12 Jun 1920
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1920
Page
1
Butler releases New York favorite son vote showing gains for Lowden while a sizable share goes to Wood. Harding appears to be picking up occasional votes as deadlock between Wood Lowden and Johnson looms for the nomination.
At the Coliseum in Chicago on June 12 the fifth ballot opened after Lodge ordered the session at 10:25 AM. Lowden held 41 votes, Wood 24, Harding 6, Coolidge 4, Butler 4, Hoover 3, Johnson 3, Poindexter 1, and Westchester leader Ward absent or unlisted as ballots began to turn. Delegates awaited further realignments as leaders predicted shifts from Pennsylvania and dark horse strategies.
Reported remarks show 12 leaders at an all night gathering urging unity and backing a dark horse. They discuss minor candidates needing assurances they can yield a clear majority and refrain from splitting the vote as they weigh how to support Lowden or another option.
June entry notes payment or presentation of meds to Carmen Hatane with unclear and garbled details. Names and places are partially readable but overall fragmentary. No coherent event or outcome can be confirmed from the legible text.
New Haven Connecticut June 12 The Connecticut supreme court of errors rules silent liceren devices used at street interventions for traffic are traffic disruptions. An automobile driven by an attorney collided with a sentinel, causing injuries and damage. About 500 appeal against the city was upheld in the decision.
Washington reports indicate Mexico will dispatch an informal mission to discuss bilateral relations. Miguel Corrrubias, dean of Mexican diplomats, and historian Fernando Calderon head the mission which will lack plenary powers. The aim is to settle differences without formal treaty processes.
Windsor on June 12 heard profiteering charges as jurors found 43 individuals involved. Six were not present, two withdrew. Court officials left after the jury report. Several defendants are merchants, with some cases indicating profiteering.
Fragmentary report indicates Senator Penrose worsened by early morning. Several meters and medical terms appear garbled but suggest serious health decline and possible hospitalization. No clear dates, locations, or identifiable organizations are readable.
Harding and Johnson held a meeting in the Harding Room, an unspecified gathering noted in sparse OCR text. The excerpt provides no clear date, location beyond the room name, or outcomes.
Amid chaotic backroom talks at multiple hotels in Chicago and New York, Harding gains momentum as chieftains rally behind him. Plans center on concentrating support to break the deadlock with Johnson and Butler in play, while New York delegates could swing votes.
Stonington Conn June 12 The case of Mrs Mabel Kenyon charged with killing Dr Herbert Tetlow a retired physician by shooting was continued until June 28 Prosecutor B W Hewitt told the court he agreed with Mrs Kenyon’s counsel that more time was needed to work at the facts Mrs Kenyon was sent to New London County jail
Cairo June 12 an unsuccessful attempt this morning aimed at the Egyptian premier Yusuf Wabbaa. It is the second attack on the premier within six months. An earlier assault occurred December 15, 1019, while he was driving to a meeting. A suspect was sentenced to ten years in prison.
Hours after the murder of Joseph I Fiwell police admitted they had few clues to identify the killer. Ewart Rhodes, the chauffeur, described several women friends with keys to Elwell's home who could come and go. Mrs Elwell, legally separated since October, was questioned as part of the inquiry.
A scrambled clipping from Auten New York reports a breach of trust by prison trusties. The noisy fragment hints at conflicts among inmates and the system, but the readable text offers little concrete detail on individuals or outcomes.
Fragmented OCR reports a house sailing for Europe and a crippled polio case in Orange with garbled names. It mentions Tucker Cetlé and Be Bates among unclear details and references Melvon and Shab Berean in a confusing sequence of events.
In Montreal on June 12 the American Federation of Labor denounced the Republican platform as an industrial enslaver that curbs strikes and ignores labor needs. Samuel Gompers and Matthew Woll led the report, praising labor unity while condemning the party’s stance on wages, currency, and the Mexican issue.
In Burlington yesterday the Royal Arch Masons of Vermont gathered for the grand chapter installation. Over 100 representatives from 30 chapters attended as officers were installed including Grand High Priest Charles K Lang Montpelier and Grand King Allen J Nell Lalbrow. Other officers named include Grand Scribe Frank F Root Newport and Grand Treasurer Charles W Whiteneal Proctorsville, with numerous junior officers listed for St Albans Barre Burlington and Vergennes.
Fear of harm to Gloria Caruso infant triggers heavy guard around Enrico Caruso estate as investigators probe a half million dollar jewelry theft. Crank letters and a clue from Weehawken hint at inside involvement while grounds are searched for hidden loot. Mrs Caruso and relatives receive protection and one sister-in-law, noted for marksmanship, assists guards.
Goddards seminary opens with a baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Frank O Hokerk of Barre Universalist Church at the church tomorrow at 1 o clock. A week of events follows including business meeting and banquet for the Commercial Alumni Association on June 14, graduation with address by Attorney William Wiehart, concert, class day exercises, senior orator Frank H WR, and alumni reception in seminary hall with teachers and friends.
Preston K. Wilson editor of the Bristol Ker ald and a former proprietor of Wilsow Meowpert Tivbers died yesterday in Bristol after valvular heart trouble. He had returned Vermont in 1828 and helped start The Herald in 1870. Survived by a widow, ten children, and ten brothers. Funeral set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Met body Kipteonpal chapel with the OL conducting.
Supt H H White lists only eight changes in Barre teaching staff for 1920 21. Two Spaulding high school positions, one in teacher training, one in drawing, and the rest in the grades. Retirements Miss Fairfax Sherburne and Miss Charis Billings. new hires Miss Doris R Binks from Franklin NH and Miss Edith V Harwood of Danville.
A large gathering of farmers from Washington and Orange counties will meet at carpenters hall Worthen block next Tuesday evening June 1 at o'clock. State agriculture commissioner E S Brigham will attend. Topics include potential new creameries higher milk prices and dairyman profits plus organized cattle clubs and marketing prospects.
In a trade note from Buenos Aires dated June 11, 1911, shipments of sugar to the United States are reported to be established up to fourteen thousand tons. The article outlines the arrangement with Argentina to export sugar, noting government involvement and the anticipated delivery pace and terms. It mentions Deutsche, Pryce, and Breton in side references and references the government’s role in supervising the export flow.
The 27th annual commencement at Spaulding High School honored the class of 1920 with 79 graduates. Prof R H Jordan of Dartmouth College addressed the crowd, praising effort and urging graduates to pursue civic responsibility and continuous learning.
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