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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1915
Page
1
Descriptions cite continued Russian defense along the Dneister and a stubborn line before Warsaw. Front activity remains artillery heavy in Galicia with Austrian and Italian forces in ongoing clashes. British policy signals munition campaigning and potential national registry developments.
The Italian general staff reports a gradual advance along the Isona river and occupation of Globne north of Plava. artillery actions persist in Tyrol Trentino Cadore, with reconnaissances and successful encounters near arcane Val Ciemen and plateau of Veazens. intensive shelling targets Malborgeth as forts and positions including Fort Hessel, while enemy attacks at Van Grande and Val Pievde continue. Monte Nero sector sees extended securation and prisoners taken.
A semi official report from June 15 describes heavy Canadian losses near La Bassee in the north Fresce area. The Western Ontario battalion suffered substantial casualties with many killed wounded and missing. 20 officers reported among the dead and wounded.
Hazy coverage from June reporting a Thaw trial session described as a reunion mood in New York. Witnesses testified as the court moved through proceedings and jurors saw details of the case. Public interest remained high as remarks referenced pacts and the broader context of the trial.
Washington dispatch reports Britain’s memorandum defending conduct under the order in council affecting neutral commerce with Germany Austria and Turkey. It says Americans have no grounds for complaint and outlines concessions for neutrals while noting ongoing diplomatic notes and submarine warfare talks.
Waterbury residents and visitors are noted in a chaotically transcribed local column. Miss Kathleen Lebaron returns to Waterbury Center after a few days visiting in the city. Several others, including A. A. Trembley and William Conner, are mentioned returning to their homes or traveling, with a mix of local social notes and scattered details about gatherings and events.
Yale led the opening race of the regatta day, defeating Harvard by one third of a length in 2 miles. Yale 10 minutes 40 seconds, Harvard 10 minutes 43 seconds, as winds postponed the sophomore freshie race and crowds filled New London riverbank.
At Norwich University graduation in Northfield on June 25 Major General Leonard Wood and Congressman Frank L Greene urged adopting a Swiss Australian style policy requiring able bodied men to serve a term in the regular army before joining the reserves. They argued long-term defense needs demand a trained citizen soldiery, not a large standing army.
A Ford driven by Neil Godfrey of Williamstown with Henry Coughlin and Thomas Cronie as passengers left the highway near Graniteville at 3 o clock, rolling once and a half. Godfrey suffered a serious laceration to his left hand and contusions. two passengers were uninjured. The car, numbered M78, was brought to Berry Automobile Co. for repair. In the same report, a pretty home wedding at 17 Park Street joined Miss Avis Wheeler and Dr Horace Sowles, with details of the ceremony and reception.
Thormount Maryland June 25 Two passengers and four trainmen killed and about a dozen injured when the Blue Mountain Express and a Western Maryland fast mail collided on a bridge over Owens Creek. A baggage car carried Chipchase an invalid in a reclining chair and his son fell to the ravine bottom, both killed. Officials escaped harm though the private car of President Gray was on the train. A signaling error is suspected as cause.
A fragmented account describes Brattleboro residents greeting Wilson at a public gathering. Moments show a saluted welcome, a line of onlookers, and a ceremonial presence on a flatteried stage with a cautious, uncertain crowd reaction. The scene hints at a formal reception with local officials nearby.
Funeral services for Rev William J O'Sullivan were held at St Augustine's church Montpelier with more than 1500 attendees including Catholic orders and city officials. The procession to Central Vermont station preceded a train to Burlington for burial at St Joseph's cemetery.
Mrs. Savina Arioli, born in Italy and long a figure in Barre's Italian community, died at her Summer Street home at 1 AM after a period of failing health. She is survived by two sons John of Barre and Joseph of Montpelier, a daughter in law Mary, brother Julie Bianchi in Montpelier, and a sister. Funeral services Sunday at 2 PM at the house, with interment at Hope Cemetery beside her husband F Arioli.
A large Barre gathering celebrated the opening of the Hotel Barre on Washington Street with tours, a banquet, and a formal program. Guests included prominent locals and regional figures, with remarks from architect, contractor, and hotel executives praising the development and future cooperation in Barre's hotel trade.
Montpelier residents gathered for a special meeting to authorize a $20,000 bond for a steel bridge on State Street and determine the amount for improvements at the poor farm. The session extended beyond a half hour as a report from the committee supported increasing city indebtedness with plans for the bridge and farm needs, leaving final amounts to officials.
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