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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1917
Page
1
British forces repel German attacks on Welsh ridge south of Cambrai and regain ground. Haig says dawn forays struck two miles of front, with the center repulsed while counter attacks recaptured portions and took prisoners. fighting continues with raids near Gomelicu repulsed.
The wedding of Miss Janet Metobert Harmon and David Johnson was held Saturday at Trinity Church Shelburne. Rt. Rev. George Y. Blin performed the ceremony with Rev. Geneve Nrush assisting. The couple received many gifts from out of town guests.
A Kronstadt fort near Petrograd was destroyed by a highly violent blast. No details are provided in the dispatch.
An air raid bombs destroyed much of the damaged Carmin church in Padua while exposing frescoes by Titian and Campagnola. The dome burned but the main structure and copper roof largely withstood the blaze preserving walls and paintings. An Associated Press correspondent found famous frescoes intact despite wreckage at the altar.
London reports five German planes destroyed by British forces with no British planes lost. The Sunday summary notes all five German aircraft were destroyed or put out of action while British contestants returned safely.
Washington debates coal distribution to cold districts and labor treatment as Director General McAdoo chairs a conference with agency heads. Plans include increasing coal supplies and coordinating railway actions with leaders from Haven Maine and other regions amid winter strain and political pressure.
A fire beginning at 6 am yesterday destroyed three buildings in the Seaver block and damaged the Butterfield block in North Troy. Losses range from 18 000 to 40 000 with equipment in the Green Mountain club and town offices heavily damaged while cold hampered firefighting.
Brig. Gen. Anson George McCook longtime New York Law Publishing president and Civil War veteran died at his New York City home from pleurisy. Born October 10, 1835 in Steubenville Ohio he moved to Pittsburgh at age 11, worked as clerk and teacher, later led cattle drives to California and served as a brigadier general in the volunteers. He represented New York’s lead district in Congress from 1877 to 1883 and founded the New York Law Journal in 1872. Survived by a widow, a daughter and a son Lieutenant Metook, aide to Brig. Gen. F, shown at Camp Upton, survive nearby.
Fourteen Austrian steamers seized by Russians during the war will be restored to Austrian owners in line with Brest Litowsk terms, according to a Vienna dispatch. Weather records show extreme cold in St Johnsbury and surrounding centers with temperatures plunging below zero.
A large warehouse fire in Bethel, with flames reaching across the roof, destroys clothing and furniture worth about 12000. Fire crews from Long Island respond quickly, containing the blaze and preventing broader damage. investigation initiated.
Rutland and Randolph reports describe a major hotel fire at Hotel Birdwell causing about 125000 in damage. Firemen battled extreme cold as crew evacuated guests and one fireman injured. Separate item notes Randolph trustees starting a wood procurement project near Appleton Melatosh to harvest hard and soft wood for local needy and cost savings.
A garbled early report notes a broken rail caused a wreck near Athans on February 31 involving Mee IT ty Cheert and Teem relwey Cr ryght eetre from Whi Ever deweies to St Albers. Readable fragments indicate injury and a timetable mishap with a later date referenced.
A small fire occurred at St. Albans with minor damage reported. Fire crews were on scene quickly and kept the blaze from spreading to nearby structures. No injuries were noted and investigators plan to inspect the area for the source of the incident.
A Barre Vermont city council considering a new temporary note of 25000 replaces an old note from Farmers Loan Trust Co. The measure seeks funds for water main extensions and fire protection. Council plans a New Year meeting to adopt the resolution before proceeding with related payments and appropriations.
A railway worker named Smith was severely injured when struck by a train at night near the Central Vernon Railway Company yards. He sustained an ankle injury and head abrasions, with onlookers reporting emergency crews and medical staff attending the scene. The incident prompted a temporary stoppage while investigators secured the area.
Vermont officials announce school openings delayed to January 14 due to acute coal shortages. Governor’s Fuel Administrator Jones and Education Commissioner Hillegas urge districts to conserve wood and delay winter terms.
Ambiguous notes show Goddard and Montpelier planning changes to a religious seminarial program. The text references January 15 and a broader reform effort affecting local parishes and schools.
Two days of extreme cold send the mercury to 41 degrees as widespread suffering follows a sharp shortage of fuel including wood and coal.
Unofficial reports from Vermont towns show temps plunging to 50 below in places with Northfield registering 40.6 below and 39.8 below at 7 am as the cold wave spreads from Vermont to Florida. Officials warn of frozen pipes and scarce power while communities brace for continued extreme cold.
Readable fragments indicate a broad weather outlook with varied conditions around Randolph and nearby areas. The brief hints at temperature shifts and possible unsettled patterns, though specifics remain unclear in the OCR snippet.
Boston reports the crest of the cold wave passed with temperatures near one degree below zero. News from New England stations indicates conditions will edge toward normal winter levels in coming days. Burlington recorded a low of 24 below zero during the night.
Town residents faced flooded cellars as thawing pipes burst and plumbers crowded Montpelier streets. Reports noted water outages and frigid early Sunday temperatures across several nearby towns while crews worked to restore service.
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