British Capture Fontaine and Near Cambrai Advance
British forces report capture of Fontaine Notre Dame, 2.75 miles southwest of Cambrai on the Bapaume Cambrai road. Reinforcements driven from new positions. tanks aid advance. Scottish troops seize Cantaing and 600 prisoners. Ulster regiments reach Miravres. several German counterattacks repulsed. over 180 officers among 10,000 prisoners processed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Fontaine Notre Dame
War Office
Canembrai
Bapaume
Cambrai
Tuig
Toway
Crevecant - Sur - Lescott
Maenierea
Scheldt Canal
Marcoing
Noyelles
Sur-L’becaut
Flesquieres
Cantaing
Annex
West Riding
Hourlon Wood
Bapaume-Cambrai Road
Miravres
Dar
Rullecourt
German Line Bent But Not Broken On Italian Front
Berlin via London reports Monte Fontana and Monte Spin macin on the northern Italian front between the Piave and Brenta rivers have been captured. The Cambrai region chatter continues but the enemy failed to break through, gaining only slight ground beyond the German lines amid wreckage of tanks.
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Berlin
London
New
Monte Fontana
Monte Spinmacin
Piave
Brenta
Sencalle Marou
Cambrai
Bern
General Byng Made Hero in British News
London Nev 22 Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports a long communique with news of possible victory on the western front. The paper highlights public attention, the use of artillery and barrages, and notes German defenses appearing to crumble as British infantry advances unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Douglas Haig
France
Fantiri
Byag
French Advance North of Craonne and Aisne Front Gain
French communications report attacks north of Craonne and on the Aisne front, penetrating German positions about 400 yards deep on a two-thirds mile front. They took about 165 prisoners, with additional captures elsewhere, while enemy counterattacks on the Aisne failed with losses.
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War Office
Craonne
Berry Au Nuc
Miette
Duvincourt
Cours
Mivtte
Aisne
Meuse
Alsace
Larguet
Army of the East
Struma
Vardar
Hadibarman
Cerna Bend
Meanastir
Ainouneen
Germany bars Azores zone as Atlantic bases grow
Amsterdam reports a new German barred zone around the Azores, declared in a wartime dispatch. The note also states the Mediterranean channel to Greece will be closed, arguing Venizelos policies used the route for arms and ammunition transport rather than food supply.
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Amsterdam
Vertin
Azores
Alicial Mmemorandim
Greece
Mediterranean
Venizelos
Greatest blow to German front weakens western line
Officials view the Italian front as a crucial setback for Germany. Reports suggest ammunition shortages limited German offensives while Allied forces, including French and British units, reinforced Italian defenses. The high command reportedly relied on winter and Allied redeployments to blunt any major western front push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matabal Hai
Wible
Jury completes murder trial in Ang. town case
The jury in the murder case seated Mrs Binnes OeSeutles as the defendant in the Ang. tof her toner Jedery Li Dedhulnes. The proceedings addressed the alleged killing and related claims, with the jury delivering its verdict after deliberations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minenla, X.Y. Sav
Ang
Draft regulations take effect as Crowder order arrives
Montpelier reports Crowder’s new draft rules go into effect today after clerks at the federal district board worked past 9 pm to complete the cases. About 5,058 men were examined statewide with 1,300 certified for military service and 2,004 discharged for disability, while 1,019 were on track to be drawn from Camp Devens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Norton Inge
Crowder
Federal District Board
Adjutant General
Camp Devene
Massed Forces Press Peace Talks Amid Russian Action
Dispatches from the front and Petrograd report a major enemy assault along the upper Piave, with reserves including Prussian Guard troops and Hungarian mountaineers. Allied ambassadors are informed of the armistice proposal while Russian authorities depose General Dukhonin for offering peace terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Dukhonin
Ie Sennen
Pany Aremies
London
Council of the People’s Commistries
Italian Forces Hold Up Invaders Near Monte Grappa
From the Piave to Brenta rivers a battle in the northern mountains tightens as Italian forces stall the invaders at Monte Grappa. The clash of vast troop numbers, terrain advantages, and slowed advancement mark a pivotal phase of the highland fight with both sides displaying fatigue and perseverance.
National League Declines Exemption for Players in Draft
New York reports that the National League will not seek special exemption for any ball players. President Tener said the league will not back selfish plans and remains committed to preserving the game’s high standard despite wartime draft pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National League
John K. Tener
Chicago
Tobman
Mille Servien
Grident Johnson
Eau Ore
Senaté
Jolson
Chicago Eink
Americe
Vlabe
Pri
Cheveland
Philadelphia
Repai
Boston Lib
Jack Barry
Navy
Johnson
Sveryel
1M Gamer
Governor Resigns to Join Nebraska National Guard
Lincoln November 2 The resignation of Governor Keith Neville is now with the secretary of state to take effect upon the Nebraska National Guard regiment’s acceptance into federal service. Neville has been named colonel of the Tih regiment.
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Gov
Keith Neville
Nebraska
Nebraska National Guard
Lincoln
Secretary of State
Tih
Neville
Death of Mrs Helen M Robbins in Burlington
Mrs Helen M Robbins died after a brief illness at her daughter Mrs W E Terrill’s home in Burlington. Born in Northfield and educated at Northfield Academy, she married Lieut Aurus Robbins of the Vermont Union Army in 336% and lived with him in Virginia officers’ quarters. A daughter, Mrs W B Terrill of the city, survives. Funeral Saturday at the Church of the Messiah in Montpelier at 1:30 PM, burial in Northfield.
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Burlington
Helen M. Robbins
We.terrill
South Winoorki Savenne
Robbins
Saeed Vermont
Virginia
W. B. Terrill
City
Roblins
Montpelier
Church of the Messiah
Montpelier Satrday
Jin Narthitheld
Textile workers win 12 percent wage raise in Fall River
Fall River textile council announced a 12 percent wage advance effective December 3 after rejecting a 0 percent offer. The compromise was reached in response to the union demand for 15 percent and marks a key labor settlement in the mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Mass
Fall River Textile Council
Dan Shay acquitted in murder case shocker
Dan Shay former manager of the Kansas City and Milwaukee baseball circuits was found not guilty of a second degree murder charge. The verdict followed his claim of self defense after a waiter was killed during an altercation at a city eatery.
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Dan Shay
Waller
Todianapolis
Kansas City
Chronicle of a Political Statement in German and English
Fragmented text describes a nineteenth century style communication from Washington DC regarding governance, monarchy, and religious statements. It references a pastoral letter and the abolition of government actions amid unclear details and few readable names or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, DC
Calle
Orman
Barre Eagles Win in City Tournament Roundup
Barre Eagles defeated the Screamers of Montpelier heavily in a city tournament featuring pool, billiards, bowling, cards, and other games. Barre dominated pool and billiards, while bowling finals were separated by more than 100 points. Card players finished with even honors. cribbage pitch and “4” matches were closer. The Barre Eagles hall on Worthen block and Merlo’s academy on North Main hosted the events with lively spectator interest.
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Barre
Montpelier
Barre Eagles
Eagles
Worthen Block
Merlo's Academy
North Main Street
Peyers
Big Red Cross fund drive ends in Barre concert
A large crowd attended a Barre opera house concert and after party last night raising funds for the Red Cross. Promoters aim for at least 300 dollars net after expenses, with proceeds to the war work. The Wilders Hill act headlined, supported by Carroll's Orchestra. attendance neared 1,000, and city services donated venue and lighting.
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Barre
Red Crom Society
Opera House
Howland Hill
Mra
F. W. Hill
New York
G. A. Wilder
Burlington
Howland Tall
Red Cross
Wilder-Hill
Horban
Carroll
Wilders
Hill
Laka Rose
Abn
Masars
Wilder
Rachel Robinson
Tarartiat
Dan A. Perry
Wnetion
Bowland
Res Carnation
Videu
Katherine O'Leary
Withelwina
Lyte Hwen
Misa Cleora Teynolds
Ward Carter
Dvclowm
Montpelier
Chery
Tomes
A. Blanchard
Fantom
Heber Manny
Tolneen
Eam
Close of Philathea Class Sale at Baptist Church
A large crowd attended the Philathea class sale at the Baptist Church, marking the close of their second annual event. The evening featured a charity sale, a reading, and a playlet titled Then Now, with the cast including Mrs. Ernest Harvhelder, Mrs. Byron Wright, Mrs. Mary Brading, and others, plus musical solos by Dorothy Ingle and vocal numbers by Douglas Inglis. Credit for the success is given to Mrs. Ruth Perry and the various committees and contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Husinow
B. J
Frnest Harvhelder
Ann
Byron Wright
Mary Brading
Douglas Inglis
Ruth Perry
Coal Shortage Closes Club in St Albans
Supt. W P Jackson told Strana han Memorial club members that coal shortages and the need to conserve force the closure of the North Main street club building for the winter. He is home from Camp Dix New Jersey where he represents the war department on training camps for soldiers. Jackson will return to Camp Dix Saturday. Mrs Jackson aided club work and plans were noted for future service in training camps.
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Commissioner of Industries
Simonds
Swanton
Rebecca Wright
Chicago
Chester Wright
Miss Baron
Stanley Baron
Miss Wright
Sioux City
W. P. Dillingham
Washington, D.C
Dwight Dwinell
Capitol
Bennington
New State Building
Boston
New York
W. B. Clark
Waterbury
Joseph O. Freeman
Central Vermont Reillway
St. Alesandrie
P. Q
Sheil PW
Tracy
Hens of Correction
Henry Wagner
George Long
Corman Hulgera
Wagner
Long
HF. Graham
John Trooks Wherler
University of Vermont
Wheeler
Gov. Graham
Gocwrant
Washington
M. Jones
New England Board
Jericho
P. T. Pease
H. P. Hall
St. J. Varney
Graham
Benjamin Gates
Scott
Z. E. Weeks
Wiliam Davis
Board of Control
Harvey Goodell
Windsor
Isard of Control
Qwlaan
Len Shoutell
Vergennes
Shontell
Sisco
Veranda
Benn
New Maumpalilne
Vermont
Wilson
Ucorie
Mikin
Shursief
Ryan
Retin
Farmera
St. Albans
W. P. Jackson
Stranahan Memorial Club
North Main Street
Jackson
Camp Dix
Wrightstown
War Department Commission On
Fortottles
Will Hire Women for Transit Service Positions
In New York on November 22 an employer announces plans to hire women for clerical and station work in a transit company. The policy targets ages 21 to 45 and notes preference for applicants already from families of male military service members.
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New_York
Theoslore Shimts
Corporal Sons
Ld States
Army
Death Knell of U Boats Reported in Allied Campaign
Fragmented dispatch notes a decisive shift against U boats with signals of reduced threats and strategic gains. Mentions key Allied actions near Seaward approaches and the blocking of German submarine routes.
Towns Report On YMCA Campaigns In Irregular Text
Fragmented report notes YMCA campaign activities across towns with unclear names and dates. The text mentions various places and figures though many words are garbled, making precise details hard to determine.
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Fontaine
Haig
Hindenburg
Siegfried Line
Gen. Byng
Germany
Italy
Mra DeSeutles
Talian
Associated Proas
Ade
Pinve
Bellina Alpe
Jower Hungary
Monte Grappa
Tower
The
League
Northfield
Wranon Fe
Middlewest
Water Committee
Plinsente
Hiram Holieee
Ani
Thewlay Morgue
Connolly
Simelaie Af
Chigertte
Carl Ae
Tartu
Woeitefeld
Ty Eal
Etty Court
Grist
Jeph Chattin
Screamers
Kre F
Montpelier F. C
Mi P. Binnehl
Haree
Fares Rory EK
Montpelier Zs Oy Il Fe
Cullen Rheene
Rhepard Porty-Vive
Barre FO
Montpelier F
Reat ‘ Alien Blanehar
PrTen
Barre F. C. BE
Jon Batehelder Deracette
Jenner Menant L. Bassi Smith Nelson
Cleary Dennis Oribrage
Barre F
Hewitt McDonald
Mg F. W. Hill
S. G. H. Wilder
Stranahan Boys
Sapa
Fisk
Reston
YMCA
Viola Velyn
Washiegem
Vee
Marehtield
Barts Tech
Wineves
Enki
Fetal
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