08 Sep 1917
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1917
Page
1
An early morning explosion at the Frankford arsenal in Philadelphia killed three men and seriously injured others, including two young women. The blast shattered windows and drew a crowd as guardsworked to control onlookers while officials investigated the cause.
Survivors recount the sinking of the French bark Magdalene by a German U-boat 20 miles southeast of the Azores. Nine crewmen were wounded and ten killed. The American steamer that rescued them released a broader warning as it narrowly escaped torpedo attacks and was later pursued by disguises. Survivors, including nearly 100 destitute Americans, await passage home near Amsterdam after weeks at sea.
Rome reports only three Italian whipe were sunk during the week ending Sept 2. The official statement notes three steamers sunk and one auxiliary sailing vessel damaged by torpedo attack. The damaged vessel was towed to port.
Edwin Parsons of Springfield Massachusetts a member of the Lafayette escadrille brought down his first German airplane. He dived directly at the enemy and the fall alone prevented a collision. Paris September 8. Berlin dispatches report Emperor Wilhelm II arrived at Riga and reviewed troops as he intended decorations on the battlefront.
The paper notes talc as a large consumer mineral with soft surface and absorptive capacity, valued for insulation and industrial uses. It mentions military use to prevent soreness in equipment and that demand for talc in ground form is rising, though war has not greatly spurred prices.
Readable fragments describe sulphur use across ministries and U S dependence on imports. Sources cite two primary sulfur origins, native deposits and stumm seafirders, with yearly production supporting acid manufacture. A 1917 event at the Vermumt Hotel hints at trade discussions and central guidance.
The Senate, amid a bitter clash over national unity in the war, tentatively disposed of income tax provisions and defeated higher taxation attempts. Georgia Senator Hardwick faced sharp rebuke from Nelson and Chamberlain while defending a wealth conscription plan to fund soldiers' pay, drawing strong crossfire from Williams and others. The session closed with the tax issue set aside as minor points of dispute remained.
A cable message reported by Herbert White, manager of the Harvard hospital unit in France, stated Dr Benjamin K Qawrson of Worcester sent word all well. The message clarified that men reported killed or wounded in the German aerial attack on American hospitals in France were not members of the Harvard unit. Dr Emerson leads the unit during Dr High Cabot's temporary absence.
The government tightens control over gold movement with a sweeping embargo on coin bullion and currency exports. Secretary McAdoo and the Federal Reserve Board gain authority to license exports, aiming to curb outflows while permitting restricted dealings in areas deemed nonharmful. The move follows a longer trend of shrinking U S gold reserves as imports exceed exports.
Washington dispatch reports customs collector at New York Malone resigned to President Wilson in protest at failure to advocate federal suffrage amendment and his belief the White House ignored the cause. The letter cites commitment to suffrage and urges renewal of support. Malone had previously demanded endorsement from Democratic administration.
Washington dispatch reports Provost Crowder issued rulings on the selective draft noting no date for a second call has been set by President Wilson. Rulings bar advancing registrants ineligible for the first quota and prohibit substitutes. Exemption claims from discharge or enlistment are not recognized, and after selection men cannot be reassigned to non military duties except in limited cases.
Mrs Kennerston testifies describing the respondent's alleged confession to a detective about the murder of a girl she loved. The witness portrays the suspect's account as claimed during the interview.
Burlington reports the funeral of Charles Stevens of Company T, 1st Vermont Infantry, held at Fort Ethan Allen with Chaplain Fleming officiating. He died at the port hospital from pneumonia. his Brattleboro home and Luther Stevens father are noted amid a guard escort and military details.
Official figures released show national army cantonments will cost the United States 102 088 525 dollars. Camps will house 64 540 men, giving a per capita cost of 168 dollars. Expenditures detail Camp Devens at Ayer Massachusetts 6 835 225 for barracks and quarters 3 017 200 water and sewers 1 129 198 regular supplies 1 427 425 roads walks and drainage 30 7 00 shooting galleries and ranges 125 000 construction and repair of hospitals 4 549 400 clothing and equipment 159 000. Camp Devens will quarter 37 517 men. The per capita cost of the camp will be 182.
Two Italian prisoners from the 18th Cavalry escaped Fort Ethan Allen yesterday while under guard. They slipped into the stables to seize equipment, despite guards on duty. Guards were placed under arrest for negligence and patrols were dispatched to recapture the deserters, who remain at large.
Washington reports a new volcano larger than any known, described as vast with a crater exceeding two miles in circumference and three thousand feet high. The Geographical Society announced the finding stating Katma is the largest crater on Earth. An expedition explored a rambling river, mapped sixteen miles of wild terrain, and charted seventeen miles along the river.
Mayor Thompson filed libel lawsuits seeking damages from the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Daily News, plus publisher Victor F. Lawson, accusing them of defaming him over anti war stance. Additional actions target former secretary of war Jacob M. Dickinson, and other officials and outlets, with total claims running into millions.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a Vermonter casualty reference linked to Beecher Falls Vermont with garbled phrases about care and a name Ronald Hobson and mentions of dates and times. Readable elements point to a notice style reporting an incident and involved party.
In the article a plan for the third training camps is discussed with draft detainees potentially extended or discharged. Richmond resident Versa Kenandy along with others is noted in connection with events on a street scene, linked to weather-related posts.
Joseph Vatter jr arrived in Montpelier today to visit relatives on Knot State street planning a departure next Monday for New Brunswick New Jersey where he previously worked for Simplex Company As & Coster. The city saw a busy week with exemption boards reporting and state officials leaving for Hyde Park and New Haven after signing to join general assembly duties. A large crowd gathered near Pavilion hotel for the season band concert and a Sunday sale was announced.
Vermont men were named aerial observers to aviation schools in the Northeast Division. Appointees include Pert Aldrich Besex Stuation Robert A. Brigse A. N. Chamberlin Bradley A. Thomas John W. Taylor and Stanley W. Wright. They will train as aviators, receive $100 monthly while training, and start with later commissions and bonuses. A parade and community celebration followed the sendoff with speeches, a meal, and a performance, honoring the group and local Red Cross volunteers.
A new poliomyelitis case appears in Barre at 05 East Street, with quarantine and precautions in place. Three cases in days spark postponement of public and private school reopenings, with officials debating a two week delay after the last case and a possible October 1 reopening.
The local and district boards certified twenty six men from Washington county for military service, exceeding the quota by four. Names include J Dole of Barre, Max Devil Fisher of Barre, John W Donald of Websterville, Lauri Siren of Burra, Thomas Boyce of Websterville, Fred Adams Mobus of Warren, Newton Harold Davis of Plainfield, William Murray of Graniteville, among others.
Mrs Guy Blakely of Waterbury visited friends in town yesterday. J K Tinker returned to Danville after staying in Barre on business. Lise Alive Gray left for New Haven to stay with friends. Peter Galli returned home to Milford NH from Barre. Miss Helen Boyce began duties as cashier at Red Cross Pharmacy. Mrs Warren returns to Barre with Fuller brushes to interest customers. Minnie Fraser goes back to New Haven after visiting her mother. A local property sale involves T J Segar Brocktiri holdings being moved to Brookfield. A jury trial was requested in a separate incident at the city court.
Preparations for the departure of Barre area soldiers to the cantonment are in full swing with plans for a patriotic farewell. Montpelier and Barre residents urged to join in sending off the men bound for Aver Hones, as local bands, Red Cross comfort kits, and community volunteers mobilize for the sendoff. Francis J. D. Paul and Robert B. Knox were chosen to oversee the quota during transit. Gov. Irnham and others expected to address the troops prior to their train departure.
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