British Gain Objectives At Hindenburg Line
London May 12 The official statement says British troops attacking the Hindenburg line have gained objectives and taken hundreds of prisoners. The attack occurred near Bullecourt on both sides of the Arras Cambrai road and north of the Scarpe river. Paris May 12 Unusually heavy artillery fighting occurred last night along the front in Alsace and the region of Bexonaux as French patrols penetrated German lines at several points.
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London
Hindenburg Line
Bullecourt
Arres-Cambrai Road
Scarpe River
Paris
Avon
Alsace
Bexonaux
Workmen and Soldiers Delegates Vote Against Coalition
Petrograd via London May 12 The executive committee votes 23 to 22 not to take part in forming a coalition government. The decision is to be referred to a plenary council meeting.
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Workmen's and Soldiers
Russia
Petrograd
London
Recruits On Way To Plattsburg Camp
The first contingent of eastern New England men for Reserve Officers' Training at Platteburg New York left Boston for the camp on two special trains. A second delegation departs Sunday night. Recruits from New Hampshire Rhode Island Maine Connecticut and Massachusetts were to board trains at Worcester and Springfield joining other selections for the Platteburg camp.
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New England
Boston
Te Reserve
Platteburg
N. Y
Mt New Hampshire
Rhodear Islands
Worcester
Springfield
Connecticut
Yale Graduate Recruit Officer Killed Near Glens Falls
A young man identified as Francis Bergen, Yale graduate and Harvard Law School student, was killed when his automobile rolled over near Glens Falls while en route to report to the Plattsburg military camp. He was signed to a company of the officers reserve corps and traveled alone.
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Glens Falls
N. Y
Francis Bergen
Yale
Harvard Law School
Glens Fally
Plattsburg Military Camp
Officers Reserve Corps
Utilization of Waste Fats in the Home
The Vermont extension service urges using all waste fats from meats in home cooking. It details methods to render and clarify fat from beef pork and poultry, including heating washing straining and storing for future use, with cautions about odors flavors and substitution risks.
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University of Vermont
Apecialiste
Committee On Food Production and Conservation
State Public Safety Committee
Germans Admit Loss of Submarines in War
Washington May 12 A German secretary of the navy acknowledged in the Reichstag on May 10 that while submarine warfare yielded heavy results, a certain number of submarines had been lost due to improved Allied destruction methods. A second telegram from the Tageblatt on May 9 criticized government obstacles to a committee discussing government systems, noting public disappointment after the Kaiser’s message could lead to serious consequences.
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Washington
Reichstag
Omar Lassen
Berliner Tageblatt
Minager
May Pass Today on Espionage Bill in Senate
Washington May 12 The Senate failed to secure a final vote on the administration espionage bill with press censorship and embargo provisions but under a unanimous consent rule a rapid consideration is planned today and the measure is expected to pass before the weekend. The censorship clause was narrowed by Cummins and Thomas Thursday night, and Johnson sought to strike censorship entirely but leaders expect the modified terms to stand.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Cummins
Thomas
Johnson
California
An Ounce of Meat Waste Warns of Lost Food Value
A U S Department of Agriculture note urges careful use of every scrap of meat and fat. It explains that wasting an ounce per household daily could waste vast amounts of beef, pork, and fat across 20 million families, and offers tips to repurpose scraps into soups, stews, and cooked dishes.
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Jean
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
State Agricult College
Overspeeding the Patriotic Plough Riot in Boston Seed Trade
Boston seedmen warn of overzealous planting drives amid a drought of germination due to rain and cob, causing losses in New England’s soil. Officials defend public works as municipal pride prompts aggressive farming demonstrations.
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Boston
Betty
New England
Yrocklin Park
Parretien
Ploag
Kenrew
Leeton
Government stops strike threats across coal sector
Washington May 12 The government demonstrated its resolve not to tolerate labor disturbances that could disrupt war preparations by persuading central Pennsylvania coal miners and operators to avert a 75,000 miner strike planned for next Tuesday. This marked the first major threatened work stoppage seriously impacting war activities to be settled under government pressure since the war began.
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Washington
Central Pennyvania
Fire at Cluff ammunition works explodes shells
A May 12 fire at the Cluff ammunition works in Toronto caused an explosion of 20,000 five pound shells and damaged the plant, with an estimated loss of $35,000. Spontaneous combustion is believed to be the cause.
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Toronto
Water shortage at Fort Ethan Allen spurs urgent action
Burlington officials and fort authorities discuss relief measures for a severe water shortage at Fort Ethan Allen. Pumping from Burlington to Winooski and placing pumps at the Winooski reservoir are proposed, with a daily deficit of about 200,600 gallons as tens of regiments and thousands arrive soon.
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Burlington
Fort
Ethan Allen
Kidder
Winooski
Talk of the Town updates from a Barre program and notices
The column lists parish events and local notices from Barre. Children joining a Presbyterian church parents day meet at 10:14. Local residents and relatives in Barre report military losses, exams, and visits. Residents comment on a hay wagon incident and rising interest in civic demonstrations and fraternal organization activities.
Food Gamblers Seek To Defeat Food Control In Washington
Assistant Secretary Vrooman accused a wealthy lobby in Washington of opposing wartime food control measures. He condemned food speculators and gamblers who exploit war conditions and urged public outrage and forthcoming legislation to curb them. The statement cites lobbying against granting war powers to mobilize agricultural resources and stresses the need for strong federal action.
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Washington, D.C
Washington
Vrooman
Department of Agriculture
America
India
Tam
Wilton
Congress
Agricultural Committee
Hone
Ahnuld
United States
E N Bissell Dies Widely Known Addison County Leader
E N Bissell of Shoreham died at his home after a month of illness aged 70 years. A longtime wool and sheep man, he helped shape Vermont and regional breeding associations and served in state politics. Survived by wife, two sons, three daughters, and several relatives listed. Funeral plans pending with interment in Shoreham cemetery.
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Middlebury
Edgar N. Bissell
Addison County
Shoreham
Mr. Bissell
Vermont
South America
South Africa
Australia
Vind
Addison Gorney Oral Society
Tleoviety
Vermont Merino Sheep Breeders’ Answeration
Bell
Ohio
New York
Vermont Shearing Associate
Wissel
Knights
Trrz
Mr. Mistellom
Harry E. Bicell
Brandon
Eagar S Bieeil
Mediwl
Mass
Ellen Outlier
Peterturo
S. WL
Anna Stuiziton
Howhester
Maeda Osborne
Sbrréham
Werviers
Sundar
Kalghee Templar
Boot Shoreham Cemetery
Towns Vote to Unite in Outdated New England Turnout
Fragmentary OCR reads of meeting notes show efforts for towns like Newport and Derby to unite, with unclear details and multiple garbled phrases. The text references a conference or ballot about joining, but lacks coherent data on dates, places, or outcomes.
Joffre Visit Sparks Boston Parade And Gifts
Marshal Joffre and the French mission arrived in Boston and were welcomed by a cheering crowd. A parade from Commonwealth Avenue featured National Guard coast artillery sailors marines and American veterans who served with France and Britain. Gov McCall hosted a luncheon at Faneuil Hall then Barstow Common hosted a gold casket fund for French children presented by 10 year old Mary Curley. Viviani to arrive tomorrow for a public reception and Harvard visit tonight’s state dinner followed.
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Boston
Marshal Joffre
New York
South Station
New England
Maine
Henry F. Searn
Beacon Street
State House
Gov. McQall
Faneuil Hall
Commonwealth Avenue
National
Guar
Coast Artillery
Gov. McCall
Bweetzer
Harvard
Cnpley- Pjaen
Viviani
Canada
Toomorrow
Brilliant Banquet for the Visitors in New York City
New York May 12 One of the most brilliant banquets in America was given here in honor of the British and war missions. Guests included Arthur Balfour Rene Viviani Joffre Taft Roosevelt and Calder. The Waldorf Astoria glowed with flags as dignitaries arrived and were escorted to a grand banquet hall.
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New York
Three Nations
Fifth Avenue
Wien
The
Arissione
Mr. Battour
John Purrey
Michel M. Viviani
Whitman
Marshell Jodire
United States
Calder
Dee Spring- Mine
Ootoset
Soles Jusnerand
Mr. Tall
Thomas White
Finance
Canada
Joseph MH. Choate
Creal Terstain
Addhiral Chochtprat
L Polk
Department
Eer
Bir Dudley Bls
Hitech Mery Aml
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia Welvereny
Margary de Chamhram
Natwmel B. Delver
Tse
Asey Yard
Bridget
Leonard Wind
Hovetecqgue
Chartes Thyley
Fritiak
Eemion
Etnl
Heuba
Audal
Cmner
France
Montpelier pays tribute with patriotic parade and speech
A large Montpelier parade drew over 3,000 residents in heavy rain as dignitaries including Gov. Graham and Adjutant General Tillotson attended a city hall ceremony. The event featured veterans, schoolchildren, floats, a Goddess of Liberty, and tributes to 1776 and national service.
Census of Grocery Stores In Barry District
An executive committee requests data on the number of retail grocery stores and delivery vehicles in Barry district towns Orange Williamstown Washington Marre Town and Graniteville. The census aims to map equipment used in retail delivery for a statewide study and should be completed by May 1.
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State Committee of Public Safety
Barry
Comprisit
Orange
Williamstown
Washington
Marre Town
Graniteville
Marre
Qrenmillce
Oncy
Prominent Granite Trade Leader Dies in Barre
Quincy Massachusetts May 1 In granite circles Robert Newall a longtime foreman and later a pneumatic tools manufacturer in the granite cutting trade died at 143 Water Street He survived by his wife two sons and two daughters Funeral services will be held this afternoon at his home with Reverend Otas officiating. burial will follow at Willaston parish graveyard
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Quincy
Mars
Robert Newall
Barre
Water Street
Newall
Beckme
Beyran
Seewail
Nox
Damet Newall
Mary A
Willaston
Margaret Poole
Longtime Plainfield Matron Maria Duke Celebrates Birthday
Maria Duke of Plainfield marked her birthday with friends from the Methodist Church and W C T U, sharing stories of history, family pride, and her skilled needlework. A Woodbury native, she taught in youth and later lived in Marshfield and Woodville, with descendants serving in France and in Lennoxville, Quebec.
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Maria V
Methodist Church
EV. Duke of
Plainfield
Lennoxville
P.Q
France
Shaalan
Yenthe
Bloodhounds On Trail Near Evarts For Missing Thompson
White River Jimetioy May 12 The use of bloodhounds in the search for Frank Thompson who disappeared from his farm home last Thursday proved unavailing but a clue was found and the hunt will be renewed near Ludlow and Springfield Mass Two dogs traced the trail to a Daley farm then into a plowed field and woods Another dog followed for miles to a house where Thompson obtained food witnesses say he appeared rational He had left home Thursday morning saying he would repair a stove and he had been ill most of winter believed to be unbalanced.
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White River
Frank Thompson
Ludlow
Springfield
Masa
Daley
Kvarts
Thompeon
Quebec
Evarts
Thompson
Hor
More Men Go to Navy Enlistments Reported
Burlington May 12 six men enlist in the United States Navy through the recruiting officer. Prick A Brothway of Wii enlists as chief electrician and heads to New York. Harold ER Mower of Hartland Leon Fratte of Waterbury and George H Patch of Jeffersonville enlist as seamen. Camden of Chazy enlists as yeoman and goes to Newport.
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Burlington
United States Navy
New York
Orange
M. N
Harold Er, Mower
Hartland
Leon Fratte
Waterbury
George H. Patch
Jeffersonville
Lew York
Robert ¥. Camden
Chazy, N
Newport
Auto Struck Building In Rutland Car Crash
In Rutland a car driven by Amermenia Frenier struck the Aldenville area near the Kennedy building at Wales and West streets. Edger J. Wrod suffered a compound fracture of the right leg and other injuries as the machine damaged the front and the driver fled briefly before returning. Severe damage and injuries followed the collision near the Kennedy building.
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Verdun
Plattsburg Camp
Plattsburg
Mickle
Government
Pennsylvania
Talk OF
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Clarence Geake
Lowall
James Sawyer
Church Atrevt
James V. Laing
Bolster Avenue
Aberdeen
Scotland
Fiward Laing
1St Highland Division
Arthur Blackmore
New London
Conn
Mosquito Fleet
George Murray
Merchant Street
New Lond Lon
Herbert Whitcamt
Providence
R. 1
Prank Johndroe
Myron Whitcom
Narre
Whiteand
Wal
Fea
Calder & Richardeen
Knighte Templar
St. Aldemar
Millcent
Canton Vinten
E. N. Bissell
West Derby
Swwport
Mas
Meetinus Tnt
Derby
Corea
New York City
Roosevelt
Taft
Midellion
England
Wilson
Sune
Montpelier
Salty Hall
Horace F. Graham
Patrick Moldon
Rutland
Fraser Metaper
Randolph
Cor Miter
Frank M. Mitchell
Supreme Court Unit
Main
W. A. Pattee
Main Street
Loomin
Elm Street
City Hall
Michael McMathon
Henry Lawson
John G. Norton
Raymond Allen
Uncle Sum
Norwich University Cadeta
Woman's Relief Corps
Marquis de Lafayetle
D. A
Graham
Adjt
L. S. Tilloteen
Supreme Court
Committee On Public Safety
Board of Trade, Co. H
Knights of Columbus
Eagles
Red Cross
Goddess of Liberty
National Life Insurance Cn
Capital City Grange
Wora
St. Michaela
Eea
Army
Navy
Tenney Company
U.S. S. Vel
Pariscopn
Fife and Drum
Boy Scouts
Telephone Company
Army Field Corps
Arab Patrol
Mount Sinai Temple
Odd Fellows and Masons
Granite Cutters’ Union
Montpelier Seminary
Maria V.dy
White River Junction
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