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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1918
Page
2
Italian cavalry hold position on the Piave east bank as Austrian losses reach about 200000 men per Milan Senate figures. A Turin dispatch notes Austrian rout complete and Piave fatalities, with Italian forces reported advancing beyond the river.
Washington reports a new weekly high of 12,571,000 tons of bituminous coal produced by American mines, up 170,000 tons from the previous peak and 1,157,000 tons above the year-ago level. Gains occurred in central Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alabama, with small declines in the Pittsburg and Pan Handle districts and Ohio.
Washington June 25 the army appropriation bill carrying 12089000000 dollars was sent to the Senate by Chairman Chamberlain for the military committee. The bill envisions an army of about 3000000 men and, after House approval without a dissenting vote, the Senate added forty seven million to the total with no reductions and approved the clause giving the president powers.
A fragmented passage touts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Peptiron as remedies for anemia and weakness, claiming they restore tone and energy. It mentions heat treatment, diet timing, and a broad legislative push to increase the army via new draft provisions and related laws.
Washington reports the sinking of an allied transport chartered by the United States about 700 miles east of the Delaware capes. The vessel had no troops aboard and was heading westward toward the United States. A British transport, the Dwinsk, once Russian, 8,173 tons, is said to have been torpedoed by a German submarine and believed bound for the United States. The Senate sent the sundry civil appropriation bill, about 2.5 billion dollars, to conference after 20 minutes of debate.
Thirty eight men arrested near Camp Devens pleaded guilty in federal court to aiding and abetting the sale of liquor to soldiers and received one year sentences each.
Paris reports that the committee on public information has requested 500 words of American news be sent daily from Washington for distribution to the American expeditionary forces. News would be received in Paris and bulletined to units to keep troops informed of happenings at home. All arrangements are completed for rapid transmission throughout the army.
Hammond Ind June 26 Attorney Charles J McFadden for Michigan Central said Engineer Alonzo Sargent of the empty train that crashed near Gary Saturday was asleep due to illness and did not see the danger. Sargent stayed at the wreck six hours before leaving for Kalamazoo after becoming worn out. Cattle market notes report January receipts at Chicago lowest since August and 20 cents below January 1917 with low prices for cattle weighing 1200 to 1300 pounds. Factors include car shortages for shipments, weather disruptions, and strong feeder packers, with a drop in stocker and feeder shipments from 33 markets totaling 210,623 cattle nationwide, Chicago at 8,085, down 40 percent from January 1917.
Washington June 25 The first million tons of new ships built on contract for the shipping board will likely be delivered before month end. Last week three vessels totaling 78,90 deadweight tons brought the total to 1 018 production of 924 200 deadweight tons. June deliveries average one ship daily with 125 992 tons capacity. The Eastern Sun, a 9036 deadweight ton cargo carrier, arrived for commission under the American flag. Twenty two Japanese built ships delivered on this side total about 146 000 tons.
The June 25 army casualty list names 07 Vermont men including Pvt. Ben Parker of Morrisville and Sgt. Leo H. Deslauriers of St. Albans among those killed in action, died of wounds, disease, or accidents. The roster spans many states and includes numerous soldiers from Vermont towns such as Barre and Sheffield, with others from Maine, New York, and beyond.
Pvt James J Patterson of Cool Spring and Pvt James C Tate of Bryliant listed among wounded. Pvt Robert C Bowyer of Cleveland also wounded. severities noted for Aloysius Donahue Pittston Pa Joseph B Kite West Philadelphia Pa and Herman F Smith Tyrone Pa.
The Marine Corps casualty list released in Washington on June 23 shows 19 names. One killed in action, one died of wounds, and ten severely wounded, with the rest listed as wounded. Names include Jack Mrawley, Malesias Baws, etc, from various stations and ships.
The editorial argues that the United States must mobilize American men through broader selective service rather than rely on money or material aid. It contends that wining the war hinges on millions of able-bodied men, expands age limits, and stresses maturity over adolescent recruits.
A brief editorial note from the Manchester Union condemns persistence in the questionable contrivances and emphasizes that the men must end the practice as it should be stopped.
An old advertisement urges readers to take Techass'é Pills to stimulate the liver ease dyspepsia and improve digestion. It promises relief from a heavy head sick stomach and bad taste with a few doses claiming quick restoration of energy and well being.
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