British Navy Shakeup Names New Admiralty Leaders
London Aug 7 changes in the British admiralty spark debate as Sir Cecil Burney is replaced by Vice Admiral Sir Rosalyn Wemyss and Sir Eric Campbell Geddes becomes first lord. Matt Garrett Anderson moves to control naval construction, signaling a broader reorganization.
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London
Eric Campbell Geddes
Admiralty
Cecil Burney
Rosalyn Wemyss
Matt Garrett Anderson
Wheat Commission
French Troops Break German Lines on Champagne Front
Paris Aug 7 French troops attacked the German See era Aecea crown prince lines on the Champagne front at three points and took prisoners after inflicting losses on the enemy. A Teuton assault between Avecourt road and hill 404 in Verdun was repelled with heavy German losses. Violent artillery duels occurred in the Bixchoote sector in Belgium and between Hurtebise and Craonne north of the Aisne River.
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Paris
Aecea
Champagne
Teuton
Avecourt Road
Hill 404
Verdun
Bixchoote
Hurtebise
Craonne
Aisne
U S Now Making Big Strides in War
The United States reports rapid mobilization and wartime reforms as it approaches five months of involvement. About 400000 National Guardsmen ready for camps August 15. Pershing’s division readies for trench service and new destroyers are built. Congress approves 7 billion dollars in appropriations and aids allies with 3 billion loan. The drive includes camps, shipping, airships, embargoes, Red Cross aid, and food conservation efforts.
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Washington
General Pershing
America
Congress
Ing
Russia
France
Germany
Nemauren
American Red Cross
Russians Turn On Their Pursuers In Eastern Front
From Kishinev Russia dated August 7 reports Austro German forces between the Dniester and Prut rivers have been driven back on a ten mile front from Chotin at the junction of the Zbrocz and Dueisterrn on the Galician Russian frontier.
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Dneister
Pruth
Kishinev
Russia
Chotin
Zbrocz
Dueister
Gains Near Lens Reported as British Press Ahead
London reports note continued slight advances by British forces west and southwest of Lens. A German trench raid north of Arras was repelled with heavy casualties. Allied air operations resumed after bad weather, with five German aircraft downed and one machine missing.
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London
Lens
Ar- Tous
Teutons Begin New Offensive On Moldavian Front
Berlin reports Austro German forces opened an attack against Russo Romanian troops in Moldavia on the Romanian front. Soviet positions north of Fokshani were stormed with 300 prisoners captured and many trench mortars seized.
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Berlin
Lendim
Moldavia
Fokshani
Grief in Valparaiso Over Mrs DeSaulles Trial Funds
Stricken Senora Errazuriz, mother of Mrs. John DeSaulles, mourns in Valparaiso as funds are arranged to defend her daughter in an upcoming trial. A Chilean liaison may travel to New York. details of the marriage troubles and the daughter’s life remain closely guarded by the family.
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Valparaiso
Chile
Senora Errazuriz
John. DeSaulles
Pupils to Tear Out Leaf Eulogizing Kaiser
Chicago Aug 7 A Chicago public school pupil page that eulogizes Emperor William of Germany will likely remain in use at the start of the school year, as a new edition cannot be prepared in time. A movement seeks to designate an opening day hour for tearing out the page, with Anthony Cz anicki of the board of education set to introduce a resolution to remove it.
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Chicago
Peller
William of Germany
Anthony Czanicki
Board of Education
Jones joins export board after Senate rejection
Washington August 7 Thomas D Jones business leader long involved in a bitter Senate fight over his Federal Reserve Board nomination was named a member of the experts council in relief for the export board succeeding Edward N Hurley who becomes chairman of the shipping board The experts administrative beard is the unit that controls supplies en route to Germany via neutrals and Jones appointment awaits Senate approval after the 1910 rejection tied to alleged political connections
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Washington
Thomas D. Jones
Federal Reserve Board
Senate
Yreterday
Edward N. Hurley
Shipping Board
Nyt
Experts Council
Germany
Mr. Jones
Memuming- Shon
Ex President Taptill Speech Sealed by Wheeze in Kansas
Ex president Taft era figure Ml at hie betel in Cyater Kan Aug 1 amid agitation. He spoke as weather and health concerns delayed him. The plan included a stop at Linen Nek to advocate policies, but the event faced confusion and postponement.
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Cyater
Kan
Taft
Betel
Entente Representatives Attend London Conference
In London on an August day Lloyd George presided as representatives of the Entente allies gathered for a continued conference. Attendees included Premier Ribot and War Minister Palnove of France, Baron Sonnino the Italian foreign minister, and A. J. Balfour of the British war cabinet. All Entente powers were represented by ambassadors ministers or special envoys.
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London
Aug. T
Friendly aliens may join army in time of war
Washington August 7 friendly aliens were formally opened to voluntary service in the new national army. Provost Marshal General Crowder directs local boards to accept non declarants who waive exemption, noting they are volunteers and welcome in the war effort. Guidance covers officers, camps, and second series ramps opening this month.
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Washington, D. C
National Army
General Crowder
Jocal Selection Boards
Crowder
United States
Ariven
New National Army
Regular Army
Tocal
Vatican Secretary of State Gaspard resigns amid turmoil
Rome reports indicate Cardinal Gaspard, papal secretary of state, has resigned as Vatican officials and Italian press discuss retirement and the possible inauguration of a new administration. A separate item notes a traffic accident injuring a person with ribs broken, details unclear, amid broader Vatican unrest.
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Rome
Vatican
Gaspard
St. Albans
Mabel
Swantan
Germany
Marine Halsbite Gan
Cocrespomdenes
Matly
Re Jof Fairfield Center
Abe
Struck on His Head Vermont Soldier Dives Into Water
Richard Pradette of Middlebury, Vermont, a member of Company T, 168th Vermont Infantry, was severely injured at Crown Point New York on a short leave. He dove into three feet of water striking his spine and was paralyzed from the hips. He was treated at home and later moved to Fort Ethan Allen hospital for care. He remained conscious and doctors hope to preserve leg use with treatment.
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Middlebury
Richard Pradette
John Pradette
Co. T
Vermont Infantry
McGilligan's
Crown Point
N. Y
Fradette
KC. Hunt
Stolen pay checks and items seized in diversion case
William R. Nuth a German who came from New York to Jamaica for pulp wood work pleaded guilty to grand larceny in Brattleboro municipal court. He stole pay checks from the American Realty company office and a camera and razor from A J Hill, then tried to cash a check at Leslie Benson's South Londonderry store. He was sentenced to not less than one year nor more than a year and a half in the state prison. He was located by Sheriff Willis in Peru the same night.
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Brattleboro
William R. Nuth
New York
American Realty Company
Jamaica
A. E. Cudworth
Witchsor
Nuth
Realty
A. J. Hill
Leslie Benson
Londonderry
H. F. Willis
Peru
Manchester
W. R. Daley
A. V.D. Piper
Nath
Congress in recess as Greene visits Rome home
Congress is in recess and many members have returned to their districts awaiting telegrams for recall. Representative Frank L. Greene is spending time at his Rome home while the Senate tackles war measures. He notes adjournment timing is uncertain and Congress has been in near continuous session since 1912.
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St. Albans
Frank L. Greene
Senate
House
Greene
Congress
Pilot killed by propeller suction at Huntington Bay
Henry Wells 26, in U S reserve flying corps training, was killed at Huntington Bay when he tried to start a hydroplane by hand after the self starter failed. The blades sucked him in, fracturing his skull and breaking his arm. He was to be married next Saturday and had previously served in the navy. his home was Brooklyn.
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New York
Henry Wells
United States Reserve Flying Corps Patrol
Huntington Bay
L. 1
Hie Arma
Lly
Navy
Vermor
Brooklys
Mexico Takes Credit Amid German Political Shakeup
Reports from Mexico City note political maneuvering following the resignation of German secretary Alfred Zimmermann. Observers in Mexico see shifts benefiting Berlin and anticipate reactions from the United States as European alliances adjust. The turmoil appears to influence regional mood and diplomatic calculations.
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Mexico City
Alfred Zimmermann
Freien Cetetary
Melnesely von Libbeedt
Allen
Three Failures Reported in Exemption Card Audit
An exemption card audit in Fatland district shows 15 of 35 failures, with one or two absentees. Fifteen of the 35 failed tether Ventinete were rejected, while VWicom passed and the rest gained approval.
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Fatland Distret
Vwicom
Armpine
President Takes a Hand in the War Price Plan
President Wilson conferred with officials in Washington on regulating prices for government war needs. He visited the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice to ensure materials costs for coal, steel, and lumber stay at reasonable levels. He spent time at the trade commission examining the coal, steel, and lumber cost investigations.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Federal Trade Commission
Department of Justice
The
Trade Commission
Reed Attacks Hoover as Food Bill Debate Opens
Washington Aug 7 Senator Reed opened debate on the conference report on the food bill attacking Herbert Hoover and his food administration crew. He cited 1½% agents at 18 grain markets, many English, and a bankrupt American linked to operations. Reed warned of grain shipments diverted from southern ports to New York, and criticized Hoover’s interview threats. Chamberlain disputed.
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Washington
Senator Reed
Herbert
Hoover
Food Administration
Hooer
Mr. Hoover
Coggrells
John~ Won
Chamberlain
Senate
Mr. Reed
Fire destroys Field house and barn in Newfane
Fire yesterday afternoon in Newfane caused by unknown causes destroyed the Field house and barn, valued at about ten thousand dollars with three thousand dollars insured. Villagers fought the blaze to save the town hall and Congregational church. The property belonged to Mr and Mrs William A Goodnow, longtime Boston arrivals. The home was built by Gen Martin Field and was the boyhood home of his grandson Eugene Field the poet.
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Brattleboro
Aug. T
Newfane
Hernie
William A. Good
Boston
Gen
Martin Field
Eugene Field
Raccoon Possession Case Ends in Fine in Brattleboro Court
In Brattleboro on August 7 municipal court, State's Attorney Daley pressed charges against Peter Smart of Newfane for illegal possession of game. His son Peter Smart Jr pled guilty to possessing three young raccoons, fined $85 with court costs of $106. He was placed on probation and ordered to pay the fine at $1 weekly.
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Brattleboro
Attor Jorney Daley Wos
Peter Smart
Newfane
Peter Smart, Jr
Gondolpo Discharged After Court Appearance
Maxrella Gondalfn of Somnioh previously reported as missing after a photograph near the Oostermoer in Miver. A judge from the Vereeet supreme court of Mint pelter discharged the case this afternoon amid unclear events.
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Maxrella Gondalfn
Somnioh
Mretpelier
Miver
Tote Mo Weteen
Vereeet Copreme Court
Mintpelter
Devin
Evndevet Agalcelt
Barre Men Die in War in France War reports reach Barre
John Morrison a former Barre granite cutter and immigrant from Scotland died in a French hospital near the firing line after a shrapnel wound led to leg amputation and poisoning. Alexander Palmer, a former Barre resident now in Aberdeen, Scotland, was killed in action in France while serving with the Gordon Highlanders after leaving Barre less than two years ago. Palmer was a noted athlete in Barre, a member of the Bonap cord team and Meadow Brook Golf club, and had worked for James Robertson’s granite firm.
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William Morrison
John Mortoon
Barre
France
John Morrison
Scotland
James Palmer
Upper Park Street
Alexander Palmer
Palmer
Aberdeen
Gordon Highlanders
Meadow Brook
James Robertson
Jockey Hollow
Paralyzed Children Examined at Montpelier Clinic
Dr Robert W Lovett of Boston infantile paralysis specialist Miss Helen King and Dr 8 Caverly from Vermonts state board of health arrived in Montpelier to hold a clinic at Heaton hospital. Thirty five cases examined by early afternoon with more expected. many patients from Montpelier. The city board of health plans to meet tonight to discuss possible quarantine modifications.
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Robert W. Lovett
Boston
Helen King
Caverly
State Board of Health
Montpelier
Heaton Hospital
Lovett
Vermont
St. Albans
Dead Fish Line Shore At Lake Champlain Near St Albans
Aug 7 St Albans reports a high death rate among perch in Lake Champlain. W S Crawford of the Macquam Road cottage says the lake shore is lined with dead fish for days. A recent morning he found perch on 90 feet of shore. Similar reports come from other lakefronts. Theories cite lightning strikes during recent storms or a disease affecting the perch.
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St. Albans
Lake Champlain
W. S. Crawford
Macquam Road
Hotel Proprietor Arraigned for Liquor Violations in Burlington
Max L. Powell owner of the Hotel Vermont and John Dunn bartender were arraigned in city court on liquor law violations. Powell allegedly sold liquor in rooms Saturday night and in the bar Sunday afternoon, Dunn selling liquor over the bar Sunday. Both pled not guilty and had cases continued to Tuesday morning with bail set at 1000 pounds for Powell and 500 dollars for Dunn.
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Burlington
Max L. Powell
Hotel
Vermont
John Dunn
Powell
Dunn
Pastor Resigns From Universalist Parish in St Albans
At a meeting in St Albans the Universalist parish accepted Rev. H. L. Thornton's resignation after he left to take a post in White River. The group did not decide whether preaching would resume on September 1.
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H. L. Thornton
St. Albans
White River Junction
T the Universalist
White River
New Lieutenants Appointed In Vermont Infantry
Adjutant General Tilmean announces Regimental Sergeant-Major Gustaf A Nelein and Sergeant Alton A Doe of Co L promoted to second lieutenants in the Vermont infantry. Nelein, a Norwich University student, is expected to fill a Company C vacancy following the transfer of Lieut Hi I Shaw.
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Tilmean
Gustaf A Nelein
Alton A. Doe
Co. L
Leutenants
Let
Vermont Infantry
Norwich Univercity
Co C
Barrecue
Tramefar
Hi I
Shaw
Lenient Tax Demand Discussed by Barre City Council
Barre city council adopted a policy to ease tax demands for those financially strained by quarantine. John Johnson cited lost wages and milk income after quarantine, seeking tax extension to Sept 1. Other petitions included sidewalk requests on Hall Tremont and Maple avenues, and a district nurse funding debate. The council also reviewed the Spencer liability case and issued various building permits.
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Barre
John Johnson
Division Street
Board of Health
Johnson
Charles Olliver and Son
Alexander
Edward Anderson
Hall and
Tremont Streets
Anderson
G. L. Gregoire
Lotis DeBlois
Maple Avenue
Restelli
DeBlois
Gregoire
Bermato
Charity
Civic Department
Woman's Club
Harrison Granite Co
J. A. Wark
J. F. Spencer
Healy
Glysann l
Spencer
Louie Bergnon
Cartier Atrert
Preabrey-Coykendall Company
John Cayie
Alecander
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Mexico
Dr. Zimmermann
Rutland
Dept. of Justice
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