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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
4
Barre Daily Times surveys wartime issues including reactions to publishing censorship, the Lens front, and the value of troop movements. It notes Red Cross drives, Vermont suffrage protest responses, spy risks, and rail line security while discussing the Home Guard and Vermont militia shifts amid WWI.
A front page plea urges the U S Department of Justice to pursue Cocchi, the self confessed murderer, and seeks Italy U S extradition or alternative diplomacy to ensure trial in the United States. The letter argues no safe haven should exist for such a criminal and urges decisive action.
A partisan wartime column urges Americans to support Entente forces by reinforcing troops already deployed in France. It argues defeat of the Allies would harm humanity and civilization and asserts the United States must defend its prestige by sending more soldiers to the front.
A national vow against Prussianism is paired with warnings on grade crossings. The piece urges immediate installation of warning signs at crossings to prevent auto train collisions, noting Vermont already uses signs and stressing public protection and simple costs. Ends with a promotional note for Hear the new Victor records at Cumtaings and Lewin's.
The Montpelier Argus notes precautionary measures against infantile paralysis. Authorities report full cooperation, urging children stay home and avoid contact with others. A salt water nasal and throat rinse is suggested, with a cheerful, optimistic stance to help check the disease.
Franklin Gorham administrator of Don Wilkineon's estate sues Fanny Fish of Clarendon in Rutland county court over two bankbooks tied to the deceased. Gorham alleges ownership of the books and seeks delivery after the late man's estate details from Markle Savings Bank and Rutland Law Bank show deposits. Mrs Fish allegedly refuses to surrender the items.
Prospects arise for reopening the Williams town hotel though decisions remain unsettled. Interior damage from last winter and spring leaks prompts estimates from local men for repairs while townspeople discuss arrangements for reopening.
Washington June 29 The American Federation of Labor declines to participate in the international conference of trades unions called by the Bjorkholm conference to meet in September in Switzerland President Compery informs for the Stork bales conference that the American Federation regards all such conferences as premature and untimely and detracts from good purpose.
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