Austrians Take Two Positions in Montenegro Front
Montenegrin admissions from Paris say Austrians gained two positions near Cattaro Cettinje and fire from warships in the bay aided the push. King Nicholas resistance is described as desperate yet the Montenegrin army is being slowly driven back by Teutonic forces.
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Nicholas
Montenegro
Paris
Mont Lovcen
Cattaro Cettinje
Teutonic
Cattaro
Champagne
Maisons de Champagne
London
Mesopotamia
Aylmer
Tigris
Kut-El-Amara
Sheik Said
Montenegro May Have Serbia Fate In Jeopardy Report
Paris dispatch reports Austrian advances on all fronts and Montenegrin evacuation of Berane and Kouk Ahtate confirmed by the Montenegrin consulate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Berane
Kouk Ahtate
Lifebelts from German warship found on Swedish coast
Berlin reports lifebelts identified as Telte from the German cruiser Tiremen found on the Swedish coast. Overseas agency calls it authoritative that only this ship fits, noting submarine announcements this month. An accident involving any other German navy ship is deemed out of the question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Copen
Anys
Tiremen
Austrian Submarine Sinking Incidents Reported
Overseas News Agency dispatches detail that an Austrian submarine sank a steamer named Porto last month, causing the deaths of several crew members. A belated report confirms the steamer attempted to ram the submarine during the encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertin
Ty Wireless
Overseas News Agen
Stepasamngers
Woman Murdered in Greanghors Jan. 11
Mrs. Arthur L. Welle was shot and killed last week in Greanghors. Police investigated the incident, with neighbors reporting a disturbance near the residence on January 11. No motive or suspect identified as officers seek further witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greanghors, Maes
Arthur L. Welle
American Consul at Stuttgart Investigated
Washington reports Secretary Lansing has ordered an investigation into unofficial charges against Edward Higgins, American consul at Stuttgart. No official complaints exist. Berlin dispatch notes Stuttgart began an official inquiry into Higgins over alleged neutral anti German declarations reported by the New York Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Higgins
State Department
Washington
D. C
Ambas Isailor Gerard
Berlin
Lansing
Gonwal Higging
Stuttgart
London
Wolff Bureau Dieputch
Higgins
New York Atente-Zeitung
Trade War Pressure Spurs British blockade resolve
London reports Walter Runciman urges entente powers to cripple Germany’s trade after peace. He and Sir Hundman argue Britain’s economic strength outlasts Germany, bread shortages in Berlin cited as proof. Dominion leaders resist free trade inside the empire, preferring self-developed revenue and industry. They acknowledge Zollverein-like ties may be needed if essential to end the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Walter Runcimi
Board of Trade
House of Commons
Germany
Sims
Britain
Berlin
Mr. Hundman
Runciman
Great Britain
Zollverein
Stiall
Lusitania Crisis Negotiations Reportedly Near Settlement
Washington reports indicate progress in the Lusitania dispute with Count Von Bernstorff and Secretary Lansing holding talks. A final settlement is delayed as both sides seek a method to express agreed principles, amid concerns over British blockade and retaliatory actions.
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Washington, D. C
Lusitania
Count von Hernstorff
Lansing
Count von Bernstot
Germany
Wilson
Count von Bernstorff
Berlin
United
United States
Arso
Berlingwe
Wilmingtom
Del
DuPont
Carneys Mount
N. J
Haghey Yard
Secret Service
Potter Department
Threatened LaFayette Liner Reaches Port After Warning
The French liner LaFayette arrived safely in port after anonymous threats to destroy the ship. Passengers including Henry Clews Jr and his wife reported no submarine or mine sighted during the voyage. Notes were sent to the Bordeaux pier. most warned that sailing was dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
LaFayette
Henry Clew, Junior
Lare
Clews
Bordeaux
Woman shoots Joliet welding head then kills herself
Lily Tian Pfeiffer, a Joliet waitress, shot John Robart of Robart Welding in his office and killed herself after claiming she was wronged. Robart, who reportedly used the name John Uhrich, had a complex past with allegations of desertion. A note on Pfeiffer’s clothing read the wages of eit le death, and she left letters threatening Robart and another woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Jan
John Robart
Robart Welding Works
Lily Tian Pfeiffer
Meraelf
Hobart
Eit le
de William Ogden
Richmond
Robart
John Uhrich
Iix
West Philareton
Alban Pfeiffer
Lillian Pfeiffer
Philadelphia
Jillian Pfeiffer
John R. Robart
Tll
Berth Shellenberger
Shellen
Menace in Court on Aurern Charges Declared
An arrest report notes a man named Jom The Menace appeared in court on multiple charges. The case references a local Beetles Gare seal and warrants for a dep fer trisom charge. Details remain unclear due to damaged text.
Republicans Eliminate Supreme Court Vacancy Prospects
Washington January 11 The president Wilton and Attorney General conferred on filling the Supreme Court seat after Justice Lamar's death. Officials say a Democrat seems certain to be chosen with sufficient Democratic support to bar a Republican appointment. Taft is mentioned but unlikely. Gregory and Davis are not considered due to potential eligibility issues in ongoing cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wilton
Tropery
Praia Cane
United States Supreme Court
Justice Lamar
Supreme Court
U Ted
Taft
Gregory and
W. Davis
Norwich gifts total estate to university and trusts
The will of Gen. Grenville M. Dodge leaves Norwich University in Northfield Wisconsin an immediate $50,000 bequest and a residuary trust lasting 20 years after the youngest grandchild dies. Norwich receives a quarter of the estate while Cornell and other trusts receive portions for philanthropy and family legacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General
Norwich
Union Pacifie Railroad
Sieuanlaes
New York
Cornell Bhuils
Woman Named Mary Schwartz Arrested for Bag Theft
Rutland January 11 A woman claiming to be Mary Schwartz from Allany New York is jailed on charges of stealing a handbag from Mrs Walter Davenport of Springfield at a railway station. Suspect appeared at Breckenbridge station after officers traced the missing items to her possession while under the influence. police noted she seemed dope-facilitated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Walter R. Davenport
Springfield
Jun
Mary Schwartz
Allany
N.Y
Walter K. Davenport
Students Quit Ford Peace Party Sail Noordam January 15
Fifty Ford peace expedition students left for Hot ferdam and will sail on the Noordam for New York. About 10 American members stay behind. The peace board members from neutral nations will remain. A Hague audience heard speakers urge ending the war and preventing future wars, citing burdens on neutral nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hague
Lonton
Dan
Ferdam
Noordam
New York
Neat Peace Board
Zoological Garden
Holland
Hagues
Don Lindwy
Denver
Jenkin Lloyd Jones
Chicago
Hoakin Luken
Christiania
Mme
Ttalia van Emden
Sapremanet Holland Club
United States
City Re
Hollasu
L ‘Ie
Clowe Mity
Mohr Jury Visits Scene Before Opening Statements
The Providence jury in the Mohr murder case toured the scene and then the defendants Elizabeth F. Mohr Cecil V. Brown and Henry S. Spellman did not accompany them. Prosecution claims Dr C Franklin Mohr was killed August 31 while en route to Newport. his wife allegedly hired three negroes to commit the crime. one has pleaded guilty and may testify. The jury then visited the Mohrs' homes as opening statements were reserved until trial return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
C. ‘Franklin Mohr
Elizabeth F. Mohr
Cecil V. Brown
Henry &. Spellman
Mole
Newport
Emily G. ‘Burger
Dr. Moher
William H. Green
A. Austin Snape
William H. Mitchell
Ora O. Hill
John Curtis
Ethan H. Mowrey
Charles P. Drugan
Rill
Vital statistics for 1915 births deaths and marriages
City clerk reports 1915 totals: 286 births up from 208 in 1914, 108 deaths an increase of 14, and 76 marriages down from 108. July led births and marriages with 14. March and November were lighter. Birthplaces of brides and grooms show diverse nationalities, with Americans and Italians among the largest groups. data include counts for twins and foreign-born parents. Deaths year end with notes on reporting and forthcoming detailed death record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre
Marringen
Amertom
Italy
Bentland
Canada
Spain
Sweden
Finland
Denmark
Ireland
America
Scotland
Switzerland
Australia
England
Fis
Urged Dairymen to Careful Methods at Vermont Meet
Burlington January 11 Vermont State Dairymen's Association opened a convention with strong turnout. President J. G. Turnbull of Orleans urged more intensive farming thrift and close attention to sanitary milk conditions. He cited hand separators as important and noted a law that could remove the oleomargarine tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turnbull
Vermont State Dairymen’s Association
Burlington
J. G. Bull
Orleans
Hardwick Concern in Trouble in Vermont Bankruptcy Case
Rutland January 11 A Vermont bankruptcy petition accuses the Vermont and Chicago Granite Company of Wilk, with offices in Hardwick, of insolvency. Trow & Holden of Barton Deming Hardware of South Pierre and Louis & Robie of Hardwick sue seeking relief. The petition alleges a November 2 1915 mortgage of 4751.83 to Han swick Savings Bank and a December 30 payment to Woodbury Granite to secure old debts, plus alleged misappropriation by Edward Melane president who is said to have collected about 3000 yet not turned over or accounted for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Wikyod
Vermont and Chi Granite Company
Wick
Clerk Platt
U. S
Vermont
Peck
Rae
Trow& Holden Company
Barto
Deming Hardware Company
Sontpetier
Louis & Robie
Hardwick
Trow & Holden Company
Deming
Robie
Graite
Hanswick Savings Bank
Granite Company
Woodbury Granite Cominy
Edward Melane
Vernes
Italian couple marks 25th wedding anniversary at Barre home
Natale Venetti and Anna Chiarralli Venetti celebrated their silver anniversary yesterday at their Recond Street home, hosting about 100 guests including four children Frank Fraquelli Angie Vanetti Arthur and Alfonso Venetti and Ray Fraquelli. Gifts included silver pieces as relatives recalled early years in Europe and Barre life.
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Rears Street
Yoarterday
Natale Venetti
Frank Fraquelli
Mme
Angie Vanetti
Arthur
Alfonso Venetti
Raymonda ‘Fraquelli
Mra. F. Fraquelli
Regimen Ordered Home Amid Riot Group Turmoil
A grand jury session summarized the effort to end a disturbance at a location referred to as the r Sheet and its sites. The report notes statements implicating blame and potential charges. The investigation targets the recent rioting that occurred last week, with authorities seeking to restore order and determine accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ers
Talk of the Town and City Guests Arrive for Funeral Aid
Mrs. Lesterin of Willismatown visited the city. Mrs. John G. McLend of Averill street left for Boston as guest of a financier. Hedding M K church group plans annual meeting and officer election Thursday at 2:20. Funeral in city for P J McNulty draws Montreal and Rawden visitors. City statistics show higher clerkage and court activity. Poultry show preparations involve local breeders and visitors.
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Lesterin
Willismatown
John G. McLend
Averill Street
Boston
Hedding M.K
Dien Biete Wisie
Notre Dame Bmsiness Academy
St. Johns
P. Q
L. E. White
Magh McNulty
Ottawa
Ovile Liberty
Rawden
P.Q
Seam Tyee
Thomas McAuly
Montreal
H.W. Scott
Barre
Athena
Rhode Island
Four Die In Collision At Big Four Railroad
Four persons died near Sy O when a Big Four railroad collision occurred while a streetcar was returning from service. Among the dead are Albert K Brunk motorman, John H Reed, James Phenix, and Jon Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sy O
Big Four Railroad
Mit
Albert K. Brunk
Joho H Reed
James Phenix
Jon Mason
All Re-Elected at Montpelier National Bank Meeting
At the annual meeting of Montpelier National Bank the board re elected the following officers: Mr. Mandert, L. Fares, Mr. Ores, X Pala, and other directors. The session outlined diversions and future plans for the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier Ma' Tiimal Bank
Balders
Montpelier Xationel Bank
Mandtert
L. Fares
Ores
Higher rail and lake rate increases deemed unjustified
The Interstate Commerce Commission today ruled proposed increases in rail and lake transport rates between New England and the middle Atlantic states and the West unjustified. The suggested hikes, about five percent, were rejected in the commission's formal opinion issued in Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England West
Washington, D. C
Jan
New Eagland
Middle Atlantic
Pointe
West
Interstate Commerce
Funeral Largely Attended for Ex-Alderman P. J. McNulty
A large crowd gathered at St. Monica's Church in Barre for the funeral of Patrick J. McNulty, former alderman and granite manufacturer. Officiating was Hon. P. M. McKenna. fraternal orders and city officials attended. interment at the Catholic cemetery on Beckley. McNulty died Jan 1 in Redlands, California, while Mrs. McNulty and his children accompanied his remains home. Executor Arthur T. Smith reported accounts in probate court for LucThera J. Collins’s estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. McNulty
Patrick J. McNulty
Barre
St. Monica's
de Romaine
Citr
P.M. McKenna
Beckley Street
McNulty
Redlands
Cal
Deline
Patricia
Genevieve MacNulty
Dereandr
J. Edward McNulty
Gert
Aisconel
Hugh McNulty
Ottawa
Thomas McNulty
Montreal
Ovila Liberty
Rawden
T. Q
Joseph Byers
Tore
Liberty
Local notices mix with social and funeral items in Barre report
Mrs Ellen Shorey of Pininfeld visits the city on business. A daughter was born this morning to Mr and Mrs K B and Mundigh visited the Ministers' Monday club before returning to Moretown where he pastors. Mrs Edson Wandham of Somerville and Mrs Frank Snow with Ivie return home after attending the burial of Mrs Divna Thurston at West Tops ham. Professor Alfred A. Smith of the Tuck School speaks at a Barre Board of Trade smoker tonight. Luigi Lungo’s friends await instructions before shipping family furniture to Haymond Cal. Funeral plans for Mrs Lange are announced with interment at Catholic cemetery. Builders on the McMillas & Bone plant reported a near accident involving a child under a lumber load on Blackwell and Switch streets, prompting a cautioned stop to the work pending safety checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Shorey
Pininfeld
Sire
K. B
A. A. Mundigh
Moretown
Methodist Church
Edson Wandham
Somerville
Mase
Frank Snow
Darter
Ivie
Divna Thurston
West Topsham
Barre Board of Trade
Alfred A. Smith
Tuck School of Administration
Flunneo Ie
Viorina
Eatity
AEE
Luigi Lungo
Antonio Cam
Third ‘Street
Iren Lungo
Haymond
Cal
Lange
Mra. Lange
St. Manles's
Beckley Street
Perry & Noonan
Depot Square
Hope
Pow Grante
McMillas & Bone
Blackwell and
Switch Strorts
A. Fh
Tre Sue
Bao
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Bremen
Porto
Heshead
Greenfield
Mass
DuPont Powder Co
Menace Publishing Ca
Tis Officialn
University At Northfield
Grenville M. Dodge
Ford Party
Homipga
Mohr Jury
Chicago Granite Co
Youngstown
Oaset
Talk OF
the Town
Interstate Cs A. Commission
Arthur T. Smith
Barre Town
Luthera
J. Collins
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