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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1915
Page
1
A report notes that an elaborate plan succeeded while Petrograd concedes partial defeat amid tensions. Italy remains unready to declare war, delaying broader conflict expansion. The piece highlights shifting positions, strategic pressure, and regional implications without sensational detail.
Italy delays final decision on wartime participation as Vienna and Rome exchange offers over territorial aims. German and Austrian planners once mapped a large Cracow front assault while Russian fronts see fierce fighting and disputed victories. Montenegrin and Serbian campaigns resume amid uncertain Balkan fronts. Ottoman reports oscillate between heavy Turkish losses and optimistic outlooks from Constantinople.
Athens reports renewed bombardment of the Turkish fort at the Gulf of Smyrna, with Allied warships engaging the fort. A landing is said to have occurred at the ancient city near Ephesus, about 25 miles southeast of Smyrna, following messages from Mitylene.
London May 4 The British steamer Minterne bound for Crow Cardet with coal was torpedoed off the Scilly Islands on Monday. Two firemen were killed and the engineer injured. The torpedo strike caused the first intention of submarine raid in the region. The crew fled to the heats and were rescued by fishermen and taken to Pensanes.
Fragmentary text indicates no negotiations formally made regarding Mapes demands. The garbled content mentions the United States, Belleie, Vet, and potential references to a meeting or offer in the context of negotiations, though specifics remain unclear.
Fragmentary hoarded lines describe a tense period with vague references to war costs and threats. Names and places are garbled, but the fragment hints at ongoing conflict impacts, shortages, and controversial rhetoric. The piece reads as a stray archival clipping with ambiguous dates and figures.
A German Austro-Hungarian strike claims success across West Galicia front with heavy Russian losses. They report capturing 8000 Russians, numerous cannons and machine guns, and crossing the Danajec river. In the Carpathians east of Korowka gains and repelled counterattacks with several hundred Russians captured and three machine guns. Northern Oxmuloda heights see heavy losses for the enemy as fighting continues. No new news on Pruth to Dniester frontier.
Rome May 4 King Victor Emmanuel and cabinet dismiss plans to attend the Garibaldi monument unveiling at Quarte Sant Elena citing the international situation. The note says the king and ministers cannot leave the capital and their absence shifts Italy away from a potential wartime gesture. Pacifists hope for a peaceful solution.
From Scilly islands, Second Officer Paul Bower recounts the Gulflight torpedo strike off the Sadley Islands. He describes a submarine sighting before the torpedo blast, patrol boats rescuing survivors, and Captain Alfred Gunther's plea for help as the ship sank late Saturday night.
Incomplete OCR fragment shows garbled text with possible political or public notice references but no clear identifiable people, places, or events to summarize meaningfully.
Ottawa May 4 announces that shipments of Canadian wheat and many farm products to the United States will be permitted only with case by case permits issued by Dominion authorities. Permits must be presented to customs at entry port. Reasons for the restrictions are not disclosed.
In Freeport Mrs Florence Conklin Carman, charged with murdering Mex Louise D Bailey on June 30, is remanded to Sheriff Pettit after the first panel of 12 jurors was exhausted. She remains out on bail. the trial date remains uncertain as a larger panel is summoned.
John R Lawson, member of the international executive board of the United Workers of America, was found guilty of murder in the first degree for the death of Deputy Nimmo in Tavilow Colorado. He faces a life sentence in Colorado Penitentiary after the jury weighed death or life terms. motions for a new trial may be filed within thirty days.
A heavy dynamite blast damaged an electricity building in New York on May 4 timing to disrupt a scheduled taxpayer meeting. Reported attendees were delayed or unable to arrive, with only five persons present at the telegraph station where the meeting was to be held. Police investigation followed, details scarce.
A May 11 report from Washington describes a British proposal to ease shipping by linking routes to protect neutral vessels and reduce interference with trade. The plan centers on safeguarding merchant shipping amid wartime constraints and signals ongoing diplomacy with Great Britain.
In Franklin county court Judge Frank T. Fish opened the case of Robert Morrison known as Shankers, charged with assault with intent to kill and murder his employers Mr and Mrs Roddy at their Fairfield farm on January 6. State’s attorney S B Cashing led the prosecution as Morrison’s counsel Warren R. Austin. The Roddys, both about 26, were severely injured. they later recovered and were expected to testify along with Mrs Roddy who spoke at the inquest, while Morrison, about 20, faced the charges after a nocturnal shooting on the farm.
The Vermont Supreme Court affirmed a probate decree awarding one half of a $34,000 trust to Helen Harlow, granddaughter, and the other half to lawful heirs. The case centered on the interpretation of "my lawful heirs" with Chief Justice Munson presiding.
The United States Bureau of Fisheries distribution car arrived at St. Johnsbury en route to Swanton to hand out Pike Perch and Brook Trout from the St. Johnsbury station. The car, commanded by Captain Kern, carries 20,000,000 pike and will distribute 107,000,000 eggs in Lake Champlain with allocations to nearby New England states and New York.
The Myre haved Breeton suit against Central Vermont Railway over Charles B. Preston's death near Richmond last April settled out of court. Terms not disclosed. Austin A Sons for the plaintiff. Charles D. Watson J. W. Rednet and Charles F. Mark for the railroad. Plaintiffs include widow and minor heir Irving Preston.
A Middietry man was arrested and charged with indecent assault in Vergennes. The alleged incident occurred at a location described as a center, involving a young girl and the victim’s daughter. Investigators continue to pursue additional leads in the ongoing case.
Thevos Stace Transportation proposes a mountain route in Vermont linking Stockbridge to Rutland via White River junctions and surrounding towns to serve about 6,590 people. The project would use a rail line through Warren and Mendon areas with trials to begin as schedules permit, carrying passengers between Bethel and Rutland.
The manufacturers association declines arbitration with tool sharpeners over a contention to limit machinery. They propose to staff sharpening machines with at least two workers per machine and offer eight hour pay, arguing arbitration is impossible as it would harm their industry and wages remain high.
The Barre opera house lease was debated by the New York firm Keegan here with a 2000 bid above the current lessees Fox and Eaton and above the top bid by James Roach of Syracuse. Council heard from Sibley on garbage removal bids while water meters remained a contentious issue with aldermen seeking a general hearing before any installation.
The tool sharpeners group met at eleven this forenoon and adjourned until eleven tomorrow morning. They deny aiming to unite on sharpening machines, despite a Times report of yesterday's meeting.
Citywide campaigners report a strong start with barrels bags and boxes of waste piled along curbs awaiting removal. Health officials invite reports and consider photographing unsightly spots for public display to spur compliance while removal teams prep for Thursday collection tours.
The Spring Water Company was sold in a major transfer to W. Setten and associates including Bermunds, Jan Weveuties, and Charlee Bi. Towseret. The deal involved substantial payment and retained assets, with ongoing control and timing details outlined for the transition.
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