Work to Avert Threatened Coal Strike
Shamokin Pa December 15 The Seales committee reported readiness to present its proposals at the smitters convention executive session. A conference group comprising officers and district boards 1 7 and 0 will coordinate with mine operators to draft terms governing employment and to set wage and grievance procedures effective April 1. The effort aims to avert a strike while awaiting operator response and possible conference with leaders including Mitchell and district presidents.
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Shamokin
Committee On
Igreemient
Prioe
Femle
Indictments Against Shippers in Rebates Cases
Federal jury returned eight indictments in rebate cases against Great Northern, Mutual Transit, and related parties. The charges involve offering and receiving rebates on shipments from Philadelphia to Minneapolis and Winnipeg, with individuals including R J Wood, J K Campbell, L W Lake, Walter Wood, Stuart Wood, Richard Wood, and Paul J Diver named in connections to the alleged schemes. Witnesses were called, including Charles M Heart, president of Mutual Transit, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Yester Ee
Ana Yeas Tare Ee
United States District
Ja Aker Thompson
Great Northernpeacay. Com
J . K. Campbell
Great Northern
L. W. Lake
New York
General
Mutual Fransit Company
Wood Company
Walter Wood
One Wood
Stuart Wood
Richard Wood
The
Paul J. Diver
Loral
Mutual Transit Company
Philadelpha
Minneapolis
I Paul J. Diver
Amt
National Byaever of Coffer
Winnipeg
Charles M. Heart
Electric road feasibility from White River Junction to Lebanon
A proposal to connect White River Junction with Lebanon, New Hampshire via an electric railway faced feasibility doubts. Officials considered bridging the White River and the Cone River route, noting high costs and bridge constraints that could make the project impractical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White River Junction
Lebanon
N. H
White River
German Strain and French Policy Tension Report
A Yellow Book summarizing French policy history in Morocco and the Near East notes strains between Germany and France before M. Doleaten’s retirement. The report cites ongoing disputes among Berlin Paris officials and mentions fire office disruptions affecting communications.
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Porky
Dee
Ionia
Hertin
Paria
M. Doleaten
Teddy Jr Shot Under Scrutiny by President
President Marshall reviews the Teddy Jr incident amid rapid press scrutiny. Officials say the case involves a controversial act linked to Washington state events and a broad national response. The evolving situation includes references to the New Hampshire and Oregon contexts and notable public figures.
Proprieter Held in Lodging House Death
Norton 23, chief lodger at Ale lodging house, is held after an unidentified man died last night. Police plan an investigation into the affair. The body was found at the foot of the stairs and taken to the hospital within hours. Norton denies responsibility for the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oee Norton
Pryncial Ale
Norton
Dozens Burned in Frying Incident at Tenement
Yesterday in Lynn Mana and several residents were badly burned while frying doughnuts. One woman died soon after and two others suffered severe facial burns as clothing caught fire. Alexander Burnett’s wife and sister-in-law helped, a washtub of clothes was dumped on the flames, and the injured were taken to hospital with dire prognosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Maas
Dee
Mia
Etta Silvers
Mire
Silvers
Fee
Alexander Burnett
Mra
Ari
Ryan
Burnett
Alexander Turnett
Enid
Battleship Louisiana exceeds speed in four hour test
The battleship Louisiana surpassed its 14 knot requirement during a four hour endurance test off New England. An average 18.42 knots was maintained with propeller revolutions around 120 per minute. The test, observed near Rockland on Wednesday, demonstrated the ship’s performance beyond planned speed targets.
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Louisiana
Rowton
Mass
Dee
Rockland
Rockland, Wedbosday
Rock Island Train Wreck Leaves Five Hurt
A wreck on the Rock Island line caused five people to suffer injuries as a switch opened and rain disrupted the scene. Early reports note garland injured passengers and a string of mishaps at the Waterlan station site with affected mail and passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Waterloo
Rock Teland
Waterlan Retterdips
Mail Service Restored After Disrupted Transit
Fragmentary text notes mail service restoration in St. Petersburg and mentions London, Bastia, and unspecified delays. Core actions are unclear due to garbled OCR but indicate recovery of postal operations and related disruptions across multiple locations.
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Lottera
St. Petersburg
London
Diet
Bastia
Wetters
Tromit
Hoch to Hang for Wife Murder in Public Trial
The supreme court affirmed a lower court ruling in the Johann Hoch case. Hoch, accused of murdering his wife, is scheduled to be hanged February 23.
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Springfield
Supreme Court
Johann Hoch
Hoch
Fire destroys Vermont mill. workers flee by jumping
Bennington Vermont fire at an air textile plant destroys the Penay factory. Workers escape by leaping from windows as flames engulf doors. Overseer George May and others survive. losses include 2000 from Vermont Mutual. about one hundred employees are left jobless and seeking work at other mills run by the same company. Jane wins 100000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Deo
ID Health
Aniletwear
Penay
Eliot on Riches and Usury In A Harvard Debate
In a discussion from Gontord to Mann, December 1, Eliot argues about wealth and luxury. He cites beauty and jewelry as harmless to the body, but calls for the wealthy to fund schools, hospitals, and public works rather than pursue excessive living. He notes the rich sometimes escape moral scrutiny and urges responsible use of power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gontord
Mann
Charles Weist
Dee Eliot
Iich
Serious troubles in Asiatic Russia reported near Merv
In Petrograd by telegraph delayed, serious unrest erupts among Cossack and Turkish forces along the Trans-Caspian area. A state of hostility has led to a declared war at Merv near the Neten border as railway and telegraph workers strike and refuse service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petroburg
Hev
Merv
Neten
Boiler explosion damages tannery near Kingston plant
An exploding boiler ripped through the Roach Brothers tannery in Kingston, hurling metal across 300 feet and bursting through the building’s side. The blast caused a partial collapse of the upper floors and damaged the storefront, with debris scattered and surrounding areas affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
N. Y
Ude
Roach Brothers
Curious Portland Blaze Threatens Bank Vault Defenses
A fire swept the National Traders Bank in Portland causing damage to a director’s room and vaults. Officials report losses around 2000 dollars and mention papers may have been burned. Investigators pursue the incident to determine origin and responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
the Freeman
National Traders” Bank
Goa
Rowneent
Wmckr
Great Yale
Yale's Position About Football
Walter Camp Yale athletic advisor outlines reform aims in football including a 1 yard fall rule and tighter rules to stop below knee tripping. He notes delays from Harvard and urges stricter definitions to stop dangerous play while preserving open play and safety. He says minor changes possible but two major rules would risk disrupting play and reducing roughness.
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New Troven
Cent
Walter Camp
Yale
Miles
Soccelitee
The Judevine Beneficiaries and Hardwick Library Bequest
Burlington dispatch reports the death of Bre M M Judevine of Mardwick and the will provisions leaving most of her estate to Hardwick for the town library, with portions to the University of Vermont Conewago and her husband and relatives. The estate totals about 138000 with 25,000 to 50,000 directed to Hardwick for library support.
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Burlington
Bre. M. M. Judevine
Conewrd
Dude
Vine
Hamilton, Peck
Charles A. Stanford
Hardwick
Mre
Anna Pearce
Madison
Miso Carrie Tuttle
Cortland
N. Y
Samuel A Aikin
Ann FR. Williams
Hier Tak
Carnegie offers funds for Schenectady College
Andrew Carnegie pledged 100000 to equip the building for electrical engineering at Schenectady College, contingent on the college raising another 100000 to endow the school. Union College alumnus A V Raymond spoke, praising the college’s influence while warning against commercial influence and the football craze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Union Col. Jegt Alumni Association
Andrew Carnegie
Bulding
Schenectady
General Elretsic Company
A. V.¥. Raymond
Union
Settlement of Barre Accounts Reveals Balances and Unspent Funds
The Barre town committee reported an unsettled account with Sir Nekeasie showing a $176 debt on his personal account and a remaining $160 unexpended in town funds. An unused $21 of state road money will revert to the state. State funds supported work on East Barre and Webster roads.
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Barre
Nekeasie
Wits
East Barre and
Webster Oiily
Thompson Heads Brattleboro Firm in Largest Local Bankruptcy
Brattleboro details reveal Charles H. Thompson facing bankruptcy with liabilities over 101000 and assets near 19000. He led Brattleboro Manufacturing for two years after leaving Vermont National Bank, with real estate and timber holdings amid numerous Boston and Providence credit connections.
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Hyattleboro
Brattleboro
Charles Hi. Thompson
Pitet National Bank of Northe
Aimpton
J. A. Lederer
Mary Goodbue
Tho
Bi Manufacturing Company
Fean
Boston
Elsie Lilley McCrillis dies after illness in Marshibold
Elsie Lilley McCrillis of Marshibold died December 15 after a brief illness. She leaves a husband Evnie Mobrilliy, a son Harry, two sisters Mrs. Tydla Tankinn and Mrs. Bert Wwile, and a grandson. A Universalist and W T U worker, she was active in church and charity circles. Funeral held at Universalist church with Rev. J. Edward Wright officiating. Interment in village cemetery. Flowers supplied by husband, son, and friends.
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Elsie Lilley
Evnie Mobrilliy
Marshibold
Awlelowk
Kimil
Harry
McCrilie
Tydla Tankinn
Barry
Bert Wwile
Plainfeld
Lwr
Crillia
Earth
McCrillis
Ham
Calais
The
Universalis
McCriffin
Rosne
Smilax
Mra
I Akin
Ein Tna
Taontan
Eimnations
Miihillis
Prominent East Berkshler Resident A M Rublee Dies
East Enckwhire Dao reports A M Rublee of East Berkshler District died suddenly today. A well known local figure, he served in the Civil War era and was a member of the Torntor Cavalry. He was a 3 starval age with two sons and daughters. W S Ruler, once his business partner, has since passed away.
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A.M. Rublee
East Berkshler Dist
East Enckwhire
Dao
Roterna
Torntor Cavalry
Tobves
Injured Woman Collapses at Breakfast, Hospitalized
A disrupted breakfast morning ended with Mrs. Ky Davis of First Street collapsing from a hip injury. Neighbors and a doctor attended to her before she was rushed to a local hospital for treatment. Her daughter Mrs. Mason reports she is resting but in not yet stable condition.
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Ky Davis
Jet Danighter
Mason
Bregkfaet
Het
Faust
Pre Davie
Funeral for Robert Fraser in Barre with church service
The funeral for Robert Fraser, who died Monday, December 11, was held at 2 PM from the Presbyterian church with Reverend F. A. Poole officiating. Many clan members and friends attended. interment followed at Hope Cemetery, with numerous family and local groups sending wreaths and flowers.
Winter Frost Grips Vermont as Temperatures Plunge
Vermont endures freezing cold with thermometers sinking to 40, 26, and below zero in towns from Montpelier to St Albans. Reports show widespread outages of stone sheds and work stoppages as residents shiver and adjust to a deep cold wave. Local readings include 18 degrees in Well Won Street, 14 below in Rut Montpelier, and 25 below at Enosburg Falls as several communities log record lows.
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Sven
Mann
St Wegrees
Whiteber
Montpelier
Montpeliie
Pheties
Enosburg Falls
Enosburg
Merc
Righford
Richford
Xara
Alexander Morton Dies After Long Illness in Barre
Alexander Morton aged about years died at his home in Barre after a long illness. A stone cutter by trade from Scotland, he worked at Reinhetter's shop until ill health forced him to stop. He was a charter member of the Granite Cutters Union and a longtime member of the Gordon family. He lived in Barre for 20 years with his wife and two sisters as survivors. The funeral will be held Sunday at 2 PM from his home, with Rev. F. A. Poole officiating. Mrs Brown and relatives from Portland arrived last evening.
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Alexander Morven
Morton
Reinhetter
Low
Granite Cutters’ Union
Wes
Tan Gordon
Marian
Scotland
Barre
Thay
Wackwell Mareta Hs
Liue
Mir
William
Isers
Suniday
F. A. Poole
Serious Injury to George Lang in Granite Lock fall
George Lang sustained a broken right shoulder after slipping on a stone step near the Granite Lock building. He was assisted by bystanders and later treated at Hill Street, with doctors noting a serious injury. The report also mentions W Huntington of Granitevile losing an eye in a separate accident at a granite shed, where a steel fragment struck him.
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Stirs
C. Eaton
Ae Ge Hone
Hill Street
Phiys
Lang
CW. Huntington
Graniteville
W. Huntington
St. Laie
Mr. Fustlagion
Slater
Mies
Minnie Hunt
Pretty Wedding At Trinity Church Montpelier
Dr Samuel Mansfield Knauss and Ellen Josephine Grout married at Trinity Methodist Church Montpelier with Rev W B Dokeshire officiating. Attendants included Miss Ethel inghtia and W T Whelan. reception followed at Dr Keane’s on State Street before a short honeymoon trip.
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Knauss
Ellen Josephine Grout
Montpelier
Mixx
Frank E. Grout
Montpélier
Samuel Mansfield Knauss
Trinity Methodist Church
W. B. Dokeshire
Sith
Ethel Inghtia
Burling
W. T. Whelan -Best
Mies Atlee Folsom
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Washington
Hawmerting
Mitchell
Tse
Cellevifor
Hoinayer
Roosevelt
Dsteen
Pranco
Bertin-Paris
Teddy, JR
Cpr
Eanses
Boay and Moose
Careaenes
Lee Ceson
Spthal
Duc
Bry
John Norton Mids ‘Anawer
Lyne
Mana
Illinois Supreme Court
Wright
Heaith
Pownal
Ane
Howh Ie
Chicago
Blue Beata
Eliot
Russia
Afghanistan
Kingston, N. Y
Teekay
Portland Blaze
National Tridei Bank
Lees
Alvo
Carnegie
Union College
H. ‘Thompson
Brattleboro Manufacturing Co
Elsie (Lilley) McCrillis
Mra. C. Ki. Davis Pell
Harwood
Vermont
Jack Frost
Robt
Fraser
Presbyterian Church
Robert Fraser
Congregational Church
Clan Beng
Wat
se _ martette
Ian Philps
Bia
Mand Harrid
Gale
J. P. Corsl
Willa Charles
Richard Davie
Wilson
Johnston
Robert Simpson
Alexander Cruickshank
Hope Cemetery
Pince
P. Corskie
Smith
Willian Clarlee
John Anderson
Williamy Emadie
Ami
Dutean McMillan
William Pindlater
Peter Alexander
W. D. Smith
Clan Gordon
McKenzin Land Alles
Mamie MoKern
McVon
Richard Datic
the Maccabees
J. M. Corne
William Bonald
X Juli Rar Athes
Willie Brown
Enmiee Bia
Sheldon
Tack Frost
Mr. Frost
St. Albans
Unepidee
Sheldon Sheldon
Merrill Russell
Merrill Rosewell
State Street
Alexander Morton
Barre Man
George Lang
Grout
Dr. Keanes
Goodale
Ge Brosh
Reb “Webb
Bevich Grout
Keauss Teft
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