Rumania King Abdicates Crown Prince Charles Succeeds
Dispatch from Petrograd reports persistent rumors that King Ferdinand of Romania abdicated in favor of Crown Prince Charles. Disturbances in Romania linked to a revolutionary plot were said to have reached Bolshevik headquarters, with Bolshevik and German propagandists active among Romanian troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Ferdinand of
Rumania
Charles
Romania
Ferdiinand
Bolsheviki
British Lose Three Destroyers Off Dutch Coast
London reports three British destroyers sunk by torpedoes or mines off the Dutch coast during the night of December, with heavy losses including officers and 180 men, as announced by the Admiralty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dee
Tive
Admiralty
British rout Turks in Palestine front advance
An official World War I dispatch reports British troops repelled a Turkish attack north and northwest of Jerusalem and advanced about 21 miles on a nine mile front. Turks suffered heavy losses as British shelling followed a push back. Haig's front was active at several points from Arras to Cambrai and near Landrecies with notable actions around Ypres and polygon sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lomiin
Patestine
Jerusalem
Haig
Arras-Cambrai Road
Land
Ypres
Italian Attacks on Monte Tombe Fail Again
Italian assaults against Austro German positions on Monte Tombe heights were repulsed yesterday under heavy German fire. Official German reports confirm the failed barrage and continued stalemate on the Italian front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferlin
Letinas
Monte Tombe
Teutons
Poor Camp Conditions Highlight Senate Hearing
Washington December 29 reports on camp Bowie Texas and Camp Doniphan Oklahoma reveal dire shortages of clothing equipment and hospital space. Generals Greble Wright describe overcrowding deaths from pneumonia measles and other diseases and note improvements in coats and supplies but warn winter conditions endangered many lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Camp Bowie
Tex
Camp Doniphan
Oklo
Senate
Gree Wut Wright
Greble
Howie
War Department
Fleroigh Ue
Pare
Sickens
Mary
Republic Started in White Russia
London reports the creation of a White Russia republic with a Minsk assembly issuing a decree of independence. Mentions Russian political turmoil, German Austrian mediation ideas, and Bolshevik resistance as authorities struggle amid war and financial collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Russia
London
Petrograd
Rada
Minsk
1 Times
Holflack
Brest-Litovsk
Smolyn Institute
von Kuehlmann
Morning Post
Red Guard
Griseenger Tratie
Leoni Troteky
Petrograd Parriko
Werrisan
Anys
Disputch
Promotion Given to U S Seamen
The report details destroyers Fanning Nichola sinking a German submarine and rescuing a German sailor. Coxswain David D céomié and others are named for actions during the engagement. Louis whe receives a higher rating for valor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fanning
Nichola
Engu
Navy Department
Matitis
David D Céomié
Plarragiet
Francis K. Canice
Louis Whe
Sugar glut eases as new crops arrive in New York
New York reports that sugar supplies are improving as new crops arrive. The U S Food Administration authorized refiners and manufacturers to lift the 60 percent supply cap, easing confectioners and nonessential goods needs. Hoover visits to inspect freight congestion and discuss routing goods via Panama Canal steamship lanes to relieve rail bottlenecks and avert shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dev
United States Fund Administration
Hoover
Ina
Ten
Usec
Panamia Zanal
Pacific Coast
Four German Submarines Captured by American Destroyers
Boston dispatch reports four German submarines captured by U S destroyers after reaching port. A German officer, previously aboard a submarine, described the troop movement and sinking events near a French port as the American destroyers closed in and forced surrender. The narrative notes the subs' batteries being recharged and crews preparing to abandon ship before capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Foetin
Destriyers
Anrarding Tan Agteri
Malicious Acts Charged Ties to Torpedo Gyroscopes
Paul Hennig, a naturalized German foreman in a Brooklyn factory producing gyroscopes for U S torpedoes, is jailed without bail on treason charges. He allegedly supervised assembly of faulty gyroscopes that mutilated torpedoes, risking weapon effectiveness and user safety. District Attorney notes damage could make torpedoes unreliable and dangerous to operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paul Hennig
Brooklyn
United States
Hennig
France
McAdoo Orders Faster Freight Amid War Rail Control
Washington dispatch reports Director General McAdoo issued a formal order to route freight by the most direct expedient lines and to keep roads under government control, aiming to lessen congestion and speed movement. He expects war board measures to improve efficiency though full unification is not immediate. The War Board and eastern lines will shift toward centralized pooling and shared facilities to relieve bottlenecks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
McAdoo
Trafic
McAdon
War Board
Direetar
America
I T
John Barton Payne
Chicago
Hurley
The
Shipping Board
Yeatorday
Tha Bward
Eastern Railroads
Ty A. W. Thorpain
Baltinnee & Ohio
Carterview Comimissia
Interstate Commerce Committee
Alleged to Have Confessed Plans to Buy Farm With Forged Funds
Emery Pepin of Burlington confessed to uttering forged checks totaling near two thousand dollars used to fund a plan to buy a five thousand dollar farm near Chaplain, seeking money by mailing checks to Howard National Bank and Champlain Trust, then awaiting bank acknowledgments to transfer funds to a Canadian account. Pepin, arrested in Montpelier, was arraigned in Burlington as State's Attorney Martin and Chief of Police Russell supervised the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
George Fraser
Montpelier
Emercy
Thin City
Ius
Martin
Washington County
Pepin
Welil
Emery
Chaplain
Canadian Boundary Line
D. J. McMahon
Fred Carpenter
Howard National Bank
Champlain Trial Company
Winoorki
Tater Emeroy
Lavolley P
A of Commerce
Takes Over Stockyards in Portland for War Purposes
The British resta… yard in Portland is to move horses from here for war needs. Patrick Ward, in charge of the yards, is delegated to the British government to run the work here. Horses will be kept on board steamers until the war ends, with workers to be employed at the big yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Uberand
Malifas
Patrick Ward
Ards
Weather forecast notes extreme cold moving in
Fragmentary report from Albans describes temperatures plunging to near single digits with wind chill toward the core. The record notes north winds, subfreezing conditions and continued cold through the period, though exact figures are unclear due to damaged text.
Man Held For Insanity Petition In Montpelier Case
John J. Wilson of Brandon faced a probate court ruling after a state insane asylum petition. The judge discharged him as the petition failed to prove insanity. Wilson was moved through facilities and is to be cared for at the city poor farm pending further action. Brandon to reimburse Montpelier for care. KT Davis named administrator of George French’s estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Wilson
Brandon
Montpelier
State Supervisory of Insane
E.R. Davis
Frank Martin
Wilton
House of Correction
State Hospital
Pot
Tantil
Ttmn
KT Davis
Barre
George French
Fair Haven Man Fined for Gambling Implement
John S. Jabar of Fair Haven was fined twenty dollars in Rutland city court after changing his plea to guilty on keeping a gambling implement. State's Attorney Poulin urged the court to follow its prior recommendation. Deputy Ricci and Watten encountered the suspect at Jubar’s restaurant where a poker game was underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Jabar
Rutland
John & Jaber
Fair Haven
Dutge Jao Fe Pratt
C. V. Potlin
Poulin
Pascal Ricci
Thin City
Phl Watten
Weet Rutland
Amt Pout Reg
Pul Haven
Fire destroys Newark old Della place house
Fire swept the old Della place in Newark on Friday burning the structure completely. Most furnishings burned with only a few saved but badly damaged. The home was occupied by Mrs Lille Bursell and Mrs Sarah Miller. Fire broke through the upper story and alarms sent to nearby farmers. Origin of the blaze unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Der
Della Place
Lille Bursell
Mire
Sarah I Miler Iain
Jane
Misread Report From Waterbury Eye Injury Incident
A garbled OCR note from Waterbury describes an eye injury after a knot struck the eye during an activity. The injured man sought help with Mary Fletcher and Dartington present, while his wife attended him and officials from the local office provided commentary on the incident.
Fragmented Te Grast Pinat Papers Cite Unknown Figure
A fragmentary OCR text mentions a semaion of the Dintid States and references a Te Pepe Sarees female entity. Details are garbled and unclear, with no coherent events or identifiable persons. Further readable content is needed to establish a valid news item.
Pershing Talks Prohibition for U S Troops in France
General Pershing, in an interview from France, says discussions with the French government address prohibiting intoxicants for American troops. He notes France faces unique difficulties and cites an December 18 army order aimed at preventing drinking as a strict measure to curb social disease. The army records strong conduct among American soldiers so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Associated Press
Pershing
United States
Buchan Glenugie club banquet marks festive Buchan gathering
Buchan residents gathered at Clan Gordon hall for the Glenugie club annual banquet. The evening featured a banquet postprandial exercises and dancing with vocal solos and toasts to America absent members and Buchan. Highlights included performances by Miss Barbara McDonald A Mee Kenzie and George McLeod. Subcommittees and ladies supplied excellent food and wine servicios as morning hours arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auld
Ewuid Blastic
Sons of Buchan
Clan Gordon Hall
Glenugie Club
Will Ys
The
Food Administration
Ames
Hoover
Charles Keith
Marbara McDonald
Armerica
George Brown
A. MeeKenzie
Mins Leona Lamb
Buehan
Joe Brown
George McLeod
Glenngie
John Brown
Mise Laub
Innes I Prewasst
James Ingram
George McLead
Ao McKinnon
Jmes
Forrest
Tires
Eabella Thoanpoon
Taylor
Mes
Merchant
James Davidse
J. Chitty
Alex, Cowie
Leeamurer
Mewars Mckinnim
A. Missie
Thompson
William Duncan
W. Smlah
William Sull
Santa Came Late at Christmas Program
A church school program at the Church of the Good Shepherd drew a full audience of children, parents, and friends last night. The heralded tree was well decorated and gifts of candy delighted the youngest attendees as students performed carols and recitations in a lively sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Good Shepherd
Ieee
Loretta Calderara
Franklin B. Heattie
Bath Castle
Pitip
Maniatti
Wilfred Soule
Clarence Soule
Eloise McLaughlin
William Halvey
George Etperson
Maxine Emein
Amanda Cupola Dhel Cinstle
Gemnpe Saute
Funeral of William Diack in Pheasant Stint
Funeral for the late William Thacke was held yesterday afternoon at 2 oclock. Reverend Mlgar Croat and Mrs Isabelle Pyen officiated. The service included a procession by Masons and Clan Gordon. Attending were William Whack John Start Trevege Diack George Clariee Alex Meiteifle and Ian Morgan. Interment was in Hupe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thackwne
Croatheed
Isabelle Pyen
Gordon
Chvir Serebee
Roeser
William Whack
Jom
Start
Trevege Diack
Howlhere
George Clariee
Alex Meiteifle
Ian Morgan
Im Hupe
Soldiers Delight letter from France described by Averill family
Stanley H Averill of battery 2 list regiment Held artilery in France writes his mother and mentions dec 4 date. He reports good health with a cold, training on field telephones, mail parcels like Christmas, ice watering trough, cake and chocolate drops, fellow soldiers receiving packages, and hope for more mail and a helmet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley H. Averill
List Regiment
Artilery
France
Hoba
Averill
L. M. Averill
Alan
Stanley
Prandma
Grandma
Grand
Vermont school superintendents meet on war saving stamps drive
Superintendents from Rutland, Burlington, Barre, Montpelier and others conferred with Commissioner M. B. Hillegus on Vermont war saving stamps plans for the coming year. They discussed employing returning soldiers and providing technical schooling to aid reintegration and job placement in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
M. B. Hillegus
David B. Locke
Rutland
William McGinnis
Falls
Darrell White
Barre
W. HL Young
St. Johsbury
HD Uacey
Springfield
Europe
Wien
Hitlegie
Thanr. Simons
Slaton
FA. Howland
Catmpaicn
Vermont
Doubt Looms as State Checker Tournament Advances
Contenders linger amid withdrawals as State Checker officials prepare for decisive rounds. Officials note matches are tight with several players from Charleston Hutland and Hutlend practicing while others face questions about eligibility and pace of competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana Imoe
David Stephene
Messer
Barre
Ind
Milo
Montpetier
Gemmiee Pola
Anid
Arere Lute
Worthen Bluwk
Romms
Harn Hess de Charline
Gordie
Melia
Charleston
Kateton
Hutlend
Sratches
Fr. Audet Dead Pastoral Leader of Winooski Church
Fr. Audet, longtime pastor of the Winooski church, died after near fifty years of service. The obituary notes his steadfast work, community involvement, and the impact of his faith on parishioners.
Urges Longer Vacation Amid Coal Shortage
An alarming report from fuel administrator H J Staf Montpelier after a Boston conference warns that coal conservation is essential or many will face shortages. He advises delaying school openings by at least a week, with some states expected to keep schools closed till June. The government has commandeered coal supplies and taken control of railroads, prompting New England towns to adopt centralized coal handling plans to avoid duplication and ensure supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. St Af Montpelier
Boston
New England
Jones
Hillegan
Washington
St. Albans
Dunes
Hurmone
Walter
Damts
Hille
Hillogas
Richford Sehouse
Will Close Church in Montpelier as Services Planned
Rev Barnby Leach rector of Christ church Montpelier announces tomorrow December 20 church services will be held in Christ burned till Bastex with use services in parish house Rev H F Blomfield pastor of Bethany Congregational Montpelier says elmrel ready to combine with any other church two churches can make arrangements except St Augustine's church which has largest congregation in Montpelier
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnby Leach
Chiriat Church
Montpellen
F. Blomfield
Bethany Congregational
Burel
Montpelier
St. Augustine's
Half-Ton Coal Restriction Hits Burlington Dealers
Burlington reports half-ton limits on coal sales as fuel shortages worsen amid severe cold. Orders bar retailers from selling beyond a half ton unless approved by local authorities, with concerns that available supplies may last only about two weeks if the cold persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Dev
Nntail
Acute Fuel Shortage Hits Bellows Falls Local Dealers
In Bellows Falls on December 20 a severe fuel shortage is noted with coal deliveries delayed and prices spiking to 610 per cent in some instances. The local committee warns residents to conserve, secure supplies, and seek alternatives while officials seek relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellows
Haral Vanimeittee
Feriek
Burlington Incorporates JMehart J Shanley Co
Burlington stores form a new corporation merging JMehart J Shanley Co with Bay Capital, raising capital stock to 25,000 shares. The filing notes capitalization and director designations, with place and date recorded in the corporate act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
jMehart J. Shanley & Co
Tor
Bay Capital
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Borth
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Newah
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Fiead of Industrial School
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