07 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1918
Page
1
Crown Prince gears for further attempts to check the Allied advance though his efforts have failed. reports say the Allies captured 35,000 prisoners and 700 guns in the Aisne Marne operations.
Allied and German forces continue artillery duels and patrols along the Vesle as weather hinders reinforcements and air scouting. The Crown Prince may prepare a new push while storms delay renewed offensives. French and American troops hold bridgeheads despite heavy bombardments and renewed German assaults near Vesle and allied sectors.
French forces report small gains along the Veale as they repulse a German local attack south of Auberive in Champagne. Casualties are listed as one hundred killed or wounded. The war office notes continued German pressure with limited success for Paris troops.
The War Office reports brief gains by British forces along the Clareng e river line near the Mianders sector. The attack resulted in ground taken, short advance over modest distances, and a few prisoners captured during the operation.
British troops landed at Vladivostok at dawn today receiving a friendly reception. The dispatch from Shanghai notes the advance coincides with a broader Allied position in the region.
Guadalajara reports serious unrest as high bread prices and food shortages trigger clashes between demonstrators and police. Crowds target shopkeepers and authorities in the provincial capital 34 miles northeast of Madrid, with about 12,000 residents.
Extensive hospital accommodations for American troops are being prepared for the coming winter. The system includes 25,000 beds with 4,000 at Cannes and several large hotels at Nice to be converted for hospital use.
London reported a Russian wireless message describing Allied landings at Archangel and progress by Slovaks. It says Czech troops have captured Novo Nikolayevsk Ekaterinburg and Simbirsk after the fall of Samara and Ufa while retreating toward Povorino on the Don and reinforcing Kazan and Simbirsk.
Postmaster General Burleson says government control of telephones will first aim to coordinate and consolidate rival networks. Negotiations for consolidations are already underway and will continue. any agreement requires department approval before final action.
Concord New Hampshire August 7 O J Smith a local emcee led a raid on two residents confiscating oversupplied sugar as the new ration rules took effect Administrator Huntley N Spaulding urged local reps to survey homes for stocks Tilton grocer removed from wholesale supply list for noncompliance as the first such action since rationing began.
A newborn infant was found Saturday evening by William Dubuque between the farms of Henry Westall and Herbert Stockwell. The child cried under a bush behind the fence and was taken to Henry Westall then to Mrs. George Bressur. The state's attorney is investigation the case.
London dispatch states Norway lost fourteen wee vessels in July during the war. The Norwegian registry records the tonnage and total ships sunk this month. Fifty-five sailors perished in the incidents, with casualties noted across the fleet and related convoys.
In Washington, Aug 7 a late demonstration near the White House led to the arrest of 48 women as police dispersed a crowd gathered around banners opposing the administration. The incident followed clashes at Lafayette Square and drew attention to ongoing suffrage agitation. In Zurich Vienna 1918 food reports note worsening conditions as the first half of 1918 ends.
At least three dead after a dynamite factory explosion in Alton Til on August 7. The blast occurred as workers were unloading materials, with details still emerging and authorities investigating the cause and toll.
Paris reports continued long-range shelling today as heavy guns resumed their bombardment. The Segiber of Pus We eiaced is cited in hastily gathered dispatches, with authorities warning residents to seek shelter as bombardment persists.
General March told the Senate military committee that the War Department plans about 5,000,000 men to be raised soon. He did not believe it necessary to reconvene Congress before the August 24 recess if the bill can be reported in time. He noted interallied Paris talks aim to speed the war and end it sooner and that overseas deployment would continue under the current program.
St Johnsbury hosts the thirty third annual reunion of the 3d Vermont Regiment at Grandee hall with 34 members present. Captain Chatie seat of Benf Bt Ohnsbury re-elected secretary and treasurer Henry Lewt of Ohnsbury serves as secretary treasurer. Comrade memories honor fallen in Spanish American War.
New York August 7 Three men died from injuries after a gas tank exploded on the British steamer Huttonwood while taking on cargo at a river pier. The Huttonwood, a steel ship of 3008 tons gross, sank mid stream as fire boats towed air to the scene. Built at Newcastle and owned by Constantine Pickering Steamboat Co.
A wartime fundraiser appeal notes a boxing event to benefit the overseas war fund of the Salvation Army. The champion to be pitted has not yet been selected and the announcement came by telegram from Willard at Lawrence. Washington reports increased rates on newspapers and other publications being sought by the Interstate Commerce Commission, via the American Railway Express Company. St Johnsbury reports William Burden, 19, wounded, son of Mr and Mrs William H Burden, enlisted last September in Vermont’s 102d machine gun battalion, with a brother and sister in St Johnsbury.
The Lavin family reports from Merchant Istreet that son Harry Levin dated July ninth, describing a move to a wooded camp with many horses and tents. He mentions ten thousand dollars in life insurance and notes warm days with chilly nights, adding that mail delivery should improve. He also explains delayed replies due to work duties.
An American schooner brought eighty five crew members from the Japanese freighter Tokuyama Maru after it was torpedoed about two hundred miles off shore. The U boat fired five torpedoes before the freighter sank and later questioned survivors aboard small boats.
A hostile submarine attacked and sank the Diamond Shoals Lightship off Cape Hatteras, one of the Atlantic coast’s key navigation aids. The ship’s crew reportedly escaped to shore, while the Navy confirms the brief report and notes the event may signal a new submarine tactic near the American coast.
Col H T Johnson completes plans for the annual Vermont volunteer militia muster at the state fair grounds. Companies travel by auto or special Central Vermont car, with Montpelier and other towns using trains and stations to reach the grounds. Governor’s day slated for August 14 with Gov Graham reviewing the regiment.
The Barre native Rev J W Barnett has returned to Needham after ten months in England with American troops. He described Allied transports and hospital work, praised American troops, and noted British memorials for fallen soldiers. He also referenced rail and port facilities in France and listed changes in railroad personnel and operations affecting Central Vermont and related lines.
Central Vermont and M W R freight offices and stations will consolidate in Barre with all freight handling moving to the M W R passenger station in Depot Square. The M W R has exited passenger service. government order requires the change by Monday morning August 12.
Arthur D. Young of Barre succeeds George N. Tilden as Washington County draft board director. The Barre granite worker and longtime public figure, born 1868 in Scotland, will chair the board immediately after Tilden’s resignation. Governor Graham reportedly urges restraint on any further resignations amid a reorganization in Vermont labor recruitment.
Royalton August 7 lightning struck a new barn owned by Amos J Eaton during a fierce electrical shower. The building and a fresh hay crop were destroyed in the blaze.
A thunderstorm early Aug. lightning hit St. Anthony's Catholic church steeple at Bethel, traveling via the spire to the base. The bolt split a chain near an interior beam, heating woodwork and starting a smoldering fire that died before daylight was seen. No injuries reported.
Nicholas Ladue and Laura Sturgis of Berlin were arrested yesterday on adultery charges. They appeared before Judge E M Hervey of Montpelier and were held in 500 dollars bail for a hearing later.
Ottawa reports a brief casualty list including J. F. Pawson of Roxbury Massachusetts listed as killed in action and Gillespie of North Abington Massachusetts among the American names in today's over side casualty tally.
The consolidation of freight and passenger offices in Montpelier will occur on Aug. 12. J. P. Galleher becomes general agent for all freight and passenger business with offices at the Central Station. LTD. Waters stays as traveling freight and sales agent for all Boston Main lines in Vermont. A. A. Stebbins leaves the M. W. R. to Boston. Fred C. Mayo may become M. W. R. superintendent. W. Ty moves to the National Life starting Aug. 17.
A quiet wedding took place at J. P. Corskie residence on Tremont Street as Helen Corskie wed Orville N. Kew son of Mr and Mrs George Kew of Waitefield. Rev J B Reardon performed the ceremony with J P Corskie & Son granite company noted. The groom has been with Peck Bros Company of Montpelier for ten years and the couple plan a honeymoon before settling at Liberty Street Montpelier.
Venacas G. Minfolge and Mrs Tony Wymavich were killed when an automobile carrying five from this city to Boston collided with a freight train at a grade crossing in Taunton Massachusetts. Two others were injured in the crash reported today August 7.
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