Russians Gain Ground as Austrians Lose in East War
Dispatches from Petrograd and Vienna indicate shifts in the eastern war with Russians gaining the upper hand. German forces retreat in Poland while Austrians suffer reversals in Galicia, as Berlin remains optimistic about future Polish developments. In the west a violent storm interrupted fighting but Allied advances were claimed by the French War Office.
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West
French War Office
Petrograd
Vienna
Poland
Galicia
Berlin
Federal reserve system outline prompts bank reform and director rules
The comptroller’s annual report details transitioning from the old national banking system to the new federal reserve framework. It urges uniform by laws, disqualification of directors missing meetings, signature rules for bank notes, strengthened removal powers, and legal action to recover misdeeds. It also notes 20,705 banks reporting with total resources over 26 billion and a rise of 772 banks from the prior year.
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Washington, D. DC
Maty Bank
Arge Juny
McAdoo
Comptration
Ebanks
United States
Meletine
Toana Asl
Comptailler
Thear
Rifle for every sail story mis reads like garbled notice
Fragmented OCR text lacks clear facts or names. It mentions a rifle for every sail and a promise or note but contains many garbled segments, making it impossible to identify persons, organizations, or events with certainty.
Large Damages Must Be Paid for Detention Claim
Washington reports that Preedrat Wilson urged Britain to treat American detainees better and warned that large damages would eventually be due from Knueland for unlawful detention of American canons. Secretary Bryan planned careful consideration as Germany’s authority questions arose over Belgian traffic.
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Washington
Wilson
Britain
Knueland
Germany
Bryan
Six Firms Burned Out at Manchester Town
A fragmented report notes a fire at Manchester destroying six firms including Willems Printing Co. People evacuated and authorities investigate cause. Witnesses report smoke and flames across the area as firefighters battled the blaze. The event disrupted nearby businesses and prompted temporary closures.
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Manchester
Fifth Death From Almshouse Fire Reported
A fifth person has died in the almshouse fire described in local records. Officials announced the casualty figures and noted ongoing investigations into the blaze and its causes.
Glasgow steamer Gent sinks after mine strike
London dispatch reports the Glasgow steamer Gent of 400 tons sank in the North sea after hitting a mine. Only two crew members were saved, while the fate of the rest remains unconfirmed amid broader storm damage and shipping disasters across Great Britain and Ireland.
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London
Glasgow
North Wall
Great Britain
Ireland
Senney
Clapham
Tondon
Dublin
North Sea
Vlintria
Ff Cud
Lin- Ata
LAM
Stag
Nor Shields
Proved Their Worth Stock Exchanges Praised by Emery
Princeton December 29 Professor Henry C Emery of Yale praised the stock exchanges for their emergency wartime role. He warned against confusing speculation with stock market regulation and urged governors to maintain an open, honest marketplace to ensure investment values and market confidence.
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Henry C. Emery
Princeton
Stock Exchange
Yale
American Economics Association
Germany
Advion
Treveston
Prohibition Moves Spark City Debate and Health Claims
A chaotic OCR fragment cites National Prohibition aris commentary and Boston commentary on enforcement, health dangers, and government duty. It mentions penalties, vegetation, and voters amid unclear references to officials and dates.
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Taft
Boston
Italian laborer shot in Burlington street quarrel
Italian workmen Filipo Annello was wounded in the abdomen by Rocca Oliva during a Barrett street quarrel near a cotton mill storehouse. Oliva fled toward Colehubster avenue, with witnesses Colma Prodenzana and Benjamin Maxfield seeing the event. Annello, a Woolen Mills employee, was taken to Mary Fletcher hospital with a serious wound.
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Burlington
Filipo Annello
Mary Fletcher Hospital
Rocca Oliva
Barrett Street
Oliva
Barretttreet
Colehwster Avenue
Hoe
Greene Street
Waa
Lot
Colma Prodenaia
Benjamin Maxfield
Jteorge Peras
Annello Oliva
Prodencano
Winoonki
Grove Street
Prodenzang
Frank Compobanco
Houay
Chise Street
Annello
Atumelia
Girove Atreet
Olive
Aniello
Prodenzana
Sid
Tale
Jave
Annelly
Thomas Reeves
Iva
U S Insists on a Free Sea
Washington awaits the London talks as Ambassador Page and Sir Edward Gray exchange notes. The United States presents a long protest detailing British naval policy and its impact on neutral trade, urging restraint while defending American rights at sea.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Tondon
Ambassador Page
Edward Gray
United States
Wilson
State Department
Great Britain
United
Britain
France
Comte
Hritheb
Americas
Bret
Peradiets
Afri Lee
Pelletier Woman Goes to Jail Smiling
Alice Pelletier of Presque Isle was sent from Houston to a Thomaston prison to serve from one and a half to three years as an accessory after the fact in a death row case. She smiled as she left, asserting she had nothing to say, and appeared eager to start her sentence. She had received letters from Dr. Dudley about prison conditions.
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Houston
Alice Pelletier
Presque Isle
Thomston
Tate
Mildred
Dudley
Hulledcorn Boy Bitten by Aggressive Bulldog on City Street
Leon Thurber, a one year old who arrived from Williamsa a few months ago, was bitten on the chin and eyelid by a bulldog on Keith avenue while on his way home. A physician treated the wounds and said serious results unlikely. Police are pursuing the dog. city officials threaten action to remove troublesome animals.
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Leon Thyrter
Marre
Williamas Fren
Keith Avenue
Thurder
Vrais
Drescen
Maine
Porchimeeon
Romran
Pete Teeteen
Amir
Christmas Cantata at Church of the Good Shepherd
The Church of the Good Shepherd held its annual Christmas services with a cantata titled Coronas for All. Children and choir members performed under Miss Coburn and a team of teachers, followed by Santa Claus distributing gifts and confections to youngsters and refreshments for adults.
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Church of Thee Shepherd
Yale
W .M. Renttias
Belof Chrixtrums
Audress
Miss Couury
Mra. FG
Howland
Mo. A. Roberts
Mie
WD. Reid
Jina Heid
Misa Thompson
Mise O. Lamb
Wreies
Santa Clad
Ae Perkeniy
Frank Welle
Ker
Muriel
Isabel Testylogue
Hittle Zirlewong
Glad Chyeriiye
M.D. Lamb
Mrs. Lamb
G. Howlani
Violet Price
Clistes
Helen Crutong
Lamb
Santa Clauss
Mildred Peer
Stnday
Haven't Caught Thief At Hat Restaurant On North Main
Police report ongoing probe into a theft at a Hat restaurant on North Main, with teens and patrons recalling suspicious behavior before the break in. Officers aim to locate the culprit as investigators review surveillance and witness statements from the late hours.
State conference urges expanding Vermont school system
A Vermont teachers conference in Montpelier urged strengthening state schooling. The resolution set calls for a four year junior high system, extended instructional weeks, and state funding to equalize education costs, with a focus on vocational training and broader transportation aid. Governor Fletcher attended with other officials.
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Conference of
Vermont
Atte Taiiendents
State Board of Education
Tiovalions
Heuse of Representatives
Montpelier
Jabilcalon
8. C. Hutchinson
Montpullee Public Schools
Rincipal
C. H. White
Spaulding High School
Thirre
Mike Cady
Proctor
Drew Ap
Mise Parolyn Woodcuf
St. Johnsbin
Ware
Fletcher
Guy Ivot Guten
Laneinge
Urged Barre's Claim In General Assembly Trade Mention
The article notes political pressure and statements regarding Barre's claims within the government body and public debate. It references figures and events in a context of governance and policy, with emphasis on procedural positions and potential impacts on state actions.
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Dames
Mary Brown
Cambridge
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National Prohibition
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Amma
Greer
Focco Oliva
U.S
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