Allies Advance at Bullecourt and Trieste in War News
British guns rain fire as they push along the line near Bullecourt and breach enemy positions. Italy opens spring offensive toward Trieste while Austrian statements claim Italian losses and some enemy successes on the Isonzo front. Paris reports six German assaults on French lines repelled with heavy losses as the Macedonian campaign continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Vienna
Aisne
Berlin
Italy
Triest
Macedonia
Twenty six ships sunk in week says official summary
London reports British merchant ships and fishing vessels sunk in the past week. The official summary lists twenty six merchant vessels over 1,600 tons and five under 1,600 tons, plus three fishing vessels. It notes numerous mine and submarine losses among British shipping with various tonnages and sailings damaged or sunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
May
Saya
Avesh Omer
U S Vessels Join Allied Effort Against U-Boat Threat
Secretary Daniels announced that American destroyer crews have carried the flag into the war against Germany and are operating with British and French forces in European waters. Vessels began service May 4 and are under Rear Admiral Sims, coordinating with Allied fleets to stamp out the U-boat menace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Europe
Daniels
Lonton
Menger
United States
Rise
Keyland
France
Fiermeny
Ruar
Wate
British prime minister outlines home rule settlement plan
In a May 17 letter to John Redmond, the British prime minister presents government proposals for immediate home rule. The plan includes a bill excluding northeast Ulster for five years with a council of Ireland and a special conference after second reading, or a convention of all Irish parties to craft self government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowton
John Redmond
Mr. Redmond
Monilay
Ulster
Council of Ireland
Power to President to Guard Trade With Armed Forces
A revised preferential shipment bill empowers the president to use the armed forces to prevent obstruction of interstate and foreign commerce during the war. The measure, introduced in both Senate and House, strengthens penalties and grants ICC authority to set compensation for extra services. The act would deem obstruction a misdemeanor with fines and up to six months in jail, and authorizes troops to intervene when public interest demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Newlands and
Adamson
Congressional Interstate Commerce Committee
Senate
Newlands
House
Webb
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Infant’s Body Recovered From Winconk River
In Waterbury on May 7 a man found the body of a newborn girl on driftwood in the Winconk River. Deputy Sheriff Pareher and local officials were alerted. Dr. Hopkins said the infant likely died at birth, autopsy pending. fate of the case rests with State's Attorney Gleason. The body may have been in the water for up to two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
J. J. Roberts
Duxbury
Winconk
May Tax Bill Hears New Push In Congress
A broad effort to raise the income tax was launched in Washington as the revenue bill moved through the House. Leader Lemroot, a Republican from Wisconsin, and Representative Sherbvy, a Democrat from Kentucky, spearheaded the surtax increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Lemroot
Wisconsin
Sherbvy
Kentucky
Fragmented notes on county court filings and rulings
Disjointed OCR entry records varied topics from county officials and judges to defendants and settlements. Mentions include Premiera Leader Kitcbin, Judge Stanley C. Wilson, Ferdmey of Michigan, Millyforthia, and multiple references to trials, verdicts, and monetary amounts. The legible facts are sparse and this fragmentary page lacks a cohesive narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitcbin
Stanley C. Wilson
Ferdmey
Michigan
Millyforthia
Mar
Hanno
Wow Verdiel
San
Almart
Eaph Perkins
Harry Minnehi
Gauthier
Paizfield
Wingkam
W. Javioun
P. Weil
Six Socialists Enter Cabinet
Petrograd dispatch reports the cabinet crisis settled with the council of workmen and soldiers delegates agreeing to the government policy. Six representatives from different Socialist groups will join the cabinet, along with A. F. Kerensky who becomes minister of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
London
Council of Workmen’s
Celdionat
A. F. Kerensky
Four of Crew Lost From American Ship Hilonian
New York reports the steamship Hilonian has sunk off Genoa Italy with four crew dead. The unarmed vessel left New York on April 27 bound for Genoa under Captain H H Williams with a 99 crew including 14 Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genoa
Italy
New York
Hilonian
Universal Transportation Company
H. H. Williams
Newport Man Chosen in Vermont Odd Fellows Meeting
Rutland May 17 The Vermont Odd Fellows convention in Newport concluded with the grand encampment electing officers led by Grand High Priest E. E. Henne Newport and Grand Senior Warden J. St. Jewell Proctorsville. The secretaries reported 1804 state membership up 12. 14 candidates were initiated as committees reported satisfactory progress. Distinguish guests included Master Frederick W. Pleren of Massachusetts and Master F. B. Peabody of Maine with a banquet at the Bardwell Hotel hosting Henryoorst Amsterdam N Y and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Vermont Odd Fellows’ Convention
Thin City
Grand Eicampment
E. E. Henne
Newport
J. St. Jewell
Proctorsville
EF Naab
Burlington
Gerry F. Walker
Bellows Falls
Charles G. Staples
Thattleebere
H. L
Massachusetts
F. B. Sbudy
Maine
Johnson
Hotel Bardwell
Nea
Henry ‘Oorst
Amsterdam
Alfred
Pinkerton
Worcester
Mass
Charles S. Emerson
Milford
House Adopts War Army Pay Provisions
Washington May 17 the House adopted the conference report on the war army bill without a record vote after Dent said the Senate conferees agreed to a provision raising pay for enlisted men. The pay increases apply to officers and enlisted in forces raised by conscription matching regular army rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Dent
Senate
Two Smallpox Cases Quarantined in Northfield
Northfield reports two smallpox cases quarantined on Main Street linked to Mrs DeGeorge and Mrs Nellie B Spaulding of Roxbury during a pending divorce case. Dr Mayo says the household and nearby tenement are under restraint though no public places closed. Mrs DeGeorge is not severely ill while Mrs Spaulding recovers. exposure traced to Mrs Hine from Essex Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfield
George Ae
Main Street
DeGeorge
Mra
Nellie B. Spauldine
Roxbury
Wankington County Court
DeGeorgy
Festive Sodality Junior Branch Holds Annual Entertainment
On Wednesday the junior Sodality of the Blessed Virgin held its annual entertainment and supper in the Knights of Columbus hall. Rev Fr P M McKenna spoke warmly to the juniors. Supper at 6 followed by a varied program of solos, recitations, songs, and a one act drama featuring parish children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin of St. Mowica’y Otureh
Knights of Columns
P. M. McKenna
Sire Ruth Vania
Madeline Timing
Ein
Nase Eeng
Olive Canton
Dorothy Kan
Loretta Papin
Loretta Hamel
Rabonni
Masta M
Stele Cook
Doris Marrion
Stargaret Tenmani
Hillian Papin
Dorothy Wilry
Abe Carroll
Mudred Lander
Katrinen
Podality
Caat
Madame Berston
Dorothy Trown
Stulla
Ernestine
Katherine Hamel
Doris Burke
Rangoff
Katherine Brown
Beatrice Papin
F. Burke
Mra P. Brown
A. J. Burke
Misa A. Tyndall
Mins F. Holland
Mins
G. Brady
P. Brady
N. Sudlier
Fies M. McKenna
J. McMahon
Mra McDonald
Knights of Columbus
More Warships Are On The Way For Cold Weather
Washington May 17 A Queenstown report explained that American destroyers sailing from ports lacked warm gear for the North Sea. Now complete outfits of heavy woolen and rubber clothing are issued. Navy League underwrites and women knit, funding coats and boots. The ships face unprecedented cold naval service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Queenstown
United States
Navy League
Montpelier Tragedy: Child Fatally Shoots Mother then Kills Self
In Montpelier a three year old, Angelo Bianchi, fatally shoots his mother before turning the gun on himself. Authorities consider illness and temporary imbalance as possible factors in the double tragedy.
Tragic double shooting end at Barre Montpelier home
Angelo Bianchi aged 36 fatally shot his mother Mrs Clementina Bianchi at their Barre street Montpelier home then killed himself. She lingered about three hours before dying at 4:40 pm. Neighbors heard no quarrel and motive remains unclear amid family health decline and tensions. Funeral planned Sunday at 2 pm with burial in Hope Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelo Bianchi
Montpelier
Clementina Bianchi
Barre Street
E. Prario
Barre
Homs
M. F. McGuire
Mre. Bianchi
Heaton Hospital
Spiyelcman
Mcinire
J. W. Lindsay
W. R. Harknews
Conmilly
Atty
Gtnaton
Mitchell Aho
Alyout
Aldrich
Sond Angelo
Ul Ealth
Wandh
Rerano
Marriet
United States
Montpetier
Ikend
Bianchi
Angete
Narre
John
Rere
Noel Barclay wedding ties Barre couple to Chile voyage
Miss Margaret Caro Barclay and Fredrick J. Noel were wed at the bride’s mother’s home in Barre. Rev J W Barrit officiated with Grace Barclay and Nelson Lemay as attendants. The couple planned a June departure for Santiago Chile where Noel will work in the Sullivan Machinery Co. The bride has strong Barre ties and a nursing background. Noel is a Spaulding and Norwich alumnus with prior service in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Caroline Barclay
Mary Barclay
Fredrick J. Noel
Claremont
N. H
Park Street
J. W. Barritt
Congregational Church
Grace III. Barclay
Nelson Lemay
Littleton
N. Hy
Noel
Dune 1
Santiago
Chill
South America
Sullivan Machin Co
Barre
Waltham, Masa
Corry Hill Hospital
Brookline
Mass
Noo
Spaulding High School
Norwich University
Military College
Barre Prepares for Historic Wake Up Parade Rally
Barre readies the Wake Up America demonstration under Italian American auspices. Parade forms at Currier Park at 1 o'clock and proceeds to Central and North Main for a flag raising with Gov. Graham, Col Reeves, and Atty T R Serge to speak. A town flag raising and Red Cross benefit baseball game follow at Herlin Street grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre
Currier Park
O'Elock
Central
North Main Streets
Gov. Graham
Col Reeves
Atty
T. R. Serge
New York
A. C
Goddard Seasjonary
Herlin Street
Red Cross
Muriciane
Montpelier
Scampini
Vermon t Business Troubles in Bankruptcy Filing
A May 17 bankruptcy petition was filed in Vermont by John Taste and James B Tassie, trading as Tusnin a of Barre. The firm, a meat and grocery business, has debts of 8720.92 and secured mortgage claims. The case is before referee William N Theriault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdlewl
Offic
United States
John Taste
James B. Tassie
Tusnina
Barre
William N. Theriault
Jis
Gage
Conerma
John PF. Tassie
James B. Trewin
Rutland barber dies by suicide in hotel room
Davies a 42 year old barber in Rutland shot himself in his hotel room yesterday. He was found by a chambermaid and died. Survived by wife and two children, the man had recently appeared as a respondent in an illegal liquor case. He was a member of several local groups. Hospital treatment details are incomplete.
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Rutland
Davies
Ahhle
St Juss
Himsalf
Sant Thiewald
Masune
Udi
Porraters
Weealuen
Meadquar Fort Ethan Allen Invalids Quietly Remembered
Private Justin Marder of Meadquar company is confined at home by Mrs Ling Parker. Parkes reported a death to the North Main street area while several neighbors attended a burial service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justin Marder
Meadquar
Fort Ethan Allen
Dla Lingh Parker
Shilos Teem
Myre
Simeph Parker
Winder
Parkes
Pitehtung
Maccott
Grilie
North Mai Street
Brea
Alteonte
Getege Moca
Karlire
Perketree
Griffin
Bert
Herr Deadiestinn
Margiee
Death of Mrs Emily Robins Former Barre Mayor's Wife
Mrs Emily Robins wife of John Robins a former Barre mayor died at 22 French Street Wednesday evening at 6 25 in failing health for a year and rapid decline in past two weeks She leaves a daughter Mrs W S Davis of St Johnsbury three sons George and Charles Robins in granite business and William S Robins with Houghon Robins Also a sister Mrs O N Middleton and brothers William and Joshua Shute and Cyril Shute in Australia Three grandchildren Frances S Davis George W Robins and John W Robins Survivors include many friends She was born Emily Shute in Devonshire Feb 25 1847 resident of Barre 28 years member Barre Lodge N B E and Church of the Good Shepherd services Saturday 10 am at the house Rev W J M Beattie officiating interment Elmwood cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Robins
John Robina
Barre
French Street
William S. Robins
Houghon & Robins
O. N. Middleton
Meriden
Conn
William Shute
Middleton, Conn
Joshua Shute
Cyril Shute
Australia
Mise Frances
Davin
St. Johtebury
George W
W. J. M. Beattie
Intermont
Elmwood Cemetery
Well Known Orange Resident Dies After Illness
Forrest Cutler, a longtime Orange resident aged 43, died after several weeks of illness. Survived by wife, two sons Albert and Theron, sister Mrs. Wallace Relies of Mainfield, and brother Ernest Cutler of Orange. A prayer service will be held Saturday at 1 pm at the home, with funeral at the Grange Center National Church. interment in Orange cemetery. Rev. Ramage to officiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Eeen Hight
Cutler
Orange
Albert
Theron Cutler
Pee
Wallace Relies
Mainfield
Ernest Cutler
Tional
Grange Center
Lature Ramage
Orange Cemetery
Note to Granite Manufacturer Tae The Marshfield
A fragmented note mentions Granite Manufacturer Tae The Marshfield and a reference to military fans and a term Pyemintoney divisor in a pew. Reads like an obscure local item with unclear action, entities, and context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae
Marshfield
Pyemintoney
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Bullecourt
Hullecourt
Allicn
Paris
Moulin da Laffaus
Dray En Laonnsis
Austrian War Office
Hanne
Manet Pelinr
Obttineas
Ases Redmond
Matter
Washington County
Russia
E. E. Jonne
Odd Fellows
George DeGeorge
Nellie B. Spaulding
Sinter
Sodality of Blessed Virgin
U. S. Navy Department
Berane
Sept Steel
Noel—Barclay
Vermont
Robert D. Davies
Ruthand Barber
Hommph Hennett
Biter
Hempitel
Trewtle
tecMont
Talk OF
the Town
John Robins
Turer
Forrest Cutler
Eman, Srecetary
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