Heavy fighting near Lutak in Volhynia escalates
Dispatches from Ukrainian sources report days of heavy combat as Ukrainian troops attempt to seize Lutak post in Volhynia. A Bolshevik commander appealed to the Austro Hungarian district head, who refused aid, while Austro Hungarian Foreign Minister Chernin heads to Brest-Litovsk for talks. Berlin papers note Vienna has arranged 5,400 tons of flour to Austria Hungary conditional on return by mid March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Bolehevik
Lutak
Volhynia
Chernin
Brest-1 Litovek
Vienna
Berlin
Germany
Austria- Hungary
Baker Defends War Department Before Senate Panel
Secretary Baker answered Senator Chamberlain at a public Senate military committee hearing, defending efficiency and denying persistent delays. He spoke extemporaneously noting impatience of the American people, urging national confidence for the war effort and saying Chamberlain’s charges exaggerated flaws as characteristic rather than occasional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Washington, D. C
Baker
War Department
Senate
Ell
New England Depot Brigade May Join Camp Wadsworth
At Camp Greene North Carolina January 28 reports say New England troops will be moved to Camp Wadsworth when space opens for the depot brigade. The brigade currently includes the 5th 6th and 8th Massachusetts regiments the 1st Connecticut the 1st Vermont and the 1st Maine heavy artillery plus signal corps units from Connecticut and New Hampshire and these signal corps companies have agreed to move to Camp Wadsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Greene
Charlotte
N.C
Camp Wadsworth
Dickman
General Sweetser
Sweetser
Spartansburg
Pioneer Division
T. O'Neill
Pennsylvania National Guard
Camp Hancock
Augieta
James Wilson
4Th Regiment
New York National Guard
Randolph A. Richards
National Army
Sweetserdeen
New England
Massachusetts
Connecticut Infantry
Vermont
Maine Heavy Belt Artillery
Connecticut Signal Corps
New Hampshire Signal Corps
Signal Corps
Swanton Dairy Cooperative Cremer y Discussed at Meeting
At Swanton Saturday afternoon about twenty five dairymen attended the New England Milk Producers association meeting in Swanton to discuss forming a cooperative creamery. A committee was appointed to investigate conditions at creameries and marks. Officers elected included President S W Bliss Vice President W A Roppe and Secretary Treasurer H W Motard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans
Swanton
New England
H. Eliott
S W. Bliss
W. A. Roppe
H.W. Motard
Two Wheatless Days A Week In Vermont Proclaimed
John T. Cushing announces a new home card from the federal food administration guiding Vermonters to two wheatless days a week and one wheatless meal daily. It urges meatless and porkless days, asks for substitution with poultry, warns against food hoarding, and stresses waste reduction to support troops and allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans
John T. Cushing
Vermont
Cammerpanier
Burlington
Federal Food Administration
Wilson
The
Food Administration
United States
Wlind
Cushing
Vertone
America
Free Administration
Card
Jane Card
Turkish census to be taken under German supervision
Amsterdam January 28 news reports the Turkish government plans a full empire census with a German statistician appointed to supervise the preliminary work. The Sabah asserts Turkey will not exclude Balkan states from population statistics noting a prewar population around 21 million with major groups and smaller tribes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Turkey
Newapa
Sabah
Europe
Balkan
Fragmentary World War II Letter Fragment
Incomplete OCR text references a terrible attack and a wartime letter. It mentions Mark Twain and World War II era terms, with garbled names and locations. The readable bits imply a discussion of an assault, public reaction, and possible trials or investigations, but specifics are unclear.
Cunard liner Andania sinks after torpedoing
London January 28 reports say the Cunard liner Andania, earlier said to be torpedoed but afloat, sank to the bottom despite rescue efforts. The Associated Press notes the vessel went down under rough seas after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Andanis
Associated Press
Spiritualists Convene in Pavilion Theatre Weekend
The Vermont State Spiritualists Association held a three day convention at the Pavilion theatre with Rev. Henri Sent ner of Worcester presiding and Rev. George A. Puller of Greenwich Village delivering lectures on liberal Christianity and the practical aims of occult science. Officers for 1914 were elected including W. Hatch as president and Mrs Lotte Griffith as third vice president with meetings to resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pavilion Theatre
Vermont
George A. Puller
Greenwich Village
Mass
Ree
Leniner
Manly
A. W. Allen
Stanley Maret
Wrealdent
W. Hatch
Darlington
CH. Ingalls
Montpelier
S. S. Smith
Barre
Mra. Lotte Griffith
Mise Gertrude Pearsons
Montpel
Multiple Civil Suits Filed In Montpelier Courts
Frederick S Gurr administrator of Mary Boardmans estate sues Martin G Andrews for 5000 damages claiming negligence caused her death after a collision early April. Bail posted for Andrews amid other actions including breach of peace charges. Other county suits include Jolly Dobbs vs Montpelier Wells River railroad for 5000 over injuries January 28 1915 from snow and a freight sled fall. Clarence F E Foley vs Robert G McDonnell for 2124 to recover for a walk construction. Sturtevant Merrick Co sues Mona Deep of Barre for 200 07 for merchandise. Trustee in the bankruptcy against Den appointed this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick S. Gurr
Tudson, Wik
Mary
Boardman
Montpelier
Martin G Andrews
Andrews
G. C. Tinle
Oither
Jolly Dobbs
Montpelier & Wells Ri
Asfondant
Dobbs
Clarence FE. Foley
Robert G. McDonnell
Sturtevant Merrick Company
Monae Deep
Barre
Muerelasntine
Den
Glysson and Aldermen Expected To Seek Reelectons
Local political scene hints Glysson will run for another term as mayor with a pledged economy policy this year. Aldermen Healy Reynolds and Alexander are also seen as likely candidates, while party lines and ward interests shape the race amid uncertain turnout and public announcements.
Vermont suffrage meeting presses Senator Page
Mrs Agnes Morey Miss Low Daniels and Mike Mabel Ver non left Montpelier for Hyde Park to meet Senator Carroll Page. About 76 attended a county courthouse gathering where a resolution urged Senate passage of the federal suffrage amendment, tying support to wartime duties and democracy at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Morey
Mike Mabel Vernon
Miss Low Daniels
Montpelier
Hyde Park
Vermont
Senator Carroll
Page
Senator Page
Burlington
County Court House
Kiew
Onore
Congress
B. Ester
Mise Lot Daniels
Grafton
Washington
Iim
Mrs Morey
Woman's Party
Hughes
Romise Maize
California
Illinois
Jess
Congresman Greene
House
Senate
Anna Kellan
Dillingham
Howe
Wison
Marshall
Lauder Martin
Page and
Diltingham
Death of John Brown granite man of Barre
Tod Brown a well known granite manufacturer of Barre died at home on Bassett street Sunday morning. Born Langskie Aberdeenshire Scotland May 2 184? he married Margaret Dey in 1877. Survived by wife and children John Brown Jr James Wick William M Brown Anne K Brown George A Brown Robert Brown James A Brown and Louise D Brown. Funeral at 2 p.m. Wednesday. no flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tod Brown
Barre
Bassett Street
Tie
Langskie
Aberdeenshire
Scotland
Margaret Dey
Dirtly
Mr. Brown
America
Quincy
Maes
Brown
Clanfordon
Congregational
Chate
John Brewen
Washington
D.C
James 8. Wick
Wallington
William M. Brown
Mies
Anne K. Brown
Third C. V. R. A Fire in Storeroom Damages Likely Minor
Flames found in a storeroom in St Albans Jam, causing brief alarm and light damage. Fire units extinguished flames quickly, with some soot and minor ceiling damage noted. Central Vermont Railway property involved, investigation ongoing by the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans
Jam
Central Veement
Wampany
Snowstorm Heads East After Severe Cold Wave
Northfield Jan 28 reports a moderately heavy snowstorm moving east after one of the winter's worst cold waves. The local temperature this morning registered 304 degrees below zero, ten degrees milder than last month's record. The storm was over Ohio this morning and due here tonight and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfield
United States Weather Bureau
Ohio
Burns Anniversary Not Forgotten At Barre Burne Club
Worthen Bleek Hall hosted the Barre Burne club anniversary honoring Robert Burns. About 20 couples attended as supper, postprandial program, and dancing followed traditional lines with speeches by Hugh Christie Charles Lees William Barchy James K Virie and songs by Angus McDonald James McKernon and Harry Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worthen Bleek Hall
Barre Burne Club
Food Administration
Robert Murne
Hugh Christie
Burns
Charles Lees
William Barchy
Scotland
America
James K. Virie
Surprise Homecoming Reception For Laner Corporal Thompson
Laner Corporal George Thompson, back from two years of campaigning in Ypres and Somos, attended a Saturday evening reception at Clongorton hall. About 100 guests gathered to celebrate with dancing, feasting, and a silk umbrella gift, plus a handsome ring for Thompson. J. Edward Murphy led the event, with music by several soloists and a substantial refreshment line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laner
George Thompson
Ypres
Clon Gorton Hall
Central Vermont
Mike Ian Reid
Montreal
Barre
Penmpson
West
Edward Murphy
Milas Rett
Thompson
Te Mele
Wee
Teabella Thompson
Alexander Kirton
May Eat Lamb or Mutton Under New Regulations
A state food administration statement explains meat consumption rules with a meatless day on Tuesday and allowances for beef and mutton on other days. The notice notes meat may be eaten at home with certain terms and conditions and mentions a time frame for export and import changes. A separate item mentions a local birth and a legal case involving a Mr and Mrs. Lime Lounge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Athans
State Food Administration
Barre K of C War Fund Campaign Gains Momentum
Workers at the Barre end of the Knights of Columbus war fund drive report about 1200 collected so far with more to come. Delays from a closing order and belt-area canvassing slow progress but Friday and Saturday show a hearty response as towns resume activity. The campaign ends Wednesday but contributions may continue through week’s end to aid the report to state headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre
K. of
War Fund
Ployer
Janivtee
Washington
Aldrich
Ttmn
Barre Men In Service Incomplete War Enlistment List
Revised records show Barre men enlisting in the present war total 208, with 25 previously published by The Times. Many names are missing or mislisted as homes and units vary, and some Barre residents appear elsewhere. A number of Barre men have died, including Alex Yountie and George Stewart, with others such as C B F, Alex Clark, William Hurry, and Robert Smith among the fallen from the 87th Grenadier Guards. The complete list of Barre men is being updated, with names like Raymond Arkley, Howard Alexander, George Alexander, Justin Barber, and many others linked to units across Canada, the US Army, Navy, and British forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Times
Orange
Alex Younte
George Stewart
Holmes Bakery
Sith Grenadier
Howard H. Alexander
Vermont
George Alaxander
Allentown
Torn
William M. Alaxander
U.S
Dew Muinios
Rupeell DB
Allen
CLS
Navy
Paria
Herbert Amedy
Imlar Teg
Eingineers
Dobu Amedy
Camp Merritt
Tenafly
N. J
Firnest Anderson
Con A
Atte Bis
Kimi Anderson
Tadio
Andrews
Medical Dept
Stanley WH
Averill
Witen Foal
Capt
Barber
Vermont Infane
Toni Trreene
Charlotte
Justin M. Barber
Hospice
Burl Bassett
Aviation Clemens
Mich
Baker
Grenade
France
Robert Th Maker
Feibald Barber
Handiquakers Co
Vermont Infantry
Dan Creene
Mario Barberi
Vi. Infantry
Camp Greene
Joseph J. Hardost
Camp Green
Ortenal Bardlest
Campreene
Clarence Bartlett
Cripelette
N.C
George D. Martins
A. A. Tat
Eldon Ball
Signal Corps
Homer E. Busortt
Dth Field Artillery
Camp Devers
Charles Beck
Serg
Jamex Death
Liverpool Rey
Michiel Ka
William Beattie
Radio Selon
Cambridge
Mass
Charenes Well
Shermas
Killicothe
Frederico Beltrami
H. P. Homie
31Th Infantry
Co. Ha
Camp Meade
Marcel Hernascani
WM. G. Coy
Tnefantry
Mario Binnehi
Wilet Maehing
Victor Binnehi
Nevada
George Birnie
174Th Tunurling Co
R. K France
R. K France Andrews, Blackmore, Torpedo Station, Newport, Ri, Neat Blencland
Wisconsin
Wiliam Blanchard
Filey
Mice
Cory
Jases A. Hein
Ato
Willer
Dirnee
George True
Murgees
Neva Herve
Kael Rapes
Natal Kady
Stanten Burgess Aviation Trp
Kiseyls Minomre
Wiket
Wattation
Maj
Haedquarters
Catel
Henry
Dasty
Knights of Columbus War Camp drive hits high notes across Vermont
Burlington and Jay report rapid fundraising as statewide campaign gains momentum. Derby Line turnout lagged but raised 590 dollars from a reduced audience. St. Albans, Lyndonville, Bellows Falls and Brattleboro show strong progress toward quotas. Somerset and Bennington note substantial early totals amid broad regional participation. Industrial centers accelerate after wartime directives, with reports highlighting growing private contributions and keen local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Jay
Knights of Columbus
Beery
Knights of Coline War
Cmp
Derby
Rock Island
Stanstead
Quebec
St. Albans
Lyndonville
Alrady
Bellows Falls
Somerset
Windham County
Bennington
Recruiting Officer Coming to Barre
Capt EW Gileon of the Tet Ver mont infantry Camp Greene Charlotte N C is in Vermont this week to recruit for the regiment designated by the War Department after Col Thermas urged a Tan. He will visit Montpelier vide milieu Barre this evening to meet and inform interested men about enlistment and the voluntary induction process for all three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EW. Gileon
Tet
Vermont Infantry
Camp Greene
Charlotte
N.C
Vermont
War Department
Valle
William G. Brey
Dallas
U.S
A. Drew
Maple Grove
Beeg
Cma
Widnes
Massett Street
Staries
Aerigilanes
Crete
Geri
Ives
William of
di Ayers
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Czernin
Brest-Litovsk
Zamerille
Marre
Treains
Cherie
Mase
Willemste
Hotel Henpere
Barer
Anestering
Gan
Herrespindliine
Oletter
Omer
Tate
Andania
LW. Hatch
Spiritualist Association
Onpre
Glysson
Healy
Reynolds
Alexander
Glyeson
Albernas Mealy
Amerman Reyrnide
John Brown
Daeghyrer
Bite Poninile
Aed Mowere
Renan
Stars and Stripes
E. W. Gibson
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