German Labor Outvoted in Reichstag On Man-Power Bill
Chancellor von Bülow-Hollweg presented the man power bill as Germany seeks to end the war with strength. He noted unbroken lines and warned that idle workers aid the enemy while urging manufacturing and public support for victory and peace. The Reichstag debate followed a tense session amid wartime pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnon
Deo
Reichstag
Berlin
Reuters
Terlin
Dee. L
Red Lax
Germany
British Victories in East Africa Reported
The war office states a significant British success in East Africa against German forces. Enemy losses are estimated at 200 killed and 820 prisoners on the Ruvuma river area and 500 prisoners at Llembule mission station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
War Office
East Africa
Ruludje
Llembule
Deportation plan targets Belgian women with sewing machines
A dispatch from Amsterdam cited Faquemon t reporting Hasselt and Lanaye residents aged 17 to 60, including women and girls, who own sewing machines will be deported to Germany. The measure aims at mobilizing male Belgians and machine owners for wartime labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
London
Reuter
Amsterdam
Faquemont
Hasselt
Lanaye
26 People Killed in Hunting Season Across States
The Chicago Tribune reports eighty six killed and four injured in the recent hunting season closing yesterday in several states. Compared with last year’s 11 dead and 66 injured and 11 dead and 162 wounded in 1920. Carelessness by hunters caused many accidents as fatalities spread across Minnesota and Illinois leading with 24, Minnesota with 13, and Minnesota again with 12. New York recorded ten fatal accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chica, der
Tr States
Chicago ‘Tribune
Pilot killed in early flight accident near Berne
Local aviator Roger Herne, editor of the Berne Witness, died yesterday afternoon when his aircraft crashed after reaching a height of about ten feet. The craft lost control and plunged to the ground, ending the life of the pilot in this tragic incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herne
Rherer
Fred
Berne Witness
Two Hunting Fatalities Reported in Atlebore and Mase Counties
Two people died in hunting accidents last Saturday. Violet Jewett, 10, was fatally wounded in a hunting incident near Tivverchl erasin tiwege Hresk. A 17 year old named Hresk was shot while hunting rab bite. No arrests were made as authorities investigate the pair of tragedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet Jewett
Russians claim success in Moldavia amid European crisis
Russian forces claim gains in Moldavia as Teutonic lines tighten around Romanian capital. Falkenhayn and Mackensen push near Bucharest while diversions across the Motlayia frontier seek to ease pressure. Allied warnings and potential measures echo as Vienna reports resistance and strategic recalculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rumania
Hicline Reat
Nealir Mackensen
Falkenhayn
Capittal
unKlone
Lewelly
Motlayia
Petnojernd
Herlin
Constanytine
Thin Fe
Carranza garrison flees Chihuahua in disorder
Juarez Mexico December 1 remnants of a Carranza army fleeing Chihuahua City after four days of fighting are in camp on the plains south of Juarez. Survivors report dead civilians burned, field pieces captured, refugees say Villa was sighted, and the rout began as Santa Rosa hill fell known as the key to Chihuahua.
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Juarez
Mex
Carranza
Chhiahua City
Ville
Muaree
Lind
Terraeus
Santa Rowa Hill
Rail Road
Statin
Currenen
Zarco Avenue
Bere Est
Santa Ross Hill
Chihuahua
Gonzales Casllar
Santa Roa Hill
Trevino
Tabaloapa
Alduma
Chihuahua City
Anotlhy
Hacinda Dolores
Erilay
Villa
George Mrittingham
Joseph Ynex Salazar
Mayentie
Archbold Undergoes Blood Transfusion After Accident
In Tarrytown New York on December 12 John Archbold president of the Standard Company received a blood transfusion from his chauffeur after injuries from an accident. His condition was described as improved following the transfusion and medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarrytown
John
Archbold
Steamer Drifting Off Chatham in Hazardous Drift
Dec 1 report from Chatham states the steamer shows signs of drifting with uncertain course and potential hazard to navigation as crews work to regain control and determine next steps for safe passage. The brief notes weather and sea conditions affecting maneuverability.
Four Rulers Attend Francis Joseph Funeral Rite
A Vienna funeral procession for Emperor Francis Joseph drew royal and imperial figures from Austria Hungary and beyond. The simple ceremony in the Capuchin crypt followed a state state lay in Vienna and included the transfer of the coffin and the key to Capuchin monks.
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Francis Joseph of
Austria
Viena
Thureday
Lontim
Emparir
Francis Joseph
Charles
Tulegoris
Bavarii
Saxony
Naural Governimente
Athedral
London
Vienna
Horne
Hhefburg
Saint Stephen’s Nuthwrtal
Imperial
Luokere
Pages
Torphes
Ercitiass
Charlie
Halperin
Kavairia
Saacony
Warttemberg
Archblebop
toMlotetel
Flaur Ewrdisuaele
Ten Hope
American Fleet Improves Battle Efficiency, Navy Reports
Washington Det. L Captain Charles P Phinkett told the House committee that the American navy has improved in battle efficiency in recent years. The Atlantic fleet bettered target practice by 20 percent last year as it prepares to work guns at 2000 yards. Balloons will be carried on battleships to spot fire at 18 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Charles P. Phinkett
House
Atlantic
Mullen
Rutland Fire Suspect Arrested in Shrewsbury Case
Rutland police arrested George Rogers, a farm employee, in connection with two suspicious fires at the Moloney farm in Shrewsbury. The latest blaze damaged the barn and two other buildings on the property. Rogers was held for a county hearing after being brought from Rutland by Deputy Sheriff Henry R. Adis. A haystack fire had occurred about three months earlier at the same farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Slohn Moloney
Shrewsbury
Beorge Rogers
Mal
Sherriff
Henry R. Adis
Autopsy Clears Cause of Death in Local Case
Rutland detective notes a suspected case of illegal ration ended with an autopsy by Dr Turii H Stone of Burlington at the request of State's Attorney C V Poulin. The deceased is Anna Sears daughter of Oliver Sears of North Perrisburg who died Wednesday night under unclear circumstances. Postmortem found death due to ruptured appendix.
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Rutland
Des
Turii
H. Stone
Burlington
Attorony
CV. Poulin
Mise
Anna Sears
Oliver E. Sears
North Perrisburg
Antilohes
Ducharme William E Ducharme Dies After Illness
William E Ducharme dies after three year illness at his home in Barre. He married Grace Lepage on May 1 1814 in Montpelier and leaves two children. He worked in Barre granite trade, was a charter member of the lumpers and boxers union, and attended the Congregational church. Funeral Saturday at 1 o'clock at the Congregational church with burial in the family lot at the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian B. Ducharme
Miles Wilting
Ducharme
Grace Lepage
Montpelier
Mien
Alfarelia Merle Dieharme
Vie FD. Ladd Ca
Dagharme
Lane Manufactury Jog Co
Hin Fathar
Rouser Point
N. Y
Tila Ilair
An~ Crew
John
Levis Doxeph
Daf
New York
Andrew Ducharme
Randolph
Mr. Ducharme
Chaay
Marcel
Marre
Jive
Cerard-Harclay
Lumpers’ and Boxers’ Union
Barre
Mrs George A Reed’s Death Recorded in Montpelier
Nellie Collard Reed wife of George A Reed died in Montpelier after a year long illness. She left husband two sons Sheldon and Fay aged six and three, her mother Mrs Fannie Colburn and many relatives. Born Casnovia Michigan 1888 she studied at Albany Business College and Barre High School. The Reed family lived in Barre and Montpelier where Mr Reed served as city engineer. She was a member of Bright Star Rebekah lodge and Barre Congregational Church. A service will be held at 172 Main Street Montpelier at 1:30 pm Saturday with funeral at Barre Congregational Church and interment at Elmwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Collard Road
George A. Reel
Montpelier
Torvextenay
Novab
Hempti
Sheldon
Fay
Fannie L Colburn
Reed
Casnovia
Mich
Ton
Andrew K
Fannie J, Colvin
Mlattaburg
Plagtebirg High
Albany Bustiovs College
Barre
Lake
Death of Thomas Houghton of Graniteville
Thomas Houghton a well known resident of Barre Town died at his Graniteville home Thursday at 9 48 am after eight years of illness He leaves a large family including wife six sons and three daughters and several siblings Funeral services will be held at St Sylvester church Graniteville Saturday at 8 am with Rev Joseph Loreot officiating Burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery on Beckley Street Flowers are to be omitted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Houghton
Barre
Upper
Graniteville
Joseph
Stephen Houghton
Raniteville
Michael Houghton
Butte, Mont
Charles Houghton
Sunset
Idaho
Jarette
Mery Aoyle
Hartford
Conn
Anna Houghton
Houghton
St. Sylvester's Church
Joseph Loreot
Beckley Street
Trie
Watson Acquitted in Obscene Mail Case
In Georgia, Thomas B. Watson was acquitted today after defense argued he did not intend to send obscene material through the mails. The trial focused on allegations of distributing indecent content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dem
Lthomas B Wat
Trinne
Cobble Hill Grange Election Meeting in Vermont
Cobble Hill Grange in Cobble Hill Vermont plans an opening meeting at 10 am. Fifth degree members can vote and must take the obligation. Officers, finance committees, and other duties will be discussed followed by dinner and a social hour. Election of officers will occur during the winter session as part of the program. Secretary Mr A Sh Washburis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobble Hill Grange
Vermont
Panama
Nini
Mir. A. Sh
Burton B Gale obituary notes long Montpelier life and granite work
Burton Benuiwell Gale died at his Montpelier home after a long illness. Born September 2, 1880 in Painfield, he lived in Montpelier most of his life and worked in granite manufacturing and as a granite dealer near the Central Vermont station. Survived by wife Julia Wheat Gale and four children, with sisters and a brother also listed. funeral set for Saturday at 3 pm with Stanly F. Bl... officiating. Burial in Montpelier.
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Burton Benuiwell Gale
Montpelier
Painfield
Sullivan M. Gale
Lauren W (Bailey) Gale
Central Vermont Station
Lund
Boli
Barre Aml
D. K. Pathe
Gale
Julia C. Wheat
Phaintcht
Ae Fellowes Ming
S. Gale
Kenneth
Ale
Trilian
Fot Montpelier
Atlan
Iale
Harte
Cerviers
Stanley F. Blemstiedd
Pastor Hethany Churdh
Merial
Mountermiellery
Maw Wit Mowers
Germany to take blame and make amends for lost Americans
Washington reports a German submarine commander misidentified an American vessel, prompting a proposal for immunity if warranted. A conference between Ambassador von Tierstein and Secretary Lansing failed to confirm the details, leaving the matter unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D.C
Gereman
Hritivh Hoene Sbijy Marina
Germany
United States
Marina
von Ternstein
Sherstary
State Lansing
Meadow Brook Golf Club Gala Marks Ten Years of Joyous Season
A Thanksgiving gala by Meadow Brook Golf Club celebrated a decade of growth with over 200 guests including Harre Half and Hardwick clubs. Wroce's orchestra, elaborate decor, and a banquet followed by a program honored founder efforts and highlighted awards for champion and runners up, with notable performances and a Camp Midnight sketch enhancing the festive finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clan Gordon
Meadow Brook
Harre | Half Club
Hardwick Golf Club
Wroce
William Pirie
Alex Miller
William
Stephen
Arthur Pirie
Enter
George Brant
Meadow Brookers
Chib
A.W. Pirle
America
Annial
James Freeland
Alexander Cowiey
Run
Peru
Mea
A.W
J. Mc Downhil
Barre Golf Club
Duncan McMillan
Peter Brown
Harry Clark
James Metter
Mre
Alexander McHat
Freeland
George Fraser
Leslie Mercer
Toston
Joseph Fraser
Peter Fraser
Fort Worth
John Mvteer
Harrery
Thanksgiving service unites five denominations at Congregational church
The union Thanksgiving service at the Congregational church featured five ministers from distinct denominations. Rev. Harnett led, readings from scripture, and an offering for city relief followed a mixed choir anthem. Rev. Reardon urged a broad, spiritual view of Thanksgiving, urging renewal of faith and gratitude beyond mere sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Congregational Church
Droit. We Harnett
Wusic
Falgie Crosland
Presbyterian Church
FG Lipsky
Hedding M. B
Hert J
Reardon
New England
Christ
Jove
Rommunion
Henry van Dykes
Felix
Alwaye
Lost Life in Fire at New Bedford Convent
A convent fire in New Bedford Massachusetts yesterday caused multiple deaths and injuries. Sister Shererthin died shortly after rescue and several others were overcome. Police sought a man seen at the convent earlier for food after being refused entry. Authorities named several community members connected to a 1916 celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Mass
Der
Shererthin
State weights and measures report urges inspector boosts
The biennial report from the state department of weights and measures notes only two inspectors under Commissioner George Carpenter, yet more work was done than the prior year. It cites 43 percent of purchases of butter and grain being inaccurate in weight and calls for office space, new inspectors, and a law requiring clear net contents labeling with penalties for violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Carpenter
Hugh AH Henry Dane
Biriefly
Wye Rt
Defense
Power firm seeks Barre development for Vermont energy plan
Charles H. Thompson of Central Power Corporation of Vermont announces an agreement with Ontario Paper’s Warren Co to supply five thousand kilowatts as reserve power for Barre and Montpelier. The Crem River project aims to provide wholesale electricity through Central Power, tapping one of New England’s best undeveloped water powers with a four foot fall on the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Thompson
Central Power Corporation of Vermont
Barre
Charles T. Middlebrook
Warren Co
Ontario Paper Company, Limited
1 Power Corporation of Vermont
Marre
Montpelier
Crem
Willey Taylor Thanksgiving at Univer sity parsonage party
Mrs Annie Tailor of 449 North Main Street and Willey of 70 North Main Street attended a Thanksgiving at the university parsonage hosted by Rev J B Hearden. No casualty. After Thanksgiving in Traste, Maine, Mr Willey died this morning en route to Marshfield where Mrs Willey had bought Tenner Farm on Cabin Road. Mr Willey had worked in the city as a printer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie
North Main Street
Willey
North
Malin Strere
J. B. Hearden
Marshfield
Waley
Tenner Farm
Cabin Road
Watson Thomp son marriage at Episcopal Rectory
Athel Episcopal Rectory on Tremont Street witnessed the union of Miew Angeste Thormpeos of tity vity and John Watson, son of Darel Wareon, officiated by Rev. a. Wo Mestt. The ceremony occurred on the eve of Phorkeeting with the Weide aged creem present. The Watsons planned to depart the city Sunday for Kreord.
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Tremont Street
Angeste Thormpeos
Tity Vity
John Watson
Darel Wareon
Earl Harte Road
A. Wo
Watson
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New Home Army
Michigan
Berne, Ind
Attlebara
Mase
Moldavia
Juares
John D. Archbold
Chatham
William E. Ducharme
George A. Reed
Burton B. Gale
Montpelier Man
Granite
Meadow Brook Golf Club
J. B. Reardon
Woman Iit
Dall
Daewing
James, Freeland
Ae Gove
Indore Partiones Rentinind
George
Moe It
Joseph Ser. Vieorge Freert
Harry Livendale
Robert T. Philips
Alexander Keston
Alexander Corin
Amet Freeland
F. Melon
Central Corporation of Vermont
Willey—Taylor
Watson—Thompson
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