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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
1
Official wireless dispatch says reports of cabinet collapse are premature. Sentiment in the National Assembly remains favorable to the treaty and work continues.
Reports from Paris and Weimar say German centrists back the peace treaty despite cabinet rifts. Noske to head the ministry, Erzberger to become foreign secretary, with parties split but signing deemed as certain as if signatures were already on the document. An extension request for more time to act on the treaty is also reported.
London reports a Weimar meeting where centrists voted by a four fifths majority to sign the treaty of peace with reparations and responsibility for the war. The German National party reportedly opposes signing, while 56 members of the German Democratic Party voted against, eight favored conditional signing, and one supported unconditional signing.
Weimar June 20 report: The cabinet, though it has resigned, will remain in office temporarily while President Ebert forms a new government. The statement underscores continuity as the political transition proceeds after resignation.
June 20. The council of three premiers Lloyd George and lemenvony and President Wilson met this afternoon and reiterated that they discussed the German situation and the Italian cabinet crisis, in Paris.
Paris dispatch reports the Italian delegation to the peace conference being directed from Rome to accept a Dalmatian settlement plan. Premiers Clemenceau and Lloyd George and President Wilson are cited by Reuters Paris.
East Fortune Scotland June 20 The British dirigible B34 left for a North Sea cruise but was delayed by strong winds. it arrived safely at its airfield this morning after 56 hours of successful flight. Officials offered no further details beyond praise for the voyage and the experiments conducted.
London reports a Russian cruiser Oleg of about 9,800 tons was sunk Wednesday near Tolbuchan lighthouse by a British submarine. The wireless dispatch confirms the loss and cites the location off Tolbuchan.
Washington announces the internal revenue bureau will keep selling stamps for intoxicating beverages after July 1 in line with an attorney general opinion. The bureau will enforce tax laws on alcohol until repealed, with no repeal provisions in current wartime prohibition bills. A Barre homecoming parade plans a 30 mile publicity drive with five cars to inform surrounding towns about July 4 celebrations for soldiers and sailors from Washington and Orange counties.
Martial law has been proclaimed in the Hamburg harbor area as raids on food depots increase. Copenhagen reports Tang 20 says the move targets supply lines and civilian shipments amid ongoing tensions in the port region.
The American Federation of Labor in Atlantic City refuses to ask for the release of political and industrial prisoners under wartime acts, adopting a resolution for repeal with peace. Meanwhile the Barre Woman's Club flower show opens at Church Street Schoolhouse with rich peonies, bouquets, antique portraits, and a tea pause. judges will announce results tomorrow in The Times.
Bridgeport police say Joseph Vagonia was shot in the ankle while fleeing arrest in a long chase. He was hospitalized and faces a theft charge in police court. A separate note says Vermont Academy at Soxons River may reopen next fall after trustee meetings.
Harvard rowers claimed two narrow wins over Yale on the Thames in New Haven. In the freshman race Harvard edged Yale by about a quarter shell, while the junior varsity battle ended with Harvard ahead by roughly one second as rain and fading light set in.
El Paso reports that Villa says no reprisals are planned after an American force drove his men back from the border. His camp at Alamada arrived last night with an important mission, and Villa states no harm to American property or lives will be attempted.
Miss Molla Bjurstedt fell in the Philadelphia Cricket Club semifinal of the annual women's tennis tournament. She was beaten by Marion Zinderstein of Longwood Cricket Club in three sets 4 6 1 6 2 The match highlighted Zinderstein advancing to the final in a strong comeback after the first set.
Barre Board of Trade votes to back a committee proposal to sell $250000 in stock for a new Peerless Kuhting Mills underwear plant in Barre. The action, taken after two hours of discussion, frames the venture as intermediary for local stockholders and seeks city tax exemption for a term of years while outlining capital structure and labor plans at Barre and Mattapan.
Barre announces five changes in the high school faculty and eleven new teachers for the grades. New high school staff include Charis Billings, Mabel Co Ren te, Josephine Menotti, L Rowe, and Mabel J Wall. Several senior teachers depart. Marion Page and Marion Dorward join as supervisors. The complete lists detail assignments across Spaulding high school and various streets and rooms, plus a new domestic science course to open in Spaulding high.
The Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance agents from Vermont visited Barre granite quarries led by manager 5 Parks. The 45 attendees traveled by automobile from the Howland building at 1 pm to Graniteville despite morning showers. A program in Williamstown featured toastmaster Charles C. Oraves, remarks by William H. Sargent, Joseph Behan, Gerald A. Kubank, and talks on farming outreach and policy writing.
Washington June 20 Senate Naval Committee votes to recommend increasing the naval aviation fund for 1920 from 15 million to 35 million dollars as requested by Secretary Daniels with only a few dissenting votes.
Spaulding High School held a large Class Day ceremony with students marching in by class, banners in green and gold, and flowers. Senior president Frank Howland Wells welcomed guests before speeches on wartime mobilization, education, and service, followed by poems, essays, and songs concluding with the senior girls chorus.
Spaulding Alumni gathered for a 284th banquet at Hotel Barre last evening with graduates, seniors, and faculty attending. The event featured welcomes by Herbal Pape and LeRay Ryan, remarks on loyalty, memories of Spaulding, and notes on school spirit, basketball pride, and alumni involvement.
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