06 Sep 1918
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1918
Page
1
Allied forces push from Rheims to Ypres with progress along the line. French and American units advance in the southern sector while Britain reports capturing towns after ham’s fall appears near.
Paris dispatch reports Debeney Mangin and Berthelot advances as Allied troops drive German forces back along a 150 mile front from Rheims to Ypres. Americans move along the Aisne, Gennan retreat continues toward Chemin des Dames while Cambrai efforts unfold and Arctic air fronts shift toward Armentieres and Peronne.
Paris reports French troops continue night pushes along the entire front from the Somme to the Vesle. Crossings on the Somme near Peronne and Ham area reported with multiple towns captured south of Ham. American forces also advance near the Vesle, taking Hennes and nearing Villoreens Prayares.
London reports British Haig's troops captured Neuve Chapelle and crossed the Canal du Nord along the front except Havrincourt to the Scarpe. French troops advance near Chauny as they seize Outrecourt massif and push to Hindenburg line vicinity at St Gobain. Entente positions extend to the eastern bank of the Canal du Nord toward Ham.
British forces report rapid advance southeast of Peronne with capture of St. Christ-Briest and Le Mesnil-Brontel and control of Bussu and nearby areas north of Peronne. On Flanders front, troops hold part of old German front line east of Neuve Chapelle and push toward Templeux-la-Fosse and Athies. Doingt village taken as pursuit continues.
Theodore Roosevelt told a Lafayette Day crowd in New York that America must field a larger army in France than either the French or British forces. He called for breaking up Austria and Turkey, freeing subject peoples, and driving the Turk from Europe. He urged full Allied reparation for wartime losses and insisted the United States share the burden.
Five Americans received British awards for conspicuous gallantry on the British front. Lieutenant Allan Francis Bonnalle of San Francisco and Lieutenant Glenn Davey Ransom of Grand Rapids, Mich., Corporal John Johnston, and Privates Lawrence Bartley Collier and Robert Hurley Hall were decorated by British authorities for valor in action.
Acceptance by the railroads of the standard form of contract between the government and the railroads, as proposed by Director General McAdoo, was unanimously recommended today by the railway executives advisory committee representing 82 railroads with 92 percent of the total mileage of the United States. General Pershing reports troop progress near the Aisne, with gains on the plateau north of the Veale and crest of slopes, while no other major actions reported.
Dutch minister in Berlin protests German submarine warfare in the barred zone and the sinking of seven Dutch fishing vessels on August 24. He seeks protest records and compensation for fishing gear taken, while denying any connection to the Chicago bombing.
Washington reports the American steamer Lake Owens, an army cargo carrier of 2,008 tons, was sunk by gunfire by a submarine on September 2. Five civilian crew members were saved, and Boatswain's Mate H. Welm was slightly injured.
Thursday Sept 6. French experts describe the German retreat after the Marne setback. They say Germany seeks to form a maneuvering mass to regain action, face intensified Allied pressure, and endure heavy losses with about 1.1 million casualties and 600,000 recuperating. The American army buildup in France could shift strength, while half a million wounded and 400,000 1920 class reinforcements loom as potential threats to any renewed German stroke.
Observances for Lafayette Day and the Marne battle anniversary were held across Massachusetts under Governor Metall’s proclamation. Memorial services and school programs featured a Faneuil Hall mass meeting, cathedral services, and Community club activities. Germany doubted Czecho Slovak recognition and criticized U.S. stance on Russia.
Ameterdam reports Von Ludendorff quoted in the Neues Wiener Journal praising German advances and claiming the war has moved into French territory. The article asserts Central Powers defend their homes and express confidence in continuing the struggle.
Several corporations have secured charters in the secretary of state’s office. Notable filings include the Advent Christian Church at North Hyde Park and the Dorset Country Club of J with papers signed by Palmer N. Houghton and Joseph Harrington and Arvin Harrington of Dorset. The Vermont Roep ER stock company, Rutland offices, capital stock $50,000, lists Robert H. Noroney and Timothy J. Ford of Rutland and Guy W. Fish of Clarendon. Friends Cemetery Association offices to Ferrisburg and Monkton, and the Essex Center Grange papers filed by many Essex residents.
Reports from Washington indicate major coal savings through consolidating electric power stations in several cities. The Richmond Virginia Ludlow Massachusetts Charleston West Virginia Kirkwood Missouri and Clinton Indiana mergers are estimated to save 35000 tons of coal annually the fuel administration said.
American troops organize automobile machine gun detachments with three men per car to pursue retreating Germans beyond the Vesle river. More than three cars operated north of the Vesle early yesterday, carrying ample food and equipment for days of pursuit.
Washington reports Secretary Baker has ordered the chief of each bureau to replace by December 31 all men of draft age who would be assigned to duty in Washington or war department branches with men physically disqualified for general military service.
Harry H. Patch a longtime Barre granite buyer connected with the local industry died in Morrisville Thursday morning after a lengthy illness He had recently sold his granite interests to EK L White and had lived in Morrisville since April Survived by his wife Ida Kelly and son Ralph Patch born about 1909 The native of Lamoille County began as a railroad agent before joining Cook & Watkins in Barre He later opened his own office and built a substantial retail and wholesale granite business He belonged to Vinolia Lodge K of P Sundah Temple No 140 DO K K and the Masons The funeral will be held at 1 pm tomorrow in Morrisville with interment likely at a nearby cemetery.
An impromptu reception honored Frank Linson a wounded Canadian soldier visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Charles J Robinson of Waterbury The Stowe band former member came to Waterbury drawing a large crowd The band played Over There and Linson played trombone despite losing two fingers and an eye Ice cream cake and refreshments followed Attending were Mrs McKinley Mr and Mrs Benjamin Robinson and Fred Robinson Alice Nolen three weeks old daughter of Sergeant and Mrs Nolen with the American forces in France.
Chicago on Sept 6 sees improved weather with warmer conditions forecast for the second world championship baseball game. Forecasters expect clearer skies and better playing conditions than yesterday, boosting hopes for a good afternoon contest.
Mrs H Brower returns to Worcester after visiting daughter Mrs William Steward in Mount street. Mr and Mrs Huntington Tarkson move to Norwich after days with city friends. Mr and Mrs Joseph Palmer plan to leave for Quincy Mass. Misses Madine and Katherine Rogers motor to Boston with parents Hogoras. Hattie Ostrander and A Freedom visit sister Mrs David Walsh in Fairview. James Comelli and Mario Sasiliw worked at Lafayette House Portland Maine then returned by auto. Mrs Kiam Minnett and Fred Young travel by auto to Ratlar for a stay with relatives. District Foreman H H Hodgdon recovering from grip, will miss work at NE Tel. Albro Burnham on vacation with Mrs Burnham visiting Boston. Hol and Attridge returning to Barre from East Boston for a Plainfield visit. Jack Mitchell, Montpelier-born, wounded in France while with Canadian Royal Flying Corps. Church notices: Good Shepherd 10:30 am service adds flag-bearing names. St John the Baptist Weberville service flags to gain stars. Rev W A M Beattie to preach at both services.
General March told the House Military Committee that confidential Pershing messages and reports from France show the American army now has airships of all kinds enough to shield troops in battle. He praised Colonel Felton for reporting that troop transportation in France is eminently satisfactory and the overall air support is adequate.
The marriage of James S. McGibney son of Mrs Mabel McGibney of Montpelier and Helen Isabel Hatch daughter of Rev J W Hatch Montpelier was held Thursday evening in the Hatch home with Dr Hatch performing the ceremony. Paul Hatch sang O Promise Me and Grace Badger played Wagner’s wedding march. The couple left for a wedding trip and will be stationed in Washington DC where Mr McGibney is currently assigned. Both are prominent in Montpelier society.
Captain Stephan Cushing has called 25 men from various counties to depart Saturday for Devens for equipment and assignment to different branches in Vermont. The group includes Thomas W. Parkill Addison, Neil A. Shaldon Bennington, Walter Wesley Caledonia, and others to Chittenden Essex Franklin Lamoille Orange Orleans Rutland Windham Windsor. Medical advisory boards list Sumner Darling Chittenden Clark Adame Windham Barry Colombo Washington Rushford Franklin Carlton Griswold Chittenden Charren Novak Rutland.
About 22 000 attended in Rutland on a September matinee. Three events were won in straight heats. 2:25 Pace: Northern Dirtet Buckley won Nellie Armont Smith with Prince Aquilin Hayes in 217.4. Troi-Won: Cochato Maid Martin defeated Coastess Mabel Cashell with John Smith Hayes third in 2:17. Special Rare: Wilton Forbes Hanna Guyer Martin won over Bell Gay Buckley with best time 2:04.
Woodrow Wilson urges every man between 18 and 45 to register on Thursday September 12, framing it as a duty to nation and unity. The piece stresses loyalty, patriotism, and the will to win as part of mobilizing man power.
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