French gain near Amiens as German drive stalls
Paris reports the French attacked between Hailles and Castel southeast of Amiens, capturing hill 82 and a nearby wood on the Avre. British forces report an advantage near Villers-Bretonneux with continued artillery actions on the Amiens front. Haig notes a repulsed raid near He Duterne and no major changes beyond routine shelling near Givenchy Nieppe and Ypres.
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Amiens
Villers-Bretonneux
Paris
Hailles
Castel
Avre
War Office
London
Villers-Brettonnens
Givenchy
Nieppe
Leere
Ypres
Haig
He- Duterne
Foch Granted Authority Over Allied Forces
Paris May 3 General Foch’s military authority, widened by Italian adhesion, now covers all western fronts and he becomes commander in chief of all allied armies. Premier Clemenceau, returning from Abbeville, voiced optimism. In France, American troops report German shock troops at Seicheprey on April 20 suffered heavy losses, with a Red Cross prisoner aiding in evacuation and noting four fifths of about 1000 men killed or wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Foch
Marcel Hutin
Echo de Paris
Clemenceau
Supreme War Council
Abbeville
Kenora Foch
France
Associated Press
Seicheprey
Red Cross
Teuton Planes Cut Down in British Assault
London May 3 British aviators have brought down 100 enemy aircraft in the campaign to date while 13 of their own machines are reported lost according to the war office casualty and casualty figures through today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Italy
War Office
Not Patriotic Unless Helping in War
Boston May 3 A speaker urges wartime support for American soldiers overseas praising their sacrifice. He declares patriotic duty lies in backing the front line and urges everyone to do the next necessary action to aid the troops, urging continuous effort and resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Roosevelt
Ana
Germans Occupy Sebastopol in Disputed Reports
Fragmentary text reports German forces occupying Sebastopol in a context of conflicting claims. The readable fragments reference fear and fighting, with unclear attribution to a Russian fortress foretelling wider consequences. No verifiable dates or sources are confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebastopol
Russians Rebel at German Rule Across Occupied Lands
Moscow reports widespread resentment in occupied territories over German requisitioning and harsh rule. Armed clashes erupt as villagers in Kiev region resist with machine guns before being subdued by armored cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Vladivostok
Associated Presa
Germany
Kievrich
Liberty Loan Nearing Mark
Washington May 3 The total to day reached 17 900. Secretary McAdoo and others praised the campaign progress. Headquarters review says the American people will come forward in the last two days and subscriptions will be very large. The subscriber count is a source of great satisfaction and may double the first loan record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
McAdoo
Boston Liberty loan subscribtions exceed quota in New England
Boston May 3 The Boston federal reserve district covering New England surpassed its Liberty loan allotment of 250 million dollars with total subscriptions of 262 344 000 The Vermont total reached 7 106 000 and the regional percentage was 104 1 2 The New England percentage stood at 104 5 There are more than a million New England subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Chicago Trails in Third Liberty Loan Drive
Chicago reports the Seventh Federal Reserve District has surpassed its minimum allotment for the third Liberty loan by nearly 30 million dollars, while the city itself remains far below its quota and prompts renewed effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sut
Chicago
Seventh
Federal Reserve District
Funeral for Mrs. Alice M. Williams held in Barre
The funeral of Mrs. Alice M. Williams of 131 Inges ton street, wife of E. A. Williams, who died at City hospital after pneumonia, was led by Lehigh pastor at the Barre church. A large gathering and profusion of flowers followed by interment in Warren village cemetery. Bearers included E. A. Williams and Lieut. Earl R. Williams among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice M. Williams
E. A. Williams
Ing
Ton Street
City Hospital
Illesa
Parumonia
Ae Ee
Lehigh
First Times
George de George
Ferrin M. Wil- Name
Earl R. Williams
Warren
H. W.it
Frank Titotsen
A.B. Sime
Theresa Mullen
George Maker
FM. Williams
Carnat
Bert Carnations
F. E Cutte
Kanter Lilies
Hoyt & Milne
Woman Wins $4700 Verdict in Guilford Suit
Mrs. Annie Nebliski sued Thomas Welcome of Brattleboro for a death claim arising from an accident. The court awarded the plaintiff 4700 dollars, with the suit originally filed for 6000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Nebliski
Thomas Wel
Come
Brattleboro
Mint
Je Ann Ranialiki
Guilford
Thomas Welcome
Government cuts railroads operating cost amid regulation results
In Washington on May 3 the first quarter under government regulation shows 114 American railroads reporting a net operating income of 54,108,861 dollars, compared with 144,011 dollars for the same period under private direction in 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Montpelier notices and obituaries mix with town news
Montpelier births deaths and local updates list George Tromblee's death at Heaton hospital after a long illness born May 25 1820 in Reneville. Unions and civic notices include resignations at the fire department and remarks on state building work and court sessions in Barre and Montpelier.
Harbord to Field as McAndrew Named War Chief
Major General James W. McAndrew is named chief of staff of the American expeditionary forces and assumes duty at once Brigadier General James G Harbord, Pershing's chief of staff, is assigned to command in the field and will take over this week The move is part of a staff rotation to place front line veterans in field roles Quebec City and Montreal aid sought as fire sweeps Three Rivers destroying forty buildings on Bonaventure Street and nearby areas within an hour The Victoria theatre is said to have sparked the blaze with $100000 in damage and no deaths reported by noon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Associated Press
James W. McAndrew
Win American Expeditionary Forces
James G. Harbord
Pershing
Hivers
P.Q
Bonaventure Street
Quebec
Montreal
Victoria Theatre
18 Men Killed in Action on the Western Front
Washington D. C. May 3 The casualty list today shows 18 men killed in action and from wounds, including Lieutenants Thomas F. Mooney of San Antonio Texas and Dinamore Ely of Chicago. Lieutenant Louie M. Edens of Cabool Missouri is missing in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. CG
Thomas F. Mooney
San Antonio
Tex
Dinamore Ely
Chi
Louie M. Edens
Cabool
Barre Bowed Soldier Letters From Front Describe Skirmishes
A letter from Private Moses Ceresoli in the American expeditionary forces notes lively skirmishes with Germans near the front. He describes daily life in the support line, hot baths, clean meals, and chewing on sausages, plus reading Barre Times and sending money home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre
Mise
Mary Ceresoli
Moses Ceresoli
France
Moses
Batt
Mother
Quar rymen campaign funds boosted in Barre Town solicitation
Quar rymen and volunteers canvassed Barre Town securing about $2,607 in edges at the Milne quarry and about $5.50 at Bent well. Committeemen were aided by Charles Wishart and W G Reynolds. The effort drew courteous reception and optimism that funds will meet targets before the campaign ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre
Euerees
Welle & Lamson
Bouts Well
Milne
Varnum
F.C. Bancroft
PF. L. Sargent
E. A. Bailey
Bentwell
Milne & Vee
Charles H. Wishart
W. G. Reynnolds
Uris City
Iay i
KL. Smith & To
Sisfen
Barre celebrates 100 percent Liberty loan in city ceremony
The Liberty loan committee reports Barre has oversubscribed its quota for the third loan, with the city announcing the 100 per cent banner. A flag dedication will take place on Saturday at City Hall with music by local bands. Local sponsors urge more subscriptions before the campaign ends, noting Trow Holden and other local firms have achieved full participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Loan
New England
N. Penrone Hallowell
Pleiman
Liberty Loan Committees
City Hall
Barre
Harte
Joan
Trix
Cristoforo Colombo
Masinti
Wilson
Ape
Washington, Orange
Williamstown
Barre City
Trow & Holden
Government calls 6,207 skilled men for may movement
Washington May 3 government calls 6,207 skilled men for the Sunday by Provost Marshall Crowder. All states included except New Jersey. It directs the movement of the men on May 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Mareral-General Crowder
New Jersey
Dozens of Divorces Granted in Washington County Court
In a morning session, Washington county court granted many divorces in diverse cases. Decisions listed include Maria Carti vs G Corti, Alma Busgier vs Leander Buaster, Georgia Mendy vs W H Moody, Rilla Blondin vs LL Blondin, John Weir vs Laura Weir, Mary Manove vs G W Mann, Clara King vs Peter King, and others, with awards of custody, support refusals, or continuances. One case, Lundy, resulted in a prison sentence for adultery. another, Norton vs Maxham, ended with a defense verdict and costs waived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carors Maria Carti
G. Corti
Anna Petterson
Frank Petterson
Alma Busgier
Leander Buaster
Georgia Mendy
W. H. Moody
Josie Mayo
Mewes Mayo
Rilla Blondin
LL. Blondin
Leander Buster
Alma Bussie
M. Albano
Busebi Albano
Winfred Craven
Eugene Craven
Alma Paris
Mary Manove
G. W. Mann
Julia Dew
Arthur Dewey
Violet Bothigni
Walter Child
Daisy Child
Clara King
Peter King
Martha
Mary Solar
Henry Solari
Della Fair
Slimbert Fair
Grace White
Ray White
Nora Cook
John Cook
Wilbur Witham
Florence Witham
Claude Martin
Lottie Martin
Eisabeth
Clyde Vincent
L. C
Lundy
Windsor
Charles Barclay
Wetmore & Morse Granite Company
Aupreme Court
A. Lamperti
William Jeffries
FL. Laird
Arthur Shaw
A.J. Allard
Capital Savings Bank & Trust Company
Porter Dale Addresses St Johnsbury Crowd on French Front Visit
Congressman Porter H Dale spoke to a large audience at the armory in St Johnsbury recounting his trip to the French Front. The event, arranged by the Commercial Club, featured songs and a surprise moment when Major Alfred C Arnold presented Dale with a shell for Arnold’s father. Mrs Arnold was moved as Col Dale announced he would visit Montpelier Friday before resuming congressional duties in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johnsbury
Porter H. Dale
Armory
Commercial Club
Brooks
Allitson
John “McCormack
Col. Dale
Alfred C. Arnold
Lyndon Arnold
Handy
Col
Tale Enad
Arnold
Elin
Mrs. Arnold
Montpelier
Washington
Notice to Subscribers June 10 Prepay Required
Subscribers read notice that all May 10 subscriptions not paid in advance will be discontinued after June 10. Arrears will cause papers to stop unless prepaid. advance payments ensure continued delivery. Statement notes cooperation with American Newspaper Publishers Association and government wartime paper conservation. Publisher Frank E. Langley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Vermont Men Join Fort Slocum Draft As Selections
Seventeen of one hundred one Vermont men headed from Montpelier toward Fort Slocum New York with divisions from Washington and Orange counties. William G. Cumming Barre was given ten days to settle affairs. H Bard Fairlee listed as deserter for missing departure. About fifty spectators witnessed a quiet send off.
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Vernont
United States Service
Fort Slocum
N. Y
Montpelier
Washington County
Orange County
William G. Cummings
Barre
H. ©. Burd
Fairlee
Merbert Clark
Orange
Bard
Red Crows
Nelson Brown
A. W. Bond
Thetford
M. G. Knn
William G. Cummingstern
Faust Bignamio
Nathan A Forend
Charles Ixane Harroun
Mainfield
Henry Arthur Shambo
Harry William Vassar
Northfield
Henry Nelson Brown
Clifford L. Messer
Waterbury
Louis Jacques
John Bottaro
Jose Antonio Medeiros
Caledonia Sends Two Men. Third Missing in Draft
St Johnsbury May 3 Caledonia has in the last draft two men who left this morning for Fort Slocum New York where they report for orders. Alexander H. Gilchrist of Barnet and Lewis T. Kimball of St Johnsbury are the men. Ernest H. Cox of St Johnsbury has not been located since the call was issued and no replacement is named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest A. Powers
Bsvomn
Powers
Fire Department
Porter Ho Dalete
Maurice
Morrisville
Benjamin Gates
Lamoille County
H. F. Graham
Craftsey
Miks
Graham
Gov Graham
Valginees
Board of Control
Middlebury
Benjamin
Fates
Dwight Dwinell
Dennix Pocket
City Hall
Othey
United States District Court
Barre
Thevaaion
Montpelier
M. B Hilfegras
Grand Isle
Hoe
State
Randolph
Virgil Kent
Burlington
Navy
Claud McGratton
Ioward
John
James Teele
Harry Mratt
Vermont
Red Cross
Hay Gate
St Johnsbury
Chapiter
Calafonia
Montpelier Jouthil S
Florence Damn
Mise Marion Wheeler
William Milo, Jr
Fort Siecwm
Milu
James A. Stine Te
Ameer Io Army
St. Johnsbury
Caledonia
Fort Slocum
Alexander H. Gilchrist
Barnet
Lewis T. Kimball
Ernest H. Cox
Kimball
Pioneer Regiments Boys Express Gratitude to Governor
Forty boys from the STth Pioneer regiment First Vermont infantry sent Gov H F Graham a letter thanking him for helping transfer them from the regular army to the old monument unit. They report all joined Capt B W Gibson's company, with several named as rejected for physical defects later found not to be true. The local board is pursuing 11 such cases for legal accounting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Graham
Stth Pioneer Regiment
First
Vermont Infantry
Camp Greene
Old Monument
B. W. Gibson
Gibson
Washington County
Orange County
Mrs Amanda Culver Dies at 75 in Timusday Hero
Mrs Amanda M Culver of Northfield died at her daughter 6 Tremont Street Timusday afternoon after a brief illness She observed her 75th birthday in February Survived by daughter four grandchildren and several nephews and nieces The funeral will be at 62 Tremont Street Saturday at 2 pm with burial in Northfield
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda M. Culver
L. R. Rickert
Tremont Street
Northield
Tremont
Norikfiol
Murderer Not Found In Middiesel Case
Reports say the murderer remains at large within 24 hours of the Middiesel incident. Jobe Q Hobart is the focus of investigators as George H Hebert is named probate guardian. George FF Milew of Middieems is appointed administrator of the farmers’ estate amid continued concerns over missing property and family claims.
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Hobart
George H. Hebert
George
Miles
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Gen. Foch
Leicheprey
Teuton
Theodore Roosevelt
Liberty
Gorge Tromblee
George Tromblee
Heaton Hospital
Reneville
Andrew
Mary Trombiee
Ohio
New York State
Lane Manufacturing Company
Mary Elizabeth Barton
Minnie Heath
Port Henry
N.Y
Satter
Néilie
Gen. Harbord
Quebec City
Maj.-Gen
McAndrew
General Pershing
Alec
Rushing
Cong. Dale
Frank E. Langley
Onf
Salled Man Ee
Fort
Slocum
H. C. Bard
William G. Cumming
Gov. Graham
Vermont Regiment
John Q. Hobart
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