03 Mar 1922
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1922
Page
1
Many firemen battled a blaze at the Alfred Fox Piano Company in Bridgeport Connecticut. The flames swept through the shop and posed a serious threat but were brought under control this afternoon.
A basement fire at Nepublic Chinoms restaurant in Bridgeport Connecticut damaged the Yale University owned Studito building housing the Alfred Fox Piano company and Baker bakery. Damage to building and stock estimated at 100000 to 200000 with over one hundred pianos and machines lost and several firemen overcome by smoke. The blaze remained active with efforts ongoing and the restaurant collapsed into charred timbers.
Washington reports the House Ways and Means and Republican sub committees completed drafting the soldier bonus bill. The revised measure will be shown to the full committee Monday, then submitted to the Republican conference before possible introduction in ten weeks. A key change lowers the ultimate cost by about half a million dollars, setting the face value at the certificate plus 2 percent interest, with loan rates tied to rediscount charges plus two percent.
Report from London notes concern over political shifts in India as nationalist and extremist factions contest power. The AP summary sketches rising tensions and potential gains for nationalist elements amid the writ force and boundary stress.
Fragmentary note records weigh in and date for a boat related event. Mentions a unit or person labeled Mich and the date March 3. Limited legible details prevent full identification of event or participants.
A stray OCR fragment suggests an appropriation figure of 100000 and mentions a possible modern renewal or rivet context, but the readable text is fragmented and lacks clear attribution or event details.
London reports Prime Minister Lloyd George vows to resign if he fails to secure loyal coalition Conservative backing by March 8. Private talks yielded no breakthrough. conservatives unionists press to form a new government while Chamberlain and Birkenhead reaffirm support.
Belfast report says Max S. Green, chairman of the Irish prison board and son-in-law of John Redmond, was killed in Dublin after a robbery. An official with a pensions ministry bag containing 600 pounds was seized by armed men. a pursuer was shot at, and Green was killed as the robbers fled. One other man was wounded.
Chicago, March 4. Harvey Wy and Cihireh, a 2) year old, double murderer, awaits hanging as doctors debate a state of self hypnotic entelepsy. Lawyers fight to delay, sheriff pursues execution while Church attorneys seek a writ of habeas corpus. The confessed crime involved the murder of Bernard Jerry and Carl Awanus during a car galvemen plot with a baseball bat and hand axe used to subdue victims.
A chaotic scene in Vienna on March 3 as crowds gathered amid reports of clashes and unrest. Police moved to control the mass, with injuries and property damage feared. Eyewitnesses described tense street confrontations and a strong security presence.
In Newton William T Garvey 44 a building contractor shot and killed his wife 40 and wounded 25 year old Mrs Atwood before fatally shooting himself. A 17 year old son Raymond and two other children witnessed the tragedy and tried to stop him. Mrs Garvey and Mrs Atwood had earlier left for a nearby picture show and returned to find the outburst. Mrs Atwood is expected to recover. Garvey formerly lived in Alberta Canada.
Rome March 9 doctors describe the late singer Caruso’s vocal anatomy as extraordinarily developed. They report that his larynx was twice normal length and his breathing power phenomenal, with a thick epiglottis and rapid vibrations enabling a vast range and powerful tone.
Mrs Edith Rockefeller McCormick serves as treasurer of the foundation, which will use proceeds to support protection in America. Twenty five states have shown interest in the project as the group moves to promote an English language opera program nationwide.
March 3 Okmulgee J B A Robertson was struck by James G Lyotty an oil man as the governor emerged from the private office of County Attorney James Hepburn. They fought back and forth about a half dozen blows before bystanders separated them. Pandemonium in the court house corridors left many fearing further violence.
New York March 3. The whirlpool of misfortune drags down brokerage houses as George W Kendrick and Company of Philadelphia fails. Then Bertrand and Company of New York suspended and an involuntary bankruptcy petition filed in federal court. No liabilities estimated. firm asserts solvency and plans full payment.
The state department says Washington intends to consult American bankers fully on the details of foreign loans with other governments or municipalities before any negotiations are completed. The notice was issued today in Washington.
Protesters from the horse breeding community march in Washington to oppose efforts to cut remount service funding. They urge Congress to preserve appropriations and warn of potential impacts on military horse support and national defense.
Omaha police say Mrs. Frederick L. Devereaux a 20 year old Omaha society woman died after an electric heater fell into her bathtub at her home late yesterday electrocuting her. The incident occurred in Omaha Nebraska with details released by local authorities.
Boston report states Miss Elizabeth Kenney a 30 year old housekeeper and bookkeeper for Town Treasurer Warren J. Wright of Northfield is pursued in Boxton on a larceny charge for 810000 of town funds. Wright faces civil action. auditors cite 20000 shortage. A clue is a Feb 23 letter. lightning earlier damaged books in 1920.
Washington March 3 Thirteen of the Shipping Board drydocks seized on the Atlantic seaboard and the Gulf have been turned over to vice president Farley in charge of sales The drydocks cost about 5000000 each and are expected to bring about 800000 each The docks are at Baltimore Norfolk Braton Island N J Pennsula New York Perth Amboy N J Galveston Mobile and Weehawken NJ
A morning series of derailments on the Boston and Maine rail lines blocked both divisions between Boston and Portland. No injuries were reported. Freight derailment at Wells affected the Wells Kennebunk section, causing diversions for New York Boston and Portland trains to reroute via the eastern division. A passenger train and a special passenger train derailed near McIntyre's cut between Kennebunk and Biddeford, cutting the second division.
Boston dispatch says stations along the north Atlantic seaboard seek news of a Seetee freighter with 0 aboard, reportedly stranded southeast of Cape Race. Lifeboats washed away, rescue crews scramble for confirmation as harsh seas claim more of the ill fated vessel.
A Boston ruling centered on a marriage dispute ends with one party lamenting abandonment. The mother of Mia and Mary Ea cries out for support as the spouse offers little aid. The scene unfolds in Charlestown where the family wanders apart after a tumultuous separation.
Pinky Mitchell won the event amid a tense finish as spectators watched intently. Details on the competition and other participants were limited in the available text.
W D Keith of Woodstock, 8B, accused of offense against a girl in a case reported from Mawh 24. The article notes Keith’s position and references a local house of Masthead and names Geet and Marthers, with unclear further details due to OCR errors.
Providence March 3 Troops backed by cavalry and deputy sheriffs cleared the roadway in front of the Hope company textile mill at Hope Rhode Island to disperse strike pickets who attacked an operative earlier. Several hundred strikers from Pawtuxet and Bisekstone valleys gathered, while workers were urged to return to rooms amid renewed patrols and a 30 percent production claim by the mill.
Hope, March 3. A test reopening by mill owners sparked rioting as workers returned to Arkwright Print Works and View plant. Police and guards clashed with striking workers, resulting in numerous injuries and heightened tensions as Pawtuxet valley shelters, with 17,000 textile workers on strike, debate the experiment’s outcome.
Northfield was saddened by the death of 3-Stanislas Provost a renowned granite manufacturer who passed away early Thursday at his home after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday at St John’s church with burial in Cavalry Cemetery. He was born in St Margarete Canada July 18 and moved from Riverton to Northford Valle before expanding his business. He leaves a large family including eight sons and four daughters and is survived by two sisters and a brother. He was active in Granite Manufacturers Association Abraham Lincoln court Catholic Order of Foresters and Green Mountain camp Modern Woodmen.
Members of the Barre local of the New England Milk Producers Association will be asked to contribute seven and a half percent of their February income to reimburse members who lost milk shipments during the strike against D Whiting er. The action was taken at a special Barre local meeting in Worthen hall. Speakers included EB McKinley of Stowe and R A Uriggs, county agent, with H P Young of the University of Vermont extension service discussing pooling plan benefits and the New York Dairymen's League.
State's Attorney announces investigation into assault of a 12 year old Proctor girl in Rutland. The victim describes being attacked at night with wrists bound and a rag in her mouth. Authorities say a clerk attended a meeting with the victim to discuss the case.
Montpelier Reston, March 3. A garbled report details the theft of various items including alk and sod, with unclear names and quantities. The snippet mentions fees and securing cheers but the text is largely unreadable, leaving the key facts uncertain.
A two day conference in New England on a proposed granite industry wage agreement ended in Burlington without understanding. Barre and Burlington participants returned home as manufacturers proposed 6.400 daily pay while cutters urged 6.50. talks closed with a cordial but unresolved stance and thanks to James M. Boutwell.
Mari etta EB Coleman petitions for divorce against Harold B Cohen. Theriault Humt attorney for March term. Separate filings include Lavy against Pearl F Longer ear l, Davie against Ned B Bhitchinservinat Bila Hutchins, and Agnes Lopra against Edward A Whitman. Marshall Wood vs Lane Manufacturing Company noted as continued due to illness lines.
Washington district announces new Vermont postmasters Arthur G. Tlman at Middlebury replacing A. T. Gelowner the incumbent whose term expired. Otto R. Bennett named postmaster at t in place of R. J. Orvis. Burton LeEee Arlington named postmaster at Thampean. commissions expire Aug. 20 and Aug. Aimed to fill vacancies in several offices with term dates noted.
McKinley of Stowe and Campbell of Cholene were noted as visitors in the city today. Wir and others were brought to the city for various reasons. Corey Wienke of Allees street and Marjorie Mignone are mentioned among local names.
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