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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1916
Page
1
The War Office reports renewed German attack west of Thiaumont farm with troops entering advanced positions on Hill 321’s eastern slope but repulsed elsewhere. West of the Meuse no major actions occurred last night while bombardment remains heavy in the Chattancourt region.
Berlin via London June 13 war office announces a British offensive on Verdun front with advances southeast of Ypres. British troops began movements against German positions as the attack unfolds with preliminary gains reported.
A Paris dispatch says allied fleets bombarding the southern Bulgarian coast from Poston Lagos to De ceeieh. The population is seen fleeing in id.
Berlin reports a heavy counterattack by German and Austro Hungarian troops against Russian forces advancing in northeastern Bukowina. The engagement pushed the Russians back and resulted in captured enemy positions as stated in the official communiqué.
Berlin reports an Austrian air squadron attacked Venice Sunday night and bombarded several other northern Italian towns. The official Austrian report says the raids were successful.
Boston police arrested Edward C. Kindred on a charge of embezzling 22,110 from Booth Flinn Co. His case was continued to June 20 with bail set at 25,000. The 3d year old man, using the name Edward Kinney, arrived in Boston weeks ago. a recent dinner billed at 1,000 was charged. jewelry and trunks with attire were found in his Buck Bay district apartment.
In San Mass on June 13 a building laborers strike turned riotous at a site near the New Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Police, ordered to break the demonstration, were stoned and deprived of their clubs. Officers fired several shots in the air as two men were arrested for inciting a riot.
A June 13 survey of British papers on Justice Hughes shows mixed signals. The Mail and The Times praise his candidacy while noting party divisions and potential influence on Roosevelt allies. The Globe and Pall Mall Gazette raise fears of a split and warn of Hughes facing a united front against Wilson.
Fringe mentions a Barre Granite Manufacturers meeting at Irwellowk with broad attendance urged. Various local residents travel to visit relatives and attend funerals. national party maneuvering in Washington and Chicago draws mention alongside local social notes and a striking arrest report.
In New York on July 2, railroad representatives and workers averted a strike as wage adjustment discussions persisted. A Serrant Penardy plan and counter proposals remain under consideration, with additional talks scheduled for Saturday morning in Secon.
King Constantine declares a demobilization order to end Greek army operations. The government sets a pathway to restored peace, with measures coordinated through London and Athens reaching a June timing.
Field dispatch reports a bold daylight attack by twenty men from the Thirteenth Cavalry under Captain Rethorse near Santa Clara in Chihumhua. The largest Villa faction suffered a finishing blow with no Americana hurt in the canyon fight 20 miles north of Santa Clara.
Laredo Tex June 13 United States troops pursuing bandits who raided the T A Coleman ranch near Laredo Sunday night killed three. One bandit wore a Carranza lieutenant colonel uniform and was identified the next day in Webb Texas as Lieut Col Villareal of the Carranza army.
Washington reports 1 400 additional regular troops ordered to the Mexican border last night amid alarm over anti American agitation in northern Mexico. Officials note raids near Laredo and at Coleman ranch raise fears of hostile intent. coast artillery and engineers will join General Funston. No call for extra National Guard units.
Unconfirmed reports from St Louis say William J. Bryan may disrupt a convention on the preparedness plank. He is not a delegate and would need unanimous consent of LORe delegates to address the convention, and may not sit on the floor unless a delegate and alternate retire and give him proxy.
Secretary of War Baker will be the President’s personal representative at the Democratic national convention in St Louis. He left last night carrying a near complete draft platform including several of the President’s own planks for the party. Also accompanying him are Senators James Hughes Stone Representative Tervene and Frederick Steckman along with other Democratic officials to ensure the President’s interests are represented.
The Vermont Council of Deliberation opened its 42nd session in Burlington with an exemplification of the 20th degree and the 28th degree, a banquet, and reports showing a prosperous year. Grand Commander Henry L. Ballou announced promotions for most officers, and H. Perkins obituary sketch was read by H. H. Ross. New roster includes Ballou as commander-in-chief for Vermont, and officers channeled to higher posts.
Local notices report Abbott returning from Hoston after business, Mackie adds a motor vehicle to his express service, and Mrs Tagley and family visiting Barre. MAPS and company figures like Sanborn map crew, Taylor Critchfield Cane Lo, and Barre advertising men, plus a two ton safe delivered to Aldrich building, are noted along with a Hartford wedding anniversary party for W F Humphrey and wife.
Delegates gather as battles over whether Marshall will be nominated by acclamation or a contest for favorite sons rises. Suffrage plank and unity for Wilson loom. Morehead possible withdrawal. Baker to arrive with draft planks. Bryan calls for aligning Progressives with the Chicago outcome.
New York dispatch reports Charles F. Hughes replying to questions on German American support. He says his position is undiluted Americanism and that supporters back an out and out American policy. Hughes, a candidate for governor, sent a telegram pledging support and the campaign plans to use moving pictures to raise public familiarity.
President Wilson arrived at West Point to witness the military academy graduation. The Mayflower anchored in the Hudson as a 21 gun salute rang out. officials escorted the party and Wilson delivered a wartime era address urging American readiness and a just, decisive role for the United States.
In Chicago a Republican presidential nomination bid gains momentum as a former cabinet member George Von L. Merse, aligned with Hughes, receives a state appointment from the present commission, signaling backing for Hughes in the party's contest.
T R Holder dies at his home 13 Lords alley off Washington street in Barre after a long decline in health. Born in England he came to the United States in 1840s and moved to Barre in 18 87. A jumper and boxer by trade he joined First Baptist Church of Barre in 1889 and New York New York Order of Protection in 1890s. Survived by wife Nellie M Hunt. daughter Ethel M Holder. foster son Harry Kent. foster daughter Mrs Charles Jenkins. brother Fred Holder in Australia. half sister and half brother in Birmingham England. Formercorresponding secretary of Jumpers boxer and derrickmen union. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm at home with Rev B J Lalig officiating. interment at Wilson cemetery South Barre. Flowers omitted.
Retinues of Granite Manufacturers Quarriers and Merchants associations planned to pressure the city council tonight for better water supply mining and fire fighting facilities. A promise of action is near with engineers report pending as paper archives note preservation efforts.
Charles Wheeler also known as Howard Smith was arrested on a parole violation from Windsor State Prison. The suspect, released four months ago, allegedly lectured as a reformed convict then returned to writing bad checks to live. Complaints of fraud in Chicago Detroit and St Paul were noted.
South Barre resident George McFarland invites alfalfa enthusiasts to a field visit Thursday afternoon June 1 at 1 00 to view crop curing and discuss alfalfa growth with County Agent FTE Abate present. The Shelburne hay crop by SH Fletcher, cut May 30, is described as tall thick and uniform, and praised as one of the county’s best. Mr McFarland and Abate will lead the event.
The Vermont Copper Company begins operations at the Vermont plant in Strafford after a shutdown. The works will run around dawn with a three-shift schedule and electric power transmitted to the Sherman Pier company plant in Sharon. About forty men are employed in mining and smelting, with a production notable for its diversion of ore and links to local industry.
A loud daytime robbery at F H Rogers Co bedding clothing and boot shop reports a rear window entry by a thief who rifled two cash registers worth 83.11 and grabbed tan boots jewelry and a new suit. Police link to similar recent city breakins as clues remain scarce.
A listing of noted figures including Rammas Witeow and other leading citizens slated to attend the great ceremony. The event honors scholars and local achievements, with invitations extended to prominent men from Themtire and Veit institutions.
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