French Seized Town Steinbach in Alsace After Desperate Fighting
German headquarters admit French capture of Steinbach on the heights between Thann and Seppheim after several days of hard fighting. French also took western heights near Seenheim but Germans counterattacked and retook them. Russian bulletins say Bolimow fell, German push toward Warsaw checked with heavy losses. Night battle on the Brura river described as Germans crossed unmolested then were bayoneted with many killed or surrendering. Overall front reports show limited changes with continued artillery exchanges and infantry clashes. Turkish-Russian actions in the Trans Caucasus continue fierce.
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Berlin
London
Steinbach
Thann
Seensheim
Seenheim
Bolimow
Warsaw
Brura
Europe
Trans-Caucasian
Petrograd
Inople
Captain's final orders amid disaster at sea
Survivors recount midable smoking on a bridge as Haglial channel ship sank after a mine or torpedo strike last Friday morning. Captain Loxley calmly ordered the boat launch and urged the crew to endure with a brief exhortation to "fight and be British," signaling resilience despite the peril.
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Midable
Haglial
Amias
England May Begin Draft Hint Stirring Controversy
London Jan 4 Thomas J McNamara parliamentary secretary to the admiralty hinted that conscription could be introduced to swell the army and navy. He warned that thousands of young men without dependents who avoid service may face a loss of freedom. Meanwhile recruitment boomed after holidays with six Cardiff meetings drawing large crowds and a rush to enlist. At one gathering 64,090 men saluted the national anthems.
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London
Thomas J. McNamara
Admiralty
Browning Settlement
United Kingdom
McNamara
Cardiff
Germans Renew Attacks Near Warsaw and Vistula
Dispatches from the eastern war theater report German forces renewing attacks south and west of Warsaw. They maneuver toward the Vistula near Grodzice and Konskie while attempting to cross the river near Coerwinek. German plans place Au gro German units near Konskie moving toward Ivangorod, though proximity to Ivangorod remains uncertain.
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Petrograd
London
Jan
Sochuczow
Skierniewie
Kawa
Opocene
Poland
Warsaw
Vistula River
Coerwinek
Nowo Uvergrewsk
Hia
Grostey
Vistula
Ivangorod
Konskie
Reitom
Teangorent
Grokzy
Hesleging
Iwangorod
Ivagorod
Skulls Of Four Found Dead In Mountain Home
Four people were found dead at a mountain home near Lory on Saturday. Victims include Mrs Charles Barner 27 and her three children aged four and younger. The father Charter Harner is missing. Authorities have released a suspect who had recently been released after a sentence for a previous crime. The mothers and children appeared to have been asleep when the tragedy occurred.
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Charles Burner
Luray
Charles ‘Barner
Dames
Need Ave
Walter
Charter Harner
Lustaud
Flo Nioue Arnault
Janet the Amothier
Unclear text fragment on wartime street incident and assaults
Fragmentary OCR recounts a chaotic street scene with people behind a counter and a confrontation at a storefront. The readable lines mention a patrol, a window incident, and a struggle as bystanders react, but specific names, places, dates, or outcomes are not discernible.
Besieging Lines Press Przemysl Weaken Garrison
Fragmentary report from Lemberg dated January 4 notes heavy bombardment by Besieging Lines on Przemyśl garrison with shifting lines and dwindling resistance. The article mentions ongoing fighting and unclear strategic gains amid tense siege conditions.
Wheat Soars to Record High Prices Since War
Wheat prices for May delivery surged to 18.24 per bushel in Chicago on June 4, topping all prewar highs. The advance followed speculative excitement tied to trans-Atlantic developments and European war fears, with the September 5 level earlier at 13.2 per bushel.
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Chicago
Faculty Shakeups Hit University of Toronto Event
George Enfeld Fraser, Ti nois University controller and public accounting professor, loses post over a family conflict as Mix James engagement to Professor Vraver is noted. President James accepted Fraser’s resignation to avoid conflicts of interest within the faculty.
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Chicago
George Enfeld Fraser
University of Ti Nois
Hus
Mids Helen James
Edmund Janes James
Mixx James
Vraver
James
St Johnsbury Boy Missing After Train Ride
St Johnsbury January 4 the sheriff and police search for Alrick Dubois aged six who disappeared yesterday afternoon. The boy was in a procession honoring Sister Tans philus at St Finconvent when the train left. His body was shipped to Montreal and it is believed he boarded the train. Authorities have telegraphed to locate him. He is son of Mr and Mrs George Dubois of Clark Avenue.
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Harry Gates Bullard
St. Johsbury
de Gates B. Bullard
St. Johnsbury
St. Johnsbury Academy
University of Vermont
Dartmouth Medical College
Denver
Col
Cairo Temple
A. A. D N. Mls
Rutland
Bertonh
Withington
Albrick Dubois
Montreal
Sheriff
Thie Place
Albrck Dubois
Sis
Ars
Tansphilus
St. Finconvent
Lekent
George Due Tule
Clark Avenue
Remains Taken To Montreal For Funeral
The funeral cortege carried the body of Sister mphiliie to Mount St. Joseph convent after a death at age six years. The obituary notes affiliations with Cathe Onder of Ferreters, Iobe the Raptiet poriety, Children of Mary, St. Anne's, Laaesety, and St Hattiete erhant. The body was transported by the family to Montreal for burial.
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Fehnabory
Van
Philrest
Mphiliie
Mount St. Joseph
Mary
St. Anne's
Funeral of G A Wales led by Rev John J Rearden
The funeral of G A Wales was held this afternoon at 2 oclock. Rev John J Rearden pastor of the Trinity church preached the sermon. Local veterans and community figures attended including Skene and Whe toremd Army of Chemek and Charles Wines of Beeton.
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A. Wales
John J
Trent
Skene
Becton i
Itine
Well-Above Farmer News Story Fragment
Fragmentary OCR text about a farmer event at dawn with unclear names and places. Readable elements mention a person named Meretteth and general farming activity but lack coherent details. The piece appears to be an incomplete local note lacking dates, locations, or outcomes.
Swanton Man Dies Amid Flames in Fire Disaster
Swanton widower Richard Turner lived above Judd Marble shop and was burned to death Saturday night when a bed fire or kerosene stove caused flames. Joseph Barrette discovered the blaze and firefighters confined it to the room and roof. Turner had worked in St Albans and recently moved from the same area to the storage room above the shop. The building belonged to Pt Farrell and AE Garr. the fire department responded quickly but Turner did not survive.
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Swanton, Din
Richard Turner
Joseph’ Barrette
Turner
St. Albans
Barrote
T Ly
de Stith
Firfield Pond
AE. Garr
Pusyis
Hero Saves Mother From Fire But She Dies
George H. Woodman heroic attempt to rescue his elderly mother Mrs. Sarah A. Woodman from a kitchen stove fire failed. He carried her to the sink and extinguished flames, but she died hours later. Woodman suffered severe burns.
Two costly fires in Philadelphia and Camden
Two fires caused over a million dollars in damage in Philadelphia and Camden. The Charles Este lumber yard and seventeen railroad cars on Glenwood Avenue in North Philadelphia burned, halting New York division trains. In Camden a fire destroyed the Philadelphia and Reading station and damaged the BL Coles lumber yard and the John Dialogue ship Winding plant, disrupting Reading line tickets to New Jersey from this city. The Camden waiting room fire is thought to have sparked the elsewhere blaze.
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Philadelphia
Jang
Camden
New York Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
Charles Este Company
Glenwood Avenue
Philadelphia and Reading Railway
N. J
Ths
BL Coles
John Dialogue
Reading
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New York
Cty
North Philadelphia
Fire Destroys Lumber District in Lowell
A major fire swept a lumber district along the Mawtucket canal in Lowell yesterday, destroying property valued at 400,000 while the city fire department battled flames from morning through much of the day. Two injured include watchman Albach Halstein and worker Maynard, with several others scarred by falling ladders as crews fought the blaze near the gas works. Insurance coverage is noted.
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Lowell
Mass
Tomers
Amana Pratt
O. Dutton
Willie
Willie K. Hatch
Watton
Wille
P. Young
Withee
Lamber Distreet
Mawtucket Canal
Lowell I Gas Works
Inseire
Dragged From Burning House In Front Of Crowded Scene
A dramatic incident unfolds as a person is dragged from a burning house amid screams and a crowd. Firefighters and bystanders assist. investigation continues to determine cause and involvement of others in the neighborhood.
Unclear OCR fragment on Cuthrie promotion and state vetting
Fragmentary text describes a promotion for Cuthrie involving a director general and references to the president, central government, and state changes. The passage is garbled and obscured, with missing names, dates, and places, preventing a clear factual summary.
Two Murders and Death by Own Action
J Douglas London killed two people in St Johnsbury on Jan 4 before taking his own life. Victims were Mrs Charles Weston and William Lane, a Wheaton farm laborer. Lane reported the event, aided by a neighbor and Mrs Wheaton’s daughter, as London, likely insane, returned with a rifle and declared his intent before the killings and suicide.
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St. Johnsbury
Charles Weston
William Lane
Wheaton
Wheaton’s
J. Douglas London
London
Lane
Two Suspects Arraigned in Wakefield Murder Case
Ignazio Morello of Wakefield pleaded not guilty to murder of Maurice Albertson a Lawrence jewelry salesman whose body was found December 23 in a Wakefield house cellar. Luigi Granadoniaid not guilty to being an accessory. Both held without bail for a January 4 bearing.
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Maurice Albertson
Odd Fellows Ritual Honors Cinton Beer in East Barre
Friends and relatives gathered at 12 Walnut Street to pay tribute to Cinton Beer who died Friday. Masons and Rebekah lodge members joined Hiawatha lodge ritual services and processions. The remains were placed in Flintwood cemetery receiving vault amid flowers from lodges and family. Mr Parker formerly of Granite company noted in East Barre.
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Warre
Fast Harte
Hiawatha Lodge
Gt Lodge
East Barre
Rebekaba
H.W. Ogee W. Jackson
Jiant Lodge
M. K. Cutler Vad
Chase
Dell Lodge
Pred Sargent
Martin Lucie
Parker
Are
Kart Dickey
Forrest Pethows
East
Varios Rireles
Mew
Marker
Rebekah
Ot. Cutler
W. J. Stowe
Groner Gauthier
DW. Lathrop
A. F. Tutelums
Rerce
Marre
Ceargia
Mr. Perter
Famed High School Student Courageous Teen Remembered
A high school student, celebrated locally, is remembered for notable achievements. The report notes early promise and a strong community impact, detailing school activities and the lasting impression on peers, teachers, and local organizations. The piece emphasizes youth achievement and community pride.
Women Contribute Much to Hospital Aid Meeting
The annual meeting of the Tables Hospital Aid Association in Aldrich hall reported significant progress for the year. Officers were elected for 1916, district auxiliaries formed, cookbooks netted 487 dollars, a 500 dollar hospital building fund subscription initiated, and many auxiliary sewing and donation efforts described, including 150 towels being made and distributed, plus numerous gifts from churches and other groups.
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Tables’ Hospital Aid Association
Aldrich Hall
Association of
Bout Ati
Graniteville
South
East Barre
Hospital Building Fund
Association
Cime
The
Indies Liave
Trainfeld Clut
Alice Farnham
Arthur Tilden
Swift
Sing Ile
Congregational Church
City hearing on widening street proceeds with delay
At a public hearing aldermen and north end property owners debated the citys highway widenings and the potential impact on adjoining parcels. Proceedings planned a survey of property lines and expected an important vote today as the session weighed possible redeployment of funds and future road plans.
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K. L. Scott
Speculation on Vermont speakers ship shapes Senate slate
Montpelier crowds arrive as biennial session nears with focus on choosing House speaker Judge Weeks of Middlebury leads over Stanley Wilson of Burlington in anticipation. Names for president pro tem of the Senate include Powell Burlington Brown Lirdbow Carver Turre with discussions hinting at party balance and potential canvassing among key delegations.
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Weeks
Middlebury
S. C. Wilson
Chelsea
Senate
Montpelier
House of Representatives
J. ©. Weeks
Stanley ©. Wilson
Republican State Committee
Wilson
Kyle T. Brown
Fanenburg
Gewak
Carver
Washington
Vansideration
Gay M. Page
Murfindon
Phae
Skreta
Page
Jerk Mortem
St Alban
Pure
Enderstood
Ferry Buark
Newport
Che
Reese
A. Ornekett
Lawrence Alt
Lomepe
Walter & Aeett
Penden
W. Tates
Celine
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Dan
Meuse
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Ines
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Iy Wight
Patrotenan
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Ae Sree
Ternkom Pam
Sealey
Przemysl
Lemberg
Halve
Fytrograd Med Landen
ALY
Przemyel Welds
Seertion
Dewey
Rome
Chicago Stock Exchange
University of Ilinois
Tanphiles
St. Johnabury
G. A. Wales
South Barre
Mertag
Serene Howe
Terran
Swanton
Sarah A. Woodman
Tilton
Jon
Cuthrie
Charles Wheaton
Wheatons
Clinton E. Parker
Give Higgy
Pirettoy
Beart
North Seminary Street
Gates
Pavilion Hotel
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