British Dirigible R-34 Starts Across Atlantic Amid Fog
The British airship R-34 left East Fortune Scotland seeking a transatlantic crossing. Weather fog forced a southwesterly course along Ireland with 32 knots winds. Major Scott reported the craft well and continuing, with a silk American flag presentation to Lt. Commander Lansdowne.
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East Fortune
Scot
Ireland
London
Scotland
Greenwich
Atlantic
New York
Scott
Associated
Fress
America
Edinburgh
Wouen
Germany slow to ratify ally pact due to frontier issues
Berlin reports the Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung says no definite move toward speedy ratification of the armistice remains, hampered by many military questions especially frontier settlements. In June, 177 American troops withdrew from Brest, marking a rare port departure since the armistice.
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Berlin
Associated. Preaw
Deutsche Allepemene Zeitung
Breat
Breet
Atlantic
France
Admits arsenic found in body in murder trial
Lawrence, July 2. Defense counsel for Mrs. Lundgren argues there was arsenic in Miss Florence Gay’s body but disputes the amount and causation, citing Dr Abbott’s original diagnosis of cerebral hemorrhage and challenging alienist testimony linking death to poisoning. The defense questions motive and frames the defendant as innocent or guilty of first degree murder.
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Abbott
George H. Sexemith
New Jersey
Albert J. Wilkins
Datey
Alieniste
Miss Gay
Ealvarian
German Claims Sound In Relentless Food Shortage Crisis
London dispatch reports British officers visiting Silesia in April found a genuine food shortage and malnutrition, especially among children, with some babies given weak barley brew at soup kitchens. Count von Krockdorff-Rantau warned Britain that Bolshevism poses danger, while Major Bertie noted Allied economic boycott may fail without US cooperation as England seeks to seize German trade once blockade ends.
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London
Germany
Silesia
Count von Krockdorf Rantanu
England
France
America
Breslau
Merlin
Hust
Pruasia
West Prussia
Courland
Bertie
United States
Military censorship ended for soldiers letters
General Pershing announces immediate abolition of military censorship. All censorship of correspondents' dispatches with the American army and of soldiers mail and telegrams will cease tonight from Coblenz.
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Coblenz
Associated Press
Woldhers
Telegraphers Union Ends Strike Action in New York
In New York on July 2 the Commercial Telegraphers' union ended its strike against Western Union and Postal Telegraph companies. Percy Thomas, deputy international president, announced the cessation of the effort this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Western Union
Postal 7 Companies
Percy Thomas
Order for Investigation of Alleged Defiance in Atlantic City
The Justice Department plans an inquiry into alleged defiance of law in Atlantic City and immediate federal prosecutions if reports align with current newspaper accounts. Attorney General Palmer directs the investigation from Washington on July 2.
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Atlantic City
Washington, D.C
Palmer
Atlanticity Vnd
Major General Allen Takes Command Of Rhineland Army
American headquarters in Paris announced today that Major General Henry T. Allen will succeed Lieutenant General Hunter Liggett in command of the forces on the Rhine, the occupation army based at Coblenz. Allen, former commander of the 90th Division from Texas and Oklahoma, was born in Kentucky and entered West Point in 1878.
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Paris
Henry T. Allen
Hunter Liggett
Rhine
Army of Occupation
Coblenz
Allen
National Army
Texas
Oklahoma
Camp Travis
Kentucky
West Point
Fire Breaks Out on New York Elevated Structure
A blaze damaged an elevated track at South Ferry in Manhattan during the afternoon. Initial reports said several trains with passengers were burning as three alarms were sounded. The fire threatened the Staten Island ferry terminal as flames spread.
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New York
Sith Avenas
South Verry
Manhattan
Staten Teland Municipal
Prominent Enosburg Man Die of Illness at Home
Albert A Aseltine of Enosburg died after months of illness at his North Main Street home. The funeral will be held there at 1 pm with Rev W B Dukeshire officiating. Born August 24, 1860 in Swanton, he moved to Enosburg in 1810 as a merchant in Lowell for seven years. He served as treasurer of the town and school district, led village affairs, and held church roles including trustee and superintendent of Sunday school. He is survived by his wife, a daughter Mrs John Branch of St Albans, a son Maurice of Enosburg, and a brother Aro of Burlington.
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Enosburg
Albert A
Aveltine
Hueinees
North Mai Street
W.B. Dukeshire
M.rb
Aseltine
Swanton
Lowell
Mre
John Branch
Jes
St. Albans
Maurice
Aro
Burlington
Battleship North Carolina receives medical and transport units
Ambulatory sections from Brent and Brest aboard the battleship North Carolina join 9248 troops and 410th telegraph battalion plus detachments of D5 army ambulance units, field hospital personnel, remount squadron, lifth company transports, and mobile field lab teams. Two officers and 205 men from a cavalry company assist transport duties amid overall mobilization.
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New York
North Carolina
Brest
America
Marseilles
7Th Mobile Field Laboratory
Lifth
Transportetien Corse
William Howes Burnhow
Wang
TALK OF THE TON Residents visit and travel notes in town
Mrs Marion Anker visits Rhowburg Palla with Miss Dorothy Larabee. O We Allen of Waltham Mass visits his mother Mrs Matilda Allen and sister Mrs W F H Richardson. Mrs M F Wood and children arrive to visit Mrs J R Wilton Miles block. Mig Agrice Wilton, and Edward Walker, son of Mr and Mrs William Walker, returns home after navy discharge ending years of service at Montauk L I.
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Marion Anker
Rhowburg Palla
Dorothy Larabee
O. We Allen
Waltham
Mass
Matilda Allen
W. FH. Richardson
Merchant Street
M. F. Wood
Joseph and
Mary
Athatl, Mans
Wood
Mig Agrice Wilton
Edward (. Walker
William Walker
Webster Street
Navy
Walker
Montauk
Buttles Named Industries Commissioner by Governor
Gov. Clement appointed John B. Buttles of Brandon as industries commissioner to replace the resigned TR. W. Simonds. Buttles, a Vermont legislature member born 1877 in Troy New York, was educated at Brandon high school University of Vermont and New York Law School and admitted to the bar in 1900. The Senate did not confirm the appointment and no successor to Charles A. Plumley has been formally named.
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TP. W. Clemant
John 8. Buttles
Brandon
Home Guards
Clement
Charles A. Plumley
Vermont Library Association Convention Recital and Talks
The Vermont Library Association concluded sessions in Montpelier with a recital of Romance by Grace Sage Sinfith of Boston. A Community Library Tea followed with hosts Miss Evelyn Tease and Mrs Fanny Pletcher. many members and speakers addressed library work, cataloguing, publicity, and public cooperation.
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Vermont Library Association
Montpelier
Sheldon
Grace Sage Sinfith
Boston
Evelyn Tease
Fanny Pletcher
Cavendish
Grace Kingsland
Mary
Norton
Proctor
Anna Mower
Morriavilley
Eet
Minn Flizabeth C
Him
Lyndonville
Johnson
Rutland
Bennington
H. S. Moses
Chittenden
Laura Collamer
Shelburne
Washington and Orange
Orsier Moulton
Randolph
Windsor
Windham
Elizabeth McCarthy
Springfield
Rachell Proctor
Trustees’ and Citizens Conference
Marning
Wbrarare
Rommunity Wie
Ubrurl
Ane
Tataboguing
Ube
Margery Quigle
New York State Library School
Minw Grace Kisigaland
Free Public Library
Pasociation
France
Duditvariian
More Licenses Revoked By Secretary of State Action
Secretary of State Harry A. Klock suspended two operators and revoked another while prosecuting a fourth for automobile regulation breaches. Ernest Galvin of Middichury and Norman Foote of Middlebury are suspended pen complaint. Jh A Durand of Huntington had license revoked after court conviction for intoxicated operation. Charles Palmer of Walpole New Hampshire was cited for operating a car without a license. The secretary urges action to curb rising accidents between Montpelier and Garte.
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Harry A. Klock
Ernest Galvin
Middichury
Norman & Foote
Middlebury
Jh. A. Durand
Huntington
Bellows Falls
Charles Palmer
Walpole
N. H
Bellows
Verklens
Garte
Montpelier
Vermont Car Registrations Rise In First Half Of Year
The Vermont secretary of state reports 23,005 cars registered in the first six months of the present year, a marked rise over the same period last year. Total registrations and receipts show substantial gains, signaling improved motor vehicle activity and revenue for the state.
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Vermont
Big Measures Enacted by Both Houses Before July 8
Washington July 2 Congress completed action on all needed appropriations for the new fiscal year after midnight session. The army bill stood at 775 million, the sundry civil bill 36081 000 000, DC budget 15 000 110, and a deficiency of 815 000 000. Both chambers adjourned to July 8 awaiting President Wilson to present the peace treaty and the House to resume prohibition enforcement legislation.
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Washington
Wilson
Paris
Congress
House
Senate
District of Columbia
Wilson Ta
Germany
League Opposition Waits For Peace Treaty Action
Washington July 2 Opposition leaders plan to press Senate action on ratification after recess. They aim to have Knox and Fall resolutions trigger peace with Germany, but current signs favor presenting the treaty promptly and a straight fight for unqualified ratification.
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Washington, D.C
Congress
Senain Ahr
League of Nations
Senate
Knox
Alliewn
Pennsylvania
Fall
New Mexico
Germany
League
Joyful Picnic at Caledonia Park Draws Many
Yesterday at Caledonia park a mix of children and adults joined a lively picnic hosted by the Barre Congrega tions. Events included ball games foot races story hour and a variety of age group races with prizes awarded to top finishers. Refreshments were provided by the Sunday school and all present reported a delightful time.
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Caledonia Park
Tll
Jamee Maes
Angus Marton
Trene Booth
Darin Wiley
Toye
Gordon Winch
Walter Phelp
Ruth MclKnight
Rachel Spear
Secon
Loyd Mirenwinter
Eugene Pierce
Walter Henderskyon
Bortil Soderieee
Kendall Love
Ralph Piers
Robing MacDonald
Gee
Margaret Glass
Marion Stickney
Mixes Marguerite Currier
Telliie
Vermont State Board of Control Meeting in Montpelier
The Vermont State Board of Control began a two day session in Montpelier to review salaries beyond state set ones and to consider related department matters. The new financial system will be reviewed and a payroll statement under the new plan is expected. John B. Works, director of state institutions, attends as a board member, and staff moves are noted in the State House.
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State Board of Control
Montpelier
John B. Works
Line
State House
Anaiatants
Edeational Department
White Che Bookkexper
Mise Jeanie Wate
Baer
Ayetom of
Payne
Urewatrer
Mason Stone
Education
Barre Homecoming Celebration Plans Urgently Urged
An urgent call goes out to every committeeman and chairman for Barre’s Fourth of July homecoming events. A meeting at the Granite Manufacturers' Association hall tonight requires all to attend by 8 o'clock sharp. Fundraising aims to raise at least 600 dollars by tomorrow noon to cover entertainment for soldiers and miners and ensure free features. Transportation for soldiers, crowd control, and park policing are being arranged, with parade bells planned from 6:40 to 7 a.m. on July Fourth, and volunteers urged to contact Mr. Mariani at the Bijou theatre.
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Bidy Olne
Barre
The
Granite Manufacturers’ Association
Bomdoulk
O'Nlock
Aldrich Building
Minera
Washington
Orange
Liew
Lynch
Iris
Nnfire
Atlo Mariani
FE. M. Laws
Joseph Meria
W. M. Holden
A.A. Lamorey
Mr. Mariani
Vermont
Barre Fourth of July Parade Seeks Aviation Support
A planned Barre homecoming on July 4 links with an Army Air Service landing in Windsor and a Lancaster stop. Lieut Torney offers 20 gallons of high-octane gas to aid Barre’s aviation display, as local volunteers secure fuel and coordinate parade routes and parking on Summer Street Maple Avenue to Ayers Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate Barre
U. S. Army
Windsor
Lancaster
Burre
Albany
Clarion
Alex. D. Stratton
Mineola
Tornes
Army Air Service
Springfield
Mase
Torney
Kwarte
Wintsor
Barre
Lieut. Torney
HB. Cutler
Cutler
Evarte
Lieut
Torey
Army Air Veryion
Tancaster
Maas
Summer Street
Maple Avenue
Main Street
Ayers Street
Cottage Street
Central Street
South Luminary Street
Varant Lot
Weat Street
Merchant Street
Keith Weenie
Prospect Strent
Granite Street
Aviator Dies Testing New Plane in Hempstead
July 2 Lieutenant Chiles Biscayari an aviator burned to death here today when his airplane a new type of machine in which he was making an initial flight fell suddenly. Biscayari who resided were recently married.
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Hempstead
N. Y
Chiles Biscayari
Biscayart
Barre Adopts District Health Supervision System in 34 Town Region
Barre council votes to place its health oversight under district supervision, replacing a local health officer. Dr H Montpelier named district health officer, with duties including issuing quarantine placards and reporting communicable diseases. Local board member Dr Stickney remains on the board with pay. Building permits issued to Jones Bros, Bradford, Turner, Parker. tastings on sewer work and nuisance investigation noted. City considers $300 contribution for a water main culvert project. various payrolls and welfare disbursements listed.
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Barre
Montpelier
H. I
Barr
O. G. Stickney
Stickney
Board of Health
McMillan
Jones Bros.’ Company
W. A. Bradford
South Barre Granite Company
Addison Street
Goddard Seminary
Granite Street
Glysson
Barres Town
Smith Stock Farm
Healy
Francis Gignere
Callen
Fire Department
Alderonn Alexader
City Hall
Barre Post A L elects Guy R Varnum First Commander
In Barre Vermont a local American Legion post election formed its leadership. Guy R Varnum was elected first commander with Alex Straitan as first vice commander and John Gibb as adjutant. Other officers include Guy Otto Inig as post finance officer Cecil J Dowere as post historian George Murray as chaplain and Neale Hooker as county delegate. A charter request is pending and a future meeting will set annual dues.
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Jaygion
Barre Wie
Mecuufacturers
Plana
St the Oret Thang
Guy Tt. Varnim
Vine
Alex. Straitan
John Gibb
Guy Otto
Lnig
Cecil J. Dowere
George Murray
Neale Hooker
Becwuse
Barre City
Bure
American Legion
Wight
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Maj. Scott
Florence W. Gay
Skeels
Pershing
Nera
Telegraphers’ Union
90Th Division
New York Elevated
Ascltine
Brent
St. Johnsbury’s
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Black
D. C
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C. H. Burr
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