French Line of Resistance Moved South of Ribecourt
French forces yield center but launch counterattacks as Germans push south from Noyon to Montdidier. German gains center near Antoval and Ribecourt threaten Oise defenses. Australian and British actions at Morlancourt and around Amiens add to pressure. French withdraw west and south of Ribecourt while regrouping along Arcnde river line.
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Ribecourt
Noyon
Montdidier
Vignemont
Arcnde
Oise
Germans Drive Presses French Front Between Montdidier and Noyon
Paris reports a renewed German offensive between Montdidier and Noyon with heavy forces driving on center. French resistance holds in places as counterattacks push the enemy back south of St Mawr Vendelicourt and near Mery amid intense fighting along the Aronde river frontier.
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Mans
Belloy
Marqueglise
Aronde
Relloy
St. Maur
Vandelicourt
Paris
Montdidier
Noyon
Str
Mery
Tine
Cotweirs
Mery Warre
British advance near Marlancourt reported by war office
London reports the British carried out a night operation east of Amiens advancing their line south of Marlancourt by about a mile and a half. The war office announced two hundred thirty three prisoners were captured.
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Belloy
St. Maur
Ana
Viandelicourt
Mery
Oise
Antoval
Ribercourt
Ribecourt
Ourscamp
Carpolin
Sempigny
Somme
Flanders
Aisne
Ohse
Marne
Morlancourt
Amiens
London
Marlansourt
French Artillery Struggles Against German Tanks in Paris Battle
Paris reports say French artillery faced difficulty demolishing German tanks as German forces, aided by Bavarian divisions, pressed forward to carve a plateau behind French lines. The struggle highlighted determined French resistance near Plemont and surrounding villages amid shifting frontline observations.
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Varia
Reae
Sous Sea
Vermont
Crown Prince
Suprec
Mery
St. Maur
Belloy
Plemont
Paris
Herne
American Patrols Crossed Marne In Daybreak Action
Washington June 11 General Pershing reports in a communique that American and French forces improved positions on the Marne front and inflicted losses on the enemy. Marines attacked at Belleau Wood near Chateau Thierry, penetrating German lines about two thirds of a mile. The Syracuse brigade held the line near Paris as the 28th Marines captured a machine gun nest.
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Washington, D. C
Pershing
Yenterdirendas
Chateau ‘Thierry
Marne
Associated Press
United States
Hoyars
Belleat Wood
Chateau Thierry
Washington
Annapolis
Edward P. Cole
Machine Gmitta
Syrariine
Paris
Syracuse
Coutomb
Machine Gate
Wilson telegraphs labor unions to back war effort
President Wilson urges American Federation of Labor and American Alliance for Labor and Democracy to unite workers and employers for war support. He warns against capital labor quarrels hindering national defense and stresses loyalty in factories shipyards and workshops. He praises union fidelity and calls for noninterference with war programs to win the conflict.
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Washington, D.C
Wilson
American Federation of Labor
American Alliance For Labor and Democracy
St. Paul
America
France
Nts
Robert Maisel
Wir
Gompers
Telecam
Maffei
American Alliance For Labor and Deanocracy
Enemy divisions being withdrawn from the line in France
From the French Front June 11 Associated Press reports heavy Allied fire and defensive hard fighting against German forces. German divisions endure severe casualties and are being pulled back to be replaced, as ground terrain hinders advance and Allied artillery keeps pressure along the Noyon salient.
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France
Losmee
Pasceainn
Noyon
U boat sank after attack off By-port by British liner
An Atlantic port report says a German submarine was attacked and apparently sunk by a British steamship last Sunday morning off By-port. US army officer witnessing a near miss reported a hit may have been achieved as the U boat vanished after a combat at close range. The British liner, carrying passengers, arrived here escorted by another vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
United States Army
Peaphane
Swedish Ship Sunk In Mediterranean by Submarine
The Swedish American-Mexico Line passenger and freight vessel New Senden was sunk by a submarine on May 20 in the Mediterranean during wartime. Twelve crew members arrived aboard a prize vessel and provided the report.
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New Senden
Swedish American-Mexico Line
Etee
Paris Toll Report Touts Eleven Casualties
Report from Paris indicates eleven people killed in a recent incident. The notice attributes the deaths to a confirmed event and cites local authorities as the source of information.
Government draft calls spur 17 000 registrants
Provost Marshal General Crowder announced calls for thousands of men to serve in the aviation branch and other military duties. Registrants from Puerto Rico and Hawaii were listed alongside 17 000 drafts to support final mobilization and aircraft production efforts.
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Vancouver
Porto Rico
Hawaii
National Army
Crowser
Aeronauical Corps
Army
Wrak
Wash
TD. C. James
Crowder
Fiatinal
Elliott Ousted in Federal Management Shakeup
A disrupted leadership change sees Elliott ousted as federal managers reconfigure operations. Officials report the ouster targets executives at Eola and Cattweed, while both will keep current posts until a replacement is named. The move comes amid a broader government reorganization aimed at efficiency.
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Eola
Ube
Barre war chest drive gains early returns and 174 workers
Barre city launches a house to house canvass to fund a war chest with $20,000 already in hand and more expected. 174 workers begin canvassing 87 precincts while Italian American rally and speeches boost morale as organizers prepare for end of week tallies and a victory chest roundup.
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Barres
Campalen
Stanestinds Taat
Barre
Elt
Vermont
Spaulding School
James Mackay
VE. Avera
James T. Merrion
H. J. Hinman
W. C. Johnson
William Wishart
Joseph Bo Sanguinetti
Daniel J. Sullivan
Alexander Doncan
Charel Street
Vermont Masons Meet in Burlington Deliberation Session
Vermont Masons held the annual week long session in Burlington with the Vermont council of deliberation of the Scottish Rite presided by State leader Henry J. Ballon of Cheater. Alfred C. Wilko urged war support and denounced German Masonry calling for loyalty to America. Officers were elected including Edward L. Bates Bonnington grand first lieutenant commander and Frank J. Clark Rutland second lieutenant commander among others.
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Burlington
U.vermont
Vermont
Henry J. Ballon
Cheater
Alfred C. Wilko
Bellows Falls
America
Sein
Pershing
Edward L. Bates
Bonnington
Frank J. Clark
Rutland
Com- Lee
Tillotson
St. Albans
Ter
Herbert B. Small
Charles W. White Tomb
Proctureville
Henry H. Rows
Frasd
Austin D. Paige
Lyndonville
Christie B. Crowell
Brattle Hero
Liew
Ofion J. Raggleston
Pilatwr
Frank J. Martin
Brattlebore
Frederick H. Babbitt
Wilam H. Folsom
Charles H. Darling
Grand Sentinel
State Board Plans Teacher Training Courses Across Towns
The Vermont state board of education met in Montpelier with nearly all members present to authorize teacher training courses led by a committee including Nella Roscoe and Elizabeth Jenking. Conferences are planned at Johnson and Londonville, July 2 to August 28, with staff changes and new faculty assignments at Montpelier and Randolph schools.
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State Board of Education Tok
Montpelier
M. ©. Webber
Nella
Roscoe
Elizabeth Jenking
Annie Eder
Elizabeth Hoffman
Maude E Crofant
Ruby J. Smith
Mary Maude Patrick
Jease T. Rows
Eliza C. Allen
Sarah Palmer
Mary C. Dean
Sara J. Robinson
Harriet M. Ide
Jennie C. Allingham
Marjorie Moikiejohn
Eleanor Df. Clark
Tenbelle H. Murray
Alice Baker
Amy Drake
Willegas
Mr. Howitt
Johnson
Londonville
Bole Cin B. Hutchinson
Winter Harbor
Resent
Bradford
Chester
Berex Junction
Ludlow
Middlebury
Montpelier High School
Montpelier Seminary
North Tray
Rich
Rollo G. Reynold
T. N. Vail School
State Board of Education
T. N. Vail
Funeral Largely Attended for Prof Henry Fairbanks
The funeral of Prof Henry Fairbanks was held at his home in St Johnsbury on Monday, largely attended by friends and relatives. Dr Francis A Poole, pastor of the South Congregational church, delivered the service with Rev Stephen B Barnes of Burlington assisting. Trustees of St Johnsbury Academy, of which he was president, attended in a body. The sawmill and shops of F T Pieranks A On, with which he had been connected, were closed during the hour of the service.
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Henry Fairbanks
Johnsbury
St. Johnsbury
Mornay
Francis A. Poole
South Congregational Church
Stephen B. Barnes
Burlington
St. Johnsburg
F. T. Peirhanks A
Two Years' Terms for Wheelock Men in Court
Thomas Hall and Fred Frasier of Wheelock faced county court after pleading guilty to breaking and entering the home of Stephen Waterman in North Danville on December 17, 117. The men received two years in prison. Peter Hall and others were charged and awaiting sentencing.
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St. Job
Caledon
Thoma Hall
Fred Frasier
Wheelock
Pat Lesa
Wiswlerr
Arles
Stephen Waterman
North Danville
Prateat
Peter Hall
Strong Praise For Americans In Latest Official Statement
Paris on Monday June 10 issued an official statement praising American troops for their strong will and irresistible activity. It notes American forces continue to dominate adversaries in the northwest of Chateau Thierry and nearby areas.
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Paris
Chateau Iery
Prominent Northfield Lawyer C D Edgerton Dies
Northfield June 11 D Edgerton longtime lawyer and active citizen died suddenly at his home on Main Street this forenoon heart disease listed as the cause. In Washington motorboats nationwide to require federal licenses. no fee to be charged under the new law signed by President Wilson.
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C. D. Edgerton
Northfield
Jane
D. Edgerton
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Talk of the Town entries note Springfield moves and local incidents
Harry Quinlan and John Cosabella depart South and North Main streets for Springfield Mass seeking work after long service and duties respectively. Bruno Marriott, aged 40, missing since Sunday night, resided in Marion for sixteen years. witnesses say he was not intoxicated when he fell into the river near Depot Square. Luke Gallagher opens a parcel station for checkings and mail. several staff transfers and shop activities are described amid a jumble of local notes.
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Harry Quinlan
South Main Street
Springfield
John Cosabella
North Main Street
S. Andrews
Mass
Bruno Marriott
Stevens
Marre
Luke Gallagher
Gallagher
Marrion’y Tober
Crome Y Aeiaesters
Sci
Foresters of Vermont Conclave Opens in Barre
The 13th annual Vermont Foresters convention opened in Barre with 3100 members and 75 out of town visitors. Delegates attended a high mass at St Monica’s, heard sermons on sacrifices by Catholics in France, and planned elections for state officers and a Duluth international delegate slate. An afternoon quarry tour replaced business sessions to study war-time issues affecting fraternal groups.
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State Court
Cnthe Order of Foresters
Order
Vermont
North Main Street
Foresters
Isr
St. John's Court
Montpalier
Graniterile
Offloria
Scampini
St. Monica's Church
P. M. McKenna
Norbert Proulx
Rutland
Robert Devoy
St. Andrew's Church
Waterbury
J. W. Dwyer
St. Aloysius’ Church
St. Johnsbury
France
Nelson BR. L'Eenyer
St. Athans
K. C. Glysson
Barre
Granite City
T. B. Hadle
Manchester
W. i Driscoll
St. Albans
Louis N. Provost
Frank H. Schourin
Newport
Edmund LaFranchise
Bennington
H. B. Haus
Brattleboro
B. Theriault
Montpelier
M. W. Ryan
Northfield
Duluth
Minn
Edward 8. Corley
Committee On Credentials
Hotel Barre
Lhestead
Cara
T. M. Aubin
Swanton
Society of St. Edmund
Joseph Turcot
St. Sylvester's Church
Graniteville
Death of Alfred C. Slayton at Seenteoln Farm
Alfred C. Slayton, longtime farmer and former teacher, died after an intestinal operation failed following illness that began with a fainting spell. He was born July 18, 1850s in East Mid and is survived by wife Myrtle and several children, with funeral services planned at Newt Mewipelior cemetery.
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Alfred . Slayton
Maat Hartsays
Seenteoln
Tontal
Jean
Itar
East Mid
Orrin Flaston
Arenes
Hire
Eldridge Burnham
Myrte Haeckel
Anetin
Marvell
Heame
Mire Merwe
Méchithenes
Mrn
Madan Boat
Brighton
Mass
Arthur Seralt
Eastwick
Arthur Clark
Bast Mont
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Marlancourt
Robert Farrar
Waledyd
Whiney
Europe
Mediterranean
Elliott
New Haven
Vermont Masons
Council of Deliberation
Thomas Hall
Fred Frazier
Langley, Pub
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Jening
Alfred C. Slayton
East Montpelier
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