Hospital ship sunk with heavy losses and survivors
A hospital ship was fouled and sunk with a large number of casualties feared. Some survivors were brought to land, but authorities fear many lives were lost in the disaster.
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1918
Page
1
French Hold Ground Against German Counterattack in Champagne
Intense bombardment preceded the clash as German troops in Champagne attempted to retake positions captured by the French at Butte du Memil. An official report states the Germans were halted by French artillery and fire last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atter & Leary
Champagne
Butte du Memil
Gas Attacks Kill and Injure U.S. Soldiers in Ton Sector
Associated Press report from Orange Hebei states three American soldiers were killed and nine badly gassed in two German gas attacks on American positions in the Ton sector yesterday morning. The gas affected several dugouts and disrupted tasks while batteries endured heavy bombardment with gas shells but no notable rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange
Heb
Associated Press
Ton
Germany Refuses Armistice Amid Russian Advances
The official statement says Germany will not grant an armistice and German detachments keep advancing. It calls resistance the revolution's main task and warns that if the Piotgrad attack continues the government may move to Moscow or another location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vetrograd
Germany
Stye
Pirograd
Mossow
Francis prepares to quit Petrograd
Washington February 27 The state department was advised by Ambassador Francis that Monday the German army was eight hours from Petrograd and he was preparing to leave with his staff He would join Chinese and Japanese diplomats The message did not specify the location of the European diplomats
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
State Department
Francis
Petrograd
Delaware Valley Shipyards Push War Craft Across Delaware River
Philadelphia February reports detail the Delaware River shipyards expanding to build war vessels under government contracts. Emergency Fleet Corporation officials say 272 ships including war vessels are planned, with Bristol and Hog Island yards producing cargo carriers and other craft. Labor force totals reach thousands across plants from Trenton to Chester as the drive to mobilize shipbuilding workers continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Tienelarial Snerntaat
United States
Delaware River
Hawest
Emergency Flort Corporation
Hae
Delaware Valley
W. J. Forgumin
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Trenton
Delaware City
Government Yard
Hog Island
Uncle Sam
Bristol
Cornwells
Ja Omen
Gardens N. 1
Wetlee
Glaterster
N. 1
Chester
Hoy Island
Wilmington
Del
Auspions
Perilous Voyage Ends as Submarine Chaser Reaches Port
Washington reports that a 110-foot submarine chaser with a French crew, missing since January 1, arrived safely at a European port after being separated from its escort in a deadly gale. Engines failed, sails improvised from bed coverings, crew navigated for 30 to 40 days on short rations, relying on a lone compass and dead reckoning to reach port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Europe
Daniels
Ths
Hong Kong Race Stand Collapse Kills Hundreds
London reports in Hong Kong a panic and fire at the Chinme stands during the Hong Kong fine races. A Reuters dispatch states about a hundred women and children were trampled to death and several hundred others burned to death as the stand collapsed and fire broke out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
London
Reuter
Governor of Jerusalem Appointed in London Dispatch
Donald Storrs has been named governor of Jerusalem with the rank of lieutenant colonel succeeding Borton Pasha. He is the son of the dean of Rochester, had a notable Egyptian service career under Sir Eldon Forset and Lord Kitchener, and is an authority on Oriental literature. He is 35 years old and unmarried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Donald Storrs
Borton Pasha
Jerusalem
Rochmster
Eldon Fierst
Lord Kitchener
Ktorre
Reval Declares Neutral After War Actions
A Petrograd Telegram notes Reval, captured Monday by German troops, has issued a declaration declaring neutrality in the ongoing war. The municipal authorities report adherence to neutral status despite surrounding military activity, as relayed by an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Petrograd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnon
Reval
Gertiaats
Abelaring
Pathonia
Getdionia Ie
German Railways Loses Despite War Effects
Ameteriam February 27 official figures show German railways have gained by the war yet wages and material costs rose sharply. Despite claims of wartime build, a deficit emerges as infrastructure and operations absorb more funds than revenue, suggesting continued strain on the system.
Russian drafts quiet amid uncertain Petrograd advices
Reports from Petrograd indicate drafts are quiet as officials seek guidance on possible reversals. Advances and countermeasures remain unclear, with authorities balancing orders and delays while seeking reliable information from the front and government channels.
Russians Fall Back as Pskov Hold Remains Uncertain
A February 27 dispatch from Petrograd says Bolsheviks and German forces contest Pskov with conflicting reports on who holds the town. Cossack troops retreat from Roven and Orsiani Synolingk northeast of Minsk, pursued by Bolshevik forces. General Nagoroff, Cossack leader, has been arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawn
Pskov
Petrograd
Minsk
Gerad
Orsiani Synolingk
Coseacks
Rowen
Nagoroff
Lithuania Sacrifice Negotiations Reported Union Talks
Zurich February 2 Negotiations are reported in progress for the union of Lithuania with Saxony according to a dispatch from Dresden. The report cites Prince Frederick Christian second son of the king of Saxony as a leading figure in the talks which involve Lithuania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saxony
Dresden
Frederick Christian
Zurich
Union of
Lithuania
Prine Frederick Christian
Methodist union practically certain in United Church plan
Lewisville Ky Feb 27 A plan to unite the northern and southern Methodist Churches is nearly certain within a year, placing about 7 million members under a single world church structure. A St Louis session will convene April 10 to finalize proposals, with a general conference in Atlanta slated for next May to ratify unity measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewisville
Methodist Church
Frank M. Thomas
Fourth Avenue Methodist Church
Savannah
St. Louie
Methodiam
de Thonas
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Methodist Protestant Church
Dapanexe
Asia
India
Europe
South America
St. Louis
Atlanta
St. Loux
Barre Red Cross Drive Aims to Fund Winter Carnival Efforts
Barre mobilizes a grand drive led by a live general and captains to fund the Goose Green winter carnival and cattle show at Howland hall on March 7. Tickets are moving fast with most boards sold. donations from nearby branches support Barre and surrounding towns. Survivors from the Glenart Castle disaster are noted in reports from Swansea as fundraising continues across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goose Green
Howland Hall
VE. Ayers
John B. Magnaghi
Frank J. Small
Joseph
Joseph No. 2, Eee Eeeen Ree Cave Fe Metaba
London
Henry Fascia
Barre
H. D. Stevens
Ines
W. ©. Johnson
Clinton F. Millar
Stampan Toffice
Enah
W. F. Lazell
H. A. Holt
G.I. Seager
George H. Martin
Williamstown
Queen
S. Andrews
Atomo
W. A. Phelps
P. Shea
F. Gubler
Iversfohnnen
W. Averill & Co
Green Mountain
Smith& Cumings
Park Theatre
John B. Eames
Ald. Young
James F. Curtis
Jady
Joseph Kovalsky
Lawrie “Curley
H. D. Stevens Co., Inc
Joe W
Alfalfy
Jackson
South Main Street
More Aviators Killed in Memphis Flight Mishap
In Memphis Tennessee two Army aviation cadets were killed in a crash yesterday as airplanes fell from about 100 feet during training. Weissinger died instantly while Story died later of injuries. Weissinger had previously served in New York and had joined aviation recently after resigning from cavalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Wilhem MN
Tuty Ny
Beth
Weissinger
Story
Bimpital
Rew
Fort Myer
Government control of the fertilizer industry ordered
President Wilson issued a proclamation placing fertilizer manufacture and distribution under government control. Manufacturers and dealers must obtain terms from the secretary of agriculture by March 20, with enforcement by the food administration. The order covers key ingredients and licenses for seed, fertilizer makers, importers, stores, and sellers. Officials named to carry out the proclamation include Charles J. Alvers, Karl Ketayia, and F W Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D
Wilson
Secretary of Agriculture
Tiemann
Food Administration
Bart
Tutuder
Abensterson
Charles J. Alvbers
Karl
Ayia
FW Brown
Canned Goods Requisitioned for War Purposes
Washington February 27. All canners were advised by the food administration to hold for war purposes all canned corn peas tomatoes string beans and salmon now on hand until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Food Administration
Soldier letter from France praises family support
Pauline Cerasoli receives a letter from her son Serg. PF. R. Cerasoli of the 6th company 10/41 ammunition train A E F in France. He thanks for packages from the Hedding church and deacon, mentions warmer weather, camping quarters, and hopes for Barre. He sends greetings to Joe John and Bettina, notes Buddy Wesley Monti, and expresses pride in Johnie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Cerasoli
Berlin Street
Serg
PF. R. Cerasoli
France
Dee
Joe
Ugo
Barre
States
Hedding Church
Brother John
Johnnie
Welsey Monti
Hedding
Mac
Bettina
Hope Tale Ie
F. BR. Cerasoli
Vermont Educator as NYC School Chief Candidate
A New York paper reports Dr. M. B. Hillegas Vermont commissioner of education being considered for New York City superintendent of schools. About a dozen educators are named as candidates including Detroit Cincinnati Pittsburgh Cleveland leaders and New Jersey state superintendent Lee Angelas. Hillegas says he knows only what the newspapers have written and is gratified by Vermont's educational system receiving notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Throgh
New York
M. B. Hillegas
Vermont
New York City
Detroit
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Lee Angelas
New Jersey
Times
Montpelier
Hillegans
Archbishop Prendergast dies after long illness in Philadelphia
Archbishop Prendergast of Philadelphia dies at his residence after a long diabetes illness. He was in his 73rd year and had led the archdiocese since 1910s, serving as the third archbishop of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadel Edmond Paar
Pade
Tacai 1
Stricker Ton Hoc
Prendergast
Philadelphia
Phis
Tyan
Mistop
Seillig
Alan
Mar-Guneral
Theatre license debate and city finances in unsettled council
The council debated reducing theatre licenses amid disagreement over a Supreme Court decision. Aldermen split on fees of 25 to 50 dollars annually by seating cap, with some favoring continued court review. The meeting covered venue use requests, insurance lapse, and payroll warrants as officials weighed costs and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memibers Itt Dt
Riety
Roral
Vorumittee
Milne
Alexander
Alderman Healy
Samoone
Loraner
Mike
Healy
Supreme Court
Pullin
Reynolds
Roesir
Alderman Alexander
Glyssan
Wyats
Gover
North Main Street
Mareh
Masons
Opera House
George Adam
Red Cross
Susseus
Mierman Healy
Rossi
Glysson
City Hall
Ttix
Weston Walker
Police
Sincclair
Brandon
Whoy
Waverly
Masrud
Henry
G. W. Gorman
Engineering Department
Water Department
Fire Department
Police Department
J. A. Benn
William Stephens
Sullivan
LO. Tracy
J. P Spencer
Fear 30 Dead On Cherokee Naval Tug Founders Off Delawa r coast
Washington reports the naval tug Cherokee formerly the Woleur F. Luckenbach foundered off Fenwick Island lightship, 22 miles south of the Delaware capes. Of 40 aboard five officers and 35 enlisted men, ten were landed at Philadelphia and ten known survivors reached a point on the coast. Two lifeboats carried four and four others were picked up by a British steamer. two died at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Cherokee
Woleur F. Luckenbach
Lackenbach Steamship Company
Navy
Fenwick Island
Delaware Capes
Navy Department
Philadelphia
U. S
Atlantic
Bour
Ten Bodies and Survivors Brought From Cherokee Crew
Philadelphia reports a British steamship in the Delaware River signaling it carried ten survivors and ten bodies from the Cherokee of New York. Earlier in New York the Cherokee’s crew lost two members, with a British steamer aiding after a call for help. officers said two died soon after boarding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Delaware River
New York
Basement Flood Damage Involving Local Firms
A basement flood caused by water release from a manhole near Moore Street and Enterprise Alley damaged rooms and furniture. Warnings and insurance claims followed as court action ensued with details involving Hooker & Co and Blane Hook Co. The case moved to court and a judge set a postponement while investigations continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hf. W. Hooker & Co
Blane Hook Co
Mroeord Street
Lasownet
Blanchart
Hooker
Washington Street
Ihoko & Cin
Capt Varnum Across From Atlantic Port
Wort received by Mrs Guy Ko Varnum of North Street informs of Keevale alarm. Capt Varnum recently sailed from an Atlantic port about three weeks ago for oversene duty. Evening at seven, attendance at the event noted with six extra persons in the comercioity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wort
Guy Ko Varnum
North Street
Asia
Capt
Varnum
Atlantic
Barre Children Patriotic War Stamp Drive Reaches Target
Barre schools report weekly sales of war thrift stamps totaling 448.50 for the week ending February 25 as students from Ward 5 Ayers Street to High School Mathewson contribute 25-cent pieces to support the United States and allies. Subscriptions rise across rooms in every building, with 0% of pupils enrolled in the patriotic effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiraren
Barre
Hose ‘Mathewson
United States
Red Cross Work Progresses in Vermont Efforts
Harry Pratt, chairman of the Vermont Red Cross, arrived in Montpelier to help organize drives and establish office leadership. R. B. Downey will head the office with Eleanor Lowe and Vertie Kellogg assisting. Gov. H. Graham and Colonel Pratt discussed coordination as reports from junior drives come in, and emphasis remains on balancing school work with campaign efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Pratt
Vermont
The
Red Cross
Montpelier
R. B. Downey
RB. Denney
Eleanor Lowe
Uertie Kellogg
Henney
Colonel Pratt
Boston
Vermont J
Gov. H. Graham
Lincs
Betlows
Woodstock
Randolph
Northfield
Notret Nien
Possittyb
Registrants Appear for County Examination Morning
Names and places mention a county examination day with registrants from multiple towns, including 125 men called for this morning. Transfers and witness reviews are noted as part of the proceedings, with several individuals named in tentative roles and staff addressing the crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateman
Res Nemes
Montpofler
Williams Lindsay
Lng
Betare
Also Mentioned on This Page
Glenart Castle
Butte du Mesnil
U.S
Delaware Valley Shipbuilding Center
Atlantic Ocean
Ronald Stores
Wirandtow
Porestdale
Borisoff
Orsha
Smolinsk
Methodist Union
Glenart
Swansea
Wales
Lenart Castle
Cireen
Ayers
Vic Curtin
Iran
Butt
Eny
Nuney
Hunt
Montpeelyer
Semenury
Orde
Dent Wilson
F. R. Cerasoli
Hillegas
Archbishop Prendergast
Delawa
Capes
Hooker & Co. and
Blanchard Block Co
Pratt
Vermont Red Cross
Call
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