Interference in Building Trade Under Grand Jury Review
New York December 17 testimony and evidence alleging interference in the U S building industry by iron and steel fabricators and erectors will be submitted to the United States attorney and a state grand jury The inquiry names Bethlehem Steel American Bridge and other groups and questions the National Iron Erectors Association secretary Charles G Cheney Regarding records and payments to agents of the Industrial Workers of the World The investigation hinges on possible violations of state and interstate laws and may extend with further revelations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Iron and Steel
United States
Logieta Tite Committee
Building Trust
Semwel Untermyer
Con Reitten
Charles G. Cheney
National Erectors’ Assortation
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
American Bridge Company
Untermyer
Prand
Commit- Fen
Tran Kreetors
Industrial Workers of World
Industrial Workers of the World
Bureau of Information
Charles K. Cheney
Peking Shaken by Earthquake Felt Across City
Peking was shaken and residents frightened tonight when a strong earthquake struck at 6 20 p m local time. The tremor, reported by Associated Press, caused building damage and a temporary evacuation, with aftershocks extending over several hours as reports indicated the quake was felt beyond Peking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Associated Press
Albania Admitted to World Council Membership
Fragmented text indicates Albania admitted or elected to a council or committee. Mentions associated names and delegations, Lord Hubert Creil, and chemist case references. Readable items name Harwell and Brinaie with unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albania
Hubert Creil
Veter
Cewat
Brinaie
Montpelier News Roundup Includes Cigarette Sale Guilty and Diggers Arrive
Montpelier reports Anetta Mazetti, a D Tomasi clerk, pled guilty to selling cigarettes to a minor George Davia. Stone campaigns against minor smoking in town. Three 50 ton derricks arrive for Hughes granite quarry with more equipment expected. Dr Charles Dalton notes health inspections improve. Obits include Mrs Cora Hale and Mrs Reed. County Farm Bureau meets. state officials in Burlington for tax talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HL Stone
Montpelier
Anetta Mazetti
D. Tomasi
George Davia
Minor
H. ©. Shurtleff
Mr. Stone
East Montpelier
Hughes Granite
Calais
Charles Dalton
State Board of Health
Wall Pren
Eehnols
Cora E. Hale
Apu
Hale
Middlesex
Heaton Hospital
Henry Carr
Ridge Street
Charles Reed
Chicago
Mary Reed
John le Bowstd
Brookline
Mass
Charless. Reed
Loomin Street
Jamies Hartree
Cy Coolidge
East Deo 2
New Englad
Benjamin Gates
J K. Dovlyn
State Porestera Hastings
Toley
Burlington
Clement
Mr. Hastings
A. J. Smith
Marre Town
de Borie Mom
Amos L. Merrill
Barn Savings Bank
Peivars
Etna
Gaing
Monigetier
St Alene
Sung Ie
Fem
Ieee
Lew Angrie
Constabulary Under Arrest Over Manila Riot
The entire constabulary garrison at Manila is under arrest. Complaints are being prepared for 78 soldiers who admitted participation in the riot that Wednesday caused four American and seven Filipino deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Dee
Conctiti ‘Ary
Cimstabulary
Ten Industries Show Decrease In Payroll and Employment
Washington DC December IT A decrease in the number of persons employed in ten industries and an increase in four last month compared with November 2010, according to a monthly report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The largest gain is coal mining up 190.3 percent while woolen goods and boots and shoes fall. Several industries report payroll gains year over year, while coal mining also shows a 3445 percent rise. declines occur in men’s ready made clothing autos and woolen sectors amid post strike recovery in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Witnesses shift in Joyce trial and McGannon acquittal
Cleveland court scenes unfold as William J. MacGannon chief justice testifies for the prosecution in John A. Joyce murder case involving Harold E. Kagy. Joyce and Indye McGannon feature as state witnesses while McGannon is later acquitted of related charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, Dee
William J. MacGannon
Justion
Municipal Court
John A. Joyce
Harold E. Kagy
Joyce Tadda K
Indye McGannon
Tral
Jopre
Berlin Police Headquarters Burned and Valuables Lost
A London Times dispatch reports Berlin police headquarters in Alexander Platz burned. Fustaiay fire destroyed records and valuables and several automobiles. Damage runs into millions of marks based on the disputed statement from Berlin police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
London Times
Berlinsayy
Alexander Plate
Trainman Killed In Lake La Prairie Crash Near Montreal
A Canadian National Railway wreck near Three Rivers yesterday killed one trainman. The incident sent a car into Lake La Prairie and led to investigations by local officials. Authorities reported multiple casualties and ongoing inquiries into the motive and exact sequence of events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake la Prairie
Montreal
Dey
Enadian
National Railway
Three Rivers
Tax on Deposits Proposed in Congress
Representative Treadway of Massachusetts introduces a bill to levy a one percent tax on all tank deposits, estimating annual revenue near one billion dollars. The measure is advanced by the House wage and means committee to fund federal programs.
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Washington
Treadway
Missachusette
House
NEW YORK BANKS PREPARE BONUSES FOR HOLIDAY SEASON
New York banks plan Christmas bonuses amid cautious optimism. Despite world financial pullbacks, many private banks and international houses report strong profits and announce bonuses from 15 to 25 percent of yearly pay. One trust company will award a full year’s salary to its chief executive. Stock exchange firms expected to distribute bonuses, though overall liberal incentives may be muted by last half year contractions.
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New York
Winel Raed Yan Ite
Hie
Onatom
Stock Exchange
Husband Freed After Poison Charge
Tampa December 17 James Turton was released after a grand jury failed to indict him on suspicion of poisoning his wife. He was arrested at the matinee of his wife's parents in Methuen Massachusetts. A chemist testified the woman's stomach contained no poison trace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Turton
Tampa
Mra
W. BE Wilman
Methuen
Mass
Rutland Judge Sentences Man for Petit Larceny
In Rutland on December 17, Howard Speenburg of Cartiagevilla pleaded guilty to petit larceny and received a six month sentence in Windsor for stealing a fur coat and footwear from John Butler of Clarendon while employed as a farm hand. The case involved Warren Smith of Cuttingeeilie and linked a separate theft charge, with Grand Juror LF Croft of Clarendon presenting the matter to authorities.
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Rutland
Vermont
Howard Speenburg
Cartiagevilla
Georg MM. Cild
Warren Smith
John Butler
Clarendon
Slate
MM Mhelps
Pale Haven
New York
LF. Croft
Pact Wallingford
Frank Barry
Shrewsbury
Goddard
Secretary Black’s Son Hurt in Auto Crash
In Newport, Secretary of State AL Bark and Clyde Wil hs were badly injured when a car struck a vehicle on Meaty street. Willie garage owner Wille, and others sustained injuries. one victim had a severed arm. Emergency crews, including Divmbeady and others, rushed to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Tellerald Mlack
AL Bark
Clyde Wilhs
Wille
Willie
Sittven
Willem
Bert
Bryan Discusses Peace Ideas With Harding in Ohio
In Marion Ohio December 17 former Democratic secretary of state William Jennings Bryan, long an advocate of world peace, met with President Harding to discuss plans for an association of nations. The talks focused on arbitration treaties, a proposed world revenue, and a proposal for nations to renounce war except by popular vote. Bryan was scheduled to speak with Harding at a Presbyterian church rally that evening.
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Marion
William Jennings Bryan
Veader
Wilsen
Elvet Harding
Association of Nations
Elvet
Cannell
Bryan
Department of State
Me. Harding
Mr. Bryan
Harding
Mr. Harding
Armed men patrol Independence Kan amid race rioting
On December 17 patrols by home guards and American Legion members filled Independence Kansas streets after a white boy and a negro were killed and four whites wounded in a race clash. A negro held at the county jail in connection with the death of H R Wharton a white grocer was reported. Lynching fears rose after Ciron was captured at his home by a posse. A request for troops was expected but authorities, aided by guardsmen and Legion men, kept the situation under control.
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Kan
Home Guard
American Legion
Noble Green
H.R. Wharton
Cireon
al Wies
Home
Asean Legion
Rutland Factory Girls Strike Over Wage Cut
Rutland women piece workers at the Tauber Lipton shirt factory struck yesterday after an eight percent wage reduction. The proposed new scale would be ten percent higher than November 1919 levels, as employers cited the need to produce garments at lower cost. The plant had been on a three day hiatus for weeks, one of six of 27 factories under the same concern not fully shut down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atutland
Doe
Aere
Tauber-Lipton Company
Kidnapping note triggers Detroit river search for Mary Caldwell
In Detroit a wide search of deserted cottages and hunting lodges along the lower river islands began to locate Miss Mary Caldwell who vanished Wednesday night after a glove with a note was found in a street. Authorities moved to the unoccupied islands, following reports that men may be detaining her. Caldwell, 18, is missing.
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Detroit
Den
Mary Caldwell
Bards
Reistr
Misa Caldwell
Cross Not Responsible For Sale Articles Abroad
Secretary Neker stated that the American Red Cross bears no responsibility for appearance of sale items in the country. He said articles bearing Red Cross labels were distributed by Sperone for American troops and were included by oversight in reorganized army archives after the armistice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Une
Neker
Fed Cross
Embezzlement Alleged Involving William Bush Case
William Rosle, secretary and treasurer of the Wikesington Savings Fund, was arrested in Washington Dek on December 17, charged with embezzling securities valued at around $200,000. The case centers on alleged theft of securities entrusted to the fund and its officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bush
Wikesington
Dee
Wiliam Rosle
Wikesington Savings Fund
Evrtety
Narpnty
Expect No Cut In House Bill
Washington D C Dec 17 Re apportionment of House membership to match 1920 census population will be considered by Republican members tonight Nearly six measures have been presented The Siegel bill would set House size at 483 from 495 Hulls constitutional amendment seeks 450 as permanent max Blanton proposes 304 members Tinkham would require a congressional investigation of negro disenfranchisement and a corresponding cut in southern representation
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Washington, D. C
House of Representatives
House
Siegel
New York
Hull
Tennessee
Blanton
Texas
Tinkham
Massachusetts
Central Vermont May Bond to Pay G T A R
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized Central Vermont Railway to issue 1.39 million dollars in five percent refinancing mortgage bonds to pay debts to Grand Trunk Railway of Canada. The action paves the way for the road to raise funds to cover principal obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington, D.C
Central Vermont Railway Company
Cre Grand
Trunk Riatway Company
Canada
Central Wetcome Lig
State fair elects new president and officers
Charles L. Stuart of Lyndonville was elected president of the State Fair Commission after James B. Estee of Montpelier requested removal from duties after seven years in office. Estee received thanks for his service. New vice president F. H. Hickfinns of Bradford, secretary F. L. Davis of Hartford, and George Ie Mann of Quebe also named. Executive committee to meet with the new president to discuss plans.
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J.B. Hevee
Ang
Orignem
Fend
State Fair Commission
Charles L. Stuart
Lyndonville
James B. Estee
Montpelier
Estee
Stuart
Caledonia
Ester
Fair Commission
F. H. Hickfinns
Bradford
Scretary
FL. Davis
Hartford Tree
George Ie Mann
Quebe
Thortle
Pew
Sommanessian
Obituary Note on Dr Orland B Douglas Native of Vermont
Dr Orland B Douglas longtime Vermont physician and surgeon, born September 12, 185 in Cornwall, educated in New York and New Haven, served gallantly in early conflicts and wore twice wounded. He held medical posts in New York and New Haven, belonged to many fraternal and patriotic societies, and was active in the Young Men’s Christian Association.
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Orlando B Douglas
Cornwall
Mixspurt
New York
New Ha
End
Voveng Men's Christian Association
Burling Drug Company Extends Business Plan
The Burling Drug Company outlines plans to extend its business operations and increase stock options. Secretaries of state report the firm aims to merge with another entity, issue preferred stock, and pursue expansion. The document mentions leadership changes and potential store openings, with local implications for investors and employees.
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Burling Drug Company
Rilasiy Hately Rs
Heey
Sumiler
Odd Ladies and Odd Fellows Open Fair at Howland Hall
Opening night for the Odd Ladies and Odd Fellows joint fair at Howland Hall drew full houses with 500+ admissions. Booths offered candy, aprons, dolls, and fancywork while amusements included golf putting and shooting. A varied program featured a tableau, military drill by sixteen young ladies, a piano solo by Florence Ryle, and a male quartet encore before dancing. Nellie Bianchi chaired the Amusement Committee with volunteers staffing multiple departments. the fair wraps tonight.
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Howland Hall
Smany
D. C. Roben
Ths
Florence Ryle
Hedding
Nicholas Veale
John Blackmore
William Olliver
Charles Olliver
Silvia
Misnes
Cora Calderart
Carl Folt
Antes Boothe
Nellie Bianchi
Fortune Elfing
Margaret Carle
Gladys Com Olll
Eleanor Faulkner
Helen Stevens
Alfred Milne
Catherine Pavideon
George Carle
William Keith
Dessin Lund
Harry Davidson
Alex Cowie
Florency Hut
Tiger
Bricily Macrae
Christmas Cheer Planned For 400 Needy In City
The city social work department coordinates Christmas aid for about 400 people. In collaboration with the Seaway, Woman's Elite Community House, Salvation Army, Aldrich Public Library workers, and many churches, under supervisor Mrs Gridley the selections ensure aid reaches truly in need. Recipients will get food, clothing, and gifts to make the season cheery. A community sewing effort has prepared useful goods as part of the department and associated charity drive built on prior success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaway
Salvation Army
Aldrich Public Library
Mive Sriraed Gridsley
Department of Social Work
Bijou Theatre Reopens With New Main Street Entrance
Bijou Theatre reopens after renovations adding a Main Street entrance and updated lobby. The overhaul includes a through-access from the former Vannetth trade store area, a marquee, improved ticketing corridor, enhanced wainscoting, and better lighting and heating to ease patron entry and comfort. The change also reshapes exi...
Murder Trial Relatives Testify At Hyde Park Hearing
Mrs Harriet Foster described the relationship between Arthur Mudgett and Miss Amy Shonio in a mass crowd at Hyde Park as villagers gathered for the murder trial. Witnesses testified about bruises blood and possible strangulation while prosecutors outline intimate relations and flight from home before the body was found.
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Hydes Ark
Arthur Mudgett
Lumbernan
Amy Shonio
Johnson
Mudgett
Harriet Poster
W Mudgett
Miss Shonio
Franklin H. Dewart
Tracy
Foster
Abush Jr
H. B. Stone
Thewitt
Archibald
W. A. Dutton
Arc Ihard
Spaulding High School Loses Ruth Ladd to Bridgeport
Ruth Ladd resigns as a Spaulding high school faculty member after three years of service. The senior class and president presented her a leather traveling bag, and she was later guest of honor at a tea. Her successor is Miss Edue Morley of Manchester, who has taught at New Bedford High School and Tilton Seminary.
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Ater
Ruth Ladd
Spaulding High School
Aim
Bridgeport
Ronca
Cottage Street
Do W. Meldonald
Talk of the Town in Barre chiefly fumbles through errors
A garbled local column lists names and places including Barre City Hospital and several officials, but most details are unclear due to extensive misspellings and jumbled phrases. The piece mentions a Raymond Hastman of Washington hospitalized and notes various community figures and addresses without coherent context.
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Pekin
Weambs
League of Nations
William H. McGannon
Harold B. Kagy
Berlin
Amd
Land Goly
Washington County
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Ponte
Eli H Revue
Burlington City
Wtete
Back
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Brent
Pudler
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Astemebile
Independence
Tauber-Lipton Co
Amg
Mise Mary Caldwell
Hed
Cross
Kattewits
Perle
Tie
Charles B. Douglas
New Hampshire
Odd Ladies
Odd Fellows
Unie
Pia
Wis
Mise Gridley
BIJOU
Main Street
Vannetth Trait
Marquis
Pearl Street
Caer
Andy Cape
Dead Girl
Mat
Harriet Foster
Wass
Hyde Pa
Spaulding
Miss Ladd
Edna Mossey
Talk OF
the Town
Lowell McLend
Inary Street
Raymond
Charkee Hastman
Barre City
Barre
Leach
Ahd
Preston
Dale
Larry Marhally
W. G. Pirie
Bentan
Lawes Meade
Bennet
Mae Paul Maret
Nigel Cotihy
Fell Haven
Asheort
Remy
Adil Ford
Amd Marrs
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