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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1916

Page

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Verdun Front Abbreviated Action Details June Assaults

German forces continued heavy bombardment north of Souville Tacrmones forts and near Fort Vaux while counter-fire repelled attacks. Official dispatch notes no infantry gains north of Verdun though numerous bombardments and counter-attacks occurred around Damloup Thiaumont farm and Hill 304 with several trench incursions repelled.

Paris Vaux Verdun Souville Tacannes Meuse Chattancourt Thiaumont Farm Fort Vaux Campagne Tahurum Thiaument Farm Demloup Toth Damloup Fumin Wood Meise

Mexican rebel threat near Mexico City reported

Howard Francis, engineer with Mexico City Tramway Co, arrived with word that Zapata’s faction is encamped within 30 miles of Mexico City with a large, well-equipped force and an attack could come any moment. He also described Mexico’s business conditions in the region.

New York Zapata Mexico City Howard Francis Mexico Oe ‘Tramway Company Mexico

Talk of the Town notes arrivals and travels in Hartford and Boston

Henry McKay of Maisonneuve Canada arrives in the city while Misa Angelina Tierney of South Main street departs for Hartford to spend two weeks with friends and relatives. Mise Gertrude Brady a city schools teacher heads home to Fairfield for vacation. Falter Milne to begin work with Adie Mil after at Mogepelier A Welle River AR freight depot duties. Mr and Mrs HS Parke and Eileen visit a temple in Boston for a few days with relatives and Arhenta on street. Mrs Jarvis accompanied home by Dr DC Jarvis brother D M Jarvis returns to Barre after visiting relatives in PurI. Last Saturday Bertene Micrellaneous hosts a miscellaneous shower at Prospect street for upcoming marriage WC, Urol Perry of Pisinnlleth. A surprise party includes guests and refreshments, ending with a late hour.

Henry McKay Maisonneuve Canada Misa Angelina Tierney South Main Street Hartford Conn Mise Gertrude Brady Faorfiel Falter Milne Mogepelier A Welle River Burliiurtin Mies Bertene Micrellaneous Prospect Street Urol Perry Pisinlleth Mise Skinner Yong Speare Howe

Norway Ship Sunk By Mine or Torpedo Reported

Fifteen crew members of the Norwegian steamer Bure have landed at Ymuiden after their ship was sunk, described as by mine or torpedo. A Reuters dispatch says the Swedish steamer Kimmy was destroyed by a mine off Balster with one crewman killed and four drowned.

Burr Ymuiden Netherlands London Bure Kimmy Balster Reuter Malmo Sweden

Salandra Cabinet Out Resigns Italian government crisis widens

London reports Premier Salandra has resigned after the Italian chamber failed to pass a confidence vote on the budget. Rome dispatches indicate parties seek a national cabinet including Sonnino and senior statesmen to unify support for the war effort amid a volatile political moment. King Victor Emmanuel will consult Salandra and Sonnino as leaders seek a rapid, united resolution.

London Salandra Halien Chamber of Deputies Ministry of the Interior Rome Veitgiese Telegraphy Baron Sonnino Paris Victor Emmanuel Antonio Salundea Senate Chamber of Deputies Order of Annunziata Giolit

Negotiations Halt After Railroads Counter Wages Demand

New York June 12 The conference between railroad representatives and about 250000 employees to avert a strike halted soon after resuming when the railroads submitted a counter proposal to the men’s wage demands.

New York

Hillegas Speaks on Life's Wealth and Youth Debt

Montpelier High School's audience hears Dr. Hillegas state that education burdens families and communities with rising costs. He argues high school graduates owe a debt to society through fiscal sacrifice and ethical development, urging balanced values in work and recreation.

Montpelier High Poe Ae Eve Igh Tity B.nelogas Hillegas Avi

Shot Fatality At Boating House In Lawrence Mars

June Win-Kost Mo darank, a mill worker, was killed by a revolver in a daring boating house incident. Mrs MaryGaralike, who was under the bene, disappeared after the shooting while a young boarder was present. Police in Lerwell, WeketleM, Reading and Haverhill are asked to search for bie.

Lawrence Mars

Grasiteville meeting notes and brief attendees

The Grasiteville meeting of Wwameh No 12 Q Wet of XN was held Wednesday evening June 34 with a strong attendance. Jane, a local officer, acted as host and introduced candidate for state convention while Etta Hussey traveled to Albury yesterday for duties.

Jane Tom O'Chonk Devine

Czernowitz May Soon Fall Official War Office Statement

Petrograd reports near Czernowitz as Russian forces press to the city outskirts. The War Office claims massive enemy losses in prisoners and materiel across Volhynia Galicia and Bukowina, citing captured searchlights convoys field kitchens trains machine guns and large quantities of arms and supplies. The dispatch highlights gains including hundreds of officers and thousands of soldiers taken, fortresses seized, and continued advances against German Austrian positions.

Iffords Glenerel Rositehe Liitek Dubno Volhynian Ikwa Damydovka Mylnoff Zale Sznzyky Yourkoute Sembi East Juf Kolki Styr Trogovitay Laitek Russia Mintans Dirberkr

Claim Russian Repulse Berlin London Scene

Fragmented OCR text mentions Russian repulse near Berlin and London with vague coordinates and dates. It references a march order, a person named Abbott and a plan to travel to Mow to work at a community and slum project. Details are unclear and partially garbled.

Boy Scouts Entertained at Farewell Banquet for Troop 2

Troop 2 of the Boy Scouts of America held a farewell banquet in the vestry of the Congregational church Saturday evening. A full program followed prayers by Dr Barnett with speeches on what being a Scout means. Awards, badges, and appointments for 1915 were announced as the group pledged renewed effort for the coming year.

Troop 2 Boy Scouts of America Congregational Shurch Barnett McKnight Barclay Smith Shinner Lane Watt Shey A. S. M. Baxter A.S. M. Smith Hubbard J. Wendell Smith John Shepard J. Cedric Snyder Clifton More Snyder Densmore A. S Bove Krop Barte Boy Scouts America

Funeral held for Canton granite maker at St Monica’s

The funeral of a prominent Barre granite manufacturer, who died at his home on Maple Avenue after long illness, was held at St Monica’s Church. Rev Father Moore of Worcester officiated. Burial was in Catholic cemetery on Beckley Street with many floral tributes from organizations and out of town relatives attending.

Canton Barre Maple Avenue St- Monica's Father Moore Worcester Mass James T. Marrion Harley D. Stevens AL H H. Burke Ad Kringer E. J. Owens J. A. Healy Beckley Street Philomeus Canton A. Canton M. Robarge St. Jean Chrysostome Z. Q Montpelier Angie Rossi Mra A. J. Toranger J. Kovaleky Dal Perry D. Wheetock Beatrice Callaghan Ciorge Rand Willian Kelly James Fi Md John Cleary James Hastings Ant M Dinis Williams Emetie Ant Meyer Levins Vress Paneils Ceeere Charles Charboo Mean and Family Pandon Ale Tasser

Death by Own Action At Work Pending Settlement

A man died by his own hand using strychnine at work amid pending settlement. Family details and alleged threats emerge as arbitration is referenced. burial planned in Burlington with details of kin and service.

Hughes Gets Right to Work in New York Campaign

June 12 Charles L. Hughes arrived for his rat campaign conference in New York after midnight. He dodged politics with reporters as he weighed summer headquarters and possible Roosevelt stay. Public figures including Travis H. Whitney and George W. Wickersham discussed revived Hughes Alliance ties with Democratic and independent voters from 1908.

New York Charles L. Hughes Washington Hughes Roosevelt Public Service Travis H. Whitney Hughes Alliance Agba Alliance New York State George W. Wickersham

Five Contest Battles at Democratic National Convention

In St Louis on June 12 delegates and national committee members met to approve final convention arrangements. Five seat contests were expected as the first session opened on Wednesday with the platform due Friday morning and a Friday evening conclave. Early trains brought numerous delegates and visitors signaling strong attendance.

National Committee St. Louis

Magnus Nichols Pretty Wedding at St Monica's Church

A June ceremony at St. Monica's Church united Miss Sian Loretta Nichols and Europe W. Magnus of Waterbury. Rev. Fr. McKenna officiated as Mr Hartigan sang and Miss Ruth Nelson played. The couple will honeymoon in Bethel Conn. and reside in Waterbury after July 1.

St. Monica's Church Sian Loretta Nichols M. B. Nichols Richardson Street Eureope W. Magnus Waterbury P.M. McKenna Misa Madeline Williams Josep Smith John Hartigan Ruth Nelson Gertrude Genke Mary McCarthy N. Benedict Magnus Bethel Watterbury Barre Granite Manufacturers’ Association Goddard Seminary Wich University Northfield Magnesic Tale Co Scanlon Gorseph Smith

Yeggmen Fail To Move Heavy Safe At Williamsburg

A heist ends in failure when a heavy safe topples forward at a Williamsport establishment, leaving a doorway aperture just wide enough for partial arm access. Police investigate the break in and search for suspects as alarms sounded.

Post Office Break In Ends With Three Dollar Theft

Williamstown post office burglary attempted to blow open the safe between 2 and 3 AM. Three dollars left in the open cash drawer as the safe resisted. No other loot found. four men aided by a sledge hammer and explosive failed to gain access to blank money order books and stamps. Postmaster Wilder discovered the scene at 8 AM. several residents recall no suspicious activity. The break likely involved two or three burglars who fled through a rear window.

Williamstown George E. Wilder Tts Postmanster Wilber Beckett Block Wilber Sean McAllister C. F E. Ingalls Dean Griffiths Sues Iw & Hoblen Barreamit Poxtmaster Willer Colturk Bert Rechnen Douglas Murmablle Washingham Lee Maeve Lie

Mortimer Rogers wed in Montpelier home ceremony

Mias Helen Ewa Rogers daughter of Mr and Mrs John A Rogers of upper Pros atrest and Charles H Mortimer of Montpelier were married at the home of the bride's grandparents C H Simonds 6 Teckteycourt Satur 1 day evening Rev B G Lipaky officiated with a large gathering. The bride wore white silk voile and carried white poses and carnations. Bridesmaid wore ald rose silk and carried carnations. The couple left by automobile for a honeymoon through the White Mountains.

Mias Helen Ewa Rogers John A. Rogers Upper Pros Atrest Charles H. Mortimer Montpelier C. H. Simonds Teckteycourt B. G. Lipaky Te Heading Methodist Church Edith Dale E. M. Simonds White ‘Mountains

McCready McKane Couple Wed at Graniteville Rectory

Florence McCready McKane daughter of Mr and Mrs William McKane Websterville and William McCready were united in blastestine ceremony at Sylvester's rectory Graniteville Turcot last Thursday at 1 am. Attendants George McCready and Lena Dubie. The bride wore a menceline gown with a picture hat. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride's home. The couple will reside in Websterville.

Florence McKane Willtan McKane Websterville William McCrEady Sylvester Graniteville Turcot George Mc Lena Dubie Mre McCready

Blocked Railroad Track Incident and Sentences

In Montpelier city court forenoon Wayne Wright of Williamstown pleaded guilty to first offense intoxication and chose a $35 fine plus $26.75 costs over jail. Police responded to an incident on Barre road near the traction company's carbarns where a two horse team crashed. Wright and Ogg were jailed after being found entangled in the wreckage. Cronin of Barre Town faced a second offense intoxication arrest with a hoped $15 fine and costs. A Berre Town high student who pled guilty to bicycle theft was sentenced to three months in jail with probation conditions.

Wayne Wrigat Ang Apamesugg Williamstown Barre Traction Company Montpelier Connolly Frank Baldwin Central Vermont Wright Ogg Barnes Tantes Cronin Berre Town Meroe Merl Wheeler Jell Wih

Vermont Episcopal Convention Program and Events

The 126th Vermont Episcopal Convention scheduled for June 2 to 22 at Montpelier A parish gathering in Newport will elect delegates numbering forty to sixty to a four clergy and foot layman delegation. An opening service at 10 o'clock marks the start with reports, officer elections, and a keynote on missionary work followed by an informal reception.

The Vermont Episcopal Linnear Walter Bernard Newport Chrinteheireh Mooypetiers Wermsdtag Forenwon Ft O'Ebeek Ilabop C. A. Hall St Fancies Tite Wednewlay Pelee George Brerlington A. C. Wilton Befiows W. Taevenport Burlington W. Magoun Fair Haven Hirth Ieper

Fragmentary Note on Arbitration and Tax Question

A garbled report references intervening assertions and an arbitration issue involving JL Matthews of the city tax, with unspecified differences among parties. The text hints at a debate over principle and the roles of arbiters, but key details are unreadable.

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Souville and Tacomies Forts Talk OF the Town Norway Montpelier High School Boantinghouse Grasiteville Etta Hussey Albury Czernowitz Bukowina WAR Office Bucrace Berlin Vie Yriterdey Mowtom Mageesbustes C. N. Canton George Meintyre Colchester Galchester Jenmumltted Rte Notbe Aera Taerman Marphere Amily Betta Ark Heston Wampshire Peiridte Menken Theodore Roosevelt Magnus—Nichols Mortimer—Rogers McCready M¢Kane Episcopal Convention Anifter Darre Central Vermont Fe Mary A Tlerdun Mugier Tnedl Peterion Matthews Prin
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