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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1919
Page
1
Wilson blasts a “group of men” for embarrassing the administration as the 65th Congress ends at noon. The scene in the House included interruptions during a committee reading, with Walsh accusing Flood of false statements and a tense clash halted by a doorkeeper.
President Wilson denounces a Senate filibuster that blocked a $750 million railroad bill, saying a group of senators seeks to embarrass the administration and imperil railway finances. He notes his duty to Paris for the peace conference and cautiously avoids a special session while abroad. Republican Leader Lodge declines comment, citing internal party divisions.
Washington March 4 Congress adjourned at noon amid a Republican filibuster in the Senate that blocked numerous measures including a 740000000 railroad administration appropriation. President Wilson warned Republicans no immediate session, while the House considered clerks and demobilization amendments amid broader war-era legislation.
President Wilson signed a measure guaranteeing a fixed price of 220 a bushel for wheat corn futures to stabilize farm income. The act funds an appropriation to maintain this price amid market volatility. A separate exchange over a parliamentary incident in Congress erupted into a brief stir between representatives Klaas and Walsh.
Washington March 6 The Senate filibuster left a string of nominations stalled including A Mitchell Palmer for attorney general Norman Hapgood for Denmark and Brigadier General Robert Noble for major general of the army medical corps The recess nominations to follow aim to fill the vacancies in judiciary and federal posts with many officials awaiting action.
President Wilson signed the Victory Loan bill authorizing the U S Treasury to issue seven billion dollars in short term notes and providing one billion for the War Finance Corporation to stimulate the nation’s foreign commerce in wartime stimulus.
Washington dispatch reports that the Beit fat government asks India to release a Russian Bolshevik held in Persia in exchange for U S consul Roger OC Tredwall of New York who has been held by Bolshevik officials at Phekend Turkestan for several astA.
The House approved a resolution urging the peace conference to favor Ireland self determination. The divided chamber faced partisan maneuvering and objections as it moved toward the Senate, with leaders alleging delays to influence the White House position.
Senator Mowe of New Hampshire, Republican, labels President Wilson's failure to call an extra session as intentional to manipulate the international arena. He argues the administration would earmark half a million homes and force military service on foreign soil while courting a fake peace appeal at the Paris parle conference.
Senator Gore of Michigan pressed to order the demobilization of drafted soldiers within 30 days. The proposal unsettled the session just before adjournment as lawmakers debated tabling and amendments. The Senate tabled the Gore amendment, voting 44 to 4, in a brief, decisive division.
Dispatch from Weimar reports Marshal Foch demands immediate delivery of the German mercantile fleet without regard to food supplies. The note cites a Weimar dispatch while the German national assembly is in session in Copenhagen.
Military report from Archangel notes Allies evacuated Vevischuskaya village 100 miles south as Bolsheviks press offensive. American and Allied forces still hold Vistarka and Maksimskaya with shelling on Talens and Dyina fronts. Forces endure superior enemy numbers and artillery, while new guns move in despite fires and air observations.
Bavarians opposed to the radical government in Munich are marching on the city, according to a report from Zurich. Ministers confirmed the move after a soldiers’ workers meeting in Munich. Detachments are reportedly deploying toward Munich as news unsettles the congress and prompted an early adjournment.
Copenhagen March 4 The Prussian government announced a state of siege in Berlin police district Spandau and surrounding suburbs to shield the bulk of the working people from famine and minority terror. War Minister Noske, a Berlin speaker, has assumed executive power.
Telegram from Berlin reports crowds in Berlin Monday night forced their way into police stations in several areas. Officers were disarmed and telephone lines were cut as authorities tried to maintain order amid unrest.
Mireh de Walter M Brackett a prominent Boston artist noted for works shown nationally and internationally died at a local hospital. His career included exhibitions in this country and abroad and his passing was reported from Boston today in the local paper.
A clipped Boston Transcript item questions the impact of salary on plans, noting a fiancé’s earnings and the couple’s decision to relocate after job uncertainty. It references Jack Watts in a brief, era-appropriate quotation.
President Wilson prepared for a second trip to Paris to attend the peace conference accompanied by Mrs. Wilson. He will depart New York on the transport George Washington, travel by special train from Washington, and speak at the Metropolitan Opera House upon arrival. Stops include Philadelphia to visit his daughter, with the voyage expected to last about ten days and extend into June.
President Wilson bade farewell to White House officers and staff at 10:50 AM and drove to the Capitol to sign measures passed as Congress closed. He then left for New York en route back to France, joined by Secretaries Glaes Houston Daniels Redfield and other cabinet members in private rooms off the Senate chamber.
A vast crowd is expected in New York as President Wilson arrives from Europe tonight for a speech on the league of nations. Taft travels from Springfield to address supporters before the president’s arrival. Organizers report over 10,000 applications for seats amid high security and fresh suffrage demonstrations led by Alice Paul near the opera house.
Fuar nessine at¢amor Appenine, bound from Liverpool to this port, was driven ashore at Withes point by ice nearly till day. The hull jammed and no relief possible until wind shifts, Willers Bay Point about 20 miles south of St Sohne NF.
On March 4 captains Norris Williams of Boston and Watson Washburn of New York won the American army tennis tournament final. Williams defeated Washburn 7-5 6-2 to take the singles title. They then paired to win the doubles championship, defeating Dwight Davis of St Louis and partner Dell 6-1 6-2.
Copenhagen March 4 The party faction to declare a general strike was adopted by the workers council of Berlin last Sunday after a stormy meeting by a minority say a dispatch from the German capital. The independent socialist Spartisans split, while the majority socialist and democrat united in opposition.
Telegraph reports the death of Louise Calder Hayden in Orange New Jersey from pneumonia. She was the wife of Gal Ralph Hayden, stationed at a camp, and daughter of W W Calder and his wife, formerly of Barre and now in Atascadero California. Survived by a daughter, two sisters Mrs Thomas Ga and Mrs Walter Aborn, a brother W W Calder overseas, with funeral in New York.
The Ludlow Milk Producers Association filed articles to conduct milk production business in Ludlow, with 28 residents signing. The CW McMillan Granite Company filed for granite business in Burra, capital with $30,000, signed by Bradford Patch and John and Elia Cook of Harre.
Washington March session of governors and mayors focuses on restoring business and reducing unemployment. Roger W. Babson urges coordinated government effort and a campaign to stimulate buying. Tensions rise as Governor Edge of New Jersey clashes with Governor Cox of Ohio over federal effort.
New York traders saw equities slide sharply when word leaked that Congress adjourned without approving the $750,000,000 railroad revolving fund. Steel and related equipment shares led declines, specialties dropping more than the rest, with brief late recoveries as the market held a cautious undertone.
The funeral of Mrs Mary Brown was held Monday afternoon at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Manchester New Hampshire. The service, a requiem high, was conducted by Rector Reed S Buckley, with burial in St Joseph's Cemetery under the direction of Charles McKeon. family members present included James Edward and Robert 2 Brown and Frank A Mitchell George Te Crom e and James D B Murray, along with relatives from Worcester and nearby towns.
Teabody Massachusetts reports a late night home invasion where two armed men demanded money and fled as police pursued. The incident caused injuries to a resident and prompted a manhunt, with authorities tightening patrols and urging witnesses to come forward.
In Harre the re elected Mayor E O Glysson and the full Citizens ticket won. James Mackay was city clerk treasurer. George Morris second constable. Anthony Tomasi second constable. Nelson Ballard assessor. Charles Lundgren William Stephen and J Sullivan auditors. Ward contests split among H William Scott JOB Tierney Ward one John Weigdon refused to serve Ward three Alderman Ang Lornger Young Ward five John A Hrontini Michael Keefe. Antonio H Fash elected school commissioner. William H Eager re elected sixth ward. Overall voting light with few aldermen contests and little House question interest.
Montpelier held a quiet city election at noon with rumors of a low voter turnout. Officials elected included Mayor H and a slate of aldermen and officials. debate surfaced over Heaton hospital funding and school appropriations, with an expected district sum around 1,800 dollars.
In St Albans, a total of 1007 votes were cast by noon with women contributing a large share. Over 600 women’s names appear on the city’s checklist as a resolution to continue salaries for mayors and aldermen was passed at a morning session.
Eight Maine cities reported election results with focus on Waterville where Republican control faltered as Taion O. Tobe edged Mayor Everett Wardwell by one vote in official returns. Lewiston reelected Mayor Charles P. Lemaire amid tightened margins. Other cities showed varied gains and losses, with Ellsworth Bath Saco and Eastport among Republicans sweeping or holding control.
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