French Make Small Gains In War Updates
Paris reports two German attacks in Lorraine were repulsed. French forces gained limited ground south of Nomeny and west of Fleury by taking three machine gun positions. A trench in the Champagne area manned by Russian troops withstood a counterattack, inflicting heavy losses on the Germans. Verdun front remains comparatively quiet with occasional rifle fire near Hill 304.
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Lorraine
Paris
War Office
Nomeney
Fleury
Champagne
Suereshilly
Verdun
Ihmm
Britk
British Capture German Trench Amid Frontline Action
British forces report success along the French front with a stormy assault capturing a German trench near Posiores and stronghold positions at Waterloo farm west of Longeval. Other German fortifications at Ovillere and Laboiselle also seized as of noon. Separate fatal auto crash in New England claims two lives including Arthur B. Parks.
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France
Lenton
Tonley
Posiores
Garmin Machine Fun
Ovillere Ai Larboisette
London
Aly 7
Parentiale
Wood
Waterloo Farm
Longeval
Ovillere
Laboiselle
Five Known Deaths and Hundreds Homeless
Atlanta July 17 Severe floods across North and South Carolina and Virginia caused five known deaths, left hundreds homeless, and damaged property valued at about 10 million dollars. The French Broad River flooded Asheville areas while towns like Hendersonville reported dam breaches and widespread danger. Rescue teams faced marooned residents as rail and river transport collapsed.
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Atlanta
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
South Athentic
French Broad River
Asheville
Talthmera
Captain Lo Line
Nellie Lipe
Leo Mulhelland
Lipe
Vanderbilt
Biltmore
Persona
Agheville
Glen Rock
Tower J
Caroline
Hendersonville
Lake Toxaway
Russians Take 13 000 Prisoners in Veneto Region
Petrograd reports a continuing Russian advance in the lower region. New Moscow line units say 13 000 prisoners were taken yesterday in Ukraine’s western front. The Moscow dispatch through London notes heavy captures as Russian forces press forward.
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Lower
Lipa
Petrograd
London
MLO
Valhiynia
More Russian Troops Arrive in France
Paris reports a sixth contingent of Russian troops disembarking at Brest and to be sent to camp then front lines. About 23,000 men are believed in these contingents with earlier arrivals reaching Marseille via a long land and sea voyage. Official communiques place Russians in trenches on the Champagne front.
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Crat
Champagne
Paris
Brest
Marseilles
Moscow
Port Dalny
Manchuria
Kaiser in Somme region visits hospitals and distributes crosses
An official Berlin telegram reported by Reuters says Emperor William visited the Somme battle sector. He received reports from the chief commander, visited hospitals, and distributed iron crosses amid ongoing fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
Emperor Wiliam
Reuters
Amet Dem
British Daily Expenditures Reach High Level in Commons
The exchequer head Reginald McKenna told the House of Commons that daily British expenditures have risen to a level exceeding ten million pounds. The statement notes continued war costs and financial strain amid ongoing military campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CONN
Reginald McKenna
Chanelion
Exelesquer
Hous of Commons Today
Talk of the Town and Civic Notes from Springfield area
Mrs. William Sinclair of Springfield is visiting in Jefferson Street with the Sinclairs after a stay in Barre. Others return home from visits in Worcester Manchester and Lake Dunmore as well as a clerk taking vacation in Fitchburg. Granite City Lodge installed officers at K of C hall with a postmeeting dance and music by Miss Glidge Rhind.
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William Sinclair
Springfield
Mass
Barre
Sinclair
Jefferson Street
Amidon Tosi and Son
Worcester
Mare
Tosi
Giovanni Tool
Brook Street
Algor Knutson
Andrew Knutson
South Main Street
Proctor
Kellone
Lake Dunmore
City Square
Perth
Water Department
Basin & Nich
Little Park
Granite City Lodge
Dily 14
C. Ball
Etta Barton
Margaret Fraser
Victor Lodge
Graniteville
Jane Geale
Christine Walker
V. G. Allee Gilbertson
Maria Watt
Trena
Josephine Rigel
Per. See
Helen Stephens
Col. Lee
Armidi Bianchi
Warden
Hannah Thomas
Florence Rottigi
Mary Hroggins
Mag
Ninnist
Bertha Dale
N. G
Nellie Baresi
Eleanor Faulk
Ina Mortivon
Lignite Production Up in North Dakota
United States geological survey records show North Dakota lignite production rising to 21S ents toms with a 4 percent gain from 1914. Output valued at 675872, most mined within the state and half used locally, affecting fuel and heating sectors in Harve Montpelier and nearby towns. 219 days per year at 59 bien bon. Community services, including a sermon by Rev A J Back, continue daily at 10 30 a.m. with a general invitation to attend.
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North Dakota
United States
Weed
Harve
Montpelier
Wenite
A. J. Back
Rural credits bill becomes law with land banks plan
President Willy signed the rural credits bill after Congress passed it. A crowd of seniors and farm leaders applauded as he affixed his signature, outlining a system of 12 land banks under a federal board to finance farmers.
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Washington
Wily
Congress
Altiere
Jhust
Mediaure
Wih
Portland Street Car Service Resumed After Strike
Portland Maine July 17 street car service resumed after an interruption since Wednesday caused by a strike at Cumberland County Power and Light company over reinstatement of eight discharged men and union recognition. The conciliation committee announced the company conceded all demands and will enter a contract with the union to settle future grievances by conference or arbitration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Cumberland County Power & Light
Bandit activities rise on Texas border amid patrol boost
July 17 report from San Antonio notes growing bandit numbers in north Rio Grande area and Big Bend region. Villa’s strength cited with 17 recaptured Carrancista prisoners said to have ears cut by Villa’s men. Pennsylvania troops moved to stations south of Marathon and Marfa cavalry sent toward the border. Reports say small bands operate near the border with no evidence of imminent raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Menlo
Big Bend
Villa
Funat
Pennsylvania
Rio Grande
Marathon
Texas Cavalry
Marfa
Pershing
Variou
Bankruptcy Petitions Filed in Rutland Court
In Rutland on July 14 Pearl R Slayton of Hardwick merchant filed a bankruptcy petition with Merk FS Phrtt United States court has 6 creditors Attorneys Dutton Mulcihy totals 6 564 25 assets 892 with 1 403 exempt A petition also filed by Buggene A Chase of St Albans a tax debtor owing 2247 75 assets 100 exempt.
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Rutland
Pearl R. Slayton
Hardwick
Hes
Merk FS. Phrtt
United States Court
Dutton & Mulcihy
Buggene A. Chase
St. Albans
Elsima
Surge in infantile paralysis deaths and cases reported
New York health department reports a 24 hour period ending at 1 am shows 14 deaths and 99 new infantile paralysis cases. The update notes a continued rise in both fatalities and new infections from the epidemic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Health Department
East Montpelier Campmeeting Sees Diverse Sermons
East Montpelier campmeeting week continues with Rev. C J Harel of Westport Factory Mass preaching on Saturday afternoon. Rev. Nelson Davie of Eastern delivered the evening sermon on John 3 16. Morning service featured Rev J Harvis on What Father which art in heaven. Afternoon session led by Rev D W Steffeld of Stoneham Mass spoke on Jacob and the Angel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Montpelier
C.J. Harel
Westport Factory
Mass
Nelson 1
Davie
Eostern
J. Harvis
D. W. Steffeld
Stoneham
Mast
Elier
New Blind Conference
The
Evangelical
Jaco
Angel
Mr. Stafvid
Lightning Squirre Fools Waterbury House
Lightning struck the Perry hill home of Chi Morrisy near Waterbury at midnight causing roof damage, a wall mark, window openings, floor damage, torn lathe, plaster, fallen pictures, and a damaged elm tree. No injuries occurred and the Vermont Mutual insured the roughly 200 damage.
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Waterbury
Chi Morrisy
Perry Hill
Waterbury Village
Mr. Moriniay
Vermont Mutual
Barn and 35 Tons Hay Destroyed
Fire destroyed the barn owned by Gigorge W Randall opposite the brick yard around 1 30 Saturday afternoon. The barn held 80 to 45 tons of hay and the cause was unknown. The blaze threatened the nearby house but firefighters saved the structure. Mr Randall and residents faced loss while insurance coverage was insufficient to offset damages. The fire department was praised for a rapid, effective response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gigorge W. Randall
Sheple
Fie
John Lawrence
Randell
Jose
Mr. Randall
Hebert and Ladrie Employees Picnic at Tyney Park
The Hebert and Ladrie firm held its annual picnic at Tyney park on Saturday with baseball, races for various age groups, and a tug of war between Spaniards and French. A dance by an in-house orchestra followed while Mrs Rouleries and others organized refreshments and remarks praised the committee for a successful outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebert & Ladrie
Tyney Park
J. Ladrin
Taniapo
K. Dion
F. Tangevin Db
B. Drouin
Menard
Fernendez
D. Mudgettah
Dick Bizzozzero
Abure
Ladrie
F. Will 2d
W. Ducharme
Poyat Thomas Dion
Clark Gay Rie
Willfathe
Olf
Young
P. Rouleries
Stewart
Willams
Keefe
F. Langevin
Drouin
W. Diecharme
Z. Ladrie
PT Dion
Wile
Swedish Picnic Draws Swed ish Fraternity Crowd for Games
The Swedish Picnic at Veen featured a large turnout from the Swedish Order of Veen with baskets, refreshments, and games. Athletes competed in races for men and women while organizers credited the committee for detailed planning and smooth arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepard
Veen
Paul
Miee Mina
Aly
Edwart Johneen
Arvid Mad
Arthur Carleen
Paul Hodwall
Harry Fagerstrom
Bers
Albert Jutineen
Harry Johnson
Thinman Hendrickson
Edna
Lilien Winnerstrand
Ila Mendiriekeam
Floreten
Lille
Ageretrem
Mhernee
Carl Matreen
Mit Fleur Porgh
Tee Pagerstrom
Curt Henderkon
Gates Enters Vermont Senate Race in September Primaries
Governor Charles W. Gates of Franklin announces candidacy for United States senator in a three corner Republican field joining incumbent Senator Carroll Page and ex Governor Allen M Fletcher. Gates states he will appear on the ballot as a Republican candidate with call for support from voters statewide.
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United States Senate
Charles W. Gates
Franklin
Carroll &. Page
Hyde Park
Allen M. Fletcher
Vermont
St. Albans
Doveenan
Gates
Ihe
United States
Boy Drowned at Lake Morey Near Fairlee
Fairlee July 17 William Hall age unknown son of Mr and Mrs W B Hall of Indian pond district Ontario drowned at 8 45 PM at Lake Morey while canoeing with Harry Hosmer. Two men rescued Homer from the water but Hall’s body was recovered and attempts at resuscitation failed.
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Fairlee
William Hall
W. B. Hall
Indiat Pond
Lake Morey
Young Hall
Harry Hosmer
Quaino
Homer
Hall
Deaf Man Killed by Train at Ferrisburg Crossing
Charles Cram a deaf 42 year old man was struck and killed by a New York sleeper near Tupper’s crossing Ferrisburg while waiting on a rack for work with strong wind muting whistle sounds. Heman Barkham and William Duggan found the body. Dr. Phelps pronounced death instant. Preston of Ferrisburg identified the body as Cram and relatives later confirmed.
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Vergennes
New York
Charles Cram
Mr. Cram
Cram
Tupper
Ferriburg
William Larow
Heman Barkham
William Duggan
F.C. Phelps
Thiarity
Prigate
Raiiread
Dr. Phelps
EF. Larow
Perrisburg
John BP
Preston
Ferrisburg
Ira Crane
Lincoln
Cramn
Iowans Visit Barre Quarries on East Tour Sightseeing Visit
A party of 98 Iowans toured Barre granite plants and quarries led by Wilbur S. Clapp. They rode special cars from Montpelier to the W. H. Bloodstone operations, viewed Cap City quarries, and were hosted at a Barre Board of Trade dinner before continuing to Montpelier and on to Chicago and beyond. The trip included visits to Welmor, Morse, KL Smith, and Milner quarries with bouquets for women and a trainload of stone shown. The group plans a broad eastern tour ending in Chicago August 2.
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Sehwaitrardens
Ikon
Tone ® Brothers Granite
Wetrwire & Moran
LO Bmith
Routeel
Milne
Vernum
Wiiter
Barre Board
Tinde
Tose Brothers
M. Lone
Hembling
Montpelier
Wells River
Thora
Welmore
Morse
Quarrion
Vernon
KL. Smith Company
Hi Quarry
Telone
Hontwell
Milner & Varnum
Barre
Board of Trade
Hotel Barre
Wilbur S. Clapp
Suinister
First Baptist
Cedar Rapids
Iowe
Chieao
Daly TL
Detroit
Mich
Huffale
Niagara
Toronto
St. Laws
Woelik Hiver
White River
Woodstock
White Mountains
Portland
Old Orchard
Boston
New York
Philadelphta Jini
Atlantic City
Chicago
Mr. Clapp
Woods ‘Stock
Norm Springs
L. Waterloo
Mia
Flora Clark
Winterloo
Alys M. Kuan
Dennison
Jessie Limes
Eugenia Sloctun Armos
Myrtle M. Roehson
Des Moine Nell Thomas
Magnok
Arrests in New York tied to Webster Avenue shooting
Eusebio Albano, held in New York after a shooting on Webster Avenue, faces extradition to Barre. Police say Albano’s arrest followed an extensive search and hearings in Washington County and New York authorities. expected return to Barre pending indictment. Officer Gamble accompanied the plan as Albano was detained and prepared for arraignment in Barre.
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Dogherry
Webster Avenue
Stanley
Euseldo Albann
Howard Street
Barre
Las
Harry Gunhie
Nog Albano
New York
Abdul
Turan Gy
Metropolis
Italy
Albano
Stite
F. E. Glennon
Washington
Gates
Gamble
Jos Heeth
North Mein Street
Ms 16
Mra
Allane
Caral
Cirnti
Albin
Herdaughter
Albino
Barta
Central Vermont Railroad
Albena
H. W. Rote
Car Slid and Turned Turtle Near Barre Road
A yard touring car operated by Ra pat Gay of Barre turned turtle on the Barre road near the old reservoir Sunday afternoon around 2:40. In the car were Frank Cateagat and Antonio Breggi of Barre and Stemmer street residents. Breggi received a bad wound on the arm and a dislocated elbow. others escaped with minor injuries. The vehicle was damaged with a broken windshield and mudguards. An eyewitness, Jerry Quer of East Hill, saw the incident near a sharp bend that obscured the view. The wagonette was returning to Barre from Woodville when the mishap occurred. Breggi was treated at Barre City Hospital. The car overturned and remained on its side before being righted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapat Gay
Barre
Ghway
Renae Barre
Mr. Gay
Frank Cateagat
Tie Tname
Reattie
Antonio Breggi
Stemmer Street
Breggi
Wirtommbill
Woodeville
S. By
Jerry Quer
East Hill
Mtr. Cart
Carr
Broger
Dianne
Jospetal
Durkee Return Upset District Wording Noted
Mr and Mrs George Durkee came back to their Tunbridge home after visiting at Averill Street. Miss Albee Len left the city for Burlington this morning to visit relatives for a short time. Frances Ladd of Heltonrn is mentioned with FD Ladd of Franklin Street and D Ladd of Orange Street in a brief local notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Durkee
Tunbridge
Drew
Averill Street
Albee Len
Yelonda
Murlington
Bintier
Frances Ladi
Yheltitonrn
Mit
Salwry
Lwanee
Fur Trother
Ladd
Franktin
Orange
Fragmented OCR notes from Castleton area undated events
Readable items describe residents and locales in Montpetier and Castleton including retiree Mary Starchie moving to Barre, Theresa Pinnehi returning home, and Miss Welinacht Seaherial undergoing an operation. Also mentions a public appropriation action and a soldier from 1901 era, with several scattered street names and unclear timelines.
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Misa
Jessie Molen
Noethfield
Mite
Mary Starchie
Barre
Theresa Pinnehi
Bee Hom
Satin Street
Wang
Siinmey School
Castleton
Mies Fether
Bitte
Markstent
Tefere
Serming
Chehenne Fetend
Ladion
Montpetier
Henge
Ormpedall
Marre
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Fall River
Pixinfield
Arthur B. Parks
Bay State Shellar Company
Pall River
Parke’ Ilentity
Shell and l Company
Kall River
Parks
Ael
Deutschland
Baltimore
Thies
Baltmore
North
General von Linsingen
River
von Linsingen
Lubek
Tapa
Tron
Casement Fight
Yaa Pew
Roger Casement
Muhlia Revall
Shem
Talk OF
the Town
Bill
Wilson
Mexico
Funston
East
Montpelier Campmeeting
Squeer
Charles Morrisy
George Randall
Hebert &Ladrie
Dewey Park
Senate
Lake
Morey
Orford, N. H
Ceares
Comiete
Teonday
Elliot
Western State
Eusebio Abanonne
Sho’ Ang
Luigi Caruti
Antonio Broggi
Summer Street
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