24 Mar 1919
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1919
Page
1
Premiers of Allied states convene in Paris as tension rises. Reports suggest massing Hungarian Bolshevist troops and possible decisive military actions may be laid before the conference.
Budapest turmoil spreads as bolshevik forces seize control sparking clashes and a state of war with Entente. Paris ministers convene to decide on possible military moves and the Danzig corridor plan faces German opposition amid protests and shifting alignments across Vienna Prague and Warsaw.
March reports from Budapest state Nikolai Lenine and foreign representatives of Hungary's new communist government exchanged messages. The Hungarian premier proclaimed proletarian dictatorship and solidarity with the Russian Revolution, while Lenine forwarded the greeting to the bolshevist congress in Moscow. Continuous wireless communication between Moscow and Budapest was requested to relay military updates.
Copenhagen march 24 reports say the ommit iste of vienna held a sympathetic meeting with the proletarial dictatorship on Hungary. The demonstration escalated into a protest against the entente as noted by Vien dispatch today. Signs of unrest appeared, though the dispatch mentions no violence.
Proletariat of Hungary were dissatisfied before the entente note, claims Voanih Zeitung via Associated Press. Reports say recent Thidapeat events did not stem from the note outlining the new boundary between Hungary and Albania. Unemployment among workers and socialist ministers blamed by newspapers amid demonstrations last Wednesday as demands rose.
An official Vienna report forwarded here states that a Czechoslovak army has been dispatched against Hungary. The notice notes the move and cites the Vienna source as the origin of this directive.
Washington March 24 Cheaper food in the near future was predicted by Chairman Peck of the department of commerce as a result of discussions with Food Administration officials in New York He said there had been misunderstanding of Hoover's statement about wheat at 83 50 a bushel and noted the Brain appropriation aimed to steady prices relieve costs and reduce rents.
London reports Bolshevik forces advancing on Hungary and the border states like Romania and Poland, threatening central Europe as the Entente panel seeks a neutral belt along the frontier. Commentary cites delays in peace talks risking wider Bolshevik spread and German eastward strategy.
In Cambridge Massachusetts on March 24 George T Shields of Lowell was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Mrs Rowe Trainor. He previously faced charges of murder in the first degree and pleaded guilty after negotiations between the government and railway unions began. The dispute centered on railway labor leaders and the government as unions sought clearer interpretation of negotiated principles. In Meriden Connecticut a man identified as Alfred Pettit aged 78 was found dead near Headley and Hubbard Head Road after allegedly falling from a mountainside, with medical examiner Bradley stating exposure caused death.
March 24 American Admiral William M. Liam, retiring commander of the American naval force in European waters, dined with King George and members of the royal family at Buckingham Palace, Toulon ahead of his return to the United States.
President Ebert stated a bold defiance to the Allies in a public speech asserting German resolve. The remarks come as tensions rise over the postwar settlement and battlefield outcomes.
The article covers a U S Supreme Court ruling upholding the eight hour work limit for women in certain settings while noting contention over discrimination between waitresses in railroad restaurants and others. It also mentions related legal actions and a recess in the Supreme Court.
A British refugee arriving from Russia says about forty Royal Navy and military prisoners capsized in northern Russia are held in Moscow. The refugees claim Bolsheviks are offering limited freedoms to win the men over while keeping others confined. The prisoners can circulate in Moscow and visit British residents, and are reported to be better fed.
Eyewitness report says Elmer Raymond awoke to a blaze that consumed his dwelling on Sosalten hill. He attempted to fight the fire and save contents but the roof went ablaze. only part of the home’s belongings were saved. Insurance coverage cited as 273000 with Harts and BAW.
Copenhagen dispatch says president Masaryk of Czechoslovakia has resigned per a telegraph from Wertin. Details remain sparse as officials confirm the move and await further statements from Prague.
Amatertam reports March 24 that Austria’s central worker council declines to join a Hungarian bid for a Soviet government in Austria. The council says the scenario is impossible while Austria remains dependent on the entente for food.
The general committee leading the eight week textile strike at the Lawrence mills meets with mill representatives to pursue an agreement on 34 hours pay for a 48 hour week. Pickets faced police as crowds gathered across street corners while authorities warned key picket organizer Mrs Glendower Evane of potential liability. Observers estimated around 10 000 people arrived for the strike’s ninth day.
Washington March 24 Trial of a 1,000,000 dollar treble-damage suit under the Sherman act, brought by the Baltimore Federal League club against National and American leagues and former Federal officials, was set for hearing tomorrow before Associate Justice Stafford of the District of Columbia Supreme Court. The case mirrors the earlier federal district court action in Philadelphia seeking statutory fees of 100,000 dollars from the Federal League disruption and asking treble damages.
James A. Dexter representative from Wardsboro died at Montpelier Sunday after a short illness of pneumonia. Born June 1 1891 he served as town clerk and held several offices. Survived by wife May Lymn daughter Evelyn, sister and brother Charles K Dexter. Funeral Wednesday with body to Wardboro.
A large crowd attended a Sunday service at St. Monica's to honor service men. Knights of Columbus led a march with flags and banners, with 400 people including children, choir, and a long honor roll. Rev Father Mackenna praised peace through faith as attendees sang La Marseillaine and The Star Spangled Banner.
Newport News reports a convoy of battleships Vermont Connecticut and New Hampshire arriving from Brest with 6 801 officers and men plus artillery units. The Vermont carried 522 alongside 698 of the Moth field artillery and portions of the 10th and other fzd units. The Connecticut and New Hampshire also carried major field artillery detachments. The heavy ship Kroonland brought additional troops and complete Izd feld artillery.
Washington March 24 President Wilson ordered an allotment from his emergency war fund to pay the war risk insurance bureau expenses until Congress appropriates next session. Treasury estimates about 3 million dollars will cover the bureau’s needs until May. The move avoids delays in allotments and keeps checks and remittances from being held up by staff reductions.
New York on March 24 reported fourteen thousand six hundred American expeditionary force troops arriving from France aboard the North Carolina Montanan and steamships Manchuria and Antigone. Most were former National Guard units from Colorado Nevada Utah Arizona New Mexico California Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia. The Manchuria brought 4404 troops. Units included the 304th trench mortar battalion of the 70th division and the 28th division from Pennsylvania. Supplies and medical detachments accompanied the force to Camp Devens and Camp Upton.
James Booth of Fulreles street, recently returned from France with the 42d Royal Highland Canadians known as the Black Watch, received a surprise gathering in Worthenhall. The evening featured dancing and songs, with Mrs Ales Mritailie and Mrs Jamies Alexander performing, a presentation of a gold engagement ring by Howley, and a refreshment luncheon. The committee listed Tay Hugh Christy William Duncan and Alex Cormack, with Mrs John Iris, Mrs Hig Christy, Mrs William Duncan, Mrs Jeenie Fraser and Mrs Mary Angi assisting.
Funeral services for Motramide 4 were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in Laurel Street Church with Rev FL Goodspeed officiating. Burial followed in Hope Cemetery. Music included solos by Gladys Bradley and Mires Glee Wood, who sang Somewhere and Face to Face. Bearers were James Grierson, Thomay Vennor, William Bustill, and Frank Reenny. attendees from out of town included Mr and Mrs Minnels Vigmenult and daughter Heverlee, Mrs Harry Averillem Manfredl, Mr and Mrs Wildun Carson of Newport, and Mrs Hen Holgate.
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