Menace The Gulf Of Riga Threat Moves By Sea
German forces reportedly prepare for land and sea offensives around Riga as torpedo boats submarines and mine sweepers operate in adjacent waters and aerial raids over the gulf. About forty enemy aircraft dropped bombs with ninety missiles reported on Russian ships and harbor works. no clear damage announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riga
Russia
Baltic
Gulf of Riga
Gulf
Berlin
Dvinsk
Tburisi
Bainaizen
Gorixia
Carso Plateau
Buingizza
Monte San Gabriele
Caproni
Belgium
France
Macedonia
Sika di Legen
Monastir
Russian General Demands Immediate Moscow Conference Measures
General Korniloff telegraphs Premier Kerensky urging immediate outlining of measures at the Moscow conference in response to recent Romanian front events. Troops reportedly abandoned positions, prompting stronger action requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Korniloff
Keren
Sky
Moscow
Pershing Moves Quarters Nearer Training Camp
Paris reports Major General Pershing plans to relocate his headquarters closer to the training camps. First truckloads of furniture were sent yesterday and more will be forwarded today. Pershing and his staff will move to the new site and remain near the troops to supervise their training and trenches on the western front. The exact field headquarters location is kept secret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Pershing
Wilson Spokesman for the Allies
London dispatch notes Lord Cecil endorses Wilson’s reply to Benedict XV peace proposals and questions need for further response. Fragmentary text mentions Mary and remarks on social chatter, with assorted misreadable lines about people and meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Cecil
Eee
Wilson
Pope Benedict
N. E. Day Heads Vermont Red Men
Washington county and three Vermont tribes attended the annual Vermont Improved Order of Red Men session in Springfield. Officers elected for 1917 18 include Great Sachem N E Day of Bennington Falls and other top posts. the group planned ambulance support for the U S army and 25 cent assessments with pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Great Council of
Vermont
Springfield
Troquois
Barre
Wachowen
East Barre
Montpelier
Great Sachem
N. EB
Or Falls
Venior Sagamore
Fred
Clark
Brat
Parker
Brattleboro
Henry I. Durgin
South Elliott
United States Army
Alex, Ross
Mra. Ross
W. W. Russell
Wheat To Be Under Control September Fourth
New York September 1 the food administration grain corporation will begin buying and distributing the U S wheat crop at a basic price fixed by President Wilson two twenty a bushel for No 1 northern at Chicago. The plan aims to stabilize markets and assist country elevators and buyers by starting purchases at Sept 4 through its agencies while mills coordinate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Food Administration Grain Corporation
United States
Wilson
Chicago
MacMillan retraces Cook polar route with Eskimo aid
Freeport Maine September 1 explorer Donald MacMillan says he retraced Dr Frederick Cook’s polar path with Eskimo guides Etookaishue and AsPeLah. They followed the trail near Cape Thomas Hubbard to Ellesmere Land, finding pieces from Peary and Kane expeditions and confirming Cook’s northern route while noting a long march to the pole remained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Frederick Cook
North Pole
Donald MacMillan
Arctic
MacMillan
Etookaishue
Dr Cook
Cape Thomas Hubbard
Cook
Pole
Ellesmere Land
AsPeLah
Robert E. Peary
Peary
Cape Sabine
Bowdoin College
Beth Meary
Bowsoin
Dr. Kane
MacMillan Kenestrace Barbor
Ube
Dr. Kanes Sip. An Exkinio, () Seme, Went Aboard “the Crest To Inewetigate
Fire Devastates Kazan City After Prolonged Blaze
Fire swept Kazan on the Kazanka river 430 miles east of Moscow, burning for 36 hours. Several thousand are reported killed or injured as residents fled the city and evacuation spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Kazan
Kazanka
Moscow
New Liberty Loan To Be Offered October 1
Washington, Sept. L The treasury department tentatively sets Oct 1 for the opening of the next Liberty loan campaign. Subscription books will close Nov 1 unless the program changes. The offering may reach about 7.0 billion dollars with details to follow Congress action and advertising cost decisions. Secretary McAdoo urges Liberty loan committees to organize and coordinate with federal reserve banks for the forthcoming campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sept
Treasury Department
McAdoo
Congress
Jexpensen
Tt In
Imlf
Liberty Joan
Federal Reserve Banks
Talk of the Town Mite Elizabeth Brown to teach in Walden
Mite Elizabeth Brown of Grant avenue leaves this afternoon for Walden to teach in the acor at Four Corners. Four Barre boys from Bridgeport, Conn, visit relatives in the city for the weekend. Various residents depart for New York and Santander, Spain, while James B. Edward’s service will be held Sunday. Ed Johnson sells his stake in a granite firm and plans to travel to Little Falls, Minn. Alger J. Maldvein attends Vermont regiment reunion at Lake Champlain Sept. 5. A motorist reports 15 unlit teams last night and suggests relocating a detour sign by Perry street. Guests arrive at Hotel Barre from multiple cities, including Montclair, Philadelphia, Hyde Park, and Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Brown
Grant Avenue
Walden
Acor
Four Corners
Charles Halsall
Earl Shannon
Dewn Adams
Willian
Barre
Bridgeport
Conn
BR. Acoli
New York
Santander
Spain
Panera
James B. Edward
Maplewood Cemetery
Edo Johnson
Anderton A Johnson, Burnham's Meadow
George M. Powers
Burlington
Perry Street
Hote Barre
A. P. Strmigt
Arthur Sirmlight
Miea Virgueia Straight
Montclair
N. J
Robert le Sheppard
Thoms M. Summerfield
Philadelphia
Ashland
Quincy
Maes
A.J. Crowley
St. Albece
St. Albece, Mr. and Mra L. BL Lowy of Hyde Park, W. KL Clark
Randillph
Ebauffeus
Mee
Deviens
Brooklyn
Mra
J. Anerbeck
New Trek
Mice Mowkin
Mintreel
J. A Crowe
Crowe
North
Fed
King
Berlingnos
LL. Viewwat
Wieder
Mra WO
Priwen
Welling
Ford
Chien
AL Goriflie
Benton
Rater
Kiegeton
N.V
Bertingwes
Agel
Aiewe
Age
Derlingten
Lumber Employes Granted Increase In Wages In Burlington
About 75 to 100 J R Booth Lumber company yard and mill workers in Burlington received a 45 percent wage rise. The lowest yard rate becomes 12.60 weekly, tops at 15.75, mill pay rises from 11 to 18 per week. Weekend off with fall pay arranged, no short time wages this autumn or winter. Company officials granted the demands after a negotiating committee spoke for the men. Workers warned a walkout would close the plant if concessions were not made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
J. R. Booth Lumber Company
Killed In Auto's Fall At Battleboro
Brattleboro news says Agnes Dalligan aged 2 of Stafford Springs Conn died instantly from skull and jaw fractures after a runabout accident near Crosby pond in Dummerston. Walter H Tobin of Holyoke Mass injured, Mrs Dalligan and Tobin's sister-in-law, mine Talligan, were passengers. A Cadillac party with two men fled. Tobin urged wife to join earlier but she stayed home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro
Brattleboro Village
Agnes Dalligan
Joseph Dalligan
Stafford Springs
Conn
Hushang
Walter H. Tobie
Holyoke
Mass
Tobin
Oe Tobin Construction Company
Holyeke
Springfield
Mine Talligan
Crosby Pond
Dummerstyn
Cadillac
Mr. Tobin
Miks Calligan
Mrs.Tobin
Brattlehero
Vermont Board of Trade Plans Statewide Progress Summary
The Greater Vermont association seeks material for a statement on the growth of boards of trade across the state. A blank form will be sent to prevent and to the secretary of every board of trade to collect data and encourage local organizations to recognize the work and its statewide impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Sept. L
Greater Vermont
Vermont
Prevent
Board of Trade
Stato
Maine Central Freight Rates Rise for Interstate Passengers
The Maine Central railroad announced a quarter cent per mile increase in passenger rates for interstate traffic and for travel within New Hampshire Vermont and Canada. The new rate stands at two and a half cents per mile for mileage books and about two and three quarters cents for the tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maine Central Railroad
New
Hampshire
Vermont
Canada
Utny
KILLED IN FRANCE Sergt Howard Stockwell Plot Deaths Washington
Miss Emily Moore learns of the death in France of her cousin Sergt Howard Stockwell aged 23 formerly of Danville PQ killed in trench fighting during a Franco British offensive. He previously served with goal air service and survived injuries before perishing during a recent aerial engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mixa
Emily Moore
Cousin
St. Johnstary
Sept
France
Howard Stockwell
Danville
Strike Hits Lyndonville Breton 2 Maine Shops
A labor strike at Breton 2 Maine relives shops affects about 130 employees. Management vows to continue operations as talks with workers proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Final Round-Up of Cemetery Superintendents in Williamstown Gulf
Williamstown hosts the final round-up of the Association of American Cemetery Superintendents during a pleasant afternoon. About 75 autos traverse Websterville and Graniteville to the gulf as attendees tour Millstone hill and enjoy a luncheon under a large tent. The program features music, athletic contests, and social events before nearly 180 proceed by special train to Bowton for further travels south and west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamstown Gulf
Association of American Cemetery Superintendents
Gulf
Websterville
Graniteville
Williamstoven
Millstone Hill
Marie Pipe
Drumban
Kid’ Keiper
Pittsburg
Young Yuden
Philatelphian
Smoketown
Fayette 7
Cutler
Barre Cemetery Commission
Frank M. Corry
Wetmore & Morse
Tutthing Corry
T. Jeff
Broughton
Pasta
E. M. Tobin
Leslie Mercer
Tom McDonald
Currie
Milwaukee
Barre
Vermont
Bowton
New York
Birmingham
Ats
Denver
Notable visitors honor Knoxville leaders at association event
The article highlights a group led by retiring president Kesterson from Knoxville and Superintendent accompanied by Mrs Kesterson. It praises Secretary William B. Jones and George Painter, notes friendly greetings and ceremonies, a bagpipe welcome, and plans for a New York trip by boat. It mentions Bill Howell of Washington and Supt Paleoner of Allegheny Cemetery, plus a spokesman presenting J I Rowan with a $50 bill to divide among boatery employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake
John Midleton
Philadeliger
Kesternon
Knoxville
Tanna Bug
Kesterson
Sec
William B. Jones
George Painter
George
Bill
New York
Bill Howell
Washington, D
Bille
Paleoner
Allegheny Cemetery
Pittsburg
Hotel Barre
J. I
Rowan
Boatelry
Dropped Dead in Waterbury Street Incident
Waterbury September 1 Buel W Morse of this place who had been off work for some time started out to resume work with the Demeritt company Near the long covered bridge he dropped dead in the trees Morse was about 10 years old He had Brights disease and heart trouble and had not worked recently He leaves a daughter Mrs Ralph Peake two grandchildren one sister and two brothers Funeral arrangements not yet made
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Buel W
Morse
Demeritt Company
Mr. Morse
Bright
Mis
Ralph Peake
Early Comer Thomas Marr Dies in Barre Home
Thomas M. Marr, born Aberdeen Scotland, aged 56, died at 4 40 AM at 183 Washington Street Barre after two years of declining health. He leaves his wife Miss Jane Watt and two daughters Mrs. William L. Perkins of Montpelier and Jennie Marr, and two sons Albert and William Marr. Funeral at his home Tuesday at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Marr
Washington Street
Marr
Jane Watt
Barre
William L. Perkins
Montpelier
Jennie Marr
Albert Marr
Maine Infantry
Westfield
Maas
William Marr
James Ewen
Alexiander Marr
New York
Scotland
Thomas Mathieson Marr
Aberdeen
Metropolitan Insurance Co
Clan Gordon
Change of venue denied by judge in St. Johnsbury murder case
In St Johnsbury on Sept 1 Mrs Alvah Kenerson and May Sticks pleaded not guilty to murder of Alice Bradshaw. Judge Frank J. Fish denied defense request for a venue change, ordering a new jury to be drawn. Trial of Mrs Kellersom set for Monday afternoon. John Kerwin pled guilty to being an accessory and was visited by his mother in jail. Local officials noted the principals live in Lyndon and St Johnsbury. jurors to be drawn from county towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johnsbury
Alvah Kenerson
May Sticks
Alice Bradshaw
Caledonia County
Frank J. Pish
Fish
Kellersom
John Kerwin
W. Kerwin
Boston
Kenerson
Ricciarelli Vanelli Wedding Celebrated in Barre
Miss Jennie Ricciarelli and Eugene Vanelli of Quincy Mass were married at the home of Mrs. Peter Ricciarelli on Berlin Street Friday evening. The bride wore a blue traveling suit and carried roses. The groom is a granite manufacturer and the couple will reside at 194 Liberty Street Quincy. Attendees included family members and out of town guests from Barton Bristal Boston and Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Ricciarelli
Berlin Street
O'Clork
Jennie Ricciarelli
Eugene Vanelli
Quincy
Mase
Vanelli
Joseph Ricciarelli
Mias Mary Ricciarelli
Barre
C. A. Heath
Quincey
V. Cordelli
Rochelli
Haritwlete
D. Kost
Barton
J. Gomi
C. Vanelli
Quincy, Mass
Bernie Lameri
Boston
Joseph Cordelli
Bristal
Goun
Mackie Ross Wedding At Presbyterian Manse
Margaret Ross and Robert Mackie wed at the Presbyterian manse on Wellington Street in a single ring service conducted by Rev Yilger. The couple will reside in Graniteville after a brief wedding trip where the groom works as a blacksmith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilington Street
Mis
Margaret Ross
Harrington Avenue
Robert Mackie
Graniteville
Yilger
Mackie
Ianitewiile
Death of Mrs Jennie Brink Plainfield Woman Dies After Six Months Ill
Funeral services for Mrs Jennie Bennett Brink of Plainfield will be Sunday at 2 PM from the Catholic church in Barre. Interment in Catholic cemetery. Mrs Brink, 20, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Bennett, died from tuberculosis after six months illness. She is survived by husband Nathan Brink, her parents, three brothers Joseph Plainfield Napoleon Plainfield George Haverhill MA, and sisters Mrs Genevieve Wilfore Barre and Mrs Mathilda Hieset Dewitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie
Bennett) Brink
East Hill
Plainfield
Barre
Brink
Joseph Bennett
Nathen Brink
Joseph
Piainfield
Piasinileh
George
Haverhill
Mase
Ly Tn
Fienrze Wilfore
Mathilda Hieset
Dewtue
Funeral of Renry C House in Orange County
The funeral for Heery House, a well known mason of Orange County, was held at his Willian town home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock after a lengthy illness. Rev Alvin A Smith officiated. Bearers included EL Howse of Barre Alfred House of Northfield and Arthur Dew of Rendulph. mourners gathered from the village and wider community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heery
Orange County
Whee
Williantown
Moog
O'Clork
Alvin A Smith
Ewaston
Dew
EL Howse
Barre
Alfred House
Northfield
Deewnand
Arthur Dew
Rendulph
T. B. Menihoffer
Omaeticy
Two More Certified Men Join U S Military Service
The local draft list named several sailors and soldiers for U S duty. Data Robertson of West Patterson Street sails to Montreal for a few days with friends. Mrs A W Moody of Daw dolph and Elmer Taylor of Chelona visit town, with Mrs Simwitloh of Mamctipely also departing for Montreal for brief visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Data Robertson
West Patterson Street
Mentreal
Ares Mra A W. Moody
Dawdolph
Elmer Taylor
Chelona
Kearee Simwitloh
Mamctipely
Mie Labelle Themen
Montreal
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THE
Allies
Noblesse Oblige
Mather
Mary
Christian Register
Mr. Menger
le Ermine
Albany
Aed
N. E. Day
RED Men
George E. Rock
Food Administration
Kane
Talk OF
the Town
J. R. Booth
AUTO
Battleboro
Board OF Trade IN
Greater Vermont Association
Lyndonville
Boston & Marine
Supers
Cemetery Association
Sienk D. Wilks
Oakland Cemetery
St. Paul
Minn
Rutherford
Hamilton
Iare
Lawrence
Harrison Granite
Ewuch
Rock
John Keller
Keller
Wiliam
Atkinem
Trenton
Waterbury Street
Suel W
Diness
Thomas A. Marr
Mackie—Ross
Presbyterian Manse
Jennie Brink
Renry
Beyus
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