30 Sep 1919
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1919
Page
1
The report notes that the Allied blockade of Germany remains effective as of today. It cites failure to remove General Von der Goltz's troops from the Baltic as the Allies' reason for denying permission for food ships to proceed to Germany, highlighting ongoing strategic pressure.
Paris reports the supreme council will extend the blockade of Germany if the German troops retreating from the Baltic are not removed. No food ships will be allowed to Germany until further orders, with vessels en route to German ports affected. The issue follows concerns over Russia and Baltic security as new treaties approach. General Von Der Goltz’s Baltic campaign ends with his recall decided by Berlin.
London, Sept 29 James Thomas secretary of the National Union of Railwaymen defended the strike in a long statement. He accused newspapers of supporting the government and using language that incites bloodshed. He charged the government with measures that could provoke outbreaks and claimed they summoned warships to threaten the public and undermine railway leadership.
Cardinal Mercier, archbishop of Molines and former Leuven professor, received Brown University's honorary Doctor of Humane Letters at a ceremony in Rockefeller Hall. President Farnee lauded his leadership and defense of justice as dignitaries attended mass at St Peter and Toul Cathedral and a series of receptions followed at the State Hotel and city offices.
Major General Graves demanded an apology from Russian commander General Burovanoff for the arrest and flogging of Captain Johns and Corporal Sperling by Cossacks near Iman. An investigation into a Japanese officer's actions is underway as American troops exchange hostages and seek Sperling's release.
London reports progress in the national railway strike with more trains running than predicted. Downing Street calls derailment attempts minor acts of sabotage and notes ample volunteer support aiding food distribution, while guards at northern oil trains remain.
Bethlehem, PA union leaders say 80 percent of Bethlehem Steel workers struck. Officials claim plants run at near full capacity. Pittsburgh reports endurance and attempts to wear down strikers. Gary and Chicago areas see mixed operations and potential troop involvement. Cleveland notes resumed ticketing as strike pressure grows.
Corporal Harry Smith asserts that union speakers must not use foreign languages at meetings, amid county-wide bans on striker gatherings. He enforces Pennsylvania policy with Brasdock and Rankin aid, restricting union meetings and reserving halls for striker assembly only under sheriff orders.
Labor leaders claimed the union’s offensive extended yesterday and met with some success, while representatives of the emittance awaited yet efforts to operate. The meeting was reportedly marked by the return of many men despite state police readiness to break up any speaker using a foreign language.
Fiume hears Italian drums after Captain Gabriele D Annunzio leads troops into the city. Soldiers patrol, motor trucks move armed men, and the crowd chants Viva Italia while banners mix Italian tricolor with local colors. Veterans parade with medals as the city tightens its military presence.
Naval Operations, Washington, Sept. 30. Brand Whitlock of Ohio, now minister to Belgium, was nominated today by President Wilson to be ambassador to that country. Rear Admiral Robert Coonts was nominated chief of naval operations with the rank of admiral. Bordentown, Sept. 10. Lealand Whitney Landon, for eight years headmaster of Bordentown Military Institute, died here yesterday. He was born in South Vermont. Survived by widow, two daughters one an assistant professor of chemistry at Vinson and the other an instructor in English at Smith College, and two sons, both captains in the army.
New York police arrested Arthur Keteos, 22, and Ethel Bornstein, 2, alleging they dropped copies of a seditious circular titled Anarchist Soviet Bulletin along Park Avenue. The pamphlet praised anarchist ideas, urged workers to join the Combine Soviet, and attributed a piece to Richard Wagner.
Hartford Sept 10 Governor Marcus of Connecticut refuses to call a special session of the legislature to consider a federal suffrage amendment. He says the constitution provides no basis for a special emergency session and that only the governor’s authority to call such a session is through that provision.
About 200 Hamlet Textile Co employees walked out in Pawtucket on September 30 over wage demands. The union sought a twenty percent increase, but the mill offered ten percent to avert a strike. The stalemate left workers outside the plant while negotiations continued.
Washington DC September bulletin reports President Wilson resting well at the White House after two days of quiet. Admiral Gray released the bulletin stating the President had a good night’s rest and, God willing, will feel better.
Washington reports President and Attorney General Palmer agree wartime prohibition remains in effect until the peace treaty is ratified. The war department notes demobilization nears end, though 10000 emergency officers may be discharged to meet Congress authorized levels.
On September 30 in New York, anxious license holders rushed renewals at Deputy Commissioner McNeil’s office. Fueled by rumors that war-time prohibition would end, many renewals arrived by noon, with over a third already completed.
Omaha Neb Sept 10 eleven officers and 240 men from Camp Funston Kan and twenty officers and 350 men from the central department of the army have arrived to take charge of operations. The city remained quiet through the night as heavy rain dampened tensions and hindered a fresh outbreak following Sunday's rioting that left one black man lynched and one white man dead, with many injured. Authorities report Mayor Edward H H Smith alert but improving at the hospital.
Ethel Stacey aged 4 and Pearl Stacey aged 11 were found after three days and two nights away from home. They were taken to Bernardston and later returned to Brattleboro where their mother had been distressed. Police notified and the girls returned to school. The disappearance had stirred town and drew attention from sheriffs and county officials.
Windham County officials report a farm milk contract change moving markets from Boston to Springfield Massachusetts. Producers accept a Springfield based buyer removing surplus clauses, lowering prices while saving shipping costs. About 4100 cwt daily rerouted from Boston, with NE Milk Producers associaton signaling a quarter to half cent per quart rise in October and another increase planned for November.
The state treasurer computes the direct state tax totals for counties and towns. Wash ing ton County leads with the largest share at 114 210.21, while Montpelier and Barre City rank high among towns. Other listed communities include Barre Town Berlin Fay Mushfield Middlesex Northfield Waterbury Roxbury Wallafield Warren Woodbury Worcester and more, reflecting each locale's assessed portion of the 1 084 099 95 total.
Eduardo Alonso of B Street, a surface machine hand at the Barclay Brothers stone shed, was seriously injured when a nearly balanced stone toppled on him. He narrowly escaped death, was moved to the office, treated by Drax Reid and McFarland, and later taken to Barre City Hospital where internal injuries were feared despite no external trauma. Alonso has worked at the shed for seven to eight years.
Mrs. Lida Warmer 37, wife of George E. Warner, was killed instantly yesterday at 5:30 pm when struck by a southbound Canadian Pacific freight near the junction of Canadian Pacific and Ormond tracks. Engineer Arthur Wright and conductor T. McNevnie reported the scene, with Mrs. Warner walking between the tracks and dazed before the impact. She leaves a husband, a daughter Sylvia about 20, and a brother.
Washington September 4 The Hughes opinion filed with the Interstate Commerce Committee argues that confiscation would occur if government uses excess railroad earnings over four per cent from rates deemed just and reasonable by the ICC. It contends such rates and revenues are property of the carriers, not taxable taking from them.
Harry B Houghton is resigning from his postal duties. H H Cashman returned from Morrisville and Stowe after two weeks away. Mrs Gardens of Union returned from Montreal visiting friends. D A Perry went to Mast Aardwick for an auction sale of the Goodrich estate. Addie Tush returned to Merlin N H from Prospect street visit. The marriage of Harry Fisher and Miss Walltee is reported at Miss Walltee s home in Richifash. Abradd Mes and Max Fisher left by auto this morning.
Washington county court summoned 61 additional jurors to appear at Montpelier on Tuesday Oct 7 to cover the trial of George A Tong charged with the murder of Mrs Lucina Broadwell in Burre on May 3 1910. The precaution aims to ensure a full twelve jurors.
Miss Rachel Gobie left for Bridgewater after serving as nurse for Inwend Crowell. Several residents and visitors from Hartford, Windsor, and nearby towns were noted, including Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Butler, Ava Teuell, Mrs. Same Pingree, and Christine Brown. Residents travelled to Boston, Keene, and Manchester, with juror Tattle S. Newinnes in Windsor for U.S. court duties.
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