09 Apr 1917
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1917
Page
1
British forces smashed the German line in a major attack from Arras to Lens. They moved toward Cambrai, storming Hermies and Boursies, penetrating Havrincourt Wood. In the direction of St. Quentin they seized Fresney-Le-Petit.
British official report says troops penetrated German lines from Arras to Lens with considerable captures. In Cambrai area, Hermies and Boursies taken and Havrincourt wood reached. St Quentin sector sees Fresney le Petit seized and forces push southeast of Le Verguier. Air raids hit German targets, hangars destroyed, trains attacked, and a hostile balloon destroyed.
Paris reports a French advance portion of Lombartzyde in Belgium where German dead were found in trenches blown by French fire. An enemy attack near Paschendaele canal was repulsed with grenades. Across Vosges and Alsace minor actions caused losses for the Germans with no gains. One civilian died and three wounded near Rholme from German shelling.
Burlington April 9 A company of the militia is to be advised to those already mobilized at Fort Ethan Allen as Go, K of Springfield leads 70 strong with Captain Heary aboard. Another St Albans unit and Burlington company await orders from the western department. National Guard expected to attend but not patrol, assigned to guard key routes. Machine Gun company from St Albans and Burlington units are undergoing examinations, with several rejected.
New York April 9 The American line steamer St Louis arrived from Hope, the first armed passenger ship to complete a round trip from America since Germany’s unrestricted warfare decree. The vessel left New York March 17 and sailed from a European port on the return leg March 31 amid wartime tension and rumors of a mystery craft near Nantucket.
A fragmentary despatch from Fort Athan Allen describes a dynamite incident near a bridge. Reports indicate a limited eruption or blast and ongoing suspicion of planned tampering connected to term measures. (Note: OCR text is garbled. core fact concerns dynamite near a bridge and authorities reacting.)
Richard Olney died at his home in Reston at age 82 after weeks of illness. Former attorney general and secretary of state under Cleveland, Olney shaped diplomacy with the Venezuela boundary arbitration and upheld labor rights in strikes. Born 1835 in Oxford, Massachusetts, he rose from Harvard Law to national authority, later serving in Massachusetts politics and shaping Democratic policy.
Five men were sent to the United States navy from Burlington in a keel crewing office operation after work, with two more last night. Four new recruits joined, including Weld A. Seagel of Burlington who had been furloughed without pay for five months and recalled. Joseph Ed. Marcom of Chazy and Joseph A. MacRre of Mav erhill were enlisted Saturday, Albert Thihewit of Fleetland and George KB Heartae of Ryegate enlisted yesterday.
New York April 9 Irish leaders at a large meeting marked the 1916 Easter rising anniversary. They pledged steadfast loyalty to the United States and urged President Wilson to press for justice for Ireland and action against Germany. The event underscored a desire for Irish independence as a factor in wartime diplomacy.
About 200 of 600 mechanical department workers strike at 10 am after company officials refuse to recognize the local American Federation of Railroad Workers. City protection requested, special deputies deployed around the shops, with Company B and Company T sent to duty.
The Vermont Senate pursued a potential final week of the 1917 legislative session as the House returned from recess. Four new Senate bills were introduced on forenoon concerns including municipal court jurisdiction, officer residency at the capital, penalties for interfering with the agriculture commissioner, and annulment of marriage.
A heavy snowstorm blankets Southern and Eastern New England, with four inches already fallen in Boston and more to come. The two masted schooner Abenaki of Bath Maine went ashore on White Horse Beach during the storm, its captain and crew wading to shore. the vessel bound from New York to Bath with coal is likely a total loss. The passage also lists a series of Vermont and state acts under consideration, including municipal mergers, hunting seasons, taxation, education duties, and various charter amendments.
The steamer Soncord carrying 300 passengers from New York to Providence struck a submerged object in Long Island Sound near Hog Island and sprang a leak. The captain beached the vessel seven miles from Bristol Rhode Island as water flooded in, declaring passengers, including women and children, in no immediate danger.
Reports indicate Austria-Hungary breaks diplomatic ties with the United States amid a Washington dispute. Vienna authorities urge a speedy resolution as protests and trade tensions rise.
The safe arrival of Ambassador and Mrs. Penfield with three staff members in Zurich was reported as Austria-Vienna severed ties with the United States. Diplomatic readjustments were planned, with Austria seeking Sweden to assume interests and broad withdrawals of Austrian officials from the U S. The article notes a possible state of war and outlines proposed war bond financing and inter Allied loans.
An Austro naval vessel was seized in Boston Harbor after port authorities halted its approach. The incident involved a marked halt by authorities, with arrests and a transfer to Fort Fithen Allen for further processing. Investigation and questions remain about the ship’s origin and mission.
Fire in Patten Maine on April 1 devastates the hotel and eight buildings. Vast flames engulfed structures, forcing evacuations as firefighters battled the blaze through the night. No exact cause given. authorities investigate.
Fire destroyed eight of ten business blocks and three residences in Castletown, with a hand engine failing after ten minutes. The blaze started in an occupier tenement atop Moriarity block, sweeping through Morgan Brennen Preston JBR Churchill Tydel Wyman and Ransom blocks. Postoffice fixtures saved. total loss around 25000 dollars. several stores, lodges, and residences burned or damaged including Seminary Street and old Trombey residence.
A local company fund drive reports renewed subscriptions boosting the total, with funds turned over to HG Wondruff, treasurer of the Marre Board of Trade. Large portions have been paid. remaining supporters are urged to complete their pledges amid ongoing solicitations.
A fragmented report references a fire on sight and mentions Cuban plot details alongside a line about public figures and a timeline. Names and places are obscured in the OCR, but the text hints at intrigue involving a person named Weems and a Phin or Phineas figure and a reference to a legend and a council or group of rulers.
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