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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1915
Page
1
A Central News dispatch from Rotterdam reports bombs dropped by British aviators near Rouler Belgium detonated a large ammunition depot and killed 50 German soldiers loading an ammunition train.
Rome says Italian general staff notes increased enemy activity in Tyrol Trentino Cadore and Carniola with reinforcements and new batteries. Our reconnaissance and field artillery hinder advances along the Tsonzo as operations proceed methodically despite natural and artificial obstacles.
Rotterdam Daily Mail correspondent reports the Bergen frontier was closed Friday signaling a large influx of troops from the east. This update came through London on June 26 at 4 41 a m.
In Paris on June 26, patriotic ardor remains strong but public interest shifts from martial displays to the sight of ambulances. Italian reservists rejoin duties, reviving boulevards, while wounded trains passing through Franche Comte attract crowds offering flowers, sweets, and comforts at each station. Besancon decorates every cloak with field flowers as the train travels.
Paris residents at the central markets clashed with street vendors as rising meat prices triggered anger among housewives and merchants accused firms of price manipulation. Police imposed measures to calm the crowd amid pressure to stabilize costs.
Paris June 26 The Chamber of Deputies passed a bill granting 5 000 000 000 francs for government expenses for July September by a 492 to 12 vote. Finance Minister Ribot defended wartime economy while noting strong French credit and ongoing public subscriptions. Premier Viviani praised pensions efforts as Ribot rejected further remarks.
Paris reports 13 percent of men hit since trench warfare began suffer head wounds. Doctors Dentu and Deuraigne advocate metallic skull caps as protection. Of 50 head injuries treated, 42 lacked protection with fractures and scalp wounds. 13 protected, five only slightly wounded. They note officers and surgeons support the protection but poor fit and limited sizes hinder use.
The Messaggero violently attacked Pope Benedict XV over his La Liberté interview. It accused the pontiff of pro German and anti Italian views and warned Italy will defend itself against internal enemies as it does external ones.
London reports editor Alexander Kenealy of the London Daily Mirror has died at age 51. A former New York newspaperman, he served as the New York Herald’s representative on Peary’s first arctic expedition and as a World correspondent with the American fleet during the Spanish war.
Captain Louis J. Gaskill, who died in Denver, was the principal captor of Jefferson Davis after Richmond fell. A veteran of the 28th New York Cavalry, he helped found Colorado’s first transmountain road over Berthoud Pass. He settled in Denver in 1868 with his wife and lived at the Fort for nine years.
The body of Willis G. Sheppy is returned to Newton from St Albans for burial following his death after a period of illness. He leaves a widow and children. the article notes his membership in local organizations and mentions burial arrangements with the Retton & Maine toed.
Incomplete OCR text reports a strike action affecting named individuals Lewreece and Mowe with Jem and Tee ber mentioned, but details are fragmented. The brief notes a strike or labor action involving local workers and possible barners or union members.
New York June 26 A newspaper ad offers a $10,000 reward for the return of jewels stolen from a Southampton residence. The notice mentions a necklace of 71 pearls among the missing items but gives no owner name or circumstances.
Marino Branco, an Italian escapee from Bridgewater jail, allegedly hunted Carmine Costa near a Rutland lumber camp. After breaking out by tearing floor boards, Branco obtained a gun and fired at Costa but missed. Police sought Branco as a fugitive headed toward Rutland.
In Burlington on June 26 E R K Brisbin of Waterbury pleaded guilty to violating automobile ordinances after his car struck a standing electric car on the Winooski bridge. Conductor Guertin claimed injury, but Brisbin testified he only touched the trolley car as he adjusted near the bridge end. A $1 fine plus $12.64 costs was paid.
Mrs Frank Martin of 75 Travers Place swallowed an ounce of iodine in a dark room aiming to apply Sloan's liniment to her gums. Neighbors and Dr W G Hodsdon aided her with an emetic and she is expected to recover. Mr Martin a mason claims it was an accidental act.
Vergennes mourns Harold Orr son of W H Orr who died at Mary Fletcher hospital Burlington after a second mas toiditis operation. Born February 16 1904 in North Ferrisburg he led Vergennes High School as senior class president and baseball captain. He leaves a father a brother Lewis F P Orr and a sister Ada E B Orr. funeral at North Ferrisburg Methodist Episcopal church Sunday at 2 o clock.
An unreadable forest association report notes the Vermont Perretry organization’s 11th annual meeting. June Mi Aleut 3 wmrm tere attended along with named officers Jagees Merteres and Wil Ph Weelees at the event. The afternoon program included several offers.
Fire at the Strait farm on the Highgate road destroyed the barn and shed and damaged the house as flames spread from the barn area. Only a stray horn and three calves were saved. cows were in pasture and hay and straw were consumed. Loss is estimated between 3500 and 4000 pounds with some insurance. Mrs Strait was away visiting in Richford.
Miss Eliza Angus, believed to be over 100, a longtime Brattleboro resident, died yesterday at 45 Frost Street after eighty months of illness. Born in England, she came to New York in youth and lived with an aunt in Albany before settling in Brattleboro. A skilled cook, she spent 44 years at 45 Prest Street with Mrs Brown and was active in the Reform Church of Albany, famed for keen reading and steadfast habits until three weeks before death.
Hyde Perk and Bare Peters of Fiden face perjury charges in State Court. Peters remains jailed as investigators push forward with the case and a verdict is anticipated following preliminary hearings.
A Chicago building industry shutdown took effect, affecting more than 210,000 workers as contractors and labor leaders see it as a major labor war. The move followed carpenters striking since April 30 over wage demands from 65 to 70 cents an hour after they rejected arbitration.
Fifty to seventy five guests gathered at Franklin street home last evening to celebrate Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Ladd on their 26th wedding anniversary and Mr. Ladd’s birthday. City Clerk James Mackay presented a silver service as congratulations. Guests served ices cake and wafers during the social hour.
Twelve year old Louis Veale was badly bitten by a dog on Currier Street while delivering papers. Doctor W D Reid treated wounds on thigh and arm and cauterized a severe left thigh laceration. The dog was killed after police investigated and owner Charge Pierce cooperated.
A tarvia spill on the North Main street extension near Emslie's greenhouse triggered a street-brew mishap. Firefighters arrived about 9:45 am and used sand to smother burning tar while saving most of the pot, with damage deemed inconsequential.
A deadly blast at a local plant in the Pittsburg area killed one person and damaged nearby facilities. Fire crews battled the blaze as investigators examined the scene for cause.
Fragmentary obituary note from Burlington mentions a burial and references a person linked to a local family. Readable details are limited but indicate a private service and community notice.
The fifth annual reunion of the 13th Vermont regiment met in Holdenhall Middlesex with 13 deaths reported in the past year including 12 regiment members and ex Governor Urban A. Woodbury. Officers were elected and a Washington reunion planned with Stannard's brigade units invited.
Springfield reports a near drowning as Maynard St Clair age 9, son of Mrs. George Barnby, nearly lost his life while swimming with his brother near the Black River dam behind the Vermont State plant. Lifesaving efforts were required to revive him.
In New Hampshire and Canada, witnesses described Harry K. Thaw as rational and generous, with social charm. Thaw's attorneys cite broad support for his release, including a New Hampshire wife who hosted him and a Manchester editor praising a New Year's party Thaw gave to prominent families.
Died of apoplexy Herbert D Currier born March 4 1882 native of Cabot longtime Montpelier resident worked 30 years at Colton Manufacturing Co survived by wife Katherine Harrigan eight children and other relatives funeral expected Sunday at St Augustine's church Also memorial for Hirtel died yesterday afternoon at his daughter's home in Burlington after organic heart trouble resident of Montpelier for 39 years funeral to Green Mount cemetery burial at Montpelier home with service at Cheries D Birtel of Elm Street prominent local figure and WWI veteran
A garbled OCR fragment lists names and percentages with unclear context. It mentions Bechet Hollister, Terre, Ke Dremeere, Allee Tetley, Miles, Mary Peemytts, Barre, Herod Clerk and various percentages such as 672 per cent and 680 per cent, all in an illegible municipal or notices context.
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