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Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1916

Page

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Tide of battle turns in east to Teutons

Berlin and Sofia report a central powers shift of main effort to the east with large forces in Dobrudja and against Lemberg, while Galician and Volhynian fighting claims Teutonic gains. Petrograd silent as Russian Romanian lines in the Carpathians and Transylvania hold. In Macedonia Entente shows advantage. Somme quiet.

Dobrudya Berlin Sofia Petrograd Progres Somme Front Rumania Dobrudja Lemberg Halles Carpathians Transylennia Noth Berlin Gallicia Volhynia Teutonic Macedonia Somme

Bulgarians Claim Italians Defeated in Macedonia

The Bulgarians announced from Sofia via London that Italian troops on the Macedonian front were driven back by Bulgarian forces, who took four villages. In eastern Romania a great battle along the Constanza to Terma voda line favors the Bulgarians with fierce fighting continuing around Flor xn.

Sofia London Romania Constanza Black Sea Termavoda Danube Florxn

Greek ultimatum sent to Germany and Bulgaria

Athens reports the Greek government has issued an ultimatum to Germany and Bulgaria demanding the immediate return of soldiers captured at Kavala. The deadline is Wednesday night.

Bulgaria Kavala Athens Tandon Germany

British Gain At A New Point In Somme Battles

London Sept 20 British troops south of arms yesterday captured 200 yards of trenches in the Somme battle according to an official British army statement. Berlin reports Merlin wireless says British and French forces in the Somme have about half a million men. Austrians preparing for evacuation of Trieste indicated by reliable diplomatic sources via London.

London Man Battle of the Somme Berlin Battle of Somme Eslimates St. Athens Ame Trieste

Distrust Dissipation Report From Raya Conference

London reports cite a Raya dispatch claiming a Bucharest official report details Premier Kalye’s morning conference and notes moves toward neutrality. The dispatch mentions King Constantine’s resistance and alleged German and Hungarian troop actions influencing regional distrust.

London Raya Bucharest Kalue Bobrudja Constantine Jin Vely Bruja

New Naval Board Forms Part of United States Government

The Navy consulting board, its members led by Thomas A. Edison, convened in Washington to establish a high level science and engineering panel under Navy direction. A $10,000,000 naval laboratory plan was discussed, with a six member committee including Edison and Robbins to report on a suitable site and progress.

Washington, I Navy Ieee Consulting Boar Navy Thomas A. Dieu Congress United States Romrotasy Daniels Daneers Anl Mr. Edison William L. Saud Mr. Robbins W. Rex, Whitney L. H W. Baeker Pranicah Sprague Lawrence Adilicks Howard E. Coffin Detroit

Must Wait for Relief Troops Gen Funston Tells War Dept

Company C, composed of college boys, reached home today as General Funston told the War Department that relief troops were needed and would be sent.

Gen. Funston WAR Department

Rat flea absolved in Vermont and New York troops return home

Washington reports General Funston informed the War Department that the 1st Vermont and 2d New York infantry regiments will be sent home once Tennessee units en route to Eagle Pass relieve them. Vermont troops camped there for nearly three months. Arrangements made for the regiments to leave Eagle Pass within a day or two. Public health officials seek sources of infantile paralysis, testing animals with no conclusive results.

Washington, D. Oy Funston War Department Vermont New York Infantry Tennessee Baater Hurlington Septge Aast Vermont Infantry Uni Cn. Inc Reeves Walter ] Cooles Trattleboro JAH C Awl T. B. Hagan New York Fred B. Thomas Montpelier M. Ackiey Burlington Hayes Mitchell Shelburne Lund M c United States J. W. Tinker St. Johnsbury H. W. Taylor Honees Viry Anh I Lt

Massachusetts studies child labor in cotton mills

Massachusetts researchers, with federal support, studied the health and development of over 600 boys aged 14 to 18 employed in cotton mills. The report notes many are undersized or undeveloped for their ages, and cites the role of state age and restraint regulations. It also observes few cases of dangerous disease, but warns of broad defects that could harm future health if not addressed.

Massachusetts Massachusetts Board of Labor and Industries M. Victor Safford United States Public Health Service

Colonel Dickman Orders Fort Ethan Allen Barracks Readied

Colonel Dickman directs the Vermont guardsmen to occupy certain barracks at Fort Ethan Allen on arrival. They will be housed there until they are mustered out. It will take about two weeks from troop arrival to complete discharges and account for government property and other details.

Dickman Haa Hirt Fort Ethan Allen Vermont

Villa Threatens Chihuahua City

San Antonio reports rumors that Francisco Villa will cut Carranza line of communication between Chihuahua City and Torreon after his Chihuahua engagement. Major-General Funston cited the El Paso report as basis for the warning while Gazalex and Consul Garcia dismissed the claim as unfounded rumors of a raid on Chihuahua City.

San Antonio Texas Francisco Villa Carranea Chihuahua City Tuareg Funston Villa Chihuahua Bell el Paso Francisco Gazalex Duarez Garcia

Elevated Trains Attacked by Strike Sympathizers

New York report describes last night amid a strike wave as elevated trains faced relentless bombardment from house tops with bottles and bricks. Car windows were broken, several passengers injured, and surface cars attacked later as police reserves were called out. 29 men claimed as former employees were arrested in the past 24 hours.

New York Gath Croxe-Town Iini Cone Crowis Dulls

Why He Hurried Away a Fragment From a Local Page

A garbled excerpt portrays a man reacting to a scene involving a delicate object and a wearer. The text hints at inner reflection and fleeting attention to an unseen owner, with scattered phrases about pressing a feature and seeking a glimpse from a passerby.

Mother Accused of Neglect Ending Infant Death in Burlington

Mrs Hatters War, arrested by police, faces neglect charges after her ten month old son Robert Hindwin Wing died. State’s Attorney Hopkine ordered autopsy by Dr A L Stone. condition alleged to be shocking. Woman, living on Catherine Street with husband in Ohio, appeared in night court and was released on recognizance with care for her other three children.

Burlington TK. Hopkine Chargs Robert Hindwin Wing A. AL Stone State Laboratory Chilhd Brwig Youngstown Ohio

Milk price rise tied to Boston plant blast tragedy

Five men were killed and another fatally injured in a blast at the Mount Onion plant of HP Hood and Sons in Boston. The disaster disrupted milk handling as the firm announced Oct 1 price changes and added costs for producers and transportation.

Boston Huntington Janse Mount Onion Bheing Vonpary HP. Hood and Sone Company Con. Davis Interstate Commeree Commission

Farmers May Rebel Says Sec Pattee of Laconia New Hampshire

In Boston consumers face a 10 cent a quart milk price after October 1 as announced by Fieston milk contractors. Secretary Richard Pattee in Laconia argues farmers will not sell milk for less than 10 cents a quart, citing H. T. Hid & Sons and a three-eighths cent profit under the contractors.

Laconia N. H Fieston Milk Contractors New England Milk Produvers’ Association Richard Pattee Pattee H. T. Hid & Sons

Whitman Led Seabury in Early Progressive Balloting

New York, Sept 2 With returns from under half the state’s districts Whitman led Seabury for the Progressive gubernatorial endorsement as 46 000 enrolled voters cast a modest ballot. The Progressive vote drew keen interest for national party strength, with a Whitman majority among leaders and Seabury supporters reportedly satisfied. McCorkle led for the senatorial nomination over Conway. Monnett trailed Whitman in the Republican race. Bacon led for the Republican senatorial nomination as districts reported.

New York Charles S. Whitman Samuel Seabury Mr.Whitman Davlge Seabury William F. McCoruba Democratic National Committee Thomas F. Conway Willian M. Monnett Whitman Robert Bacon Bacon Calder

Receivership Ratified by Boston and Maine Stockholders

Boston on September 2 ratified the directors’ decision to place the Boston and Maine railroad into receivership. A special meeting, urged by minority interests, opposed the haste and claimed doors of the courts were briefly closed against them. The resolution to approve was led by Leng of Framingham amid claims of fraudulent voting by trustees representing the New York New Haven and Hartford line.

Boston Boxton & Maine Railroad Lewat Inet Forth Rol Leng Framingham Bank Boston & Maine Joes’ Protective Usanciation Toxies Asa 2 Frenel Lawrence Medifond Stercent New York, New Haven & Hartland

Water supply cut planned as Barre water system upgrades proceed

Norwich Fresh to shut off water as Waterbury firm drills and resets mains. Water users will face outages for about four weeks while crews lower and replace lines in East Barre road area and Barre water system upgrades are completed. Some residents may have reduced service during the outage window.

Barre East Barre Aleve Armmer Maine

Barre Board of Trade Aims to Put Barre Vermont Slogans on Stationery

Barre merchants and manufacturers push a campaign to print “Barre, Vermont the Granite Center of the World” on all commercial stationery. The plan, endorsed by the Barre Board of Trade, seeks wide publicity and to boost local business by making Barre a byword through distributed letters and reminders on letterheads.

Barre Vermont Barre Board of ‘Trade Board of Trade Rarte Theater of the World Barrege

County Returns Canvass of Primary Election Totals

Washington county canvassing committee reviewed primary election returns for county officers but failed to tally the full vote. Available figures show Republican nominees for state senators F C Bancroft Barre Town 2085 and Hertrand Desneritt Diochuty LaS2 plus Henry F Hill Waterbury 1540. Democratic tickets list Fred Catal Montpelier 744 Arthur W Hewitt Plainfield 710 Robinsn Waterbury fit. Judges Tilden Narre 668 Pray Plaintieht 42 sheriff Dennis Donahue Graniteville 24 state’s attorney Harry C Shurtlett on.

Washington County F.C. Bancroft Barre Town Hertrand Desneritt Diochuty Henry F. Hill Waterbury Fred Catal Montpelier Arthur W. Hewitt Plainfield Robinsn Nexistant Jadges Tilden Narre Pray

Nearly Unanimous for J. C. Sherburne county vote tally

Chelona September results show Hale K. Darling clerk and Claremie W. Clark of Mrnckield chairing the county committee. Officials list includes Republicans and Democrats with vote shares for county judges, high bailiffs, state's attorney, and probate judges across multiple towns.

Chelona Hale K. Darling Claremie W. Clark Mrnckield Stepesones Carl M. Chwith Chelsea Charles Morrow Heorge Wlint Tepatitiena Victor A. Grant Domiennt Clinton Smith J. Sieep Sel van Thayer WS. Bryant George C. Democrat B. W. Kent Pratt E- Deily High Baillis William E. Wembley George OC. Hantings George W. Downing Lodge Smith F. Slave Durin Sherburne Stanier Wikvan Frank & Williams HO. Dixby Bradford Haremon T. Baldwin Heaton Protate Randolph George Stow Halley George L.stow

Case With Jury Deliberations and Divorces Filed

The Lippen cott versus Malneti case involved introduction of evidence in court with the jury retiring before noon to deliberate. Two divorces were filed with the county clerk, Ale tan Bussiere versus Leander Wassieres Mantl W, Paine versus Walter J. Paine. Frank M. Corry trustee filed an appeal to the Supreme Court against Hatre Granite and Quarry Company et al.

Lippencott Malneti Aletan Bussiere Leander Wassieres Mantl W Paine Walter J. Paine Wippert Frank M. Corry Hatre Granite and Quarry Company Supreme Court

Third Child Dies From Infantile Paralysis in Brookfield

Brookfield reports the third child in the Albert Jordan family dies from infantile paralysis yesterday. The first child died Monday morning and the second Monday night. No new cases have developed.

Brookfeld Brookfield Albert Jordan Jehild Sea Land

Talk of the Town and Barre Granite Industry News

A town quickens with cross currents as Officer John W. Dineen faces an intoxication charge after a noon incident. Visitors from Dorchester and Wellington are guests of EM Laws, with Barre plans to film granite quarry scenes and an educational feature aiming for wide U.S. release. Vermont industry leaders and federal officials discuss improved accounting methods at a forthcoming Barre gathering.

John W. Dineen Walter Wood Ernest Calhoun Harley W. Heath Goddard Seminary Lawrenceville Academy Lawrenceville N. d New Jersey St. Albans Bay Heath Barro Ereen Town & Country Films, Inc Tere Granite — Manufacturers’ Association Aca Barre United States Harte Granite Robert B. Belt Ac Countant Federal Trade Commission Mr. Belt Sec. H. Hinman Manufactrers’ Association Edward H. Harres Wealyington D.C Commission Bell Federal Terre Coemmission

Aldermen clash over street work and paving plans

City council faced heated debate on Merchant and Washington street paving and road money. Alderman Reynolds accused the street committee of star chamber methods while others defended emergency measures and questioned ditching methods and cost.

Krum City Couns Counsell Heynolds Panter Wandry Relievaie Mali Eirent Oer Pavinis Alderman Reynolds Lund Hind Merchant Street Mtr Reynolds Washington Street Star Chamber Gleason Healy Cushing Bender Shurtheat Miame Ue Water Department North Main Street Reynoldly Water Committee Commission Shurtleff Reynolde PB. Tiffy Barre Clapp Dike Street Rewati N. F. Mower Louis Romaris Oper Warner Wease Trobeni Tachast Neammager

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