Britain to Cut Reparations to One Third of Treaty
London reports Prime Minister Bonar Law will present a full plan at the Paris premiers conference, proposing Germany’s reparations be reduced to about one third of Versailles figures. Cabinet hopes for Allied agreement guiding a final settlement, with potential coercive options if needed.
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Great Britain
Bonar Law
London
Associated Preas
Paris
Esterday
Germany
Aghes
New Haven
German reparations plan sparks debate in Paris summit
Paris dispatch reports a German proposal to place up to 20 percent of German wealth under a reparations tax plan. A mixed bank board would manage funds with neutral oversight, possibly in Holland or Switzerland. German Chancellor Cuno's figures are viewed as too low by France, while bankers push for loan-backed settlement ahead of Sunday expert meeting at the foreign office.
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Paris
Germany
Laden Chascalgoe
Steck
Holland
Switzerland
Wrntry Newerts
Mrincare
Foreign Office
Rum cargo lures crowds to wrecked schooner at Race Point
Provincetown Mass December 30 crowds patrol beaches after the three masted schooner Annie ids Spindler wrecked on Race Point while carrying a manifesto of about 600 cases of whiskey. Coast guard say cargo loss occurred after storm forcing many to watch salvage prospects with interest.
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Provincetown
Mass
Yarmouth
Annie Ids Spindler
Race Point
Cape Cod
Coast Guards
Denie Amero
Cape Towns
St. Pierre
Nassau
Coast Guard
Amero
High School Girl Shot as Slayer Injures Policeman in New York
Minnie Finkelstein, 17, was shot but not seriously wounded while en route from school entertainment. Officer William J. O'Malley, a probationary policeman, was killed in the exchange as one of three assailants opened fire. another officer wounded the slayer.
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New York
Bee
Khe
Minnie Finkelstein
William J. O'Malley
Death sentence carried out in Kilkenny for Irish Free State foes
Two men, John Phelan and Murphy, described as enemies of the Irish Free State, were executed outside Dublin in Kilkenny. Captured recently in south Kilkenny with arms, they faced the firing squad with clergy present. Phelan left a widow and two children. Murphy was single.
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Dublin
John Phelan
Murphy
Kilkenny
Cavaosagh
Drea
Ot Pe
Tring
Phelan
Inborer
Borah Withdrawal Removes Economic Bill Issue
Washington December 20 Senator Borah withdrew his offer to amend an international economic bill leaving the Senate to settle the issue that has held it for days. His decision followed earlier indications that the President was sounding out support for a potential broader adjustment of economic conditions.
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Washington
Seniator Borah
Ae Tavieg
Senate
Idaho
Watson
Indiana
Four Gas Victims Die in Brockton Blast Tragedy
In Brockton Massachusetts a gas blast killed four people including Lester Katchader a wife Armet and their six month old baby Sarop also a 14 year old niece Aphagany. The bodies were found in the burned room after neighbors reported a scent of gas. A man identified as the uncle escaped to summon help.
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Brockton
Mase
Amd & Gan
Lester
Katchader
Frank
Teller
Armet
Sarop
Aphagany
Attempted robbery at the Massachusetts State House
A young woman reportedly left the treasurer's office with a sum of money, then screamed and fled as two masked men attempted to grab her in a corridor. The attack occurred at the State House in Boston, with two officers assisting in the response.
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Scond Mast
Willar
State Treasury
Boston
Department
Lee
State House
DOLLAR A YEAR MEN INDICTED FOR DEFRAUD CHARGES
A special grand jury probing war frauds indicted Benedict Crowell former assistant secretary of war and six other “dollar a year” men connected to the council of national defense on conspiracy to defraud the government in war camp and cantonment construction. The indictment alleges maladministered laws and kickbacks under cost plus contracts, yielding millions in losses and harming labor morale.
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Washington
DB. C
Associated Prean
Benedict Crowell
Wilson
Council of National Defense
William A. Starrett
Morton C. Tuttle
W. Tain* Dof
Clair Forster
John 8. McGibbons
Harding commutes eight IWW members' sentences for exile
President Harding commuted the prison terms of eight Industrial Workers of the World members convicted in the Haywood case, ordering them to depart the United States immediately and never return. The men face deportation and must surrender within sixty days, or clemency lapses and they resume remaining prison terms at Leavenworth if they reenter the U.S.
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Washington, D. C
Industrial Workers of the World
Haywood
Harding
United States
Aurelio Vincent Azuars
J. Bourg
Pas Peter Green
L. Lambert
Lloyd
Tariou
Sam Scarlett
Archie Sinclair
Leavenworth
Ives
Bandits Raid Ferry Cap and Screw Company in Cleveland
Armed men halted the Ferry Cap and Screw payroll operation in Cleveland in a bold robbery. With drawn guns they held up the paymaster as he entered the plant, taking the weekly payroll of around $20,000 while escaping under heavy guard from a bank prior to the incident.
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Cleveland
Cleveland, O
Ben Due
Ferry Cap and Screw
Banes
Kidnapped Girl Returns Home After Ransom Plot
Detroit report states the kidnapped girl was found at a farmhouse and unharmed. Her father Nichola Giovannangell reported the disappearance to authorities, with the suspect Dr. Mr. McRein detained on related charges. Police say the case ties to a December incident in Mer Rage.
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Detroit
Mary Giaveanangeli
Jean
Nichola Giovannangell
Enet
Donntation
Baltimore
Mr. McRein
Watt Daniels
Thomas Richards
Tivo Men Fatally Hurt In Collision At Woodbury
A fatal collision near Woodbury New Jersey claims the life of 90 year old Clarence Mesander Wray a Penn football team member from 2019 Lewie Brunner Phile Griphin is reported among the deceased. The incident occurred late last night near a Pennsylvania railroad line with minimal readable details remaining.
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Woodbury
Hoag Again Champion at Montpelier Meet
C Hoag retains title as top finisher at Montpelier event with Goodwin in clear second. The meet honors individual champions, highlighting Hoag's repeated success and the standings among local athletes.
Boston Attorney Boardman Hall Death by Own Action
Boardman Hall of Boston, an attorney and former assistant district attorney, died by his own hand at his home. He had been in failing health after an elevator accident a year ago. He was visiting Bangor, Maine, recently.
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Brooxtine
Mass
Boardman Hall
Boston
Bangor
Death by own action linked to market losses in New York
In New York on December 30, a man named Burke was found dead at his home from gas. Police believe the death followed large lease losses that halved his Ale bank account from $20,000 to $1,000 in six months. A note to his sister, Mrs. E. B., of Pleasantville, N.Y., is mentioned in the report.
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New York
Ad Burke
Eister
Pleasantville
N.Y
Fragments Describe Brick and Window Incident in New York
Fragmentary OCR notes recount a brick in hand near a gem window and police involvement. References to Edward and Elgar appear amid garbled phrases and partial New York addresses.
Fragmentary note on death in wartime East Weyrecuth
A damaged OCR fragment reports the death to-day of Or war Gailedet hilest work at the East Weyrecuth Weel Sermring. The garbled text mentions Mader and Gelladei and references a war context, with unclear details about location and names.
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Orwar
Gelladei
Anateke
Little Value as Husband Deepens Alienation Case
Burlington Der 30 Attorness for the defence argued for a new trial in the Woods house million dollar alienation suit before Justice K. Moulton in Chittenden county court. They sought to set aside a $445,000 verdict against Mr and Mrs L E Woodhouse as excessive and biased.
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Burlington
Der
Woods’ House
K. Moulton
Chittenden County
Dorrit Woodhouse
Charles H. Rling
Douglas Woodhouse
Dauglas
Dallag
Douglas
Dorrit
Bouglas Tol
Fless
Jim Dacting
Dorell Woodhouse
Road keeping plan described in Vermont towns report
A report outlines continuing winter road maintenance between Montpelier and Barre with local help from Lyndonville and St Johnsbury. Citizens pledged 90 to 100 dollars for gear and labor while Lyndonville kept routes to Burke and Sheffield passable. Towns credit successful snow season with improved wheeling and local creamery and residents funding efforts.
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Plata
Barre
Montpelier
Reetpelier
Tnes
Loon
Lyndonville
St. Johnsbury
Burke
Sheffeld
Talk of the Town names listed in elided caption note
Community chatter references Allister Norin Elmer Lathres Von Owen and Father Pribers in an itemized town notice with unclear context and missing details about roles or events.
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Nanny Norin
Elmer Lathres
von Owen
Father Pribers
Vermont Legislature Set to Convene Next Week
The Vermont legislature will begin its winter session with state officials and lawmakers arriving Tuesday at the State House. Lt. Gov. Abram Foote will preside in the Senate, Roswell Austin is expected to be clerk of the House, and M. C. Very likely to return as senate sergeant-at-arms. News includes pre-session events, appointments, and governor-elect Redfield Proctor preparing for the 1900 term.
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Montpelier
Uniti
Vermont Bar Association
Abram Foote
Senate
Charles T. Walter
St. Josn
Saxtons River Boy Shot Leads to Arrest in Town
A Saxtons River boy was shot. Authorities say De Wot Bowen of Saxton captured the suspect, but the injury proved fatal for the youth. Bowen was brought in by local residents and questioned by police.
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Bowen
Saxton
Salvation Army Christmas Tree Toy Distribution
Salvation Army held Christmas tree exercises at the corps headquarters last night with the hall full of attendees. About 250 toys were distributed to boys and girls as the two trees showcased many gifts. A program featured songs and solos by George Chris Han, Miss Florence Bertram, Capt. Bevan, Lieut. Fitton, Ensign and Capt. Turkington, with instrumental duets and readings reflecting the Christmas spirit.
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Salvation Army
George Chris- Han
Santa Claus
Florence Bertram
Christ
Capt
Bevan
Lieut. Fitton
Mrs. Briggs
Death of C. E. Thwing in Marshfield
Marshfield, Dee, W death shocks the community as C. E. Thwing dies after a tubercular illness. He was 59, born to James and Flic Thwing, worked in granite then hardware, married Edith G. Smith, survived by two sisters, and was a member of B. K. of P., Masons, and Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Funeral Tuesday at 10 in Barre with burial in the family lot.
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Marshfield
Dee
C. E
Althou
Burre
Tom
James
Flic (Peck
Yarre
T. R. Barton
Thwing
Edith G. ‘Smith
Adetl Scott
Barre
Prancis Clark
Medford
Mass
Marshfield Lodge
Ialim
Funeral of Young Boy James 8 at Hope Cemetery
Funeral services were held this afternoon for James 8 ORee, eight years old, from Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church. A large attendance from New Haven and nearby towns attended with flowers supplied by friends. Bearers were six young companions. From out of town came Mrs James Stephens of New Haven and relatives from Montpelier and North Montpelier. City council member Milne attended. The body was moved to Elmwood vault awaiting spring interment in Hope Cemetery.
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Tittle James
oRee Ee
Cea
Presbyterian Church
Joseph James — McDtonald
Burton Bell
Francie Dake
John Fitzgerald
Amiel Chatot
James Stephens
New Haven
Conn
Wither
Montpelier
North Montpelier
Milne
Elmwood Cemetery
Hope Cemetery
Funeral of Edwin P Johnson at City Hospital chapel
Funeral services for Edwin P Johnson were held at Hooker chapel after an illness. The service at the National church was led by friends of the deceased. A gathering of friends and relatives attended from out of town including Mr and Mrs.
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Edwin P. Johnson
City Hospital
Hooker Chapel
Servier
Bank Merger Ratified in Vermont Vote
A local merger plan was approved by the boards and shareholders amid a formal vote. The conference confirmed the ratification of the consolidation between the involved financial institutions and authorized the transfer of 428 shares under the new structure.
Washington Canty Coat Mevts Jan 4
Fragmentary note recalls a figure in a local incident, with mentions of a superior, an administrator, and a court action. Readable terms include Washington Canty and Frank Fick in a public affair surrounding a decision and later aftermath.
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Washington
Fire in Mrs Shepard Co workshop dangers to Quarry Bank area
Mrs Broggi alerted fire department after spotting flames reflected on the rear of the Quarry Bank building. Firemen found a brisk fire in a workshop at the rear of the Mrs Shepard Co women’s apparel store, with smoke filling the shop. Water not used. contents of a 4 gallon tank sufficed to prevent spread. Fire started from an electric flatiron left on with current on after closing at 6:30 pm. Fire damage mainly smoke and to fabrics, with some spreading risk to the building’s other tenants. Police guard and night watch helped deter theft while firemen dampened hotspots and cleared chemical tank residue.
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That Broggi
Mra. Shepard Co
Nina
Mra. Shepard Co, Inc
Mr. Shepard Co
Quarry Bank
Board of Trade and New England Telephone & Telegraph Co
Telephone Company
Asembly Hall
Quarry Savings Bank & Trust Co
Burial in Barre Sees Morning Service and Funeral
Morning funeral in Barre for a former resident noted by Rav P. MMe ir spake and by bearers including her son J. A. Brau Witmer and Alfred Brault. Attendees from Providence St. Albans and others included Mr J. S. M. Brewlt and daughters Irene and Gertrude.
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Irene
Fertrude
Amd
Wilmer Amie
Married at Randolph in Barre and Randolph
Isabelle Fraser of Barre and Gail G. Fassett of Randolph are married. The ceremony united Barre resident Mrs Wertroke Fassett as the bride’s sponsor and linked families from Randolph and Barre in a local ceremony.
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Wiite Isabelle Fraser
Barre
Gail G. Fassett
Randelph
Randel Dee Ee Ps
Aanett, van
No MSI A Om Meuday New Yrors Pee On Ee Lee Of Nh Tree
Fragmentary OCR notes show a jumbled line about Monday and New York, with unclear names and locations. The readable bits imply a local brief or notice but lack coherent facts to identify a clear event, person, or org.
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Om Meuday
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