French Capture 220 Prisoners North of Moulin-Sous-Toutvent
On the French front General Petain’s troops pushed two miles along a front near Moulin-Sous-Toutvent between the Oise and Aisne, taking 220 prisoners. British lines near Bouzincourt saw a reverse as Germans recaptured much of Sunday’s gains after a furious bombardment. Italians report gains on Monte Grappa with about 600 prisoners. aviago area reports 1000 more prisoners as Austrian command changes occur with Von Below taking supreme command and Von Straussenburg replaced by Kranz.
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Associated Press
Petain
Moulin-Sous-Toutvent
Oise
Aisne
Field Marshal Haig
Bouzincourt
Albert
Marne
Soissons
Chateau -Thierry
Vaux
Tonte Grappa
Brenta
Piave
Monte Grappa
Norpas
Aviago
von Below
von Straussenburg
Kranss
French Positions Improved in Three Kilometer Front north of Moulins Tous-Toutvent
French troops attacked with 32 men and advanced on a three kilometer front north of Moulin-Sous-Toutvent, pushing German lines back up to 800 metres and taking about 220 prisoners. West of Chateau Thierry the Marne front saw a German counterattack checked by French fire, while other German efforts north of Moncel and in upper Alsace failed.
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Paris
Moulin-Sons-Toutvent
Chateau Thierry
Marne
Vaux
Moncel
Upper
Arnnce
Moutin-Sous-Toutvent
Crisis in Belgium as German advance and Dutch cabinet resignations loom
Reported crisis unfolds with German troops advancing near Vy and fresh shelling while British gains near Rotterdam shape the day. Dutch cabinet plans to resign local operations near Bonzincourt, north of Albert, with Queen Wilhelmina to receive the resignations Sunday evening. Nieuwe Rotterdam confirms the tense situation and court reports several raids by the Sche Courant. British actions around Boyelles Moyenneville and Merrily yield prisoners.
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Rotterdam
Bonzincourt
Albert
Queen Wilhelmina War Office
Nieuwe
Boyelles
Moyenneville
Merrily
Wilson's Greeting Extended to All U S Men Abroad
Washington July 3 news item says President Wilks plans to send greetings to every American soldier and sailor in Europe via a Red Cross message. The report notes measures related to national banks and a planned delivery by the close of business Saturday.
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Europe
Washington, D. C
London
Wilks
Red Cross
Sinking of Llandovery Castle blamed on mine by Berlin note
Amsterdam reports a Berlin note saying the British liner Llandovery Castle was sunk by a mine off the Irish coast on June 27 with over 200 lives lost. The note rejects British admiralty claims of a submarine attack, suggesting a German mine caused the disaster and that no U boat or torpedo was observed aboard.
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Amsterdam
Fn Admiralty
Berlin
Llandovery Castle
British Admiralty
Americas Aviation
Archangelic Government Members Arrested by Bolsheviki
Washington reports July 3 that Bolsheviki arrest archangelic government members in Volga region after a dispatch from Ambassador Francia. The Duma at Vologda is accused of failing to carry out Soviet mandates and faces possible arrest.
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Washington
Archangelerica
Francia
Vol
Duma
Vologta
Over a Million U S Troops Now In France
Washington reports that 1,010,115 American troops have left for overseas service, with 276,372 aboard transports last month. Officials say the force in France has potential to grow to another million in training and by month’s end a further million may enter service, as supplies and equipment reach the front.
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Iice
Baker
France
Crowder
Chateau Thierry
Paris
Thiey
British surprise at war aid surpassing million mark
Kendon Iwiy 8 Secretary ofter Baker's letter to President Wilson reported that more than a million American troops had landed in Britain. Early afternoon papers carried large headlines noting the success of American troops in capturing Vaux on the front. The figure exceeded expectations even as more Americans arrived weekly.
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Kendon
Iwiy
Baker
Wilson
United States
Vaux
Britisey
Vast WWI Earthquake and Battle Report Unearths Strong Casualty Claims
Washington dispatches claim heavy losses for German regiments during village assaults near Chateau Thierry, with over 60 machine guns captured and numerous prisoners. Three American aviators are listed as missing after actions northwest of Chateau Thierry. Separate item reports a Connecticut man found near a railroad overpass, possibly Corporal John Webber, missing from Camp Devens.
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Washington
D.C
Pershing
Vaux
Hols de la Roche
Chateauerry
Chateau Thierry
Clude Aix
Rne
Tapecion
Tes
Chatoun Thierry
Retain Control of Pullman Co Announces Wage Increases
In Washington on July, a decision to retain operating control of the Pullman Company was announced. Wage increases for sleeping car conductors porters and maids were authorized on the same basis as recent advances given to railroad employees.
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Washington, D. C
Pullman Company
Elesshai
Riilroad
Memorial Home for Journalists in New York Will
The New York Herald and related entities will be controlled by a memorial home for journalists to be formed in memory of James Gordon Bennett Sr. Executors Rodham Stillman Higene J.ne and others are to oversee the trust funds, with annual payments to heirs and siblings as specified, while the memorial home manages both the New York Herald and European editions and sets policies to maintain independence and public influence.
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New York
New York Herald
James Gordon Bennett
New York Journalists, & Corporation
France
the Herald
Bennett
the Corporation
New York Herald Company
New York Herland Societe
Atonyme Française
Herald
Euren
New York Evening Telegram
Two Herald Covenon Art
Weiness
Eine Ete
Es Bell
Ax di Recia
Memorial Home Corporation
Rodham Rinneecker
James Stillman
Higene J”ne, Srs
Jeannetty Bell
Many Marines Killed in Action in Casualty List
Washington July casualty list reports 40 names with 33 killed in action, four died of wounds, three wounded severely. Mrs Howell E Pekien learns of her father Wells Conner’s death in Jamestown July 1. Conner, a longtime resident and frequent visitor, leaves a widow and three children, Mrs I KE Beckley of Barr OM, Johnson of Jamestown, and N W Conner of Newport News.
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Washington
Marine Corps
Howell E. Pekien
Wells
Conner
Jamestown
Bain
Mra. I. KE. Beckley
Barr OM
Johnson
N. W
W. Conner
Newport News
Montpelier Plans Bastile Day Celebration
Montpelier will join several American communities in observing Bastile Day on July 14. The executive committee of the Montpelier public safety committee delegated program planning to Rey. yo P. Blomfield and J. B. Eaton, with a French speaker preferred for the event.
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Montpelier
Senate Deadlock Halts Wheat Price Push at $2.50
Washington July 3. An attempt by the Senate to recede from its plan to raise the government price of wheat to 2.50 failed today, leaving the agricultural appropriation bill in deadlock as the proposal remained attached to it.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Congress Faces Slow Progress Toward Summer Recess
Washington July 3. Legislation to grant the president control of telephone and telegraph lines, the $12 billion army appropriation, an increase in wheat price guarantees, and war time measures hinder a congressional recess. Both chambers doubt passage by Saturday, Aug 0, as the revenue bill is drafted. Senate and House debates on wheat price adjustments and prohibition delays persist amid ongoing conference and amendments. Hearings on the revenue bill close today with drafting to begin immediately.
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Wa ‘On
D. C
Senate
House
Ways and Means Committee
Clark
Washington
Wilson
Trah
State's Record Growing in Savings Drive Across Towns
State director reports savings drive gains slowly with towns near or over quota. Montpelier Wild County and Windsor towns Bridgewater Cavendish extend per capita records. Three towns led by women chairmen go over top. Hardwick boosts Granite Belt effort. New towns added include Innidhall Bridport Topsham Lemington Grand Isle Williston and Townshend.
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Fort Grand Isle
Banner County
Franklin
Montpelier
Wild County
Bridgewater
Cavendish
Windsor County
Thee
Townehead
Windham County
Tunbridge and Abeleon
Orange
Washington County
Hardwick
Howland
Wrog
Innidhall
Bridort
Topsham
Lemington
Grand Isle
Williston
Townshend
Three Years’ Sentence For Fairfield Larceny
Albert Pecora pleaded guilty to larceny from employer William Pocor of French Hill Fairfield. Judge N N Post sentenced Pecora to three to four years in the state prison. Police recovered 38 dollars on his person after his arrest following a tip from a hired man who reported the loss.
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St. Allene
Albert Pero
N. N. Post
William Pocor
French Hill
Fairfield
Pecora
Lato
J. F. Mahoney
Penn
U S Treasury Grants Credit to France for 10000000
The Treasury Department in Washington on July 3 granted France a credit of 100,000, increasing total advances to France to 81,705,000,000 and total credits to 96,081,900,000. The report notes the move as part of ongoing U S financial support to France.
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U. S. Treasury
Washington, D. C
France
Treasury Department
Barre War Stamp Drive Sees Encouraging Start
Campaigners in Barre reported a promising first day as the war stamp drive began. Prominent directors praised patriotism, but noted the quota of 214000 dollars remained unmet and urged renewed vigor through Friday and Saturday if needed. Subscriptions reached 1000-dollar levels, with hope that more ordinary and wealthy donors will contribute to meet Washington county’s goal.
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Barre
Altl
W Sitdens
Washington County
Kilties Elect Officers For Coming Year In Barre Band
The Barre pipe and drum band elected officers and discussed plans for the year. Thomas McDonald is president A Milne vice president A W Cormack secretary treasurer Eustace Ritchie pipe major W B Scott band sergeant, and an executive committee includes William Barley EM Tobin Dr Joe W Jackson and Moser Barclay. The group noted 46 appearances since inception and outlined fundraising to buy uniforms. Concerts are planned and several towns have hosted performances with more to come.
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Barre Pipe Od
Thomas McDonald
A. Milne
A. W. Cormack
Eustace Ritchie
W. B. Scott
William Barley
EM Tobin
Joe W. Jackson
Moser Barclay
Amd
Iam
Develo
Algeer
Barre
Ihs
Beonse
Iomerehan
Pians
Montpelier
Mholera
Telew
Calais
Waterbury
Warren
Waiteford
Moretown
Groton
Burlington
Brookfield
Washington
Wil- Temastown
Orange Toomorrow
City Park
Prison Camp Internees List Identified in War Report
Washington report lists ten American soldiers detained in Europe. Capt K M Deming Burlington Wit and A L Gardin Newark N J interned at Hespe and Lieut Philip W Hunter York DC detained at Barratt, with other names pending confirmation. Remaining details incomplete.
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Washington
K. M. Deming
Burlingtom
Wit
A.L Gardin
Newark
N. J
Hespe
Philip W. Hunter
York
D. C
Rarratt
Burial at Montpelier for Mrs Lottie Turner
Funeral services for Mrs Lottie M Turner wife of Prank Turner of 146 South Main Street were held at the house on Tuesday at 2 pm Rev J B Reardon of the Universal church officiated. A large attendance included a Ruth chapter delegation and Barre Red Cross members. Bearers included Ralph F Turner Hartford Conn half brother EB J Smith Randolph and two nephews Charles McFarland and Harold Billings Morrisville. The Eastern Star ritual was given and interment followed in Montpelier Green Mount cemetery.
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Lottie M. ‘Turner
Turner
South Main Street
J. B. Reardon
Universalive Ghareh
Ruth Chapter
C. B.S. Ne
Barre
Eastern Star
Montier
Green Mount
Mra
Charles McFarland
Harold Billings
Morrisville
Mra. Billings
Jows
B. L. Smith
Randolph
Many
Montpelier
Jews Persecuted as Austrian Authorities Refuse Help
Amsterdam reports that anti Semitic outbreaks spread in Jarostnu and Galician towns. Jewish residents say they were mute victims of excesses and looting while authorities refused to intervene, according to the Jewish Correspondence Bureau from Vietm.
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Amsterdam
Jarostnu
Jewish Correspondence Bureau
Vietm
65 Men Die in Munition Plant Explosion Near Syracuse
A massive explosion during a fire at a munitions facility near Syracuse New York kills 65 workers. Ten buildings are destroyed and property damage is estimated at one million dollars.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Fire and explosion devastate Semet Solvay plant near Syracuse
A massive fire at the Semet Solvay plant in Split Rock, near Syracuse, preceded a deadly explosion killing about 65 workers and injuring at least 80. Ten buildings burned, property damage exceeded 1 million dollars as guards and troopers cordoned the site and panic spread through the city.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Semuet-Solway Company
Splitrock
Fim
Solvay
Semet-Solvay Company
TN. T
Thayer AverlilI Marry in Barre Home Ceremony
Miss Eula E Averill and Ralph Thayer of Dorchester Mass wed at the Averill home in Barre in a simple ceremony officiated by Rev J B Reardon of the Universalist Church. Immediate family witnessed, couple to reside in Barre where Thayer works as a draftsman for a Massachusetts sewerage company and Averill has wartime service.
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Charles W. Averill
Eula E. Averill
Ralph
Thayer
Dorchester
Mass
J. B. Reardon
Fee
Universalist Church
Massauchusetts Conmitan Sewerage Co
Barre
Washington, D.C
Bayer
Town Talk recalls frost and a city memory of 63 years
A longtime resident marks a sharp frost from 03 years ago this morning and notes a anniversary of 63 years since a marriage. The report covers local departures for summer work in Dixville and Whitefield New Hampshire and a troubling missing girl case involving a South Main Street family. Police and sheriff's department aid, with the state's attorney investigation, occupy headlines as the girl’s story is clarified and potential probation direction is considered.
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Hilda Martinson
Ela Seat
Perrin Street
Mildred Higgs
Prospect Avenue
Dixville
N. H
Balcams
Whitefield
Mary
Stephen
Ethel Ayers
Marret Robertson
Ethel
Mountain View House
Summmer Sea
No Times issue tomorrow despite July fourth holiday
Daily paper will skip publication on July 4 with no issue for Vriday. Full accounts of Dioday's activities will appear in Friday's edition.
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Phere
the Times
Vriday
Dioday
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