American Troops Repel German Raid North of Toul
WWI report notes American troops repelled a German attack in the Toul salient. Casualties included a West Point graduate captain killed. several Germans captured or wounded. U.S. artillery and machine gun fire, heavy barrage, and brutal fighting in snow. Germans suffered losses as two prisoners were wounded and many enemy troops failed to break through American lines.
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France
Associated Penes
Toul
West Point
Ameristain
Brest
Salient
Cape Tain
No Man’s Land
St Gorton
78Th
Hanover
VermonT Soldier Dead in Frightful War Casualty List
Washington reports Corporal Hymus Hoesen of Chicago and Private Clarence Mooney of Anetonia North Carolina were accidentally killed February 27. The list also notes meningitis and scarlet fever deaths, several wounded, and other minor injuries among Union troops, with no further details released.
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Washington
Demeral Persh Ing
War Department
Hymus Hoesen
Infantry
Chicago
Clarence Mooney
Anetonia
N.C
Joseph S_ Netland
Hurhington
Weller
Jaeut
Jacers
Tartare
Japan Plans Own Protection Amid War Aid Debates
Washington March news reports that Japan seeks self protection as U S plans further war financing. McAdoo notes bond terms and extended loan likelihood before the fiscal year ends. Allies discuss Japanese actions in the Far East and potential steps to safeguard allied interests.
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London
Far East
Interior Russia Opposes Separate Peace With Germany
The interior of Russia joins Moscow in rejecting any separate peace with Germany. Workmen's and soldiers' councils across provincial centers issue mobilization orders and vow to fight to the finish for the revolution.
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Moscow
Vologda
Russia
Associated Press
Germany
Wireless link opens 3300 miles to America
A new wireless station at Stavanger has been erected and communicates with American stations. Regular service between Norway and the United States will begin once the American government grants permission. From Stavanger to the nearest American point is about 3300 miles.
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Christiania
Stavanger
Norway
United States
Pittsburg Policeman Shot by Suspects
Pittsburg March 2 Thomas Farrell a veteran policeman was shot and killed today by two unidentified men whom he was about to arrest as suspicious persons. He fired four times at the fleeing assailants before he died.
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Thomas Farrell
Pittsburg
Russians Blow Up German Battalion in Pskov Retreat
Amsterdam dispatch notes in Cologne paper that during the Pskov capture a German battalion faced heavy resistance and was blown up by an explosion caused by retreating Russian forces, per Berlin despatch.
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Pskov
Amsterdam
Russia
Berlin
Cologne
Bandits Rob Dorbier Dig Castings Paymaster at Toledo
Four bandits in an automobile robbed the Dorbier Dig Castings paymaster of 804 dollars as he returned from a bank in Toledo Ohio. The guard accompanying him was shot. The bandits escaped.
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Toledo
Dorbier Dig Castings Company
Ras
Death notices for John Gauld and George Hell in Montpelier
John Gauld of Sibley avenue Montpelier died Sunday afternoon at age 41 leaving a wife and several children, including Thomas Gauld who is in the army. The deceased was a member of Clan Ganon. Lyman Hull of Worcester and George Hell of Montpelier also died today.
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John Gon
Sibley Avenue
Montpelier
Thomas Uauld
Decessed
Capital Presa of Monta acquires Bindery assets
The Capital Presa of Monta hag buys the resinews of the Book Rinmirry and transfers the business to a new entity. Pred ia Wilton notes the bindery will join the Capital City Popes a Facvaen of the sbondkbinding department next Monday.
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Presa
Monta Hag
Ia Wilton
Anas Nees
Popes
Sbondkbinding
Waterbury High School Victorious Over Montpelier
Waterbury High School defeated Montpelier in a tense varsity game. The match featured strong defense and score exchanges, with Waterbury securing a convincing lead late in the contest.
Red Cross Pile Gathers Donations for Barre Carnival
Barre Vermont reports ongoing support as a Go Green carnival and winter rattle show fundraiser for Red Cross relief nears. Local committees list donors and items from apples and ice cream to quilts and silverware, with Barre Savings Bank handling contributions and plans for Goose Green and Saint Barn events continuing through the week.
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Barre
Vermont
Barre Savings Bank
W. A. Dern
Roy Thole & Son
A. Brown
Icienee Phelps
Kula Averill
Hen. Love
Geoffrey Rollason
William Cole
W. A. Drew
W. Stele
Todiy
Oregon
United Fruit Company
Carnival
Beattie & Duncan
Billie Burke
Goose Koen
William Emalies
BO. Holmes
Barre Creamery
Drsdy Stewart
Elmer K. Perry
Jones
Hattie Waite
Spaulding School
Barre Gas Co
Peter Thom
A. W
Gwendolyn Sibley
Ella Sawyer
George E. Bond
Dillon Insurance Agency
John Berinato
John F. Cook
Cneh
le Scott
Ghoash
Lamb Printing Co
Hooker Green
Preadt
Barre Vr
Aour
Pouth Barre
Aktiv
Howard
Woostur
Blanchard
Kar
Hoghee
Withum
Tranitevill
Pexhal
Orang
Washington
Hubbub Hill
Ehrniaey
Red Cross
Vo Langley
Donashuns
No Man's Land
Howland
Count Minotto Enters Service After Draft Exam
Barbara California reports Count Minotto, husband of Louie F. Swift’s daughter, waived draft exemption. He passed the examination and qualified for service. He cites investigations as alien scrutiny, says they will prove his innocence and that his meetings were harmless.
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Ata Barbara
Cal
Minotto
Louie F. Swift
Washington
Comforts for U S officers open in London inn
The American Officers Inn in Onverdish Place, London, is a four story town house run by the American Y M C A near the American embassy. Ambassador Walter Hines Page opened it with attendance of British and American dignitaries.
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London
Proas
Onverdish
Paqiare
Conenl
A.W. Raphael
Walter Hines Page
England
Wisemint Bryce
Washington
Earl of Haddo
Countess of Reading
Lusitasia
Womnm
Lady Ward
White Jaw Reid
Spender Clay
Cecil Higgins
E. C. Carter
Coventry
Loudon
Mier
Darie Resbsot
Countess Tending
Mra Spender Clay
France
Drearn
Atlantic
Death of Waitsfield Man Allen Mehuron
Waterbury Vermont reports the death of Allen Mehuron of Waitsfield born in Hinesburg May 1 1888. He married Margaret Maxwell who died last June. A Civil War veteran in the 6th Vermont Regiment he was active in Masonic groups and local clubs. The funeral at his home Sunday at 1 PM will be under Masonic rites. Survived by Thomas Melson Wailefeld Mrs Canerdy Dunbury Mrs Jonnie Pertin Worster and eight grandchildren.
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Waterbury
Ose
W. Funerdy
Allen Mehuron
Waitefield
Hinesburg
Margaret Maxwell
Vermont
U. A
Oelock
Mehitron
Thomas Melson
Wailefeld
Mra. Canerdy
Dunbury
Jonnie Pertin
Worrester
Berre Savings Bank Declares Four Percent Dividend
The Berre Savings Bank and Truist company announce a four percent annual dividend. A transfer to the surplus fund is noted for the year, with 548 carried as part of the surplus.
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Berre Savings Bank & Truist Company
Wwllders
Te Eurplas Fund
Premier Lloyd George Not Visiting American Embassy
A fragmented report notes Premier Lloyd George did not visit the American embassy today and mentions unclear actions by officials. The brief item references prior meetings and political measures without concrete details or dates.
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Lloyd George
Dearden
Maret
Anmbeamasdon
Jett
Orabeasny
Voriehd
Chevihal
Etnte Reaidik
Prins
Austria Bends to Kaiser Will Premier Explains Aid Move
Amsterdam dispatch reports Premier Von Seydier detailing Austro Enigarian government troops sent to Ukraine after urgent Ukrainian requests. He framed it as legal administrative assistance not an act of war to protect food transport routes, involving limited military force.
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Amsterdam
Ukraine
von Seydier
Monurchy
German demand to Toul and Verdun neutrality
Paris March 2 Foreign Minister Pichon announced that Germany's chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg warned Paris that if Russia remained neutral Germany would guarantee neutrality for the lands around Toul and Verdun during the war with Russia and France.
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Paris
Mini Pichon
von Bethmann Hollweg
Vraner
Germany
Russia
Toul
Verdun
Odd Ladies Benefit Draws Crowd at Opera House and Council Hall
Amateur minstrel and dance event under Odd Ladies auspices filled the opera house and Clin Gordon hall. Proceeds aided Barre Red Cross while 45 voices performed, highlighted by ragtime tunes and a stirring Star Spangled Banner.
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Opera House
Clin Gordon Hall
Odd Ladies
Barre Red Cross
Wo Wlfaim Ie
To.ol L
Angie
UCC Pra
Marives
Josepreser
John Duncan
Wiliam Leith
Willian Robertson
George Laviolette
Harry Powers
Nelli Bianchi
Gaga
Land of the Free
Barbara McDonald
Joe Fraver
Isabella McHardy
William Robertsons
Old Virginny
Dale
Alexander
Dixie
George Laviotette
Charles Gibbons
lGat
Hare Powers
Eatier Company
Red Cross
Thelma Leith
Willian Robertwily
Sverre
Lendomog
Leemeert
I Rellle Rien
Mra
Merin Wath
Velen Sted
Mare Mitchell
Mary Walker
Faghelle
Feesie Lawl
Armide Mienehiy
Mies Frindy
Coen
Aed
Morwatt
Katie Laing
Pany
Deserter Paul Kelly Arrested In East Brookfield Case
An alleged British Army deserter, Paul Kelly, was arrested after being spotted near Williamstown and Barre by East Brookfield authorities. He claimed to be headed toward Boston with Canadian and American uniform clues on his clothing. Canadian army insignia were found on his undergarments. Police contacted U S authorities and border officials as a bar of the incident unfolds.
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Peter Kelly
Quebec Nema
Infantry
Montreal
Toudmy Kelly
Orange
Conklin
East Hevokield
Kelly
Williamstown
East Trockfield
Boston
Barre
Canada
Folka
Sheried
Orange County
Williamstown Gulf
Huod
Providence
Milford
Mass
Rhode Island
1St
Quebec Infantry
Uncle Sam
Dominion
St. Johnatury
Waterbury
Sine Clei
Quebec Regiment
Sineviai
United States
Reed
East Brookfield
West Topsham Red Cross Benefit Draws Enthusiastic Support
West Topsham hosted a Red Cross benefit entertainment led by auctioneer FL Smith with local residents in a drama titled The Deacon. A large crowd attended at the village hall, donations included livestock poultry produce and canned goods, and proceeds pleased the Red Cross society.
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Red Cross
FL Smith
Washington Street
Smith
Trowhill
West Topsham
Tte
Hnlstein
Midstein Wall Elf
Redross Society
Granwade
Sugar Ration Doubled as New Week Begins
A fragmented notice indicates sugar allowances will be doubled for the coming week. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the message implies a government or regimental rations adjustment affecting the public or a specific group.
Vermont Seeks Carpenters for Army Aviation Unit
Governor Graham received an order from the provost marshal general to secure 50 men from Elise One with the quota to be filled by the national guard. Three carpenters are physically and technically fit for service in the aviation section at Kelly Field Texas. If county boards cannot fill March quota by self induction, they will call enough to reach it. Inducted men will join the signal corps at Kelly Field.
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Hef. Graham
Elise One
Gysen
Aviation
Signal Corps
Kelly Field
Tex
Vermont
Adjutant General's Office
Board of Exemption
Chittenden
Addison
Washington
Orleans
Chittenden County
J. Russell
Chittenden County Board
Addison County
Rufus Wainwright
FH. B. Tehman
District Board
Washington County
Michael Brown
Adjutant General's Department
Coast Artillery
Fore Steam
Infantry
Camp Greene
Medical Corps
Fort Oglethorpe
Vermont Draft Costs Show High Expenditures
Vermont ranked third in draft expenses, $17.79 per man drafted, with total Vermont costs at $18,657.74 for 27,244 registrants. Five thousand six hundred sixteen called, 1,414 accepted. exemptions claimed by 1,953 registrants and 2,000 married men among ONG registrants. By March 1, counties report varied completion of classifications and physical exams, with several counties self-inducting. next draft impact expected to be small if trends continue.
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Veront
Rhode Island
Maine
Vermont
Louisiana
Oregon
Wyoming
Fed
Died at 75 in unclear obituary text
An obituary fragment notes a death at age 75 with references to a daughter Mrs Wheeler and other relatives. The text is garbled but mentions a prayer service and local family ties. Names and specifics are partially obscured.
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Meninguix
Mr Non. O
Japan
Wreenm
Washingcay
Marc
McAdow
McAdoo Male
Lanuton
Marchh
Reuter
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Tory
John Gauld
Lyman Hull
Prees
Waterbury High
Weterbury
Waterbury Hagh School
Montpelien
Pam
Count Minotto
Louis Swift
U. S
Hartee Alemhard
Werte
Waitsfield
Austria
Kaiser
Toul and
Paul Kelly
Q Sa
M. Elizabeth Dana
Elasbeth
EA. Wheeler
Fort Barre
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Hee
Marine
Duma
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Servie Will Bey
Hewitt
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