Ship Skogland Warned After Sinkings by Submarine
The sinking of the Swedish steamer Skogland by a German submarine was reported by Consul General Hirst. Five Americans aboard were uninjured and landed at Tarragona. One crew member, Leo Cartwright of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is listed as claiming American citizenship.
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Washington, D. C
Skogland
Hirst
Barcelona
Spain
State Department
Tarragona
Sywia
Norfolk
Bagnoli
Italy
Leo Cartright
Portamouth
N. H
Duris
Skegland
Sinking of Ships Reported by Official Note
Paris reports official notice stating the steamship Ambon of 7,008 tons and a British trawler were sunk yesterday. Also announced were the sinking of the Norwegian ship Alice of 70 tons and the Russhan steamer Ligrit of 2,194 tons, amid neutral shipping losses.
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Ambon
Alice
Paris
Philadelphia Arrives New York After Europe Voyage
The American liner Philadelphia reached New York on February 22 as the first U S vessel to depart Europe since Germany began unrestricted submarine warfare. The unarmed ship carried many American passengers and reported no encounters in the German barred zone. The cargo included two zones of drafts from the American embassy in London for the state department.
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New York
Philadelphia
Europe
Germany
Landon
State Department
British Losses Reported After Armentieres Battle
Berlin reports a sharp British attack near Armentieres resulting in 200 killed and 99 prisoners. British raids elsewhere in France and Ypres area are described, with trenches seized and several machine guns captured amid heavy casualties.
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Armentieres
Berlin
Macedonia
Vardar
London
France
Somme
Gueudecourt
Chartrouge
Ypres
Boston Columbia Theatre Fire disrupts elevated transit
Boston Feb 22 A fire destroyed the Columbia Theatre on Washington Street forcing suspension of elevated and surface line services. Passengers faced near panic as a seven car train stalled by the burning building. The theatre, under renovation for a Loew’s vaudeville reopening, suffered wall collapses and the auditorium fell to the ground floor. Nearby tenement fires flared as crews fought the blaze.
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Boston
Boston Elevated Railway
Charlestown
Forest Hills
Columbia Theatre
Washington Street
Ton Elevated Company
Mur
New Columbia
Loew Vaudeville
Rush to needy towns to speed food and fuel shipments
Washington reports drastic railroad action to avert shortages caused by freight congestion. The American Railway Association says East Coast car shortages eased and 18 midwest towns including Chicago Detroit Indianapolis Toledo and Springfield receive gas coal and coke. New England faces flour famine but railroads are urged to move empty cars west for grain and flour to relieve the supply pinch.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
American Railway Association
East
Chicago
Detroit
Indianapolis
Toledo
Springfield
Middle West
Interstate Commerce Commmission
Griffin
Chicago Board of Trade
New York
Philadelphia
Howton
Baltimore
Association
New England
Afraneapolis
Pittsberg
Oak Park
Blue Island
Evanston
Kankakee
Blomington
Burlington
Iowa
Cadillac
Mich
Coldwater
Dekalb
Galena
Monroe
Rockford
Warkest Via
County Measures Urged for Tuberculosis Cures
Physicians and labor leaders testifying at the State House committee urged H. 272 to authorize county institutions for tuberculosis care with up to 70000 dollars to be spent and state support. Proponents argued advanced cases need nearby facilities and a county unit system best serves patients and workers, especially in Barre and surrounding regions.
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Committee On Public Health
State House
Howland
Farre City
Pittsford
Howeland
Marre
Montpetier
St. Lenin
Red Cross
Jame Mackay
Barre
Gham Wy
Tadgett
Bellows Falls
State Tuberculosis Comminver
Mary Fletcher Hospital
Burlington
Joes
Blodgett
Montpelier
Hardwick
Alexander Tronside
Granite Cutters’ Organization
Sarre
Ironside
S. Hollister Jackson
Spnater Proctor
Proctor
TP Magner
Bowers
Mailey
Cruniteville
WS. Trown
Mb Fletcher Hospital
CL PL Dalton
State Board of Health
Brown
Nine Fires in One Evening Shock New Britain
New Britain Connecticut faced a night of terror as nine fires broke out near the city center with all but one arson suspected. Police detained three suspects, two of whom remain under investigation and were to be questioned further. The affected buildings were mainly business blocks except a partially burning synagogue. Firefighting aid came from Hartford Waterbury Bristol and Mainfield.
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New Britain
Conn
Speamen
B'Nai B'Rith
Hartford
Waterbury
Bristol
Mainfield
Two Buildings Burned in Brattleboro Fire
Fire started in a large cattle barn on Western Avenue yesterday afternoon and destroyed the barn and the adjoining three story house owned by Elmer E. Covey. Twelve cows and two horses were rescued while six pigs perished. The Covey Weatherhead and Olbich families lived there. Covey carried 6000 insurance and Weatherhead 350. Firemen found limited water supply and could only check a blaze near Peter J. Hopkins' house across from the main flames.
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Brattleboro
Western Avenue
Elmer E. Covey
Mr. Covey
PF. Olibuch
Fred PD. Weatherhead
Covey
Weatherhead
Peter J. Hopkins
Fire destroys St Barnabas Episcopal Church in Norwich
Fire was discovered just after 6 o clock yesterday morning at St Barnabas Episcopal church in Norwich and despite heat and rapid response the building was destroyed. A few furnishings were saved and the furnace heating may have started the blaze. The church, built in 1862 and recently repaired, had Bishop Bliss of Burlington officiating at services the previous Monday. The rector is Rev Frederick Butterey.
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Norwich
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
Bliss
Burlington
Re Erick Butterey
Night of Calm Over Ocean Reported From Wireless Lines
New York reports a calm sea as the Ward line steamer Monterey returning to harbor after a Havana voyage rerouted by fire in her afterhold. A wireless message notes German detachments near Hebin court on the left bank of the Mose as vessels clear for Heaven and mission.
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New York
Ward Line
Monterey
Havana
Paris
Scotland
Highlahip
Whale
Miele
Hethincourt
Mose
Hevans
Mesienaurts
Disaster Strikes Dresden Armaments Factory on Christmas Day
A catastrophic incident at an armaments factory in Dresden during Christmas Bollings killed or injured over a thousand people. Early reports indicate a massive explosion and ensuing fires engulfed the facility, with rescue operations underway and details still emerging. The tragedy marks one of the deadliest industrial disasters in the region.
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Dresden
Minutes for Manslaughter in Mansfield La Report
Local court notes indicate Denis Cal Denis received a 20 minute jail term after a brief hearing. The court stated the punishment was suspended and no bail was required, with no further conditions listed.
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Mansfield
Web
L. Cal- Denis
Maine Solons Go To People On Suffrage
Augusta Me February 22 The Senate by a unanimous vote approves a referendum on granting suffrage to women by constitutional amendment. The measure passed the House earlier and, if signed by the governor, will be submitted to voters in September. Governor Milliken says he favors such a referendum.
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Augusta
Senate
House
Milliken
Steamer Corso Sunk After Collision in Sea
The steamer Corso, a 34,000 ton vessel, reportedly sunk in rough seas after a collision. British authorities confirmed the loss of the ship and crew with limited details available.
Eastern Star Service for Gertrude Woes at Elmwood Cemetery
The funeral for Mrs. Gertrude Woes was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 at the church affiliated with the Eastern Star. Rev. J B R Bearden officiated. Members attended in a body and served at home and Elmwood cemetery where the grave was placed. Pallbearers were A E Campbell, Frank Sartell, H A Wiehartmann, A W Beattie, R L Lene, and W Ingle. Many mourners attended.
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Gertrude
J BR Bearden
At mi
Rauter, C. ES
Honce
Elmwood Cemetery
A. E. Camprell
Frank Sartell
A. Wiehartmann
A.W. Beattie
Erry Murmerous Furs
Senate Favors Control Board Amid Busy Vermont Senate
The Vermont Senate advances the administration measure creating a board of control with amendments shifting last governor retirement to a member rather than gubernatorial appointment, postponing final action to next week. The House, observing Washington's Birthday, passed a resolution praising the nation and urging a 30 minute recess as part of an investigation into the Brandon state school for feeble minded children.
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Board of Control
Billy
Graham Kinge
Senate
Bigelow
Orange
Proctor
House
Vermont
Brandon
Washington
Ote
America
House of Representatives
Randolph
Brandon School
House of Ele
Vernit
Sobpena
Auditor of Accounts
Fiah
Aiken
Adams
Westford
Alber
Allen
Vernon
Andrews
Austin
Ayer
Valley
Ball
Newark
Herre
Blanchard
Ris
Mond
Brewson
Brown
Bertin
Orwell
Peru
Bryant
Pook
Bundy
Burroughs
Button
Buxton
Carlton
Carpenter
Chamberlin
Chapman
Chee
Cheney
Chesemere
Clift
Coburn
Johnson
Craftsbury
Hantington
Wardsboro
King
Ladd
LaFlowe
Lawam
McCray
Martin
Winhall
Merrifield
Meteger
Miles
Miller
Miner
Moore
Lindlow
Plymouth
Noble
Noonan
Oncil Sullivan Osgond
Rockegham
Parsons
Perkins
Waterbury
Phillips
Pike
Stowe
Stratton
Wreaty
Puffer
Richardean
Ricker
Root
Roger
Russell
Shanly
Smalley
Smith
Trownington
Stearns
Steele
Stiles
Taggart
Traney
Trouville
Waite
Weston
West
Williams
Pawlet
Wilson
Pownal
Wright
Laventey
Walthsan
Amrieb
Welcott
Aridi
Areker
Atwoed
Daker
Baldwal
Mall
Meidstame
Bar~ter
Narrett
Bates
Beard
Becker
Belusp
Bellows of
Cambridge
Bellows of Wanton
Bentley
Bix
Brigey
Bucklin
Campbell of
Belvidere
Campbell of Satten
Candom Cannon
Casey
Cudworth
Cummings
Dalrymphe
Mecca
Day
Dey
Talion
Denham
Athens
Atom
Fenton
Field
Phengan
Funny
Ming
Felten
Ridley
Vale
Hall of Elmore
Mall of Inde
le Jotte
Hayes
Haynes
Hemingway
Faithful Dog Guards Woodbury Man's Final Resting Place
Woodbury February 22 Selectmen concluded their inquiry into Morris McKinistry’s death in a mountain wood lot. A four foot pile collapsed burying him while he worked to clear snow for sleds. A faithful shepherd dog guided neighbors to the scene enabling recovery. Authorities deem the death accidental. He leaves a wife and two children and is remembered as a town resident of forty six years.
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Woodbury
Morris McKinistry
Woodbury Mountain
McKinistry
Mov Kinistry
Mountain Wood
Newrain
Mr. Wheeler
Wheeler
Mc Wheeler
Pflen F Himatead
Hardwick
Morley Metinistry
California
Lsd
Morton McKinistry
Woodlury
Death Made Worse by Bomb Noise At Home
A bomb incident at a local residence hastened a death, with a youth admitting the act as a note. Mrs. Eolas Taker moves wife of Pru For. dyer Meare of Ve. Mrs Moore, who had led health efforts, died Sunday at the Baker home and was buried there. The blast at the Daler residence caused medical and police concerns.
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John Stuart
Pied Nail
Antiy
Eolas Taker
Pru
Dyer Meare
Mra Moore
Beeu Lr Deetiwine
Ant
Frank Baker
Daler
Americans Released After German Note Says Not Confiscated
A Berlin dispatch states American sailors aboard the steamer Yarrowdale were released after Germany informed Washington that the ship had not been confiscated and the crew would not be interned. The report indicates officials in Berlin advised that the delay arose from miscommunications between Washington and Berlin.
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Amsterdam
Lonilan
Berlin
Germany
America
Marr & Gordon plant on Granite Street sold to Carrolls
Barre reports a major Granite Street plant sale as Marr & Gordon transfer ownership to Thomas Carroll and John M. Carroll. The new firm Carroll Bros will lease and operate as Carroll Rye, promising extensive repairs and modern machinery to resume production in Barre’s granite district.
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Barre
Marr & Gordon
Granite Street
Thoms Carroll
John M. Carroll
Carroll Rye
Mare & Gordon
Moeasis, Carroll
State Library
Capital
Leland
North Barre
Messrs. Carroll
Carroll Hros
Thomas Carrell
Jaga M. Carroll
Trown, Carroll & Co
Ormer
J. M. Carrell
Brown, Carrell & Co
Missie
Carroll
Watertury
Thomas Carroll
Thomas Williams
John Mc Col. Prion
Brown, Carroll & Co
Woodbury Granite Co
Murley & Currall
Sutherland Granite Co
Waterbury
Ripe
Granite Hustrese
Ite
Carroll Byes
Indore
More & Gorton
Chetate Td Bolster Ant
Clee Maer &Harden
Robbers shoot store manager during Atlantic and Parite Tea heist
In Morudextar district a store manager named Ruoeten was fatally shot as robbers, slow to react, looted the establishment and fled. A second driver was tied up as shots rang out, with police and witnesses noting the early exchange of gunfire and a possible pursuit.
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Ruoeten
Oridveny
Hail
Atlantic and Parite Tea Company
Moredextar Distriet
Enel
Nirhaler
Jake Kilberkian
Gerard in Madrid Amid Transit Talks with United States
In Madrid Gerard and his party arrived with Transportation agents in London to discuss ongoing United States relations. The trip signals coordinated diplomacy, focusing on transit and informal talks to advance joint interests between Madrid and Washington.
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United Sustes Madrés
London
Veh
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Episcopal Church
St. Barnabas
Maine
Howie
CORSO
Eastern Star
Gertrude D, Wetmore
Rawson
Robinson
Bridgewater
Jamaica
Rood
Tabler
Ryan
Seaver
Shores
Sinclair
Spaulding
Stanton
Stedman
Stoddard
Taylor
Creensboro
Tinmouth
Shoreham
Walker
Warren
Webster
Wellinger
White
Whitford
Whitney
Williame
Wilwon
Wooster
Young
University of Vermont
State Agricultural College
Public Service Commission
Fordyee Baker
Middlebury
Winchester, Va
Yarrowdale
Ashington
Carrolls
Thomas and
John Carrol
Ordway
Hall
Dorchester
Mars
Lexx
Gerard
Madrid
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