Not a Shot Preventing Capture of Brussels City
A Rome conclave plans to elect a new pope and will appeal to belligerents for peace while urging the United States to broadcast it. Berlin reports normal conditions with fuel prices falling as troops move, and railway work recovering. Emperor William reportedly ordered resistance to any Japanese actions toward Kiu-Chow.
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Brussels
Rome
United States
William
Japan
Erize Kigo-Chow
Fortified Antwerp and Balkan War Movements Update
Belgian defenses around Antwerp are being strengthened as German and Austrian forces advance. Brussels is reported as occupied with communications cut between key cities. British and French ships bombard Austrian ports while Libau and Hango suffer damage. Final calls to arms are issued by Austria as Japan readies a response to Germany.
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Germany
Austria
Belgium
France
Great Britain
Brussels
Antwerp
Cattars
Libau
Baltic
Hango
Finland
Japan
Japanese Prepare for War Moves In Orient After Armistice Demand
Tokyo reports show Japan quietly marshaling for possible action after next Sunday’s期限 on Germany’s ultimatum. Censorship tightens as police screens information on Japanese ships and troops while war and navy departments ready for a move on Kino Chow where fortifications are said to be formidable and difficult to seize.
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Tokio
Japan
Germany
Orient
War and Navy
KineChow
Kine Chow
China seeks trusteeship of Kino-Chow in Sino American talks
Washington reports the Chinese government proposed the United States take trusteeship of Kino-Chow transferring it from Germany to China in an effort to avert war with Japan. Officials caution that U S acceptance would require formal approval from Japan and Great Britain while China insists on strict neutrality.
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Washington, D
United States
Rino-Chow
Germany
China
Japan
Great Britain
Kino-Chow
Peking
Chine
German advances near Paris and Meurthe region report
Aug 21 official dispatches say Germans may cross the river Meuse near Huy with ongoing concentration in Belgium. Brussels remains undefended and not the government seat. Belgian army is seen as a potential obstacle to further German movement toward Paris. No French territory has been occupied beyond a fringe in Meurthe.
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London
Ghent
The
Chronicle
Brussels
Antwerp
Paris
Mone
Huy
Helgian
Department of Meurthe
Pope Pius X Death Sows Talks of Conclave Politics
Rome reports cardinals weighing a conclave plan to avoid spectacle and possible mediation by Catholic rulers. US aid could be enlisted as a neutral power. Pope Pius X died with sister Anna at his bedside. life insurance of 10,000 left to surviving sisters. will read by Cardinal Merry Del Val, not publicly released.
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Rome
Europe
Aguandi
United States
Pius X
Anna
Alwave
Amici
Pope
Cardinal Merry del Val
Murder suspected in Epping New Hampshire home crime
Local authorities and townspeople in Epping believe Frederick Norris was killed at his home in a careful crime. The body was burned near a burnt ruin and a shotgun was found 15 feet away with one barrel exploded. Robbery motive suspected due to Norris near certain sums of money and a recent woodlot sale netting about 1900 dollars. Neighbor Prank Fulton spoke with Norris before the morning fire.
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Epping
Rockingham County
Frederick Norris
Norris
Wee Norris
Hughes Announces Candidacy for Windham County States Attorney
Orrin G. Hughes of Brattleboro announces his Republican bid for Windham county states attorney in the Vermont Phenix. He follows incumbent Arthur W. Piper with two more potential rivals mentioned, George H. Thompson and Harold E. Whitney, and is a University of Vermont graduate admitted to practice in 1912.
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Brattleboro
Orrin G. Hughes
Trattlehboro
Vermont Phenix
Windham County
Arthur W. D. Piper
Iuiore
George H. Thompson
Bellows Faille
Harold E. Whitney
Brattleborn
Hughes
University of Vermont
German Fleet Hemmed In as War Moves on
Washington Aug 21 The British embassy summarized the naval and military situation to date sent to Secretary Bevan. The expeditionary force disembarked in France on Aug 18 without casualty, while British naval routes show improving freight rates. German activity centers on Liege defense and Meuse trench lines, with movements toward Alsace and Antwerp described as defensive or limited. The communication notes German fleet confinement to harbors and Belgian fortifications shaping the eastern front.
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Washington
D. C
Colville Barclay
Bevan
Feet
France
Atlantic
Lloyd's
United States
Amphion
Downep
Inger Koenig
Tuine
North Sea
Liege
Belgium
Antwerp
Alsace
German cavalry occupy Brussels as French admit
Paris reports German forces have occupied Brussels with strong columns pursuing toward Antwerp as Belgian army retreats. Official statements claim German successes in Alsace and Lorraine with German convoys and Zeppelins involved. French aeroplanes engage targets and distribute messages while Britain is urged to remain vigilant for dropped envelopes.
Riddled aircraft reported over warning area
Fragmentary wartime note describes an aeroplane hit by anti aircraft fire near a military convoy. The report mentions distant fire and the threat level for ground units, with scattered references to maneuvers and proximity to a town.
RO ADVANCE IN ALSACE
London reports German efforts in Alsace show limited progress with some German troops retreating. French forces have recaptured Mur and maintained pressure in the eastern frontier as Russia and other fronts influence German strategy this war season.
Two Women Hurt As Providence Electric Car Jumps Track
Providence division accident injures two women when an electric car derails at Charlee Street. Mrs Adeline Outmette, 40, thrown and taken to Rhode Island Hospital with chest trauma. Mrs Fred Lew, 31, sustains back injuries. Fire station out of service until debris cleared.
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Providence
R. 1
Charlee
Mille Street
Adeline Ouutmette
Rhode Island
Fred Lew
Attempted murder shock in Springvale over jealousy
Aug 21 Springvale Maine. John Twombley 25 a shoeworker drank crazed and shot Mrs Tristan, wounding her scalp and neck, then cut his own throat. He threw his victim to the ground and fled toward Main Street, later expressing intent to drown himself before surrendering. He collapsed at his doorstep as authorities intervened, yet is not believed to be in mortal danger.
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Springvale
John Twombley
Eber
Te Ly
Mira
Ridward B Tras
Triston
Twombley
Fred
Mill Street
Main Street
Traften Alnae
Frank Jones
Fred Smith
Fred A. Bragdon
Anton Inehe
Tland
Gun Wound in Head Causes Cambridge Inquest
Haltimere Anglans, the husband of Mra taser B Kewerssia and mother of Mrs Alfred F. Veendertiin, attended a coroner inquest in Cambridge. The proceedings revealed details about a fatal incident tied to a will and various executors and patent attorneys listed in the record.
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Haltimere
Ang
Haseltine Restor
Jusband
Mra Taser
Kewerssia
Miother
Alfred F. Veendertiin
Cambridge
Teeult
Paneer
Flower
Twilok
Actress Misfortunes Highlight Brattlebers Report
Aug 21 Brattlebers A traveling New York actress, Eile Hollijland, faced hardship after an incident with a troupe member. With no funds, she was detained at Franklin County Jail after a fall and ensuing injuries. Doctors report she may require treatment. case tied to a September court term, awaiting further action.
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Brattlebers
Eile Holjland
New York
Newfan
Tan P
Miler
Lee
Favershin
Burlington Hosts Barre Business Men In Pleasant Outing
Burlington merchants welcomed Barre business men with a noon arrival and a hotel luncheon. H G Woodruff of Granite Savings Bank spoke on Barre granite, praising local hospitality and detailing the industry’s history and prospects. most cars returned to Barre by early evening amid strong praise for Burlington’s hospitality.
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Board of Trade
Burlington
Vermont
Burlington Merchants’ Association
Merchants' Association
Flinner Max
Powell
Sinternity
H. G. Woodriff
Granite Savings Bank
Woodrutt
Barre Granite
Barre
Boat of Trade
Water main bursts on Main Street causing wide damage in Concord
A high pressure water main burst on Main Street in Concord last night after a heavy rainstorm. The collapse caved sidewalk and flooded Hardy and McSwiney, Postal Telegraph Co, Grand Enon Tea, Concord Coal, N C Nelson Jeweler, and other businesses. Fire protection was lost as workers shut off water mains. Police roped off the area as the Pilgrim block and nearby street show signs of sinking.
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Concord
N. H
N.H
Postal Petograph Co
Postal
Telegraph Office Bank
Hardy & McSwiney
Men’s Furnishings
Postal Telegraph Co
American Boxy Co
N.C. Nelson
Grand Enon Tea Co
Concord Coal Co
Hadl Reps
Hadl Reps., Automobiles and Supplies, and Thew
Three Held for Trial in Disorderly House Case
Deputy Sheriff Dennis Donahue brought Mrs Rose Pelkey her husband Peter and Mrs Lasser to city court in Graniteville. All pleaded not guilty to keeping a disorderly house and were arraigned before Judge H W Scott. Prosecution by State’s Attorney J Ward Carver. Defense by A G Fry. Bail set at 600 each. Arrest stemmed from a morning raid by Donahue and James Little at a premises near Graniteville.
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Dennis Donahue
Graniteville
Rose Pelkey
Peter Pelkey
Lasser
H. W. Scott
J. Ward Carver
A. G. Fry
Pelkey
Lasnor
Jo Hee
Barre
Little Girl Browned in Samsonville River Incident
A young girl named Felix Mitheuy drowned while fishing with others near her home in Samsonville on Wednesday. Four doctors labored for over an hour to revive her. the body was not recovered and she is mourned by parents, three brothers, and two sisters.
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Ange
Heles
Felix Mitheuy
Samsonville
Ani
Ated
Fisher tannery narrowly escapes major Bethel fire
Bethel August 2 The Fisher tannery narrowly escaped a large fire last evening as flames spread on the second floor of the leather department. Fire Chief Blais and a battalion of volunteers fought for more than 30 minutes, aided by a new five stream pump and a heavy rainstorm that cooled the blaze. Damaged leather and machinery on the second and third floors amount to several thousand dollars. the roof and walls remain largely intact.
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Bethel
Fisher Tannery
Hames
Futielding Department
B.C. Blais
B.C. Blais Delly Tin Fires and Second Assistants, LH. Whitney and H. H. Shefard
Inge
Phelps & Harrison
EF. C. Fisher
Fisher
Vermont
Janusey
Respected Citizen Matthew Willard Dix Dies at Bowlie
Matthew Willard Dix son of Hilbert L. Dix and Sophia Willard Dix died this morning in the northern part of town after a four week illness. A businessman elected director for seven years, he had many offers and served in civic roles. Born December 11, 1875 on the family farm, he leaves a widow Hattie Smith Dix a son Allen and brothers John Dix of Southville and others as well as sisters Mrs Addie Dix and Mrs Theresa S Dix. Further details to be published tomorrow.
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Matthew Willard Tha
Hilbert L. Dix
Sophia Willard Dix
Bowie
J O'Eleck
Dix
Ethel
Dis
Hattie Smith Dix
Ter
Theresa
Allen
John 1. Dix
Southville
Mane
Tere Sluters
Addie Dix
Farre M. Clark
Pisinfeld
Agementa
Apartment house collapse kills two residents
A partially legible report describes an apartment building collapse that killed two people and trapped others. Rescue teams worked to reach the lower floors and relief crews faced dangerous conditions as they searched for survivors.
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Pope Pius
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Brussele
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Pepoud
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Pigenna
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Giermany
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Marth
R. L
C. Haseltine Rasshor Seid
Hirmeett
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Aren Bute
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Devid Leban
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Matthew Willard Dix
Barre Town
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Vail
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