28 Jan 1915
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1915
Page
1
Military action in Galicia grows into a decisive 100 mile engagement with both sides assigning high importance to the outcome. Reported maneuvers and troop movements indicate a possible turning point in the eastern campaign.
Complex fighting across Galicia and Bukowina with Austro-German plans aiming to shift the offensive from Poland toward the south. Russians, if defeated, would be crippled in the north Hungary drive, while Warsaw front and Brura line see renewed German assaults. Desperate clashes mark Emperor William’s birthday as both sides claim varied outcomes in Alsace and Flanders.
An indictment charges two men with murder in the killing of a poet at Barkhamated. The case names Arthur Wiertis of Cubbewstered as a state defendant and references prior involvement in the weed-causing incident.
A garbled dispatch discusses sinking the Auge Wurg and bombardment of Likwu port. It cites the Kolberg as a 4350 ton cruiser with 462 crew, 12 41fich guns, four 5-pounders, four machine guns, two torpedo tubes, speed about 24 knots, value 31,007,000.
London reports an evening naval clash with Der Hinger sinking after a funnel shot from stern to stern. Moltke in dire straits and Seyality aft asea. German prisoner says a German aircraft mistook the sinking Bluecher for a British ship and dropped bombs hastening her end.
Washington, January 28. President Wilken vetoed the immigration bill and sent a message to Congress explaining his disapproval of the literacy test and other restrictive provisions. He argues that such tests would alter American policy, reduce opportunity, and turn away those seeking a better life, despite the appeal of restricting immigration.
President Wilson and advisers face a $60 million revenue shortfall as a White House conference discusses reductions. Proposed measures include cutting the 64 million fund and post office rural free delivery costs, with a broad plan to reduce current expenditures and realign revenue projections.
A garbled report describes a supposed lost ship being towed into port. Readable fragments mention names and places in a confused account, with references to a revemee center and various individuals, but details remain unclear in the OCR text.
In a lively session the House defeated House bill 81 by Hapgood of Peru to change ballot voting for county road commissioners. Debate split along lines with Democrats mostly voting for passage while opponents argued it would complicate the system. Other bills were advanced to third reading and several measures signed by the governor.
Lincoln Whynot an insurance agent out of work shot his bride of six months then killed himself last night in a relative's East Boston room. Mrs Whynot had returned from her mother's home when he fired through her head as she sat in a chair, then shot himself beside a bed. Whynot had a nervous disorder two years ago and had recently worried over unemployment.
Manchester Scots held a Burns Day tribute at Odd Fellows Hall marking Burns fifth birthday with a banquet, music, speaking, and dancing. Chief Thomas Carlin opened, Rev Ora Caly spoke, and singers performed as a local committee oversaw arrangements.
Senior class members and parents allege school officials censored student activities after a fall football rally. They accuse the superintendent and treasurer of withholding funds for a football trip while claiming banned slang and cliques harmed club reputation. The principal and superintendent promise to reply. board to act later.
Mrs Hoyt Gallup died at her home on Phalefield hill after months of failing health. She leaves two daughters Myrtle Hamis of Montpelier and Misselle Calbe, and two sons. The funeral will be held at the home Saturday at 1 08, with interment in the Canton cemetery. she was a member of the Montventet church.
Fragments indicate a cold wave approaching with mentions of dropping temperatures across regions. References speak of midnight lows and forecasts hint at a sharp chill setting in, with uncertainty about exact measurements or locations in the damaged text.
A stubborn early morning blaze at 65 South Main Street drove 17 people from two tenements. Owner John W. Nichols insured. tenants Joseph Kenney Wade Dutton John Wilfore and family lost belongings, with Mrs. Cora Dutton hospitalized after escaping. Firefighters fought flames as crews evacuated residents and prevented spread.
Funeral in Waitsfield Episcopal church attended by many locals and out of town visitors. Masons and Odd Fellows escorted the body to the cemetery. interment in the village cemetery. Dr H T J Howe, born Northfield 1850, practiced in Moretown and Waitsfield. survived by wife Lucy Talley and son George, plus daughter Edith.
Brattleboro January 2 Frank Lotlieb Adam 97 longtime head of Brattleboro water works was killed when a tree he cut down fell and trapped him at Elm Corner Guilford Road. He had lived in the town 24 years and served the water department most of that time. He leaves a widow and two sons Frederick J and William I Adam, both residents of Brattleboro.
A fragmentary note from Mt Albans dated January reveals a submerged six month scenario involving Raymond P Lape and others. The garbled text references Ottawa and a letter from May 26 tied to an Empress and legal concern, but the meaning remains unclear due to transcription errors.
Barre school officers urge closer bonds with local schools in a report outlining cooperative efforts and shared goals. The item highlights collaboration between town administrators and school leaders to improve programs, facilities, and student outcomes.
The annual school commission report covers every department under subdivisions such as Maygrounds Physical Exercise Spaulding Addition and North Barre School and Parent Teachers Associations. It notes total expenditures of 1711 005 77 with 841 023 48 for teachers salaries and details improvements at North Barre and the Spaulding annex.
Fragmentary OCR shows a probate court entry mentioning Ruta and Chester M. and references to a case or filing with names and partial roles. Details are obscured by damage, but indicates actions in probate proceedings and related parties.
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