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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1916
Page
1
After nearly a day in continuous session, Democrats debated their platform following the renomination of Wilson and Marshall. The resolutions committee was slow to present the document, delaying final approval.
The Democratic national convention edged toward a platform amid long sessions. Senator Stone was authorized to present the final draft after nearly 24 hours of deliberation. Only one dissenting vote opposed Wilson’s renomination, Robert Emmett Burke of Trionto.
London reports an official statement based on 12 Hampshire survivors who were washed ashore. It recounts that Lord Kitchener, guided by a naval officer, moved toward the quarterdeck before the ship sank off the Orkneys. Four officers were seen on the fore bridge as the captain called Kitchener toward the fore, but it is unknown whether he entered the boat or survived.
A car carrying superintendent Hogghen, assistant Lindstrom, and Mase from Manning Maxwell Moore struck a ledge on Ashby road near Fitchburg. The victims were found in a tangled pose, believed strangled by wreckage, with no witnesses to the crash. Driver Hughes is suspected of losing control. Clifford Faute located the wreck and alerted Fitchburg police.
Georgia June 14 Dr W H Wright arrived June 4 1912 to practice medicine here and will soon relocate to Franklin to take over Dr H H Johnson’s practice as Johnson moves to St Albans. Wright is a graduate of the University of Vermont medical college Burlington in June 19 He previously worked as a nurse at Mary Fletcher Hospital Burlington and Fanny Allen Hospital Winooski Park. He has recently engaged in surgical work to some extent.
Fred Steady Wan died at the hospital after being trapped in a fatal gravel pit accident at Shelburne Falls. The second victim, Wan, succumbed yesterday following the incident that also injured another person. Authorities investigated the scene in Burlington near Shelburne.
Nearly 50 Barre merchants unite to attract trade with seven days of value giving sales starting tomorrow. Refundable car fares for out of town shoppers encourage visits from Corinth and Williams towns within 30 to 49 miles. Stores stock ample goods and decorate for the event, promising honest values and low prices to win future patrons.
June 16 report says German assaults southeast of Thiaumont farm and on the edge of Dead Man's Hill trenches failed. French forces held a trench captured yesterday on the southern slope of Dead Man's Hill. Five officers and 180 soldiers were taken prisoner.
Berlin reports two French attacks on the German line along the Dead Man's hill south slope failed. The first attack forced a temporary retreat before a German counter attack drove the French back, according to the war office.
A Petrograd dispatch reports Russian artillery in the Galician drive is aided by Japanese guns. The Japanese weapons are said to be more powerful than previous Russian guns and fire shells with a new explosive of great destructive power.
Petrograd reports Austrians evacuated Czernowitz, with forces abandoning the city and taking along retreating troops. Rail lines disrupted as troops moved south and wounded were sent to Dernavatra, 74 miles southwest of Czernowitz.
Russian forces press a broad offensive from Volhynia to Dukowo seeking penetration into Austro Hungarian and German positions. Reports claim heavy artillery and infantry actions near Cernowite Hokewina with Austrians and Germans defending and counterattacking along the wide front.
Fragmented OCR text notes an arrival from New York and a conference involving Charles and others. The garbled lines reference Fromm, Frome, and military terms, with unclear dates or places.
The War Office announced the capture of 100 officers and 1400 men today. The Russian forces are said to be advancing in the offensive along the southern front, with continued action reported in the statement.
Rome reports Austro German force of about 18,000 attacked Italian positions on the Asiago plateau in dense formation and was repulsed with heavy casualties. The official statement says Italian trenches remained intact and the attackers were driven back. Constantinople via London reports another note that British forces have withdrawn below Kut el Amara after a Turkish repulse on the Tigris.
Report from Athens via London states the greater part of the Bulgarian army is being moved from Saloniki to the Romania frontier. The action signals a strategic shift in the Balkan theater with potential implications for front lines and supply routes.
A strong tremor struck central Italy this morning affecting Forli with about 60 000 residents and Rimini 28 miles east. No casualties were reported.
Disturbances in Rotterdam were sparked by the high cost of food with demonstrators clashing with police near the town hall. Stone throwing occurred and officers cleared the streets by charging the crowds.
Readied for the 47th annual commencement with indoor plans finalized and al fresco hopes. Examinations progress, 5 graduates opt for the commercial course, with events scheduled June 18 to 22 featuring sermons, banquets, concerts, literary orations, and alumni receptions led by Rev Dr Eaton Tomlinson and Atty Stanley Wilson among others.
New York June 16 Theodore Roosevelt suffered another severe coughing spell he could barely speak above a whisper a physician was called to the hotel and later took him to his office for examination Roosevelt appeared haggard and declined to say he felt better Mrs Roosevelt arranged for callers while he rested and remained in his room
Edwin A Thoms, long a Marshfield figure and former town official, died at 2:50 PM after gallstone surgery at Mary Fletcher Hospital. His body returned home with his wife and their niece. He served as library chair, fire chief, town clerk, selectman, moderator, and represented the town in the 1196 legislature. Funeral from his home Saturday at 1 PM. Two baseball players collided at Goddard campus injuring Hamilton Berry, causing a fractured cheekbone. Preston Connor regained consciousness after first aid. Berry will miss the season. Connor may play Saturday with Gods dard vs Italian AC.
Warrington June 16 The annual meeting of the Order of High Priesthood and Barre Board of Trade elected officers and 12 new high priests. Don W. Stone was named president with J Kins Roberts Manchester vice president and George F. Root Newport recorder. Rev Charles B. Partridge Wordstock was chaplain. Other officers include B Crowell master of ceremonies and J F Benedict steward. The banquet will close the meeting with Prof A I Smith of Hanover as guest of honor and urging all members to attend.
Funeral service for Thirinws F. SloMer held at Wilson Cemetery with rites at Montini Vereen and Thunder ellen chapel. Attendees included relatives from Bee County and nearby communities. service conducted by rev. ministers with tributes from family and friends.
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