Wilson in Kansas City on peace treaty speaking tour
President Wilson arrived in Kansas City from St. Louis for a mass meeting before heading to Des Moines. With Dr. Cary Grayson monitoring his strength, he rode a special train past a cheering crowd, in a parade to convention hall seating 20 000, where thousands filled the hall and more stood outside.
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Kansas City
Thes Moines
Wilson
St. Louis
Des Moines
Cary T. Grayson
Seventh Regiment
Union Station
Fred D. Guertner
James Cowell
Kansan City
Convention Hall
President Wilson Defends Treaty at Campaign Rally
President Wilson spoke in St Louis condemning opponents of the peace treaty and warning that amending it would mean American isolation. He argued the United States must lead in world rehabilitation and join the league of nations, or face economic and political trouble and a nation in arms.
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Volleoum
St. Laie
Wilson
Thos
Dav
Shantung
China
Mesaj
Cuanell Couid
Adivian
Mrt
Cutimerce
Pemiearts
Coliseum
Prederick J. Ciariier
United States
League of Nations
Railway Shopmen to Meet in Chicago Convention Sept. 2
The Federated Railway Shopmen of the Chicago district called a national convention for Sept. 2 in Chicago to act on President Wilsons wage order. John D. Sanders and M. L. Hawyer said the move aims to oust grand lodge officials and press for a substantial wage increase to avert a general strike. More than 2,000 delegates from local lodges representing about 200,000 workers are expected to attend, with potential to halt transportation nationwide if a strike occurs.
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Chicago
Executive Council
Federated Railway
Wilson
Grand Lodge
Washington
Hines
John D. Sanders
M. L. Hawyer
Sanders
Scout Leaders Meet at Interstate Park Conference
New York Sept 66 The first of several hundred scout leaders from New England New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Maryland Delaware Virginia and Washington arrived today at the Hoy Scout reserve in Interstate Park for a major educational and camping conference to begin tomorrow Under Lorne W Barclay educational director of the national council Hoy Scouts of America the group will undertake a week long course in scoutcraft featuring lectures by noted experts and physical demonstrations in the countryside.
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New York
New Engsland
New Jersey
Pennsyvdnia
Maryland
Delaware
Virginia
Washington
Hoy Scout Resor m
Interstate Park
Lorne W. Barclay
National Council, Hoy Scouts of America
Bankruptcies Filed for Grant Sargent and Others
Petition notices list Grant Sargent of Barre with liabilities 1026.26 and exemptions. Walter B. Hutchins of Norwich, a mill worker, with liabilities 552.57 and assets 242.125, 1100 claimed exempt. details filed with Clerk Henry Collin of the United States court.
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Tutland
Sept
Henry Collin
United States Court
Walter B. Hutchins
Norwich
Grant
Sargent
Barre
Anneta
Necklace Theft From Red Cross Worker Sparks Paris Scandal
Two French youths, Albert Marant and Jean Arnal, stole a Red Cross worker's necklace in Paris. Marant gave the loot to Arnal to sell while the thiefs pocketed ten francs from an ice cream vendor. Both suspects and the ice cream seller faced charges as police intervened.
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Paris
Ametivin Rel Cross
Red Croes
Usebietel
Albert Marrant
Jean Arnal
Marant
Arnal
Jean
Tuileries Ganten
Tellngs
Mt Are
la Sante
Don't Put Off Reinstatement for Veterans Insurance
A Treasury notice urges discharged soldiers sailors and marines to reinstate dropped life insurance within eighteen months. Only the premium for the grace month and current month is due. no back premiums. If death occurs before reinstatement dependents receive no payment. Apply now at the home service rooms Jackson Black.
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Eith
Talon
Taree
Jackson Black
German Minister to Argentina Meets President Irigoyen
Buenos Aires reports President Irigoyen received Baron Van vom Byskche Haddenlauken former German foreign secretary on Sept 5. He arrived Aug 7 and said his son is engaged in commerce in the country. Details of the interview were not disclosed.
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Irigoyen
Argentina
Buenos Aires
Tiv Wiyen
Baron van Vom Byskche-Haddenlauken
Charnetur
Unlawful Price Increase Law Applies in Massachusetts
Governor Coolidge acts immediately under the initiative referendum amendment to the constitution on measures passed by the state legislature. The law prohibits raising the price of essential goods and necessities, aiming to curb exploitation and protect consumers. Across Boston and provincial markets, officials emphasize enforcement and public awareness of the new rule.
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Massachusetts
Noston
Coolidge Sterdtay
White
Tim
Austria Plans Signing of Peace Treaty at St Germain
Vienna dispatch reports Dr Karl Renner head of the Austrian peace delegation says he will return to St Germain on Sunday to sign the treaty. He notes the German treaty is already finished and only Bulgaria Hungary and Turkey talks remain to be settled. The agreement is seen as advancing the conference's work and Austria’s future status.
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Vienna
Landau
Karl Renmer
Phace
Line
St. Formain
Austria
Renner
Austra
Bulgaria
Hungary
Turkey
Newport Man Missing in Newport in September
Police seek Ned Livingston a Newport man and manager at True & Hheochard store after he disappeared during a church visit and was later seen wandering near Orleans. Residents report him as quiet and elderly with a pale complexion and a gray beard. family urges tips to locate him.
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Newport
Ned Myldgston
Che Cintery National Ebuireh
Lee Dawal
Livingston
Drie Terem
Tibet
Orleans
Pershing Ship to Dock Monday Near New York
Message from a naval courier reports Gen Pershing's transport Leviathan sailing toward New York with orders to land the ambassador at 4 am Monday. Uncertain timing and garbled text obscure the exact port and schedule.
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New York
Town Gossip From Highland to Barre Continues Weekly
Local notes list Mildred OHerin of Highland working at West Candy Kitchen and Mrs Clifford Ganache of Laurel Street returning from Bayplington visits. Various residents including Miss Mildred Variegvald, Harry Mie Jr, and Mr and Mrs Weanott travel for business, conferences, or family reasons. social events at the Meadow Society and Townsend wounds party are mentioned along with a municipal court matter involving Alex Corey.
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Mildred O'Herin
Highland
Uest
Clifford Ganache
Laurel Street
Bayplington
Mero
Peart Street
Autonblie
W.i. Heywolde
Thie City
St. Bernard
Canada
Ravne
Finkee Ratre
Soda Jourinaly
Misa Mildred Vriagevald
Stuntor Street
Te Atlantic Lane
Oreford
Harry Mie, Jr
Ballala
N.Y
Monumental and Cemetery Review
Barry
Montpelier
Busine
Ayers Street
Boston
Belly Wiskell
Barre
J. A. Perry
Quirry Street
Jerry Dugas
Northfield
Uoltister Jackwin
Iveksant
Columbia
Meadow Society
Townsend
Mayer
Calcagni
Alex Corey
Graniteville
Corey
Dickey
Meregard
Senate Passes Day Enforcement Bill Across Chamber
Wallingtot D C Sept 6 The Senate approved the prohibition enforcement measure without a record vote in its original form and sent it to conference for House-amendment discussions The bill adds a Panama canal zone liquor and drug prohibition net and defines intoxication as containing more than half of one percent alcohol The Senate softened some strict private stock provisions for personal use while preserving wartime enforcement aims
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Wallingtot
D. C
Senate
House
Panama Canal Zone
Shields
Tennessee
Seek Agreement on Reservations in Peace Treaty
Washington hearings by the foreign relations committee on the peace locdty closed. Attention turned to efforts of mild and drastic reservation advocates to reach agreement on proposed reservation clauses. Chairin Lodge and Senator Hitchcock, Democratic ratification leaders, worked on reports to be ready next week.
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Washington
Sept
Chaitin Lodge
Hitch- 1Cock
Prison Abuses in France Defended Before Board
General Connor testifies on abuses in French prisons linked to the three regiments. He says Brigadier General W W Harts and General B T Grinstead should not be held responsible. Grinstead faced board proceedings, not court martial, with recommendations to pursue a conviction under judge advocate general.
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Connor
Crities
W. W. Harts
Goronel BT
MUST WIN ALL THREE Australian Tennis Players Have Hard Job Ahead
Forest Hills September reports an Australia versus United States team clash on two days of play. Norman Brookes faced William Tilden II while Gerald Patterson met American champion William M. Joneson as part of the singles lineup. Doubles featured Norris Williams and Wallace Johnson vs Randolph Lyset and R. Y. Home.
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Forest Hills
Waterbury Man David Keefe Dies After Long Illness
Old Waterbury resident David Keefe aged 47 years died last night after years of ill health. Born in Ireland in 1884 he lived in Waterbury for 47 years, moving from farm life to town life seven years ago. Survived by two sons James and John, and daughter Mary Keefe, funeral set for St. Andrew's Church Monday at 10 o'clock.
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David Keefe
Keeote
Keefe
Ireland
Margaret Kennedy
Formaville Wieett Bewisatt
Junie
Tole
Mary Keefe
St. Andrew's Church
Governor Cornwell pleads with armed miners at Winifred Junction
About 5000 miners gathered in Kanawha county armed and ready to march on Guyan fields. Governor John J. Cornwell visited the group, urged restraint, and promised to aid while meetings with operators and mine officials were arranged. Rumors of violence and mine guards firing were addressed as he spoke.
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Charleston
W. Va
Winifred Junction
Kanawaha
Guyan Coll
Logan County
John J. Cornwell
Dosser
Cornwell
Guy An
Cabin Creek
Guyan
Canwwa
Divorce Suit Filed by Rutland Woman Against Boston Captain
Mrs Clement Knowles sues Capt John A Knowles for divorce in Rutland county court alleging desertion. The couple, once in Calais Maine and later in Massachusetts, separated in 1905. They have two children, John Appleton and Robert Clement, with custody sought by the petitioner and a request for alimony.
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Clement
Diverne
Rutland
John A. Knowles
Boston
Wilf
Y W. B.C
Knowles Ie
St. Croix Paper Company
Maine
Basse Barton
Calais
Ham and Dower
Mass
Knowles
Contagious Diseases Reported in Health District No 5
Contagious diseases were few in August per Health Officer Clarence H. Burr. The district list shows cases including smallpox Websterville 1 and Montpelier 12, Berlin 1, Montpelier 12, Northfield 6, Middl esex 1, and other plagues such as whooping cough 18 total in area 6. Typhoid fever appears in Barre and surrounding towns.
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District No
Clarence H. Burr
Mumpe
Montpelier
Warren
Waikateld
Barre Town
Berlin
East Ryegate
Groton
Middlesex
Chelsea
Northfield
South Strafford
Total
Officials and Employes Meet in Montpelier
Central Vermont officials and employes met in Montpelier to discuss freight handling and damage reporting. Supt JB Mann and others from the railway attended a conference led by the employer to implement federal railroad administration plans.
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JB. Mann
FE. Dechene
Fe May
Ed Phillips
A. K Scott
Central Vermont Railway
Montpelier
Federal Railroad
Barry
State fair to run rain or shine despite rumor
Rumors claimed influenza at White River, but officials deny illness and confirm the state fair will be held. Admission remains the same as in prior years at eighty cents, with management hoping for good weather.
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White River
Smith Entreats Visitors at Rustic No. 9 Home
Tourists from across the United States and beyond visit Dana Smiths rustic No. 9 home near Barre to view a handcrafted house, filled with paintings by Smith and furnished rooms. The one man show has hosted 25 900 visitors in six years, with carpentry and decor reflecting his lifetime wall paintings and birch and maple bedroom set. Smith, a lifelong self made craftsman, welcomes guests and guides tours of his private residence.
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Dana Smith
United States
Barre City
Hast Barre
Honey Brook
Mr. Smith
Wttle
Benk
Emnith
Amaldep
Smith
Minalesiphi
Several Minor Accidents Reported Across Vermont Roads
Daily state secretary records show multiple small crashes this month across Vermont. Randolph resident N M Phare reports his car was passed by a vehicle driven by Howard Somerville, causing a side crash near Braintree. Arthur Somerville involved in another report. Earl Dorkee notes a collision on a hill between Sharon and Strafford after a fast passing vehicle. Barre’s B A Eastman describes a Sept 6 rear-end collision in Colchester with a Quebec car damaging a fender. McAllister and Kent report a dog-run incident near Allen Forter’s in Moretown on Sept 5.
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Vermont
N. M. Phare
Randolph
Howard Somerville
Pierce
Braintree
Somerville
A.B. Gay
Arthur Somerville
Earl Dorkee
Sharon
Strafford
Dorkee
B. A. Eastman
Barre
Colchester
Knapp Dole Wedding In Northfield Ends In Departure
A small Northfield wedding united Marion Clara Daley and Raymond E. Knapp, with Rev. Binghane officiating at a double-ring ceremony. Elizabeth Bingham led music while Elizabeth Hoynton played the wedding march. Guests included Miss Mary C. Dole and Capt. Clarence L. Stevens. The couple left for unknown plans, the bride wearing white and orange blossoms. Knapp, a Marine Corps veteran with Croix de Guerre and five battle stars, will be stationed at Quantico.
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Northfield
Marion Clara
Lee Daley
Raymond E. Knapp
Delo
Elizabeth Bingham
Elizabeth Hoynton
Mary C. Dole
Enfield
N. H
Clarence L. Stevens
Coast Artillery
KE. Binghane
Bette Crepe
Partes
Goddard
Norwich ‘University
Marine Corps
France
Vielc
Mth Regiment
Marine
Quantico
Mra
W. A. Drew
Evelyn Drew
Barre
Barre Seepaney Peerless Plant Fund Drive Near Goal
Barre community fundraising for the Peers knitting mill jet project nears a $250000 target as subscriptions top $210000. A Barre Board of Trade committee led by Ladd Rogers and James Mackay travels to Boston to finalize preliminary arrangements and secure investors before nightfall. Ex-Senator Harry Daniele may join in Boston. additional help urged to close the gap tonight.
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Peeters Knitting Mill
Projet
Drew
Board of Trade
Barre
Seepaney Pats
Jota
Ladd
F. H. Rogers
James Mackay
Hooston
Harry Daniele
North Montpelier
Boston
Cfme Arene Pe Barre
Death in Calais Claims Emma Hills at Home
Emma C Hills eight years old died last night at 7 30 after a long illness with sugar diabetes. She lived with her parents Mr and Mrs Ellis Carwin North Montpelier area and had been ill four years. She went to Boston for treatment three years ago and again six weeks ago but saw no cure. Survived by parents two sisters Nora Edith brother Glenn and two grandmothers Mrs Norm Keith and Mrs Or corsia Ellis. Funeral Sunday at 1 pm at the house with burial in Robinson cemetery Calais.
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Emma C. Hills
Ellie
Carwin
North Montpelier
Boston
Nora
Edith
Glenn
Norm Keith
Ellis
Heston Hospital
Montpelier
Mre Orcorsia Ellis
Calais
Hous
Robinson Cemetery
Calis
Vermont Health Board Seeks Milk Supply Supervision
Vermont health officials discuss systematic supervision of the state's milk supply at a regular board meeting. Commissioner E H Brigham notes previous 247 health officers will be reduced to 10 for unified standards. The state reports few contagious diseases and only four infantile paralysis cases so far this summer, reflecting overall healthy conditions.
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Burlington
State Board of Health
Brigham
Vermont
Jasan
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