26 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1918
Page
1
Amsterdam cor respondent for The Express notes unconfirmed reports of unrest in Berlin over two days, rioters demanding peace, while other dispatches from London and Washington discuss Germany Russia peace tensions, Allied war needs, and American war materiel shortages.
Washington D C to day Director General McAdoo assured British French and Italian representatives that adequate numbers of railroad cars would be furnished for transporting allied purchases of foodstuffs to seaports.
American aviators training in a Southern Italy camp report high spirits amid near daily flights since September. A dramatic incident left one pilot unhurt after a crash near a railway station. another pilot, Harry Harrie of California, reportedly flew a hundred fifty miles and landed in a village square seeking food, convinced he was in a dreamlike misperception.
A Petrograd dispatch reports Kishinev is surrounded by Romanian forces with heavy fighting ongoing between Bolshevik and Romanian troops near the city. The scene unfolds as tensions escalate in the region surrounding Kishinev, with reports of combat and encirclement amid war.
Indications at union headquarters last night show the Bay Shire Street railroad carmen likely to accept a two cent an hour raise under Wallace St Dookam plan. Newport, Lowell, and other points reported sentiment strongly favoring an accord to avert a strike, with existing working agreements to remain in force.
Washington dispatch reports the president's mediation commission recommended that the president use his good offices to urge California authorities to grant a new trial for Thames J Mooney if the California Supreme Court sustains his conviction for complicity in the San Francisco bombing. Mooney was sentenced to death and the commission cites discrediting of witness Frank Oman over alleged attempted subornation of perjury as undermining the verdict.
Funeral services for Mrs Ella Mills wife of Charles Mille and noted Orange farmer were held today at 1 34 pm at her brother Sidward J Raymo's home on Farwell Street Rev J B Reardon Universalist pastor officiated A large crowd of Orange townspeople attended The bearers were E J Rayio and George Raymo of Barre brothers Richard Welch and Grant Mel i from South Byegate The body rests at Efoowood to await interment in spring
Indianapolis January 26 The United Mine Workers voted to back government control of coal mines if union workers retain the right to bargain collectively. They expelled any I W W front members, opposed labor conscription, and endorsed a war resolution aligning with President Wilson to make the world safe for democracy while preserving workers' organizing rights.
About 1 000 longshoremen walked out at Southern Pacific Steamship Company piers seeking higher wages. Federal troops reinforced by New York police guarded the docks after an agent claimed the workers repudiated a wage agreement reached earlier through a formal shipping board.
Forty armed Mexicans crossed the Rio Grande into southern El Paso, engaging soldiers and police who responded with rifles. Private Linn was wounded by a bullet during the exchange as the Mexicans retreated beyond the Santa Fe International Bridge.
Harry Munster claiming to be a jewelry salesman was arrested today and charged with the murder of Policeman Joseph C. Reiser who was shot Sunday during investigations into a series of robberies in apartment houses.
Sydney reports Mackay Queensland hit by cyclone causing heavy damage and flooding. Authorities warn of widespread property losses and fear for residents as relief plans are organized. The Pioneer River area on Mackay coast suffers impact with a population near 9,000 noted.
Reports say additional Portuguese units landed in France to assist Allied efforts near Armontieres, with pre-embarkation reviews by Dr Sidenia Pere affirming commitment to expedited war goals. The reinforcements are to operate in a southern sector, with plans to withdraw or adjust timing in coming days as signals from Washington and London shape strategy.
The Bank of France saw fresh inflows as wartime finance boosted deposits and gold reserves. Receipts rose to over 6,000,000 francs weekly in early campaign stages, climbing overall toward 2,250,900,000 francs in total gains since the war began.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe British uniforms for U S soldiers with unclear details. The fragment mentions overseas equipment and potential design notes but lacks complete attribution, dates, or specific units.
The New England division of the National Army will promote privates and noncommissioned officers to lieutenants in the quartermaster corps. Examinations start soon and applications have been received in large numbers, with many coming from Rhode Island and nearby units.
In the upper Rhine valley the Rhine inundated Cologne destroying stored provisions. Rapid river rise required bell tolling to wake residents. Troops deployed to aid flood victims. Tributaries disrupt rail traffic and Moselle towns are cut off. Canada reports Peterboro and Toronto areas fearing fire near Vetetsbera with wires down.
Washington readers report an evasion of the Monday closing order by an industrial establishment, with workers and management allegedly shifting hours to other days. The incident highlights alleged violations of the spirit of the decree and calls for enforcement action.
X ray specialists, led by president Deed No 1 De MB, announced wallowing appointments to the mestiwal advenry beands. The notes reference Tava hewa and Fern Memtpefier with named locations and officials, detailing recent staffing changes and affiliations.
Partial readable report describes a coal shortage crisis in Barton and No. Troy. A town committee confronted state officials in Montpelier, demanding coal allocations and urging immediate relief. The text references coal requisition actions and telegraph exchanges with Washington.
Fires destroyed barges loaded with oil, warehouses, freight cars, and a dock at a Newark shipbuilding site. Soldiers fired into the air to deter intruders after a man fled, and the blaze led to a large loss estimated over 1 million dollars. Police say German spies are believed responsible with guards detained several civilians.
The steam er City of Wilmington is disabled at sea due to boiler trouble and its provisions are nearly exhausted. Orders have gone out for ships to render assistance at once.
Fifty couples gathered at Howland hall for the North Barre Red Sox fifth annual banquet with dancing a 19 orlock dinner and brief speeches. Carroll's orchestra provided music from 6 until after 10. Mrs. Henry Poirie catered the dinner as younger members in white attire served the guests. AL H. Fasola acted as master of ceremonies and called for toasts between musical interludes. Committee members Quattropank Bizarezre and Hubbard earned praise for arranging the event.
Fragmented notes describe January 2 actions in Washington County with references to stentive rats and tetany. Mentions five days for physeal examination and a sequence of unclear events. Contains multiple garbled terms, lacking clear names or places.
Spiritua lists gather in Barre for Vermont State Spiritualists convention. Delegates increase from early arrivals led by Mr and Mrs Jay J Smith of St Albans and S Smith of Barre. Rev Henri Senter and Rev George A Fuller address topics, with messages from Rev Mr Leather and medium Davidfolded. Business meeting set for 4 30 PM includes officer elections and an evening lecture.
In St Albans on January 27 the state food administration reports inquiries from Vermont druggists about selling baby foods on Mondays under the federal food administration order. Federal official John Cushing may test whether the order restricting drug stores to drugs and medical supplies should not bar sales of baby foods on Mondays. The policy remains that the food for children should not be restricted, and baby foods commonly sold in drug stores should still be purchasable on Mondays.
Spaulding High School won at Engine Hall in St Albans last evening with a 24 to 13 score against St Albans High. Captains Geals and Mann led Spaulding with six and four baskets respectively, while Jack and Heron paced St Albans with two baskets each. Referee: Matahan.
Goddard seminary members led by Kedall quintet and vac McGinnis returned from Winooski with a 22 10 21 win over St. Michael's. Carrell and Wel starred for Hilltop, while Kopi and Mubetions contributed for St. Michael's in a high scoring season opener noted for strong defense and team play.
Disclosed 1916 correspondence shows big packing firms sought to derail a federal livestock and packing inquiry. Heney cited bankers, Swift & Co, Armour, Morris and Cudahy exerting influence in Washington to block investigations and steer data publication away from congressional probes.
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