French complete capture of Bligny south of Rheims
Allied forces on the western front push Germans back along a six mile front northwest of Chateau-Thierry with two and a half miles gained. Americans seize Torcy Bouresches while French take Veuilly la Poterie and Vinly. Prisoners exceed 300 as lines extend across the Clignon river and toward Paris barriers.
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Chateau-Thierry
Clignon
Torcy
Bouresches
Veuilly-la-Poterie
Vinly
Veuilly
Paris
Marne
Rheims
Bligny
French Penetrate Chezy Village Near Chateau-Thierry
French forces pushed through Chezy to the eastern outskirts and reached the western of Damenlage, with gains along the Aisne front. They repulsed German attacks south of Boureschesle Thiolet, reporting heavy losses for the enemy. The line remained comparatively calm overall with artillery activity near Ambleny and Faverolles.
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Paris
Marne
Ured
Chateau-Thierry
Chety
Damenlage
Veullhy-la-Poterie
Boureschesle-Thiolet
Aisne
Faverolles
Ambleny
Oureq
Dammard
Chexy
Venilly-la-Poterie
British Action in the North Reported June Raid
Jamdan June Kritiah forces claim heavy damage in northern raid actions near Spl ene with war office noting intensified British activity and supply concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamdan
Kritiah
War Office
Big Paper Mill Fire Reported In Buenos Aires
A large blaze struck a paper mill in Buenos Aires on a Friday evening. Firefighters battled flames as the building sustained extensive damage and authorities estimated the losses at a substantial sum.
Germans Plan Assault on WoËvre In World War I Report
American forces in France hear reports of heavy German train movements from Metz toward the Miho salient near St Mihiel. Analysts see possible German aims including threatening Bar le Duc, outflanking Verdun, and neutralizing the Verdun salient as fighting continues around Montdidier Cantigny and Chateau Thierry. The future of American troops remains uncertain as patrols brace for continued hard combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Prewss
Metz
Mihio
Eneiy
St. Miller
St. Mihiel
Bar-le-Duc
Verdun
Marne
Bar-ie-Duc
Courss
Montdidier
Cantigny
Chateau Thierry
Massachusetts mobilizes to enforce selective service law
Acting under the Provost Marshal General Crowder, Massachusetts authorities began immediate verification of registrants to call in needed cases. The operation aims to ensure full compliance with the selective service act and rapid mobilization where required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Crowder
Massachusetts
In Defense of Peace Tokyo says China Japan pact focused on defense
The Japanese government issue explains the China Japanese military agreement aims at defending peace and welfare of the Far East and rejects rumors that it expands to broader commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
China
Far East
Flannery Awarded French War Medal for Marne Rescue
William J. Flannery of Washington DC earned a French war medal for his actions at the Marne where he swam to a French soldier in danger and saved a life during World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Flannery
Marne
Washingtom
D.C
London sees renewed U boat attacks foiled by destroyers
Rev Father Wareing of Baltimore and Red Cross party report two submarine sightings near a convoy carrying American troops. British destroyers launched depth charges, fifteen used, no ships lost though shipboard nerves tested. Survivors and Red Cross staff aboard included Dexter, Shelton, Colton, Coupland, Conover, and Clark amid the Laconia memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Joseph Wareing
Baltimore
Ann
Red Crags
Wareing
Iy Oe Eg Press
Tacona
Laconia
Father Wareing
Mr Hoy
Chicago
Elizabeth
Hoy
Red Cross
Professor Dexter
Pasina
Whitford Shelton
University of Pittsburg
Willem Colton
Tarrytown
N. Y
Robert Coupland
New Orleans
Jaimen Conover
East Greenwich
Roe
Elton Clark
Boston
American Ensign Held in Holland over naval aerial incident
The Hague reports Ensign Maton of Connecticut was in Holland after descending on Dutch waters during a recent escape flight off Terschelling. He was hurt when his machine disappeared. Ensign Eaton's parents reside in Mawa chinmetts.
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the Hague
Ens Maton
Connecticut
Terschelling
Ensign Eaton
Mawachinmetts
War Workers Decorated in King’s Birthday Honor List
London marks King’s birthday by decorating war workers across fields. Notables include Shirley Benn of Plymouth and Belgian relief chair, Harry Brittain, Pilgrim Society founder, and Hall Caine. Sir Charles B. Gordon is named knight grand cross of the order. Colonel Albert Sterne also honored for British and American camp work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Order of the Expire
Shirley Benn
Plymouth
Charles B. Gordon
United States
Cme
Military Wedding in Washington D C
The wedding of Josephine March, daughter of General Caet Nd, U S Army, occurred in June in Washington D C. Reverend Herbert Senet presided, with the ceremony witnessed by servicemen. The couple’s duties were described, and the event tied to wartime morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tee D.C
Sonephine March
Caet
U.S
Retaliation Threatened In German Prisoner Exchange Note
Washington reports the State Department warned swift U S retaliation if Germany harms or mistreats American prisoners. A published German note offered to exchange Siegfreid London for a Russian spy, while the war department lists 133 American soldiers and 210 civilians in Germany, versus about 5,000 Germans interned in the United States. Secretary Lansing stated the U S would respond to mistreatment with firm measures.
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Washington, D.C. James
Germany
United States
State Department
Siegfreid
Paul London
Germarcorn
Germaany
Rang von Rintelin
Pontry
Lansing
War Department
Witt
United Sutter
Five Arrested and Two At Large in Treason Conspiracy Case
Federal grand jury indictments accuse seven individuals of conspiring to commit treason and sabotage, with five held without bail awaiting trial. Madame Maria De Victorica, linked to Germany, leads a list including Carl Rodiger and Emil Kipper. two fugitives remain at large and two named suspects died earlier. The group is alleged to have aided De Victorica and Rodiger in contacting Germany and obtaining bomb-making materials to strike ships transporting military supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Department of Justice
Peronne
Mai K. de Victorica
Bilis Island
Carl Rodiger
William Robinson
Albert F. Ericke
Emil Kipper
Tombs
Jeremiah O'Leary
John T. Ryan
Buffalo
Rudolph Hinder
Hugho Schweitzer
Madame Maria de Vientories
Shein
Germany
United States
Madame de Victorica
Uid
Rudiger
Qarl
Herman Wessels
Duro Schroeters
IL Schmidt
M. Schmidt
Stamm
Dillon
Hudson
Leutenant
Shved Od
Rediger
Barre War Chest Sees $11,000 Start in Subscriptions
Enthusiastic remarks from campaign headquarters report steady war chest progress as plants report 11,000 in subscriptions. A Stone Shed district meeting yielded 17 pledges totaling 2,840, including two 8500 and four 250 gifts, with further house to house canvass planned for Tuesday. Community committees praise momentum and urge full participation with mass meetings at Spaulding and Church Street School. Telephone inquiries are welcomed at 471 for campaign information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Street
Barre
Stoneshed
City Hall
Uncle Samae
Kaiser
War Chest
Spaulding School
Destructive Corn Pest Reported in Northeast
A highly destructive corn pest, the European corn stalk borer, has appeared in the Northeast and is spreading rapidly. The pest bores into stalks and crowns, with larvae reaching about an inch in gray body with dark spots. growers and gardeners are urged to inspect corns, beans, and other vegetables and report findings to state agriculture authorities or the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Tose
Gray
United States of Agriculture
Fane
State Agricultural College
United States
Iment of Agriculture
Washington
Graduates Honored at Mount Holyoke Forum
South Hadley alumnae gathered for a forum honoring graduates serving in war duties as four stars unfurled by Mrs Charles Alexander of Hawaii. The Mount Holyoke Alumnae Association report lists 263 alumnae with relatives in the army navy or other branches, including a member from the class of 1947 whose son and four grandsons are in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Hadley
Mees
Tyne
Mount Holyoke Oo
Charles Alexander
Haweaui
Mount Holyoke Alumnia Association
Army
Navy
France
Calf Becomes Key Buy At Milwaukee Dairy Sale
In Milwaukee a bull calf bred by Sylvia Tohanna is listed for 105000 with buyers noting its Holstein lineage. The item highlights pledged milk yield and potential earnings, suggesting strong dairy potential and future breeding value for the buyer.
Weather Predictions For Local Seaboard Area
A garbled weather note outlines expectations for the week with mention of rainfall and temperatures, though details are unclear. The fragment references local conditions, possible fronts, and regional timing without complete data.
Patrol vigilance not relaxed after German submarine raids
Washington reports patrol vigilance remains high despite raids by German submarines off the Atlantic coast. The Vinland, a Norwegian steamer of 1,193 tons, was sunk 65 miles off the Virginia capes. crew landed safely at Cape May. Bombs were used in the attack.
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Washington, D.C
Navy Department
Atlantic
Sipwise
Virginia Capes
Cape May
N. J
Virginia
Bomba
Hustis Named District Director For Railroads
New York June 8 James H Hustis president of the Boston and Maine railroad and Harry A Worcester are named district directors of railroads with eastern regional duties. Hustis will oversee New England roads with offices at South Station Boston and include all federally controlled carriers in New England and lines extending into New York and Canada. Worcester becomes director of the Ohio Indiana district with offices in Cincinnati covering eastern roads west of the Pittsburgh Line and south of the Ohio River.
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New York
James H. Hustin
Boston & Maine Railroad
Harry A. Worcester
Railoads
Eastern Railroads
Mr. Hustin
New England
South Station
Boston
Hit
New York State
Canada
Mr. Worcester
Ohio-Indiana
Cicinnati
Pittshore
Ohio River
Ohio Railroad
Mrs Marguerite Rabadow Rites Held in Barre
Mrs Marguerite Rabadow wife of Tate Joseph Rabadow died after two years of poor health. Surviving relatives include daughter Mrs Joseph Landry of South Barre and two sisters Miss Tawise Price of Vergennes and Aire Emily Landtot of Lowell Musa. Born Marguerite Price December 28 1850 in Vergennes she married in 1870 and lived in Barre 27 years. Mass of requiem at St Monica's church Monday at 9 o'clock Rev Fr P McKenna officiating. Interment in family lot at Catholic cemetery Beckley street.
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Marguerite Rabadow
Joseph Rabidow
Joseph Landry
South Barre
Tawise Price
Vergennes
Aire
Emily Landtot
Lowell
Musa
Marguerite Price
Dcr
Funeral of Mrs Gorman at St Monica church
The funeral of Mrs Gorman of 11 Beacon Street was held at St Monica's church this forenoon in Portock. Rev P L McKenna officiated the requiem. Attending were KE Owens John O Leary Alderman A J Loranger A H Burke James Brown and James Carroll. Burial was in Beckley Street Catholic cemetery.
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Beckley Street
Mra
Substitutes For Saloons In Industrial Districts
Springfield Mass June 3 Modified YMCA huts used as saloon substitutes in industrial districts were discussed at a conference of employed officers of the Young Men's Christian Association of North America. The report, by Charles R Towson, argues that soft drink shops with lunch counters billiard tables and facilities for music and reading can compete with saloons and improve community conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
Association of Employed Officers
Young Men's Ivey Association of North America
Charles R. Towson
Ae Ene Can Ean
Boston Man Commended for Rescuing Drowning Shipmate
Andrew Carmichael of South Boston was commended for helping a shipmate during a drowning incident on March 3. As steward, he intervened and assisted in the rescue, earning official praise for quick action and teamwork.
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Clipmetee
Canenaton
Sar
Commie
Andrew Carmichael
South Boston
Peefering
Ube
Death by dangling wire in Websterville claims Henry Newell
Thomas Newell a 40 year old newcomer to Websterville was killed when a high tension power line snapped near the Giguere store during a high wind. He moved to prevent a possible fire, touched the wire and was hurled to the road. No burns were found. he wore no shoes. The body was taken to Whitcomb undertaking rooms and his brother in Massachusetts was expected to arrive.
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Henry
Wetmore & Morse
Newell
Giguere
Joe Pierce
B. Bailey
Whitcomb
East Barre
James Newell
West Quincy
Mase
East Montpelier Sued After 1917 Auto Crash
Three suits filed in Washington County court arise from a June 6 1917 car crash in East Montpelier. Charles DeF Bancroft’s auto went off a culvert injuring Comelius Lawrence, Gladva Lawrence, and Bancroft. Mrs Lawrence seeks 2000. Mr Bancroft 8500. Mrs Lawrence 1000. Also Robert Kember sues R F Henderson and trustees for 700.
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East Montpelier
Washinngton Colunty Court
Charles
Bancroft
Comelius Lawrence
Montpelier
Gladva Lawwerence
Lawrence
Mrs. Lawrence
Mr. Bancroft
Talk of the Town notices and visits across town
Mrs J B Frontini of Foss street visits daughter Mrs RB Clerici of Waterbury and Mrs McKinley Garfield of St Johns Thuryis in town with her mother Mrs Margaret Brown of Grant avenue Miss Lena Moorcraft takes a two month vacation from Homer Fitts store Miss Mary Nelson heads to Old Orchard Me for summer occupation of a cottage Mothers of Hed ding M E Sunday school urged to bring children to church at 3 for children's day Joseph Williams former resident arrives from Lebanon N E to visit brother Albert on West Street Mr and Mrs 5 D Allen host Mrs K Feiben and Mrs Jidna Pethen of San Diego and sister Mrs Flora Richardson of Waitsfield Rail tickets agents say mileages redeemable Monday June 10 New rate of three cents per mile will apply along with revised freight and baggage tariffs Private Norman S Gordon arrives from Spartanburg BC to visit parents on Richardson street Graduate of Spaulding high school and former 1st Vermont Regiment member plans to enroll at the Naval Academy on the 17th
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Frontini
Foss Street
RB. Clerici
Waterbury
McKinley Garfield
St. Johns
Thuryisin
Margaret Brown
Grant Avenue
Lena Moorcraft
South Main Street
Homer Fitts
Mary Nelson
Merchant Atrant
Old Orchard
Hedding M. E
Joseph Williams
Lebanon
N.el
Albert Williams
Westtreet
5. D. Allen
Franklin Street
K. Feiben
Jidna Pethen
San Diego
Cal
Allen
Flora Richardson
Waitsfield
Barre
Norman S. Gordon
Try Pioneer Division
Spartanbore
Wi Gordon
Richardson Street
Gorton
Spaulding High School
Hay Haan
1St
Vermont Regiment
Annapolis Naval Academy
Fie
Naval Academy
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Berlin
Sarey
Betwere Rheims
Flanders
Locre
Picardy
Weegre
Lorraine
Tallon
Lake Garda
Pinon
Asiago
Buenos Aires
Vridey
Argentina
Woevre
BAY State
Holland
Sisty
Peyton C. March
Barclay Brow
Ee Employes
Firm
N. E
Mount Holyoke College
Holstein
Milwaukee
Sylvia Tohanna
Atlantie
J. H. Hustis
Huntix
St. Monica’s Church
Boston Man
Websterville
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Langley
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