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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1922
Page
1
Bank president was killed and two guards wounded during a robbery in Maywood, a Chicago suburb. Bandits fired as they halted the automobile, offering no chance to surrender. $12,000 was involved.
Five bandits robbed the Maywood State bank payroll of 12000 for the American Woolen plant. John Hoffel president, Lowie Sweeney chief of police, and Arthur Benson bank messenger were shot. Hoffel killed instantly, Sweeney and Benson seriously wounded. Robbers fled toward Chicago. the crime lasted under three minutes.
Reported in authoritative Italian circles the decision will allow Italy to follow France in prohibiting submarine attacks on merchant ships. The move is said to enable a full naval committee session to consider the matter and align allied procedures.
A group led by Senators Kenyon and Cw of Kankas, with Kellogg of Minnesota, met with President Harding to discuss legislative matters concerning the agricultural bloc. The conference lasted lengthy, and the senators stated they had discussed farm policy and other legislative issues with the president.
A federal grand jury in New York returned indictments charging members of a sewer pipe conspiracy with violations of the Sherman Act. The defendants allegedly operated from various locations and met repeatedly over several weeks to advance the scheme.
David Wellever of Hornell New York turned one hundred years old today and reflected that he was born at home about 72 years ago with his own handy clock and a cup of tea.
Postal and local life glimpses show Carl Thomas and Miriam departing for Chebwe for an indefinite period while Carrot Nines returns from a visit with East Calais relatives. Nearby, Davie visits grandparents, Reet boys appear, and Pearl Shales assists with chores. Community movements include Anna Bose and Vivian Atkiness at Barre work sites amid ordinary chores.
San Francisco January 5 Vincent Frasceretti a cafe waiter admitted to a US commissioner that he saved liquor left on cafe tables by New Year guests and sold it to other guests at 50 cents a drink. He was bound over to district court on violating the Volstead act. He said he mixed the liquors in the same bottle and created popular socktail combinations.
Boston reports a supreme court order allows an oral deposition of Agnes L. Rohl of St. Louis in the trial of District Attorney Joseph C. Pelletier on misconduct charges. The deposition may occur in St. Louis early next week with Rohl a witness on alimony claims and alleged coercion of her former husband Albert Smith. The hearing also covers Pelletier’s alleged failure to prosecute Mancovite in Suffolk County court between 1910 and 1920. testimony notes changes and objections from Pelletier’s defense.
Washington officials discuss poor pay in the U S patent office as a factor harming innovation. Concerns focus on examiner qualifications, salaries, and the impact on attracting college graduates to patent work, with comparisons to 1843 congressional pay scales and district court salaries.
A garbled report notes a championship event in Wea Worlds with unclear details on date venue and participants. The fragment mentions Rasheed, January, and a weight or score reference but lacks concrete outcomes or full names.
A massive blaze in Hartlepool, England, began in Timber Yard and spread overnight, burning about eighty acres. The fire left 2000 people homeless and caused over 1,000,000 pounds in damage. Local crews battled the flames through the night as winds fanned the fire.
In Cairo, Egypt, a youth believed to be a student seriously wounded a revolver attacker at the halls of a government crime department. The controller returned fire and pursued the assailant, later identified as Badrekdine Bey, linked to the vengeance gang. The group’s members were sentenced to death last year but commutations followed.
Miss Addie Hast of Whonee dies aged 78 in Barnard with funeral conducted by Rev. Clarenen A. Simmons. The community records death rates and local happenings including church events, a girls’ camp, and plans for a wireless telephone line to enhance communication. Local figures such as Freday, P. F. Wilson, and Walter Creamer are noted, along with various social and civic activities in Bethel and surrounding areas.
Dublin reports quote J J Walsh predicting the treaty’s defeat by at least two votes as opposition figures waver over strategy. Adjournment to hour offers a possible path to agreement, with De Valera and Collins proposals under scrutiny and a walkout possibility looming.
A legal dispute in Lynn Massachusetts centers on a plan by two manufacturers to curb the local United Shoe Workers of America affiliated union. Judge Newhall ruled the stitchers union adopted a conduct deemed a violation of rights and of the wage and hour agreement, delaying enforcement of the plan amid court action.
Washington January 6 The Red Cross commission outlines plans for a biweekly publication on a single basis and invites readers to join the effort. The message expresses strong interest and a desire to be among those who shape the readership program.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a wealthy sardine packer and phases of output curtailment. Source text mentions a date or measure but remains unclear. no verifiable names, places, or concrete actions could be extracted.
Reporters were barred as Senator Boive Penrose was laid to rest in South Laurel Hill Cemetery with little public notice. The private ceremony followed the family tradition, with a guarded vigil and limited details on services and attendees.
Bristol Vermont January 5 The Vermont Box Co suffered a major fire that destroyed much of its newly completed building after leasing the site for under a year. Fire responders arrived late and the blaze gutted the factory, with boxes and machinery ruined and many workers displaced. The loss amount is undetermined though insured partial coverage exists.
In St Athens on January 6 a blaze damaged the Fournier home in the Evarte district. Mrs Fournier and six children were awakened as flames swept through the brick dwelling before firefighters extinguished the fire. The cause remains unknown though sparks from the chimney are suspected. This marks a series of four fires in the area over about two weeks.
Rescue boats plucked survivors from a burning vessel in the open seas near the Pacific region. Reports describe chaotic scenes as crew members, including the captain, were saved after the blaze broke out, with authorities investigating the incident and confirming no fatalities at this time.
The Senate committee probing alleged executions without trial heard Herbert L. Cadenhead of Greenville Mississippi testify he witnessed ten to twelve hangings at Rhesur Tille while transporting German prisoners near that town. He claimed one victim was a lieutenant charged with assaulting a seven year old girl and provided drawings of hanging spines.
Four men were arraigned in Superior Court on murder charges in connection with the killing of Wallace L. Weber, a family dealer. Belanger faced additional charges of accessory before the fact. Parked, Sinisenteht, Malian leader, and Picano were named in the case. No trial dates were set.
Francis F Kellerher pleaded not guilty to charges related to arsenist and rural mail carrier duties in Barnard. The court scheduled a later trial after the civil jury’s deposition. Alvert Janes Barker also pleaded not guilty to illicit import of China tan on November 20. Edward Pope and Edward l were found guilty of liquor importation and fined after 47 days in jail following arrest on November 16. Flynn allegedly brought 11 bottles of whiskey.
Fifty people are reported dead after a Greek destroyer Lota exploded while anchored near a coastal town. The blast caused homes ashore to collapse, killing several residents and injuring many more, with emergency services rushing to the scene.
District Attorney to investigate possible heat used in poisoning case. Report notes a suspect named Searles and mentions Cheah Th bat eww bereved that Mr. Swaztin suffered a death linked to a suspected weapon. Authorities seek clarity on the method and motive as details remain unclear.
The Vermont court prepares for term hearings with several Chittenden county cases on the docket. Core Ryan of Orient Insurance is appealing a lower court verdict of 15 000 while other cases including Samuel Marienthal vs Harmond and Fred E. Gray dalen Col vin from Rutland county await submission. Arguments by Corbin ratage for the plaintiff and Wie title of Cevens are noted as motions and affirmances are sought in Windsor county disputes.
Fragmentary OCR report notes internal division at Granite Bank during an election. It mentions names Whitcomb, Ward, and Merree amid unspecified factions and disputed positions.
A notebook on the body of slain Iceman James Beeston is cited as evidence in the Clarence W. Loud trial for the Preston murder. The note “Clarence W. Loud Alice Dennett April 1 9 10 p m” appears with a statutory offense, while prosecutors contend police surprised Loud and a woman in Loud’s car. The court debated the admissibility of this and other trial points as crowds gathered in rain outside.
Washington county court reconvened at nine o'clock this morning after a weeks long recess. Judge Sherman Moulton presides as the docket includes Burrell and Faulkner versus the Garage Company over an overdue claim. The garage, owned by J Heaphy, reportedly closed after occupying the premises and failing to settle accounts. Hambleton versus Aja is slated for a trial after being sent from the Illinois court for further action.
Goddard notes a well represented Bears and Goddard group and a reception in the assembly hall. A new program check is to be shown, with receipts from the seven cent fair and other payments aiding the inatrame. Weather spoiled the skating rink but the ice is satisfactory again. Colton of Medford returns after Christmas recess, Creteea from Conn heads home, quarantine lifted on Mrs Kin te of Meriv ham street, Tri Crowell returns from infirmary, Danny Dristvill of Chicopee back from New York state trip.
The piece notes Maxwell J. Goulding of Newark returning after a few weeks away and mentions Mary Whompenn and Malufield charged with a crime. Judge Berell Shett presided as the case revolved around a contested compliment and an order related to letters and a complaint, with courtroom actions described.
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