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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1915
Page
1
German airmen launched a four hour nighttime assault on English villages delivering bombs with remarkable accuracy. The raid caused damage and raised alarms as civilians sought shelter and authorities issued warnings.
London reports German airmen attacked eastern English towns for nearly four hours from 8 20 p m last night striking Sandringham Yarmouth Sheringham Hunstanton Cromer Heacham Dersingham and Kings Lynn Casualties include several killed and many injured with damage mainly to private houses and shops The royal Sandringham palace was warned but survived the bombardment
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The fragmentary note describes a local event involving bees and a beet, with unclear details. Readable elements mention a beet harvest and bee activity, suggesting an agricultural or fair context. Further specifics cannot be confirmed from the provided text.
A Russian official statement describes actions along the Vistula northwest of Warsaw on January 13 and 19, claiming three victories with heavy German losses and two British defeats near the Persian Gulf. Berlin cites German gains near Altstein and Aronne, while Allied reports deny some advances and note minor western front artillery actions.
A family suffers fatal injuries and others are hurt when a Zeppelin drops multiple hazardous devices over Kings Lynn. A father is buried in debris yet pulled out alive and hospitalized, while a mother and baby endure lighter injuries. The attack ends with shells striking the market and setting a fire as four devices detonate.
An emergency decree in Cracow requires all women children and men deemed unfit for military service to leave within 48 hours. Military age men are urged to report to regional guards as local civic protections fall short amid wartime strain across the empire.
The Hake reports a Dutch ship lost after colliding with a mine during a patrol. The incident occurred while a patrol unit moved, with four men reported missing and another crew member missing, details fragmented in the dispatch.
Many notable speakers join William Bradford representing the Flying Squadron of America for a three day Montpelier program February 8 to 10 at City Hall. The tour, starting June 4 in Atlantic City, aims to bolster anti liquor efforts across state capitals and university towns with 250 planned visits.
Mary J. Converse mother of Charles L. Converse and Misses Ning S. and Florence M. Converse of Montpelier died at her home on Main Street at 7 30 this morning after a lingering illness. She leaves a son Edward J. Converse of Montpelier and a step son Julie A. Converse of Moretown and was born Mary J Cobb in Woodstock on November 7 1843. A Universalist church attendee she will be buried in Green Mount Cemetery Montpelier after a Friday 11 o clock funeral at her home.
Brattleboro Jan 2 Edward Todd a local employee of Thayer Wert Bertie was arrested at the railroad station by Deputy Sheriff Knapp on a warrant charging alienation of the affections of Mrs Todd. He could not secure the $5000 bail set by Municipal Judge Barber and was taken to Newfane jail to await trial at the April term of Windham County court. A note appeared again this morning in Winchester County district before H Seturday.
Lawmakers in the Vermont House advanced routine measures including seven bills and five third readings while a budget inquiry committee was appointed. Senate activity centered on No. 21, a bill to elect supreme court justices to take office next month, with an expected governor action today. A split assembly for a constitutional inquiry and other statutory changes was also set, with multiple bills referred and pending.
Joseph Graham longtime Barre resident and prominent Clan Gordon No 12 O R D member dies at 11:00 PM at 21 Ayers Street after illness since Saturday He served as past chief and clan trustee and held Odd Fellows honorary roles Born January 1 1862 in Dalbeattie Scotland he worked as a grinder at Mare Gordon and was among the oldest employees Funeral Friday at 2 30 PM at his home Rev George Holt of First Baptist will officiate with interment at Elmwood Cemetery He leaves a wife a daughter Mrs Ralph Nelson a sister Mrs James Mainbridge and a brother Thomas Graham of Jackson Fla.
Mrs Walker of South Barre died at five this morning following an operation at City Hospital Friday. Born June 1, 1868 in Orange, she moved to Barre as a girl and married John Walker about 29 years ago. Survived by her mother Mrs Dinntha Huse, brothers Carl Huse and Frank Mus, and many friends. Funeral will be held at her South Barre home with services by Rev J Don of the Universalist. Burial in the cemetery.
Edward Donahue, night watchman for 6 Lighting Heating Power Co. at Depot Square, died at City Hospital after abdominal abscess drainage. An absent relative left with arrangements. his sister Mrs. Willem Brown and a brother John McDonald were mentioned. He was 61 and a Barre resident for three years, from Cambridgeport Massachusetts.
A longtime Barre resident Edward Welsh perished after a fall while working on a street extension project on Merchant Street. The incident occurred last evening, with reports indicating he sustained fatal injuries. The deceased’s family and local authorities were preparing funeral arrangements as investigators reviewed the scene.
A fragmented report notes the unveiling of a Thompson tablet tied to seven mountain era advancements. The text references proceedings, unclear dates, and local organizations, suggesting a ceremonial display with civic interest.
City council in Barre Vermont received ten new department reports for the forthcoming yearbook. Mayor W H Ward presided as clerks read the mayoral message and digests from fire police health water park and cemetery committees among others.
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