28 Jul 1917
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1917
Page
1
A new group of U S soldiers arrived in Europe amid high spirits and shouted Are We Downhearted No They were greeted with few spectators as the arrival was announced.
An American contingent arrived July 28 and disembarked from the same steamer used by Kermit Roosevelt and family. Troops cheered loudly as tenders pulled up, with staff observers noting a quiet public reception and rapid movement to new quarters.
The third year of the world war ends with the Entente’s fortunes overall favorable, despite the unsettled Russian situation. Central powers suffer military and political setbacks as Allied forces press on Verdun and Somme fronts. The United States enters the war in April, allied nations coordinate missions, and new nations including Poland, Mecca, and Albania emerge.
British air dominance and a seventeen months long mine offensive near Ypres yielded ground and 7 400 prisoners. Portuguese and Belgian troops aided. In 1916 Russian offensives revived with operations from Pripet marshes to Bukovina and Galicia, reclaiming Czernowite Brody and Staniaeu, forcing Austro German lines to relinquish winter 1915 1914 positions and extending the Lemberg front.
The liner captain thanks the U S destroyer and crew for rescuing 10 passengers and 100 crewmen after a torpedo attack. He notes the Americans refused a reward, saying they were simply doing their duty, and praises the rescue as the largest in a single voyage by the flotilla.
In Paris a breakfast with editors from major French papers sees Prime Minister Lloyd George outline Britain’s total armed strength. He cites 5 to 8 million soldiers enrolled, plus 400,000 to 600,000 sailors, and nearly 1 million dominion and colonial troops aiding allies. He notes new merchant ship tonnage and American navy aid, while stressing ongoing war work and the nation’s determination to persevere.
The Hague July 28 General Von Hoeppner the German flying force commander says Entente air forces are superior on the western front and in the Balkans but German flyers outnumber on the eastern front. He praises German crews while criticizing French training and British morale. He asserts German doctrine values mission over sport and vows soldiers strive to be Boelcke.
A 1916 conference between wholesale poultry distributors and Agriculture Department officials urges retailers to set prices over wholesale costs to ease congestion. Broiler chickens remain plentiful, with New York wholesale June averages at 22 cents per pound, down from 27 cents last year. Large cold storage stocks threaten normal marketing unless moved quickly, as exporters’ demand and home consumption shift. George Roberts and F G Hepler of Weerbury were noted as attendees.
Chicago July 28 The strike of switchmen in the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen began effective at 3 am on 19 Chicago district railroads. It remained unclear if all 2 600 members would quit, with early reports of some not reporting for duty. Embargo notices on livestock and perishable freight were issued by 19 railroads entering Chicago. Frank Hasler led the railroad general managers committee announcing the move.
F H Gilmore a ~50 year old deaf farmer living north of Manchester Center was struck and killed by a southbound milk train around 6 30 last evening. Engineer FP Avery said hearing loss prevented avoiding the collision despite efforts. The body was brought to Manchester station. he leaves a wife and two children.
Middlebury July 28 damages totaling about £120,000 awarded to the orators in the flashboard case by Judge C I Darling special master. The long chancery dispute grew from Otter Creek falls water rights between owners and farmers along the river. Parties include P B Cloyes et al vs Middlebury Electricom pany and others. Judge Darling's report filed with County Clerk Rufus Wainwright. Over 80 orators originally, many replaced by administrators or executors. Other defendants named include the village of Middlebury Rogers Wells Brandon Italian Marble Charles Markland and Helen N Markland and W F and D D Bal of Pittsford and Rutland.
London dispatch reports China’s outlook is most serious with a feared rupture between the north and south. Sat Sen, linked with rebels, travels to Canton to organize a league of southern and southwestern provinces as proclamations refuse to recognize the Peking government in Kwang Tung.
A severe storm struck Cornwall yesterday afternoon as lightning hit R. L Landon’s hay barn. The barn and adjacent silo burned, eleven tenths saved, with total loss estimated at 250 dollars and partly insured. Neighbors responded quickly to save the house.
A fragmented report notes Nick Romano FP fell from a bicycle near the West End area amid unclear circumstances. The details are sparse in the readable text.
Rutland July 28 Marjorie Stack 11 years old who vanished Thursday afternoon from Crandon’s railroad station while visiting grandmother Mrs Rollin Fletcher was found last evening in Fair Haven State's Attorney C V Poulin said the girl reported leaving Brandon depot on foot and taking a ride to Rutland then trolley to Fair Haven where she stayed with Mr and Mrs Bert Ellis and their daughter Genevieve Ellis.
Three children in George Pierson's Bolton home near North Duxbury station are said to have infantile paralysis. Daughters Mattie and Lizzie, ages unclear, appear walking, while 12 year old Thomas is in serious condition. Visitors noticed Tommy's inability to walk prompting authorities to intervene. Dr H B Hopkins of Waterbury diagnosed infantile paralysis and ordered quarantine, with Dr Taylor of Burlington summoned.
Johnsbury July 28 Dr Charles F Dalton Burlington Dr Thomas Kidder Woodstock Dr Charles F Calverly Rutland and Dr Taylor from the state board attended a hearing before Judge Harland B Howe to decide whether the 10 day restraining injunction against state board interference with the Chautauqua should be made permanent. The hearing was postponed until next Monday.
Levi Nelson age 43 and ill for five weeks with infantile paralysis is said to be very low. Both legs are paralyzed.
Burlington July 28 Reservists report for duty at Fort Ethan Allen. Washington orders the recruiting hall to stay open until the regiment is at war strength. About 60 more recruits wanted as reservists attach to the regiment. The opportunity draws last minute applicants.
Azariah Herrick of Danby Corners is hospitalized in Rutland in critical condition after a suicide attempt yesterday. He had been in poor health and despondent, and the self inflicted throat wound did not sever the jugular vein, physicians report describing the injury as serious and the patient unconscious.
A fragment discusses German bunk arenas dated July 2 and references Philip Schelde a Socialist Reich member. It notes attempts to narrow foggy views and mentions the revolution’s fruit being scattered amid army pressures and press reporting.
After a Barre Milk Producers association meeting at West Hill schoolhouse, members voted to raise the price to seven cents per quart, effective after Aug 15, aiming to align with New England Milk Producers' schedule amid higher feed costs and limited pasture. Retailers would face a two cent increase to pass the new rate to the public.
The first 44 men drawn for service in Washington county show changes from the July 2 list. Harold Oscar Dodge moves to 19th position in Woodbury, George Elbert Jewett enters as the first man of the second quota from Marshfield, and Bernard Orville Ainsworth is the 37th while Verne Leslie Smith becomes 80th. Alcide Pacetti, George E Leithner, and Lewis N Mathieu are removed from the initial four names previously printed July 26.
At 2 a m yesterday on the Swanton road opposite John P Rich's house a collision occurred between a car driven by Edward Carpenter of Fairfax and a passing car driven by H J Prouty of Swanton. The Carpenter car was pushed off the road down a four foot embankment. occupants were badly shaken and bruised while one mudguard and a headlight were damaged. Prouty fled the scene.
Mr and Mrs BW Hooker of Park Street return from fire enuburn with several relatives visiting Marlington and nearby towns. Attendees include Attorney John W Tendon and Philip Gordon with National Guard ceremony planned. Additions for naturalization papers listed for Barre Montreal and surrounding areas.
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