Massachusetts Election Returns Show Women Failures Across Cities
Readable tallies show women candidates largely defeated in 16 Massachusetts municipalities. Only a few won posts on school committees or council seats while alcohol measures split voter opinion. Several towns approved licensing and beer at varying rates under continuing prohibition era norms.
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Hoston
Dlite
Kiltieg Dingaselit
Cmvis
Wawer
Revelwet
Anil
Philip KE
Braily
Sifarn Clark
Alderoun
Woburns
William Ho Kirby
Carduite
Wideruin
Beverly
Everett
Ly Malden
Ford
Melrove
Newton
North Ms
Woburn
At- Beverly
Boston
Chelius
Latw
Lowell
Lyn
Medford
North
Bevers
Worene
Melrose
Everets
Wil
Iti
Chrivem
Worvester
Maiden
Everet
Webarn
Pevsent
Weverly
Itive
Surrendered Salt Lake City Baseball Figure Charged in Conspiracy
Karl May a former Salt Lake City outfielder indicted by Los Angeles grand jury for criminal conspiracy tied to 2019 season surrendered authorities in Los Angeles and posted 1400 bail with plead date set. Babe Borton a Vernon first baseman also arraigned, others named remain unreached.
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Los Angeles
Karl May
Saltike City
Los Anpelies
W. Baker
Babe
Borton
Vernon
Rumler
Salt Lake
Nathan Raymond
Seattle
Ale
Betton Maggert
Bili
International Communications Congress Reaches Tentative Pact
Representatives from Workington report a tentative five point agreement at the International Communications Conference. The accord rejects enforcement of bans and assures no remittance restrictions beyond relay points. Walter Ringers and other delegates from the American committee confirmed the progress today.
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International Communications Congress
Workington
Fonterence Sera
Walter Ringers
Eer
Amieran Com
Teeday
Betorra Seite
Dictatorship Established Amid Turmoil in Nation
Fragmentary report describes a new regime taking control as unrest sprees across cities. Officials accuse rival factions, and security forces move to quell protests while international observers call for restraint.
France Will Keep German Ships
Paris reports France will retain all German ships it has provisionally managed under the Versailles treaty. The Matin says recent Franco British talks led to an agreement. The ships total about 440,000 tons.
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Paris
France
Matin
Two Robbers Shot by Police in South Niywalk Conn
Early today two men robbed a store in South Niywalk Conn. Police shot the pair. one man was killed and the wounded man named Thomas Laconte of New York City is reported among the injured. Meanwhile Dodge Brothers plans not changed Detroit reports president Hore Dodge dead and business continuing as planned per vice president Fred Haynes.
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South Niywalk
Conn
Dee
Thomas Laconte
New York City
Dodge Brothers
Detroit
Der
Motor Cat
Fred 4. Haynes
Hore Dodge
Dodge
Haynes
Dismantling of Montpelier and Well Riser engine ends era
In Montpelier workers destroyed the cast iron of an old PDR Sarewell engine that hauled mail and trains. The remaining portion sits in a yard awaiting junk, marking the end of an era for railroad workers who cherished the engine.
British Mission Tried Influence on Shipping Board
William Denman former chairman testified before a House committee that British officials who visited the U S in 1917 aimed to sway Shipping Board policy. He said his insistence on independence led to his resignation and suggested he could seek President Wilson's approval to disclose negotiations.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Shipping Board
William Dengan
San Francisco
House
Denman
Sas
Alleged Open Shop Effort Targeted Major Rhode Island Project
Letters show Walter Drew of the National Erectors Association tried to block Fuller Company from building the Rhode Island hospital trust project in Providence. Evidence presented before the legislative committee includes a letter to Frank Vanderlip urging an open shop job. Starrett testified Drew’s efforts failed and the firm contended with a $1,125,000 project cost.
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New York
Walter Drew
National Erectors’ Association
A. Fuller Construction Company
Bhode Island
Pennerth Htel
Inrgret
Ae “Open
Abo’ Poly
Local night notes and deer hunting reports from Bethel area
The item reports Pauline Koyechler visiting North Fairbail's after a West Hartford freight wreck delay, local residents moving to Bellows Falls, and hunters noting deer sightings and a large 12 point buck killed near Weaton. It mentions the Woman's Relief corps sale at D. M. Strong's store and school events in Northfield.
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Mies
Pauline Koyechler
Brooklyn
N.Y
Jane
N. Fairebil’s
West Hartford
Mire
Jackson
Hhe Place
Bellows Falls
Robert Hei
Arnolt
Ranwon
Mr. Arnolt
Sadie Ruckman
Governity
Mra
Mieteler
Woman's Relief Corps
Dre
D. M. Strong
A. Washburn’s
Valle
Northfield
Esther
Rogers
Nicolas Hagens
Bermard
Charter B
Thurgess
Cheba
Manresk
Lt Watts
Wet Mett
Jake Ondy
Leen Cleften
Benmingtom NS
Morgenthau Appointed Personal Mediator In Armenian Turkish Dispute
Henry Morgenthau of New York former ambassador to Turkey has been chosen by President Wilson to act as the president's personal representative in mediating between Armenians and Turkish nationalists. Morgenthau conferred with Acting Secretary Davison at the state department receiving final instructions. The Foreign Office has not yet heard from the League of Nations regarding further information on procedure.
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Washington, D.C
Associated Press
Henry Morgenthau
New York
Turkey
Wilson
Morgenthau
Secrary Davia
State Department
League of Nations
Incendiaries blamed for Fair Chance Lumber plant fire
Iniontown Pa fire destroyed the Fair Chance Lumber company plant at Fair Chance six miles away with an estimated loss of 850000. State police suspect the act is the work of the incendiary gang active in Fayette county for months.
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Iniontown
Dee
Fair Chance Lumber Company
Fair Chance
Fayette County
Nude statues clothed in blouses at Florida art show
At a Florida winter art show a display of nude statues was presented with blouses and bloomers. The Christian Vieu League had censured nude art earlier and several busts were suspended by strings with a label denouncing the league.
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St. Petersburg
Pla
Fla. der
Florida
Christian Vie League
Technol
Christian Vie, Leagme
Talk of the Town items and social notices
Local notes report Mrs X D Phelps leaving Lynn for two weeks with her sister Mrs Bailie of Toronto and other visits. Several residents undergo surgeries, travels, and gatherings. a Potawatomi purse sale and a deer catch are mentioned, along with Knights of Pythias officer elections and Fraser’s diploma celebration.
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X.D. Phelps
Lynn
Mies
Mes
J. H. Bailie
Toronto
Canada
Mise Peneloperall
Treet
Windear Ditty
Patterson Street
Barre City Hospital
Mise Eibel Reston
Rostom
Fieira
James Mackay
Mark Street
Forrest Baycett
Bristol
Cram
Hua
Frank Turmer
South Mainstowet
Hartford
Guan
North Barre
Hedding M. E
Fred Houghton
East Street
Lanmboro
Hough
Toompete
Denham
Cork
Robert Ress
Vineilie Jonkur
Knights of Pythias
Firere
Kilert Et Markie
Cice
Neil O. Halph
William J. Maswell
Jesee C. Philpes
James H. Mackay
Loren J. Helly
William A Melford
Armes
Steve Wilcop
Marre
Fraser
Sherbroke
P.O
Sam Sesh
Memir
Raente
Praset
Mise Fraser
Sher
Flood damage hits Biddeford bridge site and water main
Floods from last night’s gale caused extensive damage at Biddeford Saco Water Co main and cement work for the new cement state bridge across the Saco River on Elm Street. A 50 foot section of a 20 inch main was washed away, with equipment losses estimated at 88 000 and water service disrupted until temporary repairs resumed. Local residents noted unprecedented river heat conditions for the season.
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Biddeford
Inetnight
Acrose
Saco River
Elm
Biddeford and Saco Water Company
Rendle Stoddard Company
Boston
Broken Main
Saco
Treasury notes and bonds mature as government faces large payment
A government bill of 840 million dollars falls due while the treasury collects about 140 million in interest and taxes. About 700 million in certificates mature today, with additional certificates offered to cover January obligations as Secretary Houston proposes new issues.
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Washington, D.C
Dee UA
Treasury
Houston His
Wage reductions hit Berkshire mills in December
North Adams announced a 22 percent pay cut effective next Monday affecting 5 1 2 thousand workers at the Trevante company and nearby mills in Williamstown and North Pownal Vermont. Other regional plants including Hoosic Cotton Beaver Mills Arnold Print Works and Whulsor Print Works contemplate cuts but have not yet announced.
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North Adams
Mase
Berkshire Cotton Mills
Trevante Company
Admisee
Lock Cotton My
Williametown
North Pewnal
Hoosne Cotton Company
Beaver Wills
Arnold Print Works
Whulsor Print Works
Revolver Headed Attack Fails in Worcester Plaza
An attempted murder of William Anastos in Worcester faltered when a revolver misfired as Harry Sevvar of Philadelphia allegedly moved to shoot. Sevvar was seized by bystanders and charged with assault with intent to kill after revealing plans to kill Anastos. Anastos’ sister and the attorney accompanying him were involved as the incident unfolded near court actions.
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William Dd. Anastos
Fitchburg
Mass
Worcester
Willian bin Anastos
City Hall Plaza
Indaw
Harry Sevvar
Philadelphia
Dover
Aed
Anastos
Filchburg Tran
Devas
Acaine
Amastos
Anistos
Biston
Paper Laden Steamer Ashore Near Havana Harbor
A paper laden steamship named San Pablo ran aground at the entrance to Ti tans Harbor last night. At dawn salvage teams attempted to refloat the vessel amid calm seas with no immediate danger indicated. Crew reportedly began removing a portion of cargo as the steamer remained wedged between rocks.
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Havana Harbor
Havana
Titans Harbor
Wores
Sinn Fein Granted Time to Communicate with Griffith and De Valera
Fragmented text reports Sinn Fein leaders given time to communicate with Griffith and De Valera amid a wandering arrest case. It mentions Loyd Ardith founder and Father Pan poet and references remand and brine tat de tari in unclear phrasing.
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Griffith
de Valera
Lone
USA
Loyd Ardith
Sinn Fein
Pan
Crete
Remand
Cote
Agnes
Theft Alleged in $300000 Fraud by Boston Merchant
Edward P. D. Rice head of Edward E. Rice and Co dye-stuff merchants at 620 Atlantic Avenue was arrested in Boston on an indictment charging larceny of 300000 obtained from the New England Trust and National Shawmut banks on fraudulent statements. He is 70, held on $15000 bond. Loans cited include 10000 May 19 192? and 50000 May 27 plus 150000 Aug 15 from the Shawmut and Trust banks.
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Boston
Edward PD. Rice
Edward E. Rice and Company
Atlantic Avenue
New England Trust Company
Natio Shawmut
Rice
SIH
Jamaican Plain
Manchester
National Shawmut Bank
Christmas Savings Club payments begin at city court
Depositors receive checks from the Christmas Savings club of the closed Rare Savings Bank and Trust Company as 220000 is verified and prepared for payment. The Barre Board of Trade acts as a guarantor with three hawks, while remaining accounts await tomorrow morning for processing and final payment.
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Christmas Savings Club
Rare Savings Bank and Trust Company
City Court Room
Barre Board of ‘Trade
Earinghouse
Hawks
Barre
Armen
Drew
Board of Trade
Prominent Weybridge Citizen John A James Dies in Accident
John A James of Weybridge a longtime Addison County farmer and state figure died after a tree limb struck him on Monday. He was born in Weybridge April 7 1802 and served as Addison County Agricultural Association president and director, a National Bank of Middlebury director, and held local offices. He married Jewett in 1872 and survived by a large family. Funeral set for Friday at the Congregational Church in Weybridge.
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John A. James
Weybridge
Joane A. James
Adedison County
James
Addison County
Tie
Boen
Wesbridge
Sameier
Susan Payney
Congregations
Offres
National Bank of
Middlebury
Miss Jewett
Congregational Church
Verdict Awarded Five Thousand Against Montpelier Widow
A jury in Winder awarded 5000 damages to the estate of George Greeley of Rochester in a suit brought by Lee Daddy as administrator against Mrs. Mary Lang of Montpelier. The case followed Greeley’s death near Warren on June 1, 1098 in a car collision with Mrs. Lang’s automobile. Attorneys Harvey of Montpelier and Batchellon of Beth Island represented the plaintiff and defendant respectively.
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Greeley
Mary C. Lang
Montpelier
Wordtstork
Weeterday
Lee
George Greeley
Ruchester
Mary ©. Lang
Girerley Metz
Warren
Grant Tank Site to Texas Oil Co
City council votes four to two to grant Texas Oil Co a permit to build a gasoline storage tank on the north side of its garage on Railroad street, moving within 15 to 20 feet of the Gazette house despite objections over proximity and odors. The company had begun foundations without a definite location and cited $6000 already spent. aldermen noted pending control by railroad and highway needs.
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Texas Oil Company
Railroad Street
Alexander Garetto
Joss
Central Vermont Railroad
Garetto
J. Ward Carver
Oakley
Texas
Mr. Garetta
Texas Company
Garotte
Vermont
Keast
Keefe
Gazette House
Alderae
Langiey
Harry C Petterson
Ees
E. I. Sanit
Tesigner
Brooklyn Street
South Main Street
Atrent
Miles (City
Waa
Calder & Richardson
Granite City Tool Co
Kempton Mills
Montpelier & Barre Light & Power
N. Parker
Nd, Phelps Co
J. B. Robinsen
A Slayton
D. M. Miles Cant Co
Montpelier & Wells River HR
Tilden Show Co
Allen Lamber Co
C. W. Avgrill & Co
L. Clark
Reynolds & Sop
Harn Eletric Co
Builders Iron Foundry
Chapman Valve Mfg. Gu
Lity Water Department
Cutler Bros
Good-Fellow Co
B. H. Griffith
1. Mcleod
Hi. Mueller Mfg. Co
National Meter Co
Neptune Meter Co
New England Tel
Tel
Derry Auto Co
Smith, Whitcomb & Cook Co
Trow & Hoklen Co
Walworth Mig. Co
Burre Ges Co
James Mackay
Miseridley
Hope Com
Kimwwad
Same
Ineuranne
Pioneering Rutland Tradesman Dies in Early Life
Dee Rutland, a machinist and former blacksmith, lived with Mr and Mrs Tein in Swanton. Born into a life of work, he later tried farming, moved to the city during a hard winter, and pursued various trades, including working at a dairy and in a shop, before his death.
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Rutland
Dee
Anatia
Swantin
Fife
Hewitt
Vermont Eyes End to Deer Slaughter as Kill Totals Rise
Vermont State Fish and Game Commissioner Tinus Leavens urged to curb deer killings after reports show this year may reach about 4 000 deer. He warned continued slaughter could decimate the herd and end hunting as a sport, planning to press legislature to halt the killings.
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State Fish and Game
Tinus Leavens
Vermont
Leavens
Hartness in Montpelier for legislative talks
Governor elect Hartness spent last evening and today in Montpelier discussing the upcoming legislature. He named Julius B. Wilcox as secretary of civil and military affairs and Leffinte as executive clerk. Possible draftsman candidates include Stephen Cushing and W. W. Reirdon with Roswell Austin as a clerk.
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James Hartnens
Montpelier
Julius B. Willcox
la. Leffinte
Stephen Cushing
Tal Collins Graves
W. W. Reirdon
Barton
Reirdon
Spee Rible
Roswell Austin
Austin
Leftin
Eleanor Lowy
Woman's Club
Funeral of Miss Gertrude McCarthy
The funeral of Miss Gertrude McCarthy occurred Sunday after a long illness. Rev. Lynch of Northfield led a requiem high mass at St. Monica's Church. The body lay in Kirmwood vault awaiting spring burial at Calley cemetery. Gall bearers included Leon Donahue George Donahie Harold Ponabur and others from Northfield Enceiling Fally and Beckley wtrent.
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Gertrude Mc Carthy
St. Monica's Church
Lynch
Northfield
Charles Smith
Mice Loraine Laranger
Kirmwood
Calley
Beckley Wtrent
Leon Donahue
George Donahie
Harold Ponabur
Francie McCarthy
George Brown
Wilfryd Mitigas
Melaid
Mia. Kelly
North Fell
Wilfred Mitigay
Enceiing Fally
At Pointe
Former Barre Resident Mrs Lintie Davis Dies in Plainfield
Former Barre resident Mrs Lintie Davis dies at her home in Plainfield after a long illness. She lived with her daughter and leaves a widow, Will A. Davis, who cared for her. The funeral arranged for Monday at the Plainfield Methodist church with burial at Blew cemetery.
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Barre
Lintie Davis
Plainfield
Litaie Davis
Will A. Davis
Sam
Munday
A. We Hewitt
Damages Sought After Fatal Orange Street Incident
A motion seeks $2000 damages following a fatal assault yesterday in an Orange apartment complex. Witnesses report two attackers fled toward Hartford crossing near West White River. investigators pursue relief for persistent injuries and ongoing medical costs.
Murder charge set for Arthur Medgett as jury eyed
A court moved to empanel a jury to try Arthur Medgett on a murder charge. The proceedings included cautionary notes and orders concerning the jurors and the trial timeline.
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Arthur Medgett
Arthur
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