Germans Counter at Front As Allies Make Gains North of Soissons
London reports heavy German counter attacks along the entire battle front with major impact in the American sector. Americans retreat from Cierges and Beugneux while Allies advance near Authilly and in the Villers-Agran-Aiguizy area. Prisoners totalling 45 taken near Plessier wood, as 71 divisions are reported in the Marne salient.
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London
Associated Press
Cierges
Fereen-Tardenois
Beugneux
Grand Rozoy
Fere-en-Tardenois
Vesle
Oureq
Buzancy
Soissons
Plessier Wood
Marne
Rupprecht
Bavaria
Americans Hold Ground North of Ourc Front
American forces on the Aiane Mare Front north of Ourc held positions amid heavy shelling. They advanced slightly toward the Seringes Sergy road as repeated enemy attempts to dislodge them failed. French units on the left moved forward while German attacks appeared withdrawn. the fighting was the heaviest the Americans have faced with praise from French observers.
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Aiane- Mare
Associated Press
Oureq
Seringes
Sergy
S @ Guarat
Skellea
Very Heavy Fighting on the Whole Line
London reports very heavy fighting along the entire battle front from Ville-en-Tardenois to Busancy. Advices up to today indicate no substantial progress for the Allies despite intense engagement.
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Ville-en-Tardenois
Buzancy
London
Busancy
German Defense Line Seems Certain in Message
Paris reports the German retreat may have reached a limit and a stand is expected on the line south of the Drrke and with the left on the Bill south of the Arde. General Von Boshm's army and reserve divisions from Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria will defend the line.
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Paris
Drrke
Arde
von Boshm
Rupprecht
Bavaria
Americans Cross Oureq River In Heavy Fire Aerial Return
American forces on the Aisne Marin Front crossed the Oureq River after intense German artillery and machine gun fire. Captain Allen T. Hupp rallied his men to a center position, then led a splash crossing as German fire paused. A rapid assault on a hill forced Germans to raise a white flag before renewed firing repelled the position with twelve killed and nine captured.
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Aisne Marin
Oureq
Allen T. Hupp
Corning
Hupp
Sree
Chrik Berthelwen
Sienz
Australians Take More Prisoners At Merrie Region Front
London reports that Australian troops entered German positions in the Merrie region on the Flanders front last night and took 40 prisoners. The war office noted enemy artillery activity northwest of Albers with gas shells and showed action between the La Bassée canal and Ypres.
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Merris
Flanders
London
Merrie
Droops
War Office
Albers
LaBasney Canal
Ypres
Germans Make Their Stand In Great War Battle Line
German forces totaling nearly a million men press a massive counteroffensive from Sillery toward Rheims and the Marne sector. Reports from London and Copenhagen indicate heavy fighting across the front with Allied positions tested near Aubilly and Villers Agron as German divisions reinforce their northern stake.
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Soissons
Rheims
Sola~rons
Arey
Womeas
Teuton
Marne
Rupprecht
Fere-en-Tardenois
Vere
Herygnex
Mee
Grand Roeoy
Suzancy
Crise River
Sissons
Plessier Wood
Aubilly
Ardre Valley
Rheime
Villers Agron
Aiguily
London
Vesle
Paria
Copenhagen
Turkey
Germany
Amsterdam
Caucasus
Russia
Rumania
Strike in Kalk Prussia Suppressed with Machine Guns
Amsterdam dispatch reports a fresh strike near Cologne in Rhenish Prussia. Police used machine guns to quell the movement, leaders were arrested, and crowds were dispersed as officers continued to patrol the streets.
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Kalk
Prussia
Amsterdam
Rhenish
Cologne
Echo Belge
Pera Deciaron
Severe fighting reported by Pershing in communique
Washington July 30 General Pershing reports severe fighting after heavy counterattacks by fresh enemy troops beyond the Oureq line. The communique, received today at the war department, details actions from yesterday.
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Washington, D. C
Pershing
War Department
Death of Earl F. Wilson in Concord hospital
Earl F. Wilson of Bethel N TL died aged 42 in Concord hospital after living in the city 14 years. Former manager of the Franklin Eideamel Tallow Co for seven years. He belonged to Merrimac Lodge I O C and was Canton Franklin PM captain. Also a member of Colfax Rebekah Lodge. Survived by wife, one daughter, parents, and a brother.
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Franklin, N TL
Earl F. Wilson
Concord Hospital
Beth
Franklin Eideaml Tallow Company
Merrimac Lodge
I. O. C. Fj Webster Seremmres
Canton
Franklin, P.M
Colfax Rebekah Lodge
New War Aims Demanded by French Socialists
Paris July resolution by the French Socialist party calls revising war aims and favoring a League of Nations negotiations under Wilson terms. It urges united international social action, opposes compulsory alliance votes, and protests allied intervention in Russia with Russian Socialist consent. The text criticizes certain Socialist leaders and urges broader unity for peace.
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Paris
Wallron
Socialist Party
Jean Longet
Chamber of Deputies
League of Nations
Wilson
International Social Congress
Camille Huysmaans
International Socialist
Bel»et
Herjalmar Branting
Wedieh
Pieter J.troe Vtra
Dutch Sociale
Berne
Cone
Gor
Cormmeanta
Russia
Canohides
Menberdaf
Calls for Penalty on German Leaders
Amsterdam reports a memorandum demanding ruthless action against German leaders from Captain Von Beerfelde. He urges the immediate arrest of former Chancellor Von Bethmann-Hollweg and warns of national disgrace if the Reichstag does not act. The document blames Germany for the war and vows self exile if dishonor persists.
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Amsterdam
von Beerfelde
Anys & Berlin
Lege Volke Zeitung
Sind
Reichstag
Ren Stephensky
Ince
Ion
Germany
von Bethmann-Hall
Itgerland
Ready for Peace If It's Honorable
Amsterdam July 80 Baron Von Hussarek Austrian premier in presenting his cabinet to the upper house of the Austrian Parliament says they are ready to conclude an honorable peace as soon as opponents renounce hostile plans to destroy or repress Austria. He adds that the central powers are conducting war only in a defensive sense and that as long as opponents hold that view they will continue the war vigorously to shorten it.
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Amsterdam
Plana
Baron von Hussarek
Vienna
Believed a Prisoner in Overseas Mission Report
Ottawa July 30 local overseas dispatch lists mining personnel believed prisoner. J T Fishel Stewartstown Pa named among prisoners with T M Edwards Lowell Mass listed as wounded. Report notes unsettled status of detainees and ongoing inquiries by authorities.
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J. T. Fishel
Stewartstown, Pa
Ottawa
Stewartstown
T. M. Edwards
Lowell Masa
No Change Said French In Official War Office Statement
Paris July 20 the French war office issued a statement this morning saying there was no change in the situation north of the Marne up to this hour. The brief note confirms continued stalemate and ongoing military patrols along the front.
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Paris
Marne
French War Office
Turkey Says Caucasus Move Justifies Independent Stand
Amsterdam July 90 Turkey takes a notably independent stance over Caucasus control. A Constantinople telegram cites Nassiri Ekflar arguing Brest-Litovsk limits apply, but the Caucasus must act on its own destiny. It questions whether the Bolshevik frontier can bind the region and hints at German influence. relations between Turkey and Germany are said to be severed.
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Amsterdam
Turkey
Constantinople
Nassiri Ekflar
Brest-Litovsk
Caucasus
American Troops Rivaled French Says A Tar Dieu
Paris July 4 American soldiers in the Marne salient matched the best French troops said Andre Tarilien French high commissioner to the United States at a dinner honoring him at the American university union. Professors and students attended the gathering praising allied efforts amid wartime strain.
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Paris
Marne Salient
Andre Tarilien
United States
American University Union
Steers Hatin
Cae Ail
Oem Reser
Sas Monte
Twrdiea
Lone Bandit Robbed Express Car in Virginia
A night westbound passenger train was robbed near Charlotteaville Virginia, with a single white man described as the robber. The safe was emptied of valuables, and no further details were provided.
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Lone Bandit
Charlotteaville
Cael & Io
Hety Ait Toa
Tilden Resigns From Washington County Exemption Board
George N. Tilden of Barrehua resigns as member and chairman of the county exemption board. Officials cite recent security concerns and a shift in duties with the United States Employment Service as reasons.
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Washington County
George N. Tilden
Barrehua
Resinaos Ney
United States Employment Service
Barber Not to Run for Attorney General Nomination
Brattleboro July 30 Attorney Elmer Johnson of St. Albans declares he will seek the Republican nomination for attorney general. Atty. Gen. Herbert G. Barber of this town says after two terms he will not run again as private practice demands his attention.
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Brattleboro
Elmer Johnson
St. Albans
Herbert G. Barber
Red Cross appoints Bellows Falls chaplain for war service
Rev. A. C. Wilson rector of Immanuel Episcopal church has been named a Red Cross auxiliary chaplain for wartime duty. He is to serve during the period of the war with leave of absence from his parish duties.
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A. C. Wilson
Bellows Falls
Barre Auto Party in an Accident Near Newport
A Barre family auto trip from Quin cy Masa ended in a serious crash near Newport N H at 2 am. Edwin Ross the driver and owner, James Robertson, Mrs Ross, Mrs Nellie Milne, Miss Maria Milne, and two children suffered injuries including fractures and cuts. Robertson pushed a child clear as the car rolled, eight stitches were needed, and the party reached Barre after treatment. Robertson and Mrs Milne remain confined with injuries expected to delay recovery.
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Quincy
Masa
Newport
N. HL
Edwin Ross
James Robertson
Orange Street
A. P. Abbott & Co
Ross
Nellie Milne
Maria Milne
Edwin Rowe
Mr. Robertson
Robertson
Milnes
Barre
Roberton
Fire Threatens Sheffield Village in Massive Blaze
Sheffield July 30. A major afternoon fire devastated residences and caused about 74,000 in property loss threatening the village. The blaze began at 2:30 on the south end, fanned by a shifting wind, and spread along the main street. Multiple homes including John Holtham’s, Alvire Gray’s, Hannah Barber’s, Anton Gray’s, and Mrs Maima King’s were destroyed or damaged with no insurance reported. Neighbors rushed from nearby farms to fight the flames, and Lyndonville aid arrived as farmers contained the fire within 20 minutes. A prior fire in the village four years earlier caused 15,000 in damage.
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Sheffield
John Holtham
Alvire Gray
Lyndonville
P. A. Randall
Hannah Barber
Anton Gray
Littleton
N. H
Raymond Wood
Reatre
W.ley
Mraima King
Powder thieves under guard fire at Worcester plant
Watchmen at the Westmoreland plant of American Steel and Wire Co Worcester fired on prowlers who tried to rob the powder house and steal 50 pounds of dynamite. Guards exchanged shots with the robbers. employee William Moulthrop was severely injured. Authorities at Concord opened an investigation and searched the mines for the dynamite but found no clues.
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Vine Waa
Far Concord
Sugar Price Seen Rising One Cent Per Pound
New York July 30 George M Rolph chairman of the international sugar committee announced after a Cuban government conference that the consumer sugar price will rise by one cent a pound. Cuban and U S officials plan to meet in Washington next week to set 1910 prices.
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New York
George M. Rolph
International Sugar Committer
Star
United States
Washington
Treaties Ratified with Great Britain and Canada
Official state department release says draft treaties with Great Britain and Canada were ratified in London and exchanged today. The measures take effect immediately from this date, July 30, in Washington.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Great Britain
Canada
London
Pereeneshi
Vermonters Ordered to Syracuse Home Guard Call Aug. 5
Governor Graham received a notice for 190 Vermont men to report to Syracuse New York on August 5 for service. Names and towns listed include Addison Bennington Caledonia Chittenden Essex Franklin Grand Isle Lamoille Orange Orleans Rutland Washington Windham Windsor with several Montpelier Barre Waterbury and Montpelier residents among the listed volunteers.
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Vermont
Graham
N.Y
Pice
Iguotas
Addison
Bennington
Caledonia
Chittenden
Essex
Franklin
Grand Isle
Lamoille
Orange
Orleans
Rutland
Three Men Sent for Vermont Draft Board Shuffle
Chelsea July 30. Cell No 983 for 40 men from Vermont qualified for United military service has been filled from Orange County naming Marshall M Offord N L Allis Thetford and George Frederick ae of ae he they were e e at Montpelier today to TACUBO NY and later they will be sent to embarkation port. The party mobilized by Chairman M Knight. Dr John P Gifford Randolph resigned as board member after receiving captain’s commission. Dr Augustus T Marshall Chelsea appointed to fill vacancy. Dr W C Mitchell Tunbridge named assistant examiner. Newly organized board held free physical exam last week with 48 registrants examined 19 passed general military perview and two for limited service 12 Sapteins disqualified.
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Chelsea
Vermont
United Military Service
Orange County
Marshall M. Offord
N. L. Allis
Thetford
George Frederick Ae
Montpelier
Tacubo
N. Y
M. ©. Knight
John P. Gifford
Randolph
Gov
Graham
Augustus T. Marshall
Gifford
W. C. Mitchell
Tunbridge
Chimney Knocked Off by Lightning at Montpelier Home
A severe storm struck Montpelier causing a lightning strike that knocked a chimney from John Henry’s Elm Street house. The impact damaged the roof and terrified the Laborshire family, though no serious injuries or broader outages were reported in the town.
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Montpelier
Lightni
John Henry
Elm Street
George Laborshire
295 Bottles of Jamaica Ginger Seized in Orleans
State's Attorney Stoddard obtained a search warrant directing Sheriff Jennings to raid F E B Nelson's premises in Orleans. 295 bottles of Jamaica ginger were found and proprietor Nelson was fined 300 dollars plus 14 dollars costs for selling a beverage that caused intoxication. Prominent locals from nearby areas attended the proceeding in Judge Wright Nelson's court.
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Orleans
Stoddard
Aera
Jennings
Horton
F. EB. Nelson
W Ght Nelson
Orleans County
Lue County
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Ourc
Crise
Ardre River
Bethel
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Agen
Tardieu
Cheaspeake & Ohio Railroad
Tilden
Barber
RED Cross
Powder House
American Steel & Wire Co
Keeno
N. Ht
G. M. Rolph
International Sugar Committee
The
State Department
Syracuse
Syracusa
Ang
Wilfore
Henerd
T. Herbert
Waterbury
James G. Daty
Henry Bean
Fheld
Henry F. Colton
Alfredo Pare
Charles N. LaPoln
Nicholas Iumeeien
John Mustascuan
Jamaica
Costa
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