12 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1918
Page
1
Desperate fighting persists near Bloody Messines village as German attempts to breach lines near Givenchy, Messines Ridge, and Wytschaete shift hands multiple times since the offensive began.
Washington April 12 speakers for the Liberty loan drive include McAdoo Daniels Lane Redfield Taft Bryan Gerard Chaplin Clark Fairbanks Pickford Lauder Bamberger Bass Dunne Davis Elkus Fairbanks Punk Gibewulus Gordon Connor Kenyon Kendrick Mather Lewis Love Norris Quick Cooper Swinton Salegaber Sweet Untermyer Vogelsang Vrooman Ousley among many others in a nationwide speaking tour supporting the loan.
Reports from the French front describe continued German offensives north and south of Armentieres with gains and counterattacks near Neuve Chapelle Merville and La Bassée while British forces hold the Lawe river line. An official Paris note transmits a letter from Prince Sixtus de Bourbon urging Alsace Lorraine Belgium sovereignty and Serbia restoration, and hints at Austria-Hungary’s stance amid the war.
Haig reports heavy and ongoing assaults on the northern battlefront. The Gist division repulsed attacks and counterattacked to recapture positions, with fighting continuing along the La Bassee canal to Ypres corridor as the day ended comparatively quiet.
Paris reports violent fighting last night near Laseigny and Noyou. Allied forces repulsed two enemy assaults amid cratered terrain and river operations. Air actions by German and Allied forces continued into March with ongoing aerial activity.
A damaged OCR snippet shows garbled text about a subject likely involving a German class and a seaside theme. Readable bits include references to Enteires and sme paints, but the overall meaning is unclear and no concrete event or names can be confirmed.
London April 2 Sir Horace Plunkett says the Irish convention reached a historic agreement on self government but Ulster Unionists objected. The majority of Nationalists and southern Unionists along with seven Labour members endorsed a scheme of Irish self-government to be enacted into law, with no further delay.
In Sheffield England April 12 income tax from wages shocks workers in the industrial district. Investigations show many earnings after allowances taxed up to 1000 pounds yearly with tonnage men earning high sums. Fitters in local factories report incomes from 240 to 1000 pounds, while skilled workers include Swedes and Dutch who drive output with little restraint.
St Paul Neb April 12 Grover Cleveland Alexander pitcher for the Chicago National League team is selected by the Howard county draft guard as one of the drafted men to report to Camp Fonsi for the three days starting April 26.
London reports on a wartime textile experiment using long hair from dogs to create wool substitute. Society women explore keeping nine pits for patriotic duty as samples from various breeds are tested, highlighting domestic effort and industry in Britain.
A large Russian fleet from Helsingfors, totaling about two hundred vessels, appears to have evaded German capture and arrived at Kronstadt, with a torpedo and submarine squadron reported offshore and transports due tonight. In Paris a long range shell killed a foundling asylum nurse and a patient with a child, and wounded eleven others. Burlington officials say ground glass in foods is unlikely poison, as tests show dirt and silica common. no poison evidence found, and past cases show intentional poisoning is rare.
London, April 12. The government agrees to allow the House of Commons to sit on both Thursday and Saturday to add Friday as time for debate on the empire bill and conscription for Ireland. The home rule pledge has not eased opposition, as Nationalists push to defeat conscription and win home rule.
London reports from April 12 describe German submarine crews as nervous and exhausted after torpedoed encounters. Sailors and officers show fatigue and tension, with some attempting to justify actions. Accounts recount harsh German conduct, including a Belgian prince incident and a schooner master left with a single oar after crew were cast overboard.
London reports negotiations on peace between the United States and Austria Hungary. Professors and Hungarian premiers discuss pans to peace while Austrian officials deny terms and note pressure from Czech resistance. A French statement about Alsace Lorraine fuels political unease in Vienna and Berlin.
Large numbers of Austrian deserters seek refuge along the great marches east of the Livinne. Militants patrol to deter desertions while most officers maintain order, and deserters blend with civilians seeking safety after fleeing.
St Johnsbury April 2 the North eastern Association of Underwriters held its annual meeting at the St Johnsbury house with 1 members present including Caledonia and Grange counties first insurance representatives and several social agents. A. J. Murphy of Boston gave the principal speech. Officers elected were President George P Moore Lyndonville and vice president F J Blodgett Lyndonville with Arthur Sprague St Johnsbury as secretary treasurer. The group dined and then toured George H Merrill’s sugar orchard.
Mrs Irene S Cleveland aged 77 dies at 3 Langdon Street Manchester after a long illness. A native of Johnson Vermont she had lived in Manchester five years and previously resided in Hard Park Vermont. Survived by five daughters Elizabeth Thomson Jennie Present Ada Cleveland Delia Stawell of Morrisville and Ass Crowell of St Johnsbury a son Asters Parma and twenty seven grandchildren. She was a member of the Methodist church.
About 1800 people gathered before the Auditorium last evening for an open-air singing bee. Prank M. Crust organized and directed the event, leading war songs and old favorites. Arthur L. Maynard, Pred C. Adame, and Ernest V. Barry performed several solos.
A garbled court notice notes a recess in county court proceedings with unreadable portions. The fragment mentions a date in March and a public record, but the rest of the details are obscured.
O F Benson of Brattleboro is named campaign head for Vermont Red Cross war fund drive set May 20 to 26. Delegates from multiple towns attend the meeting. fundraising plan outlined. Boston notes praise for European relief work and Red Cross films shown at Hippodrome theatre.
Francisco Prangl formerly of Barre reported at Port Dodge after being on the stellar list and signing a St. Cloud Minnesota questionnaire. Charles Woods also of Barre, working in Northa l Mass, reported to Camp Devens after failing to appear and being ill.
Milton leads New England by doubling its third Liberty loan quota with 301000 raised from 50 subscribers. The town expects subscriptions to climb to 60000 as coverage expands across the surrounding area. Concord reports principal E W Brailey resigns to join a junior high in Center OK. Pageant planned by local students to commemorate a state normal school’s founding. Washington notes Hoover recommendations to close private wire houses as grain exchanges pledge self restrictions for June and July trading.
Mrs Nina Kabiy of Montpelier underwent an operation at the City capital yesterday. Judge F J Martin of Richardson Pickert, ill with acute indigestion while presiding, shows improvement though may be weeks from return. Patrons of the Townville trolley report alarm due to a substituted intomo iz bell. The Ancient fog lamp by Allen Launter Co near North Barre caused the incident. Vermont politics and New England Order of Protection signals appear in prospect with various delegates attending.
In federal court Judge Howe ruled for the defendant in the Mrs Bie mens suit against Ol Beehive store over 200 shares of Old Der hire stock. The court criticized the plaintiff's methods to obtain the certificates and held N E Chamberlain did not convey the stock. Verdicts of 4688 and 4689 dollars were also recorded in related cases in Burlington and Chittenden County court, involving a foot and a loss to Travelers Insurance.
Mrs Ruth B Warren of 14 Richardson street wife of B W Warren employed at Walk Over Boot Shop died at City hospital after a six day illness She was born Ruth Davis in St Albans in 27 years ago Married in Westford three years ago Daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Davis of Westford Family moved to Barre a year ago Funeral services Sunday at 2 pm at the Warren home Rev H W Comminge will officiate Interment in Riverbank cemetery and body to Waterbury for transport to Moscow Stowe where Mr Warren’s parents reside
St Albans on April 12 reported the first day of the Liberty town canvass closed with $140,000 in subscriptions. Official allotment stood at 148,500, with unofficial totals remarkable including $17,480 from the Central Vermont railway mechanical department and $87,400 from the St. Albans Grain and City Feed companies. The women's committee, led by Mrs. W S Hutchinson, conducted a thorough canvass.
Funeral services for Oliver Stone were held at St Monica's Church this forenoon with burial in Catholic Cemetery. The service followed his death at his home 47 Brooklyn Street Tuesday evening. Parish priest Ree P M McKenna officiated. Pallbearers included David McDonald and Normandeau of Granite City camp M W A Joseph Jobin and James Patterenu. Large floral tributes were placed, and interment occurred in the family plot at Catholic Cemetery on Beckley Street.
Unclear dispatch notes American efforts to safeguard life and property as British and Japanese naval forces operate near a Siberian port. Report mentions a Japanese intervention to check German influence, with U S participation framed as protective rather than expansionary. Details on numbers or names are not provided.
Fragmented OCR reads of a town meeting item noting quota nearing full with unclear names and places. It mentions War Window, Santee Noel Rutland and possible references to Mermeres, Treaty, and wine terms. Reader should verify proper nouns and dates due to garbled text.
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