Allies Ready Final Draft of Wilson Reply in Paris
The Entente powers, led by France and Britain, approve a final draft of President Wilson's note reply. Italy and Russia have seen minor changes and the document may reach American Ambassador Sharp in Paris soon. The text mirrors the central powers reply and will likely be issued late in the week.
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Wiltem
France
Great Britain
Italy
Russia
Sharp
Paris
Tomomorrow
Wilson
Willian G. Sharp
Teutons Keep Up Victorious Drive on Eastern Front
Berlin reports continued strong offensive along the Romanian front. Teutonic troops repelled Russian forces in the Oitua valley and northern Wallachia, pushing toward bridgehead positions near Fokshari. Over 1,300 Russians were captured in the area while German and Bulgarian troops advanced in Dobrudja against Matehia.
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Teutons
Berlin
Teutonte
Moldavia
War Office
Oitua Valey Teutonic
Wallachia
Fokshari
Dobrudja
Matehia
Bulgaria's War Aims Asserted In Parliament
Sofia January 2 reports Bulgarian Prime Minister and officials defend wartime conduct. Vremir Raduslaval states Bulgaria has completed its essential task and rejects charges of weakness. He says German and Austrian officers serve under Bulgarian command and supports peace talks only if they end the war with humanity and safety for all nations.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Eid Wireless
Vreminr Raduslaval
Oppost
Honaponkors
Josephe
Cnuniforie
Deaube
Tremier Radoslav
Roomnino
Bulgarien
Eaid
Balgesia
Radaelavol
British Attack Repulsed in Ypres Salient
Wireless dispatch reports a British grenade attack repulsed in the Ypres salient. The Franco-Belgian front is cited with difficulties in Champagne Argonne and Vern regions, as outlined in the army statement on today’s activities.
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Hortin
Ypres
Champagne
Argonne
Vern
Itere
Greek Ship Torpedoed Amid Quiet Mediterranean Conflict
Fragmentary report notes a Greek vessel was torpedoed in what appears to be ongoing naval hostilities. The text hints at damage and fading signals as fleets move in the area, with no clear casualty or outcome provided.
Food in Stomach Evidence in Small Murder Case
In Casipes New Hampshire on June 2 expert testimony said Mrs Florence A Small ate meat and vegetables an hour before her death. Witnesses Frederick J Small and his wife had a hearty noon meal, potentially placing the time of death after they ate. Defense may argue the stomach contents show she was alive after the departure and could have eaten again.
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N.hs
Florence A. Small
Frederick J. Small
Lilla M. Perrin
Edwin C. Conner
Small
Oregon Beats Penn 14 0 in Pasadena Tilt
University of Oregon defeated the University of Pennsylvania 14 to 0 in Pasadena. Oregon scored a first touchdown in the third period after recovering a fumble and a set of runs by Huntington and Tegart. In the fourth, Oregon broke through repeatedly as Penn’s line faltered and Huntington added a second touchdown with another kick after Parsons a 45 yard run.
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Pasadena
Calif
Universiy of
Oregon
University of Pennsylvania
Oregwon
Pennsylvania
H. Huntington
Tegart
S. Huntington
Stindy
Aith Parsons
Vania
Huntington
Honor for Dr Grout at Waterbury hospital party
About 100 staff and employees of a state hospital for the insane gathered in the chapel at Waterbury to honor retiring superintendent Dr Don D Grout and his family. Dr W L Watson presented a gold headed cane and James Maxwell gave a jeweled Hamilton watch. N D Phelps of Barre attended as a trustee.
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Waterbury
Jan. S
Don D. Grout
James Maxwell
Earl Trombley
John Miller
Vermont business troubles in Rutland bankruptcy case
Donald F. Naramore a Lowell merchant through attorney files for bankruptcy in U S court. Documents list unsecured liabilities 35040 03 and secured debts 380 plus 7402 taxes owed to Lowell town. Schedule shows 866 71 open accounts stock 3201 two autos 500 cash 128 24 household effects 325 and exempt claimed. Store held since December 18 after Converse Rubber Shoe Co attachment.
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Rutland
Jan
Donald F. Naramore
Lowell
C. & Annis
North Troy
Hns
United States Court
Converse Rubber Shor Co
Manhole Explosions Kill Newsboy in Boston
Explosions in 12 manholes in South Boston late yesterday killed a newsboy identified as A. Rap立. One boy died instantly and several others were injured, though none seriously. The incident follows a series of simultaneous blasts in the district.
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Boston
Skirmishes Near Lorraine Reported in Official Update
An official statement notes skirmishes near Lorraine during the night with limited combat activity and a generally quiet front. Details remain sparse as authorities urge caution and await further reports from the field.
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Mebeke
Toretre
Call to National Banks Washington Camp Trekker Update
Washington January 3. A call to national banks is issued regarding the survey crew preparing to belled a wall for the condition of all national works tied to the Chee of business on December 27.
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Washington
Mass of Work for Congress Railroad Matters of Prime Import
Congress reconvened with a mass of work including railroad, appropriation, and revenue measures to be completed before March 4. Senate committees planned hearings on the president's proposals for railroad control and anti strike measures, inviting railroad management, labor, and public representatives. The Senate moved to assess sentiment among Republicans and Democrats on the note to belligerent powers, viewing it as the people’s overwhelming issue.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Senate Commerce Committees
Publio
The
United
Granite Mutual Co Forging Ahead On Premium Note Goal
Granite Mutual Insurance holds its tenth annual meeting at the Aldrich building as it nears one million dollars in premium note capital. Treasurer R G Robinson reports most claims paid except one. Directors elected include Frank Bancroft, Oramel Dodge, Ernest Crown, Alexander Gordon, Albert Sargent, Rufus Robinson, John Trow, Edwin Davis, George Kent, H William Scott, H G Woodruff, and William Sprague.
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Granite Mutual Insurance Company
Aldrich Investment
R. G. Robinson
TOIT
Frank C. Bancroft
Harre ‘Town
Oramel
Head Bump At Freight Yard Injures Vermont Brakeman
William R. Dewey a brakeman in the Central Vermont yard was injured when his head struck a wheel on a parallel side track while signaling an engineer. He was taken to City Hospital with a possible skull fracture and remained under care. Jeerone Vowey a longtime railroad employee with a connection to the national guard has a wife and child.
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William R. Dewey
Marre
Central Vermont Railroad
City
Dewey
Jeerone Vowey
Ther Allroa
Barre
Company D
St. Albans
National Guard
Proposed increased postage rates of second class
Washington D C Jan 2 The annual Post Office appropriation bill reported to the House proposes higher rates for newspapers magazines and other second class matter by this plan to establish penny postage on foot letters and to impose penalties for mailing liquor The bill would appropriate 120 000 000 an increase of 80 000 000 Publishers protest the rate rise affecting publications over 200 miles Postmaster General Burleson suggested delaying the increase for a year The bill makes new rates effective on Jan 20 and rural carriers pay based on route length time and mail volume with a max 2000 and min 480 per month plus a 1000 fine and two years imprisonment or both for mailing liquor
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Washington, D.C
Lynor
Migacing
Burleson
Moon
House Post Office
Thurleson
TWO KILLED IN WRECK NEAR HAM RY JUNCTION
Jamestown motormen Jamestown, Westfield and Northwestern line died in a head-on collision near the Pennsylvania junction between Mayville and Hartfield. Twenty four passengers injured, many from Jamestown area. investigation notes northbound car failed to stop and southbound car did not receive orders.
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Jamestown
N.Y
Horman
Swans
Frank Wool
Westfield
Northwestern
Weetfich
Wehaols
Mayville
Pennsylvania Junction
Rwanton
Runaway horse injures Middlebury resident
Charles Cady was thrown from a frightened horse near Mesleigh yesterday as a sleigh ran away. He sustained only minor injuries and bruises while the horse and sleigh overturned, the horse stopping in Dr. WJ White's yard where a broken bolt caused cuts from splintered bars.
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Middlebury
Charles Cady Oresthrown
Cad Wax
WJ. White
Candidate for Sergeant-at-Arms Seeks Favor for Office
Barre haes a cantilate for the office of sergeant-at-arms. property owner and insurance dealer Mr Love of Highland arrives, making a statement that friends support him today. Love is a real estate operator and insurance dealer with travel experience. campaign aims to present him as capable.
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Barre
Mirey
Love
Bigamy Charge In Barre Case Against Wiggins
River street resident George Bert Wiggins faces a bigamy complaint filed by State's Attorney. Wiggins waived examination at 11 o clock and the magistrate set bond at 1000 dollars, unattainable. He remains jailed in Barre county lockup awaiting March term. The complaint states a wife in Underhill and another in Barre, Jennie Bartlett and Adeline Steambarge Wig gins of River street named as spouses. The second marriage allegedly occurred last June. the first husband died in a Jefferson Street garage accident several years ago.
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River Street
City Court
George Bert Wiggins
Gheasan
Wiggins
Frank H. Tracy
Sinclair
Harre
H. W.scott
Washington County
Underhilt
Barre
Jennie Bartlett
Adeline
Hiver Street
Jefferson Street
Deer found dead with horns entangled in trees near Salisbury
George Ayres reports finding a deer carcass on a timber line in Salisbury town limits, with both antlers hooked around two trees. The deer appears to have died after struggling to free itself, skin worn away on the head, horns missing in one spot, and the animal estimated at about 290 pounds. The carcass has been skinned and partly eaten, with antlers prepared for mounting by Chalice.
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Middlebury
George Ayres
Salisbury
Chalice
Challen
Judgment Upholds Breach of the Peace Charge
Vermont Supreme Court affirms conviction in State vs Henry Boyd. Boyd, intoxicated driver, was found guilty of breach of the peace after colliding with a bridge and frightening a horse. Chief Justice Munson authorizes the ruling. The January term opened with a large turnout for a Vermont Law Association meeting and legislature session.
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Vermont Supreme Court
Ve. Henry Boyd
Windham County
Brattleboro
Boyd
House of Correction
Munson
Vermont Law Association
Addison County
Addison & Wanton Telephone C
Public Nervier Commission
Calse
Watern
Franklin County
Caledonia County
Herman D. Webster
Sherburne Lang
Luther D. Harris
George M. Gray
Gilbert H. Williams
Taylor
Chittenden
Donly
Hawley
Harriet
Peck
Harvey T. Rutter
Edwin W. Peck
Jake
Watson
Harry A. Cook
Francis d. Houghton
Orange
Charles R. Ordon
Mary A
William Porty
Haselton
Washington County
Annie W. Stanyan
Surety Mutual Tife Insurance
J Powers
Universalist church reports debt reduction and year of work
At the parish meeting of the Universalist church reports showed debt reduction aided by voluntary contributions. Officers elected include Dr. F R Lane trustee and Charles L Kenyon treasurer. The Ladies Union raised 5521 in 1916 with a 141 balance, funds earmarked for vestry improvements.
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Oeene
Galvlock
the Universalist Society
Olflerrs
Board of Trustees
Ladies’ Union
Mra
W. G
Nive
Faton
Mise Blanche Spaulding
EM. Tobin
Mattie Willey
Golden wedding at Graniteville marks 50 years
Mr and Mrs M J McLeod celebrated their golden anniversary at Graniteville on New Year s night 1908 with relatives and friends. The couple born in the same town were married there in 1807 and have four sons and two daughters, with a community purse presented in praise of their half century of hospitality.
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Graniteville
M. J. McLeod
McLeod
Murdoch Melver
McLeoi
Catherine Melver
Melaoi
Dan
Bury
P.Q
Canaan
John G. Meleod
Barre
Lamaon Quarry Co
D. W. Meleod
Gordon McLeod
W. T. McLeod
Eteville
Mrs. McLeod
The
Presbyterian Church
First Baptist Parishioners Hold Winter Picnic Meeting
Parishioners and members gathered for an annual Sunday school animal meeting at First Baptist Church. Rev Lipaky delivered fraternal greetings from other churches, officers were elected for 1916, finances reported solid, and a winter picnic edibles drive organized. Members pledged to contribute more than five dollars each to the church before January.
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First Baptist
Hodding Methlodict
Baptist Society
Burre
Bart J. Lehigh
Weselow
Servier
Lehigh
Barte
Clark
Frank G. Rogers
W. J. Shields
Ernest J. Batchelder
BE. d. Matchester
Peter Park
William A. Perry
Dorothy Inglis
Ant
Ieacons
Annie Inglis
William McDonald
BE. J. Batchelder
Ames Grearsson
Aulder Grearson
Q. H. Perry
A. B. Portratyge
Boptiem
Emery Newhall
Florence Alles
Marion Perry
Clyde W. Perry
PF. A. Hutchinsom
William F. Milne
Louie Partridge
Mra FA
Cradle Rill
Abbie Nesen
Home Department
Annie Inlie
Nellie Kilder
Warren Partridge
Tie Inwlaens
Washington Street
Baptist Church
Vermont Legislature Opens With 245 In House And Speaker Hope
Vermont's newly convened legislature gathers in Montpelier for the 1017 session. With 245 members in the lower house, Speaker designate Stanley C. Wileson appears likely, while Gov elect Horace Graham's inaugural address and the selection of a new chief justice are key topics. Senate leaders Wakefield and Peck vie for president pro tem as organized work begins with rules and staffing decisions. Expect a three month session and possible lump sum adjournment.
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Vermont
Montpelier
Woestmore
Stanley C Wile Son
Chelsea
Horace
Graham
Loveland Munson
Manchester
Supreme Court
Treas
Justion
John F. Watson
Perlubpie
Senate
W. H L. Wakehild
Fairfold
Hamilton Peck
Burlington
Fairchild
Gay W. Bailey
Austin
Arcond
Miles
Nev
Hale E. Dar- Ming
Jay M. Page
Millward Taft
Waltham
Huessee
Patrick
New Officers Chosen by Barre Congregation
The Barre Congregational society held a church meeting with strong attendance. Herbert Pape was moderator and HL Wootraff clerk. Reports covered church finances and pastor’s work. Revs J W Kennett praised a strong year and several officers were elected including treasurer AL Mowers and congregation leaders. The annual parish dinner menu plans were set by the women’s association.
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Barre Con‘progetionwehterch Society
Herbert Pape
Wootraff
J. W. Kennett
Treas Rer
AL Mowers
Business Iyneinities
C. HL White
M. Horees
Imeday
Wundeul Andhers
Phelps Amt
C. A
Neam
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University of Oregon
DR. Grout
Boston Newsboy
Alimas Hildalgo
Laredo
Monterey
Tex
Villa
Salimas Hildalgo
Lorraine
Granite Mutual CO
Day
Jamestown, N.Y
Charles Cady
Sergrant-at-Arms
Universalist Society
Hannah Decuwef
New York
Doretiy Parks
Middlebury College
Williems
En Williams
First Baptist Church
Rev
B. J. Lehigh
Congregational Church Society
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