Big Shipyard Strike Ends After Wilson Rebuke
The Atlantic seaboard shipyard carpenter strike on government contracts ends this morning after President Wilson sharply rebuked Hutcheson. Several thousand idle workers are expected back tomorrow. about a thousand returned to work this morning, as John Rice of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners said Wilson would resolve the dispute to the union’s satisfaction.
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New York
Atlantic Seaboard
John Rice
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Rice
Wilson
Vermont boards reframe wartime duties and funding
The War Department informs Vermont that local exemption boards will shift to supervisory roles after classification ends. One member may run operations with a chief clerk signing documents. Mobilization tasks and reclassification become core duties with limited ongoing time demands and occasional compensation for specific tasks. Johnson, colonel, national army, deputy provost marshal general.
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War Department
Vermont
Mewibery
Johnson
Cavalry
National Army
President Wilson orders end to shipyard strike
Washington February 1 President Wilson intervened in the eastern shipyard strike rebuking William G Hutcheson leader of the Brotherhood of Erectors and Joiners He warned that if Hutcheson would not aid the effort he would send the strikers back to work and leave settlement to the adjustment board He refused a personal conference until such action was taken.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
William G. Hutcheson
Brotherhood of Eaetore and Joiners
Hutcheson
Adjustment Board
Labor Endorses War Aims For Victory
Washington February 18 Workers endorse Wilson war aims in AFL executive council declaration closing a seven day session. It argues peace talks with Russia and Germany failed, calls for industrial justice and fair wages, and urges workers to play their part in a war for greater freedom not private profit.
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Washington
Wilson
Executive Council
The
American Federation of Labor
Russia
Germany
Sava
Capital Labor Board Forms Wartime Conference Panel
Washington announces a national labor program step with a joint conference of employers and union leaders to set relations during the war. The first session is February 25 at Secretary Wil’s office, with twelve conferees including five members of the national conference board and two AFL representatives, plus two public representatives.
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Washington, Vu
Department of Labor
Wile
American Federation of Labor
Ishul Named Japan Ambassador to Washington
Ishul is appointed Japan's ambassador to Washington. The seasoned diplomat, previously serving in Tokyo, joins the capital post amid a reshuffle announced by Ambassador Samw. The move signals a broader realignment of Japanese diplomatic assignments and duties inside the foreign service.
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Washington
Samw
Pershing Inspected U S Trenches in France
General Pershing completed a two day inspection of the American sector northwest of Toul. He walked the first line trenches and dugouts, asked many questions about conditions and food, and recommended changes. He limped slightly from a recent ankle injury.
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France
Associated Prows
Pershing
Toul
General Pershing
London Air Raids Claim 88 Casualties in Two Attacks
London reports 88 casualties from German raids on Saturday and Sunday nights. Seven killed and 11 injured in the first raid. later 16 killed and 37 injured in the Sunday attack. Bombs dropped in various districts. some flyovers and anti-aircraft responses noted.
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London
Prominent NY family member found dead at country home
Mount Kisco, N.Y. Feb. 18. Robert B. Van Courtlandt, a member of a prominent New York family, was found dead in the bathroom at his country home near here today. The keeper said Van Courtlandt came yesterday and complained of not feeling well.
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Robert B. van Courtlandt
Mount Kisco
N. Y
N.Y
New York
Vian Courtlandt
Death of Mrs Abigail C Crossfield at Waterbury
Mrs Abigail Catlin Crossfield widow of Charles H Crossfield died at home of Charles Allen in Waterbury after a nine day illness from pneumonia She was born in Moretown Vermont June 4 1843 and lived in New Hampshire Massachusetts and Waterbury Her survivors include four children Kendall C Crossfield Mrs Mary E Brown Mrs Caroline M Rood and Mrs Harriet K R Smith and four grandchildren She was a member of Waterbury Center Baptist church Funeral at Advent Church Tuesday at 2 PM with interment in Keene New Hampshire.
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Waterbury
Rep
Abigail Catlin Crossfield
Charles H. Crowsfield
Charles Allen
Harriet Smith
Donse Pnentonia
Crossfield
Mooretown
San Wel OC
Henry (Hitchcock) Smith
Moretown
Women Defeated in St Johnsbury Caucus for March Officers
In St Johnsbury on a Saturday caucus day about 190 voters gathered to nominate town officers for the March meeting. About half were women and Edith Flint Nichols sought the school director post. The race for overseer of the poor hinged on the current incumbent and a former board member. participation included many women already on the town check list.
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St. Johnsbury
Caucue
Edith Flint Nichols
Nerublia
Majori
Wiles
Pwr
W. Wer
Snub to McAdoo Over Director of War Finance
In Washington the Senate finance committee rejected a move to appoint a director of the War Finance Corporation. The committee declined to endorse the appointment proposed by McAdoo, leaving a vacancy and signaling opposition from some senators. The decision preserves existing authority within the War Finance structure while delaying the appointment.
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War Finance Corporation
Washington
Sewete
Oman
Adu
Union Ticket Nominated by St Albans Republicans and Democrats
In St Albans on February 18 the Republican and Democratic factions jointly named a union ticket for the city election. Nelson Mwyer tops the slate for mayor, BLM Hopkins for clerk and treasurer, Mo F. Sullivan for city treasurer, M.S. Bostwick and M. McKIM for library trustees, Rowell, Caching, and A. H. George named to the grand jury. Ward nominations include Lea F. Willem as alderman by Republicans in Ward 1, Frank E. MacArthur in Ward 2, and Omarid TK Pisher by Democrats. Henry KE Layer chosen for school commissioner in Ward 3, Mrs B. Hirigham noted, and Ward 4 sees Mrs Foss by Republicans and S S Watso by Democrats.
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St. Albans
Nt. Albans
Newt Rvorith
Nelson Mwyer
Blm
Hopkins
Ister
Mo F. Sullivan
Deen
Pubilic
M. Mc Kim
Rowell
Caching
A. H._ George
Caueus
Lea F. Willem
E. MacArthur
Maroid TK Pisher
Henry KE. Layer
Bey
Raucus
Mre
B. Hirigham
Fin
Foss
SS. Watsoe
Drive for Volunteers in Shipbuilding Campaign
Much interest shown in a drive to enlist volunteers for a shipbuilding campaign. Joharbary reports several signed up from Hobusbury and Lyndong, with an optimistic goal of ten volunteers by the end of the week.
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Joharbary
Kiev falls to Bolsheviks as casualties mount
Kiev, a principal Ukrainian city, was captured by Bolsheviks after fierce fighting amid bombardment. Casualties are estimated at 4400 killed and 7000 wounded. Polish forces defeated Bolsheviks at Bobruisk and push toward Smolensk as Romanians hold Akkerman and threaten Odessa. In Camp Devens, the Toth division review was called off without explanation due to cold conditions.
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Devens
Peteograd
Kiev
Ukraine
Bobrusk
Minsk
Smolensk
Akkerman
Bessarabia
Odessa
Ayer
Mass
Toth
Camp Devens
Hodges
General Baker Relieved and Reassigned in Army Embarkation
Washington DC Brigadier General Chaunesy B Baker is relieved as chief of army embarkation. He will head a new section overseeing manufacture of military motor vehicles. The embarkation section is reorganized under Joseph E Lilly of New York as shipping expert.
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Joseph E. Lilly
New York
Army Embarkation
Washington
Quartermaster General
Gorthale
Chaunesy B. Bakeer
I Joseph E. Lilly
Appointment Withdrawn: Reed Named Consul General Withdrawn
Washington foreign minister Troteky withdrew the appointment of John Reed as Russian consul general in New York. Ambassador Ienness notified the State Department of the decision on February 18.
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John Reed
New York
Washington, D.C
Troteky
Ienness
State Department
Police arrest two men for alleged robbery on South Main
Chief J F Mahoney and Patrolman Robert Walker arrested Fred Bart and Warren Lemnah about 4 yesterday morning at Lemnah’s South Main home on robbery charges involving Albert Whiting of East Highgate. Whiting, who had shown about six dollars at a poolroom that night, said the men assaulted him near the wood yard after guiding him home. Whiting’s face was bloody and pockets were torn from his clothes. About $15 found on Lemnah and $1 plus home made steel knuckles on Bart. a bag of money later turned up. Both men jailed in Franklin County awaiting bearing.
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J. F. Mahoney
Robert Walker
Fred Bart
Warren Lemnah
Lemnah
South Main Street
Albert Whiting
East Highgate
Franklin County
Whiting
Federal Street
Whitin
Wood Yard
Sheldon
Walker
Welock
Mr. Whiting
Ty Lemnah
Burt Wie
Thawed delay halts St Albans Swanton tram line work
February report from St Albans notes the St Albans and Swanton Traction has halted clearing its lines. Snow and ice hindered tracks on North Main Street and along Swanton to Swanton, with motorists facing stranded sections. Officials warn the system likely cannot reopen until a thaw, risking further winter costs.
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St. Albans
St. Albans & Swanton Traction Company
North Main Street
Joe Wate
Kewand Haven
Nna
A. Morel
Vermont Refuses Draft Enrollments for Additional Quota
Ayer Mass February 18 Vermont will not send extra men in the draft for the final 15 percent of the first quota. Camp Devens reports list nearly 7,000 men in the group to report February 24. Northern New York provides 3,008. Massachusetts 2,088. Connecticut 1,000 to 1,100. Rhode Island 97. Maine 21. New Hampshire seven. Vermont called upon to supply more due to volunteers already sent.
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Ayer
Mass
Peh
Camp Devens Fel
Washington
New York
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
30 000 Tons Coal Coming From Nantucket Shoals Detained By Weather
Vineyard Haven Massachusetts reports 30 000 tons of coal aboard 18 eight tug towing 21 barges left today for Boston and nearby points after delays caused by weather. No fees charged on Nantarket Shoals or in Vineyard Sound. Skippers expect smooth passage for coal ships forthcoming with no further delays.
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Vineyard Haven
Mass
Boston
Porte
Maas
Beb
Nantarket Shoals
Vineyard Sound
Quiet Washington Wedding Unites Ella Vinola Calef and Ward Loren Jones
In Washington on Saturday February 16, Miss Ella Vinola Calef, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Myron A Calef, married Ward Loren Jones of Northfield. The ceremony featured Mendelssohn’s wedding march played by sister Leona Calef with sister Myrt Calef as ring bearer. Mine Arlene Jidfords sang O Promise Me. Only immediate family attended and the couple left for a brief wedding trip amid well wishes for their future prosperity.
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Myron A. Calef
Washington
Ella Vinola
Ward
Loren Jones
Northfield
Mendelssohn
Leona Calef
Mine Arlene Jidfords
Oil Heater Used to Protect Vegetables and Pipes in St Johnsbury
Residents in St Johnsbury used an oil heater in a cellar to keep vegetables and water pipes from freezing during winter. Forty gallons of kerosene have been consumed so far this season, with the total not yet reached.
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St. Johnsbury
Vasterna
Funeral of F Giudici in Barre
Funeral services for Frank Giudici a well known Graceite manufacturer of Barre were held at his home on Peek sley Street Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock. Bearers included James Vittori Frank Dinghi Nediste Leethinn Oreste Hifino Catto and Angelo Calderare. Interment followed at Hope Cemetery in spring.
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Frank Giudwi
Barre
Peeksley Street
Ginter Brow, & C
James Vittori
Prank Dinghi
Nedtiste Leethinn
Oreste Hifino
Catto
Angelo Calderare
Hope Loumtebers
Montreal Man Seriously Injured In Train Yard Incident
Omer Boivin of Montreal was seriously injured while preparing to leave a freight train in a shipyard area near St Athane February 18. Report states he received medical attention and was aided by volunteers as authorities investigated the accident and injury details.
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St. Athane
Berwin
Montreal
Fip
Aod
Frank Railway
Beveceg
Buivin
Soe Shipyard Volustvers
Ole
Robert W. Sitermts
Amd
Letters From Guy Andrews Writts To His Parents From France
Corporal Guy Andrews Writts writes to his parents about delays in mail and reports, moving positions in France, receiving knitted items from home, and enduring harsh conditions. He describes meals, weather, and a sense of safety but notes nightly movement and a warm, companionable camp life amid military strain.
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Guy Andrews
France
Tragedy at St Johnsbury Station Fatal Two-Train Collision
William Penney aged 58 was crushed between two trains at St Johnsbury station as they coupled after a warning to look out was apparently ignored. The widower left two married daughters in St Johnsbury and lived alone near the tracks. The incident marks the second fatal accident at the station in two weeks.
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St. Johnsbury
William Penney
Penney
Tocmera
Mit
Boen
St. Johnes Bury
Goose Green Accepts Red Cross Help for Barre Fund Drive
Goose Green residents announce support for Barre Red Cross relief with two Holstein calves donated by Berlin residents and local Barre Town donors. The Green committee will manage a Tirestork gift and organize local efforts, aiming to begin in mid March after town meeting as letters publish plans and call for community action.
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Barre Red Cross
Messrss Houte
Benjamin
Berlin
Smith
Barre Town
Fodey
Red Cross
Goone Green Committee
Fough
Will Drew
Barre
Cy Gilbert
Het Gleason
Chy Reynolds
Beth Sruntin
Mayur
P Ladd
Thief With Sweet Tooth Strikes Woolworths Burglaries
Reports say a candy craving drives a thief to break into stores in Barre, targeting chocolate and candy at Woolworths. A window break at the Howland block led to a police chase but no capture, leaving the chocolatier crime spree unresolved.
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Jomvine
Barre
F. W. Woolworth
Keith Avenue
Howland Block
Woolworth
Woolworths
Headquarters Established for Salvation Army War Fund Drive
War fund drive for the Salvation Army established Saturday in the Barre Montpelier Traction waiting room. Bar re residents urged to contribute. organizers note funds already on hand and deposits at the bank. Drive continues through February 2.
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Montpelier
Montpelier Coteasittee
Salvation Army
Barre
Salvaton Army War Fund
Barre & Montpelier Traction Company
Aldrich Buble
Vampaker
Alresty
Hank
Jail Arrest Report From Mont and Write River Crain
A man identified as 16 year old JAIL AGAIN ee wey was arrested by hep TD Stepten in the Mont and Write River Crain region near Maree. Authorities say the situation involved a detention and transfer to local custody for further questioning. No additional details were provided in the readable text.
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Eewey
Hep
Stepten
Mont
River Crain
Revival Planned by Barre Protestant Churches
Clergymen from five Barre churches plan a large revival starting this week and continuing to March 24. Evangelist Benben S. Smith of Boston, with nine years of soul winning experience, will conduct after preliminary plans by joint committees. Otho Hatcher will direct organizing efforts. music and prayer gatherings will involve Baptist, Congregational, Methodist and Presbyterian churches with Universalist cooperation.
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Barre
Hirch
United Committees
Benben
Smith
Boston
New England
Rowton
Ty Barre
Otho Hateh
Methndibeehmeeh
Sued For Saco Teaser Court Finishes Thawent
Fragmented OCR reads as a legal notice about a suit in a court near Saco. Mentions a person and a Letter of Terre Tire. Unable to confirm parties, dates, or exact action due to garbled text. summarizes as a local legal proceeding note with missing details.
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Terre Tire
Peter Pen
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Executive Council of American Federation of Labor
Capital Labor Board
Ishul
Japan
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Ween
Abigail C. Crossfield
McAdoo
Bob
Gen. Hodges
Gen. Baker
Swanton
Green Mountain State
Ella V. Calef
the Bride of Ward
F. Giudici
Marshfield
Naval
K Phelps
Darlington
Rae Ek Ha
Omer Boivin
Albage
Frane
Fume
Guy
Prance
Police
Eloy
Goose Green
Louis
Saco
Eugene Letter
RM. Shougett
W. M. Bycraft
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