British counterattacks reclaim ground near Ypres line
British forces renewed actions against German positions in Flanders as General Haig states the line near the Roulers Ypres railway was retaken after German gains yesterday. More than 5 000 prisoners were taken, with guns and mortars also seized, amid heavy fighting and fierce resistance around Westhoek and St Julien.
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London
Flanders
Haig
Zillebeke-Zandvoorde Road
Ypres Canal
Ypres
Westhoek
St. Julien
Asault
Str Julien
Ypres- Boulera
German Attacks Near Rheims Fail
Paris report notes continued bad weather in Belgium as German assaults east and southeast of Rheims failed. French officials say they repulsed attacks along multiple sectors including Averoort wood and Ampre mont forest while artillery activity persisted north of the Aisne and on the Meuse left flank.
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Paris
Belgium
Rheims
Averoort Wood
Apremont Forest
Aisne
Cracome-Hurtebise
Cerny
Axeroutt
Ood
Meuse
Hertmann Seumched
Furess
Cormaniens
Fee
Battlefront updates from Belgian and Meuse sectors report gains
War office bulletin notes repulses near Staragina and explains continued artillery fire along the front in the Alano region. It reports progress at several points after a violent bombardment and captures of prisoners. In the Meuse left bank area between Avecourt and Hill, German forces attacked positions taken on July 17 but were halted by French fire. No other significant news west of the line.
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Staragina
War Office
Alano
Cerny
Meuse
Avecourt
Hill
Russian Front Shakeup Near Uskull Bridgehead
Petrograd reports General Brussiloff has resigned as commander in chief with General Korniloff named generalissimo. The German advance at the Uskull bridgehead and near Riga is noted, while the Russian front line reportedly evacuated.
Artillery Increases Reported On World Fronts
Berlin reports that in Flanders the artillery battle intensified after a quiet forenoon while in the east significant progress was made toward Czernowitz. The headquarters statement released last evening mentions intensified combat across fronts and advances in the Czerniz area.
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Berlin
Flanders
Czernoiz
American surgeons aid in Flanders battle effort
American surgical teams were brought to the front from the base hospital by the director general of the modern service to work alongside British units in tending the wounded during the Battle of Flanders.
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France
Belgium
Associated Press
America
Flanders
Modenn
Another Recession in U Boat Losses
London reports a dip in British merchant ship losses to submarines as last week saw eighteen vessels over 1600 tons sunk and three under 1600 tons lost while no fishing ships were lost. The admiralty said the prior week had 21 ships over 1600 tons sunk, three under 1600 tons, and one fishing vessel.
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London
Admiralty
Government shipboard to build as many wooden ships as possible
Washington, Aug 2. The shipping board plans to use every shipyard able to produce both timber and steel for the wartime fleet. Rear Admiral Capp, new general manager, told southern pine lumber producers at a conference that the industry must supply enough timber for 100 ships, though some plants hesitate due to competition with higher prices elsewhere. Officials said deliveries will be met with patriotism and increased efforts by producers.
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Washington, D.C
Goverrnment
Reorganized Shipping Board
Capps
Shipping Board
Font Corporation
Southern Pine Association
Hurley
Admeiral Capp
Idustry
Italians Suffered Little As Submarine Attacks Reported
Rome on August 2 reports Italian vessels lost as a result of submarine progress. Official statement says four sailing ships were sunk while the week saw 1140 ships arrive or depart with a total rummage of AST 008. Only one foot of more than two tons was attacked and damaged.
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Rome
French Lost Three Park War Game Draws 100 Fans
A terse report notes a July or August exhibition at French Lost Three Park where around 100 fans gathered to watch an event described as a war under thet. The fragmentary text hints at a local sporting or military reenactment with limited detail.
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War
National Guard camp preparations advance for 300,000 troops
Washington reports progress in training camps for National Guard troops in Augusta Deming Montgomery Spartanburg and Waco with delays expected two more weeks for readiness. Appointments of generals to command the camps awaited by Senate action, with staff requirements outlined for early cantonment deployment.
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National Guard
Washington, D. C
Atep
Bertaken
France
Guard
Senate
War Department
Augusta
Deming
N. M
Montemery
Ala
Spartanburg
US. C
Waco
Tex
New York
Pennsylvania
New England
National Army
Jenat
German Emperor Calls War Council in Brussels
Amsterdam reports Emperor William has summoned a war council of top military and naval leaders to meet in Brussels today. Attending are Von Hindenburg Von Ludendorff the Crown Prince and Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria alongside Admiral Von Capelle and other senior officers.
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Amsterdam
William
Brussels
Belgium
von Hindenburg
von Ludendorff
Rupprecht
Bavaria
von Capelle
Severe Storm Damage In Vergennes Aug 2
Vergennes reports a severe electrical storm with high winds. A large tree fell in front of the Ingalls cottage at the industrial school, several trees were broken, a 4 by 6 foot glass pane was blown away, and a large smoke tree toppled near M J McCuen’s residence. Wires were knocked down and many buildings damaged. Homes of Allen Burroughs Thad Field and H D Booth in Ferrisburg and Denese Rivers of West Ferrisburg also affected. A hay barn owned by Charles Curtie of Panton burned after being struck by lightning.
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Vergennes
Ingalls
Fairbanks Cottage
M. J. McCuen
Allen Burroughs
Thad Field
H. D. Booth
Ferrisburg
Dnesse
West Ferrisburg
Charles Curtie
Panton
Ice Cream Blamed In Diphtheria Case In Newport
The Newport board of health warned against selling cream as a diphtheria vehicle after two cases were reported in the city and Jamestown. Fort Greble remains under quarantine restrictions as authorities assess the outbreak and nearby races developments.
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Newport
All of Crew Saved After Ship Sinks in Incident
Unclear fragmentary report describes a ship sinking with the crew saved. Names and details are unreadable, but the message confirms no loss of life amid the disaster and notes a London location and a German connection.
Baker Denies Rumor of American Disaster
Washington rumor spread that American forces suffered a disaster abroad. Secretary Baker denied the claim, promising no misfortune would be concealed and stating no information has reached the War Department indicating such events on land or sea.
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Baker
Washington, D.C
War Baker
War Department
Burlington Man A Heat Victim
Burlington on August 2 Joseph M Forant of 60 Blodgett street died of heat prostration with a weak heart near Ethan Allen park after a day’s work at J R Booth mills. Adolphus Ploof and Minnie Peasley assisted. health officer Frank Ennla and Deputy Chief Congreve responded. The body was taken to Arlene Hoarder undertaking parlors for burial. he left a wife and no children. an adopted son Frank Ballwin was mentioned in connection to a prior drowning incident.
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Burlington
Joseph M. Forant
Blodgett Street
Ethan Allen Park
Frank J. Ennla
J. R. Booth Mills
Adolphus Ploof
North Avenue
Ploof
Pioof
Aloo
Minnie Pi
GO Blodgetttreet
Miss Peasley
Ir. Forant
Mioof
Congreve
Areene Hoarder
North Street
Frank Ballwin
Hofrichter
Forant
Peasiey
Heat toll soars in New York as city swelters
In New York on August 2 heat killed 115 people and left hundreds prostrated. Hospitals and ambulances struggled as temperatures rose even after a brief afternoon thunderstorm. Mayor Mitchel stationed health officials in the municipal building to handle the surge while parks and beaches opened to relief seekers and transit crowds surged at Grand Central and Coney Island terminals.
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New York
Mitchel
Board of Health
Coney Island
President Wilson Responds To Governor Craimm Letter
President Woodrow Wilson confirms receipt of Governor Craimm’s letter proposing that speakers of national reputation be secured to address soldiers on the train. Wilson expresses thorough consideration and returns a courteous acknowledgment from the White House.
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Woodrow Wilson
Gov. Craimm
New Orleans Police Chief Killed in Office Shooting
Superintendent James W. Reynolds was shot and killed in his New Orleans office. Patrolman Terrence Mullen fired on Captain Gerry Mullen who also suffered two chest wounds during the incident.
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New Orleans
James W. Reynolds
Terrence Mullen
Gerry Mullen
Government to take over American merchant ships
Washington August 2 plans to requisition charters of all American merchant ships under a new act to authorize the president to commandeer tonnage for government use. The move precedes a joint Anglo American control agreement and will allow the Shipping Board to regulate ocean freight rates with an international rate schedule in view.
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Washington, D. C
Shipping Board
Congress
Three New Polio Cases Reported in Barre
Barre records three new polio cases raising total cases to six since appearance three weeks ago. A 14 year old girl on Farwell Street remains seriously ill. a 6 year old son, Raymond Fraquelli, in the Bolster building at 337 North Main Street. a 20 month old baby in the Ricciarelli home at 1 Beckley Street shows symptoms. A 27 year old Addison Place blacksmith is under observation with an undiagnosed illness and quarantine placed. Dr. Edward Taylor and Dr. J. W. Stewart oversee the cases as police patrols guard affected areas.
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Barre
Farwell Street
Mary ‘Thugo
Raymond Fraquelli
F. Fraquelli
Bolster
North Main Street
Joseph Ricciarelli
Beckley Street
Addison Place
Edward Taylor
Burlington
State Board of Health
J. W. Stewart
Montpelier Eyes Easing of Quarantine Rules
Montpelier officials expect relief from quarantine if no new infantile paralysis cases arise before next Wednesday. The local health board, after 11 days since the last report, decided to wait until then before modifying restrictions.
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Montjier
State boards seeks homes for needy children
The state board of temperance and probation met at the State House and appointed John W. Carroll as district liaison officer. Secretary W. Hi. Jeffrey said there are many children from six weeks to 14 years needing homes and that towns may contribute to their support if adopted or fostered. Replacements or longer-term plans await families willing to provide care, with appeals encouraging interested parties to contact the board.
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State Board of Tuarstins
John W. Carroll
Island Pond
W. Hi. Jeffrey
Vermont
Jeffrey
Cement pavement decision sparks South Main Street vote
City council again debated cement versus granite paving on South Main Street. William Wishart vouched for legality of a cement measure while Aldermen Rossi and the mayor clashed over intent and bidding, as residents pressed for granite but bids failed to materialize.
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Slc
South Main
William Wishart
Donald Smith
E. L. Smith A
John G. McLeod
Wells-Lamson
Smith
South Main Street
Strees
Glynson
Rossi
Atty. Wishart
Wishart
Tolo
Lin
FN Rossi
First Ward
Milne
Stith
Alexander
Traction Company
Aveet
Ienat
Bey
Adermes Reynords
Gremite Pevieg
Alferstan
Capt Taylor Fell to Death in Air Crash
Mineola Aug 2 Captain Ralph L Taylor commander of the training section of the aviation signal corps lost control of his airplane and fell 800 feet to his death. Sergeant Pell with him suffered a broken jaw and internal injuries. The aviators had been flying briefly when something went wrong and the machine plunged toward the earth. Captain Taylor had led the training camp for about two months and was an expert flyer.
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Mineola, L. L
Ralph L. Taylor
Aviation Signal Corps
Pell
Taylor
Exemption Board Nears Completion of Draft List
The county exemption board expects to finish compiling the names from the master list by noon tomorrow. The list will likely be posted tomorrow night, and the first 44 men will be notified to appear for examination. If posted tomorrow, examinations will begin August 8.
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Washington County
County Exemption Board
Tto
Quiet Wedding in Williamstown Unites Ruby Jeffords and Gerald Brock
Ruby Jeffords and Gerald W. Brock joined in marriage Wednesday evening at 8 at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Jeffords in Williamstown. Miss Arlene Jeffords and Worth Jeffords attended the couple. Rev A M Smith officiated under an evergreen arch with pink and white sweet peas. The bridal party wore pink roses. light refreshments followed. Both are Goddard Seminary graduates and have lived in Barre since graduation. They will reside in Barre after a trip through southern New England. Gifts included cut glass, silver, and several checks. No cards will be sent.
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Frank Jeffords
Williamstown
Ruby
Gerald W. Brock
Arlene Jeffords
Worth Jeffords
A. M. Smith
Stowe
Goddard Seminary
Barre
New England
Barre Trout Club Incorporation Details
The Barre Trout Club Inc filed articles of association with the secretary of state revealing capital stock of 85,000 with 26 shares. The corporation aims to purchase and maintain a private trout pond in Sharon for propagation and to acquire land believed to contain marble or other minerals, plus machinery for mining. Incorporators are Ben A. Kastan, H. Regesa, J. P. Higgins, Wo. Reynoble, and W. P. Hare vey, all of Barre.
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Barre Trout Cup, Inc
Secretary of State
Sharon
Ben A. Kastan
H. Regesa
J. P. Higgins
Wo. Reynoble
W. P. Harevey
Barre
Funeral of Mrs Cometta at 8 High Holborn Street
Funeral services for Mrs Teresa Cometta wife of S Couette were held at their home at 8 High Holborn Street. She died Monday after long illness. Interment took place in Hope Green cemetery. She was born Teresa Manera in Yugoslavia in 1800 and married Mr Cometta ten years ago in Barte. She leaves husband two sons a sister and mother and cousins in Barre George Street. Community mourns her untimely death and remembers her kindly.
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Teresa Cometta
S Couette
High Holborn Street
Vorgogna
Heather
Tde Manere
Barre
Mra. Calderare
George Street
Mra Conertte
Mallen Colmey
Talk of the Town bar scene and local visits
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Arthur Paradise bar, relatives visiting Chaty and Buffalo, with mention of Seth Mew Street and a Jerteen home. Other scattered lines reference Fred K Jarhwow of Berlinge leaving a Jerteen home, and a due de 9 W dorkeom with unclear details.
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Schocerr
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