02 May 1916
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1916
Page
1
French forces launch a strong southeast assault near Fort Douaumont, pushing 500 metres into the German first line trench and taking hundreds of German soldiers as prisoners. The action highlights a severe blow to German defense and signals a shift in trench warfare momentum.
Paris reports a strong French assault southeast of Fort Douaumont near Verdun. French forces captured a German trench 500 metres long and took hundreds of prisoners after attacks along with artillery support from Avecourt to Dead Man's Hill.
An official Vienna statement dispatched by wireless reports the Italian front remaining generally unchanged. In the Adamello district Alpini forces repelled enemy attacks aimed mainly at the Fargorida pass, with heavy Italian losses.
Lille France saw a large library fire with most valuable volumes saved by French volunteers aided by German soldiers. The fire department halted the blaze from spreading.
Premier Asquith announced in the House of Commons that a general and immediate compulsion bill would be introduced on Wednesday. He urged discussion on a motion demanding the resignation of Chief Secretary for Ireland Birrell as the war effort expands. The Commons was advised that naval and military actions of the British would speed the mobilization, with 42 divisions and forces spanning India and the empire.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss interstate railroad and milk rate disputes among New England states including Vermont Maine Central Rutland and Boston lines. Mentions proposed rate changes, new train routes, and regional cooperation amid unsettled policy questions.
Washington May 2 The administration’s bid for Philippine independence through the Clarke amendment failed in the House by 213 to 165 to strike it out and 261 to 17 on the substitute. The Jones bill offers no date or promise of independence, though it notes the intent to grant freedom and grants the islands more domestic control.
Washington orders to General Funston and General Scott stress no immediate troop withdrawal from Mexico. Obregon and Mexican officials react with gravity as border talks reach a decisive phase. President Wilson confirms policy to keep troops until banditry ends, following a brief White House and State Department briefing.
May 2 Burlington report details proper exercises in the gymnasium and a university baseball win over London. Dispatch from Am Middlebury notes a 6 to 1 score, with speakers predicting Germany's counter move on the World Problems. Honorary societies announced including Noble and Key and Spoons sections with several graduates named. Julia Spear prize reading awarded to Frances Willant Field.
Dublin reports all rebels in the city have surrendered and the countryside follows suit. An official statement notes about 1,000 Dublin prisoners with 480 sent to England, while other counties remain largely quiet and Ulster is calm.
In a London via Berlin report the Associated Press says future German American relations may improve though censorship delayed publication of the German reply to the US note on submarine warfare. In Washington the cabinet debated the German and Mexican issue with Secretary Lamping saying no rush on the German reply is planned.
Cor corporal Ti woe BP of the 24th Canadian battalion was killed in overseas sorties. The death, reported from Fairbankeermpany, notes he was 30 years old and from Wales after enlisting with Canadian forces earlier from Montreal.
Therlington May 1 United Keates ve Genge Averill of Brattle thorn faces charges of alleged talee entrioe. The defense attorney Datand contends the case. Pitts detewing. Trial proceedings begin as officials outline the claim and案件.
Fragmentary court notes describe a case filed by Prank U Mel het Cutet against Charles Utley of Wick, formerly of Cabot, involving alleged dates of meetings between Mrs. Mhelpe and Utley. The hearing referenced multiple dates and locations including Burlington Hardwick and Debot as attorneys argued for the plaintiff and defense. Judge Vred TM presided in the afternoon session.
City council discussed pricing for three or more hydrants at 850 yearly with 25 added per hydrant for flushing, proposing a three year contract with aging and freezing costs borne by petitioners. Other items included street and sidewalk improvements, lighting upgrades on Granite and North Main streets, and multiple wiring and building permits.
In Conn on May 2, farmer George A. Pettis and his daughter Sybil Pettis were shot dead in their home. Deputy sheriff and a citizen posse scour the surrounding woods for John Elliott Thompson, a 45-year-old man accused of the crime. Authorities believe Pettis’s refusal of Elliott’s advances sparked the killings. The shots were fired through a window after the assailant cut the telephone wire to cut off help.
Two chimney fires in separate North End and South End houses were subdued after a busy hour. Acting Chief Carpenter led a quick call at 6870 Avery street as firefighters fought sporadic outbreaks under wind, sealing the roof and applying chemical extinguishant. The Morgan and Pithie families’ home sustained minor damage, with a separate warming stove blaze on Willey Street lighting a general alarm.
A city meeting in the city courtroom elected an executive committee for the Chautauqua movement. George Tilden was named president with officers including Frank Langley and Robert Gordon. The push highlights educational civic and social benefits and free children’s playground sessions, with future meetings planned to finalize committees and organize volunteer support.
In Rocklani Maine on May 2, four hundred paving cutters, nearly all workers in St George and Vinallhaven quarries, quit their jobs to press for higher wages. If unresolved, quarries may close, affecting 400 other workers and suppliers.
In Rutland on May 2 workers at the Howe Scale Works ended a strike by accepting a 10 cent hourly raise rather than 35 cents and being recognized as a unit. Special police and deputy sheriffs had guarded the plant but were removed after the accord.
New York May 2 The International Tacties Garment Workers union ordered a strike in retaliation for the 40 000 women freed from jobs in the Women garment sector to the Manufacturers Protective association. The action targets the clothing industry amid mass layoff disputes.
May 2 agreement reached between the Street Railway Company and striking employees ending a dispute in Pittsburg.
Braytleburn May 2 Charles Lynde sues Merton Doolittle for 10000 alleging alienation of affection. Case ended when lawyer Ernest W Gibson announced a discontinuance due to absent material witness. Proceedings veer into unrelated notes about clergy and local officials.
Four applications to transfer liquor licenses were approved by county commissioners in a brief morning session in the city hall. No protests were filed at Overlook, and applicants were told to obtain new licenses from the city clerk. Transfers include William A. Reilly from 303 North Main Street to 1st Granite Street, John B Hoban from 303 North Main Street to 2 Pearletter, William Kenelie and Willem Wright Jr from 33 Ianity Street to 367 North Main Street, and Tomas Stock. Phillipeter trade transfer also sanctioned to move from 303 North Main Street to 24 North Main Street.
A series of chaotic incidents last evening on Pearl Street and surrounding areas led to two arrests as crowds swarmed and police struggled to restore order. Urban tensions flared near several shops while bystanders reported tense confrontations and shuffled crowds.
Fragmented OCR yields brief references to a candidate for county senate with May election timing and scattered captions. Mentions of officials, locations, and events are obscured, leaving a partial snapshot of campaign activity and a ceremonial or charter note amid noisy text.
The Vermont Supreme Court began a long term session in Montpelier with 60 cases slated. Attorneys from multiple counties attended as judges reviewed exceptions and motions in dozens of civil matters including Granite Company v. Willian B Turney, Easter Fruit and Nut, and numerous Caledonia, Addison, and Chittenden cases.
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