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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1916
Page
1
After capturing 800 metres of the French first line trenches and occupying communicating trenches, German forces were dislodged by a counter attack. The report notes limited gains amid ongoing fighting on the front.
The House of Commons approved new war credits totaling £420,000,000, lifting expected total wartime appropriations to over £2 trillion and aiming to sustain operations through May. Premier Asquith urged the measure as essential, with McKenna noting exchange rates, while fronts in Givenchy and Erzerum show heavy fighting and shifting gains as Russians advance against the Turks.
Paris reports a Zeppelin airship was shot down by Prene guns near Brabant Le Roi. The craft was en route from St Menchould toward the south when incendiary shells set it ablaze, and it fell in flames in the vicinity of Brabant Le Roi.
The premier urged caution on a large wartime sum, emphasizing careful groundwork to avoid extra expenses and protect taxpayers. Premier Asquith noted loans to the Allies and Bank of England support, while the Chancellor defended Britain’s credit and exchange rate policy as vital to maintain imports and deter excessive gold outflow.
A London dispatch says American skiers Gatlands the Aches cadar to Germany broke a collarbone while skiing near Munich yesterday and left with injuries not considered serious.
Malden December 22 Mrs Minnie Rearden died from heart failure as reported by Dr Macatey the attending physician. Patrick Dailey the woman's husband was detained pending results of the autopsy. Mrs Rearden had been visiting her wife and daughter when they went to a private room to wait for a car.
A blast signal was misunderstood leading to the deaths of two men and serious injuries to three others. Emergency crews responded as investigators seek the exact cause and whether signaling errors or equipment failure occurred at the scene.
A rail incident left ten dead and ninety injured after a broken air pipe halted the first train. Investigators say emergency brakes failed to stop the locomotive as it collided with the stalled carriages near the yard.
Milford Conn February 22 at least ten are dead and more than fifty injured after the New Haven railroad Connecticut river special from Springfield to New York is rear ended by a second special. A flagman died attempting to warn the onrushing train. The boiler blew up and a car rolled over an embankment as physicians and nurses were dispatched from New Haven.
Berlin warns Washington that future unresisting liners may be attacked if armed, labeling such armament as offensive against submarines and proposing talks on a defensive armament definition while noting British and French liners now leaving Armorican ports carry no guns.
In St Johns Newfoundland on February 22 the loaded British steamer Arracan caught fire in the outer harbor while awaiting departure. The blaze started in the refrigerator plant. crews arrived to fight it, and two hours later the flames were controlled. A partition burned through and the exterior plating warped.
Jae Feb 22 The sinking of the Piritis steamship Dingle is reported by Lloyds with likely a sole survivor. No further details have been received.
American travelers booked for the French liner Kapage or Bois deux sailings from New York for February 24 received typewritten warnings about an impending German submarine policy. A New York banker reported receipt of a yellow paper letter stating passengers should not embark and promising severe action regardless of nationality, urging compliance with the policy.
Bellows Falls Feb 22 double funeral for Albert Merriman Allbe born Westminster Nov 13 1821 and his wife born Andover July 3 1825 who celebrated a 70th wedding anniversary Dec 30. Both died recently after illness since Jan. 1. They were long time Emmanuel Church members.
President Taft told the New York Traffic Club that railroads bear responsibility for regulatory hurdles. He cited rebates, political entanglements, and defiance of the 1887 interstate commerce law as factors shaping ongoing regulation and delays. He warned a mere repeal would be dangerous and urged firm enforcement.
Mrs. Clay Foss aged 40 in Hyde Park committed suicide with a 32 calibre rifle at 9 pm Sunday as husband slept nearby. Health deteriorated years, possible self harm after retrieving cartridges from a shelf. Rifle fired at temple, bullet lodged in wall. she died about 20 minutes later. Left two children, ages seven and three weeks. Family details: Judson Jones of Hyde Park, brothers William and James Jones.
Fragmented report describes seven vessels passing a maritime bottleneck and moving toward a strategic strait. The erratic text hints at munitions and a potential link to Tehran, with mentions of a presumed recipient and observers from a distant locale.
New York date reports four men and one woman died in a fire that destroyed a boarding house run by theatrical people above a restaurant in the theatre district. Early reports claimed many actors perished, but the dead were later identified as female residents and Thomas Koratas, a proprietor.
A fire at the Hurlington Rendering company plant in Burlington caused about 25000 dollars in damage. The blaze started near a steam pipe and a wall, damaging fertilizer material and partially burning the building.
A three hour blaze in Gardner Massachusetts on February 22 swept the Riordan block on Pleasant street and damaged the Michelman block on Park street. The fire caused about 115000 in losses as wind spread sparks to nearby structures. Fire crews from Baldwinville and East Templeton aided the effort.
Gray's Inn a famed White Mountains resort burned to the ground late yesterday. About 100 guests were evacuated as the fire spread through the three story wooden hotel. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars with many guests losing personal effects. no injuries reported.
Brandon February 22 a form of grip affects residents but no new spinal vanes noted. The first meeting of Bruce McDonald's Cred town hall and public building was held today with morning sessions and plans to resume normal activities within a few days.
Fragmentary notice reports Frank P. Densing of Buttington dying while fishing. The text is garbled but indicates bankruptcy court context and a deceased individual tied to a legal action. No clear dates or additional parties are readable.
Mrs Louis Germaine of lower Websterville reportedly drank a solution of dichloride of mercury in lot water after marital troubles. Her eight year old daughter alerted neighbors and an emetic was given. Doctors say she is improving and may recover. The couple’s quarrel was cited as the trigger and the husband was seen in town yesterday.
Avel P. Brigham, one of the few surviving eye witnesses to Lincoln's assassination, died after a month of illness at his son’s home in Kimball Corner. A Civil War veteran, Brigham recalled hearing Booth’s leap from the box at Ford’s Theatre during Our American Cousin. He was born in Waterford and lived in Barre, linked to the Barre Citizens' Band, with two sons and a sister among survivors. Funeral arrangements are set for Milford, N H, at 10 a.m. Thursday.
The funeral for Arthur A. Johannett of Montpelier, who died suddenly Saturday afternoon, will be held from his father Albert Johannett’s home. Reverend Le Carson of the Mee sinh church presides. Bearers include ALC Blanchard, Fret Blanchard, George Blenchard, and Her. Wert Gleanon. burial at Green Mount cemetery.
Only two candidates outside caucuses registered by deadline as March election looms. Ward six alderman candidate Henry Alexander filed after results showed A Bruce leading in caucus. Ward six school commissioner nominee William H Eager followed Joe W Jackson decision not to run.
John Johnson and wife sue their daughter Kila Emery and son-in-law Oscar Rimery in Washington County Court seeking a restraining order and a receiver to protect them on the Marshfield farm. They allege failure to pay for the Dwinell farm, misused funds after selling farm products, and threats to remove them from the property. The petition also requests an accounting and an injunction pending a hearing. Attorney S Hollister Jackson represents the plaintiffs.
A home ceremony at East Montpelier united Hallie Tom daughter of Mr and Mrs Leampheten with a groom Bailey a well known local man. The Rev Fierdson officiated in a double spring service with Miss Agnes Mai Heigh as wedding march and a buffet reception following.
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