05 Jul 1919
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1919
Page
1
Germany tells Allies she desires to begin immediate compliance with the terms of the peace treaty regarding reparations for damage caused during the war. The note signals willingness to settle outstanding obligations and restore postwar relations.
German economic experts will meet Allied specialists in oral conferences to discuss reparations. The first session is expected to start early next week, with Germany signaling readiness to begin compliance with the peace terms. A separate note from Copenhagen reports a Riga armistice between Esthonians and Germans, with German troops to leave Riga and evacuate Letgia at the earliest possible moment.
Augusto B. Leguia is proclaimed provisional president of Peru after a rapid overthrow of President Pardo. Pardo and his ministers are imprisoned, and Lima’s naval forces largely back Leguia with little fighting. Public opinion appears to back the change.
President Wilson delivers stirring Fourth of July address to thousands of U.S. troops and sailors aboard a warship. He greets the crowd as My fellow citizens and frames liberty and independence in the war’s expanded meaning. He urges Americans to live up to a earned national reputation.
St Johnsbury celebrated a big Fourth with an estimated 18 000 attendees. Events included sunrise salutes, a 1.25 mile parade route, best float won by American Fork and Hoe with an armored tank, and a noon lunch for 250 soldiers. An airplane performed over the village before returning to Lancaster. A Keilrod street carnival drew 150 participants and fireworks lit a hillSee the Linen.
Coblenz on July 4 witnessed a 48 gun salute from Ehrenbreitstein fired by 75s of the 7th field artillery. The showing marked the army’s Fourth of July celebration in American occupied Germany with fireworks, theatre, and sports drawing thousands of Americans and civilians along the Rhine.
The Handley Page Atlantic airship, under Vice Admiral Kerr, landed in Parrsboro street after fog diverted it from its Halifax route. The plane, flying on three engines, struck a wire during descent injuring the undercarriage. repairs are not possible at Parrsboro. The voyage from Harbor Grace to New York City covered 1,200 miles with instruments functioning properly.
Disorder broadens in Florence with crowds firing at officers and ransacking shops. Goods are ferried to warehouses as authorities move supplies to the municipality and chamber of labor. matches distributed free amid the chaos.
Burlington marked a major Fourth of July with a morning parade reviewed by Admiral Henry T Mayo alongside city officials. Veterans from the Civil War and over 1,200 service members were honored at a memorial tablet dedication. Afternoon clam bake, sports, and fireworks followed, with Curtiss seaplane demonstrations and lake-night flights offered to residents at one dollar per minute.
Halifax July 5 The Admiralty station here received wireless report at 10 30 am that the R 34 was between Halifax and Canse with exact position not given The crew stated all is well Canse lies about 10 miles northeast of Halifax Boston radio in yard reported signals from the R 34 but position not disclosed The message indicated all well with the giant blimp
New York July 5 The R M and her sister R33 stand as the world s greatest dirigibles born to out do Zeppelins and strike fear in German cities. The R34 measures 640 feet long 79 feet beam 70 feet gondola to gas bag top with a 2 million cubic feet hydrogen envelope. Powered by five Sunbeam engines totaling 1000 HP she can cruise near 70 mph carrying 7500 to 8000 gallons of gasoline for a 4000 mile radius and lifting capacity of 60 tons with 1244 tons dischargeable weight.
Springfield townspeople joined a chamber of commerce Fourth of July festival. Aerial exhibitions drew crowds despite a late start, with plans to carry passengers. morning parade showcased 200 attendees and decorated floats. Afternoon track events followed by Riverside park fireworks capped the day.
A Barre Fourth of July air show ends in a crash as Lieut Lynch cannot attend due to an accident. Saugus firm provides a replacement aircraft flown 200 miles via Lawrence Squam Lake White River Junction and East Braintree, but a mislanding damages the aircraft and delays the spectacle. Pilot Hodgdon and tech Ralph Dale escape unharmed. repairs pending.
Barre committee warns that subscriptions fall short of expenses for a major celebration. They urge immediate contributions and offer souvenirs from the victory arch and team photographs for sale to defray costs. A national bank notice and other regional items follow in the period report.
Judges selected Barre parade horse prize winners including Charles Abbott Wa terbury draught pair drawing the 1. P. C. float with horribles, William Nichols four horse hitch RK of but, saddle horse ridden by Red Men's exhibitor. judges G. H. Clark East Montpelier Orlando Clark North Montpelier Charles Duke Northfield.
The center city business district landmark was dedicated with ceremony honoring 800 Barre residents who enlisted to fight Germany, marking a patriotic tribute and community salute.
Barre marked Independence Day with a grand homecoming for Washington and Orange county veterans. About 16 000 people attended the parade and dedication of a victory arch, amid a citywide celebration that included a large parade, bands, and free meals, with over 1 000 visiting autos and minimal disorder. The event honored World War I veterans from Barre and nearby towns, showcasing the 26th Yankee division and Vermont National Guard colors.
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