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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1916
Page
1
German forces launch frenzied efforts to regain ground between Berny and Chaulnes south of the Somme as French troops hold gains everywhere, reporting renewed fighting along two main points with title battles ongoing.
Paris dispatch reports renewed and violent German assaults on the Somme and Verdun fronts aimed at regaining ground. Official statement says German bombardments preceded infantry actions, but German gains were futile and repelled by French forces defending positions near Verniam, Vaux-Uhopiter wood, and Chenot areas.
London reports that British troops southwest of Lille conducted a trench raid at night, inflicting heavy casualties on defenders. An official statement confirms the action and its outcome amid ongoing operations in northern France.
London reports German East Africa ports Kilwa Kivinie Kilwa Kisi Wani and Dar Es Salaam have fallen to British forces. Naval bombardment and landing actions preceded the surrender, with Dar es Salaam occupied by combined naval and military troops andentire region largely undamaged except for German held areas.
Despatches from Wireless Press claim a large Russian led offensive has begun in southeastern Romania against Bulgarian and German forces. Fighting rages along Dobruja between the Danube and Black Sea, with intense actions near Rujik on the Black Sea coast about ten miles from the Hungarian frontier, according to dispatches received in Home from Petrograd.
London reports stated before midnight that yesterday aerial bombardment damaged an important railway junction on the Temes river line causing heavy damage to rolling stock. Several machines were destroyed with casualties on the ground and other military assets harmed as defenders reportedly repelled attackers and others retreated from disrupted positions.
Portlams Maine Sept 5 Ch D Fighes reports that Charles Hughes told crowds in Boston Massachusetts New Hampshire and Maine he would rather face defeat than yield on the Adamson eight hour law and warned against surrendering executive and congressional powers under pressure He urged the protection of American rights merit systems and tariff policies while attacking the administration for Adamson's enactment and arguing for principled resistance.
Charles W. Fairbanks Republican vice presidential candidate spoke in Kittery Maine on September 5 urging election of Republicans to restore the protective tariff and guard against European industrial competition after the war. He criticized Wilson for backing the Baltimore one term plank and praised Hughes as “absolutely just” who would “think first and act afterward.”
Congress wraps a lengthy session amid dispute as Democrats cite a long slate of enacted measures including the national defense program and a proposed $600,000,000 appropriation.
Congress adjourned after approving the emergency revenue bill and the Danish West Indies purchase treaty. The session doubled income taxes and enacted tariffs, shipping reforms, and a government payroll for defense, with overall outlays near 1.64 billion dollars, the largest in U.S. history.
An undated Allied official report received yesterday says Bulgarian and German forces invaded eastern Romania and captured the fortress of Dobric and three support positions. The occupation of Orsova by Romanian forces was conceded in the statement.
Paris reports violent artillery fighting under way on the front in Greek Macedonia with principal engagements near the Struma front around Mount Beles and near Lake Doiran as of today.
Russian forces north of Dwinsk on the Dvina river repelled repeated German assaults, according to the war office. The defenders, though attacked, retained the positions they had captured.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss domestic sheet mire and mica mining impacts, mentioning United States production, pricing effects, and a local observer quoting laborers. The text is garbled with stray phrases about children digging for mines and unclear statistical references.
Washington Sept 8 Senate ratified the Danish West Indies purchase treaty for 25 000 000 to acquire St Thomas St John and St Croix plus lands and rights. Norris Jones and Clapy voted against after hours of executive session tied to conference report on the emergency revenue bill. Secretary Lansing and Minister Brun signed the pact in New York August 4. Minister Holman obituary notes a long life and service to the Central Vermont railroad family in Randolph and Braintree with five children.
The Boston Braves face a battered Nations League season with key players sidelined. Arthur Nehf, a star pitcher, is threatened by typhoid fever while Frank Alten struggles with illness. Johnny Evers remains limited as Troy deals with an arm issue.
In New York on September 8, subway and elevated lines run on near normal schedules while surface lines face limited disruption from a widespread strike by the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes. Union leaders vow continued action and pressure on holdouts, while Interborough chief Theodore P. Shonts calls the strike a failure. Police report few injuries as hearings and meetings unfold on master and servant contracts and potential compliance.
In St Albans Vermont August imports rose to 3,139,322 dollars from 2,470,162 the prior year, while exports reached 5,602 dollars against 4,500,485 last August. Duties fell to 27,715.10 dollars from July and were 6489 dollars lower than August last year.
President Wilson left Washington at 1 PM for a vacation that may extend past the November election. He may address a campaign gathering in Atlantic City and, in a Congress adjournment statement, praised enacted legislation while noting an unresolved rail labor dispute should be tackled when Congress reconvenes.
An aviator named Maj. W. Campbell of the British Flying Corps died from injuries after his ceroplane crashed to the ground from a tall height. The incident occurred near Buffalo, with The Bringes of Freeport, N. T. involved in related loan and mortgage discussions. Workmen’s compensation laws and Provid provisions are referenced in connection with the case.
A parachute failed to open during a Wednesday drop at the Rutland fair, killing Samuel Iztite's brother-in-law and injuring others. A second balloon ascent followed, with cheers as the daredevil landed safely after a 5,000 foot fall. Amid the 18,000 spectators, crowd reactions and horse race results from the same afternoon are noted, including winners and times.
St Johnsbury won 8 to 0 over Montpelier in a baseball game. Horse racing results include multiple trots and pacing events with times around 2:21 to 2:25 and purse details. Names such as Harding Berry Merry and Kitteredgey appear among participants and horse names are listed with finish times.
Bt. Frito won the Charter Oak stake at Charter Oak park in Hartford after six dramatic heats. The second heat tied and the overall six heat average time set a new world record at 2:07. The earlier record in 1904 on Brighton Beach was 2:08 4.
Richard Smith aged 75 of West Enosburg died at 3 30 this morning after a period of poor health. He earlier lived in Montgomery, served in Vermont units, ran a drug store in Richford, and moved to West Enosburg in 1882 where he resided. Surviving are three children: Mrs Fuller Rawson Knoxburg Falls, Mrs T Ovitt West Enosburg, and Richard F Smith Fall River Massachusetts. He was active in Memorial War celebrations and served as Franklin County judge and represented Richford in the legislature. Funeral plans await his son’s arrival from Fall River.
Nearly 200 attendees gathered for the annual Veterans meeting in Brattleboro with Rev. Richard H. Mapp delivering the address. Vermont department commander Henry C. Streeter was elected president, other officers named include Lorenzo W. Bush as vice president, Rowin H. Putnam as secretary treasurer, and Harland P. Hunter Franklin Stockwell and John M. Tucker named to the executive committee.
New York health figures show a sharp drop in mortality with total deaths declining by about 12 percent from yesterday. The department notes 4815 fewer deaths than previously estimated, though the exact meaning is unclear due to garbled OCR text.
Burlington reports two new poliomyelitis cases in Poultney bringing the state total for the summer to 11 with one fatality. Vermont board of health held its monthly meeting led by Dr F G Dalton as officers discussed scattered cases expected mostly in the southern part. Dr Linsley Williams of New York attended to discuss treatment and muscle rehabilitation programs. Janet Merrill will complete her statewide muscle-building work while Miriam Sweeney continues care in Boston and Rutland this week.
The board of civil authority held a city court room session last evening at seven o clock adding eleven names to the checkout list. Several new naturalizations received final papers in Montpelier, and many were honored before certification. Carlo Chiaravalli was chosen as election officer for ward five, succeeding F E Comelli, with F G Howland presiding as chair.
Earl Ward driving a 1910 Cadillac truck for Marre Electric Co. collided with a freight train backing toward the freight house on Granite Street crossing. The car was crushed and dragged six rods but Ward escaped injury. fogman at the crossing was reportedly seated at the time.
The War Department issues a release order affecting Norwich students tied to national guard elements. The memorandum mentions artillery units including a Yale battery and Vermont units, with headquarters and supply companies noted in the context of mobilization.
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