10 Sep 1919
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1919
Page
1
The article notes Austria signed a peace treaty following World War I similar to Versailles. It mentions Frank L. Polk represented the United States with a signing fee, while Premier Lloyd George of Britain was absent. The coverage emphasizes formal proceedings and notable attendees.
Dr Karl Renner signed the peace treaty for Austria as Georges Clemenceau presided at St Germain on Sept 10 joining the allied powers. Poland and China sign after. many territorial changes reshape Europe with Austria reduced to German Austria and new states formed including Czecho Slovakia and Judeo Slav kingdom. The ceremony capped months of negotiations with the reparations terms to be fixed by May 1.
Scranton reports from Cleveland indicate John L. Lewis plans to deploy the united mine workers if the 26,000 miner strike by Lackawanna and Hudson companies is not quickly resolved. Union officials reject the company’s request to return to work while grievances are addressed.
Representatives of steel workers in Washington demand a definite statement from President Wilson on an early conference with United States Steel Corporation leaders. The 48 hour session awaits a reply before final action. Union officers cite worsening conditions and say they cannot endure pay and abuse rumors amid photos of violence at mills.
Fifteen thousand silk oil workers strike from Wissilville to North Scranton and spread rapidly to mills in Scranton Carbondale. Marches move through Dickson City Myhphat Blakely Jessup Archbald Jermyn Mayfield with damage to machinery and windows. Police deployed to curb violence.
Concord reports the New Hampshire Senate approved the federal suffrage amendment with a 4 to 0 vote after earlier House action. The article notes regulatory inconsistencies for automobile operators and cites accidents on the Shelburne road injuring horse and people, including a misfortune involving a railing tear and a bridal injury.
The Senate foreign relations committee reports 45 amendments and four reservations to the peace treaty arguing they protect American rights and sovereignty. It notes proposals shifting China’s Shantung to China, limits on the league, and exclusive U S judgments on domestic matters, while defending speed and criticizing delay in finalizing decisions.
New York on September 10 witnessed General Pershing leading the famed First Division in a grand Fifth Avenue parade. Thousands lined the route as infantry, French allied troops, and naval displays marched for miles, with Pershing aboard and a cheering crowd from Central Park to St. Patrick's Cathedral. The procession featured regimental units, field artillery, and a celebratory ovation as Pershing saluted, met Cardinal Merier and other dignitaries along the route.
The report indicates progress toward resuming trade with Germany and notes a faded prospect of a complete ban. It states the United States has traded with Germany since the armistice and that trade volumes are increasing, despite claims that treaty terms prevent such exchanges.
A powerful tropical storm battered the Florida coast with winds near 100 miles per hour. Telegraph lines from Miami failed as the West Indian storm moved along the southern coast, disrupting wire communications.
Washington dispatch says La Ceiba on the northern coast of Honduras faces bombardment by heated revolutionists. Americans are reported endangered as the city’s defending wing reportedly abandons the town to rebels, with the likely inability of local authorities to shield foreigners.
At a Vermont State Fair board meeting the decision was made to continue the fair through Saturday with three races today, four on Shrine, and events through the coming days. The record notes varied agricultural displays and scheduled activities across locations.
Boston faced widespread riots with looting and assaults as Mayor Peters assumed police control and sought state troops. Governor Coolidge mobilized the 12th and 14th regiments, a field gun company, and about 4000 state guardsmen to restore order while police and volunteers struggled to protect life and property.
The walkout of patrolmen triggers fear of wider union action. Crowds gather near police stations, rioters clash, and stores suffer window damage as vandals loot in South Boston. Park patrols and sergeants restore order amid rowdy scenes and scarce officers. A sailor dons civilian clothes after looting a store dummy in Avery Street crowds.
The state AFL branch adopted a resolution pledging full moral and financial support to the Boston Central Labor Union and the Boston police officers union. Officials said the convention would accelerate its response to requests from Boston leaders as they turn to local unions to handle the police strike dispute. The session extended to midnight in hopes business would finish.
In Arlington county court this morning two Phelps and Utley cases were settled. Frank Phelps vs Charlie Utley ended with a judgment for the defendant. In the companion case Charles H Utley vs Frank Phelps the same entry was made. Docket clear of these actions as settlement frees the parties.
The state treasurer received a list of unclaimed deposits transferred from Granite Savings Bank and Trust Co and Northfield Savings Bank with names and amounts including William Dickie 1.40 and Mary W. Ellis 221, plus other individuals. Newport Hospital formation papers filed seeking to establish a noncapital stock pension hospital with gifts and estate funds.
Barre city officials consider a graded raise for firemen with a $100 year one bonus, followed by 5 increases over years two and three, in a proposal referred to the legislative committee. The plan aims to retain veterans and includes vacation time adjustments and an added assistant engineer position.
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