Southern Route Taken to Avoid Winter Rigour
New York December 4 Woodrow Wilson sailed for Europe as one of five U S reps to the peace conference in France aboard the transport George Washington The voyage featured a cheering send off with a 21 gun salute and escort by destroyers and a naval tug as the fleet cleared the harbor A large crowd watched from roofs and piers while planes looped overhead and soldiers aboard the Lapland cheered goodbye The voyage will follow the southern route toward the Azores to dodge northern seas and rougher winter weather
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Woodrow Wilson
United States
Europe
France
George Washington
North River
Hudson
States Island
Pennsylvania
Trim
Celes
Staten Island
Quaitine
Borge Washington
van Lapland
Muantion
Lapland
May- de Tigian
Liverpool
Rivestan Army
Navy
Vindivostok
England
America
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Coast Artillery Corps
Fort Hamilton
Scott
Minnekahda
Haker
Traig
Cleveland
United States Navy
M. Perkins
David. H. Miller
J. Lawson
Admiral Gleaves
Cruiser and Transport Service
Afra
Wilson
George Washi
Azores
Auite
George Waahi
Koa
Bearvtary Tummalty
Tumulty
Washington
Notable figures sail aboard George Washington for peace mission
The George Washington carries many noted persons for a conference mission. Secretary Lansing and Henry White join diplomacy chiefs with Col. House and General Bliss already in Europe. Naval aides, physicians, and military leaders accompany the delegation, including 23 peace information commission members and newly appointed ambassadors Mrs. Davis and John W. Davis along with their families.
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George Washington
Lansing
Henry White
France
Italy
BE. M. House
Tasker H. Bliss
Europe
America
H. 8. Knapp
William V. Pratt
Benson
Naval
House
Cary T. Grayson
Gilbert T. Close
W. H. Harta
Churchill
Raymond DB. Foslek
War Department
Amercan
Peace Information Commission
Colonel House
Creel
John W. Davis
Britab
Mra
Davis
President Wilsons Voyage to Brest France Likely Next Week
Washington reports President Wilson and his party are not expected to reach Paris before late next week and will land at Brest France. Admiral Mayo plans a swift passage as troops and war supplies flow to France. Large numbers of American troops are expected at nearby camps to welcome the president upon arrival.
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D. C
Wilson
Paris
Iate
Mary
Brust
France
Wilbon
Maya
Waal
Alasce-Lorraine
Wilsons firm stand against militarism outlined
In New York on December 4 the press reports President Wilson departs for Europe determined against militarism. Sources say his plan for future world peace centers on removing the crust of Christian militarism as part of the transport George Washington voyage before it sails.
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New York
Wilson
Europe
Foela
George Washington
Exiled Emperor Hungry for Quiet in Amerongen
Reports from Amerongen Holland describe Will iam Hohenzollern as dejected and withdrawn after arrival. A local correspondent cites an informant who says the former emperor shows relief at first but then gloom returns. His wife struggles to cheer him as he obsesses over a window view from the castle, writing hours on end.
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Ens Dee
Willam Hohenzolch
Ont
Amerongan
Holland
Ameronigen
Empresa
Herr Hohenzollern
Montenegrin Parliament Authority Debated in Exile
A fragment from a Paris dispatch notes a Danish style statement claiming the Skupshtina lacks institutional existence and that only the parliament can proclaim state sovereignty. It cites King Nicholas and the disrupted chamber with members confined or living abroad in Austria.
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Paris
Turaday
Nicholas Ni Rem
Senate Wrangle Over Wilson's 14 Peace Principles
Senate debate heated as Frelinghuysen urged the president to declare the 14 peace principles with wide public endorsement before radical proposals. Walsh defended described acceptance. Borah pressed for a published fee cam agenda and open treaty talks.
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Provident Wilson
Senate
Tor
Frelinghuysen
New Jersey
Republican
Advocai Jing
Walsh
Montana
Mt Si Dexter
Wael Licana
Borah
Rede: Pens
Co operative Exchange Holds First Meeting in Montpelier
In Montpelier today the cooperative exchange held its first meeting with about 50 present in the morning and more in the afternoon. Officers reports were given by Treasurer Harvey, President ?, Clerk MGs, and Manager Karl Hayden. P H Brooks and Tinkham of Providence spoke on dairy topics, with Tinkham linked to the New England Milk Producers association. Directors elected include H H Jones Wallfield, Mark Moody, M J Corlies Berlin, A Badg East Montpelier, C W Fitts Calale, Reg Smith More Town, and Ora Dow Cabot. Directors to elect officers this afternoon.
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Harvey
Badger
Mgs ‘Orlivs
Karl Hayden
P. H Brooks
Tinkham
Providence
R L
Tinkla
New England Milk Producers’ Association
Eastern States Dairy Organization
Direc
EL H H. Jones
Wallafield
Mark Moody
Eens M. J. Corlies
Berlin
A. Badge
No Conference Yet In Quincy Granite Dispute
Quincy Massachusetts December 4 No conference efforts have occurred as granite workers in the yards remain idle after manufacturers refused a 60 cent temporary wage raise. Some cutters polishers and tool sharpeners have found work in other granite centers while officials deny a formal strike exists.
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Quincy
Maes
Yarda
Transtenututers
International Grante Cutters’ Association
Beheaded two men and wounded five at Whiting plant
Chicago reports Sohn Morea held on a double murder charge for the stabbing at the Standard Oil plant in Whiting Indiana yesterday. Pires a 26 year old Austrian attacked foreman David McCloud and assistant foreman John Winswork. Five special troopers were wounded before Pires was subdued.
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Chicago
Sohn Morea
Murcder
Standard Oil
Whiting
Indiana
Pires
David McCloud
John Winswork
Plug
Trolhcer
Peres
National Rate News names five delegates for world conference
The executive committee of the National Rate News of the United States announced five delegates to an international conference of the darker races to be held in France during the pores conferance. The delegates were also sent as a visiting delegation to Chepamee conference.
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Washington, D. C
National Rate Non
United States
France
Glass Chosen for Treasury and War Industries Board Exit
In Washington on December 4 unofficial talk suggested Carter Grace of Virginia, chairman of the banking and currency committee, would be named secretary of the treasury by President Wilson. Baruch has resigned as War Industries Board chairman, effective January 1, and the board will cease to exist as a government agency on that date.
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Banking and Currency Committee
Washington, D.C
House
Capitol
Carter Grace
Virginia
Wilson
Baruch
War Industries Board
Bernard M. Baruch
Asw
Spaulding Student Honors: Four Classes High Rank Listed
Spaulding High School announces weekly honors with first honor for averages of 90 and above. The list names first year, sophomore, junior, and senior students achieving high ranks, including Gay, OLeary, Smith, Burke, Davia, Bowden, Lacchina, Bradley, Gianni, Teentini, Sprague, Stephen, Younis, and others across freshmen to seniors.
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Spaulding
Spaulding High School
Thirx
Tay
Theapres
Cortoner
Gay
Laie O'Leary
Marjory Smith
Dotis Burke
Henrice Davia
Eljvira Bowden
Lacy Lacchina
Paploce
Docks Bradley
Oreste Gianni
Death of Mrs. Ida L. Davis on Richardson Road
Mrs Ida L Davis died at home on the Richardson road after a long illness aged 10 months and three days She leaves seven children including Mrs Martie Harber Miss Fiele Davis Miss Verna Davis and Reginald B Davis among others Funeral at her Richardson road home Friday with Rev A W Hewitt of Plainfield officiating
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Ida L. Davis
Richardson Road
Lness
Mae
West Fairlee
Martie Harber
Fiele Davis
Verna Davis
Barre
Fred BE. Davis
Will L. Davin
Plainfeld
Newton H. Davin
France
Reginald B. Davis
Aloo
Carrie Moore
Derry
A. W. Hewitt
Plainfield Inting
Wounded Twice Thompson Soldier Signals Family News
Telegrams to Mr and Mrs Thompson of Barwell Street report their son James Thompson of the 103d Infantry was wounded a second time after first recovery. He had earlier been wounded in July and spent about two months in a base hospital. A later letter said he was back with his regiment and soon after suffered another wound. He is a brother of Corporal George Thompson who served with the Canadian army.
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William Thoopson
Barwell Street
Sae
James Thompson
103D Infantry
Heyne
Baek
Waginer
George Thompson
Auditors Probe Vermont Office. Newspapers Named in Rumor
Investigators from Arthur Young are close to finishing their check of the Vermont auditor of accounts and related offices. They reportedly found intriguing facts and rumors at the State House reference possible newspaper connections.
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Arthur Young Company
Ieen
Vermont
Auditor of Accounts
Tim
State House
Rumors Fly After Addison County Grand Jury Call
Rumors surge about the State House as word spreads that a grand jury has been convened in Addison County. People speculate on possible implications for the State House group, though officials have offered no clarifying statements.
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Addison County
State House
Hinman Resigns After Four Years As Barre Association Secretary
Harold Hinman, secretary treasurer of the Barre Granite Manufacturers’ Association for four years, submitted his resignation to the board. He cited other interests and expressed regret at leaving a post he says advanced Barre’s civic welfare and the granite industry. His letter, dated December 4, asks for an early replacement and offers to assist in the transition.
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Barre Granite Manufacturers’ Association
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Hinmanade
Enery
Hinman
Wasuein~ation
Desolation
Vermont
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God Orange
Dartmouth College
Wid
Charles H. Wishart
Association
Granite Savings Bank
Sarre
Harold P. Hinman
Major General Edwards to Visit Barre Vermont
Barre prepares for a January visit by Major General Clarence R. Edwards commander of the 20th Army Division in France and head of the military department. A Barre Board of Trade committee arranged the talks with Edwards after his Boston audience and tentative January dates of 11 and 14 were set. The community notes Barre has sent many men to the war and many have fallen, and Edwards says he is proud to acknowledge Barre’s contribution as the war’s end. Plans call for additional visits by prominent locals at Trenwent intervals to address gatherings under the Board of Trade.
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Clarence R. Edwards
France
America
James Mackay
Edwards
Boston
Pany
Harve
Messrs. Jadil
Mackay
Trenwent
Board of Trade
Coming Home Christmas Troops In Dreadnought Escorts
American dreadnoughts will escort President Wilson into French waters and then return home with a large contingent of soldiers. The voyage is timed so the men reach a home port by Christmas, signaling a festive redeployment after the ceremony.
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Paris
Deo. de
Wil Non
Anna Felch Back in Jail After Reversal in Murder Case
Anna Felch now Dexter is back in Orange County jail after Judge Zed S. Stanton ordered committal following a Supreme Court reversal of a prior not guilty verdict. The case, involving the murder of her husband Joseph Folch in 1916 near Waite River, had earlier ended in acquittal and was appealed. The defense argues double jeopardy and constitutional issues. the state seeks a new trial at the December term, though likelihood is low. Chelsea Felch Dexter wed Sept 30 to Leander Dexter. winter access to witnesses may affect proceedings.
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Chelsea
Anna Felch Dexter
Orange County Court
Zed S. Stanton
Eourt
Neleh-Dexter
Supreme Court
Joseph Foleh
Waite
Bowen
Otis Hans
Ann Cena
Willams
Erie
Felch
Williams
Joe
Folch
Leander A. Dexter
Waite River
J.B. Smith
R. A. Hoar
A. G. Fay
Barre
Hale K. Darling
Chelvon
United States
Defene
Feldte Dexter
Im One Wan Sibeiroon
Ateral
Ont
Witiowes
Albano Dies of Heart Disease in Barre Community
Koswhin Aiany longtime Barre Italian community member died at City hospital after a two week illness. Survived by daughter Rose Albano and daughter in law Mire dohn Albano of Barre. Two brothers in Italy and son Phn Albano died last year in influenza. Born in Italy 49 years ago he learned the granite cutter trade and came to America twelve years ago. A member of the Italian Mutual? and the granite cutters union. Funeral at Oswald street 4 Thursday at 2 pm with interment at Hope Cemetery.
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Koswhin Aiany
Seward
Barre
Italy
Grantecutter
America
Star Granite Go
Albano
Tralian Mutun Sovnuran
Crantecutters
Oswald
Missing in Action Private Lahti of Barre Town
Private Johanes Lahti, of the Finnie colony in Barre Town, joined the colors May 25 with a Wael county contingent and has been missing in action since October 1. Telegram from the War Department to Edward Madison of Upper Kaniteville confirms the status. Lahti, around 25, is described as Finnish executive, formerly a hurried worker, with home in Yetip] draniterite.
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Johanes Lahti
Barre
Wael County
War Department
Edward Madison
Upper Kaniteville
Trivete Labi
Finland
Campansome
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