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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
1
Carranza acceded to the United States first demand and freed the 23 American soldiers captured by Mexicans at the Battle of Carrizal, sending them to El Paso. The action follows tensions after the raid and marks a deescalation in the border incident.
Washington reports Carranza ordered General Trevino to free American troopers captured at Carrizal. State department awaited official note reply as border forces stay on high alert. El Paso traffic halted pending prisoner transfer, with crowds gathering on both sides of the Rio Grande. The U S expects further contact after the Carranza answer to the American demand.
Washington reports one American soldier killed and another wounded in Santo Domingo firefight. Admiral Caperton notes rebels entrenched near Monftriati and attacked after artillery fire. Albert Vielbaum of Aberdeen Washington wounded. Private John Acrement killed. United States vows freedom of movement for troops in Mexico.
A fragmentary report from Washington notes discussions with Bolivian and Salvadoran ministers and U.S. officials. The text hints at a potential mediation stance, referencing Secretary Lane and other international concerns, but the details are unclear and incomplete.
A four year old boy drowned Tuesday afternoon while fishing with his parents near the river bank. His disappearance was not suspected until the father notified the gwe lie department at 1 A.M. The body was found near the bridge by the river bank after searches.
Admiral Kalow reported debris and no trace of warehire after a Mexican coast patrol. A tentative relay suggested emergency commisoned forces, with unclear ties to a 46 and a Carramee army. Italian seamen sunk, yet details remain murky amid scant confirmation.
After a day long bombardment German forces attacked French positions northwest of Thisumont in the Verdun sector. The assault was repulsed with heavy losses to the attackers as French machine guns and curtain fire devastated the attackers.
Berlin reports severe fighting on the western front with substantial violence yesterday and last night. British and French attacks were repulsed at all points, according to the war office.
British headquarters in France reports twenty four hours of heavy artillery and multiple raids along the front. Gas and smoke were used at various points as trench fighting continued with German retaliations against Canadian positions near Observatory Ridge and Sorrel Hill. Riding parties under bombardment cover have become a nightly routine, causing losses and prisoner captures on a scale unseen before.
In Petrograd on June 20 the official statement reports Russian troops fighting in Volhynia and Galicia captured 291 officers and 1280 men.
The American note to Vienna calls the Austrian rebuke a deliberate insult to the U S flag and demands swift punishment of the submarine and payment of indemnity. It states the Petro lite attack differed from Austrian claims and asserts the commander fired warning shots before the torpedoing.
Burlington June 2 There are 590 men on the state reservation camp area though the camp footprint has shrunk since the Fleet militia phase. The First Cavalry squadron and infantry recruits begin final exams and equipment arrivals after 20 dischargeees. Camp Governor Gates handles enlistment applications as infantry recruits await orders while the cavalry squadron numbers hover near 168 with about 30 to depart for the border soon. The regimental recruiting continues at the camp and aims for full strength, with 16 men currently in the core unit and more needed across units.
Veterans from the First Vermont Infantry unit travel through Binghamton at 2 40 P M while on border patrol duties. In separate national news, Hughes and Roosevelt discuss campaign unity in a lengthy interview, with Roosevelt signaling support and potential joint appearances for Hughes later in the fall.
London reports Sir Roger Casement found guilty of treason after a short jury deliberation. The trial ended this afternoon with a death sentence pronounced, while accomplice Daniel Bailey was acquitted and discharged. Casement remained composed as friends watched from the courtroom.
Grace Locklin daughter of Ma and Mrs D M Locklin of Northfield married James W Pratt of West Chazy New York on Wednesday afternoon in a ceremony with two young flower girls and a bridal party. The bride, a longtime East Barre teacher, wore white crepe de chine with veil and carried sweet peas. Over 100 guests attended. gifts included linen china glass and silverware. The couple will reside in West Chazy and received a car shower. Bouquet sent to a brother at Fort Ethan Allen hospital with appendicitis. The groom’s father was delayed by illness.
Funeral held at 36 Maple avenue Monroy with Rev Edgar Crusslagil officiating. Members of Clan Gordon St Andrews Club and Managers' Bar Club attended. Floral pieces and movers from Ringers and St Andrews frame the service. Interment followed at Hope Come vers.
Native of Topsham Mrs Curtis died at her Washington home Wednesday at 9 AM after a rapid illness of acute indigestion. She was 84, with notable vitality, survived by her husband turning 88 July 27 and daughter Abbie Maree, a longtime Washington resident. Funeral Friday at 2 PM from the Williams Universalist church with Rev A M Stith officiating.
Funeral for Charles A Calderwood was held yesterday with over 100 mourners attending. The service, led by Pastor Inge of Manes, included burial rites and long expressions of respect from former colleagues and community members recalling his forty years of service and role as a respected masces.
A marriage ceremony took place at Benjamin Bain Bridge attended by Bert Lenigh and Hiarence My Marabredse. The couple, from Dwarf street and Marabredse, was joined by Mir Meer and the Sew Lagland Telephone company attended and noted the event.
A draft outline discusses creating the Patrons Cooperative Disability Assertion to support disabled members. Vermont Grange leadership plans remedial measures and names FL DeWitt and Farnham of Montpelier among those involved plus other town members. The central aims and procedural steps are described in murky terms.
A bicyclist was injured when a vehicle struck near Chae Street in the Methe na Kemet area as the rider rode along the roadway. Police and emergency crews responded to the scene and the extent of injuries is being assessed.
Fragmentary OCR reports a dispute over a marble contract involving Vermont officials and a wall project. Names and precise terms are unclear, but the file references a contract, likely tying a state agency to expected costs. Further readable details are unavailable in the fragment.
Mine Beatrice Francena Mann daughter of Dr and Mrs W Mann and J Frank Hunton of this city were married Wednesday evening at 115 Orange Street. Rev J W Barnett officiated in the presence of relatives. Decorations featured daisies and green ferns. Bridesmaids and ribbon bearers wore light gowns, a reception followed, and the couple planned residence in Barre after a wedding trip. Attending out of town were several relatives and friends.
Mary A Walker becomes Mrs James V Laing in a June ceremony at the First Presbyterian Church. Rev Kilgar Crossland officiated as a large gathering witnessed the union with sisters Lillian Walker as bridesmaid and Alive Walker playing the wedding march. The couple to honeymoon in Boston then reside on Bolster Avenue. Laing, a granite cutter and longtime organist, and Mary Walker, a key organizer and daughter of Mrs Agnes Walker, are praised by family and friends.
A quiet wedding was held at Ste Inne Bowen’s Ulis formnoet home. Miss Clare Mt. Ewen married Dr. George E Yer of Skowbane. Relatives attended and a reception followed at the local church. The couple will travel to Maine after September 1. The bride was educated at a nearby hospital and later served in the medical department of the University of Vermont.
Fragmentary OCR recounts an evening event at Rue de Marwhfield with unclear timings and attendees. Readable details indicate a gathering or performance in a local venue, but names and precise actions remain obscured. Further text needed for full verification and a precise summary.
The Senate approved the conference report on the Hoy resolution authorizing the president to draft National Guardsmen into federal service while the House eliminated relief for dependents. Chairman Hay noted the $1404,000 relief proposal would be pursued as a separate bill. Speaker Clark signaled action on Monday under a suspension of rules.
Max Gleason Ayers and Amy Wheeler wed at the bride’s parents home in Colbyville last evening. Rev. A D Page officiated with a double ring ceremony. The couple, aided by ring bearer Rather Wheeler, were attended by family members as music and evergreen decor set a formal tone. The bride, a Waterbury High and University of Vermont domestic science graduate, teaches domestic art. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nilo Ayers, is a Wilbury High School alumnus who later trained in Chicago. They plan to reside in a new Randall Avenue home after a wedding trip.
Mise Avale Nichols daughter of Mr and Mrs Nichols and Jake McCourtie of Central Street wed at the bride’s Highland Avenue home. Rev Lipucky of the Hedding Methodist officiated with family present. After a luncheon and reception the couple planned to live in Barra. The gown was pale yellow taft with blue trimming and a white hinge hat. The groom wore a blue suit and coral boutonniere.
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