26 May 1915
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1915
Page
1
The Nebraskan, a U S steamer, was hit off the Irish coast by a projectile. The British Admiralty says torpedo or mine suspected, but Captain Green of the disabled vessel questions whether it was a torpedo or mine and expresses doubt.
The American steamer Nebraskan, capt Green, sailing from Liverpool May 24 for the Delaware breakwater, was torpedoed yesterday 40 miles west-southwest of Fastnet off Ireland. Crew abandoned boats but returned to the ship and resumed under her own steam with no lives or passengers lost. She showed a bow-down posture and a distress signal claiming loss of control. The British admiralty notified the American embassy and Lloyd's reported the vessel passed Kingsale at 11 this morning bound for Queenstown.
Consul-General Skinner in London cabled a brief note from the British admiralty confirming the torpedoing of the American steamer Nebraskan. Secretary Bryan said the information is too meagre for judgment but a full report and details are expected soon.
The steamer Nebraskan owned by American-Hawaiian Steamship Co sailed from New York for Liverpool May 7 with foodstuffs. Captain Green reported the ship struck 48 miles west of Fastnet by a mine or torpedo, water in the hold, no injuries reported as it steamed to Liverpool.
In a brief clash broader actions failed to unfold, a Italian warship was struck by a shell and forced toward surrender. Crew casualties were reported and rescue operations followed as enemy fire continued along the line, with damage to the vessel and surrounding defenses.
A garbled source fragment references individuals named Petree and a committee tone or action. Details are unreadable, but it hints at a procedural or meeting context with unclear timing and participants.
The report notes small detachments of Italian Alpine troops crossing the Tyrol and Carinthian frontier in the southwest sector but retreating when engaged by frontier posts.
London reports from the Dardanelles describe an official statement on May 1 1915 where Turkish defenses repelled a British attack and a later counterattack compelled retreat. The account notes heavy fighting, trenches, and allied losses as forces advanced and regrouped near the left of the Indies sector.
A regional conference involving Bethel quarrymen and Woodbury Granite Co. officials, including W.G. Clifford, aimed to end the Bethel strike that has idleized over 60 quarrymen since March 31. The committee, after talks in Barre with Secretary Sultor, was set to report and push a wage compromise to both sides.
Edwin B. Parker, alias George M. Elliott of Wardsboro, is under indictment for attempting to defraud the government by posing as a long-dead man to obtain a pension. He was arrested in Shaftebury by Deputy U S Marshal Edward Whittaker and will be sent to Montpelier to face Judge Harland B. Howe in the May federal term. Parker, aged 54, admitted to the marshal that he planned the fraud with an agent’s help and sought the money through the alias.
Washington County W C T U held a ten day convention at the Baptist church electing officers led by President Mrs C S Richord Rieh and others from Montpelier Waterbury. A county agent was chosen and literature was discussed. The meeting ended with reports and remarks from local representatives.
An official war office statement from Rome, reported via Paris, says Italian forces have seized towns in Trentino and advanced along the frontier from Lombardy to the Adriatic. Troops reportedly pierced through mountain defiles on the lower Txonno river as Austrians retreated, burning bridges. Italian aviators bombarded Monfalcone near the Gulf of Trieste.
Sheriff Worthen and State's Attorney Noreton seek a man named Davis charged with passing forged checks. Victims include KH Campbell A G Smith F Downer and J H McLand Co. Amounts listed as 80 10 817 and 813. The forgeries were reported near the date but not on Saturday. Davis had been seen in town writing insurance.
Giovann Burwate arrested yesterday faced arraignment before Magistrate H. W. Seattom on a charge linked to Jones Bros. plant. He pleaded not guilty. bail set at 240 dollars, with next hearing scheduled for June 3. Adame Conadera of Letts Street and Henry Lawson also appeared, pleading various charges, with bail set or remand ordered as state authorities follow up.
A fractured OCR note records a bail amount of 1000 linked to a Montpeter case. Mentions a court scene with references to hearings, custody, and a probable January or February session. Names and places are garbled, but the core shows a monetary bail set in a legal proceeding.
Fragmentary OCR note references county court section and a figure around 728 with unclear context. Likely a brief court or legal notice placeholder without readable names or dates.
William Blow, 20, a Websterville quarryman, fell 20 feet from a trestle at Consolidated quarry and is in a coma at City hospital. He was pulled from the scene by fellow workers and rushed by auto. doctors say he has a fighting chance as his condition improves slightly. His wife, child, and father await further word.
The park commission three members OC Glad ding Alexander Hanton and George Reed resigned at last night’s alderman meeting. The resignations were laid on the table until the council meeting next week while the commission’s curbing plans and future course are reviewed. A landowners committee also withdrew from Currier park affairs, having paid all bills. A report on bridges labeled dangerous recommended replacement or repairs, with Granite and South Main streets highlighted as unsafe after recent damage and high water. An accident aboard a freight car near a trestle is described with conflicting details and a hospital transfer following.
Fragmented report details proposals for street repairs and new concrete sidewalks on Wil y, Herlin, Blackwell, and Ayers bridges. It notes petitions to aldermen, committee actions, and recommendations to widen footwalks and improve stringers, with names of officials and dates invoked in discussing approvals.
The Holland America Line steamer Ryndam bound for Rotterdam was badly damaged after a collision with the Norwegian tramp Joseph d. Cuejo about 36 miles south of Nantucket. Passengers and crew were transferred to the Cuneo and later to the battleship South Carolina. the Ryndam headed toward New York at reduced speed, with holds flooded and engines leaking. The collision occurred in heavy fog as warships and Atlantic fleet units had been maneuvering nearby.
A former Barre resident William Farrar died after a prolonged illness. He had been well known in the city for over 30 years and left behind a wife and several relatives. His funeral arrangements were not detailed in the notice.
A fire destroyed the William Pratt place at upper Graniteville killing a house and two barns. Losses totaled nearly £ 0,500 with $2,400 insured and about $1,000 in uninsurable damage. The Sillitti family, owner C Silitti, and Charlee F Lowe were affected. fire damage began around 9:43 pm with quick efforts by volunteers saving nearby property. The Lowe farm faces about $5,000 loss and rebuilding plans are unclear while the family resides with neighbors.
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