Second Blow Falls in Western War Arena
Allied forces have lost ground while reporting mixed gains on the western front. The Russian war office claims Austrian defeat in Galicia with 3,000 prisoners, though resistance remains. Reports from Paris note British battleship Formidable sunk off Portsmouth by German submarines.
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Formidable
Portsmouth
Eng
Paris
Galicia
Carpathians
Gorlice
Poland
Rawa
Socharsew
East Prussia
Miana
Belgrade
Paria
England
Western Battle Front
Argonne
Athens
Constantinople
Egypt
Formidable S Down by Mine or Submarine Off English Channel
British battleship Formidable is believed sunk after a mine or German submarine attack. About 600 crew members remain missing or lost, with 150 rescued from a 750-strong crew amid raging seas and a gale. Rescued sailors endured hours in a cutter and engine room, receiving care from trawler crews and locals. The ship’s loss follows a string of British naval losses since the war began.
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Lonnon
Jan
England Channel
Tor Bay
England
Wight
Sean
Germany Denies Recognition of Consuls in Belgium
Berlin officials announce through the official press bureau that Germany will no longer consider the exequatur of consuls in any territory occupied during the war as binding. The Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung reports the statement, noting this change in diplomatic recognition policy.
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Germany
Amsterdam
London
Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
Offical
Berlin
American steamer seized again report from Halifax
Halifax dispatch reports the American steamship detained again amid diplomatic tensions. The seizure follows prior arrests and reflects continuing friction between the United States and unspecified authorities over wartime or maritime policy.
Foreigners Asked to Leave Raises RI Debate
A wave of foreigners faces expulsion amid a government push to restrict non nationals. Officials state the measure targets security and employment access, while critics warn of discrimination and harm to international communities. Public reaction splits along political lines with protests expected.
May Have Beel Slain Mystery Remains Unclear
A fragmentary report notes a potential beel slaying case with unreadable OCR text and uncertain details. The readable bits suggest an investigation ongoing, with no confirmed suspects or outcomes available at this time.
Magnates Lose Pleas Over Sherman Law Indictments
Federal district court in New York overruled pleas of immunity by John Billard Elton Skinner and William Skinner, directing them to plead to indictments alleging criminal Sherman law violations tied to their acts as directors of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad. The decision means they join 18 other named directors or former directors in the case.
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New York
Federal District Court
John Billard
Elton
William Skinner
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Torso found in marsh near Coney Island shocks city
Federal officials report the torse of a man found embedded in marsh near Coney Island. Police search through the night to identify the victim as part of a broader inquiry. In Washington the President prepares to announce a three member FTC commission with party balance among Democrats and Republicans.
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New York
Coney Island
Brad
Washington
Wilton
Joseph Other Hay
E. Davies
Corporations
Tatton
Edward N. Harhey
Lelinois Manufacturing Association
Hieorge Foster Peabody
Peabody
New York District Federal Reserve Bank
White House
Davies
Hurley
Pene
Hudson man shot woman in dispute over work
C H Hamm of Hudson Maine, a 70 year old Civil War veteran, allegedly shot Mira Whitmore and a neighbor, after being refused aid for tasks at Mrs George Whitmore’s home on January 2. He reportedly drank beforehand and confessed to officers. Mrs Whitmore, mother of nine, died from a head wound in the incident.
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C. H, Hamm
Hudson
George Whitmore
C. H
Hamm
Mira
Fireproof Safe in Montpelier Plant Verified Intact
The Globe Granite Co in Montpelier reported its safe survived last Thursday's fire and was opened today with contents undamaged. Workers were paid off and the company will decide on resuming operations, while rival firm Ajay Bros. moved into Robert Fraser sheds and began anew with a hopeful order book and plans to hire a crew before spring.
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Globe Granite Co
Montpelier
Aja Brop
Robert Fraser
Representative Married In Bellows Falls Marriage
Attorney Warner A. Graham secretary of civil and military affairs to Governor Fletcher wed Miss Blanche Woodfall yesterday afternoon at the bride’s parents home on Cherry Hill. The couple, unaccompanied, were married. Mrs. Graham has taught in Bellows Falls public schools and Graham is representative elect from Rockingham and a lawyer.
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Bellows Falls
Warner A. Graham
Alien M. Fletcher
Blanche
Woodfall
N. J. Woodfall
Cherry Hill
Graham
Rockingham
Officials remove two Boston officers in graft and abuse probe
Governor Walsh announced the removal of E Gerry Brown from the post of wualtoane and Fred F Walker as commissioner of animal industries after an executive council report. Brown faced charges of misusing funds and neglecting borrowers rights, while Walker was accused of irregularities in animal welfare case handling amid the foot and mouth epidemic response. George Neal was named deputy chief of the state police replacing Brown, with Howard and De Lester H L Howard named to roles in animal industry enforcement.
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Boston
Den
Walsh Inet
E. Gerry Brown
Su Wor
Gual
Toane
Fred F. Walker
Animal Industries
Eee
Executive Council
Othninle Brown
Wale
George Neal
Mate Police
de Lester HL Howard
Priest Dies as Housekeeper perishes in Fire in Cleveland
Cleveland January 1 Stephen Mey markers aged 4 a pastor of St John s Greek Orthodox church and Mrs Peder were burned to death when fire destroyed a rear portion of the building. The fire broke out today and the pastor was ready to perform a service.
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Cleveland
Mey
Stephen Markers
Sir John's
Peder
Fragmentary note on teen theft confusion and rumors
The garbled text hints at a teen-related theft incident with contradictory details. It mentions Mellan tour carl and a warded name Cerd Wester, but the readable fragments do not establish a clear event, place, or outcome.
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Teen Ear
Bey
Yatet
Emperors Conditions Worse in London Downtrodden Tie
A garbled report describes deteriorating conditions in London tied to the crown and market turmoil. The text mentions a financial strain in Dow, fear among citizens, and a crash that affected families after a period of unrest. No clear dates or names are readable.
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London
Pastor and Wife Recipients in Marshfield New Year Gathering
In Marshfield on January 2 Rev C H Chapin and wife were feted by friends in a New Year reception. Light refreshments and coffee were served as guests shared well wishes, with a merry program and social hour concluding the event. Lively notes include a legal matter and a divorce case involving local residents, with references to state attorney Frank W. Tuttle and Jasper G. Bags handling representation.
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Wil
Neleon
Nelo
Frank W. Tuttle
Jasper G. Bags
Heistal
Marjorie
Weybridge
Crim
Ernest Trewel
Endield
Fitlein
Mood Muribert
Cornwell Agein
James U Meckie
Trio Escape From Androscoggin County Jail
Three men awaiting grand jury action on larceny charges escaped from an Androscoggin County jail after using jail keys to unlock cells and scale a fence. A non fleeing prisoner described the break, noting they accessed the corridor and used a saw on window raintings before slipping into the yard. Deputies are actively searching for the fugitives.
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Androscoggin County
Died at East Orange Clinton Parker Barre resident dies
Clinton FE Parker longtime Barre resident and former Lucia Granite Co member dies at his East Orange home after illness. He was born August 31 1871 in East Orange and married Mary Keeler in 1885. Survived by wife two sisters and five brothers with funeral at 2 PM Sunday at 12 Walnut Street officiated by Rev John Ramage.
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Clinton FE. Parker
Barre
Lucia Fitanite
East Harpe
East Orange
Sitiow
Georgia
Louis KE
Parker
Je Waterman
North Barre
Mine Kila Parker
Bellows Falls
Leslie, Parker
Corinth
Anson Parker
East Montpelier
Cyrus Parker
Hubert Parker
Topsham
Ira Parker
Bradford
Mr. Parker
Mary Keeer
North Heverhill
St. Parker
Thie Rity
Melcher & Hading
Lacie Granite Co
Ast Barre
Hiawatha Lodge
William Stowe
Walnut Street
High School Dedicated in Mennington After Renovation
The Mennington high school on Main Street opened to the public last evening for a formal dedication ceremony. The building cost about 85,000 with brick construction, two stories, and room for a large capacity auditorium to host amateur theater performances.
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Reneingin
Fen
Mennington
Barnet Man President St dohecbury
Fragmentary item records a Barnet man president event with unclear dates and names. Text mentions a four year meeting, Cowety Bureau, and Saturday references amid garbled OCR. Names and places are partially legible but specifics remain uncertain.
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St Dohecbury
Jan
Ernie Mate Sesterday
Trevident Welter Kendall and the Upmdomeite Letter
An OCR fragment mentions Trevident Welter Kendall and several names including S E Almoniee of Weel Burts and A Wart Gaewee Perks of Ieece. The text references state offices, dates, and locations in a garbled historical notice.
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Trevident. Welter L. Kendall
Trewewrey
Weel Burts
Rand
Ieece
Fragmented Stay of Commission Notice Reads Odd
An unintelligible OCR snippet references a commission stay and names individuals such as Gaetanvaline Rene and Bets, with garbled phrases about presenters and gate servers. The text is too damaged to determine a coherent event or outcome beyond mentions of a commission and names.
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Berta
Willie
Werth
Gaetanvaline Rene
Tageties
Hms
Barre Scotsman Send Tobacco to Scottish Regiments in France
A Barre Vermont to New York effort ships tobacco cigars and cigarettes to Scottish regiments fighting for the king in France and Belgium. More than 4000 packages are sent via a White Star liner with aid from Sir Cecil Rive and the U.S. and Barre tobacco dealer George Mowatt. The Black Watch Gordons Scotch Greys Camerons and other regiments will receive replenished tobacco supplies as a show of sympathy from Barre Scots. The Times group thanks donors and volunteers who organized the fund and packing of the tobacco for front-line delivery.
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Maine
New York
Southampton
England
France
Belgium
Cecil Pete Rive
Wanlington
Barre
Black Watch
Gordons
Scotch Greys
Camerons
Highlanders
Scotch Fusiliers
Highlanders’ Light Infantry
King’s Own
Scottish Borderers
Seafartha
Royal Scots
George M. Marrion
X ‘Movement
R. Clark
K. J. Stewart
George McLeod
George Mowatt
Frances Smith
James Kidd
John Findlater
James Sim
Peter Cassidy
Edward Finnie
Charles Thom
John Hume
Frank Wilson
Robert Davidson
Alex Watt
Andrew Mitchell
Alex Smith
William Still
James Stewart
British War Office Letter Sparks Family Inquiry
James Edwards of 9 Prospect Avenue reports a Perth Scotland letter from the British War Office about Private H Edwards of the Gordon Highlanders. He believes a first initial misprint may refer to a relative, and seeks confirmation while rheumatism claims are noted. Anyone with a relative named TL Edwards in the Gordon Highlanders should contact Mr Edwards.
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James Edwards
Prospect Avenue
War Office
Perth
Scotland
H. Edwarde
Garde Highlarers
Mr. Edwards
British Isles
Ie A. Edwards
Edwarde
Aulvier
Barre
Edwards
Tomy
TL Edwards
Gordon Highlanders
Death of George A Wales Civil War veteran obituary
George A Wales, a Civil War veteran from Massachusetts, died after a long illness. The obituary lists surviving relatives including Leon Robinson of South Barre, Charles Walre of Darlington, and Ralph and William Wales of Worcester, with five grandchildren. The notice notes burial and funeral arrangements in Northabland, with details about family ties and state connections.
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South Barre
Denier Mes
Leon Robinson
Charles Walre
Darlington
Ralph Wales
William Wales
Worerster
Maes
Harlingtve
Aementty
Die Meares
Wille
Amd
Unclear Text Fragment Highlights Personal Names
Fragmentary OCR mentions several names and phrases without clear context or events. No identifiable date, place, organization, or outcome is present to summarize into a coherent news item.
Yearly church meetings show optimistic outlook in several parishes
Across multiple churches a year end review and planning session highlighted progress in 1913 and hopeful prospects for 1914. Officers were chosen, reports praised finances and attendance, and committees organized for stronger religious work and Sunday school growth.
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Cisim Thal German Aviary
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Aberdeen
Halifax
United
Matias
Special Investigations
Bovine
Messrs
Billard, Elton and
Skinner
Federal Trade Commission
Representative
Gov. Walsh
Brown
Walker
Priest
Stephen Makara
Mra Peder
Bertan
C. H. Chapin
Marshfield
John A. Nelson
Bristol
Andrescoggin County
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Clinton E. Parker
Granite
East Barre
Bennington
Barnet Man
Catednwis Cousty Letter Carriery
Tenety
Dew
Heri
Sting Neer Sutlent
H. Edwards III
Ot Barre
George A Wales
Wentary Cit
Pastor Well
Toleraee A. Richardson
Grant A. Lane
Frank W. Jackson
First Baptist Church
First Baptist
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George HL Holt
Penta
Teagar Crossland
Bankbyterian
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Holt
Saeten Iiary
Ty-Five
Wkstand
All Charch Worker
Etree
Wor Oltmtel
Et Oder
Eusbers
Lana
Acsistant
Mise Dae
Vthy Tuglie
Urrastroe
Datchelidey Fotherton
Davies Iearson
Asaistant Callvetor
Harry Kent
Advisory Beard
Sanday
Anne Ingliey
Tarry
Kidder
Altue Gerlies
Laie
Saas
Sapien
Ee Thomas Giedry
Mire Anaere
Wee Sins
Tee Vin Eemataet
Narers
Alhort Domeviy
W. F. Miler
Treeeer
Ralph Figgers
Wwe
Ean An
Comernpalional Society
Marae Eerie
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