09 Mar 1921
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1921
Page
1
The Attorney General's opinion, announced today by the Internal Revenue Department, states government limits on manufacturing or selling liquor for non beverage uses have no legal authority to prohibit such activities.
An attorney general opinion released by the Internal Revenue Bureau holds the government has no authority to prohibit or limit liquor manufacture or sale for non beverage use. It states only Congress may set limits on spirituous liquor sales to one pint in ten days, leaving physicians to judge medical need subject to criminal action or permit revocation. Palmer’s view argues federal power does not cover individual permits across states.
Internal Revenue officials led by Commissioner Williams discussed a proposed recall of wholesale liquor dealers to curb diversion from warehouses. The plan aims to allow recalls based on enforcement needs while preserving basic operations, with enforcement officials to enforce the recall provisions if approved.
Fragmentary text describes movements from Cavite in the Philippines to Washington DC and mentions a wireline station and Westernise actions. The legible parts reference tremulous communication and a dispatch of messages impacting U S operations.
John Devoy of New York discussed Germanys role in the 1916 Easter Rising at a Clan Na Gael dinner in Greater Boston. He claimed the Irish Republican Brotherhood sought guns in Germany with no German money received, stating about $100,000 sent to Ireland and arms supplied via a shipload to Limerick, with no American purchases.
Washington March 1 Three assistant secretaries of the treasury were re nominated by President Harding. Parker Gilbert jr of Bloomfield N J Ewing Laporte of St Louis and Nicholas Kelley of New York to hold titles until a department reorganization. Gilbert to assist fiscal affairs Laporte internal revenue war risk insurance and crime Kelley foreign loans.
Larry Gardner absent in Boston as Gov. Cox told the Daughters of the American Revolution in Cleveland that he did not share the belief Wilson hid a hidden purpose. He said he differed with the president without distrust and praised him amid spring training chatter. A thunderstorm disrupted practice as comments on the Wilson era circulated.
The reparations commission served Austria a notice to fulfill live stock provisions of the St Germain treaty. Italy, Yugoslavia, and Rumania would receive 20,000 head of cattle including 440 milking cows. American and British representatives opposed earlier moves, saying the demand was unfair to milk and fattening suppliers and that the recipient nations might not need the stock.
About ten thousand workers in misses and children's dress factories began a strike announced by the International Ladies' Union. The action aims to set minimum wage scales and restore pre-reduction rates while pressuring industry recognition and binding agreements. No disorder reported. Feather boa makers also strike 1200 members demand union shop and a 41 hour week.
Dr. Guy Potter Benton of New York, former president of the University of Vermont, was elected president of the University of the Philippines with a salary of 215000 annually plus house rent allowance. He signed a one year contract with renewal option for nine more years and arrived earlier as educational consultant for the Philippine District of the United States Army.
In Binghamton March reports state no newspapers were printed as John W. Davis, former United States ambassador, prepared to depart London for a week’s return to the United States. Admiralty arranged escort from Spithead to the Isle of Wight. farewell events planned at London before Davis’s arrival.
Fragmentary report notes talk of Burlington beer social event and Vermont era travel sales, with names like James Gallagher and Laurence Barrett and a Barre court appearance for a civil case. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but reference to Barre city court and a traveling salesman is present.
A March report outlines Dr Sawyer presenting to health officials on a public health inquiry. The briefing discusses measures to safeguard public welfare and mentions formal investigation steps and authorities involved.
About 7,000 French British and Belgian troops hold Duesseldorf Duisburg and Ruhrort while residents continue their routines. Labour resistance to a general strike falters due to poverty. General Degoutte enforces control over miners and public utilities, banning passenger train service except for workers and travelers. Gaucher reassures the burgomaster on Rhine Provincial Landtag meetings, and police remain on duty as disarmed security forces are partly restored.
In Heclin March 0 Protests before the supreme allied council in London were endorsed by Chancellor Constantine Wehrenbach. He says allied methods cannot defend justice, and the German government believes the actions of the allies fail to rehabilitate Europe or end the war. Foreign Minister Simons argues history will judge the negotiators, insisting Germany bears responsibility.
Paris reports Dr Wilhelm Mayer disappears while Bertin stays as Dr Landsberg German minister departs. A London dispatch says Dr Sthama, envoy to Rene on wadog in Great Britain, has been recalled to Berlin.
In Washington county court nine of the reparties were ready. three trials began Tuesday with two heard and divorces granted for willful desertion and neglect of mutual support. Names include Shirley K Walhedige vs Karl M L Watteridge and Provence Sibley vs Mark Sibley, while others were on the docket and several cases continued or dismissed.
Washington March 9 The president urged ratification of the long pending Colombia treaty in his first formal message to the Senate. The Senate immediately entered executive session as it opened the treaty discussion and the rest of the message remained sealed by White House officials.
Alderman Julia Towers of the 19th ward posted a 5000 dollar reward for the capture of four gunmen linked to the shooting that killed two of his supporters Paul A Labriola and Harry Raymond. One suspect was arrested but police kept identity secret as they guarded the home of precinct captain Nes Girardi who reported receiving death threats alike.
Mrs Albertine Albin a former Barre resident died at her daughter Mrs Robert Troup's home 841 North Main Street Detroit following a seven year illness She was born Sept 21 1861 in Barre youngest daughter of John Calling and wife Her career centered in Barre where the Collins family helped found the Barre granite industry Three children survive Richard Wilkinson Los Angeles and Mrs Asa Terrill Detroit Surviving relatives include Mrs Jennie Corso and Mrs Mildred Miller Detroit Funeral services will be Friday afternoon from the Troup home with interment at Elmwood cemetery Community mourns the loss of a much respected elder of Barre
Vermont House reverses yesterday’s action on H. 22 poll tax. Debates over a one dollar base for both genders, a $1.50 compromise, and revenue concerns dominated discussion. The chamber also advanced or debated teachers college and railroad merger measures, with votes leading to third readings and potential governor signature on the Dunham Sunday bill pending Senate concurrence.
Mrs Blanche M Spooner of Newport guided ten women jurors into the county courthouse on opening day of the March term. Judge Stanley Wile presided as the jurors, escorted by Mrs Spooner, began weighing evidence and hearing cases while attorneys argued which items to try first.
A conference in Boston features Attorney S Hollister Tackeon of the Internations Monumental Granite Producers' association and H M Joars of the Granite Manufacturers' association of Barre. They form a committee to secure data on labor wages and foreign granite imports affecting American trade, seeking tariffs and market effects on building and monumental work.
A British steamer of 12 000 tons named Wariby struck rocks near Kennebunkport Maine while fogbound, taking a cargo of grain for Portland. Captain Simpson's vessel settled on the rocks with no hope of saving the ship, which rested about a mile east of the Kennebunk river mouth and within 200 feet of shore. Radio reports described misnavigation and a rough sea, with coastguards ready to assist from Portland as fishermen and residents observed the wreck from land.
The United States Shipping Board steamship Mas sillioe Bridge ran aground in fog near Ambrose Channel, New York, on March 1 while inbound from Onpees. The crew of 35 remained aboard as a guard stood by, with a witness saying the ship faced no danger and was expected to refloat under its own power at high tide.
Hena Narheri gave a piano recital at Howland with strong Grieg and Chopin pieces. The audience filled the hall as Narheri demonstrated varied tone and technical skill, supported by Mrs Bolten and Mr Perty in ensemble passages.
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