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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1918

Page

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Progress on West Front Between the Somme and Lys

British and French squads strengthen positions on the Flanders front as Germany holds back a large offensive. Australian forces advance near Morlancourt and French repulse a German penetration south of Amiens. American troops engage near Toul and Luneville as frontline activity intensifies across the Western Theatre.

Germany Flanders Lacre Dranocourt Scherpenberg Mont Rouge Berlin Ptencn Jostovy Levon Bethune Somme Amiens Ancre Morlancourt Lot Risoncre Picardy Hailes Vienna Charles Tremsino Yyrol Rome Italian War Office Trentino Piave Italy Austria Bohemia Fond Department Rohemia Resporse Toul Luneville

French Repel German Local Offensive on Amiens Front

Paris reports that after an intense bombardment German infantry attempted a local offensive southeast of Amiens. French troops met the attack at the front trenches and repulsed the enemy completely according to a May 6 official statement.

Anchin Farm Amiens Paris Tiday

Germans Make No Move On British Front Amid Muddy Front

A terse Allied report from Field Marshal confirms no German action along the British front between the Somme and Ancre rivers, with weather and local conditions delaying movement. The brief note highlights stalemate conditions and emphasizes cautious patrols near Mustanryst.

Seile Tromt Somme Amere Randeondhonet Mustanryst Driidh

New England Men Prominent in Casualties

Washington May 6 The casualty list today named 88 losses among New England servicemen. Killed in action four, died of wounds three, died of disease nine, other causes one, wounded severely four, wounded slightly 48, missing in action one. Names span Mass and Conn to Wis and Mich, with officers and enlisted men including Major Charles G. Baird and Lieutenant Joseph Queensbury among those noted.

Washington Joseph Quakesbury Lax Cries N. M Charles G. Baird Nichmond Bristol Conn Gustaf Erickson Gardner Mass Charles F. Wiseman Ewing Nelo Wood Joseph Queensbury Las Cruces No Mi Cook Chandler Waterman Montclair Nicholas Bernardin A Street New Britain Richmond Hill N.Y Cook Harold P. Rodgers St. Clair Heights Mich Lester Dewey Krekine Jackeon Port Wis James W. Smith Attleboro Maso Philip S. Lovejoy Gaylord Jamon W. Smith Berkley Springs W. A Robert B. Cross Huntington Chester A Dudrith Delty Mich Cthar Domph W. Wilson Logansport Ind Rin Edward Bennett Williamsburg Frank Bretachneider Chicago Michele Defage Roxbury Mage Owen Dougherty Taz Roville Avenue Chester Vste Battle Creek Minh Lehane Brooklyn Witter Margis Fall River Frank J. Meyer Heading Clarence E Newton Cincinnati Lawrence Porlmoutter York Emmitt J. Proaer Minneapolis Kashaimes Pointille Newark Carmenite von Meee David L. Watkins Cook William Pettit Doylestown Royal Bates Yestongs Boston Cook George J. Mullin Rastindale Roy — Dernes Mase Ernest J. Rempm Hiwood Fred le Arnel John J. Gibbons Framing! Meads William ®. Graham South Cam Terblgr Charles A. Hayes Watthant John J. Hoffenan Huds Charles A. Hokansen Plymouth John J. Joyce Lawrence John ML Keelny South Berton Mi Kiecha East Granly Soeerie Laster Lear Worcester Argue Me Thotald Jachanan Charles Thum Maldon

Berlin claims 300 prisoners in Pewert war report

Berlin reports the capture of 300 prisoners in a recent operation on the Fremiers battlefield. The war office notes 500 men reported captured, with details of the engagement and the broader campaign.

Berlin Repu Angle

German Airmen Decline Fight Except At Odds

London reports wounded British aviators describe Amiens front squadron claiming 106 enemy machines down in 11 weeks including 21 in a day. They say German pilots avoided combat unless the sun blinded them, and that German infantry suffered daily bombing and strafing while British air forces attacked at high speed from low altitude.

London France Amiens Mason

No Peace Offer Made by Enemy

London Foreign Secretary Balfour told the House of Commons that no peace offers had been made recently by the enemy. He said there is no representative in this country making tentative peace negotiations. The German emissary has been here but made no progress.

London Balfour Hone of Commons Germany Daily Mail

Vermont Girl Drowned in River Crash Near Winchester

Two young women May Blanc of Brookline Massachusetts and Mise Ticksie Keddy of Prnterville Vermont died when a Northfield hotel car collided with a Keene vehicle and plunged into a river. Grace Blane Mildred Ddy Marina Abbott and other occupants survived. Keene officials conducted the inquiry and removal of bodies.

Winchester May Blanc Brookline Mass Mise Ticksie Keddy Prnterville Northfield, Mass Herbert A. Reed Sve Walttesace Arthur Mosher Keene Northfield Mosher Nortifield Wise Blane Misa Edy Welock Grace Blane Brookiin Mildrwdddy Proctorville Bessie Edily Marina Abbott Mae Frank M. Dinsmore Wy “Keene William B. Burnell

No Hospital Shortage for American Wounded

Washington May 6 a report from Colonel B B of the medical corps to the national defense board states about twenty thousand army beds are available nationwide with ample facilities to care for returning wounded. The army program aims for 90 900 beds by July and 10 000 by January 1.

Washington, D. C Tal Bede General Medical Board National Enunet of Defense Hn Anid Uria New England Ertonenus Army

Hartness Discourages Change at Aircraft Plans Rally

Vermonter warns it would be criminal to discard aircraft plans after the interallied conference. In Albans a May night rally endorses maintaining standardization and supporting ongoing aircraft development despite opposition.

Vermonter Albans Hatton Aircraf

Wilson Orders Graft Inquiry and Pro German Influence Allegations

Washington May 6 department of justice investigation ordered into graft in aircraft production urged by sculptor Gutzon Borglum and charges of pro German influence. President Wilson authorized inquiry. Snowden Marshall panel formed. Borglum’s reports cited but not formally released. Liberty Loan oversubscription noted in Barre Vermont with $250,000 target. Montpelier officials aided canvass. local committee expressed thanks. Habeas corpus suit by Robert Cox of Missouri to avoid deployment to France denied by federal court.

Washington, D. C Department of Pat Gutzon Borglum Wns Bo Provident Wilton Borglum Senate Wileson Snowden Marshall Borglum Department of Justice Byoward Coffin Chaterman Aircraft Board Wilson Gutron Borglum Aircrst White House Barre Fc, Hancroft Ina Wetamore & Morse Eoenpay Montpelier Bancroft F. M. Corry J. B. Retee Convansers Washington Robert Cox Missouri National Army France Supreme Court

Norway Shipping Losses Rise in April War Toll

Washington May 6 Ten vessels aggregating 15 704 tons and 20 seamen were Norway war losses in April, per the Norwegian legation via cable from the foreign office. The April total brings wartime losses to 753 vessels totalling 1 115 519 tons and 1 000 seamen, with about 700 men on SS vessels missing, two thirds believed to be war losses.

Washington, D.C Norway Foreign Office Tone

New England Far Above Its Quota

May 11 Fenton reports New England liberty subscriptions tabulated by the Federal Reserve Bank show 35,317,000 or 835,001.00 above the allotment. Workers at Pittsfield Mass and General Electric plant discuss a city street situation as reports indicate no strike and employees in the city formsven are lear reperta.

Fenton New England Liberty Lan Federal Reserve Bank Meine Teen Whey ~ i Dheerthen Queta Pe' Maine Hatton Purter New Hamp Su Waion Pittfield Mass Piptetem General Electric

May Festival Crowns Virgin Mary With 300 Children Present

About 300 children from St. Monica’s and the Sacred Heart convent participated in the May day festival at St. Monica’s church last night to witness the coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The procession featured banners, garland bearers, flower girls, and queen Katherine O’Leary with her maids of honor, while Rev. P. M. McKenna led the ceremony and Father McKenna delivered a brief sermon on piety.

St. Monica's Church Convent of the Sacred Heart St. Monica's David Vania Hssistant Louis O'Leary Mise Lorraine Loranger Mary Jordan Miss Bianchi Lewise Canton Margaret Walker Mise Angela Tierney Mise Teresa Biiivhi Nellie Sadlier Katherine O'Leary Mildred Fitzgerald Susie Jordan Fam Valli Betty Gordon Marie Vania Mary Glynn Madeline Grady Lucy Antis Janice Anderson Sisters of the Sacred Heart Mary P. M. McKenna McKenns Sodality

Death of Mrs Jessie B Cotters at 45 Summer Street

Mrs Jessie B Cotters wife of William Cotters died at home on Saturday after a prolonged illness. Survived by husband two sons Mablan Cotter and Harry Cored, parents Mr and Mrs Lawrie Peace, two sisters Mrs George Robinson and Mrs Frank Benji of Narre, and James d Wisel. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM at Helting sath chapel with burial in ape cemetery.

Jessie B. Cotters William Cotters Summer Street Bert Prank Benji Narre Ieve Benjamin Camp Devens James Dt Wiselir Josele Borja Amin Bey Prade Ape

Times Expands Leased Wire News Service

The Times now uses full leased AP wire reports routed directly to its office. An in house operator handles all dispatches enabling broader, up to date coverage of world events each day. This makes The Times the sole Vermont afternoon daily with embedded AP news.

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Barre News Fetes Liberty Loan Victory in City Square

A large Barre crowd gathered in City square and streets to honor Liberty loan support. Charles Wishart spoke as banners unfurled by C W Melcher, with music from the Barre Pipe and Drum and Christoforo Colombo bands. The crowd cheered over top subscriptions, noting Barre district surpassed its quota and total subscriptions are projected well above 100000.

City Barre Charles H. Wishart Granite Savings Bank C. W. Melcher People’s National Bank Liberty Loan Committee Christofefo Colombo Halyards City Hall Christoforo Colombo Granite Street Barre & Chelsea South Main Street City Park Halyard Marte Wishart Moleber Washington County Barre City Narre Thin Lincoln Harte Ity Barre Town Orange Washington Williamstown Bartenletrict Haat Montpelier Plainfield

Funeral Services Held for Mrs Amanda Culver in Northfield

Funeral services for Mrs Amanda M Culver were conducted Saturday at 2 PM at her daughter's home 62 Tremont Street Northfield with Rev B G Kipeky and Rev W J M Beattie officiating Attendants included Charles Chamberlain Myron Glidden and others The body was later taken to Northfield for interment at Mount Hope cemetery

Amanda M Culver Ro Rickert Tremont Street B. G. Kipeky Medding Hociet Church W. J M. Beattie Church of the Gin Shepleri Charles Chamberlain

Notice to Subscribers Discontinued for Unpaid The Times

On and after June 10 subscriptions not paid in advance will be discontinued. If in arrears or due to run out, remit or call to pay in advance. News will be mailed after that date unless prepaid. Action taken with American Newspaper Publishers Association to conserve paper for wartime needs. Label shows paid-to date. Frank E. Langley, Publisher.

the Times American Newspaper Publishers’ Association

Trains fatally injure Dr Hyde on East Albury trestle

St Albans May 6 Sir M Hyde of lele La Motte was run over by a train on a Swanton area trestle at 1 am. He suffered both legs cut off and died before hospital arrival after a derailed locomotive delayed transfer. He aged 60 and practiced in Soho La Motte, living with sister Mrs Duba. leaves two daughters Mrs Hunt and Mrs Crampton and a son Dr Hyde of Burlington.

St. Albans Sir. M. Hyde Lele la Motte East Albury Hyde Central Vermont Grand Trunk Swanton Soho la Motte John Duba Bertha Hunt St. Athans Charles A. Crampton Long Island Cr. Hyde Burlington

Flag of 19 Stars Dedicated in War Service Day Ceremony

Eagles of Barre No L478 unveiled a nineteen star service flag in Gordon Hall on Sunday. Pred A Howland of National Life Insurance Company spoke on sacrifice at home and abroad, praising Eagles support for Red Cross Liberty Loans and fraternal orders. The program featured solos, an orchestral selection, and remarks by James R Coutts and David McDonald.

Eagles Barre Werie Gordon Hall Pred A. Howland National Life Insurance Go Knickerbocker Oman Harry Clark Barbara McDonald Howland United States Frence Belgium Brtain Italy Red Cross Y. MC. A K. of C Order of Eagles Fingles Archie McDonald McDonald Donald McDonald Frank Wilfore Guy Oltolini T. Gapot Thomas Forbes A. Bianchi Wil Jin Letorrewu F Orkpo If, Tamhort T. Venner Harry Li Melntowh 1 Bothane le Fave

Death in South Barre Claims Robert Donahue During Visit

Robert Warren Donahue died while visiting South Barre at his parents home. The 30s resident, born in Well River, suffered a decline while outdoors. Survived by wife Katherine, siblings Danie Dow n and Leen Donalve, and Harold Demet. Funeral will be at the park priest’s church. flowers requested.

Robert Warren Donahve Lidl Bea Katherine Aren Evelyn Me Robert Bonahue Abser Qater Saurvivine Danie Leen Donalve Haraold Demet Fironge Toeshue Welle Peng Teonahwe Kenna

Unclear historical note on local event

Fragmentary readable text mentions places and names but lacks coherent events or dates. No clear persons, organizations, or outcomes emerge to summarize.

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