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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1914
Page
1
Allied troops pull back from Alsace to meet a northern directed attack as two armies prepare to defend Paris. The maneuver concentrates remaining reserves as German forces threaten the French capital.
Burlington, Sept. 5. The adjourned monthly meeting of the state board of health convened after arrival from St. Johnsbury. Dr Dalton presented outbreaks of typhoid fever in Warlington and Barre tied to an infected milk route. From July 26, 22 cases in the city, 19 on one milk line. Barre saw 21 cases, 18 on a milk route. Other diseases: scarlet fever 11, diphtheria 12 with one death, whooping cough 27, mumps 37, chickenpox nine, German measles one. The board noted schoolhouse work and ongoing construction of new facilities.
Allies report German forces engaged on two fronts with one unit occupying the Paris region and another centered near Verdun. The movement astonishes Allied observers at the breadth of German deployment.
A London press bureau cites seven German destroyers arriving at Kiel damaged and others sunk near the Kiel canal. Reports hint the ships may belong to the force fighting the British off Helgoland. An official Paris notice suggests Allied forces split between Paris and Compiègne with Verdun as a center. A German contingent reportedly moves to Galicia to aid Austrians against Russians while French troops retreat amid heavy German numbers.
At a Rutland meeting of 24 bankers from 14 towns yesterday at 2 30 pm a committee was formed to organize the National Currency Association of the State of Vermont. The group aims to secure emergency currency by forming a state body with at least 10 banks and combined capital and surplus of about 5 010 000. Members from Prattlehorn Woodstock Wells River Windsor St Albans White River Junction Mellows Falls and other towns attended.
A three car crash near Glastonbury involving Mr. Deawenne and a niece from Glastonbury leads to a gunfire wound and scattered injuries. Mr. Lawson’s car rear ended by Towne’s vehicle near Middlebury. a commotion ensues as bystanders hear cheers and tense exchanges while a wheel strikes Lawson.
The Montpelier Morning Journal will suspend publication as announced by the Journal Publishing Co. The management cites an limited field or lack of public appreciation for the daily Republican newspaper at the state capital. All unpaid bills will be settled. debtors are asked to settle promptly.
Three typhoid fever cases developed at a brick yard boardinghouse in Essex Junction after a caregiver from a nearby town likely transmitted the illness. Two men and a young girl were hospitalized at the Panney Allen hospital while authorities disinfected the premises and homes and placed residents under watch for new cases.
Lewis Bogar of Mimkion faced a liquor possession with intent to sell charge after a Sept 2 hearing. He pleaded not guilty and was remanded to await further proceedings in the local court.
Charles A. Plumley state commissioner of taxes leaves Northfield for Denver to join national tax conference acting as Vermont delegate. He will meet Massachusetts New Hampshire Maine Connecticut and Rhode Island tax officials in Springfield and Chicago before boarding a special train to the conference. The gathering, under the National Tax Association, links key tax officials and leading economists and social scientists.
Burlington reports progress for six members of the Injorinn family after a car toppled over a bank near the Thayer farm at Mallett's Bay Thursday. Fayette shows improvement, Evelyn, with a severe leg fracture, remains in fairly good condition. Other relatives are recovering well from their injuries.
Francie J. Stith travels to Boston and Quincy for visits while Miss Jonnie Sinclair comes to town for a short stay at Mrs. Samiel Sinclair’s Webster street home. Arthur Foley appears in court on intoxication charges facing potential county jail time as Washington veterans plan a Spanish American War reunion banquet at Cole Domiera Park with invited dignitaries.
Barre and vicinity Labor Day celebration at Granite City trotting park features Speaker Hon. James Duncan of Quincy Mass. program includes track and field, baseball, soccer, football, toe, horse racing, a grand ball, banquet, and a New England five aside football contest. Baseball game Barre A. A. versus Italian A. C. for a $100 purse, field races for children, and a large schedule of entertainment with bands and refreshments. Duncan arrives on the evening train.
The report recalls a heated Republican counts convention at Woodstork Nabode with candidates for state offices. Notable figures include Lew Cady Dr C V Greene and C D Greene from the town, Henry T Brown of Ladlow, Wallace Campbell of Hochester, and A Norecuctore with slim opposition. The present assistant judge Milo Buck of Cavendiah and B H Rochester share the scene. Bert E ole of Windenr and Prof A Lela of Chester receive nominations. The sole clear contest centers on the presidential post while ballots show tensions and a final tally of 27 votes on the second and third ballots. The meeting ends with cheers and a note of the main candidate not firmly declared.
Vermont caucuses yesterday and last night showed intra party division with no clear delegate instructions for state and district conventions to be held in Burlington on September 24. Burke and Browne factions clashed in Rutland, while Burlington and Montpelier showed split sentiment and Barre remained calm amid the contest.
A Democratic caucus in Milner last evening elected city officials and delegates to the state and district conventions to be held this month. Gorman named secretary with Pape as chairman. a nominating committee was chosen. The two year city committee was unchanged, with J Edward Murphy moving to ward three. Delegates and alternates to the Burlington conventions were listed, with several changes in ward representation and district selections.
In Montpelier a lively Democratic caucus chose two rival delegate slates amid calls for unity. About 150 attendees backed a retiring committee and adjourned with praise for I N Wood and Dr McGovern. Delegates were chosen for state and district conventions in Burlington on Sept 28, with numerous named delegates listed.
The city committee chosen includes ward 1 member Donnelly, ward 2 member Stundiah, ward 3 Phil Howen, ward 4 Jobert Gitte Keyy, ward 5 Daniel Kerin, ward 6 M. E. McMahon, with Buck Davis Burt Brow pleton and Joseph Perkins also named among the appointees.
Bethel, Sept. 5. At a Democratic caucus that evening the first business was electing a town committee: P. A. Wilton, John Keleher, James M. Fowler, F. H. Chamberlain and John McCormick. Fairbanks was reelected secretary. Delegates and alternates to the state and district conventions in Burlington were chosen: John Keleher, F. B. Fairbanks, Robert Noble and John J. Wilson as delegates. J. B. Garland, B. C. Blaindell, F. B. Maxham and Charles Callahan as delegates. No pledges or instructions were given.
In Burlington on September 5 the Democratic city caucus elected a regular slate headed by John R Kelley for the state delegation and Claude J Graton for the district, defeating the city committee ticket led by T Edward Dooley and J H Middlebrook by 95 votes, 218 to 12, total 341.
In Rutland a 155 to 111 vote placed Burke faction delegates over Browne faction at a Democratic caucus. Thomas H. Browne defended the ticket heading vote for harmony and against outside influence while denying favoritism toward Martin A. Thrown of Wilmington as arbitrator amid Patronage distribution rumors in Vermont.
In Brattleboro on Sept 6 the Democratic caucus flared between factions over postmaster and delegates. J G Ufery and Maj P W Childs competed for 1st district delegate with Childs winning 45 to 39 after a demand to withdraw. Ulery, a longtime party worker, seeks customs collectorship at Newport and Brattleboro postmastership.
Middlebury events wrap with Free-for-All, Stake, and Closed-Purse races at the county fair. Notable entries include Yred W. Teated TB, Martin 2201 Greatest, and Waterman, with times listed for each class and purses totaling hundreds of dollars.
New York reports corroborate claims that Rugsiane forces landed troops on Telsoil via England and Scotland. Dr Daniel Elliott of Newark says he saw Russian troop trains in England aboard the Cedric. He estimates over 70 000 troops moving through North Scotland toward the continent as ships prepare to sail for Belgium and France.
Barre area Progressives held an informal meeting last night to gauge the party’s status in Washington county. Participants included H Nelson Jackson J Edward Ward and March M Wilson with Ward and Jackson later departing for a tour through Orange county by car to canvass support for a countywide ticket and candidates.
Funeral services for Mrs. George Robertson were held at 52 West Patterson Street with Rev. K. Newell officiating. Pallbearers included Alexander Harper Alexander Fowlin James Storah George Storah John Paul and Charlie Greig. A large floral tribute list honored the deceased and attendees from the Robertson family and local households.
The funeral of Riger J. White was held Wednesday morning at St Monica in Meetley. Clergy, pallbearers including Lee Satin White and Artner White, boreers Willian White and others attended the service. Foresters and friends gathered after the rites on Bethy Street.
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