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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1921
Page
1
Allied leaders reach decision this afternoon to impose penalties and end delay. Germany’s latest proposal presented at the London conference fails to satisfy the Allies who insist on strict adherence to reparations terms.
London March 7 Allied leaders decided to apply penalties on Germany for reparations nonfulfillment. Occupation of Duisburg Duesseldorf and Ruhrort, taxes on German imports, and a Rhine customs boundary were proposed. Germany offered proposals were deemed insufficient, and no permanent settlement was reached.
In Helsingfors Finland a revolt at Kronstadt and Tivisida naval base near Petrograd unites all classes against the Soviet government. The provisional government formed by revolution committees chiefly from seamen and workers calls for a constituent assembly and free trade restoration.
President elect Harding schedules initial cabinet discussions and announces that a definite date for summoning Congress into session will be set soon. The plan focuses on forming advisory groups and outlining legislative priorities for the new administration.
Washington March reports that President Harding will outline administration policies to Republican leaders at a White House dinner. Cabinet discussions focus on relations with Costa Rica and Panama, and plans for a social session and a possible early April congressional call.
In Montreal on March 7 a former New York consul general arrived to oversee the reorganization of the German consulate. He will travel to Obiawa then return to assume duties after a seven year hiatus.
Rome March 7 Pope Benedictine I believe condemns appalling violence in Ireland noting renewed ancient struggles. He says crimes, submitted by any side, offend morality and are condemned by the church. The address was delivered at a secret consistory.
WashingtonMarch 7 The Colombian treaty was formally reported to the Senate today by the foreign relations committee but without any announcement of when it will be considered.
Birmingham March 7 a torn mail train on the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic line ran today amid the strike last week. A.D. Fricky Woodward owner of Birmingham Adoball club was at the station. No passengers were carried. The train headed for Lineville and Manchester.
A Saturday night incident near Dewey Park in Montpelier involved a Barre to Montpelier train car that nearly toppled into a sharp river embankment. The near miss led to a stationing and removal plan for the People's National Bank vault, with experts and workers securing the old safe and transferring it to new quarters. The initiative, overseen by Fred Whiting of the Mester Safe Co, aims to finalize the vault relocation by week’s end using specialized equipment and processes. The event prompted safety checks and a temporary pause in related railway activities while the transfer proceeded.
The note from Secretary of State Hughes provoked Panama railing at U S actions. Panama’s leader argued the United States should withdraw from the canal dispute rather than escalate.
Conflicting reports say Canadian promoter Rickard met with New York backers to discuss arranging the anticipated Dempsey Carpentier fight. Details remained unclear as both sides weighed venues and terms while promotional staff traveled to finalize arrangements.
The Supreme Court sustains lower court refusals to compel the Postmaster General to restore mailing privileges of the Milwaukee Leader, a Berleson era defense of censorship. The decision cites government excerpts portraying the Leader as disloyal and criticizes the paper's articles on wartime aims.
New York March 1 The Lehigh and Wilkes Barre Coal Osterday declared a special dividend of 150 percent on the stock outstanding amounting to 210 stock out standing of this dividend. The Jersey Central Railway owns stock relocation due to the Reading decree. The Reading decree allows the Reading company to declare any dividend warranted by its financial condition.
A German steamer passenger from Hamburg to Boston was diagnosed with typhus upon arrival and placed in quarantine. The Syrian girl traveler and her mother were aboard as officials begin fumigation of baggage and shiphold, marking the first typhus case officially recorded among arrivals.
President Herding sends three nominations for under secretary of state Henry TP Fietcher from Pennsylvania to the Navy secretary Rowmerelt of New York for the Treasury position EA Ball of Iowa for agriculture. Also sent to the Senate were reappointements for General George Barnett and Major General details in the Army command chain.
A garbled police arrest note mentions a 32 person incident, with names and places unreadable. Fragmentary text references 7 treaty five ten year terms and a garment tele peer, but no coherent details or actions are discernible.
Wage reductions loom at major shipyards as April 1 deadlines approach. Reports indicate hundreds of workers already faced pay cuts or reduced hours, with longshore and support staff seeing variable adjustments. Authorities promise backdated pay protections for some employees, while unions push for negotiations ahead of the looming cutoffs.
The funeral for Mrs. Carrie A. Clark, wife of E. R. Clark, drew a large crowd at the Methodist church on Sunday after a Friday night death. A home prayer service preceded the service officiated by Rev. Redding, with escort by the American Legion and Odd Fellows and many organizations sending flowers. Interment followed at Green Mount cemetery.
Chicago March 7 The labor board ruled the Erie railroad violated prior wage rulings in six respects by cutting wages for unskilled workers in February and failing to restore them after appeals. Erie contended the changes were necessary to meet rising costs, but the board ordered restoration and noted prior reductions remained in effect. The ruling signals broader debate among eastern lines over wage policy and maintenance of rate structures amidst operating costs and supply pressures.
Sith Andover Mass March 7 Held up at the point of a revolver today by two men in a small touring car. Joseph D. Donnelly of Tenn automobile dealer was robbed of 72 dollars while he was repairing his machine. Police report a description of the car matches a stolen vehicle in North Haverhill and say a young man flagged the robbers to a signaling form.
Neighbor alarms fire department after smoke pours from a chimney at 195 South Main Street. Fire origin traced to a hot stovepipe, spreading to second floor woodwork. Firemen extinguished flame before total loss. damage estimated around 407 dollars with insurance. Mrs. Kelsey owner. W G Pirie and Vanceton Bates aided in evacuation and alarm.
Many legislators stayed in the capital over the weekend to stay ready for resuming sessions. Gov Hartree and two houses aim to finish by March 25 if talks progress. If not, April session possible. Appropriations committee holds about 20 bills, with potential death of over three dozen due to work. Kingston and Maine merger bill resurfaces, linked to Simonds’ 1915 action and Wall Street chatter.
A quiet wedding occurred at 00 Morliant Street involving Mary Power and Charles Meermte, attended by family and friends. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Wa, Sobvenon, and a sister Yawad. The groom is tied to a National Life Insurance career and has connections to Norwich University and Northfield, with plans to settle in SP after a short leave.
A Saturday wedding in a pink and yellow decorated ceremony linked Miss Vitesrine Cenchini to Mr. Chanwank of 28 Wint street as justice of the peace officiant. The bride wore white taffeta with gilt trim, attended by Bey Tree Abtruchetti and Amilie Tatani. A reception followed with gifts of linen, silver, and glass, and the newlyweds departed for a honeymoon to Georgia and Elberton.
New York reports Lieutenant Lon M. Rabb, a U.S. seafearing officer, disappeared after being tried for embezzling about $7,000. The case occurred in Brooklyn where he was taken to await the verdict of a court martial.
Fragmentary OCR style text describes a legal matter involving Montpelier residents and named individuals in a public notice. It references a marriage, a transfer or rotation, and a meeting or congregation context. The readable portions indicate a state-level statement or deposition presented to readers by a press entity. The exact actions, dates, and parties remain partially obscured.
Portland police admit no clear lead in the Braley case after a description and photo of a suspect fail to match Fred N. Braley. Charles Steuart identifies a Portland man as Bailey, not Braley, noting age, build, and facial features differ. Local friends grow more doubtful as evidence remains sparse and no solid link to Braley is found.
William Pomeroy of East A Morn was badly injured Saturday when a tree fell on his back yard. Surgeons found the backbone fractured and vertebrae dislocated, with partial spinal damage and a brain hemorrhage. He remains listed in serious condition, worried for his wife and three children. Neighbors assisted as fragments of pine were removed during emergency surgery. The incident occurred near a Trem Hobrew tonality plant and involved local residents and a Sigma Xi member from a nearby fraternity.
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