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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1914
Page
1
Paris greeted fresh front news with relief as French forces pushed ten miles northward against German lines. The latest reports, though unofficial, suggested reverses for the invaders and sparked renewed hope among the public.
A Paris dispatch says the French advanced ten miles by noon Monday and Paris is confident. The public hopes the Allies have taken the offensive, though official France stresses the move as a test of the German eastward swing. The attack cleared the German wedge and the Allies reinforced, with Paris and Verdun fortifications guarding the line. In the east, Przemysl fortress delays Russian advances from Tilsit to Lemberg as Przemysl must fall to deny Austria Galicia strongholds.
Rome Tribuna via London reports 259000 Russian troops in France as of today. Emperor Williams’ presence at Met is linked to the concentration, noon at a point 10 miles northeast of St Ab’s Head Scotland. A mine struck the ornixer while patrolling the coast, exploding near its magazine. Nearby trawlers felt the blast, Eyemouth observers noted smoke on the horizon. A torpedo boat destroyer and the St Abbs fireboat responded to the rescue. The Pathfiender was destroyed, its tow wreckage strewn the sea.
Athens dispatch notes Russian victories over Austria seem to clear the Balkans atmosphere and reduce tensions. The popular press believes the gains assure Turkey and Bulgaria neutrality, though the danger of complications remains.
London reports the American relief committee is overwhelmed by a flood of refugees from Germany and Austria seeking aid. About 2,000 applied, two thirds are women and children. Separately, news from Portsmouth notes Admiral Maurice Fiorentino Nelson, aged 62, a descendant of the famed Nelson lineage, was blind and died.
A chaotic wartime bulletin reports German casualties and naval losses near Florida. The tug The Twentieth casualty list shows 187 dead and 187 pens, with names tangled by garbled OCR. Pensacola and London figures reference ships and crews as more vessels and fatalities appear.
A stray OCR reads of a North Sea mining incident notes four men killed aboard the Pathfinder and many others missing after an explosion. The report warns of widespread casualties and ongoing salvage efforts as a ship is feared lost.
A brief Washington dispatch calls for European peace during ongoing tensions with calls for diplomatic effort. The fragment notes emphasize unity and restraint as leaders seek dialogue to avert conflict.
President Wilson declines active campaign involvement citing patriotic duties in Washington. He signals the Democratic keynote as the party’s record of achievement clearing doubts for business and industry, while outlining plans for a merchant marine revival and resource conservation.
Harry Thaw seeks a furnished Concord house for winter and spring to host guardians secretary and visitors. His secretary Herbert J. Rice scouted properties while Thaw awaits federal court action next month and a possible brief submission. Thaw expects his mother here, signed a 147 000 receipt from a Pennsylvania company, and notes a million-dollar trust income. He recently recovered enough to visit his farm in Lancaster and plans several mountain trips. he loves the White Mountains and set up a small office with heavy correspondence.
Governor Walsh was unhorsed and suffered a broken arm while mounting a horse at a ceremony yesterday. He is resting under care at a hospital where physicians report overall improvement. The incident occurred ahead of a planned participation in the Banner parade in Bellmore on Friday.
Unclear text notes a refusal to open a school due to infantile paralysis concerns and broad health worries in the city. The fragment hints at urged action to lower public distress, but specifics and dates are unreadable.
Northfield Sept 8 The Dog River Valley Fair opens with 60 head of stock on grounds. Over 40 horses entered for races tomorrow including purses of 215 and 8250. Aviator George Gray to give two daily flights at 12 and 2. Grand cavalcade and grange day events scheduled with tents for stock shelter.
Two 1914 Buick automobiles driven by W C Welster and F B Blossom collided on a Labor Day morning near Doctor Astro Reed’s residence. One passenger Hiram B Young was hurled through a windshield while all occupants suffered injuries and car parts were torn. Drivers failed to avert the crash as three vehicles struggled on a sharp curve.
The Goddard Seminary bell signaled the 45th annual reopening with students arriving from multiple states and Canada. Faculty largely unchanged, enrollment expected to match last year’s record, about 200 students, with overflow housing off campus. New steward and matron, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weal, arrive for the first year. Evening classes start next Tuesday as more students enroll in needlework and domestic arts.
Over the weekend and holiday period there was little disorder as several defendants appeared before Acting Judge A. A. Sargent. Gordon Carson pleaded guilty to a subage offense and received a fine and suspended sentence. Carson also faced a later intoxication charge with a potential jail alternative. Officer David Hendren arrested him again on North Main Street. William Speer pleaded not guilty to a separate offense and posted bail for a forthcoming hearing. Charles Kelly, a quarryman from Cirmnite ville, pleaded guilty to a subsquent offense and was fined eighteen dollars. he admitted buying two pints of whiskey near Foxville and was brought to Tarre by Deputy Sheriff Dewnie Denehler.
Fire at a Maine resort drew responders as authorities estimated losses and details remain unclear. Readable fragments reference casualties and cause but lack full figures. Further updates expected as investigators assess damage and scope.
At the Republican convention in Vermont the Second District opened with 244 of 248 delegates present. John W. Gordon of Barre was nominated alongside Alexander Dunnett of St. Johnsbury, with heated speeches defending primary rules and denouncing caucus conventions as old politics. Gordon’s backers argued for a candidate from Barre and urged delegates to honor the people’s choice over top‑level dictates.
Convention held at Burlington today with a harmonious meeting and nearly 200 delegates present. Frank Le Grover was unanimously opposed as a candidate, reflecting the unopposed position in the district.
Nearly 200 delegates gathered for the first district convention in Rutland this afternoon. Harry Kinsley of Rutland was a platitman. FG Swinnerton of Rutland, district committee chairman, called the meeting to order. Groans was nominated by J.T. Cushing of St. Albans.
Barre City hose team won the Rutland fair hose race with 43 seconds, Barre Granite City second in 47, and other honors to Winooski and West Rutland. Hough & Ready of Greenwich took first in engine contests, Union of Salem second, with nine entrants overall. A large firemen parade followed, and Barre received $200 plus $150 for Barre City and Granite City titles, plus a loving cup for the traveling team.
Unofficial word suggests Dr W Stewart of West street may be appointed Barre city health officer and secretary of the local state board of health to replace Dr John H Woodruff. Woodruff remains in charge for now enforcing quarantine rules as Stewart confirms possible appointment and may continue as city physician.
A violent clash near Northfield yesterday drew many injured participants with some severe wounds. State Attorney Carver of Barre leads the investigation into the incident that spilled from a picnic grove into a nightlong disturbance.
President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor spoke at a gathering, predicting the European war will end autocracy and usher in liberty justice and democracy. He urged peace after the conflict and warned against postwar threats to freedom.
Barre Labor Day festivities featured a large gathering with events centered at the Old Granite City Trotting Park. James Duncan of Quincy delivered the address during the celebration.
A huge Barre Labor Day celebration drew a large crowd to Ayers Street Park with racing, soccer championship elimination, baseball and football on the diamond and gridiron. The event featured the Barre Athletic Club and Italian American bands, speeches by James Hemenway and labor leaders, horse races at midday, and a robust program of athletic and festive activities despite rain threats.
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