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Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1916

Page

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Funston Requests Militia Immediately

American note asserts the U S Army will stay in Mexico until the de facto government protects American borders from raiding parties. Parades fill Mexico City as Carranza and Obregon address crowds. Carranza says Mexico will defend its honor but avoid war if possible. A workers’ meeting plans a visit to Piedras Negras to seek labor ties to avert conflict.

United States Army Mexico Mexico City Carranza Obregon Gurranne

United States Prepared to Back Up Its Words

Washington reports on US plans amid border tensions and Mexican note exchanges. General Funston asks for national guardsmen to patrol the border from Brownsville to the Pacific. The note to Mexico denounces Carranza and warns of grave consequences if threats continue. State Department officials discuss potential troop movements and responses to anti American activities in Mexico City.

United States San Antonio Texas Funston War Department National Brownsville Pacific Ocean Washington, D. C Carranza Mexico Eliseo Arredondo Lansing Villa Rodgers Mexico City State Department Tuke American Vera Cruz Sateehna Arma Ing Musathen Mesiow Worbasee Suascionia Ameriga

Americans flee Mexico as refugees reach Douglas

At Douglas Arizona on June 20 a group of about one hundred Americans including twenty women and children arrived from near Nogales. Consul Frederick Slapich urged foreigners to leave Mexico immediately while General Calles guaranteed safe passage to Cananea. Infantry was deployed to enforce removals and bar those without transport.

Douglas, Ariz Neoorer Mex Frederick Slapich Mexico Lme Calles Aimerijcan Cananea

Mexican peons driven into army by their hunger

El Paso June 2. Hunger drives Mexican peasants into the army of Carennes. Recruiting is reported as short, with many refugees from the United States seeking aid while the situation worsens.

EL Paso Tex Honger

Montpelier Gunmaker Angelo Lamperti Dies at 1 A.M.

Angelo Lamperti of Montpelier died at his home on Barre Street after two years of ill health from tuberculosis. He suffered a fatal hemorrhage this morning. Born in Italy, he came to America 18 years ago and worked as a granite cutter in Northfield and Montpelier before retiring. Survived by wife, five children John, Francesco, Antonio, Arthur, Americano, and Maria. two brothers Alfred and Ambrogio. two sisters in Pennsylvania. Funeral arrangements not completed.

Angelo Lamperti Barre Street Ardeate Province of Como América Northfield Montpelier John Fransino Antonio University of Vermont Arthur, Americano Maria Alfred Ambrogio California Pennsylvania

Germans Seek Weak Spot in French Line

Paris officials say German forces made three assaults last night on positions northwest of Hill 321 and were repulsed each time by French machine gun fire. The attacks were directed toward a sector held by French troops, with no reported breakthroughs.

Paris

Germans Repulsed After Heavy Bombardment Near Vesges

Paris reports three German assaults on French positions northwest of hill 621 repulsed by French machine gun fire. The enemy heavily shelled French petitions near Vaux Chapitre and Chattancourt as a surprise sap in Michelbach failed.

Vosges Michelbach Paris Vaux, Chap Ttre Chattancort Michelback Fallin

Driving Austrians On In Russian Advance Across Bukowina

London June reports the Reds pushing from Czernowitz capturing the Bukowina capital and driving Austrians toward the Berezh river and Carpathian passes. Russians take many prisoners and seize guns and munitions as heavy fighting continues in Volhynia and north while German and Austrian forces resist further advance. Berlin cites partial repulse near the Pripet and rail hub near Visimir-Volinsk with reports of prisoner releases and disputed line penetrations. News from the Galician border notes further Russian gains but Berlin and Petrograd offer contrasting views on setbacks and breakthroughs.

London Czernowitz Bukowina Hustians Pruth Berezh River Carpathian Det Sete Volhyivia Pripet Marshes Kolki Stokhod Kovel Korno von Linsinge Berlin Lutek Petrograd Lakatehi Thie Volhynia Railwey Rover Radsmvloff Pritoners

Williamstown Man Files Bankruptcy in Federal Court

Williamstown resident Bilodeau, a quarryman, filed for bankruptcy in United States District Court yesterday. The case cites SN.21 and a stated debt of 150 with assets claimed exempt. Authorities at the clerk’s office in Rustland confirmed the filing and noted all listed debts and exemptions.

Williamstown Rustland Alrod Bilodeau United States

Talk of the Town in Barre and Montpelier Notes

A jumble of downtown chatter from Richardson to Barre and Montpelier. City officials seek evidence to identify a parson who admitted someone at Montpelier Country early in the night. Reports mention Fort Rogers & Co. thefts, a prison escape, and Arab Patrol plans for July Fourth at Granite City park with Mount Sinai Temple patrons and local drill details.

Mike Glee Wood Richardson Street Franklin Mie Grace Worl Barre FE Gleason Ly Sheri H.C. Laseson The Capial Hary Montpelier Country Fort Rogere & Co New Hampshire Sinai Temple Granite City Agere I Heaton Coimpetitiems Amerdivig Pmmnen Annie

Local residents return from trips and community notices

Misas la Tierney arrived in the sty after two weeks with Hartford friends. Mrs Chartes Smith of South Main street came back from Newburyport Massachusetts after a brief visit with her sister. Kathleen Lebaron of Waterbury Center, a 1915 Goddard Seminary graduate, stays with A G Miles for marriage work. Mr and Mrs Garr along with Anne McNeil and son Wes on a Laconia trip for niece Marteline Falwarity’s graduation returned to Barre. Edwards party heads to Barre to visit friends. James K Pirin, noted Granitville quaryer, was seen in the city. A signed petition to the selectmen of Guarnetsarm tm theweer titer is hinted. The Dr EOHL Rissler’s residence on Gran Werle Forsie areet road noted.

Misa la Tierney Hartford Chartes Smith South Main Street Newburyport Kathleen Lebaron Waterbury Center Goddard Seminary A. G. Miles South Matatyeet Mra Garr Mire Annne McNeil Wesson Laconia High School Esprelsas Laconia N. H Mise Marteline Falwarity Barre Mise Edwards Bertha Edwards Idaye James K. Pirin Graniteville Vity Sea Cirie Guametsarn Eohl Rissler Gran Werle Forsie Areet Williamebewn

Class Day at Middlebury Honors Eleven Seniors and Grammars

Middlebury College held its class day exercises on campus with a procession from the Egbert Starr library to the chapel where ivy was planted by class president Philip W. Ferguson. Speeches and orations followed, naming eleven seniors honored by Phi Beta Kappa elections: seven women and two men, plus others listed. In the afternoon University of Vermont defeated Middlebury 15 to 1 in baseball. Merrill prize contests and Parker freshman prize were held with judges from the class of 1921 and local figures.

Middlebury Egbert Starr Philip W. Ferguson Lodown Donald W. Salinbury Anna Robert Fisher Wenona Shattuck Weston Marjorie J. Lee Vergennes Mira Turriett Myers Westmore Flora Milmarth Addison A. J. Parker Morrisville C. G. Ross Ruttanl University Cays Ment Merrill Congregational Church Daniel J. Riley Dayton Ezra W. Benedict Walden N. Y Thomas H. Noonan Buffalo Mirill Bridge Pullington Johnson Harold F. Drew Haverhill Mass Charles J. Lyon Stamford Henry H. Chapman Paul M. Pitkin Marshfield William W. Bullis Corinth

Seniors Day at Norwich University Ends A Busy Schedule

Northfield June 3 Senior day exercises opened with company drill in losses and extended order, followed by combat drills near Doyl crorning. The event faced a hostile cavalry patrol on Norwich hill, with continued maneuvers and a visit to the Ainsworth infirmary funded by Mrs J Ainsworth of Willimtown. Weather permitting a Norwich St Michael's baseball game, guard mount, and evening parade are planned, plus a concert and dancing. Fraternity banquets marked graduates diy closing the day.

Northfield Norwich University Doyl Crorning University Hill Ainsworth Infirmary

Safe blown open at post office theft investigated

Post office safe in a small town was blown open with nitroglycerin after a break-in occurring overnight. The knob was broken and thieves stole order blanks while no money was taken. State's Attorney Claire Powell of Island Pond leads the probe as residents report a loud explosion around 1:30 in the morning. Separately graduating exercises for the commercial class of 1916 at Goddard Seminary are planned for 8 pm with Attorney John W. Gordon delivering the address and a program of music and recitations.

Goncor Tnes Stan F. W. Chapman Claire Powell Island Pond Goddard Seminary Atty John W. Gordon Prelwatra Orehieratra Albert Garlants Teeny Vermont Business Op Mise Edna Murphy Graniteville Easay Swerees Eecay Sylvia Hiei Harré Archestna Qeenta James Whelps Meon Ragnevelt Kemteth Til- Lateem Abbe Arenmunte Tenis Mise Eveiyono Drew Mead Bai W. Winter Raxt Mise Raith A. Vertue Sprecher Milne J. Everett Wal Ruth Neleon Lerma Cotes

Adjt Gen Tillotson Awaits Orders For Vermont Regiment

Report from St Albans states Adjutant General Tillotson of the Vermont National Guard is awaiting orders from the East to move the Free Regiment of Infantry to the state camp grounds near Fort Ethan Allen. The regiment nears a 68 man recruiting strength but will not depart until authorized. Officers already arrive to arrange facilities and the camp is prepared for use.

St. Albans Une Lee Tillotson Free Regiment of Infantry Vermont State Camp Tillstson Department of the East Leonard A. Wood Fort Ethan Allen F. 8. Watson Tillota Staf

Commercial Graduates Banquet at Goddard Seminary

Commercial class graduates from Goddard Seminary gathered at Alumal Hall for the first alumni association banquet, dancing school colors and class banners displayed. J Edward Lambert presided with remarks by Hollister Averill Hoernle and others, featuring a business relations talk and class history. Officers for 1915-16 named, and plans set for annual pre graduation banquet with attendees from out of town.

Godfard Seminary Every <Inns Alumal Hall Alumni Association Kn. O. K. Hollister Beals Iifair Hoddard Goddard J. Edward Lambert Alumn Association Elaga Lambert Teepotine Kings “Commercial Dorn Girk Hollister Harvey J. Averillr Athintics Charles L. Hoernle Ruth A. Sargent Mary M. Donetti Nathan IW. Flint Hoornle Prin Hollieter Averill Hoernie Mise Bridges Elia Wilson May l Lake Hervey Nathan Flint Lommittys Mr. Lambert Parrest H. Bellows Alex Lecasne Mies Maury Smollett Mise Donetti Mies Bridges H. Lee Vie Poor J. Edwart Lambert Mixes M. M. Lake X. W. Flint Raymund Tierney Cless J. Blambert Mies Huby Jefforda N. W. Flint Mary M. Cotetti Mra Blanche Wand Kent South Parte Mies Muriel Chamberlain Warren Erma Cooney East Barte Lestie Poor East Brookfield Edna [Ormatee Moree East Montpelier Katherine Marray Wilhimetown

Illness Preceded Death of Otto Peterson at City Hospital

Otto Peterson died at City Hospital after a brief illness. He moved to the hospital from his Warren Street home Saturday afternoon. Survived by his wife and three sisters, ten of whom live in Worcester Massachusetts, including sister Mrs Paul Meakkerman and another sister in Lapeshore. Funeral to be held Thursday afternoon with interment at a local cemetery. Notes mention Mary Wright of Keith and others, with additional family travel details and condolences.

Otto Peterson Pete Peterson Worrentes Mase Paul Meakkerman Lapeshore Finland Aurion Masserhurette Fitewillin Sir Petersen

Vermont National Guard mobilizes near Fort Ethan Allen

Montpelier units under President order prepare for imminent departure to state camp ground Coldwater Vermont. Norwich cadets join 180 strong squadron with plans to recruit 100 more. Company H en route by train with a full roster listed and enlistment efforts ongoing amid wartime orders and mobilization details.

Vermont National Guard Fort Ethan Allen Coldwater Cal le Reeves Northheld Withen Vermont Norwich University Vermont Cavalry

Vermonters Mobilize Wednesday After National Guard Call

National Guard units in Vermont are ordered to prepare for action in Colchester after a 24 hour wait following yesterday’s activation. state officials eye state camps and readiness measures as crews mobilize.

National Guard Campgro Colchester

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