Verdun Front Russian-Troop Movements Reported
German forces pushed to the second and third French lines on hill 304 and Dead Man's Hill near Verdun capturing seven machine guns and taking 220 prisoners. French counterattacks reportedly failed though some German entries were limited to a few pockets amid heavy artillery. Berlin sources via wireless report threats and a separate domestic incident follow.
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Hardaumont
British Reassess Somme Offensive to Winter Weather
London reports quote Major General Maurice saying the Bettini push on the Somme is impossible while winter conditions persist. Fog, shell holes filled with water, frosts, and poor ground hinder artillery and advance. French shift to Verdun, March may see resumed action. Romania withdraws to Moldavia as Russians replace them, and front lines shift near the Danube amid adverse weather.
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Somme
Frederick HB. Maurice
War Offler
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Romania
Moldavia
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Danube
Engineer Dead in Wreck Near Dorchester Station
Henry J. Stearns of New London died when his freight engine toppled over a steep embankment near Dorchester station. Four other trainmen injured as the freight train derailed while attached to a passenger train No. near the New Haven line. Stearns had worked 30 years as a freight engineer for the New Haven railroad.
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New London
New Haven
Boston
Henry J. Stearns
Ocean Avenue
Conn
New Haven Railroad
Lato
Dorchester Station
London
Wiliam A. Royle
Broadway
South Boston
Gallipoli
le Friedman
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Grot
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Adana
Asia Miley
L. 1
Teutons Win in Romania Reinforce Advance
Teutonic forces reportedly moved into Romania yesterday securing multiple positions. Troops captured about 1800 persons and seized 18 machine guns along with three cannons in the operations reported from Romanian fronts.
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Romania
Yestering Teutinle Troops
Diplomatic Talks Mask Peace Prospects Amid Secrecy
Washington observers report a policy of absolute secrecy in dealing with Germany and Austria in Wilson era notes. Officials say no comment will be given on developments and rumors will not be acted on, as confidential exchanges may precede a formal peace conference. The German stance favors a preliminary treaty approach, with territorial terms decided before wider guarantees, while entente nations seek clarity on future guarantees before any conference. Dr Simon Flexner warns of possible infantile paralysis spread in the United States, especially the eastern states, amid the wartime health focus.
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Rockefeller Institution
Medial Research
United States
Fragmentary German Note Describes Official Text
An unclear note from Washington dated December 2 reports on a German text and statements by Dr. Pleaner regarding Germany. It mentions a postmaster general and a presumed death connected to wartime events, with scattered phrases about birth, language, and physiology. The source remains garbled and reads as an unofficial briefing from Atlans Mee 22.
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Pleaner
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Canada
Germany
Vontaginus
Two ships sunk in wartime naval incident
A British steamship Copsewcoed was sunk and the Soviet steam ship Soverpam was reported sunk as well. Details remain incomplete with ships unnamed origins and exact casualty figures unclear.
Scandinavian States Join Note to Belligerents for Peace
London dec 20 Scandinavian governments Danish Swedish and Norwegian dispatch note to belligerents backing President Wilson measures for durable peace. They express sympathy with efforts to end war and avoid further suffering, urging actions to curb humanitarian crises and move toward a lasting settlement.
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Wilson
Reuter
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Wise
Imperial government offers peace talks as war nears end
The imperial government states that direct talks with the warring states on neutral ground are the best path to prevent future wars. It signals readiness to cooperate with the United States once the current exhaustion ends and peace negotiations begin.
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Ie Wrao
United States
Villistas Defeated in North Mexico
Mexico City reports Villiatan hiner catferds suffered severe defeat in the north over the past days, as official figures emerge. The clash marks a setback for the Villistas amid ongoing unrest and regional fighting.
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Mexico
Mexico City
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Thiu
Carranza rejects unconditional U S troop withdrawal
Washington reports a new delay in settling the Mexican American commission’s dispute on withdrawing American troops from Mexico. Carranza maintains troops must not be withdrawn unconditionally, while American delegates insist on conditions. Reports also note shifting Mexican political alignments and possible changes in diplomatic representation as tensions rise.
Russian Ship Arrives in New York Dock
A Russian steamship Volgda, sailing from Archangel, docked at a New York pier after a long voyage. In ballast, the vessel heads to load cargo for unnamed interests linked to Hasian ships, with historic routes between Archangel and New York possibly revived to move supplies from England to Russia via Kelatay under naval protection.
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Kelatay
Entente Reply Completed for German Note
After days of talks the entente reply to the German note is finished and will be sent to all allies before delivery. Delivery is expected in the first or middle of the next work week in Paris, then transmitted to Germany via the United States. The document is long and carries cautious optimism that it will gain Washington approval. The American reply will follow a few days after the German note is delivered.
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Washington
Germany
Turkey's Reply on Peace Note Reaches State Department
Washington December 20 Turkey's reply to President Wilson's peace note was received at the state department in Washington. The message, though, is substantially the same as the replies from Germany and Austria in tone and content.
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Austria
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Turkey
Presideont Wilson
State Department
Three Drown in Kursk Mine Collision Near Kirkwall
The Russian steamship Kursk bound from Archangel to New York with 126 aboard struck a mine off Kirkwall Ireland on November 20. One passenger and two crew members drowned as lifeboats were launched and survivors drifted all night before rescue by British patrols. The accident was reported by passengers arriving on the steamer Lapland from Liverpool.
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Archangel
New York
Russia
Kirkwall
Ireland
National Guard Draft Provisions Outline Civilian Limits
Washington reports a circular directing that every able bodied male citizen between ages 18 and 45 be liable for national guard service in wartime. If vacancies arise, a reserve training battalion is to be formed and, lacking enough volunteers, unorganized militia may be drafted to maintain strength.
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War Department
Militia Bureau
National Guard
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Wilterrs
Cenerve
Poultry Show Highlights Spread Of Breeding Theories
Judge Jorge P Coffin of Freeport Mo addressed about 90 Vermont Poultry Association members in Barre last night. He outlined four breeds types and noted standard bred birds lead the field, stressing color pattern and feather quality while warning against mongrels and mixed strains. He urged proper feeding, clean nesting, and careful selection to improve flocks ahead of next year’s exhibit.
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Spain
Hamburg
Germany
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Fogland
Rhode Island Reds
Plymouth Rocks
Wyandotaes
Furnishing Charged After City Court Hearing
A man named Fred Duval of Montpelier faced charges in Barre city court this morning. The proceedings involved a fellow townsman and a description of a case related to a licensing matter and alleged intoxication, with a warrant issued for arrest following testimony and detention costs noted by the officials.
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Fred Duval
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Montpetier
Bond issue plan drawn demands federal deficit
President Wilson tentatively agrees with administration leaders in Congress on proposed treasury deficit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1918. Estimated need rises to about 780 million, as Wilson works on additional revenue plans to cover the shortage.
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Dew
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Treasury
Promoted to Boston Job for Central Vermont Official
Kurtman, longtime chief clerk to Central Vermont’s general passenger agent, has been named general agent of the passenger departments for Central Vermont and Grand Trunk railroads with offices in Boston. EH Boynton retires as New England passenger agent and Eastway resigns as city official. timing of a special election remains undecided. Kurtman joined Central Vermont in 1890 after Dartmouth, serving as traveling passenger agent and chief clerk before this promotion.
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Kaxtman
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Dartmouth Enslewe
Edwards Wellington couple wed in Camp Street ceremony
Angier M J Edwards and Laura J Wellington were married Thursday evening by Rev James Ramage at his home on Camp Street in East Barre. Attended by Earl H. Dickey and his wife, sister of the bride, the ceremony used a single ring service. The bride, daughter of Mrs Josephine Wellington of East Barre, a Spaulding High School graduate, is a former teacher in Orange, North Danville and Williamstown. The groom, a Williamstown native, works as a machinist in Hartford Conn. The couple will reside in Hartford after a wedding trip.
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Laura Jule Wellington
James Ramage
Moa
Earl Hl. Dickey
Past Parre
Josephine Wellington
East Tarre
Spaulding Bigh Archool
Many Workmen Discharged at Vermont Harm Machine Plant
About 100 to 200 workers at the Vermont Harm Machine company in Bellows Falls await layoff as the contract with Camlian Car and Woundry ends. Gener al M. Je Williams, treasurer, said a new Russian contract might come, but current shell production for the Russian government has paused. Retained staff may stay on if no new contract is secured, with many workers moving to town from farms for higher weekly earnings.
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Funeral of Mrs Annatsele M Rulfo Held at Brother’s Home
Funeral services for Mrs. Annatsele M. Rulfo wife of Reidie J. Rulfo of North Main Street were held at the home of her brother John Mackensie in Becklay omrt on Wednesday afternoon at 2. The service was led by Rev. Edgar Cras with pallbearers Alexander Mark, Tom Markensie, George Mackeneie and Louis Bint tigyl. A large gathering attended and many friends contributed. Interment followed at Hope Cemetery.
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Reidie J. Rulfo
North Main Street
Lafternom
Jomes Mackensie
Becklay Omrt
Edgar Cras
Elenerman
Chord
Alexander Mark
Toa Markensie
George Mackeneie
Mra Ruliff
Louis Binttigyl
Tewther
Hope Cemetery
Manville Dies After Shock At Home Funeral Saturday
Weet Manville died of shock at home on December 28. Funeral services for Mr Manville will be held Saturday at 10 o'clock in Went, Danville, with jaralyte shock noted in the cause. George Omk reported the death yesterday morning.
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