Chicago reports fifteen carloads of eggs shipped east from Petaluma, Illinois, totaling about 3,500 dozen, with a value stated by the federal bureau of markets. The exact consignments and prices appear unclear due to OCR errors in the source.

Petaluma Ill Chicago Here New York City Federal Bureau of Markets Radon

Weather forecast for North Atlantic States week start Monday

Weather page notes snow likely at week start with snow on first of the week. Forecast calls for cold temperatures with below normal thermal readings. snow possible midweek and again Saturday as conditions remain wintry for the North Atlantic States.

North Atlantic States Stout

Food Ministry Kept In New Year Plans

Tomdon reports on February 28 that the food ministry will be continued. The government announced the renewal of food policy plans for the coming year, indicating ongoing support and budgeting steps.

Italy Struggles With Coal and Food Shortages

Rome reports that Italy faces serious constraints from massive foreign purchases of coal and food in depreciated currency. American official Alfred B. Dennis warns shortages threaten prosperity, noting coal costs far higher than in the United States, while optimistic views foresee relief from lower freight rates and new supply sources. He urges American investment in Italian enterprises to ease future strain and balance payments.

Rome Italy Alfred B. Dennis Dennis United States Tun Approva South America

Germans Potash Production Hits Record 650000 Tons

Washington February 28 official dispatch reports Germany produced a record 650000 tons of potash in the previous month. The rise is attributed to better industry conditions and many prisoners of war assigned to work in the potash sector. A project to import anthracite coal from the United States to fuel the industry is under consideration.

Washington, D.C Germany Enid Industess United States

Premier Borden Feels Better During Visit to Halifax

Sir Robert Borden, temporarily relieved of duties due to ill health, arrived in Halifax aboard the steamship Dominion from Riverdale on his way to New York. He plans to meet Lady Borden there and accompany her south, saying his condition improved after a trip to England but refusing to forecast a return to Canada or comment on reported letters.

Halifax Sir Robert Borden Tiversaal

Rumor of Japan Situation Supposedly Lacks Details

London reports the Daily Telegraph claimed serious information reached on Friday night about Japan. The Japanese embassy stated in the forenoon it had no information of any imminent event in Japan, and the Telegraph provided no details.

London The Daily Telegraph Japan

Japanese Diet dissolved after cabinet rift over suffrage

Washington reports the Japanese Met has been dissolved by imperial degree after a deep split between the cabinet and Diet majority on extending franchise. Emperor acted last Thursday at Premier Hara's request following violent parliamentary scenes over the suffrage issue.

Washington Associated Press Diet Hara Adviers Tokio

Will Not Sell Shoes To Soviet Russia

Washington reports a War Department notice clarifies that Soviet Russia was not intended as a bidder for a recent Army surplus sale in New York. Officials said the Soviet government is not recognized by the United States and no award to its representatives was meant.

Washington War Department New York United ‘States

Wilson Expected to Sign Railroad Bill Today

President fell 28 provi dent Wilson faced the railroad bill and was expected to sign it in the afternoon. Director General Hines had previously sent the measure to the White House for opinion after being referred yesterday.

Washington, D.C Provident Wilson White House Hines

Burke Confident of Acquittal in Bartley Case

Skowhegan Me Feb 28 After noon evidence in John A Burke trial for Nelson W Bartley’s provider jurors excused to Monday for closing arguments Burke expressed high spirits and confidence of acquittal The defense rebuttal included James Murtha’s explanation of cartridges search and Hartley’s testimony about cartridge handling by Martha Boyle and others discussed the murder afternoon.

Skowhegan John A. Burke Nelson W. Bartley Burke James Murtha Murtley Lepha Moore Martha Hartley China Boyle Boyle Bartley Faggshd Shmitre Wiehh

Population gains report from the census bureau

Washington I C February 28 Ponyrila tion statistics announced by the census bureau today include nations such as Jaton O 11004 with an increase of 12 per cent over NK Hazelton Pa S247 an increase of 0815 of 2h per cent Dawneah Ky head an increase 007 07 of 57 per omit

Washingtom I.C Rensue Birreau Teadiy Tis NK Hazelton Daiweah Hea

Austrian workers press big wage demands amid currency decline

Vienna reports a sharp rise in requested wages as the falling Austrian currency erodes purchasing power. Tailors strike to enforce a four and a half demand, seeking about 85 78 crowns annually, versus prewar offers around 2700 crowns. Assistant tailors and plain sewers ask for roughly 30200 crowns.

Vienna

Entry Conundrum Delays Trans-Pacific Air Might Contest

In New York on February 23 officials issued notices for entries in a trans-Pacific air race. A single stable seaplane entry has been received, while further submissions were delayed. The entry deadline is March 3.

New York Aerosul of America Thame FL

Washington Departure Brief Not Clear

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a secretary named Hamas or similar, referencing washing the fob and travel to Washington. Text is garbled with unclear dates and events, no coherent facts or identifiable organizations.

Names from War Time France Stir Debate on Baby Names

In Paris and across France a campaign seeks to standardize Christian names from the Saints calendar amid wartime naming trends. Names such as Joffrette and Joffreta appear, while authorities resist adopting mascot or victory names like Rintintin, urging adherence to legal standards and stricter enforcement.

Paris France Joffrette Joffreta Nordea Hevanebe Mortimett Namur Liege le Marne Rintintin Menelle Regitry

Physician Dr. P. Francis Walker Dies at 61

Providence physician Dr. P. Francis Walker, aged 61, collapsed and died last night after leaving a school board meeting. He had practiced in Chesterville and was a longtime member of the local medical community.

P. Francis Walker Providence Dilane Weller

Cleveland Papers Higher

The Cleveland edition notes a shift in daily content and emphasis at the Sunday News Leader, highlighting changes in production and distribution as newer products and features are introduced. The item references the Monday schedule and hints at editorial adjustments for the upcoming week.

Not an Idle Dream to Produce Gold from Base Metals

Report notes an eccentric claim by Landon Fel and references a discussion with Prof Frederick Sothy about turning base metals into gold. It mentions purification issues and speculative methods, with investigators reportedly examining the concept.

Landon Wrederick Sottdy Ford

President Wilson At Forum Discusses International Policy

Fragmented remarks discuss President Wilson and Secretary Witlay, praising Wilson’s foreign policy and urging a pro Wilson appointment. The article critiques rival plans and notes a Democratic party stance, citing a New York Times critique of judging and public opinion in the appointment process.

Wah JA Witlay Rlewt Hiam UeMay Wilson Lancing York Tranee

Former U S Consul Killed by Mexicans

Augustus Morrill, 88, former American consul at Manzanillo Mexico, was killed February 20 near Colima while en route to Haelenda Eb Balen three miles from his home. He served as vice consular at Manzanillo from 1860 and was consul there from 1872. His widow, 80, lives at Colima. several children reside in California.

Washington, D.C Augustus Morrill American Normal Manzanillo Mexico Morrill Manzaillo State Department Sor Morrill Haelenda Colima California United States Au- Runt

Returns Home of Kidnapped American in Mexico

Barry Hegarty, an American citizen, who was reported kidnapped by Mexican bandits on February 23, returned to his home on February 24. The State Department was advised by the American consulate at Torreon. He serves as superintendent of the American Metal Company at Maximilian.

Harry Hegarty Washington, I Barry Hegarty State Department

Farmers Try Trolley Delivery For Farm Produce

New Haven Conn February report describes a Department of Agriculture approval of a farm to table home delivery plan modeled on parcel post rural service. Farmers would take orders by telegraph plane or mail, assemble hampers, and deliver via street railway express with automobile support. Trials in New Haven and Bridgeport show rapid delivery within hours, using uniform hampers and participating farmers to reach urban customers. The project hinges on farmers embracing home delivery as a regular service to expand markets and reduce spoilage.

New Haven Conn Connecticut Department of Agticuttury Pareel Faas Neplae Jirodiurte Tnirean Leenramrveting Lymwartey Haimpore Haves Tara Henares Suerte

Made Highest Flight Fell Five Miles at Dayton

Dayton, O a test pilot Major in Metook Held fell more than five times in two minutes after shattering a world altitude record. He miraculously escaped death. the plane righted and landed at McConk Nel. Attendants found him seated upright, his eyeballs frozen, temperature at peak altitude around HT degrees below zero.

Dayton O. Fel Selaveder Metook Held Janiny Peat Hospital Sebrewer Tor

Farm Labor Committee Meeting in Washington

A meeting of a farm labor committee in Washington was held with members including V. Manpton and other officials. The assembly discussed the role of the Farmers' National Alliance and Brethren of Lancenative Raters and heard reports about upcoming plans for farm groups and funding.

State law ignored promise in federal prohibition push

Washington reports Commissioner Roper of the internal revenue bureau warned that those violating federal prohibition will be prosecuted to the limit of the law. He denounced New Jersey’s move to legalize 3% beer and argued it conflicts with national law, asserting enforcement will target all violators under federal statute.

Washington, D. C Roper Internal Revenue Bureau New Jersey Bureau of Internal Revenue

Hughes Plans Action in Rhode Island Prohibition Suit

Providence Feb 28 Charles K Hughes seeks court permission to file a brief as amicus in the Rhode Island prohibition case on behalf of several states led by Maine Governor Milliken. Rhode Island Attorney General Rice cannot confirm authorized state action nor determine legislative authorization for the filing, leaving the motion undecided.

Providence Charles K. Hughes United States Supreme Wart Clavernor Milliken Maine Rhide Island Dee Rice Rhode Island Hughes Ronsent Milliken Bade Island Rice Chewtoctee Con- Aton Denier Mughes

Supreme Court Rules on Jitney License Revocation

In Toston on February 28 the supreme court decides that the board may revoke jitney licenses. The decision follows threats by the Eastern Masse chinette Street Railway to suspend service on several Brockton lines as petitions for relief were considered for general public convenience.

Toston Supreme Court Brockton Wrontee Amy Eastern Massechinette Street Railway Company

Death of John F Kelly in Burlington details cite pneumonia

John F A Kelly died in Burlington following pneumonia and complications. A longtime tailor with Wright Chow Kings then a merchant in Burlington, he lived in Richmond and Burlington, and was a member of the Knights of Calumines and Holy Name Society. He is survived by his daughter Mrs Lillian McCambridge and two sons, with funeral rites planned for Sunday afternoon.

Burling John VA Kelly Wright Lonard Metambridgy Mayle Street Waltham Angel Bimond Aliss Mary Ann Lasallee Richmond Burlington Ts Tsvestriand Council Calumines Holy Name Society Cy Ithedral Anl Anc Vlent Hibernbatres Lillian McCambridae

St Paul Back In Service After Voyage

A fragmented report notes the Ameren steamship resuming service after a voyage. The item mentions April 22 and a flight to Plymouth Cherlenare Sourkammptat, with a focus on the ship’s return and actions by divers and a premiere event.

ST. Paul New York

Banquet Brings Merriment to Italian Pleasure Club

The Italian Pleasure Club in Barre held its 11th annual banquet at the Knights of Columbus hall, drawing about 150 members and guests despite cold weather. Food by Mrs. Chutes Chiatvall and Mrs. Ire pleased attendees, while musical portions and dancing led by Frank Masi and Anthony Fasola kept spirits high until morning.

Uel Knights of Columbus Hall Hallan Barre Aly Rten Frank Masi Caruso I. P. Club Anthony Fasola Carroll

County Court Session Starts March Four in Washington County

The Washington county court convenes March 4 at 1 o clock for a term listing numerous cases on its first day including Dewey Manley Spaulding Mutual Life Insurance and Central Vermont Railway disputes. The daily docket spans four days with cases ranging across banks railways estates and multiple firms and individuals.

Washington County Court L. ©. Moody Elendar Land Dewey T. Manley Imreeny Union Meeting House Sur Marron Crosset Ivie Moor Ares Fuller Ve Dean Tromblee Ve Clark Kemery Ve Clark Capital Savings Bank & Trimt Company Hammett Bolles Montpelier Mogex Somes and Higuera Adams Colton Miles Block Company Barre & Chyleea Railroad Green Ve Northfield Trust Company Riley Ve Severance Patate Northfield Truet Company Ve. Cutting Abbott Vy. Whitmey Orger Plumley Et Als Mackin Ya Lowe Hawley Ve Pike Et Aly Montpelier & Barre Light & Power Company Vermont Tale Products Company Benjamin Ve Bebarron Crasier Vietor Textile Company Ye. Dela Womy : R Ea A Aney National Beak A MC” Diebury Vs. Lathrop Northfield National Bank Valvelina Oil Compmy Ve. Knapp Moody Ve Bartwws

Quarry Foreman Bernie Willer Dies in Barre

Bernie Willer, quarry foreman at KL Smith Quarry for nine years, died after a long illness at Barre. He was 37 years old, a member of the Websterville Baptist Church, and superintendent of the Sunday school. Survived by a wife and children, he was highly regarded in Barre. Names listed include Rikert Wildbter and Norbert H among others.

Bernie Willer Smith Charry Wildbwr Wales Peare Rm Baptist Ehtarch Websterville Wildine Damier Masel Willem 5 Rickert H Nobert H Rikert Moe Barre Gevorgin Matheore Wildes

Harbors Choked by Ice Force Rescue Efforts Rise

Minesweeper Swan struggles at Blue Hill Bay Maine as icebound harbors trap vessels. Flamingo headed to Stonington to clear lanes while Cape Cod canal entrances freeze. Navy officials sought relief as cutters remain under repair.

Heaton Tce New England Maine Massachusetts Blue Hill Bay Swan Stonington Cape Cod Canal Coast Guard

Barge Crew Survive Collision Off Tarpaulin Cove

Off Tarpaulin Cove Vineyard Haven Mass February 28 the coal laden barge Tabor towed by Lenape collided with the steamer Dover in tow of Barryton Dover driven ashore two miles west of West Chop in three feet of water five men on the Tabor escaped by cutting away and abandoning ship while six aboard the Dover suffered no hardship the Dover was blown ashore and damaged awaiting salvage from Maine to Portland and Providence with 1480 tons of steam coal for the Maine Central railroad within the tow fleet

Vineyard Haven Mass Tabor Portland Tarpaulin Cove Dover Boston Providence

Coldest in Maine as readings plunge at weather burm

Portland February 28 reports temperatures from four below to eight below in Scarboro land and Saco, marking the coldest day since early month when a 16 degree below record was noted at the weather burm, with similarly low readings inland.

Portland Burram Scarbaroland Saco

New Granite Partnership Forms In Local Quarry Trade

Kent, longtime treasurer and office manager of ILL Smith & Co, has bought a half interest in the granite memorial business of Thomas Abare, owner of the McColl Abare plant, and a quarter interest in Abare and Hedberg shed. Abare sold his Burpham meadow shed to Lamorey and Hayes and has since taken half interest in the Medberg Gustaf shed in Burnham circle. Hedberg retains half the space for granite manufacture as the partners plan large new polishing wheels and equipment to be installed soon. Abare, experienced in the granite industry, previously worked with E. L. Smiths & Co and the Cook Walkie firm after leaving the office.

FO. Kent ILL. Smith & Go Thomas Abare McColl & Abare Kent Abare John Hedberg Burpham’s Meadow A. A. Lamorey James Hayes Medberg Gusta Som Burnham Hedberg Abare’+ partorr E. L. Smiths & Co Wackweil Street Cook & Walkie Blackwell Street

Memorial Proposal for Charles River Site

A fragmented note references a memorial proposal tied to the Charles River site. Mentions Mayor Peters and a special committee, with unclear details about construction, funding, and timing. The text includes garbled words and lacks concrete dates or actions.

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