Sinn Fein Hopeful on Irish Peace Talks Despite Reports
Dublin August 1 Sinn Fein sentiment remains hopeful about peace negotiations with Britain and Lloyd George’s reply to De Valera’s note. De Valera returns from Munster to Dublin as cabinet deliberates British terms. Reports claim possible amnesty issues and monetary indemnity, amid secrecy and pressure on the talks.
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Lloyd George
de Valera
Dublin
Sinn Fein
Eamon de Valera
Munster
London
Ireland
Jord Fitzalan
Hammar Greenwood
Eil
Trish
Valera
de Vilera
France Certain to Accept Invitation for Washington Conference
Paris August 13 The French government is set to attend the Washington disarmament and Far East conference. President Harding's invitation was received by the American embassy and will be delivered to Paris. The French delegation, headed by Premier Briand, is expected to be the guests of the United States, with details to be arranged through the embassy.
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Paris
Associated II
Harding
Washington
Jrreine Council
Briand Ean
Wanhingt
Italy
San Reno
Russia relief talks face hitches in Riga
Fragmentary garbled text from Riga in August hints at stalled negotiations on Russia relief. The garbled lines reference parties and a presentation by an American negotiator, with unclear details about attendees and outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Chicago Faces Serious Crime Wave Amid Food Theft Surge
Chicago faces a grave crime wave as theft from doorsteps and small shops rises in poorer districts. Police say shortages may worsen this fall if the midwest fuel crisis continues, with 100000 people employed in the city and reports of arrests for eating in cheap restaurants without money to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ochicago
Ang Li
Chicago
Firemorris
Tle
Middle West
Allies Plan Relief Council for Austria Aid
Paris August 14 The allied supreme council agreed to form an international famine relief commission with three delegates from each country including the United States and Belgium. The commission will be unofficial but cooperate with Herbert Moorer head of the American Relief Commission. Ambassador Harvey will arrange Washington appointments for American members. A council resolution urges financial relief for Austria and notes pending U S action to waive Austrian debt payments.
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Paris
Associated Press
Allied Supreme Council
International Famine Relief Commission
United States
Belgium
Herbert Moorer
American Relief Commission
International Ber Crope
Harvey
Supresme Council
Washington
Commission Weld
Wareme Council
Harsey
Comet Visible Again Over Heldeberg Observers Say
Comet tail lit the sky with wreath like bands from west northwest to southeast as Earth passed Monday night. Koenigsberg Observatory notes tail light moved north to south with dawn, University observations support a solar alignment. Astronomers predict southern hemisphere visibility while conditions remain favorable.
Germany Disappointed as Upper Silesia Refer to League
Berlin reports the supreme allied council referred the Upper Silesia dispute to the League of Nations. Officials express surprise at the decision and the Wirth cabinet’s disappointment over the council’s inability to reach a final and equitable ruling.
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Supreme Allied Council
Upper Silesia
Berlin
Aug
Nyve Associated Preas
Supreme Allied Coumell
League of Nations
Tom Urief
Hare
Wirth
Navy divers to seek barrel of shotgun in slaying case
Los Angeles authorities order a dive crew to recover a shotgun barrel from the ocean near Santa Monica to test as part of the Kennedy murder inquiry. District Attorney Woolline said the shotgun may be linked to the shooting of broker J Belton Kennedy near Beverly Glen eight miles inland. Arthur C. Burch of Evanston, once a close friend of the deceased, is reportedly under indictment in the case and was identified by a motorist who claims to have seen him in a roadster at the Glen on the night of the shooting.
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Los Angeles
Onl
Aug
Traeger
Oceanside
Woolline
Santa Sonica Nes
J Belton Kennedy
Kennedy
Beverly Glen
Ang
Arthur C. Bureh
Evanston
Mpt
Glen
Mexico City hosts talks on Mexican claims with Spain and Holland
Ciba Spain and Holland accept a pre president, Oregon invites a commission to meet Mexican representatives and settle compensation for damages to their nationals over the last decade of reprisal in the United States, according to an unofficial report.
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Mexico City
Ciba
Spain
Holland
Oregon
Naval Reservists Set for Practice Cruise from Philadelphia
About 78 sailors from Pennsylvania Delaware and southern New Jersey were scheduled to embark today at the Philadelphia navy yard for a sixth summer training cruise aboard destroyers. After refueling and resupplying the ships, the reservists will proceed to Newport Rhode Island, marking a major district training event for the naval reserve force.
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Philadelphia
Naval Reserve Force
Philadelphia Navy Fort
Navy Department
Newport
Rot
Pennsylvania
Delaware
New Jersey
American students robbed near Paris during trip
A group of American Legion students touring France was robbed near Paris while visiting Blois and the Joan of Arc statue site. Authorities and the U S ambassador in Rome coordinated the incident as the party continued with caution after the apparent theft.
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American Legion
Paris
Clork
Milan
Armeri
Blois
Malyse
Vester
Joan of Arc
Jean of Thames
Riches Washton
Newhii
United States
Amhaesa
Ordur
Rome
Silesia crisis looms as council may meet soon
Aug 13 dispatch says Vievount Ishi of the nutivin league may summon a council session to discuss the upper Silesia question. Paris ministers indicate speed in arbitration, with Briand expected to seek a majority verdict and potentially call a league of nations meeting. Posters support France while English and French editors worry over German revenge.
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Uberatnd Regione
Ile
Paris
Council
Dangly
Vilna
Aland Islands
Three Pontere
Great Britain
Tax reform accomplished to free business from paralysis
An official White House statement outlines a reform plan to raise revenue with certainty, tax equity, and minimized evasion. It claims the rich would bear a larger share, corporate earnings would be taxed with exemptions, and repeal of certain excise taxes plus other measures would remove restraint on business. The proposal aims to redistribute the burden across classes and boost revenue while deterring tax avoidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Shin
Pew
Spain forms new cabinet as Maura leads Marcaco war funding
Madrid Aug 11 Former Premier Antonio Maura is appointed premier of the new Spanish cabinet succeeding Allendeaula tar. Manuel Gon antes Hontoria becomes minister of foreign affairs and Senor La Civerva is named minister of war. A credit of 400,000,000 pesetas for military operations in Moroso is approved by the council of state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Antonio See
Acey
Ral
Allendeaulatar
Maura
Manuel Gonantes Hontoria
Senor la Civerva
Moroso
Council of State
Praise for Wood Appointment in Philippines
The speaker praises General Wood and predicts broad approval for his U.S. presidency, noting his familiarity with the Philippines and the trust of the people. The statement emphasizes Wood’s potential to guide policy and reflect American interests in the region.
Less cotton consumption metrics prompt regional readjustment
In the report weights and figures show a decline in cotton consumption across Wertlogton and surrounding areas. Analysts compare current bales and liters metrics with earlier vintages, noting lower usage and altered production patterns.
Armed State Police Patrol Boarder Waters
Detroit Mich Aug 13 Armed with rifles a detachment of state police began patrolling waters near Detroit with motor boats to guard liquor smugglers from Canada The 74 troopers arrived from Lansing and reported to Charles Per Detroit representative of the Michigan public safety commission who declared open warfare on smugglers The arrival followed reports of attempts to flood the US with intoxicants from Canada after Windsor court ruling Ontario temperance act does not forbid export Campin vowed to seize every bustle of beer and whiskey From Canada A heavy rise in beer and whiskey clearance applications was reported from Vinportre day
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Detroit
Mich
Tate Police
Canada
Lansing
Charles P.er
Michigan Public Safety Commission
United States
Windsor
Campin
Seven Liners Sail Today For European Tours
Newcorn notes seven Atlantic liners depart for European routes, carrying notable passengers including dP. Morgan heading to Kugler, Harry Roland aiding in Dublin talks, Lt. Commander KE Byrd Jr bound for England to join the ZR2 crew, and H. Percival Lodge to become American minister to Serbia.
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Newcorn
Atk
Seven Trenn
Olympic
Panemania
Liverpool
Obita
Jamburg
Nieww Amsterdam
Roterdam
Kreonland
Antwarp
Dantelighieri
Naples
Sovoie
Tavre
Morgan
Kugler
Hi and Son
Harry Roland
Famon de Valera
Dublin
KE Byrd, Jr
Rngland
America
H. Percival Lodge
Serbia
Drowning in Brattleboro Pond Seizes Young Man
Brattleboro reports a drowning as Arthur Brown aged 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Brown of East Dover, disappeared while bathing at Dan M Hale's mill pond. He likely was seized by cramps and unable to swim. Two bystanders alerted help from a nearby store. a search found him dead. He was a student at the Brattleboro Business Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro
Arthur Brown
Rratebore Business Institute
May Need Second Operation For Henry P Davis
Henry P Davis son of J P Mergen and Company was reported resting comfortably at Roosevelt Hospital after an operation to relieve intracranial pressure. A second operation may be necessary, doctors said, as they seek to treat a brain condition following a recent illness and months of suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry P. Davi
J.P
Davis
Believed Another Body Buried Near Priest Murder Site
San Francisco August 13 authorities hold belief that another body lies near the scene of the murder of Reverend Patrick Heslin a Catholic priest. An anonymous informant named A Bandini of Colma was returning from Salada beach on the Pacific coast south of here when the report arose.
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San Francisca
Patrick Heslin
Cathi
A. Bandini
Colma
Salada Beach
Pacifle Ortan
Here
Community Notes From Waitsfield Village Pages
Residents report farm transfers and social gatherings as Mrs John Dellver leases land for a year while Mrs etiowe plans a weekly walk in Fiaking. Local events include Odd Fellows activities at the hall on Aug 16 and a revived community room at the school. Mrs George Valeom visited her daughter Mrs Charles Bingham in midweek. Mr and Mrs Bart Cheker and son Robert visited from Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dellver
Etiowe Witl
Owena
Burest
Hattie Smith
Wan
Allie Smith
Doris Mori
Rir
CE Ling
Rioland
George Valeom
Charles Bingham
Eight Year Old Girl Fatally Struck by Fall from Weight
Elizabeth Boyles of Montpelier, eight, died at Heaton hospital after a trolley weight fell from a stairway rope at the Hazen block on Main and Langdon streets. The accident occurred about 4 PM as she and her brothers searched for bicycles. her skull was fractured and her left arm broken. Funeral slated for Monday at 2 PM.
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Elizabeth Boyles
George C. Boyles
Montpelier
Hazen Block
Heaton Hospital
Moving Picture Show
Hazen
Langdon
Main
Langdon Streets
Lot
Im Montpelier
Ty Arents
Orvis
Licenses Revoked And Suspended By State Officials
Secretary of State Harry A. Black has revoked and suspended automobile operator licenses for multiple individuals across Vermont towns including St Albans Rutland Montpelier and Castleton. The actions include indefinite suspensions and revocations for named drivers such as J Blair L A Laumbra Elmer Kent Fred Maynard and others with varied locations like Moretown Fair Haven Springfield and Swanton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry A. Black
Persod
KB. J. Blair
Anesley
L. A. Laumbra
Montpelier
Elmer Kent
Dorset
Fred Maynard
Michael Ward
Swanton
A. FR. Morrill
Frederick McAdem
Hardwick
Clifford Farnsworth
Castleton
JH. Waite
Wellington
Franklin Johnson
Rutland
Perley
Jord
J. J. Grady
CA. Rogers
St. Albans
Fred Goodrich
Fair Haven
Springfield
Clyde Davenport
G. W. Lee
Moretown
Colored men arrested in Wallingford robbery spree
Hartland suspects Hind and Willems were seized by Police Chief Hyland on a deputy sheriff’s request amid charges they burglarized the Don B Rita store and Warren Cole house at Wallingford, plus four local homes, Thursday night. Canadian bills and small cash were found on them. examination by State Attorney Novak and Chief Hyland followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Novak
BO Hyland
Kitapence
East Wallingford
Train collision near Swachton station injures party
A slow moving Central Vermont freight train struck an automobile carrying James Howri a St Alans Mrs Florence Blain James McEnany and Mildred Montgomery from Passfield. The party sustained injuries including a cut over the eye. Train crew described speed about five miles per hour with whistle and bell active. Medical attention given at the scene and later by Dr C K Allen.
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St. Alans
James Howri
Mise
Florence Blain
Mra James McEnany
Mildred Montgomery
Passfield
Central Vermont
Swachton
Bey Tr C.K Allen
Fl B. Perry
Renatatilr
Irving Mromsen
Creamery Co op Members Debate Vermont Dairy Unity
Seventeen representatives from Vermont creameries met in Montpelier at a conference called by John J. Meffrath to consider Julian Langner proposed consolidation under one selling head or retaining the current federation. The meeting adjourned without decision and will reconvene for further discussion, with Hoag of Grand Isle elected clerk.
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Vermont
Montpelier
John J. Meffrath
Milton
Cary C. Fletcher
Earl N. Gray
M. C. Anderson
Julian Langner
New York City
Mr. Langner
Roy Potts
Boston
Jolay Orcutt
New York
Agricultural Committee
Te Chamber of Commerce
Hoag
Grand Isle
Died at 86 Mrs Sarah Hines of Dana South Barre
Mrs Sarah Hines aged 86 died at her home in South Barre this morning at 2 1 o'clock after living in Wakefield and Fayston. She is survived by brothers Fabvin Dana of Gayaville and Jackson Dana of Fayston and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at her late home Monday at 9 am with burial in Wallefeld. flowers omitted per request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah of
Dana) Hines
South Barre
Ron Wakefield
South Narre
Fabvin Dana
Gayaville
Jackson Dana
Fayston
Yate
Wallefeld
Flownra
Eloping Girl A Bride From Geneva
Darlington August 13 The Powell Russell chef learned that Mr and Mrs Joseph Desmorel were arrested in Geneva Nevada after a telegram from Jim Mrs Timosel showed Irene Howl left for a theatre Friday night and did not return It is learned that she and Desmorel were married in Geneva The girl is only 10 years old and her aunt Demarei is 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlington
Powlie Russell
Joseph Desmorel
Geneva
Neva
Thepense
Jim Mra
Timosel
Irene Howl
Does Motion Furture
Snethe Tt
Desoeet
Geneve
Eee
Demarei
Victim of Attack Improves After Beating in Vergennes
Vergennes August 13 The surgeon treating Mrs Lewis Cheeseman, brutally beaten about head and face by 18 year old Albert Wielder inmate of the industrial school, reported slight improvement and a possible recovery. Batchelder remains in Addison county jail at Middlebury awaiting the jury's outcome.
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Vergennes
Lewis Cheeseman
Albert Wielder
Industrial School
Batchelder
Addison County
Middlebore
Randolph Defeats Woodstock In Thursday Ball Game
Randolph won the Thursday game at Woodstock over Woodstock. a return match between the two teams is planned for Saturday. Several local residents visited relatives and family members in nearby towns and states during the week including Mrs. Clara Carpenter of Montpelier visiting family here, and numerous others from Barre Montpelier and Boston area.
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Woodstock
Randolph
Randolph A
Clara Carpenter
Montpelier
George Carpenter
Charles Holover
Richard
Medford
Bree
A.B. Dotemem
Greta
Weseri
J. W. Russtow
Piougtas Hardley
Barre
Olt
Orward Beach
Ae Mancirtler
Arthur Somerville
Hood Mille
Aisarta Ji
Ie Hayrg
Ise Ruth Bence
Williamstown
Mise Hrace
Lawn
Ringha
Jennie Jerdeto
N.Y
Laura Church
Mase
J. J. Tretive
KL. Scott
Lt Pula
Springfield
Mesa
W. A. Tomes
Jennie Simpeen
WL tCapelaed
Laverton
Horner Wall Hate
Pomfret
Homer Vali
Canap
Manchester
Salmediny
Shean
James Langiey
Marre
Kylvien Cempaterts
Beston
Mabel Aid Denaghter
Miear Elye
Burlington
Peerless Knitting Mills Moves Headquarters to Barre
The Peerless Knitting Mills Co relocates its general offices from Boston to Barre, marking the closure of Mattapan as a production unit and consolidating control in Barre. The Barre mill now handles output, with about 10 women employed and expected growth as orders remain robust for the coming fall season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peerless Knitting Mills Co
Boston
Barre
Mattapan
Mass
Ladd
Harte
South Main Street
Sprague
John T. Lyons
A. J D. Russell
L. Shepard
Daley Pinte
Bella Collette
Horton
Miss Brennan
T. 10 Connell
New York
Chicago
R. A. Levit
Mr. Rogers
Shameil
Hernene
Quar ies Start Up Two New Derricks at Rice Mill
Boutwell Milne and Varnum plan to start two more derricks of their quartz rice operation Monday. They will add crews and list the men required to operate the new units, outlining the upcoming expansion and staffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boutwell, Milne & Varnum Co
Houtwell, Miler
Varnun Os
Talk of the Town items and local notices
Davis of the Brothers firanite Manufacturing company treks row repeatedly in Park jerreat with HW Mutoninenn. Mrs Flynn of Besostune undergoes radium treatment at Barre City hospital. Albert Milo of Fes and Dr Waterman to receive radium treatment at Barre City hospital. Jarvis Malantind, Trion Clvihing Co clerk, returns to work after two years open? The tone shifts to opera duties as Mise Utara TB Stephens completes duties as chief operator at tonal telephone carriage and plans a week’s vacation. Mise LeMay of Motepelber likely succumbs to a medical issue. Albert Rew of New Haven receives radium treatment at City hospital. Mrs J E Will and daughter visit. Mil Smith renews sequalitstess in Marte. resuming home in Martiond. Conn. Mrs J E Will and daughter, eophine, after visiting here for three weeks. Fermets mer trem fer Eels Neve ie Bartiond. Mise Elizabeth Neder returns to Dee lemme in Lawretee Mase after three weeks. Wilies Bie Leth best wine for Lawires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FG. Davis
A Brothers Firanite Manufacturing Vmpany Pag Rat
Pucsk
Hie
HW. Mutoninenn
Park Jerreat
Dut
Nertifield
Thomas Flynn
Besostune
Barre City Hospital
Albert Milo
Man Ti Veare
Fes
WV. Waterman
von A
Jarvis Malantind
Trion Clvihing Co
Boston
Mise Utara
Stephens
Easten Avenue
LeMay
Albert Res
New Haven
Chen
Bakrredbeld
Marte
Martiond
Conn
J. E. Will Amd
Thie City
Bartiond
Caen
Elizabeth Neder
Dee
Washington Street
Lawires
Ewerel
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Teagan
Walernan Brown
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Hicago
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Supreme Council
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Secretary of the Treasury
Germany
J. Belton Kennedy
Mexico
Milas
Venice
Silesia
Council of League of Nations
Fnglieh
Danzig
Germsey
White House
Maracco
Pree, Queton
Philippine Senate
Wood
Senate
Smalls
Philippines
Uniuad
Wertlogton
C. Ang
Etien
East Dover
Henry P. Davison
Rev
Pound
Waitsfield
Bart Fl. Cheker
Robert
Detrott
AC Dicbep
Neyo
Meimphremagee
Sarah J
So. Barre
Irene Root
Husband
Louis Cheeseman
Addison
Peerless Mills
F. D. Ladd
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