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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1916
Page
1
A historical commentary argues Montenegro’s downfall followed Serbia’s crushing defeat by Teutonic-aligned powers. It suggests small neighbors faced a similar fate as regional powers realigned under pressure from larger alliances.
New York woman Stefania Hample among 260 drowned when the Italian steamship Brindisi sank amid war news from the Balkans. Reports from Berlin claim allied landings near Athens and Phaleron as Greece neutrality is tested.
London dispatchers report that Montenegro's government capitulation followed Serbia's crushing, with British press deeming the move unsurprising. Rome's assurances are seen as more reassuring for allies, as Albania is poorly defended and Italy has safeguards for the Montenegrin king's safety.
Berlin dispatch reports Montenegro asks immediate peace negotiations after Austria set terms that the former government had accepted. The king and government appeal for a halt to hostilities as talks begin, with wireless signaling from Sigville dated January 18.
Vienna dispatch reports Montenegrin government accepted Austrian terms and will begin peace talks. Count Tina, in Hungarian Parliament, said Montenegro asked for peace and that unconditional lay down of arms was accepted. Premier noted the news prompts immediate negotiations.
Paris reports an official statement noting intermittent cannonading on the West Front last night at various points. The events are described as unimportant with no further details given.
Francis A. Pratt a Boston manufacturer was arrested by High Sheriff Ceylon Spinney on a charge of manslaughter in the shooting of Jose Sebastian a colored employee on Pratt s farm in Derry New Hampshire Pratt insisted the shooting was in self defense and was ordered to post 1000 bail for the May term of the superior court
Westfield Mies Jan 17 over 100 police guarded the Smith company foundry reopening after a strike closed it for several days. No disorder occurred as about 150 of 1100 workers returned to work and efforts continued to reach a settlement.
Philadelphia reports 250 factories shut today as 6000 garment workers strike for higher wages and better conditions. Most strikers were women and children. factories were picketed across the city.
Charles Sargent, son of a former local innkeeper, threatened to shoot Officers Martin Kennedy and Thomas Ellsworth at the American house on Wales Street. After a tense struggle, the officers overpowered him, removed the weapon from Nancy Baird Noyes, and took Sargent to the city jail. State's Attorney V. Paul secured a signed statement from Noyes as the investigation continued.
London reports the Spanish steamer Belgica has been sunk with twenty three crew members saved. The last record dated December 12 shows her arrival at Heysham England before the loss.
Fragmentary report states someone attempted death by self harm, with reference to a shooting incident and subsequent travel to this city. Details on person, location, or date are unreadable in the fragment.
El Paso reports Colonel Miguel Baca Valles, a bandit chief captured at Palo mas, executed by firing squad near Juarez. Two bullets struck his heart as he claimed innocence before execution. Refugees from Chihuahua arrived by special train. reports say Villa bandits guard the country and foreigners’ property is targeted. General Huerta’s widow urged Wilson to stop persecution.
Berlin reports that Captain Von Papen the recalled German military attache in Washington has a denial from the Overseas News agency. The denial refutes payments to individuals in the United States tied to plots to blow up munitions factories or bridges.
Lindley M. Garrison told New York bankers that a broad popular effort is needed to back a systematic national defense. He attacked state troop plans as illusory and urged a continental, federally controlled force with a regular standing army and instant call, to replace a defense system built on state authority.
New York journalist and critic Jeannette Leonard Gilder died at her home after two days of illness caused by a brain ailment. Born in Flashing New York on October 2, she began writing young in Newark and later served on the staffs of the Newark Morning Record, the New York Tribune, Scribner's Monthly, and the Century. She was connected with her brother the late Richard Watson Gilder.
A fire engulfed the Adirondack hotel known for hosting about 100 guests. Local authorities report the blaze caused extensive damage and disrupted a widely attended event on the night of the incident. Firefighters battled the flames for hours, with no immediate word on casualties.
Henry Feeto professional Windsor chauffeur was found not guilty after about five hours of deliberation in the Tunbridge fatal auto crash trial. Prosecution argued driving at fifty mph caused a collision with a tree, killing Mrs. Jim Rogers, with brakes noted as deficient. Defense claimed slower speed, intoxication by others, and safe handling amid a long night trip with liquor.
Albert Johonnott of Montpelier observes his 90th birthday at 18 Loomis Street. A Barre native, he moved to Montpelier in 1863, served as town clerk and treasurer, ran a furniture business with his son, and remained active and healthful despite a serious pneumonia episode. He recalls 19th century conditions, his Barre quarry work, and the family estate's 1835 division after efforts to sell failed.
Jam Alfos and Seedor Straues of New York faced larceny charges for allegedly stealing 870 dollars in a case heard by Judge N.N. Poet in city court. State's Attorney S. Cashingent prosecuted. Weather recent arrest connected but dismissed after hearing for lack of sufficient evidence.
Clarke C. Fitts of Brattleboro and Dr A Th Bishoe of Montpelier were elected to the National Life Insurance Company board to fill vacancies caused by deaths. Fitts succeeds ex Governor John McCullough of Bennington, while McCullough takes the place of the late Joseph A DeBoer. The annual meeting at Montpelier offices opened at 10 o clock with large attendance.
Firemen were summoned to the corner of North Main and Granite Streets twice within hours to battle a small fire in a refractory chimney. Live coals ignited stored debris behind the front fireplace, causing quick suppression with minimal damage to the Barre Savings Bank & Trust building.
Benjamin J Richards of Hallowell Me died at his Winthrop Street home aged nearly 80. He was born in Frankfort and began work for Bodwell Granite at Vinalhaven in 184. He later led Hallowell Granite mills and retired in 1908. He held multiple Masonic orders and was active in local lodges. He married Ellen Spaulding in 1850. she died in 1877, and his second wife Elia Ross died earlier. He leaves a daughter Mrs John A Daggett and two sons, plus sisters in Vinalhaven and Saco.
Stockholders meet in Howland block and re-elect nine directors led by Ben A Eastman W HL Miles and ALP Abbott J M Bentwell E L Scott H L J M Jones H F Jackson H F Cutler W G Reynolds and B W Hooker. ML A Eastman named president FP B Abbott vice president and M Wiley treasurer as reports note general progress and deposits rise.
More than 100 men and youths attended the Bellows Falls Chamber January supper. The event drew residents and members for an evening of social gathering and community update.
Nearly 200 guests gathered at Masonic Hall to honor Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Bond on fifty years of marriage, under St. Aldemar commandery Knights Templar. A reception, music, readings, and a $50 gold purse preceded a banquet and dancing, with Judge Martin praising the couple’s Barre life since 1885.
Bradford January 18 Civil War veteran Captain Preston S Chamberlin and his wife celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. Born in 1832 he served from Vermont and held town offices. Mrs Hannah Chamberlin born 1835 in Bradford. they have three daughters and received many congratulations from Canada and the western US.
Berlin reports Emperor Willem’s forces updated the front line as of yesterday amid fevered official communications. Late afternoon dispatches indicate movement toward the war theatre with renewed fighting expected in the coming days.
In Orange County in Whellington county courthouse Judges Waterman and Hayward hear the divorce case Amelia Blaine versus Pred Maine of Williamstown on intolerable severity. Separate chancery actions seek reinstatement of the Chrysotile Railroad charter with plans to link Newport or Troy to the St Johnsbury line to aid asbestos mines at Lowell. Other matters include release of Charles Howspain from an insane asylum and a 1 year sentence for Charles BE Rogers for criminal assault, with probation pending.
Rev George H Holt led a group of friends on a personally conducted indoor quarry tour. The presentation used lantern slides of Reddit stones and plants from Cobble Hill Wetmore Morse Fox Smith Bentwell Milne Jarnum with saws lathes and factory scenes. The trip offered views from Williamstown gulf Casplin lake and Barre preachers on a joy ride, the fare funding gasoline.
The Fareka restaurant in Eureka has been sold by Charlee M. Ilewes to Ted Theriault of Montpelier who takes possession today. Theriault plans to operate on the same lines as the previous owner with meals served on the European plan and hours from 9 a.m. to midnight. Contingent details and surrounding changes are noted, with the business likely to remain a bar and dining establishment under new management.
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