French Pressure Continues On Lassigny Stronghold Front
The Lassigny massif and northern and eastern sectors see Allied pressure as German withdrawal widens from Albert to Arras. British and French gains north of the Somme improve positions near Roye and Lassigny while German troops retreat on a five mile front. Allied air activity supports operations against rail and air targets amid ongoing artillery duels.
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Picardy
Albert
Arras
Ancre
Oise
Somme
Roye
Lassigny
Haig
Beaumont Hamel
Serre Pulsioix-au-Mont
Buequig
Hebuterne
Trebuterne
Albert Rn
Scarpe
T Rallont
Ypres
Rheims
Bray
Etinehem
Parvillers
Chatines
Laskigny
Piatea
Oisy
Noyon
Fiber Court
Ourescamp Forest
Thine Court Wood
Roye- Lassigny-No
Marshal Foch
Marne Salient
Taet
Amiens
Paris
Phy
Allere
Oid
Washington
Oine
Soinvein
Veale
Amereans
Lorraine
Verdun
Metz
Moscow
Lenine
Trotesky
Krontad
Moscove
Emperor Charles at German HQ in Austria's war council
Amsterdam dispatch reports Emperor Charles of Austria arriving at German main headquarters with advisers to hold critical talks on political and military matters. Karl Rosner notes the Kaiser and entourage conducted meetings with Field Marshal von Hindenburg and General Ludendorff to receive urgent military reports.
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Amsterdam
Charles of
Lokal Angeiger
Berlin
Karl Rosner
William
Rosner
Em Charles
Count von Wedel
Admiral von Hinter
Marshal von Hindenburg
Ludendorff
British line advances slightly in Picardy front
London reports the British line moved east of Raine court in Picardy with Allied forces advancing since the August 8 start of the attack. British and French troops have taken prisoners, while patrols between Albert and Ayetts maintain contact with retreating German forces and report progress at multiple points along the front.
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London
Boen
Rainecourt
Chauines
Picardy
War Office
Ince
Albert
Ayetts
French Forces Advance Amid Allied Bombardment
Paris reports renewed heavy fighting as French and Allied troops prepare to resume offensives. Humbert’s forces push toward Ribecourt and Thiescourt ridge, while German positions in Ourescamp forest near the Olne face mounting pressure. Reports say enemy lines at Thiescourt are strained and may fall back.
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Paris
Lassigny-Novonine
Humbert
Ribecourt
Noyon
Thiescourt Ridge
Olne
Germany
Ourescamp
Thiescourt
Tent
Struggle at Standstill in French Front Action
In Prasuneeey Aug 14 battle lines from Gury to Thickcourt wood halted today. Allied ground held north of Bolval and Plessier-de-Rove. farms St Claude and Beauvillon retained. The engagement reached a natural pause with counterattack risk reduced, renewal uncertain and contingents to be strengthened if resumed.
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France
Prasuneeey
Renter's
Gury
Thickcourt Wood
St. Claude
Beauvillon
Bolval
Plessier-de-Rove Park
British Troops Cheerfully Welcomed by Czechoslovaks on Usuri Front
British soldiers marching to join the Czecho Slovak units are greeted with enthusiasm by Canuhos at Nikolik and nearby towns. The Weuri river is said to link with Amurat Khabarovek north of Vindivastok as the Czechs push forward amid recent tumult.
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London
Reuter
Weuri River
Amurat
Khabarovek
Vindivastok
Frontline faith and wartime resolve fill New York news
A rural church service ends with a rallying blessing for soldiers and victory in the war effort. Clarence Ousley urges courage and faith as mothers brace for sons in danger, while New York introduces the first uniformed policewomen to aid public safety and protect girls.
Submarine off Cape May Engages Seaplanes and Patrols
Washington DC Aug. 15 Seaplanes and naval patrols attacked a German submarine off Cape May after it shelled the American schooner Dorothy Barrett of New York bound to Norfolk. One bomb nearly hit the sub, which submerged as planes and patrols closed in. The crew abandoned the Barrett and were landed at Cape May. The vessel, 2086 tons gross, valued at 150000 dollars, was owned by G G Deering Co. The fate of the submarine and any mines remains unclear.
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Washington, D.C
Bowte
Dorothy Barrett
New York
Capaar Nod
Cape May
N. J
Norfolk
Tgiaakip
Frederick
Ral
Bath
Dorothy B. Barrett
G. G. Deering Company
Fed
Barrett
New England
Adrift in a Dory Seventy-Two Hours
Four survivors from a German submarine were landed in Boston after being adrift in a dory for 72 hours with minimal water and food. The submarine crew members had been brought to port earlier in the week.
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Boston
Gunfire heard off coast near submarine hotspot
Portsmouth N C Aug 11 heavy firing was heard today off the North Carolina coast in the area where German subs have been rated. Beginning about o clock this morning the boom of two guns, one larger than the other, continued for about forty minutes. Both guns were fired together until finally only the lighter gun remained audible.
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Portsmouth
Ny Carolina
Survivors recount sinking of British steamer Penistone off Cape Cod
Twenty five Penistone survivors reached Cape Cod reporting a German submarine attack off Massachusetts Sunday. Four engineers and firemen were badly burned. another boat with crew members was lost. They described two drifting lifeboats, exhaustion, and missing numbers. Naval authorities take charge as details remain unclear.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Cape Cod
Navy Department
Cape
Naval Authority
Penistone
Naval Headquarters
Kellogg 18 Still Afloat After Torpedo Attack Off Barnegat
Five crew members were killed when the American tank steamer Erick KR exploded after a torpedo strike reported Tuesday. The German submarine is said to have fired the hit some miles off Barnegat New Jersey. The navy dispatches arrived with no confirmation from Washington. Kellogg 18 remains afloat and rescue efforts continue with crews uncertain of further losses.
Three Million Men In France By Next July
Washington reports the administration plan to extend the draft ages to 18 to 45 with a goal of placing four million American troops in France under one command. General March said 18 to 43 could be in France by June next year. Baker noted concentration on the western front as paramount. The Senate debate on the draft expansion moves forward, with emphasis on rapid mobilization to win on the western front.
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Washington
Administration
General March
Military
United States
France
West Front
March
Baker
Italy
United States Army
Senate
Chamberlain
Kerlain
Ie Crowder
March 4
Waying
Wilsons Visit Manchester Mass for Quiet Weekend
President and Mrs. Wilson arrived in Manchester Mass to stay at Colonel W M House's summer home for a brief weekend. The trip from Washington was by special train in about twelve hours, with a cool North Shore welcome and few visitors expected. White House staff and selected reporters accompanied the private stay to discuss pending issues in a confidential setting.
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Manchester
Mass
Whishington
D.C
Wilson
Wanhington
W. M. House
White House
Masanahasatts
Bennington Candidate Frank Howe Near Montpelier Hospital
Frank FE Howe of Bennington, a candidate for office, lies at Heaton hospital in Montpelier for several days with a fluctuating fever. Blood tests show no typhoid symptoms. His wife Mrs. Bane stays with him most of the time as doctors monitor his condition.
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Frank FE. Howe
Bennington
Heaton Hospital
Montpelier
Senator Gallinger Remains in Unchanged Condition
Physicians attending United States Senator Jacob Gallinger said today his condition is unchanged as he lies seriously ill in the hospital here.
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Pranklin
N. A
Aug
United States
Jacob Gallinger
Storm wreaks havoc with wind and rain across city streets
A summer storm lashed the city with wind and rain causing broken trees shattered windows and scattered debris. Lightning struck the new Berlin schoolhouse, power and telephone lines suffered, and streetcar operations paused as linemen repaired the damage. Twelve Orange County men head to Tufts for special military service training, with many from Barre Montpelier and Washington County among those departing.
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Washington
Orange Counties
Tufts College
Washington County
MC. Knight
D. Waters
Themerican Railway Association
Wells River
Plymouth
Metford
William Galatse
A. Galatee
William
James B. Sivret
Barre
James L. Moran
Robert
Patterson
John J. Marrion
Virgilio C. Polli
Alfred Gerbotti
Wilfred Nye Smith
Montpelier
Joh ¥. Dalton
Harold M. Bancroft
Rutherford Koutsom
Halph W. Bailey
Wosdbury
Perley
T. Eager
Albert Longchamp
Alexander B. Rennie
Joxeph C. Amet
Christian A. Bjorn
Alexander G. Hurry
Gelindo D. Abbiatti
Spencer G. French
Rexlury
William Galaise
Vermont
Orange County
Paul L. Morrison
Topsham
HL A. Hancock
Randolph
M. G. Gould
HL. Seaver
R. KE. Boulter
Tunbridge
Herbert Randall
Newbury
Bertram Bowen
Ray H. Palmer
Thetford
Ray J. Flint
Williamstown
de Bradford
Albert M. Merrill
Bradford
Reginald Munn
Falrine
Storm Rips Through Montpelier Causing Wide Damage
A severe storm hit Montpelier Wednesday afternoon causing extensive damage to power and telephone lines. Wires were broken by fallen trees on Prospect Emmons East State College Main School Hillside Summer Loomis Mechanic State and Hailey Avenue. The lightning and wind knocked out service as crews worked to restore lines. A State House area incident involved two 2900-volt wires near city hall after a large fir tree split and fell but no one was hurt.
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Depot Square
North Main Street
Square & Blacksmith Shop
Calder & Richardson
Potter Headquarters
Prospect Street
Ente
Bolster House
South Main Street
Park
Averill
Highland Avenue
Berlin
Montpelier Road
Electrion Pyrotechnice
Montpelier & Barre Lighting & Power Co
New England Tel. & Tel. Co
Montpelier
By & O'Clock
Prospect
Emmons
East State
College
Main
School
Hillside
Summer
Loomis
Mechanic State
Hailey Avenue
Bailey Avenue
State House
Victor Knapp
Spaulding
Telephone Company
City Hall
Farm Buildings Destroyed in Bethel Storm Blaze
August 1 centered on Victor Ward of Barnard as lightning sparked a fierce storm destroying his farm home and barn with hay, four pigs, and a calf. Mrs Ward injured his wife cut her throat by glass, Dr. Greene treated the wound and aided the family. Ward’s loss estimated at 4000 with insurance 1400.
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Bethel
Victor Ward
Barnard
C. V. Greene
Two West Berlin Boys Severely Wounded
Mr and Mrs Charles H Patneaude and Mr and Mrs George W Willett of Berlin received word from the war department that their sons Francis Patneaude and G J Willett were severely wounded in action. Francis, 20, born Montpelier, lived in West Berlin seven years, a St Michael's Montpelier graduate, served with Co H and landed in November, wounded July 21 in front trenches while in Co G 108th Infantry 26th Division, worked on the W D Alexander farm. G J Willett enlisted after moving to West Berlin and went overseas in October, wounded July 24, serving in Co G 103d Infantry.
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Charles H. Patneaude
George W. Willett
Berlin
War Department
Francis Patnemide
G J. Willett
Tatneaude
Montpelier
West Berlin
St. Michael's School
Co. H
Co. G
Wine
Arthur Thompson Wounded in Action July 27
From the War Department this morning Miss Ruth Thompson of Barre received a telegram saying her brother Private Arthur Compson Thompson was seriously wounded in action July 27. He is attached to the Led regiment and believed to have fought in the hardest duty conflicts. A former Montpelier boy, he enlisted in 1917 with a Connecticut National Guard unit and has been overseas for several months.
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War Department
Ruth Thompson
Emmere
Barre
Arthur Compson
Thompson
Montpelier
Connecticut National Guard
South Barre Social News Gathers Local Aptitions
Harold Donahue, badly hurt at city work, shows signs of improvement. Mrs. Walter Carr recovers from a recent illness. Mrs. Isaac Recor from Barre City visits friends here. Mrs. Ralph Vinal of Springfield Mass visits her father and Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Lawta.
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Harold Donahue
Walter Carr
Isaac Recor
Barre City
Ralph Vinal
Springfield
Mass
Mra. M. L. Lawta
Oun Training Cruise Through Atlantic Ports
The Ainheine training cruiser Reed waits at San Juan Puerto Rico for New York and other Atlantic ports. The ship is on an eight month cruise planned to include South American ports. A stray exchange about poetry and blanks appears in the text, reflecting conversational fragments.
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San Juan
Orto Rico
Reeds
New York
Atlantic
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Rey
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Sifles Lassigny
Londén
Emperor Charles
Kaiser William
British Line
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Simplion
Texas
Marshall
Colege Stayion
First Baptist Church
Aly
UN Minister Pra
Clarence Ousley
Uurtrem
Enwright
North Carolina
F.R. Kellogg
See, Baker
Pres
Frank E. Howe
103D Infantry
Arthur Thompson
South Barre
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