davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-14

sector held by American troopsl, ther,
was artillery fighting during the night
A German attack near Antheuil, west oi
the Disc, was completely broken up.
The statement reads:
During the night there were local
actions along the front of the Ger
man attack. The French made many
successful incursions into the enemy
line north of GriyesneF and in the re-
gion of CourcelIes. They took 80
prisoners. Near the Loge farm they
also captured prisoners. A German
attack in the region of Antheuil was
completely broken up.
Between the forest of Villers Cot
terets and Chateau Thierry heavy
artillery fighting continued during
the night.
French patrols took prisoners in
the region of Bussieres and west of
Rheims in the Champagne battle
area"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-14
U.BOAT COMMANDER
ONCE nv u. S. NAVY
Capt. Neustidt Is Said to Have Served
Five Years as Gunner's Mate, Ae-
cording to Affidavits of
Victims Crews.

New York, June 1.-THE commander
of the UlSl, one of the German subms-
rines which have been operating off the
American Atlantic coast, has been identi-
fed as Captain Neustidt, and he served
five years as a gunner's mate in the
United States navy, according to afiida
Wits of officers mad sailors of the schoon-
ers Harrie b. Dunn, Edna, and Haup-
pauge, victims of the submarine The
documents were brought here to-day by
naval reserve officers from Cuba.
The seamen who made the affidavits
are the same who were picked up by
southbeund American steamer. after hay-
ing been held prisoner aboard the subms
rine for eight days and set adrift. The
American steamer took them to Cuba,
where they were examined by the naval
reserve officers. The affidavits give de-
tails also of the submarine equipment
and armament.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-14
FIFTH FRANTIC GERMAN DRIVE
WILL PROBABLY AIM TO CUT WAY
THROUGH BRITISH TO CHANNEL
FLAG DAY HELD
NEW SIGNIFICANCE
With 100000 American Men in France
and Fighting for Integrity
of Nation.

Washington, ID. c., June l4.--With
100000 men in France giving added sig
nificance to the Stars and Stripes, flag
day was observed in the United States
to-day with greater display of patriot.
ism than ever before. Observance OF the
day generally took the form of dis.
play Of the flag though public exer.
cises were arranged in number of cities
and towns. In all celebrations the fresh
laurels won by American troops in the
last ten days did not pass unnoticed.
In Washington, all government de-
partments were to close at o'clock and
join in celebration near the Capitol
grounds. Secretary of War Baker was
to preside at the meeting with Solicitor
General John w. Davis as the principal
speaker. II was considered likely that
President Wilson would attend the exer-
Uses.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-14
BITTERLY 4RRAIGNED
THE CHURCH OF TO-DAY
Rev. H. c. Ledyard of Lyndonville Is Re
ported to Have Accused Church of
Causing the Present War

st. Johnsbury, June l4.-At the ll5th
annual session of the Northern Associa
tion of Universalists of Vermont and
Quebec, held here yesterday. bitter ar
raignment of the church was given by
Rev. II. C. Ledyard of Lyndonville. who
belongs to the Socialist party. He ac-
cused the church of causing the present
war, said it was the rich mans club and
that the growth of the organizati tiors like
the Y. NJ. c. A, the Salvation Army and
the Anti-Saloon league were evidence of
the failure of the church to meet present
day conditions.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-14
ACTIVITY HAS DIED DOWN ON
MONTDIDIER- -SOISSONS FRONT
The Drive for Compiegne Seems to
Have Been Completely Checked
Without the Germans Securing
Any Important Advantage

attacks each side of the French salient between
Mondder and scissors been definitely checked Halt
ed their rush toward Compege unable rapidly to ouank
the French by their onslaught southwest of Scissors the
have apparently ceased their pungng tactics which began last
Sunday time threatened the vital French positions The
French official statement that only local fighting has occurred
along the front of attack during the past few hours
The latest German attempt break through the French lines
but five days before reached the phase of equilibrium
which has marked the end of the critical periods in the Pcard
Flanders and Aisne drives.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-14
M. e W. r. r. r. CUTS OFF
Barre PASSENGERS
That Branch of Service Between Mont
pelier and Barre Eliminated and
Passengers Will Get to Barre
as Best They Can

Officials of the Montpelier & Wells
River railroad this afternoon confirmed
rumor that all passenger service viii be
taken off the Barre branch Of their rail
road. This means that passengers from
the main line will have TO reach Barre as
best they can, either by the Central Yer
mont or by the electric railroad.
This action of the railroad follows
soon after the three cent rate went into
effect, which increased the price of travel
between the two cities to Is cents in
stead OF 10. 1t is said that the electric
railroad is getting largely increased
volume of business and that at rush
times an extra car may be needed to
carry the traffic.
This order goes into effect June "a.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-14
GOT CALL FOR HELP
FROM SHIP IN PERIL
rs. o. S." Came from a Point off Cape
Hatteras and Said the Ship
Was Being Shelled.

An Atlantic Port, June 14-An Amer
lean steamer from West Indian ports, ar
irving here to-day, reported that on
Tuesday, off Cape Hatteras, the vessel
picked up wireless call for help from
ship between her and the shore, which,
the message said, was being shelled by
German submarins.
The fate IF the vessel was not learned.
The last ship definitely known to have
fallen victim to German submarines in
American waters was sunk on June 10,
the day previous.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-14
BIG LIQUOR ''DRIVE'
MADE IN H4RDUICK
States Attorney Campbell Caused the
Arrest of IS Persons After Whole
sale Raid To-day.

Hardwick, June l4.-State's Attorney
Campbell of st. Johnsbury came here
to-day and with large force of Off
GERS made wholesale raid for liquor
after which fifteen persons were arrest
ed. This drive" has been under con
for some time following com
plants Of illegal sale Of liquor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-14
WANTS TO FIGHT.
Son of German General Would Join
American Forces.

Cincinnati. June l4.-While admitting
that he impersonated a United States
army officer, William J. Won Struckrad,
who claims to BE- a son of a German gen
eral and a relative of Admiral Won
Tirpitz, insisted while in Jail to-day that
he desired to Join the American army
and fight against Germany.
Won Struckrad pleaded gruity to i'm
an army officer, but protest
ed against the charge that he had vio-
lated the espionage act. He was sent
to Jail in default Of $4,000 bail to await
trial, which was set for June %.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-14
GERMANS COT A sKINFUL..
That Is the Way One Allied General De
scribes Present Failure.

fans, June 1.-THE position Of the
latest German effort after I've davs az
hshting Is described inelegsntly but apt
y by q general who has just arrived
from the front. as follows.
The Germans got . skinful-
MiiitarE Commentators here are unani-
nous IN declaring another German fail
IRE
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-14
TRY TO SUSPEND MAIL RATE.
Which is Fastened on Second Class Pub
fishers.

Washington, D. c., June l4.--Despite
the assertion of Chairman Simmons that
he is convinced it will be impossible to
pass resolution TO suspend the in
creased seeond-class publishers mail
rates, effective July |, the Senate finance
committee met to-day to consider the
possibility of such action. A group of
senators, headed by Senator Watson of
Indiana and Smoot of Utah, have urged
that action to suspend the rates be made.
Senators Simmons, in calling the meeting
of the committee, said he had been as
sured by House leaders that suspen.
sion OF the resolution would fail of
being brought up in the House
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-14
GERMAN ATTACK
NEAR ANTHEUIL
WAS SMASHED
Otherwise There Have Been No Infantry
Engagements on the Sector of the
Recent Great Battle.

Paris. June l4-Fighting on the front
Of the German attack has died down.
there being only local OPERATIONS last
night. according 10 the statement issued
by the war Office today
Between the forest u Killers -Cottereis
and Chateau Thierry (which includes th.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-14
SWEDISH STEAMER SUNK.
Was Attacked without Warming; Nine
Of Crew Killed.

London. June 1.-THE Swedish steam
ship Nora, Of y555 tons gross. has been
sunk without warning. presumably bv
German submarine. according 70 a de-
spatch from Copenhagen 20 the Exchange
Telegraph company. Nine members Of
the vessels crew were killed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-14
CUN4RD STEAMER
RAN ASHORE
Her Nine Passengers Were Taken OFF and
the Ship Is Reported to Be
Breaking Up.

st. Johns. n. f., June l4.-The Cunard
line steamship Ascanis, with passengers,
ran ashore near Roseblanche, off the
southwest coast Of Newfoundland, early
to-day, and reports TO government au-
thorities here indicated that she is break
ing up. There were nine passengers on
the ship, and all were taken off safely.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-14
McADoo DENIES REQUEST
For Information as to Plans TO Stabilize
American Dollar.

Washington d. G., June H. Secretary
McAdoo to-day denied the Senate's re.
quest for information as to what steps
are being taken to stabilize the value OF
the Ameriena dollar abroad. Asked for
the information in Senate resolution. he
replied that in the opinion of President
Wilson it would be nadvisable to supply
it at this time, for fear it might reach
enemy countries.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-14
ST. JOHNSBURY NAN
WON CROIX DE GUERRE
Alcide Morency Honored, According to
Letter His Chum Wrote
Home.

st. Johnsbury, June l4.-Through a
letter from his ehum. word has been re-
ceived here that Alcide Morency has been
awarded the cross Of war for bravery in
action. He was the first ST. Johnsburv
boy 70 be wounded, having received a
slight injury three months ago, but ne
evidently. soon got hack into the line
again ss a member Of the l02d Machine
Gun battalion, which contains SO many
members Of the old let Vermont regi-
ment.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-14
AUSTRIAN ATTACK
WAS BROKEN UP
Italians Accounted for Operation on
cady Summit and Monticello
Ridge
Ridge.

Rome, June 14.-Austro-H Hungarian
forces yesterday launched an attack
against the Italian lines on Cady sum
NIT and the Monticello ridge, the Ital-
ian war office announced to-day. The
attack was broken up by the Italians.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-14
vERMoNTERs NAMED.
For First Lieutenant in the u s. Medi-
cal Reserve

Washington, d. C., June l4.-The fol-
lowing appointments OF Nermonters were
announced yesterday by the war depart
meni:
Roscoe Hunter PhilhTick East North
feld. and Harold Franklin Taylor. Hard
wick. 10 be first lieutenants, medical re-
serve.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-14
SHIPS TURNED BACK.
Ordered to Return to Port Last Night
and To-day.

An Atlantic Port, June IA. - Ships
ready TO sail from here last night and
to-day turned back on reports that
submarine was operating Is miles off the
Virginia eapes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-14

John q. Ball. q monument retailer. who
has been registered al Hotel Barre while
passing = week in the Barre granite belt.
has returned to his home In North Tous-
wanda, y. \.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-14
2s STATES REPRESENTED
AT Washington Conference on War Work
Activities.

Washington, d. c., June l4--Revenue
legislation and industrial activities con.
nected with the war were considered at a
conference here to-day. Twenty eight
states were represented.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-14
RUSH STEEL TO JAPAN.
So That Japanese Can Build Ships for
United States.

Washington, June l4.-One hundred
and fifty thousand tons of steel have
been allocated to the Japanese govern
ment by the war industries board, com
pleting the first step in the reciprocal
agreement entered into whereby Japan
will build ships for the United States.
The steel is being rushed to seaboard
for quick transportation in ships.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-14
BRITISH CASUALTIES.
Showed s4,i7i Officers and Men for the
Week.

London. June I4--British casualties
reported for the week ending to-day.
were a4.l5l officers and men. OF this
number 4,44T were killed
The Prescott daily news., 1918-11-27

FOR SALE-Two story resi-
dence, a rooms and hail down
stairs with rear and front
porches, three rooms and hall up
stairs. On East Main st with
about three acres truck patches
and pasture that goes with it.
Price $4,000. Terms reasonable.
Moore and Martin. 21tf
J. V. Tedford came down from Lit
tie Rock Saturday and remained over
Sunday with his family.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-11-27
LOCAL NEWS ITKl0R

Akers Auto Service, phone II, hours
a. m. to $3.50 p. m. Night service
is discontinued. 27d7
Help the crippled soldiers and sail
ors by giving a bushel or dollar to
the war fund. 27tf
Wallace Barlow of Sayre, who has
been in the shipyards at Portland,
Oregon, came home today.
Beginning Nov. 20, 1918, every
thing in the millinery line viii be
placed on sale. Mrs. TG.Moody. 27m1
1t is time to plant roses, shrubs and
bulbs. Please place your orders with
the w. c. I. u.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Bostick of Ar
cadia, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry M. Morton here the first of
this week
Mesdames c. f. Royston and j. j.
Battle of Fulton, are guests of their
sister, Mrs. Randolph p. Handy here
for few days.
Let us sell you your Christmas
fruit cakes now; they are going fast.
so cents per pound. Walloch's Bak-
cry. 26d3
Fresh, home baked fruit cakes, the
best in the world. Buy early before
they are all gone so cents per pound.
Walloch's Bakery. 26d3
Chas. Jones joined his family here
yesterday and will remain until after
Thanksgiving when they will return
to their home at Camden.
Mrs W. d. Lassiter has returned to
her home at Fayetteville after an ex-
tended visit here with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs c. C. Handy
FOR SALE-Two Ford cars at
bargain. One at $4,000 and one at
$4,000. Will sell or trade. a. D.
Wren, Sutton. Arkansas.
DR., Grandson D. Royston of st.
Louis, has returned to his home after
visit in the city as the guest of his
sister, Mrs. Randolph p Handy.
Lieut.. Au5ey Honea arrived today
on train from Camp jackson, S. c.,
where he was honorably discharged
from the National Army. He will
leave this afternoon for his home at
Gale, Arkansas.
There will be union Thanksgiving
service at the Presbyterian church to-
morrow morning at 10 o'clock a. m.
The service will be led by Rev J. A.
Parker. All the churches are invited
and are expected to attend.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-11-27
The PRESCOTT DAILY NEWS
P.hiisAsa b.
The News Printing Company

Entered a. seeens eisss man AAta
tar NsvsMbsr 9Th, 1906, ut ths pesAs
stsee ut PesssNsA Arb, under the ~
Of Congress, Nareh 8, 1878.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-11-27
WOOD FOR SALE

17-inch stove wood and cutoff
blocks. Phone 100, Arkadelphia Mill
ing Company. If
The Prescott daily news., 1918-11-27
E0HneS marching
/ huFrah7

They bring fresh glory to our country; they have
offered their lives for great cause we paw them our tribute
dmaEe and honor.
And those who don't come marching home again"
they must live in our memory; the world which their
supreme sacrifice has made better and safer must not
forget them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-27
TODAY'S MARKET REPORTS

Chicago. Feb. 27.-CoRN-Grain prices
rssliea today ,, from f tne weakness WHICH
ferings were light. and it took only mod
crate buying to give corn an upward ten
dency. Prohibition of further trading in
the February delivery counted as buiIish
factor, as the order was accompanied by
notice that settlement would have to be
at the maximum price. S1.2S. Opening
figures which were unchanged at 81 26Ts
May. with March not quoted, were followed
by a slight immediate advance that was
well maintained.
In the later dealings. the fact that the
weather was excellent for the movement
of the crop acted as a weight on prices
The close was steady at a net advance of
a shade with March s1.27az and May sf265S
@127.
OATS-Scantiness sof rural offerings
helped to strengthen oats Producers and
railroad were giving evident preference to
the handling of corn. After opening "A
shade off to h@Hc higher. with May S73sc
to S7i@c, the market scored a substantial
gain
PROvISIONS-Heayy receipts OF hogs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-27

New York, Feb. e7.-JournaI of Com
merce: Cotton-Trade demands the out
standing feature, also rising spots. Wall
St.-Sborts said to be covering and going
long. Liverpool buys about 1000 bales.
Spot firm Central Texas recently had good
rains. May increase acreage there Mills
are not going to refuse government con-
tracts. They have recently been buying
May, July and even October.
New York, Feb. 27.-FinanciaI News Bull
letin Stocks-There seems to be a crys-
talizing of sentiment suggesting Il marking
time and a waiting attitude which bullish
activities chiefly of aspecialty character,
pending the enactment into law of the i'm
portant legislation now under considera-
ton In congress. In the absence of radical
list expected to move in trading area
subject more day 70 day. Technical con-
ditions than otherwise. List seems over
sold with rallying tendencies Good buy
ing reported in X. b. c., Tobacco Products
and American Beet Sugar
Chicago, Feb. 27.-The Herald SAYS /:
Grain-Sentiment of oats trade last night
was rather more bearish the market as
it appeared to some. having rather heavy
undertone, some of those who were bearish
and sold on the bulge covered on the late
break. Conservative traders were disposed
declines too far. Some people in the trade
are looking for an embargo against loading
any grain except corn for the next two
weeks. so that the allies can be given all
the corn desired in that period. This
caused some operators to go slow on the
selling side of oats on late break. A large
number of cars of cash corn with high
moisture test were carried over. due to
the lack of demand and a satisfactory
price. There is TO be no more tradin z
ordered it closed. A settling price of 81 Is
has been fixed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-27
SKINNER TONIGHT
Booth Tarkington's ..Mister Antonio"
at Grand. p. m.

In these times of strife Otis Skinner
has become more and more an optim-
list. He believes in looking on the
bright side of life and in bringing all
the joy possible into the lives of
others. This is one of the reasons
why he is so happy in the role of
Tony Camaradonio. organ grinder
and philosopher. in the Booth Tark-
ington play. Mister Antonio" Mr..
Skinner comes to the Grand tonight.
Mr.. Harrington wrote the play es-
pecially for Mr.. Skinner, and the role
of Tony is a most lovable one. Tony
believes in the joy of life and is ever
ready to do a kindness unto others.
He is convinced that it is better to
laugh than to cry, and that you can
make just as much noise. Mr.. Skin
ner is under the Charles Frohman
management and supported by most
capable company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-27
RUSSIANS HURL

Continued from Page One.l
in a Russian victory. The Russians
have succeeded in removing most of
the vast store of supplies there (val-
ued at four hundred million rubles)
into the interior.
Admit Loss of Revai.
The commissariat has admitted that
Reval Capital of Esthonia. situated
on an arm of the Gulf of Riga, 200
miles west of Petrograd) was captured
after a battle in which sailors and
Red guards contested every step.
The Germans surrounded the city
in the evening. They approached
within seven versts (4.62 miles) and
sent representatives forward These
declared that in view of Esthonias
indepen ience they were coming as
guests. The defenders refused to ac-
cept that attitude and the battle en-
sued.
Enth dsiasm for the defense of the
revolution grows hourly. There is a
constan. stream of armed men leaving
for the front. Two hundred thousand
proletaTiats have enrolled.
Can Stop the Invaders?
The staff at Luga Goo miles south
of Petrograd on the Riga-Petrograd
railway wired they would be able to
halt the Germans if they had rein
forcements. These were sent imme-
diately.
Officers are eagerly joining the gas
risOnS which are Refrigerated and be-
ing organized hurriedly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-27
TOPEkA'S MORALS
,con.inued from Page one,

that an order would doubtless be
issued against soldier visits.
''Then told the reporter l did not
Know such conditions existed here. l
to1d him 7 am convinced that a good
MANY women come here from Kansas
CITY during the week end But L
have no personal knowledge OF such
conditions. If it is found to be fact.
the local authorities will be asked TO
restrict as far as possible these visits.
Rut 7 did not have in contemplation
that a special order was considered
AGAINST Topeka or that a special in
yestigation was being or would be
made here I know the government
plans to direct an investigation IN al
cities surrounding army camps That
will amply to Topeka, Lawrence, Leav-
enworth. Atchison and a great many
other cities.
conditions Above Average.
81 do not want to magnify immoral
20, ditions here. Neither do I want
to hide them. I have lived here four
teen years and expect to live mere SO
long as live. Personally, feel con-
ditions IN Topeka are far, far better
than in Kansas City and much better
than in many cities of Topeka'S size
and an equal distance from an army
camp. During the recent conference
with federal officials. tho, it was
stated that of men at Camp Funston
who suffer from venereal diseases. the
second greatest number said the dis
ease was contracted in Topeka. That
was not official. Even so, Topeka's
proximity to the camp might not indi-
cate an especially bad condition. How
ever, if immoral conditions exist here
and are permitted by local officers,
hotel and rooming house keepers, the
government will surely act. That
statement does not apply to Topeka
alone 1t means all cities in the coun-
fY-x- of cd W a H.
ings.
STRONG arm methods-even be-
yond those provided by general stat
utes and city ordinances-are being
employed to eradicate any immoral
conditions in Topeka, Mayor House
declared today. He said the law pro-
viced limited methods of procedure.
The campaign which Mayor House
has outlined to keep the tinseled
temptors from the streets of Topeka
provides for unique and original pro-
ccdure- Sixteen women were gathered
in the drag net Tuesday night But
some of these same women have been
listed on the police blotters even be-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-27
PEACE HOPES SHATTERED.
Bolsheviki Say Even Capture of Petro-
grad Will Not Strange Revolution.

Petrograd, Feb. rs (Delaye0.-
Despite our readiness to sign a Ger
man peace of usurpation, enemy de-
tachments continue to advance" the
executive councils press proclaimed
today.
1.-The German imperialists do not
desire peace, but the strangling of the
worEmen's and peasants revolution
Brave, heroic, pitiIesss obstinate re-
sistance becomes the revolutions task.
Occupation of RevaI and Pskoy
and even Petrograd, which is still dis
tant, cannot decide the revolutions
fate Should the threat toward Petro-
grad increase, the councils govern
ment must move to Moscow.
I'VE must defend every position.
railway station and locomotive and
interpose all obstacles in the road to
Petrograd."