Haig Regains Motuvres as British Prisoner Total Rises
British and French forces renew advances across the St Quentin front and retake Motuvres on the Canal di Nord. Australian troops push toward Bel linglise two-thirds of a mile from the Hindenburg line as German resistance stiffens. The British claim 10,000 prisoners. French operations press along Chemin des Dames and toward Fort Malmaison amid heavy German counterattacks.
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France
Associated Press
Bellinglise
St. Quentin
Cambrai
LeCatelet
Epehy
Lempire
Hindenburg Line
British Regain Town of Moeuvres in World War I Push
British forces report progress northwest of St. Quentin with capture of Malassive farm and recapture of Mocurres. In Lempire Epehy sector, gains exceed a mile of advance. Cambrai area seen as key Canal du Nord point recaptured from the Germans amid heavy artillery and machine gun fire. A few prisoners taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Quentin
Malassive Farm
Le“utelet
Pig
Lempire-Epehy
Assetyrte
Canal du Nord
Pointe Cambrai
Mocurres
Fa Sitl
Germans Slaughtered in Large Numbers in No Man's Land
British reports from Moeuvres Tres and surrounding woods describe heavy German counterattacks repelled by dense British fire. Casualties were high as Germans failed to break the line, with prisoners taken during a major action north of Gowzenncourt and near Goureau court. General Von Buelow laments British fighting superiority in No Man's Land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Moeuvres
Tres
Caulion
High
Havrincourt Woods
Gowzenncourt
Goureaucourt
von Buelow
Seventeenth Army
No Man’s Land
French Capture Essigny le Grand in Sept War Report
Paris reports French forces enveloped St. Quentin area and captured Essigny le Grand. German night attacks north of Allemant along the Ailette and Aisne were repulsed with heavy losses. Further gains northeast of Vailly toward the Chemin des Dames. German attempts to cross the Vesle near Jonchery checked. prisoners taken near Sounin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
St. Quentin
Besigny-le-Grand
War Office
Allemant
Ailette
Aisne
Vailly
Chemin Des Dames
Aed
Alnd
Vailley
Weath
Jonchery
Sounin
Champagne
Thirty Die in French Wreck Train Tragedy Stuns Paris
Paris reports a deadly train collision left thirty dead, many a child among them, with American soldiers aiding in salvage and transport to a nearby cantonment. Allied reports frame the accident amid war-time strain on civilian life on the Lorraine Front. The German high command condemns Allied propaganda and urges vigilance against leaflets and forgeries spread by the Northcliffe press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Havas
Tirty
Lorraine
Proas
von Ugg
Ae Northcliffe
Lord Northcliffe
Germany
God
Northcliffe Press
More Americans Located in Germany
Washington D C Sept 20 Names of 18 American soldiers including five lieutenants held prisoner in Germany announced by the war department list names and hospitals. Among those identified are Lieutenant Edwin Russell of Hilledale New Jersey and Ralph A Madison of Newark New Jersey with mention of Goettingen hospital care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Germany
Springfield
Main
T. Ferguson
Catirides
Carleruhe
Eawin Rus ‘Sell
Albertaon
Hilledale
N. I
Goettingen
Ralph A. Madson
Newark
N. J
Pacifist Alliance Documented Between France and Russia
Paris reports in the Yellow Book reveal a purely defensive Franco Russian pact. Initial talks showed Alexander I and General Boldeffre pressed pacific aims, Berlin conversations followed, and Ribot was told March 6 that reciprocal assistance and simultaneous mobilization were accepted. The treaty, concluded Dec 18, 1803, followed a reception for Russian marines in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Russia
Chamber of Deputies
Alexander
Boldeffre
Isto
Berlin
Corned
M. Montello
Riteia
Vna Lipatsh
ME Ribot
Ausets
Allies urged to adopt Wilson peace points at conference
London September 20 officials presented a report to the inter allied labor conference urging allied governments to join in a declaration endorsing President Wilson fourteen peace points. The proposal emphasizes united action to back the principles of postwar settlement and reconstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Inter-Allied Labor Conference
Wilson
Prisoners Reveal Wastage as U S Forces Fight in Lorraine
Reports from Lorraine on Sept 20 describe American patrols near Vandieres capturing prisoners from a crack German division. They recount heavy German losses north of the Marne and a roadside clash west of the Moselle with numerous casualties. Also noted are patrols probing enemy lines amid slow progress due to rain. Lieutenant Luke of Phoenix, Ariz., claimed balloon destruction and downed two enemy aircraft, confirming one victory and keeping capture papers for verification.
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Lorraine
Vandieres
Frente
Marne
Moselle
Associated Prose
Lorraine Front
Associated Press
Luke
Phoenix
Ariz
Ie Mag Sons
Meutenant
Khimeris
American guns fire on Metz forts in Lorraine
Big D Sept 20 American guns of nine inch and larger calibres bombarded Metz forts in Lorraine. The war department briefing said the identity of American troops in the drive that wiped out St Mihiel had not been reported by General Pershing. Liberty motors production is rising with 7,000 produced, 2,000 sent to navy and allies, engines powering tanks and ordnance.
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Big D
Mets
Lorraine
House Military Committee
Crowell
War Department
Etha
St. Mihiel Spliant
Metz
General Pershing
Liberty Motors
Ordnance
Navy
Allies
Liberty Day Proclaimed For October Twelfth
President Wilson proclaims October 12 as Liberty Day to honor America's discovery and to boost participation in the fourth Liberty Loan. He urges nationwide commemorations, educational activities, and a holiday for federal workers whose duties permit, with celebrations led by Treasury and education authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Wilson
America
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Ng Bert
Secretary of the Treasury
Higher freight rates lift July railroad earnings
Washington dispatch reports railroads under government operation earned a record July net income of 235 million dollars, 10 million more than July 1917, driven by a 2 percent rise in freight rates as carriers posted improved earnings and revenue figures for the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Eee
Incme
A Few More Deaths Reported in Training Camps
Washington D C Sept 20 rapid spread of contagion among editors in training with epidemics at Camp Devens Mass Upton N Y Dix NJ and Lee VA shown in Surgeon General Gorgas weekly health report The number of cases is not given Generally good health conditions are noted at most camps during the week compared with 05 for the preceding week Mapes 108 injured at all camps during the week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Publican leader kills dog then himself in Washington note
Chiment, a publican leader in the House, shot his dog and then killed himself in Minotcong ToxemaAN today. In a note to his mother he said he did not expect to live much longer and that he might as well end it now. He was suffering from tuberculosis and was 28 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiment
Janes R. Mann
Minotcong
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt Slightly Improved
New York Sept 20 Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt who returned from Europe is reported slightly improved after a light attack of pneumonia that developed from a nervous illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
New York
Roosevelt
Nishnikenia
Prince Jorie, Duke of Vestmanian, Dies at 20
Stockholm reports Prince Jorie, youngest son of King Gustaf, died at age 20 from pneumonia after Spanish influenza. The royal loss follows a period of illness, with the realm noting the tragedy as a national sorrow. In Rome, Cardinal Gasparri sent condolences on Cardinal Farley’s death, praising him as a world figure in the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Prince Jorie
Duke of
Vestmanian
Gustaf
Rome
Fighting Fourth Ready Ware to Buy Early
Fourth War readiness article notes early purchase plans and wartime logistics. Officials discuss procurement steps and supplier arrangements amid advancing timelines. Authorities emphasize readiness and speed while outlining budget considerations and coordination with allied partners.
Plane crash near Thawson kills mechanic Walter Hilton
An airplane from Souther Field fell near Thawson today killing mechanic Walter Hilton of California. Lieut Ming of Austin Texas reported the crash occurred in a tailspin and left Hilton fatally bruised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Gia
Souther Field
Thawson
Walter Hilton
Washington County Manufacturers Discuss War Orders
A. J. Southwell of the War Industry Division and B. K. Bilder of the employment service led a Montpelier morning conference with Vermont manufacturers. Elder aided efforts to secure war contracts so local workers stay employed near home. Attendees from Montpelier included H. J. Larrabee Eben Gitchell Fred Blanchard and S. H. Mille of the granite committee. They visited Bonares Bonar stone shed to review possible contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Southwell
Service Division
Industres
B. K. Bilder
National Field Priece
Ti, & Employment Service
Montpalier
Vermont
Southwell
Elder
Employment Service
Industries Board
Washington
Montpelier
H. J. Larrebee
Eben Gitchell
Fred Blanchard
S. H. Mille
Messrs. Elder
Mr. Mille
Bonares & Bonar
Former Barre Man Peter Miro Dies in Quincy Pneumonia
Peter Miro, once of Barre, died in Quincy Massachusetts on Wednesday from pneumonia after moving there for shipyard work at Fore River. Born in Canada 26 years ago, he lived in Barre since childhood, worked at Bonanci granite plant, and is survived by his wife two children and siblings. His body will return to Barre for a funeral at 2:50 PM Saturday at 160 Seminary Street with interment in Green Mount Cemetery, Montpelier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Miro
Barre
Quincy
Mass
Xinen
Fore River
Bonanci
Font Pelier
Canada
Taigi Mire
Seminary Street
Alan
Mary
Josephine
Louis Gon
Montpelier
Charles Miro
Green Mount Cemetery
Contested Divorces In Washington County Court
Two divorces heard Thursday in Washington county court. William Lanouette and Killen Lanouette of Roxbury seek dissolution of marriage amid testimony about alleged infidelity. Hyron and Perera Crawford’s contested divorce proceedings concluded in the afternoon with both in advanced years. Eva Charles of Waterbury case involves claims of spousal abuse while under the influence.
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Washington County Court
William Lanouette
Killen Lanouette
Roxbury
Rich
Mra Lanqueux
Hyron
Perera Crawford
Eva
Hmrles
Charles
Waterbury
County chairmen named for W C A in Washington county
Mrs. Lee and Tilloteen appoint most town chairmen to join her in W C A leadership work. Meeting set for Saturday at 1 2 90 oclock in Montpelier with a speaker expected. lists Barre City Barre Town Berlin Cabot Calais Duxbury Fayston Marshfield Middlesex Montpelier Norwich Plainfield Roxbury Worcester Warren and more represented by local chairwomen.
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A. P. Bigelow
Motetown
BR. Ward
Northfield
A. A Hunter
Plainfield
Meek
Marting
Coal supply outlook from administration warden Buck notes
Executive secretary Wend received a message from H I M Jones reporting a conference in Boston with New England administrators and the anthracite committee in Philadelphia. The interoffice note indicates the coal supply is in bad shape and Buck will have to address the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AM. L. Wend
The
Fuel Administration
H. I. M. Jones
Boston
New England
Philadelphia
Coal order canvass urged by New England men
Ottawa reports list of New England men assigned to canvass for coal orders in their communities. Names include R. Sloséer Westerly, R. Ly er Worcester, J. Stewart Concord, M. G. Caldwell Concord, W. G. Bingow Vanville, W. F. Black Sound Beach, and other officials. Action requested to notify citizens of available carload capacity and secure orders now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawtraut
Cal
Ilealere
Citien
Ottawa
Newland
R. Sloséer
Westerly
R. Lyer
Thay Muss Smith
Worcester
Mass
J. Stewart
Boston
M. G. Caldwell
Concord Sinter
Maas
W. G. Bingow
Vanville
F. Black
Sound
Beach
Conn
Campaign expenses filed in Vermont primaries reveal vast sums
Porter H. Dale spent nothing while Percival W. Clement, the governor candidate, used 111,465.16. Other filings show varied costs for AG, lieutenant governor, and state offices, with questions over hotel expenses and printing. Some accounts filed in Morrisville with totals listed for travel, advertising, and postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Secretary of State
Porter H. Dale
Percival W. Clement
Clement
Montpelier
Morrisville
Fleetwood
W. Clement
CH. Darling
F. K. Howe
W. B. Mayo
Maslab
Hays and Ageocy
Mason &. Stone
Elmer Johnson
Archbald
W. F. Scott
Benjamin Gates
F. J. Green
B.C. Shurtleff
B. Reardon
John Higgins
Ships Deliver 4.81 Million Tons This Year Report
Washington reports that emergency fleet deliveries total 4.81 million tons so far this year with 2.106 million tons from the LST and 4.108 million tons from the general emergency fleet. Senate Commerce Committee hearing notes indicate September deliveries may reach about 400,000 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Washington, D. C
Emergency Feet Corporation
Registrants Increase Noted in Washington County
The county election board continues mailing questionnaires under new registration rules. A review of registration cards from counties and other states shows 73 added to the list, bringing the total registered in the county to 4,896.
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Washington County
Tocal Board of Exemption
Highway Transports Committee Names Vermont Members
Judge Leighton P. Slack chairs Vermont highway transport committee naming members including John E. Gale of Brattleboro Harvey W. Varmiin of Jefferson Pakee E Coes of Rutland George Erlinge ton A J Cooper of Dennington Robert Meech of White River Junction A R Brooks of St. Johnsbury S
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leighton P. Slack
Vermont
Vermont Protests Tax on State and Municipal Bonds
Governey Graham telegraphed a protest to the Vermont delegation in Congress against taxing income from state and municipal bonds as provided in the war revenue till now. Taxing such sources would prejudice the purchase of TV in the future and estate and municipal taxes would matter materially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governey Graham
Vermont
Congress
Vermont Delegates Named for Atlantic Deep Waterways Meet
Governor appoints delegates to the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association annual convention in Boston from Sept 11 to 27. Named are Poredon W. Clement of Ruthland Sherman R. Moulton of Burlington Gilbert L. Dimham of Brittleboro and Herbert M. Melutosh of Montpelier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association
Boston
Graham
Poreden W. Clement
Ruthand
Sherman R. Moulton
Ba ‘Ington
Ge I. Dimham
Brittlesboro
Herbert M. Melutosh
Montpelier
Three Naval Casualties Reported by Navy Department
The Navy Department announces three casualties. Roy J. Joyer a quartermaster from Deertain Me drowned September 14. Elmer B. Thomas a marine from Issa Au Haut Me drowned September 14. Joseph J. Coline a quartermaster from Lawrence Mass severely injured in a collision at Pensacola Fla on September 17.
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Washington, I, G
Navy Department
Roy J. Joyer
Quartermaster
Deertain
Elmer B. Thomas
Oraman
Issa Au Haut
Joseph J. Coline
Cing
Lawrence
Mass
Jared
Pensacola
Fla
Two Ensigns Die in Plane Crash in France
Washington dispatch reports Admiral Sima notifying the loss of Ensign Clyde I Madmer of Malden Massachusetts and Ensign Philip Wrothingham of Portland Maine in an air crash in France during World War I era operations.
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Washington, D. C
Was Department
Sima
Trislane
Clyde I
Madmer
Malden
Mass
Philip Wrothingham
Portland
France
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le Catelet
Epehy and
Haig
Benay
Essignyle Grand
Marshal Haig
Vark
Motuvres
Canal di Nord
Cambrai-St. Quentin
St. Tin
Debeney
Exsigny- le-Grand
Mangin
Chemin Dee Dames
Fort Malmaison
Siar
Rheims
Vesle
Archangel
Petrograd
Lens
Fins
Gouzeaucourt
Essigny-Le-Grand
Thomas P. Shea
C. T. Ferguson
Massachusetts
Rastatt Prison
Rusia
Yellow Book
Pres. Wilson
U. S
James R. Mann, Jr
King Gustaf
Prince Eric
Pope
Cardinal Farley
Liberty
Airlane
Darling
Howe
Mayo
John E. Gale
Brattleboro
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