British Pressurized Advance at Bullecourt in Desperate Fighting
British forces push deep into Hullecourt and seize prisoners amid stubborn German resistance along the Hindenburg line. French gains south of Laon persist as German counterattacks along the front fail to regain ground. total French prisoners reach 21,000 plus others from recent actions, with renewed offensives north of Bray en Laonnois and Chemin des Dames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laon
France
London
Brom
Associated Press
Hullecourt
Bul-lecourt
Hindenburg
Ion
Bullecourt
Paris
Chemin Des Nines
Souwons
Sojseons
Moulin de Laffaux
Bray-en- Laonnois
Chemin Des Dames
Freidmont
Vallelero
Craonne
Braye
Laonnois
Impetuous French Sweep German Lines Across Chemin-des-Dames
French forces break long German defense along the Chemin-Des-Dames from Laifaux mill to Craoune, taking strong positions in Be te valley. German counter-attacks fail as French regiments advance rapidly, capturing heavy artillery and overwhelming guard units. prisoners flood in as the French gain the initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Associated Press
Chemin-Des
Pruvelan Guard
French Attack Pushes Germans From Lafaux Sector In France
AP notes heavy German casualties and fierce fighting as French troops press from Lafaux mill position along the Chemin-Des-Dames and Ailette. West of Nanteuil La Fosse the front center near L Ange garden sees close combat with ruined farms at Menatran Colombo Royer and Epinne te Hortogny. French forces report strong blows and local victories amid stubborn German resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Associated Press
Nanteuil-La-Fosse
Sansy
Latraux Mill
Mataison
L Ange
Menatran
Colombo
Royer
Epinne-te-hortogny
Des Dames
London Air Raid Report: Four Bombs Fall Northeastern Sector
A hostile aircraft dropped four bombs northeast of London this morning. One man was killed and one man and one woman were injured. Buildings sustained slight damage in the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
No More Social Gatherings With Russia's Enemy
Petrograd reports General Gnarko, commander on the western front, orders end to fraternizing between Russidae and the enemy trope. He says such meetings aid the enemy by warning Russian militiary dispositions and allow German forces to concentrate against Britain and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Petrograd
London
Gnarko
Western Front
Britain Loans Revealed in May Asset Transfer
Washington May 7 government decision to lend Britain 100 million dollars to meet needs this month. A second instalment of 25.01 million was sent to the British embassy, bringing May total to half the loan after Saturday transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
London
America
Washington, D.C
Government Bay
Norwegian Ships Lost in German Submarine Attack
London May 7 A Central News dispatch from Copenhagen says the Norwegian foreign office reports the sinking of steamships Capto and Natuan by a German submarine. The vessels' crews were rescued.
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London
Copenhagen
Hay
Capto
Natuan
Forawe
New York Banks Lose Litigation Against Cecilie Liner
In Roxton the Supreme Court ruled New York banks cannot recover 2 240 000 in damages from the North German Lloyd liner Cecilie for failing to deliver 11 000 000 in gold bullion shipped to England and France at the war's outbreak. Justice Holmes delivered the decision with Justices Pitney and Clark dissenting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
New York
Supreme Court
Kronprinesam Cecilie
Roxton
England
France
America
Holmes
Pitney
Clark
Literary Crab I See That Thie Test Requires That Every Voter
A garbled OCR style notice references Engliieh literacy for voters and hints at limited turnout. It mentions a Barking Author Gustwold and a Buffalo Express citation. The fragment includes a doctor, a plumber, a bath room leak, and a travel note about a person returning to a BereeR farm through summer.
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Gustwold
Buffalo Express
Two Men Die in 2000 Foot Plane Crash in Hempstead
In Hempstead N Y May 1 two privates Peter Merritt of Roosevelt and John Stendorf of Tonawanda of the new aviation corps were killed when their aircraft plunged from more than 2000 feet witnessed by many on the Hempstead Plains. Witnesses differ whether the explosion of a gasoline tank or a jammed steering gear caused the wreck.
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Hempstead
N. Y
May T
Peter Merritt
Roosevelt
N.Y
John Stendorf
Tonawanda
Aviation Corps
Hempstead Plains
Training camps planned for Officers' Reserve Corps
Plattsburg New York and Boston articles report rapid progress toward opening the officers reserve corps training camps on May 15 with two camps of 2500 each for the New England division and for New York City and nearby areas. Notices to selectees will be mailed, and men will report in two groups May 12 and May 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsburg
N. W
Arthur F. Crosby
Military Training Camps’ Association
New England
New York City
Platinburg
Tedesary
Boston
Ue Wat
Two Men Struck by Auto on Pine Street In Lakeside
Purlington May 7 Cliffont Carron and Peter Fondry of Lakeside avenue were seriously injured Saturday night when hit by an automobile driven by Louis Alpert hackman. They were on their way home after a ride on a team and an electric car track incident. Fondry was rushed to Mary Fletcher hospital in the police ambulance, Carron to his home. Fondry's injuries include a sprained ankle and a cut above the left eye while Carron suffered two broken ribs and other injuries but began to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purlington
Cliffont Carron Pana Peter Fondry
Lakeside Avenue
Louis Alpert
Hackman
Lower Pine Street
Carron
Joseph Truden
Howard Street
Guy House
B. 4
A. Bombard
Fondry
Mary Fletcher
Foodry
Foreign-born praised as wartime conduct praised by Attorney General
Washington May 7 Attorney General in a statement last night praised foreign born citizens and alien residents for wartime conduct. Since the U S entry into the war only 125 alien enemies have been arrested under the president's proclamation. About half faced espionage or disloyalty charges. others were detained as potential government dangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
America
Atty. Gen
Eregory
Ince
United States
Thone
Died in Rochester New Hampshire May Frank Catriter
Fragmentary obituary notes a death in Rochester New Hampshire with references to a person named Frank and a funeral context. The text is garbled but indicates the body was moved to Pawlet for burial or further arrangements. a spouse and two children are mentioned in a suggestive family context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. H
Frank Cat
Riter Brent
Pawlet
Conscription plans for Vermont outlined by Governor Graham
Vermont Governor Graham releases draft regulations for the proposed national conscription. The plan sets grand divisions by districts aligned with substate areas and counties where applicable. In Vermont local registration boards will be appointed in each town and city, led by the moderator or mayor, town clerk, and local health officer, with formal instructions issued ahead of registration day.
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War Department
New England
Vermont
Railroads Seek Fifteen Percent Freight Rate Hike
Washington May hearing opens before interstate commerce commission as railroads present statistics arguing higher costs and need for 15 percent revenue rise. Shippers counter that earnings are already high and over-capitalization exists, with only some lines likely needing more funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Interstate Commerce
Roundel
Welcome for Viviani sparks grand St. Louis parade
May 7 The French war mission led by Premier Viviani and Marshal Joffre was greeted with a monster parade in St. Louis. A mass meeting at the Coliseum drew pledges of active Allied cooperation and a renewed pledge to fight for democracy. The Kansas City welcome echoed similar sentiments as thousands waved French tricolor and U.S. stars and stripes, filling streets and Convention Hall with patriotic fervor.
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St. Louis
Viviani
Marshal Joffre
Lusitania
United States
France
Joffre
Uir
Kansas City
M. Viviant
Aiesson
Thouslands
Perenne
Former Barre Resident Fanny Pike Dies in St Johnsbury
Mrs Fanny Pike formerly of Barre died at Sunset Home St Johnsbury this morning aged 79. Body to be brought to Barre tomorrow for funeral at B W Hooker Co chapel Wednesday at 9 20 am Rev J W Burnett officiating interment Elmwood Cemetery. She was sister of Mrs B Colby of Barre and survived by nine brothers John K Sterling of Boston and Andrew W Sterling of Hallfas Mass plus several nieces and nephews in Massachusetts and New York. Mrs Pike moved to St Johnsbury about three years ago.
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Fanny Pike
Barre
St. Johnsbury
B. W. Hooker & Co
J. W. Burnett
Elmwood Cemetery
Tike
B.¥. Colby
Elm Street
John K. Sterling
Boston
Andrew W. Sterling
Hallfas
Massachusetts
New York
Vermonter Killed in Wyoming Auto Crash
Rutland May 7 Wedter St Danton formerly of Mra WV CG Dunton of Washington Street Rutland died Friday evening at Rock Springs Wyoming from injuries in an auto accident hours earlier He was born in Rutland about 30 years ago after Middlebury College he studied law in Chicago and Vermont and_MINERS He practiced briefly with George Rice then moved West twelve years ago as legal expert to the irrigation project at Rock Springs He later formed a law partnership with T S Taliaferro of Rock Springs He was known as a criminal lawyer and recently defended a cattle thief case He married Miss Ada Potter of Cheyenne daughter of Chief Justice Charles N Potter He is survived by his mother two sisters Miss Ruth K Dunton Rutland and Mrs Arthur C Graves New Haven Conn_
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Rutland
Wedter
St. Danton
Mra
Dunton
Washington Street
This City
Vermont
Middlebury College
Rock Springs
Woo
Mr. Dinton
Thie City
Atty
Edward Dana
Chicago Law School
George Rice
T. S. Taliaferro
Adam Potter
Cheyenne
Charles N. Potter
Supreme Court of Wyoming
K. Duntan
Arthur C. Graves
New Haven
Conn
Vermonter 101 Years Old Celebrates Birthday
Isaac W. Aldrich, aged 101, of West Burke Vermont, celebrated his birthday May 1. He remains mentally clear, lives with his wife who will be in October, and manages the home with help from his wife. Aldrich, born in Rhode Island, moved to Vermont at age four and has long supported the Democratic ticket, voting in every presidential election since birth. He formerly worked as a shoemaker. two sons, both deceased, are mentioned.
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St. Johnal
Isaac W. Alrich
Sow
Vermont
Woodros Wilson
Aldrich
Train Delay Report Overshadows Voyage Test
Passenger reports indicate a test run was disrupted by a prolonged train delay affecting travel to UL Avan. The incident highlights scheduling issues and potential impact on planned operations.
Talk of the Town and Barre golf and parade plans
William LaFayette of Lebanon arrives for a few days in the city. Alexander Dowers begins work as greenskeeper at the Barre Golf Club course. A junk wagon collision with a parked car injures the driver. A Red Cross benefit and flag raising are planned May 1 by Barre Italian clubs with hopes of broad civic participation and attendance at a hotel North.
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William LaFayette
Lebanon
N. H
Auoion
A. Arom
Chalmers
West Street
America
Citimens
Barre
Lithe Ety
Bev. Graham
Red Crtne Society
Graniteville Stolen Car Recovered After Heist
A Ford tour car owned by H. E Atwood of Graniteville and CC Atwood of Lincoln was stolen from in front of the Majestic theatre Saturday evening. It was found at Brookfield late Sunday afternoon. Emmons Leliste and Frank Thibault admitted driving the car toward Breckfield where they abandoned it and were jailed. The suspects were arrested by Northfield police with possible transfer to county jail pending warrants. Police traced the car from its license plate 36235 and notified surrounding authorities.
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Burlington
H. E Atwood
CC Atwood
Lincoln
Straet
Majestic Theatre
Brooktill
Estarte
Police Department
City
Emmons Leliste
Frank Thibault
Havy
Breckfield
H. H. Atwood
Nank Street
Mr. Atwood
Golkoe
Pulew Huesell
Surrammling
JM. Dinahue
Northfield
Mr. Donahue
Hrookfield
Betes
Montpetier
Allen Martin
Recruits cheer as Barre men go to Fort Ethan Allen exam
Seventeen Barre youths headed to Fort Ethan Allen to join Headquarters Company of the 1st Vermont National Guard. Maj. Hooker led the train with six new recruits, part of a week of intensive recruiting that drew ten enrollments. Spaulding High and Goddard Seminary supplied most applicants, with several named individuals entering for mounted and orderly sections.
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Barre
Fort Ethan Allen
1St
Vermont Regent of National Guard
Central Vermont
N. W. Hooker
W. B. Hudson
Maj. Hooker
Howland
Vermont
Spaulding High School
Goddard Seminary
Jevery Claus
Enteybanks
Follies
Norman
Jordan
Lipderly
Wilfred Lovie
Spaulding H Achool
Richard Lamb
East Calais
Cecil Davers
Cable Street
Montpelier & Barre Tatlow Co
Pant
Parizo
Joseph S. Tussle
North Main
Oils City Ninde
Lanoh
Spaubling
Goddard
Maj
Hooker
Marre
National Guard
Sergi
Max. Hooker
Private Hudson
Paul S. Pariee
Joseph S. Bussiere
Cecil Dowers
Norman Gordon
Richard Cruickshank
Jas Newcomb
Glenn
George
Leo F. Wiley
James Frown
Lauraine Densmore
Tessie E. Young
George Thayer
Kirkstreet
Ralph Lawlie
Fort
Ethan Allen
Walter O'Kelly
Walter Lose
Gordon Gay
Brattleboro Man Found Dead After Kitchen Dispute
Michael Walton 48 an engineer at Doolittle humber camp was found dead on the kitchen floor by a workman in Brattleboro May. He stayed the night at Fred Johnsons East Dover home amid a disturbance with Mrs Johnson with blows said to have been struck. An intoxication report followed. Health officer Gordon and State's Attorney Daley were summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro
May
TcMichael Walton
Doolittle
Impressive May Procession at St Monica’s with Mary crownings
A May Sunday ceremony at St Monica’s drew over 200 parishioners for the crowning of the Blessed Virgin statue and a rite of admission for new members into the Sodality. The procession featured the May Queen Frances Burke, 70 in the division, and a choir of 200 voices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Monica's
Phureh
P.M. Meena
Lorraina Lorenger
Janey No
Rowe Tomasi
Tanner No
Angela Tierney
Jes Mary McDonald
Iliuivian
Mary Jordan
Minx
Clare Bennett
Frances Burke
Mathre
Honor
Wuin
Mise Nellie Sadlier
Wang
Eorality
Mother Dearest
Mother Pairest
Ruther Mckenna
Sherifel
Sodality
John J. Wortigan
Warner Nit
Winifred Ruby
Genevieve Nulty
Lana Stacy
Pantine Fire Stall
Banner Ne
Steammette
Rntemnit
Jelen
Rowe
Warhel Eilenleats
Merte Br Peer
Fus Moore
Catherine Priya
Emer
Irene Browne
Fle
Core Mievinnn
Clare Crotesu
Laer
Arebarnbauitt
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Hindenburg Line
Guarko
Britain
Cecilie
Wilcag
Berlin
Abbott
Miverel Potena
Tae Haturaay
Preokfiem
Durfree Bereer Farm
Hempstead Plains, N. Y
Gregory
Rochester, N. Ft
Frank Calvin
Pawlet, Vt
Graham
Gov. Graham
Montpe- Vers
Washington
Vermonter
Walter B. Dunton
Insaac
W. Aldrich
West Burke
North Derbury
Tain
Talk OF
the Town
Graniteville
Brookfield
Mike’ Hell
Bo Granet
Vermont Infantry
Michael Dalton
Williamsville
Doolittle Lumber Camp
Tate
Dulaws Folle Lemmeren
J. HartQgen
OW. Heyes
Washinghom Strent
Hartington
Leite
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