14 Mar 1919
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1919
Page
1
A great crowd lined the streets to greet Wilson on his return to Paris as his train arrived shortly after noon after a night trip from Brest. The party faced a delayed schedule reaching the city.
Paris reports Wilson arrives at Invalides station after Brest voyage. Crowd gathers, station decorates with flowers and flags as the American president is saluted by the S14th French regiment. Brest dispatch notes arrival aboard the George Washington with Mrs Wilson, greeted by French officials and U.S. representatives.
Official communique of the International Labor Legislation Commission reports the recommendation that the first International Labour Conference meet in Washington in October if the U.S. government consents. The commission, led by Samuel Gompers, finished the British draft convention readings, with two exceptional articles deferred to Monday. Preparations will be handled by an international committee.
Washington March 14 The supreme court will decide if stock dividends are taxable under the 1916 income tax following New York federal court rulings that they were not taxed The government seeks expedited consideration in a friendly suit filed by Mrs Myrti Senaber stockholder of Standard Oil Company of California to recover tax on a 1100 share dividend.
Washington March 14 with funds for March and April allowances available the war risk insurance bureau faces the prospect of disruption after a special provision cut funding. A treasury review will examine funds across agencies and legal provisions to borrow until Congress provides an appropriation. Officials express confidence funding will be secured.
Washington reports a clash involving American troops a Japanese policeman and civilians at Tien Tsin. Minister Reinech says First Secretary Spencer was sent to investigate with limited information. If the Japanese consulate was violated officials promise punishment and a proper apology.
Secretary of the Interior Ian Monfalvo denied Havana reports that a German U boat base existed on Cuba's north coast and that Cuba was a hotbed of German spies. He cited Cuban intelligence cooperation with the American Navy and Post Office in wartime.
Articles of incorporation detail the Williamstown board of trade Inc formed to improve industrial and financial conditions, expand trade and manufacturing, seek new industries, and operate as a non stock corporation with members by age 21 and residency. Subscribents include Charles M. Seaver and others in Williamstown.
London reports the United States Marine Captain Edmund G Chamberlain faces a court martial over forged decorations and truth of his claims of destroying multiple enemy planes. The investigation, ordered by American naval authorities, centers on his Paris tale and actions during a July 1920 combat with German aircraft.
Fire today swept the entire business section of Petitcodiac New Brunswick. The Bank of Nova Scotia and the post office were among the early losses. Strong winds fanned the flames, wrecking the railway station and freight facilities as fire crews from nearby towns fought the blaze. The inferno pushed toward the residential area.
Washington March 14. George Creel, chairman of the committee, returned from Europe after closing the emblems affair and said he resigned as chairman. He noted about 100000 from the original 125000 appropriation remained unexpended and 40000 from motion pictures and exhibitions had been turned into the treasury. Additional funds expected from furniture sales and other sources. He announced his aim to join public life as a private citizen with no office duties, yet to engage as a humble assistant in the advocacy process.
The Susquehanna transport, sailing from St Naxaire March 1 for New York arrival March 24, reports 50 officers and 2 323 men aboard. The 27th engineers are listed as complete on board. Also listed are a casual company from New Jersey and Town with fourteen civilian passengers, 600 men sick or wounded but not requiring special attention.
A Havana dispatch to the state department reports the Cuban general strike remains serious and uncertain. Workers are returning to many industries while relief services are partly restored and street railways operate, though conditions are unsettled.
From Peking comes confirmation that the secret arrangements between China and Japan will be released this Friday. Officials expect the disclosure to illuminate how both powers planned actions and alignments, with attention on potential shifts in regional influence and policy.
Paris dispatch details General George H. Harries American military mission briefing the supreme war council. He outlines Berlin fighting, Bolshevik threats, food aid impact, and American prisoner contingents in Germany while noting crowded streets and scarce panic.
Jomdeon Thirday dispatch from Berlin reports Germany will face severe shortages in April with rationing eased but insufficient grain. Officials warn that without large supplies, famine and tightened controls may provoke unrest as harvest lags and Bolshevik influence grows among refugees and the public.
About 1,500 railroad clerks on all lines terminating Atlanta walked out in a general sympathy strike with Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis clerks. The action followed orders from Nashville after a bargaining conference. The stoppage began several days ago over demands for the dismissal of a federal auditor the clerks accused of bias.
The Suwanen steamship arrived in New York today with 147 passengers described as mostly casuals. Officials say all aboard are accounted for and the voyage from St Nuzairn proceeded without incident.
Vermont Senate and House moved a chiropractic license bill through readings with a Senate amendment allowing six months practice for graduates and a ten dollar fee. Debate focused on whether a three year course should bar new entrants, praising public protection but noting practical access for existing practitioners. Other measures stalled or killed, including a bill on sheriff salaries. a separate immunity bill drew criticism and lengthy discussion.
Charles F. Smith a Barre real estate man and auctioneer and former Orange County official died at a Burlington sanatorium after a long illness. Born in Topsham he lived in West Topsham Barre Stoneham and other towns before settling in Barre nine years ago. He leaves two children and two wives along with a brother and a wide circle of friends. The funeral was held at the Heddings Methodist Church with services at his residence on Washington Street.
Oldsmobile Company of Vermont with the Board of Trade hosts a Barre event drawing about 200 attendees from the Legislature and granite counties. A dinner at Hotel Barre features talks by sales managers, followed by a free 10 o clock movie at the Park for Barre residents with tickets from local outlets. children under 14 barred.
Charles E. Wood a Barre resident and stone mason contractor died at his home 5 Kirk Street yesterday afternoon at 63. Born August 26 1809 in Franklin he moved to Barre about 35 years ago and worked as a mason until illness forced retirement. Survived by widow Clara A Wood a daughter Grace M Wood three sisters Mrs Fred Magnant Mrs Pan Raymo and Mrs Clats Geno of Franklin and brothers Joseph of Franklin George of Barre. Funeral from his home Sunday at 2 oclock with interment in Willimetown.
Daniel S McFarlane died last night at his home in Washington after a week with heart trouble. Born in Nova Scotia in 1880, he had farmed in Washington for 17 years. He leaves his wife, a son Alex in Washington, a daughter Mrs Roy By Rich of Montpelier, a brother William in Washington, and two sisters in Nova Scotia. Funeral at 1 o clock Sunday from the house, burial in the village cemetery in Wauslington.
Meriden Connecticut March 14 compelling accident report as Mary A. Grich dies at home from burns after her clothing ignited while lighting a coal stove. She recently recovered from pneumonia and influenza, with Mint Couch also ill, but the focal casualty is Grich whose clothing caught fire.
William McKane a derrickman at Jones Brothers plant was instantly killed when a rope end snagged on a rapidly turning shaft during splicing. He was inside the rope and drawn into the shaft, with his body mutilated. Health officer and doctor declared death instantaneous. Funeral set for Sunday at 10. Interment in Catholic cemetery.
Waterbury police hope bloody shirt evidence tied to a Chinese laundry find on North Main Street helps connect a killer to the murder of Nicolad Torrent on St Clurry Street. Coroner notes a hatchet used in the crime and the victim’s belief of a robbery loss of over 6000 dollars.
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