Republican Convention Opens as Colosseum Fills
Thousands jam the Coliseum as the Republican convention begins. Opening crowd shows no change in line up and campaign managers report no clear sense of the wind's direction or shifts in strategy.
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1920
Page
1
First Balloting Expected Midweek at Republican Convention
At Chicago's Coliseum on June 8 the Republican National Convention opened with crowding and delays as thousands waited for seats. The day featured the keynote by Senator Lodge and discussion of temporary versus permanent organization led by Senator Lodge. Fans cheered as the hall filled and delegates began reacting to the unfolding process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Coliseum
Varriot
Senator Lader
Lewlge
Beveridge
Troljan
Medill McCormick
McCormick
Tennessee
Arrested On Murder Charge Amid Turbulent Convention Scenes
A 36 year old Philadelphia restaurant owner, identified as Henry Span, was arrested on a murder charge connected to the death of his wife Jane L. amid chaotic political convention activity. The report describes disputed statements, campaign tensions, and widespread fundraising chatter across states as delegates gathered and the convention opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Amostabous Cosinos
Tyler Page
House of Rep
Koliig
Springfeld
Solomon
Philadelphia
Jane L
Henry Span
Ana Democrat
Joe Rothrock
Pennsylvania
Remmarkal
Resolutions Highlight U S Labor Demands At AFL Meeting
Montreal June 8 Resolutions covering political and economic conditions in the United States and labor demands upon the administration were presented by the American Federation of Labor on the second day of its meeting. They urged a hands off policy toward Mexico public railroad ownership and new school policy democratization. President Samuel Gompers was expected to be re elected unopposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
United States
American Federation of Labor
Mexico
Ireland
Soviet
Russia
Palmer
Burleson
Abraham Letkowite
American Federation of Teachers
Samuel Gompers
Chicagi
Lelle
Gompers
International Labor Press of America
Cmsinne
Federation
Matthe Woll
Chicago
Pain
Boston
International Labor Press Pen
Americans win in British Amateur golf at Muirfield
The American contingent opened the British Amateur Championship with a win as Nelson N. Whitney of New Orleans defeated E. Martin-Smith of St Georges by 2 up with 1 to play. I L Jenkins, reigning champion, beat A N Roberts 7 and 6. Robert A. Gardner of Chicago, United States champion in 1915, defeated M Burrell of Troon after a tight match on the home green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muirfield
Spotland
Nelson N. Whitney
New Origans
E. Martin-Smith
St. Georges
I. L. Jenkins
Jenkins
A. N. Roberts
Wallarey
Robert A. Gardner
Chicago
United States
M. Burrell
Troon
General March to Inspect Belgium Camp Tomorrow
General Peyton March chief of staff will inspect the American camp at Genval in Belgium tomorrow. He leaves for Firezegele at noon and will commence for Codlens on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ante Jeno
Genval Peyton
Vhief
Amercan
Firwecele
Unclear OCR narrative on crime and romance figures
Fragmented text presents garbled names and events including references to a crime, romance, a Frenchman, a Vreecinean figure, and a meeting. Lacks coherent narrative, dates, places, or outcomes to anchor a full summary.
Prices Drop in France Amid Stagnant Wages
Report from Paris indicates a decline in prices while wages remain largely unchanged. Observers note the public’s frugal shift as households cut back on nonessential purchases and adjust to a tighter cost of living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Sireul
Seven Die As Center Loan Scheme Sparks Violent Incident
In a deadly incident seven people were killed amid a loan scheme dispute. Investigations tied the violence to local gang activity with arrests including several named suspects and authorities prompting a citywide manhunt.
Lowden Wins Minols Caucus but Faces Cook County Challenge
Governor Lowden appears set as Republican power in Illinois after winning the Minols caucus 36 to 22 over Chicago Mayor Thompson. Thompson still controls 17 Cook County votes. Sherman chosen national committeeman to succeed Thompson. McCormick named to convention resolutions committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lowden
William Hale Thompson
Cook County
Thompson
Lawrence ¥. Sherman
Modill McCormick
Convcntion
Dempsey Trial On In San Francisco Purported Case
In San Francisco June heavyweight pugilist William Harrie Jackhampton and his manager Jack Keats faced trial allegations of evading duty. Indictments claim false statements about family status to obtain exemptions. Government attorneys expect Mrs Maxine Dempsey, ex wife of Dempsey, to testify for the prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
William Harrie
Jackhampton
Jack Keats
Ronnpt
United States
Che
Mn Lim
Snsm
Maxine Dempsey
Dempsey
Wool thefts lead to prison terms in federal court
Four men pleaded guilty to larceny from freight cars in a United States District Court case. George Fitzpatrick of Providence admitted stealing 1M worth of woolen suitings and received one year and one day in Atlanta. Albert Baton, 4000 yards of cotton cloth. four years. James Toto jailed one month. Sylvester Margera eight months. All offenses involved cigarettes and shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
United States
Hodge
George Fitzpatrick
Atlanta
Albert Baton
Atlante
James Toto
Sylvester Margera
Galveston Under Martial Law Amid Shoremen Strike
Galveston Texas reports martial law as National Guardsmen take charge during a prolonged lamp shoremen strike. Several hundred apartment workers and unions react with protests while city officials protest the governor's proclamation. Local commissions move to contest the guardsmen’s camp site and challenge the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
W. P Hobsby
Texas National
Sugar Price Fix In Colonial Food Control Move
The New Zealand colonial board announces sugar value stabilization measures fixing prices at 1 shilling per pound and extending through year end. Officials say private sector impacts will be limited and public action aims to prevent market volatility despite likely higher costs for families.
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N. F
Orimiland Food Control Bcard
Sonal
Ir Agalnet
Andover town faces plant layoffs amid water plant outages
In a terse notice from Delfinese authorities, roughly 300 workers are affected as Morlowt wills plant pauses operations. The casualty is blamed on short time demand and a derailed production line in a nearby village. No final decision on rehire timing is announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andover
Dour
Morlowt
Wills
Negro Elected Over Wood Man in Georgia Delegation
Henry Lincoln Johnson, an Atlanta negro, elected national committeeman from Georgia by the state delegation as the London faction led by Rosene Pickett vows to carry the fight to the credentials committee. Other committeemen elected or reelected include Allan B. Jaynes in Massachusetts and John W. Weekes in Missouri. outlines of names follow.
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Chicago
Henry Lincoln
Johnson
Atlanta
London
Republican National Committee
Georgia
Wood
Rosene Pickett
National Committee
Arixena
Allan B. Jaynes
Massachusetts
John W. Weekes
Missouri
J. W. Bableri
Mississippi
M. J. Mulvihill
New York
Charles D. Hilles
New Jersey
H. ¥. Kean
Oregon
Ralph &. Willams
Porto Rico
Robert Hy ‘Food
Texas
McGregor
Virginia
Slemp
Washington State
Guy BE. Kelly
Joseph B. Keating
Hemenway
Connecticut
Henry Roraback
Alabama
Oliver D. Street
Colorado
Wubert
Delaware
T. Coleman du Pont
Maine
Guy P Gannett
Netracka
BR. K Howell
New Ham
Vistabrook
Mexico
Harewm
Gunder Olson
Ohio
Rudolph K. Hinicka Penneylyanin
Boies Penrose
Vermont
Earle
Kingsley
Wyoming
Patrick Sullivan
Vermont Corporations To Encourage Homes
The Ramo De.ive Savings ial tenonion filed articles of association in the secretary of state’s office to build homes and promote savings for Randolph residents. Capital stock not less than $100,000. shares $200 cash. Lamson Chadwick and others signed. Newport City Building Association organized to build homes in Newport City with capital stock $650,000. Papers signed by B. W. Wilcos Crown FO Senith and others.
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Ramo! de
Ial Tenonion
Aryaf
Randolph
C.D
Lamson
DL. Chadwick
Newport City Building Association
Newport City
B. W. Wilcos
A. Crown
Senith
Osborne Dons Civies Portmess Navy Official
Former naval prison commander Matt Gehwinn, after completing an Atlantic detention camp investigation, appears in civilian attire for the first time in three years. He resigned earlier, with the resignation taking effect after the inquiry, and plans to continue prison work as an expert and to write a history of Portsmouth and Sing Sing prisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portemmuth
S. HL
Tune
Matt Gehwinn
Naval Prison
Nayal Pricom
Atlantic
Ostuene
Ins
Osborne
Portsmouth Cavel
Sing Sing
Former Waterbury Woman Dies After Long Mercantile Life
Waterbury widow Chardonne Wyman aged about 70 died at home after a long mercantile career. She lived between Waterbury and Apponaugh with her daughter and son, Charles Wyman, now in the West, surviving grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 PM at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Chardonne Wyman
Charles E. Wyman
anne —_ k. Chaves
Apponaugh
Maretown
Ubarhes Wyman
Fmme
Becides
Dropped 19 200 Feet Over Betly Ay Rave
Report notes a starhound crew led by Weutenant John P Wikre performing at Betly Ay Rave. The craft reportedly descended from 14 000 feet, with minds by 8 and dune 4 action referenced. Late Artemio Temas is mentioned in connection to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artemio
Temas
Sor and Weutenant
John P Wikre
Betly
Granite Bank Expands With Rear Addition and Front Remodeling
The Granite Savings Bank & Trust, the oldest in Barre, announced contracts to enlarge and remodel its quarters. A 25 foot rear addition will house a new steel lined vault and expanded customer space, with a redesigned front entrance and lobby finished in Tavernelle marble imported from Italy. Temporary quarters will be used nearby during construction, under local supervision and with architect Henry A. Mears of the Banke Library Co. of Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granite Savings Bank & Trust Company
Janmet
TRRR
Bby
Bank
Rome Marcie
Italy
Stevens
Ae the Cearanre » Oy Surmmutint & Marquise
Vasihess
A. B. Lane
Henry A. Mears
Banke Library Co
Boston
H Ie
1. M. Averill
North Matreet
Inte 1. M. Wheelock
Barre Electric
Barre
John Trew
Bank Med Bie
Hex
Estate of Henry Clay Frick Valued in Massachusetts
The Kasex county estate of the late Henry Clay Frick, millionaire steel magnate, was probated in Salem. Beverly real estate and Reverue and Wenham property were appraised at substantial sums, with personal property valued at approximately 225,404. The court, presided by Judge Dew, handled the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Mass
Kasex County
Henrys Clay Frick
Hue
Beverly
Judge Dew
Reverue
Wenham
Census Returns From Washington Report
Fragmentary census notice notes returns filed in Washington with names and numbers. Mentions Port Haren with partial figures and Marietta area codes 13108 and 2177. Details are incomplete due to OCR garble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tesa
James
Port Haren
Marietta
Bolsheviks Claim Victory At Be reek Rally
A fragmentary report notes Bolsheviks claiming victory in a Be reek rally as organizers, crowds, and participants are unclear due to damaged text. The item mentions June and Petal but lacks coherent details.
Marrying in Boston and the Evening Mail
Fragmented OCR text mentions marriage topics in Boston and a New York reference. The garbled lines reference People, articles, and possibly society notices, with unclear names or dates. Readable nouns include Boston, New York, marriage, and newspapers.
Washington county Congregational meeting opens in Barre
The 83rd annual Washington county Congregational churches convention begins in Barre with about 60 delegates and visitors. Rev. James Ramage conducts devotions and Rev. Frank L. Goodspeed presides as moderator. Sargent highlights churches once counted dead are alive again and discusses leadership needs. The afternoon features devotions, roll call, talks on church attendance, minister fellowship, and a closing sermon, with meals served by the Woman's association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Association of Congregational Churches
Barre
Washington County
Sargent
CN. St. In
Woman's Association of the Church
J. ©. Grigge
James Ramage
MW. Hale
Cabot
Moselvyy
Northfield
F. E. Mayes
Waterbury
C. Griggs
J. B. Sargent
Ames Ramage
William A. Remele
Waitsfield
Barre Grand List Gains as Polls Rise in 1920 Report
The 1920 Barre grand list shows a large increase to 4,068,051.05 from 3, Q,? last year, with real estate 4,769,370.00, personal 1,171,602.00, and polls 2,007.00. Exemptions include veterans and widows, and the report notes significant construction plans and a revised gas franchise rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre
Ebis Your
de Ansesaore
Martin Riley
N. B. Ballard
Vo J. Ayers
Granite Savings Bank and Trust Co
North Main Street
Rafanle
Blackwelltreet
Paul Beckley
Stowe Street
Amiriboe
Howard Street
Masi
South Main Street
Duncan to resign as Cutters' head in federation race
Quince, head of the American Federation Labor appointed by Wilson to the interstate commerce commission, said last night he would not resign from the federation race but offered to assume the presidency of the Granite Cutters' International Association of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quince
American Federation Labor
Wilson
Reemity
Interstate Manmere Commission
Cornell
Mle Positing
Granite Cutters’ International Association of America
Granite workers reach wage agreement with manufacturers
Notices were sent to granite cutters' union branches announcing a wage agreement signed yesterday. It sets pay at 1 per hour for an eight hour day, totaling $5 daily under current conditions. Ratification by branch votes is required before it takes effect as preparations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granite Cutters’ Union
Wnion
Uarry Brooks
Unkown
Alesamier W. Rupsefl
Amercan Federatism of Raber
Montreal
Keene Cutters Return to Work After Settlement
Keene SH workers at Victoria White Cementite company resumed duties yesterday after accepting a permanent settlement negotiated by the cement workers union. Affected employees received wage adjustments and back pay through July 12, with daily rates specified and backdated terms. The dispute, tied to spring break and ongoing labor talks, concluded with a full resolution and restart of operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keene
Barre Sharpeners Ratify Short Meeting Note
A brief clerical note records the Barre sharpeners ratifying something at an evening meeting. The text is garbled but indicates a short purpose driven session with a few attendees and the chairman presiding.
Spaulding Prize Speaking Night at Barre Opera House
Public event highlights Spaulding prize speaking routes in Barre Opera House tonight. Strong attendance expected as the program includes Yeemace graduation exercises Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre
Rutland Man Loses License In Teen Driving Case
Rutland official records show a local man had his license suspended following a teen driving incident. The action comes amid ongoing traffic safety enforcement and formal notice from the Rutland court system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Fifteen Autos Ruined in Garage Fire
A fire swept Ost One Fiens ots S Albee Garage destroying fifteen automobiles. Firefighters battled the blaze, but all vehicles were damaged beyond repair. No injuries reported. Investigators search for the cause of the blaze at the city block garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiens
Albee
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