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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1915
Page
2
Reports from Vera Cruz say General Pablo Gonzalez is expected to occupy Mexico City within hours after the fall of Texcoco fifteen miles from the capital. Dispatches state Obregon’s troops advanced from Lagos and began the siege of Aguascalientes following a sharp engagement at Zapata.
In eastern Sonora scarce food drives residents to mountainous areas living on acorns and pitayas while camps near Campassi evacuate due to wheat confiscation by General Trujillo for Villa troops. Hundreds already displaced, with more joining due to ongoing turmoil reported from Douglas Arizona.
June 1 Chicago opens July wheat at 1.05 per bushel and September options at 1.04, up about one cent from yesterday after reports of heavy crop damage from Thursday night storm. Also includes household canning tips for salmon, tuna, sardines and fish dishes, with product mentions and preparation notes from Woman's World for June.
A distorted text fragment discusses health concepts and remedies with references to constipation, elimination, and a family business. The illegible lines hinder clear meaning, but imply medical or health advice phrasing and a mention of a company in Lowell Massachusetts.
Amsterdam June 10 A telegraph from Frankfurt reports the grand duke of Baden at the front forwarding Emperor William II’s deep indignation over a French air raid on Karlsruhe. He laments the wicked assault on beloved Karlsruhe and the poor innocent civilians, stating the attack vilifies him.
Paris commentary argues President Wilson risks losing neutral leadership by tone of the three notes to Germany. Gabriel Hanotaux warns frankness is needed to uphold international honor and humanity. He stresses America as key neutral power and predicts the arbiter will be the state that upholds conscience and plighted word.
Washington June 19 The American reply to Germany over the sinking of the sailing ship William P Frye by the Prinz Eitel Friedrich is near completion and will be sent to Berlin soon It rejects the German claim that contraband ships may be boarded only if paid for Count Von Bernstorf German ambassador discussed the case with Chandler Anderson at the State Department seeking information and possible future handling by the German embassy Seven nations have conducted negotiations with Baria.
Washington reports Secretary McAdoo did not readopt consideration for the state portfolio. He denies seeking the position and says he wants the new currency system fully established and to work out policies in his current post.
The New York Court of Appeals ruled that Harry K. Thaw may have a jury advisory to determine his mental soundness while pursuing liberty. The case followed Thaw’s extradition issues, habeas corpus attempts, and prior acquittal in the 1913 Madison case. Thaw was moved from the Tombs to Ludlow Street jail as health concerns were noted.
East Calais area brief mentions visits among residents. Mrs Pike and sister Mrs Frank Marsh hosted, Clarence Devolt and family visited, Oscar Hemts and family visited Miss York. A rural route from East Calais was started with WD Peck as carrier on the local fuse line.
A long list of Sunday worship activities across Barre and Websterville churches with service times, Sunday schools, and special church events. Includes East Barre Congregational, St John the Baptist Episcopal, Berlin Congregational, Church of the Good Shepherd, Summer Street Lutheran, First Presbyterian, Salvation Army, First Baptist, Hedding Methodist, and more.
Buick announces exclusive six cylinder line for 1916 after rapid 1915 output. In Flint the branch managers saw the new sixes, heard speeches by Collins Nash Chrysler and Marr, and ordered many cars on opening day. The Boston reception matched the car’s promise with strong demand, and Buick emphasizes utility, refinement, and a low-keeps price with honeycomb radiator and streamlined features.
Fragmentary report describes a child seeking a package of pink dye from clerks who question the use and mention doctor orders tied to a stomach condition. The wording is garbled but implies a domestic or medical misunderstanding surrounding the dye.
A fragmented score note shows Veutertay substituting in a close American League matchup with a 3 to 2 result. Details are unclear but the line hints at a late scoring play and possible player involvement.
Rome reports an Austrian cruiser and four destroyers shelled Fano on the Adriatic for several minutes. Officials say damage was insignificant as the aim targeted the Ravenna Ancona rail line but misses. No casualties. crowds cheered the king after ships withdrew.
East Braintree visitors include Mrs. Della Hadley from Concord and Mrs. Bell Walker’s guest. Maurice Bannister returns from Tunbridge visit. Mrs. Cora Kinne and son and Allie Williams visit siblings in New England. Blanch Butterfield’s adoption and wedding occur, with departures to Highgate and other northern Vermont and surrounding areas noted. Residents from Boston, Montpelier, Brockton, and Greensboro are mentioned in travel, work, or visit contexts.
Send for information from National Lite Inc not VT. An Allard, agent, Lawrence building, Montpelier VT.
A humorous tale follows a boy named Walter who asks about untold wealth and learns from his father that it means the property kept off the tax list. The exchange highlights a light moral about tax avoidance and family discussion.
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