French Marines and Allies Recapture Towns Near Chateau Thierry
Allied forces led by American Marines and French troops smash German positions northwest of Chateau Thierry recapturing Torcy and contesting Bussiares and Bouresches. French also retake Le Porte on the Aisne and Vinley area while Americans push new gains southward. British arrive at Bligny as three German divisions are moved up to oppose the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau Thierry
Marne
Torcy
Bussiares
Bouresches
France
Soissons
le Porte
Aisne
Clignon
Gandela
Vinley
Veuilly-la-Poterie
Americans and French advance under heavy fire near Marne
Allied forces including American units and French troops pressed forward at dawn along the Marne front. They cleared Belleau Wood east of Torey and pushed to Veuilly La Potouville area, with German machine guns slowing the advance and heavy artillery still bombarding positions. Captured German officers were reported as the attack continued into the morning hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marne
Associated Press
Veailly la Potoria
Torey
Betleay Wood
Bellean Wood
Hussaires
Leeann Brownish
Maines
Preach
Thayre
Prusjsian Guard
French Pressing German Lines On Multiple Fronts
Paris reports American troops gained ground on the Marne front near Torcy le Jeu and Bouresches west of Chateau Thierry. French operations north of the Aisne netted Le Port and Vinia with village captures. British forces recaptured Bligny between the Marne and Rheims, inflicting heavy losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bligny
Chateau Thierry
Paris
Marne
Torcy Jelea
Bouresches
War Office
Noyon
Montdidier
Rdy
Aisne
le Port
Fontenoy
Vinia
Rheims
Marines Break Through German Lines at Torcy and Bouresches
American marines renewed assault near Chateau Thierry capturing Torcy and pushing into Bouresches. They held the town against counterattacks while advancing in four waves through Belleau Wood, with high morale and heavy German losses.
Americans Break German Lines In Chateau Thierry Fight
In Picardy today, American troops mounted a successful assault in the Chateau Thierry sector. Sergeant J L Dulsworth of Kansas City retook his position after a head wound and escaped a German dragnet. Private Charles Ginsberg of Washington Georgia captured a German and found a photograph on the prisoner. An American crawled back from behind German lines and rejoined his comrades to help secure the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Picardy
Associated Presa
Chateau Thierry
J. L. Duleworth
Kansas City
Dulsworth
Charles Ginsberg
New York
Washington, Ga
Wabel Je
Ginsberg
Marines Reach All Objectives in Second Belleau Wood Drive
American marines renewed their assault northwest of Chateau Thierry, seizing all first hour objectives and pushing beyond. Belleau Wood fell with little resistance, as Marines cleared ravines and secured ground along the front, taking prisoners from Prussia and enforcing a strong foothold for continued action.
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Marne
Associated Tress
Chateau Thierry
Americana
Belleau Wood
Bellean Wood
Torry
Commundra
Priskins
Kfle
Carine Heck & Prianer
Beech
Americans Seized Machine Guns in French Fighting
Paris reports that German positions are being held and French counterattacks succeed along the Marne and near Chateau Thierry. An official note highlights American troops in action, with a patrol assault on machine guns showing their spirit, initiative, and adaptability in modern combat.
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Paris
Marne
Chateau Thierry
Ee Am
American Artillery Driving Germans Back on Western Front
American artillery performed finely as tracers and volleys pounded German positions on the western border. Marines pressed the advance, inflicting casualties and driving defenders back toward their lines amid gas shells and heavy fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wieny Gro
Penton
Americans Win War Distinction List of Awarded Officers
The American Expeditionary forces announce the Distinguished Service Cross awards to several officers and men. Names include S. Redwood, Christian Holmes, Paul McLand, Donald Moosane, James Murphy, Ernest Burch, Henry Manhi, Ernest Armstrong, Bernard S. Rolt, and Carlson J. Shaman, among others. The report notes the ceremony and context from Franor Thuratay on June 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franor Thuratay
Associated Press
Ross
Eenie Calim Ymans
Hussart
Liealansate
Pie S. Redwood
Christian S. Holmes
Paul McLand
Donald Moosane
James Murphy
Ernest Burch
Henry
Ernest Armatrong
Bernard
Rolt
Carlson J. Shaman
German Submarine Gets 14th Victim Off Atlantic Coast
Washington reports German submarines attacked coastwise vessels off New Jersey and Virginia, aiming for larger prey along East Coast travel routes. The Merpathian raid allegedly struck without warning near the Eve’s Bank, with crew rescued. officials say II boat commanders may push bolder attacks despite patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New Jersey
New York
Philadelphia
Cif Trinks
Harpathian
Freerday
Crowder Orders State Draft Boards to Audit Registrations
Provost Marshal General Crowder telegraphed governors of all states to launch inquiries into why small registrations persist. Some boards report one tenth of the national average, prompting reassignment suggestions from class four to higher classes and scrutiny of misclassifications. The 1918 registrants will be barred from Navy or Marine enlistment, with voluntary inductions halted, while reclassification of married men and those with changed circumstances will be considered to boost overall numbers.
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Ington
June T
General Crowder
Marsial
Marshel
War Revenue Bill Aims to Raise Eight Billion
Washington June 7 The House Ways and Means Committee begins drafting a new war revenue bill urged by Secretary McAdoo to raise about 8 billion dollars next year as one third of national expenditures. Benjamin C Marsh of a pro tax group to testify, as hearings set to frame a bill intended to double current revenues through taxes while leaving roughly 14 million dollars to be funded by loans in 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
McAdoo
House
Ways and Means Committee
Benjamin C. Marsh
Stealing of Motorcycles Charged Against Leo Willett
Leo F. Willett formerly of Lowell Massachusetts was arraigned before Judge N. M. Post in St Albans on two burglary counts involving motor cycles. His bond was fixed at 8500 and was not posted. Willett reportedly has prior records in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo P. Willett
St. Albans
St Alban
Leo F. Willett
Lowell
Mass
Jinige
Rebates Granted to Barre Evening Drawing Students
List shows rebates for Barre evening drawing program attendees including Felice Aim Mario Bianchi Remo Bi anchi Lewis Birnie Victor Brusa Jose Burai Cesare Calderara Mario Catto Dante Corasoli Rigo A Comelli John F Cooper Harold Faulkner Formenti Getano Gervasi Roger Gervasi John Lamperti Geo F Lucchina Dewey M McLeny Andrea Perlatti Louie Pion Stephen Rizzi John Trione Thomas Zone Henry E Vanetti David R Vania James Webster. Also notes other deserving students not listed due to granite firm delays and a June 8 window at the city clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radioo
Felice Aim
Mario Bianchi
Remo Bianchi
Lewis Birnie
Victor Brusa
Jose Burai
Cesare Calderara
Mario Catto
Dante Corasoli
Rigo A. Comelli
John F. Cooper
Harold Faulkner
Formenti Geetano
Fred Gervasi
Roger Gervasi
John Lamperti
Geo. F. Lucchina
Dewey M. McLeny
Andrea Perlatti
Louie Pion
Stephen Rizzi
John Trione
Thomas Zone
Henry E. Vanetti
David R. Vania
James Webster
P'Oboek
Barre Furnishes Half Of New Men Called In Draft List
The Vermont local draft board released the roster of registrants called for the next increment, with Barre contributing nine men and Northfield two, as Vermont totals 400 draftees. Across 14 counties the grand total since June 5, 1917, stands at 2404. county tallies include Addison 121, Bennington 151, Caledonia 148, Chittenden 289, Franklin 225, Grand Isle 29, Lamoille 2, Orange 103, Orleans 143, Rutland No. 1 181, Rutland No. 2 249, Washington 246, Windham 459, Windsor 246.
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Washington County
Inet
Vermont
St. Barre
Northfield
Maron
Alexander McKinney
Mare Gall
Baer
George Chas. Norman
Fayston
Thas Anthony
Planter
Mentoalion Ratob Leccemse
Mei George Walch
Thayer
Waterburyley
Adjutant General's
Montpelier
Hartland
Addison
Bennington
Caledonia
Chittenden
Franklin
Grand Isle
Lamoille
Orange
Orleans
Rutland
Washington
Windham
Windsor
Vermont Club Women Pledge To Buy No Wheat
Burlington Vermont June 7 The Vermont Federation of Women's Clubs closed its annual session pledging to buy no more wheat until the next harvest and to discontinue serving refreshments at all social functions for the remainder of the war Mrs Gilbert F Davis of Windsor was re elected president
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Club Women of
Vermont
Vermont Federation of Women’s Clubs
Gilbert F. Davis
Windsor
Plan To Revive Barre City Band As War Ends
The Barre Citizens band plans a revival with Noble S Love as president and an active recruitment drive. The effort aims to augment patriotic music with weekly concerts without conflicting with existing groups, including the Christoforo Colombo band and the Barre pipe band, and hopes for a debut soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre
Vermont
New Barre
John Spera
James Robertson
Wil’ Nor Gilbertson
Montpelier
Christoforo Colombo
Killed German Officer Reported in Western Front
A wartime dispatch releases a continuation of a general setee communique describing a German officer killed during a raid by a hostile patrol in Picardy. The action occurred overnight June 2 to June 3 as the German force of about thirty men attempted to raid a listening post and withdrew after suffering no casualties.
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Washington
Picardy Agring
Time to Pay Up Expires Saturday Night
Debtor list shows amounts due with deadline on Saturday night. Notice names Thane and Langley appear with payable balance. Authorities warn of collection actions if payments are not received by the stated date.
War Chest Drive Boosts Barre Campaign Support
A community war chest drive in Barre reports high early participation in stone sheds and factories. Volunteers plan night meetings and house to house canvassing to sustain momentum, with a city hall gathering at 7 pm and ward chairmen meetings to organize further outreach.
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Barre
Pistre
War Chest
Church Stront
Barte
War Chest Committee
France
Army
Navy
Uncle Sam
Kaiser
City Hall
Church Street
Spartiding School
Church Sdquarters
Talk of the Town reception for Northrop couple noted
Mr and Mrs F R Northrop were honored with a reception at the home of Mr and Mrs McIntosh in South Revalton on Wednesday afternoon. A decision by the alumni committee curtailed the annual banquet and reunion previously held at Hotel Barre due to current conditions, ending years of a popular event.
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F. R. Northrop
Southevalton
Woods Siding
Sire Northvon
Nortem
Sire Mary Read
Woodstick
McIntosh
South Revalton
High School
Alumi
Hotel Barre
Banque Ume
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Salient
Marne River
Rheime
Pershing
J. L. Dulsworth
Fmitem
Crowder
Playhouse
John B. Eames
Ames
Vermont Club
Vermont Federation
Citisons
Thane & Langley
Tublinbee
Planta
Talk OF
the Town
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