German Attack Repulsed North of St Die
A strong German attack northwest of St Die in the Vosges was repulsed last night by French forces, according to the war office. German bombardments targeted French positions in Fleury and Pu, min wood sectors on the Verdun front, while a German reconnaissance party near Moulin Sous Toutvent was dispersed.
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St. Die
Paris
St Die
Vosgts
War Office
Verdin
Fleury
Pumin Wood
Moulin Sous Toutvent
British Artillery Duel On Northern France Front
A spirited artillery duel along the Brith line in northern France was reported with bombardment of front line and French trenches by gas shells and irritant projectiles. A Lloyds dispatch from Algiers notes sinkings of the British steamer Nuria and the French steamer Cottois, with crews landed at Algiers.
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London
France
Lenin
Lloyde
Aliiers Pays
Nuria
Algiers
Lloyds
Aneinout Ay Sista
Eteninalip Welt
Large submarine sighting reported near Bridgeport
Bridgeport reports Theodore Judson, keeper of the Stratford light house, sighted a large submarine bound east at first light today. He described it as larger than United States navy submarines, prompting cautious note from local authorities.
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Theodore Judson
Bridgeport
Stratford Light House
United States Navy
United States Seeks Reply To Note On Neutral Mail Interference
Acting Secretary Polk announced a formal inquiry to France and Great Britain about the lack of reply to the last American note concerning interference with neutral mails. He said Ambassador Page had received a British memorandum addressing specific complaints, but officials still seek a definite general reply to protect mails between the United States and neutral European countries. It is understood France has sent a draft note to London, delaying a joint reply.
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Washington
Polk
France
Great Britain
Ambassador Page
Foreign Office
State Department
United States
Europe
London
Villa Force Is 18,000
Washington reports rumors that Francisco Villa with a force of about 18,000 is preparing to attack Torreon. General Funston said the information came to General Pershing through secret service agents, who may be Mexicans and therefore unreliable.
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Washington
Francisco Villa
Aap
Torreon
War Department
Funston
Peru
Secret Service
Drowned Italian student at Lake Champlain tragedy
Lewis Jean Francisco 16 years old, from Italy and attending St Lawrence Academy, disappeared while at Cliff Haven in Lake Champlain. Clothes were found on the bank and the body recovered eight feet under. Several students and priests were at the Catholic summer school when the accident occurred.
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Vjarteburg
Yu Daly
Lewis Jean Francisco
Italy
St. Lawrence Academy
Montraal
Lake Champlain
Cit Haven
St. Lawrency
Cliff Haven
Siet Cance & Cottage
Prancisco
National Forest Revenues Hit New 1916 Highs
National Forest receipts for the fiscal year 1916 rose to 2,520,000 dollars, a record. Timber sales led gains at 204,000 dollars, grazing fees up 87,000, water power development credits 12,000 above last year, with turbentine privileges and other uses also increasing. Vermont celebrates its 126th anniversary of statehood with ceremonies in Montpelier and reflections on the state’s American character and independence.
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Washington
Vermont
McColl
Montpelier
Americas
No Man's Land
New Hampshire
New York
Ticonderoga
Bunker Hill
Ethan Allen
Green Mountain Republic
Allen
Canada
Congress
Vermont Hills
Massachusetts
Virginia
Heston
Increasing the Quarantine Makes New York Epidemic Fears Grow
New York reports severe quarantine measures to stem the infantile paralysis outbreak. Hundreds of summer colonists near Mountain View and Newark are ordered to leave bungalows along the Pasenic river. New Jersey lists 230 cases, Connecticut 50, New York 195. At St Ann’s church the Novena lifts strict precautions and relics are wiped after each kiss.
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New York
Mountain View
N. Y
Newark
Pasenic River
New Jersey
Connecticut
New York State
Attelies
St. Ann's Church
St. Ann
Naval bill passes Senate in three year build plan
Washington July 22 The naval appropriations bill with a three year building program including four dreadnaughts four battle cruisers and 5 percent other craft passed the Senate by 71 to 8 It carries 15890845 more than the House measure and aims to construct 150 vessels within three years at an estimated cost of 588180670 The bill faces a conference with House leaders and has strong party support despite some opposition from a few senators
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Washington
Senate Iate
Senate Naval Committee
Senate
Iim
Thomas
Vordaman
Re Ourtin
Gronna
LaFollette
Norris
LaFol Jotin
Reed
Oiver
Bethlehem Steel Company
Bethleham
Reei
Whaeme
Senace Chamber
Oliver
Tillman
Swanson
Lodge
House
Congress
Pass Ten Battleship Bill Senate approves naval armada plan
Washington July 22 Senate by a 61 to 15 vote adopted amendments to the naval bill authorizing ten battleships and six battle cruisers in a three year program.
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Senate
Washington
Fl Tols
Five Die as Virginia Train Collision Crashes Freight and Work Trains
Five men were killed and ten injured when a Norfolk & Western freight train collided with a work train near Bell Springs Virginia. The wreck halted traffic for five hours and destroyed two freight cars.
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Binefield
W. Va
Norfolk & Western
Bell Springs
Pair of Horses Stolen Near Bennington
A valued pair of bay mares was stolen Tuesday night from E. B. Baldwins barn on the Bennington Arlington road. Footprints toward Bennington suggest the robbery occurred at night. No harness or vehicle missing. possible link to other disturbances at nearby Arlington area. Abandoned details include a ransacked house, meals prepared, lamps lit, and suspicions the horse thieves and pantry raiders share authorship.
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Bennington
E. B. Baldwin
Arlington
Arlington Village
Baldwin
Clarence L. Holden
Targa Mille
Salvation Army meeting draws crowd in Barre church
Col Jenkins led a Barre Congregational church service after a Tee pot Square outdoor gathering. Major Hillman, bandmaster Malpass and Dan Andrews performed as Col Jenkins discussed the Army’s growth and work. Brigadier Andrews and Captain Hazel Hood organized the event with attendees from multiple sects.
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Eva Booth
Salvation Army
Salvationist
Jenkins
Adam Gifford
Rowton
Teepot Square
Congregational Church
Major Hillyman
Boston
Malpass
Major Hillman
Dan Andrews
Col. Jenkins
William McDonald
John Robinson
Wearner
Andrews
Hazel Hood
Bis
Col Jenkins
Epee Army
Ween
Strong Theatre
Burlington
Violent lightning storm damages farms and homes in Barre City
A severe electrical storm struck Barre City and Washington County with heavy lightning causing at least two major property losses. At the Cummings farm a barn on Werlin road burned after a bolt struck, two men and two horses escaped unharmed. In the city, a bolt damaged PA D Richards’ residence on Besix street while occupants were uninjured. Highland avenue saw entry into a house shared by Hodgdon and Merry families, scattering soot and damaging a stove. Minor injuries were reported by nearby witnesses.
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Washington County
Cummings Farm
Werlin Road
Intercity Park
Clayton Caustle
Bolt
PA D. Richards Bower
Besix Street
Wright
McAllister & Kent
Highland Avenue
H. H. Hodgdon
G. E B. Merry
Mesara
Peery
Hodgdon
Boys Need Home Support Above All Letters
Eagle Pass 1918 letter from Colonel Reeves notes good health among troops, with Private Vanes Rich recovering well from ailments. He warns against exaggerated hardships from distant climates and urges home readers to send steady encouragement, support, and home obligations reminders to strengthen the men during service.
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Eagle Pass
Timer
Reeves
Vanes
Co. F
Cine
Hae
Texae
Frankie
Vermont
Texas
Reaves
Handsome Gift to Mary Fletcher Hospital From Calef
Burlington July 22 Treasurer Charles P Smith reports Ira C Calef of Washington has donated securities totaling 20000 to Mary Fletcher hospital. Calef recently gave 20000 to the Montpelier hospital and other institutions have benefited from his generosity. Directors mostly out of town, in town members including President W J Van Patter praised the donation and its support for the deserving poor in Vermont.
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Burlington
Charles P Smith
Mary Fletcher Hospital
Ira. C. Calef
Washington
Calef
Mary Pletcher Neepital
Vermont
Rutland Swindler Linked to Mass Arrest
Frank L. Stack of Wulfert Fin, sought by Rutland officers for two days on alleged fraud involving the Rutland Machine and Automobile Company and Charles I Walker. He was arrested late Thursday in Winchendon Mass on request of Rutland authorities as State's Attorney V. Poulin and Deputy Sheriff D. A. Barker planned to bring him to Rutland.
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Rutland
Frank L. Stack
Wulfert. Fin
Rutland Machine and Automobile Company
Charles I Walker
Winchendon
Mass
V. Poulin
D. A. Barker
Nake
Shuck Tmek
Richford youths accused in burglary of cigar store
Three boys Shover Tatro and Tessier were caught at about 4 45 yesterday morning in Richford for alleged burglary of Renee Hope s cigar store and pool room at Woolworth building. The auto garage on River Street had also been broken into between 4 and 6 15 that Thursday evening through window entries.
Death by own action shocks Teva committee scene
Brutal incident reported as C Chaffee aged about 70 dies by self harm at home. Wife and family shaken as authorities note unclear circumstances. Funeral planned for Monday at 2.
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Brutol
C. Chafee
Bern
Fire Destroys Building in Village Blaze Delights Night Sky
A fire destroyed a structure erected in the past week and spread rapidly, lighting the village with bright flames that illuminated the area. No other buildings or crops were burned, and the incident occurred despite efforts to contain the blaze. Local authorities investigated the cause while residents assessed damages.
Dodge Barn in Berlin Burned in Electrical Storm
A bolt struck the Dodge farm barn on Berlin Pond Road during a thunderstorm last evening, igniting about 19 tons of hay, farm machinery, and the adjoining silo. The barn, owned by Clayton Caustic, burned with $1,000 insurance, while two sleepers John Cilley and Raymond Goodenough escaped injury and helped save four horses and some equipment. Neighbors and Montpelier fire units aided as flames spread on the high point above the city.
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Dodge Farm
Berlin Pond
Wvock
Clayton Caustic
Northfield Road
Vermont Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Montpelier
Towle Barns Burn in July Fire at Mildiebury
Fire destroyed the barns of Larval Towle on the road to Whiting, with contents burned. It began in the day and spread. the stock was saved. Neighbors aided with a bucket brigade to control the blaze and prevent further loss.
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Mildiebury
Larval Towle
Whiting
Telay
Barn Burns at Pittsford Structure Fire Injures One
The Dickerman Farm at Pittsford suffered a lightning strike during a night blaze. A barn structure was destroyed and an individual sustained injuries from the electrical shock ignited by the lightning, with emergency responders on the scene.
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Dickerman
Death of Fred F. Goulds bury prominent Barre native
Fred F. Goulds bury a former Barre resident and Swanton cobbler with ties to early Barre history, died suddenly yesterday. He lived alone in Swanton, with nephew Clarence Z. Gouldsbury of Montpelier notified and sister Clara Emerson of Worcester, Massachusetts expected. Body to be brought to Barre for arrangements. interment in Elmwood Cemetery. Once a shoe shop operator on Berkeley Street, he later lived in Swanton, where an accident left him with artificial limbs and he later patented an artificial leg. He was a well known figure around North Barre, often gathering neighbors at his shop to discuss current topics. Death attributed to heart trouble.
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Fred FE. Goullebury
Goullebury
Barre
Swanton
Gouldsbury
Clarence Z. Gouldsbury
Montpelier
Clara F Fmerson
Worcester
Elmwood Cemetery
Toby
Louise Gouldsbury
Berkley
North Barre
Partie Place
Claraine Gouldsbury Tate
Death of Mrs J B Darling in South Ryegate
July 22 telegraph from South Ryegate reports the death of Mrs James B Darling, wife of Dr GW Darling, following a move from Portland. Former resident of Barre, Mes James B Deri 1 of Laurel Street. No other details released.
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South Ryegate
GW. Darling
Thie Pla
Ft W'Clark
Portland
Fief
James B. Deri
Laurel St “Barre
Marble Company of Marble City Receives New Manager
A Marble City company, Marble Marble Company, appointed F Manning as receiver manager. Manning, a former manager of a similar firm, is named temporary head. About 100 residents have filed a complaint with the Tactington board of health alleging a hazardous pen fire is being mishandled, seeking enforcement to stop the incident.
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Tolttend
Amareno- Yee Marble Company of
Col
Lnemer
F. Manning
Anil Ae
Manning
Manngne
Querreing
Tactingtom Board of Health
Murder Trial Drama Centers on Alleged Confession
During the fifth day of State vs Otis Williams in Topeka, prosecutors pursued a disputed confession attributed to Williams. The judge allowed the statement to be read only when court reconvenes, while witnesses including Deputy Sheriff Welch testified about the jail interview and alleged promises of reward or immunity.
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Chelsea
State
Otis Williams
Joseph Felch
Topeham
Frank S Williams
Foots
Wines
Wigernaly
Stanton
Biwen
Williama
Walter Bigelow
Braintree
Bounty
Willams
Iit
J. Rowland
Corinth
Sherif Lawrence Welch
Eurler
Wallinnie
Schiedler
Pat Beem
Welch
Bedaliness
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Brattleboro
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Wme
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Ies
FE. B. Baldwin
Hibernian
Michael G. Rehan
Milwaukee
Joseph Mela
Phitillon
Petrieck & Conner
Clinton
Aes
Michael W. Delaney
Chicago
Hes de Ant
Patrick F. Carr
Weshkiegins
Dodge Place
Berlin
Barre City
Essex Street
Chaplain Thomas
Marty Fletcher
Ira C. Calef
F. L. Stack
Richford
Chaffee
New Haven
Dodge Barn
Towle
Pittsford
Fred EF. Gouldebury
J. B. Darling
Rae Hands
Joe
Williams
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