Barre Daily Times June 16 1919 Bold bid for presidency and cross border war note
Barre Daily Times reports on Californias presidential bid and Hi Johnson as candidate, discusses the revised peace treaty, Brig Gen J B Erwin's border actions, and the high cost of living with ham and eggs. It notes the West Brain tree fire loss, praises Erwins bold cross border move, and highlights the dramatic Atlantic flight by Alcock and Brown in 1919.
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Braintree
Alcock and Brown Demonstrate Atlantic Flight Progress
The text notes Hawker and Grieve laid groundwork for nonstop Atlantic flight and Alcock and Brown delivered a decisive demonstration. It compares Atlantic crossing times, acknowledges air travel remains impractical commercially, and praises Alcock and Brown for advancing intercontinental voyaging.
Dempsey Delays Training For Willard Fight In Heat
In Toledo on June 1, Dempsey will suspend serious training for the heavyweight title bout with Jere Willard until sometime this weekend due to a unhealed eye wound and extreme heat. Medical advice and manager Buck Kearns favor avoiding rough work to prevent reopening the eye. Willard’s weight also dipped as he rests, while both fighters slow workouts to prevent rapid weight loss.
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Dempsey
Toledo
Duck Dempsey
Jere Willard
Buck Kearns
Well Known Waterbury Figure Dr Washburne Dies
Devoted Montpelier native Dr George C Washburne aged seventy six passed away after a recent illness in Waterbury terms. Born November 21 1846 in Montpelier he served in Co A 1st Penn Volunteers and studied medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Survived by second wife Hattie Godfrey and three children Gamaliel Caroline and Katherine with three grandchildren. Funeral services expected Tuesday afternoon.
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Stevens) Washburne
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Boston
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Hardwick
Episcopal Church
Charlotte L. Delano
Mise Hattie Godfrey
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Frank Lon
Darlington
Katherine Dwyer
Germany
Sweden
Cchooly
Car Strike Paralyzes Lowell Street Railway Carmen Walk To Work
Thousands of Lowell mill and factory workers faced a walk to work as 350 carmen from the Bay State Street Railway strike refused to operate. The protest targets the company policy of placing fare collection gear in service, claiming danger on open cars and hindering movement. Company officials deny increased risk, noting the device has prior use elsewhere.
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Bay State Street Railway Company
Boston
Lawrence
Nashua
N. H
New Bedford
Providence
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