British Move Line Forward Near Ypres Canal
London reports a British attack last night southwest of Holebeme in Belgium near the Ypres canal. The official statement says the British line advanced about 600 yards. German War Minister Von Stell predicts a new British offensive north of Arras as Haig prepares actions on a large scale.
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London
Holebeme
Belgium
Ypres Canal
Nhagen
von Stell
Reichstag
Dison
Arras
Haig
Saloniki
Tsonzo
Tyrol
Artillery Action Reported Near Moronvilliers and Hill 304
Paris reports heavy artillery fire in two sectors today Moronvilliers in Champagne and Hill 304 on the Verdun front with ongoing shelling and exchanges between opposing forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Moronvilliers
Champagne
Hill 304
Verdun
Counter Attacks Fail Near Bresezany In Galicia
Petrograd reports Austro German forces attacked Russian posts east of Bresezany and near Lipnicadolwat, but Russian artillery repelled both assaults. The war office issued the statement today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Galicia
Bresezany
War Office
Narayuvka River
Lipnicadolwat
Harwich Raid Causes 11 Deaths and 36 Injuries
London reports from July detail a German air raid on Harwich, a Seaport in Easex, resulting in 11 deaths and 36 injuries. The squadron of about 12 planes attacked from the northeast, bombs dropped, anti air defenses fired, and several enemy machines were shot down or damaged in a brief engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Air Rai
Harwich
Easex
Dover
Naval
Dulkirk
Vogianil
Briton Enthusiasm Sparks Open Tournament Hopes
A garbled London report notes intense anticipation as British fans rally around a major event. Key details are unclear but the mood suggests strong support and high stakes for competitors and organizers alike.
London marks Fourth of July as flags drench in rain
The London press notes the shared spirit between Britain and America as Uncle Sam and John Bull appear in army uniforms. Headlines celebrate Old Glory while rain dampens the city’s flag day displays and the U.S. centennial mood echoes across Westminster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Gazette
America
England
Evening News
Uncle Sam
John Bull
Military Clash Feared in China Over Dictatorship
In Tianjin July a clash looms as Peking troops oppose Gen Chang Hsun’s rule while Tsao Kun’s governorship mobilizes toward Peking after a 24 hour ultimatum. Executions of prominent officials rise, with nine already executed amid Manchu restoration opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tien Tsin
China
Peking
Chang Heun
Tsao Kun
Chi Li
Chang Hesun
Chang Hsun
Troops in Paris Receive Tremendous Ovation
A battalion stationed in Paris was given a tremendous ovation yesterday as troops moved to their encampment. The salute underscored strong public support for the unit's mission and readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Thomaston Died George L Linekin Former Barre Resident
George L Linekin longtime Barre resident, later of Barre for years, died in Thomaston Maine at 3:20 AM Wednesday. His death followed long illness and he had recently left Barre for Thomaston to be with family. He leaves his wife and two daughters Miss Rita P Linekin and Miss Carrie Linekin, plus son David R Linekin, all of whom were with him. other relatives noted. Linekin, formerly active in Granite works and later insurance work, was a deacon at Barre Congregational Church and a former worker in the National Guard era. Funeral arrangements announced for Thomaston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Linekin
Marre
Thomaston
Mey
W. Barnett
Elwreh
Linekin
Barre
Rita P. Linekin
Burrs
David R. Lineskin
Maine
Carrie Linekin
Mr. Linekin
Paria
Amersee
Ter
Wil Granite
Seibert
Hiawatha Lodge
I. C
Barre Cong National
Big Reduction in British Loss to Submarines
London reports a weekly shipping summary showing 14 British merchant ships over 1,400 tons sunk and five under that tonnage, plus 11 fishing vessels lost. Arrivals total 2,745 and sailings 2,548. contrast with prior weeks indicates a sharp drop in sinkings by submarines and mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pie Tone
Tone
Aileen
Fon- Fhage
Close Call As Car Is Hit By Train Near Winooski Crossing
A Vergennes party of six adults and two children escaped a deadly crash when an automobile stalled on a crossing near the Porter Seven factory in Winooski. Mrs. F A Young injured, knee lacerations, treated at Fanny Allen hospital and sent home. Car owner Oscar Skinner of Boston aided by F A Young and others as the train bound for Burlington battered the vehicle.
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Burlington
Vergennes
Clee
Porter Seven Company
Winooski
FA. Young
Fanny Allen Hospital
Oscar Skinner
Boston
F. A. Young
G. F. Young
Mr. Young
WE. Larrow
Aterat
Gawett
A. F. Young
Ami
Held as Alleged Spy in Scranton Case
In Scranton Pennsylvania July arrest of Joseph Graber an organizer with the Industrial Workers of the World is reported. Authorities accuse him of spying for German federals to prevent strikes and stir unrest in the coal region. United States Marshal J. James and local officials say he was held under the espionage act for investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Fetentay
Joseph Graber
Industrial Workers of the World
Oes
German Federal
W. W
United Stearns
Jomers
Great American Day in Paris Celebrates Fourth of July
In Paris crowds celebrate the Fourth of July with a full American infantry review. Pershing, Poincare, and Joffre march in reviews as American flags adorn public spaces. German trophies and war relics line the avenue while cheers echo for Pershing and the American flag.
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Paris
France
Santage Pinta
Rue de Varénne
Garda
Pershing
the Invalides
United States
Hovor
Napoleon
Marne
Alsace
Poincare
Charlemagne
D'Artagnan
President Poinenre
Marshal Joffre
Horn Goes to Prison for 18 Months Term
Boston July 3 Werner Horn a German reservist who in February 1915 attempted to wreck the Canadian Pacific railroad bridge near the St Croix River at Vancoboro Maine was described as an act of war and left today in federal custody for Atlanta to begin an 18 month sentence He admitted to illegally using a pressure train from New York to Vossoberns.
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Boston
Werner Horn
St. Croix
Vancoboro
Maine
Atlanta
New York
Veesoberns
Woman Killed in Crossing Near Winnisquam
A train collision at Winnisquam on a July afternoon killed a woman and three children and injured several others. Victims include Walter Wiedward, 11, and Mary Seaver, 9, with numerous family members named among the injured as a Boston and Western railroad locomotive struck their vehicle on the crossing. The scene was described as difficult and details about the crash were still being established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ope Woray
Boston
Press Wdward
Leah Alexandria
S.A
Walter Wiedward
Mire Woodward
Werthe Seavey
Ma Seanes
Sorthfeld
Balward
Mireide Seaver
Northfeld
Alvont
Tleh Woniwerd
Elmer 'Woeedwend
Agrt & Cmiastone
Porkay
Bernieee
Rete Pevermulin
Auhemetile
Towrtna Econ
Barre Fourth of July Observance Described as Quiet
Barre residents observed Independence Day with minimal fireworks and few disturbances. Police reported no calls, bonfires were limited, and officials credited city action and dealer cooperation for a safe holiday amid wartime firework restrictions. The Bonavord Football Club picnic drew about 200 at Caledonia Park with other outings noted.
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Barre
Berlin Street
Granite Street
West Second Street
Creilit
America
Bonaveord
Caledonia Park
Verdict awards $500 damages in Morse estate case
A St Johnsbury jury returned a verdict for $500 and costs to Blishe Bigelow as administrator of the Edmund C Morse estate, against the town of St Johnsbury. The 1916 auto crash near Cobb Crossing killed Edmund Morse and his wife, with several passengers injured. The case of Moree Morse’s administrator against the town is set for December term in Orleans County Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johnsbury
Blishe Bigelow
Edmund C. Morse
Lyndon
St Johnsbury
St. Johsbury
Marse
Gay W. Hill
Mise Maude Weather Tee
Alice Bankroff
Mireba Bigelow
Mary C. Moree
Lyndam
Famund Morse
St. Jobpateury
War commissions wartime roles reassessed by secretary
Washington reports that on July 1 a reassessment of warrant officers for war duties was undertaken. Secretary Came reviewed the expected changes and the percentage of officers likely to perform their assigned tasks. The document outlines criteria and anticipated adjustments in line with wartime needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ue Line
Ota
Wight
Black smoke signaling sinking of German submarine near Atlantic port
July 5 report from a British liner arriving here says a U boat attacked the morning of the 26 near an Atlantic port. The liner dodged, fired its stern gun, and a column of black smoke rose as observers believed the submarine was struck and sank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Bonaccord Club Holds Ideal Caledonia Park Picnic Day
The Bonaccord Football Club enjoyed sunshine and a famed picnic at Caledonia Park with 200 attendees. A married men versus single men football match ended 1 to 1 amid dancing, refreshments, and races. Prizes went to Nellie Bianchi, Bella Thomson, and James Coutte among others. notable guests included W. Brodie of Greenfield and George Millan of St Louis.
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Bonaccord
Caledonia Park
Jack Cooper
George M. Marrion
Petrie & Mc' Millan
W. Brodie
Greenfield
Mass
George Millan
St. Lowia
Nellie Bianchi
C. Greig
Sam Sargent
Bella Thomson
Robina Davideon
W. Law
Son
J. Kidd
1. Taylor
Ingle Ia
Misa Bella Thomson
Misa Taylor
James Coutte
A. Massie
Cowie
Queiting
Harper Mitchell
James Kidd
James Massie
Dalglish
Knights of Columbus building opens near Fanky Allen hospital
Burlington witnesses a large ceremony for the Knights of Columbus new building near the state camp ground. Gov. Graham Rt Rev. Bishop Rice Brig Gen Dickman Adjt Gen Tillotton Col Rivers Col Thomas and Felix W. McGettrick attended and spoke. State Deputy Driscall presided with Grand Knight Wings as master of ceremonies. The 18th Cavalry band entertained as about two thirds of the audience were military and local residents attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Knights of Columbus
Fanky Allen Hospital
State Camp
Horace F. Graham
J.J. Rice
Joseph T. Dickman
Adjt
Lee S. Tillotton
W. C. Rivers
18Th Cavalry
Fred. B. Thomas
St Vermont Infantry
Felix W. MrGettrick
Boston
Knights of Columbius
Vermont
Stephen M. Driscall
St. Albans
Thomas B. Wings
A Beret
J.J. Gallagher
Hardwick
P. J
Winporks
Robert W Simonds Responds To Caledonian Suit Claim
Montpelier commissioner of industries Robert W Simonds questions the Caledonian July 4 report claiming he faces a $105,000 suit. He says little now and notes an upcoming hearing in St Johnsbury before U S Judge Hare S Howe on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Simonds
Montpelier
St. Johnsbury
Caledasian
Caledonian
Marc de Moro
Simonds & Searhes
Attornay
England
Senaors
Senate
St. Jobeuary
United States
Hare
Howe
American naval officers deny U boat attack
Official circles in Britain and at sea report two submarine attacks on the American expeditionary force are false. No torpedoes were fired and no submarine wreckage was seen. One destroyer fired a charge at a possible periscope but found nothing.
Three More Infantile Paralysis Cases in Montpelier
Three new cases of infantile paralysis were reported in Montpelier, raising the total to 33 while some quarantines were lifted. The Theriault family figures prominently with a son now ill in critical condition and a daughter recovering. A two year old child of Rev and Mrs Blomfield is among the new cases as the state board of health meets at the Pavilion hotel to discuss quarantine measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
William Theriault
Theriault i
Stanley P. Blomfield
State Board of Health
Pavilion Hotel
Barre Child Died After Sudden Illness
Wilder Stanley Bartlett, ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Frank Bartlett of South Barre, died suddenly at 1 o clock this forenoon after being treated for bronchitis. Physicians suspected infantile paralysis and a quarantine was placed on the Bartlett home as a possible autopsy was discussed to determine the exact cause. The funeral was planned as a private family affair, with officials in Montpelier and the state health officer in conference about the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilder Stanley Bartlett
Frank Bartlett
South Barre Jiet
EH. Bailey
Marre Town
Obey Pendina
Montpelier
Bartlett
Bulley
Conference of Health Ofivers
Mir
Carnival Closes Under Health Board Orders in Barre
Authorities in Barre moved to halt activities on Berlin Street as health officials ordered the carnival closed after a scare of infantile paralysis. Promoters criticized actions while police and city leaders debated enforcement, with assurances that Barre remains free of polio.
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Board of ‘Health
Berlin
Health Department
Barre
J. W. Stewart
Board of Health
Atate Board of Health
Marre
Dave Tewes
Maine Timber Deal Ties to St Jobmeary Interests
A scrambled notice details financing by Ke Johnebwry and associates for a large timber tract in Maine near Merrill Down. About 1000 acres in the Lake Megentiy region near Lewiston are slated for logging to supply timber for planes and other uses, with operations by St Achastery and Canadian Pacific links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ke Johnebwry
Duly
St. Jobmeary
Maine
Tearge
Caldbeek
de. ML Alien
D. A. Larelia
Ck. Fynek
F.C Mayo
G. E Woods
CA Barrows
KJ Genere
Lake Megentiy
Lewelionem
Canadian Pacific Reiway
Hewelly
St Soho
Rulwin C. Metsil
New York
Tragic Suicide Of Mrs Morrison Found In Barn
Mrs Angi D Morrison a middle aged wife and mother residing on Pearl street Graniteville committed suicide by hanging after a period of illness. Her body was discovered by her husband in the barn this morning. Physicians attended and removal was approved. funeral plans incomplete. She was born in Hampton Canada and lived in Graniteville for 25 years. Survived by her husband BE 1 Smith & Co foreman and four children. Siblings Angus and Norman Murray reside in Montana and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graniteville
BE. 1
Smith & Co
Presbyterian Church
Don McCaskill
Jermima Morrison
She- Twetady
N.Y
Joly Morrison
King
New Haven
Conn
Doris Morrison
Lwoatsters
Belle Murrayiteville
Mra
John Melver
Anes Colon
Angus
Norman Murray
West
Montana
Barre Exhibits Cancelled at Philadelphia Convention
Warren C. Kendall of the Boston and Maine railroad praises the Barre district for cancelling exhibits as sensible and unselfish during a national crisis. He warns of future transportation constraints and urges conservation of every pound of transport, with emphasis on prioritizing essential government needs over luxuries.
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Barre
Philadelphia
Warren C. Kendall
Boston & Maine Railroad
Kendall
New England
Washington
American Railway ‘Association
National Railroad Commission
A. P. Hinmen
Granite Manufacturers’ Association
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Ypres
Daly
Thomaston, ME
Horn
Train Ouruck
J. Greig
A. Thom
Philip Squires
W. Duncan
J. Coutts
G. Cowie
Z. Mawar
Mowatt
A. W. Cormack
Fort Ethan Allen
Robert W
Simonds
Maine Timber
St. Jokmnabury
Thane
Angus D
Orrison
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