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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1918
Page
1
Reported collapse west of the Piave as Austrians pull back under Allied pressure. Prisoner reports indicate Austrians did not anticipate defeat in the Italian invasion, with newspapers citing captured papers to support the claim.
Washington reports an official Rome despatch saying Austria is in full retreat and that prisoners show Austria expected this offensive would end Italy’s involvement. General Diaz declares fighting now limited to local actions and calls for renewed trials, praising Italian endurance and resolve. The note affirms Italy’s sacred duty and faith in victory.
Geneva reports the Austrian Piave retreat is disordered under Allied artillery fire. British gunners inflict heavy losses as hundreds of Austrians drown in the swollen river while they redeploy new reserves to close the Montello breach. Italian pressure is cited as breaking the offensive despite Vienna blaming floods.
French positions near Le Port northeast of the Aisne withstood a night assault by German forces. After heavy bombardment and grenade fighting, French defenses held with artillery activity continuing between the Aisne area and Le Poet as forces maintained positions.
An unclear Rome dispatch reports Austrian forces in a precarious position near Rome, with Archduke and allied command under pressure. The piece suggests a potential surrender or decisive action as enemy lines tighten.
London reports a British raid in the Arras sector yielding prisoners and machine guns. Canadian forces raided Neuville-Vitasse taking 22 prisoners and six machine guns, with additional captures south of the Scarpe. Artillery activity persisted east of Amiens between Villers-Bretonneux and Morlancourt and in Lens and Flanders zones with gas shells used.
A Rome dispatch to the Italian embassy confirms the earlier report that 45 000 prisoners were taken by Italy at the Piave. It cites about 12 000 to 16 000 captured within the past week as Austrian retreat followed.
Dr. vee vag jaw, longtime president and later chairman of the board of i 4, Dodge & Co., copper mine owners, died today in New York. A Quebec born historian and writer, he studied at Queens University and McGill, earned a Doctor of Law, and contributed to hydromaster research. He moved to the United States in 1875 and led a copper plant in Phoenisville, Pa after earlier teaching chemistry at Morrin College before turning to mining engineering.
A June 25 dispatch reports French seamen urged joint action with British mariners to boycott Germany. A letter to Matin leader Joseph Havelock Wileen quotes seamen vowing to fight to the bitter end to impose justice on Le Buche.
Buckland appoints Chiele tion as president amid federal cases involving New Vert, Newten, and Hart. Officials confirm ongoing legal actions affecting regional leadership and governance.
General Pershing reported further American advances and the capture of five machine guns and other materiel in the Chateau Thierry sector. A German counter attack at Torcy was repulsed with heavy losses. several Americans are missing after a Lorraine raid.
Dr. Von Kühlmann, German foreign secretary, blamed Russia for instigating the war during a Reichstag address. He named France and England as next likely targets while outlining Germany and Austria-Hungary aims for independent, overseas power and free seas. He praised Baron Burian and asserted strengthened alliance ties with Austria-Hungary and Bulgaria, with a Constantinople conference planned to settle Caucasian and Dobrudja issues.
A June Atlantic port report says German air raids bombed American cities from New York to St. Louis. Passengers on a French liner claim Americans faced raids, with Brooklyn residents living in fear and Allied troops mocking the pamphlet while French papers featured it on front pages.
Washington June 21 the war labor board will increase wages of street railroad employees if it finds increases justified regardless of the financial condition of operating companies. The joint chairmen Taft and Walsh announced the preliminary hearing result and said they plan to recommend rate increases and that a federal report could order larger increases. Taft indicated the decision could apply to Detroit Cleveland and East St Louis among others.
Washington June 25 Senate privileges and elections committee ruled Senator Sutherland Republican entitled to seat in the Senate and dismissed Chilton Democrat’s contest filed a year earlier.
Washington June 25 conferees from Senate and House reached on the native executive and judicial appropriation bill. Government employees in the civil service will work eight hours daily instead of seven beginning July 1 and will receive additional pay annually. Conference also approved continuation of sub-treasuries at Baltimore Chicago New Orleans New York Philadelphia St Louis and San Francisco which had been voted to abolish.
Army authorities investigate an air action at an Atlantic port on June 25 that ignited a transport area, causing several thousand dollars in damage. An Army unit and local fire department battled flames endangering airplane parts and other war materiel.
Fragmentary wartime note outlines a June observance plan and a pledge of courtesy. Mentions Exeter and a Times reference, urging unity and adherence to a stated plan amid cautionary language about wartime measures.
Washington officials analyze Germanys sudden shift from England to Russia with Von Küchmatti cited as causing surprise. The motive is questioned as a test of ally sentiment and attempt to create disunion among the powers. Officials consider potential future moves and assess the implications for allied unity.
Report claims Greece will field over 200000 troops with more forces to be called up. The dispatch, dated Peru June 25, cites Hawes agency notes and a Greek legation statement, though the text is garbled and partially unreadable.
Washington hearing on an emergency agricultural bill shifts to prohibition. Hurley and Colby warn against full prohibition amid war needs, while bankers and officials warn of financial and labor disruptions. Secretary Daniels and Postmaster General Burleson caution on war effort impact. Samuel Gompers notes internal divisions among labor.
Boston reports a proposed state-wide prohibition amendment was unanimously rejected by the constitutional convention after committee approval and long consideration. Both sides noted federal prohibition ratification makes state action imprudent at this time.
The Senate approved a plan to organize a volunteer Slavic Legion in the United States as part of a large army bill. The move excludes Prades and ties into French efforts to raise a separate Polish military unit, amid concerns it could affect the Polish legion already recruited and sent to the front.
Ambiguous report notes a June 25 Mount Vernon event honoring a president named Wilcon Iver who dies at a Fourth of July celebration. Descriptions imply a civic, potentially commemorative program with diverse official representation. Overall details are unclear due to garbled text.
Washington reports detail a network of consultants hired by large taxpayers to file amended returns. They exploit deductions to lower tax due and seek a percentage of savings, with firms then requesting refunds. Officials plan steps to curb the abuse as $1.59 billion in taxes await payment and about half a million settlements are expected today.
Washington June 25 War and Navy departments to issue rules allowing Americans in military service both abroad and at home from states with absentee voting laws to cast ballots in congressional elections next full. Balloting by service members permitted as long as not interfering with operations. Reverses previous War Department ruling that barred overseas voting. Army and Navy leaders note many troops are distant or dispersed making voting challenging.
Washington reports Germany was asked via Spanish channels to send a representative to Berne on August 5 to discuss maintenance and exchange of prisoners. The United States sought Germany to audit talks and allow a Swiss commission to visit German camps to classify American prisoners as invalids for potential internment in Switzerland, with reciprocal privileges promised. The Swiss government also consented to receive invalid Americans until war’s end.
Amherst June 2 reports from producing centers outlined steps to fully utilize maturing crops. W D Hunt director noted increased acreage and crops in normal condition. Other speakers included Mrs Nathaniel Thayer and Miss Sarah Louise Arnold of state and federal food administrations.
A military court martial at Seveptingea enrive convicted Lieutenant George of misconduct including accepting gifts and unbecoming conduct. The officer, part of the ordnance department, was dismissed from the Army and cited for improper behavior toward women and a breach of duty.
Charles B. Strecker of Boston was reappointed by President Wilson today as assistant treasurer of the United States at Boston. The official action occurred June 22 in Washington with remarks on his service and standing in financial duties.
A fragmented notice notes a Friday drawing event affecting about 1 200 capsules and around 800 youths. The brief lists young men to be included and mentions a drawing process to determine participation.
Washington June 25 The war department set Friday this week as the date for the draft order drawing for about 800000 young men who registered June 6. The lottery will be in the Senate offices building where it was held last year. The process starts at 1 am and should finish before noon. The longest roll of Lengpeeeta is not expected to exceed 1000, compared with 10500 previously.
A Pierce Arrow truck carrying nine tons of machinery from Vermont Milk Chocolate Co. failed to clear a covered bridge near Middlesex village south of Burlington at 2 am. The highway is blocked. driver J J Donahute and co driver C B Fisherty were uninjured. The truck, owned by J W McEnany of Boston, toppled into repairs at Williston and Middlesex, with unloading planned and rail shipment to Boston.
Ayer Mass June 26 Robert E Maynard of Boylton a private in a machine gun company at Camp Devens was sentenced to two years in prison for falsely stating he was married. The court martial triad found the claim fraudulent. The camp commander reduced the two year term. Also a one year term at Fort Jay N Y for a private in a field artillery unit who refused to clean camp after a week away without leave.
After a year of illness Mrs Sarah Lynham of this city died at 12:20 PM at 10 Second Street. She leaves her husband, two sons Charles R. Lynham of Cleveland and Frank A. Lynham of Syracuse, and a daughter Mrs Walter F. La Bell. Born Sarah Dwinell in Marshfield on September 1, 1844, she married in 1866 and lived here since the late 1850s. An adherent of the Universalist church, she will have a private funeral and interment in Plainfield. flowers requested to be omitted.
Leroy E. Berry of Sheffield 28 in Co E 1034th Infantry is reported severely wounded on June 16. His brother Raymond Herre of Sheffield was notified yesterday. Berry enlisted last July in California then crossed into France in October and has now gone into the trenches for the fourth time.
Rarmond Indiana June 25 Aloneo Sargent engineer of the train blamed for the Gary Indiana circus train wreck was charged with manslaughter at the inquest today he declined to testify on advice of counsel and left the stand.
Washington reports June timber harvest fell by roughly ten percent. the total cut in the United States reached about 38.5 million board feet. The decline reflects curtailment in demand across wood industries and disruptions in normal trade channels.
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