13 Apr 1917
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1917
Page
1
British forces rout German defenders across a wide sector in France capturing Gouzen Wood Gauche Wood and Sart Farm after stiff resistance. War Office reports confirm the gains and ongoing operations.
Paris reports French forces opened a new front south of St. Quentin with gains across trenches near Heninel Wancourt and east of Coucy-la-Ville. They captured prisoners, machine guns, and disrupted German lines while air squadrons supported operations despite bad weather.
Berlin reports on the Arras front as of April 13 stating German counterthrusts balanced preliminary successes by Allied forces on the northern wing near Angre and Givenchy Gobville, amid ongoing heavy fighting on the northern wing.
London April 14 The war frontier grows tense as General Maurice predicts a major confrontation on the western front. Reports from Amsterdam cite troop movements behind the line and machine guns installed to deter civilians amid shortages in Hamburg.
The steamer Nestos, sent from New York on March 13 with wheat and relief goods for Greece, was torpedoed and sunk. The loss deprives Greeks of promised Easter luxuries. the Greeks expect a formal protest, with insurance borne by the Greek government.
Washington April 13 appears set to see a bill to allow allied governments to recruit their citizens in the United States. Attorney General Gregory and the Senate judiciary committee chairman will back the measure, with a House member also introducing a companion bill.
Rain across Oklahoma and Kansas eases drought damage to winter wheat. Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture president Frank M. Gault estimates 20 to 23 million bushels saved versus last year's 27 million. Kansas official J Mohler notes the rain adds value to winter wheat and helps replanting efforts. Oklahoma bankers assist with seed supply for replanting if needed.
Major John M. Burke a longtime Indian scout and chief press agent for Buffalo Bill's Wild West show died early yesterday in Providence Hospital from pneumonia. Burke was widely known across the United States for his work with the show and his years serving as a trusted representative to the press.
Three people were killed and nine injured when an elevator at the Goodyear company plant plunged to the basement. Akrom, th. 418. Accident occurred yesterday during routine operations with workers trapped in the wreckage.
Galveston April 1 a British steamer radioed to a ship at anchor that a German commerce raider in sailing vessel disguise has entered the Gulf of Mexico The vessel is said to be equipped with auxiliary power and a German submarine is reported operating in the eastern gulf This is an early World War I era brief noting potential enemy activity and the source is unnamed as reported from Galveston Texas.
Washington reports high level talks with British and French officers about American naval participation in the war against Germany. American squadrons may patrol from British and French bases, guarding Atlantic approaches to major ports and key choke points. Seven paper manufacturers and a Chicago banker indicted in New York for alleged restraint of trade in news print, with executives of the News Print Manufacturers association named.
Rutland April 13 embargo placed on freight at the joint Rutland railroad Delaware and Hudson depot due to Loy strike of night and day freight men seeking a 20 cent daily raise. No shipments will be received for sending out of Rutland nor taken from collection road. A few men work under a 10 cent raise compromise, but not enough to clear the backlog and relieve car congestion.
New York April 14 an official denial was issued to the Republic of Cuba that the British vessel Treveal had been sunk off Cienfuegos by a German submarine. The denial rebutted a news bureau report broadcast last night naming a man named Chote skin as a Treveal crew member.
Buenos Aires reports the Arce transport Pampa has been sunk by a German submarine. The event is dated April 1 and confirms naval losses in the Atlantic theater.
Rio Janeiro reports Brazil will seize all German ships in Brazilian harbors amid a warlike stance toward Germany. The action comes as tensions rise and the government moves to enforce measures against German vessels.
The Waslington county license board met at city hall with BU House of Berlin, B Lucchina, and W H Ward of Barre electing Ward as chairman and secretary. They set license fees at 2000 and required real estate as security unless held by a woman. Applications for licenses close Thursday April 10 at 5 pm, after which no more can be accepted. Delays from legislation push license issuance past April 30. Some provisions relate to war time restrictions on licenses and second class licenses await Gov Grahatt’s action.
Two fraternal orders in Barra the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Order of Foresters were largely represented at obsequies for J Henry Moore a longtime Montpelier manufacturer. St Augustine's church bells tolled at 9 o'clock as a solemn mass of requiem was offered. Bearers included Charles J Leclair John O'Leary Akerman A J Loranger James Brown Martin McMahon and John Harrigan all of Barre. The body was brought to Barre for interment in the Catholic cemetery on Berkeley Street.
Mrs. Gertrude Hine of St Johnsbury developed smallpox while traveling home from Springfield. At Fasex Junction on April 13 the station crowd was exposed as health officer C. ML Perrin ordered a quarantine of the waiting room. A house off North Avenue was rented for her care after she had spent hours at the Palaver station and traveled from Springfield two weeks earlier.
James B. Brady known as Diamond Jim died in a local Atlantic City hotel after a long illness. A New York contractor in railroads, he was reputedly very wealthy and aged 64.
The Globe city council passed an ordinance requiring all stores and vehicles to show 0.8 PFLAG branding. The measure aims to promote a public awareness campaign and applies to business locations and transit vehicles within the city limits.
National guards on the bridge between Portsmouth New Hampshire and Kittery Maine opened fire on an unidentified airplane that approached from the harbor and crossed the bridge. The craft escaped upriver without being struck and officials at the navy yard denied any connection to a navy vessel.
William Ray, guarding the Grand Trunk railway bridge in Portland, said he was assaulted and fired upon before daylight by a man who boarded from a motor boat. The bullet wounded his arm as the assailant and a companion fled in the darkness.
Enthusiasm filled Aldrich hall as about 75 Barre women gathered to form a local Barre Red Cross branch. Officers were elected including President Carrie M. Wheelock and Treasurer Mrs. Robert Q. McDonnell, with multiple committees named for finance membership and civil relief. A Vermont chapter conference will meet April 18 in Burlington, and the group will continue to recruit members with a $1 annual fee.
Many friends attended the funeral of Mrs Mary Rossi wife of Gunde Rosei died at her home on Shartle place Tuesday afternoon with a large turnout of relatives and neighbors. Interment followed at Hope Cemetery. Bearers listed Ercoline Pueri Maria Valentini Marco Stared Anstan Tow Pietro Faridond Jin Rieriarelli. Attendees included Mia Rossi of Quincy Mase Garibald Rows of York City and E Vanelli of Quincy Mass.
A Staffordshire fragment shows 12 of 49 respondents to a wartime call indicating willingness to serve if needed. Nine did not clearly express readiness, while others offered to join medical roles in the army or navy.
Workmen and wife of Bichford Manufacturing were struck by a flag thrown during a disturbance. Children Renard Weta and Swett Comings witnessed the incident as local authorities investigated the event.
Nearly 175 attendees enjoyed a banquet and dance at Hotel Barre marking Barre Board of Trade’s first annual event. Carroll's orchestra, soloists Miss Henrietta Inglis and James Bennett, and Red Cross flower sale highlighted the evening with America first demonstrations and social dancing continuing past midnight.
Washington April 13 brief text describes Kitchin leading a strong opening for a 7,000,000,000 war revenue bill. Cheering signals support for passing the measure and avoiding obstruction or a change in party leadership. Details outline limits on spending and emphasis on funding the war effort within the United States.
The body of Mrs Elisabeth Paquin of South Barre was found on the floor by neighbor Mrs Ira Wright. Dr J A Warne listed death as apoplexy with prior apoplectic episodes. funeral arrangements were made by Barre town officials. She leaves her husband, Clinton Paquin, a railroad employee, a son in Marre, and several siblings including Harriet Ingraham and Julia Barrett. Born 1863 in Munro, N H, she lived in Barre for 28 years and funeral services will be held at the house Sunday afternoon.
Washington announces that all men enlisting in the regular army or National Guard will be kept in active service for the war period. Secretary Baker notes this wartime enlistment plan aims to mobilize quickly, with discharge after hostilities if a peacetime policy is enacted later. Government officials emphasize the plan as emergency, with hope for universal national service after the war. The article also mentions a separate fund update and a reorganization bill related to public service commissions.
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