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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1922
Page
1
A Senate roll call on the four power Pacific treaty showed ratification approaching with a safe two thirds margin. Most amendments and reservations were defeated along party lines as leaders Underwood and Joe Smith guided votes, while a small Republican faction favored reservations.
Montreal March 24 Allen president and four others were summoned to appear for an inquiry into financial difficulties tied to the Bank of Montreal. Montagu faces charges over alleged false and negligent conduct in October financial scams. The Merchants' Bank was pressured to sell out after massive bad debts tied to Thornton Davidean & Co and Fairbanks Gosselin & Co.
March 26 court session awarded the plaintiff $243.61 after a jury verdict of $5.84 on a Velie automobile sale claim. The Chenoa company of Vermont faced three counts seeking $2900.65, with evidence presented since Monday in county court.
Fragmented readable text mentions people and events in a muddy OCR strip. Names and places are unclear but suggest a brief local note or notice. No clear date or event specifics are readable to confirm a full item.
Washington March 24 John H Bartlett new assistant postmaster general urges expeditious handling of newspapers in Postal Bulletin. He notes repeated instructions but many complaints of delay in daily papers. Delays irritate subscribers and press. papers must be processed immediately upon receipt to satisfy the public and the press.
Paris March 2 AP report says allied foreign ministers again discussed what to do about Armenia. They also addressed peace terms for Grover to evacuate Anna Minor if Turkish nationalists violate the armistice. Negotiations are expected to remain secret for now.
Cambridge reports that George T. Perry of Somerville, an attorney, was found guilty by a superior court on one indictment charging conspiracy to steal automobiles and receipt of stolen cars. He was found not guilty on larceny of automobile. John Ferry of Brookline was disagreed in his similar charge. Four other defendants pleaded guilty and became state's evidence. one case was continued at the District Attorney's request.
A Kansas flood leaves four people dead as national politics center on veteran compensation. The House passed the soldiers' bonus bill 333 to 70, sending it to the Senate amid predictions of heavy negotiation over funding and taxation. Senate fate remains uncertain as lawmakers weigh finance committee scrutiny and potential shifts in funding approaches.
Cleveland March 24 The general policy committee of the United Mine Workers met to complete arrangements for a strike declared by International President John J Lewin as the greatest in history. The closed meeting was to decide on potential separatist agreements with mine owners and whether district unions may enter separate pacts.
Washington March 24 President Harding and his cabinet were urged in a telegram carried to the White House by Representative Upshaw to compel nine operators to meet the miners in a wage conference. If refused, the operators would have the mines run by the government until they agree. The telegram came from E T Quinn of the Atlanta Federation of Trades and Upshaw asked the matter be brought to the cabinet.
The Granite Bank and Trust settled its final account as trustee with will annexed of the estate of Carlow Richmond late of North Wayne. The executor has been appointed. The document notes transfer of river view property by warrant and references local weather and spring work estimates for the week.
Opening the case in New York on March 4, the promoter’s defense counsel asserted that two apartments on West 47th Street were never used by the defendant and that the alleged connections with a November 18, 1901, incident were unverified, while the promoter sought to establish the alibi through witnesses and location checks.
Unger receives eight year term after trial in a wart related offense. Court records indicate conviction followed a sequence of incidents involving the accused and associates. Details remain unclear due to fragmented source text.
Rutland Massachusetts announces the resignation of confidential assistant to the director Collins Graves, Edward J. Lockwood, effective immediately. He will enter private law practice in Rutland City with Attorney Jeffords. Lockwood, a former Rutland High School staffer, served in World War I with infantry training at Camp Zachary Taylor and oversaw a large portion of the Vermont enforcement office.
Fragmentary text shows mention of Bert Easley and a strike plan. References to the Gur Big Union in New York, meetings for tomorrow, and scattered names suggest a labor action context with planned discussions and potential test of support. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
State officials plan a coordinated hunt in Orange County to trap a male panther blamed for the recent deer killings near Burnt Mountain. A dog and trapper Gauthier are with County Warden to track and eliminate the animal amid reports it may be the same panther seen near Montpelier and Northfield last year. Three deer were found dead with clear signs of panther involvement, and more losses are feared if the animal remains at large.
Dr James Martin Peebles, physician and scientist, died Feb 15. At a Los Angeles memorial for his centennial, guests heard alleged messages from him sent through Dr Guy Bogart of the Longer Life movement, read by Bogart after Peebles passed. Ashes were scattered in a secret rose garden per his will.
State Fish and Game Commissioner HP Sheldon was notified of two arrests for unlawful possession of venison as part of raids by County Warden 1 and Chief of Essex. On March 17 A K Gall of Victory and JC John Folsom arrested following George Chaffee and Deputy Warden G C Scott. Gattop appeared before KP Brown for trial in Guildhall county court. Lewis Mowndemna was watched at Woopitirid where venison and five deer skins and heads were found. He was brought before an Island Pond attorney and fined 100 with costs of 5.40, paid. trial set for March 18 but adjourned to March 15.
In St Albans three adults were arrested yesterday afternoon in a county court adultery case. The group included Mra Thoma, F. Wate, and Charten Crosby. They were brought to Chase county court, arraigned, and held on token bail while State's Attorney Mei presented alienation evidence. Witness Creshty was said to testify about Creche the foreman at the Central Vermont roundhouse.
A local court delivered a verdict in a high profile case involving the defendant identified as Warner. Details indicate the decision followed multiple hearings and related filings, with the outcome noted by reporters and court records.
The steamer Metapan of United Fruit collided with the Boston schooner Charles A Deane off Barnegat New Jersey. Metapan carried 81 passengers none injured. coast guard cutter assisted. vessel stood by the schooner as it sank, one passenger’s daughter tied to a suicide case in Boston last week.
Northfield visitors Fred Davie James Cross Daniel Davis and others attended the funeral of Edgar McNichol in White River Junction after his death in Middletown Massachusetts following a long illness. McNichol, born about 1853, worked as a granite cutter and foreman, later joining Tom Adams in South Royalton then moving to White River Junction in 1916. He married Myrtie Bailey of Berlin and survived by two children, Kenneth and Evelyn, plus two sisters and two brothers. His funeral was held at the home with burial in Hartford and the Masonic burial service conducted by White River lodge.
The 1922 state fair is set for September 12 to 15 and touted as the largest and best yet. State fair executive committee members gathered at White River Junction to finalize plans, with attendees including RK S. on, a former agricultural advisor, and University of Vermont extension director, among others.
Mrs. Mary Teachout faced trial in Franklin County court on a charge linked to a town order increasing a fee from 2.70 to 12.70. Just before adjournment the jury found her not guilty. Norman Stureean faced a related charge tied to the order issued by Read Commissioner J HL Button. The state argued the amount had been raised and cashed, with State’s Attorney MH Ale and FP. 1, Wetcher presenting for the defense.
A Springfield girl, reportedly a runaway, was arrested while attempting to leave the town. The youth, stated to be under 18, claimed to be with an older male companion and implicated a custodial dispute. Authorities noted the incident involved a minor and potential liaison with an unrelated older man.
Mason 8 Stone of Montpelier accepted the chairmanship of the Centennial Geld development fund committee for Washington county at a banquet and meeting of the University of Vermont Alumni club of Washington county in Hotel Barre. About 30 members attended with President Guy W. Bailey and others speaking. The club voted to invite alumni and spouses to at least one meeting a year and discussed plans for future gatherings and athletic fund campaigns.
Neton Hamel of Barre City sues Joseph Tacy, formerly of Barre, in Washington county court seeking recovery of a bank deposit placed in a joint account by Hamel’s wife with her son from a former marriage. Witnesses included James Le Charkes, H Wishart, and Glenn A Car, with Tow & Helden Co officials testifying.
The jury in the automobile collision suit of George Walleva and George Barber, seeking $340 in damages, reported to Judge F M Tut ter in Wael county court that they had not yet shed light on the facts and were sent out to consider the case further. Horace W Davie a North.
A Cabot driver reported damage to a car valued at about 400 dollars following a minor collision days ago. The incident occurred when the rear end of the vehicle struck a bin near a store, causing reported injuries to the driver and passenger though details remain unclear.
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Deputy H C Lawson and Montpelier officers raided a Tough End Graniteville house under a state attorney warrant seizing a quart and a half of gin two bottles Emanuel Perez arrested with bail set at 600 dollars. In Montpelier a pint of liquor and a copper boiler with cover were found no arrest made. Barre raid found eight gallons of moonshine named happy dream seized as evidence. Arthur Grant’s premises on West Street will face arraignment tomorrow.
Vermont newspaper people gathered in Boston for their annual meeting. They toured banking and business sites, heard addresses on current conditions, and were hosted by Governor Cox at the State House for lunch by Allied Prints Trades of Boston. An evening at the Boston Port followed with a plant tour and a group photo.
Friends and relatives gathered at the home on Addison Place last Tuesday evening for Giuseppe Semprebon’s funeral. The procession moved from the house, with many attendees from Waterbury and nearby towns. Tributes named his wife and children, Veronis and Parentani families, and numerous Italian neighbors and friends, as the mass and burial were arranged.
An obituary note outlines Henry Alexander's funeral service led by a Saprnent pastor at Deeweed cemetery with local officials and mourners in Barre present. The fragment mentions individuals including aldermen and several presidents in attendance and references the Vanorel 6s cue.
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