22 Oct 1921
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1921
Page
1
Former emperor Charles escapes Swiss restraint by air and heads toward Budapest with troops, setting up a government in exile. Reported movement follows a dramatic escape as authorities seek control.
Former Emperor Charles of Austria-Hungary arrived at Oedenburg Burgenland by airplane from Switzerland and is reportedly heading toward Budapest as a provisional government seeks to back his bid. Count Julius Andrassy forms Burgenland administration to advance ex-emperor’s aims amid railway and telegraph disruptions and mobilization rumors.
Paris dispatch reports the Hungarian government will resist Charles as it did in the prior attempt. It plans measures to expel the former monarchist leaders following the latest information received today.
A garbled OCR fragment references Pepin pages and beers with unclear names. It mentions Harold and a Wednesday night event, but the exact details and context are unreadable.
Babe Ruth, star of the New York Yankees, defied commissioner K H Landis by barnstorming after announcing he would return to New York from Scranton to explain his actions. Teammates Bob Meusel Bill Piercy and Yom Sheehan accompanied Ruth and were set to join the apology, while Meusel and Piercy reportedly quit the tour.
In Providence Rhode Island Oct 22 heirs Russell Colt and Rowell Holt contest the late Colonel Daniel Pomeroy Colt will saying it was executed under a mistake of fact and not signed as his last will. The document disposed of an estate estimated between 6.09 and 6 million dollars and was admitted to probate in Brigton on Sept 26. The sons seek a probate declaration null and void.
A terse report notes a crisis in the Irish issue centered on a fourth leg of an object or plan near Halifax. The brief mentions mounting concern among involved parties and signals ongoing difficulties requiring attention from authorities and stakeholders.
In London Michael Collins leaves for Dublin amid reports Sinn Fein was pressed by British negotiators to drop any push for an Irish republic from conference discussions. In Washington freight rates for wheat hay and related grain products are ordered cut by the Interstate Commerce Commission by November 20 1921 with further reductions for other grains and products. Halifax racing news notes Elsie loses to Blue Nose in a challenging North Atlantic race after a topmast mishap and close maneuvers.
Promoter Stickard says Tess Willard will fight on July 1 in New York. He claims agreements exist with both Dempsey and Willard for the bout despite issues in final negotiations.
Washington Oct 22 Senate leaders agreed to proceed with pending railroad legislation despite the strike but expect no action before Oct 30. The Senate interstate commerce committee will open hearings next Monday on a bill by Republican Senator Capper of Kansas to reinforce the exchange Cummins rate guarantee urged by the American Farm Bureau federation.
Charles E Harvey of Parsumpsic Judith Hayer Sheridan street Virgilio Polli Circle street Clifford Bailey Brook street John W Hale Hualestreet Mrs Charlee Cas Sean Royce of St. Louis Mrs Sarah Drew Boston Barre changes in airplane business Goddard football team heads to Hanover N H with freshmen Moriarty and Aldrich among travelers. chatter of local outings, travel to games, and winter plans.
Burlington visitor Arsesie Boucher. Portland visitor John J. Roberts. Mass visitor George Jenne. Washington visitor D. B. MacDonald. Springfield resident Lillian Mansfield inviting friends in Barre. Boston resident George B. Hall visiting Ayers Street home. Chief James W. Sulliven resumes duties after vacation. Joseph G. Calcagni back from midslere trip for Novelli Calcagni. Alice Buzzi returned from Montpelier visit. Jennifer Munster guest from Hartford. C M Wishart returns from New York trip. James G. Pirie named special administrator of the Pirie estate. Pirie quarries to open meek.
A sequence of divorce actions centers on Alece Helen Moran Sin EI H. E. Sajladin of Brooklyn a monument dealer. The cases involve property sales and marital dissolution with notices of estate dispositions including a sale of furniture and a house at 45 streetwale. Nearby reports mention LG Wellieger and family touring New England and Canada by automobile and passing through the Cry es toute for reasons unclear.
A devastating blaze last evening at a Winooski bay camp gutted a noted summer site. Mr. Mongeon, inside the dining area, escaped with minor facial injuries as flames swept through the structure killing a lamp and causing explosions that destroyed the camp and personal belongings including a wallet and clothing. A companion fishing on the lake was not present during the fire.
Dartmouth college defeated a newly formed Middlebury college team 42 to 0 on a four and a half mile course. Coakley led Dartmouth with 26 minutes and four seconds, followed by Sherburne and Young finishing before Middlebury’s Cole. Windsor Stem and Forbues also scored for Dartmouth in a decisive victory at Portsmouth.
Edmond Delisle of Vermont and Thomas W. Maple of Meriden Conn were fined after a police confrontation. Delisle faced a 30 day sentence suspended, as Granmere police reported the incident involving local constables.
Dry enforcement officers found several cases of Scotch hidden in a barn on a side road between Colchester Center and Fort Ethan Allen. The operation involved William Gratteau of Albury and his nephew, with officers recovering the contraband and detaining Albert Grattan as inquiries continued.
Harvey J. Hunt of Pittsfield was seriously hurt when his car went over a bank near Stockbridge while turning to meet another car. The vehicle smashed the top and windshield as it tipped, about a quarter mile below Stockbridge on Thursday. A boy riding with him was not injured. Buzzell Prew of Johnsbury suffered a severe injury when his car struck the front mudguard of a vehicle driven by Charles C. Blake at Bay and Portland streets on Wednesday evening. Prew dodged to escape and escaped with minor injuries. Mark Lovecin of Eden Mills faces the loss of his car for the year, commenting on the accident with philosophical resignation.
Competition among Spaulding High School pupils to win the Board of Trade prize for the most sold tickets fuels a benefit show at the Magnet Theatre west Tuesday. A mass meeting set marketing teams for wards one through three with chairs and numerous volunteers listed across each ward.
Funeral services for Frank I. Sanborn who died Wednesday afternoon at Barre City Hospital were held at 1 20 p m from his home in Waits River. Rev. Bert J. Lehi of Barre Baptist Church officiated with Rev. Campbell. Bearers: Chauncey Rixby, Agton Perkin, Eastman, Lester Sanborn. The Gowers contributed flowers, including chrysanthemums and sweet peas. Relatives attended from nearby areas.
Local report describes Thayer Griffin weighing major reforms and a plan to present a main wiret or inquiry in the near term. Residents await details as decisions may affect governance and policy directions.
The Barre ice business transferred from Ward Co to new owners including Joseph Gui and Tony Corey. Delivery trucks and land valued around 87,000 with possession set for Monday Oct 24. The location is Mill Street near the post office. Ward will stay briefly to assist.
State's Attorney Fred B Thomas said a Washington county grand jury may be called next week in the death of Louis R Lebel of Barre after an auto struck him last Sunday night driven by Harold M It of Barre The inquiry centers on the accident and the fate of Karl Holden of Windham whose license to operate may be suspended pending a hearing Holden was driver when the car struck and killed Miss Taggart of Claremont New Hampshire in Charlestown New Hampshire last Wednesday night
Governor James Hartness is expected to present medals to Norwich University’s area indoor rifle team at Northfield next Wednesday. If Hartness cannot attend, Lt. Gov. Foote will stand in. A weather decision may alter venue from Northfield field to the chapel. The Norwich cadets’ 1920 and 1921 squads are listed, highlighting names such as W. G. Smith Kerr Joslyn Tyler Martin Ivy Anderson Dinsmore Garcheptoernip and others.
W Smith was appointed chairman of the winter committee by the Buend wf Trade board of directors at the last meeting held October 17. The committee will arrange skiing events, ice skating, and winter fun in Dartonworth valley. Members include H A Rhetard, James Marhay, BW Taker, and William Hareter with a traffic subcommittee led by X Somers and others.
W. G. Lee president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen clarifies to the Associated Press that railway workers aim to prevent wage reductions rather than seek higher pay. He cites three causes: July 1 wage cut, planned further reductions, and proposed elimination of a strike premium.
Cleveland Ohio report on a proposed strike by Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen members on Texas lines. W. G. Lee says that union men have voted to withdraw service under their constitution, placing the action entirely beyond his control as walkout preparations continue. Railroad heads offered no clear statement on train operations.
A funeral is planned for Elizabeth Tore Orcsaden in Brandon after a long illness. The service will be at St Marys Church with Rev F Oras officiating. Burial follows at St Marys cemetery. Attendees include Cherie Lewlie and John of New Hatten.
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