Rear Admiral Brittain Dies by Self-Inflicted Gunshot
Rear Admiral Carlo B. Brittain, chief of staff to Admiral Henry B. Wilson of the Atlantic Fleet, committed death by own action yesterday by shooting himself while on duty in Cuban waters. The body will be brought to the United States on the hospital ship Solace. Brittain's home was in Richmond, Kentucky.
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Henry B. Wilson
Atlantic
Cuban
United States
Solace
Brittain
Richmond
Kentucky
Washington, D, C
Carlo B. Brittain
Admiral Wilson
Navy Department
Admiral Brittain
Americans vs Canadians Set for Olympic Opener
The United States hockey team meets Switzer Inn in the opening Olympic games hockey round in Artwerp on April 21. Hockey experts expect the U S to face the Canadian Falcons of Winnipeg in the championship match on Monday night, barring an upset.
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Artwerp
United States
Switzer Inn
Cascadian Falcons
Winnipeg
Caillaux Sentenced to Three Years in Prison
Paris reports former prime minister Joseph Caillaux was found guilty of commerce and correspondence with the enemy and sentenced to three years in prison. He will also face a suspended sentence and confinement time already served will count toward his term. The court debated the verdict text for hours before finalizing the decision.
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Paris
Premire
Joseph Callaux
High Court
Mimbat
CWS
Howe
M. Geill
M. Caillans
Senate
Aisten Wake
Bris
Darig
Beals
Calliaus
Praper
Serre Subir
France
M Call. [Fae To, Maitre Moulet
MM Callleus
Trip to Mount Vernon Event Notice
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a local event at Mount Vernon with references to speakers and a church gathering. Names and places are unclear, but the item hints at a scheduled meeting or viewing related to community topics and a panel discussion associated with a municipal or regional organization.
French People Object to the Exhumation
Paris reports Brest residents oppose exhumation and shipping of American seamen remains to the United States. Deputies investigate work conditions as urgent cables from the American War Department prompt reconsideration by relatives. Berlin notes defeats on draft changes affecting soldiers and a bill for a people chosen president advances.
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Chamber of Deputies
Paris
Brest
United States
American War Department
Berlin
Trans Assembly
Verr Geasier
Defense
Ambassador Johnson Presents Credentials in Rome
Rome April 23 Robert Laderwund, American ambassador to Malta, presented his credentials to King Victor Emmanuel at the Quirinal. He arrived in gala court carriages, met Marquis Borea Dolmen, and held a 20 minute audience. He then departed for San Heal to meet the Paris envoy ordered by Washington.
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Rome
Robert Laderwunddom
Maly
Victor Emmanuel
Quirinal Palace
Gala Court
Jaesohnere
San Heal
Paris
State Department
Washington
Une
Eutinos
Quirinal
Borea Dolmen
Mr. Dolmeon
Investigate Japanese Action in Siberia Reported
Visdostok dispatch says a commission tracked a move to investigate the rent in Siberia. The interallied railway commission sent an address to the provisional government urging railway workers to return to posts in the interest of the Russian people.
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Visdivostok
Ay Une Associated Press
Siberia
Palway Commission
Previsional
Indare
Armenian Frontiers Are Considered By Supreme Council
The supreme council session continues to discuss the frontiers of Armenia and the Armenian state formation. M. Aharenian, head of the Armenian delegation, reported progress on Armenian status with details supplied from the meeting.
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Alto
Supreme Council
Ken Hem
Coaneil
Thorn - Weeling
Armenia
Ite
M. Aharenian
Repoe Sans “Ae
Arma
Greave
Unclear fragmentary snippet on treaty talks and tensions
Fragmentary text mentions a German representative at a treaty and French involvement. It alludes to attempts to term the treaty and potential reactions by Marina, with unclear references and garbled names. The passage is incomplete and lacks verifiable details or clear events.
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Marina
Will Exchange Prisoners Amid Talks
Fragmentary note reports prisoner exchange discussions as part of broader talks aimed at preventing further conflict. Readable names and specifics are not recoverable from the damaged text.
Americans Ask Warships From Three Points in Mexico
Washington April 23 American government officials in Mexico have asked for dispatch of warships to protect American citizens and property. The requests came from Mazatlan Topolobampo on the Pacific coast and Frontera on the Gulf coast. State War and Navy departments say such requests are common in times of disorder in the southern republic.
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Washington, D. C
Mexico
Macatlan
Topolobampo
Paviflo
Frontera
Gulf Coast
Government partnership proposal in taxation plan
Ottawa April 3 A new taxation plan proposed by E L Stevens unionist of Vancouver would make the Dominion government a partner in business concerns instead of collecting income taxes. The plan would keep funds in the firms as capital and pay interest or dividends to the government retroactive to April 1 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Dominion Govement
EL HL Stevens
Vancouver
Stevens
Dominion
Tates
Kansas City Star Sued for 2 500 000 in Missouri Case
In Missouri on April 23, Dr B Clarke Hyde sought to stay a defamation action against the Kansas City Star arising from a July 1910 article about a milder change in connection with the Thomas Swope philanthropy. The suit names the Star and alleges harm from the Star's reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swit
Kansas City Star Scene
Whewit Court
B. Clarke Hyde
Tr. Hyde
Thomas Swope
Milfinaire
Cly Philanthroplat
The
Star
Tolng
Hyde
Reed Defeated by Delegates at Democratic Convention
Joplin Missouri April 22 United States Senator A Reed of Missouri was rejected by district delegates at the Transscot nations convention vote amid tension between Reed supporters and anti Reed factions. The tie stood 400 to 400 as debates over Reed opposition to the League of Nations cov enacted.
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Joplin
United States
A. Reed
Missouri
of Nations
Lineagerry
Reed
Clinton Mass Lost Readings of Local Tax Tactics
In Clinton area measures show rising rates and varied assessments. The report notes increases in homestead value and general tax percentages, with figures indicating shifts across categories and districts.
Railroad Men Ask Old Jobs in Direct Appeal to Managers
Striking railroad workers in New York district appealed to railroad managers for restoration to duty with full seniority rights and for a settlement “in the public interest.” In Cleveland, federal agents threatened immediate arrest of strike leaders if switch men did not return to work by tomorrow morning, signaling tough action by authorities.
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New York
Ee New York
New York Distri
Cleveland
Ohio
F. J. O'Rourke
Cleveland Yardmen’s Association
John Sawiken
Department of Justice
Unclear Verdict In Porter Case Discharged By Judge
New York April 2 The jury in Colonel Augustus Drian Horter case the former deputy police commissioner failed to reach a verdict after nearly 21 hours of deliberation. The judge discharged them. In the same week Police Inspector Dominic Henry Tenderloin district saw his trial adjourned to May 10 on defense plea.
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New York
General Peasions
Augustus Drian Horter
Malone
Dominic Henry
Tenderloin
Death Toll Rises From Southern Tornadoes
In Birmingham Alabama on April 23 officials report a death list rising to 243 from the Freent tornado. Families faced widespread home losses as property damage nears 500, with many areas left uninhabitable and lives disrupted.
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Birmingham
Ala
Vine Lock
Turks Await News on Antestantinopae Peace Talks
The report from Smyrna notes an expectant mood as Antestantinopae area leaders await Allied news on a peace treaty. Observers doubt immediate submission by Turkey while Indian and Greek forces influence the broader entente plans. The dispatch mentions resistance movements and strategic clashes shaping the region's direction.
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Turkey
Smytea
Creek Clei
Italian Sovi ets Planned Experiment On National Aid
Italian Soviet planning details remain unclear as garbled text references an experiment and national aid. The fragmentary content mentions Corinet itatg erie and Aerereggtenet thaly, providing little verifiable context or names.
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Vilen
Erie
Thaly
Taylor to resign as Under Secretary in Irtoh Adeuta
A garbled article reports an official set to resign from a high government post. No clear names, dates, or place details are decipherable, but the piece hints at a transition in a top civil service role amid political upheaval.
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Irtoh Adeuta Istration
Lowen
Sir Joke
Toyatna
Hg Rae
Toon
Poeer
Othin Corti
Amd Bie
Supreme Court weighs referendum on federal amendments
Washington DC April 23 The Supreme Court today begins considering whether federal constitutional amendments must be put to voters for ratification in states that have referendum provisions Ohio and eight states had rulings on referenda in relation to prohibition and woman suffrage The outcome could determine if women would vote in the upcoming presidential election and whether Ohio remains on the ratifying list as states debate referenda in eight jurisdictions
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Washington, D.C
Supreme Court
Ohio Supreme Court
Ohio
Supreme Courts
George 8. Hawke
Cincinnati
Washington
Oregon
Maine
Colorado
Arkansas
California
Michigan
National Forests urged to curb timber shortages
Washington reports that the National Forest Reservation Commission recommends more forest lands in the southern Appalachian and White Mountains to prevent future timber shortages. The commission, including agriculture interior and war secretaries and four members, calls for a five year appropriation of 2 million dollars annually.
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Washington, D. C
Appalanchian
White Mountaine
National Forest Reservation Commission
Pactetarios of Agriculture, Interior and War
Cee
Banda Pot
Dlistride
Indianapolis Police Blocked Mob Plan Riot Echoes in City
Indianapolis police dispersed a crowd of over 2000 after a disturbance aimed at harming William Ray, accused of attacking Marthe Hoff. One person was wounded during gunfire near the Marion County Jail where Ray was detained and 13 arrests were made.
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Indianapolis
William Ray
Milered
Marthe Hoff
Marion County
Ray
Spee ii
Five Republican Names on Ballot in Denial Debate
A fragment lists Republicans Ivana, Ment, Hepublicams, Weaver, and Governor Lowden with Warren and California Senator W. Johnnon referenced. It notes debates and presidential preferences, suggesting some candidates have not aligned with voter preferences.
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Ivlena
Warren
Heder Weaver
W. Johnnon
California
Prank
Lowden
Ilinois
Ship Brought Typhus Aboard See Work April 2
Fragmentary report notes a ship arriving with typhus cases and quarantines. Passengers and crew face detention and vaccination actions as authorities assess health risks.
Creation venture: Albert Kishy joins Vreviews coop
Fragmented text suggests Albert Kishy involvement with Creation and Vreviews talent coopers. References to roles, meetings, and events are unclear but imply an organized collaboration or venture in a creative field. Further readable specifics are not available.
Boy Broker Crowley Firm Fails. Assignment and Bankruptcy Filed
Boston April 23 The brokerage firm J D Crowley and Company of the Boston and Detroit stock exchange assigned for creditors and suspended. Liabilities about 500000. assets 275000 to 300000. Petition for involuntary bankruptcy filed in federal court by three creditors James Crawley Ruth Harris Archie Markson and Victor Lavine seeking sums from 900 to 400.
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Boston
J. D. Crowley and Company
Boston and Detroit Stock Exchange
Crowley
Re Exchange
Thomas Delle
the Stock Exchange
Lavelle
B. A. Brickley
James D. Crawley
D. Crawley & Go
Ruth D. Harris
Archie L. Markson
Victor Lavine
Elaime
Arsenical Poison Mystery in Pettibone Death
Hennington April 27 State's Attorney Collins Graves reports partial findings from Dr. B H Stone Burlington indicating arsonia poisoning as the cause in the death of Mrs Byron M Pettibone aged 49 at her Seboal Street home Tuesday April 6 Physicians believed the illness rapid and fatal though no inquest held at present The report notes a possible accidental ingestion after she took a dose of salie and that circumstances do not confirm a deadly drug intent The Pettibone household had recently moved from Por and the deceased and her husband had only lived in the home about ten years until her death
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Hennington
Collins M. Graves
B. H. Stone
Burlington
Byron M. Pettibone
Seboal Street
Strych Hint
Wighstore
Three Boys in Boat on Great Adventure
Bastion April 24 reports three boys set out in a tarislaire canvas boat on a harbor voyage. A sudden cold rain pushed them to Governors Island where they dodged dangers until a fall into the water. Two paddled with sticks while the third drifted toward the Boston pasts, where police recovered them.
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Boston Harbor
Bastion
Governors Island
Boston Bats
American Tobacco Monopoly Aims to Fit Spanish Taste
The Madrid tobacco monopoly seeks to tailor products for Spanish preferences. Officials argue the plan will regulate imports and protect domestic producers while expanding government revenue. The move follows concerns over trade terms and market control, with potential impacts on prices and availability.
Laymen's Night at Vermont Methodist Conference
Laymen gathered in Springfield for a Vermont Methodist Conference event on April 23 with a large audience. Speakers included George A. Morse, L. C. Sherburne, Horace B. Denman, Sanford A. Daniels, C W Powers, and Frank Plumley, as ministers prepared to elect delegates to the Des Moines General Conference next month. A large class of ministers was welcomed into full membership by Bishop Stuntz, with several named as likely deacons.
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Springfeld
George A. Morse
Morrisville
L. C. Sherburne
Montpelier
Horace B.denman
Sanford A. Daniela
Brattleboro
C W. Powers
Saxtons River
Frank Plumley
Northfield
Des Moines
Walter Kt. Davenport
Springfield
Arthur W. Hewitt
Plainfield
Bishop Stuntz
W. ©. Arnold
Sheldon
Herbert BR. Campbell
West Enosburg
Arthur Dunlop
Thetford Center
W. J. McFarlane
Lyndonville
Frank Oldridge
Allen A. Schopp
Mason W. Sharp
New York Assembly Approves Daylight Saving Repeal
Albany April 23 The Assembly passed the Fowler bill to repeal daylight saving with a 78 to 68 vote. The measure has already cleared the Senate and now goes to the governor for action.
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Assembly
Fowler
Albany
N. Y
Senate
NO OFFER FROM RYAN IN STOCKSETTLE TALKS
New York a priza Charles A Morse chairman of the committee organized to protect interests of shorte in State Motor Car company stock denied Allan A Ryan the opposing interests that he had made an offer of a settlement. Morse said the committee had not received such an offer and would call mediators if a formal proposal came. Ryan replied his offer was made rejected and withdrawn and would not be revised, saying he would proceed to buy in tomorrow and would not bargain with the committee or firms represented.
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New York
Priza
Charles A. Morse
Allan A. Ryan
Mr. Morse
Ryan
Moreen
American timber policy urged French method in debate
William Wineley argues in a public meeting that America should adopt the French timber conservation system to curb heavy imports. He notes France limits yearly cuts per area to prevent depletion, citing last year's rise in Canadian pulpwood imports as a warning.
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Weehington
William W.wineley
del Foxpater
United
France
Amverien
Caught Robbing Saloon In Kostury District
Report states that early morning, thieves attempted to loot the saloon once run by Tovle A Brien in Kostury district. Men were found near the premises, some arrested, others fled. a guard or proprietor noted property damage and a disrupted scene.
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Benton
Tovle
Kostury
Lore Ani
Burial at Arlington to honor overseas dead
A Washington dispatch reports a special burial ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery for overseas military dead. Details are unclear due to garbled text, but notes indicate a formal military tribute with involvement from cemetery officials and a probate matter affecting the will of a New England resident.
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Washington
Querkal
Aettites
Caldiiers
Arlington
Parker Denied Pardon. Barre Woman to Enter Correction
Mrs Isabele Parker of Barre convicted in Washington county court on keeping a house of ill fame and earlier in a murder case with George A Long. Gov Clement refused pardon and issued a commitment order, sending Parker to the house of correction next week after years of illness at home. Several physicians examined her prior to the decision.
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Isabele Parker
Barre
George A. Long
Latina Broadwell
Washington County
House of Correction
Parker
Clement
Ims
Peerless Knitting Mills Opens New Boston Salesrooms
The Peerless Knitting Mills company announces new sales offices at 0n Channcey street to meet growing demand. Frank T. Woodman vice-president and manager notes the Hastings, Vermont mill will resume operations soon and the company’s production will be doubled.
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Boston Herald
Peerless Knitting Mills Company
Oo Channcey Street
Ompany
Siart
Frank T. Woodman
Thle Neiknager
Woodman
Hagrre
Voijanetion
Boston
Death of John Lezer in Graniteville Funeral Details
John E. Lazer aged 15 died at 2 00 yesterday morning at the port ital He was educated and lived as a child of Mr and Mrs John Le a er of Websterville born in Williams town He leaves four brothers and five sisters Mrs Ralph Boyer Mr Walter Patton Mrs Albert Thipoint and James Dorothy Richard Olan Viola and Leon all at home The funeral will be held in the Presbyterian church at Graniteville tomorrow afternoon Rev W F Archibald officiating with burial in Wilson cemetery
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John E. Lazer
Prt
Ital
Jon Leaer
Websterville
Willamstown
Ralph Boyer
Walter Patton
Washington
Albert Thipoint
James
Dorothy
Richard
Olan
Viola
Leon
Presbyterian
Graniteville
O'Check
W. FE. Archibald
Barkal
Wilson Cemetery
Buried Under Logs Fatal Yard Accident
Eugene How was killed instantly when a pile of logs fell on him at Richford Manufacturing yard. He was about 60, survived by two children. Rickfenl Apr 2. Workers were piling logs when the pile collapsed striking How, who died en route to Powell & Co. undertaking establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rickfenl
Eugenn How
Finve
Richford Manufacturing
Powell & Com Famny
Mair
Bree
Notice to Granite Cutters and Tool Sharpeners Strike
Representatives of the Granite Cutters Polishers and Tool Sharpeners union met the Rare labor committee on Thursday April 23. They refused to advance their association's request and broke off negotiations, delaying settlement.
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Oir Aterdation
Rare
Granite Pro Hicers’ Association
Themerleas Acenedhcy
Frecas Ve
Barre Branchins Granite Cutters
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