27 Jun 1921
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1921
Page
1
The railway wage reduction order was extended to 210 roads following a board decision, mirroring an earlier measure that affected 104 carriers and went into effect June 1. The new order continues the cost-saving policy across additional routes and carriers.
Chicago reports the U S railroad labor board extends its July 1 12 per cent wage reduction to nearly all Class One carriers. The action adds about 210 roads to the original 104, aiming to realize an estimated 400 million dollars annual savings. The order covers virtually all employee classes and threatens no traffic disruption as unions consider acceptance. Marine workers see minor rate adjustments with captains earning 2000, lieutenants 900, firemen 140, dredk wards 825, ands 155.
Riverside California June 27 David R Navies and Eric Springer of Los Angeles left March Field today on an attempted trans continental nonstop aerial flight. They plan to land at Mineola Field Long Island within 60 hours.
A British audience shows interest in a forthcoming ring battle linked to Engtish followers of the entrespondent Lamontees. The event centers on a potential preamp clash and the routine surrounding the two participants.
Readable fragments show a partial caption about chairs or tents, referencing a local event or display. Unclear names or dates remain missing, but indicates a gathering or exhibition setting in an outdoor space. Further context is needed for precise entities or location.
London reports indicate the imperial conference today may extend beyond its initial term as several subjects await fuller review. No family of discussions has revealed full foreign policy details, but renewed talk on renewing the Anglo Japanese treaty grows contentious with some papers urging a tripartite Anglo American Japanese understanding to govern oceanic and China issues.
The Millville plant of Woonsocket Rubber Co footwear division will reopen after a six month shutdown. About 400 of 700 workers will return with the same wage schedule as before two reductions were previously made. The announcement comes from Woonsocket, Rhode Island, and affects the mill town community as part of the company’s regional operations.
Fire at Presque Isle totally destroyed the timber mill of Aronetedk Lamar, largely owned by A. R. Gould, with an estimated loss around 22,600 dollars and no insurance. The blaze began around 4:45 am, spreading to the Amostook Valley railroad station, nearby store buildings, and Brown's restaurant. Total loss about 40,000 dollars.
A Montreal based company operating as the English and Scotch Wool Co with seven stores across Canada has filed for bankruptcy under trustee Gordon W. Scott. Estimated liabilities range from 751 000 to 1 900 000, largely tied to the sale of white wool goods. The filing marks a major disruption in the Canadian wool industry.
Fragmentary report cites Avbemibe and Thy Dene 25 MT reward talk with secretary of International Reform veteran group. Mentions Mr Noel Min and Mgeererts, and a planned detainment or court-like action in Sook. Vermont trip noted. details unclear due to damaged text.
Rome June 27 The cabinet of Premier Gii litti resigns after a confidence vote in the Chamber of Deputies. The ruling coalition, including socialists fascists nationalists conservatives republicans and followers of former premier Nitti, backed by 234 to 200, triggers resignation amid a stormy session. The opposition says the small majority signals the government’s collapse without all its members.
London June 20 the king hosted the American polo team at Buckingham Palace and presented the Westchester Cup to Captain Devereaux Milburn amid praise for their sportsmanlike conduct. Milburn thanked the king for royal stables housing the team’s ponies while General A A Duff of the Hurlingham club stood by with the cup.
A Washington social group attended a double ceremony in Beaton District Beacon Street Boston as Prince Michael Castacazone of Russian nobility married Miew tetatives Telham Curtis of Beacon Street Boston in Greek Orthodox rites. The service occurred yesterday with Rev Dr William G Thayer officiating as local family members and clergy looked on.
Belfast presses protest as Northern Whig and Irish Nationalist papers clash over PM Lloyd George inviting Sinn Fein and Ulster leader Sir James Craig to London talks. Debates focus on sovereignty, parliamentary limits, and the role of Ulster within a united Ireland and the British empire.
London reports say De Valera is likely to accept Premier Lloyd George’s invitation for a Dublin government conference. The discussion centers on Ireland loan terms and potential guarantees for colleagues like Michael Collins and Richard Mulcahy.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Turner return home after Hartford visit. Miss Euphemia Potts joins North Billerica summer plan with Davieon. Girl scouts and Epworth League members travel to Montpelier for institute. Alger Keuntem wedding reception draws 250 guests at Clan Garden hall before start of Creentiell trip.
Thomas Desjardins died at Union Street early this morning after a two week battle with gastritis. A barber by trade for decades, he previously ran shops on Merchant Street and the John Griffin store basement on North Main. Born in Kamouraska Quebec, he moved to the United States about 30 years ago and lived in Barre since. He is survived by his wife and eight children, with siblings in Quebec. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and the local barbers’ union.
An elderly man remembered for his service in the United States Army during the war. He lived here with his wife and raised wreaths, later employed as a clerk in Fatewndbehd Mire Recwtont.
Gilbert Kelly, sought since June 10 for the holdup slaying of James Neal a department store employee, is reported held in secret custody by Pittsburgh police. Clyde Edeburn says the arrest was withheld to verify Kellys statements. Kelly, arrested Friday in Acesport, will be turned over to the coroner tomorrow. Neal was shot and robbed of about 250000 in cash and checks en route to the bank by a bandit gang.
London reports that if Eamonn De Valera accepts Lloyd George’s invitation to visit for a peace conference, dominion prime ministers then in London are likely to be invited to join negotiations. The move could shape a century’s British history as ministers address the Anglo Japanese alliance and related issues.
Fire discovered at 7 30 yesterday morning issued from the roof of Charles Purinton’s residence, member of Bicknell Purinton firm. House partly saved, loss about 3000 dollars, insured in part. Purinton and his children are visiting Connecticut. Neighbor report unknown origin blaze.
Yonkers New York June 27 Dr Hugh Russell Buffalo osteopath testimony in the divorce case of James A Stillman against Mrs Anne U Stillman was struck from the record Referee Daniel J Gleason announced the ruling Brennan attorney for Mrs Stillman said he was notified The witness testified Mrs Stillman confided that Mr Stillman was not the father of Guy Stillman and the admission was made during treatment The defense moved to strike and the referee also sustained a motion to strike a letter found by Mrs Mary Kelly on Mrs Stillman's table addressed to Fred Beauvais containing a supposed admission about Guy's parentage.
Special to The Times reports Vermont editors and publishers on their annual mid summer outing atop Mount Mansfield. They formed snowballs from a large drift in the Cave of the Winds under the cliff, while lowland Vermonters sweltered below. The cave’s big rock roof and north entrance keep it shaded as the snowdrift lasts well into midsummer, matching hotel guests enjoying sugar on snow.
Montpelier K of C baseball players returning from Grant's P.Q. faced a Ford stalled on the Central Vermont track near Montpelier three-mile bridge. Five youths aged 16 to 18 rode since early Sunday morning en route to the White Mountains, planning breakfast in St Johnsbury. No injuries were reported. Separately two cars collided near Montpelier Junction before midnight Saturday. one driver fled a train, both cars damaged. Officials traced license numbers and noted several suspensions may follow.
President Harding will come to Plymouth Mass for the three hundredth anniversary of the Pilgrim landing. Secretary Weeks and Secretary Denby will join, with a squadron of U.S. warships and Mayflower bringing the president to the Pilgrim Landing. British and Dutch ambassadors plan to attend.
A general alarm from box 13 summoned firemen to Calder Richardson’s coal yard where five horses were removed to safety. Fire crews fought flames with three inch hose, reaching the roof and causing significant damage to the building. Several workers were injured, and the cause remains under investigation.
The trial of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti for the South Braintree double murder should be ready for the jury by week’s end, as Judge Thayer said. Prosecution witnesses tied the pair to the bandits while defense contends neither was a passenger in the getaway car. multiple witnesses report seeing two men in the front seat, with varying descriptions and recognition challenges.
Saturday night janitor TL Lo Ashlin finished work at Park theatre while Carl Norin heads to Buffalo to seek emmunent. Miss By pene travels to St Johnsbury home on Pearl Street. Peter Merle and Louis Sassesosa plan a week outing in Heghgate Springe. George Mackay family resume vacation at Start Farm Beach. Barre City hospital operation catches local residents. Various trips include Mabertni to New York City, May Brock accompanying Mr and Mrs Steve Citoy to Barre, Frank Mineo visiting Tralian colony, Vera Hallam en route to Burlington for summer school, and Mary Lerner at Goddard.
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