13 Nov 1922
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1922
Page
1
U S Supreme Court handed down a decision of vital importance today declaring the status of Japanese in cases growing out of Washington state exclusion. The ruling shapes eligibility for naturalization for Japanese residents amid restrictive immigration policy.
The U S Supreme Court ruled that Japanese are not eligible for naturalization in the United States. The cases from Hawaii and Washington involved Japanese individuals previously naturalized by state courts being denied corporate incorporation on the grounds that their naturalization had been illegal.
Boston, Nov 14 reports a gain of five votes for Democrat William A. Gaston and a slight loss for Republican Henry Cabot Lodge after a Lynn recount. Revised tallies: Gaston 19,021 Lodge 11,743. Prohibition candidate John A. Nicholls 385 in Lynn. Reading also reports minor changes with Gaston up one and Lodge down five, Nicholls 19. Election officials prepare to reexamine ballots in Boston.
Barre residents and visitors share social updates from Waterbury and St Albans to Montreal. Names include Perry Holmes Swasey Lae Higainw Duige McMannis and Webster as towns exchange visits, hospital days, and weekend trips. Postmaster race in Graniteville. charity drives and Ladies Home Journal drive urged. subscriptions encouraged before Friday with renewal details.
In Waitsfield a detective reports on a shooting at Edwin House where Mrs. House was wounded while using a telephone at her Dome residence. The incident occurred last Friday as authorities pursued clues and questioned witnesses seeking details of the assailant and motive.
Reports list arrivals and treatments at the City Hospital including Mrs LM Matheres from Boston and William Stevenson of Brook bamet, with Mr and Mrs Fawart B Hall welcoming a new son born Nov 9. Thelma Miles takes a vacation from the Savings Bank, while Mrs C Ralph Hartwell undergoes radiation treatment after a car incident in Montpelier. Other fragmented notes reference residents and events with unclear details.
Montpelier reports a final hearing on Archelaus M Sweeter’s trustee account in waterbury bankruptcy. Local officials and university extension staff attended auditing sessions. A serenade for Burton F Bailey followed his election as Montpelier’s representative with remarks on Armistice Day and civic duty.
Paris dispatch reports Bellamy Storer dies in a hotel while Mrs. Storer, Maria Longworth of Cincinnati, recalls the 1905 Vienna ambassador removal by President Roosevelt. The new death casts light on the famous letters and political conflict over his dismissal and Mrs. Storer’s defense framed by Roosevelt.
Nov. 13 Cam reports that Harvard football star Chesley Bei suffered an abdominal injury but is not badly hurt. Spalding and Alichants confirm Chesley will be sidelined for ten days but could rejoin if needed. Richarde notes no injuries to key players as the state eleven defeated Florida last Saturday and plans to rest varsity men while preparing for next Saturday’s game and the Princeton Yale encounter.
Myron C Washburn of Waterbury died Friday afternoon after an operation at Mary Fletcher Hospital for illness. He moved from Randolph Center to Waterbury four years ago and was manager of the Whiting Milk Company plant. Active in community and lodge life, he was born in Randolph Center on March 18 1870, son of Frederick and Debora Washburn. Funeral services will be held at Congregational Church tomorrow. He leaves relatives and friends, deeply mourned.
In New Brunswick on November 13, a clash between women witnesses emerged in the Hall Mills murder mystery. Mrs Jane Gibson claims Latra Russell, a Black widow, saw the murder at her home during the time. Russell admitted the encounter but denied being aggressor and refused to discuss a published affidavit by the rector's widow’s counsel stating Gibson was at Russell's home. Local residents Patrick Thornton and Louis Saphyr testified that Russell shared her story about a week earlier. Dairy farmer John Sylvester noted Russell had recently told him her account and advised reporting authorities. Gibson laughed when shown Mea Burgell's sworn statement by a state trooper.
A woman named Mrs Hodell faces charges in circuit court over a fatal attack on her husband Ronnie Tadd then father of Homie Hodell. The trial centers on a beating that left the father unconscious and the defense claims the statement was made under duress as witnesses including Mrs Hodell testifies for her mother. The presiding judge is Barton and the case involves Herman Dudgean and others awaiting trial.
A mix of city visitors from Ryegete and Portmouth attend distant relatives and church events. The Presbyterian board plans a regular meeting at the church tonight, while a meeting initiation is postponed to Wednesday November 16.
Nov 15 news from Orange County court reopens term with multiple cases. William Campo of Williamstown pleads guilty to transporting intoxicating liquor and is placed on probation for three years due to family need. Everett and Coloma Dickey admit burglary with intent and are committed to state industrial school until adulthood, with sister under similar terms and mother’s case continued. Others face fines or further terms. incidents include trapping without proper license and a nonfatal assault leading to fines and potential house correction commitment.
In Orford New Hampshire on November 18 authorities probed the deaths of brothers John and Chetle Davis found slain at their home on the town’s outskirts. Their heads were crushed with an axe found in the woodshed, robbing remains unclear as suspects and motive. the house was guarded while officials from nearby counties joined the inquiry.
Barre Red Cross campaigners plan three days of activities centered on the Helen Ingham affair and a fundraising drive. Volunteers and officials organize teams for door-to-door canvassing, with churchwide appeals and hot coffee service planned.
A car driven by Homer Hayden of the Scampiil Heo Sales station on North Main Street plunged over a steep bank above the Marvin farm on the Mont ortier road Saturday. Hayden, driving toward Montpelier, lost control at a curve and the vehicle landed upright with minor damage. A passerby assisted as the bank proved too steep to pull the car back without help.
In a November 13 statement Baruch declares he will remain within the Democratic fold and support the war aims. He rejects forming a third party and argues for continued U.S. unity with allied leaders including Benes in shaping international policy.
Armistice day events in Barre were hosted by the Barre post 10 American Legion with a memorial service, speeches by S H Jackson and Rev L Goodepred, and a planned veteran memorial. The day included prayers, a banquet, music, and remarks on patriotic duty and fair treatment for returning soldiers.
A Barre to Montpelier street car derailed after leaving the rails at a joint in the track near an embankment. Motorman George Fowe halted the car as the forward trucks slid toward the bank and the wheel rested against the left fall. A car from the Men i barn was sent to the scene for aid.
Fragmented OCR text indicates granite manufacturers in Quincy. It mentions Mazefacturers, Quin h, Mase, and a Quincy branch G. TLA signing on to refutee work on an EF o day bach. Details are unclear due to garbled wording.
Smith admitted being the assailant in several recent housebreaks and robberies around Montpelier, Williamstown, Barre and Barre Town. He faces arraignment in Washington County Court after identification by Mrs. Bulley and Mrs. Lambert. Police found a 22-caliber revolver among his belongings, allegedly used to threaten Mrs. Bailey as the attack occurred.
Charles D Knight died at the home of his brother William G Knight in Barre. He was born at Walden September 8 and had lived about five months with his brother. Survived by brother William G Knight and sister Mrs Nellie Kay of Walden Depot. Funeral held at B W Hooker Co undertaking rooms at 10 this morning, Rev Jane. Body taken to South Walden for interment in the family lot.
Mrs Guarlotte H Roberts died Saturday at her home on West Street after a two week illness. Born October 28, 1847 in Burke New Brunswick she was twice married. Surviving husband James M Roberts of this city and a son A C Winters of Exeter New Hampshire and three daughters Mrs SN Martin Rochester New York Mrs Ada Bobb Greenwood Massachusetts and Mrs Ada Hobingam Derby. Funeral services will be at West Street at 2 30 p m and burial will be in North Andover Massachusetts
George F Venner, born in Harpe in 1802, followed the polish er trade. He survived Og Oesomes ey. The funeral will be held at 9 a.m. tomorrow at St Monica’s Cathedral.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a city meeting about public sale actions at city hall. Details are unclear but reference to meeting, city hall location, and sale terms appear, with other garbled words surrounding.
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