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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1918
Page
1
French forces attacked east of St Mihiel penetrating German lines for nearly a mile. After demolishing defenses they returned to their lines with 150 prisoners and several machine guns.
Germany extends submarine barred zone to Cape Verde Madeira islands and part of coast of Senegal cutting Spain from North and South American communications. Announcement issued in a whiteless statement. Effective immediately.
Madrid reports another outbreak in Portugal as mutinous warships bombarded Lisbon forts. The army stayed loyal and order was restored.
Paris report says the former Princeton football captain, likely Lieut Hobey Baker, now in the American flying corps, downed the first German plane Saturday. Baker, a famed Princeton football and hockey star, has drawn wide attention for his aerial exploits.
Field Marshal Haig reports a morning counterattack restored our lines east of Bullecourt after a German assault aided by minenwerfer left prisoners in German hands. Hostile artillery was active southeast of Ypres throughout the day.
The Times correspondent reports Petrograd is chaotic with dirt and crime, lacking authorities to appeal to and a critical food situation. The dispatch notes widespread disorder and an alarming breakdown of order amid the city’s struggle.
Pittsburgh club president Dorney Dreyfus announced a trade sending Mamaux Grimes and Ward to Brooklyn in exchange for outfielder Stengel and infielder Cutshaw. The deal alters both rosters as of today.
New York January reports Kerr and Company, long time members of the Stock Exchange, suspended for 25 years after failing to meet obligations. The firm was unable to meet its financial duties.
Henry W. Bisnhard a renowned Universalist minister once a longtime pastor in New England died today in Worthend Maine. He was born in 184? and served as pastor for many years shaping regional religious life.
Fragmented OCR text recounts an outdated wartime rally line and garbled names. It mentions Worcester and a date near Mars with broken phrases about securing, charging, and giving “emmy” and “hell.”
Local notes report Mrs George W Gault and others visiting in the city, while A Maxson returns from holiday travel. Several residents are absent, with a wedding in Rockland noted. Barre Red Cross plans a 7 30 pm meeting at Aldrich Library with state secretary Howard of Burlington. The Knights of Columbus fundraising drive expands in Washington and Orange counties, with Jobe Hartigan and Gowdy directing efforts.
Mr and Mrs Eugene Letter and their child ren have lived on a West Hill farm for three years and plan to move to Providence R I where they will stay indefinitely. Mr Lotter, a keeper, works the nearby wood lot and Ina has hired a caretaker to remain on the farm. A livery stable quarrel was aired in court as Chadwick pleaded guilty to a trench tall.
Director General McAdan urged railroad officers and workers to give utmost loyalty and energy to keep trains on schedule. He stressed that rail employees are vital to wartime success, equal in importance to troops, and promised fair, swift handling of pay and labor issues under government control. His message comes amid Senate and House hearings on railroad problems and the broader transport challenge for wartime America.
London report says hospital ship Hewa of 7,208 tons ww food and sunk to Bristol channel on Jan 4 while en route from Gibraltar. All wounded were saved and there were three casualties among the crew. Official notice states ship displayed Hague markings and was not in the barred zone.
Jackson Mississippi January 9 Fifteen minutes after Gov Bilbos message to the legislature both houses ratified the proposed prohibition amendment to the federal constitution Only eight dissented Mississippi assembly is the first to act in the measure In the lower house the vote was 63 to 1 and in the Senate 32 to 5 Representatives from Warren County cast the only negative votes in the House in the Senate the votes were from scattered districts
Army officials at Camp Devens branded reports of widespread deaths and illness as anti American propaganda. Official figures show 44,000 New Englanders housed there with 20 deaths in four months, and only two in the last month. Five thousand ten were admitted for treatment. most are now confined. A Private was sentenced to three months hard labor for refusing to halter a horse. A mess sergeant faces court martial over sugar shipments to relatives during a shortage.
United Fruit Company offered 2,000,000 bananas to Maryland Food Administration for distribution to the poor. A telegram to Food Administrator Hoover noted the steamship Vika arrived in Baltimore with 18,000 bunches but ice delays left the fruit uneatable via regular channels. The company said it opposes destroying bananas fit for food.
Washington Jan 1 General Pershing reported the death of Private Herbert T Barney of Taunton Massachusetts from a gunshot wound and Private Arthur J Snedeker of the engineers from Columbia Missouri seriously wounded in action on Dec 31
Rev Clarence Waldron of Windsor pleaded not guilty in Brattleboro US court on sedition charges. Indictment says he advised youths to avoid enlistment and urged opposition to Wilson era military policy. attorneys withdrew as trial neared. case postponed to morning.
Buffalo and Western New York face a coal shortage as the Fuel Administrator Garfield orders Buffalo and three coal firms to divert tonnage to New England. If effective, fire departments and city water works would lose coal. Industry protests grow as officials rush to Washington.
Robert Lewis about 48 was severely hurt dropping 150 feet in Norton slate quarry Granville New York. He suffers a fractured skull and severe facial injuries, in critical condition at Rutland hospital. Doctors fear low chances of recovery and note possible loss of an eye. He was near the edge of the bank when slate toppled into the pit. He is married with two daughters.
St Johnsbury reports Chaplain Paul Dwight Moody of the 103d regiment has received an automobile from the Madison Avenue Presbyterian church of New York City and accepted a call as associate pastor before Germany's war declaration. He is now with the regiment in France performing hospital visitations ten miles apart. The Men’s Club of St Andrew’s Episcopal presents the church with an honor roll of twenty young men in service, led by Col. Frank Lawton of Governor Island, Capt. Farward Stafford, Lieut. Leigh Harv Johnson, and Lys withiay Koyntan, all currently somewhere in France.
Mrs Nellie Higgins wife of Albert Higgins was found dead at her St Johnsbury home yesterday in her usual health. A schoolteacher before marriage she taught in public schools of St Johnsbury. Survived by husband and one daughter. Mrs Higgins was active in the church community.
Fragmented OCR notes reveal a Vermont business dispute involving parties such as Maya Fra and M Buither of Haribet, with references to a court and a clerk. The text is garbled but indicates a filing and potential debt or apportionment issues, dated around yesterday and in a Vermont city.
A dispatch from Brest Litovsk says leaders of the Russian and central powers delegations held preliminary talks yesterday and disposed of procedural questions. A plenary session was set for today to continue the peace discussions.
The Boston and Maine railroad will reduce weekday and Sunday passenger service starting January 20 to conserve fuel and aid war traffic. Forty nine weekday trains, sixteen Saturday trains, twenty nine Sunday trains, and several others will be discontinued or altered across divisions including the Pitchburg and Central Vermont routes. Some through trains are retained with car changes at key points.
Boston January 9 Joseph M Shaffer secretary of the treasury William G McAdoo personal stenographer was ruled subject to call in the draft by the East Boston exemption board Though McAdoo filed an affidavit claiming he is a necessary government employee the board placed Shaffer in class 1 The board said his duties as stenographer and reporter could be handled by someone outside draft age and could be readily replaced
Hundreds of New England cotton mills face a raw cotton shortage comparable to coal supply woes. William P. Garcelan travels to Washington to urge authorities to speed deliveries for government contracts. Mills reliant on retired operation or water power fear severe delays if relief is not secured.
The Capital Poultry Association held its show with N Hawking of South Shattebury winning the 615 special prime in wyandaties. The event announced numerous awards to birds from Vermont towns including Montpelier and St Albans, with exhibitors such as J Danseo of North Clarendon displaying Liberty Bond birds. A display of salmon breasted blue Andaluxians by WT Coates of Rust Calais drew attention as a new breed experiment.
On recommendation of committee members the federal food administration in Vermont appoints Frank K Langley as chairman of the local interpreting board with F J Ladd W Smith EM Lyon and FM Kempton as members. The board will meet soon to set minimum and maximum wholesale and retail prices for staple foods and publish prices to preserve uniformity and protect consumers. Preliminary boards already exist in Barre Burlington St Albans Montpelier Brattleboro and other towns with plans to extend statewide.
The Goddard seminary fall term rank list shows Anita Dutton Brookfield with the highest percentage 96.3 in regular courses. In the commercial department Jennie Cassani of Barty leads with 15, and multiple students from Brookfield Boston Vershire Warren Barre and nearby towns are listed with varying scores.
A reported arrest centers on Mary Morse linked to a tater trade scheme. Police say Wittek is involved in money related irregularities. Further details and charges are pending official statements.
Officials in Washington indicate a general readjustment of rates to meet a changing competitive situation. The move, tied to governmental changes, suggests material increases and broader implications for the economy and various sectors.
Barre residents gather to form the Washington County Market Growers association aiming to establish a municipal market in Barre with city council support. Members from Barre and Montpelier elect K. Mitchell, O. T. Cheever, and Ralph B. Winter to lead the grouping as it seeks to sell produce directly to consumers and align with a Montpelier market model.
The Granite Mutual Fire Insurance Co. elected two changes to its directorate at the annual meeting. Directors include Frank C. Bancroft, J. Dodge, Alexander Gordon, A. A. Sargent, Robins son Tudh Traw, and others with Edwin Davis replaced by James Mackay. Officers elected are President Th Woodruil, VPs A A Sargent and J TAY, Secretary Treasurer Ht Robinson, Auditor James Mackay. The 7th annual report dated Aug 1 1907 shows premium note capital of 1 165 088 with a $161 49 year over year gain.
Two vacancies caused by death in WT wenry filled to the Barres Savings Bank & Trust Co directorate at the annual stockholders meeting. Frank C. Bancrofy and A. J. Burke named successors. remaining board members re-elected. Officers elected include press-age FG Howland vice president, C F Millar secretary, W A Drew treasurer. Next financial statement due March 1 at bank office.
The funeral of Davoe Smith, who died Saturday night after an illness, was held Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church with pastor Creeeiamd officiating. Several members of the community attended. Interment followed at Hope Cemetery.
Fragmentary OCR passage appears to reference reopen case actions and a meeting or event at Waterman, mentioning Vermacht and sale context. Many garbled words and names render specifics uncertain. no clear persons, dates, places, or organizations can be reliably identified for a concise summary.
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