25 May 1918
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1918
Page
1
Mexico severs relations with Cuba amid strained ties as war involvement prompts policy shifts harming Mexican interests. Government under Car ranza advances pretexting wartime duties necessitating cautious measures.
Mexico severed diplomatic relations with Cuba amid a global crisis. Officials cited war conditions in Cuba and the need to protect Mexican interests, recalling the Cuban envoy and suspending a new envoy. A Mexican statement emphasized restraint and the goal of maintaining fraternal ties with Cuba and Latin American nations while awaiting clearer future relations.
Washington May 34 The statement from Meeker diplomatic representative at Hirane haw outlines U.S. reaction to Mexico's act, noting diplomatic efforts and possible ramifications for bilateral relations and regional stability.
No change on northern France fronts as raiding continues between Somme and Albert and British French patrols take prisoners between Ypres and Rheims. Rain worsens conditions, aiding Allied defenders while German moves slow. American airmen patrol northwest of Toul and support troops. two American slave mines fall and six Germans are downed. Italy’s entrance era hinted with Baker announcing joint arms ready. artillery activity persists on the Italian mountain front.
Mexico withdrew the Ween without explanation in the dispatches. Further advices were expected during the day.
Havana reports say no confirmed rupture between Cuba and Mexico despite lingering rumors tied to the Fabela incident. The Mexican chargé d’affaires left Havana for Mexico City after meeting President Menocal, as details of the case triggered doubt about strained diplomatic ties.
General Pershing reported two American officers died from injuries in an aircraft fall. Before death they were awarded the Croix de Guerre with palm for valor in earlier actions. Officers were First Lieutenant Walter V. Hamnels and Second Lieutenant Kenneth P. Colbert, serving in signal and marine units.
London reports Germany organized an Irish revolt with Sinn Fein aid. Plans spanned 1916 Easter rebellion failure to 1917 and a new 1918 uprisings after a successful Western front offensive. The statement cites submarine bases in Ireland and arrests, but with details withheld for safety.
London reports German artillery activity increasing last night on the Lys salient in Flanders near Straree. Gas bombardment struck the district east of Bethume while British forces captured numerous prisoners and two machine guns in raiding operations.
Paris May 24 Secretary of War Baker announced the American forces in France will double by midsummer and reach three times larger by year end 1918 Andre Tardieu the French high commissioner said in a statement to the French people on arrival from the United States more than 500000 American soldiers have already been sent to France
In France on Friday May 24 soldiers play baseball with gas masks on to train breathing under protective gear. An exhibition game features Hank Gowdy and other famed players, Gowdy catching with a gas mask for one team. The article predicts the lopsided outcome for the allied teams in this novelty match.
Talk of the Town notes Gonton Reardon began duties at Union Dry Goods. Revered Beattie and rector address a patriotic service at 10:30 am with music and sermon. A star list honors those gone to battles and prayers accompany a dedication. St John the Aebrwreds Websterville hosts a 3 pm service with marching plan and patriotic sermon. All parishioners urged to attend to show support for service members.
Recruits from Washington and Orange counties depart Montpelier for Camp Devens Massachusetts. A large crowd sees off the men amid music and speakers noting the war’s progress. Names and destinations of the drafted men are listed, with details on local boards and replacements.
A Barre Congregational church reception bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Woodruff and family as they move to Montpelier where he joins Montpelier Savings Bank. The event honored new pastor Dr Goodspeed and featured musical selections, a fraternal greeting from Rev Reardon, and a framed keepsake for the Woodruffs.
Washington May 2. Subscriptions to the Red Cross drive show about 46.1 million dollars raised toward a 100 million goal. Figures released at joint headquarters indicate progress but not yet reached.
The item notes FE. B. Chase departing this morning for Manchester New Hampshire for a four week visit with relatives. Also mentions Sergt Clarence Bartlett on leave from Elm treeting the Ipa two weeks prior and attached to the 17th division in Spartanburg. Barre Red Cross receipts listed include $5 from Mrs. Gauthier auxiliary No. 5 $27.50 from Graniteville and $10.05 from Mrs. Sales for a Red Cross party.
American troops totaling 56 are listed missing after the British steamship Moldavia was torpedoed by a German submarine in the English Channel. Survivors say troops slept below, boats and rafts were deployed under orderly drill, and destroyers rescued the crews as the ship sank after a brief list to port.
London reports Edwin and Clyde Bosely of North Troy Vermont drowned when the Brit ish armed merchant ship Moldavia was torpedoed off the southeast coast of England. They leaped into lifeboats after the explosion but were not seen again. American soldiers aboard the ship were also killed in the attack.
Barre residents urged to attend Aldrich hall on May 97 at 8 o clock for a Red Cross talk by Miss Lavinia Newell head of the women s work bureau of the New England division She will discuss knitted articles and provide guidance for Barre Montpelier and Chelsea volunteers amid rising service demands and the need to boost Barre s Red Cross output.
Peter Barber of Waterbury visited Barre yesterday while Mrs. Robert Mitchell left for New York to visit friends. Mrs Lloyd MacNeil and child from Helsons Falls stayed with relatives. L S Locke, former Eureka Utah worker, planned to settle here and acquired Harry Wright’s barber stand. The Mitchells from Barre return with word their daughter’s body will be interred in Hope cemetery and the couple will work here as a draughtsman and wife. A funeral for Private Carroll V died in a New York army hospital is set for tomorrow, with plans for interment in Mount Vernon. John Thern and others are noted in local moves involving residences and business interests.
A damaged fragmentary notice describes a maritime incident near a coastal port involving an attack at sea. It mentions a submarine threat and crew details with unclear name fragments, emphasizing a rapid engagement and casualties. The text is garbled but centers on a naval attack and subsequent actions.
Washington May 25 16 American soldiers killed in a torpedo attack in the English Channel were reported by a British admiralty bulletin. War Department officials declined to provide details or timing, awaiting formal confirmation from London before release.
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