23 Jul 1921
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1921
Page
1
Auxiliary schooner believed to connect mysterious liquor carrier and the shore was boarded at Lighthouse Point, Conn., early today. Officers surprised the crew unloading ram. 250 cases were seized.
In New Haven a schooner loaded with Scotch whiskey was halted at Lighthouse Point after police received a tip. Officers fired into the air and the crew surrendered with no resistance. The vessel Jennie T. is claimed by New Britain residents and federal officials probe if the cargo links to the Bermuda bound Potomoke shipment.
President Harding travels by car to a camping site on Licking Creek near See Md seven miles from a new location to spend the night under canvass with Harvey Firestone Henry Ford and Thomas Edison. Mrs Harding remains in Washington as the party plans a day near Penne Tate tomorrow. William F Anderson and Mrs Anderson, longtime friends, join for the lay of Bishop Anderson arranged to guide the stay.
A body found ashore near Newee is believed to be Burt C. of New London. Local police received a message yesterday. the missing man was last seen fleeing Poverty Island toward Serbrook in a small boat. The inquiry continues as investigators verify the identification and circumstances.
Boxing fans welcomed new arrivals from New York as a group of teenage acpseslts reached the quay and prepared to spend time in Frome before a planned event in the United States. Carpentier praised Dempsey, highlighting the expected bout and the excitement surrounding the visit.
Fragmented obituary notes the death of a local resident connected to Daniguey's Bandites era, listing surviving relatives including Mrs Ruth Martin and Miss Core Ferry. The text mentions a four year span and a fear of illness, with vague references to a Barry City woman and a protective theme around a late life event.
Funeral services for Private Walter Perry were held as his body arrived from Hoboken last Thursday. World War soldiers who can attend are urged to be present. Perry, son of Mrs. Wintec Perry of Mansfield, Mass, was 23 and formerly lived in Field and worked there before enlisting. He was shipped overseas after training and died while in service.
New York July 23 Agents of the shipping board moved to add four steamers to the five seized last night totaling nine ships. The five seized earlier include the George Washington America Susquehanna President Grant and Agamemnon valued at about 425 million. The seizures followed alleged failures by United States Mail Steamship Co to pay duties and laxity in contracts. Custodians boarded all ships, and the George Washington may be operated by the board if no other operator is found. The company will contest in court, claiming the action was without warning and citing alleged foreign pressure to seize ships.
Chicago July 2 The trial of former White Sox players charged with conspiring to throw the World Series to Cincinnati resumes Monday. The court must decide if grand jury statements by Eddie Cienertie Claude Williams and Joe Jackson can be admitted as evidence despite missing immunity waivers. Buck Weaver remains the lone player not yet targeted.
In Seaside Rockaway area pastor Joseph B Brady obtained permission to use a boxing arena for a Catholic summer mission as thousands attend the summer colony. Ropes are removed, an altar placed, and a parish church interior is recreated around the ring for the religious service and boxing events.
Scranton Pennsylvania July 23 investigation into the wreck of the Lackawanna Limited on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad at a Perth of here. Five persons dead and more than a score injured. EM Ryan vice president and general manager directing inquiry. Rail damage blamed on a dropped nut on the track.
Paris reports Premier Briand after a cabinet meeting sent a telegram to Berlin asking Germany to ensure safe passage for a new French division moving to Silesia within hours. He told London to press Britain to avoid a Silesian boundary without sufficient troops and said France would dispatch another division without waiting for Allies.
The Beaumont Inca of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan sent letters to both papers claiming full responsibility for the brutal beating and tar and feathering of FS Paul a doctor and BR Sot a marine corps veteran in Dewey village. The 4000 word communication carried the order’s seal and named William Joseph Simmons as the grand wizard who would oversee any investigation.
The American sailing vessel Levee M Thurlow carrying trout ran aground off the coast near Yuratan on July 7. Five or seven Mexican sailors aided in the rescue of the seven crew members who were saved, with some men later sinking after the vessel struck.
London reports General Smuts may visit Dublin next week to aid Lloyd George proposals. Sinn Fein leaders, De Valera, and Craig weigh dominion home rule lines, while Smuts’ past anti-Entente stance helps bridge Irish leaders and northern negotiators. De Valera to present British proposals before departure.
Reports from Dublin say British authorities await Ireland talks after Eamonn De Valera reviews Lloyd George proposals. Dailireann meeting postponed to next week as Sinn Féin leaders expect developments within days. A fuller statement on the Irish settlement is anticipated after George and De Valera confer.
Fort K Sherburne of Montpelier and Mise firece Winfred Flower, daughter of Mrs. James K Flower, were married in New Hele P on Wednesday. The article notes bank officials and church groups involved, and mentions attendance at afternoon services. Other items include civic officials, vacations, and local society notices with scattered details.
At the victorious life conference in Stony Brook N Y church leaders urged a Bible centered school for boys to counter modernist trends in American colleges. Charles Trumbull and Rev R E Pave condemned current college philosophy linking faith to education. Delegates from several denominations also pressed against recognizing Afghanistan for missionary access, noting Afghanistan and Tibet block American missionaries.
Chief Justice Taft is slated to address the Williams College Institute of Politics session opening July 20 in Williamstown Massachusetts. He will welcome Viscount Bryce and other European statesmen. Harvard President Lowell and Boston Mayor Vaters plan addresses. A reception by Williams President Garfield will follow for institute members.
New York police use sponges as improvised tools in liquor raids. Detective Samuel Toshun testified he carries a sponge to salvage evidence during arrests. Joseph Preina was held after allegedly destroying liquor by tossing a bottle to the floor. Two clubs and two aquewers filed a handy, empty if well with evidence.
Mrs Lenn G Goodale pleaded guilty in Montpelier city court to abandoning her seven children. Sentence was deferred and placed on probation after she promised to reunite with her husband. Goodale had been working recently in a Barre restaurant. The case was reviewed by the state board of charities.
Fort Worth residents and visitors from Montpelier roam through town for meetings and hikes. Lambert, Weston, and Fraser meet local friends while Lamberth plans a long foot journey to July. Reps from Hartford and Burlington join discussions as various relatives travel for visits and training.
In Hattiesburg Mississippi Casey Jones white, recently convicted of murder of Mrs J B Mosely and slated to hang July 18 on appeal, was seized from jail by a mob early this morning and hanged in the courthouse yard. He resisted, grabbing a razor and striking two men with a chair before a fatal blow ended the struggle.
Sheriff H. Lord of Cheshire county and Governor Albert Own discussed precautions after word the Compt Realty Co plans to move logs to International Paper Up yards at Bellows Falls, near a Walpole strike. No troops or extra deputies decided. awaits developments. Walpole officials had warned of potential trouble if workers arrive.
Ryegate South Ryegate and Tay Ryegate mourn the death of Y. D. Nelson long serving overseer of the poor and town tax official who died Friday near noon after two years of ill health. He leaves a wife and a large family. Nelson was widely respected for his faithful service and leadership in local affairs.
In a Montpelier city court Hugh McGinnis in probation violation pleads not party to statutory rape with July 10 warrant date. A binding-over hearing set for this afternoon. Bail fixed at 2000. McGinnis cannot furnish. Ida Wheeler, 14, Plainfield, to testify. she is a juvenile delinquent case in court.
Kelsey P. Freeman, 76, of Cabot died two hours after being struck by W. W. Parry of Barre as he and his wife walked toward a garden near their Cabot home. The driver horned and slowed, but Freeman stepped into the path. Parry reported the incident to Montpelier. Freeman had Civil War service and was a Mason. He leaves a wife and children in Franklin and Hartford.
Olin Vaughn is being held in Newport after arrest in Morrisville by Deputy Sheriff James M. Kelly. He is accused of driving a car with incorrect number plates, falsely claiming residency in Bethel and Massachusetts. Federal Inspector Ford of Newport joined Sheriff Kelley in transporting Vaughn to Newport for further federal investigation.
Hearne W. Mann sues for damages alleging slanderous statements at an auction on March Sub 1921. Laws accuses the defendant of harming his reputation and causing $6,000 in damages, with actions brought in county court.
A string of brief society and local notices from St Albans to Barre includes Mrs Connie Davis visiting with Mr and Mrs Henry Petrie, Milford workers arriving in the city, weekend guests at Dr W Mans home, and fishing plans near the St Bernard club in Quebec. Other items mention travel to Portland for a Puller Brush Co. trip, a vacation in Montreal, and various residents vacationing or visiting, with several names and addresses listed.
The Harre of club defeated the Rutland Country club yesterday afternoon with a scoring margin of 14% to 285. The wcares were as follows.
Rutland players traveled with companions to Burlington to face the Wabanakes team in the afternoon. Near Saturday, July 30, Barre plans trips to Hyde for three-embered meetings with Greensboro and Montpelier to be played on the Barre course at Amyriet.
Montpelier deputy Sheriff Lannon arrested Corti near Plainfield on a warrant charging beeping possessing and transporting intoxicating liquors. Corti, alleged to have Farmisher workers in a lumber camp outside Mainfield, had two quarts of liquor when arrested. He appeared at Barre city court and pleaded not guilty. Bail set at 500 dollars by Modige E. L. Scott.
The International Paper mill, halted in May after a dispute over wage cuts, resumed operations yesterday as additional strikebreakers arrived. Workers continue with corkers and guards now at full staffing to run day and night.
Several reported accidents include Frank V. Wilmot of Wilder whose mackin ran into two bears crossing the street as he drove into a parage and their cart was smashed. Burlington resident kett reported Arnold and Roy Manning of Rutland saw a wagon struck by Ty ter Thull. W K Scott of Montpelier and M H Powers of Sharon had cars damaged. W Edwards of Waterbury also reported an accident.
Five automobile operators licenses were revoked or suspended in Burlington and surrounding towns. John W. Shannon of Burlington, EC Johnson of Shelburne, Robert B Hild of Michmand, Albert Lamberton of Rast Fairfield, and Homer Wisher of Burlington faced license actions. One unnamed driver in West Charleston had license indefinitely suspended for intoxicated operation of a motor vehicle. Herman B. Elsridge of Burlington also lost his license for similar intoxicated driving charges.
Mies Etangeline Roora and classmates from Culver Military Academy and Narwhiceh University return home from a ROTC training camp at Port Ethan Aller after weeks of drill and instruction. Local students from Walnut Street and Wellington Street rejoin families amid a busy morning scene near North Maine Street.
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