Western Front Activity Reports Raids and Artillery Engagements
London reports new offensive indicators as British raids succeed across multiple sectors. Berlin via London confirms intensified artillery battles along the Dunes sector in Belgium and near the Lys and Veer rivers. Paris notes continuous night fighting near Friedmont Farm and Chevreux.
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London
Berlin
Dunes
Belgium
Veer
Lys
Paris
Friedmont Farm
Chevreux
British Capture 400 Yards of Lens Front Trench
British forces west of Lens increased their grip along a 40 mile front with limited official activity. Last night several local operations succeeded, including a storming of 400 yards of front line trenches in the western outskirts of Lens.
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France
Associated Press
Lens
French Retake Trench Lines East of Vauxallon
French troops conduct a spirited attack northeast of the Moisy Farm and in the Buttebixe sector to reclaim much of the salient lost to German forces last week. Heavy artillery duels continue on the Meuse side while British gunners shell targets near Armentieres as German efforts falter.
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London
Vauxallon
Moisy Farm
Buttebixe
Meuse
Frane
Germat
Armentiarres
Watchful Eye On Mocchi In Italian Prison
In Bologna on June 25 Alfredo Mocchi, self confessed killer of Ruth Cruger, is closely watched in prison after threatening death by his own hand. He is barred from towels sheets and metal utensils. Guards report mood swings from singing to deep despair and fear of extradition to the United States for capital punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bologna
Italy
Alredo Mocchi
Ruth Cruger
New York
United States
Ten States Represented at Sunday Convention
Greenboro June 25 A local event drew delegates from ten states to the Sunday convention held in New Dean Prominent speakers included K K Warren of Three Oaks Michigan president of the International Sunday School Association Rev Dr Falwin Wilbur Rice Philadelphia M T Church Falls Church Va and Governor Graham officials report a lively gathering amid regional interest in church outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenboro
United States
T Fee
New Dean
K. K. Warren
Three Oaks
Washington's Tomb Theme Prompts Belgian Aid in Freedom Cause
A fragmented passage references Belgium and Russian democracy pledging efforts for liberty. It portrays marching toward Washington’s tomb and the American patriot cause, with dialogue about an empty haversack and a wartime sketch scene.
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MoanteVrnon
Drine
Belgium
Andeese Wweekin Aahyed
Lberty
Freadam
Ion
Haversack
Tandon
Italy's Mission Greeted With Welcome in Boston Today
Prince Udine and the Italian mission arrived in Boston and received an enthusiastic welcome at South Station. The party toured the State House with Governor McCall, visited the navy yard, Fore River shipyard, and a destroyer, then attended a naval and military parade and Red Cross fund events. A public reception, further entertainments, and a banquet were planned for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Prince Udine
T Here
South Station
Italy
McCall
State House
Navy Yard
Fore River
Red Cross
Machines Guns Rout Rioters in Cork Streets
Cork on June 25 reports say Sinn Fein rioters were met with machine guns after police failed to restore order. Soldiers cordoned streets while police chased assailants. one rioter was killed and several injured. A dozen treated for bayonet wounds before troops were stood down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork
Sinn
Ortolan Crew Rescued After Submarine Attack
Survivors report the British steamship Ortolan of 2145 tons was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine on June 14 while en route from Genoa to Liverpool. Three crew members were lost. An American vessel aided in the rescue and fired on the submarine.
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Montreal
Genoa
Liverpool
Women seize potatoes in Rotterdam harbor
A Times dispatch from Amsterdam reports that a crowd of women stormed twelve barges in Rotterdam's inner harbor Saturday and seized about a ton of potatoes destined for England. The seizure occurred amid wartime shortages and disrupted shipments to London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotterdam
England
London
the Times
Amsterdam
Appelmann Re-Elected Professor of German Language
Burlington June 25 The board of trustees elected Prof Anton H Appelmann to the office of professor of German language and literature. He had resigned earlier after charges published in a New York newspaper were investigated by a university alumni committee, which found no substantiation. The board had accepted his resignation but then voted to reelect him to succeed himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Board of Trusteee
Anton H. Appelmann
Appelmann
New York
Board of Trustees
Fee
Aged Woman Burned In Accident At Manor Street
Middlebury scene details an elderly woman badly burned when a kettle toppled while she boiled meat on an open stove near Seymour Street. Her daughter Mrs Jennie Foley, aide by a crippled condition, crawled and assisted in removing her mother’s clothing and seeking help from passersby. The incident occurred Saturday at Mr Motions Manor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury
Motions Manor
Burns
Pasecre Iby
Mournful tale of missing Mrs Cardinal shocks St Jobpebury
In St Jobpebury parish a mother named Mrs Cardinal vanished after expressing fatigue from household cares. Cyril Cardinal reports her absence to police as investigators search the area, with relatives in New Haven noted but no conclusive evidence yet. The fragment mentions a rent concern and several family members including Boston Tramecript, Ema, Olive, Sveiya, and Rosalind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jobpebury
Jane
Cyril Cardinal
Times Street
New Haven
Boston
Ema
Olive
Sveiya
Rosalind
Ships Orders Expand Under Emergency Fleet Plan
Washington June 23 Contracts for ten complete steel merchant ships four complete wooden ships and 20 wooden ship hulls were announced by George W Goethals manager of the emergency fleet corporation deliveries to be made in 1918 The fleet corporation has let contracts for 104 complete ships 35 steel 32 wood and 19 mixed wood Seventy two wooden hulls have also been ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D
George W. Goethals
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Fleet Corporation
Man Charged Lumberjack Behind Sheriff Escape at Manchester
Thomas Reardon, a 20 year old lumberjack, escaped from Sheriff Godfrey after a transfer from Bennington county jail to Manchester. He bolted from a noon train near the marble mill, vanished into thick brush, with deputies searching. Reardon faces trial on a $125 check theft from Andrew Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Thomas Reardon
Andrew Anderson
Godfrey
Bennington
Jiberty
Reardon
Charles
William Hunt
Staton
Rearden
Marble Mill
Sherif J.D. Purdy
Exports Embargo Council Created by President Wilson
Washington D.C. June 26 President Wilson by executive order created the exports embargo council to administer the export embargo provisions of the espionage bill. The council will control exports and shipping to aid wartime prosecution and prevent neutrals from supplying the enemy. The plan includes rationing for European neutrals and broad government control of food and shipping. the council comprises the secretaries of state agriculture commerce the food administrator and is operated with commerce secretary backing. Redfield says the act will be in operation within 48 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Wilson
Exports Council
Af Che
State, Agriculture and Commerce
Secretary of Commerce
Redfield
Elderly St Johnsbury Artist Dies at 94 in Danville Home
Mrs. Marietta Brown West aged 94 widow of Arze West died at her son Charles H. West's home in St Johnsbury. A Peacham native educated at Meacham Academy and Newbury Seminary she left a daughter Mrs. Li Rowe of Danville and three grandchildren plus two great grandchildren. Active painter after 60, she created many works. The funeral will be Tuesday at 2 PM.
Divorced Couple Remarry in Stowe Ceremony
Carrie Law rence and Alfred F. Lawrence, previously separated after six years of marriage, were remarried yesterday at the local church in Stowe by H. W. Comings. They plan to reside on Lawrence's farm near Morristown.
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Stowe
Carrie Yy Lawrence
Alfred FB. Lawrence
Morristown
A. BR. Straw
H.W. Comings
Lawrence
Laveresiv
Child Question Sparks Patience in Evening Chat
A child asks what a father does all day and receives a patient, gently framed reply. The scene centers on parental guidance and a young questioner seeking understanding, capturing a domestic moment of care and curiosity.
May Take Week to End Trial
Chelana June 25 Orange county court reconvened for the second week of the Felch murder trial. State witnesses Dr. B. H. Stone and C. F. Whitney testified as the case nears the likely rest, with defense time anticipated and closing arguments possibly by Friday before a Saturday noon recess. Mrs. Felch remains calm at the county jail amid the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Feleh
Topsham
de, Stone
Dr. Rowland
Half Million Volunteered for U S War Forces
War mobilization accelerates as volunteers in US army navy and National Guard rise from 300000 to 700000 800000 in three months and recruitment week aims to reach 74000 by June 39. Officials urge editors to boost local enlistment and speed up mobilization for Europe.
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W D
Army
Navy
National Guard
War Department
Wilson
Huber
Europe
Washington
Rege AA
Senators on Picnic In Stowe Vermont 1917
Vermont Senate members held an informal gathering at Lake Manefield Trout Club house in Stowe on Saturday and Sunday. Twelve senators and friends formed a party of 24 with noted attendees including President F. K. Steele and Mrs. Steele, Secretary W. A. Ricker and Mrs. Ricker, Lt. Gov. Row Holburd and family, A. W. Foote, H. Dimond, W. D. Howe, M. S. Mune, H. L. S. Peck, Hawley, Demaritt and Mrs. Demaritt, F A. Dewitt, A. L. Cady and Mrs. Cady. An informal meeting read letters of regret from absent members. a trout dinner followed. Dr. Hawley caught the season’s largest trout at one and a quarter pounds. Mr. Ricker netsed one pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BB. Demaritt
Demer‘rit
Duxbury
A. Dewitt
Newton
A. L. Cady
Cady
Bethel
Revd
Montpelier
Hawley
Mr. Ricker
Man Found On Roof In Harlington Break-in Attempt
June 23 Harlington reports two men attempting a bold entry at Mrs. Wires on College Street. A man was seen on the roof and jumped to ground as police arrived by phone. A nearby woman saw him dive from a veranda pillar into the yard behind the house.
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Harlington
4 Wires
College Street
Body Found in River Near Boston & Maine Bridge
A man’s body was recovered in the river near the east end of the Boston and Maine railroad bridge south of Brattlebars. He wore overalls and a black shirt, and weighed about two hundred pounds. Hinsdale authorities investigated the scene.
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Brattlewire
Dune
Heartless murder over $15 dispute in Boston lodging house
An Italian man found fatally mutilated in a West End lodging house with throat cut and heart removed. Police identify him among four New York tailors who arrived last week. Edward Erleston, a waiter, says he was attacked and robbed by the same quartet. The quarrel over a $15 sum is the suspected motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
West End
New York
Benly
Edward Erleston
Restaurant Robbery in West End During Daylight
In Boston on June 25 a bold daylight robbery occurred at Andrew McArthur’s restaurant at 40 Cambridge Street. Three men forced employee Edward Ellison into a back room and took 16 from the cash drawer, none using a revolver though one threatened to shoot. James Walsh, the chef, saw the last robber flee as the door closed behind him, while Ellison and Walsh noted the suspects’ appearances and the men’ s previous visit the prior Saturday. Ellison, 27 Temple Street, described three men: a 35 year old 6 feet tall 150 pounds in dark suit and soft hat. a 27 year old 5 feet 10 inches 140 pounds in dark suit. a 27 year old 5 feet 0 inches 130 pounds in dark suit and derby.
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Boston
West End
Andrew McArthur
Cambridge Street
Edward Ellison
James Walsh
Edeson
Cone
Walsh
Etleson
Iyeen
Temple Street
Restrictions on Children Amid Polio Fears in Barre Montpelier and Tarre
Health officials in Tarre Barre Town and Montpelier impose a precautionary ban on all children under 16 from public gatherings indoors and outdoors. Public venues must post notices for free service to children under 16, and those under 18 are barred from receiving refreshments at such places. Several towns report poliomyelitis cases and plan formal notices, with quarantine rules restricting attendance at movies, churches, games, and eateries for under 16.
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Tarre
Barre Town
Montpelier
Sarh
Washington County
Barre
Town
State Board of Health
Harre Board of Health
J. W. Stewart
Boards of Health
Websterville
State Boards of Health
Barre Red Cross drive nears five thousand goal
Barre Red Cross workers will end their local drive at 9 pm though headquarters stay open. Subscriptions since Saturday total about 4000 with 500 under progress, and Barre aims for 5000 with towns Williamstown and Washington contributing. Boston speaker Robert Newcomb urged generosity, noting a dollar now is worth five later for soldiers.
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Red Cross
Barre
Barrepire
Barre Ceme
Raive
Williamstown
Barre Town
Washington
France
England
Aldrich Block
25 Men Wanted for Army Recruitment Drive at Fort Ethan Allen
The Board of Trade recruits 25 men to meet war strength goals. Young men from nearby towns should apply through committee members or regimental headquarters at Fort Ethan Allen. The state offers an extra $19 monthly pay. Enlistments count toward state quotas until June 30. after that, alternative methods will fill vacancies. Provost Marshal General Crowder notes the final enlistment date for state quotas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade Committee
Fort Ethan Allen
Anther
Tne
Crowder
Juanita
Remarkable Reader Letter From Ladies' Home Journal
A fragmented letter expresses gratitude and confusion over a household remedy and a suggestion to involve relatives. The garbled text hints at thanks to someone named Deetor and references an uncle, a bottle, and a plan to take action, all within a domestic advice context from the magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Home Journal
Jilted Man Sues Over Breach of Promise to Marry
Brattleboro plaintiff Gilbert D Winsor of Brattleboro sues Grace A Pike for $1000 claiming breach of promise to marry. Pike, organist at St Michael s Episcopal Church, had allegedly accepted a betrothal after a failed sale of a farm to move to Brattleboro. Pike resigned as a public school teacher recently and rumors tied her to Roland W Hodges the church chorister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro
Gilbert D. Winsor
Portlandville
N. Y
Grace A, Pike
Beattleboro
Marr
Mixes Pike
St. Michael's Episcopal Hitch
Hodges
Roland W. Hodges
St. Michael's Church
Serious War Talk Draws Nearly a Thousand in Opera House
Robert Newcomb, publicity agent for the Boston and Mine railroad, spoke to about 1000 listeners on “The Seriousness of the War Situation” at the opera house. He warned of sacrifice, urged national unity, and outlined financing, food needs, and the selective service, closing with Lincoln’s words to inspire support for victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Robert Newcomb
Boston & Mine Railroad
Newcomb
Barre Board of Trade
Vincitta Club
Board of ‘Truse
George N. Tillen
Fnfly
W. H. Goodfellow
W. A. Wheaton
Pudieney
America
United States Navy
Navy
Boston
Torres
United States
Germany
Washington
England
France
Lincoln
Funeral of Peter Match in Barre features large attendance
Funeral services for Petar W. Match of Barre were held at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon with Rev Crossland officiating. A large ensemble of attendees included Masons and local unit fellows bearers, and a mixed quartet performed two selections before burial at Hope cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petar W. Match
Barre
Phonix
Arkanas
First Presbyterian Charch
Crossland
Muteh
Prune
W. McMillen
William Hurry
Masons
A. J. Lorangie
Bawin Beast
Mancheater
Jane Eseat Ax Robertson
Cian Gordon
Walker
William Craig
Dohe C. Wylsang
Hope Cemetery
Red Cross Campaign Doubt Casts Shadow On Drive
A garbled report notes a Red Cross fundraising effort raising 610 500 with unclear details and names. The fragment hints at campaign uncertainty and possible delays or doubts affecting the drive and community support.
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Vauxaillon
Greensboro
Russia
Ortolan
The
University of Vermont
St. Johnsbury
Gotsaway
Sheriff
Marietta Brown West
St. Johnabury
Abred E. Lawrence
Anna Felch
Lake Manafield
J. H. Wires of
Burtington
East Barre
Williametown
Goodton
W. D. MacDonald
Piermont
N. 1
Harre
Co. C
Grace A. Pike
Batleboro
Robert R. Newcomb
Peter
Presbyterian Church
Brattiebors Red Cross
Mat Ede
Brettleiven
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