09 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1918
Page
1
London dispatch reports two sharp German attacks on the Belgian front after a continuous bombardment. The offensive breached nearly a mile of line but was repulsed. a 200 yard sector near Poeldehoek was briefly lost and then restored during the night.
British forces repulsed a German local assault along a front of about a mile south of Houthulst fort and at Laventic area. A counterattack by Yorkshire light infantry and Sussex troops secured gains, inflicting heavy losses on the enemy with light British casualties. Artillery activity was reported near Flesquires Givenchy Neuve Chapelle Armentieres and east of Ypres.
The Fuel Administration announced a 30 cent per ton cut in anthracite price for domestic use between April 1 and September 1. The reduction aims to prevent hoarding and ensure winter supplies, with a sliding scale for mine prices and emphasis on early buying to aid delivery before next winter.
Ayer Massachusetts March At least 20 000 soldiers trained at Camp Devens are now part of the American expeditionary forces in France. Many were drafted for the national army while others were enlisted volunteers. Since opening in September more than 60 000 troops have been stationed at the camp. Of these 45 000 were drafted men, 10 000 rejected for war related reasons, 8 000 sent to Camp Gordon, 2 000 to Camp Greene, and 1 500 drafted men joined the 26th division before it went to France.
Paris reports say German raiders bombed the city last night causing damage to life and property. Early accounts describe sirens and rising fear as authorities work to verify the strikes amid wartime unrest.
London dispatch reports Sinn Fein fuel controller Dimrinid Lynch arrested in connection with the seizure of pigs during a train robbery or related incident. The report notes the arrest followed a Contention and wires state Belfast details are pending.
Washington warns of a new women police force aiding wartime needs. Thirty five women deputy sheriffs are appointed to scout and patrol near camps, protecting resident girls and runaways under civilian protective bureaus. They work with military authorities without uniforms, using discretion and notice to guard public safety.
Fire in Attleboro Massachusetts on March 2 gutted the four story Odd Fellows lodge and the plant of the Attleboro Sun. Estimated loss stands at about 100000 dollars.
Relatives of Major Robert T. Phinney report his arrival in France for three months of staff officer training. It remains uncertain whether he will return to train other soldiers or remain in France. Phinney, a Norwich graduate, has long trained the 10th Infantry and is highly qualified for command duties.
Menday evening drew faculty and students to Spaulding assembly hall for a Kipling reading. An invitation urged the public to attend the event and support relief work and war prosecution efforts through a future community appeal.
An American sentry repulsed a forty-man enemy patrol near the trench, killing its leader and wounding others. The patrol pressed forward but withdrew under fire, with grenades likely taking effect. German attempts across No Man's Land drew fire from further along the line.
Washington reports the War Department ordered ending daily casualty lists abroad to curb enemy access to information. The nearest relatives of all soldiers killed or wounded will still be notified, while newspapers receive only separate messages to inform families. Officials defend secrecy to protect units, though Pershing and March deny concealing casualty totals.
In Burlington last night Burlington high school defeated Montpelier high school 30 to 24 in a tight in league play. Both teams have two losses, leaving a first place race pending. St Albans forfeited to Waterbury after a referee ordered a St Albans forward to leave.
New York authorities disclosed a clever smuggling setup uncovered after green wood in Trask swelled. The arrest mirrors a notable method practiced near the trunk, with a carpenter involved and tubes concealed within the structure.
Lieut Robert C Moers writes from France to Mrs A le Pierce of Camp street praising a soldier parcel sent by her circle. He thanks her for a comfort bag and confectionery, notes the iron mirror and chocolates, mentions American troops arriving to help, and comments on a friendly Canadian contingent and his fellow soldiers. He enlarges on morale and plans to help a platoon comrade pursue officer work.
A prayerful gathering last night, Evangelist Smith preached on Consecration, urging Christians to devote themselves to service. Singer Hatesh delivered several calos, and attention now turns to a union mass meeting Sunday at seven, with sermons titled Lessons from the Three Cromsme.
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Senior class girls presented a minstrel style concert at Spaulding High School to a large audience in the auditorium, with proceeds to the YMCA war fund. The program featured chorus numbers, a dance, and soloists led by Kathleen Fitzgerald and Marion Tilden, directed by Elaine, with Miss Wallace arranging the program and Miss Kye Smith assisting.
South Eyewate March 0 Michael Hegon’s body found hanging in his Limekiln district home by Max Hatch and Frank Rape. They had visited to check on him after repeated threats to take his own life. Detective work followed but details remain scarce. He was 40 years old, lived alone, and his wife may be in Barre.
The article reports counties failing to meet self induction quotas for carpenters for aviation service at Kelly Field Texas. Washington County is the only large county to meet the quota. others lag, with some men volunteering but many uncalled, leaving the adjutant general to call up additional men.
Washington DC march defense requests urgent deficiency appropriation of 400 million dollars to manufacture ordnance, principally heavy guns, as the Army Ordnance Bureau appeals to Congress for needed funding.
Goose Green's winter carnival for Barre Red Cross ended in Howland hall with a dance and auction. Over 300 people joined at times, donations were counted by F P Smith, and most items sold at famine prices. Proceeds, though not yet final, are expected to be in the thousands for the Red Cross, with final accounting in a week. Gifts announced include a white kandotte cockeral from Charles Kimball and a water heater from Joseph Ganoogan, among others.
In the Eben Gitchell bankruptcy case, Gitchell testified to settlement with a Barre bank on October terms, surrendering equity and expecting future bankruptcy. He admitted limited records, no papers of settlement, and minimal business activity, with questioning prompting smiles from attorneys as the hearing extended into the afternoon.
In a damaged text fragment, a motion requests postponement related to a drive and supplies. Mentions Washington county, March date, a chairperson, and the task of canvass and interviewing committees, with notes on reforming schedules and renewal references.
The fragment references a New Vermont Corporation and a state preparation effort tied to a river Janetian area with a capital stake and names including Leeds Mok Harvey and Smith. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe soldiers remaining in camp amid confusion over three casts of smallpox. The text references a delay of about 30 minutes and a figure named Peter Weday, with unclear context on the military action or dates.
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