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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1919
Page
1
President Wilson declares in his inaugural address to Columbus today that the citizens of the United States are the only people to whom he owes any report.
President Wilson launched a country wide speaking tour to explain the peace treaty and its provisions. He argued the league of nations will prevent another catastrophe, and praised the labor protections while defending Germany's reparations as restrained. He noted Italy sought Fiume for strategic reasons and urged citizens to press for ratification.
Paris Sept 4 The supreme council of the peace conference grants a two day delay in presenting the Austrian peace offer for the terms of peace. The request aims to extend the time allowed for outlining Austria's position. The move delays subsequent proceedings at the conference.
London reports say a bomb concealed in a basket of grapes was thrown at Egypt premier Hussein Rushdi Pasha in Alexandria on Tuesday but caused no injuries. The assailant was a theological student. Egyptian nationalists held Cairo and Alexandria demonstrations over a telegram said to declare US support for Egyptian independence, with mounted police clashing with crowds.
Paris September 3 Facing the ratification of the peace treaty with Germany the Chamber of Deputies erupted in personal attacks. Deputy Franklin Bouillon condemned the pact and blamed Premier Clemenceau for not securing stronger guarantees. He argued Wilson’s fourteen points were accepted without discussion and noted Britain, France, America, and Japan secured all major claims including freedom of the seas. The entente ultimatum to Romania arrived during the debate causing lobbies to bustle with socialist approval. Charles Jonnart, linked to the ultimatum mission, was praised for past Greece work but may miss the Senate bid due to his campaign.
Chicago September 4. The communist party adopts a platform barring anyone receiving rent interest or profit from membership and excludes doctors lawyers and editors from the coming revolution. Rose Pastor Stokes and William Broseidoyd are barred from fellowship. radical wings depart the national socialist convention while being watched by Justice Department agents.
New York news reports Caproni triplane fitted with Liberty motors carried 18 passengers in a flight from Milan across the Alps to Lyons Paris Brussels or Amsterdam on its way to London. The announcement came via D G Conti American representative of Caproni. A Milan telegram confirmed the flight plan and route.
Paris reports Paul Mistral, a minor ity socialist leader, stating in the Chamber of Deputies that he and about 35 Socialist members will vote against ratification of the peace treaty with Germany during today's debate.
Herbert Hoover director general of the international relief organization left Paris today for London. He will sail for the United States on the Aquitania September 6.
Washington Sept 4 Final action on the peace treaty by the Senate foreign relations committee was planned. A resolution of ratification with reservations was to be adopted and the treaty ordered reported. Senator Fall withdrew the labor-section amendment. Chairman Lodge would prepare a report and submit the treaty to the Senate likely Monday. Democrats expected a minority report. Some Republican factions favored radical and moderate reservations but an agreement had not been reached.
Boston and Cincinnati leaders urge family courts to shield marriage from the rise of divorce. Chief Justice Hoffman argues social evidence should guide decisions, with juvenile and divorce divisions linked to gather data for regulation. Hila Root backs limiting statutory justice, urging judges to wield discretion.
Chicago September 4 news reports actors in a benefit at the Auditorium planned this week to donate upcoming afternoon proceeds to three Tanner children orphaned when their parents were killed by a train at Hubbard Woods. Mrs Tanner crossed tracks and William Fitch Tanner died trying to save her.
Washington dispatch reports Frank M. Jones of Burlington among the wounded and Raymond M. Dailey of West Dorty previously listed as dead is now reported killed in action.
Senator Underwood of Alabama urged in the Senate the creation of a governmental commission with power to fix railroad wage scales and transportation rates. He argued for an impartial tribunal to determine fair wages and rates, protect public interests, and prevent strikes and lockouts, while balancing the rights of labor, capital, shippers, and travelers.
Washington reports fourfold sugar shortages persist nationwide. United States Sugar Equalization Board president George A. Zabriskie says demand greatly exceeds refiners' capacity to supply. He notes beet sugar exhausted and West Indies shipments hindered by a marine strike, leaving relief unlikely for some time.
Wred and Mary Dodge sold their Worcester branch to Addie Nortay for about 1000. Dr Hi Burr, district health officer, reports six more towns organized in Washington county health districts. Cabot Calais Plainfield and Marshfield joined yesterday, Duxbury Fa yston and Moretown the day before. Knights of Columbus elected officers led by Grand Knight J H Gowdey and Deputy Grand Knight F P Dower. Miss Mary Mack's mother, widow of Timothy Mack, died in Albany and funeral held Friday. Mack family long residents of Montpelier.
The Mexican government expressed regret over the firing at an American airplane on the border Tuesday. The State Department announced assurances that an immediate investigation would be conducted to achieve a satisfactory adjustment.
Washington reports Major General Dikknan states the army airplane was not over Mexican territory when fired upon on Tuesday. Mexican officials claim the aircraft crossed the boundary. Captain D W McNabb was wounded in the incident.
Boston on September 4 reported a police crisis averted as Commissioner Edwin Curtis agreed to withhold his findings until Monday in the cases of 21 officers charged with violating department rules by joining the new policemen's union. Mayor Peters requested the delay, hoping citizens' committees advance a settlement while many labor groups back a sympathetic strike to support the officers if discharged.
On September 4 in Burlington two leading Belgian merchants, Joseph Leroux and Lucien Leroux, of the large Brussels firm Leroux are visiting to view Torra plants. They tour U S factories to study methods, aims to boost Belgium’s postwar trade, and will proceed to New York Chicago and other cities to compare manufacturing practices with American success. The brothers praise the White Mountains as beautiful as Switzerland.
The Austrian delegation asks the Paris peace conference to extend the time for answering terms by two days. It is likely the conference will grant the request. The original deadline was Sept 7. if granted, the answer would be due Thursday of next week.
Marshal Foch announced the extent of Rhineland territory to be permanently held by American forces. The area will be twice the size of what has been under American occupation since the last combat division departed for home.
Washington reports the Senate unanimously confirms John J. Pershing to the permanent rank of general of the regular army. The confirmation occurs in an open executive session with applause from senators and spectators and a rising vote as a mark of honor for his services as commander of the American Expeditionary Forces.
In New York City on September 4 thirty-one liquor dealers bartenders and waiters arrested in a federal wartime prohibition roundup pleaded guilty and were fined forty dollars each by Federal Judge Foster. The judge warned that any deportations or further offenses would bring jail sentences.
Final negotiations close as the B D Tomasi grocery on North Main and Seminary streets changes hands to James Massacco of Montpelier and Giusto Aspesi of Quincy Mass. The buyers, former clerks, bring long local ties and prior Barre shippingyard and Montpelier grocery experience. The Sanguinetti family, longtime operators, retire with thanks after building a thriving 18 year business in Barre.
Miss Margaret A Johnston becomes Mrs Guy K George at 8 PM in a Blackwell Street parlor ceremony officiated by Rev J B Reardon. The couple fled for a two week wedding trip after a quasi garden setting with hydrangea decor. George, a granite plant employee, and Mrs George, a Spaulding High School graduate and office worker, are both named in the Montpelier community.
Miss Margaret McClellan and George Moir of Graniteville were married yesterday morning by Rev Fr Lavrance at St Sylvester church. The bride wore white georgette crepe and silk with a white hat. her sister Miss Mugglehelle McClellan attended in gray taf feta. Best man Michiel Ryan, both served overseas. After a wedding breakfast, the couple left for New Haven and Massachusetts, to live with the bride's parents on return. Gifts included a set of dishes.
Miss Bessie LaFlower aged 10, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael La Flower, marries Walter Kelley at Rev D C Huntington's Church of the Good Shepherd. The couple, attended by the groom's parents, celebrate with a wedding supper at the bride's home. They plan to reside on South Main Street. parents sought permission due to the bride's age.
Secretary of State Harry A. Black suspends the automobile operator’s license for the remainder of the year of F. E. Coursey of Rutland after an accident. Reports describe several rural incidents including a dark night collision in Fairlie village, an injury to a Blanchard boy, and Winds of Burlington colliding with a team driven by Miss Duell on Shelburne road.
Washington Sept 4 The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way and Shop Laborers asks the wage board to raise pay in line with President Wilson's principle, noting maintenance of way workers and shop laborers earn the lowest rates in the railroad service. They accept no general increase while government efforts aim to restore normal conditions, and will press the issue at the Detroit convention Sept 8.
Detroit on September 4 reports the United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes and Shop Laborers referendum shows about 925,000 members favor a walkout if wage demands of roughly $1 per eyee man are not met. Five thousand voted against striking. Union officials remain confident a settlement can be reached without a strike.
Sheriff Wellman arrested Frank E. Phelps at his mother's West Brattleboro home on a July embezzlement charge. Phelps, former manager at the Stromberg farm, allegedly kept 185 from Stromberg. A related grocery case claims the funds belonged to a creditor. Phelps denies leaving with Mrs. Carpenter, who testified to a separate incident in Guilford road and Shelburne.
Brandon Sept 4 The Lake Dunmore hotel run by Mr McKinnon over the summer months closed Saturday night. He left Sunday and unpaid bills are reported. Helped by Mr Shapaire of Boston the staff stay September to earn funds to cover back salaries McKinnon owes. It is said he will not return at Lake Danae hotel.
Amos King and Beetor Coutts spent a week at Queen City park in Burlington. Mrs. A M Batchelder returned from a 10 day vacation in Boston and Waltham Mass. Frank Minno and Adolphe Comelli camping near Allure and vicinity returned by automobile yesterday. In six Automobiles 50 members of Ruth chapter No 38 attended the 26th annual meeting of district No 4 at Randolph yesterday. Charles Troernte former athletic coach at Goddard seminary will coach the university football team this year. Rev George Farand of Coopersville N Y and Mrs Nelson Quimette and Mrs Z A Bisconette of Chany visited, quarries shown, Burlington trip, Antoinette Ladrie taken to St Mary's academy.
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