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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1919
Page
1
Allies clash over how to make League of Nations decisions effective. One faction calls for backing by combined military force from all members, while another argues that prestige alone will suffice.
In Paria the clash over forming a world league narrows as two camps seek common ground. The supreme council sets agenda for demobilization and peace treaty work while Armenian and Balkan issues, plus potential Russian and Greek roles, shape the broader plan, with American representatives showing tentative openness.
Greece submits a memorandum detailing its war era aims including large population figures and territorial claims. It seeks northern Epirus Thrace and Constantinople, arguing for reunification with Greek communities in Asia Minor and the Balkans, and proposes international guarantees with the League of Nations.
Pain Jan 15 report shows President Wilson will review an independent estimate of real physical damage France and Belgium suffered in the war. A survey by over 200 observers is planned to gauge actual damages for potential reparations while punitive indemnities are viewed skeptically.
Halifax reports that four of the Castalia's crew were lost after a collision with the steamer Bergensfjord. Remaining crew were saved, with three named deaths from exposure and one drowned. Survivors to be taken to Bergen, Norway, where the Bergensfjord was bound.
Berlin authorities around Moabit throw a cordon of troops around the industrial borough to facilitate disarming civilians and Spartacan fighters still in the area. Pedestrian are being searched as houses are entered by searching parties.
Paris dispatch reports Lord Robert Cecil shared views on the League of Nations. He said it would limit armaments and erase treaties conflicting with its tenets. He saw no clash with the Monroe Doctrine and expected powers to act through the League if challenged. He favored admitting Central Powers if they choose to do right, while Austria remains unready due to internal conditions. He suggested Palestine and Constantinople could come under League administration, aligning with President Wilson.
The National Labor Congress in Chicago moves into its second day with plans to elect permanent officers and form committees. Delegates allied with the International Workers' Defense League discuss new trials for Mooney, Billings, and others linked to the 1916 preparation day bombing in San Pranisen, and consider appeals to President Wilson, publicizing the event, and labor actions. The Mooney defense proposal dominates debate as speakers warn against foreign influence and insist on solidarity within the American Federation of Labor.
Boston January 1 William Ronikor was arraigned before a federal commissioner on embezzlement charges for 827.00 from the Manufacturers National Bank tank at Cambridge. He pleaded not guilty and his examination was set for January 22. He was committed to East Cambridge jail. Ronikor was brought from Montreal where he was arrested.
Albany dispatch reports the New York Assembly, with no opposition, adopting a resolution urging the U S Senate to pass federal suffrage for women. The measure follows earlier Senate approval and aims to advance equal voting rights nationwide amid national legislative debate.
War Department issued orders directing Major General Leonard Wood now at Camp Funston to proceed to Chicago and take command of the central department. Major General Thomas H. Harry, recently transferred, arrived in New York to assume command of the department of the east with headquarters at Governor's Island.
The annual meeting of the Federal Farm Loan association of Washington took place in Montpelier Tuesday afternoon. Officers elected include President H. H. Merpenter Cabot vice president W. H. Ont Moretown secretary treasurer P H Abbott. Board members listed from Cabot Moretown Montpelier and surrounding towns. Secretary report shows 110 reported and applied for loans totaling 381 240 with nine applications rejected. Treasurer noted 341 in transactions. The committee traveled 1 800 miles inspecting borrowers across 19 towns.
New York January 15 The United States cruiser St Damils arrived bringing the 31th field artillery unit with 44 officers and 1855 men. Twenty six were sick and wounded. The regiment saw service in Melia with the flee division.
Denver and Des Moines report that Colorado and Iowa joined states ratifying the federal prohibition amendment. Colorado Senate adopts the concurrent resolution by a 20 to 1 vote and the legislature’s action follows the House last week. Iowa’s legislature also ratified, making both states the first pair to approve the amendment.
Several people die in an explosion at a distilling company plant on Commercial Street Boston. The blast devastates the facility as firefighting units work to control the blaze and rescue workers.
A Vermont House debate introduced a joint resolution urging United States membership in a League of Nations to promote world liberty and orderly development. The measure calls for sending copies to national officials and the Vermont delegation, as parts of broader proceedings amid a batch of new House bills and state appointments.
Rev G. Lipeky of Modding Methodist Church argued that German materialism has grown in recent years while God remains real. He cited war conditions and soldiers seeking God, urging diligent belief. A large audience attended last night’s service with continued meetings nightly at 7:30. Tonight’s topic is God the Great Lover.
The fifth annual Winooski Valley Teachers Association conference will be held at Spaulding High School in Barre on Friday and Saturday. Prominent educators slated to speak include Principal Alfred K. Stearns of Phillips Academy Andover Mass Professor Mary Townsend of Teachers College Columbia University Professor George D Strayer Teachers College Columbia University and Vermont Education Commissioner M B Hillogas. The program features morning and afternoon sessions with various conferences and a Friday evening concert by the Maisie Wallace Orchestra followed by a Strayer address. Officers of the association and Vermont Historical Society met in Montpelier with new officers named and committees announced.
The Supreme Court at Montpelier heard arguments on an amended presentment concerning attorney Ernest O'Brien of Rutland and alleged conspiracy with Eastman. Delays occurred due to J Ward Carver's late arrival from Vermont. The court also addressed motions in the cases Jennin Symer vs Ray Wletcher and John Minus vs Benjamin Gates and whether an agreed statement of facts had been filed.
The funeral of Thomas G Venner, who died Saturday morning, was held at 2 pm yesterday at 21 Warren Street with Rev. Edgar Crossland officiating. Bearers included Lone, William Cowie, Ronald and Jack Cowie, Harald Venner, James Greareau, and Clyde Reynolds. The body rests in Elmwood vault until spring, then to be buried in the South Ryegate family lot. Attendees from out of town included William Cowie of Boston, Ronald Canwis of Indianapolis, and Jack Cowie of Bangor, with George Kirkpatrick of Winchester present.
The Barre city council discussed annual reports including Overseer of the Poor William McDonald for 1918, printing bids from Noh Roberts accepted at per page rates, and a plan to cut costs by shifting warrants to monthly or yearly accounts. Street work and city budgets were reviewed while debate over school funding and charity costs continued into the session, with calls to let citizens vote on tax levies.
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