Signing of Armistice Celebrated Worldwide
Allied nations mark Armistice Day with official recognition by British and French governments. Ceremonies honor unknown dead in solemn, impressive events across Britain and France.
11 Nov 1920
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1920
Page
1
Allied nations mark Armistice Day with official recognition by British and French governments. Ceremonies honor unknown dead in solemn, impressive events across Britain and France.
The world marks two years since Armistice Day with tributes in allied nations. In London an unknown British soldier buried in Westminster Abbey. in Paris a French soldier laid to rest beneath the Arc de Triomphe. In the United States the day was observed with parades and services, with some states declaring holidays and officials issuing proclamations. General Nivelle spoke in New York, and naval honors awarded crosses and medals to war heroes.
Reported riotous workers seized plants in Berlin amid lines of unrest. No further verifiable details available in the fragment.
A steamer with army stores was halted off Blackrock Castle by armed men who fired a shot. They boarded the ship and seized goods valued at 500 pounds. Police recovered a portion in Cork, and rifles shotguns and ammunition found in a nearby boathouse.
An Armenian communique dated November 7 announces an armistice with Turkish nationalists. The terms grant Turkey possession of Alexandrpol fortress and railway station and surrounding districts during peace talks. It asserts that Turkish forces will safeguard inhabitants and maintain order in the city.
Kansas City dispatch notes rival club owners resting before a crucial meeting tomorrow to select a chairman for the new board of control. Rumor says Baseball Federal Judge Landis of Chicago, slated for the chair, would be unanimously approved by the loyal five American League owners after the power meeting. Minor leagues plan to form committees to aid reorganization.
North Adams Massachusetts November 11 Principal H. Hoa Aiadaby of Drury High School warns young women students that cosmetics and bare knees are not tolerated. Students will not be allowed in certain rooms until dress faults are corrected.
The Bethel local branch of the N B M P A met Tuesday evening at the town hall amid rainy weather. Officers were re-elected. Gerald Fich as president and R. Bears Wheelers H. H aneth H. Wight as secretary and treasurer. Delegates to the Windane county meeting were elected, to be held November 17 at 1 p.m. in Bethel. Local reports noted church and community activities and plans for Armistice Day observances.
Verdun ceremonies honored an unidentified Poilu buried beneath the Arc de Triomphe after a solemn procession. President Millerand and French leaders joined veterans and troops in a national remembrance marking Gambetta and France’s past struggles against Germany.
Montpelier council discussed reopening a new sewer on Charles Street and investigating Barre Street and Main Street walk repairs. The sewer issue for ED Fields property was sent to the city attorney amid questions. Officials planned a Northfield Street visit to clear a passable walking route. Armistice Day activities and state officials visits were noted amid routine charities board meeting.
London marked its war heroes with a field marshal funeral for an unknown British warrior and a permanent cenotaph in Whitehall to the glorious dead. King George led royal witnesses and a vast silent crowd as the procession moved to Westminster Abbey, with 1900 handpicked widows and mothers seated inside. The day featured the Last Post, prayers by the Archbishop of Canterbury, and a guard of honor from the fleet.
The notice records the death of Emmet Johenmott late of Narre Town and records his survivors and funeral details as published in the local obituary column.
City hospital received record bag day donations last Thursday with fire fighters and volunteers collecting and sorting goods. Hospital Aid workers weighed measured and stored items while trucks from nearby towns and Orange contributed supplies, including cotton and linen.
A community concert at Unie church last evening attracted many attendees who contributed generously to the organ fund. The program featured church quartet members plus soloists Betty Brown, George Mechay, and R. L. Devkeon, with strong vocal and choral numbers and a poem-like encore about sweetness and memory.
Ottawa officials and volunteers labored to open National City Bank vault after reports teller Francie J. Carey was locked inside. Mechanics burned through a six inch door. vault emptied of about 860000. Suspect Terence Connolly linked to rear door and a fleeing man with a package, later revealed as the loot. Carey remained missing as authorities investigated the break in and criminal links to the theft.
In a Montpelier suit Wal pier and Washuurn challenge the defendant’s removal of an automobile bought in Boston. They allege breach of contract over missing items and faulty tires, the car valued around £1,400, and disputes about payments and notes. Evidence links FL W Orserve Frank Phamley and Champlain Trust Company to the case, with trust actions and bank checks cited amid questions over ownership and timing.
State office reports a collision on the Barre Montpelier road involving several drivers near Moretown. Details include a car veering off a culvert, rolling over multiple times, with one person injured from a broken collarbone and others noting respective incidents and damages.
A Boston field reports a standout English student wins top honors in the annual Seabury prize essay contest. Notable names include Brown from Cheltenham and Weymouth’s Tom Dodge, with leaders such as President Time and superintendent Handell Condon cited for the program’s inspiration.
Prominent band leader Brooks, 73, died November 1 in Oniney after many years in music and broadcasting. Brooks built a long career leading local ensembles and contributing to civic events, leaving a lasting mark on the regional music scene.
Barre marks Armistice Day with closed shops and a campus football game between the America Legion and Goddard. A memorial service, a bonfire, and a community dance follow, with a large turnout at the Legion club for a smoker and social activities.
A Barre couple wed in a double ring ceremony at the Episcopal Church yesterday afternoon with a reception and dinner at the bride’s home. Miss Ida Broggins and Farry Stroutacs served as bridesmaid and best man. The couple will reside at 1 Maple Grove Street after a two week honeymoon stopping in Springfield New Haven and Philadelphia. Mr Stroutacs, longtime Barre show parlor proprietor, and Mrs Stroutacs have run the Barre Candy Kitchen.
Mrs Jatece Roberts of Weet Street in Roelon started the day with a visit to Tremont Street. Mrs H A Dunbar and daughter from North Street traveled to St Albans to oversee work. Mrs Sidney Weafer and family moved from Camp Street to Woodville New Hampshire. Rivist, an engineer on the Montpelier A Wells River railroad, featured among movers. Others arrived from Miller's Palace for a few days with the Petrie family. Several locals left for Randolph for employment while others from North Main Street and Central Street prepared for the Armietire day celebration with a banquet and dance.
Boston Armistice Day report cites American Legion head P W Galbraith of Cincinnati who criticizes hospital care for wounded veterans. He says facilities are inadequate and many wounded have been moved from Army and Navy hospitals to other sites. Public health hospitals give best possible care but remain overwhelmed. He urges unity to improve conditions and treatment for veterans.
Edwin J Clark longtime Barre resident and former John Clark & Son member died yesterday after long illness tied to pneumonia. Born in Aberdarn Scotland 62 years ago he came to the U S as a child, lived in Barre, visited Klondike, then settled in Montreal where he died. Survived by his wife, his mother Mrs John Clark of Barre, and two sisters Mrs Homer C Ladd of Barre and Mrs P M Jonison of Wilton NH. Funeral set for tomorrow in Barre with burial in Montreal.
Mrs Eliza B Dickerman died after years of illness. She lived at the home of Mrs K A Corcoran in Washington and had been cared for there for years. Surviving relatives include a sister Jennie of Natick and her daughter Guar of Natick. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Mrs Alfred Come of lower Websterville aged 32 dies Tuesday morning after four years of illness. She was married with three children Rosie and Clarence ages five and unknown. Funeral tomorrow at 9 o clock at St Sylvester church in Freihe with service at St Sylvester.
Ward Prouty was arrested after a July incident in Newport. He appeared in court in August with a prior blast of drunken driving offenses and was rearrested later that month. The trial details remain unclear due to fragmentary text.
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