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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1915
Page
1
German forces break Russian defense at Stryj after seizing Przemysl, advancing rapidly eastward. Russians admit the break and report a swift breakthrough as the enemy rushes forward.
Reports indicate Libau is isolated as Austro German forces push along Galicia after breaking Russian lines near Stry and advancing beyond the Dniester. Russian and Italian fronts show mixed progress while London ponders a possible Allied counteroffensive to ease German pressure.
Paris reports 29 French aircraft struck the crown prince’s headquarters in the early hours. The war office says 178 missiles landed near the target amid a heavy cannonade. all planes returned safely.
A damaged report notes a submarine vessel adrift off Jerwick Scotland after a stern fire. The crew abandoned ship and were picked up by a cutter twelve hours later as strong winds and rough seas hindered rescue efforts.
Five great powers to act together highlighted by Miami Keen the Homer of Torre touts ome.
A brief item notes Portugal may enter a protest in a diplomatic dispute. The report references Anton and a figure named te Fete dee be in connection with the protest discussions.
London reports Austro German armies achieved their main objective in western Galicia after capturing Przemysl. About 120000 Austrians and 600 guns fell into Russian hands, though many forts were ruined by retreating Austrians before surrender. Russians shifted to the San river, with three northern forts stormed and Przemysl–Lemberg railway seized by Austrian guns.
Drew Hopkins, arrested last night on a charge of murdering his father Charles L. Hopkins, pleaded not guilty today and was held without bail for a hearing next Friday. The elder Hopkins was found shot in a shallow West Gloucester grave, with torn clothing and a missing watch and money after an apparent walk with his son prior to disappearing. Medical exam confirmed head gunshot wounds. Hopk ins was located in Topsfield and brought to Gloucester, denying knowledge of the death and admitting to possessing a revolver.
Rear Admiral Fiske warned the House naval committee about fleet unpreparedness. The remarks drew attention at a novel academy alumni dinner with critics seizing on alleged gaps in machinery equipment and readiness.
President Wilson finished and prepared a cabinet bill to Germany asking if Berlin will follow humane international law in naval warfare. The note, drafted by Wilson, seeks a clear German stance before further diplomatic actions. A German envoy will travel to Berlin to convey American public opinion and explain the U S viewpoint on submarine warfare.
Robert Ross, an employee of the city water department, tried to reopen a neck wound for a second time in a Rutland hospital ward yesterday afternoon. A nurse and staff intervened, averting death as he ripped stitches and tore bandages from a neck wound running from ear to ear. The attending physician believes Ross, who recently lost his wife, is insane. Earlier Friday he slashed his throat at a boardinghouse, injuring himself before collapsing into a chair. He remains under watch as doctors assess his condition and prognosis.
Burlington reports George E K Deland of Worcester Mass was elected grand counsellor at the closing base session of the New Tingland United Commercial Travelers grand council. Willard of Haverhill named grand junior counsellor A B Simonds of Burlington chosen grand treasurer Charles A Haines of Boston grand secretary. About 1000 visitors registered today as the social features continue.
Police raided John Aja and a woman on River Street but found no goods as goals. Grand Juror Theriault drops larceny charges against Archie Cushing after money loss traced to a road pocketbook. Redpath Chautauqua ticket committee named for August sale in Montpelier. George White drive case postponed due to business. Montpelier female meeting planned at seminary. dinner guest Hor. F. E. Gary from Boston expected. Dartmouth basketball team passing through en route to Burlington for clash with Vermont. prep games listed between Hanover teams and local academies. Industrial board discusses when to hold regular meetings. final plan to convene as needed.
Rutland’s Rutland Manufacturing Company on Forest Street changes hands as Henry C. Carpenter sells to William Howard White of Boston, a prominent attorney and former major shareholder. The deal, valued around 885,000 with about 40,000 involved, keeps the plant at the same location. Chancellor F. Ho Butler ordered sale of property by auction or private sale.
The annual convocation of the Grand Chapter of Vel OL ES held at St Jelnsbury Temple elected officers including Grand Aveasir Laure Bheele, Grand Secretary Ive J. Stowell, Grand Treasurer Vo Fraser, and Grand Matron Florence K. Plener Ter ton, with a banquet at the Windsor church and details of procession and installation.
A court in the region sentenced Philip Lamette to two years in prison after a contentious trial at the county courthouse. The judge noted aggravating factors and ordered the term to begin immediately with possible credit for time served.
Fragmented OCR text records names and events from a local town column including mentions of Mr and Mrs D Ladd and OM Willey and a reference to a fatality or accident. It notes a mayor, a church gathering, and street scene details with garbled phrases. The exact events are unclear due to misread text.
Fragmented text shows a court proceeding with probation and sentencing references. Names such as Atvey and peers appear amid garbled OCR, with mentions of peace, town Aiken, and a possible date or measurement. The readable items indicate a probationary ruling and related judicial actions within a local jurisdiction.
Middlebury College plans a new five story men's dormitory costing between 110000 and 200000 dollars on campus. Donor A Barton Hepburn of New York City, a 1871 graduate, provides the gift with details kept private. Construction to begin soon with baths and showers planned on each floor as instruction resumes.
Morrisville June 4 William Wallace Peck aged 62 a leading Vermont timber dealer and former major lumber operator died at his home after long ill health He began in 1880 building a large timber tract managed by his son E Peck He held sawmills in Lamoille county and in 1902 bought a vast Somerset timberland later sold in 1908 to pulpwood syndicate He leaves a daughter Mrs Jesse A Waite and a wife Ida Trow deceased 1903 He belonged to Masonic bodies in Morrisville and Mt Sinai Shriners.
Countrymen of Angelo Monti, a prominent Barre Italian stonecutter, paid tribute at his funeral held Thursday at 3 PM. Two hundred mourners, led by the Christopher Columbus band, marched from 63 Berlin Street to Hope Cemetery, with Rev. K F Newell officiating and bearers named. Interment followed a profuse floral tribute from family and friends.
Amminiirementy at Spaulding high says the morning fey Crimeapel. White itched the Sateen ot alee Megrere and Meee Mathen are eligible for scholarships at the University of Vermont. A university review committee may approve their attendance. Weather and other notes are mentioned. A question about a reward for a committee member at the Mier event is raised with details unclear.
Fire broke out in a garage as a vehicle burned inside a residence at 1 Main Street in Mythety City. The blaze started around nine o clock with high heat. firefighters arrived with equipment and extinguished flames. A woman and child were reported nearby, with limited details available on injuries.
In Montpelier United States court the plaintiff Rafaello Graziano seeks damages from Central Vermont Railroad over a left hand injury from a moving train. The defendant may recall the train crew including conductor, engineer and fireman from St Albans to testify again causing delay.
Goddard seminary insiders say three Brattleboro designated players Witt, Connor, and Quinn are 19, not over 21, drawing birth certificates from their birth towns. Officials assert the winning squad disproves rival age claims and calls for fair sportsmanship after the May 22 interscholastic meet in Burlington.
A damage suit is brought against the city of Barre by BW Mn er & On armiture dealers. They seek damages for surface water entering their basement during high water in February of this year.
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