One Blot on Meeting as Eight Nations Attend League Council
London Feb 1 The League of Nations council opened with Arthur Balfour chairing. He noted a single blot in the gathering eight nations present instead of nine while Leon Bourgeois and M. Hourgeois voiced regret that the United States was not represented, marring the symmetry of the plan.
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London
Council of Theeague of Nations
Arthur al. Balfour
Great Britain
Leon Hourgeois
Vraner
Balfour
Hoe
United States
M. Bourgeois
Council of League Holds Meeting Today in Historic Gallery
London February 11 The council of the League of Nations meets today in St. James’s Picture Gallery built by Henry VIII. Delegates and 160 guests including ambassadors and ministers gather as Arthur Balfour, Britain’s representative, presides over formal and private sessions outlining the agenda for upcoming meetings.
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London
Couneil
League of Mitions
St. James
Henry VIII
Laon Thhurgedis
Guieste
Aod Natural Powers
Milito
Priv Ntion
Arthur d. Talfour
Belgium
Pragil
Great Britain
France
Greece
Italy
Dupa
Spain
Byrnes Claims Poor American Effort Spoke at Paris
Representative Byrnes of South Carolina told the Senate committee that in Paris he heard Rear Admiral Sime downplay American contributions to the victory over Germany. He said he reported the conversation to President Wilson before the December 1918 peace conference.
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Washington
Byrnes
South Carolina
Senate
Sime
Paris
Germany
William
France
Brown Confesses Murder of Dunn
George Fe. Hows a farmer arrested at Tamworth last night for the murder of Richard Dunn confessed today to county officials. He said he found Pam talking with his wife, walked down the road, a clump of bushes, and struck as he approached. Brown was held without bail for the May term of the supervising court.
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Nesiper
George Fe. Hows
Tamworth
Richard Dunn
Brown
Pam
Eliot
Supering
Medien Neferee
Hodston
Forrest Leavitt
Will J. Britton
Tle
Dean
Tee
War Termination Declared On January Tenth
A clearest royal proclamation states that the war ended on January tenth with the signing of a formal instrument. The document declares the cessation of hostilities and marks a historic end to the conflict.
Five Arrested in Wood Alcohol Case Indictment
New York dated February 11 John Romanelli a Brooklyn undertaker and four other men were indicted for stealing wood alcohol that was mixed with water burnt sugar and flavoring extracts triggering deaths in New Haven Conti Chicopee and other New England cities The scheme started with 10 drums shipped from Michigan intended for England and ended with the drums moved to various locations including Homanel li s garage where substitution occurred.
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New York
John Romanelli
Brooklyn
New Haven
Conti
Chicopee
Mass
New England
William Wotller
Cosimo D'Ambredio
Trockmen
Carmine Lisenziata
Salvatore Esposito
Michigan
England
Waller
L'Ambronia
Pone Pier
Homanelli
Ligensiata
Esposito
Gold Exports Hit 1919 High Across Nations
Washington reports 1919 gold exports reached 368,185,249 with South America and the Far East absorbing most shipments. Japan, China, and Argentina supplied the bulk, while silver exports totaled 840,021,061 led by India and China due to silver coin use and the silver standard.
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South America
Far East
United States
Washington
Var Ust
Department of Commerce
Japan
China
Ex-Crown Prince Acted on Impulse in Telegram Offer
Amsterdam reports Kermer Crown Prince Wilhelm of Germany sent a telegram to Allied powers offering surrender in place of Germans. Major Ven Mulwhela, former crown prince adjutant, says the offer came almost on impulse after reports of the prince's resolution. The return of Baron vin Leisner from Paris influenced the move.
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Amsterdam
Kermer
Peince Wilhelm
Germany
Ven Mulwhela
Telegraaf
Vin Leisner
Berlin
Cuneguede
First Cup Race July 15 in London for America’s Cup
London officials announced the Royal Ulster Yacht Club will host the first Cup race on Thursday July 15 as part of the international regatta. Sir Thomas Lipton’s Shano ck TV faces the New York Yacht Club’s defender in the challenge series.
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London
Sir Thomas Liptairs
Shancock
New York Yacht Club
Royal Ulster Yacht Club
Thomas
Fire chief and fireman killed in Worcester collapse
District Fire Chief Clarence Hemenway and another fireman died when a callio collapsed during a blaze at the Royal Woolen Waste works in Worcester Massachusetts. Nine others were injured in the incident.
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Worcester
Mass
Clarence Hemenway
Royal Woolen Wasterompany
Federal agents in overalls arrest Laos bartender in bid for law arrest
Federal agents in overalls arrested a Laos bartender named Ford in Bie ball foe aere on yar United States court in eth eee morenw following an arrest for a level violation of the prehiisy low law. The federal mantis dinguined at work ire iy overalle.y
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Lastonr
Mart
Wil Ford
Laos
United States
Strike in Milan Forces Shutdown at Chemical Plants
In Milan a strike disrupts three chemical factories, halting production as workers protest conditions. Reports say tens of employees joined the walkout, with management unsure of how long the stoppage will last and whether ancillary facilities will be affected.
Danes Ahead in Plebiscite
A garbled report notes Danes ahead in a plebiscite with unclear supporting details. The fragment mentions an event on a Tuesday with references to trade and victory but lacks coherent context or identifiable names.
Call for Nurses Report From Local District
A garbled report describes a call for nurses and notes on local health conditions. It mentions a woman of about 40 who died after illness, along with references to community nurses and relief efforts. The text conveys concern for medical staff and requests gratitude for aid provided.
Flu Closings and City Elections Reported
A fragmentary news item notes Rome schools closing due to flu concerns and mentions a city meeting about local affairs. It references past voting and individual actions by residents, with unclear dates and unclear participants.
Mrs Luther Bancroft notice details
A brief notice naming Mrs Luther Bancroft and referencing related individuals Wheeler Mires Alice Ava Ure Baw in a historical archive item. The readable text outlines a social or legal context involving several named persons and a regional setting.
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Wheeler, Mires
Alice Ava Ure Baw
How 14 Points Were Accepted In Armistice Talks
Contested account from Paris, November details how Allied leaders and officials discussed President Wilson's 14 points during armistice negotiations with Germany. Key figures include Colonel House, Premier Clemenceau, Lloyd George, and A. J. Balfour, with debate over open covenants and freedom of the seas.
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Paris
Wilson
Kehoe de Purie Teddy
Stephen Pichon
Versallles
Lloyd George
Mier
Keho de Maris
Colonel House
Germany
House
Mo Clemenveau
A. Balfour
Forgien
Rowling
Woyd George
Belgium
Orange
Prussia
Alsace-Lorraine
Romania
Serbia
Montenegro
M. Clemenceau
House Regina
Allier
Clemencent
Teoize
Mureris
Uwate
Peace in One Baseball Camp Amid League Reforms
Peace in one baseball camp emerged after an all-night session where B B Johnson and allies faced insurgents led by Comiskey. An arbitration board of two members will review punishments overdiscretionary fines while New York clubs agreed to support drought repairs and reinstatement of pitcher Carl Maye of the New York era.
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Chicago
B. B. Dohmson
Comiskey
Frazee
Bowtas
Ruppert
New Vak
Fotn
New York
Pitcher
Carl Maye
Plot to seal $5,000,000 in securities foiled
New York police arrest two Baker’s messengers and six others in a plot to steal $5 million worth of securities from the financial district. Herbert Bunone and Rudolph Bunore face charges for delivering and receiving stolen bonds tied to broker David Sullivan. Glock brothers and Edward Furrey named as key conspirators with police seeking more arrests.
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New York
Canada
Herbert Bunora
Sian
Lfirm
Massenger
Washington
Philadelphia
David B. Sullivan
Rudolph Bunore
Joseph Glock
Trving
Glocka
Edward J. Furrey
Trving Glick
Traction Co offers seven cent wage increase
The committee of the employes of the Barre and Montpelier Traction and Power company considered the offer to raise wages by seven cents an hour and will continue discussions. Union leader T. W. Shine attended as talks in Barre last evening. The company believes it has offered all it can and employees had asked for nine cents. Maurice Ponley, superintendent, resigned to management effective the 2d of this month and is said to have an offer from Massachusetts. The firm has not accepted the resignation and seeks to retain Mr. Dooley, longtime superintendent and ex-assistant, who is a prime trial machinist. The situation involves the Barre and Montpelier line and leadership transition.
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Horre & Montpelier Traction & Power Company
T. W. Shine
Maurice Ponley
Barre & Montpelier ‘Traction & Power Company
Effensive
Dooley
Sinc Willian Corry
Dooley Wan
Hoe
Barre
Montpelier
Barre Knights win scrimmage in billiards contest
The Barre team defeated their Montpelier opponents by five points in a tournament scrimmage featuring pool and billiards. Devers and Fredette delivered late heroics, with Devers closing a game from an 18 point deficit and Fredette turning the tide after a 20 point lead by the opponent. Next week the event moves to Montpelier on Thursday evening.
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Mont
Knights of Cat Hero
Barre
Mies
de Nord
Eribl Hoenn Reese
Marre
Bare Men
Out
Evereetion
Pont Panes
Montpel En Leet
Devers
Fredette
Montpelier
Washington
Robert
Underwood A Johnson
New York
Thor
League
Wilson
Rome
Thomas Nelson Page
Virginia
Senate
Johnson
Century Magazine
Tom
Yosemite National Park
Dartmouth Wrestlers Set for Norwich Match at Northfield
Northfield hosts a wrestling meet between Dartmouth and Norwich grapplers on February 14 16 with heavy weight bouts. Dartmouth fields servicemen and other material aided by a recent boxing wrestling gift. Norwich has trained for over three weeks under Coach She pire at Harvard, expecting spectators from Montpelier Barre and nearby towns.
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Northfied
Dartmnouth
Norwicherity Grapplers
Northfeld
Olchirk
Hach Tesus
Anes
Dartmerth
X. Service
Vende Tartmouth
Hanover
Sartmouth
Tts
Northfield
Nurwie
Shepire
Old Harvard
Bite
Sam Anderson
Trem Mont
Pelier
Barre
Five Years For Gitlow in Criminal Anarchy Case
New York reports Benjamin Gitlow, once a Transasia Assembly member, sentenced to five to ten years in state prison for criminal anarchy. The verdict followed autocratic writings and articles published in The Revolutionary Age, with city officials and editors named in the case.
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New York
Supreme Mart
Vincitia Beats Apollo in Winter Series Standings
Vincitia club of Hare defeated Apollo club of Montpelier last evening in a winter series meeting. Vincitia led by eight points at the end of the latest game, gaining more points toward the silver cup. The Apetle club of Montpelier lost again, widening Vincitia’s advantage as the series progresses.
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Vincitia Club
Hare
Apetle Club
Montpelier
Lo Montpelier
Narre Clumer
Wapitel Phivers
Marre
Vineitia Club
Vineitia
Goddard Rockets Trip Delayed By Snowy New England Schedule
The Goddard basketball team completed a several day trip through New Hampshire and Massachusetts with four games, two canceled due to late trains and storms. Chapin of Colby led Springfield scoring in an 18 point night, while the team faced an all star lineup at Holyoke and another at the seminary, with key players from Franklin and Brockton drawing attention.
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New Hampshire
Matsaegachusetts
Halia
Traine
Storm
Deas Avd Emy
Franklin
Brocks
Veurhan
Witrel
High
Clagtal Slayton
Iva
Miller
Wage decision on two million railroad workers grave
Washington reports Director General Hines will decide on wage demands on his own authority before reporting to the president. President Wilson will approve or disapprove. The situation is described as extremely grave as talks with Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees resume after a postponed meeting. Mrs Hines has met with Secretary Tumulty, who prepared a memorandum for the president.
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Hines
R.R
Washington
Railroad Administration
White House
Wilson
Railroad
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Timoloyes
Howine
Tumulty
Supreme Court hears single case on delayed calendar
The Vermont Supreme Court heard one case, Joseph Goupiel v. Grand Trunk Railway, after most attorneys could not reach Montpelier due to train connections. The trial court had directed a verdict for the defendant over a railway signaling torpedo accident claim, with the plaintiff appealing to the high court.
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Supreme Court
Montpelier
Joseph Goupiel
Grand Trunk Railway Company
Resex
Tower Court
Goupiel
Three County Court Decisions Announced in Mourning Session
Three cases heard in Washington county court were decided for the defendants. Cases involving Cabot va Lynilog and Cabot va St. Johnsbery centered on a shifting family property dispute. Appeals were taken to the supreme court. Another ruling affirmed the probate court on William Littlejohn estate, with the case sent back for further action. George C. Hale's trial for will be set this term, while Pack's case proceeds toward trial. The court is expected to rule on Graham customers larceny charges next week.
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Washington County
Cabot Va
Supreme Court
William Littlejohn
Protate
George C. Hale
P. Graham Tomers
Mary Elizabeth White Dies After Long Barre Residency
Miss Mary Elizabeth White a Barre resident for over three decades died yesterday at 340 North Main Street at age 70. Survived by sisters Caroline White and Miss Caroline M Cole of Stark NH and Mrs Nat W Keith of Barre and Mrs Robert Nelson of Boston a brother Fred J White of Waterbury Conn, she mai ntained ties to the local Methodist church. Born December 11 1873 in Stark NH she moved to Barre as a teen and worked with attorney W A Boyer before aiding in legal papers for local business. Her passing came quietly as relatives arrived shortly after.
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Mary Elizabeth White
Barre
O'Clork
North Main Street
Caroline White
Elton
Cole
Stark, N. H
Robert K. Nelson
Boston
Nelson
Miss White
Stark, NX
Charles K
Marta (Boyes) White
Tigre Rete
Old Spaulding Academy
W. A. Boyre
Mies White
Methodist Episcopal Church
Caroline M
North Mainshert
M. Dom Cole
Stark
N. HS
Nat. W. Keith
Robert Nelson
Baston
Fred J. White
Waterbury
Conn
Fire burns injure Foster Slayton at home explosion
Foster Slayton son of P A Slayton of 19 South Main Street suffered severe burns to hands face and body when kerosene exploded while he tried to feed a fire at his kitchen stove in the morning. He rolled in the snow to extinguish flames and firemen quickly subdued the blaze though the room walls ceiling and wallpaper were damaged. The injury will delay his basketball season.
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Foster Slayton
P. A. Slayton
South Main Street
Orious
Slayton
Page & Campbell
Steve Slayton
Goddard Seminary
Atheti
Ask to rescind bridge action on South Main street
A petition sought to rescind all actions authorizing bonds for a bridge over Jail Branch on South Main street. The meeting noted misdirected filings but debated city finances, water costs, and planned improvements including the bridge, paving, and related infrastructure.
Barre Petition Prompts Reconsideration of South Main Bridge
A petition signed by 196 Barre voters asks for a special meeting to revisit the February 4 1020 city meeting decision to build a granite arch bridge over Jail Branch on South Main Street. The mayor acted favorably, scheduling another council session to decide whether to proceed with reconstruction and the bridge type.
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Barro
Glysson
South Main Street Bridge
South Main Street
Barre
South Main Attet
City Council
Jail Branch
Wreetian
Amridge Jover
Vity Council
Funeral of Roswell Perrin Held at Berlin Farm
The funeral for Roswell Perrin, farmhand at Mire Lizzie M Hobart’s Berlin farm, followed an instant death caused by an enraged assailant. Service was led by Rev. F. L. Goodspeed at the family home on 48 Franklin Street, with burial in Elmwood Cemetery receiving vault. Pallbearers included George Stewart, George Bond, Frank LaBounty, and Merle Andrews. Family mourners and local residents attended.
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Roswell Perron
Lizzie M. Hobart
Berlin
Hiy
Catherine He Perrin
Franklin, Street
FL. Goodspeed
Elmwood Cemetery
Hewer
Atthey
Perrin
Chen
Wrother
Camellie
George Stewart
George Bond
Prank LaBounty
Mert Amirews
Caucus Tomorrow Night for City Officials Candidates
Voters are urged to attend a caucus tomorrow evening at the opera house to select mayor, city clerk, treasurer, and other posts. The event emphasizes orderly choice by residents and lists candidates and procedures for the gathering.
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Earadtee
Maiyor
Ety
Dred Uteaahrer
Opera
Hetaer
Etery
City Meeting Held On Feb 23 For Minaes Eormic
Mayor Cilyeeen presided over a city meeting on February 23 to review a proposed action involving Cher tient Wag and Seath Male street project. Officials asked for public input and emphasized deadline compliance with the plan.
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Cilyeeen
Cher Tient
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