25 May 1921
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1921
Page
1
A Dublin custom house, a premier building valued around five million dollars, was set ablaze during an attack by Sinn Fein forces. Flames erupted after bombs and fires began near the structure, engulfing large portions and signaling extensive damage.
Dublin May 25 Sinn Fein attackers set fire to the custom house with petrol at 1 40 pm. Crown forces exchange fire. fire brigade delayed. Building, a major UK public edifice, may be destroyed as flames spread. later reports note casualties and continued fighting. Central News accounts add bombs and machine guns, with rail bridge burned and multiple buildings damaged.
Edward K Hate of Montpelier dies aged 88, former selectman and justice of the peace, with surviving daughters in Richmond Minneapolis and Barre. The article notes Masons, Pythians, and United American Mechanics events in Montpelier, plus estate matters, mortgage cases, and local renovations including a national site project and street work on State street and Bailey avenue.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a harbor scene with ships, crews, and a recent wreck near Naples, mentioning Mase, Weiler, and a patrol near Seana Beek. References to repairs, supply runs, and a coastal landing suggest ongoing maritime activity and danger offshore.
Taft spoke softly about the nation’s trials and the march of time in a campus setting. A jittery interruption dampened the moment but the sentiment endured as he urged steady resolve for the country’s future. The scene blended reverent nostalgia with a call to continue work ahead.
The latest British proposal for Upper Silesia would grant Poland and Germany control of their vote receiving communes while placing the rest under a League of Nations led commission for 30 years. At the end of the period a new plebiscite would allow residents to choose again. London and Paris exchange views continue as French officials sense Allied accord forming.
In Bridgeport on May 2, the selection of jury for Mrs. Erbal B H Nott, charged with counterfeiting her husband George B Nott, proceeded with five talesmen chosen from four examined. An extra panel was ready if needed. Three more jurors were seated in the morning, including James Haywood and Frank Wiles. Nott appeared five minutes after opening. her two children attended.
President Harding and Mrs. Harding returned to Washington aboard the Mayflower from New York. The yacht docked at the navy yard wharf as the couple ended the return trip in generally good health despite late-night railing concerns. After alighting, they went to the White Hotel and planned to spend part of the day attending to public business downtown.
In Stée Angeles on May 23 an unnamed elderly woman was found dead at a hospital in Sante near there. The slain woman was identified as Mrs. Cwithering Piel a wealthy retired businesswoman from Chirags. Authorities suspect foul play with a possible skull injury and an inquest proceeding.
A garbled OCR snippet shows jumbled phrases and misread names. No clear events, dates, or entities emerge to identify a coherent news item or subject.
May 25 Hoylake F J Wright of Boston advances in the British amateur golf championship, defeating John Bull 4 and 3 in the fifth round. Earlier Wright beat W C Fownes 4 and 2, with former contender Bobby Jones eliminated in the fourth round. Francis Quimet and Chick Evans were already eliminated, leaving Wright as the sole remaining American in the field.
Boston May 25 Governor Cox signed a bill placing film censorship under state supervision by the department of public safety. Exhibition of any film not materially promoted is prohibited. The measure is aimed at curbing low quality productions and protecting exhibitors from competition.
Washington May 24 An increase of 32193 in the number of loaded freight cars during the week ending May 14 compared with the preceding week was shown by reports today by the carload division of the American Railway Association. The rise was mainly from lake movement and cereal exports. The decrease in the number of fly owl cars during the week was 21400. The total of all cars loaded in the week lagged behind the corresponding week in 11%
A Central News dispatch notes telephone wires down between Cairo and Alexandria with no news from Alexandria. Rumors circulate as calm returns, but authorities blame masked looters for the disturbances that left streets unsafe and wounded several.
A Local Bishop, serving 44 years, is reported to be in fragile health after a medical scare this afternoon. The article notes ongoing duties and recent events affecting his capacity to lead the diocese.
Middlebury May 25 An apparent kidnapping of 23 year old Gertrude Kenworthy proved a ruse. Kenworthy admitted to State's Attorney Stone that she left home over a family quarrel and convinced auto party members to take her to Bristol where she sought work. After hours delay the party reached Bristol and she agreed to return home.
Tinmouth Cemetery association files revocation papers with the secretary of state to manage the cemetery in Tinmouth and nearby Lint towns. Arlington Cancer Relief amends its articles to increase board trustees from five to seven, filed with the secretary of state.
A garbled report notes state authorities warning drivers barred from operation and police enforcement across counties Barre Gramiteville Adamant Northfield and Braintree. Officials urge anyone with knowledge of detected drivers to notify the secretary state.
This item records Mrs Dreugles Clark of Camp Street undergoing a adenoid operation at City hospital with Dr Corail. Fred Litthe of North Supipelier also had adenoids removed by wa F at Barre City hospital this morning. Mrs Blancho Graham of Orlando travels with her daughters Dorothy and Winifred to Northfield for the journal and remains with her aunt, Mew Maiden. About 40 friends of Mrs William Block on Pleasant Street attend her surprise farewell party with performances by Rose Tenney, James McLoong, Kenneth McRine, Gladys Tragan, and James Laing. Mrs Black’s leather traveling tag and Mrs James Laing’s joke end a long evening as Mrs Block departs for Orlando.
Barre’s grand list increases to 7 096 700 in total value with real estate up nearly a quarter of a million and personal property higher. Polls rise to 5 502 due to more women listed, with female voters making up 42.7 percent. poll tax retained at one dollar reduces city revenue.
Claudio Abbiati, a Waterbury resident for nine years and a tie industry worker born in Valencia Italy in the 1880s, died of tuberculosis at the state hospital Monday at 5 PM. He came to America nine years ago, worked in granite, and leaves his mother Mire Marianna Abbiati and three sisters in Brenne Veerin. Funeral services were held in Waterbury and attended by relatives from Bridgeport and nearby streets. Abbiati was highly regarded by local Italian residents.
John Golden, president of the United Trade Workers of America, is seriously ill at his Brooklyn home. He became ill a week ago while attending a meeting of the organization there.
Mike Anne Granal of 2% Trapk street wes ta Tae St Derepritial tnt rece ee taaiee fee Frank Madi of arth Main street has returned from Heston where he has been for the past few days. Alphonsa Pillsbury of Lyndemvine arrived in Darre yesterday received redium treatement at the City hospi. A som weighing right ant half pownds was born at the Herre City bow ol this morning to Mr. and Mee ph Mavis of 13 Maple avenue Clinton F. Millar of 08 Washington tg eoehy of mearh Springfield Mase to he pres ent tormerraw at the Springfield General hospital where Ile wife is ta wa ergo another than for an received in a fall dawmetairs ne wary.
A cryptic note references last year’s quarrel about an early variable or plan. The fragment hints at a debate over timing and method, with an unclear outcome and no clear names or places. The readable portion points to a literary or creative context rather than a concrete event.
Frank Cassidy and Fred Edwards, jailed in Washington County, confessed after a failed jail break using a saw and tools. Deputies traced fateful items from a Montpelier shop, including a saw blade and monkey wrench, to the scheme. The men are bound over to the grand jury and await action.
City officials warned that several grade crossings in Barre pose extreme hazards after a near collision at the Central Vermont crossing on Berlin Street. The board urged bell and night light signals, with extensions to Montpelier & Wells River crossings and others, and referred the matter to the city attorney. The meeting also covered garage permits, fireworks sale rules for Independence Day, Memorial Day observances, street-line adjustments near North Seminary Street, and park funding.
Rev Ge Fr Porter announces six Universalist gatherings for growth of dune across Vermont. Northern association meets June 7 at Woodsville New Hampshire. Central association convenes June 8 in Richmond. Green Mountain association gathers June 9 at Barpard. Windham Bennington association hosts June 1 at Guilford and Brattlebyre that evening. Speakers include Rev George B Huntley and Rev Stanley Manning with local officials contributing.
Tom Woodruff, 20, arrested in Burlington on a charge of assault with intent to murder a 15 year old North Willeton girl. He was taken to county jail by Sir Henry Told after the Monday evening incident near his neighbor’s home. Woodruff, who has lived in the area briefly, admits prior time in prison for a separate New Hampshire case.
The funeral of Mee Likiet Fasolla was held at St Moutre's church this morning. A large gathering attended the service and burial at the Cethole cemetery. Pallbearers included De EB Barr and Mr Parwigent, with many friends from the city paying last respects.
Rev George F Fortier announces a gift to Goddard Seminary in Vermont through his union church network. Mrs Pratt plans to donate nearly her entire year’s salary, and plans describe a merger of funds toward reestablishing the school. A third donor, Mrs Meath, also makes a significant contribution.
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