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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1920
Page
1
Maryland voters will cast on the Hirst ballot to John W. Davis after eight other Democrats are presented. McAdoo leaders expect to gain their support later as the McAdoo column had counted Maryland.
San Francisco June 30 The Democratic National Convention opened nominating speeches with McAdoo Palmer Cox and others in contention While the fight inside the party continues Maryland and Oklahoma forces shift ballots The convention previews a platform vote on prohibition and the League of Nations amid steady delegate enthusiasm and strategic maneuvering for a preferred candidate
William T. Tiltike of Philadelphia defeats Zenzo Shimidin of Japan to win the ial match and advance to meet Gerald Patterson of Australia in the challenge round for the Wimbledon championship.
A Groton area storm caused notable damage in Peachar area as Montpelier reports disruptions. News covers campus activities at Epworth Tague Institute, weather-driven program changes, halted tennis, and a 70 student enrollment. Curtis S. Emery to speak on America for Americans, while Justice Dept. audit finds pumps under metering in Montpelier and surrounding towns.
In Burlington on June 2 the Vermont Pharmacists Association elected Harris Alexander of St. Albans as president. W. B. Shangraw of Rutland and other officers were chosen as part of the annual meeting notes, with reports on pharmacy practice and endorsements of standards.
An express car on the Charleston and Western Carolina railroad was robbed early today near Augusta. Bandits gagged and bound the express messenger and an armed guard and carried away about 59 752 dollars from the payroll for the Marines at Parle Island, South Carolina. The loot was transferred from Atlanta and the safe was thrown from the car after the bandits overpowered the crew. The crime was discovered about ten minutes later after crossing into South Carolina.
Middheniry June 30 A bad wreck near East Middlebury involving a New King Land Typographical Union field trip car sent several injured. Mr Fiske owner driver Elizabet MeLaughlin, Jon McLaughlin, Mary and Mise Waters were hurt as the car plunged over a five foot embankment after attempting to pass an oncoming vehicle with only one light. They were treated at Rutland hospital and in Murti before transfer to Rutland. One death reported among the injured, condition described as serious for others.
Josephine R. Burke of Jamaica Plain Maes died yesterday afternoon at a grade crossing near North Adams while en route to Boston after traveling over the Mohawk trail. The death was confirmed today by the undertaker, with Burke identified as the victim.
A garbled report recalls names and places in a local court day at Winchester New Hampshire. The piece mentions Mr and Mrs and various addresses, a potential cartel, and a meeting of a congregation with unclear details.
Windsor village and town in Vermont show a population surge based on manufacturing growth. The 1920 census lists 3,687 for the town and 3,081 for the village, up 532 percent and 40.0 percent respectively, marking Windsor as the state’s fastest growing area due to industrial development.
John F Murphy of Providence was elected secretary treasurer of the Bow Bags land Typographical union for the 100th convention held in Burlington Vermont. Other officers named include President Frank W Wiggs of Waterbury Connecticut and Elizabeth McLaughlin of Rutland as first vice president. The next convention is set for Bangor a year hence with Murphys district role noted.
A St Athans woman, Miss Lample, plans a cross continent journey by plane and bike, aiming to average about 25 miles daily from Sen Fw Cal to Cot ine Lampe. If luck holds, the voyage could last over four months, with stops at Illinois and Vermont, detailing her sports background and departure from New York.
Merton Cutler died suddenly at about five o clock while in West Corinth on a farming trip. He left his home earlier that day and, in a jovial moment, collapsed and died. He was a noted tailor and farmer, survived by his wife and Mr. Wobrett.
Farmers from Barre City and Town Williamstown Orange Washington Plainfield and Berlin totaling about 160 voted in Worthenhall to establish a Barre cooperative creamery. The meeting heard guarantees of about 21920 representing 2191 cows and strong support for creating a central creamery with rail links and market outlets in Barre. The plan aims to boost milk processing into butter and cheese while offering a stable market for small and large farmers alike.
Judge E L Scott presided as Mr and Mrs Alexander Garetto of 410 North Main faced charges of selling and furnishing liquor under federal law after a Sunday night melee on Neth Main street involving Chief Red Cloud. Bail set at 300 each. Red Cloud fined 5 plus 8.30 costs for the incident.
Miss Pran ena Margaret Burke and Peter Maxwell Alexander wed at St. Monica's rectory in a small ceremony attended by immediate family. The bride, a Spaulding graduate, wore a dark blue silk suit and corsage. the groom is a CV baggage manager and athlete. After the service, a breakfast at the Burke home and a two week trip to Lake Placid and Providence followed before settling at 29 Maple avenue.
Bride Elsie M Davis unites with Swinyer in a Barre area ceremony at a home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Barber in Marshfield. Rev Arthur Hewitt officiates. Ring bearer Aloe Dorie Farber. Bridal party includes Maude Gomaboney and others. Guests include relatives and two servicemen from overseas via the war era.
A joint aldermen and city council meeting discussed approving a Standard Oil Co. fuel station at the Sortwell lot near North Main and West Second streets. Protests cited potential insurance rate rises, while the company argued tanks and construction would be safe. A decision was tabled for one week as discussions on motor vehicle restrictions for North Main Street moved forward.
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