British French win minor successes near Lys battle area
London reports British and French forces repulsed enemy attacks along the Lys front south of Kemmel and near Givenchy. Night operations yielded a few prisoners and machine guns. Germans failed to gain ground despite six divisions, while Kemmel hill remained under heavy bombardment as patrols and artillery exchanges continued.
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London
Lys
Kemme
War Office
Kemmel
Givenchy
France
Associated Pres
la Bassee
Fanders
Rebeca
Reif du Vanage
Kemmel Hill
Germans Repulsed On Lys Battle Front
London reports Field Marshal Traig describing severe fighting along the Lys front from La Bassée canal to the Lys river east of St Venant. Attacks were repulsed with heavy German losses and over 200 prisoners taken, plus continued shelling and clashes near Givenchy and Kemmel.
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London
Marshal Traig
Lys
la Bassee Canal
Givenchy
St. Venant
Kemmel
Yout
Somme
French advance in Senecat Wood reported by official communique
Paris reports French forces have captured part of the Senecat wood and pushed advances against the Germans in other sectors, according to last night’s official communication. The terse dispatch notes continued Allied pressure across occupied regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
F Nations
Sanguinary Losses Reported in Early April Battle
A rough dispatch from the front notes heavy casualties as French assaults near Moreuil Northeast of the town faced fierce resistance. The latest tally indicates significant losses on both sides amid ongoing fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saya
Italian Patrol Scores on Asiago Plateau and Monte Tombe Area
Italian headquarters reports patrol successes on the Asiago plateau and Monte Tombe area on April 10. Frontline actions near Piave caused enemy casualties while teams conducted protective work at Gente Loop and We carried out munitions and maintenance tasks in the Lee valley area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asiago
Monte Tomba
Rome
Monte Tombe
Pelverré
Gente Loop
Fowalla
French Drive German Machine Gun Nests Near Amiens
Paris reports that last night French forces wiped out German machine gun nests on the front south of Amiens during yesterday’s attack. Heavy artillery battles continued in the area as the fight intensified along the lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amiens
Paris
Nesta
Goods by Rail Stolen Across Nations Report
Official reports from the Prussian state railways show 1917 compensation for lost or stolen transit at 47 million marks, far above 4 million in 1913. The German post office paid 3 million marks in 1917, vs 100 thousand in 1913. Most stolen goods were foodstuffs and clothing. robberies on Austrian railways reportedly exceed those in Germany. the rail ministry urges public rail usage only in essential cases.
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Zurich
Ofice
Germany
Ministry of Rail
King George Signs Man Power Bill
London reports royal assent to the man-power bill as it closes debates and secures the measures remaining advantages. The act aims to fill depleted ranks by expanding service and conscription options for Britain during the ongoing conflict.
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King George
London
Allies Use Gas Shell Tactics To Break German Lines
Paris reports a new gas warfare method in the current battle as heavy shells release slowly dispersing poisonous fumes along charted lines then storming troops advance after a delay. British gunners at one section fired shells with a stinking compound causing Germans to remove masks and suffocate when the gas suddenly intensified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Germans Begin Whine Again As War Strains Grow
Report notes renewed German complaints as wartime pressures mount amid shortages and morale concerns. Officials urge resolve while civilians face rising prices and scarce goods in uncertain days.
British sergeant captures 36 Germans at stronghold
London reports Sergeant William Grimbaldeston of the King's Own Scottish Borderers, armed with a single bomb, led a daring assault to flank a blockhouse. He drew fire, crossed open ground, and, under heavy machine-gun and mortar fire, forced thirty six enemy soldiers to surrender, earning the Victoria Cross for bravery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Associated Press
William Grimbaldeston
King's Own
Scortiah Borderers
Thiny-Aix Germaoe
Wiesterly Cross
Grimbaldeston
Atl
Hunan
Coal Restrictions to Persist as War Demands Grow
Washington April 1 The fuel administration announced that coal restrictions will likely tighten further as the year advances. Officials said any zoning changes will move toward greater limitation rather than expanding supply. Dealers and consumers are urged to proceed without delay in placing orders while a re canvassing of margins aims to set proper prices for coal sizes and qualities, with county chairmen providing guidance where needed.
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Washington, D
Com
Fuel Administration
Varinu
Twelve Killed in Action on War Dead List
Washington April 19 the death list yesterday showed 72 women divided as killed in action twelve died of wounds three died of disease three wounded severely seven wounded slightly four The list named Capt James B Milles killed in action Lieut Arthur B Warren died of disease Theut James E O Tool? wounded severely and Capt Nathaniel P Brooke wounded slightly
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Washington, D. C
Ead
James B. Milles
Arthur B. Warren
James E. O'Toole
Nathaniel P. Brooke
Swamped with wounded pass through Flinders amidalarm
An Amsterdam dispatch reports a large wounded flow through Flinders alarming the German high command. Courtrai and other towns have become military hospitals, front arrangements are inadequate, and Red Cross efforts are stretched. Many wounded die before arrival or en route by Red Cross vehicles and ambulances.
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Washington
Flinders
Amsterdam
Courtrai
Women Bankers Conflict Reaches Court in Berlin
In Berlin a women's bank campaign termed for and by women faced legal entanglement in April. The defense argues the board, including two directors in national service in Russia, acted within rapid business pressures, while authorities pursue the case as the court reassesses.
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Ameirraam
Berlin
Ieee
Progea
Weaven
Rus
No WeaK Spot Miawa Apel The Gabeable Tite Report
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Miawa Apel and Gabeable Tite with cryptic lines about security and time. No clear events, dates, places, or named organizations emerge from the readable portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miawa
Lynga
Rescued Comrade Sausville Wounded Near Front
Sergt William J Sausville of Bennington was slightly wounded in April while with Ca Bd Engineers. He aided three wounded men under German fire, reaching one man who rose and attempted to move toward lines, then carried him to safety. He is recovering in a base hospital.
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William J. Sausville
Bennington
William J. Sadeville
Vie Parente
Joseph Sanevilie
Wax Warde
Hase
Rheims Ruin Completed by Vandals
Paris reports Rheims reduced to a smoking ruin after a week of fires set by Germans. The correspondent notes fires destroyed buildings and debris obscured the city, with the cathedral vaulting collapsing stone by stone leaving only the west front and pillars standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rheims
Paris
Rheima
Cher
Lae Matin
Navasla
Italians on French Front Join Allied Forces
Italian regiments already in France form the right wing of the allied armies, the Italian embassy announced in Washington. Premier Orlando said troops would be dispatched to the front in France, joining French British American Belgian and Portuguese units. The move aims to show solidarity as colors of Italian regiments soon fly beside those of allies at the front.
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Washington
France
Tallis
Tome
Orlando
Momend
Chamber of Deputies Y
Re elected G A R Head Officers Named in Vermont
Hullington April 1 after to hour of balloting Sherwood hall yesterday saw the Vermont Grand Army of the Republic keep current officers for another term. Officers listed include Commander DS Platce Vergennes senior vice commander John R Wiken Worcester junior commander J F Pionse Springfield chaplain Le W Bush Brookline medical director Dr CM Ferrin Buellington and Woman's Relief Corps officers including President Mrs Jessie Sturtevant St Albans and multiple vice presidents treasurer chaplain and delegates. Also noted were selections for department officers and G A R ladies officers with numerous delegates named for the Portland Oregon convention in August.
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Woman's Relief
Cora Hall
Hurlington
Carrie Dean
Castleton
Carrie Cady
Bellows Falls
Idea Spee
Burlington
Emma =LaPoint
Marre
Blanche Merrill
Radford
Llarge
Mary Hanahan
Rutland
Mary Roberts
Brattleboro
the Hutett
Sherrod Brown
Hutte Shipman
Hardwick
Mary Cheadier
May
Grace Uurkarne
Barres
Vietoring Busapert
Lillian Zottman
Lydia Prench
Sarah Mulheron
Addie Store
Kagex Junction
Abbie Willey
Barre
Adeline Clough
Anna Roberts
Julia Wetherell
Mary Curtin
Portland
Ore
Flora Itiley
Brandon
Mary Towne
Waterbury
Addie Stone
Essex
Essex Junction
Mary Yandow
Grace Heftlon
Agnes Brownell
Elizabeth Wright
Rose Yandow
Sons of Veterans
Stannard Memorial Hall
Division of Vermont
U.S A
Charley L. Davenport
Luxtons River
W. A. Gleason
Manchester
M. HU
Montpelier
Comnedi
J. P Headley
Wallingford
D. Taylor
Lo M. Hii
A 1. Ware
Cheeter
Freight Car Fall Next to Franklin Pond
Richard Harvey of Barre Vermont rode atop a moving freight train near East Andover on Tuesday evening. He fell from the car and landed in a frog pond, wading to the edge shouting for help. Rescuers pulled him from the water. he was listed in serious condition at Franklin hospital with two broken ribs. Harvey had been in the city Thursday and may have fallen asleep on top of the car. His brother James Harvey of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, was notified.
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Franklin, N. WE
Richard Harvey
Barre
Willa
Andover
Io Frog Pond
Franklinger Station
Ami
Franklin Hospital
Harvey
James Harvey
Portsmouth
N. H
Schwab Takes Helm of Emergency Fleet Corp
New York April 19 Charles M Schwab left for Washington to assume duties as director general of the emergency fleet corporation He spoke of the job as fearful and required broad encouragement for Hurley and Plex praising their work while urging support not fault finding in completing wartime shipping goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles M. Schwab
Washington
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Hurley
Plex
Abe
Liberty Loan Subscriptions Hit New Total Across Nation
Washington April 19 report shows subscriptions to the Liberty loan reached 1.16151 billion dollars with additional reports to come today. A nationwide Liberty Day progamme is planned with patriotic remonstrances on opening day of the campaign. The drive aims to push the three billion dollar war effort in its final week.
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Washington, Il TY
Treasury Department
United States
Ad Lila el Oe
Warered
Wmpetin
President's Warrant in Rutland Court Order
A president's warrant is used to detain Luitpald Nuissl after a clerk's report from the U S court at Rutland. The warrant moved to Montpelier for Neiesl and follows a standard procedure. Officials expect Nuissl to be interned at a near date following the formal process.
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F. Lackey
U.S
Rutland
Luitpald Nuissl
Lachey
Montpelier
Neiesl
Ethl
Carl HL Nutien
Veplanien Mamunnge
Burial at Hope Cemetery in Lewtuvieg Deed
Many members of a local association attend a burial at Hope Cemetery for Mire Spirence Creehial Kerate of Lewtuvieg Deed. The service honors the deceased at 697 North Main Street evening with families and friends present and a private home vigil afterward.
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Kerate
North Main Street
Rena
Masta
Ower Thoretay
Efterman
Zorledk
Uae
Enatinn Elonees
Wien
Swanton Plant Workers Denied Deferred Induction
Gov Graham announced from Washington that farm 1088 prevents deferment for Swanton munition plant workers drafted for service. Readington had sought to exempt five men by placing them in deferred status due to plant work. Six Vermont photographers have been drafted, with four more to follow as they close shop. Local boards will review farm furlough requests under new rules. Tank corps enlistment is being publicized with opportunities for those outside draft age.
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Graham
Washington, D.C
Readington
Swanton
Franklin County
Elain
Vermont
Ore
FP. K
Oren
Meer K. Cole
Orleans
Ualler
Clarenichards
Rutland
R. J. Ellsbury
Proctor
Griewold
Bennington
Madison Barracks
Sackett
N. C
Eastman Company
Adji
Jokineen Thin Mornin
National Guard
Stephen Cashing
Johnson
Tank Corps
Servier
Tank Servier
Cook
Adjutant General
Names of Men Called Into Service From Washington County
Between Nos 216 and 30 men called to mobilize at Montpelier May 1 will depart May 2 for Port Slocum New York. Ten official notices were sent from Montpelier to each man to stay. Many are from Barre.
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Washington County
Montpelier
Port Slocum
N.Y
Mottelier
Feretood
Barre
Charles B Tilden 78 longtime Northfield resident dies in Barre
Charles B Brower Tilden a Northfield native and longtime town official died today at Barre hospital at 7 20 am after a period of failing health. Survived by two sons George N Tilden and Arthur Tilden and a granddaughter Marion E Tilden, his wife having died in 1917. Born September 12 1830 he farmed and later sold agricultural implements and served as Northfield postmaster and assemblyman in 1908. Funeral at his son G N Tilden MM South Main Street Sunday at 1 with Rev J B Reardon officiating, interment at Elmwood Cemetery Northfield.
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Charles B. Tilden
Barre
Charles B. ‘Tilden
Northfield
Nek. i. Tilden
George N. Tilden
Arthur
Tilden
General Assembly
Cleveland
South Maan Street
J. B. Reardon
Univalist Church
Mra. TY. den
Elmwood
Bowers
Vermont recruit service gift aids observation gear
Chief Master-at-Arms Mitchell in Vermont oversees naval recruiting efforts and receives a contribution from Barre jeweler Dodge toward service needs. The first gift of a new optical glass, now ready for enlistment completion, arrives after passing physics exams in New Jersey and seeks approval to move through Montpelier.
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Mitchell
Vermont
Dodge
Barre
Wklaxs
Vie
New Jersey
Nutland Woman Sent To State Asylum For Observation
Mrs. Dewey of Platteburg New York, one of two women arrested in Rutland for abandoning an infant, was ordered sent to the state asylum at Waterbury for observation regarding her sanity. The Rutland county court adjourned amid questions over the baby's condition and the mothers mental state. Attorney John S. Dorey and Dr Tierney of Mattaburg represented the women. State’s Attorney V Poulin designated a physician for the state.
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Nutland
Dewey
Platteburg
N. Y
Rutland
Water
Edge Mar
Watteryst
Fusatch Hall
John S. Doreey
Tierney
Mattebarg
Wesnen
States
V. Poulin
Seize German Owned Plants In War Measure
Washington April 1 government has taken over the Bosch Magneto company plants at Springfield Massachusetts and Plainfield New Jersey. Alien Property Custodian Palmer named to conduct operations. Investigation shows the firm was entirely enemy owned. Output will serve air force navy and other branches of government.
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Washington, D.C
Bosch Magneto Company
Springfield
Mase
Plainfield
N. 1
Palmer
Air Ree Service
Navy
Mrs Sarah H. Foster dead at East Montpelier home
Mrs. Sarah H. Foster of East Montpelier Center died Thursday about 5 PM after a prolonged illness. Survived by three sons Henry Worcester Massachusetts William and Frank of nearby towns, a daughter Mrs Harriet Cleaves of Montpelier, and Mrs Kate Young of Montpelier with her husband Lyle Young, plus three grandchildren. Funeral set for Sunday at 2 PM at the house with Rev. Alvin M. Smith officiating. Burial in East Montpelier cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah H. Foster
East Mont- Pier Center
Austin S. Foster
Loos Pix
Henry
Worcester
Mas
Lea
William
Frank
Julia
Harriet F. Cleaves
Montpelier
Kate
Lyle P. Young
Mast Montpelier
East Montpelier
Mrs. Young
Vielock Im Sandey
Alvin M. Smith
Bastor
Burke
Mrs S E Bakers Funeral
The funeral of Mrs S W Maker was held on Sunday afternoon with many relatives and friends in attendance. Local mourners included kin from town and nearby communities as well as the Baker family. The service honored her life and included condolences from neighbors and church members.
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S. Cecchini
Thoretay Atteraten
SW Maker
Tobervtthosie
Alee
Bilear
J Malleyee
Mertly Baker
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New York Exchange
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Schwab
Job
Liberty Loan
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J. Dodge
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