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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
1
A large British assault on the northern end of the battle line between Messines and Wytschaete captured all objectives after a prolonged bombardment. The action covered a nine mile front with heavy forces engaged and decisive gains reported.
The British opened an attack on a nine mile front between Messines and Wytschaete and reportedly took Messines early. More than 1,000,000 tons of high explosives were used to blast German forward positions with immense casualties and over 1,000 prisoners taken. British headquarters cite substantial naval losses and changes in fishing vessel sinkings compared with the prior week.
Paris reports a strong German infantry assault north of St Quentin at midnight was met by violent trench fire and the attackers retired with heavy losses. The official casualty count notes repeated German attempts near Baie du Mortier and Pantheon la Cover farm repulsed, with most lines held except a small south of Filann.
Berlin states German troops captured French positions along a mile and a quarter of the Belgian front in a German staff statement. Early today intense fighting and explosions marked the battle in Flanders as reported by the war office. The Austrian official claim notes more than 10 000 Turkish losses in three days.
Loteden June 7 The weekly British admiralty report on shipping losses shows that 10 vessels of 1000 tons or more were sunk or damaged last week by submarines. The tally includes eighteen British merchant ships sunk or damaged at sea by submarine action during the period.
Paris June 7 The American steamer Silvershell fought a submarine in the Mediterranean after a volley of 60 shots. The submarine’s fate remains uncertain whether sunk or submerged to avoid further punishment, per the public ministry of marine. Navy officials credit the Silvershell’s actions highly. William J. Clark commanded the armed guard aboard Silvershell and praised as splendid. He may receive a promotion, noted by the secretary of the navy. Other gun crew members named include Thomas Atwell, Frank Hroussean, Joseph Cellon, Walter R. Sorn, and Thomas J. Ianchy.
A destroyer off Ireland rescued 26 survivors from two ships sunk nearby. The vessels, a Norwegian bark and a German ship, were shelled as life boats were abandoned. Separate dispatches report U S draft registrations with totals for Vermont Delaware the District of Columbia and Delaware again breakouts by race and alien status with eligible estimates.
A two year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Chetter J Sargent of West Lebanon New Hampshire, was struck by James A Stacey’s car on Bridge Street in White River Junction near LaFountain Woolton company hardware store. Brakes were applied but the child died en route to Hanover Hospital. Witnesses attribue no blame to the driver.
A New Haven dispatch reports a 7 A decree ordering the sale of 140 homes in Danbury Bethel and Norwalk to satisfy the Danbury hatters case judgment of 262130 with about 250000 still due after 60,000 paid. The suit alleged boycott of hat factory products by the union. Also notes Lieut Schafer, German aviator, killed in action while leading his squadron against British planes.
Washington June 7 a new levy on all bank checks and drafts over five dollars was added to the war tax bill by the Senate finance committee. The measure is expected to raise about one and a half million dollars in revenue. The committee struck out all house taxes dated to social lead sporting date from which 1000.
Miss E P Meliefey of Berton died of cerebral meningitis in Dinston. She was found in her apartment in a densely built area with many flier buildings. Medico Examiner Leary reported autopsy today.
About 45 members attended the Unity Sekyan Society annual meeting in Stowe. Delegates from Burlington Montpelier Richmond Barre Williamstown Stowe and other parishes heard addresses by Rev J Brarro and Miss Marjorie Spaulding among others. Elections and committees were named including Rev G E Bingham Rev J Braritos and Rev L H Thornton. The next gathering will be in Northfield with plans to hold a morning service at the City hospital.
Paris ministry of marine announced American war ships anchored off the French coast and said the French navy greeted their true brothers in arms who, under the flag of the great American republic, have come to participate in the final victory in the struggle against the common enemy. Secretary Daniels corroborated the Paris despatch and reported the naval collier Troubadour had reached France with 10 500 tons of food materials.
Paris June 7 An American transport carrying wheat for the troops has crossed the Atlantic. Plans for infantry and artillery landings are mapped and an aviation park is established for American aviators. The Matin says provisioning is under way and the army will not call on French stock for food before the troops arrive.
Secretary Danielles said the naval collier Troubadour arrived in a French harbor from an American port laden with 10,500 tons of wheat and other supplies. The voyage was not announced in advance.
Chelsea June 7 The Orange County sheriffs county clerk's tally shows 114 registrants from nonwar countries on June 6. Of these 19 claimed total disability, 624 exemptions due to dependent relatives, 585 exemptions from other causes, leaving 609 with no exemptions. One alien enemy registered. one payer reported with no exemption. Clerks sent cards to the sheriff by 10 am and the sheriff filed a telegraphic county summary to the adjutant general by 4 pm.
The Federal Reserve bank reported Vermont subscriptions as of last Monday with Montpelier at 274100, Rutland at 919200, Burlington at 53500, and Springfield at SBA. Vermont total subscribers reached 1714.
Washington report quotes former Italian cabinet member Saverio Nitti saying Italy joined the war to defend fronts and secure freedom for Italian subjects, not for annexation or defined territorial gains. The remarks stress humanitarian aims amid ongoing conflict.
Petrograd reports Kronstadt incident closed with the Kronstadt republic recognizing the provisional government. The Kronstadt council voted to submit its civil administrator to the provisional government and to acknowledge its complete state authority.
About 75 farmers attended the Washington County Parm Bureau annual meeting at Montpelier city hall. County Agent Abbott highlighted soybean growth, cropland tests, and 704 visits in 14 months, with 170 038 value, 285 members as of December, and plans for officer elections and an address by Lown J Hills of the University of Vermont.
The Orange County court in Chelsea convened its June term at 10 a.m. Tuesday with Assistant Judge Clinton A. Adie presiding. Harry Clancey pleaded guilty to prison breach and received a term of one year to eighteen months with hard labor, but the sentence was suspended and he was placed on probation. The session planned to continue Monday at 2 p.m. to address the jury calendar.
Miss Alice Batchelder, daughter of Franee Lee, wed Daniel Hodeon Jr at the Metnoqise parsonage Plainfield last evening with Mev A W Hewitt officiating. The couple left for an automobile trip and are en route to Vermont.
Dispatch reports Mrs Frances B Averill died in California, informing W Averill of Tremont that her passing occurred the morning after a family gathering. The father’s family, including daughters, remain unnamed as the notice details reach Oregon.
Mrs. Lucinda Jackson, 77, widow of C L Jackson and former wife of Frank Bixby, died by drowning in Millpond West Topsham after leaving Charles Emory’s home. Deputy Sheriff W E Bixby says she signed over property, her distress following a family visitor’s explanation led to the tragedy. Survived by two sons, funeral at Union Church West Topsham Friday at 2 PM with burial in village cemetery.
A runabout driven by Cornelius Lawrence and carrying Corneline Lawrence and Charles DeForest Hancroft left the edge of a 10 foot bank near the Greeley place between Plainfield and North Montpelier. Lawrence suffered a broken right arm two places below the elbow. others escaped serious injury as the vehicle rolled once and rested. The car was hauled away and occupants returned home.
Clan Gordon No. 12 O. G. votes to invest 82,000 in Liberty bonds at Spaulding High School. Juniors, who raised funds, plan an additional 50 for the cause before graduation day. The drive involves local banks and visiting bond agents touring nearby towns seeking subscribers.
Eastern Star voted to give 100 to a Red Cross fund while also purchasing bonds. The contingent elected a slate including Frank B and Victor Chester with Martha Stoddard, Anns Evans, and others named. Community leaders from Cherhate and Thrlingion attended the section meeting.
Vermont reported total draft age registrations of 27 658 with 10 413 exempt none. Rutland led in total and aliens, Chittenden held most nonexempt, Washington fourth in aliens, Windham had most alien enemies, several counties had none. Delaware reported 21 864, Vermont 27 458 in comparable figures.
Registration of men aged 21 to 30 continued past the hour, as Barre’s chief registrar City Clerk James Mackay and assistants worked into late Tuesday night to finish index and summarization. Barre’s 1,020 registrations formed about a third of Washington county totals with local registrars noting delays and complex tallying, while hundreds faced eligibility notes and alien entries in the lengthy process.
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