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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1916
Page
2
A quoted exchange from Margaret Deland notes resistance to change as a grandmotherly stance. Frederica quips that if mature had listened, humanity would be protoplasm, imagining the worm's grandmotherly roles and the old refrain "it isn't done."
Berlin confirms two ships lost in the Skagerrak action. The battle cruiser Lutzow of 28,000 tons and the Rostock cruiser reported sunk while en route to harbor after the engagement. German losses now total 12 ships. British losses around 114,000 tons. The Lutzow boasted eight 12 inch guns and 125.9 inch guns. Rostock carried 12 47 mm guns and 379 officers and men.
The report cites casualties with 15 missing and 3 captured, while 88 are wounded or seriously ill. It notes both sides sustaining losses as fighting continues in the region, with statements from authorities detailing ongoing operations and aid efforts.
London reports that official measures restricting Greek ports are being considered to prevent supplies from reaching the enemy. The move aims to cut off shipments from Greek sources and pressures the region amid ongoing tensions.
Ottawa June report extends casualty tally with 127 more names, including Lieutenant Kuward Hall of Detroit among the wounded. The list notes twenty one officers among the newly recorded casualties from recent fighting around Ypres.
Petrograd reports Lutsk in Volhynia fell in a broad offensive with a series of strong Austrian positions. The official communication cites 458 officers and 11,000 men captured on Wednesday, along with a large amount of war materiel seized.
Yesterday in the American League games were rained out in Detroit against Boston, Philadelphia against Chicago, and New York against St Louis. Washington tied Cleveland 5 to 5 after 14 innings as darkness halted play.
National League games in Boston Saint Louis and Boston were postponed due to rain as were contests in New York Pittsburgh and New York and also at Brooklyn Cincinnati and Brooklyn amid wet weather.
Baseball notes recount Red Sox struggles with missing regulars Gardner Barry and Hooper while Braves pitcher Tragesser excels in receiving and hitting. Eccentric quotes touch on Cobb Speaker Jackson and Eddie Collins, with Joe Jackson driving toward the 300 batting mark. Andover star returns to Manchester after a win while the All Star lineup contemplates a year off before a comeback.
The article traces L Doyles climb from a .380 to a 320 season batting, noting him third in the National League with high run and steal totals. It cites Maranville’s errorless game and Trageaser’s improved form, Wilhoit's faster fielding, and Yerkes and Doolan being sold to Atlanta. It mentions a Brooklyns vs Phillies skew, Babe Tromly elected Lehigh captain, and various college stars and awards with Montpelier Seminary graduation details.
A clipped, humorous snippet shows a speaker remarking how a tailor's will of 74 and another for a wife prompts thoughts of spending. The dialogue hints at financial limits and shifting priorities as the speaker notes beginnings of expenditures.
A shabby man visits a luxurious hostel, asking for a bath without a room and a pillow in the tub. The clerk offers prices for room with or without a bath. The request ends abruptly as the house detective intervenes.
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