Veteran SLAIN FOR HIS PENSION IN New Jersey
A Civil War veteran William Lew, anix years old, was found dead in his Rockaway home with his head beaten by an ax and cudgel. Police believe the killer sought his monthly pension and stole a child's bank containing three dollars. Neighbor Walter Hedding was held for examination after bloodstains were found on his clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockaway
N. J
New Jersey
William M. Lewis
Walter Hedding
German Ambassador Explains Incident at Dinner
Brussels reporting German delegates to the reparations talks outlined a plan to fund materials and goods through a German government fund or credit system. Wilhelm Meyers, the German ambassador, described how the fund would be created and how it would be used to supply rations and new materials to pay reparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Associated Press
Paris
Wilhelm Meyers
Kaufbeurr
Diplo 4
Wallace
Herr Meyer
Mra
Berlin
Germany
Wounded veteran coughs up evidence of wartime injury
Boulder Colorado December 18 George Davis of Red Lodge Montana a government vocational student at the University of Colorado today coughed up two pieces of 40 1 wool that had been driven into his lung in France by German bullets ending a four day coughing spell the fragments reveal the lasting effects of service in World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder
Col
George Davis
Red Lodge
Mont
University of Colorado
France
Speedy Adoption of Home Rule Bill Reaches Commons
London reports the amended Home Rule Bill moving from Lords to the House of Commons. Sir Laming Worthington-Evans notes government acceptance of the Lords framing on the Irish council. The Lords agreed to most amendments by the Commons, restricting proportional representation and keeping the lord lieutenant’s nomination rights for the council president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hous of Commons
House of Lords
Laming Worthington-Evans
House of Gomawne
Montpelier Farmers Exchange mee ts and community notices
The Washington county Farmers' exchange met in Montpelier with strong attendance. Officers discussed plans for the year and the potential appointment of a new manager. Charlotte Pierpont and Lydia Potter visited to assist home demonstration and home economics work. Montpelier public schools closed for Yuletide with student performances and dances. Alfred Aja and Sabina Maza wed in Montpelier, with reception at River Street. Mary McClure died in Boston at 63, with funeral planned in Montpelier. Katherine Spear to spend holidays in town assisting parents with child care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Exchange
Washington County
Odds
Montpelier
Eegantagton
Charlotte Pierpont
State Senater
Home Demonstration
Home Department
Lydia Potter
Priscilla
Oriental Six
Alfred Aja
River Street
Sabina Maza
Northfield
Tustlee
Peco
J. G. Brown
Inez
Mary McClure
Boston
Montpelier & Aie
Ontpelier
Dank & Trust
Tacoma
Wash
Mies
Katherine Spear
Hopeful of Recovery for Cardinal Gilhond in Baltimore
Baltimore December 18 The death news was corrected by Bishop Corrigan vicar general of the diocese none the less the faithful are urged to pray. Cardinal Gilhond rests under medical care at Union Hills home of Robert T Shriver and his condition varies hourly though recovery is hoped. He is reported to have had a restful day after a sleepless night caused by indigestion with doctors noting overexertion as the risk while prayers are requested for his welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Gilhond
Corrigan
Baltimore Catholic
Robert T. Shriver
Unionills
Unie Hills
Purse Snatcher Mistaken Woman Overpaced by Victim
A purse snatcher grabbed the wrong woman on a city street. The victim, Mrs. A. Middleton, aged 50, recovered her purse after the incident and Middleton handed the man to private security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dobeaty
Ranier Pee
Smateler
Thesper Mire
A. Middietm
Vietin
Abe
Harding Talks With Reed Amid Conference Absence
Fragmented OCR text suggests a political meeting involving Harding and Reed with references to a Versailles treaty, Republican speakers, and Indiana Senator Lima. The garbled lines indicate discussions about remaining in Bermuda or a political stance, with unclarified names and roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatler
Lima
Sedine Marty S New
Indiana
Bern
Mr. News
Berm
Start search notes from New York trip details unclear
Fragmentary OCR text mentions New York trip and a departure, with garbled phrasing and missing key details about a person or event. Includes references to Monday and calendar items but lacks coherent facts for a precise summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
TALK OF THE TOWN me Leo Bressett
Traveling caleeman af Seauietaete wetted ieee ik ves ey journey from New we Bryaot Stratton businessul of Berlen. Washington returned to her home to day. Kill, Site, alter vette aie eS Mre at Perk etreet, alerted enter hemewend te Hee toy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Bressett
Ieee Ik
We Bryaot-Stratton Businessul
Berlen
Farrand
Amd
Washington
Perk
Wieder
Ratietes
Plymouth Rubber Co Bankruptcy Petition Filed in U S Court
Plymouth Rubber company with capital of 1 5 million and factories at Canton faced a federal bankruptcy petition filed in Boston on December 18 as creditors claim 3 000 in total. Officials cited inventory shrinkage and reduced demand as causes while Manatquot Rubber Worker Co of Braintree held a 2044 claim as the principal creditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Plymouth Rubber Company, & Ee
Canton
Manatoquot Rubber Worker Co
Braintree
Town Notes and Visits Amid Holiday Preparations
Local residents journey to Burlington and Hanover for weekend and Christmas visits. Dartmouth and Baypath apprentices arrive home for the holiday. Notable church and civic figures confer locally. A Barre operator departs for Jacksonville for the winter. A Philadelphia trip is planned for school inspections. A WCTU gathering at Prospect Street features readings, music, and a holiday reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Young
Merchant Street
Burlington
Leste Ladd
Hanover
N. H
Dartmouth
Albert Robertson
Washington Street
Barre City Hospital
Guy Thompson
Barre
Far Johnsbury
Versmont
Church of the Good Shepherd
David Rennie
Baypath Business Institute of Wide Mass
South Main Street
James Carroll
Keith Avenue
Eee
Jacksonville
Fla
John J. Kittredge
Worcester
Mass
National Retail Monumental Dealers’ Association
Catherine Willams
Lincoln School
Philadelphia
Springfeld
W. CT. U
Kager
Prospect Streets
Vermont
Coor
Death of Williamstow n elder William Walbridge aged 76
James Walbridge of Chelsea road died last night at his home aged about 76 after a long illness. He leaves a widow and two children, Mrs Ray Thresher and Orville Walbridge. A lifelong town figure active in church and choir, funeral Monday at 2 p.m. at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Chelsea Rand
Banith
Yerteniay
Wolbridge
Tia
Community House Notes Sewing Meeting and Christmas Work
A report from the Community House notes a sewing meeting with six attendees and Christmas work nearly completed. The piece praises the workers, notes the welcoming atmosphere, and mentions plans for a charity effort and a brief call for additional participation before Christmas week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folsomant Ae Ab
Cotlerten
Vigilant Guards Patrolling Independence After Race Violence
National Guard troops arrived in Independence Kansas amid a riot that left two dead and five injured. Despite fears of a lynching at Noble Kreen's county jail, no such incident occurred as volunteers patrolled streets and stood watch through the night. Mrs. Watson from Parsons carried a revolver and stayed at her post, saying she came to help after hearing of the trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Kan
Siomal
Noble Kreen
Negee
Mies
Ofiora Watson
Parsons
Kam
Robbery on trolley car nets $5000 claim and wedding noted
Three masked men halted a trolley car between Elizabeth and Springhold last night taking about 8000 in cash from 20 passengers. Elizabeth Nidy Dee and Blanche Bether Ladd, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank P Ladd, wed Friday evening at the Methodist parsonage with George Lawson Batchelder, son of Mr and Mrs Philip Hatchelder, as witnesses. The couple plan to live on Comet Hill where the groom runs a save mill with his brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Nidy Dee
Springhold
Blanche Bether Ladd
Frank P. Ladd
East Hill
George Lawson Batchelder
Philip Hatchelder
East Bill
Hev. Bailey G. Lipaky
Met Lill
Gobie Press Incorporates at Bellows Falls
The P. H. Goone prestee of Bellows Falls filed in secretary of state papers to form Gobie Press Incorporated to conduct a printing business in Bellows Falls. Capital stock is 5000 850,000 with signatures from K. H. Gobie W. Sweet W. T. Lange and S. B. Fiohie. The Capital Hill Quarry Company is listed with its capital stock and W Flsa00 name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Goone
Deer kill totals reported for 1920 open season
Deer kills total 3,972 reported to State Fish and Game Commissioner Leavens. The total so far is 4,196 and is expected to reach that figure before all reports are in this year.
Dartmouth vs. University game and student notices
Dartmouth varsity basketball travelers arrived after Christmas, with several players homeward bound for break. The piece lists returning athletes, a 2 day sentence for a local offense, and various school events including poetry, songs, and readings with names such as Edwin Math and Mrs William Eteck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Spence
South Rye- Paine
Feck
Universiteee
Oulock
Nelson Browne
Dartmouth
Wiy
Soownes
Nee Ae
Romorees
Elmore Kelly John Leon
Fred Shattuck
Richaround
Deseresu
Wills
Tandy
Trwanbone Polo
Leste Mercer
Edwin Math
William Eteck
Vietim
Harbert
Dames Cornero
Crete
Gee
Reds
Wethel Cameron
Wieder
Whirnes
Prare
Neches N. HH
Mudgett Left Boarding House in Hyde Park Probe
Hyde Park December 18 Arthur Mudgett faced murder charges in the Amy Shonio case. He left the Foster house at 6 am Sunday morning Aug 1 when the body was later found on a hillside half a mile away near Foster’s. Eyewitnesses Irene Bourne and Eugene Byrne testified about sighting Shonio’s body and the days surrounding the disappearance. Mrs Foster described Mudgett’s behavior and ties to Shonio including gifts, the ouija board, and a nearby coat purchase linked to the victim. Additional witnesses including Miss Florence Lamplure Miss Henriette Bire and others corroborated interactions between Mudgett and Shonio at the Foster home. The crowd packed the courtroom as details emerged of proximity and relations among suspects and Miss Shonio’s past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
Arthur Madeed
Amy Shonio
Hareriett
Foster House
Irene Bourne
Johnson
Abn
Miss Shonio God
Miss Shonio
Eugene Byrne
Bourne
Albert Montgomery
Fletcher
Poster House
Shania
Mudgett
Foster
Ewen Mudgett
Mise Shonio
Mise Shonlo
Christtine Madgett
Irwin Fletcher
Misa Shonin
W. A. Dutton
Erwin Fletcher
Fohwaon
Miss Shonie
Mies Shonto
Mra. Foster
Mr. Archibald
Te Sanders
Perley Mudgett
Frederick Lestie
Jobm
Emer
Embezzlement Charge Against F G Howland in Barre Case
A Barre Savings Bank president, Frank G Howland, faces five counts of embezzlement and conversion of funds totaling 25,980 dollars. Bail set at 1,000 dollars with Sargent as surety. judge to hear further action on December 28. The case stems from a bank run and receivership proceedings and involves five distinct dates and sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre Savings Bank & Trust Co
Frank G. Howland
Barre City
Syon
K. BR. Doyle
George T Spenster
Unk
M Howland
James Sullivan
Sullivan
Howlin
Scottint
Howland
Dernis
Heil
Fred J. Sargent
North Street
Sargent
Downs Town
Andre Roott
Adler
Wight
Mit
Scott
Tocat
Sertionk Jaint
Davie
Howsland
KLM
Kim
Davis Deel
Nur Weekd
Rey
Banc
Carpenter
Tee Dave Pelor
Tee
C. Wilcon
Lamet
Amt
Clarke Trenwurer
Cme
Garren
U S Agents Raid in Barre Seize Moonshine Paraphernalia
Federal prohibition actions centered in Barre report finds of contraband goods in several homes. Names listed include Mrs Mary Cassellini, Mrs Marie Termini, Dominic Sangri, Mrs Ross Galli, and Mrs Jonnie Cavanna. No arrests yet. cases referred to United States deputy marshal G Lackey for action. Authorities describe conditions as very bad with numerous empty wine bottles in one cellar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rre
Thurday
D. P. Thompson
James E. Toland
P. ¥. Shea
William J. McCarthy
Boston
Sullivan
Gamble
Mary Cassellini
Addison Place
Marie Termini
Abern
Dominic Sangri
Third Street
Ross Galli
North Main Street
Jonnie Cavanna
G. ¥. Lackey
Montpelier
United States
Vermont Commandery Banquet Highlights 22nd Annual Meeting
The Vermont commandery of the Military Order of Foreign Wars held its 22nd annual banquet in Montpelier with about 150 members. Three new members were admitted and officers were elected for the coming year, including Commander Cush ing of St Albans and various Montpelier and Rutland officials. The program featured Lieutenant J. Hewitt, formerly of the Canadian air service, and Lieutenant Leavitt’s account of training and capture in German prison camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Vermont Commandery
Monteitth
Cushing
St. Albans
Ae Caseroe
Enna
Eutenant
Frank
Corry
Montpetier
Edward H. Prouty
Muntlier
Prank
Jireen
St. Albame
Artur R. Bills
Sturin
Ahd
Bastien Jarre
Jon Counell
Liatnast Caries H. Landon
J. Hewitt
Canadian Air Jem
Leavitt
Montpelier High School
Lee Sen
Thomas
Thatsaint Norton
Deneal Johnson
Cy Clark
New Nurses Registered After Passing State Board Exam
Miss Mary East, secretary of the board of registration, certified the names of nurses who recently passed the board and examination. The list includes Elvey, Winnekins, Wells, Ravine, Waitefield, and several others from various towns, with credentials confirming their eligibility to practice as registered nurses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board
Mary East
Board of Registration of of Puree
Staty
Hennett
Piatafield
Phorenee Ravine Cire Breel
Waitefield
Abustine Manne
Barre Ida Mt
Onie
Albarn Rath Bopkiin
Franklin
Anna Mayprler
Lealee J
Wishart to Represent Spanish War Vets on Legion Board
William Wishart won unanimous election to represent city Spanish-American War veterans on the Legion’s board of managers at a smoker at the Texian clubhouse on Church Street. The event featured music, speeches by Commander Straiton and State Adjutant Allen C. Fletcher, boxing bouts, readings, and plans for a December 25 dance with tickets limited to Legion members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wishart
Church Street
Joseph Jackson
South Main Street
Legion
Straiton
Allen C. Fletcher
Montpelier
Fletcher
Dasketball Teague
Spaulding Eymbasium
New England
Roscoe Avery
Janes B. Stewart
Avery
Battling Stewart
Commander Straiton
Jake Gibb
Ieee
Bob Mackie
Max Fisher
Kipling Boem
Mr. Fisher
Tom Mercer
Tom
Nana
Chow
Clad
Ta Legion
Pve
Death of East Barre man after erysipelas illness
Newton Elmer Lord aged six weeks, son of Mr and Mrs Leon Lord of East Barre, died Saturday afternoon after two weeks illness from erysipelas and complications of rhe gases. Surviving are Gordon Lord 12, Aunt Alton aged 11. Funeral services at Stamey’s cemetery with interment in the town lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Elmer Lord
Leon
East Barre
Litcdh
Gordon
Alton
James Marangee
Marre
Baby Dies at Hospital Obituary Brief
Ma Welles Pashiman obituary notes a neonatal death at Gl ms oat ir end en Chagos W. Ketone 14 Wisetingnam. The notice mentions late infant care and hospital proceedings with references to family and caretakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma Welles Pashiman
W. Ketone
Wisetingnam
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Ambassador Wallace
Trish Council
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Tencher
Harding
Reed
Marion
Talk OF
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Plymouth Rubber Co
U.S
Williamstown
Maxter
Vince
Springfield
Batchelder—Ladd
Methodist
Gobie Press Incorporates
Deer Kill
F.G. Howland
Atto Davis
Nam
Mrs
Lean Lord
East Baste
Baby
Rx CW. Eastman
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