Wilson Urges Law To Halt Strikes And Lockouts
President Wilson appeals to Congress in joint session to curb railway strikes and lockouts, defending proposed measures as safeguarding society's essential life. He favors faster rail regulation, expanded inter states commission powers, and mandatory mediation before work stoppages, with emphasis on public interest and orderly resolution.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Congress
House
Wilken
Porto Rico
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Iia
House of Representatives
Senate
United States
Farm Credit Scheme Promotes Public Benefit and Jobs
Rob ert D. Kent a Passaic N J banker told the National Conference on Marketing and Farm Credits that prosperity stems from individual effort and that public policy should provide land and stock through local ownership with state supervision. He proposed a plan where land and stock are owned by townships to employ workers, with earnings reducing debt and a board supervising early occupancy before title passes to the farmer. If contracts fail, the board may terminate under a committee.
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Chicago
Dec. S
Robert D. Kent
Passaic
N.il
Kent
Heavyweights to Fight for War Relief Fund Bout in New York
George Carpentier the French heavyweight and Jess Willard the world heavyweight champion are close to an eight or ten round no decision bout in New York within two months. Proceeds earmarked for the French war relief fund. Carpentier recently released from the army on that basis. Promoter Tex Rickard arranging the match and will monitor Carpentier with Les Darcy the Australian middleweight champion.
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New York
George Carpentien
France
Dese Willard
Carpentier
Willard
Ti Thie
Tex Rickard
Les Dacry
Prominent Keene Man Found Dead in Springfield Bed
Linn E Drummer, 45, well known resident of Keene, was found dead in bed in Springfield VI yesterday morning. He worked for JC Mvek Machine Co and was active in Sons of Veterans, serving as commander and later secretary. He previously worked for Triston Maine Railroad before moving to BillRica area. Survived by wife Lauretta and siblings Thames Reet of Hartford.
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Keene, N. 1
Linn E
Springfield
Drummer
Jc, Mvek Machine Go
Sons of Veterans
Ated
Alvision
Veterwan
Triston & Maine Railroad
Billerica
J.C. Binck Company
Keene Om
Lauretta
Alee
Willow
Mary Sherriman
Dal
Thames Reet
Hartfort
Conn
Washington workers press for railway pension plan
Washington workers of the maintenance department of American railroads, numbering about 400,001, filed a petition yesterday with lawmakers demanding inclusion in any right to railway retirement legislation. The union labels the work as dirty, laborious and underpaid, urging protection and benefits for its members.
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Washington, Tee
Momintenance Departowete
Telireads
Hapres
Peace rumor again heard in Germany sparks cautious talks
A Berlin paper says peace rumors resurface as both sides seek to negotiate a settlement. The report notes the possibility of a businesslike peace conference, contingent on each belligerent holding necessary securities.
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Germany
Germany Eyes Peace Proposals and Arbitration Hints
Berlin Tageblatt quotes a Berlin dispatch predicting peace talks among the central powers with securities in hand. Vorsiche Zeiting discusses possible German renewal, suggesting Ambassador Gerard return to Germany with proposals as a path to business peace. It cautions against accepting President Wilson as mediator.
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Berlin
Gerard Ts
Germany
London
Peavey
Entente Losses Reported At 15 Million Men
Berlin wireless dispatch reports from the Oversea News agency citing the Association for Research into Social Consequences of the War give Entente losses at 15,100,000 men. Breakdown lists Britain about 11 million, Russia 500,090, France 3,700,000, Italy 2,000, Serbia 1,000, Belgium 220,000, and Romania 200,000.
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Berlin
Association For Research Into
Saya
Russia
France
Italy
Belgium
Teutons Retake Some Positions in Transylvania
Berlin reports renewed Russian attacks in the Carpathians and along the Transylvanian frontier with no gains. Teutonic troops recaptured their last positions and press reports say they are pursuing the defeated forces in western Romania near Bucharest. British forces attempted an eastern flank move near the Allier-Warlencourt line but were repulsed, according to official dispatches.
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Berlin
Carpathians
Rumania
Bucharest
Allert-Warlencourt
Gradichtea Falls as Romanians Fight Back Near Bucharest
Soviet and Romanian forces report Gradichtea captured by German troops twelve miles south of Bucharest as allied attacks press on in the Carpathians and along the Arges line. Romanian counteractions fail to halt the advance, with renewed assaults and heavy rifle fire reported near key railroad corridors south of the capital.
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Petrograd Ier
Sontl
Bucharist
Gradichtea
Bucharest
Mexandria
Carpathians
Jubiamites
Trotush
Olen
Dolende
Eithing
Feradbehten
Iadsten
Bejeharest
Burharest
Minngin
Mtumiet
Fate of Bucharest Sealed as Teutons Close In
Russian war office reports the Teutonic advance toward Bucharest is unchecked with Romanian retreat possible along the rail line toward Moldavia. Serbian reports claim Stravina captured and French Serb progress noted near the Cerna bend, as defenders possibly fall back to a new line along the Sabaru.
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Bucharest
Russian War Office
Petrograd
Moldavia
Stravina
Paris
Cerna
Sabaru
Brilliant Serbian claim on Bulgarian fortifications near Grinishte
Serbian official dispatch reports heavy fighting north of Grunishte and Bodlyitea east of the Corus river. Allies say they captured a fortress complex after days of bombardment and assault, taking guns, machine guns, ammunition and prisoners.
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Saloniki
London
Yeasterday
Grunishte
Bodlyitea
Corus River
Serbia
Grinishte
Mudimirtan
Grimistite
Bulgardne
Etoryns
Tlesus
Blame the King and Greek War Moves Reported
Dispatches from Athens filed Sunday claim the fight in Athens was a deliberate trap by King Constantine and the government. Allied troops faced a Greek assault with retreating militia, many fleeing after ammunition ran out. Constantine mobilizes for possible war with the Allies as Greeks reportedly advance on Piriteus.
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Fu Fournet
Constantine
Artillery Activity Reported Along The Somme Front
The war office bulletin notes marked artillery activity on both sides north of the Somme and near Vaux and Doumont with calm elsewhere. Messages from Belgian sources mention action around Thixmende and near Fletens, but overall calm persists on the front.
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Paris
Der
War Office
Artilleries
Somme
Vaux and
Dounmont
Fletens
From Clerk to Oil King Archbold Dies After Illness
John D Archbold, longtime Standard Oil of New Jersey leader and ally of the Rockefellers, died at his Tarrytown home after two weeks of illness following an appendicitis operation. He was born 1846 in Leesburg and built a vast fortune largely in oil, with substantial gifts to Syracuse University and religious causes. Funeral services will be held in Tarrytown with attendance by prominent figures including John D and William Rockefeller.
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Tarrytown
John D. Archbok
Capitaliet
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Ilinas
Welock
Corenoon
John D
William Rockefeller
John D. Archbold
Standard Old
John D. Rockefeller Litewell
Trust
United States Supreme Coort
Fnamoi
Standard Oil Company
New Jork
Standard 1 Oy
Ate Noxaph UH
Foraker
Fahio
Joseph C. Sibley
Pennaxivania
Washington
Archbold
John Dustin Archbold
Mt Leesburg
Salem
Pennsylvania
Tiwaville
Acme Company
Rockefeller
Rockefellers
Syracuse University
Mise Annie Mille
Titusville
Cedar OU
Southampton
Long Talund
Funeral of Edward Docherty and Waldorf Astoria founder George Boldt
Funeral services were held for Edward Docherty of Philadelphia and Montpelier, with Docherty described as a trustee of Cornell and a Holland ship hotel figure. George Boldt, Waldorf Astoria proprietor and noted hotel man, died in New York City of heart trouble. The service, led by Pastor William Shaw, included relatives and hotel workers as attendees, with interment at Green Mount Cemetery.
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New York
George
Boldt
Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Edward Docherty
Melloone-Steatford
Montpelier
Pnladelpha
Cornell Ani
Foster Teesity
Holland l- Street
William Shaw
Lpary
Alexandria Tay
N.V
Trinity ME
Chotel
James Docherty
John Docherty
Charles Reagan
Jesse Kellogg
Green Mount Countery
Sunday shooting case brings fines in Montpelier court
In a Sunday shooting case before Judge Harvey at Montpelier municipal court, Benedict and others faced penalties for illegal shooting after sundown near Crossett Hill. Jobe Tamust of Barre was fined 6108 and costs, with supervision assigned to County Game Wardee Parcher.
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Rome
Patty
Sistory
Benedict
Crossett Hill
Harvey 2
Mont
Pastor and Wife Honored on 25th Wedding Anniversary
Kev and Mrs John M Reardon were feted at the Universalist church for their silver anniversary with over 15 attendees from the parish and lodge. The event featured floral decorations, an impromptu program with dialect readings and music, and gifts including $80 in silver and a silver vase.
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Kev
John M. Reardon
Universalist Church
Odd Fellows
Aswell
Flereymen
P.M. Lynde
Blancie L Tilden
Mira Henriette Inglis
Stella Averill
Trichinosis Outbreak After Bear Meat Meal in Orleans
Orleans reports a serious trichinosis outbreak after eating undercooked bear meat. Sufferers include E. Heath and Mrs Heath with unclear recoveries, and Mary Scalburg a schoolgirl in critical condition. Pastor W S Smithers and E A Jimick, among others, are watchful. About 75 pounds of meat was sent to Tarnston PQ where no cases have been reported yet.
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Orleans
Heath
Dawbt
Mre
Haldwin
Baldwin
W. S. Smithers
Methodist Episcopal Church
E. A Jimick
Tarnston
Fire destroys barn and hay on Lyster farm
A large three story barn on the Tobias W. Lyster farm burned early yesterday with 180 tons of hay and farm machinery. Insurance covered most of the loss. Several valuable cattle were killed and a neighbor’s dog barking all night sparked a theory that tramps slept in the hay. Fire discovered at 5 o'clock by a farm hand.
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St. Johnsbury
Vel. S
Tobias W. Lyster
Vermont business troubles spark bankruptcy filing in Rutland
Swan A Peterson of Ryegate, granite maker, filed a bankruptcy petition in Rutland with Clerk FS Platt. Assets cited at 4938, exemptions 975, debts about 4175 in preferred claims and unsecured credits. Largest Vermont creditors listed include Smith & Co Harte Ross Brothers Phelps Bar.
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Rutland, Nee
Ross Brothers
Phelps
Bar
Paris Bloc Sub-Lieutenant Nun Shoots Down Two Planes
Sub-Lieutenant Nun is credited with downing two enemy aircraft in a bold air combat. The tally marks bring his total airplanes shot down to twenty as the war effort continues.
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Paris
Bloc. 5
Nungener
Lloyd George to Leave Cabinet Shocks Britain
War Secretary Loyd George plans resignation after intimation Premier Lloyd George may oppose the move. A divisive reshuffle risk follows and a formal cabinet later meeting is anticipated with high officials invited.
Limits Power of Judges Held by Supreme Court
Washington December 5. The Supreme Court denies that several judges possess inherent power to indefinitely suspend criminal sentences. The decision sustains the argument of Attorney General Gregory that recall rules curbing such authority are popular demand. Justice White reads the opinion in the case against federal Judge John M Killita of Toledo noting the ruling limits judicial suspension powers.
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Washington
Mmn Effret
Gregory
Contenthom
Demamis
John M. Killita
Toledo
Supreme Court
Aliet
White
Arcu
Bill Dooms National Guard Reorganization Act
Washington dec 5 repeal of army reorganization actions would switch the National Guard to a Wall Street line or Hoover. Senator Norah criticized the bill calling it a slick cram and questioned if soldiers on the border are the cure after the chaos.
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Washington
National Guard
Norah
Prti
Man Fractured Skull After Emery Wheel Incident
A worker at a Fairbanks stop was struck on the head by an emery wheel wheel part at the rear. He suffered a fractured skull and is hospitalized at Brightlewk hospital. The incident occurred yesterday and the man is married, 27 years old.
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Fairbanks
St. Johneburs
Darhails
Brightlewk Hospital
ParMERs Cooperate and Industrial Boards Discuss Trade
A garbled imperial market note describes cooperations among Parmers and Avtiles in stock exchanges and manufacturing, mentioning shares and proposed actions. It references a conference of the International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and a Vermont to Washington intervention, with unclear details.
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Pease
Teft
Vermont
Washougtie
Hearing on Barre power franchise proposal set for December
A public hearing will be held in Barre council chamber on Tuesday evening December 12 to discuss Central Power Corporation of Vermont's request to lay and operate transmission and distribution lines through Barre. The proposal includes a 50 cent minimum for meter service, a 1,000 dollar forfeiture if service is unavailable by July 1918, and a 25 year franchise with rates capped for street and domestic power, plus conditions on operation and construction deadlines.
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Central
East Middlebury
Barre
Council
Legislative Committee
Rossi
Bruce
Reynolds
Woos
Fourth Ward
Duxbury Woods
Alderman Reynolds
Central Power Corporation of
Vermont
State of
Middlebury
Addison
City of
Vizo
Main Street
Cirele Street
Hatchelder Street
Circle
Ayers Streets
Waynton Street
West Patterson Streat
Traw Avenue
Nelson Street
Tremont Street
Sheridan Street
Wellington Street
Merchant Street
Wellington
Summer Street
Merchant
Sempary Street
Seminary Street
Central Power Corporation of Vermont
Central Pe Corporation Company
Marre
Ite
Hill Street
Central Power Corporation Company
Ube
Mare
Old Central Power Corporation of Vermont
Atpnty
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George Carpentier
Jess Willard
Keene Man
Entente
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Transylvania
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Cerna River
Athens
George C. Boldt
Waldorf Astoria
Hunter
Swan A. Peterson
Ryegate Granite
Nungesser
Lloyd George
Asquith
Rho
AL Palainins
Bill Dooms
Parmers
Orleans County Corporation
Pratin Barhenge
Power CO
City Council
Central Pewer Corporation
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