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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1916

Page

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Germans Checked At Dead Man's Hill In French Offensive

An official French war office report says German forces were repulsed near Dead Man's Hill around 8 PM. The night featured heavy bombardment and an intense artillery duel along the Meuse and as far as Douaumont, with French gains including capturing a fortified position southwest of the hill and taking 225 prisoners and seven machine guns.

Paria Dead Man's Hill French War Office Sores Meuse Avecourt le Mort Homma le Mort Homme Fort Vaux Bois Des Foases Metgeral Hartmanna- Wellerkopf

Germans Admit Loss At Yea Man's Hill Foothold Gained

Berlin reports via London that French forces breached German first line trenches southeast of Yeoman's Hill, establishing a foothold of about 400 metres. The attack saw repeated French assaults repelled elsewhere with heavy German losses.

Berlin London Yea Man's Hill War Office

Italian Soldiers May Insurance Front Line Policies

Italian soldiers at the front may insure their lives for ten thousand dollars each under a government subsidized plan by the National Institute of Insurance. Applications for a policy must be made within ten days of arrival at the front.

Rome Nationalnstitute of Insurance Organization

Tiffin Woman Elected Leader of Womans Clubs

In New York on June 1 Mrs Josiah Evans Cowles of Los Angeles won the presidency of the General Federation of Women's Clubs by a wide margin over Mrs Sneath of Tiffin. Cowles received 1275 votes to 433 for the Titin candidate. The federation approved affiliating with the National Council of Women. Some women were removed for protesting when denied the right to vote.

New York Josiah Evans Cowles Los Angeles General Federation of Women's Clubs Mra Kampel Sneath Titin Iey

Talk of the Town and Local Visits Across Towns

George Pople tests this morning for Montreal with relatives. A transit through Graniteville to Keene, N H. Mrs. Folerman returns from Washington Street home from Barton. Tremont residents return by auto from The Never No Hatter. Elle Hallay leaves Kimatrett for Bellows Falls with Mike Feasting Maker. Sunday school reports from the Methodist church discuss county cobond contention and plans for a June meeting. A farewell for Miss Eleanor Sande at a reception notes church appreciation and a student program with Hoyt and G Carpentes among participants.

George Pople Montreal Mr. Clouzh Elle Kimatrett Bellows Falls Mike Wrs Mies Elaner Sande Tan Adary Wan Sa Chow Bemder Steacal Asi Ole Hoyt Carpentes Maries Anker Ne Ace Ahary Reeding Wil- Foncerns Coal Win

Shackleton Safe at Port Stanley in Falklands

Lieutenant Sir Ernest Shackleton has arrived safely at Port Stanley Falkland Islands. The expedition began in 1914 aiming to cross the Antarctic continent from Weddell Sea to Ross Sea, with sections by Buenos Aires and Tasmania. The Aurora drift and ice loss thwarted plans, deeming the voyage a failure to meet the primary objective.

London Jime Ernest Shackleton Port Stanley Falkland Ernest Stnckleton Weddelden Rosy Nen England Sir Ernest Buenos Aires Tasmania Newb Weddellwea Aurora Ross Sea Port Chalmer New Zealand Shackleton Wateland Islands South Atlantic Argentina Pele

Court rules Riggs Bank fines cannot be retained

Washington June 1 The district court ruled that Controller Williams may not retain a $5000 fine on Riggs National Bank nor impose further penalties the bank had alleged were threatened at $100 per day. The decision dismisses personal malice claims while upholding the bank against the civil suit and follows earlier perjury acquittals of three bank officers.

Washington District Su Lon Williams Riggs National Bank McAdoo Treasury Department Treasury Hia the McCoy

Wilson to Head the Parade Characters in 1913 Vision

Washington, D. C. June 1 President Wilson will lead the apne parade on Friday June 14 on foot and review the procession. He plans to march with cabinet members and government staff. He will receive diplomas at the Naval Academy graduation and attend West Point exercises on June 19. The cabinet meeting Friday sparked interest in his preparedness demonstrations.

Washington D. C Wilson Cenmittes Naval Academy Tormermen West Point Mewtlig

Plan Strike on Eve of G P Convention

In New York SNevane reports telegraphers plan a strike on the eve of the GOP convention. Union leaders press for a 10 percent raise, a 9 hour day, and disorganization. Rowland and Maleny express hope talks avert the calamity as dealers await further action.

New York Dermayets Aapon Rowland Maleny Sue Kay

Wilson and Carranza Clash Over Mexican Troop Withdrawal

Washington reports President Wilson will not pull out U S troops from Mexico until Carranza authorities show control to shield the border. War officials seek precise details on Carranza troop movements in Chihuahua while aiming to prevent border raids and maintain border safety.

Mexico Washington, D.C Carrara Carranza Wilson Carranca Chihuahua Pershing «Itionary Forres Carranmmn

Mexico Demands Immediate US Troop Withdrawal

Mexico accuses the United States of violating sovereignty by deploying troops into Mexican territory without consent. The foreign note denounces past incursions after the Columbus and Del Rio incidents and urges Washington to cease intervention and honor noninterference pledges.

Mexico City United States Mexico Westerday Det Glenn Sprit Nester Delrio Texan

Charge Scaled Down in Burlington Assault Case

Wade of Milton, previously indicted for assault with intent to kill Frank Grow, pleaded guilty to breach of the peace in Burlington city court. He was sentenced to two to three years at Rutland House of Correction, suspended, with two years probation and a June 5 departure from Milton. The case stemmed from a scuffle during Grow’s attempt to take a rifle Wade allegedly planned to use against Mr. Phelps and others. The grand jury will consider the original indictment again at the next county term.

Burlington L.sherman F. Wade Milton House of Correction Rutland Wade Frank P. Grow George Phelps Phelps Grow Wades

Guardianship Question Over Powers Children In Probate

In Middletown Springs two minor children of the late Mrs. Caroline Powers are the subject of a guardianship dispute. The will named the children’s guardians as the maternal grandparents, Mrs Pandy of Milford New Hampshire, and the probate court approved the will after lacking objections. Lawyers argued over whether the mother had the right to dispose of her offspring.

Rutland Caroline T. Powers Middletown Springs Pandy Milford N. H A. G. Coolidge A. J. Staf- Lond Lawrence Lawrenes Stafford Apy Walton Frost Joseph Jones Ay Mr. Pandy Prost Childean Ater

Rutland Auto Theft Suit Filed Over Burned Truck

A civil action was begun in Rutland county court by George Badiam, a loom grocer, against George T. Angell, a former delivery boy, and James Bell, Angell’s friend. The suit seeks damages for the loss of an automobile delivery truck after Angell allegedly took the vehicle for a joy ride without permission, causing it to catch fire and be destroyed. Angell is identified as a Northfield resident.

Rutland Rutland County George BE. TL. Badiam George T. Angell James Bell Angell Northfield

Horse Thief Sentenced in St Albans Court

Roy Dunham of Bakersfield was found guilty of stealing a team and sentenced to not less than one year nor more than two years in Rutland Correctional. John Welle of Knowhere was held for investigation on related charges. Dentian coca peal from Vergennes state embinetrial school noted amid events.

St. Albans N. N. Dost Roy Dunham Bakersfield J of Correction Rutland John Welle Knowhere Dentian Coca Peal Vergennes

Middlebury honors designate Parker and Marnes valedictorian

Middlebury College announces Alban J. Parker of Morrisville as valedictorian and Abe Marnes of Middlebury as salutatorian for the class of LOG. Parker was active in athletics, earning a football letter and lettering on the varsity squad, and was a member of the Tilee club.

Middlebury June Alban J. Parker Morrisville Abe Marnes Parker Tuell Tilee

Pinywtre Street Lott Mystery In City Notice

Fragmentary OCR shows a local city notice referencing a street name and property action. It mentions Mr Arn Melee Sill and a route in Mtirming with unclear intent. Details are unreadable, but the item appears as a brief civic filing or public notice.

Waite Sentenced to Die in July for Michigan Murder

Dr Arthur Warren Waite was sentenced to die in the electric chair during the week of July 10 for the murder of Kia Peck of Grant Rapids Michigan. The court denied a motion for a new trial and Waite expressed remorse and gratitude to the court prosecutors and his attorney. He said he was sorry for his crimes and hoped to compensate victims' families through his punishment.

New York Jane L Arthur Warren Waite Kia John E. Peck Grant Rapids Michigan Waite

Barre Knights of Columbus Banquet Honors Capitol Visitors

Barre Knights of Columbus Council No 41 hosted about 100 attendees at a banquet in Montpelier after a defeat in an intercity cribbage and pool tournament. W N Theriauly led the after dinner program with numerous speeches and songs.

Barre and Moentpelier Ronnw W. N. Theriauly Daniel J. Sullivan Harre Mr. Sullivan Barre A. J. Loranger LJ. Sullivan Charles A. Wilkin Kt. Owena A. He Burke Louie Braye PO. Noonan Frank Wen William Corry Charles McKenna Joke Flannagan

Two Girls Die In Portland Highway Crash

A five passenger car crashed on the Danstan road in heavy rain, overturned and trapped occupants. Mary Modes 14 Hancock street and Harriet Fuller 18 Hancock street were killed. Nason Herman 22 Elm street John Gardner 34 Franklin street Marry Shrensky 2 Peart street and Harry Carvel 22 Garden Inn Shaker were injured. Witnesses Charles Halcrow Rt Horne warned the victims before impact.

Portland June L Dan ‘Stan Mary Modes Hancock Street Harriet Fuller Pree Street Nason Herman Elm Street Marriet John Gardner Franklin I Street Hany Shrensky Peart Street Harry Carvel Garden Inne Witnisses Charles Halcrow Rt. Horne Dunstans Vent Tewart

Bank Directors Bearers at St Stephen's

The directors of the bank were Reeeterr bearers armed Alten Calientes FE Markell We ft me 4 rl he. KM Martie. Metra et j Lo 6 Baim were the ertive The: aera een eat at eee oat. The ceremony followed a formal meeting with notable figures in Midlebury.

Midlebury Nobert St Stephen's Rhurehey John Evens Mouiebury Tertenth Martie Metra

Death of Harley Southwick in East Barre

Harley Southwick died Monday at East Barre after a two week bout with typhoid fever. He lived with his mother Mrs. Abbie Waugh, never married, and leaves two brothers Herbert Southwick and Harold Waugh and two sisters Mrs Alden Giergan and Mrs John Henry. Funeral at East Barre Congregational church with burial in West Corinth cemetery. mourners included relatives and local congregational members.

East Barre James ‘Amage West Corinth Herbert Southwick Harold Waugh Alden Grearson Harre John Henry Knot Barre Mr. Southwick Fince Abbie Waugh Bhifeen Christian Endeavor Society of Southwick Waugh Alden Gieargan Barre City Mra Pillow McAllister Cartations H. A. McAllister Christian Endeavor Society F. J. Sargent Isie Whitcomb Fred Downing Robert Gray Belle Hutchins Narcissus Frank Witerman Robert Watson M. E. Cutler A. L. Wellington

Banquet Marks First Get-Together of St. Monica’s Junior Holy Name

The Junior Holy Name society of St. Monica’s church held its inaugural banquet at the Knights of Columbus hall with Rev. P M McKenna in attendance. The 6:30 pm event featured a varied program of solos, duets, recitations, a one act play set and a rousing finale. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. James Kennett and Miss Margaret McKenn.

Holy Name Society St. Monica's Church Knights of Columbus P.M. McKenna St. Monica's Viano Dante Valli Alfred O'Connell John McMahon Charles Bianchi Provost the Palma Clement McMalhon Fort Wilkie Benjamin Cook Dalton White Clayton White Tavis O'Leary Mother Machree Floyd Pombrio Orpheus Bizzonero John Jordin Eugene Loranger James Bennett Ireland Harold White Clement McMahon Charles Rianchi Eugene Kringer James i Kennett Margaret McKenn McKenna

Reopening of Websterville Granite Quarries Planned

The Capital Granite Co to reopen the Websterville quarries for blasting and operation with a derrick rigging crew already at work. Steam boilers and machinery are being installed and ready for immediate quarrying, with office changes noting management for the reopening.

Capital Granite Co Websterville Hom Webstervilly Capital Granite Go Jim Wtavia Willi B Tappin Awit Ateds

Reading the Fragments at Bakersfield Dawn

In Bakersfield a fragmented report notes a disturbance at a duneside area this morning. Sparse readable details mention a person named Byres and a potential danger or accident with uncertain causes.

Police doubt man story in Beatrice Walter death

James O'Brien, detained after Beatrice Walter, a jewelry shop worker, died from a gunshot. He is to be arraigned on murder charges following an autopsy. O'Brien allegedly claimed the girl dropped a revolver and it fired, while he said she expressed a wish to die together before he attempted suicide.

Providence R.tl James O'Brien Beatrice Walter Wim William H. Walter O'Brien Ig Aaid Alet

Welfare league eyed in Barre as meeting discussed

A Barre audience of about 35 men and women gathered in the city hall to hear Miss Gridley outline welfare work and the potential launch of a paid worker program. The group planned a second meeting at Howland hall with F G Howland providing quarters and notable locals expressing support.

Barre City Hall Insting Misa Gridley Montpelier Miss Gridley

Arlington Light and Power Co Inc Incorporation Notice

Articles of association filed with the secretary of state authorize Arlington Light and Power Co Inc to manufacture and distribute electric power in Arlington Sunderland and Sanitgate. Subscribers include Otto C F Alstim Schemetady NY Yi By Mark Victor In Smith T F Martit East Arlington and MP Deming Arlington. Also Randolph Center Co operative Potato Exchange Inc with 8500 shares and subscribers from Randolph Centers Bennington and Port Artefine Int capital stock 300 shares with Frank E Hewr and Collins Graves of Tennington among subscribers.

Arlington Light and Power Go, Inc Peckatee Public Service Commission Tower of Arlington Sunderland Otto C.F. Alstim Schemectady Yi. A Mark Victor Smith T. F

FragmentedNotice Style Local Text From New England Paper

Fragmented OCR style local notices describe travel, funerals, society movements, and a semiprofessional sports week end plan. Names include Mrs J Tondrean Mase Remptem and Miss A Sandblatt alongside Quincy and New York references. The text also mentions a church or lodge gathering and a garden party, with uncertain dates.

J. Tondrean Haverhill Mase F. M. Remptem South Maintreet Quincy Line New York Divuyesin Leortel Che Orteters Mev Hakenwon Quiner Xeimae Ind OA Irmmite Oy Hpagenet Tolilard Seminary St Mimaet Winasakt Laps Ite Vietery Anaeli Connie Mark Htunilee A Hertinstrest Eros

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Dead Man’s Hill Douaumont Josiah FE. Cowles of General Federation Talk OF the Town Falklands Riggs Bank Oliver Crettow Vity BT Pote Columbus Scott Fenston William Landon Timi Milton Sied Menateriim St. Athene Park View Howe Politi Alese Miekereen Dane Bwetler Shawe Pres el Momstatiimaliet Aed Tel Welden Rutland Court Robert Cartmell Middleburys Harley Southwick Jane Dune O’brien Arlington Light and Power Co Randolph Center Potato Exchange Chester’ Netire We LP St. Peetny
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