French Sweep Trench Lines North of Hurtebise Tent
Paris reports a surprise dawn assault northeast of Hurtebise Tent resulting in the capture of the entire first German trench line. More than 300 prisoners taken, with heavy artillery exchanges north of Laffaux hill and in the Cerny Craonne and Chevreau sectors. German shells hit several French batteries as artillery activity remains high in the Belgian and Monastir theatres.
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Paris
Hurtebise
War Office
Laffaux Hill
Cerny
Craonne
Chevreau
Rheims
Helgi
Army of the East
Monastir
Pozar
Germans Countered French Advance Near Hurtebise Front
Berlin reported French troops pierced German lines northwest of Hurtebise on the Alene front but were subjected to a counterattack and driven from much of the positions they had gained. The army headquarters issued the denouncement via London on June 24.
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Berlin
London
Hurtebise
British gain on nine mile line southwest Lens
Official British report says forces made substantial progress along about nine and a half miles on both banks of the Souchez river southwest of Lens. An enemy raid southwest of Ypres was repulsed. Heavy aerial fighting left five German planes shot down, five more driven down out of control, another down by anti aircraft guns, and five Allied aircraft missing.
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London
France
Lens
Souchex River
Ypres
French Troops Enter Athens to Keep Peace
A Times despatch reports French forces entered Athens to help maintain order after a Sunday night demonstration led by reservists and pro German faction followers. Venizelos arrived to form a new cabinet and may urge Greece to join the Allies once parliament convenes.
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Athens
London
The
Times
Pelle
Reuter
Iit
Domittion Gounaris
Constantine
British Planes Meet Ten German Fighters Over Thames
The official account reports three British planes engaged ten German machines. One German aircraft was brought down over the Thames, with two others believed to have fallen out of control after the cloud interrupted the view. All three British airmen returned safely.
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London
Fgit
Thames
Fe Ie
More dead found in London ruins after air raid
A wartime note reports escalating casualties with a German attack on June 13 raising deaths to 187 and injuries to 455. The piece also mentions a university inquiry at Burlington about Prof A H Appelmann and a split alumni reaction amid anti Americanism accusations.
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London
Burlington
University of Vermont
A. H. Appelmann
Fommer
Appelmann
No More Salutes Charlestown Owes Vermont Guard Romance
Charlestown New Hampshire frets over 26. A romance formed at Brattleboro ties the daughter of the late James L and Fannie H to a Vermont National Guard sergeant. The match links Civil War veterans lineage and early military service. The report notes a Washington Times matter and Arthur Brisbane’s claim of Munsey purchasing The Time.
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Charlestown
N. H
Vermont
Brattleboro
Hust
James L
Fannie H
Srtwre
Sergveni
Fort
Thelethorpe Ga
Ee Os
10Th
Vermont Infantry
Washington, D. C
Arthur Brisbane
New York
Frank A. Munsey
Brisbane
Thed
Katherine Sarah Macqueid Dead at 93 in London
A June 26 report notes the British novelist and travel writer Katherine Sarah Macqueid has died at age 93 in London. The piece also mentions a disaster toll with 101 men 24 women and 42 children dead and 430 injured, as recorded in the British Now list travel writings.
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Katherine Sarah Macqueid
London
Canadians Hold Strongest Outpost in Lens Defense
Canadian Army Headquarters reports that in their general advance on Lens the Canadians occupied the strongest outpost in the defense of Lens and pushed toward Lavoulette. The reduced pressure on the Souchez valley in recent weeks has yielded signal success to the army with relatively light tones.
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France
Lens
Deense
Lavoulette
Souchez
Fourteen suffragists arrested near White House demonstration
Washington June 26 Fourteen suffragists were arrested last night after marching in front of the White House with banners unfurled. Crowds watched as police detained them and they were later released on personal bonds. Names listed include Mabel Vernon Kath leen Morrey Lucy Burns Florence Youmans Martha Hickey Elizabeth Stuyvant and others.
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Washington
D. C
White House
Nigost
Thee
Missen Mabel Vernon
Nevada
Kathleen Morrey
Boston
Maude Jamieson
Norfolk
Lucy Burns
New York
Florence Youmans
Minnesota
Bertha Crone
San Francisco
Virginia Arnold
North Carolina
Lavinia ‘K
Philadelphia
Pauline Clarke
Martha Hickey
Washington, D. C
Elizabeth Stuyvenant
Cincinnati
Alexander Shields
Texas
Annie Arniel
Delaware
Townsend Scott
Baltimore
No Motive Found In Rutgers Murder Case
New Brunswick New Jersey June 26 The charge by Mrs John V Piper wife of the Rutgers college student found slain with a bullet through the heart is to be sifted by the prosecutor who has been unable to find a motive The wife said her husband often waited months without pay for tending Dr W J Condon s furnace He had just secured two months back pay The day he disappeared twenty witnesses heard a shot at about ten o clock near the Condon home A witness an elderly woman unnamed heard just before the shot Don t kill me
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New Brunswick
N. J
John V. Piper
Rutgers College
W. J. Condon
Piper
Chelsea
Anna Felch
Werhuehand
Joseph Felch
Topsham
Otis Williame
Neseea
Tate
Blanche Avery
Avery
Felch
Mary Williams
Otis Tides
Windsor
Payne Place
Fetch
Felches
Otie
Frich
Florence Horr
Alfred Poltouaben
Pune
Waite
Tallengg
Michal
Weuller
Export Council formed to oversee food shipments from U S
Washington June 26 the export council led by Secretaries Lansing Houston Redfield and Herbert Hoover met to organize under a new act authorizing the president to control American exports. The policy aims to direct supplies to where needed, with little disruption to normal trade, and to withhold shipments when necessary to aid war partners and neutral nations.
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Washington, D. C
Export Council
Lansing
Houston and Redfield
Herbert C. Hoover
Congress
Germany
Wilson
United States
Onser
Extension of government control spreads to more products
June 20 Washington report notes Senate agriculture subcommittee agreed to extend government center control to iron and steel and their products petroleums farm implements and various hemp and jute items such as binding twine as an amendment to the administration food control bill Other amendments would exempt farmers gardeners and stock raisers using home grown products and would limit the administration’s power over rationing and meals The text also mentions Barton horses and a Rhode Island horse show with a 2 18 trot won by Kaytion of Kay ack and ownership by A H Harding of Barton Vermont
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Washington, J
Iron and Steel
Petroteum
Ilag Ae
Senate Agriculture Sub
Fond
Hillsgrove
R. I
Hecireult Hert
Kieot
Kay- Tion
Ack
A. H. Harding
Barton
Rhode Teland Cavalry
Wil
U S Flying Corps in England Body Arrives in Brattleboro
London June 2 a small Nashua New Hampshire contingent reports the funeral of the United States Flying Corps arrived after. William J Harris formerly Epit in England yesterday wearing civilian clothes with a blue silk arm band marked LU S Flying Corps. The body sent to Leborn VI where a prayer service was held in St Michael s church.
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London
Nashua
N. H
United States
Mying Vorpa
William J. Harris
Epit
England
Vermont
Millions Pledged to Red Cross Drive Surpass Goal
A nationwide Red Cross war fund drive closes with subscriptions totaling over 10 million dollars and predictions of several million more to come. Aviatrix Katherine Stinson delivers the first money to Secretary McAdoo at the Treasury steps, praising the public spirit and sacrifice for relief and comfort.
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Whellington
D. C
United States
Red Cros Treasury
Katherine Stinson
Capitol
Buffalo
Albany
Mladelphia
McAdoo
Red Cros
Washington
Misk Stinson
Washington Women's Red Cross Corps
Tremoury
Red Cross
Eight Naval Recruits Enlist in Burlington on Monday
The naval recruits office at the federal building enlisted eight Vermonters for the United States Navy. Recruits sent to New York included Horace A. Holden Wallingford and M. L. Leonard Stockbridge as firemen second class, plus Ernest J. Flint Lyn don. Others from Barre Montpelier and Morris... awaiting orders at home. nqa
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Burlington
Naval Recoptes
Federal Building
United States Navy
Horace A. Holden
Wallingford
M. L.r Leonard
Stockbridge
Ernest J. Flint
Lyndon
New York
John H. McCarthy
Barre
Jandaman
Homer
Jord
Montpelier
Neal D. Blanchard
Leo F. Motlishmey
Theodore R. Halden
J. ©. White
Ruthlond
Ciena
Murder Case Jury Drawn in Bennington Trial
The murder trial of Francis Ketcham for the Costello killing at Bennington began at the June term before Judge Leighton Slack. Ketcham, defended by Collins Graves, has prior corrections and is under court order surveillance, with a full confession reported though trial continues. Jurors sworn include J J Covey Manchester, Wallaew Bailey Arlington, Henry Walker Manchester, Len Grut Arlington, Harry B R Davis Dorset, Benjamin Prouty Peru, Robert B Young Glastonbury, Harry L Adams Manchester, FH Verguenn Hennington, Jay Beebe Rupert, Forrest Hager Woetford, HL Lamb Readsboro. Sheriff Charles Norcross Dorset aided in juror arrangements.
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Manchester
Francis Ketcham
William Costello
Bennington
Bennington County
Leighton ¥. Slack
Ketchum
Collins M. Graves
Eshow
Waterbury
Aulum
Archibald
Ealleg
J. J. Covey
Wallaew Bailey
Arlington
Henry S. Walker
Len Grut
Harry BR
Bellows Falls works to boost wartime enlistment
Community efforts led by the chamber of commerce and state officers aim to reach military recruiting goals. Gov. Grahamsie plans to dispatch an enlisting officer while the chamber provides assistants and automobiles to visit nearby towns. Public meetings are likely to be held to spur interest.
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Bellows Falls
Grahamie
Chamber
Serbian Cabinet Reorganized Amid Resignations
Washington reports the Serbian cabinet was reorganized following resignations. Ambassadors at the Serbian legation announced the removal and formal changes as a result of the cabinet shakeup.
Barre War Fund Drives Past Four Thousand Subscribers
Barre and nearby towns raised about 4500 for a Red Cross war fund as the week ended. About 2400 subscribers are recorded, with many subscriptions covering multiple members. Headquarters remain open a few days for belated gifts while organizers praise participants and urge continued support to reach the 5000 goal.
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Red Cross
Barre
Vermont towns lead in Red Cross war fund drive
Burlington and Rutland report strong giving as Vermont nears its 200000 share of the American Red Cross war fund. Officials note towns including Rutland and Bennington show high per capita contributions while many others respond to the campaign progress. The report, though incomplete, lists totals and names of contributing towns and secretaries from the Vermont Red Cross.
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Burlington
Vermont
American Red Cross
Robie
Eva
Wash
Proctor
Rutland West
Benmington
Brattleboro
Windsor and Towns Rally for War Effort Funds
Windsor reports $1,800 raised as many towns begin to contribute. Several small communities started strong per capita giving, with details to be tallied later.
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Windsor
Company C Seeks 20 New Recruits for War Effort
Fort Ethan Allen officers report 130 volunteers already enlisted this morning prompting a push to add 20 men before Saturday night to reach war strength. Provost Marshal Crowder set June 30 as the cutoff for counting toward state quotas. Local interviews will continue as Lieut. Shaw returns with a detail to wind up the campaign.
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Board of Trade Recruit Ag
Fort Ethan Allen
Crowder
Washington
Orange Counties
Company
Board of Trade
H. P. Shaw
Barre Pj
Burlington
Barre
Kiltie
Obituary for Louis H. White of Barre and Brookfield
Louis H. White longtime Barre resident died at his son’s Brookfield home at 4 30 AM He was born in Stanhope New Hampshire June 21 and moved to Vermont as a boy He lived in Essex Junction for 26 years later resided in Barre and moved to Brookfield with his youngest son He survived by his wife four children Lewis B White David E White Mrs Leon J Carroll and Arthur White Burial is expected in the Essex Junction family lot arrangements pending
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Louis FH. White
Barre
Brookfield
Clork
Stan- P.Q
Boritaceon
Ile Yandon
Essex Junction
Mr. White
Thers
Lewis B. White
David E. White
Leon J. Carroll
Arthur White
Paneras
James Reid's Funeral in Barre Held at OClock
The funeral for James Reid, Barre granite cutter, who died after a long illness at 18 Laurel Street, was held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Edgar Crossland officiated. Delegations from Masons, Manchester Unity of Odd Fellows, Clan Gordon, and Red Men attended. Bearers were Frank I. Small, George N. Tilden, James Freeland, James Glass, John Daniels, and William Stephens. Interment followed at Elmwood cemetery.
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Vamex Reid
Barre
Laurel Street
Edgar Crossland
First Presbyterian Church
Deveased
Masons
Manchester Unity of Odd Fellows
Clan Gordon
Red Men
Frank I. Small
George N. Tilden
James Freeland
James Glass
John Daniels
Willian Stephens
Elmwood Cemetery
Interment at Washington for Former Barre Resident Duncan McDonald
Funeral services for Duncan McDonald, formerly of Barre, were held at First Baptist Church in Washington. The Fort Myers, Fla., native died recently and was laid to rest in his family cemetery. Rev Bd Lehigh led the service. pallbearers included Fld. Hutchinson, CoB. Marehe insom, T. W. Hutchinent, FA Marehin son, and William A. Merry.
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Duncan McDonald
Barre
Fort Meyers
Fila
First Baptist Church
Lehigh
Fld. Hutchinson
Cob. Mareheinsom
T. W. Hutchinent
FA Marehinson
William A. Merry
Benty
Washiseton
Cemtery
Barre Woman Sues Over Slander Claim in Washington County
Fine M. Taarle sues Alexander W. Wilson of Marvy in Washington county court alleging public false accusations of misconduct. The complaint seeks redress for damages claiming personal and reputational harm. case listed for September term.
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Alexander W. Wilson
Marvy
Washington County
M. Taarle
James Tassie
Nine Infantile Paralytic Cases in Montpelier Reported
A Montpelier report notes a total number of infantile paralysis cases across the city and surrounding areas. Local officials describe symptoms and seek sanitary measures as doctors investigate the outbreak and advise residents on precautionary steps.
Chelsa Trial Hearings Edge Toward Prosecution Case
In Chelsea on trial for the murder of Werhuehand Felch at Topsham in April, Anna Felch’s case sees ongoing testimony as Otis Williams and Mary Williams describe events around the Felch farm. Witnesses recount conversations, finger mark speculation, and alibi attempts amid defense stiffening and court recess approaching.
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