19 Sep 1914
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1914
Page
1
Reports from White River Junction dated September 1 describe heavy artillery fire at the Aisne front with a four day bombardment by German forces, while Vermont fair results list stakes and purses including the 425 Stake Trot and other races with times and horse names.
Front dispatches describe intense combat on the Aisne with reports that fighting surpassed the Marne in violence. English forces are credited with brunt of counter attacks while German artillery slackened after four days of siege. Paris-bound refugees return as newsrooms plan resumed publication. losses remain unconfirmed though unofficial tallies hint at Allied losses around 50,000 and German losses about 100,000.
Berlin reports German general staff saying their army grows stronger in France as supply lines tighten and the French army appears to have exhausted its force and reached a standstill. German bulletin notes slow but steady gains in the center as fighting continues.
Rutland Sept 19 The county grand jury failed to indict Frank H Sherman of Castleton over the fire at the John Souis winter mill destroying the plant with heavy losses The case followed a criminal inquest and Judge H M Medfield presiding It is likely no further steps will be taken Indictments in other cases were made public yesterday including Louis D Pelky of Fair Haven charged with threatening his wife with an axe and two counts against J C MacCormack who is serving a sentence at Auburn NY Also charged were W Nichols and J F Stearns in a fake check scheme and Wooster of Chittenden accused of assault and breach of the peace.
A garbled local notice item references a court case and social events in a waterfront area. Readable fragments mention a father and others involved, with two weeks into the month noted, but details are unclear. The item reads like a city gossip brief from a late edition.
The Universalist church ladies union to hold a special meeting Monday at 3 PM in the church parlor. Attendance requested. no special business. Also note Mine Vernie Bow en funeral services held at 4 PM yesterday at Ida M. Pearsons home with Rev. J W Barnett officiating.
Fragmentary OCR text from Graniteville mentions a local event or meeting with scattered details. Names and places are unclear, but references to patrons, duties, and a Sept date suggest a community gathering or notice.
In Vermont last summer rumors tied Democrats and Progressives to back Charles A. Prouty against Senator William Dillingham. Prouty rejected the arrangement but was nominated by Progressives. The piece notes Democratic support and considers how shifts in Progressive and Republican votes could affect Dillingham’s reelection prospects. The author cautions the senator is not in immediate danger, given past combined ticket results.
Farmers urged to focus on seed corn during harvest, selecting ears from the best plants with thick stalks and high yield. Advice covers timing, storage, drying, and avoiding ears with excess sap or poor moisture, emphasizing vitality, heredity, and proper handling to maximize future profits.
Local items note Mire and Mrs Merrill visiting in Concord and returning to Longstreet, plus Mrs Watkins back from Summer street. A Barre court arraigns Montpelier driver James Quilaber Jr for nighttime Ford rear-light violation, he pleads guilty with fines. A surprise birthday gathering honors Mrs Tronaide on Ayers Street with music, lunch and denouements. A North Barre squash boast gets noted as a 74 l b Heart of Gold weighing behemoth while Wa terman and Johnson show big crop yields. The dogged farm roast at DOG Robern’s place features a lively clan of youths roasting corn and sharing food and laughter.
An adjourned meeting of the newly elected Republican state committee met at the Burlington parlors amid attendance from most state ticket candidates. Stanley W. of Chelsea was elected chairman with A. Rolflea of St Johnsbury as vice chair and S il lini It McFeeters of Enceburg as treasurer. The committee discussed headquarters location, likely Burlington or Montpelier, and outlined aggressive campaign plans.
Washington Sept 19 The United States government has sent a formal note to Great Britain asking whether a recent interview attributed to Sir Lionel Carden British minister to Mexico criticizing President Wilson for withdrawing American forces from Veracruz is accurate. The note signals American displeasure but officials would not forecast the outcome.
Barread voters consider several candidates for the general assembly in Montpelier. Labor circles back John H. Bishop while Woodruff and Gordon are mentioned along with K. Ta Scott. Progressives likely back a straight party candidate as no fusion plans emerge for a Barre state ticket.
Death reported from Albany New York ends long tuberculosis illness. Funeral in Barre Elmwood Cemetery Monday with interim services at Fit Presbyterian Church. Survivor includes widow Lettie Brews of New York City sister W Le Rewan. he was born in Scotland around 60 years ago and married Miss Brews after emigrating 10 years prior.
Under the Barre Woman’s Club ampires a large exhibit by Barra youngsters at Howland fill hall Friday afternoon and evening. The program featured Italian student performances, cooking and sewing displays, a poultry section, and prizewinning notebooks. An appreciative crowd toured the halls as deaconesses guided visitors and the event underscored the club’s civic role in the city’s welfare.
In Dodge, Missouri, Charles J. Dunham pastor heads morning worship at 10 30 with the topic Emputed-Righteour hese and Bible school at 11280. Evening preaching at 7 00. Midweek prayer Thursday at 7 30. Saturday junior meeting 3 00. Needlework and embroidery exhibits feature numerous names and prizes for garments, quilts, and canaries with many winners listed including Dorothy Shaw Esther Alexander and Mary Sims.
Washington today saw a long Senate session as Burton and allies fought to end a filibuster on the rivers and harbors bill. The chamber repeatedly faced low quorum rolls and even deputies sent to arrest absent members, with Burton holding the floor until Kenyon prepared to take over at dawn.
Thirteen Democrats convened in a harmonious caucus in the Barre city court room to select ten delegates and two alternates for the Democratic county convention at Montpelier on Sept 26. George W. Gorman chaired, G. TH. Pape named secretary. Delegates named: J Gould More, Arthur J Loranger, Patrick Brown, Rev J Ben Reardon, George N Tilden, Charles W Melcher, W J Stith, John Hardigan, P Henry Brown, George W Gorman.
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