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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1919
Page
1
In London a mob of about 400 soldiers attacked Epson Police Station injuring one officer fatally and wounding several others as they stormed the jail to free a fellow Canadian comrade.
unrest in London over repeated delays in homeward sailings for Canadian, Australian, New Zealand, and Scottish troops. A 400-strong crowd attacked Epson police station after a soldier’s arrest, wounding officers and sparking further demonstrations at Whitley camp amid sympathy for troops and dock strike fears.
About a hundred French sailors with a red flag attempted to enter the naval jail to rescue imprisoned sailors from the battleship Jumties arrived from Sebastopol. The effort failed with no casualties. Brest remains off limits to American personnel as city calm returns amid tense attention.
Coblenz June 17 The Associated Press reports Marshal Foch has ordered troop concentration in the German-occupied zone to begin Wednesday if Germany refuses peace terms. American forces under Lt. Gen. Humter Liggatt are prepared to move in combat formation with artillery and trains following, while recreation visits are suspended pending the German response.
In Waterbury Connecticut about 3,000 workers from four factories walked out at dawn in a quiet strike. Key plants affected include Waterbury Brass Benedict & Kumhat and Handslip & Caws with 23 from the Chase Rolling mill. The walkout signals brewing labor trouble after a period of tension.
AP reports Germany debates amended peace terms after long Weimar cabinet conference. Officials foresee presentation of changes to the national assembly as pressure mounts to sign despite prevailing cabinet ambivalence and fears of chaos. Paris observers see a divided stance but expect eventual German acceptance through negotiated concessions.
Paris dispatch notes Frank Walsh and Edward F. Dunne, American representatives of Irish society in the United States, testified to President Wilson about alleged atrocities in Irish political prisons. They claim witnesses, including American citizens, examined cells with fresh blood on walls and urged immediate impartial tribunal hearings. They say their report on atrocities has been sent to Washington and forwarded to the State Department for transmission to Congress.
Berlin reports Germany faces a middling wheat harvest with predicted shortages. Food Minister Here Schmit says potatoes will be more plentiful but large imports are needed. Sugar output to lag, and overall food scarcity called the worst chapter in the food story. Germany relies on reserves and imports from abroad, especially the United States.
Paris reports rivalry between England and France as delegates in Constantinople show mixed friendliness toward France with Tawfik Pasha seen as anglophile. French high commissioner touts news that the conference agreed to have a French warship bring Ottoman representatives from Constantinople to Marseilles.
Paris June 17 the Chamber of Deputies backed the government by 449 to 137 after a tumultuous session focused on Bolshevik propaganda. Foreign Minister Pichon warned France must choose between allied democratic policy and socialist abdication to Bolsheviks amid outbursts from the socialist side.
Weimar reports indicate the German cabinet leans against accepting the Entente reply to counter proposals. Officials worry Bolshevism may erupt and chaos ensue, with ministers meeting since noon and resuming discussions late at night. Indignation rises among cabinet members and dignitaries.
Copenhagen reports that amended peace terms spark German sentiment and allied intervention appears inevitable. Counts Von Brockdorff-Rantzau and Mathias Bezberger advocate reconciliation’s effect on acceptance. Berlin Vorwaerts expects hostilities to resume after a seven day reply window.
Berlin reports show the German public has not been given the actual contents of the entente reply. Only the covering note text is available and the Wolff bureau transcript is in circulation among editors. Officials left for Weimar, and authorities reportedly disappointed with the reply.
Brest reports no deaths from the Pontanez hut collapse on Monday night with 40 injured, including several in serious condition. A number of American soldiers were pulled from the debris. The roof failure prompted casualty checks and repairs.
The Italian steamer Citta Di Milano sank near the island of Filenda off Sicily after resting on rocks during repairs. Twenty three people are missing, including Commander Brunelli, a senior inspector in the ministry of post and telegraph. Survivors report a wreck likely caused by striking rock, with rescue efforts underway near Messina.
In Paris on June 18 the council of foreign ministers discussed the Polish Ukrainian issue and plans for Danzig control during the interval before Polish occupation following German evacuation.
King Alfonso III issue reported from Madrid on June 17 directing action by royal order. Details are sparse in the fragment, but the dispatch notes a formal royal decree affecting state affairs and governance in the capital. The brief mentions the king’s involvement and a pending implementation.
Barre launches a 610000 fundraising drive for a monster home-coming celebration honoring local soldiers. Tours, airplane flights, tanks, and sports will be free to all, with noon dinner and evening luncheon for service members. Citizens urged to contribute, minimum one dollar, with plans for a victory arch and festive decorations downtown.
In Atlantic City on June 18 the American Federation of Labor adopted a unanimous resolution calling for President Wilson to remove Postmaster General Burleson. The same session urged an investigation of Merchant Marine enforcement and opposed bills repealing wage protections for seamen, arguing they would aid European and Asiatic ship owners and weaken American sea power.
Washington June 18 The House judiciary committee agreed to vote Saturday on a proposal by Representative Gard of Ohio to empower the president by proclamation to adjust war time prohibition related to beer and light wines including manufacture and sale.
Autopsy report for Joachim Perez completed at Whitcomb rooms in East Barre. Two bullets struck Perez, one fatal to the skull. Rafael Marza held in Washington county. a special grand jury likely to be convened June 24 to consider indictment. Burial held at Catholic cemetery between Websterville and Graniteville. State's Attorney Davis notes no substantiated links to other quarry district incidents.
Barre hosts nearly 50 Vermont agents of the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co for a first outing. Harry Parks arranges the event with remarks by William Sargent Joseph Behan and Gerald Eubank of Springfield. A dinner and speeches follow, weather permitting, otherwise the meeting moves to Howland hall.
Chicago June 18 The Postal Telegraph Company issued a nationwide notice allowing strikers to return with continuity of service through June 20 as part of its effort to end the telegraphers strike. The company stated the policy applies to workers rejoining the system under its terms.
Barre city council approved enhanced fire safeguards for Goddard Seminary. Plans include extending a four inch main to Pinin street, placing an eight inch main to the seminary site, adding two hydrants, and installing an internal three inch fire line. Estimated cost 800, most already on hand, with several related permits and projects discussed, including a milk receiving station and park bench issues.
Louis O Leary Ruth Wylie win unanimous first prizes with strong oratory on Patriotism and Belgium. Aubrey Marrion Doris Burke take second prizes. Judges praise enunciation, dramatic delivery, and heartfelt interpretations in the Barre opera house contest opening Spaulding week.
The Barre Board of Trade calls a meeting for tomorrow evening at 7:10 in Howland hall. Attendance urged for decision on an order knitting mill and its securing, hinging on community interest and board effort. Members urged to attend.
Funeral services were held for Pietro Duchini in the Perry and Noonan chapel yesterday at 2 pm. The young Italian soldier, who died in France with the Yankee division after contracting tuberculosis, was honored by mourners and ex-soldiers. Pallbearers named included John Parnegon, A. Mirehatta, Mout, and others.
Three transports arrived at Port of New York today bringing 14,474 American troops from French ports. The America and Agamemnon sailed from Brest carrying 7,018 and 6,018 soldiers, while the Duco D'Abrurei departed Marseilles with 1,088 troops.
The German delegates to Versailles telegraphed Berlin protesting again at the neon Inwi dint on the departure of the German delegates from Versailles. Count Von Nrockhartz-Tantean heads the mission as protests spark edicts from Berlin to end tangle.
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