British Hold Most of Gains in Hindenburg Line
British forces continued their advance on the Hindenburg line near Queant and Marguerite, gaining ground northwest of St Quentin and northeast of Margiourt while holding Fresnoy. Canadian troops pressed the attack on Fresnoy amid heavy machine gun resistance and counterattacks, with prisoners taken and air activity noted. The Entente line saw further advances at Cherisy and Gouzecourt as German countermeasures intensified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lget
T Quentin Ant
Margicourt
Malakotarin
War
Arras
Fresnoy
Yostar May
Queant
Vimy
Hindenburg
Chernay
Arras-Cambrai
Scarpe
Wael
Oppy
Aire
Reuter Cavent
Bearpe
Freenay
S Till
Senseo
Chertey
Reincourt
Garri-Een
Formidabie
Porlnt
Gavrella
British Cavalry In Large Force Reported At Front
Berlin via London May 4. The British cavalry moved in large force yesterday and snoveeled in Fresnoy and small positions near our trenches at Bullecourt. The battle near Knylleh continues today. German headquarters say more than 1000 prisoners were taken. Strong English cavalry forces are reported southeast of Arras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
Bullecourt
Knylleh
Adda
Arras
French mission departs Washington for Midwest tour
Washington May 1 The French mission led by Reno Viviani Marshal Joffre and Admiral Chocheprat left for a tour of middle western and eastern cities after a warm reception in the House. The itinerary includes Chicago St Louis Kansas City Springfield Philadelphia New York and Boston with return to Washington expected in ten days. State department supplied travel times and routes and hundreds of thousands are expected to greet the visitors. Police and military officials accompanied the party as crowds cheered amid flying flags and bunting at Union Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Mision
Reno Viviani
Marshal Joffre
Chocheprat
Wiutes
House of Representatives
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Springfeld
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Washington
State Department
Union Eta Ton
United States
France
Great Britain
Friso
Omolal
State
Navy
War Departments
Ambarador
Owrehal
M. Viviwni
Admiral Chocheprat
Men training for commissions assured pay
Washington May 4 men training for commissions in officers training schools will be paid regular salaries. House and Senate conferees on the army appropriation bill agreed to retain the section authorizing a salary not to exceed 100 a month in addition to present pay, on condition that each man accepts whatever commission the secretary of war assigns after completing his training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Secretary of War
Russia Faces Worker Soldier Protests Over Provisional Government
Detachments of soldiers gathered before police HQ in Petrograd demanding the resignation of Foreign Minister Milukov. Demonstrations followed after the war ministry’s note to allies, with workers and soldiers saying they should have been consulted. Some banners called for down with Erekkor and the provisional government. After talks, the workers’ and soldiers’ committee urged the troops to return to barracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
London
Wsed
Miluke
Milukoff
Foreign Office
Rusesia
AL Roizianke
Dima
Erekkor
Guchko x
Retired Rear Admiral Beaman Dies at 80 in Cambridge
Rear Admiral George William Beaman O N retired and Civil War correspondent with Grant's army died last night in Cambridge. Born in Rutland Vermont, he was 80. He later worked with Mark Twain in Hannibal Missouri at the outbreak of the Civil War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mans
George William Beaman
O. N
Grant
Rutland
Mark Twain
Hannibal
Town Notes and Incidents From Barre Area
Fort Ethan Allen soldier John McDonald on 24 hour leave visits his mother in Summer Street. Websterville quarry foreman George Smith remains in critical condition at City hospital after a dog chain injury. Mrs. Harold Mather returns home to Springfield after aunt Blanche Moorcroft’s death. Beaulac injured in North Barre stone shed. no bones broken but contusions. State liquor case against Mrs. A Villa postponed to May 18. Barre Town grand juror A C Dikey leads state's case. bail posted at 8500. Fishpooled witnesses testify in Graniteville. Center relocates auto line to South Main street. Goodfellow to move office. Coryell meets Abbott on labor proposal. Brigham and Tokesep visit for farm calls and maple industry talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohn McDonald
Fort Ethan Allen
William McDonald
Summer Street
George Smith
Websterville
Jones Bros
William A. Bradford
Main Street
Blanche Moorcroft
Springfield
Mass
Victor Bouulac
Dones Ros
North Barre
Beaulac
Farwell Street
Supreme Court
A. Villa
H. W. Beott
City
A. C. Dikey
Barre Town
H. Jurkeon
Graniteville
BW. Center
Nichols Garage
North Main Street
South Main Street
Perry Automobile Co
Stidebaker
Goodfellow
Clayton Jones
Jas Coryell
Burlington
Mr. Abbott
Coryell
Mca Kixgas
Tokesep
St Albans
Ande S Brigham
St. Albans
Comerissiemer
Brig
Adam le
Tata
Wesha
Willa
Civil War Days Recalled At Middlebury Patriot Meeting
Enthusiastic rally at Middlebury town hall on May 4 drew a large crowd for a patriotic meeting. Ira H. LaFleur presided as Willis N. Cady discussed food and fuel national needs, while John M. Thomas of Middlebury College traced Europe’s central powers from Roman times to present. Graham praised Vermont’s WWI efforts and urged home front work. Col. Tra L Rooved of Norwich University was expected but called to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury
Ira H. LaFleur
Public Safety Committee
Willis N. Cady
John M. Thomas
Middlebury College
Europe
America
Inet
Graham
Vermont
Union
Col
Tra L
Norwich University
Washington
Murphy Wile Will Allowed In Probate Dispute
In Burlington on May 4 the will of the late Thomas H. Murphy was admitted in county court and ordered certified to probate. The document faced a contest from Margaret I and Kathryn Quinn sisters who claimed they were aggrieved by the estate distribution. Each sibling and two brothers received 1000 dollars, a nephew the same, with the remainder going to Mrs Murphy who remains executrix albeit under special administration until the paper is settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Thomas H. Murphy
Hammes
Margaret I
Kathryn Quinn
Murphy
Champ Clark Opens Fight to Strike Censorship From Espionage Bill
Washington May 4 Speaker Clark left the chair to open the fight to strike out the censorship section of the House espionage bill as proposed by Representative Graben of Pennsylvania. The speaker declared the section violated the guarantees of free speech and free press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Clark
Gracer Day
Graben
Pennsylvania
To Form Ministry of Munitions Possible, Governors Told
Washington May 4 Intimation that President Wilson may appoint a ministry of munitions was made before the defercer committee of governors by Walter S Gifford head of the council of natives defense Speaking of the present munitions board he outlined the vast work ahead in coordinating the defense effort You can see this means ministry of munitions at least open in some form
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Walter 5. Gifford
Counell of Natives Defense
Econscllent
Gilford
Minoa
Daylight Saving Backed by Senate Committee Report
Business leaders including R. R. Wilon of Boston testified before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee on daylight saving as a wartime measure. Senator Calder's bill may be referred for further study and hearings as industry voices push for extended time provisions and related regulatory action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
R. R. Wilon
Boston
Washington
Calder
Ewe
Kustom
National Association of (Otton Mammy
Anurere
Stabber Sentenced in Rutland County Court
Fred Garry of Burlington, involved in a confrontation on Elmwood Avenue, was sentenced by Judge Butler to two to two and a half years at hard labor in the Rutland house of correction after pleading guilty to breach of the peace. His attorney cited extenuating circumstances and that Garry did not initiate the assault. The maximum penalty is five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Fred Garry
Elmwood Avenue
Baker
Butler
House of Correction
Rutland
Garry
Peter
T. K. Hopkins
Movie Men Organize Vermont Branch of Expositors
Twenty three exhibitors met at the New Sherwood to form the Vermont branch of Motion Picture Exhibitors. The group expects to add more members, aiming to uplift and harmonize the moving picture business in the state. Officers elected include President FR Hatelineon of Burlington, Vice President James J. Whalen of Burlington, Secretary J Ho Eames of Barre, and Treasurer FE Kinney of Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stirlington
New Sherwood
Vermont
Hatelineon
Barlington
James J. Whalen
Burlington
J. Ho Eames
Barre
FE. Kinney
Springfield
Dairymen Conference Planned at Montpelier Hall
A Washington county dairymen conference will meet at Memorial Hall Montpelier on Monday May 7 at 10 o clock. Under New England Milk Producers Association plans the meeting will unite dairymen across the region to address a growing crisis and propose preparations for winter. Leaders N K OM, Moody of Natersburg and M J Corlies of Merlin urge attendance to discuss improving dairy conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Dairymen
Memorial ‘Momesty Hall
Montpelier
New Engand Milk Producers’ Association
New England
Washington Rematy N.kom
Pas MB. Moody
Naterburs
M. J. Corlies
Merlin
Rome
George
German Mob Rebellion Reported in Berlin Last Week
Maastricht paper Maanbode reports serious revolts in Berlin last week. Mob fired on by machine guns. citation not confirmed by other sources. Amsterdam via London. May 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
London
Maanbode
Maastricht
Berlin
Daylight Saving Defeated by Barre Granite Makers
The Barre Granite Manufacturers Association voted down daylight saving for Barre in 1917 after a large turnout. The meeting, featuring debate on May to August clock changes, cited lack of uniformity with other towns and inconvenience for workers in gardens and outdoor labor. Members from Northfield Willamstown East Barre Waterbury and Montpelier attended. by-laws were adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre
Tyne
Wan
Northfield
Willamatown
Fast Barre
Waterbury
Montpelier
W A Wright Garage Assigns Assets in St Johnsbury
St Johnsbury May 4 The W A Wright garage Inc assigned all of its property to Arthur B Carr of St Johnsbury for the benefit of creditors. The firm started by W J Wright twelve or thirteen years ago, incorporated last August, faced capital shortages but hopes to continue as a going concern while creditors may recover most or all of their claims. Carr has served as bookkeeper and treasurer for four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johnsbury
W. A. Wright Garage, Inc
Allto
Arthur RB. Carr
Businas
W. J. Wright
Carr
Chicago Bakers Win After Agreement Reached
Mayne Wakers strike set by agreement between union committee and employers. Bakers gain a $2 weekly increase and non union independents may be hired. Wagon drivers’ strike unresolved awaiting ratification by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Federal Attorney Clyne urged a meeting to prevent action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayne Wakers
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Federal
Clyne
Employers’ Committee
Rally at Hardwick Draws Big Local Crowd
A May 4 rally in Hardwick drew a crowd larger than expected. The event included a flag raising, a parade with boy scouts camp fire girls and the Women’s Relief corps, and speeches by Hen Fraser of Randolph, county senator Melvin G Morse, and W A Dutton of the service committee.
Attacked by Bull at Exeex Center
A worker was attacked by a bull near Exeex Center on May 4 while at Breen river for Var Ranse 1. He was pinned, rescued, and taken to a nearby stead medical facility for treatment.
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Exeex Center
Mey
Ned Devine
Breen
Barre recruits boost Vermont National Guard enlistments
The Barre recruiting station reported eight new enlistees for examination at the Howland building, with 13 recruits registered in two days. Recruits include Giulimo Paretto, James A. Brown, Glenn George, Lauraine Densmore, Laslie E. Young, George Thayer, Walter Lose, and Doughis J. Newcomb, all assigned to mounted orderly or related roles. Four proceed to Fort Ethan Allen for final tests. others anticipated to join from Barres patriot mobilization. Sergt Maj. Hooker noted strong local support and interest from nearby towns, with additional musicians and enlistees expected in coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howland
Hergt
Maj
N. W.hecke
Barre
Gngliilmo Paretto
Bolster Place
Italy
James A. Brown
Hasnett Street
Lamorey Clothing Go
Glenn George
Jefferson Street
Red Cross
Lauraine Densmore
Ayers Street
Spaulding High School
Laslie E. Young
Elmatreet
George Thayer
Clark Street
Walter Lose
Williamstown
Vermont
Platteburg
Douighis J. Newcomb
Merchant Street
Eastman Bros
Newcomb
Fort Ethan Allen
Walter O'Relly
Gordon Guy
Ralph Lawliss
Walter Lore
Sergi
Maj. Hooker
Vermont Regiment
Barr
State National Guard
Marshfield
GN. Barber
State Arsenal
Compan
Ihs
Brandon
Rutland
Proctor
White River
Framed a Franchise by Barre Montpelier and Berlin Boards
Officials from Barre and Montpelier along with the Berlin board met in Montpelier to draft a franchise to be presented at Monday meetings. If approved by the larger bodies, the Barre Montpelier Traction Company would consider it. Final ratification rests with voters at special meetings. Committees representing the various municipalities prepared the draft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre and Montpelier
Berlin
Fisherman Fined After Court Appearance
A fisherman was fined after a court appearance before Judge Staion Suto. Readable fragments mention a hearing yesterday with unclear details but indicate a monetary penalty issued in connection to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phaera
Etek Neal Tesught
Judge Staion
Suto
Motorist Henry Ross Killed In Night Crash Near Orleans
In Orleans on May 4 a car owned by Henry Ross carrying nine passengers including Mr and Mrs Coamp failed to see due to headlights going out. The vehicle turned turtle in front of the Catholic church yard killing Ross instantly and injuring the others. Ross, an employee of the Chandler company, had recently traveled with the party to Boston where the car was purchased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orleans
Henry Ross
Afr
Coatup
Ale
Yimite
Mr. Ross
Skinner, Me
Cs. Skinner
Immigrant Applicants Seek Citizenship at Barre City Hall
Barre residents and nearby aliens gathered at city hall to pursue first and second papers under new federal instructions. Sixty six applications were filed. 39 granted first papers and 27 for second papers. Names span Scotland Ireland Italy Canada and more as officials presided and urged appearances or forfeiture of prior rights.
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Barre
City Hall
United States
Fred 8. Pratt
Antonio Buzzi
Italy
Giuseppe Calderara
Gerolamo Cutto
Giuseppe Caravutti
Tealy
James Main Cobban
Scotland
Alexander Cowper
Peter J. Flood
Ontario
Canada
John Fraser
Luigi Gattone
Umberti Magni
James Mamie
William Mob. McHardy
Giovanni Ossanda
Antonio Savoia
Matado Soldi
Antonio Sormani
Andrew Henzie
Iuseppe Bordonzoti
William Calder
Carlo Comelli
1. A. Carry
Gioachino Albini
Nicola Burgometti
Angelo Bovarboli
Theodore Dessureau
Giuseppe Foidelli
Itale
Mario
Alexander M. Thom
Pietro Zampini
Middlebury Students Fined for Break In on Summer Home
L W Eastman and William Slade, Middlebury College students, pleaded guilty in municipal court to breaking and entering the summer home of Mr and Mrs Elijah LaBounty near Otter Creek. They were fined $20 each plus costs, totaling $40 for the pair, and agreed to settle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury
L. W. Eastman
William Slade
Soucey
Elijah LaBounty
Otter Creek
13000 Ship Builders Rally For Wartime Jobs
Secretary Wilson praised 13000 ship builders for work on hulls and merchant fleet as a minor step toward nationwide mobilization. He urged popular support, cooperation, and larger congressional appropriations to speed mobilization efforts.
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Ee, D. CG
Scretary Wilson
Leber
Going to Press at Noon Saturdays Began May 4
Beginning tomorrow May 4 the Tomes will begin their regular Saturday noon press schedule. The notice indicates the local press will publish at that time each Saturday with standard editions and distribution.
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Hindenburg Line
Haig
St. Quentin
Hargi
Cherisy
Makaloff Farm
Beeen
Washington, C
Uther Pointe
Middle West
Russia
George W. Beaman
Talk OF
the Town
Champ Clark
Ministry OF Munitions
Indorse
Enes
Stabber
Dairymen's Conference
Daylight Saving
W. A. Wright Garage, Inc. of
Chicago Bakers
Hardwick
Bull
Essex
National Guard
Orleans St Pas
Thre
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