06 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1918
Page
1
London reports continued but unsuccessful German assaults along the front below Ayette north of the Somme. A late counterattack near Hangard improved the British line, while Paris says German attacks on the French sector ceased with heavy artillery fire but no infantry actions.
London reports dense German thrusts at Corbie in the Somme valley at daybreak. British positions improved east of Fonquevillers after yesterday’s actions. Paris notes German attacks north of Montdidier did not resume, with French counterattacks gaining ground near Mailly Raineval Cantigny. Aviation claims include destroying five German planes and a balloon, with heavy bombardment on enemy camps. Casualties and repeated assaults mark the front between the Somme and Bucquey, with heavy losses for the Germans and continued British resistance near Villers-Brotonmens.
Dispatches from Berlin via Tandon describe a major German push on the western front with claims of advancing to the Somme region and repelling Allied counterattacks. The report notes British and French forces holding key positions along the river and sustaining heavy combats near Mayer and Mutrswhl as April closes.
In College, April 6, the exronet Madmen county teotey applied for warrants to arrest five men alleged to have been seen in the mob that lynched Robert Perrignn, a German. Four factions of the party refused to face the warrants as the coroner said he would seek the state's attorney to issue them.
Fragmented OCR note reports a dramatic action with names and places garbled. It hints at a military engagement involving submarines and a landing near Vladivostene with references to naval forces and a state authority.
A Montpelier obituary recalls Joe Kathie an longtime engineer at The Tevidon and baton hospital who died after a January incident. He was 10 of age and survived by a wife and brother in Chicago. Funeral plans were expected for Monday morning.
A scrambled notice notes resident Le Choreld of Bertin died after stomach surgery at Mary Pletcher hospital in Burlington. It mentions a funeral planned at Berlin Cemetery and references government orders affecting cloth supplies for uniforms, tying the event to wartime production.
Fragmented article notes a person linked to Paris and Berlin move, mentioning names Lewi vod The K CRhatfield and Winnie Avery. It references German long range guns, a target, and a vague family narrative with partial names like Ralph Be Downy and Clyde Carel, set around April in a historical context.
The Farre Liberte loan committee announced the campaign would begin as soon as government forms arrive, with shipments expected midweek. Meanwhile residents prepared by visiting bake sales and tentative arrangements, while a local wedding and various social notes appear amid the broader wartime effort and flour inspection updates by federal agencies.
Washington reports the nationwide drive for the Liberty loan began with a goal of 4 000 010. Officials spoke in multiple cities. President Wilson prepared a major address in Baltimore while McAdoo spoke in Philadelphia at the Liberty statue unveiling. Marshall spoke in St. Louis and Daniels in Cleveland amid patriotic events.
Boston marks the first ventivereary of America’s entry into the war with a massive parade through Bark Bay and downtown, led by mercantile and industrial workers. Governor Metall reviews bands and floats at the State House with the British Britannia tank in attendance. Liberty Loan drives in New England surge with millions in subscriptions and insurance notices.
Washington April 10 A report states that Dr Muck nationalized German heritage will be treated as an enemy alien under the Rapineage law and turned over to military authorities for confinement. The department cited his German father and German ties as grounds for internment despite claims of American citizenship.
President Wilson commutes to immediate expiration the term of Frank M. Ryan, former IU union leader now in Leavenworth, whose dynamite conspiracy conviction would have ended July 20, 1896. The report also mentions a Mormon monument contract with R. C. Bowers & Co. for Junius F. Welly and notes inscriptions for Hyrum Smith memorial and quarry sources, with a Salt Lake City dedication planned.
Washington April 0 President Wilson signed a bill to form a government corporation with capital stock of 100000 and authority to issue bonds totaling 3 000 000 000. The entity will support essential war industries and stabilize critical supply chains.
Referee W N Theriault reports in Rutland that the Union Printing Co of Barre adjudged bankrupt on May 13 1813, with a recommendation to dismiss. Trustees report no assets and creditors first meeting expenses only have been incurred, A A Sargent serving as trustee.
A damaged OCR fragment reports a fire at the Watc h company plant in Bath in April, destroying a plant used for castings for the Emergency Fleet Corporation. The cause is unclear with references to combustion and machinery issues. details are incomplete due to text damage.
A Plainfield youth recounts a 1917 naval disaster aboard the 83 Ab cole, detailing torpedo and sinking events off the French coast. He describes escape by raft with comrades, rescue by a French destroyer, and the perilous voyage toward land before warm welcome aboard.
Clinton Mass April 6 Elites investigate murder of six year old Stella Soldi whose body was found in a brook with throat cut. The child left home noon yesterday for school and was seen later walking with an unidentified man. Neighbors report her cheerful disposition.
The Fortney case in Washington county court ended last evening with a verdict in favor of the defendant after about an hour of jury deliberation. The plaintiff’s attorney raised numerous exceptions and indicted possible appeal to the supreme court. Other cases discussed include Jobs Dobbs vs Montpelier and White River railroad, with jurors dismissed until Monday. Coll-Hersey v. Manual Vila resulting in judgment for plaintiff. I Ward Carver’s withdrawal. and 3 Savore v. tilio Perwatoni with $500 awarded for alienation of affection.
Meadow Brook Golf Club announces its annual meeting led by President and officers including secretary and treasurer. Members are urged to attend as the club discusses membership, committees, and future plans for the season.
Washington county local board reports a low rejection rate with only seven of 178 men rejected since war began. Most who failed were within the last group. none from the 1917 draft. Names listed include Maurice Alexander Montpelier H C Pierce Waterbury and others. medical advisory details pending.
Report notes state officials scrutinize coal dealers for adherence to delivery timing and order placement this year. Some dealers allegedly fail to meet orders, prompting state actions to curb delays and enforce penalties. Authority from the state intends to standardize dealer performance and protect consumer patrons.
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