Germans Struggle to Rebuild Ranks Before Offensive
Wehrmacht units face shortages as divisions report over half their effective strength wiped out in recent combat. Allied artillery impede German preparations ahead of planned resumed push.
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1918
Page
1
Arrival of Americans Lifts Morale on Fronts in France
American troops join Pershing on the major fronts in France as the German army increases artillery and air activity. British and French aerial losses rise while Allied air crews strike German targets. Paris raids falter. Hughes and Gregory plan a deep probe into the U S airplane production program with support from the Justice Department.
Artillery Fighting on the Avre Intensifies Near Amiens
Paris reports a violent artillery duel along and around the Avre river north and south of the front below Amiens in today’s official statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Avre
Amiens
Frontline clashes along Flanders southern sector
London reports heavy artillery exchanges continue May 18 between Givenchy and Robecq on the southern flank of the Flanders front. The intense bombardment persists as Allied and German forces engage near the village line with no decisive breakthrough reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Givenchy
Robecq
Aise
Played Joke On Americans in European Waters
A nightly wireless message to a U S destroyer in European waters signs as German. The ship moves to the indicated position but the identity of the destroyer remains unknown. The cryptic messages persist every night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Rediagramares
Hertling Still Optimistic for Peace in 1918
Berlin interview quotes German Chancellor Count von Hertling expressing belief in peace within the year. He says a world peace league could unite nations, but current conditions lessen that hope. He emphasizes Germany wants to win and preserve peace and would join such a league if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Count von Hertling
Berlin
Budapest
Az Ent
Germany
Deputy Baka nowski Pushes Death Penalty for Enemy Aliens
Paris report states on Friday May 17 Deputy Baka nowski urged a law imposing the death sentence on enemy aliens who fail to register or commit false registration to disguise their nationality. He argued enemies enter France for no good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
Bakanowski
Chamber of Deputies
Surprise arrests of Sinn Feiners stun Dublin
Dublin on May 15 reports the arrest of Sinn Feiners and Lord French's proclamation as a surprise. Detectives and military conducted arrests in Dublin while the provinces saw Royal Irish Constabulary actions. No formal charges yet. prisoners held under Defense of the Realm Act warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Sinn Fi
Lord French
Royal Irish Constabulary
Tragic Golf Ball Fumes Kill Teen in Torrington
In Torrington Connecticut on May 18 a teen named Murger died after inhaling sulfuric acid fumes released from a broken weed killer container inside a pews er Charlie Hungerford tal a pews er. The outer covering of the bell came off and Murger inhaled the fumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrington
Conn
Charlie Hungerford
Pewser
10. C. Wi
Murger
Must Register June 5 Under National Draft Rules
A telegram from the department warns eligible men who reached the draft age must register by June 5 at the local muster office in Font Pelvir. The notice stresses compliance for all individuals aged 21 to 36 who have not already registered since June 5 of the previous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Najurant Generals Office
Font Pelvir
Beas Oats
New York Firm Plans Vermont Expansion
A New York based company with capital stock outlines plans to open in Vermont, seeking to do business there. Details indicate provision for new operations and potential incorporation steps in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Mab
New York
Allies to Act in the Far East
London reports Allied plans for entente military cooperation to counter German penetration in the Far East. Japan and China will join to safeguard Manchuria, with possible extension to Siberia. Dublin and Washington dispatches reference arrests and shifting Irish conscription policy amid Sinn Fein opposition. The Times notes numerous Irish arrests as headlines warn of treasonable communications with Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ireland
Paris
Trieh
Dublin
The
Times
Sinn Fein
Itl of Derby
England
Lloyd George
Hrvan Mahon
Mahon
Washington
Entente
Ponwe
Far East
Geran Netration
Pus
Japan
China
Manchuria
Siberia
Sugar for canning limits set under certificate plan
St Albans May 18 sugar for home canning will be distributed under a sugar certificate system. Grocers will deliver up to 25 pounds per family on a certificate for canning fruit and vegetables, with strict limits and potential investigations for hoarding. Certificates return to Frank H. Brooks, Montpelier, within a week of sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans
John T. Cushing
Frank H. Brooks
Montpelier
Mr. Cushing
Rotire
The
Food Administration
Ensign Stone Survives 80 Hours Without Food at Sea
Washington May 10 Ensign E A Stone U S Naval Reserve from Norfolk Va presumed drowned in the English Channel has arrived safely in London with a companion. They clung for 80 hours without food or drink to the mapped pontoon before rescue according to a London representative of the committee on public telegrams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
E.A. Stone
U. 8 Naval Reserves
Norfolk
English Channel
London
Stone
Bill to Revoke Citizenship of German-American
Washington DC May 18 a bill to make disloyal utterances a ground for revoking the citizenship of a German American is before Congress The President has set a United States court at Newark New Jersey in withdrawing naturalization from a German American on grounds of fraudulent swearing of allegiance to the United States could be insufficient to cover similar cases
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, P
Charles FB. Hughes
Gregory
Hughes
Wilson
Department of Fastion
Bureau of Investigation
Peasnte
Department
Af Justi
William L. Foriernon
Gutson Borg- Tom
HL Snowden Marshall
Washington, D.C
Congress
United States
Newark
British Chaplain Shot in Wartime Incident
A British chaplain aboard a warship was shot during a patrol near Vindivestek. The chaplain was killed, and the body retrieved for dispatch to an official destination. Authorities report the incident as a murder case under active investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiikin
Wef Vindivestek
Vn Tee
Steesicbesree
Jm Dewpatch
Asahi Shimainin
Vintivestek
Edvicm
Wild horse causes chaos on Montpelier streets
A frightened horse escaped from a City bakery wagon and smashed into a storefront near the Aldrich Building, then rammed a car near Park theatre. Two boys were tossed from the wagon but escaped injury. Milk spilled, wagon damaged, and the horse spooked crowds as it rode northward toward North Main Street. A vagrant was reported captured by Mr. Phow of South Barre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldrich
Johnny Hayes
North Main Street
Ladd
Bernie
Park Theatre
Montpelier
Lyons
Phow
South Barre
Talk of the Town in Burlington and nearby towns
Robert Reagrie and friends spend weekend in Burlington. Wilfred Canton leaves for Lyndon farm training. Dante Cassetlini joins Lake Champlain fishing party. West Hill Lanshine club meets May 21 with potential rain date. Local residents travel to Wallingford Bennington Boston and Tremont Street for visits and vacations. War rally music planned. star dedication service at Presbyterian church. Captain James McAdam promoted after arrival overseas. Souvenirs from over there displayed by Mrs Kadltion. a Detroit wedding at 5:30 pm with guests from Barre and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Reagrie
Keith Avenue
Burlington
Wilfred Canton
Lyndon
Vail
Dante Cassetlini
Lake Champlain
West Hill Lanshine Club
Duane Wood
BR. P. Prwdom
Clyde Buttell
Wallingford
David Welch
Paireien Street
Helen Cruickshank
James McAdam
Tarte
Captain McAdam
Cristoforo Colombo
Beatrien Forbes Robertson Hale
Toomorrow
Raymond Martin
Kirksville
Bennington
Lottie Merrill
Tremont Street
Wormster
Mass
Referrill
Boston
Bert
Charles Kaditeon
Birch Street
McWhorter Clothing
Tult
Mich
Jennie Albin
Wilber
Oese Ts Maw
Cadillac Motor Car
Woodward Weenie
Detroit
Barre
Geonga A. Downey
South Londonderry
Johnson
H. Marshall
Watertury
Helen of
Milton
A. St.Southern
Allan
A. W. Poller l
Werton
Taylor
Portland
Coote
Horet
Montpelier
Gearme Watt
Wiklee
Northfirth
Crane
Thalton
Meck
Joke Tuber
Captain Peterson Downed Two German Planes Over Front
Washington May 18 An official Pershing communique cites Captain Peterson of the American army as shooting down two German planes on May 15 near Toul after taking off while awaiting a French general to confer decorations. The report notes an aircraft crash and uncertainty about a third hostile plane, with artillery activity varying across the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pershing
War Department
Peterson
Preventaly
Earth
E| Toul
Mrs Clara Peterson Heads Rebekahs of Vermont
Mrs Clara Peterson of St Johnsbury heads the Rebekahs of Vermont after their adjourned assembly in Howland fall fugly Last evening the meeting approved the annual convention for Burlington in May The outgoing president Emma S Band installed incoming officers including Emma Coburn West Burke and Eva Haven Windsor The group approved a fund tax to support Odd Fellows Home at Ludlow A social evening followed with music readings and flowers presented to the new president
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Vermont
Howland
Odd Fellows
Burlington
Odd Fellows Hall
Reberals
Clara Peterson
St. Johsbury
Assembly
Rebekahs
Mrx
Emma Coburn
West Burke
Emin H, Tintes
Ludlow
Eva M. Haven
Windsor
J. M. Jewell
Proctoreville
Adella B. Wallis
Waitsfield
A. G. Caldwell
Enosburg Falle
Guardian
Louise Perry
Louise Perry Wat Brattleboro, Outside Guardian, Mra. Calla Beede
West Ruperts
Margaret Kelly
West Derby
Mra
Emma 5
Sastons River
Rand
Peterson
Pat
Rebekah Assembly
Mildred Higgs
HL Lease
Emily Dedyr
Veteran A G LaPoint and wife honored at church anniversary
A half century of marriage was celebrated at Barre Congregational church for Mr. and Mrs. Alexie G. LaPoint of Elm Street. About 100 attendees from Barre, Montpelier, and Williamstown joined in the event with music, poems, and a gift presentation in gold, silver, and paper. The couple, married May 18 1868, are lifelong Barre residents with deep church and fraternal ties. they expressed gratitude to friends and their Barre community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thir Barre Congregational Church
Alexie G. LaPoint
Elm Street
Willune Wells
Barre
Madeline McDonald
Johnson
Montpelier Relief Corps
F. J. Goodspeed
H. G. Woodruff
And
Williamstown
Montpellier Post
Ethupa
LaPoint
America
Pica
4iFoint
Bema
Augusta Fisher
Washington
S. G. Fisher
Twingville
North Barre
Nie
Mr. LaPoint
Bridport
14Th Versont Regiment
D Company
Pocing
Old Butte Academy
Jacob Spaulding
Academy
William Braley
North Main Street
Mrs. LaPoint
Montpeter
Uique
Italian Army Scene Described In Barre Letter Dispatches Red Cross Aid
John A. Gordon of Barre helped distribute Red Cross packages to 10 000 Italian soldiers during an Italian front scene described in a letter home. He details a review on an old racecourse with 10 000 soldiers and a grandstand crowd including the Duke of Aosta, and notes his plans to try for French service after returning from ambulance duty behind the Dalian lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Gordon
Barre
Red Cross
Dalian
Italy
John W. Gordon
France
Larice
Edness Ha Veep
Young G
Aosta
Alyut Iin
Canaar
Qury
Lorwell
Wilkinson
Amerian Red Crow
Ali Am
Bradford Man Wounded in Action List Mixed With Names
Washington May 18 The national casualty list shows 39 names with statuses including killed in action wounded severely and prisoners. Notable entries include Major Alexander Rasmussen killed in action and Lieutenant Sherman DeMare missing in action, with numerous other privates sergeants and a nurse named among wounded and missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Rasmussen
Sherwood, Ore
Washington
D.C
Sherwood
Qre
Sherman DeMare
Chicago
Miseleg
Abraham. Gordon
Newark
N. J
Onn
Teonply S. Linman
Hammond
Ind
Lucy N. Fletcher
North Main Street
Concord
N. H
Pan M. Stearing
Menomipee
Wire
Ralph A. Johnson
Hunaston
Tex
John Petwe
Holly Grove
Freaks of nature reported in The Times
Three new freaks of nature are described. George Reid of Bassett street Barte reports a four legged chicken hatched yesterday with extra legs and two claws per limb. Mrs C A Baiger of East Montpelier reports another four legged chicken with extra leg behind the wings. Mr Ladd of Worcester owns a six legged pig that grows well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
George Reid
Bassett Atteet
Barte
David Faulkner
C. A. Baiger
East Montpelier
Community events at Cobble Hill grange and a farewell for Petar Merlo
Thermcular Teen at Cobble Hill grange hosts a May 21 program with Reading by Martha Sowden, discussion on success in farming, solo numbers, and a drum performance. A private dancing assembly honors Petar Merlo, who enlisted in the U S Navy, at the Merlo building with Victrola music, refreshments, and a campaign sendoff. Merlo leaves Monday for Pelham Bay Naval training, as attendees express esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobble Hill Grange
Martha Sowden
Jano Solo
Ruth Veino
Per
Bradbury Tiang
Darline
Fof Petar Merlo
U.S Navy
Merlo
Ranite
Victrola
A. H. Fasola
Barre
Merto
Pelham Hay
N.Y
Adukling
Harre
Paige
HL White
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Arras
von Hindenburg
General Pershing
Flanders
Herlin
Montdidier
Toul
Fon Hertling
Frank Burger
Viscount French
E. A. Stone
Vindivestek
Main Street
Talk OF
the Town
Capt. Peterson
St. Johnabury
Freak Bryan
Miburg
A. G. Lapoint
Bradford
Ph’ Prost
Todny
Gills
G’e Vinci
Charles W. Mitrochet
Pa Prane
Marvin W. Smith
Koshkinog
Meyweppe Vinci
Full Haven
Edward (. Carter
Philip Frost
Homer H. McAnelly
Cincinnati
Harry L. Miller
Hopkin
Inn
Lemont W. Rufling
Paterson
New
William Thompsos
Church Street
Bristol
Wperal Herbert Gillis
Somerville
Roy Boone
Alameda
Cal
James Johnsan
Taynolde Station
Rodney MacCathuny
Stockton
James G. Pipes
North Venice
Ti Jue Schroeder
Raymond Williams
Edinburg
Thad
Edsward R. Woodfin
Allston
Boyd M. Gillespie
Indianapolis
Sherman DeMore
Joseph P. Nolan
Hartford
Sabatini
Brooklyn
Lester R. Clark
New Haven
George B. Collver
Ernesto de Fartino
Herbert V. Johnson
John T. McCartin
Albert J. Friendship
Roy BR. Mason
Gainesville
Fla
Austin M. ‘Ready
Jersey City
John J. Milan
Mase
Abraham J. Gordon
Paul L. Holder
Hastings
Neb
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