ANOTHER FRENCH ARMY REACHES FOREST OF COUCY
London reports French forces captured Tergnier three miles west of La Fere and advanced along a twenty mile front to depths up to four miles. French troops occupied Tergnier without opposition and reached the forest of Couey as Allied gains extend along the battle line from Havrincourt wood to the Aisne River with notable speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tergnier
la Fere
Forest of
Couey
Havrincourt Wood
River Aisne
French Advance Across Somme Oise Front Continues
French troops press forward through the Somme and Oise sectors, overcoming resistance and capturing Dury Olle guy Pithon Sommette Raucourt Gugny and the lower forest of Coney North of the Ailette Baramis Nanteuil la Fosse Conde Fort and Conde sur Aisne fall to French forces. North of the Veale there is no change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Somme
Oise
War Office
Ham
Dury
Olleey
Allette
Forvat
Coucy
Bariais
Ailette
Nanthuil-la- Fosse
Condefort
Conde-Sir-Aisne
Oite
Pithon
Sommette- Raucourt
Olcey
Gugny
Torgwier
Thi
Coney
Barmis
Quincy-Ras
Aulera
Aulere
Nanteuil-la-Foue
Conde sur-Aisne
Veale
Three Towns Taken During the Night
British troops advancing southeast and northeast of Peronne captured Hancourt Sorel le Grand and Motz en Couture. They penetrated Havrincourt wood and took prisoners as they moved toward the left flank of German positions along the Canal du Nord. Further north they pressed toward Messines and gained ground around Canteleux Violaines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Peronne
Hancourt
Sorel-le- Grand
Motz-en-Couture
War Office
Canal du Nord
Havrincourt
Havrincourt Wood
Flanders
Messines
la Bassee Canal
Canteleux
Violalnen
Henice
Peronbe
Sorell
Grand
Mesvings
French Surprise Teutons in Italy in Northern Front
French forces in Northern Italy launched a rapid attack to the east after a brief artillery preparation. Intense bombardment and cannon fire followed, with stubborn German defenses. French troops inflicted material damage and captured prisoners, while admitting light own losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ation
Italy
stebRonnis
French Army Reaches Hindenburg Line Near St Mard
With French forces in France, General Mangin’s troops reached the Hindenburg line at Lafaux and Petit Burisis and moved toward Saint Mard. They pressed near Quincy Basin as enemy positions briefly clashed this afternoon after a yearlong standoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Associated Press
Mangin
Hinden
Lafaux
Petit Burisis
Hile
St. Mard
Quincy Basen
Allies' Situation Best in Months on Western Front
Washington Sept 7 General March told the Senate military committee the Allied position on the western front is more satisfactory than in months. Good progress and a bright outlook were reported with Allied forces not more than 12 miles from the Hindenburg line in the main drive, and British troops piercing the line in the upper sector. The committee heard that 10,000 to 100,000 American troops are now with the British forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
March
Senate Military Committee
British Casualties For Week 20 640 Reported
London reports weekly British casualties totaling 20 040 officers and other ranks, with 378 killed or died of wounds and 1 036 wounded or missing. An aggregate 14 000 from the prior week is noted, with totals for officers and men alongside wounded or missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Labor Board Nomination Meeting In Washington County
A meeting of the employers of labor of Washington county will be held at the association hall on Saturday evening September 7 at 8 o clock to nominate a member of the labor board with jurisdiction over the distribution of labor from Washington county. Barre Quarriers and Manufacturers association members are urged to attend. H P Hinman secretary Barre VI September 7 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Employers of Labor
Washington County
Association
Ma Serra
United States
Barre Quarriers & Manufacturers’ Association, Inc
H. P. Hinman
Barre
Many Americans Listed in Canadian Casualties Report
Ottawa lists numerous Americans among the Canadian casualties reported today. Names include Gasned, Thomas Hurat of New Bedford, J. J. Cunningham of Holyoke, H Boott of Pawtucket, L McQueen of Manchester, N Ha, T F O Connor of Lowell, and others across Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New Hampshire. A note adds BE Shields of Philadelphia as returned to unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Gasned
Thomas Hurat
New Bedford
Moindedy
Crepen
Holyoke
MO 1
Mass
J. J. Cunningham
Ous
Mars
H. Boott
Pawtucket
McQueen
Manchester
N. Ha
L. J. ‘McMahon
Lowell
H. T. Mont
Jersey City
F. O'Connor
Bury
Eee
Tier
Croll
Ene Kilt
Pang
Sakteman
Roxbury
BE. Shields
Philadelphia
Captain Brumbaugh Dies, Wounds Self with Scissors
Baltimore dispatch reports Captain Samuel O. Brumbaugh age four, an army medical officer from Huntington Pennsylvania, committed death by self harming his wrist with a pair of scissors on his physician’s table. He died enroute to a hospital. Dr Wright was not present. The officer was en route to Washington when the tragedy occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Samuel O. Brumbaugh
Huntington
William
Arene
Wright
Washington
Finland Forms Alliance With Germany War Pact Reported
Paris reports a treaty of Alliance between Germany and Finland placing Finland’s entire manpower at Germany’s disposal. Dispatch cites Copenhagen source. Washington items list addresses of U S officers and men cited for bravery by General Pershing in his meeting notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Copenhagen
Germany
Finland
Havas
Washington
Pershing
War Department
Fedward A. Belanger
North Aisi
Mase
Nick Costianes
Greenville
Second mail man reaches Chicago by air route
Edward V. Gartner, the second mail airman, arrived from New York at Grant Park by 7:40 am after an overnight flight lasting about an hour from Westville Indiana. Weather conditions were unfavorable for night flying and the Westville to Chicago leg was flown at a cautious pace. Patmes left New York Thursday, hours after Max Miller who arrived with mail last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward V. Gartner
New York
Grant Park
Westville
Ind
Chicago
Gardner
Patmes
Max Miller
Registration Extension Promises Safer World for Children
Government urges all males ages 16 to 45 to register on Thursday Sept 12 under the selective service law. Message praises troops and commits to democracy by a nationwide registration to hasten end of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeesas Eter
United States
Newton
Baker
American and French Break Through German Lines on Aisne Front
On the Aisne front last night American and Franco American forces crossed the line with fresh troops and heavy and small artillery to widen holes in German trenches. German left flank appears to retreat toward the Aisne, while guns along the river front pounded positions with high explosives and shrapnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aisne
Associated Press
Tee An
Ian We
Finmos
Vallel
Ahrapmel
Ges Shelly Nie
Americans Meet Stubborn Resistance on Vesle Front
German forces withdrew from the Wes val ley to the Americans right as fighting raged near the Vesle sector. American and French troops pressed the line, utilizing improved terrain for defense and driving back machine gun nests. Casualties were heavy on the German side with numerous prisoners taken. the Allies prepared for a possible Chemin des Dames campaign as both sides fortified their positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesle
Associal
Weste Valley
Soissons
Rheima
Aisne
Ameriant
Ths
Dentracves Ronposten
Freeh
Chemin Des Dames
Clint
Thug Killed and Two Wounded in NYC Robbery Shootout
A New York police officer intercepted a band of men who had robbed a restaurant waiters’ club, shooting and killing one gang member and wounding two others as they attempted to flee. The suspects escaped with 750 in cash tips and jewelry valued at 2001, after a guard was shot and seriously wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Waltere
Newhall and Woodworth Wed in Barre Church Ceremony
Grace L Newhall daughter of Charles and Mrs Newhall of 12 Orange Street and Rollin L Woodworth were married at Hedding Methodist Church on French Street by Rev. Lipsky. The couple left for a two week wedding trip. Grace is a Montpelier seminary graduate and Rollin recently worked as a stenographer in the granite office and will reside on Egat Street in Barre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedding Methodist Church
French Street
Grace L. Newhall
Charles ¥. Newhall
Orange Street
Rollin L. Woodworth
BG. Lipsky
Hiride
Groom
Barre
H. A Gowa
Montpelier Seminary
Worth
Montlier
People's National Bank
Egat Street
Northfield Churches Unite for Joint Interims
Northfield residents report Congregational and Universalist societies agreeing to a year of joint interviews while Rev. James B. Sargent serves in war work. Services will be held in a single church with Rev. Charles B. Bingham leading the Universalist ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfield
Congregational Church Society
Universalist Society
Intervicws
Congregational Church
James B. Sargent
One
Charlee B. Bingham
Universalint Chy
Peter Barclay Funeral Held at Hope Cemetery
The funeral of Peter Barclay, a longtime granite cutter, was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Frerytown church with Crome Laud, pastor, officiating. City officials attended, floral contributions were sent by family members and bearers included William G Barclay, Andrew Barclay, Robert Barclay, Ham Barclay, and Douglas Barclay. Interment followed in a family lot at Hope cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Narelay
Kogesin
Cromelaud
Frierytown
Kcity
Ae A Barclay
William G, Barone
Andrew Baruy
Robert Tas
Ham Barclay
Douglas Barclay
Hope Cemetery
Barre Granite Manufacturers Meet Tonight in Barre Hall
RB W Simonds federal director of the U S employment service will meet Washington county granite manufacturers in the Granite Manufacturers hall Barre at eight this evening. He will explain the work Til of Barre oversees and the difference between essential and non essential employment. A representative of county employers will be chosen to speak with an employee and a chairman of the county community board to ensure broad representation of employment at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RB. W. Simonds
U. S. Employment Service
Washington County
Granite Manufacturers’ Hall
Barre
GN. Tilof Barre
Spasee
French Airships Provide Daring Observation on Front
The French artillery and airships offered excellent observation with daring efficiency at the front. German forces, though rarely firing in aerial work, attacked with guns and bombs and stayed within sight of allied observation posts.
Heavy Fighting in Woëvre as Artillery Drops in Vosges
American forces saw heavier artillery action in the Woëvre sector than in two weeks while fighting eased in the Vosges. An aircraft crew shot down over American lines was captured along with the downed pilot and observer. An enemy patrol neared the wire but retreated after American fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Ed Press
Artilla
Woevre
Vosges
Barre Registration Under Estimate in Barre Draft Plan
Barre officials estimate about 1000 men aged 18 to 45 in Barre will register by next Thursday as the city consolidates into one location at City Hall for the draft. City Clerk James Mackay remains chief registrar with six assistants named to streamline the process and reduce past confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mackay
Bae Sales
City Hall
John Arioli
Ballard
FW. Bancroft
Paul Bianchi
A.B. Campbell
H. £. Campbell
Ciardi
F. F. Cave
J. A. Healy
James F. Higgins
H. P. Hineman
L. R. Hutchinson
A. J. Loranger
John B. Magnaghi
Dellie Merlo
M. Hl. McAllister
James Seetor, Jr
Jude H. W. Scott
George N. Tilden
Eera L. White
Washington County Local Board
Barre
Fomr
Istrara
War Diary Letter From Lieut Neal Hooker Describes Close Front Fighting
A Barre officer reports fierce combat in Beilenuwood Bourescher and Epieds during the great Allied counter offensive. He recalls storming towns, capturing a 210 mm piece, and carrying a wounded comrade under heavy shellfire while thanking God for survival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Hooker
Barre
Beilenuwood
Bourescher
Epieds
B. W. Hooker
Difmn
Bellana Wood
Bouwresthes
Bodie
Boleda
Fred Crose
Baseball Curtain Goes Down in Chicago
Chicago battles Red Sox in a tight World Series tie as the Cubs and Red Sox split two games and head to Boston for the remaining sequence. Attendance forecasts, manager plans, and probable batting orders frame the push for war time revenue amid a 3 to 1 Cubs edge yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sept. T
Chicago Cubs
Towy
Antrail
Boston
Matt
Ehate
Melanie
Feat
A ‘Thomas
Quarries Workers Seek Higher Wages in Mill Conference
Barre conference between quarry workers local and owners association discussed wage boosts as a six and three quarters cent per hour raise offered to begin January 1, 1919. Workers to report back to the branch for consideration. further talks likely. Union committee includes Lawson, Mann, Coxon, McAntay. Owner committee includes Varnum, Pirie, Hollister Jackson, Milne, McLeod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre
Peerens
George Lawson
Andrew Mann
Websterville
Coxon
Henry Coxon
Graniteville
John W McAntay
Jarry
H. W. Varnum
James K. Pirie
5. Hollister Jackson
Alex Milne
J. A. McLeod
Also Mentioned on This Page
FRENG
Foch
Hindenburg Line
Aisne Front
Sorel-le-Grand
Metz-en-Conture
Teutons
Asiago
General March
Samuel O. Brambaugh
Edward A. Belanger
North Adams, Mass
Edward V. Gardner
Thug
Woodworth—Newhall
Northfield Churches Unite
Universaliste
Congregationalists
Peter Barclay
East Hill
Ad S.C
Hoxton
Fenway Park
Lawrence Graver
Boston American League Baseball Club
New England
Hooker
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