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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1916
Page
2
Reports from New York claim General Joseph S. Gallieni former French war minister died from a murderous attack in Paris. The tale says a high ranking French army officer treason charges fired the fatal shot before Gallieni collapsed with attendants present.
Fragmentary notes recount a liver remedy and bilious symptoms, followed by a shocking scene where a man lies unconscious after a shot. The piece later reports the death of a general at Versailles on May 27 and hints at a plot involving Verdun and German surrender negotiations.
In Dublin Westmore the Sinn Fein members clashed with police after a mass for fallen leaders. A procession carried the Republican flag. a soldier was rough handled when attempting to stop it. Police captured the standard but Sinn Feiners wrested it back and dispersed. The mass occurred at Franciscan church on Merchants Quay.
Washington June 20 Congress resumes active work after a two week lull as both chambers return from political conventions. The House begins debate on the sundry civil bill carrying 127,237,000 with 11 legislative days left before year end and action needed on key supply measures including post office appropriations.
The appropriation bill carrying 157,000,000 was still before the Senate as unfinished business and expected to be taken up in the House after the unity civil bill is disposed of.
Washington June 20 Unanimous recommendation that no further proceedings be had at this time on Representative Buchanan's impeachment charges against United States Attorney H Snowden Marshall of New York was submitted to the House judiciary committee yesterday by the investigating sub committee in a report criticizing the attorney's conduct. A letter from Representative Buchanan insisted his charges were sustained and asked for a further hearing.
Yesterday's American League games included a 7 to scoreline in the Cleveland at New York contest with Cleveland leading. Details on the full box and other results are not provided.
In New York and Boston wet grounds force postponements of two games while Brooklyn hosts Philadelphia with a 3-2 finish before rain halted the second game. Cincinnati beats St. Louis 4-? details incomplete due to weather.
Washington reports the House passed a bill providing pensions of not less than $20 a month for all Civil War widows. The measure contemplates aggregate expenditures near $9 million and restores pension eligibility to widows who had lost status due to marriage or divorce.
Dario Ri won all three heats against Ralph de Palma at the Speed way Chicago on Sunday. Ri took the 50 mile event in 57 2-5 seconds at 90 mph, the 4 mile heat in 1m 42 3-5s at 109 mph, and the 10 mile race in 1m 51 6-6s at 102 1/4 mph. De Palma had engine trouble in the 50 mile race four miles from the start and finished with two cylinders operating. Resta received a silver challenge cup.
Former German fleet head Admiral Von Koester urged in Berlin that Germany be allowed to use submarines against an enemy which he said relies on Wilson’s policy. He defended submarine warfare while accusing the United States of arming the foe and warned better times ahead for the German fleet.
London reports Ignatius T. Lincoln admitted guilt after a preliminary hearing on perjury and was committed for trial. He asked the court to temper justice with mercy.
Larry Gardner leads Red Sox regulars with a .91 average and strong hitting while questions persist about aging stars. The piece notes Cleveland injuries to Turner and a lopsided 19–4 loss to the Yankees, along with Williams and Harvard Yale college baseball context.
Four men died in floods after heavy rainfall. Charles E. Courtney, famed Cornell rowing coach, ends his career as the Cornell crew finishes the intercollegiate regatta with 30 wins in 46 races. Meanwhile coaches and athletes including Harvard captain-elect Teachner and Lawrence Robertson are shifting roles. water five feet deep flooded Main Street in Joplin, Missouri, with damage around 100 dollars.
Vance C. McCormick new Democratic national committee chair discusses the presidential campaign with President Willans. He arrived in the city and held conferences with several Democratic leaders.
Albany June 20 The application by the New York Central Railroad for permission to raise passenger rates in New York State from two to two and a half cents per mile was denied by the Public Service Commission in the second district. The commission found the company failed to prove necessity for the proposed increase.
Fragmentary report notes a man involved in a troubling incident with uncertain outcome. Police investigation continues as witnesses are sought and authorities assess risks. No clear names, dates, or locations are confirmed in the readable text.
In Waitsfield the Indies aid will serve dinner at noon Wednesday in the M E church. Choir rehearsals are set for Thursday evening and Saturday at 7 pm. Baccalaureate services occurred at a union meeting in the M E church with festive decor and a graduation address. A town meeting approved funding to extend the high school and add a junior high, appointing a building committee and a five year payment plan. Notables include Mark Baird as marshal, Gerald Stokes visiting from Hinesburg, and births and travel updates. Additional local items cover graduations, hospital care, and residents’ movements.
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