23 Jan 1915
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1915
Page
1
Raiders at Dunkirk France were attacked by French and British aviators. German forces were driven back and sacrificed one aircraft in the engagement, with another machine damaged.
Dunkirk endured a German air attack with 80 bombs causing a warehouse fire and casualties. Reports from Havre describe a downed bomber and ten unexploded bombs. British and French naval and air actions include seizures and counterattacks, with continued German sorties over Norfolk and the Channel. Western fronts see massing near La Bassee and ongoing infantry battles in Alsace with minor Belgian gains and Meuse bridges destroyed.
A $101,000,000 bill cleared the House amid debate over funding and state capacity. The measure targets quick action to support program needs and departmental operations, with implications for regional costs and budget allocations amid ongoing policy considerations.
Fifteen thousand injured arrive in Rome from the quake zone and are being cared for in hospitals churches and public buildings. Sixty wounded are housed in a building loaned by Dr Bertrand Tipple and his wife Mrs Tipple, with care led by the American Methodist pastor.
Roosevelt New Jersey January 23 Thirty two deputy sheriffs charged with murder are jailed in New Brunswick after a fatal clash at American Agricultural Chemical Company plants. Two workers died of gunshot wounds and about twenty were injured amid guards clashing with strikers. Police and federal investigators pursued arrests, with deputies identified by strikers and citizens before arraignment.
A garbled OCR note from a local athletics page hints that Fresh Farmer and Geet Rome competed at an event on a Sunday in mid month. Sheen team reportedly performed strongly with several top finishes and a surprise late surge.
A New York bar association committee urged reforms to reduce needless lawsuits and raise ethics. It called for client education, better drafting of wills and contracts, and closer cooperation between lawyers and laypeople to settle disputes fairly. The report also proposed costs reform, discipline for misconduct, and stricter admission standards.
In Concord New Hampshire on January 23 Hai Ke Thaw was surrendered to New York state custody after a brief hearing ending over sixteen months of New York efforts. Thaw appeared unconcerned as officials led him from the courthouse to a hotel before a two twenty five train departure to New York.
Edwin Charlee Crocett of Waterbury died at his home after being found ill on the street the previous evening. Born January 14, 1874, he was survived by a son, Verne Crocett, a sister, three grandchildren, and several relatives. He served in Co B, 10th Vermont, and was active in the Edward Miingham post G A R. Funeral Monday at 2 PM.
Closing sessions of the first annual Washington County teachers association meeting reported a larger turnout than previous conferences. Officers were nominated to serve permanently, including President Carroll H. White and Vice President Caroline M. Griswold, with plans to draft a constitution and by laws and to book a personnel meeting in June.
The notes outline sessions at workers conferences including Primary Handwork and Games led by Mie Olive Owelof, Fundamentals and Drills in Intermediate Arithmetic by J A Hunter, Grammar Grade English by Henry A Jackson, Rural School Reading by A Snyder, Rural School Seat Work by Elizabeth Jenkins, Rural School Arithmetic by J W Butterfield, Club Work by Jennie Allingham, Rural School Programs by Jennie Allingham, and Outside Material by J M Tebbetts.
At the Pavilion hotel in Montpelier, Governor Gates Lieutenant Governor Darling and Speaker Weeks were guests of the Vermont Press association during the midwinter meeting. About 76 attended as Gates received a hearty ovation. The event featured toastmaster B Johnson and remarks praising newspapers for road progress and state development.
Fragmented text shows a dated scene with references to people and actions. Names like Pred veem and Sopereamet appear amid garbled phrases about weights, measures, and a public interest item. The readable bits suggest a local event or meeting with unclear details and several illegible portions.
The Vermont supreme court held what was likely its final sitting under the old court, with several decisions announced. It adjourned after a February regular session, as the new court appointed by the legislature takes the bench starting February 2.
Funeral services for Joseph Grabam a prominent Bare resident were held at his home and at First Baptist church. Bearers and attendees included members of Clan No. 12 Manchester Unity Odd Fellows and other local orders. At Elmwood cemetery, both clan and Odd Fellows rituals were performed, with numerous floral tributes listed.
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