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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1918
Page
4
Barre Daily Times notes from December 1918 discuss wartime policy, labor shortages across states, returning veterans distribution, and Vermont’s sugar card system. It cites President Wilson and French leaders, U. S. war department moves on uniforms, and emphasizes local Barre experiences with wartime economics and public service operations.
The piece warns that Portugal’s President Paes assassination will lead to tighter security for President Wilson. It notes postwar unrest in Europe could fuel attacks on authority figures, and as Wilson plans tours he may enter volatile areas where motives could be misread by some. Strong safeguards are urged.
Senate hearing reveals Capt. G B Lester states Germany notified civilians on July 10 1914 that a world war would be fought. The testimony signals US evidence to be presented at any future conference determining responsibility for the great war.
The article discusses Allied hopes for court proof linking Germany and Austria to the 1914 war crimes. It notes Capt. Lesters testimony from a German alien in the U.S. as a strong link and anticipates Britain and Italy providing further damaging testimony to convict the Central Powers.
East Barre and Lebanon residents visit family as servicemen return home from duty. William Roark has mustered out after Camp Upton service. Ralph Vinal slowly recovers in Springfield. Grace Tuck returns from the University of Vermont for holidays. Roscoe Tucker and Leland Avery, previously with Dartmouth and the A T J in Burlington, come home for the holidays.
A fragment from the Boston Transcript praises kind hearted men who feel pity for animals, contrasting those who stay late to fatten up a kitty with benevolent behavior toward creatures.
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