French Break Hindenburg Line With Fresh Blow Near St Mihiel
Paris dispatch reports Pershing’s forces purity in St Mihiel with 15 000 Germans captured. French attack along Ailette Aisne Vesle fronts advances one to two miles on an 11 mile front. Mont Dessages Allemont Sanoy taken Vailly edge reached. British progress northwest of St Quentin strengthens line east of Hepboourt Hoananueh.
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Associated Press
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Mont Dessages
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Sanoy
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Chemin Des Dames
Laon
St. Quentin
Hepbocourt
Hoananueh
Americans Advance in St Mihiel Sector Near Paris
In the St Mihiel sector near Paris American troops pressed forward through the afternoon. Reports indicate steady progress as forces maneuvered and consolidated gains on the frontline amid ongoing operations.
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St. Mihiel
Paris
Wrench Pay Tribute to the Americans in Paris
Paris reports the American army’s maiden effort as an independent force in World War I has won wide praise. French press and public hail a fast, decisive advance and a significant lishment of American valor. Soldiers in Paris are being lionized for their performance on a short front over two days.
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Paris
de Thomasson
British Army Advances In France Net 1200 Prisoners
Fighting along the Havrincourt Gouzeaucourt sector today was limited to mop up actions as the British line held under heavy artillery. More than 1200 German prisoners were captured yesterday with severe casualties reported.
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France
Friaiay
Associated Press
Havrincourt-Gouzeaucourt Aeetor
Agpeas
Ma Artile Edicoveres
Advanced Allied Push On Aisne Front Near Villers-en-Prayerds
The American Army on the Aisne front advances Thursday night and again today at several points southeast of Villers-en-Prayrds and northwest of Revillon. A dawn patrol east of Villers-en-Prayree captured a few prisoners.
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Alene
Villérs-en-Prayerds
Revillon
Villersen-Prayeree
Calls Estonia Another Belgium
London Sept 14 AP correspondence Esthonian talks claim Germany dominates the former Baltic province. Professor Antonious Pup Eethonian diplomatic representative asserts Pan Germanic plans seek unity of Esthonian with Gera and defense of Esthonian independence remains firm.
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Russia
London
Associated Press
Euthonia
Antonious Pup
Gera
Flurry in Cotton Costs Spark European Markets
Lausanne noted the United States offered a loan of 780000000 francs to fix cotton prices, triggering a wild opening in New Orleans railways and Swiss markets. Prices collapsed as quotes fell about 11.5 dollars per bale from yesterday, with native-months down 227 to 215 points, the widest drop in a brief trading period.
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Geneva
Lausanne
Wilit Jyue
Unien
Switzerland
Orleana
Americans Terrible Adversaries in St Mihiel Fight
Paris dispatch reports wounded Americans arriving at evacuation hospitals after the St Mihiel engagement. A German officer labeled American troops “terrible adversaries” as Germans launched a counterattack with three divisions but failed to halt the American advance. Wounded describe fierce woods fighting and nearby rail line clashes. Americans reportedly invaded with bold assault as German troops fled under fire while their colors remained visible and troops sang the Marsellaise.
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Paris
St. Mihiel
la Liberte
Adda
Peru Defers War Declaration With Neutral Policy Stand
Lima sep a motion to declare war on Germany was defeated in a secret session of Peru's chamber of deputies. The approved stance cites the October 5 1917 rupture of relations and Peru's neutral policy, urging the Senate to adopt the measure. The action reflects solidarity with democracies seeking liberty and justice in the world conflict.
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Peru
Germany
Chamber of Deputies
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Senate
Company vows to obey war board amid labor tension
Washington, Sept 14. Threatened labor unrest among Boldhebans stool is averted by a mid day tool tariff from the water board to immediately enforce the boat's award in the wage controversy.
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Bethlehem Steel Co
Washington, D. C
Boldhebans
War board investigation aims unsettle cotton market
New York on September 14 saw unsettling market reaction as President Wilson outlined proposed War Chauncey board inquiries into cotton conditions. Trading was highly active and down sharply with declines of about 1 to 1.86 per bale, with contracts at 38.08 dollars and more than eight dollars below Tuesday’s high.
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New York
Wilson
War Chaunérica Board
Iowa
Clouing
Bolsheviks Lose Petrograd in War News
Paris dispatches report Petrograd fallen to anti-revolution forces, signaling nearing end of Bolshevik rule. Other reports mention possible flight of officials as the crisis broadens across Russia and Europe.
Lenine and Trotsky Ready to Flee
Reports say Premier Lenine and War Minister Trotsky escape plans surface as Bolshevik regime faces dire crisis in Russia. British officials in Moscow await word on British subjects held there while negotiations for release continue. fate of Lenine’s family remains uncertain. Swedish foreign minister denies reported murders.
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Tehitcherin
Jon
12th Division Reviewed at Ayer Massachusetts
The newly organized 12th Division once composed of New England draftees was reviewed for the first time today by Major General Henry Te. McCain. The unit marched with rifles but without full field equipment and received compliments from General Metain.
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Ayer
Mass
New England
Henry Te. McCain
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Eral
Ain
Two U Boats Sunk by Allied Forces
Report from Havana states two enemy submarines were sunk today but no details are provided. The brief note mentions actions at sea with no further specifics on locations or units involved.
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Havana
Crowninhild Dies in Capri Aboard Pneumonia Death
Naples dispatch reports Frederick Crowninshield former director of the American Academy in Rome died in Capri from pneumonia. He was associated with the Rome academy and the news notes his passing on Friday September 13.
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General Debeney Honored as Grand Officer of Legion of Honor
Paris September 14 General Debeney was raised to Grand Officer of the Legion of Honor for his role in halting the German drive toward Amiens in March and the recapture of Montdidier with 12 000 prisoners in August.
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Montdidier
Baker Returning to Paris After Front Visit
Newton D. Baker, secretary of war, has been at the American front since Thursday morning watching the offensive. He will return to Paris and depart shortly for additional engagements as the campaign continues.
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Newton D. Baker
Paria
Tg Nota
Pershing voices hope for restoration of lost lands
General Pershing wrote to Lorraine residents in Switzerland urging support for the restoration of the lost provinces to France. He expressed confidence that the territories would be returned and highlighted the broader Allied aim of reestablishing French sovereignty.
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France
Pershing
Geneva
Switzerland
Enlist College Girls for 6000 Clerks at Exposition
Paris reports Miss Hlsie Gunther head of the American Expeditionary Force female labor bureau returns to the United States to recruit 6000 American college girls as clerks freeing men for service. The plan aims to enlist qualified students to support wartime needs.
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Paris
Hlsie Gunther
American Expisitionary Force
Hneme
United States
Talk of the Town Tells of Local Soldiers and Odd Orchard Twist
Private George Milton of Camp Devens arrives for furlough to visit family. Seaman Peter Merlo and two other sons announce safe arrivals and distant leaves. Mr and Mrs Carlo Merlo of Granite Street host a family card. Wendell Beck, a Beck and Back draughtsman, returns to work. A Middlebury College student joins Army training corps in Mary. Worthen Button farm reports a twig bearing apple and bloom on one stem, a rare fruit blossom. Nearby orchards note similar but uncommon occurrences.
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Allie Gibbons
Charles Gibbons
Daniel Giley
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Fi Heigh
Uate
Mary
Students’ Army Training Corps
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Worthen
South Barre
Haig advances in Lys sector amid British gains
London reports Field Marshal Haig’s troops have occupied Auchy les La Bassee in the Lys sector as of today’s war office statement. German efforts to retake former positions at Gourecourt and Havrincourt were unsuccessful, with a fiery attack northwest of Gourecourt repulsed and British posts holding.
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Auchy-lex
LaBassee
Lys
British War Office
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Havrincourt
Boi
Fire damages Lux Clock Works in Waterbury blaze
A morning fire at Lux Clock Manufacturing in Waterbury starting in the works on Harrison Avenue caused $100000 to $125000 damage. The four story brick building at 17 19 and 21 Harrison Avenue owned by Michael J Movoy housed Lux on upper floors with M J Movoy’s cafe and Filley Grane Company storage on lower levels heavily damaged. The entire fire department fought the flames as the blaze spread toward a nearby hotel. Earlier fires in the same neighborhood included the Chan building and Hudson hotel.
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Lux Clock Manufacturing Company
Harrison Avenue
Michael J. Movoy
Lux Company
M. J. Movoy
Ces
Filley & Grane Company
Chane
Hudson
W W Office Raid in Butte Montana
Federal and city officials with U S cavalry raided the offices of the Industrial Workers of the World and the Butte Bulletin in Butte Montana. The newspaper staff were taken for questioning over alleged links to the miners strike activity in the district.
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Butte
Mont
United States
Butte Bulletin
Flag Still Flies Over Fire In Chicago Blaze
Thousands cheered as the American flag waved above the fire at a Chicago hardware firm and a flag maker. Firefighters gained control, but damage from the blaze reached about 6.2 million dollars.
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Chicago
Love
Barney Oldfield Suspended by Automobile Association
New York September 14 four prominent automobile men were suspended for recent merits at the American Automobile association race in unsanctioned events. Oldfield was permanently suspended milesett, Corey and Tom Allen were suspended and indefinitely suspended.
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New York
Nanny
Milesett
Corey
Tom Allen
Bradford Man Wounded In Canadian Casualty List
Ottawa dispatch reports the Canadian casualty list includes American names. Wounded listed include W. Hoy of Lynn Massachusetts, W. Gansby of Bradford Vermont, R. I. Rockett of parsing Maas, W. Allard of Woonsocket, and others.
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Caaualty Uot
W. Hoy
Lynn
Mass
W. Gansby
Bradford
R. I. Rockett
Parsing Maas
W. Allard
Woonsocket
Chimney collapse damages church and chapel
A 50 foot chimney on the rear of Gonthor Street fell this morning, crashing through the roof of the chapel and causing extensive damage. The chapel was wrecked and the pulpit demolished. No injuries reported.
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Leo
Gonthorstd
French Officer Begins Work as Army Instructor
Boston news reports Major Raymond Leonce Leonat of the French army started duties as director of instruction for American soldiers in the United States. He will be headquartered in Boston with responsibility for the northeast region of the U S army.
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United States
Boston
Raymond Leonce Leonat
Leonat
United States Army
One-Third Coal Supply Mandated by Barre Fuel Admin
Barre residents face strict limits on coal purchases as Fuel Administrator H. J. Jones orders only one third of normal supply to be sold locally. He urges use of No. 1 buckwheat coal and substitute wood where possible to ease winter shortages.
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Tn Hie
U. & Fuel
Vermont
Putney
Jay
Bay State Line
Whitmeham
Washington
Burglar Loots Wade Home In Selickbridge
Police report a second story burglary on Main Street in Selickbridge last night. Entry gained by forcing a bathroom window roof, with jewels valued in the thousands stolen from Mrs. Wade and Mrs. W. Garrison, along with cash and thrift stamps. The Wade residence had a prior similar break-in years ago when Mrs. John Swan occupied it.
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Maia
Seond
Appleton Wade
Main Street
Mra
John Swan
Pershing Commends Scouts For Service In War Effort
General Pershing, commander of American forces, sends greetings to the 442,000 American boy scouts. He praises their efforts for the war cause and pledges shared sacrifice, urging scouts to uphold the scout law as they support civilization and victory in the Lorraine offensive era.
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New York
Pershing
Lorraine
Americans Rapid Advance Post St Mihiel Salient
Washington officials weighed the next move after Pershing’s army erased the St Mihiel salient. Front dispatches said American and French forces may be on a new line near Fresnes to the Moselle, or still pushing forward. The drive northeast of St Mihiel advanced about twelve miles despite counterattacks by about seven German divisions, Pershing reported.
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Pershing
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Moselle
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St. Mihial
Ee Ee Ee Sinera Pershing
Message from the Trenches lecture in Barre tonight
Rev Allan A Stockdale delivers a war lecture under the Barre Board of Trade on Tuesday evening at 8 o clock. The talk focuses on the 26th Division and Vermont soldiers. Children under 12 must be accompanied. Stockdale returns to Toledo, Ohio after the engagement.
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Barre Board
Vermont
Stnoldale
Lake Plan
Barre
Anth
Board of Trade
Stockdale
Theatre Unitel
Mr. Stockdale
Toledo
Ming
Washington County Registration Figures By Class Of Men
The Washington County local board released figures on Thursday showing totals for registered men by class. Extra clerks worked Friday to compile data including native-born citizens, naturalized citizens, declarants, declarant aliens, and non-declarant aliens with a grand total of 4051 citizens and 711 declarants noted, along with incomplete data for state hospital residents and other categories.
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Washington County
Eisinens
Trolley Car Collides With Steam Roller Near Washington Bridge
Struck near Bridgeport in Stratford Conn two men were seriously injured and several others hurt when a trolley car collided with a steam roller just east of Washington bridge early today. The injured include Thomas Groscan of Howard Avenue New Haven the steam roller engineer and Abraham Konening conductor of the trolley car.
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Washington Bridge
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Howard Avenue
New Haven
Abraham Konening
At Sea Raid Shocks Cincinnati as Police Strike Echoes
A chaotic report from Atlantic Port describes a German and American ship clash at sea near the coast. Home guards relieve officers as a wartime patrol system grows, while the fate of the shelling ship remains unclear.
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Atlantic
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