Barre Daily Times Newspaper Archives, Jun 27, 1917, p. 1

Will Not Sign Peace Alone

A declaration states the public will not accept peace on any terms alone. The message emphasizes a strong requirement for broader agreement and nationwide support to secure lasting peace.

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Russian Congress Rejects Separate Peace Move

The congress of workmen and soldiers' deputies of all Russia adopted a resolution rejecting any step toward a separate peace with Germany. It also called for restoring peace at the earliest possible time as the key goal of the Russian revolutionary democracy. Separately in Washington, Red Cross funds contributions were estimated at 174 million dollars toward a 100 million dollar war fund.

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Russia Red Cross Petrograd Germany Congress of Workmen's and Soldiers’ Deputies Washington, D. C Henry P. Davison Stair Red Cross War Council Lis Dae Civon Davison Frank Billings Chicago Red Cross Commission National Army Navy

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German Shipping Grows Steadily at Rotterdam

A Rotterdam dispatch to The Times reports German shipping is rising steadily. It notes twenty two German ships were torpedoed or mined by Britain but says overall traffic was not affected.

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London Rotterdam The Times

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British Gunfire Holds Germans From Attack on Arras Front

London reports British gunfire checked early today during a German counter attack near Fontaine-Les-Croisilles on the Arras front northwest of Lens. The social report notes successful operations northeast of Fontaine-les-Croisilles with 27 prisoners taken and two enemy counterattacks repelled. British progress south of Lens extended gains along the Souchez river, capturing La Coulotte. German losses included 12 prisoners in a raid west of La Rasée, plus two German aircraft shot down and three others driven down out of control.

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London Arras Fontaine-Les Croisilles Fontaine-les-Croisilles Lens Emmy Souchex River la Coulotte la Raswee

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Artillery Battle Near Hurtebise Continues Amid Bombardment

Paris dispatch reports heavy artillery action persisting near Hurtebise with the official notice noting active shelling around Mertlin de Lamy and intense bombardment in the Rheims region as forces engage.

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Paris Hoevy Hurtebist Mertlin de Lamy Rheims

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Inadequate Forces Scrutinized in Mesopotamia Inquiry

London June 27 A scathing official report on the Mesopotamian expedition finds the venture justifiable yet undertaken with insufficient forces and preparation. It blames lack of foresight and miscalculations for the initial seizure at Kut and apportions chief responsibility to General Nixon and the viceroy of India Lord Lugin ge and General Sir Beauchamp Dru.

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London Kut Nixon India Londinge Sip Beauchamp Dru

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Fair Haven Exemption Board Names New Members

In Fair Haven District Adjutant General Lee Tillotson announced the exemption boat No 2 at Ruthenden was listed for the district. The roster includes GW Alan of Fair Haven and Michael Malone of Pair Hayes with Dr Seeley of Caste noting the medical disqualification. The report also references Olympia and a wrecking operation near Blok Island as ships, wrecking trees, and patrols are discussed.

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Lee Tillotson Wer Newma D. Taker Ruthendenn Pur Haven Alan Fair Haven Michael Malone Pair Hayes Rom Seeley Fourters Freteniay Fr Frank Angell Randolph Orage County Baenrill

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Reasonable Coal Prices Promised by Operators

Washington June 27. Representatives of the board of hard and soft coal interests assured government and the public that coal will be furnished at reasonable prices. They met again with the National Defense Board coal committee. Operators pledge price fairness unless the government takes output. Price to be set with defense committee approval by a special producers committee to boost production and improve distribution.

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Washington Board of National Defense Vomeir Coal Committee Lane Daniele Defense Conte

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Subscriptions push for Barre fundraiser hits four figures

Red Cross subscription drive aims for 5000 with noon totals near 4534.20 from 877 subscribers. Campaign HQ in Aldrich building hours 10 am to 12 pm and 2 to 3 pm, plus Saturday 7 to 9 pm, as organizers seek up to 5500 and collect existing pledges to ease fundraising.

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Barre Informe Washington Aldrich

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Arson Threats Target Elliott Mill In North Duxbury

Fire scare at Elliott mill in North Duxbury after a stranger demanded overnight entry. Watchman Davis deterred him, but two box cars loaded with lumber and baled shavings were set ablaze, risking the mill and prompting a neighborly rescue that saved the structure. Similar mysterious fire at Muay farm linked to the same man. Local authorities investigating, with losses estimated prior mill burn two years ago.

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Waterbury Elliott North Duxbury Fred Davis Night Guardian Davis Mr. Davis Tre Frank Lewis Mr. Lewis Hie Con Elliott Mill Seriter Murry Muery Fuhn Minery Mire Oerl Mery Carl Murry Wold Muexy Vermont Mutual Fire Insurance Company

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Bartlett Averill Wedding in Tremont Street Home

A delicate wedding united Helen Stella Averill and George Robert Bartlett last evening at 74 Tremont Street, with Rev. J J Reardon officiating and simple family gathering. The bride, educated at Mount Holyoke and MIT training, will reside in Dorchester after a brief NH stay, while the groom works with his father’s firm.

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Myre W. ©. Johnson Tremont Street Stella . Averill Helen Stella George Robert Bartlett Torebester Mase J. J. Reardon Harvey de Averill Kendal

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Murphy Balch Wedding of Mie Uthel May Maleh and Frank Murphy

Murphy Balch couple, Mie Uthel May Maleh daughter of Mre Melle Cote East Marre, and Frank Murphy son of James P. Murphy Prospect Street, wed in Graniteslly officiated by Rev. Fr. Threatt. Bride wore bite taffeta. After ceremony, reception at Nake Grargr in N.Y. Groom to teach at Barfe Tren. bride employed at Lovie S McNolty plant. Both considered popular young people.

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Mie Uthel May Maleh Melle Cote East Marre Frank Murphy James P. Murphy Prospect Street Marin Fr. Threatt Lovie S McNolty Iemcall

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Barre Enlists to Reach War Strength for State Regiment

Lieut H P Shaw, Serg Brown, and Private Marty Levin arrived from Fort Ethan Allen to Barre to close a two week drive led by the Barre Board of Trade. The goal is twenty more recruits for a Barre company to reach war strength as Vermont counts toward the state quota. Recruiters say Barre can grow the company from 42 to 180, with 16 still needed and hope to enlist before Saturday night. Capt J F Sullivan backs Barre's effort and coordination with local authorities continues despite enticing offers elsewhere.

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H. P. Shaw Serg. Brown Marty Levin Fort Ethan Allen Barre Offi Vermont Rectis Barra J. F. Sullivan Ope

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Two New Infantil Paralysis Cases Reported in Montpelier

Montpelier health records show two fresh infantil paralysis cases, bringing totals to twelve. The latest patients are Miss Marjorie Jones, 23, daughter of Hugh J M Jones, and the infant child of Timothy Doyle. only one case remains critical, that of George Nichols’s son, with paralysis of the use and legs.

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Montpelier Marjorie Jones Hugh J.M. Jones Timothy Doyle George Nichols

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Quarantine Placed on Four Year Old Over Suspected Polio

Gerald W Nye, son of Mr and Mrs William Nye of South Harve, was placed in quarantine by state health officials amid suspicion of infantile paralysis though no paralysis or fever is present. Dr C F Dalton and three physicians, including Barte Town’s health officer Dr K H Bailey, consulted and ordered the quarantine. The boy showed no fever today and was active except slight limp needing support to move, traced to a possible ice incident. A Burlington outing last Sunday preceded bowel trouble and mild fever, leading to the quarantine decision.

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Gerald W. Nye William Nye South Harve Op. C. F. Dalton State Board of Health K. H. Bailey Barte Howe Burlington Dalton

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Baby Brushed by Train Near Berlin Street Crossing

A Berlin Street infant, 18 months old, was struck by a Central Vermont train near the Berlin Street crossing while playing with an older sister. Engineer Thomas Farrell and Conductor James J. Kanaly assisted, and Dr. F. J. Archambault treated the child, who was found to be injured but expected to recover.

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A. Rawal Berlin Street Vermont Slater Merlin Street Thomas Farrell Farrell Janes J. Kanaly Chihd E. Archanvbawit

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Sunken American Ship Galena Near Brest After Bombing

A damaged report describes the American sailing ship Galena torpedoed northwest of Brest. The vessel drifted ashore inland about 26 miles west of Brest where 15 survivors were landed.

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Galena Brest Jans Rresel Uehomt

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Defense Begins in Felch Case Testimony Focuses on Gun Point

On the ninth day of Mia Anna Felch's trial for her husband Joseph Felch's murder in Topsham, defense counsel opened the case amid questions whether the gun barrel and bullet path favored the defense. Witnesses described measurements of the defendant, family relations, and the victim's activities, while Otis Williams testified to sighting the scene through a crack. The state rested previously, and the defense signaled plans for possible testimony by Felch herself.

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Chelsea Mia Anna Felch Joseph Felch Topsham Myron J. Buck Felch Buck Sugarhouse John Felch Geen. Felch Joe Joe Felch Bradford Otto Williame Anna Finch Otis Williams Sid Pelch Fred Bagley West Topsham Richard Farnham George McCormack Josie Verch Anna Polch Josie Dero Armhams Peros Ellery Fimersat Faleé Otis William Williams Felch Farm Anne George F. Miles Sugerhouse Feich

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Not Guilty Conviction Question Raised in Vermont Case

The defense argued the jury should have a verdict of not guilty based on accomplice testimony alone without corroboration. Judge Butler overruled the motion amid claims the principal evidence came from a self confessed murderer serving life at Windward Prison. The case featured McCormack formerly Pero, a Felch housemaid, and Constable Dickerman as witnesses with a box of clothes said to be worn by the victim.

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Butler Vermont Windsor George McCormack Josephine Pero Felch Eugene Dickerman McCormack

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Cement road work on Main Street bids sought

A notice states plans to bid out cement pavement on Main Street and patching on nearby thoroughfares. Officials request bids for replacing damaged sections and improving the roadway condition along South Main Street.

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North Main Street paving move dominates council session

City council authorized work on North Main Street cement paving with 18 foot roadway and bituminous shoulders, budgeting 7300 with state funds and autos money. South Main paving bids to be bid for granite or cement. debate over street options and priorities continues.

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Barre Vermont announces 14 resignations and new teachers

Barre public schools list 14 resignations from Spaulding high and several grade teachers. Supt C H White confirms 14 new hires including graduates from University of Vermont and Middlebury College. Names include Katherine Dudley Cliva Gardner Winifred Jeffords Faith Linsley and more across multiple buildings.

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C. H. White Barre Spaulding High School Thos Croaby Partridge Spinney Marion Smith Taylor Moesers Brown Hubbard Dole Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Williamstown Middlebury College Faith B. Linsley Proctor University of Vermont Westerby Procter MS. Raetone Marre Spauldfoghi School Yeass Mount Holyoki College Jama McLaughlin Burlington Simmons College Winooski Edwin B. Smith White River Junction Dartmouth College Hagel Billing Perkinsville Randolph Normal School Marshfield North Barre Susan M. Collings Johnson Johnson Normal Brook Street Margaret A. Coveny St. Affimibury Johnson Normal School Paasumpsic Danville Lincoln School Alice B. Farnham Montpelier Ethel V. Inglis East Barre Mary BE. Jordan Castleton Richford Hinghe Russell Fasatina V Fanny G. Perry Nashua N. H Williamins Walker Ariene Jeffords Mary ¥. Jordan Kathleen C. Gilfeather Eliembeth A. Carson Hasel Billings Laverne Skinner A N. McDonald M. Lawesa Holt Antoinette J. White Gertrude A. Brady James B Miller Brookstreet Louise Watt Alice T. Hianchard Hagel M. Heck Grace FE. Mc Kin Hattir F. Tibotanneapor E. Swert J. Florence Ileland Mora I. Reynolds Mabel W. Chamiller Harriette M. Bower M_rare Ingalls A Hi, Piel Alien V. Heal Fisk Alice E Tyodaell Moses Kepee Spaulding Sadie A. Wowee Hertha MF Hurgin Nellie J. Perrin Alice M. Stratherp Florence A. Wester

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Will Not Sign Peace Alone

Russian Congress Rejects Separate Peace Move

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German Shipping Grows Steadily at Rotterdam

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British Gunfire Holds Germans From Attack on Arras Front

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Artillery Battle Near Hurtebise Continues Amid Bombardment

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Inadequate Forces Scrutinized in Mesopotamia Inquiry

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Fair Haven Exemption Board Names New Members

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Reasonable Coal Prices Promised by Operators

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Subscriptions push for Barre fundraiser hits four figures

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Arson Threats Target Elliott Mill In North Duxbury

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Bartlett Averill Wedding in Tremont Street Home

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Murphy Balch Wedding of Mie Uthel May Maleh and Frank Murphy

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Barre Enlists to Reach War Strength for State Regiment

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Two New Infantil Paralysis Cases Reported in Montpelier

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Quarantine Placed on Four Year Old Over Suspected Polio

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Baby Brushed by Train Near Berlin Street Crossing

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Sunken American Ship Galena Near Brest After Bombing

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Defense Begins in Felch Case Testimony Focuses on Gun Point

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Not Guilty Conviction Question Raised in Vermont Case

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Cement road work on Main Street bids sought

North Main Street paving move dominates council session

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Barre Vermont announces 14 resignations and new teachers

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