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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1918
Page
1
In France on a foggy dawn the American front faced a German raid after a heavy artillery barrage. Two Americans were killed and four wounded, with one missing believed captured. Casualties rose daily in this sector, as US and German losses reportedly equaled or exceeded.
London reports nine ships over 1400 tons and six smaller vessels sunk by mines or submarines in the past week. Eight ships were unsuccessfully attacked. Arrivals totaled 2452 and departures 2300, doubling the record of the two prior weeks.
London reports a new army instruction test for General Service fitness. Recruits hop 20 times on each foot with the other foot raised nine inches. After the exercise, there should be no distress, pallor, or anxiety and pulse rate two minutes later should rise no more than five beats.
A London report states American artworks from the British section of the 1914 Venice international exhibition have been moved to Rome. With war, transport and air danger, works were relocated from a Venice arsenal area to a palace basement and later to Rome to avoid risk near the city.
London reports January casualties for British forces with totals of dead wounded and missing. The record shows 358 officers killed or died of wounds, 11608 other deaths, 1206 wounded or missing officers, and 37750 wounded or missing men.
Major General Leonard A. Wood of the U S Army is confined to the Mite-Cartiem hospital after a recent wound received on the French front. He is reported to be going well and expects to be out in about a week. The injury is described as a painful wound to the arm.
Stockholm reports a tightening food situation with pork cards to be issued and extra bread rationing curtailed for foreign diplomats to a single allowance per mission head. meat exports and imports plunge as fodder shortages hit stockpiles. November export totals drop sharply against 1916. Overall imports for the first eleven months reveal severe constraints across meat, cereals, flour, coffee, and animal fodder.
Madam Maria Vero, president of the French Woman's Right league, presides over a boulevard toy and novelties booth. She organizes a effort to provide comforts for fifty soldiers in the trenches, collecting funds to support this cause through the sale.
London reports the appointment of Major General C. G. Donald to a new British army post titled inspector of war trophies. Amsterdam in reporting on January 31 mentions the discovery of a series of sermons attributed to St. Augustine by Father Germain Morin, a Belgian Benedictine monk, said to have been found at Wolfenbüttel Brunswick.
A writer in The Woman's Home Companion shares a personal rule to avoid expenditures not made at home. The author recalls delaying purchases, then giving in to temptations, leading to repeated splurges on materials and trimmings. She notes resulting debt and regret from impulsive shopping and improper budgeting.
Governor Graham announced appointments to several state boards effective February. John Sargent of Ludlow is named to a five year term on the board for promotion and uniformity of legislation. Dr. H M Smith of Lyndonville is appointed five years to the state board of dental examiners. Dr H K Sherburne of Rutland is reappointed for three years to the state board of stenopathic examiners. Dr John Thomas of Wells River is reappointed to navy registration and examination. Cola T Cleveland of Rutland is reappointed three years to the state board of optometry. F D Peron of Barton is named five years to the state board of pharmacy. Smith succeeds J D Buehand of St Johnsbury and Mr Pidrewaun succeeds W F Root of Brattleboro.
President Wilson sent a message to the farmers at a University of Illinois conference urging greater support for the war. He praised farmers as as efficient as any and said the country must exceed last year’s achievements, with government aid promised to help.
Washington reports Ambassador Francis in Petrograd received notice that Russian anarchists would hold him personally responsible for the safety of Alexander Berkmann and Emma Goldman who face federal prison terms for draft law violations. Officials say Francis did not alarm, awaiting further advices. An organizer article in Petrograd urged the ambassador be held responsible.
Washington January 31 naval officials conclude after thorough inquiry that the recent explosion at the Newport Navy torpedo station was not caused by enemy action.
The alan of John ele on Deeeeh street, a rtme granite fur er of Barre, who passed away Sunday morning after axail of several weeks, was held at the howeee a neon at 2 clock, Rev. J. BR 1 wfficiating. Among those who gathered in their last respecte to the de cealeds were sate from Clan Ger dum, No. 12, OS and the Glenugie Club, with which organiation he was affiliated. The theaters were five of Mr. Brown, William M. Brown, George A. Brown, Robert Brown, John Brown, rtaml Leslie D. Brown, and John Ky, A sixth son, Serg. James Brown, tery. Among the relatives surviving, in ed ition to the names which were men on the georasion of Mr. Down's death, are two sisters, Mrs. Hunter, who Hivwe te Debai. Sousth Africa. ari Mrs. Prank Alien of New York (iy, and & brother, Daniel Firnwm who resides in New decery. There are aleo left nine grandchildren. The demeseed was the son of Eizabeth (Campbell) Hrwem and Hob ert Lirewn.
German airplanes raided Paris last night causing material damage in the city and suburbs. Official reports state 19 persons killed and 60 injured in the city and suburbs amid the bombardment.
Figures from Provost Marshal General Crowder show 205 Vermont registrants failed to appear for examination during the first draft application, the lowest among New England states. Massachusetts had 9708, Rhode Island 64. Vermont’s notable absentees by county include Essex 40, Rutland 45, Windsor 109, and Grand Isle Orleans counties with only one absent. New Hampshire tops 216 in a county, and Maine’s highest is 100. Massachusetts’ district setup prevents county-level lowest-number data.
Fall River mass January 1 twelve and one half per cent wage advance to 35 000 mill operatives is called a fair offer by federal arbiter Charles V. Ellis who sent his report. Both sides agree to accept the arbiter's report as final for the wage dispute.
Smoke poured from a burning refuse pile in the basement of a small store at 10 North Main Street, triggering a still alarm at 1 am. Firemen confined the blaze to the basement, with Brown & Herri's fruit shop and new odds and ends line affected. Chief Gamble led initial inspection, while crews fought smoke and smoldering refuse.
Government forces in Finland clash with rebel factions as tensions rise across regions. Reports indicate ongoing battles near strategic towns with uncertain control and continued mobilization by both sides amid unstable conditions.
Berlin reports a state of siege in Hamburg Altona and Wandebeek amid a large strike wave. Estimates place 120000 Berlin strikers, with traffic undisturbed but widespread stoppages expanding to provincial towns as leaders seek immediate Reichstag action.
Acting Food Administrator Johnny Cushing returned from New York to Vermont where officials explained limited wheat substitute availability. Officials announced lift of embargo on cereals and livestock feed moved by train, but 50 50 flour substitutions and careful buying remain in effect as Vermont seeks to meet wartime needs.
A Vienna despatch via Amsterdam reports revolutionary fires and growing unrest. The Telegraph from Copenhagen notes 700,000 workers on strike in Berlin, including 58,400 women, as numerous Socialist leaders are arrested in several German towns.
Zurich telegraph reports the Socialist Vorwaerta says Berlin strikers have grown larger and more threatening and sent the government an eight point ultimatum. Demands include general pay without indemnities, worker delegates in peace talks, better food distribution, end to siege, public meeting rights, demilitarization of war factories, release of political prisoners, democratization and direct secret ballot suffrage.
With the thermometer just above zero in Boston, many buildings lacked adequate heat during a harsh fuel shortage. The rough weather delayed deliveries and thousands of workers faced discomfort as civil barges carried supplies.
A murky OCR line notes wage increases for railroad workers and tensions over operating costs. The fragment mentions half the route and poor conditions facing crews, pointing to ongoing bargaining and strain in the industry.
Anxious crowd of 1257 residents gathered at the city building seeking sugar cards. Long delays and crowded corridors persisted as residents pressed for issuance, with expectations the process will continue through the end of the work week. Many waited hours while clerks tried to process applications amid bottlenecks and limited stock.
The statewide drive to raise Vermont’s quota of 850 000 for the Knights of Columbus war fund nears completion. Rutland leads with about 11 000 and Windsor shows strong results. Burlington aims for 10 000 and Chittenden county at least 18 000. County totals suggest Rutland first, with Burlington and Chittenden close. Final statewide figures to be released after district returns are fully tallied.
A total of 43 registrants qualified for service after Wednesday's exams at Montpelier, 18 were disqualified or discharged, and nine were held for special service. An updated list shows many names and numbers. a correction notes Georgio Angeline belonged on yesterday's equalised list but his notice had not yet been published.
Captain Gilson secures 29 enlistments across two depots while Captain BW Gileuy progresses with the driver and fires Vermont regiment. Word of 32 in two depots, Montpelint footnotes, and arrangements for departure appear amid dispatches from the drive. Wives named are Bay t LO Sheet, BR Wives, MM Coke and HT Mackree.
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