Discord Between Russian Officers Darkens Port Arthur saga
French reports from Tandon on February 16 reveal bitter clashes between Russian army and navy leaders after Port Arthur. Admiral Lochinsky denounces Stark Alexie and Skrydioff and contemplates court martial action against Stoowal and Stoosnel, amid debate over who bears fault for the Far East campaign.
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Tandon
Port Arthur
Lochinsky
Stark
Alexie
Skrydioff
Stoosnel
Stoowwal
Rojestreninsky
Ayike
Shripenberg
Karapatkin
Far East
A Cossack Raid Near Liaoyang Advances Forces
Tokio reports Russians launch large cavalry movement against Ford Marshal Oyama's lines near Liaoyang. A force crossed the Han river west of Liaoyang, with about 10,010 horsemen. Another contingent moved toward Chitaiten and Lao Sint tops, while nine thousand cavalry and artillery probed a river position below Tacha in the evening.
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Ford
Oyen
Han River
Liaoyang
Chitaiten
Ap ‘Acha
Iowi
Chitaitea
Thorand
Tacha
O'Lock
Holkovtal
Polcontal
Oyama
Arbitration Treaties and Roosevelt Policy Draw Senate Fire
The Novae Vremya ridicules U S Senate actions on arbitration treats and world diplomacy. It mocks the naval show in Turkish waters the Panama Republic plan and the Hague conference noting the Senate resists a scheme placing future decisions in President Roosevelt’s hands.
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St. Petersburg
Novae Vremya
United States Senate
Roosevelt
Bad Snow Blockade Near Brattleboro
Brattleboro Vermont February 16 heavy snow has worsened rail service on the Brattleboro and Whitehall line. Snow accumulation blocks the track on Mountaineid hill. The southbound passenger train from South Londonderry arrived late. The earthbound train failed to start Monday night and a snow plow struggled to reach South Londonderry by Tuesday night with assistant Supt. K J Nash coordinating efforts.
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Brattleboro
South Lomtonderry
K. J. Nash
New London
Forty Days of Zero Weather Report in St Albans
Forties of extreme cold persist in St Albans with December 30 records noting the temperature never dropping below zero. Residents say this cold spell surpasses any in living memory, and no period of such prolonged cold has been recalled by the oldest inhabitants.
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St. Albans
Fragmented Local Notice On Ailing Water Lines
A damaged OCR reading outlines widespread pipe trouble causing freezing ground and water service disruptions. It notes distant sections and potential supply fears, with references to stones and valves, and mentions a long stretch affected from half a mile away to urban areas.
Famine in Fuel Threatens Des Moines as Cold Grips Midwest
Des Moines faces continued snow and cold that halt business and block rail shipments. Coal costs soar, farmers burn corn due to fuel shortages, and many towns risk isolation as railroad service stagnates. Associated Charities reports unprecedented hardship among the poor.
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Seb
Ae Moines
Associated Charities of
Des Moines
Policyholders Move to Control Equitable Life Society
New York February 15. Directors plan to consider shifting control of the Equitable Life Assurance Society from stockholders to policyholders. Two directors proposed by officers asked that stockholder grip be relinquished. They also urged that James H. Syds be reelected, noting he owns a large stake, as potentially harmful to the society’s welfare and progress.
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Equitable Life Assurance Society
New York
Pemident
Veek la
James H. Syde
Mustered Out Mule Bareny at Fort Ethan Allen Sold
Barney the mule, likened to Maud, is sold to Harry Thomas of Burlington for 7 dollars. Enlisted with four detachments on October 27, 1964 in Missouri, the government paid 164 for his service. At Fort Ethan Allen his unruly behavior included pushing an employee from a railroad platform and injuring others, defying efforts to tame him. Major Corthe H Hoppin was appointed to condemn the animal after repeated misbehavior.
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Maud
Fort Ethan Allen
Harry Thomas
Burlington
Bareny
Meules
Missouri
Am Knatorn
Portal
Jamon Lusby
Baroy Ft
Perview
Corthe H Hoppin
Tim
Honor for Fairfield Boy Appointment in Signal Service
Fairfield youth Charles Merrill has received a government post in the Signal Service with headquarters in Washington. Merrill, a electrical engineer and son of Henry Mor r OP Cis ways, is set for duties in the federal service starting soon after his appointment on February 16 in Fairfield.
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Charles Merrill
Fairfield
Clectrical
Henry Morr
Cis Ways
Signal Service
Washington
Father John's Medicine Aided Recovery After Illness
A reader shares relief from long illness after using Father John's Medicine. Once hampered by bronchitis and pneumonia with multiple doctors and medical bills, the writer credits the remedy with restoring health and strength enough to work again. The letter cites rapid improvement and claims a money back guarantee. The ad promotes Father John's Medicine from Rapidolish Street, Whilk Par.
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Father John
Goainbove
Rapdolsih
Job
Naval bill faces cuts with battleship reduction
Washington February 18 reports show Congress leaning toward trimming the naval bill. The House favoring two battleships contends one may suffice while the Senate seeks to bar warships larger than cruisers. The president desires a large fleet and would oppose removing battleships from consideration.
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Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Washington Pursues San Domingo Treaty Protocol
Washington reports the protocol of a treaty between the United States and San Domingo, drawn by Me. Dawson and Mr. Sanchez, reviewed at the White House. The document outlines U S revenue provisions, a payment to meet admin costs, and the distribution of rest to foreign claimants. The treaty awaits Senate approval and Dominican Congress consent.
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Washington, D. C
United States
San Domingo
Me. Dawson
Sanchez
Morales
Secrary Hay
White House
Cable
Iata
United
United States Senate
Dominican Congresa
Senate
Senate Ae
State Department
San Dominico
Bryan Plan Is Senate Right On Treaties
In St Paul Minnesota William A. Bryan supports Senate refusal to surrender treaty making power. He urges President Johnson be allowed to refer to The Hague for investigation of international disputes while preserving Senate prerogatives. He suggests a plan to reconcile and avoid surrender of Senate voice in treaties.
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Senate
St Paul
Minn
William
St. Paul
Ant
Gov
Johnson
Capitol
Bryan
Hague Court
Samate
New Bennington Captain Elected in Company BR
The Bennington National Guard unit held a February election. Lieutenant J. F. Hannon and Graves were named second lieutenant and first sergeant, with First Sergeant W. Z. Forbes elected as major. Lt. Gourmant presided over the proceedings.
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Bennington
Co. BR
N. G
J. F. Hannon E Graves
Gourmant
Forbes
Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills Proclaimed World Best
Advertisement extolling Cuticura remedies as the world’s greatest skin cures. Claims of relief for eczema psoriasis scalp conditions and infant skin troubles. Praises purity economy and universal adoption with testimonials and worldwide sales. Mentions a book titled Cuticura.
Druggist Found Guilty in Local Liquor Case
In St. Albans on Feb 16, druggist A. S. Ru was arraigned in city court on a charge of selling liquor without license. He pleaded not guilty but was found guilty after trial, fined 290 dollars plus costs, and appealed while bail was furnished. The liquor was forfeited and ordered destroyed. The case stemmed from a Lake Street drug store search yielding brandy, whiskey, and gin hidden in soda fountain carafes. the event arises under the local option license law reviving wartime search and seize provisions.
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St. Albans
Welling
Ees
Costa
Ie Uo
Lake Street
Gallup Mills saw mill burns with no insurance
A Sunday evening fire at the saw mill of W. Hooker & Son in Gallup Mills destroyed the facility around 6:30 pm. Fire spread toward dry lumber owned by Connecticut Valley Lumber Co as help arrived from Moose River Lumber. No insurance covered the mill.
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J. Johnsbury
W. Hooker & Son
Gallup Mills
Connecticut Valley Lumber Company
Successful Epworth League lecture series yields $265
St Johnsbury notes show Epworth League manager Carl H Turner reporting a profitable season. Four entertainments net $141 while a dinner and salon added $124, totaling $265 to be shared by the Epworth League and Grace Methodist Ladies Aid. Lovett Entertainment Bureau supplied artists from Boston and crowd reaction was strong.
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St. Johnsbury
Carl H. Turner
Epworth Langue Entertainment Citires
Epworth League
Ladies’ Aid Society of Grace Methodiat Church
Lovett Entertainment Bureau
Boston
Cure a Cold in One Day Pill Ad from 19th Century
An advertisement promotes Hrome Laxative Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day. The copy promises a refund if the remedy fails, and attributes the offer to EK W. Grove with each box priced at 25 cents.
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EK. W. Grove
Will Take a Year Off From State Festival in Burlington
Burlington festival organizers announce no state musical festival this year. The Burlington chorus council, led by W. K. Chapman of New York, had planned to bring figures like Madame Homer and Madame Godshi, but decided not to hold the event and to urge another city to host instead.
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Burley
Burlington
Quincy Granite Cutters Urge Higher Wages and Arbitration
The Granite Cutters Journal reports Duncan urges Quincy manufacturers to be as liberal as other granite centers. The piece notes no March 1 wage action, resistance to arbitration, and a push to maintain higher local rates. It discusses past bargaining, branch membership shifts, and the impact on Quincy’s trade as workers seek better pay.
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Granite
Yiemullys
Ment
Atlantic
Pacific
Baltimore
Hera
United States
Nere Peel
Milford N
Mirrripelini
New England
Gainey
Ny Sn
Guiney
Sgain
Barre Vermont Tenement Union Dictates Rates Card System
A noisy fragment from the Musical Instrument Workers Journal describes Barre Vermont as highly organized with a citywide union that enforces trade reforms. It claims established rules, standardized rents, and a card rating system compelling landlords and tenants to comply or face removal from the district. The piece cites a clearance card showing rent, personal habits, children, and other factors used to rate tenements.
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Cader
Barret
Barre
Newland
Burro Landland
Roderic's Wild Cherry Cough Balsam Distorted Ad Phrase
An OCR fragment mentions Roderic's Wild Cherry Cough Balsam with partial phrases about a patent and pricing. The readable lines resemble an old medicinal product label or advertisement, but the text is garbled and lacks coherent facts or dates.
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Roderic
An is struck and woe be i anforteante a
The fragment cites a disjointed sentence about an event and a bleak consequence. It mentions a failed effort to obtain an average and references a thoroughly organized community and desirability. The text is incomplete and lacks clear who, what, where, and when.
GLEANINGS AND GOSSIP From Far East to Kansas City Rumors
A jumble of fleeting notes and overheard quips touches on China shipping ores to South America, a minute of domestic dispute in Mlincia, a Francisco streetcar ban on dirty clothes, and mentions of art theft fears surrounding JP Morgan. It cites a green apple carat car, a doctor’s warning about melancholia, and varied stray news from Washington to Omaha including a burglar in Kansas City and a Chicago Daily News theatre quip.
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South America
China
Mlincia
Francisco
Far East
Howell
Germany
P. Morgan
the of Wales
Socialist bogy man spar shows clash over socialism
In a New York World letter, President Tuttle of the Boston and Maine mocks Mr Roocevell for labeling late reugulation Paley as socialistic. The piece argues municipal ownership and regulation of utilities would still clash with federal oversight, framing the debate over socialism versus public control.
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Tuttle
Boston
Maine
Roocevell
Mier
Sosialiem
Ebay
Boston and Maine railroad project improvement announced
The Toston and Maing railroad outlines Sanoona and major upgrades between Tutney and Haat Seer. A double track is planned with ballast and rail laying to start around the end of the month. The improvement aims to remove bad curves, targeting completion by late June for the summer timetable.
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Boston
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