Hope to Retain Supt Johnson in Newport
An Agricultural Committee meeting of the Newport Center Chamber of Commerce discussed keeping H. F. Johnson as superintendent of the Orleans County Farm Bureau. Johnson plans to leave for a superintendent position in New London County Connecticut, which would create a serious gap in the local bureau.
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Allies Press Softer Terms for Turkey in Paris Treaty
San Remo Italy April 11 Allies would maintain a 100000 man force in Turkey to enforce treaty terms framed in London. Supreme Allied Council to review the terms next Monday with French Marshal Koch and British Marshal Wilson to attend. Military experts to advise before final submission to the Sultan amid voices in favor of softening terms to gain Turkish government support.
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Maple Sugar Harvest Rises on Ideal Weather Across North America
The article notes favorable weather boosting sap flow and a large maple crop in both the United States and Canada. Farmers report significant progress with plentiful sap and high prices for syrup and sugar, signaling a strong harvest potential.
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English publishers plan $40 million Canadian mills project
Ottawa April 17 English newspaper publishers form a syndicate ready to spend 40 million dollars in Canada to secure a steady newsprint supply. G A Hall Caine, son of the novelist, says the plan includes buying 1000 miles of wood and building paper mills to end shortages.
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Court Allows Hearst Suit to Move Forward
In Washington on April 17 Justice Bailey allowed W. R. Hearst to continue his action challenging shipping bonds tied to the sale of the former German liners. The court upheld Hearst's right as a taxpayer to maintain the suit.
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Massachusetts Women Vote Ruling Clarifies Federal Amendment Limits
Massachusetts Attorney General J Weston Allen ruled that women cannot vote until the state constitution is amended or Congress grants an effective federal amendment. The decision, sent to Secretary Langtry, says the federal amendment does not grant voting rights or prohibit discrimination. suffrage requires state action or federal legislation.
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Spring Rush of Tourists to Europe Begins
Three steamers depart New York for European ports signaling a spring rush by business people and tourists. Demand for accommodations, especially first and second cabin, is unprecedented with berths sold through August and many reservations extended into September.
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Murder charges filed in Cork inquest verdict
April 17 charges named Premier Lloyd George Viscount French and Ian McPherson in relation to the death of Mayor MacCurtain of Cork. The inquest verdict held last month accuses the three of murder.
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San Francisco Examiners staff to wear overalls
San Francisco April 17 employees of the San Francisco Examiners will wear overalls during working hours starting Monday.
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Unusual Honor in Memory of Theo N Vail
New York April 17 The American Telephone and Telegraph Company will suspend service for one hour at 11 a m Eastern Standard Time tomorrow to honor Theodore N Vail chairman of the board who is being buried in New Jersey The move will affect 60000 telephones and 24000000 miles of leased wire in tribute to his memory.
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Story of Mr. Vail Life and Western Union Leader
In 1910 Mr. Vail aimed to unite U S telegraph and telephone systems and rose to head the Western Union Telegraph Co. The government forced his resignation over monopoly concerns. He supported progress at Western Union, pioneered the night and day letter, and valued stock. A Republican he avoided office, chaired Vermont’s delegation to the state convention, and engaged with the Lyndon Club, Masonry, and major arts and science institutions in New York and Philadelphia.
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Curtailment In New England Trains On Monday Owing To Coal Shortage
CHICAGO April 17 The Chicago Yardmen's association says the railroad strike will be called off today A mass meeting is planned to advise workers to return to duty The new railroad board would address wage demands while the outlaw union plans to operate without old organizations OPEN HEARINGS ON RY WAGE DEMANDS Washington April 17 The railroad board began hearings on wage requests from about 2 000 000 railway workers with W N Doak of the brotherhood of railway trainmen presenting the case Temporary offices are set up in union station for the sessions
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