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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1919
Page
1
The Paris Peace Conference received a German note this afternoon confirming unconditional agreement to sign the treaty. Germany had sought more time to consider signing without reservations, but the last delay tactic failed to alter allied determination.
Paris reports the German government in Weimar has formally agreed to unconditional peace terms. The exact signing time remains uncertain with Tuesday or Wednesday possibilities. Tulin delegates in Vurky are authorized to sign for Italy. The note reportedly refrains from conceding that the terms are just and fair.
The peace treaty was the product of about five months of Allied and German conferences. Delegations from 12 Allied nations and Germany attended, led by Wilson, Lansing, and Clemenceau among others. The process included a supreme council, later split into two groups, and a June 24 decision to organize a league of nations with a covenant drafted for colonies and backward nations. Continuous drafting extended to the future pages.
Greenfield Massachusetts June 24 two young men John Spero aged 18 of New York and Artin Morse 23 of Boston were arrested for breaking into Foxter Brothers jewelry store. A patrolman was blinded briefly by cayenne pepper during the entry as three trays of jewelry were stolen. Morse allegedly peppered the officer as Spero and Morse resisted arrest. Both pleaded guilty to breaking and entering and are held for sentencing.
Weimar Sunday June 22 Premier Bauer announced Germany will sign the terms under protest. He called the treaty a mockery of self determination and enslaving the German people while warning that resistance is broken and no signings can avert crisis within 48 hours. He noted the treaty offers a possible revival and adjustment later per June 18 pledge. He urged unity and faith in a better future for Germany.
Atlantic City New Jersey June 2 The American Federation of Labor unanimously endorsed the commercial telegraphers strike and backed a four hour workweek for labor a committee to Washington to extend recent provisions to telegraph workers and to seek government control to end the strike.
Trinity College Hartford held its commencement with honorary doctor of laws awarded in absentia to Percival W. Clement and Elbert H. Gary among a list of other honorees including George S. Godard and Arthur Foote. The event noted 33 degrees in course plus three masters of arts and one master of science. Rae Elbert A. Gary presided at the alumni gathering.
Senator Knox of Pennsylvania plans to force a vote on his resolution opposing the league of nations covenant as an inseparable part of the treaty after the appropriation bill passed. The move targets Senate action in Washington D C with Republicans backing effort.
The planned test flight from Dallas to the Atlantic by seven airp lanes led by Lieutenant Colonel Claguet was postponed after midday to repair a weakened axle on his craft, preventing a prompt takeoff yesterday and casting doubt on a later departure.
A German note requesting a 48 hour delay in replying to the peace treaty was rejected by the allied powers. The request cited a new government and unsettled conditions. President Wilson and Premiers Lloyd George and Clemenceau discussed the matter, with Germany forming a new cabinet and courtly assurances given. The final reply from Clerence states no extension will be granted and the note is acknowledged.
Paris June 2k The activities at the president's Paris residence suggest his departure for home is imminent. No White House confirmation had been issued by 2 PM, but it appeared likely he would leave Paris on Wednesday.
In Rome and Naples Turci and Milan saw protests against Francesco Nitti forming a cabinet as former soldiers and patriotic groups rally. Mass meetings condemned Nitti policy seen as surrendering Italian claims to the Adriatic coast and pledged to organize a major opposition movement in Rome.
Paris June 28 Havas reports an armistice has been agreed between Poland and Ukraine who have been clashing in Galicia and Volhyna. An agreement also foresees Rumania crossing the Dniester river to support security in the region.
Fergus Falls Minnesota reels after a violent twister wrecks the business section and partially collapses the town. Officials report 47 killed and 160 people hospitalized in emergency wards as cash losses reach about six million dollars.
A Fergus Falls Minnesota tornado struck the city causing widespread ruin in the business district. Reports say 60 plus killed and many injured with emergency crews, hospitals overwhelmed, and a Grand hotel ruin feared to hold a large death toll.
Kares A. Plumley, Vermont tax commissioner, returned to Montpelier after attending a Chicago conference. He confirms he mailed a resignation letter to Governor Clement on Saturday June 4 stating resignation as of the end of the fiscal year June 30 at midnight.
Frank York, counsellor of the state department and acting secretary, was nominated by President Wilton to be under secretary of state, a new post created under the 1920 legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill passed by the last Congress.
Hearings opened here today before Charlton Oburn, War Labor Board examiner, on petitions for wage increases for New England street railway employees. James F. Vahey of Boston, counsel for the Amalgamated Association of Electric Street Railway Employees, presented the petitions. Boston Elevated Railway workers seek up to 75 cents an hour, versus the current 45 cent minimum and 45 cent maximum.
William A Petty a longtime postmaster and town clerk of Barre died after a hospital operation for digestive tract growth. Born Plainfield August 24 1844 he lived in Barre most of his life, serving as portmaster town clerk treasurer and cemetery official. Survived by his wife and six children the funeral will be at the First Baptist Church followed by interment in Rimwood cemetery.
Company B tenth Vermont Volunteers met in Barre for a Saturday reunion hosted by Alfred Parkhurst. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Alfred Parkhurst and many veterans and guests from Watertown Stowe and Honolulu. After dinner, remarks by comrades Foster Jackson Gauthier Bancroft and Pierce, plus songs by Parkhurst’s granddaughters, highlighted the event before guests toured Parkhurst's home and reminisced about battles and postwar life.
Paris June 22 Dr Antonio Btentamente Cuban delegate to peace conference returned from home and said the Hallan government change would not affect the German treaty signature. He blamed domestic politics and the party leadership for the shift, seeing a businesslike administration forming.
An opening event at Goddard Seminary marks initiation week with a Sunday service at the UniversiTit church led by Rev. Stanley J. Spear of Dexter Maine. The procession featured 60 seniors and juniors with a mixed program of choir songs, solo numbers, and a sermon on Romans 8 28 stressing trust in God over human plans. The piece ends noting continued continuation on the sixth page.
Miss Helen Elizabeth Malligan daughter of Mr and Mrs Patriot Halligan Graniteville wed James F Danie of Graniteville in a ceremony at St Sylvester elveeh Graniteville Rev Fr Puriveain officiated Attendants were Agnes Carey as bridesmaid and best man Frank Finnie The couple received gifts and planned a two week honeymoon New York City trip follows a welding breakfast at the bride’s home Franks Cassavant injured in a derrick accident at Central Vermont yard while lifting a freight car in Springfield
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