Search for bodies from Valbanera sinks continues
Reports from Key West say 450 aboard the Spanish steamer Valbanera are feared lost after the ship foundered in a tropical storm near Havana. Naval aid and two gunboats aided ongoing searches as the wreck and waters around Rebeco shoals are scoured for victims and survivors. Most passengers were from Malaga, Spain en route abroad, and the vessel hailed from Cadiz with a Panamanian registration.
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Key Weat
Fla
Havana
Havana Harbor
Rebecoa Shoals Light
Koy Weert
Madrid
Boston Car Men Vote Tonight Amid Labor Tensions
Boston car men prepare for a special union meeting to decide action re the ongoing strike. Police union members are invited, with AFL affiliation—endorsed weeks earlier—under consideration. Climax not expected before tomorrow as allied unions report back to Central Labor.
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Boston
Prim Yeomen
Boston Carmen's
Boston Prorated
American Federation of Labor
Carmen Seversl
Central Labor Union
Article 61 1s null and void amid German note
Paris reports Paul Dutasta received a long note from the German delegation at Versailles accepting the German government’s demand to declare Article 61 null and void to allow Austrian representation in the Reichstag. The German envoy Kurt Von Levaner says authorization to sign the declaration exists but criticizes the Entente’s tone. Vienna notes allied coal shortages threaten Vienna as Czech Slovakia deliveries falter, prompting citywide curbs and potential tram shutdowns.
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Paris
Paul Dutasta
Versailles
Kurt von Levaner
Viscount Grey Sets Course for America
Viscount Grey of Falloden, newly appointed British ambassador to the United States, left Linton this morning for America. Attending from Britain were Vicecount James Bryce and the Earl of Read. Winston Churchill and Earl Carson also bade farewell at the station. Sir William Tygrell accompanies Grey as private secretary.
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London
Viscount Grey of
Falloden
United States
Linton
America
James Bryce
Earl of Read
Washington
Winston Spencer Churchill
War and Air Ministry
Earl Carson
Crwell
William Tygrell
Viscount Grey
Peru’s New Government Outlines Plans In Lima
President Laguia spoke to the Assorted Areas outlining aims to lower the cost of living, boost industries, build roads, support irrigation, expand maritime traffic, attract foreign capital, and develop national infrastructure as the government takes office with Sept 24 inductions. He said military and naval forces are ready and order is maintained nationwide.
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Lima
Foru
Pres
Legula
Jose Par
Doy Myreda
Pres. Laguia
Great Britain's Persia treaty seen as non protectorate
Lord Curzon argued in the House of Lords that Britain's pact with Persia does not make it a protectorate. The agreement aims to let Persia shape its own destiny as an independent nation. Curzon acknowledged some misunderstanding and warned of future shifts and confusion in Asia before stability may be achieved.
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Tondon
Great Britain
Persia
Earl Curzon
House of Lords
Weunen
Peni
Chawe
Asia
Karl Curzon
Disagreement Over Fiume Incident Divides Italy
Roma reports Premier Nitti and Foreign Minister Tittoni clash over the Fiume incident with Tittoni disapproving of Nitti’s actions. A Trieste dispatch mentions airplanes landed for Captain D’Annuncio, who took control of Fiume before troops were sent back to garrison. A note from the National Association of Wounded Soldiers approves D’Annuncio’s move.
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Sageau
D'Annuncio
Fitme
National Association of Wounded Soldiers
No Big Lockout Fears in Steel Plants
Reports claim United States Steel plants in the Pittsburgh district may close if workers fail to show 10 percent loyalty though 100 percent loyalty plants would stay. Indicated closures risk 125,000 idle workers Monday as Allegheny and West Penn mills suspend operations to review walkout possibilities.
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Pittsburgh
Theington States Steel Corporation
Camigie Steel Company
United States Steel
Steel Workers’ Union
Vialie
Elome
Rankin, Brasdeck
Etna
Homestead
Sonora
United States
Known Dead Near 400 Mark in Corpus Christi Toll
Corpus Christi Texas residents and nearby coast towns press on with search efforts for victims of last Sunday’s hurricane and tidal wave. The death toll near 400 is rising, with 38 reported dead today and expectations it may double as wreckage is scanned. Captain and Mrs Egeland died near the army rest camp while wading in the floodwaters with lifebelts.
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Corpus Christi
Vex
Texas
Mra BM
Egeland
Youth Arrested for Smuggling 20 Cases of Liquor
Burlington Sept 20 Roland Archambault an 18 year old of LY year was arrested yesterday by United States officials at Swanton for bringing 20 cases of liquor from Canada into the United States. He was seized after reaching the Riranton shore while en route from Albany to East Swanton by ferry. Archambault faces possible penalties under the food control act including fines up to 5000 and up to two years imprisonment. He is held awaiting hearing before Commissioner Enright with Little English spoken by the youth who lives with his father near Swanton.
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Burlington
Roland Archambault
United States
Swanton
Canada
Archambault
Alburgh
East Swanton
Riranton
Henry Mild
Albury
Ladd
Walsh
Beaman
United States District Attorney
Buright
Lack
Taker
Arvhambault
Commissioner Enright
Archurobank
Anady Bois
Will contest looms over Howrieon estate probate in Grand Isle
Miss Maud Howrieon, a North Hero resident who died by suicide last July, left notes claiming she killed herself to avoid burial alive. Her brother John Howrieon contests the will, aided by hospital and local officials as Nor th Hero and Grand Isle figures prepare for court battles.
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Odd Fellows
Elmer R
Marke
Speed Bemage
GIL Lodge
Fast Herre
Mexander Duncan
Pronk Fy Frickson
Pare
Byt Grandé
Hinwathsbeige
Pelier
Waterbury
Maud Howrieon
Mary Fletcher Hospital
John Howricon
North Hero
Ueneye Kok Brown
VA. Bullard
Mowrican
Charles H. Darling
Mies Howricon
Wujelde
Lowrie
Grand Selecomaty
Frank J. Pish
FARM CASE ON TRIAL IN WASHINGTON COUNTY COURT
The Mills case against Belville continued with testimony on a farm deed in Elmore. Miller admitted selling the farm for about 1000 after mortgage disputes. Worcester town clerk Jackson testified on mortgage record alteration and ownership details amid complex property issues.
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L. E. Miller
Miller
Jessie Putnam
Worcester
Benjamin Mwiley
Patton
Milford Granite Pioneer Peter Ross Dead in Milford
Milford loss of a prominent citizen Peter Ross a native of Dorchester known as a granite spaler engaged in Milford granite business for decades. He leaves two daughters and three sons. The funeral will be held Saturday at his home with relatives present from Susq uonet Avenue and Eastman family relations noted.
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Milford
Musa
Sefit
Peter Ross
Xrunite
Three Cone
Tre
Alumni Gathered at Montpelier Seminary Alumni Event
In the chapel of the Montpelier Seminary the Young Alumni Association held a gathering with about 250 attendees, the largest turnout in years. Williams of Montpelier presided, Plastridge of Northdale organized, and speeches covered athletics, school work, leadership, and student creations. Refreshments were served later and a program was presented by Melvin Max and Alice Patullo among others.
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Amiton Penton
Varun
Alumnii
Montpelier
West Hanc Oy
Instituton
Othe Williams
Ye Young Alum Association
Mveting
Robert Plastridge
Northdald
Alton Land
Mlumifield
University of Vermeants
Williams
Wealeyan University
Chaytan Tittotson
Dt We Tiateh
Melvin Max
Moulder
Cola
Alice Patulllo
Mise Mildred Raymond
Wn Widress
Leadereip
Stenals
Dow Peek
New Quarry Agreement Aims for Uniform Wages Across Branches
A three year pact was signed by quarry owners and the Quarry Workers International Association after days of talks in Montpelier. The accord sets staged wage increases from 2 cents an hour on November 1 1919 to 4 cents more on January 1 1920 and again on April 1 1921, applying to Barre quarry districts and related manufacturing, with ratification sought from all branches.
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1Quarry Workers’ International Association
Montpelier
Ers’ Association
Barre
Memchers
Quarry Workers’ Association
National
United States
Tae
Aaid
International Association
Anne
Iby
Bidckamith
Hall
Tan
Howe
Hotar
Fky-Aix
Pial
Minimum wage scales for quarry workers in 1919 pact
A Vermont Montpelier agreement dated September 19 1919 sets wage increases for quarry workers with a phased rise to a minimum of sixty one and three quarters cents per hour by April 1 1920. It covers lampers boxers derrickmen and related roles and includes clauses on existing agreements and party mutual consent. The document lists signatories from Quarry Workers International Association and allied unions with leaders Fred W Suitor and C Harry Rogers among others.
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Iampers
Montpelier
Whittier Barre Gathering Honors Vermont Friends
A Whittier California barre gathering celebrated the silver wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Frank McWhorter and the 31st anniversary of their marriage. Vermont friends sent a letter and gifts, and guests enjoyed dinner, social games, and assorted refreshments in a white and pastel decorated home on the Workman Road.
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Barre
Whittier
Cal
Frank McWhorter
4. P. Addolt
Workhian Road
Vermont
Leon Abbott
Marion Abbott
Mrs. McWhorter
McWhorter
Meg Curtis Kent
Hollywood
Mea
Axto Maree
Venlo
Walter Morse
East Whittier
A. T. McGregor
Rivera
Will A. Smith
Statard
Will Holsingdon
Vast Shipment Awaits Cars In Barre District
A large relief effort by the Federal Railroad Administration promises 100 cars diverted to the Barre area next week to ease a granite industry car shortage. About 10 cars will originate from Boston and Albany and New London, with 40 cars pledged earlier but not yet arriving. Finished work and orders amount to over 3 million dollars to be shipped by November, easing storage as winter approaches.
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Barre
Federal Railroad Administration
Granite Manufacturers’ Association
Boston & Albany
New London
Granite
Manufacturers’ Association
Barre and Barre Town lag on American Legion Drive quota
Ex service men in Barre and Barre Town struggle to reach a 300 member quota for the American Legion drive. Ward tallies show Ward 1 at 14 percent, Ward 2 at 78, Ward 3 at 45, Ward 4 at 25, Ward 5 at 17, Ward 6 at 52, and Barre Town at 11. Campaign leaders urge immediate action before the Wednesday deadline and the Burlington convention.
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Rann and Barre
American Legion
Aifth
Joes
Barre
Vermont
Antion
Burlington
Aaloiers
Enslore
Warte Town
Mice and Sone
Ward
Barre ‘Town
Funeral of Georgina Gordon Held Yesterday at Orange Street
The funeral for Georgina Gordon was held yesterday afternoon at her home on Orange Street with Rev. J B Beamton officiating. Pallbearers and relatives from Lynn attended the service, and interment followed at Tape Ver, with mourners including family members from Danville and Spaulding High School alumni. Her brother Douglas, a wartime veteran, could not attend due to being hospitalized in North Carolina.
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Georgina Gordon
Orange Street
Fieorgina Garton
J.B. Beamton
Sereloos
Ladie
Lynn
Lay
Maas
Robert Hendon
Heine
A. OC
Sinspeon
J.D. Corskie
Tunes Rolurlem
Willian Duthie
Wileliam Melventie
George More
Jannie
Tymiy
Marys
Danville
Mraete Marae
George Morris
Mire Willan Hoyt
Ave Lamont
PB. Metin
Douglas
North Carolina
Waring
Camp Devens
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Bethlehem Steel
Stockholm
Atorkhalm
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Josephine Pontana
Ryegate
Central Street
S. Andrews
Maple Grove Street
TD. C
Guy
Ella Scott
Merchant Street
Dixville Notth
Nhs
Bath
WL Bell
Mark Swain
Barre Opera House
Sey
Goddard Seminary
Paul Oate
Tokio
Japan
Wilma Kircher
New York
George King
Graniteville
Mine Rachel Gudge
Butte
Ars Tangemente
Goddard Assembly Hall
Prestington
Austria
Vienna
Associated Press
Crisia
MLO
Peru
Fiume
Nitti
Tittoni
Carnegie Steel Co
Mana Nowrhcen
District Odd Fellows
Earty
L. H. Miller
Allen Helville
Peter Rous
Raymond H. Eastman
Hyelyn
Crom
Hia
A. W. Eastman
Suscern Avenue
International Association of North America
Fred W. Sultor
Harry Rogers
Emma
Lawson
John McAulay
John Coxon
Teorge Elliott
Hedstone
Basil Hawkins
North
Sehen Abern
Westerly
Stinson
Stonington
James
Lanesville
Aaa
Albridge
C. Harry Rogers
Rockport
Mass
Robert £. Smith
Hoston
International Monumental Producers’ Aesociation
Hollister Jackson
Frank A. Sullivan
Thomas A. Dunphy
Building Producers’ Association
William ©. Clifford
Bethel
John L. Goss
Prank Motinire
Stoni Coun
Cinard
Swenson
Concord
N. Hy
James Anderson
Joseph Leopanld
C. Harry Roger
Whittier, Cal
Mrs. Abbott
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