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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1917
Page
1
President Wilson urged Congress to declare immediate war on Austria-Hungary to join the fight against Germany. He said peace is impossible while German rulers continue aggression and demanded German reparations and territorial concessions before any settlement.
Washington Dec 4 The Wilson address was placed for simultaneous publication worldwide including Reuters London and papers in Europe and Asia. The department's weekly military review notes German aims to force a decisive western front engagement with renewed invasions into Italy and continued mobile warfare despite trench stalemate.
Washington reports a French government cable paying high tribute to American army engineers who, trapped by a German encircling attack on Cambrai, swapped shovels for rifles and fought alongside the British near Cambrai on November 30. The message commends their courage and improvisation under fire.
Four large mills and maps a company in the Sout aan pe Trogt were destroyed at night with losses near 1000000. The blaze began near a carpenter shop and machine area where valuable equipment and ware were stored. A man fired into the air as the fire spread, but no specifics on injuries or suspects were provided.
Paris reports conclude a war conference with Col. BK M House delivering a closing address at the invitation of Premier Clemenceau. House praises unity of purpose and mutual sympathy, thanking French officials and people for warm welcome as American mission vows to continue joint efforts with France.
Teleprinter dispatch from December four claims the Russian high command reports victory with German forces driven back. The message notes Bolshevik control advancing toward German positions, with remnants and rear units fleeing. A separate line mentions Mary Lewhrawkie of Moretown losing track of winter plans amid the turmoil.
On the Verdun front the German attempt to seize French positions was repelled. French artillery and infantry held firm as heavy fighting continued along the Meuse. In Champagne the war office reports ongoing heavy artillery actions and intensified operations.
London reports an armistice signed at Prince Leopold of Bavaria's headquarters, valid for 48 hours. Vienna and Amsterdam sources note Russian troops may see more armistice actions across divisions, with a Russian deputation crossing lines to negotiate a general front truce, while no new changes in Italy or Albania are reported.
Italian Headquarters reports enemy activity shifting to artillery demonstrations followed by infantry moves. Gunfire is less concentrated than before, aimed at masking other movements or testing openings in the line.
Readable fragments describe an incident report with injured or repelled attacks, noting strength and delivery details. No clear dates or places are readable, leaving the core event description uncertain. The fragment suggests a violent confrontation but lacks verifiable entities.
Washington reports the war emergency council calls for immediate bread price cuts with bakers under government license from Dec 10. New York coverage notes Hoover sees corn crop surpluses as the key to easing prices, forecasting lower costs for milk and meat as the crop moves to consumers by Jan 15. Hoover stresses price regulation or wage increases to meet living costs.
The Interstate Commerce Commission blocked the Western Rail's request to raise iron and steel rates but allowed a modest increase above the previously held levels. Applications for livestock rate hikes were rejected. a new premium pricing scheme could raise overall costs modestly.
An official inquiry alleges large irregularities in service contracts. Officials report possible misconduct tied to procurement practices and hat supply agreements. Affected parties include contractors and municipal departments. Investigators urge transparency and further audit.
Miss Frieda C Hooker daughter of Mr. and Mrs B W Hooker and Lieut Harold Cutler of the Dental Reserve Corps US Army were married at 17 Park Street Barre in a quiet ceremony led by Pastor Lipak of the Hedding Methodist Church. Bride a Spaulding high school and Simmons graduate. groom a Clark College and Harvard College trained dentist recently assigned to Camp Upton. The ceremony featured nation color decorations and was witnessed by immediate family only.
An indictment alleges a conspiracy to defraud the U S government of hundreds of thousands of dollars on contracts exceeding a million dollars. Named are William B Thom John J Slattery Joseph Tves Edward Slattery connected to Thom Bailey Peckwill Hat Manufacturing Co and H D Parmelae Cove. Two quartermasters corps inspectors Arthur Gilson and Peter J Duffy are named conspirators.
Branlt high school basketball schedule announced by Principal J H Jackson shows ten games with new foes Waterbury and St Albans high schools joining the lineup. Captain Geary and a strong nucleus return as Spaulding looks to contend in the league race with Montpelier and Burlington alums also on the slate. The calendar opens January 1 at Burlington and runs through March shuttling between Barre and Waterbury with other early matchups at Morrisville and Saint Albans.
Washington December 4 postmasters nationwide were ordered to make every effort to ensure delivery of questionnaires mailed by local exemption boards to registrants. If undelivered they must be returned to the board with the postmaster’s endorsement stating the reason.
Four recruits for the United States navy were accepted by the local recruiting office at Montpelier today and will be sent to Burlington for further examination. The men are Clarence King of Montpelier, W. W. Keirn of Newport, Harald W. Snow of Moretown, and Vernean Ho Nault of Barton.
In Albans on December 4 committees from Metheniiet, Baptist, Universal, and Congregational churches met at the Congregational chapel to discuss the advisability of using angelureh during winter to save fuel. They will take the matter to their respective churches for action. No Roman Catholic churches in the city or Bay will be opened on weekdays in winter except Holy days. St Luke's Episcopal will have fewer services than the usual monthly schedule.
Brattinboro December 4 ministers of Windham county met with Rev. C Merril of Burlington secretary of Verses com vari ont problems tote lag work in the county and state. The report said 16 men had gone into war related work causing a shortage in the state. Women urged to secure tar he to ON the vaent pilpite temporarily.
Fragmentary item reports John Abbiatti of Howard Street being taken to an infirmary and mentions Frank Craddock receiving a letire from William McCaffray. Caffrey, a member in a core metlaffirey unit, says he joined the new nations army long ago and lists training details and commissions amid unclear names and places.
Residents attend funerals and vacations in progress with names such as Mrs. FC Wetmore and John B. Kelly. Thanksgiving travel and local errands include Mrs. Bettina Hooker visiting Cambridge and Dr. Homer Lawless returning home. City hall offers copies of public acts 1917 while local police warn about street safety and upcoming Vermont fair preparations.
County Agent F H Abbott reports a letter from Richard Pattee, secretary of the New England Milk Producers, stating that milk prices for November and December will be ten cents a quart, replacing eight cents. The agreement, with Hoover, sets December payment at ten cents and adjusts January February March to compensate farmers for the drop in price. In the Montpelier zone the net gain per hundredweight is about $20.12.
Commissioner M. B. Hil foyas announces Vermont school drive for the national war savings effort will begin after New Year due to await government pamphlets and instructions. Officials emphasize bonds and certificates and a coordinated start once materials arrive in Barre. Weather notes list clear to mild conditions with a bright forecast.
A proposed amendment to city ordinances would require registration of palmists mind readers clairvoyants hypnotists and mediums at the city clerk office with a registration fee of 8 and a 1000 bond. If patrons are harmed penalties range from 10 to 50 and bonds may be forfeited. The council discussed the measure following City Clerk Mackay's inquiry into regulation of mystics and advised seeking the city attorney's opinion before adoption.
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