French Hold Off German Attack Near Teton Heights
Paris reports heavy artillery prep followed by German assault on Teton Height. French counterattacks recaptured positions, with gains east of Vauzaillon and northeast of Mont Carnelliet. Artillery remains lively, and German casualties cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Teton Height
Vauzaillon
Moisy Farm
Hurtebise
Craonne
Champagne
Mont Carnelliet
Mont Caumillet
Mont Blond
Derman
No Confirmation German Raider Has Been Sunk
An Atlantic Port reports no confirmation that a British steamer arrived with German raiders taken from a destroyed vessel. Federal agents and Ree denied knowledge of such a ship and federal censorship hindered statements. The British vice consul said the arriving steamer carried only its crew, denying any raid survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Ree
Sinking of Norwegian Steamer Cedric Reports Missing Crew
London reports the 1,100 ton freighter Cedric sunk with 13 men aboard. The captain and 12 crew are missing, per a Copenhagen Central News despatch citing foreign sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cederic
Copenhagen
Bte
Draft Regulations Issued by July 1 First Call Sept 1
Washington June 22 draft regulations will be ready for publication on July 1, months before the first call to the colors. The nation’s final enrollment of 0,649,938 has been reported from Wyoming and Kentucky, Provost Marshal Crowder announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wyoming
Kentucky
Crowder
Drowned While Bathing at Otter Creek Bristol Area
Vergennes June 22 Joseph A. Baker 28 of Waterman Illinois drowned while bathing in Otter creek near Bristol after visiting at the Bristol home yesterday afternoon His body was recovered late last night about a foot from where he disappeared Two companions swam across the river found him missing when they reached the far bank He belonged to the National Guard of Illinois and leaves a father two brothers and two sisters The body will be sent to Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vergennes
Oseph A. Baker
Waterman
Ill
Mr. Baker
Bristol
Winve
National Cunard
Illnois
Thlinoia
British Raids Report Successful Southeast of Queant
London reports successful raids last night southeast of Queant and near Neuve Chapelle and Armentieres. Casualties were inflicted on the enemy and prisoners were secured, according to today's final statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Queant
Neuve Chapelle
Armentieres
Sayls
Ofinal
Germans Drop Leaflets Taunting Slavs Along Russian Front
On the Russian northern front near Smorgon German planes drop leaflets taunting Slav soldiers. The note says fraternization enabled troop transfers to the western front and promises to fight and fire on fraternizers, signaling a grave warning amid ongoing combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Smorgon
Grerman
Russian Prisoners Dying From Famine in German Camps
A letter from members of the Russian wireless division to the war council reports hundreds of thousands of Russian prisoners in Germany have died or are dying from famine and tuberculosis. It states prisoners receive less than half a pound of bread daily along with small amounts of unwholesome potatoes and poor coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Washington, J
Ed Crows War Council
Police ban suffrage banners at White House display
Washington June 22 police began enforcing a ban on suffrage banners near the White House. Minnie Lirey Burrs of New York and Katherine Morey of Boston were arrested for blocking a gate, cited for obstructing traffic, and released after processing with a future trial date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Washington, D.C
Minnie Lirey Burrs
New York
Katherine Morey
Boston
Governors Write President on Vacancy in 1S C
Governors of New England states join in a letter to President Wilson dated June 22 seeking consideration of regional claims should the Interstate Commerce Commission increase membership. The message notes the death of Commissioner Jordan and urges appointment of a successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Wilson
Cotemionener Jadern
Enim
Inquiry Into Production Prices By Senate Committee
Washington June 22 an inquiry into producer prices and transport of coal steel copper and other strategic materials under wartime government supervision was decided by the Senate interstate commerce committee. The first item will be taken up next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Sens Ato
Bancroft Wins $1400 Damages Suit Over Death Case
In Caledonia county court a jury awarded Hattie Bancroft of Hardwick $1400 in a damage suit arising from the September automo bile accident near White River Junction that killed Fred Bancroft. The case against H A Cote of Montpelier sought $4000. The Morse admin istration of Lyndon, with spouses, also faced a $10408 claim against the town of St Johnsbury. The two cases proceed and will occupy the remainder of the term, tried separately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Bancroft
H. A. Cote
St. Johnsbury
Caledonia County
Bancroft
Hardwick
Fred Bancroft
White River Junction
HA Cote
Montpelier
David BE. Porter
St. Johnabury
Searles, Graves & Cameron
EC. Morse
Lyndon
Mra. Morse
Toen
St Johnsbure
Wife Takes Pulpit While He Is At War
Lexington Mass June report notes Mrs Collier appointed as preacher by Rev Yeave during husband’s absence at war. the clerical change described amid wartime duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Mass
Yeave
Abtmce
Clercymuen
Mre Collier
Goddard class 48 graduates in formal chapel exercises
Goddard seminary held a solemn class day as 47 seniors, 25 boys and 22 girls, received diplomas in a formal chapel program led by Principal Hollister and Rev. Reardon. Albert Thompson of East Westmoreland spoke second honor on democracy’s goal, with essays and orations by Lipsey, Lougee, Coburn, Kingelarul, and others. Then the class prophecy and valedictory were delivered as the graduating class filed out to begin alumni life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goddard Seminary
Harris W. Soule
Carroll
Gayery
Clisa
O. K. Hollister
J. B. Reardon
Rayer
Albert Thompson
East Westmoreland
N. H
America
Soal
Glover
Ben
Thompson
Ruth & Lipsey
Websterville
Vermont
Mason
Stone
Detwile
Miss Lipsey
Verne Fe Lougee
Chelsea
Mr. Lougee
Evelyn Coburn
East Montpelier
Mllew Coburn
Helen Ki. Kingelarul
North Fertisburg
Sarah Jane Martin
Mfield
Vinton C. Corwin
Ohell
Charles C. Eeives
T. McNab
Pater Joon
Tarvadar
Biert
McNab
Bern
Shirley Gibson
Meriden
Conn
Shor
Alice A. Jjenninge
Orwell
Whey
C. K. Hollister
Elas Hyean
Harold M. Mancroft
Tuer J. Fi Reardon
Prebeetra Alrand
Willian J. Mclntosh
Evelyn M. Drew
Carroll P. Streng
Helen E. Ringsland
Clase Vainse
Letems Bailey
Rochester
Fretym
Ieee Cultvre
Fast Montpelier
Amne Cork
Sterhem
Brelye
Mepare Drew
Barre
Obscure List of Names From Multiple Towns Intertwined
A long OCR readout presents a string of personal names linked to towns such as Ferrisburg Barre Williamstown and Dorchester with many others including Lipsey Martin Martin and McIntosh. The fragmentary list appears to catalog residents across several communities without clear event context or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferrisburg
Clure Mae Leonard
Williametown
Ruth Sarah Lipsey
Websterville
Agatha Mary Macintyre
Marion Grace Martin
Marshfield
Sarah June Martin
Theron Blanche Martin
Berlin
Bather
Ruth Mills
Orange
Ruth Elizabeth Nelton
Barre
Elsie Everon Pirie
Graniteville
Francis Hungerford Soule
Fairfield
Mildred Mae Stowe
Mary Connie Warren
Caluin
Marjorie Howard Wheeler
Rutland
Hazel Ellen Wright
Williamstown
Ieem
Clinton
Mass
Carrol Frederick Strong
East Montpelier
Albert Thompson
East Westmoreland
Henry Elwin Tryon
Winchendon
Everett Stanley Wallis
Waltafeld
Goddard Seminary Day Exercises Open Air Procession
Formal campus ceremonies featured a sunlit parade with underclassmen forming a double line as seniors took their seats at an outdoor stage. Carrall's orchestra opened the program while Harris W. Soule conducted the marching line. Two students wore olive drab uniforms of the 1st Vermont Infantry amid other undergraduates serving nationally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goddard Seminary
Carrall
Recruits Sought as Moody Shaw Campaign Tours Raise Interest
Capt Moody and Lieut Shaw visit Chelsea and Orange County towns to urge local enlistments for C company. Some enlisted privates protest transfers to hometown units, urging retention in current company. Pending orders and examinations may delay transfers as officers note preference to remain with current unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C Company
Paul D. Moody
Laeut. H. BP
Shaw
Tet
Vermont Regiment
Utter
Barre
Washington
Chelsea
Orange County
Board of Trade
Moody
Quita
J. F. Sullivan
Harte
Vermont Army Medical Staff Changes in 1917
An adjutant general orders appoint Dr. Cichinson Z Rumrill of Randolph as first lieutenant in the Vermont Medical Department to fill the vacancy caused by First Lieutenant W A Mitchell’s resignation. Herbert W Taylor of the Vermont Medical Corps is promoted from first lieutenant to captain in the field order dated June 15, 1917, pending department approval and further examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adjutant General
Montpelier
Cichinson Z. Rumrll
Randolph
Vermont
Sammie
Wer
Ex- Prateatten
W. A. Mitchell
Herbert W.taylor
Todion Corps
Vermont Intry
Former Barre Man Donnan McDonald Dies in Florida
Telegram from Berre reports the death of Donnan McDonald a former Barre resident in Fort Myers Florida early yesterday. He had worked in granite and fruit businesses and was an active member of the First Baptist Church. His funeral will be followed by interment at Washington Cemetery. His wife was Mrs. Francia Satch, with many relatives in Barre and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berre
Fort Meyers
Fla
Donnan McDonald
Mgr
McDonald
North Carolina
Saps
Tocinm
McDonah
Barre
Teety
Waebligton
Wang Yenre
Sere Sontie
Wes
Finet Baptist Church
Floris
Ewnel & Langer Fruit Sench
Bert
Orie Williams
George Tracy
Court House
Bobby
Primiug
Willlsme
McDermont
Windsor
Chelens
Willama
Felch Family Doings in Dramatized Trial Testimony
Cross examination reveals contention over the night of the farmer Joseph Felch’s death at the sugar house near Waite River. The hired girl Maria Pero and Health Officer George Hight testify about events surrounding Anna Felch’s involvement, with Buck and Williams recanting or reaffirming earlier statements as the trial unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Joseph Felch
Waite River
Anna Felch
Myron J. Buck
Bethel
Buck
Felehen
Josephine Pero
George Hight
Topsham
Hight
Otio Willams
Atty. Hoar
Felches
Felch
Fetch
Tom Smith
Smiths
Bernice
Feleh
Reese
Talaphone
Feich
Dickerman
Mra Felch
Barberland State
Atty. Sherburne
Danish steamer sunk in north waters as German sub sinks ship
New York dispatch reports the Danish steamer Orion of 1801 tons was sunk by a German submarine Jenny in the North waters. The crew was picked up by Dateh ship and landed this afternoon. Robert Newbou of Foetan presents details to the Board of Trade and Vin about the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Orion
Toma
Cew
Patriotism Stirred as Barre Welcomes Regimental Band
Crowds gathered in City square and the opera house for a musical comedy The Girl from Broadway. Chaplain Paul Moody spoke for Red Cross and recruiting as proceeds go to a company fund similar to the earlier Barre unit. Regimented musicians arrived by rail, paraded, and played patriotic tunes before the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre
Sergt
Roscoe Mac-Iver
Central Vermont
Pires
Moody
Liste
Shaw
John F. Sullivan
Fort Ethan Allen
Depot Square
North Main Street
Broadway
Red Cross
C Company
Red Cros
Barte
Chaplain Moody
8Ister Jackson
Waitsfield Reports Fourth Infantile Paralysis Case
Waitsfield on June 22 reports a fourth infantile paralysis case named Hazel Palmer, 13rd daughter of Warren J. and Mrs Palmer, in the Palmer residence where the previous cases occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waitsfield
Hazel Palmer
Warren J. Palmer
Tia
Palmer House Hol
War talk stresses sacrifice and cooperation
The Seriousness of the War theme outlined by Robert B. Newcomb, publicity agent for the Boston & Maine railroad, at Barre club sessions emphasized national sacrifice and unity. He urged Americans to endure costs, align with government aims, and sustain wartime resolve despite censorship limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert R. Newcomb
Boston
Robert B. Newcomb
Boston & Maine Railroad
Barro Board of ‘Trade
Vincilia Club
Seenie
Tilden
Idel
Newvomits
Wusteet
Treasury
Germany
Proctor Gives Largest Red Cross Gift in Vermont Drive
Burlington June 22 Vermont chapter of the American Red Cross announced a 14000 gift from Miss Emily D Proctor of Proctor toward the 200000 goal as part of national 100000000 campaign. She allowed her name to be published after initial request for anonymity. Director Slocum urged further large gifts and broad small donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Vermont
The
America Red Cross
Emily D. Proctor
Proctor
Ver Mont
Slocum
Miss Proctor
Barre Red Cross drive tops 3349.18 in four days
Barre and surrounding towns report strong Red Cross subscriptions in a four day push. Barre City totals reach 9,970.75 from 1,255 donors. Graniteville and South Barre add 164.70 and 7 respectively, bringing Barre’s early totals to 3,349.18. Local leaders praise citizen support while state officials note Barre’s vigor and urge broader statewide participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darre
Vermont
American Red Cross
Barre
Graniteville
South Barre
Hill
Aldrich Block
Jeld
Slocum
Burlington
Sone
Inet
Marthing Hill
Red Cross
Fast
Moody
Mrs Alice Wralen Notice of Funeral Details
The notice names Mrs Alice Wralen as sister of We AL Headfned pesend yw thee Cy Beem qubel. It lists the funeral for Thursday at 4 pm at 4 Bredfwnd, 10 Shut) Main pinot, with services to follow and omissions noted.
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Alice Whalen
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Joseph A. Baker
Waterman, Il
Panton
Senate
Christopher W. Collier
Lesingta
American Ambulance
Goddard
Alice A. Jennings
Co. C
C. J. Rumrill
H.W. Taylor
Duncan McDonald
Plosida
Bony
Joseph Felech
Williams
Mr. Newcomb
Robert Newoub
Foetan
Trede
Opera House
Emily
Spoctor
Burlington Stauarters
RED Cross Fund
Rampebie
Barclay Ros
Bay
Alice Wralen
W. A. Bradford
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