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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1920
Page
2
Baltimore reports a seven story Darby building fire spreading to four more structures in Hopkins Place. Insurance men estimate total damage near 1,000,000 dollars in 12 hours, matching the earlier blaze that devastated Blumberg brothers wholesale house and recalling 1904 city fire.
Official advices say the Turkish treaty will not be withdrawn or meaningfully modified. Authorities believe the June 26 deadline for Turkish delegates to reply will not be extended, aligning with the decision not to alter major clauses of the treaty.
Merrick W Chapin, former Phoenix National Bank teller, who was sentenced to five years in the Atlanta federal penitentiary for stealing 44000, returned to Hartford after President Wilson commuted his sentence on June 28 1910.
An advertisement proclaims ongoing "war" against disease germs and urges strong health via Hood's Sarsaparillin for the blood stomach liver and kidneys with Hood's Pills as a recommended laxative, noting approval by three generations.
Burlington reports the 116th commencement of the University of Vermont and its programs from June 24 to 28. Includes senior walks, trustees meetings, Pi Beta Kappa events, athletic gatherings, reunions, and a commencement address by Gov Calvin Coolidge on Monday morning at 11. Alumnal events span Billings Library, South College, and Centennial Field with a senior boatride planned.
Peking June 21 China’s government promulgates ratification of the peace treaty with Austria. Officials say the move will enable China to participate in the League of Nations. The action follows approval by the government and confirms the pact’s force in interwar diplomacy.
J O Preus led Henrick Shipstead for the Republican gubernatorial nomination by over 15 000 votes with 50 precincts reporting in Minnesota primary results. Mayor L Hodgson of St Paul led for the Democratic nomination over W Hurgadine by more than 5 000 votes, while A J Volstead the prohibition enforcement act author was defeated in the seventh district according to unofficial returns from Rev O F Kyale.
Graniteville Athletic club secured its second win of the season by defeating Barre Athletic Association 5 to 3 in seven innings due to darkness. Maraball starred for Graniteville while Americo Polls was hurt and Beaton filled in capably. Both clubs show strong talent and could become top state teams.
Berlin June 21 official announce ment indicates Kronstantin Fehrenbach newly named chancellor will form a bourcrois cabinet within 48 hours. A strong confidence vote is planned to secure a mandate for the Spa conference next month. The platform pledges loyalty to the Versailles treaty and subordination of partisan interests. Dr Simab roh ]ons, the new foreign minister, is a democratic jurist with a history in the division Nivori and has served under Calderara and Wilson.
In Barre Vermont dairy and produce markets on June 23 1920 prices for butter eggs and pork are listed. Butter quotes include northern creamery and assorted quality levels while eggs show fancy to firsts with regional variations. Dressed pork supplies exceed demand with general price context for local buyers and sellers.
Davis Ross, long time leader of Dartmouth baseball, steps down as team captain after three seasons as pitching star. transition follows recent team changes and new leadership.
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Crimson defeats Yale at Soldiers Field led by Kilitie Goudke pitching as Harvard climbs in the College Baseball standings. Quoted lines and scattered notes from the Boston Transcript reflect a tense, period sports scene with local color and rivalry.
Fragmentary notes quote a plainly dressed woman and a warning about memory and eyes. The text includes garbled phrases and names that resemble archival shorthand or cipher. No clear event or date is present, but the material suggests a historical transcript or letter extract.
A long weekend hosts Mr and Mrs Royal Dexter and two daughters with Frank Carter of Lowell and relatives from Kewanee Illinois visiting in the area. Ada Mae Welch and Lola Nutt are noted graduates, church services across Waite River, East Orange and West Topsham announced, with a Sunday school drive and a community social at Waite River ball. The creamery picnic drew a large crowd despite rain, and a talk on Bolshevien at Hand was delivered at Boston University School of Theology with a large audience.
The Orange County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting Tuesday despite threatening weather with solid attendance and an enthusiastic business session. Speakers included B Cornwall of the Work Federation of farm bureaus, K Carrigan assistant county agent leader, and Miss Pierpont home demonstration leader. H Benson of the Eastern States league spoke on boys and girls club work. the afternoon featured talks on the farm bureau program and work plan. The creamery community picnic followed.
A wedding ties Rethel Mark Ho Flint to Miss Vera Johnstone in Royalton near the Henad break neighborhood with a wedding journey planned. Families in Horton, Boston, and Norwich University circles are visiting, business changes and a new restaurant opening are noted along with chautauqua ticket sales showing a brighter pointer this year.
The text reports scheduling changes due to rain in Topsham, completion of a creamery scar ing by W R Jones and a creamery inspector Mr Miller, and an evening meeting to be held later. It notes a visit to potato fields showing good stand using Green Mountain seed and a Tuesday base meeting at Barre with attendees from Williamstown Washington and Orange discussing cooperative milk production feasibility.
County Agricultural Agent Harold A. Dwineth says the Barre plant topic led to committee appointments to canvass each town. A further meeting is scheduled for Tuesday July 20 at Barry with all residents urged to attend.
A Boston Transcript quip jokes about proposing vows tied to family longevity. He suggests Minn Peachy will require a look at his family Bible before anavonding. The line implies she tests lineage to ensure a long life together.
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