Renewed Fury Against U S Trade Ships
London reports allied admiralty statements on multiple U S traded vessels attacked by German submarines. The Dirigo was sunk near Plymouth with 31 aboard including nine Americans. crew rescued except third mate drowned. Barbara and Frances M were also attacked with crews landed at Gibraltar and Cadiz respectively, with several Americans aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dirigo
Frances M
Cadiz
Bath
London
Plymouth
Admiralty
Gibraltar
Germans Take Trenches in French Action Near Rivims and Berry au Bac
Pars June 1 A French official statement reports spirited artillery actions around Vauxaillon and Laffaux northwest of Rivims, with German troops holding trench elements south of Berry au Bac after mine detonations. A vigorous Champagne counterattack pushed back Germans near Mont Haut, and five German aircraft were shot down with later reports suggesting more planes destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pars
Vauxaillon
Laff
Rivims
Hill 108
Berry-au-Bac
Champagne
Mont Haut
Heavy artillery fire reaches Belgian coast and Ypres
Berlin via London reports intensified heavy gunfire last night on the Belgian coast and around Ypres. The German army statement issued today confirms the stage of high intensity in these areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
Ypres Bem
British Bombing Strikes Ostend Zeebrugge and Bruges
An official British War Department statement says British aircraft dropped many bombs on Belgian towns Ostend Zeebrugge and Bruges this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jne 1
Ostend
Zeebrugge
Bruges
British War Department
German captives reach thirty one thousand in three periods
A fragment notes German captives numbered 31 829 since April 15 with 22 04 unwounded. It mentions three periods of a general attack and forecasts continued action on the western front in France as the proper moment arrives. The passage reflects Allied reporting on casualties and captures and hints at ongoing operations through May 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finn Landen
Mtack
Release From Quarantine For Crew Members Reported
A late edition notes four crew members including Thi oss Rute Collins Kile Ateainsom and Beth McMahon were released from quarantine after a five day containment period. The report cites a small post at the location where the vigil was held and mentions the development of a remaining case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rute Collins
Kile Ateainsom
Beth McMahon
Gorky Declined Separate Peace Plot Unveiled By Rizow
Maxim Gorky denounces Bulgarian minister Rizow in a Petrograd edition as he prints Rizow's dispatch proposing a separate peace. Rizow claims to seek terms with Germany and Austria and invites Gorky to Stockholm or a Swedish town for talks. Gorky labels the dispatch base and stupid and vows to publish it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petvia Lonion
Maxim Gorky
D. Rizov
Berlin
Gorky
Petrograd
Novaia Zhien
Rigov
Paul Milukel
Rivon
Russia
Sucre
Rizow
Rizov
Stockholm
Strandvag
Alexys
Max
Dispatch
Five More Nicks In His Staff
Paris reports Lieut Guynemer the famed French aviator has added five more German airships to his tally two within a single life. His total now stands at 43 enemy airships destroyed marking his continued prowess in air combat.
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Lieut
Guynemer
Paris
SEEK GOVERNMENT POLICY AT AMERICAN DEMOCRACY MEETING
New York June 1 Resolutions urging the United States to issue a definite peace term statement were adopted at the first American conference on democracy and peace. Madison Square Garden overflowed with thousands turned away, police on duty, fire engines on standby, and the rally remained peaceful. The resolutions praised the Russian provisional government for rejecting imperialist aims and called for no force annexations punitive indemnities and free development of all nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United State
Madison Square Garden
Socialist Arrest in Draft Conspiracy Case
Topeka report says Prof. George W. Kieipege a Kansas Socialist gubernatorial candidate was arrested in Lawrence on a warrant charging conspiracy in connection with agitation against the selective draft law. The case centers on anti draft activity and political affiliation amid political tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Kieipege
Topeka
Kan
George IW
Kei
Kansas
Lawrence
Hir
Renewed Activity Indicated in France
A dated dispatch notes renewed French activity with the German front under pressure. It cites French occupation of advancing positions and British reinforcements to the north after a pause in major operations. The report suggests a ripe moment for renewed attack and broader Allied momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Trent
Russia Beset by New Peril as Strikes Hit War Work
London June 1 In Petrograd more than 120 unions vow to paralyze production as strikes spread in war industries. After conciliation failures unions plan alternating strikes and other measures to disrupt industry. Several strikes already underway in various locations.
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London
Petrograd
Parents Not Asked To Plead In Child Murder Case
Melrose Massachusetts June 1 Joseph Wakelin and Mrs Wakelin charged with the murder of their seven year old daughter Loretta were held for a June hearing in Malden district court. They were not required to plead. Police say Loretta died from a tran golation after being killed on her way home from school. The body was found in bushes off a lon e road. The father called police to report the missing child. Police investigated and arrested the couple. further arrests followed from the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose
Mass
Joseph Wakelin
Body of Fred Barlow Killed by High Voltage Wire
Fred Barlow aged 24 of Exeter was instantly killed at 2 2 yesterday afternoon when his body touched a live high voltage wire of the Newmarket Electric Light Co. He was a fineman for the New England Telephone Co. at work on a pole cross arm. A guard from Company L aided in lowering the body. Doctors and a pulmotor attempted resuscitation for two hours. The accident occurred near Tasker’s undertakers. Survived by his widow and child, parents Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Barlow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newmarket
Fred Barlow
Exeter
Newmarket Electric Light Company
Barlow
New England Telephone Company
6Th Massachpeette Regiment
Dover
Rman
E. Tasker
G. Hy Pender
Portsmouth
Junkines
Mr. Barlow
Samuel Barlow
Treason Charged In Columbus Anti-Registration Plot
In Columbus a federal prosecutor charged three men with treason tied to anti-registration plotting. The defendants were held under bond to await a Saturday preliminary hearing before United States Commissioner Joland, as a federal grand jury will probe the arrests. Names include Arman A. Hennary and Harry Townaly, with others under investigation. details are uncertain due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
O. Jie
United States
Holin
Joland
Arman A. Hennary
Ohio State University
Harry Townaly
Cee W. Baily
Ol Walarstre
Exet Cobre
Genet
Harnad
Marietta
Washingtior
Feencsom
D.C
Public registration call June 5 for men 1886 1896
Washington D C through the committee on public information General Crowder urges daily publicity for the essential registration facts. Men born June 6 1886 to June 5 1896 must register in person June 5 between 7 am and 9 pm at their home precinct. Absent men may go to county or city clerks for instructions. Penalty includes up to a year’s imprisonment for failure to register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Committee On Public Information
General Crowder
Peretien Pracias
United States
Regular Army
National Gener
National Guard Reserve
Navy
Mutine Corps
Guard
Naval Militia
Naval Reserve
Marine Gorpe Reserve
National Naval
Department
Hoarding Food A Felony Amid Senate Food Bill Debate
The Senate adopted an amendment making hoarding, storage, or destruction of food to raise prices a felony. Critics warned it could bar legitimate market balancing. Penalties include prison terms from six months to three years. The draft also shifts taxes and duties as lawmakers trim a war tax bill and discuss publication tax reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Fall
Federal Trade Enme Mission
Poindexter
Herbert C. Honn
America
Senate Finance Committed
Simmons
Destaffice
Wilson Buys Bonds Under McAdoo Plan Aims Push May 1
Fragmentary OCR recalls Secretary McAdoo and bond purchases as a pivotal move tied to a fiscal plan. The text mentions a push for action on May 1 and hints at a significant deal, though details are unclear in the damaged source.
House votes down censorship in espionage bill
Washington June 1 Administration leaders move to drop the censorship section of the espionage bill after the House voted 184 to 144 against the modified provision. Conferees plan to report a bill without censorship to Senate and House, with other spy law changes intact, while White House offers no comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
House
Senate
Wilson
White House
Moore
Tornado Devastates Gainsville Texas Town
A tornado last night wrecked Gainsville, a Texas town of about 150 residents six miles west of the Mississippi. The storm damaged structures along its path as high winds and heavy rain swept through the community, according to a report received today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainsville
Tex
Lindsey
Mississippi
Beaten by Crowd at Boston Recruiting Station
An unidentified young man was beaten by a crowd at a Boston recruiting station when he refused to remove his hat during the playing of The Marseliarie. Earlier he stood hat in hand as The Star Spangled Banner played.
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Boston
Indiana Limestone Output and Value in 1916 Quarries
A preliminary U.S. Geological Survey report by G F Loughlin shows Indiana oolitic limestone quarried and sold at Bedford and Bloomington in 1916 valued at 1,480,525 dollars, with building stone making up most of the total at 3,303,576 dollars. Output fluctuations favored cut stone, increasing value by about 31 percent, while rough building stone declined in both quantity and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Bedford
Bloomington
G. F. Loughlin
United States Geological Department of the Interior
Audhiont
IHS
Aiatss
Barre Liberty Bond Committee Named for Barre Campaign
Barre's Liberty Bond Committee named to lead local U S government bond sales. CW Mincher Fy Millar B W Hoolethir EL Wishart chair four banks listed. Barre quota 420004 dollars, about 33 dollars per person assuming 13000 residents. Citizens urged to subscribe through the four banks, storage and interest collection offered, no delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Barre
Herre
CW. Mincher
Marre
United States
Editor Gutarello Shot on Washington Street in Broadside Attack
Benjamin Gasparello editor of Ti Corrivre Italiano was felled by a lead pipe on Washington Street near City Park. He suffered a deep scalp wound and is confined to bed at 103 Washington Street. Police chase a youth seen fleeing toward City Park as investigation begins with possible robbery motive ruled out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Gasparello
Ti Corrivre Italiano
Ttatiin
A. Tomasi
Merchant Street
Washington Street
Tis
City Park
Gueparelio
Gueparello
Fred King
Mr. Gasparello
King Place
Gasparello
Richardson Street
Fordyce
Jackson
Goodrich
Jusparello
A. Gasparello
Samble
Palsor
Parton
Edwin W. Bruce
Park Theatre
Runner Inn
Sudden Port Closure Shuts New York Harbor
The Port of New York and the Navy Yard barred all vessel passage as gates were shut for part of the forenoon. Officials refused to disclose reasons, and by noon the closure was reportedly rescinded though currents and ships remained affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jane l
Navy Yard
Governor Graham Considers State Attorney for Washington County
Gov. HF Graham arrived in Montpelier this forenoon to review matters at the State House. The governor may appoint a state’s attorney for Washington County today to replace Fred E. Ileason who resigned about three years ago to take effect time. Two candidates were named two weeks ago, but insiders predict the choice will be between Be. In Stott of Sarre and Charles Adams of Waterbury, with Adams likely to receive and accept the appointment. Waterbury has not had a state’s attorney since William P. Dillingham about ten years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HF. Graham
Montpelier
State House
Washington
Oumseed
Fred E.ileason
Effoot Tine J
Stott
Sarre
Charles Adams
Waterfury
Waterbury
Alice William P. Dillingham
St Johnsbury Liberty Loan Canvass Trains 75 Men
Seventy five men gathered at the Masonic temple in St Johnsbury for a Liberty loan canvass. J H Brooks and W B Ricker spoke on the effort while J J Trooks urged patriotic duty. Men were assigned to cover every house in town to uphold the town’s wartime reputation. Canvassing began that morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johnsbury
St. Johna
Bury
Plattsburg Training Camp Grows To 6000 Guardsmen
Arrival of 320 New York National Guard members expands the training camp to about 6,000 men at Plattsburg New York. Guardsmen form two companies named the 14th and 17th of the New York regiment and begin the course already taught to east arrivals. The Pierre bill closes nearby saloons, and Maj. Gen. Franklin Bell, department commander, plans an official visit early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre Bill
Majet Tien
St. Franklin Bell
Club Buys Bonds and Forms State Board of Charities
Cor Graham Tostey announced four of the five members of the new state board of charities and probation under a winder act of the THLT Legislature. The board met at the State House to outline work and approve purchasing 500 dollars in Liberty bonds. The vote excused members who have enlisted in the Army or Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cor
Graham Tostey
State Board of Charitins and Probation
Winder
George L. Dunham
Sratthehore
Philip Perr Lao
Henington
Elisha May
St. de Mies Montpelier
Ifth
State House
Femn
Pondian Sur
Tronduce
Army
Navy
United States
Swenton Town Representative's Wife Dies Suddenl
A sudden death is reported in Swenton as Mrs AC Bellows, wife of Town Representative Uillews, passed away unexpectedly. The note lists remaining family members and local ties, reflecting a sudden bereavement in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representative Bellows of
Swanton
Swenton
AC. Bellows
Uillews
Thomas Af
Benak
Many Are Jailed Over Objections to the Central Bus Protest
A chaotic scene in the center of Kanes City sees several hundred protesters detained as authorities move to clear a demonstration. Police report numerous arrests for alleged obstruction and disorderly conduct amid a tense standoff with marchers.
Two Autos Burned in Rutland Fire Breaks Out
Two autos were destroyed in a blaze that swept an auto yard near the Rutland home of Alfred Hrenker and Hetty Hopwald. There were no injuries reported, and investigators began after the flames subsided yesterday afternoon.
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Rutland
DU Vrenterant
Alfermas Hrenker
Hetty Hopwadl
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Stowe
Waterbury Hospital
Melrose, Maas
Ohio
Emtereon
Representative Gand of
Olio
Barre’s
Liberty Bond Committee
PNY
Plattsburg
Vermont
Vincilta
Bacause
Com
Sepperese
Kanes City
Kanes
Lin Ll
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