25 Sep 1916
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1916
Page
1
Field Marshal Von Mackensen fails to break Russian and Romanian defenses along the Constanza railroad. From the Danube to the Black Sea, Mussled by stubborn resistance, Axis attempts stall.
Romanian forces claim success in Transylvania with an attack at Hormannstadt and nearly 7,000 prisoners taken. Officials report reduced intensity of fighting as fall rains hinder operations from the Danube to the Black Sea while artillery duels continue along the Danube front and in force near Petrograd.
Berlin reports no fires from yesterday's hostile air raid on Essen and most bombs caused no damage. The French war office announced that 12 bombs fell on the Krupp plant at Essen during a 49 mile raid, with all aircraft returning safely.
Paris via Tandon Sept 25 Russian troops on the western of the Macedonian front took the offensive at night and captured hill 116 west of Florina, a strongly fortified position. French artillery fire caused fires at Doiran, French troops advanced on their left wing, Serbian forces reached the Broda frontier, and French infantry made a slight advance north of Florina.
British troops advancing along the Struma have crossed the river at three points and captured Jenmite from Bulgarian forces. Serbs report progress northwest of Kanaikealan and French forces push northwest of Florina as the campaign continues.
Passengers say the Dutch mail steamer Frins Hendrik seized by naval forces as it headed to Zoebrugge came under fire when an allied aeroplane dropped a bomb during escort toward the fort. One Dutch yeoman and two sailors were wounded.
Reports from Vienna say a bread famine has persisted for several days due to shortages and official decrees banning the supplying of bread to guests unless they bring their own. Halfway service has been disrupted since Russia's entry into the war. An attempted assault near Vaux-Chapitre Wood was reported as failed.
Eyewitnesses report a deadly Maine Central collision near Kofeld station when a car crossed the tracks at field crossing. Three dead, two injured. victims identified as Charles Tanstall Dent, Milo Randall, and Mrs Alyrant Dougherty, with Mrs Randall most severely hurt.
New York report says labor unions representing about 179000 workers voted to strike in a move directed by Ernest Bolum secretary of the conference of labor ministers. The action aims to join a proposed general strike set to take effect Wednesday.
President Wilson departed Studow Lawn for Baltimore to address the National Grain Growers' association and push the eight hour law along with other campaign issues. It marked his first campaign trip away from Shadow Lawn, with a return planned tonight.
Miss Mildred Marrion of Summer Street visits relatives in Burlington during a vacation from the New Fingland Fruit store. Mrs. George W. Mann returns from South Royalton. Mrs. Fanny Buchanan and Mrs. Stephen Frangie go to Barre for a wake. Charles Wood returns from Keene to resume his work at the New England Fruit store. Frank G. Howland and George Rackley accompany others on an automobile trip to Strafford. Ralph H. Reed leaves for Yale University in New Haven. Angelo Calderara learns of his son Leo’s death in Italy. John B. Eames returns to Toe ton to continue business with Batten She Play Co. Mrs. Ellen Moore suffers a serious leg injury at Miles Building. Dr. J W Stewart and Dr HLH Red arrange X rays and hospital transfer.
A historic London air raid report details two Zeppelins shot down and others damaged Friday night. Antiaircraft fire, searchlights, and guns halted the raids, with casualties in London and the provinces and property damage focused on suburban dwellings and shops.
New York public schools opened on September 21 after a two week delay. Authorities estimate about 734,000 city children will stay home due to fear of infantile paralysis. Teachers prepared to address concerns and assist children who do attend.
Joseph A. Dennison former Suffolk county assistant district attorney and his wife were found after nearly four days in the White Mountains wilderness. They were exhausted and footsore but safe after being located by hotel staff and volunteers near the Dartmouth college grant. Rewards totaling 1800 were offered by Boston figures and local supporters.
Rev F I Richards of North Congregational preached on the dangers of liquor and moral decline in St Johnsbury. He argued that even in a supposedly sober town children are exposed to temptation and that law alone cannot insure virtue without public sentiment and cultural change.
Thousands of Cretan insurgents have seized Crete with full control of the island. Government buildings are in separatist hands as Greek authorities curtail royal loyalists. Coast towns report rebel influence spreading across the island.
From Athens via London a dispatch reports sixty nine members of the king s lay faction in Crete are said to align with former Premier Venizelos and consider following him into what would be a revolutionary movement if he chooses to join Sataniss, according to Crete advices.
Vermont National Guard infantry, from Eagle Pass Texas, moved via Chicago to Port Ethan Allen. The three detachments, led by Col Tra L Reeves Lieut Col Fired B Thomas and Major Walter C Coates, will reach Fort Ethan Allen Tuesday. They paused in San Antonio and New Orleans during their journey and are said to be the best behaved unit seen on the border.
A second poliomyelitis case in Chittenden county this year is a two year old boy, Mryie Remington, of Burlington, living with grandparents in Essex Center. The infant shows paralysis only as weakness, with quarantine in place and no definite contact history established.
The severely mutilated body of Richard R. Morris of Hydeville was found between railroad tracks near the Delaware and Hudson overpass east of Castleton after midnight Saturday. Investigators believe he may have been struck by three cars as he walked from Castleton toward the Lavery farm, with burial planned in Cedar Grove cemetery. Morris last seen alive in Castleton about 10 p.m. The case remains under investigation by State's Attorney V. Poulin and local officials.
Martha Jane Sinclair daughter of Mr and Mrs William Sinclair of Springfield Missouri married Raymond J Arkley at the Presbyterian manse on Wellington Street Saturday at 4. Rev Edgar Crowland officiated. Attendants were Ruth Mitr and Alexander Walker. The bride wore brown dress and her bridesmaid red taffeta. Mrs Arkley formerly lived in Barre and works in Springfield at Westingtonk company. Arkley son of Mr and Mrs J Se Arkley of Washington Street Barre is a Spaulding High School graduate employed in Stevens Tharves company. A reception followed at the groom’s home. They will live at 22 Donald Street Springfield Missouri.
The Washington fair at Barre Vermont offers outdoor sport and livestock exhibits as the World’s Fairs in Tunbridge are canceled. Day one is exhibitors only until 4 pm, day two runs stock displays and premium entries, with a grand cavalcade, stallion and brood mare shows, horse events, and purses. Day three features gentleman’s driving horses, matched horse examinations, and races with prizes. floral hall premiums paid Oct 4. officers include President Donald Smith Barre and Secretary F Stanley with assorted superintendents and marshals.
William H Noonan formerly of Barth died in a Cbledg hospital Saturday morning after an illness of a year. His brother Patrick of Clif Street Barre attended. The urn will be moved to St Johnsbury for burial with services at St Monica's Catholic Church. Born in St Johnsbury April 15 ATH he lived in Barre before moving to Chicago. Survived by nieces and nephews including Miss Chadi Noonan, Mrs Mary McDonald of Boston, William Noonan and Frank Noonan.
The funeral for Mrs. Annabella MacDonald occurred Saturday at 2 in the First Presbyterian church with Rev. Roger Cresatani officiating. Prayers were said at her Thompson Place home earlier. mourners included Jolie G. Mebech Samuel Sinvair Dr EX Archambault and others. Interment followed at Hope Cemetery as tributes were offered.
Fire destroyed a barn granary and other buildings on Emil Kendall’s farm but spread halted by nearby cautious moves. A large quantity of hay and stock were saved, while the family directed most efforts to saving the remaining structure as sparks threatened the home. The loss totaled about AMM, with some coverage by rain.
A major blaze in Phenix near Syracuse on September 25 burned 82 buildings, wiped out most water and power facilities, and left over half the industrial area damaged. One person died, and many employees faced displacement as authorities battled thieves invading the ruins.
A brakeman, Godfrey, slipped from the running board as a granite locomotive moved a flat car. Hastings pulled him clear and brakes were reversed to avert further harm. Surgeons at City hospital amputated his left leg two inches below the knee. his condition stable, he is Frank Godfrey of Williamstown and had two years on the Barre & Chelsea road.
Mes Henry Bartlett, recently stricken with infantile paralysis four weeks ago, at Underhill Center shows improvement though left leg remains paralyzed and ankle muscles twitch. Right arm improves. Lynn visitors from Massachusetts must stay in quarantine longer. John J. Kelley Peter Grimes Mattie Walle Hose McIvery listed.
New York date Sept 28 records note multiple deaths and services in Chelsea and nearby towns. Mrs Neltle Lucas of Chelsea and Mrs Flora Menston are among those mentioned with services planned at Congregational church. A Mrs McDprewett returns home as infantile illness noted. other brief notices reference gatherings and social events in the region.
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