French Generals Predict Triple German Drive in War Front
The article notes French generals anticipate a simultaneous German push on Flanders Arras and Amiens fronts. It reports heavy artillery across Flanders and Somme Picardy, American troops under bombardment, Canadian gains near Arras, and Austrian activity along the Alpine front. Rome cites moderate shelling with no infantry actions. May 7 marks the Lausitania sinking anniversary.
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Flanders
Arras
Amiens
Germany
Picardy
Tores
Senene
Australiana
Mont Kemmel
Somme
Ayre
Amione
Mon
Hallan
Rome
Switzerland
Adriatic
France
Lausitania
Both Sides of Avre Engage in Cannon Battle
The war office reports active artillery fighting last night on both sides of the Avre near Amiens. German forces attacked a small French post near Jangard and were repulsed. a local operation resulted in the capture of prisoners. No other front actions were reported.
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Paris
Avre
Amiens
War Office
Ayre
Jangard
Canadians Capture Machine Guns in Rear-Area Raid
A British raid near Newville Villetteson southwest of Arras failed to yield significant gains. The statement says no successful attack occurred, but three machine guns with a few prisoners and casualties were taken by Canadian troops under heavy enemy fire at Royelles, with no further details reported.
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Tamdon
Mar
Newvilia Fitane
Arras
Newville Vitaseeton
Mner
Believing Entente Forces Invincible Premier’s Visit
A mangled clipping praises the Entente as invincible after Clemenceau’s return from a battle area. The piece claims American troops continue to arrive in force and notes May 5 events with garbled context and filler phrases.
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Clemenceau
Ares
Treepe
British Casualties For Week Reported In May
London reports casualties for the week ending today: total 38 691 with 6 005 officers and men killed or died of wounds and 2 196 wounded or reported missing. Casualties include 490 officers and 861 men killed or wounded and others wounded or missing. Name variations show Mott mentioned in the record.
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London
Riety Mott
Aircraft Inquiry Outlined by Attorney General Team
Washington May 7 Attorney General Vicegery opened plans to probe the aircraft production program ordered by President Wilson. He conferred with G Carroll Todd and Solicitor General Davis to pursue charges and seek assistance from citizens with information. The House military committee also examined war department oversight during a conference on the administration’s billion dollar aircraft appropriation with Secretary Baker and other generals present.
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Washington
Wilson
G. Carroll Todd
Gener Davis
House
War Department
Secrtary
Overman Bill Advances In House Vote
Washington May 7 The Overman bill granting broad powers to the president to reorganize and coordinate government departments was favorably reported to the House today by the free committee by a vote of 15 to 6 An amendment by Representative Walsh Republican of Massachusetts to exempt the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Federal Reserve Board was defeated 12 to 6 Another proposal to change language in some sections was defeated without a record vote Chairman Webb announced efforts would be made to bring the bill to an early vote.
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Washington
Overman
House
Free Committee
Waleh
Massachusetts
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Reserve Board
Iwan
Webb
Liberty Joan subscriptions near one billion mark
New York May 7 Liberty Joan subscriptions for the New York federal reserve district totalled just under 7 million dollars today as teams tabulate to reach a billion. Officials reported an estimate close to 800 million with hundreds of tabulators processing returns and a final count expected by Thursday.
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New York
Clarks
Johnstonury Man in Canadian Casualties
In Ottawa Ontario reports list a Johnstonury man among casualties from a Canadian crisis. Details are incomplete with unclear names and places, but the report notes multiple individuals affected and ongoing verification by officials.
Talk of the Town Enlists Three Men at Conn Recruiting Station
Three men were enlisted yesterday at the Conn recruiting station in the Hed pharmacy for the merchant marine. The volunteers include Phil Beautien of Harte and others described in the text. The note mentions training and shipboard assignments as part of the naval effort during the era.
Lieutenant Edmond J. La Porte Among War Dead
Washington May 7 list shows four killed in action and six died of disease, among 25 wounded severely and 13 slightly. Lieutenant Edmond J. La Porte of Plainfield New Jersey is the officer marked as died of disease alongside Privates James T Whalen Jr of Hartford Connecticut Claude Henderson Hanna Oklahoma Andy Martin Lang Racine Wisconsin John Poot Holly Grove Louisiana and others. other deaths include Corporal Herman Heirmhang of Tofte Minnesota Julius F Muller Missouri Valley Iowa and William Boothe of Hanson Oklahoma plus Giovanni Cavallari Torrington Connecticut.
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Washington
Edmond J. la Porte
Plainfield
N. J
Herman Hiermhang
Tofte
Minn
Oscar
Griffith
Gadsden
Ala
Marcus Jones
Minneapolis
Julius F. Muller
Missouri Valley
Iowa
N. II
James T. Whalen, Jr
Hartford
Conn
Priva Claude Henderson
Hanna
Okio
Andy Martin Lang
Racine
Wis
John Poot
Holly Greve
Willem Boothe
Hanson
Oklo
Giovanni Cavallari
Torrington
Malcolm ‘Witum
Nabortan
British raid on Zeebrugge praised by German paper
The Frankfurter Zeitung concedes the Zeebrugge attack on the German submarine base was audacious and successful. It warns the German navy to expect similar bold actions by the British and urges heightened vigilance to counter such moves.
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Zeebrugge
London
Frankfurter Zeitung
Frankly Schmall
Zeibrigge
Nason
Tyler Torpedoed Off French Coast Sinks. Eleven Die
The American steamship Tyler, formerly an Old Dominion freighter of 3028 tons, was torpedoed and sunk off the French coast. Eleven crew members perished, including six merchant sailors and five Navy gunners. Named killed include William F. Mears, Clarence Knowlton, and Gregorio parsing among others. ship built in 1913.
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New York
Tyler
Old Dominion
Marine Cireles
Oer
Ibers
William F. Mears
Washe Creek
Clarence KE. Knowlton
Ato
Inseman
Liguez
Gregorio
Parser
Fernando Lasse
Corunna
Spain
Tidewater Beats Submarine in March Clash at Sea
Washington reports the steamship Tidewater engaged a German submarine on March 1. The armed guard fired multiple shots, claiming a “clean hit” and the sub possibly sunk as Tidewater continued its voyage. No further submarine activity was noted at daybreak.
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Washington
Tidewater
Navy
Navy Department
Pamidy
Armed Guard
Many Men Self Induct In Barre Area Enlistment Push
Washington county races to fill its quota for a special draft to aid the state university effort. Self inductees rise to 24 as Barre and Barre Town men show strong turnout with 16 of the 20 additions. Names include Williams, Howe, Hawes, McKay, Robertson, Tracy, Nicora, Dubar, Peduzzi, Ro Morgan, Manera, Pucci, Frabisio, Donald, McLeod, Camire, Hill, Moore, Labershire and Ewing with Chairman Til den guiding applications.
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Washington County
Barre
Ape
George N. Tilden
Charles Williams
Louis ‘Owe
Harold Z. Hawes
Farward C. McKay
John Robertson
Lee C. Tracy
Arthur Nicora
Ralph Dubar
Dante Peduzzi
Peter Ro Morgan Eugene Manera
Ercole Pucci
Antonio Frabisio
Fred C. Donald Norman McLeod
Wilfred Camire
Barre Town
Philip Hill
Albert W. Moore
Francis Labershire
James Ewing
Montpelier
Pelley Incorporates Caledonian Publisher in St Johnsbury
William Dudley Pelley has formed Pelley Publishing Company with 2000 capital to publish the Caledonian. Stockholders include Pelley Editor W T Gilpin and Arthur F P Stone. Pelley departs for a year abroad supporting Methodist missions. Gilpin edits and Stone remains editor as partners.
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W. H. Gilpin
Arthur F. Stone
St. Johnsbury
William Dudley Pelley
Caledonian
St W.W. D
Gilpin
Arthur FL Stone
Pelley
Methodist Missionary
Fapan
Woman's Board
The
Methodist Church
McAdoo Faces Rail Questions After Return to Washington
Secretary McAdoo returned to Washington from a five week Liberty tour to find urgent issues at the treasury and railroad administration. He planned to act promptly on the wage commission’s recommendations for railway workers, with increases to take effect soon. A dispute between the Fuel Administration and Railroad Administration over coal supply methods will also be settled by McAdoo.
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Washington, D. C
McAdoo
Treasury Ant Railroad Administration
Washington
Liberty Team
Railroad Wage Commission
Dan. L
Furl
Rairoad Administration
Mr. McAdon
Liberalize dependents benefits under war risk insurance bill
Washington May 7 extension of the war risk insurance law to broaden benefits for dependents. A bill, urged by the interstate and foreign commerce committee and Tennessee senator, would guarantee coverage for conscientious objectors and discharged service members except those dismissed for alien status. Details unclear due to damaged text.
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Washington, D
Moore
Tennessee
Howser
Rick Joureen
Over 2000 Barre Students Hold War Savings Stamps
More than 2000 Barre school children, exactly 2008, now own U S thrift or war savings stamps. Four more schools reach 100 percent participation: Miss McDonald's fourth grade North Barre, Miss Jeffords' second grade Ward 5, Miss Fink's fifth grade Mathewson, and Miss Inglis' sixth grade Brook Street. Totals by building and pupil enrollment follow.
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Barre
U. S
Fust
One Day's Pay Asked in New England Labor Appeal
A May 7 report notes a tech worker in New England seeks a day’s pay as part of a labor appeal. The unnamed claimant requests compensation and outlines broader issues affecting workers in the region amid uncertain employment conditions.
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New England
New Red Cross
Wartime Currency Design Debated in Washington
May 7 report notes the nation's wartime currency plan to issue federal one and ten dollar notes. The article outlines the proposed denominations and mentions the process facing the treasury and commerce departments during the wartime economy.
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Washington
Petra
Deportations illegal, DOJ investigates Bisbee mine workers
Washington reports DOJ investigation into the July deportation of 1,188 copper mine workers from Bisbee and the Warren district Arizona. Assistant Attorney General William Fitts and Oliver E Pagan say violations of law may have occurred and may carry fines over 5,000 dollars and up to ten years imprisonment. inquiry began after a labor commission urged prosecution.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Bisbee
Warren District
Arizona
William Fitts
Oliver E.i Pagan
Tucson
Ariz
Wilson
Barre Banks Exceed Liberty Loan Quota by Half
Barre oversubscribed its quota by about 50 percent in the third Liberty Loan drive with total subscriptions of 80 400 against a 200 400 target. Barre district towns and four local banks report strong results, with 3 197 subscribers through Barre banks and wide district participation.
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Barre
Willametown
Orange
Washington
Quarry Savings Bank
Granite Savings Bank
Barre Savings Bank
Peoplee National Bank
Bebalf
Barre City
Barre Town
Williamstown
Jarre
CW. Melcher
Liberty Oan
C.F Millar
Henry H. Jackson
CH. Wishart
Barre Seeks Aid in Amending Liability for Board Bills
Barre city council moves to enlist other towns to amend the statute on board bills for nonpayment of taxes or failure to pay judgments in civil suits. A resolution calls for dialogue with municipalities to prepare a strong amendment for the 1919 session. Two sheriff bills revive interest, one charging the charity department for Attilia Franconi, the other amid Michael Food’s board bill from a noted past altercation. The council also considers land offers east of East Barre tied to water rights, a Home for Destitute Children inquiry, and routine permits and payroll warrants.
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Towne and
Celtics
General Assembly
F. J. Tracy
Attilia Franconi
Michael Food
Henry Russ
Piainer
Home For
Burlington
William McDonald
Barre
McDonald
Vittaford
Cushman Company
W. Perry
Rorce
Webster Avenue
A. M. Stafford
Churchill Street
A. H. Bute
Foster Street
Mre. L. Bis Jxor
G. W. Gorman
A. Bemis
Gilbertson
Naval Enlistment Delays Amid Waiver Efforts
Four men from Barre and Warren have had Navy enlistment applications held up while waivers are sought from the local exemption board. The Navy contends waivers granted if applied for before call. Names include Peter Merlo A Comelli Harold Parker and John Spalding with Walter Campbell awaiting Parker and Spalding outcomes. Noonan Harte and Eltiont listed in related movements.
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Navy
Burlb Nck
Adjutant General's Office
Peter Merlo
A. Comelli
Barre
Harold A. Parker
John A Spalding
Warren
Walter Campbell
Parker
Spalding
Wi Ian Noonan
Harte
Charles Eltiont
Mortnet
Burlington
Vermont Exempts From This Draft in Barre City Notice
A damaged notice indicates Vermont exemption from the draft with 4060 registrants to be surveyed and a request to boarding house proprietors and managers in Barre City to meet regarding the conduct of their business. Frank B J Local Foodstor.
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Barre City
Frank B. J
Notice to Subscribers on June 10 Subscriptions Discontinued
The Times will discontinue all nonadvance subscriptions from June 10 onward. Readers with arrears or expiring papers must pay in advance to continue delivery. No papers will be mailed after that date unless paid in advance. The move supports paper conservation amid wartime coal and transport demands. Publisher Frank E. Langley.
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the Times
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Vermont Supreme Court Holds Railroad Not Responsible
The Vermont supreme court ruled railroad companies are not liable for shipments placed on private sidings. In the Windham and Windsor county cases, the court affirmed a ruling denying recovery for carriage of a monument to St. Louis and for carriage charges. The May term priority and court proceedings were detailed, with judges and counties noted, including Windsor, Caledonia, and Chittenden counties.
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Vermont Supreme Court
Washington County
Charles Blanchi & Sons of
Barre
Montpelier
Supreme Court Today
Windham County
New York Central Railroad Company
Boston & Albany Railroad
Vx Lg, Clark
Vermont National Bank
Truster
Haeelton
Windsor County
Alonzo A. Martin
Martin
Powers
Caledonia
Joseph Welleys
Roy E. Blodgett
Taylor
Justee Lumpille
J. Morgan
Stowe
Vermont
Morgan
Jide
Miles
Indham County
G. W. Bradley
Amos N. Blondin
Somerset Lands Company
Supreme Court
Caledonia County
Continental Jewelry Company
David Freehote
Jonnie M. Spinney
C. V. Hooker and Son
Chittenden County
W. T. McGraw
Frank B. Eldred
State
Frank
Kaatz
Essex County
Lapointe
Sage and Apointe
E. Mernier
Fitzgerald Wand & Lumber Company
Franklin County
Swanton
Wilson T. Brown
Tonnerthut River Power Co
Washington County Company, Inc
Clemmie J. Covell
Field
Dhere
Pease Va. Edgerton
Chedlel
Tompkinson
Edgerton
Chedel
D. A. Pin
Chittenden
White
Barron
Rutland County
New Home
Atpiteme Court
Deatay
Viermont
Peyer
Lome
St. Augustine
Montpeter
Areme
Lew
State of
Collections Doubled Despite Turmoil In Vermont District
St. Athens May 5 The statement of operations for the Vermont district through April 1917 shows a total of 311?108 in merchandise entries. The collections were 86,728. I? while in April 1917 they were 1017, HOARE SS.
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St. Athens
Vermont Cystentine
Merrhandine
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Ofiter
Echo de Paris
Hangard
Mircraft
Johnstury
Ottawa
Talk OF
the Town
Lieut
J. LA Porte
Old Dominion Line
University of Vermont
M'Adoo
Sims’ Bill
No. Holding
Ayers
Brook Street
North Burr
Summer Street
Mathews Vna
Spaulding Seles
High Phool Ie Ae
Federal Reserve Bank
Bisbee and
Liberty Loan
Delaware
Washi
Atte
Coe
Wary
Crowder
Frank E. Langley
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