Virtual blockade of American ports grows in wartime
Washington officials call Germany’s submarine campaign a de facto blockade of the Atlantic ports as ships remain in port. President may announce steps soon, with some urging use of navy guns and crews to protect merchant vessels. Turkey expresses friendship to the United States in a cautious dispatch from Ambassador Elkus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Navy Department
Washington, D.C
Atlantic
Conte
1 Vn Department
Congress
Turkey
United States
Elkus
Vessels Promised For American Goods
New York report states ship owners and agents will relieve freight congestion. They pledge exporters will find vessels to carry goods, with twenty one merchant ships arriving to add cargo space not seen in New York for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Steel net placed at entrance of New York Harbor
New York report says a steel net was installed at the harbor entrance to protect the port from hostile submarines and war ships in case of war. The net spans the harbor mouth, reflecting wartime precautions and enhanced security measures for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Harbor
New York
Capt Koenig in Jail Amid Submarine News
Baltimore reports claim Captain Koenig is jailed after news that the merchant submarine Deutschland was captured. William Palmer, a junior engineer on the American training ship Mongolia, says British forces seized 4 enemy subs, with 10 in Plymouth and nearby bays. Other details mention crew losses and naval movements, including the Tay j sinking. Carl Kecer of Winker arrived to visit friends in Seath Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Noth Harbor
William Palmer
Ens Wineer
Traineyuene
Mongolia
Palmer
Plymensth
Roente
Amlhiv
Fnagtich
Palener
Plymouth
New York
Inlener Wee
Carl Kecer
Winker
Seath Main
Germans Examined Aboard Frederik VIII From New York
Canadian immigration and customs officials began credentials checks on the German party aboard the Frederik VIII headed for Coppenhagen. Count Von Bernstorff among those scrutinized as patrols and searchlights kept the liner under guard in Halifax harbor with utmost secrecy and official conduct.
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Halifax
Ven
New York
Copentawen
Count von Bernstorff
Provelle Aa
Great Britain
United States
Trains Passed Wreck By A Sidetrack
West Hartford February 17 trains passed wreck by a sidetrack after a broken wheel on a freight car derailed eight cars in the yard. Cars and contents piled up delaying traffic for hours, a dwelling near the track narrowly avoided being struck. Southbound mail waited for northbound mail as crews mobilized late. Detours used by express trains and continued debris covered the line into morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Hartford
Southlow
Montpeliie & Wells River
Passumpeic
Keeton & Maine
Here
British Admiralty Warns North Sea Area Dangerous to Shipping
Washington reports a British Admiralty notice of Feb 7 declaring a danger zone in the North Sea including waters off Germany and parts of Halland and Denmark. The area, defined by latitude and longitude, will be avoided from Feb 7 1917 due to German unrestricted warfare and mining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Washington, D.C
Germany
Ritiery Admiralty
Halland
Denmark
North Sea
Jutharl
Netherlands
Jutland
Mrs Therek Acquitted In Federal Trial
In eston Feb 17 Mrs Charlotte Therek of Los Angeles California was found not guilty in the federal court last night in a case involving her husband a bank messenger The Thereks were arrested in Miami Florida The couple whose ages and other details drew sharp local interest faced a theft and acquisition charge tied to a bank victim and Natkual Shawenst hawk case details remained murky with several witnesses mentioned including Fred Rounds of Burlington among others
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Eston
Charlotte Thet
Los Adigéles
Gal
Finan
Miami
Fis
Enes Ul Whit
French Prisoners Numbered 858 in Battles Near Champagne
Paris official report says French artillery attacks at Amertzweiler and Champagne area caused appreciable losses to Germany. German forces claim 845 prisoners and 21 officers taken, with 137 men captured and machine guns and a mine-thrower seized. Air activity continued. both sides suffered aircraft losses.
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Amertzwiller
Paris
Maisons de Champagne
Berlin
Alpho
Berry-au-Bac
Champagne
Ripont
Crown Prince
Rice
JoWss
Orn
Meuse
Verdun
Nem
Amertewiller
Ines
Germaine
Fighting in Romania Resumed After Berlin Statement
Berlin says fighting on the Romanian front has resumed via wireless communication. The war office reports renewed combat as of February 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
War Office
Prominent Roxbury Man George A Tilden Dies
Roxbury mourns the death of George A Tilden at 11 o clock Friday forenoon. He served in the legislature twice and held town offices including treasurer. A successful merchant, bank president, and Universalist, he was born May 18 1835 and leaves a wife Florence and sons Harry and Frederick. Funeral services are Monday at 11 at the village church with burial in the village cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxbury
George A Tilden
Flo
Harry W. Tiden
Frederick B. Tilden
Washington County
Mr Tilden
Rox
Netsey Ann Tilden
Ida M. White
NorthGeld
Vermont National Guard
Tow
Aman
Northfield National Bank
Wwlief
Death at Wells River in New England Spa
The death of Mrs Catherine Downing Munsell, aged two, wife of Tr. W. FL. Mansell, occurred last night on Main Street. The funeral is set for 2 o clock Monday afternoon at the chapel. Community members, including Mine Morgan’s group, gathered to honor the dead as plans for a public event were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welle River
Catherine (Downing) Munsell
Tr. W. FL. Mansell
Jharat
Buane
BH. FE
Eddy
Brattleboro i
Pavilion Hotel
Montpeler
Reddy
Rady
Consolidation Bill Delayed Then Taken Up Next Tuesday
The Vermont Senate postponed action on H 40, the consolidation bill creating the office of commissioner of agriculture and forestry, until Tuesday at 2 PM. The measure, reported favorably with an amendment designating the deputy forester as chief forester, faces expected opposition from Senator Ricker. Senate adjourned to Monday. House in session.
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Senate
Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry
Committee On Agriculture
Vermont
Ricker
Caledonia
House
Proctor
United States
Fish and Game
Graham
Smalley
Morrietown
Nile
Injunction Dissolved in Chanerry Case Against City
The Park Armement Co lost its bid to maintain a temporary injunction as Judge Fish dissolved the restraining order pending a final hearing. The theatre firm argued it was owed by the city clerk and faced a $2 per diem license charge. the city presented a counter to the theater’s justification. Local officials and attendees at Herre Town caucus reported progress on town offices and committees following the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chanerry
Park Armeement Co
Dodge Prank
Fish
Bannels
Uls
Tames
Amwtre
Ontinaner
Houlot
Thuressy
Mark Ammerment Co
Hilister Jackson
Oly Attornay Williams Wishart
Barre
Judge Fish
Elvell
Wreck order alleged by German embassy official
Captain Charles A. Polack testified at the federal court on the Kronprinzessin Ceecilie case that he was ordered by a German embassy official to disable the ship’s machinery to prevent use by the United States in case of hostilities. He refused to name the official, fearing treason charges. The vessel remains under U.S. marshal custody as the case for damages by New York banks proceeds.
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Boston
Charles A. Polack
Kronprinzessin Cueille
Germany
Polack
Vo 50
Hoboken
Palack
Kronprinzess
Cecilie
United States
Mitchell
North German
Lions Steamship Company
New York
England
France
St Albans Closes Churches Amusements and Schools
St Albans reports an epidemic of throat trouble traced to milk. The state board of health orders closing churches schools and places of amusement. About 1200 people affected and milk handlers linked to cases. Contagion fear causes hysteria and unease in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Albans
State Board [of Health
Ladd
State Board of Health
William Warner
Meadow Brook Golf Club plans club house at Brook Street course
At the Meadow Brook Golf Club annual meeting, the Lyon awap and means committees were authorized to conduct a detailed inquiry into erecting a club house at the Brook Street course. After investigation the committee will report. New members were welcomed and officers for the coming season elected, with focus on preserving the club’s traditions amid a busy, cooperative spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon Awap
Meadow Brook Galf Club
Brook Street
Meadow Brook
Clan Gorton Hall
Lttsvaven
George M. Martin
George Brand
Joseph Fraser
Treasures
Donald Mcleod
Robert Clark
John Black
William Pirie
Robert Stewart
Frank Leith
George Fraser
John Whack
Iain Mercer
James Palmer
Arthur Pirie
Tiny Oltalini
Italian Pleasure Club 13th Annual Jollification at Knights Hall
The Italian Pleasure Club held its 13th annual reunion at the Knights of Columbus Hall on North Main Street, drawing 160 guests for a night of dining, singing, and dancing lasting into dawn. Led by Peter Merlo, the event featured a banquet, musical interludes from Riley’s Orchestra, and a long program of entertainment with local personalities, floor managers, and a large active committee contributing to a festive, traditional celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scampini
North Main Street
Knights of Columbus
Thos
LP. C
William Daniels
Jack
Hill
Riley
Excent
James
A. H. Fasola
Dobb's Ferry
Kiengo
Peter Merlo
Vincent Catto
Armando Comolli
Georgia
George Troupe
Dante Peduath
Efficientley
Phinean J. McMillan
Antonin H. Fasola
Silvio Giudiel
James McDonald
James Walker
Dr. 0. K. Barr
Rebekahs of Bright Star Lodge Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Bright Star lodge No 18 marks twenty five years with more than one hundred attendees. charter members honored as former officers recalled lodge history from its 1900 inception by J W Goetz of Durantville. program included solos duets and a family photo album with refreshments and dancing to close the celebration.
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Rebekahs
Bright Star Lige
Lant Sroning Binary
Tooms
Odd Fellows
En Todge
Guthering
Nora Jacke
Fmst Salen
Lodge
Bao
Ieee
Letty
TD. V. Stowe
Mary Patterson
Allie Rydberg
H.W. Clark
Philbrick
Dlv
Stone
E Philbrick
ISR
J. W. Goetelt
Durtaurvon
Ante da Rebekah Blige
Burlington
Nurw
Gorton Ibherk
Narre
Stoo
Palliesek
Clark
Sextt
Close Contests in Two Wards Elect Local Officials
In ward caucuses Alexander Milne and James Marrion won alderman and school commissioner nominations in wards 1 and 3 with narrow margins. Stephen Rizzi claimed alderman in ward 5 after a tight vote against Antonin M. Rosai, while ward 4 produced uncontested nominees A J Loranger and James T Merrion for alderman and school commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander ©. Milne
A. J. Loranger
Stephen Rizzi
John C. Booth
James T. Marrion
A. Milne
H. W. Scott
Jesen Phelps
Mr. Boots
Also Mentioned on This Page
Capt. Koenig
English Harbor
Muntich
Lamon
von Bernstorfi
Frederik VIII
R. R
Jodge
Husband
Fred Rounds
Burlingtom
Batanen
Stbuers
Rity Yester. I
Rumania
George A. Tilden
Wells River
Catherine B Munsell
Morgan
Ulm
Propeitor Snow
Arihr Maekimere Wee Chatroan
Barre Town
Citiens
Herre Town
Waters
East Dares Oper
Dickey
Frank Aegen Tecerred
Ake Eee
Allie
Kronprinzessin
Summer Street
Portland
Carolinas
Central Station
John Sullivan
Averill Street
Wiebotk
Emuke
Bright Star Rebekah Lodge
A. E. Milne
A. J. J .Unger
Stephen Rizi
Trianguls
Rizzi
A. M. Rossi
W. R. Halvosa
W. J. Clapp
Alexander E. Milne
Milne
H.W. Scott
Jesse Phelps
Jobe
J. Batchelder
George N. Tilden
A.J. Loran ‘Gor
James T. Merrion
Thomas H. Gy Jr
G. Herbert Pape
Mr. Cave
Fred W. Bancroft
Arthur J. Loranger
Haelf
L. RB. Hutchinson
James T. Marrlon
Hitchinson
Marrion
Feld
Cunicus
Wandy
Antonin Mo Rosei
St Jano
Ressi
Arexl
Michael Keefe
Joseph Comnelli
Daniel Keefe
Porte
A. Malnati
Antonio M. Renal
Silvis L. Cardi
Wte
Moderath Keely
Silvio Cardi
McDenshi
Augustus Rossi
Frond
Stephen Ried
Antomio M. Bossi
Rossi
Caurus
City Hall
Dermunn
Frent
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