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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1921
Page
1
Berlin reports reach Paris that Germany is poised to accept the reparations terms in full. Officials say Allied demands, including about 83.1 billion dollars and disarmament, must be met by a midnight deadline Thursday to avoid occupation of the Ruhr and further consequences.
Berlin May 16 Dr Wirth formerly finance minister in Chantelier Fehrenbacht's cabinet agreed to attempt to form a new German cabinet.
May 10 the executive council of the American Federation of Labor prepared to present to the Denver convention a case against recognizing the Soviet Russian government. President Samuel Gompers outlined state department views on Russia and noted persecution of trades unions. The council planned a new campaign with state federations and local contractors opposing anti labor bills, while Joint Mine Workers boss Jobo L Lewis discussed coal industry worries with Central Coal Producers and hinted at rumblings beneath the surface.
A body recovered from a canal is identified as Jamin Dry using letters left at the scene. Officials Keene and S. H. Ene confirm the identification, noting the effort to match a name to the improvised clues found near the body. Powell reportedly aided in verifying the motive or context via these clues.
London May 10 Foreign Office denies formal recognition of the Soviet government. No change since Anglo Russian trading agreement. House of Commons notes it is not diplomatic recognition. A Trade Board representative surveyed Russian consular needs. full consular force to Russia awaits organization. The Russian commercial mission led by Leonide Kimesin remains the sole official Soviet representation in England.
W B Lance of Mainfield visited Montpelier to confer with J D Whittier on a pending apolling contest likely in late May or June. C H Dempary and Rev A W Hewitt plan to travel to Rutland, while Leonard Smith invites state superintendents to Greensboro for May 27 28.
Johnny McNamara was freed from California’s San Quentin prison after serving nine years and five months of a fifteen year sentence for the dynamiting of the Llewellyn Inn a wars in Los Angeles in 1910. The release reflected the maximum induction of sentence refuse of good conduct.
Ship Mauretania brings 85 million dollars in gold to Britain for retirements on five and a half percent bonds due November. J P Morgan Co acts as agent in New York. Additional 3 million in gold also arrives at another bank as part of large monthly inflows. Total gold brought to the United States this year nears 211 million pounds.
Washington today reported Secretary Davis’s announcement that wage-dispute talks with shipyard workers had failed and no further conferences would be held at this time. Marine Beneficial Association officials said no concessions beyond those already offered to Mr. Davis would be made, while Admiral Dene was understood to have pressed for a 15 percent wage reduction. Davis said talks could be reopened if circumstances warranted a step.
Three hundred or more maritime strikers and sympathizers attacked the Baltimore Custom House as they sought to reach African American strikebreakers inside for protection. Police intervened with drawn pistols, driving the crowd away after several Black workers were beaten.
Chaos follows a Poles capture of Kosel as German troops retreat to Kent barracks. Reports describe casualties at Krandrein station and widespread lumber mill closures after three days of fighting. Authorities suspend action pending further word.
Washington May 10 Julius Kruttschnitt chairman of the Southern Pacific testified at the Senate interstate commerce committee opening a nationwide probe into transportation costs. He proposed five remedies to cut expenses including restricting highway subsidies and coastwise traffic and keeping government out of operating ships. He warned of wage costs and criticized government ownership experiments as worsening railroad efficiency.
Burlington May 10 Harry Smith two years old from Roses Point was taken into custody by United States Customs Officers Fennell and Styles at Union station. Smith linked to Albury customs holdup weeks ago in which Boone liquor was stolen. He rode in with a woman who could not speak English and was stopped as he tried to depart. The pair were questioned by Fennell Styles and Miles. Smith detained at Chittenden county jail. The woman requested jail for both but was refused.
Wee Hartford May 10 Anna Stetson five year old daughter of William Stetson returned uninjured to her home after she went missing Saturday afternoon. She claimed she had been locked up by a dark short man who she described. authorities say the description does not match a William Johnson employed on a pearly farm who disappeared Saturday night.
Yesterday afternoon the South End defeated the South Barre All-Stars 7 to 5 with Till Christie delivering a strong pitching effort and Watson and Morgan providing solid battery support for South Barre. The piece notes local teams forming a league and previews upcoming games against Holy Cross freshmen and Connecticut Literary Institute, highlighting communities in Granite City.
Mrs. A. Gould returned yesterday from Boston where she had spent the winter months in the south. While there she stayed at DeLand Florida and passed through Southern Pines. In Boston she was met by her daughter Mrs. Warren Cummings of Academy Street who accompanied her to this city.
Fenris May 10 reports Joseph P. Griffin, president of the Chicago Board of Trade, charging grain exchanges with baseless charges that foster prejudice among farmers by manipulating futures and supply, during a speech before the Illinois Grain Dealers Association. He warns the industry controls the market and damages farmers’ interests.
Captain Paton McGivary, decorated World War I pilot with Italian forces, was found shot in the Back Bay area. Autopsy by Medical Examiner Leary indicated suicide though a thorough probe would proceed. He had flown Capron bombing missions and later joined commercial aviation in New England.
New South Wales Premier John Storey, arriving in New York aboard the Cedric, expressed satisfaction that the United States would back England in pressuring Germany for full reparations. He said he was glad the U S had decided to sit in the reparations settlement. He outlined NSW plans for a Sydney harbor bridge project costing three million pounds and a railway vehicular tunnel costing one million pounds, with American investors sought for the latter.
Medford Massachusetts May H1 fuel W Lawrence, last of the makers of the Medford gum, died at his home at night aged years. His father Samuel Lawrence established the distillery and Daniel helped produce rum from 1831. He served as a captain in the Civil War, later active in town and city government and a member of the legislature, and was a Shingle Mason.
George Harvey arrives in Southampton this afternoon as the newly appointed ambassador to the Court of St. He travels from the United States and is met by local dignitaries and J. Brother Wright, a member of the convention, who came from London to greet the ambassador.
Milwaukee May 1 Bert Pf Her in charge of prohibition enforcement for Milwaukee and the eastern district was arrested today on a federal warrant for conspiracy to violate the prohibition act. The complaint charges transportation and distribution of illicit liquor and intent to defy the government.
Spingript Maes May M Aw neumrinest was made today at the sale of the Americas Agriculturatiot by the Orange Sotsompeny to 5 Teeitt, former business manager of the New York Herald. The agriculturalist war temeted in.
H P Sheldon, game warden near Lake Willoughby, reports Hiram Allen caught a steelhead trout weighing seven hundred thirty four pounds while fishing in Willoughby brook that empties into the lake. The commissioner notes many inquiries from outsiders seeking good fishing near summer resorts.
BoT plans for a full time secretary drive reached top speed with a mass meeting held on the eve of canvassing. James P. Taylor arrives to speak at the Legion hall smoker. Saskatoon delegate Mr. Graham offers canvassing insights. The public is invited to inspect the Legion clubhouse as the campaign proceeds with a trained accountant at headquarters and final instructions given Wednesday.
Barre residents and committees report Barre exceeded its relief drive quota for United States fund raising. Citizens contributed generously with many volunteers aiding the campaign, keeping the appeal open to include late donations. Officials note Vermont and Massachusetts cities are meeting or surpassing targets as the national effort aims to raise ten million dollars.
On May 18 a robbery at Willem Neyter's shop in Isle La Motte netted about $150 in goods from the village poet. The theft occurred after entry through a rear window. no cash was found or recovered, and authorities pursued leads.
Franklin county court recessed as Edward Garrow, charged with murdering his wife Matilda Garrow, saw witness Dewart maintain composure while describing the Garrow farm. Prospects to call Dr. Stane and Dr. Ray Thomas were noted as the day progressed. a large crowd gathered at Taylor Park for the noon break and the jury list included residents from St Albans, Swanton, Richford and Montgomery.
In Washington county court at Montpelier a suit by John W. Gordon of Barre against Percival W. Clement of Rutland for attorney fees in the Eastman case was discontinued after a conference of counsel. Attorneys and judges indicated a decree granting a divorce to George W. Mann of Barre and the Wellington abies home and Foes street property would be entered, with a sum of money, and the case would proceed to the supreme court.
In Montpelier today the Vermont supreme court dismissed the exceptions in the case HL Eierson versus Great Atlantic and Trade Trade Co. The plaintiff had brought an action in the cement.
Federal Judge Moreton named Percival Wilds of New York ancillary receiver for the Plancke Twist Drill and Tot company of New York. The firm had property seized and brought into federal court in New York by Piers Hardware company of Taunton, seeking 700 for merchandise and 250 on nevaninsdiry Bote.
Mine Jane Shielaie left today for a week long visit to St Jolhebury. John Macdonald of Marett street departed for Barlingtos om abart business. Sig Mra. Benjamin Rendrigan of Rocks Turd works with her husband at Kelihevens KX. Somers of the Goutfellow Coy ot tm Uratileharto toured this morning Hodson. Christine Peterson of 5% Seatle Main street is a patient at the Barre hospital. Laura A. Kobinde wed Mire AC Whiner guest of Mr and Mrs H W Jedon for serial days, returned home today. Miew Vicket Clit Armetreng and Devine Stephems with Mrs Licey Weel returned this evening after attending the Ver wernt ther Cline. Kennneth J Kirk now ta Naw tare of eyed eety work ty Warkington County cot't duty. Barb teri daughter of Adjutant Venerad tT will take up dutire. Reymond Tierney, a junior ember of the Deatly & Tierery retell mons, stopping with hie
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