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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1916
Page
1
England's famed war leader and organizer of the vast volunteer army, the Hampshire cruiser, was lost with all hands west of the Orkney Islands while en route to a secret mission to Russia. The vessel's disappearance marks a dramatic wartime loss and a blow to Allied naval strength.
London reports Admiral Jellicoe confirms the British cruiser Hampshire with Earl Kitchener and staff aboard sunk west of the Orkneys. Four boats вывчч were seen leaving, heavy seas hinder rescue attempts, little hope of survivors, and coast search finds only a capsized boat and bodies.
Earl Kitchener was appointed secretary of state for war in August 1914 after Britain declared war on Germany. He is regarded as Britain's greatest soldier for organizing the mass army. The war saw Britain mobilize from a few hundred trained men to a force exceeding five million across its services.
Paris reports two German attacks on French lines between Fort Vaux and Damloup at Verdun were repulsed by French forces. A heavy bombardment targeted Port Vassientinums with intermittent bombardment on the western front.
Five candidates appeared for degree work at city court this morning. Of the four who plead guilty to first offenses, Montpelier’s Gronre 1 admitted to minor irregularities before Magistrate H W Scntt. Kenney Martial of South Ryegate received a three day sentence for drunkenness and an alternative of an additional sentence was offered. Nicholas Carter of Ligtermwille faced common charges, Saul Merger stood accused on a separate matter. Chartres S Sullivan of NAL will serve an internal sentence for a related offense.
Miss Lillian Connolly aged 17 was found insensible bound and gagged on Croas Street near the Exnex house at 9 30 last evening. She said two men assaulted her threatened to kill her and then fled. She was taken to Essex house where Dr A Ely attended. State's Attorney Powell and Sheriff Beeman investigate with no arrest made. Connolly’s home is Norton she worked for Frank Russell in the village.
Miss Anna Seckington of Moriah Center New York married Philip Clark of Graniteville at St Marys Cathedral in Burlington. The ceremony was officiated by Rev A H McKenna with Miss Alice Seckington as bridesmaid and John McIntyre as best man. The couple will reside in Graniteville.
The Spaulding high school week centers on commencement activities with a prize speaking contest tonight at opera hours, an alumni ball Wednesday, class day exercises Thursday, an alumni banquet Thursday evening at Hotel Barre, and graduation Friday at the opera house with Prof Chauncey Brewster Tinker of Yale as speaker. The program includes musical items, class odes, and presentations, with the alumni banquet and school-wide events drawing a large attendance. A marriage at the Presbyterian parsonage in Wellington Street unites Mrs Catherine McKerron and Loman Grey, to take residence in this city.
Minnie Selina Putnam of Springfield weds Clinton F P Millar of Barre son of Mrs. C O Millar. Only close relatives attend the ceremony. After a wedding trip to Boston and New York they plan to live in Barre after August 1 at 4 Cum Street. The bride has often visited Barre and Millar is Barre manager for C H Tenney Co with central Vermont holdings.
The American Green Granite Company, Inc. of Barre files articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. Capital stock listed as 100 with a retail granite business planned. Subscribers include Waldron Shield and Earle Davia of Barre and Simona Germied of Montpelier. Also filed by Parmery Feed and Produce of Granville Tale with capital stock. The company will deal in flour, groceries, farm machinery, and related goods. seventeen subscribers listed.
Charles H. Barton, a Granite manufacturer in Rutland, filed for bankruptcy with debts totaling 17 473.30 and assets of 14 770 including 23 exempt. Creditors include about 25 workers owed from twenty to a hundred dollars. a local incident and unrelated notes follow the main filing.
Yuan Shi Kai president of the Chinese republic died yesterday morning after four years at the nation’s helm. He rose to power as China sought unity for its 400 million people, facing harsh criticism from critics who viewed him as a dictator. Foreign observers, however, credited him with capable governance under difficult conditions.
A license transfer was approved after a morning hearing before the license commission in the city council chamber. John Cayhue received a first class license move from 30 North Main Street to 248 North Main Street in the Marrion property building. Badger and Perry resisted, citing potential business losses and property impact, with petitions and questions about premises legality. The commission found no legal objections, but further proceedings involved second class licenses and a city court disclosure on a recent posting violation.
The Barre Times promotes a cooperative fare-refunding sale by local merchants from Saturday June 17 to June 24. Outlying residents are urged to visit Barre, with rail or trolley fares refunded, and merchants offering special bargains to attract shoppers.
A Tuesday session heard Aldermanic officials and Barre Montpelier Traction & Power Company delegates discuss funding limits and possible bonding for city projects. With a looming special meeting, officials await legal clearance as street work, sprinkling, and main extensions move forward amid jitney competition and debt concerns.
A badly decomposed body found by machinists near the Trow & Holden dam on South Main Street is identified as Adolph Puro, a Graniteville quarry worker who left town weeks ago. The death is being investigated for foul play with authorities holding burial pending inquiries.
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