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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
4
The Barre Daily Times urges readers to contribute to Barre's war effort, arguing national defense rests on public funding and local support. It notes Burlington leads in 1917 21-year-old registrants, discusses Allied momentum on the Marne front and warns against pacifism, urging citizens to back government measures to keep troops fit and unified.
A fragmentary call urges citizens to support Barre’s war effort by contributing financially. It argues that refusing to help even when able marks one as hostile to the United States government, and challenges readers to assess their own financial capacity and honesty in supporting soldiers and sailors.
A Vermont tunnel disaster near Burlington killed nine and injured many as wreckage and dense steam hindered rescue. Officials debate why extra engine orders failed and whether a block or light signaling could have prevented the crash as a wartime pledge to young men echoes nationwide.
American Red Cross observers report German and Austrian prisoners in Russia as idle and unarmed, shabbily clothed, and uninterested in rejoining the army. At a station north of Vologda about fifty prisoners lounged on platforms, some sleeping, others playing cards or carving toys. They had not worked for weeks, lived in freight cars, and lived off villagers’ provisions. They expressed gratitude for a few loaves of bread and chocolate from Americans. One American horse relic from New York accompanied the mission. German camps in far north diminished since the revolution, with scurvy killing many prisoners and refugees.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Cologne Volksretung condemning English words in German life. The piece laments imported English terms such as grocery and fashion phrases, arguing they corrupt German language and national character. It cites examples like stove, living room, handshakes, farewell, and asks Germans to honor their mother tongue.
Mandan North Dakota June 7 Chief John Grins of the Sioux dies at Fort Wales. Adopted white captain Unpthin A B Welch of Mandan becomes Mato Watakpe the Sioux chief per ancient custom. Welch and grandson Albert Grass serve in France with General Hunter Liggett's division. Welch known for studying Sioux customs and diplomacy with the government.
New York reports that British wartime policy cut alcohol raw materials from 1,808,000 tons to 512,000 tons annually. All remaining materials are used for brewing beer, with no spirits for human consumption and no new distilling planned. Stock allocated for bread and animal feed, malt meals, and yeast now redirected to food uses.
An unclear Graniteville fragment mentions Charlee R and a jogging or running context with references to time and a Red ro. The text is garbled and provides no coherent event, date, or location details to confirm specifics.
Washington on June 7 reports Alaska fisheries in TNT valued at 851 405 240, over seven times US purchase price of Russia. Salmon totaled 9 percent of the catch at 47 million, halibut 1 120 298, herring 707 729, and cod 744 076. fox skins valued at 210 000 accompanied the report.
Bangor sheriff Jane TT Herbert White of Penobscot county faced trial before the governor and council on a charge of malfeasance in office for failing to enforce the prohibitory liquor law. The action was taken in connection with a constitutional amendment.
London reports that the king will attend a ball game on July 4 to honor commemorations in Anglo American history. The event will feature a team representing the United States army and navy in a cross Atlantic exhibition in Delwaren.
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