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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1919
Page
1
Allies feel unease as ex crown prince flees from Holland to Germany amid postwar treaty tensions. The act is viewed as significant in light of German resistance to peacemaking efforts and the broader settlement process.
Paris reports Frederick William Hohenzollern, former German crown prince, escaped from Dutch internment in Holland and entered Germany amid peace conference speculation. Details describe his past statements, rumored plans, and a pottery venture linked to his name on the island of Weeringen.
London reports rising disorders in Berlin with many streets barricaded and clashes between government troops and mobs. The Telegram correspondent cites serious engagements in Ameterdamme 4 area as unrest grows.
The surgeon general said districts will supervise care for discharged soldiers sailors and marines under war risk insurance. Public health service officers will lead in each district with health officers in charge. Regions listed include Boston Maine Vermont New York New Jersey Philadelphia Pennsylvania and Delaware with named officers W W King F C Smith and J L Collins.
Paris June 20 The German power delegation has been informed by Premier Clemenceau that the German government will be held strictly responsible for any unauthorized support of any combatant in Poland in the territories of Posen and East Prussia.
Attorney Frapst Jr of Rutland and George Eastman, a noted marble producer, face a renewed perjury case in Rutland county court over a long dispute between Eastman interests and Vermont Marble. Eastman was previously acquitted after the state spent substantial sums proving alleged suborned testimony at a library hearing.
Berlin June report says General Groener, who preceded Hindenburg as German Chief of Staff, has tendered his resignation to President von Hindenburg but agrees to remain at post while the eastern provinces remain unsettled.
A supplemental memorandum on Ireland’s recognition was presented to Premier Clemenceau. The document, with letters from Pearse, Griffith, and Count Plunkett, was forwarded by Sean O’Casey and George Gavan Duffy. The Triad delegates warned they would challenge Ireland’s representatives if the price conference could grant safe conduct to the delegation named.
The Montpelier seminary held its graduation exercises this forenoon with Rev. Lateen Martin of St. Johnsbury delivering the address. Ruth Leach gave the valedictory, Gladys Thompson the salutatory, and the program included music and awards honoring students and faculty.
Paris June 26 efforts were made to arrange signing of the peace treaty at 3 o clock Saturday afternoon. The council of three appears assured that the Germans would be present with Hermann Mueller and Herr Leinart likely joining. Herr Giesberts, who had stayed in Versailles, may not participate, and a third delegate was to be named.
Berlin reports no cabinet decision on German delegates to Versailles for the peace treaty. An official note says Hermann Moeller may take the foreign affairs post, while Malling Eraberger is proposed but hesitant. A suggestion favors a nonpolitical commission of retired officials or diplomats to accept the assignment.
The Barre community appeals to residents missed by solicitors to donate for a July 4 public tribute to soldiers and sailors. Citizens are urged to leave funds at City Clerk James Mackay’s office or with Board of Trade secretary W. A. Drew, as plans promise a free, grand celebration with a street parade entries due by July 1.
Washington County Veterans association annual meeting and reunion opened at Dewey park with musicians, poems, and solo performances but drew few attendees due to hot weather. Dr. K J Foster, re-elected president, praised the program and noted the event the smallest in 21 years, while speakers recalled Civil War era valor and World War I sacrifices.
More than 300 Goddard alumni gathered from Barre and across the United States for the school’s sixth anniversary literary program and reception. Dr. John B Ridlon of Chicago and Hon Charles H Darling of Burlington led remarks, with Eva Skinner Blake delivering the anniversary poem. The day featured music, prayer, and a toast to Goddard’s enduring mission and democracy driven education.
In Montpelier Washington county court three defendants faced murder charges. George A Long Mrs Tamibel Parker are accused in Barre murder of Mrs Lacing Browdwell. Reffarl Mar an charged with murder of Joschim Perez at Websterville. All pleaded not guilty. An assault with intent to commit rape charge against A A Morris also pleaded not guilty. Dan Leno and Perley Leno faced poultry theft charges. Dan Leno received 200 fine and six months in the house of correction. Perley Leno fined 25 and five months, with part suspended.
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