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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1920
Page
1
Chairman Cummings delivers a fierce speech at the Democratic convention condemning the Republican Party. He argues the defeat of a peace treaty in the Senate marks a dark moment in history and asserts moral fault in the opposition.
In San Francisco on June 28, Homer Summings, Democratic temporary chair, denounces the Republican platform as reactionary and provincial while praising Wilson's war leadership. He accuses Republicans of malice at the peace table, inflation of graft accusations, and calls for continued support of the League of Nations and progressive reforms amid a battle over policy and national direction.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions democracy and potential remarks by individuals named Bae Prancion and Brace Kremer, with unclear context and dates. The readable bits hint at a political or democratic theme but offer no concrete events, locations, or outcomes to anchor a fuller summary.
Fragmented text describes mermaids or dragonlike sea beings with beeflike flesh patterns, woollike oil, and ex fitting seas. It mentions historical wars sparked by such creatures and their adaptation to warm seas, underwater stances, and tidal entanglements hindering warfare and breathing.
A garbled text fragment discusses natives of an unnamed Philippines region and their woven garments with pale bearers and ornamentation. It mentions temporary protection, fabric forms, and undecipherable terms, suggesting a damaged ethnographic or decorative description without clear events or dates.
June 24 1924 San Francisco delegates discuss the impending prohibition fight and possible McAdoo rise as a new active contender. Palmer Cox and Meredith named among possible supporters while the big three scenario dominates chatter ahead of the platform fight and nominations.
Fragmentary note mentions people and events on a street, with references to a group or meeting. It hints at efforts to observe or coordinate actions and suggests involvement of authorities or organizers, but details are unclear.
Italian cities report growing revolt mood as unrest intensifies with incidents of violence in several regions. Authorities urge calm while protesters demand reforms and accountability from government leaders.
In Rome and nearby locations reports fear a broader plot to unsettle Italy amid strikes and unrest. In the U S, two workers, William Walsh and James A Maney, were killed at the Valewell Tire & Rubber Co factory when a dryer exploded while fumes were being removed. Frank Walsh, the president's brother, was injured. The disaster stemmed from a heated dryer door opening releasing ignited gases.
A tangle of reports from Montpelier and nearby areas notes an automobile accident with Curren car, several town figures traveling, a Norworthy mention of farm support talks, and upcoming entertainment plans. Residents Mullins Grieweld and Nellie Trumblee plan a visit to West Hardwick. ministers and officials discuss moving departmental offices and securing storage for winter.
Local society items report visitors in town including Robert Sirani from Philadelphia staying with Motalli on Howard Street and families like the Spencers on Merchant Street. Church groups meet, weddings are celebrated, civil matters and social gatherings fill the Barre scene with names such as Libben, Miles, Cooper, Hussey, and Deige noted among others.
In Waterford on Hulbert hill an unidentified car sideswiped the Sloat family auto from Berlin and hurled their nine month old son against a ledge, causing instant death. Mrs. Sloat was severely cut and bruised. the other occupants, Mr and Mrs John McKensie and child of Gorham, NH, escaped with minor injuries. Authorities seek the other vehicle.
Reports from Worthenhall indicate Barre area farmers pledge 11000 toward a cooperative creamery. They aim for 1000 cows with 10 per cow, possibly 2500 cows once final returns come in. The drive, led by canvassers, stresses tested stock for eligibility and invites farmers to a June 20 meeting with experts R tones and R A Briggs attending.
At a Barre Central Labor Union session on June 25 the standing committees were appointed. Names include granite cutters, garment workers, barbers, retail clerks, and quarry workers with members from Montpelier Northfield Waterbury and surrounding trades. a celebration planning committee was also named.
Mrs Ida E Young passed away at her home on Ayers Street Westertown after a period of illness. The funeral will be held at her residence Friday afternoon, with services to follow at a local church. The city notes the bereavement and extends sympathy to the family.
Governor Coolidge of Massachusetts urged Americans to accept larger responsibilities amid postwar readjustments, stressing production, capital use for public benefit, and leadership by service. He received a Doctor of Laws from the University of Vermont as the Class of 1895 celebrated.
Fragmentary text mentions individuals Robert Crandall OTL Stewart Lawrence Wiens and Alda Toietti with vague notes on birth, discharge from the army, and employment. Probate court greeting implied but details are garbled and unspecified.
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