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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-07-08
PACKING FIRMS
ARE INDI6ssnvo, ,
SWIFT and Armour Companies and
Other. Charged with ProfitccrrnE

Boston, July 7.--Indictments charging
profiteering in food were reported here
late to-day by federal grand jury
against e. c. Swift &; Co., Armour Co,
~ e. Hollis e. Co, and the Independent
Sugar Co. Of this city. Tho indictments
are the first to be returned in New
England by a federal grand jury for
alleged food profiteering.
The Swift indictment charges that II
cents was received for beef which cost
the corporation ten and one-half cents a
pound, yielding a net profit of six and
one-half cents. The Armour company
it is charged, sold New Zealand lamb,
which cost nine and a fraction cents,
for 25ia cents a pound. The Hollis COM
pany. according to the indictment. charged
1s cents for beef which cost only ten and
one-half cents a pound.
The indictment against the Independent
Sugar company charges that the corpora
ton sold for 2i2 cents sugar which cost
it 16 cents a pound.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-07-08
R|T|NG SPEECH
OF ACCEPTANCE
|ublican Presidential Candi-
ate Says Interest in Party"
|ill Be the Campaign Theme
This Summer

rion, Ohio. July 7.--After several
IS spent in preliminary preparation.
tor Harding to-day began the actual
ing of his speech to be delivered on
% accepting the Republican presi-
fal nomination. He expects to com
il in about ten days during which
he plans to see but few visitors
order to get an early start on the
|ch. the senator arrived at his Office
he administration building adjoining
home several hours earlier than usual
sy but found it locked. Seating him
ON the front porch he calmly waited
! George Christian, his secretary, ar
| some time later and unlocked the
flowing p custom acquired while IN
- newspaper work. Senator Harding
|riting HIS speech with a pencil on a
'tch-pad from which it will later he
ed on a typewriter.
am writing. it as | used to write Tor
newspaper said Senator Harding
habit of thirty years standing
.-ite as | think.
cording TO members of his once
>. the senator never dictates speech
after it has once been written out
bnrhaud. seldom makes any changes
is copy"
e announcement made by senator
hson Of California that he would sup
. the Republican ticket greatly pleased
tor Harding when Informed of it to-
The statement did not come as
rise, however, as it had been under
ID around the Harding headquarters
some weeks that that would be the
fornia senator's attitude.
am glad Senator johnson is going
t live the ticket his support" the Re
lean nominee said. Il am glad to
j Of everybodys support" he added
| would much rather have support
he grounds that our platform is ap-
ing than on the grounds of interest
he nominees
Q Ohio senator added that through
the campaign he intended to en-.
kize Interest in party
s going to be fad in the cam
n" said Senator Harding.
Itention was called to statement
edited to Governor Cox. the Demo
ic party nominee. that he planned ar
hsive campaign with an extended
liking tour through the country.
should imagine he would. but thai
not change my plans any Senator
ding said
. senator to-day received q letter fror
bert Taft, editor of tho Cincinnati
es-Star, pledging to him the support
hat publication as well as 'all the
family"
gratifics me very greatly to know
have the best wishes of all the
family and the Times-Star," re-
Il the senator
bother quiet day is planned for to-
row by the senator who has no en-
fments scheduled and who intends Il
BITE his entire time to his speech.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-07-08
{: B, BAILEY PRESIDENT
(lington Man Heads Baptist state
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 18th Amend
ment-l92I Session

|rwport. July THE evening session
|ne Vermont Baptist State convention
held in Lanes opera house last
ht and was attended by large audi
r. It opened with a devotional service
song led by DR.. l.. T. Reed of Poult-
Two addresses were given during
evening by Dr. George II. Spencer
Boston and DR.. James T., Norcross of
h York city.
his morning the first session began at
by devotional service, the Rev.
!. Clark of Bellows Falls, and An adj
IS by the Rev, j. Allen Spidell, evan
.st for the State convention, his sub
being Echoes from the Field by
Icia, Workers The business of the
|-ning was largely gITer over to re-
ts, which were read and adopted The
owing committees reported: Obitu-
S. nominations, resolutions and trees
he nominating committee reported as
.owe ~ WORD of apology. Mr.,
i irman. your committee on nomination
been entrusted with no Smal, task.
Vermont Baptist State convention
grown to be an institution Of great
tOrtance and scope. We have realized
must bring to its service the best our
domination affords of consecrated
ian men and women TO serve you
the ensuing year. We have sought and
the aid Of the best advice obtainable
coming to our conclusion. We were
denod a the beginning Of our delibera
ks by :hc fact that our able self
rifcing chairman for this year mus
relieved Of the arduous duties re-
red. lie has served US long faithfully
ably and your committee was bound
respect his wishes, We were compelled
seek out man filled with grace
lty ano the spirit of service to serve
in that capacity for the ensuing year
believe We have found such a mar
your first president Of this year
therefore beg to submit our report
Fsident, Elmer r. Bailey Of Burlington
vice president, Wallace y. Nichols
Rutland; second vice president, Mis-
ICE M. Brooks of Georgia Plains clerk
Rev. Frank S. Tolman Of Randolph
members of the board of trustees
IN to expire in 1893; Miss Ada A
CHAM of Bennington, the Rev. w. A
vison, D. D., of Burlington. Leon s
" of Cavendish, Howard Crane of Bur
gton. F. r. Oickerman of Bristol, tn
n. W. w. Stickney, IL. D., of Lud
the Rev Roy T.. Whittemore O
idlebury. Mrs. George Pomfrey O
Ehford. Miss Ada A, Champion of s.
bans. Glass Of 1922, to take the plac
B. A. Parks of Chester, deceased, tn
n. Henry Bond of Brattle boro; elias
1921, advisory members, Mrs. ErneS
Corbett of Wilmington, Mrs. John !
krk of Bellows Falls, to become activ
mbcrs; class of 1922, advisory members
s. John A. Greenwood of Chester, Mr.
ma o. Rogers Of Barre. to becom
i've members"
he State board OF promotion: Pres
bt Of the board. secretary and superb
dent, the Rev. Clark T. Browncll
nttleboro. the Rev. G. w. Peck, IN
Rutland. the Rev. George Pomfrey {
thford, the Rev. B. j. Lehigh of Barr
Rev. w. B. Chase Of Ludlow the Re
J. Fowler of Bristol. the Rev. Arthl
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-07-08
WOODFORD MOTORCYCLIST
DANGEROUSLY INJURED

Brattleboro. July 5.-Richard Purdy. aged
%, Of Woodford, an engineer employed by
Dexter Gleason of Woodford, lumberman.
was injured seriously this afternoon when
his motorcycle left the road on Brannin
street. He was trying to make sharp
turn going down hill and the machine left
the road and passed under n railing the
latter striking Mr.. Purdy in the stomach.
Both the machine and rider went over the
embankment down about 20 feet to Will
liams street Chief Of Police George Wilson
heard the young mans outcries and went
to his assistance. Or. William i. Kaine
took him to the Memorial Hospital where
he is on the dangerous list. His wife was
summoned from Woodford by telephone
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-07-08
URGES LOUISIANA
TO TAKE ACTION
Governor Cox Says Duty of
Legislature to Democrats Is
to Ratify Suffrage Amend
ment at Once

Dayton Ohio. July If the Legislature
of Louisiana acts in accond with the
opinion of Governor James NJ. Cox, the
Democratic nominee for President. women
will be enfranC hised to vote at the Novem-
Der election and the Democratic Party
may get the credit for making universal
suffrage fact
In a telegram to Frank J. LooneN. chair
man of the Louisiana State Central COM
mittete. Governor Coy expressed it as his
opinion that the Louisiana Legislature
owes it as n du' 'he Democratic far-
ty to ratify II. MIR. Looney had
wired the Cove king him to express
his views to the stature and ratinca-
don of the amcrdncnt
In his ofiicia capacity as governor or
Ohio the Democratic candidate has re-
peatedly placed himself on record as be-
ing in favor of giving the vote to women.
He has signed a number of bills intendco
to enfranchise women in this state ana
in a special message to the Legislature
transmitting the federal amendment ior
ratification, he urged Favorable acton
! consequently, his frank opinion express
| cd to-day on the subject was not u"eA-
| pected here,
II was stated to-day by those in close
| touch with the Democratic presidential
candidate that he contemplated conduct
ing his campaign chiefly from Columbus,
| whore he will necessarily have to ne
| mucb of the time in connection with MS
duties as Governor. His Dayton friends,
| ""'''" as ',. .,a. bic homo city
however anticipa'c wa. ms aentors
will Be ono of the principal nerve ceh'ers
in the campaign and that no small part
| of his campaign work Will he conducted
| from his newspaper office. 1t has been
the practice of the Governor to come
hofne cav" ..;,r, tis far,il, at
| spehu 'le .,,onor Office
| ran r.'u @ anu q, -. Nv. - i,,,,ortance
| NJ po'''iOa' -, Io.dors re-
are eApc''eu w, ,ns,,a Tho visit Of
,,',, paos,vn,, tho vice-presiden-
rra''Ni" ~ - =. o.noc,od saturday.
.'ai .,',.aa 80 dn,oIon into any-
- "o' ""'' IT,, oxohanre of felici-
'hliiS 'io'c IMAM u"
'a..o"' ,,.u, s,or horc on his
MI hooscrelt un,,antior THE
wa! io'"e - ,o-d.v AZ his
'o'ei"o' ,oi,,i,, callers and
"e"spa ,t,,.t;or. which
rea''n9 ne ,, h;a oa;co IN =, constant
"av. ari,, Tu.sdav morning.
stred" s'"'' -,,,;,a,;o,. fror, al,
A"o"s ,.."' .', o.o contonders for
the - 80 ,ha ohio Gov.
'ne nohor 'naI 80 NJ Mar.
'. "U' .ha. ,o,.orrors no,it;.
'n" - - ,a.,, ,,.,,;os ronresentatives
~ -, ,,,n;,o.s r,or and nersona]
.. fo,,, Er,r,,1ir 4 Lane
. ,an.o,a-,, of ,ho interior said.
..I a,,,o,.t,. oor,r,,,,l,te Won and the
~ ,,i,,o ne , camnaipn that is
s.. -, ,,.;,, oh.IIongo tho ;nter
,. ,,,,,ort Of Tho nov. voters The
: - . -, ,,,. a., do6nitc word as tr
,e., sa;r. ~. u,ou as eore;pn."
: -. 49, co,,a,no,. t,ll-od Golf with
= ., +, ,ho ohio Golf tourns.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-07-08
HAS 2,19O CATTLE
Granite City CO-Operative Creamery
Also Has S1OO.OOO Capital

Montpelier, July THE Granite City
Creamery association of Barre has filed
articles Of association in the office of the
secretary of State for the purpose of con-
ducting creamery in that city. Some 2lao
head Of cattle owned by farmers in Barre
and adjacent towns have been listed that
the milk from these cows will he brought
to this creamery. The capital stock is
500 600 divided into 10000 shares at 80
each
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-07-08
TOWNS HOLD UP TAX
Failure of 90 TO Report Cause Delay in
Estimating Direct state Tax

Montpelier July Some over 50 towns
have not yet reported to the tax COM
missioner the grand list of these several
towns This was due some time ago and
the result is that it is holding up the work
of compiling the data to show the grand
list of the State upon which the direct
state tax is made Nearly all the large
towns and cities are behind or ther re-
p0Ek&
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-07-08

Exhibitor will be asked to contribute $3.50.
II 200 manufacturing concerns accept this
invitation the space will be paid for.
This is an unusual opportunity for large
advertising at small expense. Any one
interested should communicate at once
with the Department or ASricuIture
MontpeIier. attention Amos j. Eaton, who
has this matter in charge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-07-08
HARTNESS SPEAKS
AT WEST BRATTLEBORO

Brattleboro. VT July 5.-Morc than $500
persons attended the Independence Day
celebration in West Brattlehoro today.
A long line of floats, decorated automo-
biles and other features was reviewed,
after which Quonekticut tribe Of red men
gave war dance and drill. followed by
sports. James Ilartness of Springfield.
gubernatoral candidate. gave an address
stating that the national Independence Of
America was dependent upon the develop
ment of organizat tions that strengthen her
economic industrial and military position.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-07-08
Officers r. NJ
FINED Sl6,50O FOR
PROFITEERING IN SUGAR

Bnghamton, n. Y, July Robert r.
James, Albert Innman and Harry Martin,
all of Oswego. who pleaded guilty to an
Indictment charging conspiracy and prof
itcering in the sale OF 80 tons of sugar.
were fined SIG, 100 by United States Asso-
ciate Judge Frank 3. Cooper to-day. The
fine was paid andNhe defendants discharg-
ed. The court recessed until July 2s
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-07-08
SPECIAL SESSION IN
NORTH CAROLINA CALLED

Raleigh, n. c., July 7.-Governor Bick-
EFT of North Carolina to-day issued call
for a special session Of the Legislature for
August 10, at which ratification of the
suffrage amendment will be considered
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-07-08
HAS 524 MEN
National Guard of Vermont Also Has
IS Officers, Says johnson

Montpelier. July III T. Johnson.
adjutant general. has compiled the fol-
lowing figures showing the strength
of the National Guard of Vermont as
of June so:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-07-08

70 YOU were not permeated with the
,hr,ft habit during the war. get in II
now, studying the ads Is a thrift hab,,
.h.t n practical and economical
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-07-08

Furnishings that are not used may be
converted into cash through tho classi.
fed ads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-24
AGREEMENT IMPOSSIBLE
Johnson Says He Stands With Hard
 ing Regarding League
By Associated Prees

New York, October 23.-Senator hiram Johnson, in statement issued tonight at headquarters of the repub hcan national committee. declared there can can pc no agreement upon the league issue between himself and supporters cf Senator Harding, who say the re- publican candidate will take the United states into the League of Nations.
 Inere Is studied effort-in some di- rections to make it appear that there is unity of purpose between those who be- Meve as I do concerning the League of Nations and those who wish, with or Witnout reservations, to enter the league" the statement said.
 MT. Harding has said if elected he Will not take this country into the league, that he has turned his back upon 1t and seeks not Interpretation hui rejection of it.
 some gentlemen supporting Mr. Harding say that notwithstanding this plain declaration, he will take the United States into the league. Be- tween these gentlemen and men of my pehef there can be no unity of pur- pos. no agreement upon the league is sue. I stand with Senator Harding. T accept as conclusive his emphatic dec- larations. his word upon the issue, not the words of those who are for the league, are all controlling."
 Senator Johnson declared while every normal man and every norma I woman desires to promote peace and prevent war, none could in justice to the nation subscribe to contract in edvance of precise knowledge of it's definite terms.
 We did this" he added, fin the psycnoiogical reflex from the great war With the covenant of the league, and borore It's provisions were known or it's obligations understood. embraced hys terically its purported purposes.
 Before us is the one plan. he said. the one association. When that is buried beyond redemption by MT. Hard ing's election, as it is certain to be from Ar. Harding's words. then, at our leis- ure. we may examine with the scrupu- Jsus care required any suggestions for oromoting peace and preventing war"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-24
SAYS WILSON'S
 REAL CANDIDATE Stands of Cox and Wilson Are Identical, Declares
 Hughes
By Associated Press

New Haven. Conn. October B. Woodrow Wilson might a swell be he democraticN candidate for president again this year as Governor Cox. Charles E. Hughes. declared in an ad- dos on the League of Nations here tonight
 How vain it is to say that Mir. Cox
 is running for President, and not MT. Wilson" MT. Hughes exclaimed add ing:
 The time has now passed for efforts to placate an autocratic executive. If MT. Cox is going to part company with MT. WilscE and is opposed to Article A tof the league covenant), why should he rot frankly say that he, favors its elimination.'
 The stands of Governor Cox and President Wilson are the same. tha tSis, to commit the United States to the league and oEly meaningless ressrva- titns,' MT. Hughes asserted. Neither the governor nor the President have changed their attitude in this respect and all insinuations and declarations to the contrary are misstatements" he added
 We assume that in discussing the attitude of the candidate we may prop erly compare ir with the platform of the democratic party Unless the dem- ocratic platform intended grossly to deceive the people it meant to say .he party endt rsed President Wilson in his stand against any reservations which would impair the effectiness of Article x. Then what of the candidate? Did ne not say explicitly that he. stood apon tn der ocratic platform? Will he now say that he repudiates the democratic platform? This question came up acutely at once, and 10 settle it MT. Cox made the pilgrimage to the White House. so that there should be no mistake of the entire concord of the two leaders. Ar ter thls visit to the White House Mir Cox said We are agreed as to the meaning and srffciency of the dem. ocratic platform President Wilson ans nouaced that he found that he and 1overnor Cox were absolutely at, one With regard to the great issue of the League of Nations"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-24
t. O. P. DISTRICT
 GIVES ROOSEVELT
 HOUSING WELCOME
Declares u. s. Must Join the League or Abandon Future Expansion and Trade Ex-
 clusiveIy at Home
By Associated Press

Newburgh, N. Y., October 23-America must join the League of Nations CT abandon all future expansion and barter and trade exclusively among ourselves Franklin D. Roosevelt democratic vice night in an address which terminated a two-day campaign through upper New York state
 Although this is normally strong re publican district, MT. Roosevelt, who has large personal following here re- eeived an enthusiastic reception. He was met by a band on his arrival here from Eoshen. where he addressed an early afternoon meeting and took part in an automobile parade to hotel where he vas the guest of the democratic city committee at dinner.
 Because Americans or nations soul
 more important than a bank ac- count" he said. we have emphasized almost to the exclusion of the many othe arguments in it's favor the neces- eity, from moral point of view of our entering with the civilized nations of the world into the League of Nations
 'In these closing days of the cam patgn 1t may not be amiss to call atten- / don to the moral side of the question. If We are to continue to be prosperous as we have been ,nde$ "a democratic admin. fstration during the past eight years we must participate in the unselfish gov ernnent of the civilized or semi-civilized portions of the world and must continue 70 expand our interchange of commodi- tfes with other nations.
 Inere are two ways of securing our rust share in the development of the Woftd'S resources. One is the policy of brute force of such tremendous standing navfes and standing army as will per mt us to stretch out and grasp what ever we may because no other nation or eom0lnation of nations is strong enough 10 gainsay us. The other way is by es- Publishing such close intimacy and agreements with the rest of the world powers as to establish our place with ehem by mutual concern in the world s progress. The great resources of Asia Minor, of Africa, of Siberia, the develop pnent of the vast Chinese empire these are but few of the matters which will be determined in the next few years.
 IS anyone foolish enough to imagine mat with the United States holding p1cof from the council board, maintain ing position of complete isolation. we VIII be seriously considered in the agree ments which win be reached in the near future? Unless we enter, unless we be- cofne partner in this great friendship cf nations we need expect few henafits from the trade of the world. and as for the other way, the way of brute force sven though we are willing to break the backs of the people with taxation. we could not create the armament fast enough to overawe the confederated na- kions of the league-
 After his speech here tonight Mir Roosevelt left for his home at Hyde Park, where he VIII spend Sunday. He begins two-day campaign through Greater New York on Monday and will spend the remainder of the week in New Jersey. Maryland, Connecticut and West
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-24
WILSON SENDS GREETINGS
Counts on Young Men and Women to
 Support Ideals
Rx Associated Pre..

Washington, October 23.-President Wfl- (Dn telegraphed the Young America ns' Democratic League of Columbia University today his belief that the young men and women of the country will rally to the support of the perpetuation of the high ideals for which we fought in the great war"
 Conveying his greetings through Roland Bradley to a meeting of the Young Amer jeans, Democratic League in New York City the Presidint said:
 The youEg men and women of the coun- try should be even more deeply interested Tn this critical contest that other Amer icans. for the issues the issues of the future.
 They will determine the future in- 1fuences and greatness of the United States in the councils of the nations. They will determine our moral force in all the great pending contests of right with which the world is already quick
 believe that the young men and women ~ shs ~0nAtry will see the vision of oppor- ~~f.ty w.,.--l now present, itself and will rally 10 the support of the perpetuation 0. treat war. l--
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-24
WEST VIRGINIA SAFE
Almon Says Leaders Are Confident
 of Democratic Victory

Washington, October 2s.-(Speeial.l ] West Virginia will go democratic ae-
 cording to Representative Ed B. Al mon of the Eighth Alabama distr ct who after campaignins @ week in tha; state. came to Washington tonight.
 According to the indications" said Judge Almon, and what leaders tell me, West Virginia will go not only for Cox, but will elect democratic gover- nor'
 Judge Almon. beginnine Monday in Baltimore. will campaign for the ensu- iNg week in Maryland
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-24
ON VITAL TOPIC
British Resist U. S. Claims Regarding
 Captured Cables
By Associated Press

By AssocIated Press
 Washington, October 23.--The interna- - tional communications conference in session here is discussing a fundamen issue upon the disposition, of which depends. of ficials. feel, the success of the conference, as it arose from the claim of the Amer iean delegates that the former German ca = bles in the Atlantic connecting the United States with Germany should be restored as they were before the war. giving America direct communication with Germany.
 Of the Is. 900 miles of captured cables the French control now 5000; the British 5 0oO and the Japanese the remainder.
 British delegates are said to be resisting the American claim that pre-war status of the cables should be restored. The repre- sentatlves of the two countries on the com mittee created to deal with the subject and carrying on the discussion and delegate es generally said to feel that failure to reach an greement will make 1t useless to continue the conference