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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1921

Page

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Walkout of Railroad Workers Indicated by Leaders

Chicago October 15 Leaders of the railway brotherhoods considered a wage cut of about 10 percent proposed by railroad executives amid a strike vote. They warned a walkout could occur on some roads after talks. executives said the cut would be passed to the public via reduced freight rates.

Chicago Brotherhoods Lee Brother and Tallrond Enteans Hhimitlroats Samuel M. Felton Chicago Great Western Birdberhood Fett

Geddes to lay wreath at Arlington National Cemetery

Sir Aurkland Geddes British ambassador to the United States will lay a wreath of South African flowers on the tomb of America's unknown warrior at Arlington National Cemetery. The inscription honors the shared sacrifice and calls for the living to respond. The ceremony date has not yet been announced.

Tomb of America London Aurkland Geddes United States America Union of South Africa National Cemetery Arlington

Former German emperor trims household for economy in stamps era

Doorn Netherlands Oct. 15 The former German emperor seeks to ease financial strain caused by the German mark stamp by reducing his household and adopting radical cost cutting. Ten of his staff members are cut including the chief gardener replaced by William. Gardening becomes a hobby as he tires of chopping wood and awing.

Doorn Holland Asse Press Cies William

Pershing Goes to London for Medal of Honor Ceremony

Gen Pershing departs London on a special car to Havre on Sunday for a ceremony presenting the congressional medal of honor to a British recipient. He travels with one aide, returns to Havre by destroyer Tuesday, then drives to Paris. He will attend social functions in his honor on Weltes Bay before leaving Cherbourg Thursday to board the George Washington home.

Paris Viet John Pershing Havre Great Britain Whering England Paria Weltes Bay Cherbourge George Washington America

Do not invest in Philippines warns Chamber of Commerce

The American chamber of commerce approved a cablegram to its Washington representative John Hord advising against further American investment in the Philippines until its permanent political status is settled. The message urged publicity for any additional investments be avoided until policy status of the islands is fixed as a territory of the United States.

Manils Associated Press American Chamber of Commerce Today John &. Hord Washington Philippines United States Americas Community

Earthquake Felt Near Chicago Amid Pacific Region Center

Plan membership campaign reports a moderate two and a half hour quake detected by the seismograph at the United States Weather Bureau. Center of disturbance located about 50 miles southwest of Chicago, likely in the Pacific area. Tremors occurred in the early morning with varying intensities.

Chicago United Heaters Government Weather Bureau Pacific A. m A.m Detroit Ed States Canada

You First Alphonse Amid War Talk in Lawton Speech

An OCR fragment cites former Senator Thomas P L Gare of Lawton Oklahoma addressing disarmament. The text is garbled but references ending the war and a personal plea or remark to an interlocutor, with unclear surrounding context and misread phrases.

Ener Harding Thomas PL Gare Lawton Oklo Tatesmman

United States allocates 1.2 million for Russian relief

Felix M Warburg chairs fund distribution for Jewish relief amid World War II era aid. The $1,200,000 appropriation will support relief work in Russia and assistance to refugees in nearby countries, managed through the American Relief administration.

New York Huesia Ponmtries Felix M Warburg

Fragmentary note on cabinet reshuffle and approval

A garbled OCR fragment mentions a cabinet reshuffle or reorganization involving Ohler and Bae Theweil, with unclear dates or details. The readable bits suggest a political context and possible approval or offer of new ministries, but specifics are missing.

London Papers Spotlight US Britain Ties and Armistice Prelude

London reports fill space with US Britain relations and Lloyd George return plans. An appeal from Sulgrave Institute seeks 40 000 pounds to restore George Washington’s ancestral home as a sign of renewed Anglo American understanding ahead of Armistice Day. The Times and Morning Post endorse the appeal. Lloyd George's US visit hinges on Irish conference outcomes.

London United States Great Britain Todicy Lloyd George Joy Washington Westminster Abbey Sulgrave America Grorze Washington London Times Morning Post Lloyd George Daily Chronicle

Half Million Fire Loss in Texas at Paris blaze

A five hour blaze in Paris Texas last night spread from the business district into two residential blocks. Firefighters gained control in the business district by morning but fires continued elsewhere. The loss is estimated in excess of a half million dollars.

Paris Texas

Larceny of a Two Family House Case in Cambridgeport

In Cambridgeport, a two family house owned by Patrick J. Colline on Davie Street was stolen while unoccupied. Police report the condemned bus not relevant, and neighbors note the burglars ripped off shutters, leaving only the frame. Several boys from Cambridgeport appeared in court on the charge of larceny.

Cambridge Mars Cambridgeport Patrick J. Colline Davie Street

Senate action targets wages at Federal Reserve banks

The U S Senate adopted a resolution directing the New York Federal Reserve and other banks to report salaries and expenses amid charges that New York bank salaries rose by more than a thousand dollars since the war. North Carolina Democrat Wy At press time in Washington the resolution cited wage concerns and related bank costs.

Overman North Carolina Senate Igert New York Federal Reserve Bank New York Washington Oct

Falls Claims Another Victim On Treacherous River

A garbled report mentions a tragedy on a river in which a victim is claimed. Authorities or witnesses are not clearly identified. Details are unclear due to damaged text.

Falls

Automobile over bridge statesiti

An unclear OCR fragment reports an automobile incident over a bridge with names such as Fred Bien and Labbe mentioned, but details are unreadable. The readable elements suggest a local road mishap and potential witness references without verifiable specifics.

Kansas Miners in Wrangle: Old Officials Retain Power

Pittsburg Kan October reports show President Alexander M Howat of the Kansas Miners Union still in office after suspension by John L Lewis. About 12 000 miners who walked off job following jailings of Howat and August Dorcy faced division with northern workers rebuffing the Lewis provisional group while southern factions prepared to resume work. Suspended leaders held district HQs as the provisional body moved to consolidate control and pressure banks to halt union deposits.

Pittsburg Kan Alexander M. Howat Kansas Mine Workers John L. Lewis International Union Howst August Dorcy Anion Lewis Lore Hotel

British and French in Agreement on League Council

Paris reports both British and French agree with the League of Nations recommendations for Coban pradem. The council’s measures are to be implemented as soon as possible, with the Allies notifying Germany and Poland to take immediate steps to apply the decisions.

Paris League of Nations Uy Coban Pradem

SUE CHICAGO CARPENTERS RESTRICTION DISPUTE

A Chicago carpenters dispute alleges a district council imposes a monopoly and conscripts workers into contracts. The case seeks relief from council interference, claiming employees are forced to accept higher terms at the mill and factory, with wages debated across cities.

Ceesee District Enamell Couner Counel

Prayer Campaign Calls for Armament Reduction

United churches across the United States plan a November observance and education drive on armament limits ahead of an international conference. The Federal Council of Churches urges congregations to special services on Armistice Day and to advocate practical steps toward a warless world, stressing mutual armament reduction among nations.

Washington, D.C International Conference On Federal Council of the Churches of Chedar America Nola Federal Council United Mass Wien Baltimore Philadelphia New York Boston Newark Indianapolis San Francisco Atlanta Minneapolis Cleveland Detroit Rochester Dayton Hartford Cincinnati Harrisburg Paterson Erie Sacramento Massachusetts Obkio Pennsylvania California Federal Council of the Churches Wald

Scarlet fever causes quarantine at Vermont academy

Hollows Pulls Ort and all of the Mond girls attended the Vermont academy on the Saxtone River, now under quarantine after one resident fell ill with scarlet fever. Principal MacFarland expects about ten days of isolation, with many girls permitted to return home. The teachers convention at Rutland led to a paused schedule.

Hollows Vermont Academy Saxtone River MacFarland Ruland Elunmes Hs Churatay

Readsboro Wins Suit Over Railroad Case

Federal jury returned a verdict in a Rutland to Readsboro case against the Hooxse Tunnel and Wilmington railroad company. The court awarded 176 dollars to the plaintiff, with more civil action futures anticipated as the case proceeds through the system.

H. T. & W. Railroad Co Burlington United States Pilainum Keadtahoro Hooxse Tunnel Wilmington Rutland Washington Tlc Misimen Willard Holbrook Cavalry

Start Mill at Bellows Falls Opens After Wage Talks

Bellows Falls mill begins operation Thursday after negotiation with Joel International Paper Co. Workers, many veterans, will run the plant as the latest activity since May when more than 0 employees were laid off. A wage cut proposal of 162.9 per count and an open ship are under review.

Bellows Palle Qet Joel International Paper Co Etm

Talk of the Town in a Fragmentary Omaha Red Row

A garbled OCR style snippet from a Omaha page mentions social notes and a local scene. Names and clear events are sparse but the text hints at town chatter, framed as a society column with unclear references and broken phrases.

Brattleters, et al Declare New Constitution and Fee

The Windia las face tuamen held its snanal nesting and adopted a new constitution. A membership fee of 10 dollars was imposed. Officials from Vanerh Vernemene and others were involved in the decision and various local figures were noted. The event occurred yesterday afternoon with several attendees listed.

Brattleters Tuamen Vanerh Vernemene Henry Vroet Hnet Ketabronk Aeerively Charnes T

Chicago Loses in Libel Suit Against Tribune

Judge Harry Pisher sustained the Chicago Tribunes demurrer to a 10 million libel suit filed by the city. He ruled the city had no cause for action and rejected an amendment petition. The city had sued Tribune Trinity and the Daily News over alleged false statements about Chicago's financial standing and credit.

Chicago Harry Pish Chicago Tribune Tritine The Daily News

State Tax Chief Morse Resigns in Vermont Shuffle

Melvin G. Morse of Hardwick resigns as Vermont tax commissioner effective November 30. John M. Avery will succeed him. Morse, a two term official, served in World War I and later practiced law in Hardwick. He previously held roles as state's attorney and Caledonia County judge.

Btate Melvin G. Morse Hardwick Hartness Montpelier John M. Avery Morse M.C. A Massachuetta Infantry Caledonia Caledonia County

Two Auto Accidents Reported Near Barre and Williamstown

A Cadillac bearing 1047 driven by Herbert Pierce of Montpelier left the road near Jones Brothers last night. Pierce was shaken but uninjured, with the car damaged and towed later. In Williamstown a Franklin car carrying a couple and two children slid off the road into a gulf bank. no injuries were reported.

Herbert Rt Pierce Montpelier Jones Brothers Barre de. Wark Pierce Praenklin Williamstown Gulf

Parish Announces New Aide at St Mogica's Church

The Rev P M Kenna announces Hos Richard J Cah D D as assistant to the pastor at St Mogica's church. Cah has served in the west and begins work in the Marrie parish starting this month.

Richard J. Cah D. D P.M

Reynoldes Welcome Visitor With Framed Thanks

Mr and Mrs Joha Reynolde hosted a late visit with their son and daughter in law. A notable ritual displayed a network of assistants including Frank Hated and Charles Lanlevni. Presenters offered thanks in the foyer as Verment officials observed. A Mas segs segs were presented from Camboidgn and MeQue to mark Mere ingress and loyalty.

Reynolde Howe John Verment Renerat

Etta Franklin Heads Vermont Teachers Assoc

Miss Etta Franklin of Rutland elected president of the Vermont State Teachers Association at the closing session of the 72nd annual meeting. Homer Hutt, Homer Walton named as secretary and treasurer. Invitations extended to Rutland St Johnsbury and Montpelier to host the 122nd convention in October. Executive committee named D W MacLellan E A Hamilton Miss Bessie K Thomas. Directors include H A Swatfield Superintendent Puttee Miss Mabel Chandler Miss Amy Cutler. Walter state education commissioner of Rhode Island named honorary member. Vermont Music Teachers Association also elects officers and committees with Marion Dorward Miss Silas C. Warren Mrs Ken Shattuck and others.

Rutland Mive Etta Franklin Vermont State ‘Teachers’ Association Yostaniay Homer Hutt Thin Yest Homer Bwanton Alice Chandler St. Athe Eugene Clause Richmond St. Johnsbury Montpelier D. W. MacLellan Bennington E. A. Hamilton Newport Bessie K. Thomas Wonnstock H. A. Swatfield Puttee Brandon Mabel Chandler Barre Amy Cutler Walter Rhode Island Vermont Association Phe Marion Deane C. L. Joy Waite River Junction H. FE. Hunt Swanton Rose E. Lacia A. E B. Tuttle Bellows Falls P. R. Traverse Cas Heton W. H. Heamer

Subscribers Urged To Visit The Exchange In Barre

The New England Telephone and Telegraph Co observes Telephone Week from October 17 to showcase exchange operations. Barre visitors will learn about the switchboard and line work, with H Almon, W. Clifford, and Fred A. Carr highlighted for early and current duties. Barre’s exchange serves about 5,200 telephones, with Montpelier 2,150 and Waterbury 410, handling 9,000 to 11,000 local calls daily across the county.

New England Telene & Telegraph Co H. Almon Montpelier W. ©. Clifford Dakota Fred A. Carr White River Junction Mr. Almon Woman's Club Board of Trade

Man dies in tractor accident in St Albans

Arcade Mushiew, about 40, unmarried, of Lake Street, was killed when a tractor wheel pulley failed while he rode to Russell Street to cut wood. The pulley snapped, throwing him to the road as the tractor lurched into a ditch. Passersby attempted aid, but he died on scene.

St. Albans Mushiew Lake Street Mashlow Elm Street Russell Street Pices Rushbig Ararhy

Sawing Accident Injures George Morcombe in Middlebury

While sawing logs at the M. T. Butte site Morcombe sustained a wrist wound requiring thirteen stitches. He was temporarily immobilized but received aid from onlookers and remained at the scene as help arrived.

George Morcombe Middlebury M. T. Butte

Man shoots woman then kills himself in Boston incident

In Boston, Claude1, a garage worker from Seattle, shot Bessie Malden at a south end apartment then killed himself. Police say the couple had been keeping company for some time. the woman is expected to recover.

Boston Claude Bessie Oof Malden South End Seattle Wash

Obituary: Mrs Juliette A Perry Dies at 80 in Plainfield

Mrs Juliette A Perry died at her Mid Friday after noon October 14 after years of declining health aged 80. Born in Plainfield she lived there until 43 years ago when she moved to the farm where she died. She married John Perry in 1850. he died in 1911. She leaves son Charles D Perry with his family three grandchildren Lloyd A Minott of Montpelier C Harold Perry and Miss Florence J Perry and two great grandchildren Mary Elizabeth and John. Funeral from her home Sunday at 2 o clock with Rev Arthur W Hewitt officiating.

Juliette A Plainfield John Perry Charles D. Perry Lloyd A. Minott Montpelier C. Harold Perry Florence J. Perry Mary Elizabeth Johm Wice Arthur W. Hewitt

Settlement in Cota v McKay alienation case ends

The alienation suit by Fred M. Cota of Fayston against Jin McKay of East Montpelier was settled out of court on the eve of trial in Washington county. About twenty witnesses had been called. the settlement amount was not public but placed at 500 dollars. FF. B. Thomas represented the plaintiff and F. E. Gleason for the defense. The next trial listed was Mann v Law, with allegations of alienation of affection and a damages claim of 1000 dollars. The case recalls the elder Mann v Mann divorce context, the couple being about seventy.

Fred M. Cota Fayston Jin McKay East Montpelier Tial Washington B. Thomas F. E. Gleason George W. Mann Donnie Law Nin Peat

Hyland to Represent Vermont at Unknown Soldier Burial

Hyland of Hulland was named by Governor Hartness to represent Vermont in Washington for the November 11 burial of the unknown soldier. The U S government will cover transportation and all expenses for delegates as guests of the government. The United States task is to honor every 10,000 veterans of the late war. Anne Fly, new Vermont American Legion commander, was unanimously chosen to lead the state Legion at Rutland’s recent convention.

Hyland Hulland Hartness Vermont Wieslington U.S United States Fly- Anne The Legion Rutland

Visitor from Wincoski attends Barre event amid sport chatter

Robert Mt Houghton of Wincoski visited Barre yesterday as did Fred Davis of Brockton Mac on a business trip via Harre. The crowd discussed the postponed race between Single 2 the 121 sensation and Verne Patches at St Albans with Single 2 showing a 202 mark and Patches noted as a favourite.

Robert Mt Houghton Wincoski Barre Fred Davis Brockton Mac Harre Robert Barclay Samuel Rand Norwich “ Hall Philtipe Annie Eeulauipeen En Core Verne St. Albans St Alba Bern

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