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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1915
Page
1
German airships flew over outlying sections of London during a raid while the Admiralty made only a bare announcement. The populace reportedly remained ignorant of details, as authorities issued official notices without full guidance.
London officials announced ninety bombs were dropped in a Zeppelin raid last night. Four people were killed and several injured. No public buildings were damaged. City residents continued normal activities as censorship limited information despite the admiralty briefing.
London residents slept through a Zeppelin airship raid last night, with the admiralty issuing a brief statement that raiders flew over outer city districts and caused fires that may be connected. Public details are sparse and newspapers offer no further confirmation. Reports swirl of war front movements along the San river and tensions in the Near East after British actions.
London June 1 The official press bureau issued a statement saying Zeppelins were torn near New Romney on the Kent coast and Rockwood east of London with many fires reported though not conclusively linked to the airship raid Further details will be issued as collected and no statements should disclose locations around London reached by fire until an admiralty communication can release proper information
An isolated wartime note reports a British submarine off Constantinople encountering interference and related escort movements. No clear outcome or dates beyond the referenced location is provided.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Serbia resumes operations with mentions of leaders and crews. Details are unclear, but references to maritime or artillery actions and potential equipment or unit movements appear, alongside stray names and locations.
Reports claim a successful artillery engagement dispersed a battalion of Austrians in the northeast of Capimore. Serbiana activity increases on the Albanian frontier. Serbia has not faced heavy fighting since December after months of warlike operations against Austria.
In Manchester New Hampshire Mrs Fersoon, owner of a Cedar Street boarding house, was killed by a man named Solomon George 35 who then shot himself. George died soon after. the couple had a dispute over board and rumors of an affair. Police pursue charges against George and the county investigates Mrs Fersoon's death.
Brattleboro hosts the 100th anniversary of Social lodge No ah F and A M of Wilmington. Orrin R Buell gave the welcome address. Colonel Kittredge Haskine, past grand master, delivered a historical overview showing lodge origins as an offshoot of Mount Moriah of Wordsboro. The event includes a banquet, degree conferral, and Master Mason ceremony.
Washington reports President Wil ton sent fifteen wreaths to soldiers' graves nationwide. Wreaths were placed at Grant's tomb in New York Kent McKinley's tomb at Canton Ohio President Garfield's tomb in Cleveland and the graves of Gen Lawton Gen Liscom Major Archie Butt and the unknown dead at Arlington. No wreath was sent to Mrs Wilson's grave due to Memorial Day date differences between regions.
June 1 Brattleboro report says N J Johnson of Newfane saw a panther while turning out a boar in a Dover pasture. The animal crouched as he approached and then slipped into the woods after Johnson froze.
June 1 report notes the Italian port figure Annunzio received a commission in the army while trying to gain a mission to the Italian battleship fleet. He was refused by the submarine commander, who noted the request could not be granted.
A fragmented report indicates officers survived after a naval or maritime incident aboard a vessel. Readable fragments point to a save mission and ongoing inquiry. Names and clear details are obscured by OCR errors. Further verification needed for complete facts.
In a disrupted report the left wing forces captured the village of Reekbow in Neko. Rebels secured the area as German forces pressed further, with troops advancing through key positions and establishing control over the settlement amid ongoing clashes.
President Wilson announced he would defer his statement on Mexican affairs until tomorrow morning. He will warn Carranza Villa and Zapata to settle differences or the United States will act to protect 16 million people in famine and will consider an arms and food embargo to ease shortages below the Rio Grande. Red Cross reports and state department notices note continued food exports from Mexico and cheaper prices in the United States.
Autopsy by Dr RBH Stone at the state hygiene lab determined Annie Lorimer aged 18 died by her own action. She was last seen after a prayer meeting at Bethel church and found three feet of water in Lake Hardwick. Initial foul play concerns faded as the pathologist ruled self-inflicted death amid missing dress and shoes. The body was recovered by Richard Yandow. authorities were notified and the case closed as suicide.
Brattleboro June 1 Vermont Association of Postoffice Clerks holds third annual convention. Delegates chosen to confer with Vermont Carrier branch, with officers James A. Austin of Bellows Falls and S. R. Tienwell of Pennington elected. Membership reportedly up about per cent, terms and officers to be announced.
The body of ex governor John G. McCullough is expected to arrive tonight in North Bennington, with funeral Wednesday and burial in the old vault at North Dennington. Born September 16, 1855 near Newark Delaware, he pursued law in Philadelphia and Penn Law, built wealth in California, and held multiple railroad and bank positions including Panama Railroad Co, Erie Railroad, Chicago & Erie, and First National Bank of South Bennington. He served as governor in 1902 after a long career in state and national Republican circles and leaves four children and his wife Eliza Hall Park.
Miss Pauline Rowland daughter of Rev George M Rowland missionary at Sapporo Japan and a Middlebury college junior nearly drowned at Lake Dunmore Salisbury The canoe she rode with President Williams overturned in high waves around 1130 pm Lifeguard Lietarmanor secured her by the hair and held her above water for over a minute until a motor boat arrived She regained consciousness after being re rescitated and recovered from the shock also noting the companion Mr Sivtare who was thrown in but escaped with shock Singe holiday crowds filled the lake and many boats were out on the choppy water
Mrs Diana F Potsam widow of Dr Samer Poteem died at home on Mainshert Montiat on June 10 1808 aged 79. She was daughter of Sethaniel C and Fanny Dewie Kong, resided in Greeneboro, family moved to Tr. She left four children and was survived by her husband and brother Clete C King. The funeral service will be held local. details are incomplete in the notice.
President Wilson said he must consult with the cabinet before replying to Germany and would not delay the American rejoinder long. He spoke calmly and noted no draft yet, with a likely response after today’s cabinet meeting and possibly by Thursday or Friday. Von Bernstorff would see the president tomorrow to discuss the issue.
In Montpelier city court Annie Marchi waived examination on keeping liquor with intent to sell and was bound over to county court in £200 bail posted by 8. Massacen. The State case against Marchi as keeper was continued to June 8 with witnesses present. A raid by Chief Con voy Officers Sloan and Baldwin led to contraband beer and whiskey. another raid found similar goods at Mary Igleaias. Marchi and others face multiple liquor related charges. one man pleaded guilty to a related offense and was jailed for 80 daysPending further proceedings and payment arrangements.
A general alarm dispatched three fire units to Farwell Street yesterday at 3:45 PM for a barn fire owned by Dr. KE Ellis of Strookfield and occupied by Orn el Blair. The barn burned completely, causing about 350 dollars in losses plus 200 dollars to the Blair residence and 50 dollars to Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor’s house as flames spread. Firemen fought for a half hour, preventing total loss with insurance likely covering Blair and Taylor damages. Neighbors assisted, and origins of the blaze remain undetermined.
Miss Florence Inglis daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Inglis of 24 East street married Ernest Alfred Tremblay pastor at the Con gregational parsonage on Walnut street Saturday evening. Attendants were Ethel Inglis and Douglas Inglis. Tremblay is a painter for Miss Aline Beckley. Mrs Tremblay a Spaulding high school graduate and cashier at Smith and Cumings. They will live in Barre.
An Overland bearing 7776 owned by John Magnaghi and driven by John Cabell collided with a Ford owned by James Butler at the Brook and North Seminary street crossing yesterday afternoon. The Ford rolled, pinning a man named Rutherford under it, while five in the Overland escaped injuries. Both cars sustained damage and were towed to garages for repair.
Reported death of J Giovanelli following a fire at Ferre station site. Local authorities indicate heart attack during a team attack incident and burial plans proceed with details missing. Wife Mrs Rene or related family named as defense witness in early proceedings. Further marriage notes to Mere Gierenrll referenced with unclear timeline.
Mise E Halle Lane of Montpelier and Soph T Smith of Weterbury were jailed on charges following a recent trial. Mrs EM Peek hosted the event at Sew Week with community officials present. The case details emerged after a New ot Mor verdict. Additional notes list 198 Nimes Street in Montgeter as the contact point.
Memorial Day exercises in Barre recalled war losses with George W. Stone of Vergennes delivering the address at the opera house. Crandall Post and allied patriotic groups led a parade from depot square to Elmwood, wreaths were laid, and graves were garlanded amid flags and ceremonies.
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