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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1916
Page
1
The German Admiralty reports heavy losses on both sides in a great naval battle. It lists five British first class vessels sunk, plus one small cruiser and several torpedo boats.
Berlin reports the German high sea fleet clashed with a British force on May 31 and says the engagement favored Germany. It lists the destruction of the battleship Warsprite and battle cruisers Queen Mary and Indefatigable, with several destroyers sunk and a British battleship Marlborough reportedly torpedoed.
June 2 Verdun front reports heavy fighting with French advances slightly south of Carette Wood while German actions near Thiaumont and Vaux engage in violent exchanges. The German attack on Fort Dochumont failed after costly clashes, and Allied air activity caused scattered damage with casualties reported among residents.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Kitchener and criticism of the War Office. Details unreadable. no clear event date or full context available.
A parliamentary session opened with about 200 MPs present including hardline “ginger” groups demanding tougher war prosecution. The public was barred and Westminster Abbey area sealed to prevent disclosure of secret information.
London reports a long air battle with Nestile machines, one downed and one missing. Eight bombs dropped on Poperingie as bombardment continues around Vimy ridge with heavy shelling by British and German guns. No infantry engagements in the last 24 hours.
Paris reports several thousand Austrian troops observed near Verdun with reinforcements to Lunaville area. Observers think Germany seeks to split Austrian forces to support a new German push toward Italy. Phenomenal cold halts streetcars and traffic in London and other cities.
Fragmented local gossip note mentions Mrs. M P Hillman of Orange Street, a presumed move to Meteherter Idaho, and references to several named residents and petty social duties. The text is garbled with numerous misspellings and unreadable segments.
Washington reports no hurry to answer Carranza note threatening war if American troops do not withdraw from Mexico. Pershing had a satisfactory talk at Colonia Dublan with General Gavira about troop cooperation. Funston says 20,000 Carranza troops mobilized near Chihuahua City for campaign from Madero to Ojinaga. Baker says no uneasiness over the number. Trevino ordered foreigners to be treated with consideration.
Washington August 2 The nomination of Louis D Brandeis of Boston to the Supreme Court was confirmed by the Senate by a 47 to 22 vote. The defeat of Brandeis would have marked a historic setback with Newlands the sole Democrat voting no. The confirmation ends a bitter political fight, and Brandeis will become the first Jewish justice on the high court.
The annual Presbyterian Bible class banquet at Bethany church Montpelier drew about 30 members and guests. The Indies' auxiliary prepared the menu including grape fruit, olives, chicken pie, salads, potatoes, rolls, ice cream, cake. Miss Ruth Milne reviewed clan history and Rev Id. Tis spoke on unity, stick-to-itiveness, and idealism, followed by Rev Mr Crossland’s remarks and a short social hour.
A northbound Chicago Rock Island passenger train No 9 derailed at Packard Iowa after hitting a washout from a miniature cloudburst. Officials report no deaths but several injuries. Nearby Milnois saw a tornado and derailment affecting the Chicago St Louis Flyer with unknown fatalities.
Spaulding high school will hold commencement events next week with a prize speaking contest at Barre opera house on Tuesday June 6, alumni concert and ball at Spaulding assembly hall on June 7, class day at the opera house on June 8, alumni banquet at Hotel Barre on June 8, and graduation exercises at the opera house on June 9. The program features readings and performances from listed students. music will be provided by the high school glee club. Principal Jackson announced that the improvement prize goes to Leonard Pallas of Barre Town. Examinations take place Tuesday and Wednesday at the high school. The graduating class numbers 33 students.
New Haven June 13 VW Blick mer mother of 1 died at home yesterday from burns to waist and elbow after Tuesday morning explosion of an alcohol store. She was 21 years old, survived by husband in feeble health and one sister Mrs Martha V Douglas of Minneapolis. Funeral Saturday at home with burial beside her husband in New Haven Mills cemetery.
The Mount Sinai temple in Montpelier hosts a regular meeting this afternoon and evening as Shriners from across the state attend to greet patron J Patna Stew. A band will play and a banquet follows the ceremony at the city hall, with events at hotel and public venues.
June 2 report states Ryegate Light & Power Co. sold to Vermont Public Utilities, with U.S. president M. Frnet of Nilant leading the deal. The property of Ryegate Light & Power Co. now owned by Vermont P. A. Corporation, Routh Ryegate, effective June 1.
John Pf. Corcoran resigns from the post office after several days in Swanton Enine ir alle and St Albans. The annual state tax clerks meeting in the latter city notes negotiations to transfer wood lots owned by A. Martin estate in North Barre Burnimmn's area and South Barre. H. G. Woodruff remains administrator. A final agreement with the Borre Cui very' band is delayed by the aldermanic committee awaiting Christopher Columbre band members claim to yearly $1,000 for park music. Depot square lighting discussions continue with city officials wary of owning the square segment for a new high light. Cooperation between railroads is needed for proper square illumination. Barre Shriners travel to the capital for a special Stemi ple meeting, with ceremonies in City Hall and Imperial Potentate Putnam Stevens to review work. Fourth of July Arab patrol plans noted for Toseneity park. A Montpelier Melle River locomotive disturbance on North Main Street sparked by a horse, with the driver seeking veal prices, but the attempted distraction failed.
City council meets with H Sands of the B M T P Co and H D Marrabee to discuss finances and franchise issues for the interurban line on South Main Street. With $150000 in outstanding debt and a weak cash position, the company risks losing its franchise if it cannot fund its share of paving. A potential compromise suggests limited service to bolster funds, while officials weigh revoking the franchise versus abandoning the paving plan. further legal steps are ordered.
The 199th annual meeting of the Vermont Central Baptist Association will be held at the Barre church from June 4. Sessions open at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday with a reception, prayer, and talks on topics including Slaying the Lion and Making food in the Local Church. Wednesday features addresses on education, missions, and youth work, with sessions led by Rev. W. A. Paavinen, Mrs. J. A. Greenwood, and others, concluding with evening worship and business discussions.
A Barre born resident Bardelli died in Hardwick after a short illness. Funeral set for Saturday at 2 PM in Hardwick. Born in Bernate Italy, he served three years in the Italian army before immigrating to the United States. He lived in Barre then Hardwick where he was a granite carver. He leaves a wife and three children and several siblings.
Enthusiasm filled Howland hall as Washington county farmers gathered for the first annual Washington county farm bureau meeting. Mark Moody of Waterbury was elected president with A Badger of East Montpelier as vice president and Frank G. Howland of Barre as secretary treasurer. An advisory council and executive committee were named, and plans to extend bureau influence across the county were outlined by Fortis H. Abbott and Montpelier visitor James B. Ester. The gathering endorsed the bureau as a lasting force in local agriculture and adjourned amid confidence in the group’s future.
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