25 Jan 1921
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1921
Page
1
The Entire Fire Department of New Haven Connecticut battled a fierce three hour blaze at one location while leaving other city districts unprotected due to the urgency of the situation.
A fire at the Mendel and Freedman department store on Chapel Street in New Haven, Connecticut caused $1,000,000 in losses, destroying the building and damaging adjoining structures. Firefighters battled subzero temperatures for over five hours before the blaze was brought under control, with no fatalities reported. The cause remained undetermined, though an elevator area was suspected. Dozens of nearby buildings and businesses faced smoke and water damage as crowds watched.
A major blaze in Athens Georgia destroyed gasoline facilities and several buildings, scorching three city blocks. Fire officials say the origin is undetermined and reinforce efforts continued for hours with city and nearby units assisting. No fatalities are reported and damage is estimated near four million dollars.
A three story brick building at Peckham and South Main streets, once the Townley hotel and later home to small stores and clothing rooms, was gutted by fire in the early hours. Damage estimated at 20000 dollars.
New Bedford authorities issue a warning to moonshine manufacturers after six recent fires blamed on illicit distilling. Fire Chief Edward Dahil says he may inform federal authorities if culprits do not stop. The city has been battling blazes linked to the forbidden liquor as fire crews respond to new incidents.
In Parliament opposition questions stirred talks on disarmament. Viscount Velidi and Viscount Ishii weighed practical concerns, noting German tensions and self defense. Premier Hara defended troops in Siberia as essential, while Viscount Kato urged cautions over arms reduction amid global power balance.
Provisional president Sam vedra in Bolivia transfers office to a neutral politician who will oversee a wait for elections. The move emphasizes a nonpartisan transition while avoiding immediate disputes.
Fragmentary report notes a deputy commissioner in Kentucky facing possible penalties and a prior supervisory role. The garbled text mentions a hire, a promise, and proceedings tied to a committee or office, with unclear dates or exact actions.
Washington January 25 11 New England and trunk line railroads adjourned a conference without agreement on a revenue redivision that would have boosted income by 27 000 000 to 15 000 000 dollars. Leaders of the Boston and Maine and New York New Haven and Hartford railroads rejected proposals, saying the best offer would still leave 12 400 000 to be covered by other lines while contending their systems operated efficiently and independently.
Washington DC January 2 Senator Calder Republican New York told the Senate committee considering federal regulation of the coal industry that the American people were muleted out of a billion and a half dollars. He warned that the flour, shoe and other trades also face scrutiny as part of an inquiry by the Senate reconstruction committee into the coal and timber sectors.
Local dispute in New Bedford centers on appointing a herring inspector to replace incumbent Alonso Kinney. Candidate Matta Posetti faces skepticism from rivals while town officials weigh resignations and past incidents over river herrings, with community figures weighing the salted stock and its fate.
William Kenrick of Kanate ity Ma., longtime figure in the Missouri railroad circuit, passed away in the city as a prominent contractor. He was widely known for his work with the Mieconri Ckiaturun and dubf railway project and had a career spanning several decades.
General Butler Ames former congressman and ex head of the state guard suffered severe head and body lacerations when a Lowell to Boston auto driven by Mrs. Priscilla Kennard crossed Arlington road and hit a pole near Lake Avenue. Passengers Elizabeth Kennard and Joseph Ligure received minor injuries. Ames was taken to Choate hospital by a passing motor truck. The car was wrecked.
Federal officials announce treason charges against a naturalized American who served in the Austrian army during the war. The man, identified as Windshagen, came from Austria in 1907 and settled in San Francisco. He reportedly returned to the United States and filed on a homestead in northern California.
Rome January 24 conservative and radical factions unite against Premier Giolitti’s bill to grant workers a stake in plant management. Exemptions apply to small state enterprises and firms under four years old. aim is to give workers general supervision and reduce friction with employers. The plan envisions a joint commission with workers and engineers and clerks, including employers but without voting power. Wage and aging provisions, union involvement, and cost sharing are outlined in later articles.
Port land Maine February 10. A conference of state and federal enforcement officers with Warner Wheeler general counsel Anti Saloon League of America at Augusta will examine methods to tighten federal permits and the need for stricter enforcement in the state. B Perkins federal enforcement director for Maine attends.
A damaged OCR passage hints at a sailing scene with references to passengers and guest lists. The garbled text mentions a voyage, timing, and etiquette, but key names, dates, and places are obscured, leaving an unclear event description.
Taunton Massachusetts on January 26 will have pupils subscribe to an alive fund on Wednesday. Money raised from one to ten cents per child will be used to purchase shoes for children at home who are barefoot or in stocking feet. Distribution will be under the school department. The plan grew from an attendance officer visit to homes to learn why some pupils were absent and found many lacked suitable shoes due to industrial conditions.
New York reports Jess Willard arrived in Toledo for training ahead of the March 17 bout with Jack Dempsey. The Kansas giant, weighing about 240 pounds, met promoter Tex Rickard and spoke of past losses as part of preparing for the title defense. He said his Toledo setback was an accident and hinted at boxing to boost his finances.
New York June 25 part of a 260000 voucher for October 1918 was not charged to ship construction war work. FP A Shick Bethlehem Steel auditor testified before the Walsh committee. He said the item was not Bethlehem expense and could be Schwab personal spending.
State Labor Commissioner John Davin meets with Concord leaders and McElyan company officials to resolve a week and a half long strike by the United Shoe Workers of America in all McElyan factories in the state. Negotiations focus on temporary shutdowns and proposed wage rates as union members pace outside plants.
Industry in this city pivots from women’s footwear to men’s offerings. Over the past fortnight many factories have reduced payrolls while wage levels hold near last fall. Officials estimate a surge of layoffs as production reorients and unions note persistent market disruption.
Vermont lawmakers moved Armistice Day to a legal holiday pending governor’s signature. Debate centered on fitting the date with Thanksgiving, with supporters citing national significance and youth education while opponents warned of added holiday closures. Other measures addressed homestead law, surviving spouse real estate, and workmen’s compensation, with minor procedural changes in joint assembly duties.
The Vermont House introduced three National Guard bills by Webb of Shelburne and passed measures fixing voter qualifications, school age, and juror fees. Armistice day became legal as candidate James Smart announced. Richardson Street candidate H W Scott also declared. Smart, a 32‑year Barre resident granite cutter, pledged full effort if chosen, has long served on the board of health and led the Barre Granite Cutters union finances.
Senator Coburn introduces a bill to empower the public service commission to allow a street railway to discontinue parts of its property if it fails to achieve a reasonable return. The measure mirrors a prior rejected proposal and was sent to the corporations and franchises committee amid lively debate. Also discussed were direct primaries and party declaration requirements with an amendment proposed to ballot name arrangement.
A fragmented notice lists H W Scott as a second seeker for city clerk in a contest linked to the Granite Cutters Union and a financial secretary role. The readable text names Mr Smea as a figure within the union.
Frank F. Robinson resigns after 32 years as assistant postmaster at the Barre post office, effective yesterday, to become traveling representative for Littlejohn Odgers & Milne of Barre. He has served under five postmasters and will depart for Reading, Pennsylvania, accompanying a colleague on a new assignment. Patrons and friends wish him well.
Mrs Margaret Clark aged 74 died after a fall at a relative’s home on Orange Street. Initial reports suggested a broken hip but later exams showed a different injury. The obituary notes her roots in Scotland, her family including four daughters, and that funeral services will be held at White Cleamant cemetery.
Waldo Ti Ferray an alderman from ward 1 in Montpelier announces his candidacy for mayor, becoming the second person to enter the race. The first was R. C. Bowers of ward 2, also weighing a mayoral bid.
The water department hires workers to install meters on streets as directed by the city council. About 150 meters will be set annually until the entire city is metered. Meters will be placed in each ward rather than individual customers. Streets completed include Beaton Sheridan Franklin Madison Granite Willey, weather permitting. Next to meter are South Main left side Prowse Port, Hill Avenue, Blackwell, and Brooklyn. Those paying rent on fixtures through April 1, 1921, will see metered rates after that date. Provisions exist for cold cellars and other conditions for customers.
The remains of Mrs. George Taylor and infant son, who died in Ottawa, Canada, were received in Barre in a sealed casket. The funeral services will be private at Hooker & Co chapel, with burial at Wilkon cemetery. Mrs. Taylor, daughter of Nellie Haley of South Main, leaves her mother and husband, and sisters in Ottawa and Montpelier.
A mistyped report notes a southbound freight train derailment near the yard end at five o'clock in the morning. Crews clear the line while awaiting guidance, and nearby sleepers wait for the track to be opened for operations.
Fragmentary record shows Chairman Butler leading a January hearing in Washington on naval matters. The text is garbled but mentions committee promises and a lecture or report tied to work shares and possible net effects.
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