Germans Repulsed After Night Attacks on Front Lines
Paris report says German forces attacked on the front last night and were repulsed. Assaults occurred west of Mont Camilet and southeast of Tahure with artillery active around Verdun. A separate British post near Bullecourt faced a night raid that was also repulsed. No further details given.
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Champagne
Paris
War Office
Mont Camillet
Tahure
Verdun
London
Bullecourt
Russians fire on white flags near Romanian frontier
Ukrainian and Turkish units clash in Mesopotamian theater as Russian war department reports a battle near Ralestchi on the Romanian frontier. Demoralized Iman soldiers hoist white flags seeking fraternization, but Russian artillery replies.
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Perograd
Russian War Department
Iman
Ralestchi
Rumanian
No Anarchy In Russia Declared By American Mission
Charles Edward Russell of the American mission to Russia states there is no anarchy, only limited disorder, amid wartime pressures. He urges democracies to support the Russian people and to stop printing sensational tales, noting Russians will establish a republic with continued aid from others.
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Petrograd
Charles Edward Russell
Russia
Russell
United States
Great Britain
Four Hundred Shells Fire At Rheims In July Report
Paris reports a French official note noting heavy artillery north of the Aisne and around Rheims with four hundred shells fired on Rheims. It also mentions Italian front activity with two strong enemy columns repulsed and moderate actions along the front.
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Paris
Aisne
Murtebice Movument
Bois Te Beat Marais
Champagne
Mont Camillet
Meuse
American Forces Arrive Safely in England
Orewa reports official word that 47,000 troops from Canada have arrived in England, including the American forvetry white from Massachusetts. The release names other Canadian drafts units, infantry platoons, railway workers and artillery contingents among the arriving forces.
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Orewa
England
Canada
Fragmentary Berlin London Pact Text
Fragmentary OCR prose appears to discuss a treaty or agreement between nations, mentioning American relations and military or charitable agreements, with garbled phrases about restrictions and leadership roles. The readable content is too broken to identify a clear event date or specific actors.
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Berlin
Tin
London
Nly
Sabyried Sry
Agrerwerit
Rizerts
United State
T . Ee
Tabewiows
Forces in China Rally as Monarchy Faces Minority
Reports from Lang Fung near Peking detail a clash between General Chang Haun loyalists and republican troops, with 5,000 monarchist fighters opposing 20,000 communards. Fleeing civilians fill trains and hotels, while foreign presences in Tien Tsin and Lang Fang monitor a tense, widening confrontation.
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Peking
Lang Fung
Chang Haun
Tien Tein
Lang Fang
Anti-German sentiment grows in northern Mexico
In El Paso on July 6, observers report a rising pro allied mood across northern Mexico, with leaders predicting Mexico will declare war on Germany within thirty days. They anticipate seizure of German assets, internment or deportation of Germans, and restoration of oil and metal production to aid the Allied war effort.
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el Paso
Tex
Mexico
el Universal
Mexico City
Germany
Chihuahua City
Franciscn Fionvales
Rehief
Chihuahua
Ketelzen and
Degetan
Perial
Gonzales
Horreon
Tampico
Europe
Canadian House approves conscription bill by large vote
Ottawa July 6 The Canadian House of Commons adopted Premier Borden's compulsory military service bill after a heated division. The tally stood 118 for and 55 against as excited scenes marked the vote.
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Ottawa
Ont
House of Commons
Borden
Senes
Whic
Numbers to be used in soldier selection at Washington
Washington July 6. Secretary Baker and Provost General Crowder outline a draft system using numbers rather than names for selecting registrants for the new national army. Drawings may involve up to 1 000 000 or 2 000 000 names, with exemptions later. The first army of 826,000 will be formed, and districts must publish lists and copies with the provost marshal before any selection begins. District No 2 and District No 93 north of Philadelphia contend to send their complete lists first.
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Washington
D.C
Baker
Crowder
National Army
Eaen
Aiready
Uderstood
District No
Philadelphia
Penvoet
Sane
Washington suffragists tried for dis orderly conduct
July 13 1920 Washington D C were suffragists tried in police court on charges of dis orderly conduct and unlawful assembly after a demonstration before the White House. The women defended themselves urging a peaceful Fourth celebration while testifying their patriotic motives.
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Washington, D.C
White House
Helena Will Weed
Mullawhs
Anyfira
Tony
Lucy Hurne
Hazel Hankine
Fire at Thomaston state prison harness shop causes massive loss
A blaze near the Thomaston prison in Maine destroyed the harness shop and stock, with estimated damage around 60 000 dollars. The building held 200 brown harness pieces and valuable equipment, owned by George L. Cates of Malta Massachusetts. Fire crews faced hose and hydrant failures, requiring aid from nearby towns and a horse drawn steamer.
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Thomaston
George L. Cates
Malta
Mass
Ehowr
Ellio
Peiar
Ecard
Vlaig
Privon
Alain War Souniet
Ehman
Rafce Bibby
Hbnckland
Oetes
Sen
Nothing to report artillery fire from both sides
A garbled source snippet notes artillery activity by both sides and mentions statements about truces and fronts. The readable text is incomplete but implies ongoing shelling with no decisive events or clear claims of gains or losses. The fragment mentions names and places in a distorted form, lacking verifiable details.
Russian Ambassador Presents Credentials in Washington
The Russian Ambassador formally presented credentials to the President in Washington marking the first permanent diplomatic representative from Russia here. He urged continued alliance against Germany, and the President responded by signaling support for the new government’s aims. The ceremony established the ambassador as the permanent head of the Soviet mission under Decsader’s instructions.
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Washington, D. C
Hily
Borky Hakhmetirs
Wind
Ibe
Russia
Frermany
Witeon
Avery Puddend
Stetme
Erie Rieseia Gy Merienione
Vermont Red Cross Ambulance Unit Mustered Out
Captain William Stickney reported that Vermont Ambulance Company No. 25 was effectively disbanded by a War Department telegram. The unit had recruited 120 men and awaited 40 more for a 125 person quota, but orders require entry into the national army and forbid further enlistment in a reserve bed.
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Rutland
Red Cross
Vermont l Ambulance Company No. 25
War Department
Washington
William Stickney
Vermont
National Army
J. R.mckean
Boston
Stickney
Boy in Burlington Dynamite Accident Aims to Live
Howard McCaurthy about ten years old, from the orphans home at Burlington, was seriously injured when dynamite caps were thought to be found near him at the home of J C Thomas. Three fingers and the thumb of his left hand were amputated and copper fragments peppered his body. He was rushed to hospital with Dr Coffey and Dr Welle assisting. The boy had an even chance for recovery.
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Orwell
Howard McCaurthy
Burlington
J.C. Thomas
L. Welle Waas
Ticonderoga
N. Y
Tr. Coffey
Winooski Soldier Hit By Car Alighting From Electric Bus
Sherman Nugent of Co M First Vermont was struck while alighting from an electric car on Spring Street. He suffered leg strain from a wheel resting against it but could walk. He was taken to the state ramp grounds for treatment. John Flint, water works superintendent, drove him to hospital after stopping the car. Witnesses say Nugent jumped backward as the car moved and struck Flint's vehicle. the electric car conductor was Harry Coombe.
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Winooski
Sherman Nugent
Co. M
Springy Street
Water Works
John Flint
Nugent
Nee
State Ramp
Mir Flint
East Spring
Leclair
Mr. Nugent
Flint
Mr. Flint
Harry Coombe
Tomobile
Fell Dead From Wagon in Newport Family Tragedy
In Newport, James A. Fell of Egerton died suddenly yesterday after fainting in the street while returning from a wagon ride with his wife. He collapsed from fatigue near Welton Street and never recovered. He leaves his widow, three daughters Mrs Brigham and Miss Herrick, and four grandchildren. Age 66.
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St Athans
Fairfax Roe
Ars
Mra Brigham
Mirk HS Herrick
Newport
Melyste
Search for enemy submarines disrupts Hampton Roads
Fortress Monroe reports Navy and merchant vessels halted as two incoming ships were said to sight a periscope five miles off the fort. Naval pan boats persist in searching Chesapeake Bay for subs with no positive trace found. Fort Monroe commander notes the reports may be unfounded but no chances taken.
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Fortress Monroe
Naval Pan
Hampton Roads
Chesapeake Bay
Fort Monroe
Philadelphia-bound Steamer Sunk by Germans
Copenhagen July 6 A Norwegian steamship Beguela en route from England for Philadelphia was sunk by a German submarine. The crew were transferred to a Spanish steamer.
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Beguela
England
Copenhagen
Samship
Beguela Se Ee
Tident Tegn
Christiania
Philadelphia
Man Burned When Kerosene Lamp Explodes in Home
George Turner, a Hastings Street village street department employee, was badly burned when a kerosene lamp he used for lighting exploded. He was found in his kitchen with flames on his clothing and was taken to Brightlock hospital, where doctors fear he may die. Mrs. Cora Lucas heard groans and smell of smoke from Turner's apartment around midnight and alerted police. Officer Thomas Wallace and Howard A. Ford entered the smoke filled rooms, hurled the lamp into an alley, and extinguished the flames before pulling Turner to safety.
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St. Johnebury
GeoRge Turner
Hastings Street
Village Street Department
Turner
Brightlock Hospital
Cora Lucas
Lucas
Wallace
Indictments Dismissed in Restraint Trade Cases
Federal Judge Grubb dismissed indictments against William K. Lock Welch West Virginia Roberts Dayton Ohio and S J Patterson Contas campans Weyanoke Coal & Coke in a conspiracy case. Judge Grubb said the government failed to prove defendants authorized agents to act for them in any alleged conspiracy.
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New York
Duuge Grifbb
William K. Lock
Welch
W. Va
Roberts
Matterson
Dayton
S.J. Patterson-Procontas Campans
Weyanoke Coal & Coke Company
Ins Wah Patterson
Dudge Grubb
Washington reports surge in Red Cross fundraising
Reports from belated campaign efforts in several cities pushed the war relief drive toward a national total at the headquarters. Chapters were urged to increase fundraising as the daily rate rose, with comparisons showing New York and Pennsylvania among top contributors while overall totals exceed prior months.
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Washington
Red Cross Fonds
Scrose
Ratros
New Yeork
Pransyla
Polio Precaution Plans Vary by Town Officials
Health officers from Washington and Orange counties, with state board members, outlined precautions as infantile paralysis spreads. Barre remains free of poliomyelitis. no new public gathering restrictions, but advice urges Barre City and Montpelier areas to avoid unnecessary travel. Autopsy on a South Barre child is pending results. private funeral set for tomorrow.
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Washington
Orange County
State Board of Health
W. Stewart
B. H. Bailey
Barre Town
W. O
Hutchinson
Atate Board
Des
Caverly
Barre
Bartlett
South Barre
Tay
Bailey
Stewart
Burlington
Poliomyelitis Quarantine In Waitsfield Family
Two new poliomyelitis cases are reported in Waitsfield involving two children of Seth Boyce living in a tenement on the William Pitt estate. The house is quarantined and authorities seek to contain spread.
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Wallafield
July
Renere
Seth Boyce
William, Pitt
Bales
Stan
Boyce
Goddard Seminary to Retain Faculty and Hire New Teachers
Goddard seminary plans to keep its core faculty for the fall with two new hires. Leslie F. Kinney completes his second year and will train for an officers’ camp. Earl F. Earley from St Lawrence University will join the science department and assist in football baseball hockey and track. An English teacher will also be added to lead girls’ physical culture.
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Oharters
Goddard Seminary
E Thange
Leslie F. Kinney
Earl F. Earley
St. Lawrence University
Earley
Goddard
Foster Prise Hahuniais
Everett Wallis
Waitefield
University of Vermont
Alice Jennings
Orwell
Everett
Wallis
Laura Olds-Tuttle
Rachel Hollister
Barre
Three Men Buried Near Camp Trench Digging
Three men from the artillery detachment near the New England regiment training camp were buried while digging a trench a mile from ramp late last night in Plattaburg South Carolina. Five men were injured with shoulder injuries and one worker was transported to the hospital with fever and measles in the subsequent report.
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Plattaburg
S. C
New England Regiment
Fitchet
Porton
Shoaller
W. F. Edwarte
East Somerville
Wutfernd
Doshaugh, Jr
Sewsteven
Montpelier City Council Adopts Traction Franchise
The Montpelier council approved a Barre and Montpelier Power franchise with changes. The 40 minute summer schedule and 30 minute winter schedule were approved, holidays allowed if granite plants are open, and a fare near the current rate was maintained. The council also moved to a 14 year old quarantine and health measures as Health Officer Lindemy attended a Canadian family emergency.
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Montpelier
Barre & Montpelier
T & Power Company
Ewanelle
Prore Company
Barre
George L. Hunt
Eepme
Vermont
Sane
Public Service Commission
Traction
Board of Health
C. H. Burr
Lindemy
Canada
Health Board
Dewey Memorial Being Cut in Barre
Torre granite is specified for a memorial to Admiral George Dewey at Ari Virginia National Cemetery. Littlejohn Odgers Milne cut the mausoleum for Mrs. George Dewey who leads arrangements. The design echoes the Miles monument but larger with 12 by 15 feet base and 14 feet height.
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Maine
Miles
George Dewey
Ishe
Dewey
Litttejorm, Odgers & Milne
Gren of Tayntor & Co
New York
Newey
Oder
Red Bank
S. J
McCarter
New Sereny
Ty Dorle
Little Jobs
Odgers
Milne
Menein & Son
Order In Revoked and Security Measures Tightened
In Washington DC actions revoke orders and shift to the War Department for oversight amid ongoing sanctions. American troops in frame and environment of the period face pressure as officials reevaluate control and reporting channels under national security directives.
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Weehington
D.C
Wet Department
Comerwing
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China
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Mongolia
Provost Marshal
State Cariedose Insurance
Judy
Allesel
Boy At Orwell
Company M
Winooski Street
John R. Holyoke
St. Atbans
U.S. Naval Patrol
E. George Turner
St. Johnsbury
Waitsfield
Leslie E. Kinney
C. E. Earley
Chester E. Griffin
Hudson
Navy
Paul KE Pitkin
Middlebury College
Vermont Ambulance Corps
France
Ey Plattsburg
Montpelier City
Traction Company
Arlington, Va
National Cemetery
Nelson A. Miles
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