French Drive Ahead on Aisne Front Capture Villers-Huislain
French forces push along the Aisne and in Champagne taking more than 14 000 prisoners over two days and seizing twelve guns. They occupy Chivy east of the Oise Aisne canal and Bray en Laonnois while driving to Chayenne and gaining fortified positions. British forces prepare for renewed actions around Lens St Quentin and Arras region after a one mile line advance capturing Villers-Huislain.
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Aisne
Champagne
Aise
Chivy
Oise-Aisne
Bray-en-Laonnois
Chayenne
Rheins
Aisne-Champagne
Arras
Lens
St. Quentin
Haig
Villers-Huislain
Navy Captain Reports Mysterious Aeroplane Over Piscataqua
Boston dispatch says Captain W I Howard of Portsmouth navy yard notified Captain William R Bush of a Boston and Maine bridge sighting above the Piscataqua river. Guardsmen observed an aeroplane circling for five minutes at 11:20 p.m. and officers suspect a northern mountain base. Rochester sheriff mobilizes search squads amid efforts to verify the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Hoston &Ine
Piacataqua River
Massachusetts National
Mariner
Portsmouth
Rochester
N. Hi
German report: over 2000 officers and men taken by Germans
Berlin via London reports that the German army headquarters announce a new French operation where more than two thousand officers and men are taken as prisoners. The claim emphasizes the scale of captures in the ongoing conflict.
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Berlin
London
Army Headquarters
Attacks on German Homes in Porto Alegre Brazil
Porto Alegre Brazil April 18 Amul attacks destroy 270 German houses tearing down flags and smashing windows caricatures of the German emperor nailed to walls Porto Alegre noted as a principal city in Brazil
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Porto Alegre
Brazil
Hungarian Premier Tisza Resigns Amid Rumor Coup
London dispatch reports a socialist paper claims Count Tien's fascist faction forced resignation of Hungarian Prime Minister Tisza after a coup attempt. The report cites a Central News bulletin and notes potential political upheaval in Hungary.
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London
Central News
Budeim
Moweszak
Count Tieen
PAPER MEN SAY GUILTY NOT GUILTY IN SHERMAN ACT CASE
Seven men indicted last week on Sherman Act charges over a newsprint paper situation pleaded not guilty in New York. Defendants listed include Philip esident of the International Ta per company and Chicago banker Alexander Smith. April 2 was set for next legal steps or deadlines.
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New York
United States Cushman
Philipesident
International Taper Company
Alexander Smith
Chicago
George F. Mead
Tayton
Edward W. Barkus
Minne ‘Spolis
George Chahoom
Ir. G
Government Horer Prisoned and Horses for Military Use
A fragmentary report notes horses owned by See evewuset seized amid a military train inquiry. Another brief item from Newport, April 15, covers Dr. J. A. Hingeley presenting “Der Pant to the Church” at the Vermont Methodist Conference, which shows healthy conference growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aden Anatibion Ork
Evewuset
M. E
Newport
J. A. Hingeley
Gret Dey
Vermont
Miners to Get 20 Percent Wage Increase
A tentative agreement was reached by a subcommittee of operators and employees from Ohio Indiana Illinois and western Pennsylvania to raise wages of about 228000 bituminous coal miners by roughly 20 percent at the contract’s expiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ohio
Indians
Alinnis
Pennsylvania
Girl Tries to Die After Epileptic Ordeal in Burlington
Clara Strong a 13 year old from Burlington attempted suicide by drinking wood alcohol yesterday after a bout of severe epileptic fits. Her grandmother Mrs. Clara Davis found her unconscious on return from errands. A note read I have taken something to end my life. She was rushed to Mary Fletcher hospital where she has a chance to recover.
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Burlington
Clara Strong
Clara Davis
Mary Fletcher Hospital
1010 Wireless Plants Closed in New York
New York April 18 police authorities dismantled 1010 private wireless plants in compliance with Navy Secretary Daniels instructions. Owners cooperated voluntarily. 18 other plants refused to discontinue and their names were sent to Daniels for further instructions.
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New York
Infant’s Strychnine Poisoning Sparks City Tragedy
Fourteen month old Mary Francis Quigley of this city ingested strychnine tablets found at a relative’s home. She swallowed one tablet before being discovered by the mother who removed it. The child died within 48 minutes as convulsions began, after the poison took effect and was not stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ac Kutland
Mary Francis
Burt Quigley
Sidental Etrycheine Powecinne
Fair Haven
Theoby
Wheat from Northwest to Atlantic Seaboard Exports
Wheat shipments from the Pacific Northwest begin yesterday, with about 19 cartloads daily for two months sent to the Atlantic coast for export. The operation, arranged by the railroad at the government’s request, aims to move up to 12,000,000 bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Seaboard
Portland
Athena Ser
Parile
Senate approves 7 billion war finance bill without dissent
Washington April 18 The war finance bill authorizing 7 billion dollars in securities passed the Senate unanimously after seven hours of debate. The measure, enabling a three billion dollar ally loan and a large war chest, awaits House action on changes. Conferees were appointed as a contingency. All present Senators supported funding except Lane absent ill.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Germany
Lane
Oregon
Berlin Strike Near End as Workers Return to Factories
Berlin dispatch reports work resumed in Berlin factories. Strikers reportedly require bread and potato supply, fair food distribution, and promised Prussian electoral reform as a condition of returning. Amsterdam correspondents note the last striker may have resumed work.
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London
Berlin
Copenhagen
Over 30 Recruits from St Johnsbury Navy Draft
In St Johnsbury on April 18 the naval recruiting drive concluded with 30 to 40 men enlisting, many from St Johnsbury Academy. Among the recruits was Rev Harold L Culrne of Wheelock’s Manitust church who joined the naval reserve and expressed readiness to sacrifice. Officers praised the town for its strong showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johnsbury
Burlington
St- Johnsbury Academy
Numler
Harold L. Culrne
Wheelock
Naval Reserve
Jury Takes Case in Washington County Court Deliberations
Concluding arguments were completed in the trial of Arthur Faker and A D Harris in Washington county court. Judge William charged the jury before they retired to deliberate. Clatvore D Wheelock of Montpelier is mentioned in connection with adultery.
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Arthur Faker Ve
A.D. Harris
Washington County
Forencen
William
Biatewe
Clatvore D
Wheelock
Montpelier
Talk of the Town highlights and local doings in Barre
Mrs Leon Carroll visits Fort Ethan Allen to see her sod a National Guard member. Wellington Street student Mins Mildead Stown attends Goddard Seminary and appears at a Northfield wedding. Several locals change jobs or relocate with plans for summer work. A youth accident near North Barre School involving Orlando Rossi is described as accidental. James K Pirie boasts a big trout catch while winter fishing continues. Barre patriotic women mail Comfort Kits and supplies to Vermont National Guard troops with pillows, pencils, gloves, and other items.
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Leon Carroll
North Main Street
Fort Ethan
State National Guard
Mins
Mildead Stown
Wellington
Istreet
Goddard Seminary
Northfield
Atmal
Hester Mae Emervon
Lieut. Walter, Merkel
Mancheater
N. H
Herbert Benjamin
Summer Street
Jones & Nye
Springfield
Mase
Benjamin
James K. Pirle
Graniteville
Williamstown
Pirie
Teoauxo
Orlando Rossi
A Rossi
Second Street
A Fortier
Beckley Street
North Barre
Fortier
Rossi
Charles Ayers
Washington, D.C
Assutant General
Avers
Civil Service
Bullock
The
Traction Company
Perry Auto Colinal
Montpelier
Traction Read
Kia
Barre
Fort Ethan Ailes
Marre
Let
No Separate Peace by United States
Washington April 18 the United States will not make a separate peace with Germany or her allies. A resolution to this effect was introduced yesterday by Senator Sherman of Illinois and referred to the foreign relations committee.
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Washington
Aie
Germany
Sherman
Ilinois
Man Falls 25 Feet In Elevator Shaft
White River Junction April 1 Lujne Jennings of Vermont Raking Co fell twenty five feet from an elevator shaft during unloading. With a truck and nearly a ton of flour he suffered a broken fog rut on the head and severe bruises after slipping from a car onto the cement floor. Rescue crews arrived as workers scrambled to pull him free from the shaft and assess his injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White River Junction
Lujne Jennings
Vermont Raking Company
Jennings
Weiler
Aerupe
Amd
Barre Street Department Funds Run Low Amid Missing Money
The Barre city street department faces a shortfall with 6045 dollars missing since January. Of that amount 2700 is said buried on Brooklyn street. council debates new road machine, audits, and street sprinkling reforms as officials cite thin year-end funding and delayed shipments.
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Brooklyn Street
Barre
Cminsel
Whent
Glyssan
Brooklyn
Winter
Bruce
Snow
John Greenleaf
Whittier
al- Devin Healy
Connec
Board of
City Auditors
William B. Marrion
Marrion
Charaole
William McDonald
W. J. Clapp
Milne
McDonald
W. Gorman
Federal
Gorman
P. Gropelli
Christopher Columbus Band
Alderman Rossi
Alderman Reynolds
Sines
Gropelli
J. W. Stewart
Itis
Sinclair
Whine Police Department
Smith and Cleckwell Petreets
Mittier
Brook Street
C. F. Bolaser
James Abern
North Main Street
Chotem
Prinpec
F. N. Nopmandesn
Barree Board of Trade Annual Meeting Highlights Industry Hopes
Heavy firing off Cape Cod stirs talk of naval action as Barre’s Board of Trade cites a year of growth and new industry prospects. Plans for a woolen factory, tax incentives, and a $20 000 plant with $80 000 machinery receive strong support from ex-senator Daniel and local leaders. Officers reappointed. A. Phelps reports 25 new members, 810 total, plus multiple tours and road sign purchases advance regional commerce.
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Manufacturers’ Hall
Harro Board of ‘Trade
Alec Yrar
Barty
Harry Daniels
Finet Montpelier
Barre
Little Woolen Cy
North Montpelier
George N
Deny Sine
Alexander Fini
HG. Woodfull
Willey
Monry A. Phelps
W. A Resnofis
Board of ‘Trade
A. P. Abbott
James Mackay
Hi. F. Cutler
New Industries
Tauwher-Ryttenberg Company
New York
Etepe Botals
Tri Neequsary
H.G. Woodrail
John B. Magnagh
Magnaghi
Daniele
Daniel
Danstol
Seo
H. A. Phelps
Board of Trade
Jist
Central Vermont Railroad
Woman's Club
University of Vermont
Orange
Washington County
Clarre
Abans
Trede
Anni Wal Temquet
Jance
Firing Heard Off Cape Cod Suspected Naval Exchange
Reports from Provinetown Massachusetts on April 18 describe heavy firing near Cape Cod and Cape Cod Bay. Officials noted ships on active duty do not reveal positions, sparking speculation of a naval engagement though no vessels were sighted. Local yards prepared to meet any emergency as officials awaited corroboration from war vessels.
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Tip
Cape Cod
Ston
Girard Tstarlons
Kare Taint
Hill Bar Aml
Navy Tee Partment Tuatay
Aires
Mrovineytown
MaReachusetts Bay
Cape Col
Navy Department
Axordigy
Goss
Timiyy
Provinestown
Mass
Cape God
Periscope of German U Boat Seen Near Smith
Washington April 18 The periscope of a submarine was sighted by Smith destroyer crew just before a torpedo wake crossed the bows. Navy officials said the report confirms a German submarine in American waters. The periscope was clearly seen at about 300 yards and the torpedo at 30 yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Smith
Navy
Abmarine
Funeral of Frank Ferrario Draws Large Barre Attendance
The funeral of Frank Ferrario, a respected member of the Barre Italian community, was held yesterday at 2 PM from Bowens with a large turnout and profuse floral tributes. Bearers included Paul Bianch, Peter Merlo, Carlo Chiervalli, Angelo Mochetti, Annamila Guidwili, and Leonardo Gomi, followed by interment at Hope Cemetery. The piece also notes Barres Board of Trade involvement in arranging the 1917 national cemetery superintendents convention and praises retiring president W. G. Reynolds and incoming president George N. Tilden for their service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ferrario
Barre Lilian
Granite Street
Bowen
Paul Bianch
Peter Merlo
Carlo Chiervalli
Angelo Mochetti
Anmanila Guidwili
Leonardo Gomi
Hope Cemeter
Board of Trade
Barre
Alex Hanton
Otthoars
Fticeene
Fumerone
Yar
W. G. Reynolds
Teetian
George N. Tilden
Emlny
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Portsmouth Navy Yard
Tisza
Budapest
Amsterdam
United States
America
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Cummins
Jnan
Federal Reserve
Secretary of Treasury
Treasury
Treasury Department
McAdoo
Federal Reserve Board
J. P. Morgan
Arthur Baker Ve
A. D. Harris
Talk OF
the Town
United States Senate
Coast Guard Statio
Provincetown
F. Perrario
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