15 Mar 1921
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1921
Page
1
A mailed device described as an infernal machine exploded injuring Dr. J L Pepper. The incident prompted caution as authorities investigated the sender and motive while offering medical updates on Pepper’s condition.
Dr John T L Pepper, a lieutenant in the US Army Medical Department, was severely injured when a package exploded as he opened it at his home near Old Point Avenue. He arrived at a hospital in Showhegin after the blast shattered the room, with facial injuries and other wounds.
Nashinston district notes President entered the yard to announce a new third assistant secretary of state. Mary 13 and Robert Wards Hiree at New York are cited in western Kareqean affairs. He has served in diplomacy for 17 years and was formerly a legation secretary nominee.
A Pullman car fire in Inula, Colorado, today killed two passengers and injured several others. The wreck occurred as the train slowed near a station, with victims identified as Devlin, a traveling passenger, and Mark of LaJare, a stock dealer from Colorado.
Local notices describe a visitor arrival at the Montpelier theatre district with mentions of weather and town events. Police are noted in relation to a separate incident, but the readable text remains fragmentary and unclear.
Washington March 1. Motor car registrations in the United States last year totaled 211,208 an increase of 1,649 over the prior year or percent. The Bureau of Public Roads released today that registrations and licenses issued amounted to 102,034,106.
Stillman divorce action in White Plains was adjourned indefinitely before Supreme Court Justice Morchanser. James A Sulllihan, president of a New York bank, seeks dissolution from wife Fifi Potter and requested a $810,000 monthly alimony and $25,000 in counsel fees. The adjournment ends immediate proceedings while income examinations and alimony determinations are deferred.
Talaat Pasha former grand vizier of Turkey was shot to death in Charlottenburg a Berlin suburb. The assailant an Armenian was arrested after the attack also wounding Talaat Pasha and his wife with gunfire.
Sergeant Ray Smith fought bravely in Havana but lost on points after a second round knockdown and a late stoppage. The journeyman fighter pressed forward and matched his opponent until the bell ended the round. Smith failed to rise fully in the third round and was declared defeated.
Montpelier and surrounding towns report multiple obituaries and service notices. Wilion Maloney of Merchant Street dies after rheumatic fever. Rev Mr Knapp urges restrained church services on Friday. residents travel to Claremont NH and Reston for family matters. a fire at a local plant disrupts afternoon work. a motor firm manager and others are mentioned in passing as civic events unfold.
Paris reports Allied reparations commission demands Germany settle 20 million gold marks before May 1 under the Versailles treaty. Payment may be in gold, goods, ships, or securities with occupation forces first applying charges. The commission warns penalties and stricter enforcement if evasion continues. France and Germany talks on transfer of funds for Alsace Lorraine pensions have stalled, Article 77 seeking enforcement.
March 14 report from Tyeserlbue describes a tense gathering where revolutionary rhetoric prompted officers to intervene. Several attendees refused to stay after the address, though no soldiers were harmed. The city housing department faced consternation over a requested 200 room rem occupancies and related bindings.
March 9 residents report a fire at the Maple and Cherry Street residence of Sheriff Willer Worthen. Firefighter Jake Meill inhaled smoke while battling flames in the early morning blaze. neighbors aiding and telephones used to summon help.
A garbled report mentions intoxication related events and alleged charges against individuals. Names and specifics are unclear, but references to a weather charge and potential legal actions suggest a court or police filing. Further readable details are needed for precise summary.
Representatives of common laborers on the New York Central railroad rejected proposed wage reductions. They said cuts would take effect April 1 but insisted the reductions are unwarranted and would push the dispute to the railroad labor board and possibly the federal board for action. Labor leaders claim the company must seek bargain and inform workers of intentions.
Philip Scherer president of the National Bank of Commerce announces a shortage of 124000 dollars at the Columbus bank. The banking official notes the incident is being investigated and details will follow. The report identifies the assistant cashier and location but lacks further names or dates.
Federal officials identified possible fingerprints linking a suspect named Crawford to a holdup near Mingwapelis Minnesota. Investigators pursued two other men as possible accomplices and examined Crawford’s alibi while his parents resided in Hutchinson.
Disjointed remarks denounce trial delays in a baseball related probe. The speaker cites bungled proceedings, potential state attorney reforms, and courtroom congestion as factors. Testimony references grand jury examinations and requests for further actions before formal indictments.
Ardmore Oklahoma March 11 Clara Hamon on the stand in her murder trial said the defendant was composed and that Hamon was drunk and crazier than ever. She described a kiss and alleged attack before the shooting while defense witnesses testified Hamon appeared intoxicated. The court heard letters and a contract dated 1010 to 2010 about relations and money. Referendum may be attached to the Vermont primary law bill, with shifts in committee and house actions described.
Washington county court convened in Montpelier this afternoon after a week of unsettled juries. Jurors were sworn and began work under Judge Rudge Stanet. The session opens with H W Mee Allister and Benjamin case and potential settlements noted. A bill about a June effective measure with no serum attached is referenced amid ongoing legal actions.
Spaulding high varsity basketball defeated Montpelier 24 to 12 in a rough, low-audience game at Meritpeti gymnasium. Key players included Galen Montpelier on offense and Tierery Slayton for Spaulding, with referees and timers noted.
A motor collision near Rochester New Hampshire claimed the life of Joseph Gortier while driving a vehicle described as a meter wagon. Witnesses report a severe wreck on the crossing with first responders arriving promptly to secure the scene and notify authorities.
In Peru on March 16, a town meeting elected Frank Creamer to the moderator, town clerk, town treasurer, tax collector, and selectman posts. Seated by acclamation, Creamer refused an assessor post, allowing a second candidate to fill that role. Opponent Holger was absent fishing.
The House last night cleared a short calendar, passing several bills or sending one to third reading and concurring with Senate proposals on attendance. Picked items include 1500 to aid Woodbury for school buses, 36000 to improve Lincoln Warren Highway, 1000 to reimburse Sheldon for school building repairs, establishing board for Pittford Auditorium, reduced registration fees for state and municipal vehicles, and amendments on New York City matters. Senate amendments to soldiers property exemption, insurance company incorporation, and allowing minors to contract for and surrender life polices were also noted.
Funeral services for Donald Smith head of the quarrying firm Kill Smith & Co were held at his Perry street home with a large turnout of friends business men and quarry owners. Clergy from Barre churches spoke and bearers included company superintendents and foremen. Interment was in the family lot at Kimwood cemetery with attendees from Montreal Cambridge and several U S towns.
The Kilties annual meeting elected A Milne as President Frank Chalmers as Vice President A W Carmack as Secretary Treasurer and Willem Barclay as groper manjr. W Scott was honored with a retiring wipe and praised for thirty years of service by Mr Sette ster starting qualities.
An unidentified man about 50 jumped from the Brooklyn Bridge into the East River today. A tug towed the body near shore but the crew avoided boarding per regulations. He had only 20 cents in his pockets. The act echoes Steve Brody’s fame, with others attempting the feat and some killed attempting to replicate it.
Twenty five Legion auxiliary members under Miss Penelope Gall organize a drive to recruit ex servicemen and women for compensation claims from World War service. The canvassing covers multiple wards with a city delegation aiding John Murra Grandeville as the effort targets a mass gathering later this week. A church street facility serves as a base for outreach and recruitment of non members to join the Legion.
Mrs Flora Burnham aged about 68 died yesterday afternoon at 4 15 in Barre City hospital after suffering two serious surgical operations in the past month the latest on March 7. She came to Barre with her parents in 1801 and was educated at the local academy. She taught in Topeka before marriage to William M Burnham. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
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