Four Elderly Women Die in Lynn Home Fire
A fire at the Lynn Home for Aged Women in West Lynn killed four residents and injured several others on February 23. Authorities say the blaze started in the basement, likely from the heating plant, hindered by frozen hydrants and a blocked hose. Attendants and neighbors assisted some inmates down stairs while others were carried. The building housed about 21 residents, though holidays reduced numbers.
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Lynn
Maes
West Lynn
Mies
Geese Kell
Clara B. Walker Myre
Lydia K. Wale
Mew
Martha Proctor
Mila A. Gondy
Ata Home
Marquet Square
Eforts
Nok Mise Kell
Clean Up Iron County Prohibition Sweep Planned
Chicago February 24 Major Daleympi federal prohibition director for six central states gathered 30 agents to prepare a Tend re lead expedition into Iron county Michigan. They aim to arrest jailers and officials said to have interfered with a federal liquor raid last week and obstructed prohibition enforcement. Feds in Washington seek warrants for the Iron River county official who allegedly obstructed the raid.
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Chicago
Daleympi
Iron County
Michigan
Catty Offdale
Washington
United Sis
Hatch
Marquette
Iron River
Heard Farewell Address Delays Railroad Bill Debate
Washington February 23 All government departments closed for Washingtons birthday but both Senate and House met. The Senate paused its railroad bill debate to hear Senator Pomerene read the farewell address.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Senate
House
Pomerene of Ghio
Senate Will Tackle Railroad Measure
Washington Feb 29 The compromise railroad bill passed by 241 to 150 in the House was given the right of way in the Senate. The peace treaty and other measures were laid aside while leaders planned to take up the railroad measure after the reading of Washingtons farewell address. The general committee of railway labor organizations met to discuss President Wilsons wage proposal presented at a White House conference last week.
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Washington
D.C
House
Senate
Wilson
White House
Wood and Harding Rally in Ohio as Campaigns Expand
Columbus February 22. A national agents campaign plan emerged at the Washington birthday rally in Ohio. Senator Warren G Harding and chairman Wilbur M. Hays led the GOP on a day of strong speeches. Major General Leonard Wood pushed his bid into Harding's home state, filing with the secretary of state to formalize his presidential run.
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Columbus
Wood
National Agients
Washington
Ohio
Warren G. Harding
Ant
Wil T H. Hays
Republicanational Committee
Leonart Wood
Harding
Peace delegations arrive to seal treaty terms
Reval Rethonia rem 28 two bolshevik delegations reach here to govern peace terms with Soviet Hussia and to direct reopening of export trade with western Europe via Russian cooperative societies. Both groups stay in wireless contact with Moscow and will enjoy diplomatic privileges. An Esthonia delegation will depart for Moscow soon to execute the peace treaty terms.
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Reval
Rethonia
Rem
Boleshevik
Soviet Husesia
Esthonia
Western Europe
Moscow
Medical advisers to Poland typhus effort arrive in Geneva
Dr Burt Wollach of Harvard Medical School and Dr John Todd of Merrill University arrived in Geneva to confer with the Red Cross on typhus conditions in Poland. The mission includes other members proceeding to Poland and Professor George Whipple of Harvard University becomes chief of the Red Cross sanitary department in Madrid.
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Geneva
Burt Wollach
Harvard Medical School
John Todd
Merrill University
League of Red Cross Societies
Poland
George Whipple
Harvard University
Red Cross Magrue
Big Bill Edwards Fire Trophies Loss At Hotel
A fire at the Marie Antoinette hotel on West 67th Street displaced 400 guests and damaged the building by water. The blaze began on the eighth floor, reportedly in Big Bill Edwards's room, injuring no one. Edwards, former Princeton football captain and collector of internal revenue, said his football trophies were destroyed. The origin of the blaze is unknown.
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Marie Antoinette Hotel
Edwards
New York
Way
67Th Street
Willem HL
Big Bill) Edwards
Tevenime
Prinerton
A Journalist's Stunt and the Times Russia Tale
A fragmented1298 line excerpt suggests criticism of a journalist stunt and a chaotic portrayal of Russian events. The text references The Times, Brest lines, and Moscow Petrograd mentions, implying tension between Western and Eastern reporting. Names and clear facts are sparse, with obscured phrases and stylistic notes.
Wales Strike Starts In Biendida Valley Collieries
Perth Wales reports a mining strike began this morning in Biendida valley collieries. About 500 miners joined the shutdown to press for the dismissal of a checkwork supervisor and to challenge an alleged unjust action against a miner.
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Perth
Wales
Venet
Biendida
King Alexander Visits Saloniki Amid War News
The Greek king Alexander arrived in Saloniki after a visit to the war zone as fighting continued in the east. The report notes his presence in the city during ongoing military events and references updates from Saloniki and eastern Maw doula.
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Alexander
Greece
Saloniki
Reek
Alemteder
Mawdoula
Paper Goes To Three Cents In Local Journal Courier
Fragmentary OCR item notes a price advance for a newspaper in New Haven with scattered text about March 1 and a retail period noted amid garbled phrasing. The readable elements call out a price change and delivery notes without clear dates or names.
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Haves Journel-Courier
PearyLaid To Rest With National Honors At Arlington
Washington February 25 Rear Admiral Robert E Peary discoverer of the North Pole was buried at Arlington National Cemetery with full naval and military honors. Government officials diplomats and officers attended. The flag draped casket was carried to the grave on a gum limber and a military escort led the procession. Navy chaplains conducted services as sailors fired three volleys during the last salute.
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Washington, D. C
Robert E Peary
North Pole
Arlington National Cemetery
Aday
Ic Corps
Peary
Congres
India
Navy Department
Carroll C. Wright
Washington Navy Yard
Admiral Peary
Whch
Rutland Woman Dies After House Fire Accident
Rutland February 24 Mrs Nett Ayers 47 widow of Lonie Ayers fatally burned Saturday afternoon while tending a fire at the home of Charles H Onkman on Adams Street where she worked as a housekeeper. She was found with clothing afire and severely burned about the head face and eyebrows. Dr Heidel treated her at the scene and she was moved to the hospital where she died. She had lived in Rutland for years with limited close relatives.
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Rutland
Pideza Deveid
Mmerrgen
Ke A Heidel
Ware
Svens
Ayers
Wilson's Adriatic note expected for Europe tonight
Washington Feb 24 President Wilson's rejoinder to the entente premiers on the Adriatic situation was expected to be on its way to Europe by tonight officials said. The state department had finished its work in the document and it would be returned to Wilson for final review before publication. No forecast of its contents was given and no arrangement had been made for publication of this and the preceding notes.
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Washington, D
Wilson
Europe
State Department
Ite
Hoover Urges Ratification And Mild Reservations
Former food administrator Herbert Hoover spoke at Johns Hopkins University urging not to make ratification of the German treaty a presidential campaign issue. He favored a mix of mild reservations and pro ratification to keep the league's value and avoid delaying peace, stressing restored productivity and stable European reparation.
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Baltimore
Herbert ¢. Hoover
Johns Hopkins University Iis
Germany
Srey
League
Itill
Europe
Hoover
Boston Papers Withheld Publication On League Debates
A fragmented transmission shows a Boston discussion on League of Nations reservations. Speaker emphasizes moderation and broad agreement on major league ideas while cautioning against extreme positions amid global uncertainty and potential economic disruption.
Discontinues Service Amid Shortage In New York
A brief notice states that due to acute shortages the army recruiting lineup will be discontinued temporarily in New York and by 25Wr will rely entirely on paid advertising for recruitment.
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New York
Peb
Snow Melt Shrinks Water Supply Quietly Hitting Mills
March 23 report from Dueber notes low river levels on the St Lawrence north and south shores reduce paper pulp output and other water powered goods. Excess oil and dried aqueducts strain households as melted snow remains the chief water source. Many mills idle. recovery not likely for a month.
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Dueber
St. Lawrence
Federal Reserve Aims to Tighten Credit to Stabilize Postwar Economy
Washington reports the Federal Reserve Board pledges to use full power of the reserve system to curb credit expansion and induce liquidation as part of a peace time policy. It urges Congress to amend the reserve act to allow normal maximum credit lines and higher rates for excess borrowing to restrain large borrowers. The board warns against deflation for deflation's sake and stresses gradual absorption of war securities to reduce national debt and balance credit with tangible assets.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Congress
Pell Retains Title in Amateur Racquet Championship
Boston report on Clarence Pell of New York defending his national amateur racquets title in a final against Mortimer Mortimer of New York. Pell displayed cautious defense early, shifted to strong stroking in the second set, and won the fourth set to clinch the title as Mortimer struggled with placement and timing.
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Boston
Clarence
Tell
New York
Fuday
Stanley
Martiner
Igen
Mortimer Taotet
Pell
Mortimer
Pells
Frely
Springfield murder suspect tied to pervert theory
Authorities widen the investigation into the death of 12 year old Virginie Walker found Friday night in Springfield Massachusetts. Police say the crime appears sexually motivated and have intensified efforts to locate a suspect described as a moral pervert. Dozens of persons of interest have been questioned with few solid leads to date.
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Virginia Walker
Springfield
Masa
Mass
Virginie Walker
Sen
Walker
Rene
Chancellor John Moray to Become Bishop
Chancellor John Moray of Connecticut is to be consecrated as bishop on April 23. The ceremony will be held at Saint Chamberdak in Coneerated town with expected attendance by church officials and dignitaries.
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John
Moray
Connerticut
Wilson’s plan assailed by railroad leaders in Washington
In Washington on February 2, President Wilson’s proposed settlement of the railroad wage dispute and the compromise bill in the Senate faced sharp opposition from railroad officials and grievance committee members who were summoned to state their views. Indications pointed to a possible push by anchor leaders to urge a veto of the measure, citing labor provisions as undermining prior negotiations with Director General Hines. Fifteen organizations involved debated the plan, aiming to formalize their stance by majority rule and hold a general conference, with heated exchanges likely to continue.
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Washington, D.C
Wilson
Senate
Washington
Ita
Hines
Organiza
Prominent Rutland Financier John M Woodfin Dead
John M Woodfin a leading Rutland financier and manufacturer died at his home in his seventy second year He presided over Marble Savings Bank and Lincoln Low Works and was a director of the Type Pounders Company Jonal Paper and Type Co of New York Born in Pulaski Tennessee January 3 1840 to John and Frances Woodfin
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Rulland
John M. Woodfin
Hts
Marble Savings Bank
Lincoln Low Works
Type Pounders
Jonal Paper and Type Com
New York
Je Woodfin
Pulaski
Tent
Joho
Frances Fe, Woodfin
Rutland Nurse Miss Aronson Dies After Illness
Rutland February 2 Miss Mingie Aronson 21 daughter of Mr and Mrs Gus Aronson of City Park died at home Saturday afternoon after pneumonia following influenza. Born August 3 1908 in Proctor she lived in Rutland for years and attended local schools and the Rutland business college. She trained at Margaret Willstary Hospital and had been employed in city service. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 PM from her late home and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery vault.
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Rutland
Mingie Aronson
Gus Aronson
City Park
Aronson
Proctor
Ueturée
Margaret Willstary
N. H
Ples
Green Mountain
Aime
Armen
Vautt
Calvary Cemitery
Drifted Helplessly for Months After Shipwreck
The Rostellan with rudder gone sails torn and the vessel leaking drifted helplessly for months after leaving Waring New York. The captain and 12 crew were rescued 40 miles west of Fei by the American steamer Yweter. Rostellan carried palm oil from Africa to Liverpool when misfortune struck. A dog and goat aboard shared the crew’s ordeal. The Deepwater brought the survivors here from Genes.
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New York
Yweter
Africa
Liverpool
Third Death in Family in a Week in Middlesex
In Middlesex the Cram family endures a third death within a week as Mrs Hattie Cram 30 dies from pneumonia. Her husband James Cram and two other children are ill while Mr Cram remains at home. Mrs Cram born February 19 1880 was daughter of Charles and Mrs Alexander. The family plans no funeral with the body to be moved to Green Mount Cemetery in Montpelier tomorrow.
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James Cram
Middlesex
Hattie Cram
Mr. Cram
Mex
Mary Wright
Densmore Receives Promotion as Inspector at Boutwell Milne
Denison Densmore of 141 Washington Street begins work this morning as Inspector and adjuster for Boutwell Milne and Varnum quarrying firm with Barre home base and Montpelier headquarters. The promotion recognizes 20 years of faithful service in Barre’s granite industry, including time with Barclay Brothers.
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Denison Densmore
Washington Street
Boutwell, Milne & Varnum
Montpelier
Densmore
Barre
Barclay Brothers
bin Jung
Aercher
Welp
Denamore
Denison Denamore
David Henderson
Harold P. Hinman
BK. A. Bughee Granite Co
Medals Presented At Vermont Society Of Colonial Wars Meeting
The Vermont Society of Colonial Wars held its annual general court at the Hotel Sherwood in Stirlington with Gov. Gen. William W. Latt presenting medals to World War II veterans and others for notable government service. New officers elected include Governor Harvey B. Kingsley, Deputy Governor Redfield Proctor, Lieutenant Governor Maurice W. Dewey, Secretary Burn S. Clark, and other posts. Members total 140 over 16 years, with 47 marked A. A regret letter from Gov. PB Clement noted his inability to attend.
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Stirlington
Spon
Vermont Society of Colonial Wars
Hotel Sherwood
William W. Latt
Harvey BR. Kingsley
Rut
Redfield Proctor
Proctor
Maurice W. Dewey
Montpelier
Burn SN
Lark
Burlington
Thomas H. Hack
Proctors
Charles
Derailment disrupts morning train on Vermont railway
A derailed passenger train from the Genial Vermont railway struck near Vesex Junction this morning. Crews towed the disabled train from the track while a wrecking crew cleared the yard at Montpelier. Conductor James Kanally led the northbound service as repairs continued toward Williamstown.
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Vermont
Ernh
Vesex Junction
Sharon
Montpelier
Eeves Jvenetton
James Kanally
Montpetier
Barre
Williamstown
Prosecution Nearing End in Bartley Murder Trial
In She加工egan Maine on February 2, the Asharien murder trial nears conclusion as direct evidence and witness testimony unfold. Prosecutor statements reference multiple points, with defense aiming to challenge the credibility of the record and the timeline of events surrounding the fatal shooting of Nelsom W. Bartley.
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Showhegan
Jose Asharien
Nelsom W. Bartley
Dacksmne
Freehon Beymm
Thomas Leigh
Auguste
Barker
Tate
William
Boston
Attar
Patlaqyall
Sewinerma
Hartley
Hehd
Burke
David G Carr Veteran Dies After Illness At Home
David G Carr aged 82 and a native of Williamedyn died yesterday morning at The St Charles Dene of Washington after a prolonged illness. He was a veteran of the Tiwi war and his wife preceded him in death. He leaves a son in Sew York and a daughter Mrs Eugene Deremare of Watectury. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon with burial at the local cemetery under the direction of Mr Simmeane of Waedtagions.
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David Carr
Williamedyn
St Charles Dene
Washington
Mr. Carr
Ea Carr
York Amd
Eugene Deremare
Watectury
Opheeh
Ler Leew
Bene Fey
Mr. Simmeane
Barre’s War Dead Honored At Local Memorial Service
Barre post of the American Legion staged a Washington's Birthday memorial honoring 34 Barre area servicemen who died in World War I. A large audience filled the Barre opera house as Rev. Huntington led prayers, the high school glee club performed, and Mayor Fisher spoke. Attorney Gordon urged universal military training and government support for families of service members.
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Barre
American Legion
Washington
Barry
France
Democracy
American Legion Posta
French Republic
Raymond Poineste
Legion
Opera House
Murch
Fisher
Harre Post
D. Huntington
KO. Lipsky
America
Max Fisher
Charles Smith
St. Monica’s Church
Beatrice Tapin
Mr. Fisher
Jemman
Gordon
Toursone
Pan
Thik
Mr No
Goedereek
Trordom
Sinalietie
Angoune
Gordo Reall
Eal Urvist Viet Hi Goluy
Weil
Avrivin
Amy Mae
Tina
Tindan Samnt
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Ee Haven
Arlington Cemetery
Nettie Ayers
Pilson
League of Nations
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Aleo Wee
New England
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Meta
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Ile Isle
Massachusetts
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Mare
Reo
Marttard
Murray Ull
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Lincoln Tron Works
Rutland Nurse
Minnie Aronson
Nauned Barre
John A. Burke
David G. Carr
TewErem
Espera House
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