Troops Return Home After WWI Armistice
Canopic steamer Kroonland brought nearly 1,500 American troops to Boston harbor, headquarters of the 70th division under Major General Hedges, as soldiers disembarked to demobilize in New England. Officers aboard included General Hath and Captain Camp, with word of planned Berlin raid scrapped after the armistice.
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Hodges
New York
Canopic
Boston Harbor
Camp Devens
Cort Merritt
S. 1
Four more ships bearing soldiers arrive at port
In New York on December 11 four transports reached quarantine amid heavy weather delays. The Cala mares carried 14 officers and 1472 navy personnel. the Guantanamo and Tonalores arrived with 482 troops and 14 civilians. welfare workers and mail packs were aboard. the British vessel Ascanina carried 1441 officers and men.
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New York
Ave
United States
Calamares
Guantanamo
More Troops Named for Early Return
Washington December 11 The War Department announced further organizations designated by General Pershing for early return home. The list includes Meteorological Section, agonal corps, Ballerine A BO D F and F, lead agar company, supply company, quarters of the 151th regiment coast artillery corps, Int battalion B14th Pioneer Infantry colored, 172d and 174th squadrons, 116th, Mistrid 116th Gench mortar batteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
General Pershing
War Department
Coast Artillery Corps
Pioneer Infantry
Americans Ready for Berlin Raid When Fighting Ended
Boston reports the White Star liner Ginopli arriving escorted by military, naval authorities, and officials. About 1,500 soldiers from overseas enter Camp Devons for demobilization. Units include aviation groups and several aero squadrons under Major John F Ruehle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
White Star
President Wilson to Arrive Earlier in Brest
Brest France President Wilson now expected to reach Brest at 10 o'clock Friday morning instead of 4 PM after a revised wireless dispatch. He will depart for Paris at 4 PM. A heavy southwester blew in the night, tearing decorations from the city. Authorities arrange a pavilion on quay No 3 for his first France greeting. The George Washington requested reporters aboard the Orizaba stay onboard after landing. the Orizaba left New York and arrived Brest yesterday.
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Brest, LL
Pras cThe
Azores
Brest
Pari
Quay No. 3
Wilson
France
Inter |Or
George Washington Today
New York
Newspaper Ten
Transatlantic Wireless Relay for George Washington
Naval wireless experts say communications from the George Washington carrying President Wilken will be sent to France and relayed back to the United States. Due to limited range, the liner’s own plant cannot assure replies, so the highest powered stations on this side will handle the relay for the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Naval
George Washington
Wilken
France
United States
All Classes Represented in Hesse Council Plan
An Associated Press item reports the dissolution of the Hetwe workmen peasants and soldiers council and its replacement by the people’s council for the Mbaidly of Hesse. The new body will include representatives from all classes, not just socialists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darmetadt
Hee
Mids
Associated Press
Hetwe Workmen's, Peasants’ and Soldiers’ Council
People's Council
Mbaidly
Hesse
Two New Englanders Appear in Overseas Casualty List
Ottawa dispatch notes December 11 enlistment corps list naming RB Morris Lonadale 11 released prisoner and H O Brien South Hanson Mississippi reported among the day’s overseas casualties for New Englanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
New England
RB. E. Morris
Lonadale
H. O'Brien
South ‘Hanson
Miss
Woman 85 Dies After Apron Fire in Torrington
Mrs Catherine Boyle of Torrington Conn is burned to death when her apron catches fire while lighting a six- or five-kiln stove. The 85 year old woman died in her home in Torrington on December 11 or 12 as flames engulfed her apron while she tended a tub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Catherine Boyle
Torrington, Conn
Torrington
Conn
Czernin Details Efforts to End War and German Resistance
Vienna reports Count Czernin, former Austro-Hungarian foreign minister, outlining Austrian aims to secure peace. He blames Ludendorff for blocking concessions, cites Brest-Litovsk terms, and notes German and allied positions inclining England toward harsh terms while Wilson pursues moderation. He recalls failed schemes and political constraints from Berlin and Reichstag amid shifting war fortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czernin
Vienna
Associated Press
Count Czernin
Brest-Iitowste
Sailene
Mainted En Taulendorfl
Inez
Min
Riforta
Lodendorf
Austria
Count Caernin
William
Oaks ii of Englan
Wilam
Gia
England
Germany
Ae Charles
Tarraine
France
Kreisenseh
Bethmannwllweg
Ludendorft
Mitt
Alnace
Lorraine
Jodtieiala
Rowernr
Germuane
Herr Vasailko
Berlin
Tall
Muthingergberger
Albert
W. Suder‘kum
Reichptage
Sndler
Reichstag
Ludendor
Menadorff
Sovitaerland
J. C. Smute
Switzerland
Lloyd George
Provident Wilson
Willian
Alsace
Traction Men Held On Manslaughter Charge
New York December 1 Timothy Wil Nata president of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit company and four other officials plus a motorman were held on a manslaughter charge by Mayor Hylan after an inquiry into a wreck on the company lines about a month earlier with the loss of nearly 100 lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy §. Williams
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Co
New York
Timothy
Wil. Nata
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Hylan
Dog owners fined in Ansonia for loose dogs
In Ansonia Connecticut on December 11 eleven dog owners faced city court for allowing pets to run loose. Each case totaled 1440 with roosts added. Last Saturday nine owners were fined 3 and costs for the same offense. Dr George T Crowley New Britain special deputy inspected after a rabies outbreak. Several people bitten some taking Pasteur treatment. One dog bite led to hydrophobia in a pet angera cht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansonia
Conn
Costa
George T. Crowley
New Britain
Pasteur
Angera Cht
Allies Control Rhine Shipping for Service Men Prolong Armistice
Amsterdam reports discussions on extending the armistice between the Allies and Germany begin December 12 at Treves. A Rhine shipping system remains under control of an inter allied commission. Overseer McDonald resigns from his position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhine
Amsterdam
Alles
Germany
Treves
Inter-Allied Commission
Colorado Man Nameditd Nominated To Federal Trade Commission
Braxton Thompson of Colorado assistant attorney general was nominated by President Wilson to serve on the Federal Trade Commission. The piece details local council debates on annexation, municipal medals for returning soldiers, and a strained meeting over charity department leadership, with notes on mortality statistics in Barre and a chaotic council chamber atmosphere.
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Washington, DD. C
Braxton Thompson
Colorado
Wilson
Federal Trade Commission
Fifth Ward
Auseasacs
Harry Thawg
Colonel Tonsevelte
al- Ree
Barre
Board of Aldermen
Marre
O ' Mackay
Diets Ae
EU Petal
Milne
Loranger
Alless
Atty
J. Ward Carver
Eis Freesat
A. M. Roy
Martin Kiley
Aaveasing Beet
Ete Aid Sas
Tenguinatios
Soap
Carver
Aaseanor A. L. Neves
Noyes
Mesars
Riley
Glyason
Ross
Rowsi
City Hall
William McDonald
Charity Department
McDonald
O' Hin
Ite
Alexander
Charity Committee
Healy
Department
Berre
Health Department
O. G. Stickney
Board of Health
Johor
Alderman McMillan
Hartford Bank Officer Charged With Embezzling 44000
Merrick W. Chapin assistant cashier of Phenix National Bank Hartford was arrested on charges of embezzling 44000. Commissioner Carroll set bonds at 5000 for February term. Deputy U S Marshal Kelleher made the arrest on affidavit by Daniel C. Mullaney. Chapin, 48, a Hartford native, began at American National Bank in 1895 and rose to paying teller and assistant cashier before the Phenix merger. The bank emphasized protection through proper channels as Chapin faced federal charges with potential five year minimum if convicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Merrick W. Chapin
Phenix National Bank
Thin City
United States
Richard P. Carroll
United States District Court
John J. Kelleher
Daniel C. Mullaney
National Bank
Rostemn
Federal Reserve District
Mullaney
Carroll
Chaplin
Acs
United States District
Allan K. Smith
Ees Re
Kerney Biwanl
Mr. Cha
Warrenton Avenue
American National Bank
American Bank
Phenix
Cha
Rashiee
Consolidated Bank
Phinnis
Colt's
Underwood
Pratt & Hanley Co
Laon P. Broadhurst
Navy aircraft progress credited to regular naval methods
Washington December 1 The navy reports successes in solving air problems through a consistent policy of keeping aircraft work within navy channels under familiar officers civilian input and rapid improvements only as needed Production of the two main aircraft types rose from 1000 small machines planned to fourfold capacity at Philadelphia and in 1918 expanded as requirements grew Parachute tests and kite balloon trials are noted while ship building details remain sparse and Squantum mass plant is to become a permanent navy adjunct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley-Page
211Th Aero Squadron
France
P Tiadtenant Robert
Baane
Berlin
Ares
Eualies Page
Uate
Bridges
Ward
Ho J Hae
Washington, D. C
David W. Taylor
Asrail
Navy Department
Taylor
Navy
Airemf
Funda
Admiral Tayers
Construction Corps
Naval Aircraft Factory
Philadelphia
Inez Niareh
Cory Admiral Taylor
Squamium
Mass
Goddard Seminary Hosts Seven Cent Fair Success
The Goddard Seminary Seven Cent Fair drew a large crowd and raised 225 dollars. A varied program featured Lense and Ruby Blaine piano duet, Emily Libby monologue, Everett Colby cat song, George Carney in a cross dress tale, Mary Allen piano piece, Miss Pinglum singing, and a final play The Tonor with Abbie Arbuckle Christine Roy Lucy Stoddard Frances Ward and William McGarghan. Proceeds benefited the seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goddard Seminary
Judy
Marvnews
Mins Lense
Ruby Blaine
Emily Libby
Everett Colby
George Carney
Mary Allen
Abbie Arbuckle
Christine Roy
Lucy Stoddard
Frances Ward
William McGarghan
Echons
Babring
Whey
State House Jobs Awarded for 1919 Session
Dewight Dwinell announces salaries unchanged for 1919 legislative session with appointments including Worthley as postmaster Henry A. Hales and others. Names listed: Bentley Eastman Washinton Groton Wald Berksh ire Downstate Alburgh Springheld Branden Humphrey Vale Farr Weybridge Mason Tape Shaw Rutland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewight Dwinell
Vale Farr
Charlotte
Henry A. Hales
Weyride
Jack FP. Mason
Gm l. i Rally
Montpelier
Grover
Francis J. Shaw
Rutland
Canvassers For Batre City Hospital Report Strong Support
Hospital campaigners report glowing successes in the industrial end of the drive with pledges sought on a ten cent weekly basis. Barre Town committees, aided by quarries, aim to cover every potential donor with house-to-house canvassing Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FB. A. Bagheed
James C. Robertson Co
Barre
Millstone Hill
F. H. Rogers
H. A. Phelpa
Es Ry
Iberty Town
Government to end steel control by December thirty first
The War Industries Board announced after a conference with industry spokesmen that supervision over the steel industry and steel pricing will end December 31. The decision follows continuing wartime controls and aims to shift to postwar regulation.
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Kington
D. C
War Industries Board
New Corporations Formed in Vermont
Nichols Electric Co. of Bennington and Fraternal Order of Eagles of Rutland, Inc. filed articles of association with the secretary of state. Nichols Electric Company, Inc. of Bennington reports a capital stock of 84,000 with W. H. Nichols, Inex Nichols, R. Nichols, Sara W. Nichols and H. J. Holden signing. Fraternal Order of Eagles, Rutland, Inc. formed after recent property purchase in Rutland, with D. A. Bruten, W. H. Handley, J. Ss. Dorsey, B. J. Coxello and C. D. McGinnia signing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Nichols Electric Company, Inc
Bennington
W. H. Nichols
Inex Nichols
R. Nichols
Sara W. Nichols
D. A. Bruten
W. H. Handley
J. Ss. Dorsey
B. J. Coxtello
C.D. McGinnia
Rutland
Dole, Noted St. Paul’s School Coach, Dies
Lester C. Dole longtime athletic instructor at St. Paul's School Concord New Hampshire died at his residence after a forty year career. His pupils included many renowned athletes and champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester C. Dole
St. Paul's School
Concord, N. H
Concord
N.hs
Chief Gladding Takes New Post as Hanton Resigns
In Vermont the fire chief B Gladding will leave the Barre fire department to become chief in Pittsburg Allegheny cemetery trust. Ales Hanton resigns as superintendent of Hope and Elmwood cemeteries, with Gladding elected to head the cemetery commission. The changes follow Hanton’s move to Allegheny and Gladding’s long service in Barre, including leadership of the fire department for over 15 years.
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Ales Hantom
Hope
Elmwood
Portnell
B. Gladdime
Hantons
City Hall
Hanton
Gladding
Smith
Commissionera
Manton
Allegheny Cemetery
Pittwburg
Someny
Pittarg
Willee Vainvere
Thoten
Himwood
Heth
Fire Department
Barre
Fie
Vermont
Mrs Patrick Sheehan Dies at Upper Graniteville
Mrs. Patrick Sheehan died at her Graniteville home at 1:45 this morning after a yearlong illness. Born in Brampton Quebec, she came to Graniteville in 1904 and was a devout member of St. Sylvester's church. She leaves her husband and two sons Charles and Ralph, plus daughters and relatives in Vermont Rhode Island and Connecticut. Funeral plans to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Sheehan
Upper
Graniteville
Otlock
Sherhan
Canadian Northwest
Vermont
Charles
Ralph
Iir
Jol Sheehan
Mary Murphy
Philip Murphy
Rhode Island
Thomas and
Moses Murphy
Hartford
New Era for Missions at American Board Meeting
Hartford December 11 The 100th annual meeting of the American board of foreign missions opened with the keynote The New Era. Secretary James L Barton outlined the new day for relaxations and the crisis in international affairs. The program emphasized Japan and China with speakers including Lombard Carey Petter Makino and Barry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Center Church
James L. Barton
Japan
China
Frank A. Lombard
Otie Carey
Kyoto
James EL. Petter
Tokyo
Haraji Makino
Jon
Yotn C. Barry
Worcester
Maza
Yale to Resume Winter Athletics After Army Demobilization
New Haven Conn December 11 Demobilization of Yale University student army train corps on December 21 will trigger immediate resumption of undergraduate athletics and fraternity activities. Captains and leaders released from service will readjust to report for winter sports as arrangements are made for teams across several disciplines. Fraternities will reopen houses and elect sophomore class members in January as the Sheffield Scientific School fraternities adopt a new membership agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Havggstonn
Con
Army
Yale University
Mandyere
Ollie
Membre
Shefeld Scientific School
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Walter Camp
Yale
A.J. Doning
Marine Corps
P. R. Hunter
el Fellats Brigade
C. F. Marvey
100Th Field Arts Regimonhe
Neece Gienbrick
Calmel Hunter
Remitguon
Abel
Chatewy
Thierry
St. Mihiel
Day
Hest
Hest, . A Ener
Mra Kalk
Ueten Kalk
Jacob Dates
Wall Christen
Jerwin
Fall Alger
U. S
Pershing
Europe
Pres
Republic of Hesse
Ludendorff
Avter Dog Owners
Inter-Allied City Council
Design Commission
Namitd
Huston Thompson
Federal Trade Commiss
The
Phenix National
Goddard
Fred Creasy
Brattleboro
R. S. Kimball
St. Albans
Henry A. Boies
Weybridge
Batre City Hospital
New Place
Alex. Hanton
Pittsburg, PA
Patric Sherhan
Wan
American Board
Osting
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