Ponzi Promoter Courts Creditors Over Trustee Choice
In Cambridge Massachusetts Charles Powel Ponzi urged creditors to pick trustees to manage about six million in claims from his scheme. Clad in a fur coat he faced a diverse crowd including many poorly dressed investors. He insisted he should be heard before any trustees are elected and warned creditors not to vote until he speaks. He clashed with federal official Edward Thurston as he debated the estate’s administration.
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Cambridge
Mass
Charles “Powel
Air Castle
Elaine
Powel
Lavelled
Paket
Ponsi
Amy
Ponzi
A Marsal
Edward A. Thurston
Houxé
Britain weighs asking U S to curb De Valera activity
London reports in Commons that the British government may request the United States to act against anti British activities by Eamonn De Valera in the United States in the interest of Anglo American friendship. Andrew Bonar Law says the move would be expedient, not merely a right, if pursued.
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London
Dec
Associated Presaj
United States
America
Eamonn Te Valera
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
Io Bottomley
Litwral
Great Britain
de Valera
Arbors Dien: Court Weighs Return of Ex King Constantine
The Associated Times reports a government move to keep Constantine from reclaiming the throne. Leaders discuss holding a vote or delaying decision while the ex king remains in limbo. The debate centers on whether to restore Constantine amid royalist pressures and wartime policy.
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Associated Times
Constantine
Cwnecce
Biim
Albania Admission Debate Marks League Assembly Session
Geneva December 8 delegates to the League of Nations assembly considered relations among technical organs and the council. The discussion covered the military naval aerial commission and potential ties to a League international force supervising the Lithuania plebiscite. Lord Robert Cecil urged Albania's admission while Rene Viviani and Signor Paliagno opposed, leading to a postponement. The four elective council members will serve two year terms and then be ineligible for four years. A report on Argentina's covenant amendment awaits next September.
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Geneva
Preas
League of Nations
Council
Assembly
League
Lithuania
Robert Cecil
South Africa
Albania
Rene Viviani
France
Signor Pailano
Italy
Robert
Argentina
Trench of the Bayonets Dedication in Verdun France
A ceremony at Verdun marked the dedication of the trench of the bayonets monument built from a 500000 franc gift by George F Rand of Buffalo. President Millerand attended with Marshals Joffre and Petain, while Hugh C Wallace, the American ambassador, spoke on the steps of the vast concrete memorial.
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Verdin
France
George F. Rand
Buffalo
England
Millerand
Joffre
Petain
Leygues
Pensions
Magniot
Hugh C. Wallace
Rand
James Raed
Armenian War Dictatorship Declared by Militant Leader
Reports from Constantinople claim a military dictatorship has proclaimed war in Armenia and that the country’s Bolshevik influence is being curbed. A five member People's Commissariat was formed at Bakou, including two generals, amid continuing unrest. Premier Rhallis of Switzerland sent a message praising national unity in Greece, while incomplete plebiscite returns suggested broad support for Constantine’s plans to return.
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Armenia
Milia
People’s Commissarian Rie
Rhallis Constantia
Lucerne
Switzerland
Prem
Ronal Chestantine
Rhallis
Ca. Ar
Constantine
Deut
Peace Mission Costs Reported to Senate
A special message to the Senate from President Wilson details the American peace commission expenses abroad. Total expenditures from December 1, 1918, to December 1, 1919, were $1,651,191.00 with $1,708,712.06 actually paid and $57,520.07 reduced by repayments and exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
American Peace Commission
Senate
Wilton
International talks weigh postwar cable and comms plans
Delegates at the preliminary international complications conference in Washington propose how to handle seized German cables, propose universal electrical communications and reciprocal telegraph radio exchange, and seek nonexclusive landing rights to spur global links. They also consider an international code for submarine cables in war and closer North America Asia ties.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
France
Great Britain
Japan
Kcr
Materal
North America
Orient
America
Australia
Italy
Universal Electrical Communications
Jon
Clothing Lockout in New York Sparks Union Protest
In New York the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America says manufacturers have declared war on the union with six large firms firing 100 workers. Boston reports the local board notifying the Clothing Manufacturers' Association of continuing arbitration to settle disputes, in response to abrogated agreements.
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New York
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
York
Uuion
Boston
Dec
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America Today
Clothing Manufacturers’ Association
Central Valle TL cafe shows no signs of visitors
A damaged notice from Central Valle TL describes a cafe scene with unclear wording about visitors or visibility. No definite names, dates, or actions are readable, leaving the exact event uncertain while implying an idle or unvisited cafe setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Valle TL
Dee
Visdenen
Irish sister testifies on US aid for independence
Miss Mary MacSwiney, sister of Cork’s late lord mayor, told a Washington commission that American aid for Irish independence should target uncovering truth and facts about Ireland. She denied Protestant Catholic bias in the movement and urged accurate education reforms to counter anti Irish claims while recounting Sinn Fein origins and her brother’s role in industrial development efforts and international outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Dee
Mins Mary MacSwiney
Cork
Trish
Muriel MacSwiney
Mins MacSwiney
America
Ireland
Ake
Eup
Mise MacSwiney
Sinn Fein
Mant
Sinn Feiss
Miss MacSwiney
Iresh
Civil War Pension Totals For 1920 Published In Washington
The 1920 Civil War pension data released in Washington shows 27 871 veteran deaths that year leaving 245 020 living pensioners. It notes 50 surviving War of 1812 veterans and 148 Mexican War survivors with widows also listed among beneficiaries.
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Washington
D.C
Fiscn
Jon Bureau
Whirling About the Garden in Six Day Race
New York daily report notes teams tied for third place after two days and nights at Madison Square Garden bicycle race. Krocco Cobara leads with six miles and five laps, while Debachs Parys and Dan Hevel Vandenbergh push near the front with past miles and four laps. Suter edges into contention as others trail.
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New York, Dee
Eadh
Madison Square Garden
Baring
Krocco Cobara
Debachs
Persyn
Dan Hevel
Vandenbereh
Suter
Woman Still At Large Clara Barton Smith Sought in Ardmore Death
Clara Barton Smith is sought in the death of Jake J. Hanson in Ardmore Texas amid war end rumors. Police searched every hotel and rooming house in the city for the missing woman as the case drew national attention.
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Clara Barton Smith
Ki Pace
Tex
Dee Clare Barton Smith
Jake J. Hanson
Ardmore
Chin
Ot Tewutt
Bridgeport Growth Rumor Claimed At 423 Percent
A fragment notes rapid Bridgeport growth with figures quoted for the population surge. Mention of 423 percent and another 104 percent appears amid garbled text about public reception or measurement.
Austria Germany Union Report Emerges
A brief notice from Copenhagen notes a union or agreement between Austria and Germany, with unclear details due to damaged text. The fragment hints at formal collaboration or alignment, but key terms and dates are unreadable in the source.
Great Armament Buried at Sea in Three-Mmile Depth
New York December reports fourteen hundred weapons seized by police during the year are sunk at sea beyond the three mile limit under a legal decree. The arms include machine guns daggers blackjacks brass knuckles and other items. Many were tied to murderers sentenced to death this year.
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New York
Proposes Major Tax Reforms to Congress in 4 Year Plan
Washington proposes a four year annual levy of four billion dollars with a two percent income tax rise for earnings up to five thousand. The plan includes higher rates for higher incomes, elimination of some excess profits taxes, and new levies on corporations, alcohol, autos, cigarettes, perfumes, and political picture films to raise about the specified amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Houston
Congress
Treasury
Centon Corporation
Gradla
Metin
Srebien
Lee Ailasaal
Deion
Ation Picture Films
North Dakota Bank System Is Sound Declares Meeting
In Bismarck on December and the state banking group of about 300 bankers adopted resolutions declaring the system sound and noting improvements that have reduced bank closures and improved the overall financial situation in the state.
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North Dakota
Bismarck
N. D
Women Take Over Yemesla City Hall in Civic Change
In Yemesla Oregon a matriarchal government takes effect with women forming all municipal offices including mayor. Men incumbents resign en masse at a council meeting. Women vow cleaner town and civic improvement, stressing equal opportunity and reform.
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Yemealla
Ore
Yemesla
Trent
Anor
Four Months Sentence Peculiar Prison Ruling
A court delivers a four months sentence amid unclear phrasing about a theft case. The readable elements reference a charge of stealing and a sentencing outcome, but the article text is garbled leaving details about the defendant and jurisdiction obscured.
War cost to U S fixed at 24 billion dollars
Secretary Houston set the net wartime cost to the American government at 24 010 000 000 dollars covering April 6 1917 to June 30. He noted that total expenditures for the period totaled 388 830 812 895 with deductions for taxes non borrowed revenue and foreign loans. He also subtracts about 4 500 000 000 in other costs to reflect excess wartime operations beyond normal times.
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Washington, D.C
Houston
Treasury
Christmas Savings depositors rush to receive initial payoff
Up to 230 depositors in Barre Savings Bank Christmas Savings club lined up at city hall before 9 am as Board of Trade cleared books and gave receipts for half of guaranteed benefits. About 1,783 accounts totalling near $59,000 awaited payout while Receiver George B. Carnera continued reviewing bank accounts.
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Elmed Barre Savings Bank and Trust Company
Barre
Board of Trade
Earl Winter
James R. Mackay
Ray Sargent
Meron
Christmas Savings Club
Barre Savings Bank and Trust Company
George B. Carnera
Bank
Ateelf
Buck Warner Waives Examination on Home Brew Charge
Buck Warner waived examination after arrest on a Granville Mountain home brew charge in Brain ie United tates near Montpelier. Bound over to the federal grand jury in Brattleboro for January 4. He says he did not sell liquor but made some for personal use. wash boiler and equipment found at the camp suggest activity but government is not certain any sale occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Warner
Granville Mountain
Brainie
Chocolate Factory to Close in Harlington
An official said the Vermont Milk Chocolate plant will close temporarily as business conditions warrant. The plant may reopen within a week or month, but full resumption is not expected until early 1921. Workers faced long hours and uncertainty as the factory’s future remained unclear.
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Harlington
Dew
Vermont
Lark of Wrihere
Phantom Deer Finally Slain in Berkshires Open Season
North Adams Massachusetts reports the so called phantom deer of the Berkshires has been killed. Leo M. St. John of Worcester brought down the buck during the first two days of open season, wounding it with evidence of scars on its hind legs. A veteran hunter A A Baker of Springfield also reported four shots at the old buck, described as nearly cow sized with a white beard and a three foot antler spread atop Montague Mountain.
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North Adams
Mass
Berkshires
Leo M. St. John
Worcester
Santens
Montague
Montague Mountain
A. A. Baker
Springfield
Official reports of 247 deer killed
A total of 247 deer was reported to the state game office this morning by counties led by Chittenden Franklin and Lamentile Orange. Washington county lists many individual hunters with deer weights ranging up to 250 pounds including Earl Leonard Catlins Hespean and Jesse Garner Marshfield and others from Warren Moretown Waterbury and Plainfield among the entries. Orange county records include Eugene Fellows and Charles Bemis Burlington John Marston West Topsham Fred Bagley West Topsham.
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State Bed and Game Office
Chittenden Keorx
Franklin
Grand Tie County
Washington County
Earl Leonard
Catnls
Dos
Jesse Garner
Marshfield
R. H. Baldwin
Plainfield
Doe
A. Gray
Buck
E. H. Heath
Warren
Frank Carleton
Howard Strong
Willie Clark
Moretown
Duck
B. H. Wallis
Fayeton
M. Abbott
Calais
Carl F. Brock
Marshfeld
Vern Jewett
Earl Gren Weesterbury
Eric Graves
Waterbury
J. H .Owen
E. EK. Williams
Charlotte
Harry Lease
Harry Harson
Field
W. E. Baldwin
Duxbury
Robert Donovan
John Bova
Pater Doe
Robert Perry
John W. Senna
M. Archer
Woodbury
H. A. Miles
C. W. Brush
Napoleon St. Peters
Orange County
Eugene Fellows
Charles Bemis
Burlington
Fred Magown
Orange
John Marston
West Topsham
Fred Bagley
Deer Hunter Returns After Night Missing From Camp
Oscar Lane of New York vanished from camp near Waterbury while deer hunting. He reappeared at daybreak saying he spent the night in a barn after wandering away. Police and local hunters assisted in the search.
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Waterbury, Dee
Oscar Lane
New York
Alan Pratt Dies in Braintree At 93
Alan Pratt of Braintree died at his daughter Mrs. H A Kendall's home in Trow Hill after a cerebral hemorrhage. Born May 23 1829 in Sasa he was married to Orra Thurston and had four children, only Mrs. Kendall surviving. Funeral at 2 pm Friday will be private due to illness, with Rev. Goode officiating and burial in Elmwood vault awaiting spring burial.
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Alan Pratt
Oanes
Braintree
H. A. Kendall
Trow Hill
Sasa
Enoch Pratt
Orran Thurston
Ene
Elmwood
Pring
Mrs O D Scribner Services Held In Montpelier
The obituary notes the death of Mrs Amelia Scribner of Montpelier, wife of O D Waterbury Scribner. Funeral rites are planned for Wilkes Cortios with a service at St Andrews on Wednesday. Born in Willsfiehd Lor Men, she was 1812 era lineage, survived by the Paknell family and others in Gur ty. The notice provides sparse details and funeral arrangements amid garbled OCR.
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Waterbury Fusetal
Kuma Scriiner
D. Waterbury
Spritner
Montpelier
Wilkes Cortios
Avelock
Sumwe
Chexbury
St Andrews
Mere Scrilmer
Weilsfiehd
Tenversa
Paknell
Ste Leawee
Vermont Liquor Cases In Montpelier Court
Several defendants faced fines in a United States court session in Montpelier for possessing or transporting liquor. Frank Friot paid 10 for liquor disposed of to revenue officers. Winifred Desawult fined 1 for four quarts of highwine. G. By Wicks charged 50 for transporting five quarts. L. G. Holt fined 10 for sixteen quarts. Pauquette of North Hero stood trial over 164 quarts found in his barn, denying knowledge but admitting Dean and others brought it there. he testified to aiding Dean and claimed a large family. The judge noted the exchange about drinking.
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Howe
United States
Montpelier
Frank Friot
Allurg
Winifred Desawult
G. By Wicks
St. Albans
L. G. Holt
JJ Pauquette
North Hero
Dawson
Pauquette
Fret
George Mott
Dean
Fonquette
Paquete
Panquette
Paquette
Chapter of Surprises Jury Takes Case in Newport Trial
The jurors were brought in after delays as Wyshak Makad face charges of conspiring to import Syrians. Witnesses testified about the Syrians’ arrival from Canada and plans to enter the United States. The case involved claims of nonrecallable knowledge and motives, with selections halted as witnesses described their actions. The proceedings continued as judges sought consistency in testimonies and the defendants denied conspiracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Wyshak
Moses Makad
United States
Montpelier
Howe
Fred Winslow
Berlin
Smother Syrien
George Kin
Foto
Smantry Zook
Canada
Newport
Mobile
Ema
Castin
Newport Shertewoke
Montreal
Boston
Pirmowth
Rowets Point
Wyshak
Tyler Teatom
Dorchester
Vermont
Ant Howe Sonal
Cert
EC Keagpery
Jame Fine
Montpeter
A. We Cote
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Lord Cecil
Verdun
Constantinople
Croatian Republic
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James Debasure
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Macswiney
Bridgeport
Gastar
Others Sueteer
Austria-Germany Union
Fermex
Kopenhagen
Banke
Yentalla, Ore
Steubenville
Daniel Cato
Laurence
U.S
Secretary of Treasury
Federal Grand Jury
Chocolate Factory
Conerra
Windham County
Kit
Deer Hunter
Luce Hill
Stowe
Almon Pratt
0. D. Scribner
Vrank Reese
Leomhon Dee Frank Medan
Chkef Chert Ahhe
Amelia Coleeey
Gurty
St Poets
Beerwe
H. B. Howe
U. S
Jacob Pay Sette
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