Germans Try Verdun Line Repulsed With Heavy Losses
Paris reports a strong Verdun attack between Thiaumont and Howry repelled with heavy German losses. French forces bombarded German positions north of the Somme near Honchavesnes and Bois V Abbe farm, countering waves and taking 55 prisoners and 6 officers plus eight machine guns. The push extended east and southeast of Rancourt into St Pierre Vaast wood with no other major fronts.
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Somme
Paris
Rancourt
St Pierre Vaulet
Houchavesnes
Peronne
Verdun
Volhyna
Galicia
Reichstag
Berlin
von Hothmann-Aellicon
Thienmont
Howry
War Office
Honchavesnes
Bois V Abbe Farm
St. Pierre Vaast
British Advance on Somme Front Reported by British
London reported British troops advanced at several points on the Somme front between Martinpuich and Gueudecourt in the latest official statement. Berlin quoted a German report saying Anglo French forces were repulsed along much of the front from the Ancre to the Somme river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Somme
Martinpuich
Gueudecourt
Berlin
Ancre Brook
Sone River
Bulgarians Fail to Take Florina Front in Balkan War
Bulgarian forces launched two near Florina on the western Macedonian front. French and Russian repulsed the attacks in an official statement. No further assaults on Kaimakealn heights. On the Struma front near Janina, British artillery remains active.
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Paris
Florina
Kaimakealn Heights
Struma
Janina
German hero killed amid submarine threat rise
London reports from an Amsterdam Telegraph cor respondent state that Lieutenant Wintgens, a famed German submarine ace second to Kaiser status, has been killed in action near the front. The pilot, celebrated for aerial prowess, was buried where he fell after a combat with Entente aviators and had earned the Order of Merit in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Amsterdam
Exchange Telegraph Company
Berlin
Lieuten
Bremen
Gerany Wintgens
Toelke
Germany
Cabmarine
Wintgen
Inet Intgene
Merial Dervices
Panimature War Looms as King Eyes Crown Council
Disorder and anticipation sweep the realm as the king considers a formal assembly tomorrow. Citizens sense a swift shift after a long era of expert governance. In London, Prince George of Greece, appearing for the Greek court, is recalled to Athens by King Constantine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George
Greece
Constantine
Athens
British steamers sunk in latest naval report
London reports two steamers and a Swedish barge sunk as a Christian dispatch details actions of Swedish ships Knuttilde and Dania. The 2,500 ton Stuthe and 1,000 ton santship Thelna are named among the losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Stuthe
Thelna
Bengwel
Moloyda
Knuttilde
Dania
Fall of Combles Delivers French Allied Victory
French troops and British forces seized Combles after fierce street fighting. A correspondent recalls a fortresslike defense with many casualties and dugout deaths. Jubilation echoed through nearby villages as civilians celebrated the victory and sang allied hymns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
la Laberte
Combles
Charnel House
Lnes
Coimbles
Thiepval
British Take German Trench and Redoubt North of Flore and Thiepval
London reports British forces captured German trenches north of Flore and a redoubt northeast of Thiepval after fierce fights. Allied gains include 2,000 yard front advances near Flers Eau court Abbaye and the Stuff redoubt on a ridge 2,000 yards northeast of the village. More than 1,800 rifles and large quantities of ammunition were captured at Combles, with two enemy aircraft and two kite balloons destroyed yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Flore
Thiepval
Flers
Eaucourt Abbaye
Combles
Four Arrests In Third Avenue Riot After Derailment
New York, Sept 28. Four men were arrested, two of them street railway workers, in connection with a riot after a Third Avenue elevated derailment last night. Passengers were injured as missiles rained on trains. police briefly fired to disperse rioters. Several people were hurt, none seriously. Luther Waders failed to rally broad support for a general strike. Elevated and subway service remained normal.
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New York
Third Avenue
Luther Waders
Treeti
Wmipes
Police Jofficiate
Tooday
Provrvas
Vermont Republicans Hold Small Burlington Convention
In Burlington on September 28 less than 200 people attended the state Republican convention to adopt a platform. Delegates from the Sherman's band marched from Hotel Vermont to the Strong theatre where Dr. D. C. Hawley of Burlington was chosen as chairman and W. R. MeFeeters named secretary. Hawley criticized the Wilson administration, praised returning progressives, and the platform urged agriculture and road building, rural schools, fair primary law, extended workmen compensation, and consolidation of state commissions while pledging loyalty to Republican candidates. George W. Wickersham was scheduled to speak later in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Sherman
Hotel Vermont
Stanley C Wilson
Chelsea
D. C. Hawley
W. R. MeFeeters
Enosburg
Moin Aonorey
Constantine Said To Be Yielding In Greek Crisis
Assorted Press reports from Athens and London indicate King Constantine intends to favor immediate declaration of a general mobilization as the crisis in Greece deepens. The story notes a tense fortnight with unclear outcomes and possible political shifts.
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Constantine
Athens
London
Crippled Villa Leads Advance Report
Field headquarters in Mexico via wireless to Columbus New Mexico Sept 8 details Prancisco Villa and Xmen near Santa Clara ranch 30 miles east of Namiquipe Sept 22 aiming to capture trains near Laguna and strike north toward Texas Fabens vicinity. Villa is said to be unable to walk without a crutch and his followers are in rage while thieves of the hand are in poor condition.
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Mexico
Columbus
N. M
Prancisso Villa
Santa Clara Ranch
Namiquipe
Laguna
Texas
Fabens
Ing
Villa Hrimself
Robbers Hold Michigan Central Express Near Dearborn
Michigan Central passenger train No 1 bound from Chicago to Detroit was held up near Dearborn by robbers who disarranged the block system, unhooked the mail and baggage cars, and dragged them two miles down the track. They looted the cars and fled after extinguishing the locomotive fire. The amount of loot is unknown.
Freight Cars Piled Up in Wreck on Delaware and Hudson Line
A freight wreck on the siding at a State paint plant near Poultney delays the Whitehall branch of the Delaware and Hudson railroad for about five hours. Switched cars blocked the main line. a wreck train from Whitehall cleared the track about 1 a.m. The evening train carried freight delays at the station for several hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poultney
State Paint Plant
Whitehall
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
S. C
Fatal Runaway Accident Kills George Perkins at Johnsbury
George Perkins aged 55 died after a pair of horses dragged his wagon 40 feet near Johnsbury on September 2. The collision occurred at Arthur Young's farm three miles from town. Dr. W N Fitch transported him to Brightlock hospital where he died en route. Perkins leaves a wife, four children, and his mother, with funeral planned for Friday in Walden. He had worked five years at WH E Wilson's farm at Gives Hollow and recently at Tower brothers farm in St Johnsbury Center.
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Johnsbury
George Perkins
Havens
Arthur Young
W. N. Fitch
Brightlock Hospital
Mr. Tower
Tower
Perkins
Fitch
Walden
St. Jolnebury
Mr. Parker
Cabot
Milk Pact Leads Vermont Dairymen's Association Plan
At Bellows Falls a large meeting of dairy producers in Vermont discussed a new authority to sell milk through Frank Northrop as the association's representative starting October 1. Northrop announced branches across New England and cooperation with the New England Milk Producers, aiming for at least 40 cents per eight and a half quart can delivered at Boston, with earnings sharing for shipments.
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Bellows Falls
Smith
Vpere
Windham
Boston
Vermont Dairymen's Association
New England
Northrop
Beston
Newrér Boston
Hellows Falls
Vermont Baptist officers elected at Chester meeting
The Vermont Baptist state convention closed with officers chosen for the year. President J. N. Rares of Vergennes and vice president A. J. Crane of Burlington led the slate, with Rev. F. S. Tolman of St. Johnsbury as secretary and a line of trustees including C. A. Day, Rev. Henry Crocker, Dr. T. D. Holton, M. Henderson, T. S. Dicker man, Rev. J. S. Brown and Rev W. G. Towart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattiehoro
M. Henderson
St. Johnsbury
Dickerman
Bristol
J. S. Brown
Manchester
W. G. Towart
Hennington
J. N. Barns
V Ne
Peppincenteat
Tate Industrial School
George Coleman
Boston
TL. A. Carpenter
3. A. Tuttle
Unidentified Man Found Dead Near Greenfield Station
The dismembered body of an unidentified man was found on the eastbound track near the Greenfield station about 9 last night. In his pockets were a credit card with Carroll Colen address in Bellows Falls Vermont and a torn paper bearing the name Murray of Bellamy Falls Vermont. The man was well dressed and authorities in Bellows Falls have been contacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Mass
Carroll Olin
Bellows Falls
Murray
Cape
Alfalfa Weevil Rumors Reach Vermont Farms
A report from Vermont notes the alfalfa weevil pest concerns spreading to local farms. Officials warn the pest could extend its range, with farmers like Wright Fas of Dericha facing potential damage and the need for monitoring and control measures.
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Jeminty Agricultural
Wright Fas
Dericha
Aves
Lalvalfe
Vermont
Suspect Infantile Paralysis Case at North Duxbury
Waterbury September 24 A 15 year old boy Lennyn William Young son of Mr and Mrs Jeeve Young is ill with possible infantile paralysis. Dr Ladd from Burlington consulted with Dr Steele Jr but declined to confirm. Health Officer Graves quarantined the Young house and closed the school for at least a week. the patient worked at the Elliott box shop.
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Waterbury
North Duxbury
Ienny Willinn Young
Jeeve Young
Mas
H. A. Ladd
State Laboratory
Burlington
F E. Steele, Jr
A. H. Graves
Elliott Box
Two Cases Found at St Johnsbury
St Johnsbury September 28 A young boy and girl, children of Fred Gravlin of the Belknap block on Railroad street, are suspected of infantile paralysis. The boy showed symptoms on Tuesday and was soon paralyzed. The girl shows similar symptoms but with no paralysis yet. The house is quarantined and exposure likely from Elmore visits ten days earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johnsbury
Fred Gravlin
Belknap
Railroad Street
Hinibe
Elmore
Mr. Gravlin
Blind Horse Takes Second in Northfield Races
At Northfield on closing day of the Dog River Valley fair the 2:26 class and 2:12 trotting races drew interest. Notable was Tessie Reaper, a blind horse entered by Chandler of Winooski, winning second money in the 2:22 trot after taking the first two heats before Gilreaper overtook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfield
Dog River Valley Fair
J. & Plunkett
Northfeld
Deesie Reaper
Winooski
Tessie
Reaper
Gilreaper
Dennie R
Lar
Smith
White River Junction
Seeanwrese
Ruben
McLeod
Karre
Valeander
Waterman
Sand
Royalton
jDaigy
Bik
Hanley
Keen Sanction
Filbert
Essex
Cera
Domsie Reaper
Chandler
Wi- Hooski
Wit Lise
Connie Deen
Chim
Meleod
Barri
Lena W
Bin
Mears
Montpelier
Imprisoned for Non-Support in Rutland Court
In Rutland on September 26, Prank A. Turner, adult, was brought from St. Albans by Deputy Sheriff Barker and Allen Leonard of Wallingford. Turner faced City Judge F. J. Siim Berton for failing to support his wife and child, receiving a term of correction of less than 15 months or more than two years, with probation and home confinement granted. State's Attorney Poulin sought a serious die note against Turner, but evidence was insufficient. Also, Joseph Jewell of Wallingford was sent to the house of correction for six to twelve months for ta**rning Tiquer legally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
A. Turner
St. Albans
Sheriffa
Barker
Allen JA. Leonard
Wallingford
Vermont
Ruth Coolidge
North Clarendon
F. J. Siinj Berton
Bia
Gal
W. Poulin
Turner
Jualge Sqinnerton
Joseph Jewell
House of Correction
Fortune's Rick hotel destroyed by fire in Biddeford
A fire today leveled Tanner's hotel at Fortune's Rick in Biddeford Maine. The building was one story and the loss is estimated around ten dollars. Firefighters fought the blaze but the structure could not be saved. The cause is under investigation. Nearby properties escaped major damage.
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Biddeford
Fortune's
Rick
Wen
Bill Harry Killed on War Front in First Telegram
Obituary details William Harry of Barre announces the death of Private Bill Harry in action, after enlisting in the 7th Canadian Infantry in Montreal in 1915. He served in Belgium and France with the 7th Battalion bombing platoon, leaving behind parents, two sisters, and two brothers, and was known as a singer and comedian in Barre. His comrades included George Thompson, another Barre boy wounded, and he departed for England with the MontreaI contingent in late 1915. A telegram from the military bureau informed the family on the night of the announcement.
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William Harry
Olas Wa
Waellington Street
William Hurry
Autem Sept
Parente
Hurry
Montreal Star
Harry
T Marine
Rheorge Thermpaon
Thompson
Atth
Canalian
Hurry Yeas
S7th
Montreal
P.Q
Thompenn
George Stewart
Holmes’ Bakery
Lackey Stewart
Montres
England
Prisvate Hurry
Stth
Young Hurry
Aberdeen
Scot
Clinne
Harry Wie
Tie Yon
Belgium
France
Scotland
Barre
Jauice
Agnes Hurry
Albert Hurry
Jacksot, Mich
Alex. Hurry
Soldier Walter Holden Killed In Action In France
Enosburg Falls report confirms Walter I Holden of Pigeon Hill St Armand across the Canadian border was killed fighting with a Canadian regiment in France. He had served nearly two years after enlisting at war outbreak and was in the machine gun section of the 5th Canadian battalion's 7th infantry brigade.
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Enosburg Falls
Walter I. Holden
Pigeon Hill
St. Armand
France
Edgar Holden
Sth
Fractured leg ends Wilder's music career forcefully
George H. Wilder of the Wilder School of Music in Purlington is hospitalized in Barre City with a compound fracture of the tibia fibula above the ankle sustained yesterday afternoon after a fall at Hotel Muerell. Condition is more comfortable after a restless night. several weeks of confinement expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Wilder
Wilder School of Music
Purlington
Barre City Hospital
Althonith Tiont
Wilder
Merchant Street
Muerell
Vater
Durtinetna
Willer
Emimite
Barre
Wilter
No Evidence by Defendant in Granite Quarry Case
In Charles Barclay vs Wet ore and Moree Granite On an experienced quarryman seeks damages of £20000 for injuries from a second blast at Graniteville. The foreman Lance allegedly ordered the blast, the stone slipped, causing a premature explosion. Barclay, 56, was left almost totally blind, with hearing loss, a damaged right arm, and shattered nerves. The defense rested without presenting a witness. Attorney John Gordon urged the jury to consider earning capacity and suffering rather than sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Barclay
Wet
Ore & Moree Granite
Aeke
Graniteville
Washington County
Lance
Barclay
John Gordon
Drawing School Sets Enrollment and Changes for 1916 Term
Barre evening drawing school in the Mathewson building opens enrollment for 1916-1917 on Sept 30 and Oct 2. New staff include William A. Murray, new head of advanced drafting, and William Duff succeeds Robert Knox. Courses cover geometrical drawing, descriptive geometry, model making, clay work and architecture. Fees vary by course, with monthly payments and rebates for early enrollment and regular attendance. Registration runs 6:30 to 8:20 p m in Mathewson basement at Hin and Jeffreys streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Duff
Barre
Robert Knox
Jones Brox, Co
Youngaon
Charles Pamperl
Carlo Abate
Te School
Lus
Amt
Mathewson School
Enr Jnor
Hin and
Jeffyesgny
New Vermont Corporations Formed for Granite Quarrying
Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state by Cantor Hirve of Barre to quarry and manufacture granite with capital reduced to shares. Interpersonnel directors listed as Pred G. Cantim AL Bilew and Healey, all of Barre. Vermont Maple Syrup Co Inc filed with R250 capital stock 20 shares. Sub members include Arthur A. Newman, Adelbert Teentem, Pletcher Johnson, A M Devoe, and A B Rugg from various towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton Hirve
Barre
Lenack
Sagner
G. Cantim
Im AL Bilew
da. Healey
Vermont Maple Syrup Co, Inc
Basen Tunesian
Arthur A. Newman
Kasey Junction
Adelbert B. Teentem
Fetrtax
Pletcher N. Johnson Netlefentalne
A.M. Devoe
Netlefentalne
A. B. Rugg
Resex Ae Ae
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Fleury
Ment
Kaiser
United States
Lieut. Wintgens
Prince George of
Hawley
Wilson
Villa
Detroit
St. Johnabury
The
Vermont’ Dairymen's Association
Baptists
J. N. Barss of
Vergennes
Choven
Wright Fay
Jericho
NO. Duxbury
Jessie Reaper
Aaa
Rutland Man
Tanner
Fortune's Rock
Bill
Marre
H. S. Bernstein
Newport
Fite
We “Ore & Morse Gra’. Co
NEW Vermont Corporations
Canton
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