French Hold New Advance On Champagne Front
British front reports renewed heavy fighting in France and Belgium. French General Petain struck German lines in Champagne, capturing a trench system about a third of a mile long and taking 40 prisoners including an officer. German counter attacks near Mont Blond and Mont Carillet were repulsed with heavy losses. Belgian and British sectors saw artillery activity and air combat with several German planes shot down. London notes modest progress and continued aerial victories for the Allies.
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France
Belgium
Petain
Champagne
Haig
Paris
Spagne
Mont Blond
Mont Carillet
Laffaux
Pantheon
Craonne-Chevreux
Lizerne
Bonsinghe
Tumba
Seree
Thessaly
Larisaa
Volo
London
Misesins
Warneton
Lene
Armentieres
Germany Faces Record Heat Strain on Crops
Copenhagen via London reports Germany’s crops wilting under a unprecedented heat wave. Weather officials note the prolonged drought persists since early May and Berlin logged its hottest June in 70 years with little chance of relief.
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Copenhagen
London
Germany
Berlin
Sanday
Weather Bureau
30 000 Poles Hanged Amid Turmoil in Vienna Session
Zurich via Paris reports a Vienna Reichstag recounts mass executions of Polish people. Deputy Baseinak states over 30 000 Poles hanged by order of authorities. A tense debate erupts as a ministerial outburst leads to a suspended session and heated protests by Slav and Polish members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zurich
Paris
Jung
Baseinak
Vienna
Reicherath
Miss Winered Zeitung
Alew
Heine
British Transport Lost in London Incident
A fragment from a London report notes the Cameronian belonging to F. Leyland and Co of Liverpool was involved in a transport loss incident. The garbled OCR implies a British tram or transport vessel event with minimal readable details and entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
F. Leyland & Co
Liv
German vessel Kamerun renamed to Liverpool interned liner story
The Liverpool, a 6 861 ton ship built in 1913 at Einewarden, originated as the Kamerun a Hamburg America liner. It was one of the German steamers interned and seized by Britain and renamed.
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Erpool
Einewarden
Red Cross Campaign Raises Funds Across Nation
Washington reports an eight day drive to raise 100 million dollars for the Red Cross begins with strong early donations and public meetings. Wilson urges mayors to push solicitation as Ruth Law and Katherine Stinson assist with campaigns and flying literature. Medico Chirurgical Hospital to aid Navy with staff to be appointed.
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Washington, D. C
America
Red Cross
Fvo
Liberty Loan
Red Cross War Council
Wilson
Flushing
L. 1
Newark
N. J
Glen Ridge
Mins Ruth Law
West Virginia
War Council
Katherine Stinson
Japan
China
Buffalo
New York
Washington
McAdoo
Pobiania
Medico-Chirugical Hospital
Philadelphia
Navy
New England Liberty Loan Toward $310 Million Target
New England's contribution to the Liberty loan is estimated at 310 million to 315 million dollars, with final figures expected after the closing subscriptions. Officials of the Federal Reserve Bank note the closing house results may differ as the mass of subscriptions is tallied. Individual subscriptions are expected to average around 80,000 dollars rather than lower estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New England
Liberty Loan
Federal Reserve Bank
qTtion le Tilfer
Hoover Defends Food Control Plan Before Senate
Washington June 19 Herbert Hoover told senators that food speculators had taken 250 million from Americans over five months. He argued the food administration aims to organize resources and limit extortion, not to dictate consumption. He said the bill seeks voluntary compliance and opposes international trade restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Herbert
Hoover
Congress
Ihs
Food Administration
Add Ie
Not Fatally Hurt in Rifle Accident at Sterling Home
A three year old girl in Sterling was accidentally shot by an older child with a 72 caliber rifle at a family home. The ball entered the fleshy part of the chest, lodged near the right eye, and exited the neck. The child received emergency medical care and blood loss was substantial but the injury is not considered dangerous. The specific sequence and shooter’s state of mind remain unclear.
Smuggling Ring Stopped After Car Chase
An attempted smuggling operation from Canada into the United States was halted after a pursuit. Police seized a car and detained a man named Chris tan, while the vehicle owner fled and later disappeared from view amid official scrutiny. The incident follows a broader investigation into Chinese smuggling networks.
Armed Tanker Archbold Sunk By U Boat Loss of Four
New York June 10 The oil steamship John D Archbold of the Standard Oil company was sunk by a submarine in European waters. Four crew members were lost though all Americans aboard survived. The ship, armed with naval gunners, was eight thousand four hundred seventy four tons, two days out from France en route home, commanded by Captain F B Thompson.
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New York
John D. Archbold
Standard 611 Company
Archbold
France
Tone O
Capurin Fl. B. Thompson
Munitions Makers Dodge War Tax Payments, Treasury Says
Washington reports widespread efforts by large munitions makers to evade war taxes imposed by Congress last winter. Internal revenue agents found over 10 million dollars in underreported profits, possibly rising to 12 million, as investigators questioned returns from about 400 to 70 manufacturers. Some firms reduced net profits by charging off high plant costs or claiming wartime plants would be worthless after the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Congress
Treasury
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Int Teau
Fire devastates Sorel as blaze rages on St. Lawrence
Smoke and heat engulf Sorel Quebec as a major fire tears through the town along the St. Lawrence River. Local authorities report extensive damage with emergency crews battling flames through the day. No definitive word on injuries or causes released.
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Montreal
Sorel
St. Lawrence River
Food bill debate stalls as Senate resists action
Washington discussion on a food bill faces delay as senators threaten to block action. President urges prompt approval, while administration leaders expect a prolonged fight that could push back agency funding and delay harvest-related programs. Opposition fears a protracted process may endanger timely field support.
Anonymous $100000 Gift Ties to $200000 Rise for Middlebury College
An anonymous donor gave 100000 to Middlebury College on condition that 200000 more be raised before June 1 2018. The gift is the largest in the college's history and was announced at commencement luncheon. Commencement included 46 graduates and speeches by several local and regional figures. Honors were conferred and a dinner followed with 150 attendees.
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Middlebury
Middlebury College
John M.thomasne
Ith
Congregational Church
Mead Memorial
College
John M. Thomas
Salitutory
Mareline Katie Fisher
Walle
N. Hy Oration
Charles Ridgeley Lee
Kant Orange
Nody Assay
Marguerite Elisabeth Heaphy
Lee
Harold M. Davin
Malone
N. Yivanay
Hilda May Thomas
Dan Owen Mason
Marie Louise Champagne
Fitchburg
Webster Evans Miller
Iowa
Frederick D. Jennings
New York
Ira L. Reeves
Norwich University
Eleazer J. Wasterman
Vermont
William C. Langston
Furman University
South Carolina
McCullough
Milo B. Hillegas
Reeves
Washington
Calhoun’ Orchestra
Formal COC transfer drive for Barre Vermont unit
Barre organizes a rapid transfer push to move Company C from Burlington to Barre as this lively recruiting season heads toward a week’s end. Massachusetts interest from Private Auguste Roleau signals wider appeal while Capt. Sullivan and Lieut. Thomas push approvals. Barre aims to host two companies and a machine gun unit, with band performances and town support from Chelsen Washington and Brookfield.
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1St
Vermont National Guard
Ihs
Barre Board of Trade
C Company
Massachusetts
Auguste Roleau
Ninth” Regiment
Farre Company
Barre
Brookfield
Washington
Chelsea
St. Albans
Chelsen
Sullivan
Paul TD. Moody
Theiment
Opera House
Carpaign
Shaw
Gates
Grange Buys U S Bonds Amid Vermont Meeting
A Vermont committee at Hotel Windham approved investing 11 000 of the permanent fund in Liberty bonds. The vote followed a meeting noting the need to diversify holdings and secure future finances. Attendees included Homan Stannard and AA Priest from Randolph, EM Farntain from Montpelier, and others.
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Bellows Falls
Dune
Vermmont
Orange
Hotel Windharm
Coty
Meediebury
Homan Stannard
Wert Mar von
EM. Farntain
Montgedier
Say
Heattiodern
Priest
Randolph
Perimamene Fund
Liberty
Ty Tesla
Barlington
Fell With Lighted Lamp In Home Accident
Mrs Hobert Hchards suffered serious burns when a lighted lamp toppled and clothes ignited, sending the lamp and flames to the floor. The incident occurred yesterday and left her condition described as serious.
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Milton Lore
Jane
Hobert Hchards
Fiabe
Floods Hit Northern New Hampshire and Vermont
Widespread flooding from heavy rain devastates the northern region and Connecticut river valley. Androscoggin and bridges flood, pulpwood booms break releasing thousands of cords. Towns like Colebrook Berlin and Beecher Falls report submerged farms, rail lines blocked, and extensive flood damage.
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Manchester
N. H
Androscoggin
Beriin
Beecher Falls
Connecticut River Valley
Colebrook
Gormeetiout Lake
Connecticut
Berlin
Milan
Beveher Falls
Woodeville
Grand Trunk
Connecticut Lake
Jones Electric Company
Sis
Rescued from Fountain Heroism and Court Pledge
Ward S. Luce of Williamstown was rescued from drowning when Chief Sinclair pulled him from the fountain. In city court he paid fines for intoxication and signed a one year total abstinence pledge after the incident. Luce expressed deep gratitude to Chief Sinclair for the lifesaving act.
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Ward S. Luce
Williamstown
Lace
H. W. Scott
Arfa
Sinclair
Lee
Herman Lee
Cit
Ottaca
Arma
Tim
Amt
Monture
Luce
Another Recruit Dies at Fort Ethan Allen
Burlington reports the death of George E Deve from spinal meningitis after two days illness. A 25 year old in the eighth recruit company medical corps at Fort Ethan Allen died at the post hospital at 1.15 am. The body will be transported to Newburyport as the testy is expected to take place. No other meningitis cases are noted at the fort.
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Burlington
Jane
Teorge E Deve
Medical Corps
Fort
Ethan Allen
Jon
Tin
Newburyport
Maas Elie Easter
Mire
Sadie Richardson
Meningitiv
Tha
Red Cross Campaign Gains Momentum in Barre
Red Cross headquarters in Barre opened yesterday with long hours and a busy staff. A new telephone line 715 facilitated many subscriptions, plus numerous donations handed in. Local volunteers organized ward captains and a house to house canvass for the fundraiser, with a deadline of October 1 1817. Barre and nearby towns are urged to contribute as part of Vermont’s aim to raise 200000, with no local quota.
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Red Crease
Red Cross
Barre
Vermont
Red Grass Society
Burre and
South Barre
Webstarville
Granitaville
East Herre
Weet Hill
Heckley Hill
Washington
Absorptiona
Mise
Phelps
Huey
Barra
Many Barre Men Eligible for British Army Draft
The British draft extends to America, with Barre men aged 18 to 45 potential recruits under the new arrangement. Gen W A White, leading recruitment with the British consulate, reports many eligible natives of England Scotland and Ireland living in Barre will be affected by the draft despite naturalization. Recruitment stations in Boston and New York have drawn about 1,000 Britons of military age, while Scotch and Irish groups abroad organize units to fight alongside Britain.
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Great Britain
America
Barre
England
Scotland
Ireland
W. A. White
Boaton
New York
White
Philadelphia
Island of
Damnaire
Nwt
Team Driver Wins Amid Unclear Manchester Case
A vague report from Manchester notes a team driver victory tied to a late stage matter connected to Daniel Ureven and an unnamed Ghiver figure. The brief mentions a jury and a rental in a feverish, unspecified context.
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Manchester
Daniel Ureven
Felch Murder Trial Opens in Orange County Court
Chelsea June 1 Orange county court began a highly anticipated murder trial of Anna Felch for the 1916 Topsham killing of her husband Joseph Felch. Jury selection limited to eight potential jurors after challenges, with the panel awaiting peremptory challenges as proceedings opened amid intense public interest.
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Chelsea
Orange County
State Va
Anna Felch
Joseph Felch
Topsham
Kaater Sanday
Lewson
Davis Named State's Attorney by Gov Graham
Gov. Graham announced the appointment of Karl E. Davis of Barre as the state's attorney for Washington county to succeed Fred B. Gleason of Montpelier, effective June 1. Davis is a Montpelier Seminary and University of Vermont graduate, admitted to the Vermont bar in 1898, with a long legal career in Barre and East Montpelier. Also named was a public barge terminal commission including Gardner Brewer and others to report by December. John C. Ceidon of Pittsford was named to the state fair commission from Rutland county.
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Gov
Graham
Gay
Karl E. Davis
Barre
Washington Equity
Fred B. Gleason
Montpelier
Jane 1
Joe Mr. Davis
Davis
Montpelier Seminary
University of Vermont
Island Pon
Sean
Veemont
Tam
East Marre
Aeeaiea
John C. Ceeidon
Pittsford
State Fair Commission
Rutland County
Burial at Wilson Cemetery for George McKensin
Funeral held at the mortuary chapel of AW Badger & Co for George McKensin a former Marre and tranleville resident whose death occurred in Springfield Massachusetts. Rev Edger Crossland pastor of Piet Presbyterian Church officiated. Pallbearers from Granite Wier F and A M included Jobo Wyilie Williem Kimatin Facer Laweun Jan Lawson Theunes Marr and Robert Arthur. interment followed at Wilson cemetery in Souths Racin.
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George McKensin
Marre
Tranleville
Springfield
Mass
Surrey
Tle
Badger & Co
Zovelock
Edger Crossland
Piet Presbyterian Church
Granite
Wier, F. & A.M
Vermonters Welcome Fair Commissioner at Meeport
In Meeport the state fair commissioner F. Willian attended a ceremony naming Aschefin as supervisor of Beate Maphke Thedringutee. The event marked the start of the fair’s planning phase with local officials in attendance.
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Burlington
Ane
F. Willian
Meeport
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Chase
United States
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Mira
Hobart Richards
Milton Boro
Beaty
Connecticut River
Jerge E. Dow
Fort Ethan Allen
Aldrich Building
North Main and
Elm
Autoset
Pareived
Cottiston
E. R. Davis
Fred E. Gleason
Wilson Cemetery
George McKenzie
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