Prove That Woman Had Purpose to Kill Herself
Mrs. Garrow reportedly told family I won't be here long as investigators pursue motive in a suspected self harm case. The record cites her stated intent and documents surrounding the incident.
13 May 1921
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1921
Page
1
Mrs. Garrow reportedly told family I won't be here long as investigators pursue motive in a suspected self harm case. The record cites her stated intent and documents surrounding the incident.
At St Albans Franklin county court heard testimony that Mrs Matilda Garrow who died in 1920 left hints she would not be there long The defendant Edward Garrow and his two children Dorothy and Burl testified to support suicide theory Garrow admitted quarrels over the years and described finding and relocating a revolver He claimed he did not destroy the weapon and that his wife was nervous prior to her death The band of witnesses included farm hands and an undertaker who suggested suicide remains the working theory</s>
A British military mission has arrived in Riga to advise Latvia’s provisional government as it confronts internal disorder and reform pressures. Dispatches note tensions between new government factions and advancing anti-ballot forces, with Russian prisoners referenced in early context.
German units on the Oder left bank continue to pour in from Breslau and other German cities, while Polish positions in Silesia strengthen with artillery. A general strike in Opole ends as General Lerond reports no negotiations with Polish insurrectionists and signals readiness for further reinforcement with Allied troops.
London May 1 The Pat at Railwaymen decisively refused to handle coal imported or traded as part of actions linked to the two month coal strike. The executive committee ordered members not to touch any coal shipments or related goods, signaling a broad halt to rail transportation of coal.
Mexico City on May 24 reports say police with radical aid charged a large group of Catholics. Several were fatally hurt and scores injured as violence erupted in Morelia, capital of Michoacan. Eyewitness accounts transmitted to Excrlsior detail the chaotic scene and subsequent medical evacuations.
Baltimore May 13 Dr Joann Hew land purveyor of tries at the Jobe Mophine 1eechini and latrman in-chief of Johns Hopkins hospital has received an offer to become professor of children's diseases at Harvard Medical School He has not notified the Hopkins authorities whether he intends to accept regarded throughout the country as perhaps the leading authority on the feeding of children
A fragmented report from Kowssawi describes a deep water incident with a fatal outcome. The text mentions a 13 thrice and direa, with unclear details about who was involved, where, and when. Further readable facts are minimal due to garbled OCR.
A fragmented probate note shows William, wife of the late Fi e, leaving $100 to an emery of Revoom and a sinew of LIL. The legatee names are unclear due to OCR damage.
Senate committee chairman Cummins warned at hearings that unless revenues rise and expenses fall the railroad deficit must be covered by the national treasury. The remarks came as the Interstate Commerce Committee examined the general railroad situation in Washington on May 13.
Mexico City notes President Obregon will not sign a formal protocol as a condition for U S recognition, though discussions and communications with Washington indicate cordial sentiment from Harding, Hughes, and Fletcher. He says Mexico will provide information on conditions in the country and uphold safeguards for foreigners while pledging to return seized property and compensate for damages.
Washington May 13 A table on railway operating expenses and taxes from 1917 was presented to the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee by Juline Krattechmitt, Southern Pacific chairman. The exhibit notes 1917 expenses and tax totals, salaries of general officers, and wage allocations showing shifts in the distribution of expenditure across labor and administration.
Fragmentary dispatch describes an Arctic expedition with mentions of the Sarth Prin Stelnsmeem unit and a North Pris flight. The text includes garbled quotes and unclear actions, centering on travel and encounters in extreme conditions near the Arctic.
Secretary Weeks announced General John J. Pershing will become chief of staff July 1, succeeding Major General Peyton C. March. Major General James Harbord will be assistant chief of staff and handles administrative duties, with Pershing directing training and the army’s organization.
In Montpelier a full day hearing tied Frank Cassidy alias Collins and Fred Edwards alias Chadwick to burglary at the Fred B. Miles store and the Middlesex railroad station. Key testimony linked stolen items to George Thomas and Alvah Newhall found nearby. Detectives, deputies, and witnesses placed the defendants with the crime and noted prior Massachusetts time and parole status. The court bound both men over to county court as authorities pursue additional suspects.
Proctor records a Tuesday night break in at the W. P. Donah clothing store with goods valued at 700 dollars stolen. Entry came via a smashed window and the thief removed a large stock of clothes watches jewelry and a small trunk. Police suspect the robbers fled by automobile from outside the state.
A Revel, Ethonia dispatch notes claims from Trelpikl about Leon Trotsky having cancer amid unconfirmed reports. The Rumno-Vinmiah border source is cited, but no corroboration from other regions has been received by Wala Maa.
Brattleboro May 01 Patrick Lynch a retired worker died last night from injuries after being struck by a car driven by Mrs Sadie Hapgood of Brattleboro formerly of Turners Falls Mass The skull fracture proved fatal Lynch was one of Brattleboro s first four letter carriers in 1887 He leaves two sisters and other relatives.
The council chose granite blocks on a cement base for Main street paving after the lowest bidder failed to meet specs. A June 0 Sparke circus visit is being considered with fourteen cars for transport alongside local notices, while several estate and guardian actions proceed in Barre and East Montpelier.
In Williamson West Virginia on May 13 authorities sought federal troops to quell long simmering unrest in the upper Tug river valley where state troopers hold Merrimac Sprigg and Alburry against mountain riflemen. Casualties include one dead two wounded with reports of further fighting near McCarron Kentucky.
Tendon May 13 Sir James OCantlie, eminent surgeon, stated tobacco is the least harmful of tea coffee tobacco and alcohol. He said the heart adapts to a certain amount and three days of abstinence from smoking would relieve the eye and intestinal strain, while condemning cigarettes. The remarks were reported from a recent talk.
Quincy Massachusetts May 11 Lawrence Larsen aged 53 of 00 Nightingale avenue was killed yesterday in the granite yard of J M Swi West Quincy when he was thrown into a grout hole. The grout and contents fell on him. He is survived by two wives, two sons, and one daughter.
A damaged report describes excavation progress and frequent mishaps as workers dig dirt with a steam shovel. Claims of shovels lifting carts, lines snapping, and a dispatcher marking wages are noted amid chaotic events and fear of electrical and telephonic hazards near the trench.
In Boston on May 14 a raiding party armed with clubs and revolvers boarded the steamer Munalbro tied at South Boston. Three crew members were taken to hospital with scalp wounds after a brief fight as the intruders fled before police arrived. The ship's crew had refused to join a seamen's strike. no evidence ties the assault to the walkout.
Vergennes May 1 The Congregational conference convened with a new executive committee headed by H G Woodruff of Montpelier and including Mra FE Burdett Rutland Frank E Melnetosh Burlington Rev Stanley Gummings St Albans Rev W A Metintire Danby and C H Newell St Johnsbury The message of the pulpit for 1921 by Rev Dr Peale was one of the notable addresses.
A chaotic scene at Spaulding as eight senior class members rehearse for a public senior play When Smith Out amid flywire footlights and scenery mishaps A Barre milk incident closes Barre Main Street while a Graniteville Legion social follows The piece mentions a divorce case and local sports figures in Barre and Sherbrooke events with varied community notices.
New members pour in as Barre and Barre Town rally behind a permanent Board of Trade. Merchants professionals and many women voters pledge substantial sums and support, backing a campaign to expand civic development and a stronger local economy through a well financed organization. The effort highlights Barre creamery success and agricultural interest, with canvassing ongoing and final totals expected midweek.
Waterbury May 13 funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon for Bert J Berry who died in Fell, MA. The service is at the Methodist burial at 2 o’clock with Masons attending and asked to meet at their hall at twelve. Mr Joely arrived here yesterday afternoon.
Norfolk area sports note reports this game postponed for today because of rain after Norwich defeated Eastern Village 6 to 1 yesterday.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a basketball game where Conddart Seminary Hehrhelt opened its schedule against Munauchiusette, with Mary Crom freahines achieving two trab Warreeter goals. Medard pitcher Teodderd Te aided a late rally as Are dt Ve Gaal scored.
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