Bolsheviki Break Off Brest-Litovsk Peace Talks
London dispatch reports the Bolshevik government halted Brest-Litovsk negotiations due to German stance on land, Lithuania, and garrison demands at Kiel and Riga. The Bolshevik press warns against German attempts to impose terms as the war drags on.
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London
Brest Litovsk
Poorland
Lithuania
Kiwi
Riga
Petree
Oily News
Cvalay
Artiviee
Lagestia
Parialivta
Flor
Ewoatin
Poland
U S Engineers Reported Held in Siberia by Bolsheviks
London dispatch says the Tolaheviki arrested members of the American railway Mission at Kutek Siberia. The U S railroad commission to Russia arrived last June to assist with railway operations during Bolshevik disturbances. Named members include F Stevens, W L Darling, Henry Miller, George Gibbs, and D Griner. Stevens had rank of minister plenipotentiary and was reportedly in Nagasaki with staff.
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Siberia
London
Tolaheviki
le ‘Kutek
Petrograd
United States Railroad Commission
Ruedin
Owsdotin F. Stevans
New York
Panama Canal
W. L. Darling
St. Louis
Northern Pacific Railway
Henry Miller
Wa Railroad
George Gibbs
Kiladelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
D. Griner
Baltimore
D& Olja
Stevens
David K. Francia
Tokio
Nagasaki
Japan
Vladivostok
Italians Also Win Near Venice After Piave River Fight
London reports a vigorous Italian offensive culminating Monday night in the capture of a Zenson heligehead acid as Austrian forces withdraw behind the Piave river near Venice. The withdrawal ends weeks of Austro-Hungarian attacks along the western bank and removes a serious threat to the city. The advancing Italians drove the Austrians back, securing a key position and staving off further danger to Venice.
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London
Piave
Venice
U S Polish Troops Arrival Reported in Frame Theatre
A fragmentary wartime notice notes a detachment of Polish troops arriving with Allied forces in Frame. It mentions a French unit and references training camps in Ni rm VA while alluding to allied coordination and expected frontline duties. The wording is garbled but preserves a sense of active deployment.
Vermont and New England governors hold regional meeting
The Vermont executive board and public welfare committee discuss reform and disabled veterans' support. Gov McCall travels to Boston for an inaugural event then to Providence for a Rhode Island invitation only conference with Beekman and other New England governors. Atty general and the Enforminarion group outline upcoming steps for applicants seeking study and petition review.
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Graham Jef
Boston
Mhureduay
Samuel McCall
Providence
Vermont
RW. Simois
If Industries
Sede
Yelaew
Kanter
Abe
Camaly
Mataralication
Third Liberty Loan Initiative Debated for February
The article discusses a proposed third Liberty Loan in February. It notes the loan's designation, the lack of a finalized amount and interest rate, and that advertising material will be prepared after the title is adopted following many suggestions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ioan
Frondim Fois
Marines Guard Norfolk After Downtown Fires
Marines and home guards patrolled downtown Norfolk after three fires destroyed five major buildings causing heavy damage. Police arrested over twenty suspects, including two alleged Germans, amid suspicions of enemy sabotage. Naval forces, 2500 marines, and nearby brigades assisted in controlling disturbances and restoring order.
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Norfolk
Dan
Theity
Polina
Kixer
McLoughlin
Charles McCoy
Mayo
Naval Cat
Pasate Onder
Middlebury Woman Burned to Death in House Fire
Miss Eliza Boles, 70, perished in a Seminary Street blaze that destroyed the home she shared with Mrs. Helen Holt. Fire crews recovered her body hours after a partial blaze was brought under control. Funeral set for Thursday at 10 a.m. at Blackmer's Riverdale parlors. Mrs Holt not home. survivors include a second sister, Mrs. Alexander Dickey.
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Middlebury
Eliza Holes
Teraleter
Helen Holt
Seminary Street
Mlackmer
Holt
Boles
Camwell
Boles Hai
Barracks Fire at Camp Devens Wipes Out Company Gear
Ayer Mass Jan 2 The barracks of C company of the BOM infantry regiment at Camp Devens burned last night destroying personal effects, wet equipment, and all company belongings. Soldiers escaped via windows as an exploding stove ignited oil, with several wounded and missing items reported from Schenectady and nearby towns.
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C Company
Camp Devens
Ayer
Mass
BOM Infantry
Camp Devens Die Bun
Totopany
Sohetwetady
N.Y
Quartermaster's Department
Fire Near Camp Reported at Newport News
A January report from Newport News describes a blaze near a local camp area. The fire affected several structures, with emergency crews containing the flames and preventing spread to nearby quarters. No injuries or definitive causes are mentioned in the readable text.
Poultry Show Awards Draw Crowds at Vermont Exhibition
Judges from Maine and Massachusetts evaluate nearly 800 fowls at the Vermont Poultry Association fair in the Pavillon theatre. Attendance grows as farmers travel from surrounding towns. judges George P. Coffin and C. A. Ballon prepare the final arrangements while awards, to be announced today, will be completed tomorrow.
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Vermont Poultry Association
Belding
George P. Coffin
Preeport
C. A. Ballon
Worcester
Mass
Holland
W. J. Coates
Molland
Merlin
Geonee Muswell
Montpelice
Ehelerel
W. Brown
Gillete
Berlin
George
Armold Cummings
Arnold Camelogs
Arnold Cummings
M. Lyon
Layan
Arnold Cumminug
Young
Alain
Harold Olliver
Barre
Edvin Kenst
Harold Ofiver
Edwin Kenst
Oliver
Harold Ollivers
Isdwin
Kenst
Hull Orwingtona
Soek
Donald Smith
Harre
D. Hinithenlor
Smith
J. P. Corskie
J. H. Corekie
Ates
Mr D Smith
J.P. Corekie
J. ‘Corekie
William Olliver
Youn
John Kennedy
Chiries Olliver
Willam Beatie
Will Tims Kelle
Alex
Mannie
Bert
William Mele
Partridge Wyanbittes
Cork
Hh. Stackpole
Montpelier
C. M. Martin
South Marne
H. Stackpole
Harry Stackpole
Corkerel
George Ordway
Booth Rowmston
Maree Stackpole
G. Ordway
Mr. Stackpole
KO. Holland
Stack
Jom MacKer Jaig
Dares
Eure Wood
Charles Sutherland
Jamey Metntons
Lieneme Wood
Bet
A. Cy Gilman
Montgolier
George Hanwell
Montvelier
G. Buswell
A. C. Gilman
Stackpole
Gilman
RK. Halland
Kentln
William Keir
William Ematie
Vermont Supreme Court Delivers Mixed Rulings in Various Cases
The Vermont Supreme Court issued multiple opinions including dismissal of a relator in a petition claiming unjust imprisonment, reversal of a loan case in Rutland County, and affirmed judgments in several counties. Notable items include an upcoming execution by electrocution, a divorce decision in Orleans County, and a bar meeting held with Att Lee Carson offering prayers for soldiers in Europe.
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Frank A. Turner
Vermont House of Correction
Rutheod
Parner
Anhaurrac
Uat
Taylor
Rutland County
Edward D. Palmer
John D. Williams
Tate
Haselton
Washington County
State
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Jadement
Thi Rexpundett
Io Barre
Powers
Oe Ysinis
Baue
Essex County
Lapointe
Franklin Coanty
Robert Warm
Orange County
Smith
Eusebe W. Vruiner
Arthur B. Clarke
Seavey and
Bonner Brothers
Orleans County
Brown Vs. Brown
Sevigny
Sevigny and Fontaine
Huttand
Coleman Ve Mead
Windham County
Millington
Landenderry
Windsor County
Deviakowski
Rulon
Decrey
Chittenden County
Miles
Vermont
H. Wilson
Supreme Court
Windsor County Waterman
Moody
Aiudge Miles
Prank Kitchum
Bennington County
LC Carson
Sol Mives
Europe
Blanchard Real Feture Co
Montpelier
Davis Ve. Aninn Mentinghouse Society
Bianchi
Montpelier & Welle River Railroad
Dodge Hr
Cerral Vermont Railway Co
Tinard
Fire at West Brattleboro Destroys One House
Fire in West Brattleboro yesterday destroyed one of two houses owned by Frank UH Martin, with E H Metcalf occupying the other. The blaze started in a shed from an unknown source, most furniture saved, but clothing lost. Firemen suffered from cold weather. no injuries reported. Local officials noted nearby activity and a weeklong Boston trip by State Attorney ER Davie.
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Brattleboro
West Brattleboro
Frank UH. Martin
Mr. Martin
E. H. Metcalf
Coanty
Metealf
Martysen
Simith
Quiet wedding in Me area unites two families
A small noon ceremony joins Miew Martha Hilten Swath and Sidney TP. Gile at John Note of Me with Rev. W. M. Beattie officiating. The bride, educated at Gridard seminary, will reside in St. Johnsbury. guests included local families and notable residents.
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John Note
Henry J. Smith
Maple Avenue
Newear
Martha Hilten Swath
Sidney TP. Gile
Nellie FP. Gile
St. Johnsbury
W. M. Beattie
Barre
Gridarderminary
Lon
St. Ndinabary
Am. Veellus
K & F. Palesnike Co
Thawing pipes ignite Barre house in freezing flare
A cold wave thawed pipes in Barre, sparking a basement fire at 16 Railroad Street. Chief Gladys Jonetson ordered caution with torches. fire crews used chemints to extinguish the blaze, owner Justus Ketchum and insurer listed, as temperatures hovered near record lows and warnings urged patience against warming spells.
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Barre
Railroad Street
Yukon
Gladys Jonetson
A. Colombe
Justus Ketchum
Donald McMillan
Dr. Cook
Barre Man Wins Elite Barre Tournament to Claim Title
David Stephen of Barre clinches the state championship after a clear lead over rivals. J G Egelston of Rutland appears out of contention after recent matches. Hoag of Burlington tallies 25 wins 4 losses 15 draws, total 6 points. Final decisions await board action on disputed scores before hearings.
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Barre
David Stephen
J. G. Egelston
Rutland
Mr. Stephen
W. C. Hoag
Burlin
Burlington
Lautfall
Siephone
Fyelsson
Matehes
J. Taggart
Randolph Venter
William Gileach
Mr. Hoag
Stephen
Kgelaton
Engelston
Egelston
Mr. Egerstan
Churches Unite for 3 Months in Barre Parish
Churches unite for three months as the Congregational and Universalist societies join to share services. Rev J B Reardon of the Universalist church will lead, with Congregational facilities hosting activities and a reduced building use until April. Officers elected include D S Hollister moderator and George J Hates clerk among others. The annual Congregational meeting followed with reports, a paid balance, and a potential call to Rev L A Edwards.
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Barre Ta i
Atate Fer
Congregational Church
Universalist Church
Congregational Society
West
Univeradliat
Universalist
J. B. Reardon
United Congregations
Universitint
Hollister
George J. Hates
A. B. Lane
Mre Thant
Lane
Tobin
G. Herbert Pape
G. Wooihall Ax
Billy
L. A. Edwards
Newport
Herbert Pape
H. G. Woodruff
J. C. Uiriggs
Charles A. Spears
Busines
J. Gould Mare
F. Ho Rogers
Br, Ballard, Coffert
J. Griggs
C. Va
Weed
G. Short Pape
Increase Pastor Salary Sparks Church Finance Review
A Barre church group reports a year of improved finances with all departments paying their bills and funds in the treasury. At a New Year gathering Rev Edgar Crows land discussed progress and a forthcoming 1918 budget while officers were elected and many members listed for committee roles.
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Baytist Society of
Barre
Ehurch Gedeavor
Ren Elbeligh
Paniv” Wuppet
Duns
Edgar Crowsland
First Presbyterian Church
Cape
Cairo
Cheek
Lie Rogers
Ewlleet
Shields
Tors
Tigtry Partridge
Cramer Allen
Abbie Dorie
Cramer
Mire Lewis
Addie Bradley
Mix Frank FL Gaye
Auiden Theareen
Mie
Kabel Parry
Jews Kidder
Mire
Matehuider
Wes Wien Milne
AL Autehineon
Preterick Weteh
Laurel Street
Baptiemel Ennamiiten
Deacon FA
Dewey
Juneon
Cheenas Tsendry
Marry Fhraitley
Ralph Musieem
Angle Trytle
Brooklym
V. Donee
Ralph Mumiat Tornt
Brwklyn Navy Yard
Webb
Chiktrem
Drosktyn Vestenter
Rail officials discuss combining trains in Vermont and Maine
Supt J F Main of the Central Vermont Railway and Supt H E Folsom of the Boston and Maine met at Montpelier to consider removing trains from the schedule by combining closely running services. It is likely trains 5 and 3 northbound will merge, with a similar move south of White River Junction, aligning with fuel and service efficiencies.
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J. F Main
Central Vermont Railway
H. E. Folsom
Boston & Maine Railroad
Montpelier
Dame Rimer
Wheb Road
Fyhe Central
White River
Bastin & Maine
Harmaony
Servic Becaare
Closing the Movies St Johnsbury Theaters Cut Night Openings
By order of the fuel committee the Glebe and Phaset theatres in St Johnsbury have been closed for two nights each week. The policy limits showings to Monday and Tuesday evenings and to Wednesday and Thursday evenings, reducing cinema access in the town.
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St. Johnnebury
Dan
Glebe
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