Pershing and Gompers clash over labor in war
Washington September 7 General Pershing and Samuel Gompers clashed at a Lafayette Marne day dinner over whether labor won the war. Gompers cited AFL wartime record. Pershing argued Americans, not unions, won the war and urged governance by American citizens rather than organizations with their own aims. The exchange did not derail Pershing's address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Pershing
Samuel Gompers
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
United States
General Pershing
Iabor
Republic
May Tower
America
General Tershing
Concerted Drive on Bootleggers Reported in New York
Federal prohibition commissioner Roy A Haynes met with local law officials in New York to plan a bureau reorganization and intensified crackdown on bootlegging. The talks focused on methods to halt liquor smuggling as agents prepare coordinated arrests and seizures tied to alleged deliveries and shipments from vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roy A. Haynes
Washington
Errest
John Walton
Vermont potato growers meeting yields unclear outcome
A garbled report from Vermont references a meeting of potato growers including individuals Bates and provides uncertain details about certification, pricing per acre, and wartime agricultural efforts. The exact actions and results are not decipherable from the text.
Hatfield and Chambers omit from Mingo county trial lineup
Williamson WV Sept 7 two previously prominent defendants Sid Hatfield and Ed Chambers were omitted from the roll of defendants at the opening of the second trial of Matewan men charged with complicity in the killing of seven private detectives on May 10 1920. The case centers on the Felts murder and the state will keep Fi house area secure with only officials jurors witnesses and lawyers present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell County
Welch
Hatfield
Mohawk
Chambers
Albert C. Felts
British reply goes to Dublin in Irish courier story
A British reply was sent to Dublin and delivered by an Irish courier after leaving a Scottish town at four o’clock this afternoon. The report notes the unusual routing and timing, with emphasis on the cross border communication event and the involvement of the courier. The incident reflects wartime or diplomatic postal activity related to urgent messages and transport routes.
Turks Retreating Slowly in Asia Minor
In Inverness British cabinet approves government reply to Valera note and informs King George. Crowds gather as Sinn Fein courier departs for Dublin. Turkish and Greek lines clash in Asia Minor with heavy casualties reported. Turkish losses estimated at 14,000 killed and wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inverness
Highlands
Maadquartera
Asia
Invernow
Ender
Mr. Lloyd
Town Fair Echoes and Local Socials Across Williamstown
TALK OF THE TOWN lists Babe Sawyer Arthur Lalrance and Louise Palmer at Bartwo fair today. Several residents and visitors are noted from Summer Street and Seaver district Williamstown to Claremont N F L and Montreal. Attendance at Spaulding high school rises on Labor Day as pupils register and perform amid local land sale notices and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe Sawyer
Arthur Lalrance
Louise Palmer
L. K. Flint
Summer Street
Seaver
Williamstown
Claribel Morse
Moretown
Larence Howard
Claremont
N. FL
Join E. Hoban
Mary
N. J
Harry W. Daley
Hartford
Evelyn Fox
East Street
Frank Greenough
Winouski
Gesvencres
Adam Wood
Bolster Brenk
Tissue Angeline Coppi
Mary Coppi
Katherine Toss
Rena Mammotta
Alfred di Ri
John Realini
Paul Reetelli
Moses Gould
J. Millshurs
Perry Real Tainte
Prospect St
Frank LaValles
Charles
Jonnie M. Kithall
Margaret Hranes
Hantwick
Trene Mudgett
Weet Patterson
John Heaney
Hardwick
Labor Day
Barre
Beeneid
A.D. Perry Real Fature Agency
Walter A Smith
Pipres
Gret Abile
Solent
Local Tidbits From Barre and Nearby Towns
Miss Doris Pollard returns to Boston after visiting her cousin in Barre. George Spilane resumes Burlington work after a week in Barre. Mrs. Charles Catto leaves Westerly for Berlin Street, Boston nurse Mice Purmstina Maker to resume Boston school hospital work. Elsie McLeml funeral in Graniteville Presbyterian Church Friday at 2. Italian AC baseball team loses both ends of double header in Lyndenville. Reports of petty thefts in Barre as several men lose money or cars in theft spree. police monitoring ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Pollard
Boston
Cyril French
George Spilane
Barre
Vinitidge
Burlington
Charles Catto
Westerly
RTL
Berlin Street
Vinont Canta
Fir OK. Barr
Paul Scampini
Frank Orella
Montreal
Mice Purmstina
Elsie McLeml
Graniteville
Graniteville Presbyterian Church
Archibald
Wilcon Cemetery
Lyndoneille
Labor Day
Natre Leet
Londonville
Lyndenville
Beaton
Com
Lac
Kelly
Sutton
Lyndweville
Poli
Beaton Ant
SAC
Price
Lyndon
Inter
Werktig
Second fire destroys Fun House in Rendezvous Park Atlantic City
A second blaze in Atlantic City damaged the Fun House at Rendezvous Park, with estimated losses around 50 000. Several firefighters were injured as the fire spread to the roof and upper sections, sending thousands fleeing. The first fire earlier that night had been subdued, origin unclear. The second outbreak, reported about 2 a.m., was fought for hours before dismissal after 10 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Lews
Rendezvous Park
Bowery
Bury Net
Memorial Service for ZR 2 Victims in Westminster Abbey
London September 7 memorial services honored the ZR 2 disaster victims at Westminster Abbey. The ceremony saw attendance by Westminster bishops, British and American officials, and military representatives including Admiral Nathan and staff from the American embassy. Detachments from Howden airship base and the battleship Utah joined the commemorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Westminster Abbey
Bishore Pa Ees
Westminster
Sir Nus Freman
Albert PB
Nibe Lack
Ae Imaval
Nathan
United States
Aravy
Howden
Utah
Bethel C Marsh of Wakefield faces town tax exemption plan
A town meeting discussed exempting Bethel C Marsh Co operative Creamery plant and all its machinery buildings and personal property from taxation for ten years from startup, as the town seeks to aid a new manufacture in the area. Several local residents and visitors are noted in Labor Day events and recent travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Marsh
Wakefield
Maes
Jamey
Ames
Rev. W. Ben
Lowe
Peat
Abbot Traved
E. Denham
Bethel Co-operative Cremarty
W. C. Manning, Jr
Framingham
Mass
Atlas
C. Mannings
Mans
Labor Day
Williew Riddell
Northfield
Owen Fry
Hardwick
Thomas Krew
Mattick Byrne
Sidney Works
John Webster
Michael Sears
Websterville
Michele Garcone
Barre
Henry McDonald
Graniteville
Edward Maca
Tree
White River Junction
Ada Powers
Rasom
Carl C. Humbiet
Barton
L ¢ Hall
Manipeller
H. i Lyster
BJ. Bledgist
Clarks
Mre Pearl
Lendynville
Theresa Davie
Andover
Shs
George PR Kimball
Earl ©. Archer
Ralph Twitchell
Northwestern High School
Detroit
RW. Tritebell
Bellows Falls
Burnett
M. W. Dinsmore
Eastport
Charles 1
Toon
Alewaster
Mre Keel Mierchard
Randolph
Bei
J. Wrely Miller
Lis
Hakan
Walter H. Creamer
Mayer
Mase
Hugh Wilees
Retroactive repeal of excess profits tax debated in Senate
Majes ty members of the Senate finance committee plan to finish preliminary talks on the House tax bill and draft a new measure after hearing Secretary Mellon. A retroactive repeal of the excess profits tax is under consideration amid growing sentiment, with Treasury experts detailing revenue changes for 1922 and 1923 under the House plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D
Senate fHoner
Mellon
Treasury
Senate Committee
Vermont Firemen Elect Officers and Parade Draws Crowds
State firemen elected officers led by president Gil bert of Its a P Johnson of St Jol and vice presidents H Dunshee Bristol CS A Barber Winooski HM Martin Exosvon Fails Storkwell Burkington ED Moore Bennington Le Geant Burlington. A Bennington parade drew 11,100 participants and 10,000 in park admin costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED. Moore
Beenington
le. Geant
Burlington
Amission
Vermont
Vexediedo
CB Tladding
Barte
Alfred E. Butterfly
Mont Her
A. Niles
Tewart
Benningtam
Dichn Holleran
Wineushi
Bennington
Erin Uy
Gar & Kite beWw Co
Te Tixeac Falla
North Avia
Tarre
Bree Yrara
Hear Alleged Infraction In Pennsy Railroad Case
An executive meeting considered whether the Pennsylvania Railroad would refuse to abide by a board order. Workers and six shop crafts affiliated with AFL clashed over union rights to elect representatives. The board demanded a new meeting by August 25, while the railroad defied the order arguing for public opinion to judge the policy. The United States Board indicated willingness to defer further action if the railroad complies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talor Iward
Pennsyivania Railroad
Bey
Maine
American Federation of Labor
United States
Hidhe le
Ray
Barre’s Wealthy Widow Calista Bolster Dies at 86
Calista E. Bolster of Barre died at 86 at 383 North Main Street after months of declining health. Born August 1, 18— her life centered in Barre with extensive holdings in real estate and business ventures. She married Levi J. Bolster in 1861 and ran diverse enterprises, including tenements, a large Barre business block, and factories, while supporting community causes and charitable works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calista E. Bolster
Barre
North Main Street
Bolster
Jockey Hul Jaw
Mra Jer
Alyrays
Helen
Widelia Ho Senith
Levi J. Bolster
Aalk Werchant
Albany
N. Y
Mie
Baker
Learchebord Tien Peowwr
Muamutorturing
Unive
Jones
Mra Toster
Wake, Ohn
Granite City
Ayers Autret
Barre Uranite Railroad
Depat Square
Etaiil
Generows
Obituary note for Barre woman tied to local clubs
Intimate circle mourns the loss of a Barre resident who belonged to the Universalist Ladies Union and Barre Woman's Club. Surviving relatives include two grand-nieces Mrs Arthur F Campbell of Barre and Mrs Gertrude Scofield of Providence, a Campbell cousin Laurence Campbell of Barre, and Mrs John Jones of Barre. Funeral plans pending, likely Saturday at the house with interment in Bolster family lot Elmwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Union
the Universalist Church
Barre
Laurence
Campbell
John Jones
Bolster
Elmwood Cemetery
Barre City Council Grants Four Garage Permits
Barres city council met last night approving four garage building permits none for houses. The new structures include a 20 by 18 foot shop, a 18 by 12 foot henhouse, and a two story 18 by 18 foot combination garage and sleeping porch, plus a 18 by 12 foot garage. The session also approved a second reading on departmental appropriations and financials from the Overseer of the Poor for August, noting Nellie Stewart served as matron at the city farm. bills were paid including clerk payroll and various departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre
Greg
Nity
Uonteal Street
North Line
Bolster Place
Philip Bisson
Cartier Street
Henhouse
K. M. White
East Street
Martino Bertotin
Circle Street
Nellie Stewart
Polien
Booth
James Milne
Overweer Scot
Mary Calderara
D. Gilbertson
State Board of Charities and Probation
Wid Wesletanu
Veterans bureau to aid Vermont ex servicemen in Montpelier
A veterans affairs squad led by James W. Mair will be in Montpelier on Sept 1 and 2 to assist Vermont veterans with claims. The team, from Boston, aims to centralize handling of service-related benefits, review discharge certificates, and advise on Sweet bill provisions including pensions, hospital care, and insurance reinstatement. About 30 to 35 cases are processed daily. veterans should bring discharge certificates and related papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans’ Bureau
Vermont
Montpelier
James W. Mairhead
Burlington
Claney
Morgan P. Hanlon
George N. Welch
J. G. Giblin
Boston
Mane
Tinder
Aquad
Hildren
Barre and Windsor residents bid farewell and news items
A compilation of small notices from Barre Windsor and nearby towns reports Howard Rockwood and family spending a week at Mallett's Bay New York. Mise J Nourse traveling to Boston for business. Mary L. Googo returning from Windsor to Prompec Street. George Stewart back in Barre resuming work. K Pirie visiting Hertford Massachusetts. Mrs Passell Brown returning from Barre to Denver. Barre cheses team members in Bennington for a fair. William McBain Jr released from hospital after appendicitis. A Paquet in Barre mourns death of Charles Atword in Montreal. death notices for Mrs Willem Thomewm of Ontario and Leconte of Barre noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Rockwood
Aml
Weat Steet
Mallett's Bay
N.Y
Mise J
Boston
Mary L. Googo
Guert
Windsor
Prompec Street
George Stewart
Canada
Barre
BL Smith & Co
K. Pirie
Mass Street
Bit Bane
Hertfond
Conm
Passel
Brown
Clare Page
Judierean Street
Dever
Bennington
Redland Esterday
William Mcfiain
William McBain
Bie
Aver Street
Yraterday
Barre City
Merchant Street
Montreal
Charles Atwrmst
Atword
Willem Thomewm
Willem = Viewnen
9 Thutmeos Monument Co
Terentia
Ontano
KL. Senikh Ata
Bee
Uvel Street
Lake Ontario
Wire
Thotmane
Marre Leconte
Vieiliy Bere
Tee Huebatel
Pat
Edwants hailed as former commander at Rutland legion event
Vermont American Legion delegates elect Lieutenant Colonel Bert KE Hyland as commander in Rutland. Major General Clarence R. Edwards receives warm greeting and praise from Porter H. Dale and Governor Hartness. Edwards is recalled as a beloved war officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Sept. T
Vermont Department of American Legion
Bert KE. Hyland
Clarence RR. Edwants
Wage Parley in Boston Set by G C A
A G C A wage parley is planned in Boston with leaders from Barre Northfield and Hollister to discuss wages and employment conditions. A national committee meeting is slated for tomorrow to decide if a G C A conference on wages will form a representative Barre panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev Straiton
Barre
John AL
Northfield
Hollister Jerksin
Barve Henston Eypence
John McKernan
Joseph Riprtareti
Survivors Gather for Grim Greentown Memorial Event
A ragged transcript recalls a grim gathering of 22 survivors at a wartime memorial in Greed Army town. J Symes of Barnet and Colonel Saan ve Nagree led elder attendees. dignitaries W A Cate, Vrenwh, and Allen spoke as the buried were laid to rest in Great Mount Cemetery.
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Ball of
WL. Bates
Hatfield-Chambers
Williamson
W. Va
Dublin
Ernoon
Asia Minor
Talk OF
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Bethel
Senate Finance Committee
STATE
Miremen
E. B. Gilbert
Uw, & Railroad Labor Board
Pennasyvania RR
Edwards
Vermont Legion
An’elcome
Co Ention
State Dept
The
American Legion
Department of Vermont
John F. Sullivan
Legion
Connie Glynn Concklin
Hy Nelson Jaekwon
Thin
Father Mahan
Faistee
James C Dunn
Sullivan
Geonge Be Maroney
Marble City
Dodge Leonard F. Wing
Janes W. Courtney
Hylind
James Hartness
Percival W
Clement
Porter H. Dale
Herbert T. Johnson
Amary
Smt Cavalry
Fort Ethan Allen
Lemuel Boles
Or. Hartness
Adjutant Boles
Indianapolis
Prinijal
Pale
Tile
Hall Gang
Congressman Dale
Dale
Robert W. McOwen
Vergennes
Nolean Jackson
Allen Fletcher
Conelunion
Chirence FR. Edwards
Eth
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Mod
C .L. Baine
New York City
Maoecer
Ard Varmont
Anhone
Grea Mount Qametery
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