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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1916
Page
1
Admiralty clarifies errors in a recent chess report on a great engagement. The British claim resilience in the North Sea despite claimed ship losses. German fleet reportedly withdrew southward with parts escaping while full outcomes remain uncertain.
London reports from June 3 state Captain William Hall of the admiralty said the German claim of losing the Marlborough and Warspite is false. Both dreadnoughts remain safe in harbor and only part of the British fleet engaged. British losses included Queen Mary, Indefatigable, Invincible, Defence, Black Prince, Warrior and several destroyers, while German losses were heavy.
A damaged wartime recount notes German fleet movement near Cape Haesthole on June 2 to 8. It describes the Daciah steamer Newslog, limited west of the cape, British warships appearing from north and west, and German ships being engaged. The account mentions heavy firing and ships driven south and west by a gathering fleet.
Chicago June 3 There was much talk among party leaders about presidential candidates but no firm agreement. Roosevelt and Hughes emerged as likely, with favorite son efforts intensifying. Bosses push Weeks Morton Fairbanks Sherman as main contenders, while dark horse plans center on securing nomination if needed.
Six Zeppelins participated in the naval engagement off the Jutland coast on Wednesday. The dirigible L624 was hit several times and badly damaged but reached Schleswig after a narrow escape. Several crew wounded and supplies dumped overboard. A Berlin source ties fleet activity to Emperor William’s demands during his visit to Wilhelmshaven.
Rumors of a naval disaster in the North Sea were confirmed by the admiralty last evening. Special editions spurred panic in London as the announcement admitted serious British losses and suggested German losses were smaller, leading many to fear minefield exposure of British vessels.
Berlin via London reports German naval commentators acclaim a high seas clash with Britain as a decisive victory. Experts hail the fleet’s performance, claim lighter German losses and heavier British casualties, and praise the commander and crews amid national pride.
Paris reports renewed German assaults on Fort Vaux near Verdun with deep ditch gains north of the main French lines. French counterfire kept gains limited while heavy losses felled German assault columns. West of Fille Morte, two German thrusts were repulsed as artillery duels raged along Hill 304 and Le Mort Homme.
Rome reports an intense and desperate struggle along Italian positions south of the Asmae to Asinge. Troops hold the lower slopes of Mont Congo, engaging in vigorous and incessant attacks as Italian command seeks to repel enemy pressure.
Report from Vienna war area says Austro Hungarian forces advanced into southern Tyrol with several strategic moves. Berlin wireless dispatch notes ongoing but unverified claims of Austro Hungarian success in the Italian theater.
In Montpelier city court today Mrs Louise Gomes of that city who was earlier...
Rush G Estee a New York Stock Exchange member from Montpelier has been missing since Wednesday night after leaving a yacht Rambler in Duluth harbor. His friends and police search the bay and harbor. a lone canoe found near the yacht fuels fears of drowning. Estee, 30, a Columbia graduate and broker with Estee & Co, faced exchange scrutiny amid alleged rule violations.
Washington June 3 The naval appropriation bill passed the House to fund a vast buildup including five battle cruisers four scout cruisers ten destroyers 50 submarines and 130 aircraft plus a government armor plant and a large enlistment increase. The measure largely follows the naval committee frame with minor amendments and faces Senate deliberation later this month.
Waterbury June 3 The funeral of Eber W Huntley known as Judge Hunt was held in Duxbury where he lived nearly 77 years and served 45 years as town clerk and treasurer A 1:30 service was held at his late home then a 2:30 public service at the town hall with Masons and Odd Fellows in attendance The burial service was under Winslow Lodge No 484 The hall was decorated with a sheaf of wheat and floral tributes from lodges and Grange community members from nearby towns
Ten man Wiel and twormoni thered betty of 19 North Winooski avenue had a narrow escape Thursday when the front spring broke on the Corehester road. The steering gear failed and the car went over an embankment, injuring Mrs Wiseeld and throwing Mr Wisell against the wheel. The machine was towed to the Inval garage Friday.
A railroad accident near Rutland on June 3 left Wesley Holland Le Six seriously injured. He was struck by a moving freight car while near the Rutland railroad yard and sustained a severe arm and shoulder injury. He was taken to a nearby medical facility accompanied by Dr. James M. and others for treatment.
Imperial Potentate J Putnam Stevens of Portland addressed 600 Mount Sinai temple Shriners at a Montpelier banquet and ceremonial session. Following a concert, 26 candidates from multiple towns including Montpelier and Barre were initiated in the city hall auditorium. Stevens, returning from Honolulu temple inspection, was escorted by parade and praised as the first New England Shriner in 47 years to hold the office.
Milo B. Hillegas urged Rutland officials that schools should extend control over home, farm, shop, church, and street conduct to shape moral and educational development. He warned of conflicting influences from church and industry and called for a school centered institution. Dr. Dalton stressed school sanitation as a key local concern and noted environment as vital to citizenship beyond teaching.
The city faces a shrinkage of about 240000 pounds in the grand list revenue due to changes in the appraisal of books and assets. The aldermanic finance committee has urged retrenchment as it awaits a tax rate proposal for the 191 budget. Estimated revenue falls short by roughly 5700 pounds compared with full taxation, prompting talks of a $240 rate.
Miss Louie Sargent died Monday May and the West Topsham funeral service was held at 1 o clock. Pallbearers included Gores Tilatan and Frank Mill. Local and out of town mourners listed, with many relatives and friends present.
In the estate of George Miler late of Barre the Weshingtes renner probate corn Map Cursive K Mile and Ving Fe Ayers are named appointees as administrators the report lists representatives and duties in the affair involving the deceased.
George Cozens a 47 year old Berlin farmer near the Berlin Montpelier line shot himself in the barn about 4 30 pm after despondency over his daughter running away with a man he disapproved of He died within minutes He leaves a wife three children Elizabeth George Florence and a brother in England The funeral is not yet arranged Cozens was naturalized and owned a leading Berlin farm with many local friends.
The body of Ashley F. Dodge, about 44, was found at his Johnson home with the top of his head blown off by a shotgun. Survived by wife and one child, a brother Frank Dodge of Johnson, and two sisters Mrs Er Holmes of Johnson and Mrs Harvey McClenathan of Arlington. Found by neighbor Winfred Davis.
Edward Flint is sentenced to two years in Atlanta Federal Prison after being found guilty on ten counts for possessing morphine and cocaine secured by forged prescriptions. His wife Florence Flint pleaded guilty. both were arrested in Winooski and Burlington after New England drug imports. They have been jailed in Burlington and were brought to court by U.S. Marshal Reaves.
The Washington County court records show entered general assumpsit suits Hearne Savings Hank and Trust Cowe versus Pietro Cattell and plaintiffs Benedict and Antonin Gallant versus Pietro Cattell. A chancery suit Florence Nateheller versus Fred L Page is also entered. The cases are retainable at the September term.
Charles Racitel visited town for several days then returned to Braintree. Tan A. Perry of I A Perry Beat Estate Agency came back from Maston Inet after a few days there. Maston Store measures planned for year to reduce violations where traffic statutes concern. Chief Sinclair and Mendereun sought information on complaints about autoist incidents. North Main and Maple areas saw several minor incidents and risky driving comments.
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