Sacco and Vanzetti jury told to weigh conscious guilt
Judge Thayer instructed the jury in the Sacco Vanzetti murder trial to consider consciousness of guilt only if linked to the Paymaster and Guard Berardelli killings in South Braintree and Dedham Massachusetts. He warned against bias and stressed equal rights and careful weighing of identity evidence and alibi testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham
Mass
Niccola Sacco
Bartolommeo Vanzetti
South Braintree
Tudge Webster Thayer
Toursge
France
Thayer
Shoever
Hitei
Lps
F& Jury
Vaneetti
Vanzetti
Hee
Erdelil
Pitte
Secce
Secen
Vancelli
Eveders
Berce
Parmenter
Berardelli
Madge Thayer
Sacco
Vannetti
Boston
Plymouth
Jude
Marquia A. Ferrani
Silvio Vitale
Flowers
Paris in Gay Time Bastille Day Celebrations
Paris marked Bastille Day with torchlight parades and street dancing as crowds gathered in the city hours long. In New York French residents held celebrations with a late night open house and programs by French organizations and veterans groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
New York
New Yorks
Bastille
Immigration limit forces return of Polish immigrants
Immigration officials announced that 373 immigrants who arrived yesterday aboard the Danish steamship Lithuania from Memel and Danzig must return home as no more Poles can be admitted this month under new restrictions. They will be deported at the first opportunity. The Lithuania had been booked to dock in New York but was diverted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lithuania
Liteau
Danzig
New York
Legion to press on for amendment despite Harding message
Indianapolis July 14 The American Legion will continue its fight for changes in the present program despite President Harding's message to the Senate. National Commander John G. FMinn said the secretary Melton overestimates costs and cited past relief acts in England France and Belgium as stabilizing economics through individual rehabilitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Healy
Belgium
Mone
World Crop Output Placed At 19 595 000 Bales
Washington July 14 The department of agriculture reports the world crop for 1920 21 at 19 595 000 bales of 500 pounds gross or 478 pounds net per bale. United States 13 206 000 bales India 2 000 000 China 1 0 000 Raisesa 150 000 Brazil 196 000 Mexico 15700 and all other countries 400 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
United States
India
Brazil
Mexico
Debating Tariffs Under High Pressure Yesterday
The session on tariff policy pressed the House with heated arguments for and against the Will. Representative Green led in questioning and shifting positions as the committee weighed proposals on American trade and related measures.
Japan Accepts With Reserve On Armament Conference
Washington July 14 Japan accepted President Harding's suggestion for a conference on armament limits, but gave no direct reference to the Far East issue. The Chinese government unqualifiedly accepted. State Department officials declined to reveal the exact form of Japan's reply. The silence on the Far East did not halt plan implementation. Dispatches from Tokyo and London fueled belief Japan would join frank Far East discussions, though cautions on internal politics and military influence were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Japan
Harding
State Department
Aos
Scene Nova
Tokie
London
Tokio
Ian Ju Om
Geddes Comments on Armament Talks at Rockland
Sir Auckland Geddes the British ambassador told reporters in Rockland Maine that disarmament steps are being considered by the powers. He could not say if Premier Lloyd George would attend the proposed conference. Geddes was en route from Washington to Dark Harbor Interboro for a brief weekend before joining his family at intervals through the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockland
Auckland Geddes
Harding
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Aucklany
Washington
Dark Harbor
Interboro
Heat Spreads Rails in South Londonderry Train Wreck
July 14 a south bound Central Vermont line train derailed on the West River branch near South Londonderry after excessive heat. Two passenger coaches left the track tipping into a six foot embankment. the rear of the second car remained on the tread. Cries of aid filled the car as traveling salesman Wideopartt Cann and Lollie Massey of TraG were injured lightly. samples smashed, glass containers spilled. Crew freed occupants. none seriously hurt. Wrecking crew from Bere cleared the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esparelal
South Londonderry
Pentiletare
Lollie Massey
Tra
Mace
Commellor
William Anderson
JE. McNamara
Brattleboro
Bere
Four Armored Bandits Steal Truckload of Wet Goods in Pa
Inwa Pa July 14 four armed bandits robbed a truck carrying wet goods from David Under man uf Ambler. The robbers threatened death but fled with merchandise as a police pursuit followed. Linderman helped subdue one suspect after officers arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inwa
David Underman
Ambler
Linderman
Word & Polleaman
Disciplinary Action Noted In Naval Dispatch
Fragmentary wartime report describes disciplinary action aboard a vessel near the western coast with officer candidates Lt Lotisa Kiew Jo and Lieutenants Stephen Fi and Walter Hinton among passengers. The text references differences between lashenmies and Ferrel and mentions Daniele Tomas as an officer, though details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Waal
Urs Am
Lotisa Kiew Ro Jo
Stephen Fi
Walter Hinton Paserngers
Larshenamis
Ferrel
Daniele Tomas Tf
Offic
Four Planes Collide in Midair Over Modesto
Four aircraft collided in midair above Modesto California killing all four pilots. One plane caught fire and burned upon impact with flames described as intense. The pilot fatalities were reported with fatalities deemed certain by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modesto
Cal
Navy Officer Will Be Tried Monday
Boston July 14 Lieut William Martin supply officer on the houte ship Kearsarge during the World War will be tried by general court martial at the navy yard next Monday for alleged embezzlement of 4595.68 from the Kearsarge and desertion while United States was still at war. He surrendered on the steamship Pyro at New York after a March arrest. Desertion alleged June 22 1920 from the receiving ship at Philadelphia. He is the second officer tried by the same court for disappropriation of funds following George Schoonerer charged with theft of 4074 from the Galveston store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
William
Martin
Houteship Kearsarge
Nave Yard
United States
Pyro
New York
Philadelphia
Jenrge J. Schoonerer
Galveston
Boy Crushed by Wheel in Hay Wagon Tragedy
Poultney July 144 Hollis Jones four child of Mrs Lillian Jones widow Beaman street died last evening after hay wagon wheel ran over him in front of his home The child and mother were tending yard when wagon driven by Leroy Durham pulled onto street and the child was crushed Three doctors treated him and ambulance rushed to Rutland hospital but he died en route Castleton. Durham exonerated of blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poultney
Hollis Jones
Lillian Jones
Beaman Street
Hie
Bradley
Norman
Thren
Leroy Durham
Aerie
Castleton
Durham
West Sends Four Men to National Tennis Championships
Boston July 14 The Parish enact will send east for the national town tennis championships this summer. A team of four men, including Howard and Robert Kinney western sectional champions, will team again on panther courts. Johnstone, Pacific singles titlist, and Wallace Devine complete the lineup. Griffin, Johnstone's partner last year, was not named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Uly
Howerd
Robert Kinery
Em F. Johnstone
Pacific
Wallace Devise
Griffin
Johnstone
Johinstone
Davis
Train Derailment Causes Spikes and Plates to Go Missing
A cryptic report describes a rail incident where fifteen spikes were pulled and plates removed on a New York Central route near Willoughby. The wreck caused the train to derail after striking something, with rails lifted and the locomotive and cars overturning over 200 feet. No clear details on casualties or exact date are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plewrland
Ihway Express
Iran
Ale Wef
New York Central
Wwe
Willoughby
Ee Sleoe
Pomona Sunday amusements ordinance ruled unconstitutional
Los Angeles July 14 Superior Judge Burnell struck down a Pomona ordinance banning Sunday amusements with admission fees. He ruled it unconstitutional as it permitted churches to collect offerings at Sunday services, effectively making theatres and similar venues operate free that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Pomona
Burnell
Boston Policer Suspected Burglar Nabbed After Shootout
Boston July 14 Wilbur F Harris and Jonlesman were nabbed by detectives after being found in uniform in a south end clothing store left. Several shots exchanged before Harris was captured. He had served 20 years and was suspended from the force. Detectives said Harris admitted stealing goods and pointed to items found at his home. No one injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Wilbur F. Harris
Jonlesman
Torday
South End
Hurrie
Curtis
Oshes
Trimount Coat Co
Harrie
Harris
Oliver A Wio
Burlington Man Killed in Flight
Honolulu July 14 Major Sheldon F Wheeler commandant at Duke field army air base and Sergeant Thomas A Kelley were killed when their airplane crashed after lifting off for a practice flight Wheeler home is Burlington Vermont son of Mr and Mrs H C Wheeler He was a Burlington High School class of 1906 graduate and West Point alumnus with a long aviation service and rapid promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Sheldon F Wheeler
Duke Field
Army Air Base
Thomas A Kelley
Yentering
Wheeler
Burlington, Vt
H. C. Wheeler
Burlington
Rutland Car Crash Leaves Mount Holly Man in Critical Condition
July 14 Rutland William Coolidge of Mount Holly severely injured when his Overland car collided with a Rutland railroad train at Holden crossing near Mount Holly. He suffered a fractured skull and leg and was taken to Rutland Hospital in critical condition. The car was demolished, and Coolidge was thrown clear, while the other occupant, believed to be Comudge, was rear home from East Wallingford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
William Coolidge
Mount Holly
O'Clork
Rutland Railroad
Mall Trail
Red Holden
Stout
Cool- Henne Bear
Comudge
East Wallingford
L. &. Johnson
Thie City
Dennie Hollemt
De Valera Meets Lloyd George In Dublin Peace Drive
Eamonn De Valera arrived at 10 Downing Street at 4 30 PM London time for a conference with Prime Minister Lloyd George. The aim is to work out a basis for an Irish peace settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Associated Preas
Eamonn de Valera
No. 10
Downing Street
Lloyd George
Court Shortens Time For Redemption In Barre Savings Bank Case
Judge ZS Stanton hears chancery matter of Savings Bank and Trust Co versus Howland block owners in Barre. Order shortens time to three months from signing. E L Davis represents receiver George Carpenter and will proceed unless changed. Another hearing on Capital Garage Co stock rights with filings to verify corporate status following tax nonpayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staunt
Savings Bank & Trust Co
Howland Block
Barre
E. L. Scott
A. A. Sargent
John W. Gosson
E. L. Davis
George Carpenter
H.W. Scott
G. Howland
J. A. Dew
Will Pear
ZS. Stanton
Rioting and Bomb Blast in Belfast Area Fatalities Reported
A Belfast incident left one girl dead and three others wounded after a bomb was thrown in Cork Street area. Several windows broken as a train car derailed near Reed Dintord grocery. bystanders aided and four youths aged 14 to 20 were injured. Gladys Bean died en route to hospital. Dewey is in critical condition with others severely hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Associated Proas
Cork Street
Place
Alan
Reed Dintord
West Hurke
Bordie
Giadys Bean
Chester “Bean
Newark
Cleashy Hospital
Orleans
Gladys
Dewey
Polio Clinic Opens at Barre City Hospital Today
A polio clinic begins at Barre City Hospital at 9 AM and runs until 3 PM with additional sessions expected this afternoon. Drs and nurses oversee the event as part of statewide aftercare study to assess treatments and determine future care for polio cases. Readouts list attendees from Barre and nearby areas, including Sylvia Jarvis, Edith McKensie, Violet Johanson, Lester Diemer, Florence Knutson, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fantile Paral
Barre City Hospital
Dortore
Norae
Sylvia Jarvis
Orange Street
Edith McKensie
Websterville
Violet Johanson
Rowston Street
Lester Diemer
Barremond Diemer
Barres Peccion Pelesment Graniteville
Reinold Mackay
Maple Grove
Florence South Barre
Lester Guyer
Clear Street
Alcide Carnire
East Hill
Willis Rees
South Barre
Melburne Tucker
Florence Knutaon
Birch Street
Marc Orp Waitefield
Mortart
Flas ‘Aie Jameson
Je Avenues
Ferdinand Gomez
T. Block
Wart
Washington Street
Mary Martin
Woodbury
Strikebreakers Arrive at Wilder Plant Amid Union Tensions
July 14 report from Wilder Virginia states 69 strikebreakers have arrived at the International Paper Co plant, with union officials at Port Edward reacting with opposition. The arrival underscores ongoing labor strife as the International Pulp, Gulphite and Paper Mill Workers' union contends with management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Falls
S. Y
International Paper Co
Wilder
International Pulp, Gulphite and Paper Mill Workers’ Union
Port Edward
Brakeman McCrillis Killed in Rail Crash Near Essex Junction
Essex Junction July 4 F L Mc Crillis brakeman on Central Vermont Railway died of injuries after being struck between cars while train No 9 from White River Junction to Montreal halted for a signal. Engineer investigated, McCrillis died at the station hospital. survived by a sister and brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex Junction
F L McCrillis
Central Vermont Railway
Mccriils
White River
Junetinn
Montreal
Ee Town
Ieers
Ater
Hunter
McCrillie
TWO MEN FRIGHTENED OFF AT DRake HOME
Mrs. Louie Drake of 9 Brook Street faced a nighttime intrusion when two men tried to enter through the pantry window about 1 a.m. The alarmed mother screamed, neighbors James Trials Edward Tinnie and Straiten arrived, causing the intruders to flee toward Brook Street schoolhouse. Drake had hidden bank money in the house. The family now stays with Mrs. Sweeney in Montpelier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Drake
Brook Street
Drake
Companion
Messrs
James Tilaws
Edward ‘Innie
Straiten
Drake Hone
Brook Atrert
Jo Yntines
New Case Filed in County Court at Morning Session
Isaacs Merkle and Sones and Emmet Coomrod filed in county court this morning for action on a bite with damages set at 250 dollars. Charles Black of Burlington and J G Frattini of Montpelier appear as attorneys. A hearing on an unclaimed bank deposit in savings banks and trust companies was continued to a future date. Claims proven include 744 dollars by Harte Cornet Hand and 12 20 dollars by Lee William French of Northfield. The hearing records mention various individuals including Nelson Downing's daughter and residents of Barre and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaacs Merkle & Sones
Emmet Coomrod
Charles Black
Burlington
J. G. Frattini
Montprlier
Savings Bimks
Harte Cornet
Lee William French
Northfield
Nelson Downing
Barre
Chester Mills
Orange
James Muteh
Alex M. Smith
Barron Dennell
Tsuntom
Maes
Willie Lawson
Hardwirke
Minor Vehicle Accidents Reported in Various Towns
The secretary of state records show several minor collisions including Henry Box’s auto incident in Montpelier, a collision involving D F Melisa of Cabot injuring a 1 year old in Maintirl, and John Jackson of Barre noting his car’s involvement in mid month fender benders. Mer ton Marvin reports his vehicle struck by Mr. Clevarette on Dodge Street, with boys gaining access to the Demette car earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Box
Montpelier
Secretary of State's Department
Jae
Rac
D. F. Melesa
Cabot
E.W. Page
Maintirl
John Jackson
Barre Bes
Merton Marvin
Mr. Clevarette
Dodge
Demeette
Barn Fire Ravages Richmond Farm Storehouse and Stock
Fire at Arthur Brressette Parms farm in Richmond destroyed a barn, granary, silos, and cattle stalls. Large quantities of hay grain and apples burned. only partial farm equipment remained. Local volunteers aided containment and recovery efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Bressette Parms
Richmond
Arthur Brressette
Lewemer
Gilmore
General reduction in Pittsfeld trades on July 14
Contractors in the betting trades vote to set price terms. Plasterers are asked to prepare two and one rants, painters 15 cents, ph(im)bers and steamtuegs cited. Metal markers and other trades face reductions while carpenters and others adjust wages in a broad raft of rate cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfeld
Mars
Pale Joke Refreshments Tied to Area Youth Event
Fragmentary note mentions serving refreshments to the young area group and references Pale Joke and ZFALH. Unclear specifics or dates. No names, places, or concrete actions clearly readable.
Hero's Body Coming for Private Arthur Miller
Private Arthur M. Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Miller of Webeterville, was killed in the Battle of Chateau-Thierry. His body travelled from New York to Webeti ville for funeral services to be announced. He enlisted at Camp Greene, Cherotte and served with the 43rd Infantry overseas. He was decorated and volunteered for service in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur M. Miller
Chateau-Thierry
Arthur Miller
Webetervilln
Arsine
New York
Webeti
Sille
Jeter
Camp Greene
Eriannes
Meresage
Chetens-Therry
Bering
Miller
Peethameely
Last Call For Dinner Dimmed Prices Reported
Fragmentary note describes price drop of 25 percent and scheduling changes. Mentions dinning timing, a brother reference, and postponement to Monday morning. No clear names, places, or organizations can be confirmed from the fragment.
Tufts Tried To See Barney In Murderer Surrender
District Attorney Nathan A. Tufts of Middlesex County pressed to secure the surrender of Herman Barney an escaped murderer in a high profile case. Stephen Bresnahan testified that Barney visited his North Cambridge home at midnight on May 31 1920 and later meet in Northampton with Tufts associate O Halloran. Bresnahan said the group urged Barney to surrender and that Tufts was convinced they could prevail, though Barney insisted on seeing his mother first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bost
Herman
Barney
Nathan A. Tufts
Middlesex County
Tufts
Stephen
Bresnahan
Supreme Court
Cambridge
Northampton
Joseph Meisne
Edward O.halloran
Newton
Greenfeld
Rae
O'Halloran
Eee
Farl O. Barney
Henry A. Hurlburt
Ted
Breanahan
Northhampton
Meisae
Brattleboro
Metsee House
Barker
Tufte
Withers
Tatement
Twits
Harney
Hambert Seid
Melvin Mavon
Eresmeier
Hurlbart
Witnens
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Sacco-Vanzetti
Bert ‘Ardelli
Braintree
Howre Ras
China
Geddes
California
Sin
William J. Martin
WEST
Sheldon H. Wheeler
Ixil
Wiliam Coolidge
Barre Savings Bank
Sutton
Lt Smith
POLIO
City Hospital
S. McCrillis
Brook Street House
Isaac Merkle
Vermont
Pittsfield
Aoé
Placido Calvagis
Hero
Will
Stephen G. Bresnahan
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