French Capture First German Trench Line Near Chevreux
Paris reports the French seized the first line of German trenches along a three quarter mile front northeast of Chevreux near Cragnne. About 1000 German prisoners were taken during the night as counter attacks followed. French artillery and machine guns repelled repeated German assaults on the Chemin des Dames plateau and the Californie area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Chevreux
Cragnne
War Office
Chemin Des Dames
Californie
Geerman
British Regain Lost Ground Near Fresnay
British forces reported regaining ground near Fresnay as heavy fighting continued. German counterattacks failed to break through and preserved Allied positions north of the village while a withdrawal occurred in Fresnay village and adjacent woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pritiah Hoalpierters
France
Maiden
Prom
Associated Press
Keastiey
Diueneg
Fray
Germany
Davrelle
Yootey
Greer
London
Comemunicarian
Ollows
Freeney
Fresnay
Fiere
China Divided Over War Resolution with Germany
Pekin reports the premier and cabinet urging Parliament to pass a war resolution against Germany. The measure was sent to a committee for Thursday review amid strong opposition and debate. Critics demand cabinet reorganization before war action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Germany
Pekin
Senate
Britain seeks vast new credit in wartime budget
Andrew Bonar Law and a member of the War Council said Britain would request large credit from allies to cover daily wartime expenditures. They noted Allied daily outlays rising, with an estimated 2000 000 to the allies, while Britain faced increased costs in France and other fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Bonar Law
Unitied War Council
Epic
HAAN
Balmer
Toll Decreases Bring Mixed Signals Across War News
London reports a substantial shift in the war weather and sinking tolls with recent weeks showing reduced losses. The piece notes tentative progress in military operations, hinting that Western fronts may ease as reports from Fort Hill and allied fronts suggest lower casualty figures and potential strategic gains, though no firm conclusions are offered.
U Boat Seen Far West Of Submarine Zone
An officer on a British passenger liner arriving in New York from Europe said a U boat was sighted far west of the submarine zone. The ship was five days from England when the encounter occurred. The crew zigzagged and trained guns as the submarine appeared about three miles off and then vanished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Europe
England
Bond Details Fixed for $2 Billion Liberty Bond Program
Washington May 9 Treasury and Federal Reserve officials near completion of a 2 billion dollar liberty bond plan. Maturity set at 15 years with 20 year final due date options. Denominations start at 100 dollars, installments likely 2 to 4 percent down and rest in four to six payments. Baby bonds minimum 100 dollars. Installment intervals possibly every two weeks or 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Treasury
Federal Reserve Board
Proctor Family Donates Ambulances to Vermont Infantry
A May delivery reports two donated ambulances to the 1st Vermont Infantry from the Proctor family. One is a one and a half ton regulation ambulance with a Whorsepower engine and a removable canvas cover, painted dark green with Red Orange Vermont Infantry insignia. The interior includes a surgeon’s area and space for four patients. The second gift is a three ton service supply car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thawlington
May
White Manor
Proctor
Vermont
Peentor
Het
Vermont Infantry
Greeks Turbulent Mass Meeting Proclaims Change in Satoniki
Telegraph dispatch from Satoniki cites a mass meeting declaring the deposition of the king and dynasty. Over forty thousand people filled the principal square to hear speakers denounce Venizelos and hail the national government, with shouted cries for long live Venizetos and down with the king.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Satoniki
Reuter
Sng Lin
ARE RAISING CROPS Almost All of Vermont agricultural college students are at work
Burlington May. Only four men remain of the University of Vermont college of agriculture student body. All classes have been allowed to return to their farms or accept work on other farms for the summer. The two lower classes will face a special examination next full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont Agricultural College
Burlington
May
College of Agriculture
University of Vermont
Wheat Excitement Pushes May Product Prices Up
May futures rose from 3.07 to 3.11 on the Chicago market as early trading showed gains in light heat. May contracts moved from 17 to 20 1/2, about ten to fourteen cents higher than yesterday's close, signaling stronger prices at the opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Balliot Government
Elnee Yeeuning
Norwegian SitP Sunk and Crew Loss Report
A fragmentary newspaper notice reports the Norwegian ship SitP sunk with two crew killed. It notes a sale at the Benjamin farm near Christiania, with cattle bids and a herd sold to William Davie of Northited. Benje SmI retires and purchases a new place in Wacinfield village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaparike
Aden Mi
Atyaimer
Grawan Edmarinn
Eden Office
Christiania
Dan A .Derry
Fhenjamin
William Davie
Northited
Benjesmi
Wacinfield Village
French Mission Arrives in Philadelphia for Historic Tour
May 9 Philadelphia reports the arrival of M Vivieni Marshal Joffre and the French mission. They were escorted on a whirlwind tour of historic sites starting at Independence Hall. Delays shortened the visit to about five hours before plans to depart for New York at 2 PM remained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
M. Vivieni
Marshal Joffre
Independence Hall
New York
Hope grows submarine peril near as officials confer
Wallington May 6 Reported that optimism rose that American inventives may break the sea peril from German submarines. Secretary Daniels and navy officials met with the naval consulting board to review experiments and future plans. The conference included Benson Griffin Earle and other senior leaders, with Saunders heading the consulting board. Additional researchers work on a somewhat different line of investigation is ongoing with no details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallington
D.C
Herman
Secrelery Daniels
Navy
Naval Conculling Board
Daniels
Sayther
Swern Cinning
Seretary Daniels
Benson
Taylor
Resentiate
Thomas Kafigom
Washington News Hit By War Policy Stalemate
Washington reports another disagreement as Senate committees push adjournment, while a key issue remains the plan to deploy volunteer expeditionary forces. Explosions linked to kerosene lighting raise concerns about safety and local shipments, with two barrels of kerosene noted in a recent consignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Ant
Senate
Roosevelt Urges Immediate War Front Deployment and Universal Training
In New York on May 9, Roosevelt warned the U S must mobilize swiftly for war and bear blood for victory. He backed universal military training, rapid front deployment, and reshaping National Guard units into US volunteers, emphasizing economy and joint venture of capital and labor to support a wartime economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Theodore Tooasyelt
United States
Brooklyn
King's County Republican Committee
National Guard
States
France
England
Roosevelt
Hogwevelt
German sailors to be moved to North Carolina internment camp
German merchants and crew members held by the government are to be sent to a permanent internment camp in North Carolina between Asheville and Hendersonville. A sacred tract has been tested by the labor department. Sixty to ten percent? German sailors will leave Ellis Island this week, followed by the rest as ready for admission. The North Carolina camp will house up to 3000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ameers
Amanent
Tutte
North Carolina
Ashville
Herderorrilic
Department of Labor
Ermane
Ellis Island
Wallington May and More Seek Admissions for Commissions
Fragmented text describes a recruitment or admission process involving 200000 seeks commissions. Mentions Wallington May and others, with references to selective processes, intensive supervision, and a group of around 40,000 to be selected. Details unclear due to garbled OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomlay
Loyal Legion Officers Hold Vermont Commandery Meeting
The Loyal Legion Vermont commandery held its annual meeting and banquet with about 100 attendees. Officers listed include Commander Oeynares W. Barleen, Vice Commander Harvey Re ki, First Lieutenant Lir Williams, Registrar Joseph Stearns, Treasurer Charles Beach, and Chaplain C. Smart, along with other officers from Burlington, Burlington, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commandery of
Vermont
Oeynares W. Barleen
St A
Faeex Junction
Tomerge & Howe
Bur- Negtom
Wilson Opens Bid for Billion Dollar Ship Appropriation
President Wilson begins push for a billion dollar merchant ship appropriation and meets with key senators to rally support. House committee advances a war revenue bill to raise 1.8 billion via taxes and expands tariffs to boost revenue, with Senate hearings planned before final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Capitol
Congress
White House
Martin
Overman
Underwood
Laader Gallinger
Smoot
Warren
House
Senate
Barre Knights of Columbus Advance Plans for 1917 Gathering
Delegates from Barre and Vermont state council members report on the Knights of Columbus annual convention. A $500 war loan pledge is approved, with leaders named from St. Albans Bellows Falls and Montpelier. The program includes a high mass at St Charles church, a business session, and a reception. Membership tops 278 541 nationally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
State Council
Bellows Kalle
W. Buyes
Olinot
Hartisoon
Barre
A. ©. Moore
Tate
St. Charles
Vermont
Wilwin
Graham
Conore
Vermont State Council Knights of Columbus
Pon Ua
S. M. Disco
Ital
Featen
Knights
Iserat
Driscail
St. Albans
E. J. Howard
Bellows Pulls
Arthur C. Moore
Harte
Bernard J. Mal‘eahew
Hardwick
F. Smith
Rutland
O'Sulliven
M. Drieenll
Charles Mann
Mrattielwro
P. L. Dorey
Brattleboro
J. Brown
Montpelier
St A
Washington County Sunday School convention opens in Barre
Nearly 50 delegates gather at the Barre Congregational church for the Washington County Sunday School association annual convention. The opening service features Rev J W Barnett and Rev J J Hull of Portland with focus on The Organized Bible Class and the Comes clergyman is a school theme. Delegates elect nominating committee and groups convene for afternoon sessions led by Miss Ethel Inglis and H G Wominiff with a crowd growing through the day and an exhibit of Sunday school literature available for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harre
Washington County Sunday School Association
Congregational Church
Delegaton
S. Andrews
H. G. Woolhoff
Barre
D. B. Dwinell
East Catala
Hedding Methodist Church
J. W. Barnett
J. J. Hull
Portland
Maine
Come
United Effort
Ethel Ingrid
Marion F. Stirkney
H. G. Wominiff
C. A Boyd
Burlington
Anna Cummings
Montpelior
Mise
Alice K. Talcott
Williaton
Ivan HL. Benedict
Montpelier
Lewis C. Carson
A. Boyd
Iiv
Mi |Stickhey
Nellie T. Hendricks
Manchester
New Hampshire
Hull
A. Stro
C. S. Andrews
Barte
Ethel Inglis
Farre
Missy Anns Cummings
Secondvary
Woodruff
W. L. Bolcourt
Waterbury
A. W. Hewitt
Plainfield
Mise Olive Anderson
Tyr. O.J. Stickney
Dr Stickney
Junior High School Plans and Local Education Notes
Burlington May 9. Superintendent Jenks reports on junior high school development plans for Very monet area. The memo mentions new high schools, machine fleet challenges, and community impacts on rural villages including Bamdale and Richtomt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyers Vermont
Burlington
Init
S i Jenks
Agrmiturel Inetrut Ton
Monet
Voremnaattiva
Aiape
Aalmaluery
Richtomt
New England Appoints 2100 to Plattsburg Training Camp
Boston reports that about 2100 new appointees were named for the Plattsburg training camp in North Carolina. The group includes Harvard figures such as Cabot, Abbott, Harte Jr., and Smith. Movements begin May 11 and May 13, with routes via trains from Maine New Hampshire Vermont Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New England
Plattsburg
N. C
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
National Guard
Harvard
Captain Cabot
Abbott
Richard Harte, Jr
Cecil H. Smith
Harvard Pacifist Society
Spaulding Coach Brown Accepted for Reserve Officers Camp
Charles L Brown mathematics teacher and athletics coach at Spaulding high school returned from Plattsburg N Y after learning he was accepted for the reserve officers training camp to be held there three months this summer. Training will begin May 14 with 5000 men in two camps. Brown may leave teaching duties to join the program while his departure disrupts the school’s athletic program. Also going is William F Littlejohn of Barre, assigned to the 11th company, a Spaulding graduate and bond house clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D.C
House
Ways and Means Committee
Kifehin
Senate Finance Committee
Charles L. Brown
Spaulding High School
Plattsburg
N. Y
Platteburg
Orent
Brown
Fort Ettan Allens
Plaz
New England
New York
United States
All the Tears
Spaulding
Virginia
University of Virginia
Union College
Warberville
Troy Conference Academy
Poultney
T Rere
William F. Littlejohn
Barre
Lit
Flejohm
Brown University
Boston
Vermont
Nurses Elect Officers in Vermont Associations
In Brattleboro on May day, the Vermont State Nurses association and the Vermont State League of Nursing Education held annual meetings. Officers were elected for both bodies with Flora Landon of Burlington as president and S A Smith of Burlington as vice president, plus other officers including E M Miller of St Johnsbury and Flora Miller of Springfield. Helen Milsen of Proctor was elected president of the League of Nurses Education, with EM Miller of St Johnsbury as vice president and N A Smith of Burlington as secretary-treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro
Vermont State Nurses
Vermont State League of Nursing Education
Nurses’ Association
Mice Flora Landon
Burlington
S. A. Smith
Hurlington
Mies
E. M. Miller
St Johnsbury
Mic Flora Miller
Spring Beld
League of Nurses Education
Misa Helen Milsen
Proctor
EM. Miller
St. J
Moulton High Gun Score At Montpelier Meet
Montpelier athletes dominated the shooting contest with Moulton topping the field by hitting 148 of 160 targets. Wheeler and Clark posted strong scores as Hearne and Oyen also figured among top finishers in the Mountpelier meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Moulton
W. F. Clark
Deetom de
Ieee Vet of
Hearhaer Valle
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Fresnoy
Britain
Ferran
Ehams
Liberty Loan
Tat
Sitp
Viviani
Joffre
Secretary of the Navy
Naval
U. S
Pood
Loyal Legion
Horace French
West Lebanon, N. 1
TN Barre
New York Stock Exchange
Mer
Cromiing
Ermont
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