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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1922
Page
1
The house will debate a bonus bill Thursday after Speaker agreed to bring it up. The four hour matter escalated once President Harding declined to offer further recommendations on the legislation.
Jay Angeles Cal March 21 The district attorney's office probes jury disagreement in Madalynne Oben chain case for murder of J Bolton Kennedy. Jurors split with three against nine and reports of complaints about a juror’s conversations and prayers with a minister and with Oben chain counsel. A second topic notes House action on soldiers bonus bill and suspension day plan.
Maine's third district special election yielded John E. Nelson a 7,000 plurality over Ernest L. McLean, both Augusta attorneys, securing a solid Republican hold as Nelson fills the unexpired Peters term. Nelson carried all counties and most towns, with McLean claiming a distant Democratic showing amid a party campaign.
In Washington March 21 a Senate debate opened with Secretary Hughes denying any secret agreement for future British American cooperation. The letter, labeled absolutely false by Hughes, was presented amid warnings against such claims. A telegram from Paul Cravath denying a misattributed statement was also read into the record.
Prime Minister Lloyd George will resume his seat in the House of Commons to press for a motion on the government's policy regarding the conference. Mr Chamberlain stated the government intended to move a confidence measure, asserting it would be prudent to seek the premier's guidance if doubt remained about authority.
Berlin reports say the German ambassador to the United Nations warned of possible suspicions surrounding the Krupp works. The ambassador, said to be 30 years in service, noted concerns over Brest and other facilities, stressing vigilance by authorities.
Wires were cut in an incident described with little readable detail. The fragment mentions device tampering and possible sabotage but provides no clear location, date, or involved parties. Further context from the source is needed to identify the event and outcomes.
In a March report Poland denounces motion pictures as corrupting the youth and endangering morals. Officials compare American Westerns to dangerous influences, calling for stricter controls and censorship to halt perceived decline in national culture.
Portland residents greet 251 serving men returning from Germany aboard the transport Cautigny at Grand Trunk docks. Two battalions of the 6th United States Infantry, under Col Harry K. Knight, head to Fort Preble McKinley and Lovett after being greeted by state and local officials, civic groups, and families. The regiments, part of New Coast defense troops, praised by Knight for high discipline and training, reflect two years with occupation forces and strong bonds with German locals.
Leonard scored clear rounds and dominated the contest. The challenger failed to land clean blows as Leonard demonstrated superior ring control and aiming accuracy throughout the bout.
A labor dispute prompts miners to halt work and announce a strike starting April 1, signaling escalating tension between labor and management and potential production disruption.
Los Angeles March 21 Herbert Hoover addressed Lincoln club arguing four power Pacific treaty removes friction among nations. He attacked opponents for shaking the bloody shirt. He urged disarmament only through mutual agreements and praised the treaty as moral reconstruction of the world. The speech framed the pact as a path to peace and stronger national defense through cooperation.
In Detroit on March 21, circuit court judges met with Judge Ira W. Jayne to address a surge of aliens applying for naturalization as firms announce preference for American citizens, especially veterans. Officials warned of job discrimination and noted about thirty thousand aliens employed in the city and twenty thousand veterans out of work.
Bennington reports show Chauntry Burdick arrested early Saturday by North Adams police and later taken to Bennington on a liquor smuggling case. A driver linked to the contraband operation held, with charges tied to a restaurant whiskey incident in North Adams. Warrant issued as material witness in the county inquiry led by State's Attorney Sie and involving Frank Amlow and Cal Graves aides.
Fire in a Haverhill residence at Harrisom street caused two rooms to burn and clothing in flames. Two patrolmen were slightly burned while assisting residents, and one child was evacuated from the building. The fire, of unknown origin, caused about 65000 in damage.
Edward free Sare ateae Tae cotton exchange announces six month suspension for conduct detrimental to the exchange. Barhange New York March 21. Institution cites actions harming exchange interests.
Arlington mills in Massachusetts notify 7000 workers the plant will shut down at week end due to unsatisfactory business conditions. The hope is demand and secured conditions will allow resuming operations soon, per Agent John T. Mercer.
Lawrence Mass March 21 The Pacific Mills cotton and worsted plant employing 10 000 workers announced a wage cut of about 20 percent effective March 27 The move follows a steady fall in business since last November and a four stay schedule with high costs as departments run to accumulate goods The measure is described as one of the first such reductions in Massachusetts mills with other local plants reportedly preparing similar announcements for later in the day
Boston officials outline yellow marked highway routes across New England with numbers 1 through 14 for interstate paths and 100 plus for state routes. Vermont gains eight routes passing through the state to guide local and tourist traffic toward major connections, including potential links to Quebec and Montreal.
John E Hannigan, agent for Prudential Trust Co, asks the Supreme Court for permission to pay an additional 30 percent dividend to savings depositors while distributing 16 22 percent to commercial depositors. The bank, closed over a year ago by Back Commissioner Joseph Alien, has already paid 34 13 and 2 12 percent to savings. Hannigan claimed the bank has cash to pay savings in full and would still have funds to meet a Wes 3 per cent payment to creditors.
Providence announces further reductions of the 21 Nation al Guards on duty in textile mill strike areas. Governor San Souci orders three coast artillery companies dismissed, affecting Providence Westerly and East Greenwich. roughly 1,400 men total in Rhode Island and Pawtucket units see demobilization amid unrest.
International president Thomas F. McMahon of the United Tretle Workers of America announced a strike order, stating action follows learning of alleged reductive undeclared practices within Pawturket, R. 1, as of March 21.
Two gold badge deputies died in a robbery chase near Dubbo Ferry as a pursuit ended abruptly. Early reports indicate the officers, identified by badge color, were responding to a robbery and were fatally injured during the chase. Further details remain unclear as the incident unfolds.
A small blaze erupted near Lynn as workers noted smoke and flames from an unidentified source. Fire crews arrived, contained the fire, and evacuated nearby workers without injuries reported. Authorities began an initial assessment of the scene and possible causes.
Austin G Perkins aged 69 of Bethel died suddenly at his home on March 1 from valvular heart disease with acute indigestion. He had been in poor health and collapsed about 4 am. Survived by wife, daughter Mrs George Davie of Tyree, two sons, two grandchildren, and several relatives. Local obituary notes long connection to family and community.
Fifteen freight cars derailed on a Grand Trunk line near Wen t Jock causing traffic block. No injuries reported as crews removed debris and expected to clear the site this afternoon. Wheat cars were derailed. trains delayed several hours.
Washington county court heard testimony in the case of George Wallis vs George P Barber regarding an automobile collision in Stockbridge last summer. Campbell, an insurance agent, testified arriving at Heaton hospital where he is recovering from an operation. He said Barber’s car was moving about 40 mph before the bridge crash, with other witnesses placing it between 40 and 45 mph. The deposition was read to the jury after the plaintiff rested and the defense moved for a directed verdict. Additional witnesses testified on car position and measurements, including Mrs Adela and others as the trial continued.
Boston March 21 pare reductions and zone extensions in Lynn Sav lem Lawrent Browkton districts will save car riders more than 200 a year. Eastern Maneuviers Street railway to-day real fas. Trustees say it impossible to consider revision in other districts until conditions therein prove.
Testimony in a Milton estate case references a feared fatal attack by poachers. Dediam Must and others relate events at an estate near Milton Wan while Peleg Brownsdon, a Milton farmer, testifies about the shooting of Cunningham Seet'a amid conflicting accounts and bias concerns.
Legal notice reports Burlingtos firm facing a suit for commission in a car sale dispute. The defendant, represented by A 7 Dikenat Chavee Eh Cos, seeks damages claiming unpaid fees tied to a brokered vehicle transaction.
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