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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1916
Page
1
Villa bandits crossed the international boundary and attacked Columbus New Mexico killing Americans. U S Cavalry repelled the raid and drove the attackers back across the border during the night.
Five hundred Villa bandits attacked Columbus New Mexico at 4 30 AM causing multiple civilian deaths and fires. Civilians and soldiers died while Americans defended exits as bandits fired from streets and hotels. Telegraph and telephone lines were cut and talks in Congress emerged over Carranza policy.
Disjointed wartime brief reports claim Washington views the Colom bes area raid as grave for the administration. Mentions Moises Peticy and Carranza impetest amid a broader struggle with opposition posts and strategic moves in New Mexico.
Washington dispatch reports the 13th Cavalry crossed the border in pursuit of Villa bandits who shot up Columbus New Mexico this morning. Unamujou! message transmitted to the Carranza embassy.
Washington reports state department agents have information that the Mexican revolutionary leader Diaz may be hiding in New Orleans and that he has not landed in Mexico with an armed expedition as claimed.
The body of Thomas Kearns former mayor of Waitin was found in the Charles River below Water Street by afternoon. It lay about 40 feet from shore, half covered by water, after being carried by swift currents and near the dam. Five men aided the recovery, and the body was brought to the surface near the last known sighting.
French official statement says heavy attacks with artillery and infantry near Vaux were repulsed after the village was penetrated. A Paris note reports Bethincourt on the Verdun front repulsed, while Berlin via London claims Vaux and its fortifications were captured by German forces in a night assault by the Posen reserve regiments.
French forces repelled a German push northwest of Verdun and drove the invaders from most of the Corbeaux road after a counter attack. Northeast of Verdun German regiments probed Hardaumont redoubt again while the battle extended over miles near Dounument. Tremendous bombardments preceded and followed infantry actions as artillery exchanges continued.
Grand Juror Charles Nowak discovered Domenico Ragosto, 42, dead on a Meadow Street kitchen floor while starting ejectment proceedings against Louie Gruppe’s family. Police seek the Gruppe family and an unnamed man. Ragosto had been paid wages and there was no money on him. A midnight meal was found, and Dr. Frederick H. Gabbardt ordered an autopsy.
Washington March 3 after four weeks of debate the Senate passed the Shields bill to develop water power in navigable waters with private capital. The vote was 40 to 22. The measure allows dam construction under War Department licenses, grants 50 year operation rights, with federal takeover after notice and fair value payment. Regulation of rates rests with the states or the Interstate Commerce Commission on interstate cases.
A Vermont mother and son connected in the longest paid telephone conversation to date. The 4 000 mile route went from Vermont to Greenfield New York San Francisco then Seattle, setting a new transcontinental record. The 5 minute call celebrated a birthday anniversary and involved a special crew to ensure service reliability.
London reports sighting of a German fleet in the North Sea near Terschelling Island, including at least one warship as well as armed trawlers. Five large cruisers unnamed passed Vuiden at full speed, with notes on funnel colors and a cautious westernward movement.
A group of 45 Armenian refugees landed yesterday on the Hatlan steamship Amer in New York, amid ongoing relief efforts by the American Committee for Armenian and Syrian Relief. The arrivals reported they were driven from Sehereng in a prior displacement and faced peril during their journey, seeking asylum and aid.
Died at age 78. William Lewis, Middlesex March. Albert Taplin attended. Survived by one daughter and George Lewis of Massachusetts. Funeral Friday afternoon at about two oclock. Death due to hemorrhage. Confined to bed three days.
German residents in Portugal urged to depart immediately as rupture between Germany and Portugal looms. Lisbon dispatch notes protective measures along coast and at the Tagus entrance, with lighthouses ordered dark. Paris reports these developments as of March 8 and 9.
Quincy Massachusetts March 9 The striking granite workers drew their first strike pay of 125 a day The applicant list includes 1000 stone cutters 300 polls and 150 blacksmiths and tool sharpeners The union offered a three or five year agreement while manufacturers push for a four year term A union committee proposed the four year bill but a later meeting did not back that position The Barre Vermont price bill expires in four years and Quincy fears aligning with that timeline could be problematic
H Grimes former New Haven resident was taken into custody by Deputy Sheriff George Farr in Groton New Hampshire charged with not supporting his family now scattered across several places. He appeared before Judge Donaway and the case was continued to a later date. Grimes sought contact with his father whom he believed would help him.
In Trenton the New Jersey House of Assembly backed mandatory military training in public schools. The Pherae bill proposes two hours weekly, with education and military departments to oversee. It covers military subjects for boys and hygiene and nursing for girls.
Many friends attended the funeral for Mikes Eda Gerbetti who died after a long illness at her home on 105 North Main Street. The service was held Wednesday at 2 pm with attendees from Montpelier, Northfield, Waterbury and Hinnover New Hampshire and a large Italian community presence. Bearers included Paul Scammel Walker Peter Merlo Alexander Entslie Louis Sassi and Armando Comelli. Floral tributes appeared abundant. Interment followed at Hope Cemetery.
A Godiard seminary student showing scarlet fever symptoms was removed from the area this morning on Academy Street. St Monicas Church holds daily mass at 7 30 with parish priest Mev F M McKenna. An evening schedule will be announced. a sudden fainting incident occurred during a service causing concern for attendees and the student was rushed to care.
Montpelier Choral Society reports a $4,000 festival guarantee goal with $3,400 pledged and names to cover the rest promised by President Sibley. The group plans Swan and Skylark selections with Mise Sande solo and Frederick Toglis as tenor obligato. Membership rolls show over 210, with emphasis on boosting alto tenor and baritone numbers.
Kenneth McDonald a granite cutter died at his home on Trow Hill at 7 this morning after a six month illness from tuberculosis. He leaves his wife and eight children including Clifford McDonald a grocery clerk on North Main Street. A Canadian native, he lived in Barre and Barre Town many years and worked at his trade until his death. Two sisters reside in Graniteville. Funeral is expected Saturday with interment in Wilson Cemetery at South Barre.
Mrs Eva Jane Jackson aged 64 died Wednesday night at 10 at her son Calvin Jackson’s home in Orange after a two week illness from pneumonia. Born in Topsham she had lived in Orange 45 years. Survived by son Calvin and three daughters Florence Button Tessie Parrin Matel Dickey plus 11 grandchildren. Prayer service at home Saturday morning then Orange Center Church service with Rev Amos Lord, burial in Center Cemetery.
Farmers from Washington county began assembling in the city for the meeting set to open in Howland hall at 1 30 in the afternoon. Earlier fears of heavy snowfall delaying the event eased as reports from outlying towns suggested attendance would proceed. The association, formed last year to hire a permanent agricultural adviser, faced initial funding and implementation hurdles but now seems ready to move forward with local agents.
At a joint meeting the committee representing the Master Painters Union 185 Barre agreed to accept the new price bill advanced by Local 189. The fourtiesmen will receive an advance of 4 cents per day for two years, and 9 cents per day from the third year onward, with the agreement to remain in force any year and to become operative April 1, 1918.
A local court discharged Hirsh amid a terse proceeding. The judge noted the absence of sufficient evidence and dismissed the charges. No further action was listed, and the case closed with no convictions.
Heavy snow and fierce winds disrupted trains on Barre and Vermont lines, with the Montpelier and Wells River route and Central Vermont Railroad experiencing major delays. Freight movement lagged as crews cleared tracks, while city streets remained clogged by deep piles and plowed snow. Train service possibly resuming late today or tomorrow morning, officials say.
Charles Looker of Hartford pleaded guilty in United States Court to robbing from the U S mail. The case involved a Central Vermont brakeman and a small package including a child’s items. Looker faced sentencing with clemency considered due to his prior good life and a wife with two children.
Dr will conduct an operative clinic at Barre City Hospital on March 14 at 1:20 a.m. The event promotes throat and finger care with a focus on modern procedures. Washington County Metal Society sponsors a related history exhibit and medical outreach aims.
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