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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1921
Page
1
Secretary of War Weeks took oath shortly after Hughes. Interior Secretary Fall and other cabinet members were sworn in during the day as the new administration began operations.
Secretary of State Hughes is sworn in at the State Department in a formal ceremony officiated by Associate Justice Day. Colby and other officials lend congratulations as Weeks is sworn in as Secretary of War and Wall as Secretary of the Interior.
Fragmentary Washington dispatch outlines possible U S involvement in a developing crisis with references to officials including Clark and Maghre and mentions of a government response. The garbled text references ships, darts, and a potential move toward a protective stance, but details remain unclear.
New York police search for Abraham Brown, 10, who bought cigarettes in the Bronx and has not been seen since. His 75-year-old daughter says he walks daily and fears foul play as investigators pursue leads.
Newspapers in Purt and cities across Europe reacted to President Harding's inaugural address with disappointment over his silence on key European issues. The Petit Parisien said no words on Allied demands and reparations, while L'Eveniment noted the speech was narrowly American and offered cautious optimism about France.
London reports say Germany will present its real offer Monday after the Berlin cabinet replies to a Thursday ultimatum. Premier Mead conferred with Admiral Beatty as allies prepare possible sanctions, with naval demonstrations rumored in the North Sea and Baltic. Private council sessions among Supreme Council members and Balkan and Turkish representatives to discuss partition terms are anticipated.
A fragmentary report describes the Kronstadt mutiny and Soviet response. The text mentions revolutionary unrest, naval mutineers, and authorities reacting to the crisis with suppression and political pressure. Names and clear dates are difficult to discern from the OCR.
Washington March 0 President Harding arrived early at the White House for a morning work session. He was joined by his father and brother, with breakfast taken with the family. Early White House callers included Wallace the new secretary of state, Herbert Hoover, Senator Lodge, and Representative Montell who discussed a possible social session of Congress.
Bangor March 5 The University of Maine faculty suspended 56 sophomores for paddling freshmen in a basement area of the non fraternity building. No injuries were reported and the incident was seen as minor, but the suspension will last until April with possible further action based on student attitudes and the response of their parents.
North Dakota lawmakers clash in a scene described as disorderly in the final stage of the legislature. Senators summoned Howse committee members Winicks Murphy and J. F. Sullivan before the bar for failing to pay subpoenas. Slivan ordered jailed for the crisis. Murphy released. A crowd filled corridors as the sergeant at arms feared impassable access to the county jail, leading to guards placing Sullivan under attorney general office supervision. A scuffle and minor fights followed as officers attempted passage, with some bloodied bystanders. Sullivan was later freed on a habeas corpus writ.
Washington reports the nomination of Ball to be assistant secretary of agriculture announced at the White House. The nomination is sent to the Senate by President Harding for confirmation.
Two recent Portuguese arrivals found dead in a Providence boarding house after a gas leak or accidental opening of a stove valve. The victims, identified as male migrants, were aboard a steamer tied to New York trade routes and had planned to proceed to Portage and Weedemgton. Local authorities reported the incident as an accidental death with investigations ongoing.
In Washington a shooting struck former Nevada Senator Henderson in the wrist in front of the Senate building. Charles A. Greck, 65, a former Nevada resident, claimed a long legal dispute as motive and was arrested after the incident. Henderson was moved to his office for treatment and was not seriously wounded.
Bowten reports the Red Sox advance guard heads south on March 5 with Harry Hooper traded to the White Sox. Hugh Duffy leads three recruits bound for Hot Springs, while John Collie and Nemo Liebold approach Boston in the Hooper exchange. Fans mourn Hooper’s departure as team discussions center on his salary dispute and potential future play.
A Thursday evening birthday event at Montpelier Seminary featured a faculty toast, a lava bouquet, and a lavish cake with candles. Students and teachers joined in songs and readings, while Dr. Hatch received a celebratory tribute and speech marking his near retirement as the senior class gathered for a campus showcase before graduation.
The Vermont House rejected Amendment No. 1 proposing moving recording duties from town clerks to county offices while approving four other items including suffrage and court procedures. Debate centered on railroad and corporate recording costs, with opponents warning of centralization and supporters arguing for simpler records. A public hearing on related tax measures was announced and the chamber ordered further readings of bills yesterday afternoon.
The Vermont House on Saturday rejected third reading of H.313, a tax or dues on those cutting more than 20 spruce trees a year. Debate featured strong opposition as lawmakers urged safeguarding private rights. The day also saw bills moved to third reading and the Senate advancing highway and municipal measures, with many committee meetings scheduled for next week.
A public hearing announcement concerns the Waterville meeting on Senate bill 61. The notice mentions a primary law review, a wheat theft accusation, and attendees including Herman Mhementhald from Alloten and others with listed watchful participants.
Fragments describe a wedding eve at Fortest Willer lane and Mire Lerttan Lo Heer. references to a ceremony with Frank Uekeck as pastor and Marre 4 cheer of Hime. The text is garbled with names and places, but indicates a union and local church events.
Fragment notes wage discussions among workers and managers with references to pay changes and possible negotiations. Names and exact entities are unclear, but the piece centers on collective bargaining dynamics and potential outcomes for employees.
The 1915 inquiry examines whether Vermont should continue operating the Vail Agricultural School at Lytton. Mathewson and Hubbard urge state control, citing depreciation and funding issues. Hewitt defends state supervision while asserting past mismanagement. Debate centers on cost, upkeep, and whether the institute should run the school or be replaced.
New York police report a 14 year old girl named Bonnie Wood leaped from a window of a hotel on West Street, dying. The examiner ruled death by own action. A man, John F. Berlin, questioned after claiming to be her companion, said he registered with her and she leaped from the window moments after they arrived.
Fragmentary OCR text indicates a dispute over wage reductions and hints at collective action or organizational response. Names, dates, and specific entities are unreadable, but the core theme concerns workers resisting pay cuts and possible union involvement.
William Pomeroy a worker at Trow Holden foundry was injured when a rotten butter nut tree snapped while he chopped it near his home on East Montpelier road. He suffered a broken backbone and was taken to City hospital after initial examination. He is about ninety with a wife and family at the farm near the schoolhouse fork.
Washington March 3 The joint resolution of Congress providing for the return from France of the unknown American soldier and burial in Arlington National Cemetery was transmitted to the war department for arrangements and ceremonies. A companion act signed by President Wilson provides for congressional medals for the unknown British and French soldiers buried in Westminster Abbey and the Arch of Triumph.
The Norwich gi rh guard led a lively program at Spaulding Assembly Hall featuring the novel "We Call" and a 20-number set. The Mandolin Club, led by WR DeWitt, performed "Over the Waves" and "Over the Fence," with Mr. Whelton and Wendley in key roles. A reader, T. M. White, and Mr. Rane assisted as the audience requested more pieces, including "The Low Sung" and "T Sing Sail." The club closed with a yell and famed encore, marking another successful annual visit to Spaulding.
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