German Army Said To Have Surrendered When Surrounded
A British newspaper reported General Von Kluck's force cut off from the main German retreat and compelled to surrender. Women arriving from Berlin sought relief. they stayed at a luxury hotel and billed 860, then asked for first class passage to New York, claiming poverty. The American relief committee paid the hotel bill but gave only 1.75 dollars daily living expenses, with plans to send them as second class passengers. Herbert Hoover warned of potential denouncements upon steamship arrivals in New York.
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von Kluck
Can
Berlin
American Relief Committee
New York
Herbert C. Hoover
American Committee
Iine
London
Central News
Dieppe
Roye
Ham
Boulogne
German Army Reports Indecisive Western Battles
Berlin reports the western theatre saw heavy fighting with the German right wing on the offensive in strong battles. The French failed to break through the lines, while other engagements yielded no decisive results.
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Germany
Paris
Aisne
Dieppe
von Kluck
Rheims
London
East Prussia
Petrograd
Rennenkampf
Koenigsburg
Berlin
Allenstein
Galicia
Amsterdam
No Russian Landing Report Denied by News Bureau
London reports the Turenu bureau denies rumors that Russian troops have landed or passed through Great Britain on the way to France or Belgium. There is no truth to claims of Russian troops on Belgian or French soil, the agency states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Turenu
Belgium
Bureau
Great Britain
France
Russia
French Troops Reoccupy Amiens in War Report
In a damaged dispatch from Parks Virginia a French statement claims troops have re entered Amiens after German abandonment. The report notes German counterattacks along the Meuse and an assault on a fort near Trapou, with lines shifting as both sides maneuver.
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Eheim
Meuse
Trapou
In Stern Pursuit Across France and Belgium
Reported German withdrawals extend from Nancy to Vorges with retreat to the northeast as French and British forces press. Detachments from Amiens move northeast toward St Quentin while defenses on the Aisne and in the Argonne give way. Allies push to turn the retreat into disaster in a broad pursuit.
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London
Verdun
Esterday
Nancy
Vorges
von Kliek
von Buelow
Aisne
Compiegne
Soixsons
Amiens
St. Quentin
France
Whelma
Argonne
Forest of
Bethiune
Marne
Romanian cabinet breaks up amid resignations and referrals
Central News dispatch reports turmoil as three teachers from the Romanian ministry resign amid widespread political pressure. A Keung woman reportedly refuses accommodations at an expensive hotel and presents a bill as authorities detain figures linked to the crisis.
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Lomidorn
Rome
Keung
Bill Lenton
Spt 1
Ameri
German Cruiser Hela Sunk by Enemy Torpedo
Berlin reports the German cruiser Hela was sunk by a torpedo from a hostile submarine on the morning of September 1. Almost all the crew were killed.
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Berlin
Copenhagen
London
Hela
Fieed
Ground tulip bulbs used for food in wartime bread
London reports bakers in Hot land sanctioning a bread made from ground tulip bulbs due to wheat scarcity. The mixture uses a third tulip bulb flour, described as nourishing, with the war ministry recommending its use for the army.
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London
Hotland
War Ministry
German and Japanese Land Forces Clash Near Chi-Mo
Reports from Shantung Province describe the first known land clash between German and Japanese forces near Chi-Mo. Skirmishes occurred between patrols as a German aircraft tried to operate in the area and was fired upon by Japanese forces. A substantial Japanese force is reported about twenty five miles north of the scene.
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Chi-Mo
Shantung Province
China
Peking
Here
Mrs Wilson's Wish Fulfilled in Washington Slum Clearance
Washington reports Mrs. Woodrow Wilson's dying wish to abolish the capital's slums was fulfilled as the House passed a Senate bill barring dwelling hogers to clear four blocks. The bill, with a large appropriation, moves to the president for signature and aims to wipe out alley slums.
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Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Congress
House
Senate
Tle Mouse
Lune
President leaps onto moving train during stop
A chaotic scene in Greenfield as President Otis Crandall, a former Giant, leaps onto a moving train to reboard after a walk. Crowds cheer as security intervenes and Crandall resettles aboard during the Washington to New York leg of the tour.
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Mass
Re Ee
Greenfield
Cornish
N.hl
Washington
Jealousy Motive Lapses in Shafts bury Murder Case
In Shafts bury near Kennington Deborah Clark was found dead with gunshot wounds in a barn. State’s Attorney W J Meagher said jealousy likely sparked the crime, pointing to Charles C Gordon who died by suicide after writing a farewell letter to his mother. Police plan no further autopsies or investigations.
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Kennington
Debora Clark
Charles C. Gordon
Shafts
Sudy
Gordon
W. J. Meagher
Feeroua
Meagher
Offdale
27 Cases of Infantile Paralysis in Burlington
Burlington reports 27 cases of infantile paralysis with three deaths according to the state board of health. In Franklin county, five cases are currently known as the inquiry continues, with updates from St. Albans.
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Franklin County
Puurlington
State Board of Health
Burlington
St. Albans
State Bond of Health
Churches and Schools Closed Over Infantile Paralysis
Hinesburg orders church and school closures due to multiple infantile paralysis cases. Stowe reports quarantine for John Peppin family on Luce Hill and George Kemp in the village. In Charlotte Center, Leila Livermore, 23, wife of Floyd Foote, dies from infantile paralysis. funeral and burial follow.
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Stowe
John Peppin
Luce Hill
George Kemp
Mr. Peppin
Walter
Charlotte
Leila Livermore
Floyd C. Foote
Foote
Grand View Cemetery
Charlotte Center
Charles Livermore
Flowage case settlement ends delayed Washington county term
The Washington county court at Montgelier opened under Judge W W Miles with jurors sworn. The first case involves Daniel M McCarthy administrator of Northheld accused of negligence. A second major case, state vs John Turley, previously consolidated with Central Lighting Co, was settled, settling flowage rights tied to the Holton Falls dam project.
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Washington
Montgelier
W. W. Miles
Daniel M. McCaurthy
Northheld
Dnekes
John Turley
de B. Pinley
Va Consolidated Lighting Co
Holton Falls
Cemtiqueme
Funeral for Mrs Rose Comi at home on Marlwell Street
Funeral services were held at 2 PM yesterday for Mrs Rose Omen, with many friends attending the private home service at 20 Marlkwell Street. Bearers included Perletti, Terminini, Gemelli, Cateagni, and Vehterere. Interment followed in the Corti family plot at Hage Cemetery.
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Rose
Heme
Mlarkwell Street
Eilock
Perletti
P. Terminini
J. Gemelli
J. Cateagni
J. Vehterere
Corti
Hageermetery
20 Dead Under Water in Missouri Train Wreck
Twenty one persons are reported killed and many wounded when the Texas Limited on the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad crashed through a bridge near Lebanon Missouri early this morning. Four cars and the locomotive overturned into a gully turned temporary lake. Seven bodies recovered by noon. others believed drowned. Train left St Louis for Galveston last night. trestle weakened by recent heavy rains.
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St. Louis
Galveston
Tex
Springfield
Missouri
Texas Limited
Perera
Texas
Amaker
Vermont State Fair Opens Amid High Attendance At White River Junction
The Vermont state fair opened this morning in White River Junction with about 2,000 attendees by noon under good weather. Judging of Morgan horses and stock showed slow progress, but early results included top placements for stallions four years and over, three to four years, and under three years, with names and originating farms listed. Cattle awards followed, naming winning and placing farms and schools across Vermont and New Hampshire.
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White River Junction
Vermont
Morgan
Dude
Windsor Stock Farm
Windsor
Bob
K. A. Darling
East Burke
A. F. Phillips
Bradford
Alexander
Fleetwood
F. W. Barrett
Peterboro
N. H
Success
H.R. OC
Wathon
Trandon
Dencae Afee
Hawkeye
A. P. Phillips
Thadford
Vermont man Tetford parole hearing in Morrisville case
Towne of Morrisville brought to Vermont to face a statutory charge after arrest in Saratoga Springs NY. Frank Tetford, with Mrs Leon Warren of Fairfax, was involved in a county case. Warren received a prison term. Tetford’s parole possibly granted. Lamoille County court expected to hear proceedings September 1.
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Towne
Morrisville
Frank Tetford
Leon
Coe Warren
Feirfax
Saratoga Springs
Tetford
Sherit
Will
Warren
Franklin County
Mra Warren
Wiptsor
Lamoille
St. Albans
Barre Presbyterians Vote Unanimously to Call Rev Bayar Crossland
Barre Presbyterians unanimously vote to extend a call to Rev Bayar Crossland, recently of South Acton Massachusetts, to become pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. The call awaits presbytery approval before action. Crossland, educated at Bowdoin Harvard Andover, directed congregations in Mechanic Falls and South Acton, and has traveled widely. Plans progress to install a large pipe organ by adding an annex, with a Milford expert devising a space-saving plan. work to begin after Christmas. The organ was bought from St Paul’s Burlington last year.
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Barra Presbyterians
Bayar Crowslant
South Acton
Mass
Newburyport
Fred McNaill
Graniteville
Congregational Charch
Elmarch
Nia
Crorsland
Bowdoin College
Shunewick
Harvard University
Andover Theological Seminary
Goodwin
English. Durinur His College Years He Acted As Pastor of the Chures
Mechanic Falls
Linus
Kept
Palestine
Turkey
Avia Minor
United States
Canada
Fom Milford
St. Paul's Church
Burlington
Fire damages basement in Beckley Street double tenement
A basement fire at 100 Beckley Street caused heavy smoke and damage before firefighters arrived. Minnie Emerson owner says insured property. residents downstairs and upstairs notified, one alarm classed as general. Fire fought with water streams from chemical wagon and horse drawn equipment, extinguished within minutes after alarm.
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Beckley Street
Abe
Minnie Emerson
Rosantes
Thomas Emerson
Myre
Emerson
Objective Pointe
Jatoke
North Fare
Delnek
SROOKFIELD MEN IN COURT
William Holden and Clinton Chapple, both from Brankfield, appeared before Judge H. W. Scott on a local termination charge. Each paid 0.45 dollars costs after arrest in an alley by Acting Chief Mary yesterday afternoon. George Hotehina of East Farre pleaded not guilty to charges from the same court proceeding.
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William Holden
Clinton Chapple
Brankfield Tewa
Jurge H.W. Scott
Holden
Chapple
Arting
Marry
Gwlty
Ted Wee
Maine Governor Foe Defeated as Curtis Leads Curtis Wins
In Portland Maine Democrats claim a 3587 vote victory over Republican Governor William T Haines for reelection with Curtis and Gardner carrying gains for their parties. Congressional races mostly favor Republicans Democrats show strong gains while progressives fade and Legislature margins look safe for Democrats.
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Portland
Maine
Oakley C. Curtis
William T. Haines
Hurbert C. Gardner
Haines
Taft
Curtis
Wilson
Gardner
Roosevelt
Aster C. Hinds
John A. Peters
Frank E. Guernsey
Congress
Daniel J Mctillicuddy
Montpelier Citizen Thomas Dewey Dies Suddenly
Thomas Dewey a long time Montpelier resident died at home on Hailey avenue while preparing to travel to meet Mia. He had worked for the National Life and Lowellrance company, served as junior warden and vestryman, and was active with the Y M C A and Episcopal church groups. He is survived by his wife Jessie F Robinson and several siblings. Funeral arrangements are set for Thursday at 2.
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Thomas Dewey
Montpelier
Hailey Avenue
Mia
Dewey
Phere Robinson
Maryland
Mr. Dewey
Y. Mlc. A
Episcopal
Din Rene
Jessie F. Robinson
Dickinson
North Dakota
Mes
F. A. Howland
Thorsilay
Silas B Sibley Died at Daughter's Montpelier Home
Silas E Sibley died last evening at his daughter Mrs George Kevin's home on Haliyin Street Montpelier. Born June 12 1844 in Westford he came from a large family with Ed win S Sibley the sole survivor. He married Mary E Titlatsam. eight children include Cherbee Delbert Barre Mire U S Biss and Mraceene Montpelier Bernie W Bustington Fay Sibley Northster Thy Kilwin Swey Milton Torey W Sibley Vergennes, with his wife Helen Perrin of Bertin deceased March 1b. Funeral set for Wednesday at 2 pm at Bertie.
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Montpelier
Silas E. Siley
George Kevin
Haliyin Street
Westfnrd
Edwin S. Sibley
Mary E. Titlatsam
Cherbee
Delbert
Barre
Mire
U.S Biss
Mraceene
Bernie W
Bustington
Fay Sibley
Northster
Kilwin Swey
Milton
Torey W. Sibley
Vergennes
Helen Perrin
Bertin
Oelock
Bertie
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Lorraine
Roumanian
Sweden
Dieparches
Dutch Bakers’ Association
Mrs. Wilson
Greenfelom
Otis Crandall
Crandel
Jogos
Nate
Deborah Clark
Shaftsbury
Hinesburg
Board of Health
Fant Charlotte
Pixley
Consolidated Lighting Co
Washington County
Rose Comi
Lamoille County
New England Colonies
Universalist
Edgar Crossland
Uy Presbyterians and
Srookfield
East Barre
Arkansas
Gov. Hays
Tattle Rock
Ark
George W. Hays
A. J. Kinney
Yesterdax
Mets
Silas B. Sibley
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