French triple attacks push east of Chevreux and Aisne gains
Paris reports successful French attacks last night on three parts of the front. In the Californie plateau region they seized observation points overlooking the Ailette valley. Northern slopes of the heights east of Chevreux were advanced and three trench lines east of Chevreux fell as German counter‑attacks failed.
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Paris
War Front
War Office
Thay
Aisne
Californie
Ailette
Chevroux
Chevreux
Things Going Badly For Germans Says Dr Aguero
Geneva reports Dr Aristides Aguero, the recalled Cuban minister to Berlin, says Germany’s imperial regime is threatened. He has studied the enemy and notes cracks in the imperial edifice. He sees no immediate improvement in the German situation.
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Geneva
Paris
Germany
Aristides Aguero
Berlin
France
Aguero
British raids and air losses report from Vermilles front
London dispatch reports British troops raided enemy trenches east of Vermilles at noon. On other front areas, nothing notable occurred. One German plane was shot down yesterday and another aircraft was driven down damaged. one of our planes was lost in mining activity.
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London
Vermilles
Fire devastates half of Yonesawa city in Tokio blaze
Tokio May 23. A catastrophic fire tore through Yonesawa yesterday destroying half the city. Seven people died in the flames and four were injured as emergency crews battled the blaze into the night.
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Tokio
Yonesawa
Four villages burned as peat fire rages in Drenthe
A peat bag fire in the Dutch province of Drenthe swept four villages, destroying more than one hundred houses. The blaze, spreading from Amateram via London on May 23, caused several deaths and remained burning.
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Amateram
London
Drenthe
Fire Devastates Gyongyor Town Killing Seven
Budapest dispatch reports a massive fire in Gyongyors ravaging the town. Thousands of homes were burned with over 200 still burning, leaving thousands homeless and seven dead.
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Amsterdam
London
Budapest
Gyoengors
Funeral at Montpelier for Mrs Lawrence
Mrs Ana Belle Lawrence wife of John Lawrence died at her North Billerica Massachusetts home from pneumonia after measles. She will be transported to Montpelier for funeral at St. Augustine church Friday morning. Born August 6 1887 in Dasbury to Mr and Mrs Mark Wrisley she married John Lawrence nine years ago leaving four children Arthur Mary Ruth Bernice and Clementine. Surviving parents include her Bolton father and North Billerica mother Mrs John Barney. Aunts Mrs Predvie and Mrs Frank Lewis of North Dvextury live nearby.
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Waterbury
Ana Belle Lawrence
John Lawrence
North Billerica
Mas
Montpelier
St. Aigus- Hoste
Uns
Balle Wristey
Dasbory_ an einer
Mark Wrisley
John Law
Arthur
Mary Ruah
Bernice
Gremonthold Teby
Bolton
Aice
John Barney
North Billerima
Mere Predvie
Frank Lewis
Borth Dvextury
Died at West Topsham
Charles House of West atte et Wet aim Torsday at the home of his som EC Bente where Aebed lived the five years He was SI year and marthe od Mr Molecom told Topeham to June 1850 and had recitied 1) there sad just acre the linn in Cinenge With the reception of a few hn oa ith daughter ba Milfant The funeral will te behl at the owen Thureday aftereeen of 2 o'clock Minase eanit Mawers
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Charles House
West
Food price fixing bill introduced in Congress
The second administration food bill, aimed at creating a president headed emergency agency with broad power over production and distribution of essentials, was introduced by Chairman Lever. It would legalize price setting, regulate hoarding, and direct manufacturing and distribution to ensure fair prices and avoid waste.
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Washington, DD
House
Lever
Agriculture Committee
Wilson
Herbert C. Hoover
Houston
Agriculture Committees
Congress
Senate
Hotter
Hoe
Cviduet
Boards of
Trae
United States
Gore
Senate Agriculture Committee
Con Jorens
Becomes Red Cross Nurse in Waterbury
Lisle Webster son of Mr and Mrs HG Webster residing on Blush Hill passed the examination for the Red Cross hospital corps and expects to begin service next week. He has worked as a nurse at Mary Preteher ital im Ber dbs tom. There are 200 members of the Red Cross in Waterbury.
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Waterbury
Lisle Webeter
HG. Webster
Blush Hill
Red Cross Hospital Corps
Mary Preteher Ital Im Ber
Eradae Pratvstel Ao Muree
Rint Sycee
New Case at Bellows Falls Sparks Smallpox Concern
Bellows Falls on May 23 reports a new smallpox case amid quarantine measures from weeks ago. The latest victim, Jerry Liberty, arrived in town recently and fought the disease with help from neighbors. Authorities continue monitoring streets and the affected area.
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Bellows Falls
Wilders Street
Jerry Liberty
Tie
Count Tisza Cabinet Out as Resignation Shocks Europe
London report notes the Hungarian cabinet led by Count Tisza has resigned. Known as the iron man, he led the pro German faction and remained a key ally of Emperor Francis Joseph at the war’s outset. Emperor Charles is said to resent Berlin influence and sought greater independence for Austria Hungary.
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Iron Man
Austria-Hungary
London
Amsterdam
Count Tisza
Francis Joseph
Charles
Berlin
Count Tivea
Potedam
Germans Deport 3 000 Belgians From Brussels
Havre May 23 The Germans resume deportations of Belgians with about 3000 reported to have been sent from the suburbs of Brussels since May began. Washington May 23 President Wilson presses Congress to grant censorship powers for wartime publications, citing public safety and the need to curb dangerous disclosures. The House already passed a censorship provision in the espionage bill, while the Senate version lacked one, triggering a conference fight led by Representative Webb to restore the measure.
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Havre
Germany
Acr
Brussols
Washington
House Republicans
Wilson
Webb
Judiciary Committees
Congress
le House of Representatives
House
Senate
evneTemoe
President Wilson Presses Edits on War Era Censorship
In Washington on May 23 President Wilson renewed efforts to secure enacted censorship for wartime papers. He conferred with Senators Overman Fletcher Nelson and others to learn if objections could be eased and a modified censorship plan could be adopted. He stressed reliance on national newspapers but argued government control is necessary to counter isolated harm to national interests.
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Washington, D.C
Wilson
Ptt
Overman
Fletcher Nelson
Senate
Weill
Hower
Uert
Curtail Education St Albans May 2
A fragment notes that on May 2 in St Albans an education curtailment or schooling reduction is planned with limited readable details.
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St Albans
the Schol
Vermont Expected To Take 10 Million Liberty Bonds
Washington May 28 The Treasury announced tentative Liberty Bond allotments by region and state to back the war loan drive. Vermont is assigned 10 million dollars with New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania receiving higher minimum shares. The Federal Reserve Board will aid banks nationwide to ensure the loan’s success as sections adjust to actual demand.
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Washington
Peeple
Treasury Arkment
Pacific
Treasury
United States
Federal Reserve Board
Congress
Reserve
Treasury Department
Reserve Distriota
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Park State
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Ten Billions Expenditures for the Allies Planned
Washington May 23 plan to purchase Allied aid and naval supplies is outlined. Estimated first year cost runs to about 3,004,006000 dollars with roughly 10,100,000,708 in the hands of a single commission.
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Washington, D. C
Wry Aid
Vermont Cavalry Squadron and New Guard Divisions Planned
On May 23 the Vermont Cavalry Squadron and other National Guard units including artillery engineers signal corps and cavalry are to be reorganized to reconstitute the sixteen divisions of the guard as outlined in War Department plans. The drive targets field artillery engineers and signal battalions plus coast artillery reserves with grants of divisions from multiple states and new district-level headquarters and trains.
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T. C
National Guard
War Department
Ny Field Artillery
Vermont
Sifth
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Recruit Dies Suddenly in Burlington May 53
In Burlington a recruit named William M Makes died suddenly while at York hgn Alive rom Ms. The incident details are sparse but report a sudden fatality involving a New York medical facility and unidentified status. Further official clarification is awaited.
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Burlington
Willian M Makes
York
Italy Mission in Washington Arrives for Supplies and Loan
The Italian official mission led by Prince Udine arrived in Washington at noon and stayed at Joseph Leiter's house. Crowds welcomed them as they met American officials to discuss railway allotments coal iron and steel. Inventor Guglielmo Marconi is part of the commission.
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Washington
D. C
Prince Udine
Joseph Leiter
United States
Italy
William Marconi
Russian naval officers and civilian on special mission to Washington
Three Russian naval officers and a civilian said to represent the new government arrived in New York on their way to Washington. The party listed Lt Teon Kagernikoff Lt Nigole Pechkoff Sub-Lt Andre Mizural and Vladimir Insehnke. They planned to stay in New York for a while and have previously served in England and France.
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New York
Washington
Teon Kagernikoff
Nigole
Pechkoff
Andre Mizural
Vladimir [Insehanke
New Yorke
England
France
Joffre and Viviani Return to France Arrive at Brest
Paris dispatch reports Marshal Joffre and former Premier Viviani arrived safely in France after traveling from the United States. The party reached Brest at midnight and was to dine in Paris tonight.
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Viviani
Brest
United States
Paris
Marshal Joffre
Viviani Arived
Secret Washington Arrival of French Leaders Revealed
Washington May 28 A secret arrival in New York on May 15 by Vice Premier Vivianj Marshal Joffre and the French mission was kept from most Americans to shield them from submarine risk. The party traveled on a summer steamer and was escorted by a French warship. Public visibility was limited by voluntary censorship and many invitations to visit sections of the country were still being sent.
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Washington, D C
Vivianj
Marshal Joffre
New York
Kowait
Washington
War Revenue Bill Nears Final Passage in Senate
Washington May 23 After midnight the Senate nearly finished debate on the 1 400 000 000 war revenue bill with a new second class mail rate plan from the Ways and Means Committee. The tariff and postal provisions faced sharp votes as leaders pressed for final passage before reconciling with the House.
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Washington
Couwe Leet
Ways and Means Aumillon
Senate
Mann
Leoroot
Winoneln
Efimingie
Eigar
Annan
Funeral text honors Ira C. Calef in Barre
Many attended the funeral for Ira C. Calef in Barre on Monday afternoon. Banks led by People's National bank sent representatives and a long Barre delegation from Trustees of Goddard Seminary, Barre City hospital board, and local officials attended the service at the Calef home with Rev. Paul Weber officiating.
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Ira C. Calef
Washington
Barre
People's National Bank
Tae
Calef
Paul Weber
Universalist
Goddard Seminary
Joke Led To Marriage Divorce Case In Washington County
In Washington County court John Ross faces a divorce case arising from a joke that led to marriage. Mrs Noyes testifies the union included money from her earnings used for funeral costs and that her husband behaved erratically including threats and sleeping on the floor. She seeks custody of their child and states she now works in Worcester, Mass.
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Ganparello
John Ross
Washington
T. A. Hoar
A. G. Fay
Plolatif
S.A. Jackson
Joseph Frattink
Noyes
Jake
W. Noyes
Cabot
Jimabe
Hom
Ale
Worcester
Mass
Barre Banks Unite To Promote Liberty Bond Sales
Four Barre banks join to stimulate Liberty bond purchases through newspaper ads and a weekly payment plan. A Liberty war loan club enables earners to buy bonds with 1 dollar per week, targetings all residents. Banks collect payments and handle interest free, aiming to rally county support for the war effort.
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Barre
Kta People's National Bark
Barre J Savinge
Quarry Savings Bank
Granite Savings Bank
Liberty War
Aart
Bankers’ Appeal
Khaki
United States
Flora Murphy and John Averill Wed in Kearny
Elizabeth Carroll of Kearney New Jersey announces the marriage of her sister Flora Martha Murphy to John Trow Averill, both of Barre. The wedding occurred Tuesday May 22. Averill is a bank teller with significant family ties noted. After a wedding trip they will reside in Beckley and plan home in Beckley Oil area.
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Elizabeth Carroll
Kearney
X. J
Flora Martha Murphy
John Trow Averill
Barre
Tuewday
Marty Yoline
McDownmell & Sam
Averill
Swhn W. Aver TM
Beckley Oil
Viranite Savings Bank & Trust Co
Mia Averdl
Drove Cycle Into Window In City Street Crash
A bicycle rider crashed into a storefront window on Mh Street Dill yesterday as a vehicle veered off the Snaith & Man's basement window area. Responding witnesses reported the rider was detained for safety checks and the scene closed briefly while officers investigated.
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White River
Sumetinn
Snaith & Man's
Male
New Franchise Not Desired In City Council Talks
City council last night held a round table after open session on the South Main street paving dispute. A May 20 decision looms on whether the Tenney company franchise will continue with summer conferences. Officials note minor differences, while residents demand proper sprinkling and street improvements at North Main and Brooklyn Prospect intersections.
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Wees,ile
South Main Street
City Hall
Tenney Company
Traction Company
Tin Council
Glyeson
Counvil
Allerman Atlin
I Ae
Alderman Healy
Brooklyn
Prospect Streets
Nike
H. H. Bickford
Elmira
N.Y
James N'K
Gleason
Kosai
Olek Mackay
Ahern
Malin Street
Tom Lavery
Auierman Rossi
Lavery
Oprawkier
Ywetetium
Wealy
Sadie Hoberts
Mayle Avenue
Praukiin Street
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Ailette Valley
DR. Aguero
Rhine
Billerica
Mast
West Topsham
Charles Poole
Administration
RED Cross
Lisle Webster
Pasend
Tisza
Brussels
Wilton
Bill Feature
Pres
Wilson Tellx
Vermont Cavalry Squadron
Recruit
William B. Bates
Ethan Allen
Petrograd
Joffre
Aldewar Remy Marmiery
Tra C. Calef
Averill—Murphy
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