13 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
1
French forces repelled a German push north of the Marne as Americans held ground under shock of attack. A brilliant counterattack by French troops checked the enemy’s advance toward Compiègne and forced a halt west of the Oise for the moment.
French counterattacks pushed German forces back to the north bank of the Matz near the Oise, halting their advance toward Compiegne. French lines shifted south and east protecting forests and preserving critical communications as Allied forces press gains along the front south of Ambleny to St Pierre Aigle and near Soissons.
French troops staged a heavy blow driving Germans back to the north bank of the Matz river and halted attacks along the Marne front near Bouresches and Belleau Wood. Violent fighting continued between the Aisne and Villers-Cotterets as French gains and captures increased.
Germans advance east of Laversine as heavy fighting yields a foothold in Coeuvres and St Pierre Aigle. They launch a violent attack between Bouresches and Belleau Wood, but American forces repelled it and inflicted heavy losses while retaining all captured ground.
British troops pushed their lines forward near Merris and Morris in Flanders while French forces improved positions near Ridgewood. Prisoners were taken in both operations and a daylight raid southeast of Arms caused heavy enemy casualties. One trench mortar was captured. Night moves southwest of Morris and east of Dickebusch Lake also yielded gains and captives.
Paris reports continued fighting with a strategic gain for the French as the German left advances toward Compiegne from Meri, now five miles away, while French forces hold strong positions around Mery and halted German efforts south of the Aisne.
French forces reportedly break the attack scar along the Marne front near Soissons after intense fighting. Observers note renewed French tenacity repelling enemy assaults and restoring frontline positions, as telegraph reports from the front describe.
French defenders repelled repeated German attacks on Courcelles on the left wing, holding the village after an hours long near-surround, while Germans masked helmets with grass and weeds to creep forward. An additional several hundred German prisoners and numerous machine guns were captured as allied forces pressed the offensive.
Washington, June 13. An official despatch quoted in Koelnische Volkareitung proclaims a disaster for German influence in the United States. It cites Wilson’s aim to crush German elements and predicts further closures of German schools and associations. After the war, Germans may be barred from entering America as shipping lines and yards face restrictions.
Eight American soldiers killed in last week’s Bouresches fighting were buried with full military honors in Paris. A guard of honor of American Marines and a Republican Guards detachment attended the service led by Rev. John E Banks and chaplains Flannagan Waréing and Coakley. The interment took place at Curesnes cemetery, draped caskets bearing flags and wreaths from France and Paris government.
Washington June 19. The Senate resumes consideration of Senator Underwood’s proposal to limit debate during the war. The bill would restrict debate to one hour and a half per senator unless extended by a majority vote, replacing an original one hour limit.
The civic department of the Barre Woman's club reserves Talk of the Town days for a flower show in the vacant town house store. Peonies lead the call but other flowers are welcome. Exhibitors are urged to bring flowers tomorrow to aid display readiness. The event marks one of four exhibits aimed at promoting interest in flowers with a large attendance expected.
London reports Germany plans to move most of its forces from Russia and Ukraine to France for decisive battles on the western front. The dispatch, cited via Max im Gorky's Novaia Zhizn, says only small detachments will remain in eastern theaters to maintain order.
Private German letters reveal widespread anxiety for peace and anger at the military and junkers. Writers from Berlin central and other regions say shortages hit the poor hardest while the rich stockpile, and militarists block peace. She notes pan German- rhetoric provokes disgust and demands change.
Paris reports from June 13 allege Germany is starving despite frontal attacks on the western front. Berlin news recounts six orphans dying at Zenefort Thuringa due to hunger. the facility was pillaged and doctors found skeletal children. Economist Professor Franc FE Hein warns of harsher weeks ahead and possible wheat shortages.
London dispatch reports German forces suffering severe cost as they press the Matz valley where woods shield French machine guns and artillery. Further west they move along the Mery latean advancing to the eastern slope of the valley.
One hundred two members of the Chasseurs Alpins known as the Blue Devils arrived in Boston to aid the war savings effort. They are received by local officials and will tour local venues and attend a concert in the city tonight.
On the anniversary of American troops arriving in France President Poincare telegraphed to President Wilson praising the gallant conduct of the American forces. He noted rapid unit formation and increasing oversea transport as factors restoring the war balance and lauded General Pershing and his command for their recent battlefield valor.
In Montpelier Vermont the Washington county local board lists five men bound for Vancouver Bar racks Washington on June 21 as laborers signing self-induction papers under the department of labor. Names given are Raymond Orr Adamani David I Anderson Edward J Benway Harry C Batchelder and Clyde L Laird.
Barre campaign workers report the war chest has surpassed the $10,000 minimum as donations pour in since the drive began last week. Officials expect full returns soon and aim to allocate pledges by ward, with headquarters buzzing and many canvassers still tallying gifts.
North Ferrisburg report says Private Henry Parish Jr. of the 302d Field Artillery shot himself after deputy sheriff E. Noonan arrested him at his father’s home put him under guard. Parish had been drafted last fall and had threatened suicide. he survived the wound and was taken to the post hospital. He is about 25, married with four children, wife Caroline Curtis, living in Lawrence, Mass with the family.
The wheatless campaign is to be inaugurated in Barre tomorrow afternoon. The pledge is individual not for families and targets those whose circumstances permit. It appeals especially to the well to do and notes that all elements of the population cannot bear the burden equally. The pledge applies to men and women only, not children or invalids, with Hoover stressing safeguarding the special interests of children and invalids.
Fort Ethan Allen June 13 Private John J. Nelson of the supply troop 310th cavalry was instantly killed yesterday afternoon just before 2 o'clock four other troopers were knocked unconscious by a bolt of lightning as they sought shelter in an old mess shack on the cavalry cantonment grounds near the reservation.
Office records at Montpelier show 248 men registered in Washington county. Of these 248, 217 are native born, eight are naturalized, 15 are aliens, and viet has declared intentions.
On June 1 the official price for tea at F. E. Langley is set by the pub. The notice lists the rate and describes where purchases may be made.
A vessel named Alcer struck in thick fog off the southern coast near Nc Scotia. Crews were rescued and the ship began to break up amid rough seas and low visibility.
The American steamship Alcer 3500 tons capt Becker formerly a Dutch steamer bound from a New England port for a trans Atlantic port went ashore on Nova Scotia southern coast in a thick fog last night. The crew of 36 was saved but the vessel rapidly broke up with five feet of water in the engine room. The lighthouse keeper on a nearby island reported little chance of salvage due to southerly winds.
Glen A. Lougee writes from across the sea about calm seas and beans for breakfast then describes arrival in France with wooden shoes and wheelbarrows. He notes strict censorship on letters, French camps, German prisoners, and the contrast with American life while serving with friends in a telephone school and front experiences.
Barre urged to mobilize women for Red Cross work with knitting sewing and surgical dressings quotas. Tomorrow afternoon at the Church street school building a new work room will host knitting, and volunteers are asked to bring materials and begin on existing items. The June deadline requires heavy participation and local leaders Mr Stermen Parker and Mr Prack Robinson will coordinate sewing and distribution.
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