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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1921

Page

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Optimism Prevails Ahead of Railroad Dispute Conference

Chicago dispatch reports four major railroad brotherhood chiefs and the switchmen’s union head into a morning conference before a Labor Board meeting. Union optimism held that no strike would occur unless an unforeseen event disrupts talks, while J M McGrath warned 22 railroads have violated orders and workers remain ready to strike.

Chicago Associated Prena Big Brotherhood Switchmen’s Union United States Railroad Labor Board Big Four Brothers Wod Switch‘men’s Union LE. Il Order of T. C. Cashin Eee North America Labor Board Pennsylvania Railroad Brotherhood Tireles J. M Ceat Rally Employes Department American Ration of Labor Federated Shop Crafts Penneyivatianse Labar Board McGrath

Urge Railroad Men to Think Carefully

New York Oct 20 Proceeding shows labor trying to halt a threatened strike. Eastern presidents’ conference and Big Five Brotherhood chiefs met in Chicago to map plans for possible action on eastern and New England lines. Officials circulated letters to workers warning of replacement crews and urging careful consideration of the stakes.

Rrcent York Chicago New England Bet Agien

No Strike Plans on Yates Waiting Policy

Unclear text reports policy stance regarding a waiting period and labor actions. Mentions Albena Ot Thy Chairel Vermont and Herts with references to relief and ties to policy decisions. Reads as a fragmented notice or brief from a local or regional source reflecting tenuous outcomes.

Vermont

Vermont Troops Ready For Rail Strike Duty

Adjutant General E L Johnson said Vermont would call the First Regiment National Guard in two tours if a railroad strike emergency arose. No orders had been issued to unit commanders yet but he affirmed the Guard would do its part if mobilized.

E L. Johnson Vermont Regiment National Guard Folneon

Government Land Sale To Auction 70 Tracts Nationwide

Washington October 20 The War Department plans a national sale of more than 70 real estate tracts previously acquired for wartime needs. Properties include Fort McHenry reservation with an exception for a monument site and various forts and post locations across New England and the mid Atlantic. Sale hinges on Congressional authorization and will target sites from Maine to Rhode Island and Connecticut to Massachusetts.

Washington, D. C War Department Congress Fort McHenry Francis Sent Key Popham Crowsland Kennebec Besenas Boor Sugar Loaf Teland Gloucester Finn House Natick Rifle Range Salisbury Beach Pickering Sewell Leoane New ‘Hampshire Portemeut Rhode Forte Greene and I Stanstieia Connecticut Griswold Hale Lighthouse Point

Invitations pile up for Foch visit in New York

American Legion members organize events for Marshal Foch public appearances in the United States. A press note says he may be honored at Yale Princeton Harvard and Princeton universities with degrees conferred. Local Yale events center on November 2 with a football game audience expected.

New York American Legion Marshal Foch United States Fowler Mme. Curie Nea Dagrees

18 Not a Baptist Controversy Over Lloyd George Faith

Premier Lloyd George attends Springfield church amid dispute over his religion. Claims from Baptist and Disciples factions say he sides with Christ, yet he states he is a member of the Christian church. The controversy began earlier and continues as he makes a personal declaration.

Lloyd George Springfield Solomon Barth The of Christ Baptistes

Two Persons Wounded After Belfast Street Encounter

Two men were wounded during a sighting incident on a Belfast street last night in the Stinthops area. Authorities reported the event as a street encounter with limited details available, and investigations are ongoing.

Belfast Melfess Oct Iret

Murder Charge Filed Against Dr Brumfield in Roveburg

A first degree murder case has emerged in Roveburg Oregon involving Dr R M Brumfield. The injury scene and related details are under investigation by local authorities.

No Naval Base in Bermudas Purport Debunked

London reports of Britain planning Pacific naval bases were dismissed by an admiralty official as fiction. Premier Hughes of Australia was misquoted on a base decision not at Singapore. The Daily Sketch and Daily Herald echoed no plans for Bermudas or Singapore, saying Washington conference delays any such move.

London Associated Press Great Britain Bermudas Singapore Admiralty Hughes Australia Melbourne Pacific Maid Washington Daily Herald Datas Iota Washington Vt

Earthquakes Reported Centered 4400 Miles Away

A distant seismic event was detected after 1:30 local time and again around 4 o clock, with disturbances recorded roughly 4400 miles from Washington. The brief note notes the center as distant and mentions the town university in reference to the event.

D. Cy Skernine Washington

American relief supplies seized on voyage to Petrograd

London dispatch quotes Walter A Brown director of European administration noting only a light loss of cargo from the Danish steamship Phoenix after Russian seizure. He says the loss amount is far less than commonly imagined and stresses that American Relief Administration teams were involved in the relief effort.

London American Relief Administration Walter A Brown Man European Administration Lenton ‘Times Petrograd Brown Desclares Mr. Brown

Trouble in Lisbon reports clash as students protest

Spain, Oct. 39. Advice from Lisbon says serious violence erupted when a cafe was closed and citizens clashed with the crowd and police. The melee injured several people and no arrests were made.

Spain Studente

Brighton yards included in lint of 54 under supervision

In a government supervised inventory, Brighton yards are listed among 54 items. The notice outlines oversight of the assets and notes names connected to the process. The filing references supervisory officials and the inventory's administrative steps.

Heavy Penalty For Mob Rule Described In Bill

Washington DC October 20 The Dyer anti lynching bill imposing heavy penalties on persons involved in mob action resulting in the taking of life was ordered favorably reported today by the House judiciary committee.

Washington, D.C House Judiciary Committee

Cornell Names Dr Livingston Farrand President at Ithaca

Ithaca October ceremony marks Farrand as Cornell University’s fourth president after serving at the University of Colorado from 1908 to 1918. The event features representatives from over 125 colleges and a cornerstone laid for new chemical laboratories funded by Charles M Schwab.

Ithaca N.Y Cornell University Ite Livingston Farrand Charles M. Schwab Tiheca Lrom A. Lawrence Lowell Harvard East de. Farrand Moreell Hall University of Colorado Tlenformational Health Board Sid Hoes Red Grass

Cats of the World Inherit $60,000 From Miss Ewen

New York dispatch reports Miss Caroline Ewen left her estate to aid stray cats. Her will, contested by her nephews, directs most funds to welfare groups and rescue work to benefit felines worldwide, with $500 reserved for relatives.

Caroline Ewen New York Hwen

Wanted in Bristol Rutland October 20 Edward Casey implicated in Burlington thefts

A Burlington intervention suspect, Edward Casey also known as Murphy, is believed to be involved in a Bristol theft case. Police allege ties to Patrick Mollowan and similar aliases, with descriptions noting facial scar and travel history.

Rutland Edward Casey McCay Chittenden Burlington Bristol Sochatas Tike Casey Murphy Bas Haze Patrick Mollowan Baer Records

Barre City and Town Rebates Reported for School Property

Barre City received 1207.64 in school rebates for the centerpiece of expenditures including repairs and current costs, while Barre Town withdrew 4015 from the state. The total rebates were 4358221. Attendance figures show a slight rise though overall turnout remained modest, with rural tax details and property assessments noted.

Barre City Barre Town Schneal Ealy St. All Twig Girie

Presidential Party Returns from Virginia Trip

A presidential party arrived back from a tour of Yorktown and Williamsburg Virginia. The delegation included several aides and officials as they wrapped up a regional visit with meetings and formal events in the historic area.

Prominent Haverhill Judge Ira A Abbott Dies at 86

Native of Barnet Vermont Judge Ira A Abbott longtime city solicitor and judge of the local court died at his home 26 Park Street after a two day illness with heart trouble. Born in 1843 in Barnet VT he graduated from Dartmouth in 1870 and practiced law with Jeremiah P Jones then Marsh and Pearlidge. Abbott served as police court judge from 1878 to 1908 and as associate justice for New Mexico from Roosevelt to Taft. He left active practice years ago and held many local affiliations including the Dartmouth club the historical society and the North Congregational church. His daughter Constance Abbott lived in San Francisco.

Haverhill Mass Ira A. Abbott Park Street Burnet Dartmouth Jeremiah P. Jones John James Marsh Francis H. Pearledge Abbott Pea and Ey Henry Carter Justin Territorial Supreme Court New Mexico Roosevelt Taft Judge Abbott Morman Haverhill Association Haverhill Dartmouth Club Haverhill Historical Society Haverhill Whis- Ube

Woman Killed by Unknown Driver in Bellows Falls

Miss Harriet Taggart of Claremont New Hampshire was struck on South Street and instantly killed yesterday afternoon as she crossed the street. An unknown Bellows Falls driver struck her and drove on, passing over her bed.

Harriet Taggart Bellows Falls Claremont N. H E. T. Holden Charlestown

Two Houses Burned in Weekend Fire Blaze

Fire at the Burt and Cook properties near Pair Haven quickly spread to the adjacent barn and Burt house, destroying all three structures within an hour after discovery. The Cook barn owner and Burt family began moving belongings sooner, with insurance claims expected.

Burt Buith Mr. Smith

Vermont Mutual Election Yields New Secretary

The Vermont Mutual Fire Insurance Company held its annual meeting Wednesday to elect a new secretary to succeed the late James T. Sabin. Debhert W. Geme of Montpelier was chosen, with Hopkin Hae as interim secretary during the transition. The appointment follows Sabin’s death and Sabin’s prior service as secretary.

Vermont Mutual Pire Insurance Cmpany Susceed James T. Sabin Sudh Debhert W. Geme Montpelier Mr. Sabin Hopkin Sabin

Vermont Farm Bureau Holds Annual Meeting at Montpelier

About 45 members attended as George Jones of Waitefield opened with the president’s address. County agent Raymond Briggs reported progress, including new home demonstration and 4 club agents, 1061 farm families in the bureau, and 13 of 26 communities forming local organizations. Dairy improvements, TB cleanups, and rust control were noted, with 600 farms visited and a potato season remark on fertilizer. Kenneth Kirk outlined boys and girls club work, while Mildred Boice cited membership changes and funds, and clothing and food demos were conducted across communities.

Vermont Farm Bureau Association Montpelier George Jones Waitefield Raymond Briggs Rexpory Kenneth Kirk Shidh Kirk Mildred Boice Northfield Warren Jennie Lamson Fast Montpelier Stephen Guptil Waterbury Jones Tureau

Wilcox Page Couple Wed In Simple Franklin Home Ceremony

Lawrence Wilcox of Franklin street and Miss Priscilla Page of Elmore street wed at 11:30 this morning at the bride's home. Attendants were personal friends and relatives. Rev. Frank Hi of the Universalist church officiated with a double ring service. The setting was described as simple and warm.

Lawrence Wilcox Franklin Street Priscilla PF. Page Elmore Street Frank 0 Universalist Church Wiss Pasvaltirell Wien Ipl

Franks E Sanborn River Died Aftnrnton Barre

Frank E. Sanborn a well known veterinary doctor born in Washington in 1860 died at Barre after a brief illness. He never married and lived on a farm near Waite Street Washington route. He was son of W S Page and Mrs John Sanbury. He traveled by automobile to Northwich for care and was buried in the Barre cemetery.

Barre W. S Page Washington John Sanbury Mann Mowry Northwieh Massachusetts Ashingtes Kimore Street Tore Walter Santora Pit Sandors Barr Parente Alee Weether

Shot Through Leg After Hunting Trip

Lawrence Bartlett, 14, of South Barre, was accidentally shot in the right leg yesterday afternoon returning from a hunting trip near Williamstown. He handed his gun to a companion who examined a pistol. the other boy apparently triggered it. Bartlett was taken to Barre City Hospital for treatment.

Lawrence Bartlett South Barre Lawrence Williametown Bartlett Tthe Barre City Hospital

Florence L Ayers Smith Widow of Barre Firm Leader Dies

Florence L Ayers Smith widow of John E Smith former head of E L Smith Co Barre died early today in Rutland after an illness began with a diphtheritic sore throat. Born February 10 in Plainfield she lived in Barre most of her life and later in Crusidge Massachusetts and Danby visiting her daughter Mrs Batease. She leaves daughters Jeena of Cambridge and Mrs Batease of Danby and brother Virgil Ayers of Barre. Funeral arrangements will be at Ayers home with burial in Birchwood cemetery. Flowers omitted.

Florence L. (Ayers) Smith John EK. Smith Barre E. L. Smith & Co Rutland Mes Murdena Ratease Danby Mrs. Smith Plainfield William and Joer Ayers Montpelier John E. Smith East Street

Well Known Barre Sculptor Agostines Dies at 72

Well known Barre sculptor Agostines died yesterday at 1 30 pm at his home 30 Var street aged 72 after a short illness Born in Venier Italy he came to the United States as a youth and worked in Hallowell and Philadelphia before settling in Barre He modeled statues for the Yorktown memorial in Virginia 1881 and was considered a leading figure in the Barre sculpture field Funeral is set for Saturday at 2 pm at his home burial in Elmwood Cemetery with no tokens to be sent as requested by Mrs Agostines

Frontyines Var Street Mr. Azostines Venier Italy United Hallowell Philadelphia Barre Granite Street Bolster Ehede Agostines Yorktown Leonpastad Sard Thaly Bourial Agostinus

Testsler ether te cmmemoretes tens of Ber tol

The fragment hints at a testing or memorial event involving a person named Ber, with unclear details. Readable elements mention tests or memories and a focus on Ber, but specifics such as location date or organization are not discernible.

Osteopaths Protest Annual Vermont Clinic Meeting

At a Barre osteopathic clinic Dr Howard A Drew presided as president and Dr A Spencer of St Albans as vice president. Miss Patricia Paiment, four, underwent a pioneering hip dislocation operation, resting well in Graniteville. The convention elected new officers and addressed taxes on physicians autos and school health policies while pledging protest against government meddling in medical practice.

Howard A. Drew Blanchard Block J. HH Eer L. B. Slocum H. J. Slocum Vermont Patricia Paiment Emma Paiment Graniteville Howard A.drew Barre da. Spencer Bt. Albans George D. Eddy Burlington H. A. Stevenson St. Albana Dale Atwood St. Johnsbury Osteopathy Society

District W. R. C. meeting at Williamstown October 1984

The district Woman's Relief Corps vetting was held in Williamstown in October 1984 with 12 members from Waterbury Center Ber a Stetson No Mi Waterbury Center and eight more corps represented Mor rill Cabot Brock La Brookfield Will amstown and others. A cordial reception followed led by Julia Johnson and a bountiful dinner served by the ladies of the Williamstown corps.

Woman's Relief Corps Williamstown Weinentay At Atending Corps Bera Stetson Waterbury Center Morrill Cabot Henry Ss Srenesa Sie

Suit Halted in Elder Woman's Estate Case

A suit involving Eve B. Seward as administratrix of the estate of Sacre was halted. Steward, Waskianion, and the Ute of Chief at Seow appear as parties. The action concerns a quit claim of R25,000 and a dispute over administration and rightful ownership in the estate.

Eve B. Seward Suinge Waskianion Seow

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Atanion J. M. McGrath E. Smith Smith HL McCleary System Federation F. Bigs Machinists’ Union B. M. Jewell Railroad Mloves American Federation of Labor Marshal Foes Aganist R M. Brumfield Roveburg, Ore Intury British Admiralty Walter Brown Lisbon Resturant Brighton Dyer Cornell Dr. Livingston Farrand Comforta Rees Barding Bere Bert Well Yorkstown Wiliamsburg Gidley Barnet Hydeville Union Mutual Officers J. F. Leslie Meeting Farm Bureau CW. Fitch Calaley Angus Smith Merc. LP Young Kartell M. Ee Corliss Philip Shouie Duxbury Wilcox Barre Fire Department Frank E. Sanborn Waits River Barre Hospital Tieeeras Armes & Chee Plamed & Getter Ness Florence (Ayers) Smith Henry P. Agostines Hed Trafalgar Square W. R. C. Meeting We. McAlister Boyer Gore
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