Didn't Intend to Kill Dodge Caught in Winchendon
Wallace Dodge, laborer, arrested in Winchendon Mass after allegedly shooting Robert A. Walker, a Dublin New Hampshire construction foreman. Dodge admitted the murder stating he did not intend to kill, claimed Walker threatened him. Keene officials to transport Dodge to Keene for murder arraignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchendon
Mass
Wallace Dodge
Robert A. Walker
Ond
Dublin
N. H
Dodge
Walker
Chad
Keene
Roy M. Pickard
Mr Zero Heads to Washington to Seek War Profiteer List
Urbain Ledoux, dubbed Mr Zero of the mute onus block, plans a Washington trip to press President Harding and Secretary Hoover to publish a list of war profiteers earning over 100 percent. He will offer his meal ticket and documents to urge veterans relief, visiting Buffalo, Chicago, St. Louis after New York. Union Square meeting for unemployed women urged funds and guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Urbain Levydoux
Zero
Muetion
Washington
Harding
Ledoux
Central Rk
Union
Mise Jeanette Rankin
Coneymore League
Trailing auto thieves arrested as hunt for six cars continues
Sept 24 arrest of two men and a woman in Maine linked to stealing at least six automobiles prompts state authorities to intensify a campaign against auto theft. James Gardner aka Morne, held at Lyon, faces charges. accomplices arrested at Augusta and Hallowell await arraignment. Police describe a widespread ring with multiple suspects and ongoing investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poruana
Lyon
Araree Morne
Eller James Gardner
Lyne
Enanieqpal
Augusta
Seth Pes
Lyem Hallowell
Loree
Japan Will Consult With Nations On Equal Treatment
Tokio reports Japan will consult with League of Nations members over the United States bid for equal treatment. Japan will study the American claim to Yap land and remains firm on foreigners not owning Japanese territory. Estimated U S armament talks cost about 2 million dollars with the Washington conference likely two months. The chief Japanese delegate may depart for the U S on October 15.
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Tokio
Associated Press
Japan
League of Nations
United States
Islands
Pacific
Washington
Yomi- Uri Shimbun
Deblate
Hawaiian Islands
Phillippines
Guam
Formosa
Pescadores Inlwodas
Decrease of Foodstuffs in Boston Storage
Boston on Sept 24 notes a drop of 16 485 085 pounds in foodstuffs in storage on Sept 1 this year compared with a year ago. Food and public health officials report butter poultry and meat holdings below last year and butter below the five year average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Fr. Iitector
State Department of Public Health
Lythgoe
Final Arguments In 10 Million Suit
Chicago. Sept. 24 The final arguments on the demurrer filed by the Chicago Tribune against the city of Chicago in the 1920 campaign damage suit were to be heard before Judge Harry Fisher. The outcome will hinge on whether the city is acting in governmental or corporate capacity. The Tribune contends the suit damages free speech and upholding the demurrer would abridge that right, while the city counters the press has no right to publish malicious falsehoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Chica
Harry Fisher
Fisher
Tribune
Economic blockade up for discussion in European session
Sept 24 Associated Press reports a lively debate anticipated as delegates gather at the Hall of Reform to discuss measures amid tensions between Belgium and allied nations. European commerce and postwar recovery are central topics with observers noting ongoing talks on embargoes and cooperative trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firneva
Associated Press
Spertatore
Hall of Reformatinn
Joes Thame
Ubeeromcemie
Paul Hymane
Belgium
Thermaweimbily
Amd
Enn ‘Roverey
Extend Emergency Tarify Washington DOC Sept 24
The document from Washington state indicates an extension of emergency tariffary measures. It notes Sept 24 as a key date and references public utilities and regulatory actions affecting pricing or rate caps. The notice emphasizes continued oversight and possible adjustments by the state department of commerce or relevant agency.
Sinn Fein seeks ideas not ultimatum in Dublin talk
Arthur Griffith, part of the Dublin delegation, tells Daily Mail in Dublin that British recognition of Irish independence was never demanded by Sinn Fein. He insists conference entry without guarantees would not grant Ireland new international status, and that final agreement will decide terms while opinions expressed there may be erased by the agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sein Finn
Arthur Griffith
Dublin
Lloyd George
Daily Mail
Sinn Fein
Ireland
England
Rioting in Belfast Spurs Rail and Tram Curbs
Belfast sept 2 rifle fire renewed in districts previously hit by last nights disorders. One man wounded and a single accidental death from a man run over by an armored car. Rioting forces withdrew tram cars from the troubled area as the unrest intensified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
How Japan Feels On War With the United States
A letter dated August L1 from James L. Barton reports his fourth trip to Japan, where American missionaries foster close ties and Japanese leaders urge disarmament and better U S relations. They fear U S naval build up and ask why the United States would attack Japan, viewing war as unnecessary. They emphasize dialogue and nonmilitary approaches with the United States and warn against escalation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Barton
Japan
United States
Yukio Owaki
MPL
Saburo Shimada
Betty
America
Jagan iv
Pajama Party at Arbuckle Hearing Described in Court
In San Francisco on September 24, preliminary murder proceedings against Roscoe C. Arbuckle continued with Al Semnacher, Miss Rappe’s business manager, detailing a pajama clad party at the St. Francis Hotel. Semnacher testified of heavy liquor, women and music as evidence in a case linked to Miss Rappe's fatal injuries. He named guests in pajamas including Mrs. Delmont and Mr. Lowell Sherman, and the hearing resumed at 10:20 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Frankscn
Roscoe C
Fatty) Arbuckle
Mike Virginia Rappe
Sylvain J. Lazarus
al Semnacher
Miss Rappe
Arbucklee
St. Francis
Semnocher
Arbuckle
San Francisco
Semmacher
Lowell Sherman
Bambina Maude Delmont
Arbuckle Scandal Witnesses Discuss Alcohol Influence
Miss Vir ia Ray testified after the Roscoe Arbuckle party that she showed signs of illness following the event. Assistant District Attorney Milton Uren presented the account while Dr Arthur, St Francis Hotel house physician, and Dr Beardslee described early illness and treatment notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Viria Ray
Toms
Roscoe Arbuckle
Hellem
Arthur
St. Francis
Aasistant
Milton Uren
Beardslee
Mise Kappe
Beard
Defer Action On Wood Nomination In Washington
Washington, D. C. 24 Major General Leonard Wood delays as a possible general of the Philippines. President Harding and War Secretary Weeks reportedly agreed with Senator New and the Senate Territories committee to defer the nomination to avoid questions on Wood's army status after his retirement on October 2.
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Washington, D. C
Benaue
Leonard Wood
Philippines
Harding
Weeks
War Department
New
Senate
Eastport Factory Destroyed After $100000 Fire
Eastport Maine three story wooden building occupied by Dennett and Prince Co of Boston feather heel lifts makers was burned today with $100000 loss mostly stock ready or shipment, raw material, tools and machinery. Seventy five persons made idle. The building owned by local business men may not be rebuilt.
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Eastport
Dennett & Prince Co
Boston
Greeks on Defensive After Collision Near Beeman’s Setting
Report from a morning collision near Beeman’s Setting details two vehicles, a Buick and a Ford, with injuries and vehicle damage. Michael Ko Parent of Talend Pond and Bellet of Unem are named among those involved. headlights, fenders, and body damage cited along with a quick descent into the hill area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Ko Parent
Talend Pond
Norton Mille
Ford
Beeman
Setinge
Serwiching
Jsecretary of State
Buick
Unem
Bislk
Pont
Ratification of Treaties Expected in Senate
Washington reports indicate the Harding administration aims for quick Senate ratification of treaties with Germany Austria and Hungary despite Borah opposition. White House intimations suggest reservations are acceptable and Johnson’s view that committee recommendations safeguard the nation. Leaders foresee ratification within a week or ten days with Lodge prepared to stay for night sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Germany
Austria
Hungary
Senate
Borah
Idaho
White House
Harding
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Johnson
California
Treatiaa
America
League of Nations
Senator Lodge
Dowagiac Murder Case Probes New Leads After Confession Aborted
Authorities in Dowagiac Michigan seek motives and identities after a family massacre. Private detectives funded by local residents question acquaintances and explore new leads. They consider two unidentified men seen with Neva and a report from a Michigan children's home. The claimed confession by Gus Copan is discredited as investigators pursue remaining angles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dowagiac
Mich
William Monroe
Neva
Michigan
St. Joseph
Withie
Monroe
Kalama~oa
Gus Copan
Ilinois Hospital
Jacksonville
Miss Mildred Hanan Reported Dying After Brooklyn Shooting
New York report states Miss Mildred Hanan daughter of a gunmaker was dying in a Brooklyn hospital after being shot in three wounds. Peritonitis has set in and motive remains unclear with police suggesting possible jealousy while Miss Hanan denies involvement. Her associates mention temporary derangement by drugs and a quarrel with Mrs Lawes though no cause is given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mildred Pitt
Alfred
Grace Leon Borrel
Brooklyn
John
Borland
Henan
Tas
Miss Hanan
Mra
M. B
Mary
Hanan
Mra. Lawes
Antibeer bill faces renewed Senate push in dry wets clash
Washington Sept 24 A renewed effort by supporters of the Willis Campbell anti beer bill sought Senate action but leaders expected quick handling of new peace treaties with Germany Austria and Hungary. The drys were blocked by wets in an eight hour session urging warrants for searches and seizures a proposed amendment by Kentucky's Deer. The fight stretched into evening with points of order and quorum calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Vere
Willis Campbell
Senate
Germany
Austria
Hungary
Kentucky
Prohibition Enforcement
Japan to protest 110 China over Shanghai wireless station plan
Japan will protest an alignment between a ren group and the Federal Company of America for a wireless station at Shanghai. The move is described as violating a preexisting engagement between China and the Mitend company, reflecting tensions in this regional dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toki
Japan
China
Federal Company of America
Shanghai
Weil
Chine
Mitend Company
Reparione Cam
Lamina Sept 24 Visit Brings Prominent Figure to Town
A fragmented report notes a prominent visitor to Lamina on September 24 with mention of Sanetate and a landmark tour. Details are unclear due to damaged text but imply a notable arrival and local interest.
Washington Fair Big Event Delights Crowds and Races
Washington fair on its second day drew one of the largest crowds, congestion forced exclusion of late automobiles, cattle exhibits praised, floral hall strong, and track races highlighted by the 2:20 event where Al Lecander recovered to win after early pressure. Time notes show several fast heats and purses, with judges listed and a promise of three more racing programs today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington Fair Grounds
Slayton
al Lecander
Grand March
Woodlawn Dillard
Eingineer
McLeod
Newport Boy
Waterman
Lady Dreamer
Bom
Hardier
Dawn
AiGeeeee Espanole
Prince McAdoo
Maude S
Mann
Eee Pare
H.C Leonard
Barre
John Trow
Farier
H. Gordon
Witness Denies Striking Race in Vermont Murder Trial
William Ile son of Seymour, a Newfane defendant in the Windham county murder case, testified he did not strike George Race with his hands or a weapon. He provided context for a jailhouse remark cited by Jailer Cox of Woodstork and said investigators pressured him after the arrest. his lawyer argued the charge rests on one overheard statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro
William Ile
Seymour
Windham
Newfane
Bso
George Race
Gwenetts
Willam Leseard
Cox
Woodstork
Cox Hai
Gibson
Metro
Frank C. Archtwld
Jamer B. Wood
Wood Agency
Bueton
Hotel Windham
Bellows Falls
Giteon Aml Lescotd
Teeponee
PF. G. Bicknell
Windsor
Death Penalty Sought After Arrows Case Trial
Crest View Fla Sept 24 A crowd of about ten thousand witnessed the hanging of Putsamn Pinell and Jake Mar re death penalty for the Arrows. Both men admitted guilt before execution. Police and witnesses reported the event drawn a large crowd including Pinell’s wife and a child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crest View
Fla
Putsamn Pinell
Jake Marre
Iaoan
Wet Punsell
Martin
Reverend Leavitt H Ballock Notice
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Reverend Leavitt H Ballock and likely a local notice. Readable elements include names Ines Portland Saree and Mashagan Taber with unclear context. Unable to determine concrete event, date, or location from the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ines
Portland
Mask
Aed
Mashagan
Washington County Sunday School Officers Named
The Barre Congressional church convention chose Washington County Sunday School officers for 1921 22. New president Rev George H Redding. first vice president Rex AULLam. second vice president W B Lance. third vice president Rev G Sallis. fourth vice president B A Howard. secretary treasurer Mrs Eo M Kimball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Barre
George H. Redding
Montpelier
Rex A. ¥Ullam
W. B. Lance
Plainfield
D. B. Dwinell
Cal
Mra
Eo M. Kimball
Miss Strive Mc- Kee
Northfield
Mike Ruth Brown
Benjamin Gates
John C, Prince
Waterbury
Home Department
Anna Cummings
Carl Erickson
A. Remele
Wallafield
Redding
Mixx Cummings
Missions
FO. Hoberk
B. G. Lipsky
C.H. Dempsey
Mr. Li
Dempeer
W. Vernon Lytle
G. Ernest Robbins
Burlington
State Sunday School Association
Armed robbery drains payroll funds at Concord office
An armed man seized 4100 dollars from the American Express office in Concord New Hampshire after forcing the night watchman to the cafe. Police say accomplices waited outside in a car to aid the escape. The funds were the payroll for local employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Express Co
Concord
N. AL
American Express Company
Verdict For Plaintiff In Montpelier Court Case
A verdict of two hundred seventy dollars for the plaintiff was returned by the jury in the George Almirve versus Clinton G. Downing case in Washington county court. Testimony described a Montpelier property alleged to have been arranged for purchase for twenty one hundred dollars and valued at four hundred dollars. Court adjourned to resume Monday afternoon with other cases on the docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Almir Ve
Clinton G. Downing
Washington
Clarence
Abair
Frank
Mario Calevro
Arthur Dewiletts
Bupalary
Nathen Gatere
Harry Ball
K.P. Grout
Mrs Fred Fletcher Dies at City Hospital Last Night
Mrs Fred Fletcher of Williams died at City Hospital about 7.00 PM after a seven day illness of cerebral embolism. She was born in Corinth May 20 and had lived in Williamstown the past year with husband and three children Stellan Jason Hayton. Survived by mother Mrs Frank Maples two sisters Miss Derie Fletcher and Miss Florene Maples and brother Frank Maples all of South Washington. Funeral Sunday at Frank Skennes home East Havre with burial in Williams Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Fletcher Af Williams
City Hospital
Fletcher
Corinth
Williamstown
Slete
Stellan
Jase
Hayton
Frank Maples
Deriey Fletciner
Mise Floreore Maples
South
Washington
Frank Skennes
East
Havre
Wilewm Cemetery
Funeral for Mrs Mayo in St Mathewshire
The funeral of Mrs Lowa Mase of Hast Montpelier was held in St Mathew'sshire at 10 o'clock with a high mass of requiem sung by Rev P M McKenna and the church choir. The pallbearers were Henry Violan, Henry and Barney Abare, Jovia Hilary Duprey and Walter Curtin Baralwee. Father Meinnne conducted the burial at Moniens cemetery with relatives from Wa Springfield Lew York Peterbors NA ost prlier and Barre in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre Lowa
Hast Montpelier
St. Matiew'shire
P.M. McKenna
Lhurch
Wa Springfiels
Lew Yirk
Peterbors
Ost
Prlier
Barre
Spanish Begin Attack at Mettiha with Captures Reported
Fragmentary report notes Spanish forces at Mettiha engaging in actions with casualties and alleged captures. Details are unclear due to garbled text and missing context from yesterday’s events.
Firemen Narrowly Escape As Electric Car Hits Truck
Three fire department members escaped serious injury when a large chemical truck and an electric streetcar collided in front of Houghton & Robins store while answering an alarm at Granite street. First Assistant Engineer Edward Barrett drove the truck. Motorman John Murray operated the streetcar. No one was hurt. The crash caused damage to the truck and streetcar and a roof fire at 114 River street was reported, started by sparks from the chimney. The house owner William Peters insured. next door resident John Huewey alerted Peters and the fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houghton & Robins
Granite Street
Edward Barrett
Main Street
John Murray
Barrett
Ima
Charles Emerson
William McHardy, Jr
Electric Care Mart
River Street
William Peters
Ohn Huewey
State Treasurer Scott Not to Run Again
Announcement by State Treasurer Walter F. Scott states that after his current term ends he will not seek re election. He has served eight years in the office. Thomas H. Caye of Barre, already deputy treasurer, will run and has strong statewide support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Walter F. Scott Tha
Thomas H. Caye
Barre
Waylaid Woman and Shot Her in Providence
Antone Roderiques waylaid Mrs. Mary Sousa on her way to work and attempted to kill her in Providence Rhode Island. He then fired the gun and wounded himself, dying almost instantly. Sousa was struck in the right breast and is hospitalized at the Rhode Island hospital, expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Antone Roderiques
Mary Sousa
Talk of the Town in Barre Amid Weed Cleanup and Social Odds
Mrs. Thomas Lawrence of Chicago arrives in Barre to visit Miss Anna. Supt. Water Rouggles and his men work to clear weed growth along the Bolster ree to keep the water works running, as residents note the past two months have been unsettled. Washington fact ten as popular eh couple of Barre fellows ame more. Bent om aveteur the hicks end cheer and aloft AMD mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lawrence
Oicago
Barre
Anna
Carthy Ail Ee
Washinton
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Massachusetts
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Doc
Fatty” Arbuckle
Arthur Beardslee
Virginia Rappe
Erty
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Gus Cogan
Dowaginc
Grace Lawes
Actin of China
Lamina
As Lecander
al Locanider
Russell
Cremene
Shar
William Gibson
Gots
Putnam Ponsell
Jake Martin
Leavitt H Ballock
Weller
County Sunday School
George Adair
C. G. Downing
Mrs
Fred Fletcher
St. Monica’s Church
Metta
Mettiha Beapan
TRO
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