Italian Forces Sink Austrian Warship At Pola Harbor
Italian naval units entering Pola harbor torpedoed an Austrian battleship of the Viribus Unitis class. Seaplanes attacked Austrian fighters above Pola, bringing down two planes and forcing several others out of control. The Viribus Unitis, Tuguttto f and Szent Istvan subclasses were described, with 20,000 ton displacement and dreadnought status. All Italian planes returned safely.
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Rome
Pola Harbor
Sny
Pola
Tugetthof
Viribus Unitis
British Inforay Near Gavrelle Reported
London reports say artillery was active last night in the Somme and Ancre valleys east of Arras and on the Flanders front. Our troops raided enemy trenches near Gavrelin northeast of Arras and took a few prisoners amid ongoing artillery action elsewhere.
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London
Somme
Ancre
Arras
Flanders
Gavrelin
Artillery Battles and Raids Reported on French Front
On the French front southeast of Amiens last night artillery duels occurred near Hailles Casselveer while a raid west of Montdidier was repelled by French fire. Patrols north of the Allette engaged, and the night was otherwise quiet along the rest of the front. An American labor delegation conferred with him on some issue.
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Paris
Amiens
Hailles
Six Germans to every yard on Franco-Belgian front
Paris reports that the Franco-Belgian front from the North Sea to the Oise is held by about six German troops per yard. The Gaulois cites state information claiming 160 German divisions total with ten between Nieuport and Ypres, forty between Ypres and Lat Bassee canal, and one hundred from Lat Bassee to the Oise, except above Ypres where density falls to about six per yard.
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Paris
North Sea
Oise
Gaulois
Nieuport
Ypres
Lat Bassee Canal
le Bassee Samal
Oier
Herman
Ard
Italy seeks more American troops on the Italian front
Washington May 16 Italy has informally expressed to the United States that sending a few thousand American troops to the Italian front would greatly help the Italian civilian population and their troops. The request reflects Italy's desire to bolster morale and combat readiness with allied forces on the ground.
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Washington
Italy
United States
President Wilson presses war inquiry clash in Senate
Washington May 16 President Wilson renewed his fight against the Chamberlain resolution for a Senate military affairs committee war inquiry. He advised Senator Thompson that the resolution be amended as objected by the expenditures committee. The president said the revised measure would authorize a broad dragnet inquiry into aircraft production and war conduct, and vowed to defeat it. Thompson suggested a narrower probe into aircraft production only.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Chamberlain
Thompson
Kansas
Senate Expenditures Committee
Wilton
Seoator Thompson
Martin
Virginia
Ernie Tender
Rane
White House
He Sai
Thompsonales
Red Cross Inspection Trip Completed at Atlantic Port
At Atlantic Port on May 26 Associated Press Henry F Davison chairman of the American Red Cross council arrived on an American steamship after a tour of inspection of Red Cross work abroad in Europe He visited France Switzerland and Italy and met officials including King Frere and Cardinal Gaspar who served as paper secretary of state.
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Atlantic Port
Associated Press
Henry F. Davison
American Red Cross Council
Europe
King Frere
Meales
France
Melelum
Switzerland
Italy
Homer
Sy Kies Victor
Cardinal Gaspar
Vente
Ube
91 NAMES LISTED AMONG CASUALTIES OF AMERICANS
Washington May 1 casualty list shows 91 names divided into killed in action wounded severely wounded slightly missing in action died of wounds died of disease died of accident and died of other causes. Notable names include Lt Carl O Rosequist Evanston Lt Karl V Morrow Portland and Lt Laster S McGregor Findlay among the killed. Lt Carl O Ronequat Evanston among the wounded. Sgt Frank Igoe Chicago and Pvt Emanuel G Williams Morristown listed among the dead from disease and other causes.
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Washington, D.C
Carl O. Rosequist
Evanston
Karl V. Morrow
Portland
Ore
Laster S. McGregor
Findlay
Ohio
Winfrey G. Nathan
Kmeas City
Charles’ W. Chapman
Waterloo
Robert Baker McDowell
Sterney City
Luther Giffin
Springfeld
John A. Johnston
Bryant
Ark
Harry’ R. Lone
Manches
Her
Clinton M. Bovee
Harvey
Thorvald Brenden
Kerkhoven
Minn
Edgar R. Chandier
Fargo
N. di
George W. Lee
Bull
Maho
Maryian Mileski
Essex
Conn
Carl 0. Ronequat
Charles McSwiggan
New York City
Pri- Clyde
William H. Thibodeau
South
Frank Igoe
Chicago
Wagoner
Clifford B. Geneva
N. YI
Ernest Campbell
Hingham
Mass
Clele M. Lityzleton
Eubank
John J. Leighton
Philadelphia
Emanuel G. Williams
Morristown
N. A
Germany says not at war with Uruguay
Montevideo May 1 Germany informs Uruguay it does not consider a state of war exists after a diplomatic request clarified relations between the two nations. The note notes the submarine incident involving Uruguayan officers and mediation efforts by Spain while Uruguay rejects conditions tied to pledges and passage of a Chilean mission. Paris reaction accompanies the dispatch.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Verutuy
Germany
Sheels
Admiralty
Foreign Office
Berlin
Raispayan
Spain
Urugeany
Ins Exchange
France
Canetonia
Lac Erwenney
Chilan
Frauen Ant
Lear
Uraguay
Had No Secrets From Wilson Austrian Peace Message Sealed
An archival note reports that an Austrian peace message intended for President Wilson remained sealed, with no secrets disclosed to the U S leader. The document highlights ongoing diplomatic sensitivities and the sealed status of the communication.
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Wilson
Grand Lodge Election Held Report from Vermont Odd Fellows
London reports show no new lodges as Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary answer questions on Emperor Charles appeals. In Vermont a Burlington man O W Edwards elected grand master of Vermont Odd Fellows, with officers and Rebekah assembly attending a large convention in Howland hall.
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Burlington
O. W. Edwards
Grand Jodge
Vermont
Howland Hall
Grand Lodge
Alexander Duncan
H. T. Brown
Ludlow
Frank W. Jackson
Barrer
J. C. Grasit
Edwards
E. A. Spear
Woodstock
Duncan
Fiwards
Jackson
Rebekah Assembly
Odd Fellows
Spear
Henry V. Borst
New York
Grand Sire
G. E. Price
Grand Plain
Justin Merv
Minster
New Hampshire
Oddellaws
Mesere
Price
Emery
Rebekah
Millstone Hill
Williamstown
Gulf
Hotel Bare
Rebekah Degres
Ivy Lodge of
Montpelier
Howlang Hall
Emma S. Rand
Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs
McADOO PROTESTS Past Grand Officers' Association
An enthusiastic gathering marked the annual Past Grand Officers’ Association meeting during convention week in Howland ball last evening. The grand encampment continued its business in the morning as appointive officers were named and inducted by retiring grand triarch Elmer E Jenne.
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Howland
F. H. Palmer
Sentinel
HH. Ridder
White River Junction
P. A. Dean
Bellows Falls
Gramt
Cantar
Me Jewell
Paravide
Triarch
Elmer E Jenne
Jd Wer
Gare Arent
Ne Foly
H.C. Farrar
Rutland
Smith BR. Waite
Hyde Park
Frank W. Dack
Barre
J. HK Didicon
Pocingtons
Pocingtons Distovian
Theichole
S Executive Omimaition
Calvin J . Hille
GH. Metcalf
Bratthebun
Yrar
Washington
Tro
Lave
Calue Guard
Joka
Concrete ships to carry oil for fuel trade
Washington May 16 The Shipping Board decided immediate construction of 14 concrete tankers with capacity 106000 tons and four concrete cargo reveals capacity 12500 tons for the fuel oil trade. The new vessels add to 18 concrete ships totaling 117500 tons already let contracts. Eight new ships will be built on the Pacific coast and the rest on the Atlantic coast yards.
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Washington
Id Eamcrete
Shipping Board
Pacific
Atlantic
Yarta
Planned Mobilization Show Russians Ready to Defend Independence
A copy of a Soviet protest to the German Foreign Office dated April 26, released by the State Department today, states Moscow will mobilize all necessary forces to safeguard the freedom and independence of the Russian republic, asserting it stands beyond the bounds set by a treaty.
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Washington
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
State Department
Rapid Rise in War Costs Reported by Government
Washington May 1 expenditures for army and navy and shipbuilding rose sharply. Government spending in March reached about 370.1 million dollars, with total military establishment costs exceeding prewar levels by hundreds of millions, underscoring the rapid growth in war expenditures.
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Washington, D.C
Odd Fellows Meet Features Spear Speech and Veterans Jewels
Mist Inglis and Neleon Ballard contributed solos while E. A. Spear of Woodatonk honored past grand officers. Judge Henry V. Borst urged sustaining home fires and war support, followed by step dancing by Leslie Mercer. Veterans jewels were awarded to J. A. Foster and D. G. Roy, audience sang America, benediction by Rev. Reardon closed.
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Henrietta Inglis
E. A. Spear
Irs
Neleon B. Ballard
Hey. G. K. Prhw
Rutland
Louis H. Haine
Montpelier
Henry V. Borst
Amsterdam
N.Y
Leslie Mercer
America
Reardon
Small Fire at Cooperative Barn in Barre Quickly Smothered
An early morning fire at the rear barn of the Cooperative store on Aitanite Street threatened the structure but was quickly contained by Barre firefighters. A passerby noticed smoke on Granite Street and alerted authorities. horses were kept safe as the blaze, likely under a wagon, burned along the north wall and toward the ceiling. Loss was negligible and covered by insurance.
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On-operative
Aitanite Street
Granite Street
Amoke
Firmite Street
Co-operative
Exeter Stopps Game With Goddard Seminary
Exeter stopped its game against Goddard Seminary in the second inning after a sequence of misplays by Goddard allowed three Exeter runs. RK Jones drove in two, and a wild throw sequence granted extra bases under the ground rule. A confrontation with Exeter’s advisor led to the manager paying the guaranteed money and the game ending amid tensions.
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Exeter
S. H. Mayli —Yaterday
Goddard Seminary
Wnplesent
RK Jones
Capt. Jones
Goddard
Biseman
Amore
Madix
Howard A. Ross
Ross
Washington county boys to Burlington for mechanical training
County draft volunteers gathered at the courthouse to depart this afternoon for Burlington. Under call number 00 and A066 they head for a few weeks of mechanical training in truck driving and repair. Mayor W Mitchell and President H Shurtleff are out of town. council members arranged a send off.
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Washington County
Burlington
Sehnel
W. Mitchell
H. ©. Shurtleff
Etyemacil
Vermont Man Killed in Providence by Train Engine
St Albans May 16 Mr and Mrs A B Wheeler of 10 and street were told last night their son Ormand Wheeler 36 was killed at Providence AL yesterday morning run over by an engine at work. The body will arrive this evening. He leaves his parents a brother John Wheeler of Providence a sister Mrs Clyde Leonard of Fitchburg Mass and his wife and two children.
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St. Albans
A.B. Wheeler
Street
Ormand Wheeler
Providenc
John Wheeler
Providene
Clyde Leonard
Fitelburg
Mass
Strike Settled for Washington Street Car Workers
Washington Iowa reports a ten percent wage concession granted by the national war labor board to St. Louis street car employees settling the strike. The action ends the labor dispute, with contractor A.W. Lane of Barre engaged to supervise annex work at the State House. The piece also mentions state building plans near the meeting, and expected remuneration details as work proceeds.
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Washington
National War
Bart Foulay
St. Louis
A.W. Lane
Barre
State House
Montpelier
War Chest Plan Promotes Barre War Chest Association
A large Barre gathering formed the Barre War Chest Association to fund Red Cross Armenian relief and other war charities. Officers include City Clerk James Mackay as president and V. E. Ayers as secretary. The plan envisions one steady drive with installments and census through high school students to support soldiers, families, and war relief efforts.
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City Hall
Baste
Barre
Red Cross
Knights of Columbus
Y. Mc.a
C.H. White
Cfty
James T. Matrion
Ted
C. H. White
T. Matrion
School Commission
Messrs. Smart
Barelay
Langley
Moore
H. P. Sinnian
Athol Bell
Aind
Barre War Chest Association
Cros
Witch Butte Peope
Supreme Court May term adjourns after appeal
The May term of the supreme court closed on a Wednesday with adjournments and lingering questions unresolved. Proceedings in the Orleans county area involved defendants and property disputes near North Troy and warnings about street obstructions and home intrusions.
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Supreme Cours
Pwill
Charles Sevith
Wolfie
Leone
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Board of Trade
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