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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1915
Page
1
London July 17 The court of inquiry found torpedoes fired by a German submarine caused the loss of the steamship Iaaitunla and its passengers. The report states no blame attached to Captain Turner or the Cunard line and notes the act aimed to destroy lives on board.
Official dispatch reports continued fighting on the Dniester with Russian counterattacks failing to push back our troops on the north bank. Twelve officers and 1,300 men plus three machine guns captured. Italian front shows increased artillery action along the coast and in Carinthia with Italian battalions repulsed near Ruffeddo and the Schuladerbach-Pentelstein road.
The French war office reports failed surprise attacks and heavy shelling in Artois on the Vimy sector and Aisne near Soissons, with civilian casualties and bombardments at Meuse Eparges, Bonvaus ravine, and Chauny. A squadron of 10 aircraft supported operations as 4,000 shells were dropped and gunfire continued in multiple sectors.
Reported text fragment notes Tyrol authorities grappling with shortages and manpower concerns amid wartime conditions. It references women in training and possible plans to mobilize female labor, with unclear specifics due to damaged OCR.
A large bomber aircraft requires a long runway to start and risks concentrating too much firepower in one weapon. In Ostend and Karlsruhe raids many smaller machines accompanied the giant, with limited losses. The bomber’s strength lies in defense, patrolling front lines with multiple guns and its extra engines, able to fly even if one engine fails.
German Bank Consolidated reports the private banking house Goll and Sons of South Germany, founded in 1604, absorbed by Mitteldeutsche Credit Bank of Berlin. The move reflects years of private bank mergers as the war pressures push smaller lenders into larger joint-stock institutions.
London reports the Austro German armies coordinate to press the Russian retreat from Galician fronts. German gains threaten to reach Warsaw while Austrians push across the Dniester river and General Mackensen renews southern Poland combat as Russians hold central Poland. The grand aim is to push Russians from Warsaw and drive toward Bersarabia.
In Calcutt a on July 14 reports 442 enemy alien missionaries, mainly Germans, at liberty in India or on parole for good behavior, 70 residing by compassion, and 115 interned. English missionaries denounce the leniency, urging stricter action as dangerous amid anti German sentiment and fear of missionary influence, citing clerical appeals and perceived safeguards.
The piece summarizes Thaw related legal coverage from Albany discussions and state health officers. It mentions bail offers, health department bulletins, and ongoing public health debates.
Walter Paine of Boston and Magnolia, son of Robert Treat Paine, was found dead beneath his overturned automobile near Wenham Massachusetts. He was 23, Harvard graduate last year. No witnesses and cause of the crash could be determined.
Providence July 17 Normal service was restored today on the trolley lines of the Rhode Island company throughout the state after a two day suspension due to a strike by 2400 union employees. Mayor Joseph H. Gainer will chair a three man arbitration board with the company and union each selecting one member.
The Rhode Island company and union workers reached a settlement after Mayor Gains agreed to act as third arbiter. An arbitration plan assigns one arbiter to the union, one to the company, with the mayor presiding. The dispute centered on wage rates hours and staffing thresholds.
Washington July 17 President Wilson returns from Cornish New Hampshire to discuss drafts of the American note protesting German submarine warfare with Secretary Lansing and the cabinet. Officials expect the United States to assert rights on the high seas in the next note while wary of mediation offers. Count von Bernstorff reported the situation not critical and predicted no repeat attacks without warning on belligerent ships.
New York and Vermont authorize Aero Club of America pilots for guard maneuvers. William Tuckey of New York, round Manhattan flight winner, to participate at Fishkill Plain. George A. Gray, veteran Wright pilot, to join Vermont maneuvers near Fort Ethan Allen. Capt LeRoy Hall urged aeronautic support for Norwich cadets. Gray to fly bi plane to Fort Ethan Allen before Aug 2 for maneuvers.
Norman Taber, formerly of Brown University, ran the fastest mile ever recorded, clocking four minutes 1.295 seconds in Cambridge. Teber was paced by three middle distance runners as the stadium meet showcased elite performances and a world marks attempt alongside other sprint and relay feats.
Barre school changes show four teaching staff changes at Spaulding High, eight new grade teachers, and a large influx of first year students due to the new state law raising school entry age. Principal Jackson will lead nearly 80 teachers as the system resumes in September with new appointments and transfers to meet the updated staffing needs.
Granite piled in two spots after a morning wreck of ten freight cars north of White River Junction on the Boston and Maine line blocks the Connecticut River Division. Rail officials expect to clear the track by afternoon. Barre Granite loss suspected as many cars derail near White River Junction.
Dr St Clair McKelway editor of the Brooklyn Eagle died at his Brooklyn home at 3 p m yesterday after long illness He was 70 years old A noted lawyer orator and educator his career included editorship of the Brooklyn Eagle since 1885 and prior roles at the New York World Albany Bee and as a university regent and chancellor His influence aided Grover Cleveland in New York politics and national campaigns
Washington reports the United States holds that Americans in distress rights rest on international law, not British prize court orders. Secretary Lansing clarifies the communication is not tied to contraband cases, asserting U S citizens on the high seas retain legal protections under neutral rights.
Dr Lucido Andreola of 12 Eastern Avenue has been summoned to report to the Italian consul in New York. He previously served eight years ago with Italian arms and says he will consider the call, with August as a possible date. Other Barre Italians are advised of potential liability but few are readily available for duty.
Police raided 1 Cambria street last night and seized barrelled and bottled beer including a Highland Spring barrel. The house head, Mr. T. Gabel Joni, was arrested and arraigned before Magistrate H. W. Scott, released on $500 bond, with a hearing set for Tuesday forenoon. A warrant obtained by Grand Juror William Wishart was issued to Officers Dineen Murley and Henderson who found a barrel, bottles, and a faucet during the Cambria Street search around 9 90 o'clock.
Funeral services held Friday at 1 30 p m for Yaweob Nadauft a longtime L K Averill farm employee found dead in his bed early Thursday. Rev John Bjork officiated with neighbors and family in attendance. Interment planned at Elmwood and Averill family lot with flowers at the grave.
Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state at Montpatier establish the Ber ew Hotel association with capital of 860,000. Officers named include president William J. Valiquette and vice president George J. aie ree ot boraienl ee eval. Hoynton named manager. Valiquette also proprietor and manager of the Hotel Woodstock in New York City. Planned improvements include telephones in every room with a central board, and added bathrooms as most rooms will have private facilities.
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