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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1920
Page
2
Work to replace Resolute topmast after it was torn near the finish of the previous race continued Friday in Newport R I. Officials aim to have Resolute ready for the seventh race with Vanitie in the elimination series for the defense of the American cup scheduled for 11 o clock. Weather favors a 30 mile triangular course with a north breeze likely shifting eastward.
In Newport R I on June 12 the Resolute crossed the finish line with a broken top mast, which she lost minutes before. No official times were recorded as the committee boat failed to reach the finish line.
Washington June 11 Four arsons on board the army transport Mount Vernon caused deaths by own action after a propeller broke off near the Virginia coast. The ship carried 4000 Czecho Slovak troops, 00 German war prisoners, and 250 women and children. It was bound for Norfolk with Red Cross aid planned and nurses mobilized for arrival. Also Santiago Martinez Alonia named secretary of foreign relations by Provisional President Adolfo de It erga in Mexico.
Medicinal roots herbs barks and berries and other alteratives are combined in Hood's Sursaparilla to build up the blood improve appetite invigorate digestion tone the stomach and promote health. Three generations praise it. A trial is advised with Hood's Pills as a gentle thorough cathartic.
Glenn Plumb of Washington, originator of the Plumb plan for public railroad ownership, told the American Federation of Labor convention in Montreal that railroad managements are dishonest under the current U S system. He asserted the plan would remove temptation and place control in the hands of the public through democratic oversight.
Berlin June 11. The Lokal Anzeiger reports from authoritative sources that President Ebert will not seek re election. The decision stems from personal objections within his party ranks, which he resents, noting the president must serve the state rather than party interests.
Washington report states the government will appeal Judge Mack's dismissal of indictments against the American Woolen Company of New York and Massachusetts and its president William M. Wood. The Department of Justice announced the move today.
Denison Texas June 12 federal officials warned officers across North Texas to watch for Grover Cleveland Bergdoll the Philadelphia draft evader after receiving reports a man matching Bergdoll was in Denison Thursday night.
Montreal June 12 The United Mine Workers of America urge the AFL to seek a senatorial or congressional investigation into West Virginia mine conditions amid claims of armed detectives and gunmen linked to coal interests. James Riley presented the WV state federation of labor chief’s remarks to union leaders. Serene Schlesinger’s ladies garment workers group forms a committee to open a factory and stores to prove garment cost is not the main factor in price. Samuel Gompers faces a steel workers conference seeking Amalgamated back into the national organizing drive for Iron and Steel Workers, aiming to unite labor factions against a possible floor fight at the United States Steel Corporation.
London reports a general strike in sympathy with Italian workers has ended. Rome dispatches say order is restored, troops withdrawn, and about half the suspected anarchists have been arrested.
Mrs S E Jewell of Tilton New Hampshire details a skin eruption that reddened and swollen her ankle preventing work and sleep. After using two cakes of Cuticura Soap and two boxes of Cuticura Ointment she reports complete healing and urges preventive toilet use. The notice promotes Cuticura products with brief testimonial language.
Vienna June 11 The Austrian cabinet led by Dr Karl Renner resigned after a midnight presentation of the resignation following a cabinet meeting with Social Democrats The break centered on the army discipline decree and a new coalition cabinet is expected to form pending elevna
New York June 12 Sir Thomas Lipton owner of the Shamrock IV arrived yesterday on the steamship California. Lipton said he was confident his vessel was superior to the Vanitie or Resolute and would carry the trophy back to Britain.
Washington June 12 some 81 enlisted men of the navy and marine corps passed the entrance examination for the naval academy. Reported by the navy department. St Johns New Brunswick June 12 Sir Keeki el McLeod retired chief justice of the supreme court of New Brunswick died last night of pneumonia at his home in Hampton. He was 8 years old.
A Pawtucket widow writes Mayor Burk seeking a real American husband, asking for farm ownership, stability, and tall, kind qualities. The mayor notes he has never been asked to arrange a spouse and the missive is met with disbelief. Also included are brief summaries of yesterday’s American and National League baseball results from St. Louis, Detroit, Chicago, and Boston.
Chicago reports four deaths and five prostrations from a heat wave with a record high of 4 and three collapses at the Coliseum. Alexander Dunnett of St Johnsbury Vermont, chairman of the Vermont Islandation, collapsed first and was hospitalized after departing for Chicago due to illness.
Washington reports that Koritza province in southern Albania was evacuated by French troops and handed to Albanian forces. This marks the first time Albanians have controlled the entire country since December 1916 when the French Army of the Orient occupied the south in the campaign against Austro-Hungary. The port of Vatona remains under Turkish control.
A Tarr price commission proposal urges standardizing women’s attire to curb extreme styles and wasteful spending. The goal is sensible fashion, avoiding cheap materials and garish colors while maintaining taste. The piece cites New York Tribune and quotes exchange about comfort and convenience in dress.
Fragmentary transcript style note with quoted phrases about beliefs and marriage schemes. Reads like a playful, nonsensical exchange describing perceptions of a man’s lifestyle and romantic interests amid scattered lines and altered wording.
Chicago June 12 At six yesterday afternoon the Republican national convention finished nominating speeches and began balloting after an eight hour session. Four ballots were taken before adjournment until 10 this morning. Johnson Lowden and Wood led early with others as dark horses. Women made seconding speeches marking their first convention appearance. Wood passed 400 on the third ballot while Lowden surpassed 288. adjournment was debated amid heat and fatigue. Convention leaders sought to finish balloting before adjournment.
Canadian author Robert J. Stead told a Chicago Rotary audience that American farmers in Canada are vital asset, producing food the world needs. He argued Canada must expand its agricultural resources to ease global living costs, noting flour meat butter eggs wool and potatoes are plentiful if labor and soil are better utilized.
Poultry expert A. J. Leggett urges farmers to dispose of surplus male chicks after hatching. Early removal saves feed and housing space, improves hen feeding, and reduces costs, with a higher market price achievable by June 1 or earlier. Large operations gain most from culling males.
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