President Wilson's message urges independence for the Philippines
Washington December 7 President Wilson urged Congress to back independence for the Philippines and join Armenia in a cooperative effort for a workable budget system. He proposed tax reform, simplified income and profits taxes, and increased federal support for infrastructure and government operations. He did not endorse the League of Nations or the treaty fight, and his closing note spoke of standing by until his last fighting day.
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League OF Nations
Treaty
Washington, D. C
Wwilcons Conorte
Uf Congress
Tin Philippines
Armenia
Velng
Abraham Jannotn
America
United States
United Fates
Chase
Mes Poruger
Congress
Perben
Harding Declines Visit as Talks Continue at White House
President elect Harding will not visit Wilson today at the White House. He reiterated calls for nonpartisan, prompt congressional action on tax revisions and other measures before March, signaling possible changes to tax laws and urging fast consideration at the upcoming extra session.
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Harding
Wilson
Washington
Baker 10 Call Ordered on War Department Army Size
House Military Committee orders Secretary Baker to testify in Washington to justify why the War Department recruited over 180000 soldiers. Hearing date set for Friday in December in the capital, with Baker asked to appear and explain the matter.
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War Department
Washington, D
D. C
Dev
Baker
Hote Military Committee
Missing Clara Smith Reported Seen in San Antonio
San Antonio dispatches say Clara Smith, linked to the fatal shooting of Jake Hannon of Ardmore Oklahoma, was seen near San Antonio. Ross, a San Antonio News employee, was questioned by police and released after an hour. Authorities urged thorough investigation as they pursued the missing woman.
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San Antonio
Tex
TM. Rose
Clara Smith
Jake Hannon
Ardmore
Oklo
Russell B. Brown
Hoss
James Dunous
Peolierment
Mise Smith
Otanama
Taster
Miax Smith
Ross
E.W. Sallis
Dallew
Dallas
Cisco
San Antonio News
Smith
Oklahoma
Argentine delegation head to leave Geneva tonight
Geneva report says Honorio Pueyrredon head of the Argentine delegation will depart Geneva tonight with the rest slated to leave tomorrow. Assembly discussions covered Armenian and former Russian representations, covenant issues, and plans to improve interpretation and cooperation on child welfare in Europe.
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Geneva
Uyto
Associated Press
Honorio Pueyrredon
Assembly of the’ League of Nations
By Representaves
Armenia
Rosaian Eee
Europe
Claims Shortage Of Masons Narrow Local Construction Trade Woes
A brief item reports a shortage of masons affecting building trades in the area. notes about other trades and names appear in fragmented OCR, indicating market strain and slow projects across local sites.
No Truce Till Leaders Quit in Ireland
London Dec. 7 Andrew Bonar Law declared there can be no truce or leniency with the Trábhpetene army leaders. He called for their surrender or arrest as the government spokesmen spoke amid cheers in the House of Commons.
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London
Associated Prova
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
Ireland
Rhode Island unemployment rises by 23006 from last year
The Rhode Island commission of industrial statistics reports 23006 more unemployed on November 20 than a year earlier, nearly ten percent of the workforce. The textile sector accounts for 16708 jobless, with jewelry and metal trades among the hardest hit industries in the downturn.
Liquor Law Revision Faces Legislature Action
The 18th Amendment and Volstead Act shape a revision plan as Governor Coolidge backs aligning state laws with national prohibition. A special commission recommends repealing conflicting statutes while keeping beer and light wine sales under 2.76 percent alcohol as a non intoxicating beverage, a compromise favored by both sides. The panel urges halting county town liquor license votes and removing unrelated provisions, with retention only for the beer and light wine sale rule as a possible safeguard.
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Benton
Cor
Conlidge
Congress
Imports Increase in Saint Albans Month
In Saint Albans the month ending December shows higher imports than October 1910 with total imports at 86,822,700 and exports at 5,148,711. Free merchandise imports reach 41,284,50 while dutiable imports total 700,587 with 82,103.54 reversed. Foreign merchandise shows slight export growth despite overall declines.
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St. Albans
SNK
Canadians Trip Ends in Court as Liquor Smuggling Case Unfolds
A Vermont court hears multiple pleas from Newton and Rutland residents accused of transporting liquor from Canada. Defendants including Winifred Corliss and McSheehan face fines ranging from 1 to 50 dollars after pleading guilty or not guilty in a series of cases tied to attempting to reenter the United States with alcohol. Authorities recount the involved trips, penalties, and the broader charges against others including Artie Guelette and Arthur David.
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Wille
Hoar
Janes F. Smith
Barre
Emma Holt
Calais
F.C. Holt
Mary A. Halt
Gly. Lackey
Danylile
Rory
Ae Hirant Pike
Furt Neral
A. Cousineau
Montreal
United States District Court
Montpelier
la Magee Otempa
Coe
Inecau
Canadian Pacific Railway
Rand
A. G. Preble
Oepeller
Aja
de Maude Bailey
Levi Bailey
Berlin
Barre Roed
Frank Blomfield
Carroll
Lebanon
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Poole
Teokimeore
W. G. Hastings
Harrisburg
Rutland
Tal Mock
Senate
Winifred Corlixa
Ridward McSheetson
Otis Hewitt
Newton
Muse
United States
Canada
Corlins
Corliss Taxi
McSheehan
Hewitt
Cowie
W. McFarland
I. A. Leceuv~er
Montreat
Nicholas Vanet
Nelling Hiquor
Artie Guelette
Island Pond
Arthur David
Eldren
Joseph T. Morin
Nashua
X. Ly
Emma Biere
Pomona Grange Meeting Elects Officers in Poor Weather
Despite bad weather Central Vermont Pomona Grange met at Middlebury Dec 2 electing officers for the year. Worthy Master Benhoe of Mirror Lake Grange, Overseer Vaughn Middlesex Valley, Secretary Winters, Steward Cram, Assistant Steward Brown, Chaplain Mrs Back, Treasurer Goth, Secretary Whitcomb, Gatekeeper Maxham, Ceres Mrs Benjamin, Flora Mrs Washburn, Lady Assistant Steward Brown.
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Vermont
Pomona Grange
Middleves
Mirror Lake Grange
Benhoe
Mumeter
W. B. Vaughn
Middlesex Valley
Winters
F. K Cram
Noster
Mirrer Laker Grange
Berlin
Talk of the Town Visitors See Waterbury Family Tragedy
Mre Elizabeth Migbes and Mee Mame Papin visited Waterbury kin of Mre E W Magnus. The infant, a 170 pound deer, was shot by Frank Sieve jr, near Cambria Street, while hunting with relatives in Groton. Authorities investigated as the accident un folded.
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Elizabeth Migbes
Mame Papin
E. W. Magnus
Waterbury
Magnus
Iwi
Mark Wide Ols
Hleaten Hospital
Momigetier Satan
Franksieves, Jr
Cambria Street
Prank
Marie
Groton
Savage
Wwe
Ofther
Munters
Barre
Washboiler Found In Prohibition Crackdown
Buck Warner of Brainy tree was arrested in Wisdomicile on a mountain hamlet and jailed on charges of possessing a wash boiler still. Prohibition agents D P Thompson and another officer found a rigging comprising a wash boiler cap and piping at Warner’s shack. He awaits a hearing before United States Commissioner H C Shurtleff in Montr ivr with bail to be set.
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Buck Warner
Brainytree
Waeshyington County
Warner
Wisdomicile
East Braintree
Granville
D. P. Thompson
Prohibitions Agente
United States
H. C. Shurtleff
Montrivr
Shontell in Court on Larceny Charge
Shontell, 20, of Northfield faced Barre city court after warrant from Northfield Chief J. M. Donahue. Charged with larceny of trousers, union suit, T shirt, belt, and shorts from Howard Harper. He pleaded not guilty, jailed in Montpelier after failing to post bail. court action set for December 11.
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Leon Shantell
Northfield
Barre Ciy Court
Polinr
J. M. Donahue
Plymouth
N.el
FE. TR. Davis
Howard Harper
Montpelier
Shontelle
Tracy
Rcent
Shonteble
Shonteble Ha Ta Ben Chaseal
New Hampshire
Tele
Robbers caught after store break in
Milton's general merchandise store was broken into Sunday about 7 o'clock by two Fort Wayne soldiers aged 17 and 21. Kennedy investigated, heard noise, chased them along the railroad to the creamery garage, and helped recover the stolen items. The pair surrendered after being found hiding near the depot.
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Milton
da Kennedy
Fort Than Altes
Kennedy
Creamery
J. E. Wagner
Mr. Kennedy
Montpeal
Waterbury Woman’s Death Reported After Montreal Trip
A Waterbury woman named Mrs. John Traverse was reported to have died last night from pneumonia after a journey that began in Montreal. The notice lists survivors including Mrs. Bert Whittiger and mentions relatives in Burlington and Crosertt. The report notes hospital care and references Latouche and the Le Tourhe family.
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Waterbury
Dee
John Traverse
Montreal
Traverse Drew
Bert Whittiger
Nurlington
Holy
Smallpox Case Reported at Van Ness Hotel
A fragment describes a smallpox case linked to the Van Ness hotel area, noting a public health quarantine context and references to individuals and dates in a disrupted OCR. The readable bits mention misidentified names and a tentative link to a local quarantine effort.
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van Ness Hotel
Niles
S Street
Favorable Reports Inconclusive Bolton Man Shot
A garbled local report describes a Bolton man who was shot in the leg and transported by White Bunting to Watervity. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but mention of Harold Mayden and a hospital or medical response appear, with references to yesterday and a possible outcome improving.
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Bolton
Watervity
Dee
Harold Mayden
Christmas Savings Club Depositors in Barre Savings Bank
Beginning tomorrow at 9 until December 16 depositors in the Christmas Savings club of the Barre Savings Bank and Trust must turn in their deposit books to Secretary W A Drew of the Board of Trade as the first step toward receiving half the amount due. Books must be assigned to the Board of Trade by the owner only. Each depositor must sign the assignment. Boys under 21 and girls under 18 must be accompanied by a parent. Payment of one half the money due on the deposit books starts January 1 and continues until December 24.
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Christmas Savings Club
Barre Savings Bank and Trust Company
W. A. Drew
Board of Trade
Barre's Red Cross Roll Call Creditable
Barre's Red Cross roll call shows strong support after the war, with receipts more than double last year and funds to aid a public health nurse in Barre. Headquarters in Boston notes Barre topped the division for service needs, praising the chapter for a record turnout and significant memberships.
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Barre
Boston
Ubin
Ater
New England
Roll Call
Barre Granite Sheds Cut Hours For Holidays
The Barre granite industry plans temporary shutdowns and reduced schedules through Christmas and New Year. Few plants idle, with many sheds suspending operations or closing until January as the postwar downturn lingers and workers number only about a fifth to a quarter of normal.
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Teporta
Howver
Yuletide
Runnor
Orater
Dunes Brothers Company
Barre
Wiz Ie
Joe
Deer Report Shows Forty Three Heavy Local Kills
Forty three deer were reported killed in the state fish and game office records with three in Washington county. Notable hunters include Lewis St. John Archheld and Clyde Phillie from Marntown. A heavy buck weighed seventy pounds with three prongs. Other names include Rich Werte Therter Farnhem Clare and Orville Kew of Montpelier, with deer reported in Stowe and near Nigerrbeed pond.
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State Fish and Game Offee
Washington Coor
Lewis St. John
Arekheld
Clyde Phillie
Stowe
Montypurr Committe Meets on Freedom Treaty Event
Report describes a hudget committee meeting about the Montypurr Frat Jamies Tartese power, with discussion of the fire event and attendance notes. Contains crowd names and local references.
Memorial design conference eyed for veterans monument
City council discussed a quarry funded plan to hire a design architect for a $60,000 soldiers and sailors memorial. Quarry owners proposed a competition with three jurors, six entries, and a $2400 prize, with bids opened by an advisor, while delays sparked calls for a conference to resolve differences before January 31, 1921.
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Boutwell, Milne Co
Ke Ts Smith & Co
Amson Quarry Co
Standao
W. A. Murray
Stack
Mackay
Sylvan
Brockton
Mase
Congo
Palace Garage
Werg
American Legion Desdque
Church Street
Legion
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