Lifeboats Found as 27 Missing after Wreck
Searchers reached Liz ard Island on Lake Superior and found two overturned lifeboats with no sign of the 27 missing after the tug Ressistance wreck. Seven survivors were recovering, two cooks were in serious condition, and Captain Williams and crew reached Sault Ste Marie as rescue efforts continued.
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Lizard Island
Lake Superior
Lisard Island
Ing
Accra
Seer Paper Company
Tohn Harten
Algotma Central Railroad
Nelle Armen
D. A. Williams
Reinner
Odasen
Portage Lake Ship Canal
Lizard
Rault Ste Marie
Lawa
Buffalo
Reliance
Superior Paper Company
Sault Ste Marie
Tamely
Lisard Istanil
Point Aul Phoe
Sanne
Lizard Islands
Woudemen
Syhermen
Interio
Luset
Severe Cold Grip Extends Across Northwest States
A major cold wave chilled Montana and the Midwest with Chicago posting subzero readings for the first time this season. Havre reported 22 below, while other northwest towns ranged from 4 to 28 degrees below zero. The Weather Bureau noted a general southeasterly trend and a gradual rise expected thereafter.
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Chicago
Jake
Gouel Ralaye
United States
Mercury
Weason
Weather Bureau
Middle States
Havre
Mont
Snow Closes Roads as Maine Sees Heavy Storm
A Maine snowstorm hits Biddeford and western districts with up to eight inches, shutting roads and slowing freight. River shipments remain afloat as rail congestion limits movement, with 25 000 tons en route. Portland reports 8 to 12 inches, Greenville four to ten inches elsewhere, Lewiston 1 to 2 inches.
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Biddeford
Dee
Bere
Saco
Portland
Weeteen Maine
Maine
Greenville
Momehead Lake
Lewiston
Aroostook County
Shipwreck fears rise amid Great Lakes cold wave
Reports detail 28 sailors feared dead or alive in frigid Lake Superior and Lake Huron waters as a severe cold wave grips New England and Ontario. Surviving crews recount brutal conditions, wrecks, and vanishing vessels, while navigation on upper lakes winds down for winter.
Greek steamer Melpo disabled near Atlantic position
A report details the Greek steamer Melpo being disabled while the steamship George Washington relayed navigational fixes. The Melpo appeared at a remote longitude about 26 90 west of St John s Newfoundland, with limited salvage communication from the Washington and one crew member fluent in deciphering the messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Melpa
St. John's
Washington
Left to Die but Lives to Accuse in Herrin Riot Trial
Dan O Rourke, one of six men shot and left for dead after the Herrin cemetery attack, testifies for the prosecution as five defendants stand trial for miner involvement. He recounts seeing the dead and wounded bound with rope, and Howard Hoffman later dying from injuries. Security surrounds him as he takes the stand in Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Associated Crows
Dan O'Rourke
Herrin
O'Rourke
Gounsel
Herrinsey
Divorce and Custody Battle Over Son in Portland
Mrs. Madeleine Masters Grom of Portland seeks sole custody of her son Sleps jr in a divorce dispute. Judge Sanborn grants conditional custody with the boy to be with the mother for nine years each year under court jurisdiction. An appeal is expected as attorneys plan to pursue further action later.
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Portland
Madeline Masters Grom
tnine-ypraroMd
Sleks, Jr
Sanborn
Rons
Kiron
Pistol Found In Stolen Car Tied To Boston Murder
Boston police named Webster Grant of Uxbridge as a suspect in the Friday murder of George A Willis, head of the Boston News bureau payroll, after a stolen automobile linked to the crime was abandoned in Uxbridge. A pistol of the same caliber as the killer's was found, and Grant was tracked between Uxbridge and Worcester.
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Boston
Webster Grant
Uxbridge
George A. Willis
Boston News Bureau
Grant
Perley A. Skillings
Willis
Roxbury
Skillings
Worcester
Jacob Shindler
Loon Teiga
Wilfix
Daniita
Two Men Held On Willis Murder Case In Boston
Dedham Mass December 14 Allisan Whalen of Wellesley and Lawrence of Roxbury faced Boston police in the Willis murder inquiry. Whalen admitted a ride in a car with Peck after meeting in Boston on Saturday. Whalen denied theft charges but faced counts of receiving stolen property and related car theft questions.
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Dedham
Mase
Allisan Whalen
Wellesley
Lawrence
Roxbury
Boston
George A. Willis
Peck
Floston
Framingham
Whalen
Boston Pice
Willie
Denver Mint Gold Heist Stuns City and Police
Robbers attacked the Denver mint loading site at 10 40 p m seizing about 200000 in gold from a federal reserve truck. A guard Willem Havener was fatally wounded and the robbers fled in a large automobile as gunfire erupted from the mint. Police launched a citywide manhunt with sheriffs in surrounding counties joining the pursuit.
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Denver
Col
Dee
Willem Havener
Federal Reserve
Mint
Crarky
Otabad
Eupreme Fort
S.J
S.J. Ther
Goa
Honeet
Johne
T. Branee
Crocs
Kalinc
Roemmendal
Puppy dog saves family as fire traps him in flames
In Cleveland Ohio a mongrel dog named Puppy barked to awaken Mr and Mrs Anthony Gramm and their eight month old daughter when smoke filled a neighbor’s home. The brave dog led the way to safety but was later trapped in the flames.
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Cleveland
Pippy
Biier
Anthony Gramm
Paid for Automobile With Worthless Check
A man named Cummings, 60, bought a Ford sedan from Jarvis Palace garage in Burlington using a $860 check drawn on a Chelsea bank. The check proved worthless. he was detained by Sheriff Worthen after a Clark County inquiry and State’s Attorney Horton secured a warrant. The garage will recover the car.
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Burlington
St. Weer
Ford
C. A
Ax E. C. Crane
Sherif W. H.W. S
William Bissonette
Jarvis Palace
Cummings
Jarvis
Biasonette
Blesommette
Cambridge
Chelsea
Bissonnette
St. Jolinvbury
St. Jolnettury
Micne
St. Johnsbury
Chelwea Bank
Horton
St. Johnsbury Im
Worthen
BE. M. Horton
Dartmouth College Wins Estate Dispute With Clement Heirs
Orson C. Clement of Corinth left an unsigned will bequeathing his $10,000 estate to Dartmouth College. Relatives Julia Converse and Lay Dearborn contested, the court voided the first will and the parties settled for Dartmouth taking real estate in Corinth and other properties, while heirs received $10,000 in cash after taxes.
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Orson C. Clement
Bridgewater
Maass
Dartmouth College
Mipe Jonnie Converse
Julia Converse
Lay J. Dearborn
Santa Monica
Cal
Clement
White River Junction
United States
West Corinen
Orion C. Clement
Corinth
Mr. Clement
Earl B. Davie
John W. Gordon
Barre
Stickney
Skeels
Sar. Lam
Ludlow
Davis
Conant
St. Johnsbury
Rey Brackett
Orange
Chelsea
Mase
Two Burnham brothers held after Champlain storm thefts
In North Hyrn on December 18 two men named George Burnham aged 19 and Fred Burnham were arrested after storms drove two boatloads ashore near Lake Champlain. Constable Hasen and officers, alarmed by storm driven wailers, charged them with robbery. They pleaded not guilty, bail set at 500, later jailed, and slated for county court.
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North Hyrn
Lake Champlain
Hasen
North Horo
John Tuthope
Bartingtom
George Burnham
Fred Burnham
SENT TO ASYLUM INDICTMENTS AND TRIAL DATE SET
An asylum commitment petition is heard for John Gerald and a trial is set for February during the December term of Dennington county court. Fitegerald's counsel J. K. Batchelder and Robert F. Healey argued the defense. William Waterbury is noted in connection with the incident where a fellow workman was fatally shot after a robbery on the slayer's neck.
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Bepnington
Leeds
Johngerald
Weiesley
Vermont
Waterbury
Fitegerald
J. K. Batchelder
Robert F. Healey
Acreding
Dennington County
Witeyrraid
Snow
Somerville Bandit Arraigned Today
Somerville report notes the arrest of a local bandit with arraignment scheduled today. Details are sparse in the readable text, but officials indicate ongoing legal proceedings and an official court appearance to determine charges.
Reported Grounding Amid Crossing Delays Rescue Crew
A damaged OCR fragment reports a grounding incident at sea with a doctor en route and a steamer delivering goods and passengers. The text is garbled, but suggests a maritime emergency affecting a vessel near New York with tension and awaiting confirmation.
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Tht
Alan Af Getter
400 Quarts Seized From Automobile in Pletch Hanson Case
A driver and cargo were seized at Pletch Hanson after a seizure scene led to transfer to Frenklic county jail. Authorities reported the operation involved 400 quarts of an unspecified liquid. The incident prompted local officials to coordinate with federal authorities.
Two Found Dead in Waltham Mass Case
Police in Waltham Massachusetts report the discovery of two men dead in an apparent double fatality. Authorities are reviewing evidence and canvassing nearby streets for clues while urging residents to stay clear of the area.
Winooski Man Killed by Freight Engine Near Yard
Ferdina Piche aged 30 son of Mr and Mrs Theophile Piche of 4 Hickok street was struck and killed by a Central Vermont freight engine early Sunday morning at 145 am as the train from Burlington shifted freight cars to a siding. The engine backed along the track and dragged the victim about eight to ten feet before stopping. Police concluded no foul play. Piche’s watch and valuables were intact. Autopsy conducted. remains moved to the undertaker’s rooms and later to his home. Survived by parents three brothers and four sisters all residents of Winooski. Piche, born in Portneuf Quebec, had lived in the city for 17 years and served in France and in the trenches where he was gassed.
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Winooski
Ferdina Piche
Theophile Piche
Hickok Street
Vermont
Burlingtom
Vmne
Hine
le Day
Ansinger
Ernest
Pratt
H. F. Walker
Mr. Walker
Bruke
Mr. Piche
Severol
A. B. Lavigne
East Allen Street
Dre. Whitney and
Ravey
Ferdina"Piche
Pourtneuf
P. Q
Thin City
France
Parente
Valedore
Albert Piche
This City
Alphonse
Pittsfield
Mase
Lena Benoit
Clodie Myers
Rose Delishe
Brian Cecile Biche
Willi F Howland Dies After 42 Years in City
Willis F Howland longtime resident of the city for 42 years died at his Division street home Saturday at 4 30 PM death evident heart failure He was born in Whitefield New Hampshire May 3 1845 and moved to the city about 1900 He married twice first to Susan Theves of Whitefield who died and later to Carrie Riddlen of East Burke She survives along with daughter Ralph Howland of Cypress US a sister and four brothers The deceased was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and helped erect monuments and mausoleums Funeral services will be held at his Division street home tomorrow at 1 PM Rev F L Goodspeed officiating burial in Elmwood cemetery
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Wils F. Howland
Division Street
Mr. Howland
Whitefield
N. H
Ciy
Mint Su‘ean Theves
Mier Carrie BK. Relden
East Burke
Aim
Ralph Howland
Cypress
Mre
B. K. Whiting
Meredith
N, HL
Charles Howland
Springfield
Mass
Warren Howland
Waterbury
Ira Howland
Dracut, Main
Harvey Howland
North Littleton
N. W
Independent Order of
Obituary for John H Gamble 180k Barre death notice
Joan H Gamble died Saturday December 18 at 7:20 p.m. at his son Robert J Gamble's home. He was born in St George N B and lived in Barre nine years. Survived by wife Etta Lee, four children John R Hobart J Charles Columbo and David, and other relatives. Burial will be in the family plot.
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John H. Gamomw
Robert J. Gamble
Mabobe
Mary Taeen Gamble
St. George
Mr. Gamble
Etta Lee
Bleie
John R
Hobart J
Charles Columbo
Barre
Saget Davie
Brattleboro
L. Gradepeed
Peciate
Wurial
Earthquake Report Affects Cambridge Resident
A trembling event near Cambridge is reported with injuries and deaths linked to a tremor centered in the Atlantic region. The article notes a resident from Mes Wythe involved, mentions a local funeral at St. Louis, and references a Catholic church service at 6 PM. The text is incomplete and reflects disrupted OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Dee
Went Indies
Jerry
Effier
St. Lo
Cigaret Stub Started Fire In North Main Street Building
A smoking cigarette stub ignited a fire on the corner of North Main and Pearl streets shortly after 0:28 am. Flames spread through floor and wall partitions, threatening the building before quick action by Chief Heney and a full alarm. The blaze caused minor damage but required removal of burning rubbish and ventilation to extinguish. The block houses Vancour Tailor, Bell & Houston Jewelry, and several shops. insurance was secured with New York concerns.
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North Main
Pearl Streets
Sm Wie
Charles Vancour
Pearl Street
Tra Houston
Bell & Houston
Heney
Depot Square
Payers Lasky Corporation
New York
Hhe Vancour
Restore
Miers Harber
Gallagher
Ili
Cathar
Park Lanager
Parl
Barre Girl Injured In Barre Montpelier Car Collision
A Barre street car collision with a Barre and Montpelier Power Co trolley injured a girl identified as Desilete who suffered a cut above the eye and was taken to a doctor then home. The automobile sustained about 100 in damage with a broken right front fender and other parts. O'Brien of the secret department visited the scene of the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre Street
Tpalier
Barre & Montpelier & Power Co
Emel
Barre
Desilete
Secretary of State
O'Brien
Secret Department
Methuen Man Escapes Lockup From North Andover Police
Dye 18 Otto Shediich of Methuen, brought from Quebec in connection with rural car thefts, escaped from North Andover police station hours before arraignment in police court with Edward McCarthy of this town. Carthy remained in room and did not attempt escape.
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North Andover
Mass
Otto Shediich
Methuen
Quebec
Mearning
Edward McCarthy
Carthy
Barre branch notice on election meeting and bids
Notice from Barre branch GC announces a meeting at Graulte ett rent hall Blethen of ewrs to consider further motion or bid to the ineane atree tak Avvies. CA of A will Weld in Graulte etrent hall.
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Barre
Ineane Atree Tak
Barreo
Graulte Etrent Hall
Blethen of
Ewrs
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Ernest White
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