Allied Push on 100 Mile Front As Turks Retreat
Allied forces press the Palestine Macedonian and French campaigns as German and Bulgarian lines crumble. Allenby advances near St Quentins and Haig tightens around Vermand while Britons seize Haifa and Acre. Serbians push along the Vardar to cut off Bulgarian retreat. Prilep and Take Doitan targets loom as German defenses erode.
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Haifa
Acre
Jala
Napoleon
Nesr
Jordan
Tejas
Hedjas
Allenby
Macedonia
Vardar
Alliea
Monastir
Prilep
Gradeko
Uskul
Doitan
Bulgarian Macedonia
Velen
Uskab
Germans Fail to Regain Ground in WWI Front Brief
London reports British forces pressing west of St. Quentin and advancing east of Vermund as Haig's field dispatch notes continued fighting to the British advantage. British troops also improve positions near Moeuvres and Gavrelle while repelling a German attack opposite Le Catelet and holding the line north of Ypres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Palestine
Macedonia
France
Allenby
Haig
St. Quentin
Vermand
Ad Bates Gh
Gavrelle
Moourres
Vourmezeele
Bellinglice
Netyre Chapelle
Scarpe River
London
Vermund
Cambrai
Moeuvres
Flanders
Voormeresle
Ypres
Priel Farm
le Catelet
British Cavalry Take Two Towns in Palestine
British cavalry have occupied Haifa and Acre on the Mediterranean coast and Malan southeast of the Dead Sea. Allied forces push toward Amman along the Hedjaz railway with Arabs of King Hussein capturing Ma’an and pursuing retreating Turks. Prisoner numbers are expected to exceed 25,000.
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London
Sestine
Haifa
Acre
Jordan
Anymian
Hedjas
Es- Salt
Amman
Malan
Hedler
Ba-Salt
Hussein
Ma‘an
Artillery Active on French Front as Paris Reports
Paris reports heavy artillery on the French front below St Quentin and between the Ailette and the Aisne with no infantry actions listed. Night raids in Champagne near Perthux and Butte du Means resulted in 40 German prisoners taken by French forces.
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Paris
St. Quentin
Allette
Aisne
War Office
Son of
Ailette
Champagne
Perthux
Butte du Meanil
Serbians Close In On Bulgarians Near Monastir and Prilep
London reports Serbian forces crossing the Vardar and engaging Bulgarians east of Monastir. They reach the Gradeko Prilep road and the Drenska mountains while Bulgarians burn villages and stores. Serbians seize war materiel and capture several trains on the Vardar railway line Yakub to Saloniki.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Variar Nere
Monastir
Prilep
Gradeko-Prilep
Drenska
Resdn
Vardar
Gradsko
Yakub
Saloniki
Cardinal Farley Laid To Rest At St Patrick's Cathedral
New York Sept 14 Cardinal John M Farley archbishop of New York was buried beneath the altar of St Patrick's Cathedral in a pontifical requiem mass. Surviving North American cardinals along with Catholic dignitaries, military and city officials attended. The service featured a sermon by Bishop Thomas J Hickey and included a Marine escort and messages from President Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Tate and
City of
Thomas J. Hickey
Rochester
Cardinale Gibbons
Baltimore
O'Connell
Boston
Boce
Quebec
Arch
Hope
Wilson
Baker
Daniele
al Teas
Fumaral
United States Marines
Treaty Ratified Between United States and Britain
Washington D C an 24 Ratification of the agreement for a period of one year governing arbitration was exchanged at the State Department today between Secretary Lansing and Counselor Colville Barely of the British embassy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Great Britain
State Department
Lansing
Colville Barely
German guns parade in Boston to boost Liberty Loan
German cannon displayed in Boston by state guard and naval reserves along the business district as part of a regional show. The guns tour more than 200 New England communities to promote the fourth Liberty loan and Drettisan allies spearheaded the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Drettisan
Buininess
State Guard
New England
Six Deaths Reported in Quincy Influenza Outbreak
Six deaths from influenza occurred in Quincy Massachusetts overnight as cases rose. Physicians in charge report progress toward control though the epidemic continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Mass
College opening postponed at New Hampshire due to flu outbreak
Durham New Hampshire the opening of New Hampshire college for the term was indefinitely postponed because of influenza widespread among about 500 soldiers in camp nearby and reports of eager illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
N. H
New Hampshire College
Negro Soldier Hanged at Fort Sam Houston San Antonio
Private William D Bonne of Company 7 24th Infantry was hanged at dawn at Fort Sam Houston San Antonio Texas for his crime. Brigadier General I A Ryan announced the execution occurred today as part of military justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Bonne
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
Tex
Company 7
24Th Infantry
I. A. Ryan
Pacific Mills Secures 1.5 Million Fourth Liberty Loan
Boston reporters say the directors of Pacific Mills notified the New England Liberty loan committee that the corporation has voted to take 1.5 million dollars in fourth Liberty loan bonus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Pacific Mills
New England Liberty Law Committee
Hospitals Overwhelmed As Flu Strikes Brockton Area
Officials in Brockton Massachusetts say the city and surrounding district report 6400 influenza cases. Hospitals are overflowing with severe bed shortages and a lack of physicians and nurses. The strain reflects a widespread health emergency in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Mass
Conference to Stabilize War Industry Labor Wages
A Washington conference of manufacturers representatives and war department officials will convene to discuss enforcing labor agreements between government workers and employers. Labor representatives will be invited to cooperate in a plan aimed at raising wages for low paid groups to community or industry standards, potentially affecting millions of workers in war and civilian sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
War Department
Big Canal Plans At Atlantic Deeper Wa Teen Convention
Boston hosts the eleventh annual Atlantic Deeper Water association convention as KE. S. Hartey leads shipping board officials and railroad officials for harbor inspections. Delegates arrive from Fall River and via Cape Cod canal, with naval experts aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Athantic Deeper Wateen Association
KE. S. Hartey
Shipping Board
Railroad Administration
Heston
Fall River
Cape God Canal
War Fund Conference in Rutland for November Drive
About 100 people from Vermont and New England attended a meeting at the community house to plan the November drive raising funds for the YMCA and YWCA the National Catholic War Council the Jewish Welfare Association the American Library Association the War Camp Community and the Salvation Army. Vermont speakers shared war front experiences and stories of servicemen appreciating the support for their comfort and welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Vermont
New England
YMCA
YW. C. A
National Catholic War Council
Jewish Welfare Association
American Library Association
War Camp
Salvation Army
New England Men Named Killed or Wounded in Action
Ottawa dispatch lists New England men in Canadian service with casualties. Names include T. Handlel of Lowell Massachusetts and HL Jones of Fall River killed. A Oliver of Springfield Mass and A J Hollins of Charleston Mass among those wounded. other listed soldiers from Sanford Maine Nashua New Hampshire Lisbon Maine and Lowell Massachusetts.
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Ottawa
New England
T. Handlel
Lowell
Maga
HL Jones
Fall River
Mann
A. Oliver
Springfeld
Mass
Siang
Lavoie
Sanford
Til
A. J. Hollins
Charleston
Masa
L. Chagnon
Nashua
Seatsley Syaut
Cherry
Milford trolley collision injures motorman and conductor
In Milford at Oytar River station a rear end trolley crash seriously injures motorman Charles Taylor and fractures conductor Robert Manafield. A second collision occurs as pole repair work continues, with bystanders and others unharmed.
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Milford
Conn
Oytar River Station
Charles Taylor
Robert Manafield
Er River
Knowlton
Taylor
Prssenters
Nashua Police Strike Reaches City After Guard Deployment
Police in Nashua New Hampshire continued duty as Company I of the New Hampshire State Guard remained on the streets. The police commission was expected to give a final decision on wage increase requests from striking officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naahua
N. H
New Tampehire State Guard Regiment
Consul Poole Quits Russia in Move to Safety
Washington reports United States Consul General Poole has left Moscow for Helsingfors and will travel to Stockholm. Secretary Lansing confirmed Poole, the last American official in Bolshevik Moscow, was ordered to depart to avert danger amid rumors of British and French consular officers detained there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Poole
Helsingfors
Moscow
Stockholm
Nowa
State Department
Lansing
Rusisia
Bes B
Bolacheviki
Another Year Needed to Whip Germany Says Senator
Washington reports Senator Thompson of Ranaus, Democrat, told the Senate that while some believe the war could end this year, the general opinion abroad is that another year will be required to bring Germany to its knees. He praised American effort, noted air superiority, and defended Liberty motors as indispensable to aviation progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Thompson
Ranaus
Senate
Germany
America
Pep
Berlin
Arenes
Amis
France
Aly
Massive Party Primaries Shape Massachusetts Vote
Voters in Massachusetts planned to decide party nominations with large turnout expected despite many service members away. Democratic field for governor included Edward Barry, William A. Geton, and Richard H. Long, while Republicans contended for lieutenant governor with Phanning Cox vs Guy Andrews Ham. For the first time the Socialist party was officially on the ballot with a governor nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Sept
Massachusetts
Edward Barry
William A. Geton
Richard H. Long
Phanning Cox
Hottee of Representatives
Guy Andrews Ham
Counsetl
Soclanet
Puerty
Wpon Ue
Waterbury Private Delong Dies in Camp Devens Service
Private Delong, 26, formerly of Waterbury, died at Camp Devens while training for military service. He had worked for John Mayer on Dr Grant's farm, siblings in New York, and was engaged to Miss Hazel Howes of Perm, New York. His body likely to be taken to Troy, New York for burial.
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Waterpary
Aiay Farl de Long
Waterbury
Camp Devens
Delang
John Mayer
New York State
Troy
N.Y
Daloog
Hazel Howes
Nathan Howes
Perm
N. Y
State Knights of Pythia Convenes in Barre Vermont
Barre hosts the annual convention of the Knights of Pythia and Ye Pythian Sisters amid inclement weather. Delegates from Vermont towns New Hampshire and Canada arrive as receptions and sessions unfold in Howland and Blanchard halls with headquarters at Hotel Barre. Three dozen lodges and temples represent the organization totaling about 2,508 members and 17 temples in the auxiliary.
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Vermont
Blanchard Building
Pythlanes
Howland Hall
Miorton
Barre
Vincitia Lodge
Grand Lodge
Pythian Sisters
Sundah Temple
DO. KK
Clan Gordon Hall
Sande
Sahara
New Hampshire
Canada
Hotel Barre
Abandoned Orange Farmhouse Burned Amid Lightning Fire
An abandoned rambling farmhouse on Bert Hutchins place near Cutler Corner Orange burned to the ground last evening. A bolt of lightning is blamed as the cause with the blaze discovered shortly after 5 o'clock after a heavy afternoon thunderstorm. Neighbors were away at a Paine entertainment and did not respond as no firefighting facilities were nearby. The four-year-old farmstead, once owned by George Adair East Montpelier Aweiling, was only lightly insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Hutchins
Cutler Corner
Orange
Paine
Republican State Convention Plans at Burlington
The Republican state committee met in Montpelier to set a convention for October 1 at 10 AM in Burlington with a possible switch if Marbleton declines. Frank Archibald of Manchester Center will chair, with Harry Black and H R Kingsley as secretaries. The meeting focused on procedures, credentials, and committee appointments from Addison to Windsor counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Committee
Montpelier
Burlington
Martington
Mutland
Frank
Archibald
Manchester Center
Harry A Black
Newport
H R Kingsley
Rutland
Sherman BH
Moultin
Addison County
Irv H
Middlebury
Bennington
W. A. Reot
Caledonia
J. He Broohs
St. Jehuehary
Eases
Amey
Teland Pond
Pranklin
Bemis of Langstreet Dies. Marshfield Native Passes at 83
Martin G. Bemis born February 10 1835 was a Marshfield native who lived 16 years with Nesen. G A Bemis of Langstreet died today leaving wife a son a granddaughter Mrs G A Mosher of Cambridge Mass and a grandson Martin A Bemis of Buffalo NY. Funeral services will be held at Long Street Thursday morning at 10 30 Reverend J B Reardon Universalist pastor officiating. Body to Marshfield for burial in village cemetery. Flowers omitted.
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Martin 1. Bemis
Marshfield
Yuart
Nesen
G. A. Bemis
Langstreet
G. A. Mosher
Cambeldze
Mase
Mart 1A. Bemis
Buffalo
Bemis
Abijah
Harriet
Pitkin
Dhinet Phelps
Micrstitmvid
Mra Bowie
Marshe Field
Cabot
Macrabe Hold
Long Street
J. B. Reardon
Marelfield
Body Found Floating in Connecticut River in Springfield
The body of Frank R. Elwell a wealthy Northampton farmer who vanished September 15 was found today in the Connecticut River at Springfield Massachusetts. Authorities believe he died by his own hand after a message was found in his Northampton bank safe deposit box reading When you get this tell no one where you cannot find me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
Frank R. Elwell
Northampton
Connecticut
Elwell
Considered New Bill for Wage Increases in Granite Industry
Granite cutters and manufacturers met in Clan Gordon hall to discuss wage negotiations amid rising living costs. The cutters reported the manufacturers may propose an 8 percent increase to take effect June 1 1919, with talks aiming to extend a war time supplement if conferences conclude satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clan Gordon Hall
Cutters
Manufacturers’ Committee
Manufacturers’ Association
Union
Iti
Sunday schools face wartime decline prompts regional training
Dr Edi Blake warns Sunday school roll losses across Methodist conferences average around 10 percent annually. To combat this crisis, the Board of Sunday Schools plans four district training conferences, including a Vermont event at St Johnsbury October 1 and 2, as part of a broader centenary fundraising effort of 80 million dollars for global mission. Local Barre officials anticipate a sizeable Barre delegation at the Vermont meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Edi Blake
Chicago
Board of ‘Sunday Schools
United States
Vermont
St. Johnsbury
Elttred Teaders
Wement
New York
Heaard
Barre
Dentists Do Free War Services In State Record
Dentists statewide provided free care during the war, totaling 3 552 operations since it began. In the last month 88 were examined, 88% of whom received treatment, with 02 extractions, 43 prophylaxes, one crown and a specimen removable piece of work. There are 23 dentists in the state. The countrywide free-work total is lost to report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adjutant General's
War Department
Funeral for William P. Murray Sees Wide Official Attendance
The funeral of William P. Murray postmaster and former congressman was held in St Marys church, Hoxtin. Delegations from federal courts, the Postmasters Association of New Fingland, the Liberte loan committee, and other groups attended to pay tribute to his memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoxtin
William P. Murray
Formice
Seyices
St. Mary's
Futhles
Federal
Postmasters’ Association of
Montpelier Schools Closed Over Measles Outbreak
Montpelier public schools closed this afternoon due to widespread illness from grip and measles. Many teachers and students are affected as hospitals report an uptick in patients.
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Jordan River
Gen. Allenby
Gayrelle
Es-Salt
Varis
Havas
Macedonian Front
Vardar River
Gradsko-Prilep
Card
Farley
St. Patrick’s
WAR Fund Conference
Fighting Fourth
Liberty Loan
Bur Eerty
Consul Poole
Russia
Europe
Ray
Delong
Camp Deven
State Knights of Pythia
Burington
Martin D. Bemis
William F. Murray
Mien Eaens
Grip
Heaton Hospital
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