09 May 1921
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1921
Page
1
Ambassador Hugh C. Wallace joined a Paris session of the Council of Ambassadors after receiving instructions from Secretary Hughes. The United States participates in allied deliberations as part of the ongoing coordination effort with Paris.
Paris May 9 American ambassador Hugh C. Wallace took his seat at a session of the council of ambassadors. He was welcomed by Jules Cambon and other members as he resumed representation for the United States. The Upper Silesia question was on the forenoon agenda. Roland W. Boyden joined the staff, receiving new instructions from the state department to resume participation with the council.
A cooperation of the U S Department of Agriculture Wisconsin College of Agriculture and local welfare groups carried out a milk campaign in Madison the dairy capital. The effort informed residents especially children about milk value. by campaign end over 3408 children had been reached with posters windows and exhibits reinforcing health messaging.
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Randolph reports visiting relatives including Mr and Mrs Floyd Garrow and Mrs Lynton Thomas with Mrs Elizabeth Wheeler of the Woman's Relief Corps in town for a formal visit. Mother's Day observed at the Methodist church with special music and flowers. M.S. Walk returns to Burlington for the summer, Winifred Richmond stays briefly in Montpelier, and Robert Chambers returns from Florida seeking suitable quarters. A Sunday evening lecture in the Music Hall featured The Good Samaritan and By Their Fruits.
U S department specialists warn lawn pennywort, introduced from southern Asia as a border plant, is rapidly spreading in U S lawns and golf greens. The weed forms dense creeping patches, overwinters via underground stems, and may become one of the worst lawn pests if not eradicated. Circular 165 advises eradication methods and cautions against unchecked growth.
A garbled prompt asks about Poe and geometry in a Bembley American Legume Weekly style with distorted quotes and stray phrases. It mentions names and fragments like Hoenhe and Yoeity Chirwe while referencing social media style rhetoric and a self identifying line.
Berlin sources report sentiment shifting toward acceptance of allied reparations terms. A parliamentary coalition likely to be formed within the next 24 hours to approve the ultimatum and end the deadlock.
Friends and clan members gathered Saturday at the home and Wilson Cemetery for the funeral of Alexander G Ogston of 40 Ayers Street. Rev W McN Kittredge officiated with Clan Gordon no 12 C8C conducting committal prayers. Interment followed in the family plot.
Mr and Mrs Henry Bosley of Trof N V visit relatives in the city for a week. Mrs Harry Russell of Waterbury spent the weekend visiting relatives. Mildred Clark of Abbott Avenue visited Northfield Sstunkly. Ernest Gregoire and Louie Bombard of Knot Dorset tour the city. Phelps Co baseball beat South Barre All State 14 to 10 in a hat fest. Booth Jr returns to Spel for work. Helen Brown from Manchester NH visits with her mother on North Main Street. Mrs Hubert Carpenter returns to Waterbury after visits in Barre. Dewey Marley completes three years service at a Canton granite plant. A pole at Montpelier Barre Light & Power yard falls. minor injuries avoided.
Washington officials renewed efforts to end a marine workers strike after Secretary Davis met with a committee from the Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association. Chairman Benson of the Shipping Board remained firm against any wage cut below 15 percent, while Hoover proposed a fuel and efficiency bonus plan.
Brattleboro financier Charles R Crosby head of Ed Crosby & Co a leading New England grain firm shot himself in his office Saturday evening The death ends a career marked by vast grain bets and debts to bankers He built the American grain elevator and held part of the Crowley block He left a wife and five children Sylvia John Charles and Godfrey among them Accomplices and motives are linked to unsettled grain reverses and margin calls in the weeks prior
Daniel Saporiti of Barre died today after several months illness. A native of Bellabella Italy, he lived in West Quincy before moving to Barre where he worked in his trade as a stonemason. He was a longtime member of the Granite Manufacturers association and married to Mrs. Rassan of Adurate, Italy in 1808. Surviving children and grandchildren are listed, with several relatives also noted.
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James O Grady, a 60 year old local blacksmith in St Albans, slashed both sides of his throat in his Mackenith shop amid poor health. He was found unconscious by partner W D Chaniller and rushed to hospital. doctors say he has a fair chance to recover as his health issues allegedly influenced the suicide attempt. his brother, a Keritian foreman on the Central Vermont railroad, died by suicide three weeks earlier.
Marion Butterworth, secretary to Emily D. Proctor, found dead by drowning in an abandoned Flint quarry two miles south of Proctor. Authorities ruled death by own action with no signs of foul play after recovery of her body from the pond where a hat floated and then sank. Butterworth, a Boston University and Simmons College graduate, had lived quietly in Proctor since moving here two years ago. The body was taken to Harry, Massachusetts for burial.
In windy conditions at Winowski Park, Goddard Seminary varsity defeated St. Michael's College 5 to 1. Starting pitcher faced early trouble as the college drew a run in the first inning, while Goddard countered with strong hitting including Wall and Pentasa driving in runs. In the later innings, Goddard continued to hammer delivery, seizing the pace with timely hits and holding St. Michael's scoreless beyond the early innings.
A garbled notice reports the marriage of Mrs Georgianna TeFlole of 95 Slyke Avenue to Fred Farrand. The ceremony took place in Newbury with Rev. Lends Detliee assisting. Local residents known for years attended as friends and relatives.
Ed ward Garrow of Franklin stands trial for the murder of his wife in their Franklin home on November 30, 1920. A 35-member jury was sworn as Judge Frank L Wish opened the case with instructions, Garrowpleaded not guilty after the indictment was read. The body of Mrs Garrow had been found at the home with a bullet wound, initially treated as a possible suicide before a grand jury investigation led to Garrow’s indictment and arrest on March 24.
In Gasette, May day after a robbery and assault at a lunchroom, proprietor found slain. William Lescol and William Gibson, arrested at Ashburn Mass, brought for identification. Police say both admitted service in Camp Dis forces and face murder charges likely after arraignment. Victim, owner, had been attacked with a stick. two suspects reported missing along with a wagon.
The funeral procession for Joseph Cassani drew a large Italian crowd from Marenite Street and surrounding communities. Pallbearers included notable locals as families, friends, and neighbors expressed their condolences with many floral tributes and grateful memories.
In Barre, the Fleck Grand Opera Co with a large orchestra presented Faust in the afternoon and Alda in the evening to large crowds. Singers Hlan Forester, Harold Lindau, and Joseph Martel led a strong cast with notable support from Katherine Richarde, Remington, and Margot Todd. The ensemble impressed with vocal range and dramatic delivery. a fall return was announced to perform Carmen.
Whiter granite lighter than Mt Ai stone found on the Gazely rig in Graniteville now owned by Boutwell Milne Vaernum Co. Workers report several pieces sent to Barre stem sheds to gauge finish. Company plans to quarry more and supply the market with a light Barre granite alternative from undeveloped lands near the Mock of Ages quarries.
Anna Stetso, 11, of West Ford, disappeared Saturday afternoon after chasing cows with a scope of a mule from her home. Authorities describe the missing child case as active with searches ongoing.
White River Junction dispatch reports farmer William Johnson, last seen Thursday night, and Anna Stetson, 9, missing since Saturday afternoon near West Hartford. Authorities issued broadcast notices for Johnson after he visited the Doubleday farm for work Tuesday morning and later appeared agitated. State officials and Hartford detectives lead the search as residents fear a possible link between the disappearances.
Fragmentary report mentions Art Miles and events in Seattle involving cremation business, a gathering at Mrs Cave Stuart residence, and several named individuals with uncertain roles. The legible parts reference a Tuesday morning time and a series of names but lack coherent actions or outcomes.
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