American troops ordered to France under Pershing as soon as practicable
Approximately a division of the Regular Army will form the first expeditionary force sent by President Wilson to aid the Allies against the German threat. A derailment near Granite Street involved a baggage car, but no injuries were reported and service was restored after the wrecking crew cleared the line.
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France
Pershing
Pres. Wilson
Charles R. Simonds
Barre
Williamstown
Granite Street
Simmon
Bridge No. 13
Blackwell Street
Robert Whalen
Tiwan
Montpelier Junction
Expeditionary force to France led by Pershing deployed soon
Washington May 19 The War Department announced that an expeditionary force of about a division of regular troops under Major General John J Pershing will proceed to France at the earliest practicable date General Pershing and his staff will precede the troops The president declined to comment on Roosevelt's possible involvement and ordered draft registration for June 5 with initial training and deployment timing to be determined The drafted army will not be called to colors until about September 1 but regular troops are expected to be in action against Germany by then
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
John J. Pershing
France
Pershing
Roosevelt
Germany
War Department
Witterramen
District of Columbia
Regular Army
Navy
Marine Corps
National Guard
Naval Militia
United States
Alaska
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Congrom
Amare
Thumy
Mirpove
Muntry Wall
Washington
United States of America
Wy Otert Lansing
Wilson Declines Roosevelt Army to France
Washington May 10 President Wilson will not permit Colonel Roosevelt to raise a volunteer expedition to France. He states that current war needs and the new draft law require focusing on creating and fielding an effective army promptly. Roosevelt’s plan would interfere with central war aims and the draft provisions as advised by experts on both sides of the water.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
France
Wilson
Germany
Western Front
Cam
Pes Oelp
Sbter
Mot Neries
Sven
Boy Killed At Bethel Railroad Near Central Vermont Station
A 12 year old Italian boy was killed on the railroad near Bethel Vermont’s Central station as Train No 0 slowed for a stop. The engineer applied brakes too late after spotting the lad on the main line. Southgate, a Burlington agent, witnessed the scene and noted the body was not heavily mangled. Villagers identify the deceased as from a nearby Italian family.
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Central Vermont
Bethel
Charles T. Southgate
Barte
M. & Wit Railroad
South Royalton
Wae
Pasengers
Southgate
West
Hnen
Rebekah Officers Elected at Rutland Meeting
Emma L. Rand of Saxtone River was chosen state president of the Rebekah State Assembly at the Odd Fellows closing meeting. Others elected include Clara W. Peterson St. Johnsbury as secretary and Emma H. Gates Lundow as treasurer with Emma L. Cubarn West Barke as state warden Eva M. Hazen Windsor as secretary and Eva Hazen as treasurer.
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Rutland
Emma L. Rand
Saxtone River
Rebekah
Odd Fellows
Clara W. Peterson
St. Johnsbury
Emma L. Cubarn
West Barke
Emma H. Gates
Lundow
Eva M. Hazen
Windsor
Now the Americans Declares German Paper Headline
A German newspaper prints the omen of American destroyer arrivals in European waters under a bold headline Now the Americans. The report references Allied troops and Canadian involvement, with scribbled OCR fragments noting places like Amsterdam and London and a May 1 dateline.
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Amsterdam
Tia
London
Siegle
Lokal Aneriger
Summer Hotel Fire Destroys North Conway Building
Fire destroyed the Summer Hotel in North Conway New Hampshire in the early morning blaze. Owner Eastman and his wife escaped unharmed after the fire began in the kitchen.
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North Conway
Eastman
Kitcheh- Marry
F Eastman
Expediting Justice Through County Court Rule Changes
Perior judges met in Montpelier to adopt drastic rules aimed at expediting trials in county courts. Provisions include trials during the filing term to reduce docket delays and measures to speed docket management. Clerk Lewis was directed to print the new rules and related court practice changes.
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Montpelier
Eile
Lewis l Monily
Linatewriet
Steeple of Hols Angels Church Struck by Lightning
A lightning storm struck the steeple of Hols Angels church, igniting the structure. Firefighters found the steeple already in ruin when they arrived. water could not reach the top, and the steeple collapsed though the main church remained intact. Roof damage and smoke spread but overall loss not yet estimated. The church had earlier suffered a lightning strike two years prior with no fire.
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Hols Angels
Lyon
Struck by a Train Claims St. Athans Guard
Edward M Doheny, 18, son of Mrs. Catherine Doheny, part of the Machine Gun company, was found unconscious near the Bradfont bridge while on guard duty. He suffered a fractured skull and was taken to Hanover hospital. His mother Dr Ales Davidson and Capt Edward Smith traveled there. his condition labeled favorable. He belonged to the St. Albans High senior class.
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St. Athans
Edward M. Doheny
Catherine Doheny
Machine Gun
Bradfont
Hanover
St. Albans High
Bullet Through Hat Incident At Unknown Location
Fragmented report describes a bullet through a hat affecting an individual named Bratthebers and references Allen Ransom and Cs We of SycingSoll. Details are unclear due to damaged text. no clear date, place, or outcome can be confirmed.
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Bratthebers
Allen Ransom
SycingSoll
Saxtone Hiver
Chaleur
Wight
Py Ransen
Rally in East Barre Draws Large crowd for Patriotic Program
A large crowd attended a patriotic rally in East Barre opera house last evening directed by Harry McAllinter and Dr N Hi Averyami A J Whitcomb with Senator Wl Bancroft assisting. Speakers included Abe bott Barre and Frank Plumley Northfield who urged a garden for every family and home food production while praising wartime unity. The event featured a school band, flag salutes, andEfforts by Gropelli’s band and local volunteers for transportation and arrangements.
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Kant Barre
Harry McAllinter
N. Hi
Averyami A. J. Whitcomb
Wl. O. Bancroft
Safety
Abebott
Barre
Washington County
Frank Plumley
Northfield
Congress
Vermont
East Barre Opera House
F. L. Sargent
Gropelli
East Barre
Opera House
F. ©. Bancroft
N. BE. Avery
Jamun Ramnage
F. H. Aberott
Phumley
Ramage
Hust Barre Congregational Church
Leon Lord
Benator Kanerett
Germany
Her
Europe
Plumlay
America
Whamley
Audicion
Lorhers
Mr. Ramage
A Good Production by Church Youth Troupe
Young people of the Church of the Free Shepherd starred in the amateur production The Greenbird directed by Miss Mandatarn. About 178 attended as the cast of students portrayed hotel keeper and other roles with two waiters’ drills between acts. The concerted effort earned praise and the cast is slated for a second showing at St John Tapitat church in Feb.
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Church of the
Mise Mandatarn
Beve Dome
Mr. Macklyn
Rank Wells
Mire Macklyn
Lacy Wells
Enid and
Allen
Isabel Beattie
John Hall
Lane
Body Found in Stream Near Fosonksy
Proctor, May 19. Theodore Heckstrom's body was found floating in the Fosonksy river after a distance of 105 fallen trees. The body showed signs of injury. identification and cause of death were not immediately clear.
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Proctor
Theodore Heckstrom
Lawly
Tally Creshad
Will Allee
Registration Day Proclamation Calls 21 to 30 Men
Washington May 0 The war army bill signed by President Wilton aims to raise a national army over 1,000,000 trained troops within a year, with 590,000 more under training. A White House proclamation orders all men aged 21 to 30 to register on June 5 between 7 and 9 p.m. local time, except certain service personnel.
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Washington
Congress
War Department
Wilton
Lnw
White House
Regular Army
Navy
National Guard
Naval Militia
United States
Columbia
United
Vlimbia
Himelf
District Court of
J. Wortrow Wilken
District of Colum
District of Columbia
Funeral of Mrs Jonn Robins at Elmwood Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs Emily Robins wife of ex Mayor John Robins were held at her home 22 French Street at 10 o'clock with Rev Wo J Beatty pastor of the Church of St Johnsbury officiating. Interment was to be made at Elmwood Cemetery. Attending were Mrs William Men Charles Mblitetow Morlirw Deshua Shaty Meriden and William Shute Middletwch Conn.
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Emily Robins
John Robins
French Street
Wo J. ML Beattie
Church of the
St. Johnsbury
Toade
Elmwood Cemetery
Wml
Charles Mblitetow
Morlirw
Deshua Shaty
Meriden
William Shute
Germans Renew Aisne Assault With Slight Gain Claimed
Paris reports a renewed German attack on the Aisne front northwest of Braye-en-Laonnois with heavy waves of troops. The war office says Germans failed to break French lines except at a western front point, prisoners remain with French forces, and burning liquid tactics near Rheims were unsuccessful.
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Paris
Aisne
Braye-en-Laonnia
War Office
Rheims
Wake Up Amelia parade to crown Barre celebration
Barre prepares for a large Wake Up Amelia parade with Gov Graham and regimental units arriving by noon. Soldiers from the fort, a Norwich cadet contingent, and about five bands are expected. The parade forms at Corrier park at 1 pm, proceeds through main streets, and a flag raising precedes speeches at the Tilden Inn area.
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Darre
Barre
Mercantile
Timial
Taber
Gov
Graham
Hotel Barre
Harre
Norwich
EL Li Kerves
Reeves
War Department
Corrier Park
America
Vermont
Washington Street
North Main Street
Maple Avenue
Smith, Whitcomb & Cook Foundry
Seminary Street
Main Street
Scampini Mocke
Volunteens
Knights of Trythias Hall
Gypsy Woman in Court Sparks Street Parade Scene
A chaotic scene unfolded in the city court as a group of Romani women, wearing vivid outfits, crowded chairs and benches. A woman named Mees gas eeealieed ees Cae ietrate Hl. Wy Beene brought a message from chet Sinclair amid a Wake Up America event. Police swarmed to control the crowd as a copper aunt anti-emoting threat sparked tensions and a disruptive display near the courtroom.
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Nest
Annie
Emetheres
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Belgium
Saxtons River
Welch
Roe Maz
Amerran
N. H
St. Albans
Machine Gun Company
Uoardeman
Moving! Pigure
Sastens River
Fast Barre
Pheodore Beckstrom
Jonn Robins
Elmswood Cemetery
Frant
Braye-en-Laonnis
Tn Enterprise Alley
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