Strikes Crumbling as New England Railroads Improve Service
Railroad workers resume duties as the strike loses force across the nation. The labor board meets in Washington to consider wage demands while New York district reports improved service and rising freight, including coal, as some crews return. Amid agitation from New York propagandists, New England remains orderly with near normal operations and continued rail cargo movement by water substitutes.
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Railroad Labor Board
Washington
New York
Vold
Tifforta
Jersey City
Central
Far West
Chicago
Servce
Middle West
Pittabure
New England
Scheduten
New England Railroad
York
American Federation of Railroad Workers
NJ England Steamship Company
New Haven Railroad
Fall River
New Bedford
Providence
Connecticut
New Haven
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Big Four Leaders Press to End Railroad Strife
New York April reports show leaders of the Big Four railroad brotherhoods renewing talks with strikers and managers in Jersey City and Hoboken in an effort to avert a broader shutdown. Early indications suggest discussions may ease disruptions as crews work through shortages and service improves.
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New York
Frank Hague
Jersey City
Hoboken
Wotmmwer
Wady
Freight shipments increasing across months and regions
Fragmentary OCR notes describe rising freight shipments, with scattered phrases about transit, rivers, and ports. The text mentions New York and various individuals, but details are fragmented and unclear, leaving the overall trend as an uptick in cargo movement amid erratic wording.
Valiant American Gets Citation for Heroic Death
Boston dispatch reports Brookline teen Beatty hero who died in France after single handedly delaying an enemy assault in July near Trigny woods northwest of Chateau Thierry. The War Department issued a posthumous citation praising his gallantry and sacrifice protecting his company and its position.
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Boston
Beatty
Brookline
War Department
Allert F
Mitt
France
Ccene
Trigny Woods
Chateau Thierry
Mexico seeks U S ok to move troops into America to attack Sonora
Washington April 16 Mexico requested permission from the United States to move troops through American territory to strike Sonora from the north. No action has been taken by the American government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Mexico
United States
Sonora
One Big Union Plans Move by I W W Leaders
Chicago April 16 Plans of the Industrial Workers of the World to advocate the one big union movement during the current railroad strikes were revealed by Willem J Haywood former general secretary and area organizer and John Sandgren editor of the One Big Union Monthly They deny links to insurgent railroad groups yet say efforts aim to recruit for industrial unionism and to seize control of railroads through a general strike using propaganda to draw railroaders away from other groups
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Industrial Workers of the World
Willem J. Haywood
John Sandgren
One Big Union Monthly
1. WW
Importasion
Haywood War
TWW
Railrads
Warning to Germany Over Disarmament and Food Aid
On April 16 representatives of France Great Britain July and Belgium plan to warn Germany to execute disarmament and demobilization clauses of the Versailles treaty without delay. They will also threaten to withhold further food deliveries if insurrectionary movements in Germany persist. The note follows a Paris dispatch confirming adherence to the treaty terms and ally agreement.
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France
Great Britain
Belgium
Germany
Offairea
Paris
British welcome the move on German disarmament
London April 16 British editors greet Paris backed step to disarm Germany possibly cutting ford supplies. Official sources say San Remo will decide and Britain will back the enforcement of treaty terms while avoiding unilateral action.
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London
Paris
Britain
San Remo
Great Britain
Armenians Fight Turks Near Aintab Amid Relief Concerns
Reports from Aintab in northern Syria describe heavy fighting between Armenian and Turkish forces with Armenians occupying American mission buildings. Dispatches are fragmentary but suggest a French relief expedition entered Aintab late in March and departed, leaving too few French troops to safeguard aid workers.
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Ainab
Syria
Constantinople
Preas
Mer
Aintab
Aintah
Teft
Willed Money to Charities and Relatives in Probate
A probate notice from Hanger, Maine dated April 1 reports bequests totaling 470 dollars to relatives, friends, and charities. Trust funds are to be allocated to named heirs with the remainder directed to designated charities per the will.
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Hanger
Chee
Heey
Touraday
Reyreainder
Waking something for sick husband in Haverhill case
April 1 report details Mes Anse Yamewsky accused of brewing liquor in her kitchen to ease her sick husband. An internal revenue agent testified a can of whiskey was found on the premises as the case moved toward grand jury action.
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Austen
Mes Anse Yamewsky
Haverhill
Internal Revenue Ingente
Fda
Grand
Flight Tragedy Amidst Claims of German Sentry Action
Fragmentary OCR from a World War II era report describes Paul R. De Mot t being fired upon by a German sentry. The account notes confusion over injuries and death, mentions evacuation to safety, and references alleged persecution of Americans. The piece preserves neutral wording and central figures while avoiding graphic detail.
Sonora Troops Aggressive Move Sparks Regional Tensions
Reported movements in Sonora show Ay Mi forces advancing toward Cutiacas, seizing momentum from Carranza troops and signaling possible wider conflict. Authorities warn that success in Sinaloa could empower Sonora to challenge federal forces, with three armies poised and mobilization ongoing as confirmation news emerges.
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Agua Prirta
Sonora
Mexico
Republic
Cutiacas
Sina Hat
Carranza
Mexican Federation of States
Sinaloa
Pras
Varranté
Reniks
Hunger Strike Brews at Mt Joy Prison
Public reports another hunger strike at Mount Joy prison as political prisoners, both convicted and unwarranted, refuse meals. The strikers include several named individuals and raise concerns over detention and protest conditions.
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MT. Joy
Joy
Saran Henixan
Banirgatan Wrinestay
More loom fixers strike expands across mills in region
New Bedford and nearby towns report loom fixers from Tabar Bristol Page and Waineutia mills walking out, joining operatives who struck at Dartmouth mill last week. Union says strike will widen as a general walkout contemplated. leadership has not yet called a full regional strike.
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New Bedford
Maes
Tabar
Bristol
Page
Waineutia
Dartmouth
Liberals to Meet in Anfforsema City for Nominating Talks
A distorted but legible note shows Liberals convening in Anfforsema City on the November primary call of 48 members. The meeting aims to nominate candidates for national and state offices, amid party coalition activities and allied bodies seeking participation.
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Anfforsema
Eum
Hon Partisan League
eatamiting + anteatecemen
Census Reports From An Unclear Page
Census data fragment shows numbers and place names, but text is garbled with missing words. It mentions Washington DC and Michigan locations with scattered figures and dates, indicating a historical population or enumeration summary rather than a clear report.
Pilgrims Given Warning on Rome Journey and Ceremony
Fragmentary note notes pilgrims barred from Rome for Jean of Arc ceremony. Text hints at restrictions, dates, permissions, and official oversight. Unable to confirm full details due to garbled OCR.
American whiskies displease the Scotch reports
Greenock Scotland April 14 American rye whiskey imported into the country is said to be of the shock variety by the chief constable who has a report on the subject. He notes pre war whiskey even when well aged did not compare to some new whiskies. He calls their composition terrible as they poison and madden leaving people nervous after the intoxicating effects pass. These whiskies are known locally as anake bite according to the chief.
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Greenock
Scotland
Hero
Found 20 Barrels of Liquor in Cellar Raid
Worrenter Massachusetts April 16 Twenty barrels valued at about 40000 believed stolen from M Hf Glenn Brigton storehouse. Federal officers raided the home of Jeremiah J Sullivan former Worrester liquor dealer. Liquor found in cellar loaded for Boston. Sullivan and a former bartender employed by Charles Connors were taken to Boston.
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Worrenter
Mass
M. Hf. Glenn
Brigton
Eresmiah J. Sullivan
Worrester
Sullivan
Raml
Boston
Charles Connors
Trolley Collision Investigation Shocks Northampton
An early report from Northampton Mass details a head-on trolley crash on a single track injuring about a dozen. State railway inspector H M Aldrich leads the probe while Northampton Street Railway questions how two cars ran opposite directions. John W Hayden a New York traveler suffered a broken leg. Only one Smith College student remains in infirmary. others moved to dormitory rooms.
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Northampton
Mass
H. M. Aldrich
State
Dagon
Ubatcom
Northampton Street Railway Company
John W. Hayden
New York
Subraman
Smith College
College
Roma
Teams Now Tied In Local Club Billiards Rally
The Harre Kaceys pool billiards and cribbage team won eight of 11 points in a close match with Montpeler Round, leaving both clubs tied at the start of the ten series tournament. Officials plan a Last and Meciding tournament date set at a special meeting.
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Harre Kaceys
Te Ambers
Montpeler
Clube
Img Werner
Navy Reserve Recruitment Draws Applicants for Summer Cruise
Applications to join the Naval Reserve are being received by the First Naval District as plans advance for a summer cruise. The cruise will depart from a Pacific port and visit Atlantic and Pacific coastal destinations, including Panama and Hawaii.
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Naval Reserve
Boron
Ageril
Cruive
Wade
Atlentie
Maritiy
Panam
Vanderbilt Illness at Autewil Races Shocks Paris
A garbled dispatch reports K. Vanderbilt becoming suddenly ill while attending races in Autewil France near Paris on April 1. Early notes suggest a medical event affecting his mobility and status, with neighbors and associates in Paris monitoring the situation as authorities assess the cause and next steps.
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Autewil
France
Paris
K. Vander Welt
Two Trainmen Killed in Collision with Crew at Mile Marker
A fragmented report details a fatal railroad collision involving two trainmen. Named individuals and exact locations are obscured by OCR errors, but mentions a crew, a Missie lead, and a February incident. The piece hints at a disaster with investigative notes and surviving colleagues.
Theodore N Vail Dies in Baltimore Leader of AT and T
Theodore N Vail, chairman of the board of American Telephone and Telegraph, died at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore from complications of heart and kidney diseases. He had been brought from Jekyll Island, Ga., in his private car. he helped promote universal long distance telephone service and led a system with nine million subscribers and a billion plus investment.
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Baltimore
Theodore N. Vail
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Vail
Jekyll Island
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Theodore Newton Vail
Telepecan
Mr. Vail
Alexander Graham Bell
Hell
Alrraly
Onion
Idaly
Davis Vail
Morristown
N. 1
Stephen Vail
Speedwell Iron Works
Alfred Vail
Samuel Ee
Ore Vail
Olf Academy
Union Pacific Railroad
St Vine Wulf
Wye
Mine Bluff
Eer
Union
Gem
Illenville M. Dedler
Union Ree
Lee
Washington
American Bail Telephone Company
Weil
American Telephone and Telecreph Company
Suds
Vnis
Alan Pegut
Visionary Vermont‑born telecom pioneer Mr Vail
The article profiles a prominent Vermont industrialist and early telecom magnate, detailing his ventures from Argentina to Buenos Aires trolley lines, his leadership in American Telephone and Telegraph, and a planned merger with Western Union. It notes his London headquarters, return to Vermont, and advocacy for wireless prospects and scientific farming.
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Cordoba
Buenos Aires
United States
Lurgley
Mr. Vail
London
Vermont
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
The
Telephone Company
Western Union
Vail
New York
San Franesco
Hee
Lyndonville
New England
Tonnlenner
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
Crairman
Water flood hits Sherman Mills Maine dam and structures
Bangor Maine April 16 heavy rainfall causes rapid water rise along the Aroostook County rivers flooding Sherman Mills. The dam gave way, a blacksmith shop was torn from its foundation and struck the hotel, a harness shop and barn swept away. Villagers work to move debris and check the torrent as water covers streets three to four feet deep. fear of more wreckage and possible bridge failure.
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Bangor
Aroostink County
Sherman Mille
Vilage
Trial proceeds in Washington case over value of mute loan
The trial of Jennie Syres ye Ruey Pletuber’s estate moves ahead as the plaintiff seeks Ener value recovery for a loan made years ago. The defendant testified about the loan and related terms while the deputy sheriff detailed service of papers. A new jury is expected after four weeks, with three other cases listed in county court: Peng Machine Corp seeks about 700 of 4900 alleged due under a contract.
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Jennie Syres
Washington
Rocligzion
Ioan
Wile
Thies
Reniity
Charlee
Mitchell
Peng Machine Corporation
Unclear OCR Passage on Strikes and Travel Plans
Fragmented historical notice describes unrest and work stoppage with dates and transport details. Mentions Warren and Veron routes, return to work on a specific April day, and unclear indications of train movement and continued Vermont activity. Names and places are partially legible, with prior agreements hinted at.
Stolen Checks Strain Fairfield Center Farmstead
St Albans April 16 A farmer Nelson Hale living near Fairfield Center reports unknown thieves entered his home while he was away and stole H M Heed Co checks totaling 8500 to 8600. Some checks were endorsed by Hale. Sheriff Catlin travels to Fairfield to investigate amid notes the theft targets Hale's milk money and includes the deed to the farm. Hale over 60 lives alone.
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St. Albans
Nelson Hale
Fairfield Center
Somes
H. M. Heed & Co
Hale
George P. Catlin
Pairfield
Mali
Hal
New Barre Corporation Elects Barre Leaders in Official Meeting
The New Barre Corporation formed by Harre financiers and granite manufacturers held its first meeting in the Granite Manufacturers Association rooms to elect officers and set a business plan. The charter dated April 1 and signed by Secretary of State Harley Black authorizes a real estate and lumber mining venture in Orange Barre and nearby areas. Officers elected include President A J Laner and Vice Presidents HL 3 and FP L Sargent with an executive committee spanning several local figures and timber and granite interests.
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New Lawnber Co, Inc
Harre
Wisi Ap
Wad
Secretary of State
Hiarey Black
Teds
Wats
Orange
Barre
Washington
Inters
Colombo Gambles Mise Sylela May Garnide Wedding
Mise Sylela May Garnide daughter of Mr and Mrs John was married at the home of David Hartingaun last evening. Theresa Colombe served as bridesmaid and Finginald Tavis was best man. The bride wore traveling attire and matching hat. the gown had a gray silk dress with picture hat. Guests included about thirty friends. Gifts were numerous and they planned to live at Jim Nerul Malayette after a trip to Milford and New York.
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Mise
Sylela May Garnide
John
Columba
Hie
David Hartingaun
Theresa Colombe
Sarmh Mabn
New Slate Corporation and Capital Details
New Slate Corporation reports Curk-Fiesagen Tac of Fair Maven as founder with eighty thousand dollars in capital. The article notes incorporation formalities with the secretary of state and outlines roles including president and clerk.
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Curk-Fiesagen
Tac
Velienery
Tale
Someting
Crete
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Antir
Paul R. de Mott
de Mott
Census Reports
Southbridge
Washington, DC
Patito
Tuhice Company
European Corporathom
Hopewell, Va
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Jean of Arc
Brighton
Massachusetts
Inspector of Railways
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BAKKE
Montpelier
Jae Asma Galaise
Cary
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C McGevern
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Corey Oa
K. Vanderbilt
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Newby
Marty
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Heben
Pete Sweinomer
Lie
T.N. Vail
Moeton
San Francien
Arlington
Honolulu
Wall
Ohio
Sherman Mills
Jennie Symes
Ray Fletcher
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Teuton
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Mr. Hale
NEW Barre Corporation
Nelson Lumber Co
Colombo—Gamble
NEW Slate Corporation
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