British Drive Captures 80 Prisoners and six Guns
British forces expanded the Flanders front near Merville Nieppewend and west of the Lys, taking 400 German prisoners in a related push from Mont Kemmel to Mont Rouge and Scherpenberg. French gains and British air activity accompanied a robust counterattack repelled by artillery.
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Flanders
Merville
Nieppewend
Haxebrouck
Lys
Mont Kemmel
Mont Rouge
Scherpenberg
Ville- Sur-Ancre
Somme
Arras
Firitish
Germany
Rheima
Eee
Bethuune
Bethune
France
Landau
Karlsruhe
Rhine
Strong opposition to Teuton alliance voiced in London
London May 21 strong opposition to the Germany Austria Hungary alliance is voiced by Chancellor Von Hartling and Foreign Secretary Von Kuehlmann as reported in The Hague via Daily Mail correspondent. They reportedly said they washed their hands of the matter if upset by the methods used by the German higher command. General Ludendorff reportedly insists the agreement be signed at once with military sections binding each party to the other and pulling Austria to place all her forces at Germanys disposal against any enemy.
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London
Germany
Austria-Hungary
von Hartling
von Kuehlmann
Hague
Daily Mail
Ludendorff
Tasere
Austria
14 Men Trapped in Mill Creek Mine Fire Rescue Abortions
In VilIa West Virginia May 21 seven rescue workers collapsed from gas while reaching miners trapped since yesterday after a main entry ignition fire. A U S rescue car from Monongah West Virginia team of mines is en route to Ville and expected to reach the burning mine this afternoon as workers continue efforts to extinguish flames and reach their fellow miners.
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Rescue Party
Charleston
W. VI
Mill Creek Cannel Coal Mining Company
Villa
W. Va
Jeinns
United States
Tean
Monogah
Comrados
Farrell Denies Offer to Direct Shipping Board Role
New York May 21 James A Farrell president of United States Steel Corp denied he had been tendered the position of director of operation of the Shipping Board. He said if offered he would decline for patriotic reasons and that his energy is devoted to meeting the war needs and production and delivery of steel for the military effort.
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New York
James A. Farrell
United States Steel Corporation
Shipping Board
Re Baeque
Emergency Geet Corporation
Irish revolt planned in America in Irish-German plot
Washington May 21 United States agents uncovered evidence of a German Irish plot to finance arm and submarine shipments for a rebellion in Ireland. Sinn Fein sympathizers in the United States discussed aiding the uprising, with arrests by British officials believed tied to a planned open outbreak. The United States aims to prevent belligerents' attacks on the country and may publish the evidence once those involved are rounded up.
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United States
Ireland
Washington
Trish
Sinn Fein
Treland
Channel
France
England
Great Britain
State Department
Sinn Fuln
Wate
London
Srnel
Germany
Co Belligerente
Meltish
Stark famine ally against Teutons
From Annecy near the Rhine border a Daily Mail correspondent reports a witness says Germans and Austrians grow weary of war and focus on bread. He cites food shortages, typhus, and apathy as summer 1917 approaches, with anticipated hard months ahead.
Many Claimants For Red Cross Honors
Washington May 21 Claime from various sections to the honor of being the first to subscribe their allotments to the second fund of the American Red Cross were on file awaiting decisions of the national headquarters on the matter of awards. Word was cabled from Honolulu that Hawaii had over subscribed its quota of 250000, while reports of having gone over the top had been received from Peabody Mass Pon Jotoe county Okla and Yolo county Cal.
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Washington, D. C
Honolulu
Hawaii
Peabory
Mass
Pon Jotoe County
Okla
Yolo County
Cal
Earthquake Triggers Fire in Chile Town
An earthquake struck the town in Coquimbo province damaging multiple buildings. Fire started at a town center causing further damage as the tremor was felt across surrounding areas. Reports from May 1 describe ongoing aftershocks and limited casualties.
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Chili
Coqumbo
Mae Vill Valprisina
Chai
Tita
Laserena
Sinn Fein says arrests expected as business continues
A Sinn Fein representative at the organization’s Dublin headquarters tells the Associated Press that the country is calm. He notes arrests were anticipated and substitutes were appointed long ago to carry on affairs if needed.
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Dublin
Sinn Fein
Nization
Associated Press
Aed
Inn
Germans falsify losses in new German war reporting
An Associated Press report from France on May 20 states German figures hide true losses by counting only destroyed aircraft within German lines and excluding planes shot down by the American forces. The account describes German methods and the unreliability of their casualty tallies.
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France
Associated
Treas
Aboo Tog
Uerneur Geoftiver
Li Mont van Taal
Millions to Register Under New Draft Plan in June
Washington reports estimate that about 750000 to 1000000 young men will be registered on June 5 as part of the new draft. General Crowder says roughly three quarters of a million may be drawn into service, with exemptions for physical defects dependents and other barriers. Secretary Baker notes the plan targets all males 21 to 31 who have turned 21 since June last year and will be 21 by June 5 1918.
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Washington
D. C
Crowder
Mmarshal
Baker
E. H. Crowder
General Crowder
Wilson
Regular Army
Navy and Marine Expo
National Guard and Naval Milta
Officers' Reserve Corps
Raeal Boards
Aif
Trh
Pune
U S Troop Train Overturned In Arkansas Wreck
Texarkana Ark May 21 train No 651 northbound was wrecked near Garland City Arkansas the engine and four coaches overturned The engineer and fireman were killed and one or more soldiers injured according to reports
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Texarkana
Ark
Wroeen
Garland City
Enine
Wounded in France Freeman of Burlington
Lieut. Willard J. Freeman formerly of the University of Vermont is reported wounded in France. Instructors’ school duties, a grenade accident tore his hand and injured his right eye. He married Ruth Miller of Burlington last August and is the son in law of Mr and Mrs H A Miller of 84 Brookes avenue. He is expected to remain at a base hospital for weeks with possible skin grafting to save facial appearance.
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Burlington
France
Pirot Lient
Willard Jt. Freeman
University of Vermont
Freeman
Franer
Lieut
China and Japan sign treaty after days of talks
Peking reports that China and Japan signed a treaty after several days of discussions on military operations and related matters. The agreement also includes battalions deals with other issues, but specific details were not disclosed.
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Peking
China
Japan
Libeum
Battses
Fifteen Airplanes Burned in Franeieco Ban Fallout
A mangled report notes fifteen airplanes burned during a disruption linked to a ban in Franeieco. References to Muck Thaber Ale and vague construction terms appear, with scattered figures suggesting a loss near £20000 to $1000 yearly. Named items include Fowler Airplane and Rosengh gh, but details are unclear.
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Ban Franeieco
Fowler
Bard Sat
Virginian railway president removed by McAdoo
R W Huntington of New York is ousted as Virginian railway president for disobedience to federal orders. J H Young of Norfolk named federal director with full authority to run the road, including personnel changes. The line runs coal from Deep Water West Virginia to Norfolk Virginia.
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Washington
R. W. Huntington
New York
McAdoo
Virginian Railway
Railroad Administration
J. H. Young
Norfolk
Bawhorn
Virginian
W. Va
Huntington
Railway Administration
Ureland
Railway Corporation
Ram
Mr. Young
Clutched revolver and phone receiver in girl’s death
Boston May 21 Miss Nellie Lipsett 11 was found dead in bed from a self inflicted head wound while holding a telephone receiver and a revolver. Ruth Lipsett her sister found the body when she returned from work. Police and medical examiner deem the death a suicide though motive is under investigation.
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Nellie Lipsett
Boston
Misa Lipaett
Ruth
Miss Lipasett
Polien
Lice
Mise Lipeett
Missing Woodsville girl emails from Bellows Falls note
Miss Mabel Coburn, aged 15 of Woodsville, disappeared Saturday night after leaving a note claiming she drowned herself and shoes on the Connecticut river bank. A telegram from Bellows Falls appeared reading I am working for seven dollars and board would like to stay. Police say no man is involved. girl seen boarding at Bellows Falls Sunday morning.
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Woodsville
N. Hi
M. Melvin Coburn
Wells River
Mabel Coburn
Dr. Gibson
Connecticut
Bellows Falls
Bellows Falla
Lost Her Two Sons in War Toll at Fitzdale
In St Johnsbury on May 21 Private Allen B Moore of Fitzdale was killed May 10, brother of Corporal Walter G Moore killed the same day. Their mother Mrs John Corcoran of Fitzdale was notified. Allen, 21, enlisted last July with his brother, both serving in the Machine Gun Company of the 10th Infantry and shipped overseas in fall. They worked for the Fitzdale Paper Company and were born in Monroe, N.H. Memorial services will be held at Monroe Church Sunday.
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St. Johnsbury
Allen BR. Moore
Fitzdale
Gctiow
Walter G. Moore
John Corcoran
Moore
George
South Lunenburg
Allen
St. Johneburg
Machine
10Th Infantry
Fitzdale Paper Company
Monroe, N.hs
Monroe
Red Cross Returns From New York and Chicago Subscriptions
New York City reports Red Cross subscriptions totaling 4,587,610 with gains near five million, while Chicago shows about 800,000 in subscriptions. The drive proceeds under limited participation by a few individuals, with early daily totals and regional totals updated before 1 o'clock yesterday.
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Washington
New York City
Red Cross
Chicago
Rewak
Sul
Prize winner named in May event at Lamdue near Spartens Point
A fragmented notice lists a prize winner for a May 21 event at a location near Lamdue and Spartens Point. It mentions Kay Gore and a 4575 code, with garbled text surrounding a riveting international competition and best score awards.
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Steen Neta
Fret International
Ttt Toys
Ed Northwart
Lamdue
Fered Ces
Bei Hiebean Spartens Point
Kay Gore
Ziveta
College Building Damaged by Fire in Vermont
A Burlington report says the old main building of the University of Vermont was struck by lightning last night. The ninth end containing the Yo MOA and lecture rooms burned to the south end wall. the historic chapel was spared. Damage estimated at $25,000 with about 35 mechanics’ students assisting in orderly evacuation. one youth’s trousers dangled from a telegraph wire before dawn.
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Aurlington
Meipal Bilding
University Ofermont
Goutrich
Vermont
Mechanics’ School
Knights of Columbus Hold 20th Vermont Assembly Convention
Delegates representing about 2000 members in 12 councils gather for the Knights of Columbus Vermont state council annual convention in Barre. Activities include Mass at St Monica’s, a dance, and discussions on recreation centers for soldiers, with Fort Ethan Allen a model. The meeting considers transferring recreation center ownership to the national council, and hotel Barre serves as headquarters while Bishop Rice attends.
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Grand Council
Vermont
Knights of Columbus
Howland
Barre
St. Monica's Church
Loral Council
Carroll
North Main Street
Knights
St. Monica's
P.M. McKenna
Dol. Sullivan
St. Albans
J. A. Lynch
Catholic Church
Northfield
Father Lynch
Stephen M. Driscoll
FE. J. Howard
Bellows Falla
A. ©. Moore
J. F Smith
Rutland
B. J. Mulcahy
Hantwick
Ofiers
Vermont Knights of Columbus
United States
K. of C
Fort Ethan Allen
K. of C. Council
Yale Students In Big Uproar In New Haven
Yale undergraduates in military dress led a street demonstration in New Haven provoking clashes with police and civilians. Ten students were arrested after officers tried to clear the crowd near Yale post office, as Mayor Fitzgerald and officials intervened. Names of the arrested include Mitchell of Wellsley and several others from New York City and New Haven.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Ally i
Fitegerald
Keema
Fitzgerald
Yale Port
Ames K Mitchell
Wellesley
Mass
Central Station
F. Davis
Dayton
Thomas Denny
New York City
Mrs Beatrice Hale To Speak At Barre War Rally
Large Barre crowd urged to hear Mrs Beatrice Forbes Robertson Hale at the opera house tonight. The famed lecturer and actress will tell a war story to energize support, with concerts by local players before the program. Admission is free. seats expected to fill, as reports from St Johnsbury show similar strong attendance.
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Beatrice Forbes Robertson Hale
Barre
Vermont
Beatrice Forbes Robertson
Epera
Collin Hand
Sand
Peple
Hal
Janes PV. Taylor
Great
Jer Vermon Association
St. Jobe
Mary Last
Capmety
General by brevet sent to Senate by president whiteum
General officers named by brevet were sent to the Senate for approval by the president. The record notes the dispatch of senior military appointments to the upper chamber.
Wilson May Decide on Congress Adjournment Plan
Washington May 2 Discoveries indicate President Wilson may decide if Congress will stay in session after July 3 to consider new war revenue measures. Secretaries McAdoo and leadership met yesterday but were not convinced of the immediate need for action and showed reluctance to depart from an adjournment plan.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
McAdoo
Notice to Subscribers From Rares ny fle 4) and Pub Names
A fragmented notice references subscribers and mentions publishers PRANK and LANGLEY along with dates and services. The readable fragments imply a renewal or delivery advisory affecting readers of the paper.
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Prank & Langley
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America
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Rwise
Vienna
Arbeiter Zeitung
Ukraine
Duine
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Stharles
U. S
Lient
Willard J. Freeman
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R.R
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John O'Leary
Oes
J. J. Rice
Barre Town
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Washington County
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Wilken
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