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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1920
Page
4
Barre Daily Times publishes weekday afternoon issues under Frank E. Langley as publisher. The 1920 item shows standard postal matter and imprint details for Barre, reinforcing the newspaper’s masthead and publication schedule.
The article surveys political clashes and public health actions, noting criticism of Governor Johnson and President Wilson era resignations. It highlights university leadership changes at the University of Vermont, Governor Bailey as acting president, and Malley’s upcoming tenure. It also covers Vermont congressmen Dale and Gibson in the wartime veterans' vote dynamic, with lingering soldier voting expectations.
Senator Johnson of California shows petulance weeks after the Republican national convention over what he calls broken faith by delegates from certain states. He brands them unworthy of trust and accuses the party’s leadership of subverting American democracy by commandeering delegate influence. Continued dispute signals strain within the GOP after Chicago gathering.
The Wilson administration pushes Tennessee to call a special session on the suffrage amendment while Governor Cooper agrees. Harding and Connecticut and Vermont governors resist. Butler and Wood clash over the presidential nomination. The Illinois convention is portrayed as shaping Republican fortunes amid intra party tensions and accusations of malice.
The article notes that more than a million dollars in losses were linked to fires caused by sparks on inflammable farm roofs in 1918. It cites 38 states reporting such fires, totaling 715,151 in losses, and explains spontaneous combustion risks in hay and stored materials while urging vigilance to prevent ignition. It also discusses general fire hazards from chimney defects and careless handling of matches amid high prices and housing shortages.
Cutlery from Sheffield exports to the United States have declined in recent years with shipments mainly comprising pocket, pen, and butcher knives. Sheffield manufacturers doubt they can undercut current US producers and hope America will expand its market for high grade Sheffield cutlery. A commercial amalgamation among leading cutlery houses aims to cut costs and share labor ideas while maintaining financial independence.
A commuter rebukes a complaint about rail service citing personal experience. He refuses to accept soy complaints and asserts he will not endure further disruptions as the train is slated to run again the following day. Washington Stay.
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