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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1917
Page
1
The British have fallen back from some advanced posts in northern France, but main positions are still held, an official War Office statement released this morning notes.
War office bulletin reports a German attempt to penetrate a salient north of Monument, driven back after fierce fighting. Artillery roared across Hurtebise, Cerny, and Braye-En-Laonnois as Rheims endured heavy shelling with civilian casualties. Belgian area saw limited clashes near Steenstrade Hetsas and ferryman's house. several prisoners taken north of Gouzeaucourt near Ypres Comines canal. Portuguese troops, active since the month’s start, repelled multiple enemy assaults.
Sofia via London reports a general retirement of British forces along the Struma front as announced by the war office on June 18. The move follows intensified pressure in the sector and impacts ongoing operations and supply lines in the region.
Berlin reports German air action at the Bay of Riga. On June 14 and 15 bombers hit the Runao island base, destroying the remaining portions with visible success. The announcement cites ongoing treater activity and mine warfare affecting both sides.
Paris dispatch reports Major General Pershing wrapping up social functions after arrival and preparing to address arrangements for the arrival of American troops. The article notes Chicago defeating St. Louis 6 to 4 in a separate game and mentions Italy influencing events. President Wilson’s Flag Day address is highlighted with the President's dispatches arriving from Rome and reactions from Chicago.
London reports crowds in Dublin welcomed released Irish prisoners this morning. With banners, men escorted them to their homes amid singing and cheering, while Countess Markievicz and her revolutionary band were noted for the Dublin Castle attack and sentence commuted to life penal servitude.
Washington January 18 The official British figures released today show 322 vessels over 600 tons and 183 steam fishing vessels sunk since February 17. Submarines attacked 229 ships unsuccessfully. sailing vessels records incomplete.
Washington June 18. With three federal reserve district totals complete and the rest nearing finish, early indications point to Liberty loan subscriptions reaching about 2.8 billion dollars. Minor revisions possible. banks must file denominational returns to aid allotments. Subscriptions under 10,000 may be paid in full, limiting pro rating to larger sums.
Vienna reports a blast at a Steinfeld munitions depot 31 miles from the city. Official word says three depots were destroyed and hundreds injured. Unofficial accounts claim six killed and about 400 wounded in the blast.
Tandon June 18 Two persons were in and 16 injured in air raid as a Zeppelin was brought down. The raid involved two enemy airships one bombing a coast town and another over West Anglia. The second airship was shot down by Royal Flying Corps after heavy anti aircraft fire. The dirigible dropped a field of corn and was completely destroyed with few witnesses able to follow it.
The crew of the Norwegian sailing vessel Periert arrived after their ship was torpedoed and sunk. Two Americans, Mire Jubet Wales and another crew member, had been released from captivity in New York after a summer detainment.
Brookfield filled gaps in the 1st Vermont regiment with nine reporting for examination and seven accepted after one day, plus four more sent to Fort Ethan Allen. Names include Farle Creasey William C Keyes Herbert W Keyes Wilfred Haggett Homer F Brown Merrill E Upham Henry E Johnson Homer Darling Alfred E Dupont Joseph Lamare Frank G Scott and Dean Hatchelder. The contingent camped in City park before marching to the fort with Lieut J Shaw and Sergt John McDonald leading the effort. A skirmish near City Square drew large crowds and questions about the gunfire source.
Death from infantile paralysis in Waitsfield leads to quarantine of the village. Public gatherings, schools, churches, and the library closed. high school students and teachers quarantined at boarding places. Carey Palmer, senior, died at 6 30 p m after illness that began as a cold. Everett Palmer recovered. Funeral held at grave. only family present. Carey was born December 20 1900, son of Warren and Delia Palmer, member of class of 1917, active in church and play. He leaves sister Hazel and brothers Everett and Dwight.
A washout on the M and W Mountain railroad between Plainfield and East Montpelier halted passenger and freight traffic after the tender and two cars of an extra freight derailed. Locomotive No 15 sank into the roadbed but remained on rails. no injuries were reported. Crews worked overnight to clear the delay and keep scheduled trains running, with Green Mountain express two hours late into Boston and officials hopeful for normal service by nightfall.
John Anderson of 30 Hill Street was arrested in Harve for alleged failure to register under the selective services law. Deputy U S Marshal George F. Lackey took him to the capital for arraignment before U S Commissioner H C Shurtleff. He was not asked to plead and was held on 1000 bond for an appearance in U S court in Rutland in October.
Washington reports secretary of the navy Daniels has directed large coal and oil quantities to support training and operations. A 650,000 ton increment is approved with prices to be fixed later, and coal shipments will power training facilities by September. No specific opening date for competition was announced by the War Department.
Funeral services for Frank Larkin were held at his home Sunday afternoon at 2. Mourners included friends and family as clergyman led the service. The bearers named were Karl Walter, Leon Jemines, Albert Joe Phings, and Charlie Peake. Interment followed at Hope Cemetery.
Boston June 14 British Union Jack carried at Bunker Hill parade marking the Charlestown battle 142 years past. Flag led a bagpipe band of the New Brunswick Kitties battalion in a farewell trance before returning to Fredericton after a two weeks recruiting drive. The parade topped Charlestown's Union Day events.
June reports from Petrograd describe a tax reform push tied to broader reconstruction efforts in Russian affairs. The article notes the movement gaining momentum as authorities seek fiscal restructuring to stabilize economy and support universal needs.
Enthusiastic crowd attends a mass meeting as Barre launches its Red Cross drive. Headquarters at 47 North Main Avenue in the Aldrich block will receive subscriptions. a house-to-house canvass is planned. The campaign emphasizes wartime needs, hospital units, and local support for soldiers overseas.
A nationwide campaign opens with a goal of 100 million dollars for Red Cross work. New England plans to raise 7 million plus, with Vermont contributing 200 thousand. Washington report notes organized efforts to mobilize across seven days.
George McKenzie, formerly of Barre and Graniteville, died suddenly at his home in Springfield Massachusetts on Sunday at age 36 after illness from arterio insufficiency. Funeral services scheduled Tuesday at 2 in A W Berger mortuary chapel with Pastor Edgar Crosslaw officiating. Interment in Wilson Cemetery. Survived by father Andrew McKenzie of Graniteville and brothers Andrew, Robert of Springfield and James, a chef in the Ragle cafe.
Mrs Aurelio Villa of Bertin street was sentenced to 12 months in the house of correction with a maximum of 1 extra month and fined 300 dollars plus costs totaling 262.2 dollars by Magistrate How at the county court. The case arose from accusations of selling unsanctioned goods and involved delays as counsel fought for a stay of remand. She was transferred to the parish jail and held for further processing on a future date.
Sunday exercises at the Universalist church launched Goddard Seminary’s 48th annual commencement week. Rev Clarence R Skinner of Tufts College gave the baccalaureate sermon on the prodigal son theme, urging discovery and self renewal as graduates prepare for life. The service featured music from students and the faculty, with a Red Cross appeal and a reading of scripture amid rain showers.
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