29 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1918
Page
1
Allied forces launched a sharp two sector assault south of the Aisne capturing more than 1400 prisoners. French and British units struck to reverse gains by the German crown prince and recovered most ground around Compiegne.
A federal trade commission report to the Senate finds profiteering amid American industries during wartime. It details large profits by meat packers, flour millers, and oil firms, with price fixing seen as both stabilizing and enabling excess gains. Major packers Armour Swift and others are cited for market control and high executive pay.
British and French forces push east of Hazebrouck in Flanders and along the Aisne sector, recapturing territory, taking 1,400 German prisoners, and penetrating lines by more than a mile in several spots. French and Australian units gain ground while Berlin reports raids on Paris. air battles yield dozens of enemy planes downed.
Lacitan June 20 German forces suffered heavy losses as British troops seized more than 400 prisoners in a successful June attack in Flanders. The war office reported capture of two field guns along with several machine guns and trench mortars.
Paris reports Franco German fighting south of Soissons repulsed with French lines intact. Northwest of Montdidier American forces capture 40 prisoners. Italians repel German thrust on Bligny heights near Rheims. In Apremont forest French seize prisoners and matériel.
German airship seized by French forces near Port on June 20 amid wartime exchanges. Report notes confusion and partial confirmation from local observers. Details about location and circumstances remain murky as officials assess loss and implications.
In Pittsfield Massachusetts on June 2 a girl named Mias Mabel was drowned when a canoe overturned. The body of Mise Shields was recovered in the morning.
The Austrian Parliament summoned the premier amid tensions over resignation terms. The premier faces pressure to remain in office or clarify quitting conditions, amid calls from opposition for stability and constitutional clarity.
The Emperor of Austria-Hungary reportedly refuses to accept the Austrian premier Von Seydler’s resignation while urging a strong war savings drive. Dispatches from Copenhagen claim Vienna papers carried an autograph letter from the emperor to Von Seydler. Vermont reports show many towns pledging to buy war savings stamps with Montpelier Burlington St Johnsbury St Albans and Rockingham already over the top. Rutland and Brattleboro were near or over quotas as counties push to finish the drive.
Bridgeport Conn June 20 Most striking machinists returned to work in manufacturing plants today The few who did not work said it hardly worth going in for the half day The short commue from the national war labor board will be here next week to bear upon the wage dispute
Paris June 20 The aviation committee of the Chamber of Deputies plans a winter defense strategy for Paris with Premier Clemenceau. It calls for three defense zones using cannons and aircraft, balloons, and spotlit air defenses, while presses like Petit Parisien urge targeted attacks on Cologne Coblenz and Frankfurt and seek independent oversight of bombardments.
Uruguay has made July 4 a permanent national holiday in honor of the United States. A bill to that effect passed both chambers and was signed by President Viera immediately.
London reports the German government preparing at Zurich to deploy a force with Maximilian authority to restore order as part of a plan for a Russian campaign. The move follows a directive in German newspapers and involves measures to manage refugee movements and maintain control.
Weather brief from a historical notice predicting fair normal temperatures in the mid Atlantic. Monday shows fair conditions, with showers likely by Tuesday and a shower period continuing into midweek across Washington DC and nearby areas.
Production figures from Peldepar show the largest output ever recorded, with high yields and strong performance across sectors. Analysts note gains in key areas, including Panama region output, while noting remaining uncertainties and forthcoming benchmarks for the sector.
Montpelier raised about 176 553 in a war stamp drive, with 60 locals subscribing to the $1 000 limit and the Corry family leading pledges at 326 380. One servant girl added 20 more, another woman canceled a coat purchase to invest 200, while George Stewart declined stamps, citing nonprowar sentiments.
Washington County Manager Pro Howland visited Calais to lead a war savings drive. Citizens filled the meeting hall as talks by speakers from Barre and Casale bands entertained the crowd. By last evening Desaix had raised about 17,000 with pledges and volunteers aiming for 22,500 to reach the day’s goal.
St Albans City surpassed its war savings stamp goal in a July meeting at city hall, subscriptions reaching 140,125 toward a 127,020 quota. Officials noted over 3,000 raised by St Albans for other towns and cities, including pledges from New York and Boston. Corporal J R Ema from Montreal led a Canadian Watch contingent traveling with nine soldiers, recounting three and a half years of France service.
Washington reports the fiscal year closes with more than 12 billion dollars spent since July 1 1917 on army navy shipbuilding coast defense and allied loans. Daily war outlays average around 350 million and June receipts pull records from taxes with 2.25 billion expected.
Barre shifts its war savings drive to next Tuesday after a one week postponement due to war chest campaign activities. Montpelier Burlington and other Vermont towns report oversubscribed quotas. Barre’s quota is 214000. Local canvassers will collect pledges Tuesday morning and organizers meet Monday for pledge cards and instructions. Children praise thrift investment. Governor Graham urges liberal subscriptions as Vermont aims to go over the top.
In St Johnsbury June 20 a well attended war savings stamp rally at the armory featured Major Joseph Fairbanks, Lt. F. M. Badgley of Canadian forces, and Gov. Graham urging sacrifice. Vermont’s 10,000 in uniform topped the local quota, lifting the town over the top with a final push to reach 160,000.
In Letheburgy, Volkeblatt reports Austria yielded to German pressure and signed a diplomatic accord. The piece names Seeman as chancellor and mentions key figures Hers Wim Paves and Dr Kichant Ver Rumhimarn, with references to foreign secretary Dermar and Austrian trade ministers.
Washington district reports the rail administration may return short line railroads to private owners if Congress fails to extend the period for turnback from July 1 to January 1. The list includes lines favored by owners for private operation, while many remain government managed with compensation.
The Southern Association ends its season with New Orleans winning the title as attendance fades and wartime work regulations tighten. Franchises and players may stay under a wartime agreement with territorial rights preserved. Pitcher James Lehman moves from Chattanooga to Hartford in the Eastern Association.
The market opened modestly higher with trading steady as several names show early strength though overall gains remain muted. Investors monitor key names in the leather and sugar sectors as prices nudge higher in the first bell hour.
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