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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1919
Page
1
Postmaster General Burleson states that wire control is not being removed from government hands and that telephone and telegraph lines remain under public ownership and cannot be contemplated for privatization.
The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee moved toward repealing the wire control resolution while amending the bill to extend existing telephone rates for 10 days after wires return to private operation. Postmaster General Burleson disputed claims his order sought private ownership and said it merely reorganized the operation until full restoration. A regional telegraph strike threatened nationwide action unless service stabilizes. Kingsbury of AT&T testified as the committee pressed repeal discussions.
Washington DC June 6 House interstate commerce committee votes favorable report on a bill to repeal the daylight saving law ending on the last Sunday in October. The action shifts timing debates to lawmakers as supporters push for immediate repeal.
Prague reports a Hungarian bolshevik force scoring unexpected gains against Czech troops in Slovakia. Troha, a Czech minister, admits the situation in Slovakia is very grave, with rich districts likely to fall unless French troops can halt the Hungarian advance. Total damage is feared to exceed 1.1 billion crowns.
Paris June 6 report says Berlin will distribute photographically reproduced copies of the peace terms to every United States senator and representative. British correspondents in Paris probe delays in dispatches about the council of four changes guiding the treaty.
More than six thousand veterans arrived in New York aboard the Santa Ana, Pannonia, and Pretoria. The largest unit was the 144th Infantry, with 2,812 men and 96 officers, minus certain detachments. The Pretoria carried the 2d infantry brigade HQ of the 6th division. Major General James H. McRae was among the passengers. The Santa Ana carried engineer HQ detachments, medical units, and train companies totaling 1,008 men and 44 officers. The Pannonia carried two transportations companies, the 317th tied battalion, and other casualties. The 7th division personnel will proceed to Camps Upten, Dix, and Tirau.
Five transports carrying nearly 50 000 troops are due at Boston Harbor in the next few days. The battleship New Jersey with officers and men is scheduled to arrive early, followed by the Raga Lakrabach on Sunday, the President Grant on Monday, and the Winifredian likely Tuesday night. The New Jersey carries the 313th infantry, a 2nd machine gun battalion, casual company, 581st infantry, and a special carta company, details received from northeastern officials.
Washington June 6 A cable from Costa Rica says invading forces have been driven from Costa Rican soil andretreated to Nicaragua. Costa Rican representative Carlow Lara denies any American marines were landed, stating no reason exists for Marines to land except on a mission of courtesy and friendship.
Varis reports that allied powers will likely comply with Germany’s request to state an approximate maximum reparations sum under the peace treaty. The Matin notes the range from 200 to 250 billion francs on gold valuation, near a stated large dollar amount.
Mrs D Ki Fellows of Charlestown NH returns home after a pleasant visit with Mrs Charlee Gallagher of Methool Street. Robert McKnight Jr of Springfield MA ends a week with his parents and leaves for home. Spaulding High School hosts Waterbury High School in the last home game of the season, a league clash for first place after recent Burlington win. Hyfened Bouliou injured at Genest Beauliot shed on Blackwell Street. recovery and work absence expected, with cause traced to a cutting tool incident.
Leaders on both sides express confidence as Western Union strike action moves toward a finish. H C Worthen, general manager of the southern division, says Burleson’s order gives executives a fair chance to fight to a finish. Atlanta union president P G Ponville and southern organizer F Mann hint at a possible nationwide walkout if the injunction stands regarding the telegraph company. The dispute began last night in solidarity with a law protest in sympathy with telephone workers who walked off Monday over alleged union member discrimination.
New York June 6 employed of the Western Union Telegraph company were told they would not be taken back if they join a strike. Newcomb Carleton, the president, said the union had been turned over to the company to operate in its interest. He noted about 710 of 40,000 employees belonged to the union and the southern division strike call met with little response.
New Bedford June 6 The strike of mill operatives was settled today. About 30,001 workers from other departments forced out by the strike will return to work next Monday. Many mills in the city had been closed for more than two weeks.
The Winnipeg city government increases the constable force to 3000, with 1000 sworn in, amid threats of a terrorist campaign tied to labor unrest. City officials reject strike rumors as incitement while thousands of returning soldiers convene, urging action if strike leaders persist. In Washington, Borah’s resolution to seek a Paris hearing for Irish delegates passes 60 to 1, with Senator William of Mississippi dissenting.
Bridgeport records released by Coroner Phelan document two accidental deaths. Docephine Marine aged 10 was struck by an automobile driven by Ay Frederickson on May 20. Harriet Hall aged 81 died in a separate incident where an auto driven by Bernard Koblens collided. details appear in the coroner’s notes.
Kil Ransom aged 15 years drowned near Worcester branch in Putnameville while bathing on Thursday evening. He and two younger companions could not swim. after slipping from a rock into a deep hole, they tried boards and a raft to reach him but failed. Body retrieved after about 45 minutes. Dr. William Lindsay attempted rescue. Ransom, well liked, had worked in Putnameville briefly. his mother Mrs Telstone and siblings live in Plattsburg. Burial expected in Plattsburg.
Plainfield services conducted for Mrs Nellie Bancroft Shattuck born in Plainfield about 68 years ago. Officiating Rev Alvin Smith at Fred Cree home with burial in Enfield NH area. Shattuck leaves husband Dr Geoseene and daughter Gladys, plus two brothers and cousins. Ernest Hutchins funeral held at M B Church with Rev W Hewitt officiating. Buried at Center cemetery. Hutchins leaves mother Nettie and siblings Arthur Leon Harley Welch. Born in town 40 years ago now living in Waterbury previously.
A Swanton figure born in Georgia on January 98 1899 and married to Lillian Sprague of Weybridge on January 31 1883 is survived by his wife and two daughters Marion Gilmore and Ruth Gilmore. He also leaves a brother Arthur Gilmore and sister Mrs M G Bradford. He served on Gow Lewis Pul lr staff and represented Swanton in the 1900 legislature. He worked in several enterprises and was superintendent of Remington Arms until the plant closed after the armistice.
William P Brown and Miles Homg alias Miles Forest, deserters from Fort Slocum, were arrested in Springfield after allegedly forcing driver Lloyd to halt a taxicab between Bridgeport and New Haven. They robbed $1 from Lloyd, fled toward Milford, and were later detained by authorities in the city awaiting New Haven charges.
Dr Karl Renner chancellor of German Austria and head of its peace delegation, who met with Dr Otto Bauer at Feldkirch, is expected to arrive tomorrow. Frederick Thompson, creator of Luna Park and Toyland, died early today in New York. Belgian Socialist party to present to Prevane Smith an address on the treaty of peace. President Poincare of France reportedly to visit Brussels after talks with Wilson.
Paris reports quote President Wilken stating the German counter proposals do not violate his 14 points. He would voice opposition and seek correction if he believed an error existed, but finds the treaty as drafted fully conforms to his principles and 14 points.
A June fire on Crossett Hill in Duxbury burned over 60 acres on the Waterbury Last Block Co. farm and threatened timber on the Croxsett farm. About 50 men fought the flames, with 20 staying on guard overnight. The blaze, started by slash from last year’s pulp work, drew help from Montpelier and state forester Hastings.
The Washingtonia Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Montpelier City Hall concluded with productive discussions. Leaders reviewed war-time farming efforts, bank relations, co operative buying, and extension service work to boost grain production, dairy support, and county agriculture in a postwar setting.
The 47th annual Vermont Order of the Eastern Star convention closed in Burlington with installation of officers elected earlier in the day. Named include Grand Patron Francia W. Cutting Barton, Grand Matron Phyllis Burditt Springfield, Associate Grand Patron Harry D. McCrillis Marlfield, Associate Grand Matron Addie Allen Milton, Grand Secretary Olive Stowell Brattleboro, Grand Treasurer Etta Fraser Windsor, Conductress Joe Hy Fey North Williston, Associate Grand Conductress Nellie Smythe St Johnsbury.
The Washington county grand jury toured Montpelier to Barre sites tied to the Broadwell homicide. Judge Fish, noting health concerns, decided to continue with Juror Willey if possible, and instructed jurors on conduct as they view crime scene locations and other county matters during deliberations.
Richard Hievear and Mrs Stalin McWilliams mourn a Graniteville eighth grader after a bat slipped from a player’s hands and struck him during practice. Doctors removed bone pieces in surgery. the boy remains in tentative condition as recovery time unfolds.
In Washington June, Senator Hitchcock's bid to investigate how copies of an unpublished treaty with Germany reached New York was reported out by the committee. Lodge of the fur sign curations committee blocked rapid action, objecting to language and urging a substitute measure drafted by Senator Kellogg of Minnesota.
The Barre event marked the Vermont Federation of Women's Clubs annual meeting with reception at the home of Mrs. Guy R. Varoum. Officers and guests gathered, speeches praised Barre hospitality, and installation of new officers took place with Mrs. W. W. Slack becoming president. Delegates and guests attended receptions, dining, and music by Albertson's orchestra, followed by sessions detailing war work, defense councils, and food pledge outreach in Vermont.
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