04 Jan 1921
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1921
Page
1
The report alleges a coordinated Russian Soviet scheme to trigger terrorism in multiple countries. The aim is to divert bourgeoisie opposition, occupying attention with internal trouble so Soviet Russia faces less external threat or injury.
Washington reports official Moscow advices quoting Lenine urging global strikes to bind bourgeoisie rivals, intensify agitation for trade with Russia, and undermine capitalist order. Other nations reportedly plan to use spies to spark revolts against the Soviet government.
Rear Admiral Newton A MecCullee arriving in New York aboard the Ramapo with seven Russian children he has adopted. He will travel to Washington to file a firsthand report on Bolshevik movements and conditions in southern Europe.
Paris reports Soviet leader disagreement on an overall Baltic attack. Some Moscow authorities reportedly reject simultaneous strikes into Ler via Galicia and Romania, citing Baltic port disruption, trade risks, and jeopardizing hopes for opening trade with Great Britain.
A mass clash in Belgrade left about two hundred civilians and a dozen police injured during a communist meeting hall confrontation. Many Russians took part among demonstrators as police, wielding bayonets, attempted to quell the disturbances.
Jones & Laughlin Steel company reduced its selling prices on steel pipe and related tin goods to align with the March 21 2019 industry board levels. The move follows Republic Iron and Steel’s recent action and effectively brings all outputs to the United States Steel corporation benchmark.
A fragmented notice outlines a naval maneuver beginning at sea off Cape Henry. The See vanguard plans joint operations with Maleder of the Sect to Coban waters, then proceed through Parnas-foem maneuvers with the Pectiie ships guiding the fleet.
Barley W Ridder returned home to Verneent after completing studies at the university. He passed through the fort and then reached his mother Mrs Ridder’s residence.
Washington Jan 4 The public morals board of the Methodist Episcopal church announced a campaign to stop contemptuous treatment of the Protestant ministry by cartoonists writers and actors On stage and in pictures ministers are often shown as effeminate fools Catholics fare better and Protestants are urged to demand courteous treatment of their religion and ministry and report violations to the board for public action
Lexington, Ky Jan 4. Representing Burley Tobacco Marketing Company amended all tobacco sales after first day prices disappointed growers. Average 40 per 100 pounds below production cost and $25.00 per pound under opening sales last year. No action to halt 1921 crop sales until smaller Burley markets reveal price offers. Cooperativ Marketing will market lower grades abroad.
Sherbrooke Quebec January 4 and officials say smuggling of liquor into the United States across the border from Compton county into Vermont reached gigantic proportions in the last three months. An organized band is alleged to run the traffic with coaching, several suspects under arrest or under examination. A Hereford seizure of 14 large packing cases labelled for medical purposes prompted wider notices and fines of 100 to 200 dollars for illicit sales of intoxicants.
Washington reports forms for reporting individual income tax returns on net incomes over five thousand dollars will be distributed January tenth by internal revenue collectors rather than Washington. Farm income expenses and partnership forms also available, with individual returns under five thousand dollars to follow soon.
The House vote 250 to six with three present overrode President Wilson's veto. Senate had previously passed the resolution reviving the War Finance Corporation, making it law today after re adoption by the House. Washington D C January 4.
Washington January 4 Senate finance committee rejected an effort to override President Wilsons veto of a bill to suspend for a year section ten of the Clayton anti trust act. Lawmakers will study a substitute measure to address changes wrought by the new transportation law and consider a broader law to fit the current situation.
Chicago police chief Fitzmorris announced a ban on motion pictures depicting criminals at work. He ordered Lorente to deny permits for any film that portrays crime, regardless of the ending. The policy also targets criminals posed as police, and follows claims that youths sentenced to reform school were inspired by a film villain.
Baltimore reports an improved condition allowed Cardinal Gibbons to return home yesterday after a month away to western Maryland. He slept well and, despite marble-like fatigue from a 40 mile auto ride, remained in bed but in good spirits at midday.
Holyoke Massachusetts January 4 The Holyoke Building Trades Employers Association asked unions to resume a wage agreement once in effect that would cut pay from 1 05 to 95 cents an hour for bricklayers and lower rates for other trades The agreement which was set aside remains nominally valid until 1922 Unions will act on the proposal this week possibly altering current wage scales. action pending by responsible unions.
Washington Jan 4 The treasury announced a decrease of 8102952075 in the public debt during December 1930. The total gross debt on December 31 stood at 23987224168, compared with 2408754128 on September 30 and 26506701648 on August 31 1919 when the war debt peaked.
Washington, Jan. 4. Justice Stafford sustained government objections to stockyard holdings by major packers. Courts may divest obnoxious holdings via receivership and sale if no suitable plan is proposed. Six month extension granted for Crescent City. others may receive time or court trustees may take title and sell. Holding-company plans by Swift Armour rejected. bankers proposed as organizers also opposed.
Washington Jan 4 railroads nationwide invested 140.5 million dollars in new equipment in the prior year. Major buys included 135 million for 45,000 freight cars with plans for 60,000 more, 15 thousand refrigerator cars for 7.4 million, 1,500 new locomotives for 105 million, and 1,200 passenger cars for 42.0 million. Pullman built 500 cars as funds remain tight despite potential rate relief.
Washington January 4 invitations went to every state governor for the Harding inauguration. Governor-elect Davia of Ohio has already replied confirming attendance with his escort.
About 80 members of the Vermont House have prior legislative experience dating back to 1900, with 25 senators having served in either chamber. Rumors point to Harvey Kingsley of Rutland as Senate president, Martin S. Vilas possibly gaining support, and Franklin S. Billings favored for speaker. M. C. Taft arrived to organize the Senate. Roswell Austin likely becomes House clerk. Budgets and bills preparation continue as staff set up offices and reference works.
Governor Emery J. San Souci urged rapid action to repeal the colonial era property qualification for voting in Rhode Island. He highlighted Rhode Island’s unique constitutional vestige and outlined proposals including enforcing the 18th amendment, a bureau against bogus securities, broad highway improvements, and a motor patrol corps to enforce traffic laws.
The West Virginia Capitol building in Charleston was destroyed by fire late yesterday. One laborer was killed and several others injured as a roof section collapsed under firemen. Ammunition stored on the third floor heightened the blaze, which left the governor's office and state records in ruins within four hours. Authorities estimated the brick capitol, completed in 1854 at over 400000 dollars, was valued around 50 thousand.
Columbus Ohio January 4 The tomb of President William Henry Harrison at North Bend near Cincinnati is far from a fitting last resting place for so great an American. This view comes in a report to Governor Cox by the Harrison memorial commission appointed to direct the burial property takeover and improvement.
Abram Ellus arrived in New York aboard La Lorraine returning from Europe after attending the league of nations commission on the Aland islands dispute between Sweden and Finland.
Marion Ohio January 4 Judge Grosscup of Chicago led the list of President elect Harding's callers for today. The conference likely met to plan a new approach amid uncertain dates and ongoing Senate confirmation chatter.
Meridian Mississippi January 4. Robert Lew was lynched by a mob minutes after being arrested for the murder of T W Greer a railroad watchman. Police had Lew in custody when the mob carried out the act in Meridian.
The Studebsker Corporation plans a phased pay increase over a week. The raise will be implemented gradually each day until employees receive nine hundred daily units of pay.
The firm, previously solvent, shows assets exceeding liabilities by several thousand dollars, prompting suspension of operations across both newspapers.
Henry Daniels of Middlesex Center rose at dawn in night attire and barefooted, jumped into the barn yard water tub. His wife Mrs Daniels and hired man Lyle Wilder found the body. health officer rules self-inflicted death. Daniels, born Aug 28, 1861, had recent illness and a past collapse in a hay field. Survived by wife and siblings. previously married Jennie Lewis and S C Kellogg.
Bonded whiskey and alcohol valued at more than 12000 were seized from a secluded Nashua road farmhouse in Tyngboro in a raid led by Federal Officer John B. O'Dea. Anthony Conway and John J. Mullaney, Lowell residents, were arrested on violation of the national prohibition act and held for appearance before U S Commissioner Hayes in Boston. The raid marked the region's largest seizure since prohibition began.
Robert Vaughn was taken from Montpelier by two Massachusetts probation officers and will be returned to Charlestown prison. Vermont officials reviewed papers and announced resistance to extradition would end. Vaughn, jailed for parole violation and prior robbery, had been a model prisoner in Montpelier while awaiting transfer.
William Given of 17 King street underwent a slight operation at Barre City Hospital on Sunday and returned home the same day. Miss Rowe Tomasi returned to Smith Northampton Mass at season’s end. Principal Davison of Goddard Seminary said no faculty changes on reopening and some boarding students added. Mark Kelly, railway brakeman, after 17 weeks in hospital, left Barre to return home on crutches. His left leg was saved after a motorcycle automobile collision and the care of City Hospital staff.
The Barre Universalists held their annual meeting after a fine supper, with about 130 attendees. They reported satisfactory church progress, extensive repairs, a renovated organ, and changes under a new constitution aiming for tighter, longer terms for officers trustees and deacons. Key officers named for the year include W. G. Reynolds, H. A. Richardson, William Mercer, and trustees Kent, Carver, Tobin, with deacons Ladd, Lane, Kenyon, and Dr. Frank M. Lynde.
Barre's granite industry will be represented at nearly all state retail monument dealers conventions this winter as the Granite Manufacturers association of Barre, led by William Barclay and Athol R. Bell, sends a delegation to Columbus for the International Monumental Granite Producers meeting. The itinerary includes Columbus January 11 12 and follow-on events in Indiana Wisconsin Minnesota Kansas City Nebraska Virginia Ohio Kentucky North and South Carolina with joint sessions in Boston and Albany.
Persis Batchelder died Sunday morning at the Sherburne home place in Barre Town where she had stayed since October. Born June 6, 1945, she was daughter of Dennison and Mary Batchelder and lived mostly in the area, aside from Davenport Iowa. She leaves ten children Flora Sallee and Ralph Batchelder among them. funeral at 2 pm Wednesday at Mo KE church with Rev. B. G. Lipsky officiating, Maplewood cemetery burial.
In Montpelier the Vermont Supreme Court handed down opinions in four matters. Hiram L. Sparrow administrator of Harriet B. Sparrow estate vs Vermont Savings Bank affirmed for plaintiff. Pred J. Sanborn vs Weir Stevens and Thomas petition dismissed. Bucklin vs Tarbell affirmed. Ripley Lumber Co. vs Town affirmed. Girardin vs Gardner settled and discontinued. Bar association session opened with president’s address and papers on the Vermont Constitution 1777 and reminiscences of the bar.
The Granite Mutual Fire Insurance Co of Barre held its annual meeting at the Aldrich building starting at 10 o clock. New directors were added bringing the board to 15 members from 11, with Frank Bancroft and others named. The secretary treasurer Rufus G Robinson reported assets exceeding 2,000,000 and growth over the previous year.
Lillie Granite company of Montpelier filed articles of association to conduct a granite business with a Barre shed and Montpelier office. Capital stock is $100,000. signed by Dean K. Little, KB R. Tarbox, Frederick W. Bancroft, and Charles F DeForrest Bancroft Jr. of Montpelier.
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Tobin, who died Friday morning, were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the home of her daughter Mrs. Charles Scott, 85 Ayers Street. Rev F Hoberk of the Universalist church officiated. Floral tributes were abundant and the house was crowded with mourners. Pallbearers were Norman R Tobin, Edward M Tobin, two sons, and Ralph Moani Walter Tobin, two grandsons. Interment was in Hope Cemetery. Out‑of‑town attendees included Mrs Ada Carswell of New York City and Norman B. Tobin of Nashua, N.H.
A Waterbury woman dies amid an incident described as acute injury or illness. The report notes a spouse and eight others affected by the event, with details indicating a domestic tragedy linked to a voter or local household context. Further specifics are limited in the fragmented text.
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