21 Jul 1921
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1921
Page
1
Lieut Governor of Illinois and Vernon Curtis a bank man are indicted in a case charging conspiracy to defraud the state of about 2 million dollars. Sterling and Curtis named among those charged in the same indictment.
Springfield July 21 Gov Len Small expected in court to post bond and seek trial after Sangamon county grand jury indicted him and Lieut Gov Sterling with conspiring to defraud the state and embezzling public funds. Curtis of Grant Park IL named with them in the indictments as bonds fixed at 160000 for Small and Sterling and 100000 for Curtis.
London reports Greek forces in rapid pursuit after a Turkish advance in the Minor region. Dispatches from the Greek foreign minister in Athens describe Balcl-shebr occupation by the Greeks following a severe engagement. King Constantine has left Smyrna for the front, and promises to lead the general staff.
A fragmentary 19th century item notes a famous historic train on a modern flat car drawn by a renewed New York Celina engine, with exhibition plans and references to the event’s terminal. The garbled text mentions July 21 and a display at a designated terminus.
Washington July 21 The end of the tariff fight in the House is due today A vote on the Fordney bill is slated for late afternoon with passage regarded as assured by a large Republican majority The debate centers on contested sections including hides long staple cotton and petroleum dyes and a three year embargo on dye imports Final action is expected on leather products duties and the oil tax fight among others with leaders eyeing record votes and possible reversals in tariff provisions
Hua N A July 21 Engineer Smith of Ports Maine was killed today when a freight derailed after striking a washout 12 miles east of Windham Junction. The engine and several cars derailed. traffic on the line will be tied up during the day, services said.
Official circles say France will dispatch reinforcements to upper Silesia to safeguard 10000 French citizens on the ground, with or without Britain joining. The move aims to counter Polish and German threats as reported from Ye Pelin.
Portsmouth New Hampshire July 21 the future of the Mutual Welfare league at the naval prison here established during the war by Thomas Mott Osteene is in doubt Officials at Washington say the matter was referred after offenses against the rules by two prisoners members of the league The two were deprived of membership and placed in cells Hamilton South U S J who recently relieved Commodore ALN Wadhams ordered the confinement after a general investigation The action ends a period of daylight confinement in the prison cells for the first time in years
London July 21 The talks between Lloyd George and Eamonn De Valera near a peace conference fail to produce a nucleus for negotiations. Proposals exceeding ten articles were presented as ground for a full peace parley and cryptic communiques followed the final session.
Washington July 21 report details a request for 125 million dollars to support the Shipping Board. The plan, submitted through Director Davis, seeks funds to cover operations through the first half of the fiscal year. Albert D. Lasker, newly named chairman, met with Madden and Warren to outline aims. potential sale of three former German ships and refitting the Leviathan were discussed to raise funds.
In Lynn Massachusetts today a fatal auto collision at Bank Square left J P Gifford of Lynn and Albion Bartlett injured severely with Bartlett suffering a fractured skull. Former Mayor Charles Harewood and Byron Grover, both Lynn National Bank directors, received lesser injuries as their party en route to Worcester collided with a Worcester truck driven by Jules Rome. The crash sent the vehicles into a telegraph pole and caused injuries to all aboard.
New York ind nity firm reports a surge in loot from wine cellars and missing valuables in recent months. Indemnity experts say bands of skillful burglars, operating from affluent areas, prefer jewelry art and liquor, using staged departures and apartment setups to peddle goods. Expert A Foster identifies organized crews, including saboteurs and gunmen, who coordinate through NYC intermediaries, with loot profits outweighing prior thefts.
London reports that Morris Hillquit, prominent American socialist leader, arrived from France and was refused landing by an immigration officer citing instructions from the home affairs secretary. The Daily Herald notes Hillquit was later allowed to proceed to Dover but warned to report at the port by a specified time unless further action is taken.
Leewtem Ant Colonel James E. Stetley of Ala is cleared of charges in a high profile case heard in Washington. The verdict comes after weeks of testimony and legal maneuvering by defense and prosecution. Court records indicate no further action against Stetley in this matter.
Vermont Supreme Court upholds Barre’s tax case against Orange. It rules city taxes apply only to the Robinson farm parcel and not to the water line pipeline, reversing Orange County Court. Orange had sought back taxes totaling over $1,500 for one year and more under later assessments. The decision specifies tax liability on the Robinson farm and its associated costs, with both sides to bear their own court costs.
Boston July 11 Attorney Demaral id Weaton Allen sought to compel New York witnesses to testify for the Middlesex County action to remove District Attorney Nathan A Tufts. He asked to keep names secret and requested writs to secure the New York witnesses. Court officials indicated New York officials would be subpoenaed to testify. The matter echoed concerns that witnesses might avoid testifying and involved other court actions including a separate case over a county fine for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence in 1920.
A special meeting of the Contrel Labor Gales was held at 7 o clock. Attendees included Romaine Swami, Bark, and Per Randar, acting as president, with discussions noted though details are unclear due to transcription errors.
Alexander Ironside of Barre dies after four years of poor health, ending a career devoted to labor reform. For eight years he led Vermont's state AFL branch, influencing weekly pay, child labor rules, and factory oversight, while serving on multiple committees and participating in national AFL conventions. He later worked as quarry union organizer and remained active in labor circles until his illness. He leaves a wife Wilmina Shepherd and seven children, with national and local tributes expected.
Washington DC reports indicate Campbell an officer faced questions at a government inquiry. Details suggest testimony about alleged acts framed within wartime military service and associated omissions leaving officials wary of corroboration. Local officials declined to comment while confirming ongoing inquiry.
Police investigate a Ford found by the road near Middlesex with two Vermont plates and a Massachusetts plate under its seat. The car’s ownership is unclear and two men in another vehicle reportedly planned to return from Montpelier but did not. Several accidents followed nearby, including collisions involving Legier Waterbury and Sweeney Montpelier, with damages around 100 dollars.
Mrs Helen M Judd Batchelder of Barre died this morning at 45 Liberty Street after a week of illness marked by fever and weakness. She was born Helen Judd in Vermont and lived in Barre after marriages to Hiram Batchelder and Le Cheney Batchelder. Funeral plans set for Saturday at the Methodist church with burial anticipated in Barre. Her survivors include a nephew Frank Biew of Burlington and two grandchildren.
The Burke Jones Latiebury Aero Co of Randolph and the Corbin Fryer Morin Co Inc of Burlington filed with the secretary of state notices concerning paid in capital stock. The Granite City Tool Co of Barre offered tent articles for the granite industry with capital stock listed as 0000. Papers signed by W Cummings Calcagni and W A Nelson of Barre.
A damaged report describes a confrontation at Chat plate where strikebreakers arrived on a special train and were met by striking workers. Vandalism and clashes occurred as guards and bystanders watched. authorities investigated the incident and no clear injuries were disclosed.
Barre group moved ahead without waiting for price readjustments or market shifts. The action mirrors moves seen in other centers, signaling a proactive stance by local interests amid fluctuating costs and investments.
Barre granite manufacturers voted to slash finished granite prices by 15 percent effective immediately amid fears of rising power costs. They push for rapid relief and study installing in-district power units to curb future rate hikes while Vermont Public Service Commission prepares to hear M and B L P Co requests to reopen its power-rate case.
The report describes a court session where Rex faced charges related to assaulting Arthur Pver with reference to a prior incident. Kelment pleaded guilty to related counts while G. Auetio provided testimony. Dyer presented a complaint to the late attorney and was arrested as a witness for the state.
A steamer struck a rocky bend of the Cotomita river near Berlin Washington and sank after a brief struggle. One crewman escaped, while others were reportedly trapped or lost. details from the dispatch remain incomplete and uncertain as authorities assess the scene.
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