British and French Successful In Minor Operations In Flanders
London May 4. German bombardment opens on the Flanders front Locre to south of Ypres with activity near Nieppe and Meteren. The war office says British slightly improved their position in a minor operation near Hinges on the Lys salient s side while the French carried out a local enterprise in the Locre sector with prisoners taken.
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London
Flanders
Locre
Ypres
Forest of Nieppe
Meteren
War Office
Hinges
Lys Salient
Carter of Rutland Wounded in Casualty List Item
The daily casualty list reports Corporal B L Carter of Rutland badly wounded while several others are listed as killed, died of wounds, missing, or wounded. Included are Lieut Wilson Marshall Jr from Bridgeport Conn and Lieut Redmond of Pittsburg as missing. The note mentions Salvation Army cooks aiding troops and cites letters from Roy Pemacey and Perley Bager amid routine camp life.
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Washington, D. C
Weblion
Wilson Marshall, Jr
Bridge Vt
Conn
Alt E. Johnson
Collett
Ee S. Redmond
Pittsburg
Arrose Benjamin L. Carter
Rutland
Y. M.C
Isalverion Army
The
Salvation Army
Hooker
Roy Pemacesy
Perley Bager
Father
Herbert
Roy
John
Bert
Soldier Letter From Front Describes Trenches And News
Leslie Wilson shares a wartime letter from France dated March 28, 1918. He writes about life in dugouts, avoiding daytime use of stoves, mail deliveries, and reading about battles with Germans. He mentions weather, farming country, and the hope of funds arriving, while assuring family of health and safety despite frontline conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Wilson
James M. Wilson
South Main
Leulin Wilson
A. H.W
France
Fullawas
Boevie
Roy
Boston Post
Yiancy
Morris Haira
Ark Rugts
Fritz
Germany
Bowie
Eal Herbert
Howie
Elowe
Leslie
Dublin Lord Mayor Expects Passports to Visit America
The Dublin lord mayor told The Express he expects passports to visit Washington as a special representative of Ireland His aim is to present Ireland’s reasons for resisting conscription He notes his son serving in the British army as proof of loyalty and cites recent Washington visits by Lloyd George and Bonar Law.
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London
Dublin
the Express
Washington
Ireland
Wilken
Lloyd George
Bonar Law
German Emissary of Peace Reported in London
London May 4 according to Central News an emissary of Germany's new peace offensive in England is a Dutch financier. The paper says that another agent is believed to be on the way.
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London
Germany
England
Central News
Clay Mining and Labor Insurance Compared Across States
The U S Geological Survey study shows a sharp rise in U S clay production and value in 1917 led by higher grade clays with growth across grades. Separate state reports on workers compensation in Connecticut Ohio and Pennsylvania reveal compensation levels, payments, and widow earnings effects, with Ohio most favorable and Pennsylvania lagging. implications for families and industrial safety highlighted.
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Germany
Pring Breete
Arge General Iatereat
United States Reological Survey
Department of the Interior
United States
Ebay
United
Trains of Wounded Return From Battle Fronts
The report notes two hundred trains carrying wounded soldiers and five trains packed with casualties. It warns against returning to Germany after May 16. The Belgian and French front activity in Picardy and Flanders is described, with large areas under bombardment and many Belgian facilities filled with wounded.
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Arustertain
Germany
Frontalex Picardy and
Flanders
Architalt Hunt
Naval Critice
Les Nouvelles
Pally Telegraph
Hague
Namur-Liege
Cape Pear
Leenheey
Belgium
Three Billion Mark At Hand On U S Loan
Washington May 7 The loan drive reached the three billion mark as the campaign neared midnight. With 2.04 billion officially counted at opening, committees urged workers to press belated pledges through street speeches house to house soliciting and telephone appeals in the closing hours of the four week drive.
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Washington, D. C
May
Laberty
Congressmen Porter Dale Captivates Montpelier Audience
Congressman Porter Dale spoke Friday at city hall to about 1200 residents of Montpelier and surrounding towns. He praised French soldiers at the Marne Verdun and recalled Vermont boys he met in France. The audience included many children as Scouts escorted him to the platform and Liberty Bond sales totaled 164 bonds for $22,500.
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Porter H. Dale
Montpelier
Warren
France
America
Marne
Verdun
Vermont
Staakelog
Parle
Cone
Belgium
Paris
Coesar
Rheims
Congressman Dale
Unite States
Aires
Aames B. Katee
Mitchell
Dale
Boy Scouts
German patrolman attacked after striking soldier in Ohio
Elyria Ohio May 4 Patrolman A F Reinke was assaulted by a mob after striking Louis Ritter a Vermillion soldier on furlough in a misdemeanor arrest incident. Reinke was knocked unconscious by a mace blow and seized by air men disguised as convicts before being found in Brownhelm miles away. He later recovered consciousness and reached a house. he suffered facial injuries but was not badly hurt.
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Elyria
Ohio
A. F. Reinke
Louis Ritter
Vermillion
Reinke
Ritter
Hia
Brownhelm
Flo
Vermont warning on coal use in war effort report
Vermont fuel administrator warns coal using plants not in war work may close or shift to wood. Prefers a coal priority list for war industries, urges conservation, asks manufacturers to assess consumption, curb waste, and submit data to aid wartime production.
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Vermont
Ledet
Federal Fuel Administration
Washington
Tni
Hay Fueled Road Repairs Spur Hay Prices Across Vermont
State officials direct use of hay to fix muddy Montpelier roads after 18 cars stuck this week, with a growing practice of feeding gardens to workers. Frost delays slow garden work as employers test time spent tending plots for seasonal bonuses. Reports to the U S Department of Agriculture highlight garden programs and corporate incentives nationwide.
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Batex
Montpelier
East Montpelier
Vidit
Ohio
Ohiy
Keates Department of Agriculture
Brookfield Carnival Draws Big Crowd for Red Cross Fund
A large Brookfield crowd and visitors from nearby Barre gathered for a Red Cross carnival and poultry show. An auction and entertainment raised about 81.00 for the Red Cross treasury, with refreshments served and a closing group sing along to America.
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Brookfield
Red Cross
Red Cross Treasury
Cad
Iman
FE. Holm
Young
East Brooksfield
America
George Eprhane
Spaulding High Teaches Patriotism With Red Cross Benefit
Spaulding high school teacher training class staged The Over Here at Beaulting assembly hall last evening to raise funds for the local Red Cross. The cast led by Lillian Geake and Edah Perry delivered patriotic scenes and songs, contributing 853.10 to relief work. Mrs. Nella Roscor and Miss Eva Smith led the effort with school staff support.
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Spaulding High School
Beaulting
Clase
Red Crowe
Edah Perry
Virginia
Red Cross
Florence Finnigan
Madge
Stella Nelson
Athet
Verason
Mrs. Davis
Anolia Gindiel
Molly
Leia Hathaway
Dora
Margaret Murray
Babe
Alice Murray
Nella -Roscor
Eva
Smith
Wallace
Prominent Tennessee Man to Speak at Montpelier War Conference
Major Rutledge Smith, southern representative of the council of national defense, will address the Montpelier war conference on May 10. A Tyrnessen native and veteran railroad man, he has led Tennessee’s war effort and helped build defense organizations across the South, earning praise for public service and organizational skill.
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General Managers’ Association of the
Southeast
Germany
Rye
Council of National Defense
War Department
Tennessee
Notice to Subscribers on June 10 Subscription Pause
The Times will discontinue all subscriptions not paid in advance after June 10. If in arrears and wish to continue, remit or call to pay in advance. Papers will stop after that date unless payment is made. This follows the American Newspaper Publishers Association and wartime conservation efforts. Frank E. Langley, Publisher.
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the Times
Milfor
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Vermont Draft Call for 590 Men to Camp Devens
A new call for 590 men from Vermont to general military service was received by ir. Chalam and given to Adjutant-General H. T. Johnston to activate the draft. The men are to report to Camp Devens in Ayer, Massachusetts, within five days starting May 25. County quotas will not be ready for publication until Monday, per Johnston.
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Vermont
Ir. Chalam
H. T. Jotinson
Camp Devens
Ayer
Maas
Johnston
Mechanics Self Induction Offered For Local Draft
Registered men with mechanics training or aptitude for mechanical trades may self induct into government service between now and May 8. On May 9 the county local board will draft to meet Washington county's 41 as part of the apportionment. Six Class 1 men have already enlisted, five from Barre and one from Montpelier, signaling the offer’s strong interest and urging eligible registrants to apply promptly.
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County Local Board
Washington County
Clase 1
Barre
Montpelier
Bert W. Smith
William Alfred McLeod
Willey
Louis Frattini
Patrick H. Masvie
William Kolleber
Wall Board
Barre Plans Liberty Bond Flag Raising Tonight
Barre hosts a flag unfurling at city hall at 7 pm to honor Liberty bond subscriptions. A crowd will hear brief speeches and enjoy music from local bands as donors and visitors celebrate Barre's strong response to the bond drive.
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Barre
Igen Ve Bop
City Hall
Cristoforo Colombo
Banka
oMr Itaiy
Barra
Purcell
Fl, Smith Company
Cran and
Wotatertile
Charles H. Wishart
Granite Lavings Bank
W. L. Wheaton
Dossald
Smith
Imploves
Smith Company
Wishart
Sir
Earh Oreasion
Bancroft
Pirie
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Ponsieylvania
Devedente
Conner
Lauittord
Tite Fm
North Sea
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East Montpelier Highway
Medicaeemarios
Girls of
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Frank E. Langley
Generel
Devens
Adjutant-General
Mechanics
Federal Road Money
Middlesex
Waterbery
Moretown
Weters
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