13 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1918
Page
1
The Merlin Tage reports that the central powers have addressed a demand to Romania to enter peace negotiations and require an answer by this evening. The pager notes the demand is not in the form of an ultimatum.
London dispatch reports Imperial Chancellor von Hertling plans to reply to President Wilson in the Reichstag. A British officer’s letter recounts a cavalry charge that captured three Turkish batteries opening the way to Jerusalem. Swords flashed and shells roared as the brigade pressed through trenches despite heavy fire.
British Army Headquarters in France reports a German prisoner says the Germans plan an offensive in March. The prisoner notes intensive front preparations, unusual troop and gun movements, and ongoing trench raids and aerial scouting. Both sides drill for major actions expected soon.
Washington reports that the heatless Monday order remains unsettled as officials await final reports from state fuel administrators and regional railroad leaders. Despite plans to revoke the order, Garfield and McAdoo prefer full information before acting, with New England coal shortages posing the main pressure point and potential continued Monday closings if J O Storrow supports it.
Aves Mase Weh 15 reports Major Rhinelander W. Waldo has been appointed divisional head at Camp Levens by General Pershing. The appointment follows Waldo’s command of a notable unit during the war and places him abroad with other officers for further service.
Fourteen hundred refugees from the Piave region find shelter in Taormina and nearby towns in Sicily. Americans, English, and locals band together to provide meals and lodging. Red Cross aid funds wool for warm socks and gloves for Italian soldiers.
Stockholm reports proposals to annex the Aland islands to Sweden remain a topic in political circles. Moderation counsel seems to prevail and pro German papers say Finland consent would be needed before occupation. Dagblad notes Finns unlikely to approve. even Swedish Finns oppose cession.
St Albans post office reports December and January thrift and war savings stamp sales totaling 86,503.57. Thrift stamps 1,332.25 and war savings stamps 5,201.12. December and January thrift stamps and war savings figures are given with partial local contributions from Richford and other towns. January thrift stamps 565.50 and war savings 2,075.88.
War Department forms a special committee of army officers and an advisory board of educators to mobilize technical education for soldiers. Their aim is to place schools and colleges behind the army to supply skilled men for ordnance, signal, and engineer corps.
Ayer Mase Keb U Tycothowermd soldiers moved from Camp Devers to Camp Greene Charlotte South Carolina during the past week. The movement was announced yesterday after word arrived of the detachment arrival. Other detachments have also been sent to join the artillery brigade in transit.
In a terse dispatch the Cros Rip lightship is reported sunk or believed sunk though officials say the lightship master remains afloat. Meteo and naval authorities had earlier issued orders regarding the vessel and its crew amid unclear conditions.
A Seaport report states 174 victims buried at Scottish shore with 131 Americans identified and 33 unidentified. Four crew identified, three unidentified. Last bodies recovered buried yesterday as villagers braved rain to honor them. Public subscription begun for a monument to all Americans. One American officer and 14 men remain hospitalized in Glasgow.
Washington Feb 16 The home address of soldiers buried on the Scottish coast was taken from the Associated Press list of those unaccounted for as checked with the Tuscania passenger list. Captain Philip Vincent Sherman of Northfield Vermont is mentioned in the report.
Washington reports to the Senate military committee that the War Department outlines extensive new projects including munition plants ordnance depots storage facilities port terminals hospitals aviation work cantonments and navigational facilities. The program totals about 208.4 million dollars with Edgewood gas plant construction and multiple depots along the Atlantic and mid Atlantic coasts among the listed items.
Six enlistment applications for the navy were received in Montpelier. Wood and Theodore Kattoe of Roxbury were rejected while H Piint and Mista Williams from Barre homes were living elsewhere. Mase of Jamaican Finins applied as machinists and are pending. Willis of Williemetown and Wareham J Willer of Gal enlistees were reported for reporting, linked to Clarence Wilbur who departed for Vancouver, Washington.
Unclear readable fragments describe a hospital setting and a patient event amid garbled text. No identifiable names, places, dates, or outcomes emerge to form a coherent summary.
Washington reports Camp Greene in Charlotte is to be abandoned as a permanent training center due to unsuitable ground. Major General Dickman notes mud and a hard winter made the site difficult. medical officials say there is no health danger, and troops will be moved by summer.
Washington, Feb. The War Department asked the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers to furnish 30 men for tank service and 1000 for transportation in France. Grand Chief Warren S. Stane said the union would provide the names of available men to the railroad wage commission.
In Washington county court this morning cases included D L Mc Donald versus Frederick McNeil with jury awarding the plaintiff 100 damages. motions to set aside verdict denied. Another matter involved Charles Blunohlyn and the Montpelier & Wells River railroad, verdict for defendant with costs, appeal to supreme court. A monument delivery dispute over 8500 involves misdelivery to a foreman. Habeas corpus action A Cote seeks release from Washington county jail amid bankruptcy question affecting a prior judgment.
A Montpelier gathering saw G Harold Adams lead a forestry regiment sendoff for service. The party includes nine Washington county and Orange county men headed for Washington state to join the forestry regiment forming there. Local officials and Montpelier business leaders planned a sendoff at the Central Vermont station with Mayor Fox and Mitchell in attendance.
The Howl fet ommitter through the chairman Hlner applied to the judges of the Franklin ruunte fur a post ament of the March term which is tyeweene March 12. The purpose was to save fuel after Jailer P M Rarer of Tulland and Assistant judges EW Meter and a Gardyen.
A Salvation Army Wah Fund update details committee actions on disbursements to Kelvenos Arett and related charitable allocations. Notes describe correspondence to attend forthcoming meetings and distribution to worthy recipients including Beaty and Ramo, with emphasis on aid to the ill and needy.
The report notes rising air activity and improved American gun accuracy in Bruner area. Three men were wounded, the only new casualties in the American sector over the last 24 hours. The Associated Press dispatch cites calm otherwise as forces maintain the line Tuesday February 12.
P. J. Partrell of Newport Vermont, solicitor of the Interstate Commerce Commission bureau of valuation, was appointed chief counsel to succeed Joseph W. Folk who resigned to join the St Louis Chamber of Commerce. Farrell has 15 years with the commission and was its first examiner and former solicitor. His law partnership with C. A. Prouty ties him to the bureau of valuation.
In ward 4 Alderman Reynolds retires leaving two candidates Charles R Gallagher an insurance solicitor and collector and Duncan McMillan, a seven year ward officer who announced his bid this afternoon. In ward 2 Alderman Healy seeks another term and Alexander Duncan is quietly being courted by supporters though yet to declare. School board likely unchanged with William McFartund and Calder unchanged. Gallagher issued a message to voters stating his intention to run if caucus elects him.
In Ridwil 1 in Waitsfield the probate court appointed Brune as administrator of Lavine R. Joslyn estate of Waltatich after Mrs Joslyn died in TSH2 leaving Rodowlwn as sole heir. Trrawne bought administration of the RL tos wn estate but did not accept Mrs Lovina Joslyn’s title. FB. Bailey of Berlin appointed administrator of GB. Ht estate in Berlin to clear up titles.
Funeral services for William Wright were held at the home of Mrs. Purser and at the United Church. Relatives present included William Wright Jr and Lew Wright, with Mary Williams among the mourners. The service concluded with interment planned in the spring, following arrangements by Peter Arrive or the Salvation Army.
Montpelier aldermen debated municipal wood yard authority amid questions of charter power and legislative action. Protests over dumping river waste prompted a reference to street and charity department finances as officials prepared for possible yard plans.
Nelson Henry Martin, six, died after a snow slide crashed from a house eaves at North Castury. His father William Martin and family tried to dig him out. the death was instantaneous. Funeral set for St Avulture’s in Witterbury at 10 A.M. Thursday.
A roof failure at the Columbia Granite depot caused debris to fall at about 4 PM. Agnes Williams of Averill Street and a worker escaped serious injury as several cutters were in the yard. The shed housed rough and unfinished stock. clearing will begin soon with operations expected to resume next week.
Women at Barre must enroll with the local elections authority to exercise suffrage. Registration drives run Feb 19 to Feb 27 at City Hall, with special sessions for female voters to verify addresses and update lists.
Laure daughter of Thendere Cingres af Webetertille died several days after a illness in January aged 15. She lived near Webeverville and was to be buried at a Sylvester’s cemetery with her sisters Jeane Cole and Amur wid.
A garbled record notes an appeal or court filing, referencing dates and figures, with scattered names and locations. The readable fragments point to a hearing or decision on a bond or safeguard issue, but essential details are obscured.
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