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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1920
Page
2
In Newport R I on June S the trial races to name America’s Cup defender opened with Vanitie and Resolute trading wins. Resolute won Thursday and Wapiti won yesterday to even the score as windward leeward course racing began amid light wind and rolling seas from last week’s storm.
Vanitie defeated Resolute in a Newport St. T. official trial to decide the defender of the ARmeri a's cup. The race finish showed Vanitie ahead by two minutes twenty seconds, corrected to one minute thirty four seconds by regatta figures. The official summary confirms Vanitie won by one minute thirty four seconds corrected time.
Philadelphia star shortstop June Bancroft was traded yesterday to the New York Giants. In return the Phillies received Art Fletcher a shortstop and Johnny Rawlings a second baseman. Rawlings now plays for the Boston Nationals. The players will debut in new uniforms today.
A Fairfax Vermont reader describes severe eczema on face and hands that caused itch, burning, and scales. She credits relief to Cuticura Soap and Ointment after two weeks of use, and promotes Cuticura products for improving the skin.
The annual Christian Science church meeting yesterday reported clouds over the faith lifting. Retiring president noted courtesy from the church board was lacking. Willard P. Emery of Detroit elected president with Dunn of St. Louis as first reader and Margaret Glenn of New York as second reader. Officers Ripley and Jarvis reelected.
Washington June 8 The supreme court yesterday dismissed petitions of Reading company and its subsidiaries asking the court to modify desolation decrees rendered last April 26.
Yesterday in the American League New York beat Philadelphia 3 1 while also routing Philadelphia 4 to 1 in a doubleheader Chicago defeated Detroit 10 1 Brooklyn triumphed over New York 4 2 In church news John W Doorely retires as president of the First Church of Nelentist Philadelphia Meads Detroit coverage appears alongside the day’s baseball results
Chicago June 8 Senator Henry Cabot Lodge urged the United States to drive President Wilson and his dynasty from power and defeat the League of Nations. He called for a strong U S hand in Mexico, insisting the Monroe Doctrine requires action and a stable Mexican leader friendly to U S interests. He framed the issue as a test of American traditions and the Republic’s future.
An advertisement urges men and women to try Dr Kilmer's Swamp-Root for kidney issues. It claims vigor and mood improve when kidneys function, and invites readers to obtain a sample bottle or mail ten cents for a pamphlet to Kilmer & Co, Binghamton NY, noting the Barre Daily Times Adv.
The speaker condemns Democratic free trade and socialist leanings, calls for a Republican president aligned with a Republican Congress, and urges firm action on high living costs, profiteering, and farm productivity. He criticizes government ownership of railroads and advocates decisive U S help in Mexico, opposing Wilson's league of nations.
Delegations debate paths as no candidate holds a decisive majority. Reports indicate a possible stampede or shift as states weigh favorite sons and instructions, with leaders watching hotel lobbies for moves and counter moves amid a crowded, undecided field.
A garbled text from the period references Americans uniting, blame on Republicans, and calls for Congress to address urgent conditions. It mentions party responsibility, impending actions, and a sense of national tension amid uncertain leadership. Names and places are unreadable due to OCR errors.
An ad warns that back pain signals sluggish kidneys and urges using Seven Bark s drops after meals to restore alkalinity and allow undisturbed sleep. It claims meat increases uric acid and toxins, urging readers to buy Seven Bark s from a druggist for 60 cents.
Republican and Democratic leaders wrestled with a potential convention shortcut as Senator Borah and others warned against compromising sovereignty. The scene included court decisions, AFL figures, and a Women’s National party picket line, while Mayor Thompson allowed peaceful demonstrations outside the coliseum.
A Wilmington mechanic, after an eight hour rest dispute with hired musicians, visits a local store and buys two pianos. He pays several hundred dollars each, totals near four figures, and has them sent to a single address for his two daughters.
A clipped newspaper line reflects confusion as a slogan urging farmers to return to the land provokes mixed reactions. Pitt comments on the odd phrasing and the unexpected response from rural supporters, highlighting tensions between urban messaging and agricultural allegiance.
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