Barre Daily Times 1915 War News and Vermont Fragments
The Barre Daily Times notes broad wartime coverage with remarks on American troops in France Cantigny and Chateau-Thierry, Red Cross oversubscription reaching 170 million dollars over the minimum, and Vermont's lean enlistment showing the war’s impact on young men. It highlights Vermont War Savings drive June 24 to 28 as essential funding and praising the University of Vermont Medical College 21 graduates from class of 1918 all seeking service, validating the college’s defense of its existence.
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United States
Red Cross
Vermont
Vermont Medical College
University of Vermont
Ust
Navy
Ita
Tunnel Disaster at Burlington Stuns Burlington readers
A Burlington tunnel collision damaged the Central Vermont line when a passenger train and a light engine met head on near the yard. Nine lives lost and several injured as wreckage piled in the narrow bore, with steam and smoke compounding the horror. Rail workers on the front of the light engine suffered direct blows from the locomotive and escaping steam. Authorities urge stricter orders and wider tunnel to prevent a repeat.
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Central
Vermont
Burlington
Almont
Eal Tistona
Burlington Tunnel
America's Answer to U boat Challenge Rallying United States
The Navy secretary declares U boat presence cannot deter Allied and American transports to France. US naval strength, including ships abroad, remains capable against German subs and will not be shaken. Public resolve and government leadership will sustain the wartime effort despite German sea wolves.
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United States
Germany
Secretary Daniels
Navy Department
France
United States Navy
Howe
Farmenr Bay
SPD
American YMCA workers heroically aid during Soissons retreat
Paris June 6 American men and women attached to the American Y M C A aided French troops in the Soissons retreat. Carl Lyttle of North Brookfield Mass is believed dead after rescuing refugees amid gas shells. Four M A A men joined a base hospital staff working twenty hour days. Miss Maria Herron of Cincinnati served food and coffee to troops in a hut until the village burned under German shells. Jane Boll er of Cincinnati left the hut just before the Germans entered.
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Paris
Soissons
Carl Lyttle
North Brooktieli
Massie
Lyttle
Maria Herron
Cincinnati
Taft
Jane Boller
Snissons
Spirit of American Wounded Soldiers in Paris
Paris June 5 The morale of American troops wounded at Canty remains high as ninety percent are expected to recover. In the Paris hospital two privates discuss hopes to return after the war while one notes his three bayonets fixed and his thigh wound may end trench service. The tone shows grit and gratitude despite losses.
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Paris
Pease
Red Cross Work Stalled by Delayed June Allotment
Williamstown reports missing June funds leave Red Cross unable to staff, seeking volunteers to finish tying and finishing tasks. A benefit play by the Ty Girls’ club drew praise and raised 34.29 in proceeds, to be turned over to the branch treasurer. A patriotic rally and special music planned for Sunday morning at the Methodist church with speakers A Howland of Montpelier and Randolph involvement.
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Cros Brannh
Ty Girls
Be Woo
Loral Red Cross
Local Notes From Hardwick and Albany Visitations
Mra E T Goodenough rests with her sister in law Mre Neliie Dnatton in Hardwick while Mre Smith of Barton Beshens visits her daughter Mre A F Grow. Archie Miles and family visited his parents in Albany on May 3. Harry Perking traveled to St Johnebery Tormday for a juryman. Children day will be observed at the church next Sunday. Frank Miner journeyed to New York Salt oréay to get bit eaten Hey Gondenewet wont wth Bie.
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E. T. Goodenough
Hardwick
Neliie Dnatton
Mre Smith
Barton Beshens
A. F. Grow
Archie Miles
Albany
Harry Perking
St Johnebery Tormday
Frank Miner
New York
Saltoréay
Kaiser blamed for war outbreak by ex Krupp head
Dr Wilhelm Muehlen, former Krupp director, claims Emperor William II bore responsibility for Germany's war policy and for pressuring leaders to back mobilization. He recounts meetings with Karl Helfferich and Krupp owners, the emperor's pledge to Austria Hungary, and orders to take no prisoners as war loomed. The interview, conducted at Muehlen's country place, includes further details on autocratic influence and prewar alignments.
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Gurmlngen
Switzerland
Pune
Austria- Hungary
Serbia
Wilhelm Machlen
Kruppa
Willian
Germany
Hiw
Muehlen
Kruppe
Europe
Prege
Fecine
Karl Helfforich
Krupp von Holilin
Krupp Works
Austria Hungary
Russia
Austria
Helfferich
Germ
Isent
Krupp
Rele
Bavaria
Belgium
Enthusiastic Meeting Opens Vermont Women’s Clubs Gather
The 2d annual meeting of the Vermont State Federation of Women’s Clubs unfolds in Burlington. Leaders from Athena club and local groups welcome visitors. Reports praise wartime charity, Red Cross drives, and war bonds while discussing programs, lectures, and a study club event.
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State Federation of Women's Clubs
Burlington
Gilbert F. Davis
Windsor
State Federation
Arthur €. Jones
Barre
Mbpatty Tule
Bradford
Mra
Alice Bailey
East Hardwick
Red Cross
Hardwick
Hardwick Hospital
Jolneon
Friends’ Council
Wright
Nowki
Hubert W. Simonds
Montpelier
Vermont
Todnetry
Pew Pivrentorium
Essex
James Smyth
W. S
Wdralmbetratier Progressive Study Club of
Prison sentence and family charity case highlight Waterbury report
Elmer Bennett of Waterbury appeared in city court on a New Hampshire arrest charge, pleaded guilty, and received four to five months in jail with a $15 fine and about $21 costs, then placed on probation and returned home to Alton. The case links to prior child welfare complaints and يدخل costs allocated from a larger town expense.
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Elmer Bennett
Waterbury
BK Campbell
Alton
N. H
Tamsin
Bennett
E. E. Campbell
Arthur Edwards
Campbell
Bonsett
Vermont
of Charities and Probation
Insane Hospital
District of Pythian Sisters
Montpelier
Maude M. Derick
St. Lans
Grand Lodge
Nettie George
St. Albans
Lillian Zottman
Burlington
Simeon Swent F
W. H. Farrar
A. Sumner
Marshfield
Groton
Hardwick
Northfield Man Passes Preliminary US Navy Exam
John W. Davis of Northfield passed the preliminary examination for the U S Navy on Wednesday at the Montpelier recruiting office. It marks a step in his enlistment process as recruitment continues locally.
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John W. Davis
Northfield
U. S
Montpelier
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