British Break Through German Lines North of Flers and Martinpuich
British forces advanced about a mile in the Somme sector capturing five lines of German trenches between Flers and Martinpuich. The front was straightened to run nearly due north, with prisoners taken and heavy casualties reported. In the Arras area, trenches south of Arras were entered and a mine near Newville St. Vanst was blown, with the crater enveloped.
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Flers
Martinpuich
London
Somme
Ancre
War Office
Kaya
Flere
Meny
Arras
Newville St. Vanst
Waves of Germans Repulsed by French Fire
Paris reports German infantry pushed forward in waves north of the Somme but French artillery broke the assaults before they reached the lines. Germans retreated to their trenches after heavy losses. Attacks focused between La Priez farm and Rancourt as dawn fighting continued.
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la Priez Farm
Rancourt
Paris
Somme
LaPriez Farm
Bulgarians Lose in Heavy Battles in Macedonia
Paris reports French and Serbian troops push along the western Macedonian front, taking about 100 Bulgarian prisoners near Urbani. North of Florina Entente forces repelled a Bulgarian attack and advanced on the Florina to Popilli road amid heavy fighting and shelling.
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Paris
War Office
Urbani
Florina
Popilli
British Warships Bombard Bulgarian Positions Near Nechori
London reports British warships are bombarding Bulgarian positions near Nechori on the Struma near its mouth northeast of Saloniki. An artillery duel in the Doitan region along the Macedonian front intensifies as shells fly.
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Nechori
Struma River
London
Struma
Saloniki
Doitan
German forces retreat after major Dobrudja battle
Romanian and Russian forces claim five day clash in Dobrudja defeated the German and Bulgarian front. Bucharest announces a retreat as Marshal Mackensen’s army falters near the Bulgarian frontier. The clash marks a climactic engagement cited by dispatches from London dated September 22.
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London
Marshal von Mackiners
Ienbarg
Serbia
Dobrudja
Bucharest
Campaigns After Romania Declares War in 1916
Jot von Mackensen launches a swift strike following Romania's declaration of war. The German general advances from Romanian headquarters, sweeping through provinces, capturing Danubian forts, and threatening significant Romanian territory. A heavy battle pits his forces against a large Russian army sent from Heesmrabia with Romanian reinforcements arriving. both Kerlin and Sofa report a setback in the region.
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Jot von Mackensen
Romania
Prieil
Bulgaria
Heesmrabia
Roenta
Kerlin
Sofa
Russians Take Smolred Summit Amid Carpathian Battles
Hertin, via London, Sept 22. Desperate fighting between Austro Germans and Russians continues in the Carpathians. The summit of Binetree, changing hands many times, has again been captured from the Germans by the Russians, according to today’s German official statement. Further Russian attacks on Babaludows were repulsed.
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Hertin
London
Carpathian Mountains
Binetree
Torday
Bandits Kill British Men at Aquila Oil Camp
Raiders calling themselves Villistas attacked the Aquila oil camp near Tuayam on Sept. 14. Two British subjects were seized from their home and shot. The raid left 46 of a Carranza soldier party dead after a fierce battle. two officers seeking refuge in an English home were killed, and an Englishman named Mina Lslinan was executed for sheltering them.
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Galveston
Tex
Carranzas
Aquila
Tuayam
Chemeclves Villistas
Topila
Tampico
Battle at Dobrudja ends with retreat after burning villages
Official communique from general headquarters reports the battle that began on the 10th ended on Wednesday the 20th with a German Austrian Turkish allied force defeated. The retreat southwest was marked by villages set ablaze as they withdrew.
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Bucharest
Vie Tendon
Dobrudja
Lansing Denies Disagreement With Wilson Advisors
Washington reports say Secretary Lansing denied conflicts with President Wilson over retaliatory measures against Britain. He stressed State Department views on the legislation were not at odds with other branches. War Department officials questioned legality and enforceability of parts of the policy. Meanwhile, political filings show varied spending among candidates in the primary, with some nominees reporting no expenditures.
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Washingtoo
D. C
Lansing
Wilson
War Department
Howland Files Expense For City Representative Primary
One of three candidates for city representative in the Sept primary filed expense reports by the deadline. Howland, the Republican nominee, submitted his statement the day after the primary. Other filings include Hill for senator, Demeritt for senator, Steele for senator, Howe for bank judge, Thun for assessor judge, Glensen for state attorney, Treey for sheriff, Shurtleff for state's attorney, Hewitt for mine senator, with various listed amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjaministes
Auditor of
Prohibition Party
Gow
Gator
Allen M Pletcher
Carroll & Page
Stor B. Weeks
Tendiye
Frank Howland
Nowver
W Rituiity
H. F. Hill
Treey
Rep
Shurtleff
Dem
Hewitt
Dom
Trevino Victory Claim Reported From New York
Telegram dated New York reports General Trevino claiming victory over Ville Invaders at Chihwahmne City. Source notes confusion and accusations of political manipulation linked to New London and Mexican politics. officials express satisfaction in overturning perceived threats.
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New York
Maine
Trevinin
Chihwahmne City
New London
Mackensen Gains Victory Across Dobradja Front
Berlin reports via London that Bulgarian and German troops under Field Marshal Von Mackensen repulsed Russian and Romanian forces in Dobradja. The war office credited a counterattack encirclement for the victory, noting the enemy disorder following the engagement.
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Berlin
London
von Mackensen
Dobradja
War Office
Plot Against Venizelos Uncovered in Serolo Saga
A Serolo dispatch reports a conspiracy to kill Aliotherios Ves izelox, with guards thickened around his house. Crete trenches line King Constantine's palace as ex-premier travels with escort.
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London
Sa Joniki
Serolo
Aliotherios Vesizelox
Constantine
Villa Victory Report Sparks Washington Debate
War department dispatches from Brigadier-General Bell recount Villa leading a successful assault on Chihuahua City and seizing armaments. Officials question sources, note conflicting accounts of Villa’s role, and weigh potential effects on New London negotiations and future U S policy toward Mexico.
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War Department
Bell
San Antonio
Tex
Funston
Sorrione
Chiliahua City
el Paso
Chihuahua City
Washington, D. C
Francisco Villa
Carranza
George Fell
Villa
Hell
New London
Chihuahua
Pershing
Mexico
Washington
Chikunhus
Trevino
Chilushus
Saturtar
Villa Acca
Trevins
Farmers mass meetings seek milk marketing plan
Richard Pattee of Laconia secretary of the New England Milk Producers association said natives would go to Manchester to discuss ways to market milk in Boston if contractors refuse 50 cents per eight and a half quart. Committees may be appointed to explore Boston marketing and mass meetings likely in New England centers and eastern New York next week in Conyton Bellows Falls Rutland St Johnsbury Portland Lewiston Worcester and Eagle Bridge.
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Laconia
N. H
Richard Pattee
New England Milk” Producers’ Association
Manchester
Boston
le Tt
New England
New York
Pattee
Cony Tora N.H
Bellows Falls
Rutland
St. Johnsbury
Portland
Lewinton
Worcester
Mass
Eagle Bridge
Local Candidates Report Small Election Expenditures
Montpelier candidates Joseph G. Brown William Ay Lord and S T L Mills filed spending statements totaling 5 60 Brown spent 2 19 for ads Lord 3 40 for stenographic help Mills none In probate court Minnie M Brown Guardian of Barbara S Brown reached majority and released Albert J Hinkson married Lillian E Gongo at Loomis Street Congregational parsonage The Hall couple left for North Adams Mass Heaton family welcomed a newborn son Reynolds Waltz trip remains in planning for local bowling league and upcoming matches with Barre St Albans Hanover N H plans mentioned
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Joseph G. Brown
William Ay Lord
Repu
S TL Mills
Prohibition Party
Brown
Lord
Mr. Mills
Minnie M. Brown
Waterbury
Barbara S. Brown
A. Stahl
Sarah Stahl
Boston
Congregational
Loomis Street
Albert J. Hinkson
Worcester
Lillian E. Gongo
Northfield
Stanley F. Momfield
Jol Hall
North Adams
Mass
Comeyday G Hi
Central Verusemb
Hines
Heaton al
Rolle G. Rey
Reynold
State Board of Education
A. J. Taite
Plainfield
Snaem
Serwling
Score Paralysis Cases in Vermont
Turlington Sept 22 Rudolph Smith of Elmore reports a bad case of paralysis now numbering 20 in Vermont with four deaths Mes Henry Hartlett of Underhill among the ill noted contortions and harm from the illness in the area.
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Turlington
Rudolph Smith
Elmore
Vermont
Henry Hartlett
Underhill
Underhill Center Woman Believed Suffering Infantile Paralysis
Underhill Center Sept 22 Mrs Henrietta Bartlett was reported to be paralyzed on one side after an illness suspected to be infantile paralysis. The condition arose as neighbors recall a visitor from Massachusetts at the Bartletts home.
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Underhill Center
Hensry Bartlett
New York Reports Fewer Polio Cases and One Death
Fifty new cases of infantile paralysis were reported today in New York, marking a decline from yesterday by seven cases. One death was recorded, with influenza contributing to the mortality as health authorities release the daily tally.
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New York Today
New York
Mrs Gilligan Indicted in Connecticut Poisonings
Hartford Sept 22 Mrs Amy Ki Archer Gilligan indicted for first degree murder in the Windsor home poisonings of five elderly inmates. Case set for December, Gilligan pled not guilty and is held without bonds. Accused victims include Maude Lynch Lakeville Feb 21 1911 Kemuk Tt Andrews Cheshire May 20 1918 Charles A Smith Waterbury Apr 14 Michael W Gilligan Feb 20 1914 Mrs Alice Gewdy Hartford 1914. All deaths at the Archer home with suspected poison found.
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Hartford
Conn
Amy Ki
Archer Gilligan
Ople
Windsor
Hilligan
Gilligan
Maude Lynch
Lakeville
Kemuk Tt
Andrews
Cheshire
Charles A. Smith
Waterbury
Michael W. Tilligan
Alice Gewdy
Archer
Contricts
Rane Pon Payne
New York Police Deploy 7000 Officers for General Strike
The New York Police Department mobilized nearly seven thousand officers to guard against mob violence in anticipation of a possible general strike. Authorities aimed to deter unrest as industrial action loomed, with routes lined by police presence across the city.
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New York Police Department
Labor Leaders Meet This Afternoon Over General Strike
Labor leaders representing seven hundred thousand workers plan a meeting to decide whether to stay out in sympathy with striking car men. Elevated trains faced continued bombardment as police prepared for outbreaks, with Mayor Mitchell warning that full government powers could be used to prevent disorder.
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New York
Eile
Heuer
Mitehe
Tse
Hugh Frayne
Conference Committee of Labor
Oscar S. Straus
Public Service Commission
Interborough Raph Transit Company
New York Railway Company
Ofter Surface Sing
Poisoning incident tied to Central Vermont conductor Morse
A Central Vermont railway conductor, Morse, was taken to hospital in a serious condition after a self administered poison, reportedly mercurial ichoride. Mrs Moose seeks a divorce with a trial set at Franklin county court. HL Levan and family have been living with Mr Moose and Mrs Levan discovered Morse’s condition.
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Central Vermont Railway
Morse
Moose
Franklin County
HL Levan
Ttme
Our Church Fair Entertains With Comedy and Dance at Howland Hall
The afternoon and evening program featured a two act comedy parody about a church sale in a country village followed by a lively dance. Members staffed booths including handkerchief work and barroom bonds while Misses Ouiler and Papin provided piano pieces. An orchestra led by Gilbert and Riley accompanied the post play dancing and drew many attendees into a festive night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sven
Howland Hall
Sonny Poole
Frank Hebincon
Franke Hoyland
William Bhock
Gertrude Marking
Barream Bonds
Mra
AL Ewialin
Daniel Given
Mra We Gilbert
Rachel Ouiler
Beatrice Papin
Misa Imeshe Spear
Meaners
Gilbert and
Riley
Chelsea Ten Pin Club Celebrates 43rd Anniversary Trip to Barre
Chelsea Ten Pin Club marked its 43rd anniversary with a motor trip to Barre recalling the journey of original members 25 years ago. The group toured the city, visited the quarry region, dined at Hotel Barre, and many participants were among the founding members. Local business leaders provided transport and host hospitality as the club, once derided, is credited with civic improvements and charitable deeds in Chelsea.
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Chelsea Ten Pin Club
Elf
Ten Pin Club
Chelsea
Barre Yester- Alay
Fi Ten
Tin Pin Club
Hotel Barre
Chelsea Jolles
Folka
Barre
Yeater
W. A. Hood
Hale K. Yarling
Burgess
AR Lewis
Miry Beckwith
J. O Rixby
G. A. "Bask
H. B. Wishart
Chidsea
Barre Boardiat Trade
Plaintiff Awarded 202 in Trial at Waal
The article reports a civil action where the plaintiff was awarded $202 after a trial centered on the estate of Nellie Morse and related parties. Attorneys Jobue Wotserviets and Pred A Jewett appear in the proceedings with Jubett noted for presenting the case and the jury returning a verdict in favor of the plaintiff.
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Waal
Hattie Gonkow
Peter
Jobue
Barry
Nellie J Morse
A. Jewett
Mumley
Toreine & Sane
Scott
Bosby awarded 1250 for factory leg fracture
In Wildham county court Edgar T. Bosby of Wilmington won 1250 damages from Deerfield Lumber Company after a fall into a steam chute at the defendant’s Wilmington factory. He claimed the injury occurred when entering the bath area, while the defendant argued otherwise.
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Uralliniers
Wildham County
Edgar T. Bosby
Wilmington
Deerfield Lumber Company
Busby
Madris
Burlington Man Honored by Ancient Supreme Council
Solon Stevens of Heston, long serving organist of the supreme council, received a distinguished honor at yesterday afternoon’s session. The event followed a foundation action on a charity project and announced jubilee meetings of the jurisdictions to be held in New York.
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Supreme Coueil
Ar Eeren Ata
Foundation
Sisacete Lemerentomine
New York
Solon Stevens
Heston
Supreme Cowcil
Albany woman faces sentence after illegal beer sale raid
In Rutland city court Mrs. Albano was sentenced to four months with possible probation after a raid found two dozen bottles of beer at her Quarry Street home. The defendant and her husband Harry Manon offered conflicting statements about ownership and purchase, while witnesses described beer transfers and related incidents.
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Rutland
Selina Albany
H.W. Scott
Shire
Harry Manon
Abe
Albano
Secrity
Anid
Ler Plage
Charles Smith
Quarry Street
Ida
Mason
Smith
Joe Cohen
Webster Avenue
New York
Woman's Relief Corps District Meeting at Williamstown
The district meeting of the Woman's Relief Corps met with William Wells Corps No 75 of Williams town on Thursday. Attendees included 24 from Montpelier Brooks Corps, 25 from Cabot Morrill Corps, 3 from Calnia Stowe Corps, 3 from Waterbury Center Ezra Stetson Corps, 3 from Brookfield H Freeman Corps, and 1 from Hardwick, plus 22 from Williams town. The William Wells Corps provided an excellent dinner. Three department officers attended: Helen L. Bennett of Concord department president, May K. Colby of Montpelier department inspector installing officer, Finn Lapoint of Barre department chaplain. Ellen Briggs, Williams town Holier Corps president, gave welcome. The Williams town corps has recently admitted new members and is in prosperous condition. A few comrades from Brooksport and William Waite Post attended. All enjoyed the day and thanks were extended to Williams town ladies for hospitality and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Corps
Hell
William Wells
Williamstown
Brooks Corps
Montpelier
Morrill Corps
Cabot
Stowe
Calnia
Ezra Stetson
Waterbury Center
H. (. Freeman
Brookfield
Hardwick
Brooksport
William Waite
Williamatown
Burial at Hope Cemetery for Annie R Mackenzie
Funeral services for Annie R Mackenzie were held at her home on Heckley Court on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. Edgar Crossland officiating. The bears were John Mackenzie Aloe Mackenzie Louis A Rettizat and Egidio J Rulfe. Miss Alice Walker sang. Interment followed in Hope Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie R. Mackenzie
Heckley Court
Edgar Crossland
First Presbyterian Church
John Mackenzie
Aloe Mackenzie
Louis A. Rettizat
Egidio J. Rulfe
Mackenzie
Alice Walker
Hope Cemetery
Eloped to Vermont in October wedding tale
Whitmner Me man and Julie Mranemeard daughter of Mr and Mrs Beanwgard eloped from Main street to Felows Palle Vermont on a Saturday in September. They traveled after a weeks engagement and were joined at the Whitin Manufacturing Company gate. The couple had met six months earlier and faced family disapproval before choosing marriage in secret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitmner
de Fugees Beanwgard
Main Street
Wml
Rogotte
Amines Hagutte
Croan
Felbows Palle
Wwe
Goth
Paul Whitin Manufacturing Company
Vermont
Fleene
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Macedonia
Brod River
Mackensen
Fanwut
Smotred
Jerlin
Carpathians
Tuxpam
Villistas
Great Britain
Ben. Gates
Howland
Barre City
Burns
Venizelos
Mrs. Gilligan
LABOR
Hattie Gordon
Peter Badard
Burlington
H. HL Ross
Selina Albano
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