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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
1
Violent disturbances erupt in Vienna as mobs loot bakery shops and attack the premier's residence in protest of bread ration cuts. Cavalry units are being rushed to the capital to restore order and quell the unrest.
Serious rioting broke out in Vienna as bread rations were cut, with bakeries attacked and the Hofburg wing damaged. Cavalry is being rushed to restore order and martial law is expected. Vienna's ration fallen below 1.5 pounds weekly sparks protests from city officials, unions, and workers amid broader Austro Hungarian grain shortages.
Amsterdam reports Vienna dispatches indicating a broad protest across Austria Hungary over bread ration reductions. Newspapers urge workers to await Vienna labor council decision and avoid work disruptions while the German Socialists in Austria threaten sharp protest and refuse responsibility for enforcing the cut.
Paris June 20 Twike reports to the parliamentary army commission on the military situation. The premier backs American military effort as key to France’s defense and cites strong reinforcements. British measures and German offensive aid are discussed as concerns. Leon Alford proclaims war department strength. statements by the premier and officers provide reassurance to commanders.
London, June 20. British raiding parties conducted operations in multiple sectors, taking prisoners and inflicting losses on German forces. The War Office reports 18 prisoners and three machine guns captured, with several raids near Boyelles Lens Devendehy Morlanicourt and other areas, plus notable artillery activity along the Somme Ancre and north of Albert.
Paris reports French detachments crossed German lines between Montdidier and the Oise river last night and captured 20 prisoners. The rest of the front saw no significant action as a quiet period followed the advance in the Chaume wood region.
London reports Italian forces have regained Capo Sile near the Piave delta restoring control west of the lake, with further advances reclaiming terrain between Sennoa and the Fonsetta canal while Austro Hungarian positions recede to the Fonsetta and Sile canals on the north bank.
Paris reports the Austrians face inevitable defeat as Italian forces with French and British allies launch successful counterattacks. A Rome dispatch cites naval exploits in the Adriatic and Austrian plans to push into Italy, while German commands indicate the offensive would be welcomed by the Dual Monarchy.
Paris June 20. Ambassador Maklalend tells France that Bolsheviks and Germans threaten European stability. He states Russia desires survival and urges unity against both powers.
A June dispatch from Italian Army Headquarters details Austrian prisoners of war as thin and weak with ragged clothing and scarce food. Officers ranging from Field Marshal to regimental commanders signed hunger-tinged notes urging prisoners to recall spoils from Italy. Prisoners show poor teeth, worn medals, and reliance on Italian rations. many claim low morale and limited supplies amid harsh winter conditions.
Italian troops fight hard along the Piave as the Austrian attack stalls. Heavy clashes occur around Montello plateau and near San Don di Piave with high Italian morale despite fatigue and losses. The defense sustains sharp engagements and continues amid shifting terrain.
An American steamer arriving from Central America reported sighting a submarine about 100 to 200 miles off the Sandy Hook area around 4 PM. The vessel sped to escape the U-boat and reached safety with 57 passengers aboard. This is the first such report near the Jersey coast since late May when ships were sunk.
A fragment reports a German submarine off the coast of South Carolina near Gulf Port. The note claims a steamer broke away after a clash, citing its superior speed as the reason for escape.
Washington June 20 The American government seeks more information on the seizure of the American consulate at Tabriz and the hospital footing by Turks as ministers report only a despatch from Teheran. State Department waits for a full official report before asking Congress for possible war declaration. Senate foreign relations committee hears testimony on the incident.
Sixteen sick and wounded men of the American forces were returned to the United States for treatment in the two weeks ending June 1. The general's office announced today that they had been sent to reconstruction hospitals.
Paris reports a sanguinary German defeat before Rheims seen as a promising sign for Allied operations. Havas notes military experts praise the Crown Prince army's exhaustion while acknowledging the defenders' strong artillery barrage and the brave colonial troops under General Gouraud. The Petit Journal cites that such attacks never failed so completely.
Copenhagen dispatch cites Austrian food minister Hierr Paul confirming a reduced bread ration due to exhausted Besearshin and Hungarian supplies. He says Romanian harvest is used up, stopping replenishment as German allocations to Vienna thinly feed the city.
Reported air superiority by Italian forces on the western front as Austrian aviation activity dwindles. Observers note Austrians are withdrawing from the front near the Pare river area while Acetrians push to hold positions and sustain progress amid ongoing offensives.
Washington June 20 Revenue hearings before the Ways and Means Committee have been extended another week with the plan to close them June 28 No witnesses were presented during July and sessions will be resumed later under the aid of loans to their assessment and plan to proceed with hearings in the coming days
Fragmentary telegram from Washington dated June 30 notes no prisoner exchange. It mentions involvement of the state department and alleges representatives bear responsibility for delays, referencing Germany and a ballot in connection with reprioritized talks.
A Pacific Port report describes Lieut. Col. Payeced and Captain Heywood leading an American Red Cross mission party from Moscow May 14 to Vindivostok amid claims thousands of Caseh Slovaks deserted Austria to aid Russia. They intend to come to the United States to offer services against Austria with Holcheviki government support.
Buffalo workers at Cartion Aeroplane and Motor fear job losses and demand an hour day plus higher wages. About 800 machinists and tool makers vote to strike, seeking reinstatement of discharged workers amid federal intervention. Some earn 44 to 70 cents an hour, navy yard work offered at 70 to 85 cents. Strike begins at 10 AM, with 200 men laying down tools. James E. Kepperley meets a union committee.
Washington inspectors arrested traveling Western Union agents on trains between Boston and Washington. Suitcases filled with undelivered messages were seized as postal laws ban non postal workers from handling communications over post roads. Penalties include a 500 dollar fine or six months in prison.
Pleasing annual recital by Goddard seminary music department held last evening in the school hall with large attendance. Performances included student quartets, piano numbers led by Reachel Hollister and Kathleen Leary, vocal selections by Teresa Carroll and Natalie Jameson, and several cherished pieces from Mendelssohn, Grieg, Liszt, and Chopin.
Opening guns in the campaign are to be fired at a meeting in Howland hall Friday evening at o clock to discuss war savings stamps. Fred A. Howland Montpelier and Frank G. Howland Barre will speak as state and county directors. All canvassers and volunteers are urged to attend and assist next week’s drive.
The Interstate Commerce Commission initially refused the proposed ten percent rate raise by major express companies and then withdrew the order without explanation. Shippers and carriers had expected a decision to permit the increase amid reports of reduced earnings and deficits. The commission later said a mistake occurred but gave no clarity on possible reversal.
St Johnsbury June 20 Chief of Police Finley returns from Camp Dow with Ernest H Cox who had disappeared after the draft summons. Cox hid in Victory woods planning an extended hunt for food. He surfaced for his mother's funeral and, urged by siblings, reported to police to fulfill military duty. He was a crack shot and unaware he was classified a deserter by the government.
Washington officials pressed publishers to reduce newsprint use in May following an earlier FTC appeal. Some improvement in conditions was seen, but consumption remained high with little rain in print stocks. The report notes total sales and stock figures though legibility is limited by fragmented text.
Fragmentary notes describe a postponed session with mentions of agricultural matters and ongoing petitions. The record reflects speakers or attendees uncertainly marked as interested, and a delay until Friday to continue deliberations.
Frost swept the county at daybreak with temperatures around 26 to 28 degrees amid a cool June. Potatoes tomatoes beans and corn suffered heavy losses, replanting expected on many farms while some valleys escaped damage due to fog protection and wind patterns. Officials record 28 degrees at Northfield as the coldest June day on record in the area.
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