Renewed German bombardment near Verdun signals renewed drive
Paris reports increasing artillery in front of Verdun with heavy infantry actions in the Woevre district southeast of the fortress. German forces captured Manhuelles, while French counter attacks claimed the village western edge. Berlin also notes gains at Champion and south of Douaumont, plus 16,575 unwounded French prisoners. Concurrently Russians push in Armenia and Trebizond evacuation by Turkish forces accelerates.
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Verdun
Paris
Woevre
Manhuelles
Champion
Dippe
Abacourt
Blanche
Douaumont
Berlin
Armenia
Petrograd
Trebizond
Black Sea
Haiti Protectorate Treaty Stands With United States
Washington and Haiti ratify a treaty placing Haiti under American supervision of finances customs debt payments and future borrowing while a native constabulary under American officers polices the republic. The agreement aims to preserve order develop resources and guarantee territorial integrity with an American financial advisor to aid Haiti’s ministry of finance.
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Washington, D.C
Senate
Yeaterday
Haiti
Unite States
Republic
Ite Miances
Guarris
Congress
D'Artiguenave
Bluejackets
Caperton
Wilbrun Guillaume
Orr
Guillaume
Legation
United States
Haith
Haitien
Wilton
Ministry of Finance
Provence auxiliary cruiser sunk in Mediterranean
Paris via London reports the auxiliary cruiser La Provence sunk in the Mediterranean last Saturday. About 200 survivors landed. Milo reports four hundred more survivors. La Provence, a large line vessel, was requisitioned for naval service at the war’s outset.
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Paris
London
Mediterranean Sea
Als
Milo
la Provence
Pfrench Line
Italy Requisitions 34 German Steamers in Ports
Landin reports in the House of Commons that Italy has requisitioned 34 German steamers interned in Italian ports. The move heightens tensions likely to trigger a formal war declaration. The action follows earlier hostile notes amid growing European conflict.
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Landin
House of Commons
Hand to Hand Fighting Near Verdun In Feb War Updates
London reports continued hand to hand fighting as German and French forces clash west of Fort Demautmont near Verdun. German assaults were repelled by French fire and counterattacks, with Fort Demautmont described as ruined and the German attackers encircled by French forces. Further east near Verdun German advances were alleged but later denied by Berlin as limited gains.
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Douaumont
Verdun
London
Eptera Mars
Fort Penaumont
Demautmont
Denautmont
Nerlin
Che
Perea
Engineer Faulted In Milford Collision Killing 11
New Haven Conn Feb 20 The coroner ruled engineer William R Curtis failed to heed signals set for an extra pair train leading to a collision with a stalled train at Milford on Feb 22 causing 11 deaths.
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New Haven
Conn
William R. Curtis
Milford
el Mix
Felix Diaz Leaves U S to Start Revolt in Mexico
Washington reports Felix Diaz, long watched by the U S Justice Department for suspected neutrality violations, has departed for Havana and then Mexico with plans to mobilize forces from Oaxaca and southern regions against Carranza. Officials say no evidence supports his arrest as he leaves the United States as a private Mexican citizen.
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Washington, D
Felix Dink
Department of Justice
United States
Mexico
Carranza
Oaxaca
Ding
New Orleano
Havana
Theodore Dehesa
Diaz
Huerts
Perwer
Muerte
Sherad
Explosion at New England Manufacturing plant shocks North Woburn
A large blast at the New England Manufacturing plant in North Woburn, Massachusetts damaged one building and injured night worker Frank I. Cermott. Officials say the accidental explosion, likely from Urinitroluol chemicals, caused about 850,000 in losses with no outside foul play suspected. fire under control by forenoon with nearby Merrimack Chemical structures unaffected.
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Woolburn
Mass
New England Manufacturing Company
Frank I. Cermott
W. E. McKay
Boston
Havever
North Woburn
Merrimack Chemical Company
Court considers voter eligibility in tax payers case in Vermont
The Vermont Supreme Court adjourned with a decision expected next morning on whether delinquents may vote in the March referendums. Justice John J. Watson is writing the opinion. Arguments centered on whether the two statewide questions apply to all freemen or only tax paying ones, as in past referendums.
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Thomas W. "Martin
Brookfield
John J. Watson
Fternoon
Lient
Tile K. Darling
John N. Harvey
Barre
Brookfelt
Harvey
State House
Orrington Woman Dies in Lamp Fire Tragedy
Ellen Shiel of Orrington Corner, aged 75, died from burns and smoke inhalation after a lamp exploded in her kitchen. Neighbors alerted Dr. George Tibbetts, who rescued her body and suffered facial burns. The fire caused over 100 dollars in damage. Shiel was born in England and had a maritime life with two husbands.
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Orrington
Ellen, Shiel
Orrington Corner
George TM. Dibbette
Tibbetts
Shia
England
George Martlett
Tries Shiel
Brookive
Henry James Dead Aged American Born Writer dies in London
Henry James a noted novelist critic and playwright died yesterday in London at age 56. Born in New York April 14 1868 he became an American by birth but lived and worked in England for decades aligning with British interests during the European conflict.
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London
Henry James
Henry James Wan Herm
England
Warren
Newellet
New York
Henry Jamra
Tie Geenger
William
Newetiae
Brattleboro Man Fined for Liquor Sale Prank Case
In Brattleboro Feb 20 Judge Earl Turber found Emedio Pellegreno guilty of keeping liquor with intent to sell. He was fined 8190 and $24.79 costs, released on bail. Sheriff Mann had arrested Pellegreno last month for offering half ounce bottles claimed to “make white key with.” State analyses showed 64.6 to 56.4 percent alcohol. The liquor came from a New York company which said no license was needed to sell. The case draws unusual legal interest.
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New York
Pellegrene
Rutland Brawl Ends With Arraignment In Stabbing Case
Calvin Rich, a war veteran, was arrested after a drunken altercation at his Rutland home. John McLoughlin, a Rutland Town lumberjack, stabbed Rich three times with a hunting knife and faced arraignment on a charge of intent to kill while armed with a dangerous weapon. McLoughlin waived examination and was held on 1500 bail. Harvey Hanger, at the scene, was fined for obstruction. McLoughlin’s prognosis was said to be improved, with hopes for recovery.
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Rutland
Calvin Rich
John McLoughlin
Rutland Town
Fog
Swinnertom
Roe
Harvey Hanger
McLaughlin
Woman Defeated by Black People in Auburndale Case
A partial, garbled report from Newton area notes a woman was defeated in a street incident involving robbers. Fragments mention names such as Albert Mavelers and Vownk Sytemy, and reference a crime tied to Tick Ray feet rap threats near a local topies area.
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Newton
Albert
Italian Liners Cleared at New York Over Guns
The Giuseppe Verdi and San Cruelmo, both at New York with mounted guns, were ordered cleared today after assurances from the Italian government that the armament is for defensive use only. Germany's formal note on submarine warfare was presented to President Wilson and the cabinet, with Lansing carrying the document and related papers to the White House for discussion.
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Washington
D. C
Giuseppe Verdi
San Crusielmo
New York
Germany
Wilson
Lansing
White House
German submarine rule to take effect at midnight
Berlin reports via London that Germany will begin enforcing the new submarine warfare rule at midnight tomorrow February 20. The move follows the memorandum on future treatment of armed merchant ships issued by Germany's leading statesmen.
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Germany
Berlin
London
Barre's Newest Granite Plant Opens in Burnham's Meadow
Shield and Mills launch a modern Barre granite facility in Burnham's meadow with 182 by 40 foot main bed and 24 by 82 foot wings. George Mills and Waldron Shield, long active in local stone trades, lead the operation with three polishing wheels and a direct Central Vermont railroad spur to speed shipments.
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Barre
Shield & Mills
Burnham
Amachinery
Widal
Barre Granith
Milly
Ife
Shield
George Mills
Waldron Shield
Hoyt & Milne
Brown & Carroll
Central Vermont Railroad
Nevilless
Mills
Petit Jurors Named for March Term in Washington County
The March term jurors for Washington County are listed, including Grant Lane, Harry Patterson, WL Awertil, and Jot Holland among others. The lengthy roster cites numerous names such as A. M. Snow, Willian P. Cooley, Fred A. Hille, Lew Lew, and Charles L. Holton, indicating a broad selection for juror duty in the court calendar.
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Washington
Grant Lane
Harry Patter
Anon
Fayston
S. AL Strong
Fred Daring
Vern Slayton
Fred A. Hille
B. Miles
Seeapeine
Sohn P. Mack
F P. Lew
Muretown
Lew ¥. Weown
T. J. Parrell Northfield
Charles L. Holton
Ius
Howe
Pisin
Sell
Addiwon K. Ross
Roxtary
Unsure text about nurses and a patient transfer
Fragmentary OCR reads like a hospital scene with nurses carrying or guiding a patient through a building toward Plymouth, amid unclear events and dates. The garbled lines mention a fire incident or escape, hospital views, and a clerical misfit, with no clear names or outcomes.
No agreement at Quincy yet
Reports from Quincy and surrounding New England towns show ongoing labor talks between cutters and manufacturers over five year vs expiring bills. The talks touch one and one quarter inch tool, with meetings in Barre Milford Fitzwilliam Keene Westerly and Rockport aimed at avoiding a strike as deadlines loom.
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Quincy
Mass
Engeland
Uinions
Hardwick
Barre
Tinos
Re Turers
Westerly
Snr
Milford
New Towpshire
Fitzwilliam
N. H
Kellogg Held on Forgery Charge in Barre Case
A 24 year old man, Kellogg, was arrested for forgery after cashing forged checks in Barre, using a Cutler farm name. He faced bail of 1000 dollars and waived examination, with allegations detailing multiple counterfeit checks, bank interactions, and an escape attempt toward the Canadian border. The case stems from alleged use of a prominent East Montpelier farmer’s signature to obtain goods and cash across several downtown stores and banks.
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Om Kellogg
Stantridge East
Qalton
Nat Tharediy
Willine
Jobe W. Dineen
H. W. Scott
Maatetioha
Yur
al- Tegelte
Mfunray Cutler
East
Kelloggin
Jfiron
Cutler
William Wishart
Kelloggs
Kellogg Init Baén
Cutler Farm
Kellogg
Wimwell
Avioli & Dente
North Main Street Clothiers
Bipberith
Wellogg
Nelson Kellogg
Hs Big Brother
Quarry Savings Bank
Cher Kellogg
Quincy Granite Mills Wage Talks Face Key Hurdles
Forecasts point to a wage pact between Quincy granite manufacturers and workers. A proposed minimum of 24 per day for eight hours from March 1, 1918, rising to 24.28 from March 1, 1921, is under discussion. Major sticking point is contract length while other trades have largely settled terms.
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Quincy
Woman Born in Bradford Dies at 64 in Bellows Palle
Ella M. Pike aged 64 wife of Taree WL Mike died early yesterday morning at her Bradford home on Athmore Street. She was a Universalist and leaves daughters Mia Emma Maron Lyn Max and others. Funeral arrangements were set for this evening at a local church with Irish connections noted.
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Bellows Palle
Ella M. Pike
Taree
Mike
Athmneier Street
Eve i
Bradford
Universalietebvirel
Rome
Mia
Emma Maron
Lyn
Max
Ln Halt -Wieters
Mie Retell Gowen
Mire
Vermont Business Troubles Amid Unclear Local Notes
Fragmentary OCR text from Vermont business notices mentions Extiont rh TRG and Corutel of Seath Livewetr with references to printers and exemptions. The readable items are garbled, but indicate financial or legal notices tied to business operations and possible penalties or exemptions.
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F. Corutel
Fatels
Funeral for C Blakeley in Montpelier
Funeral services for Coiling Thakebey known Montpelier druggist and Mason occur Saturday at 171 Main Street Montpelier with a Masonic service at the Church of the Moensiak There were Masons from Montpelier and nearby attenders including Mr and Mrs E Marria of Midlbetury and Mrs Mason of Pawrtet. the obituary notes other attendees and affiliations.
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Thakebey
Montpelier Druggivt
Masin
Bety Hee
Main Street
Montpelier
Kew
Moensiak
Masonie Serview
Arthur J. Cofty
Cotmandere
Six Months in Jatl Feria Fight Clouded by Turmoil
Fragmentary OCR describes a chaotic six month period in Jatl with mentions of a feria, a political government, and a tense crowd. It refers to a protected factor and a vandalous event, and hints at a jail or confinement scenario involving RL Flew and others.
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Tiselingten
Feria
Staley Mart
Hnterestevied
Mowtseee
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Provence
Mediterranean
Italy
Mix
Felix Diaz
New Orleans
St. Loui
Jepel
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New England Manufacturing Co
Wateon le
Maine
Brattleboro
Chase
U. S
San Guglielmo
Shield & Mills’ Place
PETIT
Washington County Court
Plymouth
Willy Rabb
Ora Kellogg
Murray Cutler
Rea
Bellows Falls
Vermont
F Cersiti
Seath Ryegale Granite Manufacturer
Fatty
C. Blakeley
Jatl
Charles W. Porter
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