U-Boat Menace Alarms Signal Rising Tide of Losses
British naval outlook remains cautiously optimistic as U-boat wolf-pack campaigns surge. Weekly list to be issued shows record ships sunk in three months while crews reportedly safe on two vessels. Boston reports confirm sinkings of Eble and Bay State with cargoes and crews safe. Dutch steamer Fremilijk also sunk en route to Rotterdam with grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiralty
Boston
Fremilijk
Rotterdam
Admiral Sims Put In Command In Irish Waters
Vice Admiral William S. Sims of the U S Navy is appointed to command allied naval forces in Irish waters during the absence of the local commander. His flag will fly as Allied senior officer, with authority to act autonomously to coordinate French and British fleets and ensure cooperation in the war effort. The move follows reports from London and Washington confirming his role and powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William S. Sims
U.S. N
Irish
Sims
Huntied Naval Coms
Washington
Navy Department
Lima
Tacximiem
Teerman
Euhenarines
Paris
Rimarlf
Uriah Water
Jupiter
Ex King of Greece Met by Germans in Switzerland
Lugano Switzerland June 20 Former King Constantine of Greece arrived today to a large crowd of German officials at the depot. A telegram from the German emperor was handed to him and it is believed he will soon travel to Germany to visit the emperor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Switzerland
Lugano
Paria
Constantine
Germany
Barre Recruits to Join C Company as Parade and Musical Benefit
Barre prepares for a recruiting drive with Fort Ethan Allen officers and privates arriving to boost the campaign. Lt. John F. Sullivan and Rev. Paul Moody head the contingent, with Lt. H. P. Shaw and several privates. The regimental band from Headquarters Company will entertain during the parade and at the opera house for the Girl from Broad Way fundraiser. Sergt. Brown and Private Harry Levin remain focal points in local interest as Barre aims to field two companies in the 1st Vermont Regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C Company
Fort Fthan Allen
Barre
Broad Way
Sergt. Brown
Harry Levin
Nand
Vermont
Heavy German Artillery Attacks French Fronts
Paris reports ongoing heavy artillery fighting on the Aisne and Champagne fronts. Early today German bombardment targeted French positions near Lau Maux and Mont Carnillet, but a German infantry attack was repelled.
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Paris
Aisne
Champagne
Lau Maux
Mont Carnillet
British gains on Arras front reported in official statement
London June 20 The British forces have made some gains on the Arras front according to the official statement today Four German field guns were taken east of Messines in the advance last Thursday.
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Messines
London
Arras
Mitchell Catchepaugh Wedding Set At Websterville
Flora Elizabeth Mitchell and Clifford E. Catchepaugh wed at the Mitchell home in Websterville in a pink and white porch ceremony. Rev. W J M Beattie officiated. Miss Harriet F E Houston of Barre was bridesmaid. After the double ring service a reception was held and the couple departed for a bridal tour. They will reside in Greenfield Massachusetts. Flora Mitchell is a Barre native and former Spaulding High School student. Catchepaugh previously lived in Canada and Cromfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mitchell
Websterville
Flora Elizabeth Mitchell
Clifford E. Catchepaugh
Greenfield
Mass
W. J. M. Beattie
Neotor
St. John the Baptist Church
Mendelssohn
Mrs. Beattle
Mise
Harriet FE. Houston
Barre
John Mitchell
Spaulding High School
Randolph
North Barre
Canada
Cromfield
Apt
Catelopanigh
Native of Moretown Dies at Montpelier Home
Curtie S. Stewart a native of Moretown died at his daughter Mrs. Carl Knapp’s 20 Court Street Montpelier home after a long arterial illness. Funeral from Mrs. Knapp’s home Thursday at 2 pm with interment in Moretown cemetery. Born August 2 1860 he farmed in Moretown for years then moved to Montpelier 18 years ago to live with son Bert J. Stewart and daughter. Survived by wife and another daughter Mrs. William Thayer of Montpelier, along with two nephews James Turner of Montpelier and Frank Turner of Barre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtie S. Stewart
Morey Town
Carl Knapp
Gourt Street
Mont+ pie
Montpelier
Bert J. Stewart
William Thayer
James Turner
Montpelier J
Frank Turner
Barre
Mild case of infantile paralysis near South Barre
Gordon Smith a four year old near South Barre on Smith stock farm has a mild infantile paralysis. Dr B H Bailey attended and says the illness began with fever then the right leg and thigh became affected. No known contact with other cases. two other children in the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Smith
Leon C. Smith
Smith Stock Farm
South Barre
B.H. Bailey
Sile
Waird
Two Montpelier Children Reported With Infantile Paralysis
Two cases of infantile paralysis were reported in Montpelier today. In the EC Berry family at 124 Elm Street a ten month old girl and a two year old daughter showed symptoms. Mr Gerner of CHM Street also has an affected child. Dr Lindsay, the health officer, is away. a representative of the state board of health was expected in Montpelier this afternoon.
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Montpelier Tevday
Pradente
EC Berry
Elm Street
Gerner
Chm Street
Dre, McGuire and
Harriman
Berry
Lindsay
Montpelier
State Board of Health
Second Polio Case Reported in Waitsfield
Waitsfield on June 20 reports a second polio case as a child outdoors contracted the illness Monday morning. Dr. Taylor of Burlington consults with Dr. W. J. Howard. early symptoms mild. Hotel Jarre hosted a large gathering last night with many notable guests from Burlington, New York, Boston and beyond.
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Waitsfield
Taylor
Burlington
W. J. Howard
Weramby
Jarre
Heing
William Manning
Penni
A Wallace
L. P. Lyon
Bow
Mre
HH. Hickok
Can Tees
Stebbins
Vengvares
J Feeler
Glen Palla
Yodo P Kelly
Wed Gage
Burng
Teeny
Daly Ant
Hartwick
Schnaweky
Rochester
M M. Strieber
Denville
Mere T. M. Memtevel
Ww. c Hethet
HE Hillerd
Colas
Landi Reid wedding at 18 South Main Street
Miss Christina G. Reid wed Peter F. Landi head of the Landi wheel of music at her home on South Main Street Tuesday afternoon The ceremony featured family relatives a best man Joseph Lands and a Carroll's orchestra played Wagner and Mendelssohn music The bride a Spalding High School graduate and St Marys School alumna wore a long family heirloom kerchief and orange blossom wreath The couple will reside at 15 South Main Street after August 1 191? The groom a pianist trained at the New York Conservatory No wedding cards were issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina G. Reid
W.D. Reid
Peter F. Landi
Landi Wheel of Music
South Main Street
S Mall
Ariel Hambleton
Goffatown
Hill
Coneond
Spaqid‘ing High School
St. Mary's School
Landi
Parte
New York
Boy's Body Recovered After Drowning in River
The body of 10 year old George Simard was found in the Winooski River near Burlington after drowning on June 1. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Simard of Ta Chawe Hreet and survived by two sisters and a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Simard
Winooski
Tensee
Sameard
TA Chawe Hreet
F. J. Kunis
Beipeax Trust
Hurlingtom
Goddard Seminary Commercial Class Graduates 32
Graduates of the commercial class at Goddard Seminary numbered 32, 28 girls and 9 boys, receiving diplomas in a ceremony at the seminary hall. The event featured speeches, musical performances, and reminders of civic duty, with Neal Dow Blanchard of Barre among the graduates awaiting National Guard service.
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Goddard Seminary
Clase
Hichard Boyen
Barre
Vivian Margaret Baker
Frances Hungerford Soule
Fairefield
Marion Grace Mare Htin
Marshfield
Vermont National Guard
Neal Dow Blanchard
Infantry
K. Hollister
J. B Reardon
Benjamin Gates
State Auditor of
Accounta
Hollister
Mendelssohn
Marion Tilden
Marjorié Kent
Helen Shaw
Phyllis Vigneault
Rey
B. Kardon
Emma Corti
Christina Pirie
I Jameson
Helen x James Ome
Everest Vallia
Jevin
Waiter Mofo
Oscar Boyen
Boyew
Daniel Richardson
Marion Carroll
Mine Lease
Moxzkowski
Benjamin Cates
Seun
Gates
Qates
Hannibal
Alpe
Rome
Manni
Ates
America
Wang
Ty Berd
Lve Muth
Marge
Meelin
Carre Pratt Calegn
Arte
May Carrell
Kime May Gare
Smibtred Handeth Wilsen
Government Seizure Urged Over Coal Shortage
The Federal Trade Commission urged Congress to create government pools for coal production, distribution, and transport by rail and water to prevent a severe coal shortage next winter. The report argues the coal industry paralyzes other industries and is crippled by transportation failures.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Federal Trade Commission
Red Cross canvass planned for Barre area Thursday
Barre and surrounding towns prepare for a house to house Red Cross canvass to fund wartime needs. Volunteers will collect subscriptions with envelopes bearing the form. results to be reported from headquarters, with churches asked to devote offerings Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross Canvass
Barre
Resigns Pastoral Role Amid Medical Career Change
A pastor resigns after a secular council decision and plans to enlist in medicine. Edmund Gardens, a Harvard Medical Center graduate specializing in thrust redistribution and facial fractures at Massachusetts General Hospital, is noted with a daughter arriving for a visit. Local graduates from Smith College and others are mentioned among recent town events and social notices.
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Seciesiastical Council
Haw
Edmund Gardens
St. Athens
Smith College
Misary Tomasi
Main Street
Marion Ward Raymenton
Covendink
Crater Enim
Dmerer Af Beet
Walleye
McFarland Named Second Ward City Commissioner
In a pivotal open session the city council elected Dr. William McFarland of Washington Street as commissioner from the second ward to succeed Harvey E. Averill who moved to the third ward. The meeting approved McFarland’s school board appointment by 2–1, and authorized a $100 out of $400 weekly net to fund a bagpipe music plan after advocates spoke in favor of the bagpipers. The board also accepted building inspector reports on roof repairs and additions, and authorized minor permits via the building inspector. Additional items included park refreshments approval, a bond for the sanatorium case, and routine warrants and notices to be paid.
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Harvey E. Averill
Third Ward
William McFarland
Washington Street
Dr. McFarland
William Barclay
Mowatt
Went Street
R. G.robinson
Academy Street
Methodist Society
Bank Street
Farwell Street
D. M. Miles Coal Company
Hatehelder
Leander Hertrand
Pittefont
Thomas J. Mercer
Brown & Rial
Marrion
Ladies’ Civic Federation
McDomald
John Wilson
Waterbury
United States District
W. A. Bullard
Burlington
Harte Board of Registration
Water Department
A. L. Noyes
Advonser
Antonio M. Rows
Meses Pore
Augustus M. Rossi
Admanent
Howard Cole
Hns Water Department
Scntt
Had Not Registered Seamen Return to England Release
June 20 But seamen from the freighter Bay Crees of the Housen farm left Montreal for Breton and were removed from the barge at Burlington after traces of theft. They were charged with violation of the selective draft law as federal authorities moved toward final action. Twelve crew members followed, with Felch’s body later reported.
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England
Purlington
James Cunningham
Thurman
Theres Turer
France Crane
Bay Crees
Housen Farm Fine
Montreal
Buliand
Betis
Bower
Bares
Saumarhoum
Feloh
Jury Inspects Death Scene In Felch Case At Court
Chelsea June 20. The murder trial of Anna Felch moves swiftly as the jury visits the Waite River scene near Topsham the day after selection. Judge Butler cautions jurors against questions and directs they accompany prosecutors and defense to the Felch farm to view obstetrical details relevant to the case.
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Chelsea
Anna Felch
Orange County
Folch
Feleh
HA. Aseiline
Randolph
George L Dibble
Braintree
W. A. Fletcher
Joseph Daley
Williamstown
A. Davis
Brookfield
H. C. Johnson
West Fairloey
Harry ©. Flint
Tunbridges
HL Lavell
Williametown
James A. Cook
Weat Fairlee
Clyde Moree
R. M. Hartey
R. A. Hoar
A. Ge Pay
Hale K
Ho G
Jon C. Sherburne
Crevesines
Miach
Talesman
Sprague
Butler
Compfee
Waite River
Far
Topsham
Atty
Dent
Daedge
Sheri A. A. Bord
Asaletanis
Vinnege Teary
Seerif
Nevesary Mereyaures
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Eble
Leyland Line
Pierce
Manchester
Bay State
Boaten
Liverpool
Arvices
Admiral Sims
Irish Waters
Naval Forces
Emperor William of
Catchepaugh
Mitchell
Bride
Moretown
Curtis S. Stewart
Penens
SO. Barre
L. C. Smith
Landi—Reid
W. D. Reid
Boy
Seminary Hall
State Auditor
American Red Cross
East Barre
Graniteville
East and Went Hills
Beckley Hill
Red Crea
Mand Canvansere
Rory Cithean
Rarre
Red Cross
Marre Wave
Ris Crnas War Fund
Lanerty
J. W. Barnett
Barre Red Cross
Medical Reserve Corps
Army
WM. McFarland
Second Ward
Joseph Felch
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