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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1917
Page
1
Berlin reports Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg will present another peace offer Thursday in the Reichstag according to the Berliner Tageblatt. The Hawai via London dated May 1 publishes the notice of the anticipated proposal.
French forces launched a large assault along Mont Camilet and Mont Haut in Champagne, pushing the German line nearly a mile and capturing several trench positions. The action created a seven mile salient east of Rheims while artillery duels rage between St. Quentin and Laon, with air activity reporting multiple German planes down and raids on targets including Colmar and the Paserger bridge.
British forces repelled a night attack along the Scarpe river line. German planes appeared in force but were shot down or driven away. casualties and missing are reported as the fight disrupted supplies and communications.
A garbled OCR fragment refers to powers of a provisional government and a military authority. It mentions an army, a Latin phrase suggesting a capital, and hints at a victory or triumph. Details are unclear due to corruption in the source text.
The readable fragments describe strikes and movements across multiple European locations including The Hague and Germany. Mentions May dates, battles, and possible resistance actions affecting cities and figures, with unclear actor names and outcomes.
Washington May L The United States has already placed a significant amount of ship tonnage at the disposal of the allies. Lord Percy the British mission ship expert says vessels have been supplied to meet allied needs though details were not disclosed. He warns American and British shipbuilding rates may lag submarine destruction. The key balance in the war effort is the tonnage the United States can provide.
Major LW B Rees of the British flying corps details allied air dominance over German lines. He explains three British aircraft levels, from artillery observers at 6 000 feet to light fighters at 15 000 feet, while German raids are rare and targeted. British losses run high as pilots venture behind enemy lines in coordinated six-man squadrons.
London May 1 The Peninsular and Oriental line steamer Ballarat of 11 000 tons sunk recently by a German submarine while carrying troops from Australia to England All soldiers were rescued by torpedo boat destroyers and trawlers
Survivor list from Armia oil tanker Yuen includes Robert William and Raymond Smiemes among a crew of 34. Details of the April 28 marshalling and the Vacuum’s voyage are released by American emissary in New York with crew nationalities and assignments noted.
World war era brief notes strict censorship in Germany and trade restrictions while reports from Switzerland claim rising typhus due to food shortages. Industrial areas face intensified unrest as officials bar movement and keep news from neutral countries.
In the House of Commons a vigorous attempt failed to force a publicity policy on naval matters. Sir Edward Carson acknowledged more submarines in operation and rising shipping losses amid press and public agitation. Calls grow for government built merchant tonnage and younger leadership at the admiralty.
The jury in the Franz Rintelen naval captain case in New York federal court was completed after two days of juror questioning. An extra pane from another department was used to finish the panel. Defense counsel vetted jurors for potential ties to munitions makers or expiratose interests amid alien enemy considerations.
Arthur Balfour met with President Wilson at the White House in Washington last night for their first intimate discussion since their initial meeting a week ago. The talks followed eight days of interviews and the start of formal conferences to settle understandings with Britain’s war commission.
Delegates to Massachusetts constitutional convention presented duties for revising the constitution. The 380-member body faces a split campaign with two camps: one pledging to support an initiative and referendum for the people, the other pledging not to commit to specific amendments.
Muanie J. Green died at 12 Rim Street after a long illness. He lived in Morrisville in 1850 and moved to Rutland years ago. Survived by his wife two stepdaughters Miss Mabel Lane two sisters Mrs Clare Spauhting of Elnwre and Mrs W W Cate of Greensboro and one granddaughter. Funeral arrangements set for Morrisville.
The Senate unanimously approves a resolution to transfer title and possession of German and Austrian ships in American ports to the US government for use in commerce under the Shipping Board. The Clara Menniz is ready to sail to Italy, Pisa to be repaired by Wednesday, with five more ships slated for readiness by week’s end.
Washington May 1 Officials near the administration expect a Belgian loan after France and Italy totals. Preliminary estimates place Belgium at about 150 million dollars with final figures to be shaped after consultations with Baron De Cartier and Secretary McAdoo. Further talks will refine needs before final approval.
Michael Moran was arrested by Chief George H. Chaffee and pleaded guilty in A W Dick ens court. He received 20 days in jail after witnesses established he had been tramping and had helped two escapees from soldiers at Brooksville bridge on the Rutland railroad line. Moran’s unnamed partner remains at large and it is uncertain if the U S government will take action after Moran’s sentence.
Mrs Dora Emerson of Middlebury fell through rotten planks into a 20 foot well nearly full of water. Her 12 year old son cried for help as Paul Duryeau and Charles Shaw pulled her to safety. She escaped without serious injuries.
In New York on May 1 a court heard that Wolf Hirsch and George Meyringer planned to blow up Morgan & Co offices with a bomb wheel. They intended to tap telegraph trunks between Chicago Washington and New York and issue fake reports to sway markets for speculative gain. Police had monitored them as both worked at Roosejealt hospital with Hirsch as a chemist and Meyringer as a kitchen worker.
Gov Graham announces ten new Vermont municipal court judges including Albert W. Dickens in Addison County and Henry Conlin in Winooski with six more to be named later. Others named include Nathan N. Post St Albans, Erwin M. Harvey Montpelier, H. William Scott Barre, Thomas K. O'Brien Bellows Falls, Addison E. Cudworth South Londonderry, and Arthur C. Whitham South Royalston for Hartford.
A blaze destroyed two grain elevators belonging to Hales and Edwards Company in May L-Pire, affecting about 76 000 bushels of oats and wheat and inflicting an estimated loss of 500 000. Police and federal officers opened an inquiry into the origin of the fire as insurers and experts began examining Chicago grain elevators and packing plants for arson attempts.
Leon Wattefeld was arraigned in Montpelier city court at noon on breach of the peace charged over the April 27 incident involving Zed Royer, the Warren stage driver. Joslyn was arrested on a State's Attorney warrant and brought to Montpelier by Deputy Sheriff Joan Mobns. Bail set at $200. State's Attorney Gleason says federal authorities will not take the case.
Funeral services were held Monday at the Baptist church for Mrs. Fe C Wheeler who died Friday afternoon. The Rev B J Nev officiated with pallbearers Willert Cheney Charles Tea and Edward Clark among the mourners. Interment followed at Hep courtury.
Fragmentary report describes a youth in an apparent incident or offense. Names, ages, and places are garbled, but mentions a veteran ceremony and possible arrest or questioning related to decorative or ceremonial acts. No clear actions, dates, or outcomes are readable.
Norwich University freshmen gathered for the annual Barre banquet at Hotel Barre in Barre after traveling from Northfield. Cadet leaders and professors spoke on topics from Norwich’s history to preparedness. Cadet John S. Macdonald led as master of ceremonies and Major Upham addressed cadet readiness.
Sergt Maj Neal W Hooker arrives in Barre for a recruitment drive at the Headquarters company armory in Howland building. The office will operate today and tomorrow with a preliminary physical exam, travel paid from Barre to Fort Ethan Allen, and age 18 to 30 eligibility. The unit seeks a horseshoer and five mounted onlers with the regimental band also noted as needed.
The Orange County Hotel corporation of Chet ere and the Faenton Amusement c. of Swanton filed articles of association with the secretary of state. Capital stock is $10,000. Names listed include B A Adams, Mo Matilown, Ko AL Orde ley, Stanier Wilken and George Stow as organizers for the Orange Moteporation. Swanton figures list OE She, Hf OM. Bell, EB in Trailer and OH Het as organizers.
A damaged clipping reports a steamer burned in Lake Erie off Vast Seter plan during a heavy May storm. Details are unclear with garbled names and locations, but the incident notes a blaze and distress at sea.
The Vermont Supreme Court refused a new trial for George Warner in a Windsor county murder case. He claimed his attorney failed him and asked for representation by a new lawyer. Judge Powers ordered confinement in a state prison with strict pretrial confinement and electrocution scheduled for the week of July 1, 1919, a date Warner doubted he would reach.
The Barre board issued eleven licenses split among eight first class and three seventh class licenses under wartime prohibition rules. Recipients include Aguely Rossi and John H Cassellini at North Main Street addresses, with several others on Pearl and Merchant streets. Fees set by commissioners reflect open saloon restrictions, first class licenses at 1000 dollars, second class at 80 dollars, and other charges per license class.
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