Tuscania Sunk Torpedoed. 168 Americans Lost
Washington reports the Cunard liner Tuscania, carrying 2,179 U.S. troops, torpedoed off Ireland. UK records show 2,011 survivors, with 168 officers and men unaccounted. Survivors—about 600 at Larne and 27 at Islay—await transport as War Dept confirms units aboard and notes heroic convoy rescue.
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Washington, D. C
Cunard
War Department
Larne
Ireland
Islay
Scotland
Winchester
Department
20Th Engineers
Tuscania
Michigan Battalion Signal Corps
Wisconsin Battalion Signal Corps
Wisconsin Infantry
England
Officer Held In Arrest For Leaking Ship Details
A young army officer is under arrest in Washington D C for divulging the name of an overseas vessel and its departure date to a relative. The War Department says disclosure of such information by officers awaiting sailings is forbidden and this case will be reviewed to ensure proper instruction on secrecy.
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Baker
Tuscania
War Department
Nin
Military Police
Sud Division
National Guard
Michigan
Wisconsin
Camp McArthur
Tex
107Th Engineers
Michigan Engineers
17Th Military Police
Fom
Wisconsin Infantry
6Th
Wilsen
Tusmania
Howe
Navy
Clements
England
Ireland
London
British Admiralty
Wis
Cunard Line
Isho
Cunard L Company
Washington, D.C
Washington
France
General Pershing
Frederick Primer
Pershing
National Press Club
Star
Pershin
Tuscania Crew Size Reported At 220 Men
Report cites the ship Tuscania carrying a crew of 220 under Captain Peter McLean. The account notes British sailors among the majority aboard, with New York as a reference point for the report.
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Peter McLean
New York
Ender
Peter McLeen
First Transport Lost on Eastward Trip Report
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a transport loss on an eastward trip. The text references military figures and a wartime context with unclear names and places, leaving the main event as a lost transport during an eastward mission. The readable phrases imply a wartime reporting tone and possible inquiries or status updates.
MARCHING NORTHWARD IN RUSSIA REPORTS
Dispatch from Petrograd says forces move northward amid railway station seizures near Kharkeny and Verenesh as General Alex reports tighten control. Also notes deaths and legal notices in Bloomington and Allen as federal targets shift attention to enforcement actions.
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London
A. Reuter Dleputch
Petrograd
Alex
Kharkeny
Verenesh
Finnish Red Guards Surround Tammerfor and Defeat Mannerheim
A Russian dispatch from Petrograd reports Finnish Red Guards surrounded Tammerfors and defeated General Mannerheim, commander of government forces. Mannerheim and White Guards are retreating toward the Gulf of Bothnia with heavy casualties reported on both sides.
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London
Tammerfore
Mannerheim
Petrograd
Gulf of Bothnia
Plan to issue Liberty loan certificates via bank investment
Washington secretary McAdoo unveils a plan to raise 3.5 billion dollars in advance of the third Liberty loan through systematic bank purchases of short term certificates. Biweekly issues totaling up to 3.0 billion dollars aim to widen distribution among national and state banks and other institutions.
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Washington, D.C
McAdoo
Joan Reewrpte
Hanks
McAdge
Treasury
Duchess donates 25000 pound jewelry to children's aid
London reports Ineauoness of Marl borough gifts a 25000 pound collar set with a large diamond to a Children's Jewel Fund for needy mothers and babies. The duchess has received further gifts and urges jewelers nationwide to donate pieces for distribution centers to aid infant welfare and living conditions.
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Duchess of Marlboro
Children Jewel Fund
London
Ineauoness of
Marlboro
Hiteon My
Vanderbilt Pearte
Lentral
Forcowns of French Academy Award Prizes Language Merit
Fragmentary text describes the French Academy awarding numerous prizes for literary merit to humble people with pure lives. The wording is garbled but conveys an emphasis on rewards for language and literature across various fields.
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French Academy
Erie
TOTAL LOST ON SHIP 210 AND VAST NEWS BULLETIN
Reports list total loss of ship 210 with 2,497 aboard and 141 crew saved. Other items include Pershing’s call to build ships and boost riveters, Vermont militia officer appointments, and multiple obituaries and notices from New York and Vermont communities.
Bank Examiner T J Goodwyne In Probate Court
National Bank Examiner T J Goodwyne is mentioned in probate court proceedings. The record references transfer from Montpelier and a death related event involving James Kel tehew, with unclear details and garbled text.
Anna Felch Case Argued In Vermont Supreme Court
The Anna Felch murder case was argued before the Vermont Supreme Court after an acquittal. State’s Attorney Shorturne opened for the state, contending the law and exceptions justify review. A. G. Fay defended Felch, arguing issues of standing and double jeopardy under state law and Magna Carta influences. The proceedings marked the first time a case from an acquittal reached the high court, with further related matters including a chancery action by Are Faden and a pending case for Havelinga.
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State of
Vermont
Supreme Court
Orange County
Anna Velo
Waite River
Shorturne of
Randolph
A. G. Fay
Fay
Henry
Greon
Anna Feleh
Orange County Court
Otis Williams
Williams
Feleh
Meales
Bradford
Tanter Court
Tlw
Fadden Ve
Austin & | |Sons
Are
Faden
Havelinga
Casiiman
Prison Labor Income Grows in Washington County
Labor income for prisoners, handled through state treasurer W F Scott, shows growth in Washington County for the year WHT. Despite few prisoners in the fall term, averages indicate 15 prisoners daily with expenses rising. the total armament expense column notes 85 with specific figures unclear due to damaged text.
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Sheri VM
Tracy
W. F. Scott
Wshington
Corfare Total Evpesdinares
Melek
Volunteers Leave Saturday for Samp Greene
The Burlington group and 47 men from Burlington face travel via train to Samp Greene with better accommodations arranged by Chairman George Tilden and Capt. EWo Gibson. The Montpelier group may join Friday as rail facilities are ready. Supplies will be aboard, with Apollo club of Montpelier supplying lunches and the Board of Trade providing cigarettes. A farewell demonstration is undecided. Over 700 people were examined for medical clearance last week.
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George Tilden
Ewo Gibson
Samp Greene
Burlington
Col
My. Tilden
Montpelive
Nike
Charlotte
Nog
Red Cross
Twin Cities
Wml
Suppesy
Apollo
Jontpelier
Board of Trade
Etchlin
Recruiting Drive in Barre Aims to Sign Britons for Inland Transport
British war mission remains in Barre for several days to recruit young men for the inland water transport department and tank service. Lieut I P Chevalier and Sergt Maguire plan tank demonstrations in Barre and nearby towns to appeal to British subjects, with a possible tank visit to New York and New England for further recruitment.
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Ordery
Barre
I P. Chevalier
Sergt. Maguire
Hotel Barre
Inland Water Transport Department
Great Britain
Chevalier
New York
New England
Shipbuilders Volunteer In Vermont Labor Aid Effort
Simonds leads Vermont shipyard volunteers with public safety committee support. Delegations from St Johnsbury and Rutland attract about 21 volunteers each meeting. Printing delays slow experiment forms but patriots eager to serve are being examined by government experts.
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Simonds
Vermont
Public Safety Committee
Mitter
St. Johnsbury
Rutland
Washington
Army
Navy
Thement
Coal shortage prompts city inspectors to curb orders
Barre faces a looming coal shortfall as cold weather strains supply. The city council voted to appoint an inspector, George H. Cook, to oversee distribution and scrutinize orders. Dealers join a cooperative plan to prevent hoarding, ensuring essential needs are met amid transport uncertainty.
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Fort
Barre
Cenve
George IL. Cook
Antalloth
Emi
Pete
Spaulding School
St Johnsbury May Go Dark Over Coal Shortage
In St Johnsbury Vermont coal supplies strain as Twin State Power races to secure two carloads. J Rolfe Searles worked with Vermont Quebec Power to bring coal from Burlington, risking delays that could blackout the village in four hours if no delivery arrives. Officials coordinate with rail lines to keep lights on, but congestion threatens transit and timing.
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St. Johnebury
J. Rolfe Searles
Montpelier
Thet Village
Vermont & Quebec Power Company
St Johnsbury
Mr. Searles
Thompson
Thompants
St. Johnsburg
jUgavien
Burlington
Seartes
I Transit
Searles
Immigration Papers Granted at Rutland Court Session
Citizens sought U S papers amid a Rutland court proceeding led by Clerk F S Platt with eight applicants advancing. Names and origins included George Derry Prost England William Town Warren Hastings Auden Canada and others as second papers were sought by Henry Hendry Barre Donald McSurray Canada and James Walker Scotland among several.
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Twrre
Barre
City Hall
F.S. Platt
Rutland
United States Court
Eetare
Ubu
Lave
C. Dep. Bancrift
W. J. Amaden
Montpelier
George Walker
Citude Vinder
Kieorge Derry Prost
England
Wiliam
Warren Hastlinge Auden
Can . Marre
Ir Williamston
Robert Sayer
Seitland
Websterville
Jin al Hy
Mervearies
W. Nbellequald
Lawetes
Cellmeri
Italy
Harre
Dreciaine
Albena
Inaly
Marre
Joseph Reanlinn
Caneda
Willa Hendry
Set Fond
Darel I Attrobus Wales
Ile
Donald McSurray
Cnada
jUiraaiteethiey
Tial Laelia
Sewrtdaned
Herre
Joke Crore Keith Wood
Artie Webert
Far ‘Anada
Veneaten
Canada
Tonege
Ane Walker
Scotland
Jame Jee Ungland
Crantteside
Richard Ser Vey
Srultand
Croeb
Talk of Turtown and the Brest Bape rehearsal tale
Chronicles a chaotic rehearsal at a convent with Kev Wo and Tremont et al amid crowd unrest. The event, led by Teenty and St. Mir, features singers from Brest Bape and a tense crowd as plans for a 7 PM performance unfold.
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Tremont
Etnoet
Crowe Exutland
Cain
Nengrue
Brest Bapees
Mir
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Tarne
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Anchorine
Atlantic
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Esevtar
Russia
Belgium
James S. Ewing
Bloomington
Alexander Berkman
Atlanta
Nee Vyerk
Alecander Berkman
Allen
A. Tn
Tere Ees
Red Guards
Banke
Admiralty
United States
Mont~ Hier
Vermont Volunteer Militia
George W. Grundy
George J. Walton
Phelps X. Swett
Middlebury
Leutenant
Middlebury College
J. Rowe
George Belmont
South Ryegate
Ryegate
EM. Beckley
Mr. Belmont
Hardwick
Bowdoin
Henry Johnson
Museum of Fine Art
Branewick
Henry Formson
Bowylom College
Dind
T. Roosevelt
Anna Felch Case
Washington County
Gallars
Naturalization Court
Turtown
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