Rail wage cuts spread across the railroads
The Associated Railway Executives say reductions in unskilled pay will be followed by skilled workers once adjustments are complete. A New Haven meeting on March 4 endorsed wage cuts for skilled employees, with individual roads to announce changes. Chicago officials foresee further adjustments, aiming to lower freight and passenger rates as a result.
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Chicago
New Traven
New Traven, Conn
Railroad J Labor Board
Penneylvania
Nahor Board
Rroes l
Frank FP. Walkh
Brotherhoods
Chirag and Alton Railroad
Wy Ft Wield
Local Bethel Notes On Weather, Moves, and Shop Openings
A Bethel column records freshet concerns from ice melt in White Cat Creek and reports on residents moving to new homes in Farmington and at Brown’s place. It notes a pleasant reception, a marriage announcement, and the opening of a new riveted shop front in North Main Street with locals preparing for summer business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bug
Willard
Everet
Mane
Farmers burned 68 244 000 cords of wood last year
Washington March 11 Farmers burned up 68 244 000 cords of wood valued at 445 866 000 for fuel last year departments of agriculture figures disclose. The average was 10 cords per farm. Miss Mildred Hatch accompanied her father to Montpelier for Shrine banquet and ball returned home Thursday. The ten day old daughter Thelma Lorraine of Mr and Mrs Clayton Packer died Thursday morning. Funeral was held Friday. Mrs L J Cleveland living with her daughter Myre HoAl Skinner since mid November, returned from Cambridge Mass Thursday and will stay on Summer street. Mrs Nettie Rixie to have tonsil operation and throat treatment. Mrs Rix has been ill for weeks from severe cold. Mrs H P Perkins left to join her husband at Montpelier. Mr and Mrs Stephen Whitham of White River Junction visiting for a few days. Rev Homer White celebrated his 88th birthday Wednesday. His daughter Miss Georgia White of Springfield visited. Miss Marguerite Merrill leaving for Bermuda trip with relatives. Miss Anna Sullivan of Boston arrived to work for Miss Flore Bell in her millinery store. A Thomas in Boston this week. RF Emerick moved from Grow farm East Randolph to Chester Bickford place Weston street. Dr T A Rumold attended Vermont Medical Society fee meeting in Montpelier. Good attendance at Christian Brotherhood Monday night. The high string orchestra with Glens Bailey and Miss Woods gave a concert. Elwin Martin sang with banjo. Haley Darling from Cheeler spoke on legislature measures including Sunday observance. Louisa A Parish died January 1 in Randolph Wis at 88. She taught in Vermont, then Minnesota and the West. Red Cross contributions totaled 28 527.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Hatch
TL. L. Hateh
Montpelier
Thelma Lorraine
Air
Clayton Packer
Cleveland
Myre Ho AL Skinner
Cambridge
Mae
Nettie Rixie
Amnatorium
Rix
H. P. Perkins
George Pinney
Stephen Whitham
White River Junction
Harryhase
Homer White
Georgia White
Springfield
Hin
Marguerite Merrill
Bermuda
Anna Sullivan
Boston
Flore Bell
A. Thomas
RF. Emerick
East Randalps
Chester Bickford Place
Weston Wtreet
T. A. Rumiow
Vermont Medical Society
Christian Brotherhood
Igh Srhent
Glens Bailey
Misses Woods
Elwin Martin
Haley Darling
Cheleer
Mise
Louisa A. Parish
Reading
Mit Homie
Mise Zerald Ottanelli
Granite Street
Albany Risinnes College
Presbrey Lelind Company
Robin
Miles Ge
Robert Troup
North Mary Street
Richard Hares
Te Scott
Etty
Harvey
Te Fenaed
John A. Crome
Northdlelil
South Agware
Califenia
Vacatina
Oregon
Haslaree
Frank Roea
Frank Row & Wa Barre Granite
Flr West
Milwaukes
Indianapolis
Town News Briefs Highlight Local Moves and Sports
Local residents including Mr James Kenefick and daughter spent winter with relatives in St Johnsbury while others like Rudolph McLane and Zerald Ottanelli joined new posts and travels. Sports notes cover Goddard and Burlington teams with upcoming games and a recap of recent matches.
Montpelier Ledger Touts Local Football Preseason Roster
Local notes report a Malin of the Flere terwhem of Sete Malesteert listed on the roster for a preseason event at the Barts Oy terminal, indicating team preparations and player presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flere
Sete Malesteert
Barts Oy Tenpinal Tae
Americans Will Conform On Rhine Occupation Policies
Major General Henry T. Allen commander of the American forces of occupation will adhere to the Rhine commission decisions and apply the same policy on customs collection and related occupation issues as his orders direct. No additional information was received from Co Hien today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnee
Associated Press
Henry T. Allen
Rhine
Rhineland
Co Hien
Nominees Named For Interstate Commerce Commission Posts
President Harding announced nominations to the Interstate Commerce Commission and other posts. John J. Eacht of Wisconsin and Mark W. Potter of New York were named to the ICC, with Fred M. Dearing of Missouri named assistant secretary of state, and William H. Joyce of California renominated to the Federal Farm Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred M. Dearing
Missouri
Washington, D. C
John J. Each
Wisconsin
Mark W. Potter
Mat York
Pesident
Interstate Commerce Commission
Fred Mersis Dearing
William Hi. Joyce
Los Angele Cal
Federal Farm Loam Board
Barre News Roundup of Local Business and Travel
F AL Grearson returns from Nova Scotia with family due to Iile relative Mire. Peter Mosqualli of Pittsburg arrives in Barre to order memorials from Barre granite firms for Memorial Day. Leonard Thomson, ex Barre, studies in Davenport after Vermont visit. Roland T. Patten of Skowhegan attends Vermont Prose meeting in Barre. Nye Motor Co takes over Stusle Shaker car agency. showroom planned. University of Vermont team prepares southern trip. new squad members listed. Stulthy Whilramh & Oooh Oh Inc holds meeting electing officers and directors to discuss business conditions and railroad expansion. Several Barre figures and local firms named in ongoing industrial and civic updates.
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F AL Grearson
Greareon & Lane
Nova Scotia
Mire
Grearson
Peter Mosqualli
Pittsburg
Barre
New York City
Leonard Thomson
University of Vermont At
Burlington
Springfield
Davenport
Erie
University of Vermont Bacetal
Cusch Clede
Tom
Rhocen
Washington, D. C
Hennie” Tryan
Gaddari
Nell” Chiba
Montfelier Neminary
McMahar
Fob Berry
Cgndidard
Hase
Eitri
Fieddand
Sulfirhl
Bart~ Garrity and Sullivan
Goldent Fame
Sid” Young
Timmy
Noneiste
John
A. Crows
Pelagia
Blray Chase
Northfield
HR Peere
Watertury
HP. Hinman
James B. Carewell
George Strelton
Cirrarann
LaCtsir
Yoone
Alex. Denes
T. Marrion
J. M Jones
Abe
Elrwads Terge
Fim
Barry
New York Repeals Daylight Saving Law
Governor Miller signed a bill repealing the state daylight law ending a two year fight over saving time. Municipalities may adopt daylight saving by ordinance if they choose, after the veto and legislative actions in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Miller
N.Y
Miller
Smith
Campaign plan to curb prescription of beer and wine
Wayne B Wheeler of the Anti Saloon League outlines three steps to overturn Palmer era rulings on prescribing beer and wine for medicine. He urges the new attorney general to revise opinions, win nine states without environmental votes to ban such prescriptions, and pressure Congress to change the law if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
A. Mitchell Palmer
Wayne B. Wheeler
Oral Coune
Anti-Balcon League of America
Life Underwriters Meet in Montpelier Estate Vision Talk
Association of Life Underwriters gathered at the Elies home in Montpelier yesterday afternoon and last evening. Speakers included G K Patnam Charles Biscay Dorsey Ruthend Thomas Magner Roger W A Hulburd Everett Hicks Charles Gilman and others, outlining the role of life insurance in stabilizing income and estate planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont Association of Life Underwriters
Elies
Montpelier
G. K. Patmam
Charles Biscay
Dorsey
Ruthend
Thomas Magner
Barington
Roger W. A. Hulburd
Hyde Hark
Everett Hicks
Spake
Scarial
Service 4
Welling Ami
Hnauranew
Charles 3. Gilman
Boston Association of Tate
Harry Butler
Burlington
Ver
Highway Bill Passes House in Vermont Legislature
The Vermont House, by unanimous vote under suspension of rules, passed a highway bill after debate. Senate action included setting aside 200000 annually for tuberculosis eradication. Judiciary chair Darling defended the measure as safeguarding Vermont’s interests with no hidden provisions.
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Hi Ag
Vermont
House
Senate
Dar- Jing
Chelsea
Judiary Committee
Darling
Noble
Rutland
Thehouse
Jackson
Burlington
Teacher College Bill Buried in the House
The Vermont House defeated the teacher college bill by 160 to 67 after a three hour debate. Arguments centered on funding, the Carnegie partnership, and preserving rural normal schools with opposition citing cost and rural teacher output. Major speakers included Barber, Cushman, Stearns, and Hewitt as the bill faced rejection.
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Barber
Wilmington
Arthur Hewitt
Plainfield
State Board of Education
Messrs. Dorsey
Rutland
Bates
Highgate
Ballou
Chester
Cushman
Rochester
Ree
Stremumiely
Fal
Mocara Button
Middlebury
Teet
St. Tachege
Perry
Galaler
Ender Farmer Ponds
Normal School
Vermont
Stearne
Carnegie Foundation
State Board
University of Vermont
Mr. Hewitt
Guy Wim
Vermont Reaches Back Pay Claim From Federal Government
The Vermont state government received payment from the national treasury for the first Vermont regiment sent to Warwick during the World War era. The claim centers on compensation for early equipment and services, with the state treasurer confirming the sum and timing of the payment.
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Tobetan
Virmant
Birr
Vermont
Weerfield
Mace
New Movie House Opens Tonight in Barre
The new cinema at Main and Pearl streets opens at 6 45 PM with a First National film The Yellow Typhoon starring Anita Stewart and a four piece orchestra led by Edwin W Bruce The theater remains unnamed as management tests a suitable title Barre residents are invited to preview the remodeling and facilities in a de luxe interior and bright exterior marquee lighting to attract patrons
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Moving Picture House
Pearl and
Main Street
John E. Hotun
Anita Stewart
Death of James Stuart in Montreal Victoria Hospital
James Stuart of 34 Park Street died at 1 o clock yesterday after a serious operation at Victoria Hospital Montreal. He was born February 6 1868 in Aberdeen Scotland and lived in Barre most of his life. He leaves a wife Christina and daughters Mary Christina and Bella. Funeral arrangements set for the Presbyterian church with interment at Hope Cemetery.
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James Stuart
Park Street
Montreal
Victoria Hospital
Stuart
Christina
Aberdeen
Scotland
William
Christina Stuart
Barre
Hoyt & Milne
Mary Fortus
Clan Gordon
Granitecutters’ Union
First Church
Mary
Bella
Baree
Company F Mustered In at Northfield March 11
First Lieutenant Francis E Tompkins leads Cavalry Company F mustered in at Northfield on March 11. The unit reports 1st Lieutenant Tompkins and officers Crickshank Aiken and Murdock Campbell among new appointees. Many veterans from World War I and earlier service join the reformed company with enthusiasm.
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Northfield
Francis E Tompkins
Norwich City
Ificers
Adjetant
Flt
Joknnson
Oepetain
Murdock A. Cuenplell
James A. Crickehank
James Vo Aiken
Det Vermone
Campbell
Ce Hh
Overs
Livuvenante Crickshank
Aiken
Vison
Erate
Armors and Co. Fostere
Ite
Divorces Granted In Local Court
Three divorces were granted in Washington Coventerurt court on grounds of intolerable severity. Cases included S terme oe Jobo dere, Addiel Savenaiers and Albert Saumders, and Alice Harris and Chauneey Harris. Judge Stanton presided. court recess noted for next week.
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Washington
Coventerurt
S.terme
Jobo
Addiel Savenaiers
Albert
Saumders
Amd
Alice Harris
Chauneey
Harris
Dar
Stanton
Rebane
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Floods Move Rails and Ties Across Vermont Rail Line
The Connecticut River flood reached near record levels at Brattleboro and Putney, moving rails and damaging grain storage. The West River branch went under water, 900 feet of track shifted at Hunt Meadows, and trains were rerouted over the Boston and Maine line as new bridges rise higher to replace the old.
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Brattleboro
Central Vermont Railroad
White River Chair Co
Grosby
West River
Vermont
Bradley Meadows
Hunt Meadows
Here
Central Vermont
Boston & Maine
Putney
Vernon
Bank Claimants Slow as Barre Savings Receives Few Claims
Creditors of the Barre Savings Bank and Trust Co. are slow to present claims to the receiver. Only about 2.42 claims have been filed out of roughly 7,000. Depositors must verify accounts and file formal claims by July 1 to receive any distribution.
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Barre Savings Bank
Barre Savings Bank & Trust Co
Orier
Obituary: Mrs Abbie A Spencer Dies at 54 in Plainfield
Mrs Abbie A Spencer died today at her Plainfield home after a long illness from arterial hardening. Born January 24 1836 in Magelfield to Harrison and Patty Pitkin Remnix, she is survived by her husband who died four years ago. Funeral from the house Sunday afternoon with Rev A W Hewitt of Plainfield officiating. Burial in Hill cemetery at Marshfield beside her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
Abbie A. Spencer
Harrison
Patty Remnix Pitkin
Magelfield
Spencer
A. W. Hewitt
Mudh Westde
Hill Cemetery
Marshfield
Granite plant accident and Vermont education conference notes
Jerome Vecinist of Chinidi Bros. suffered a shoulder dislocation after a fall at the Michigan street granite plant this morning. Principal Lyman Hunt and Vermont school officials attended a Burlington conference at the University of Vermont focusing on improving high school work and standardization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Vecinist
Chinidi Bros
Middle West
Michi
Veroniel
Lyman Hunt
Spaulds
Burlington
Vermont
Willisme Selene Dallistion
University of Vermont
Tigherhnols
HS. Abbott
Rutland
Fe Hewerd
Middlebury
Az 1
Batty
Brandon
Kehow
Hie 9
Meagher
John Compore
Smee
Middle Atlantic
Xew Kangtoms
Denyeee
Feetem
Seversl
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Peune Wright
Wilkes Harry
Department of Agriculture
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Goddard Seminary
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Esas
Bower
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Legion
Enpway
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Opeeree
Tin Semsee
Betty Brown
Mardeark
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Hane Wetmers
Ruth Seteom
ME Perward
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Barlington
Ned & Hee
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Gov. Allen
Coblenz
Harding
John J. Esch and
T. C. Marvin
Mass
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Quebec
St Athans
Intermelimerie
St Alans High School
Paul Scampini
Mr. Quetee
Loral
Roland T. Patten
Skowhegan
Harre
Vermot Prose Association
Hotel Barre
Patten
Frite Jackson
Batehelder
Stuniebaker Saleroors
Nye Motor Co, Inc
George C. Nye
Ala Tor Barre
John Manney
Stusle‘haker
Perry Automobile Co
New York
Euason
Valier
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Bill
Hoban
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