British Gain At Serre Front As Germans Claim Nearby Victories
British troops attacked Serre north of the Ancre on the Somme and took a footing in an advanced position but were mostly repulsed elsewhere. Germans say Teutonic forces scored gains along Moldavia frontier and the Sereth line. Bulgarian troops seized a monastery at the Buzen South junction and Turkish forces stormed Mihalea, taking 400 prisoners. most of the garrison drowned.
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Serre
Ancre
Somme
Berlin
Teutonic
Moldavia
Sereth
Buzen
Mihalea
British report trench raiding yields prisoners near Arras
London Jan 13 British official statement says in past 24 hours 28 additional prisoners were taken north of the Ancre. Entries into enemy trenches north of Arras produced prisoners. Casualties were slight. Artillery activity persisted along the front between Rancourt and Hebuterne. Bombardments north of Ransart and Givenchy reported with good results.
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Lotion
London
Ancre
Arras
Rancourt
Hebuterne
Ransart
Givenchy
Chaulnes Center of Battle Reported On Front
An official announcement from the Chaulnes front states quiet night aside from artillery. In Vouges a reconnoitering party penetrated German trenches, subdued the defenders, and brought back prisoners. Elsewhere on the front, cannonading continued.
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Chaulnes
Aave
Vouges
Paris
Romanian Troops Drive Teutons From Trenches in Moldavia
In Moldavia near the river Kasino Romanian forces after a violent battle yesterday with Austro German troops succeeded in throwing the Teutons back and occupying their trenches. North of the Slan river the invaders forced back the Russians from their height, according to the Russian government dispatched from Petrograd via London.
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Petrograd
London
Kasino
Moldavia
Slaniie River
Push Into Moldavia as Central Powers Press Front
German Austro Hungarian forces push toward Moldavia across the Carpathians amid deep snow and rugged terrain. Reports describe cannons moved by rope into gorges, supply lines stretched, and harsh cold as line troops gain ground, with Russians and Romanians resisting in tributary valleys and passes.
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Teutons
Rumania
Berlin
Sayville
Moldavia
Cam
Sens News i Sinahian
Uber
Pont
Pokshan
Tue
Worms
Sarlites
Front Warfare Report Reveals Shifting Front Line Actions
The eastern front shows major strategic operations by Russian forces while western front activity is restrained to artillery and patrols under heavy German shelling. Nowr Heaumont north of the Ancre reports a trench abandoned to the enemy and a weakened position near the line.
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Ers
Nowr Heaumont
Ancre
Italian Battleship Regina Margherita Sunk by Mine
Rome reports the Italian battleship Regina Margherita struck a mine on December 11 and sank with about six hundred seventy five lives lost. two hundred seventy saved. The ship, 14427 tons, 421 feet long, carried four 12 inch guns and other ordnance, with usual crew of seven thousand three hundred twenty. The admiralty confirms no other ships lost.
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Rome
Paris
Regina Margherita
de Cervin
Admiralty
Rise of Seine River Creates Widespread Hardship
Paris reports the Seine rising 13 inches by midnight with the gauge at Tournelle bridge at 19 feet. All riverfront wharves flood and large quantities of ion are submerged, worsening fuel shortages as tributaries continue to rise.
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Paris
Seine
Tournelle Bridge
Cay
Rire
Wilson sets next moves on Mexico policy in New York
Washington plans withdrawal of Pershing expedition and dispatch of Ambassador Fletcher to Mexico as first steps. President Wilson, joined by Secretary Lane and American commissioners, will meet Carranza’s representatives in New York to conclude the joint commission talks. Officials say conference resumption unlikely and emphasize border protection by redeploying troops. The United States has signalled readiness to send further expeditions if Lem forces demand it.
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Washington, D.C
United States
Mexico
Wilson
New York
Carrana
Joint Commission
Carranza
Atlantic City
Carravea
Pershing
Unite States
Ianlem
Washington House committee to empower witness testimony
The House rules committee drafted a resolution to empower the committee to compel witness testimony as part of a broader scale reopening sale plan. New York brokers and Thomas W. Lawson are expected to be questioned next week with Lawson likely the first witness. James K. Reilly of the Wall Street Journal may provide details on sources.
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Washington
Seerey
House
New York
Thomas W. Lawson
Lawson
James K. Reilly
Wall Street Journal
Tll
Will Fight Extradition Over Notorious Scion of Wealth
Philadelphia January 13. Lacking definite information local authorities believe relatives of Harry K Thaw now in hospital here may pursue extradition to New York to answer charges of kidnapping and assault against Frederick Gramp Jr. Thaw’s condition is described as improving after a comfortable night in hospital.
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Philadelphia
Harry Thaw
New York
Frederick Gramp, Jr
Thaw planned escape to New England before surrender
Philadelphia January 13 reports that Thaw was forming a last spec for liberty to mislead New York authorities as he faced surrender to police. He hoped to flee to Bridgeport to join a former aider from Matteawan while avoiding district attorney jurisdiction, but lacked willing conspirators and chose to accept capture.
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Philadelphia
New York
Thaw
Bridgeport
Matteawan
Howis
District Attorney's Office
Canada
Bernard H. Lewis
Grae Roberts
Woman's throat slashed in Columbus hotel murder
Police investigate a Columbus hotel murder after Mona Simon of West Virginia is found slain in a hotel room. A man once working in a Kansas City brokerage is sought, posing as G. W. Van Brunt of Chicago. The case echoes the Maxie Colbert mystery with a suspect linked to baseball owner Joe Tinker.
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Columbus
Maxie Colbert
Mona Simon
W. Va
Kansas City
G. W. van Brunt
Chiccago
van Brunt
Mana Simon
Grafton
Abe
Points of Agreement in War Settlement Talks
Washington officials work to map possible terms for ending the war. Allies seek evacuation of France and Tetetom, indemnities, return of Alsace Lorraine to France, security for maritime frontiers, and rearrangements in Poland and the Balkans. Draft terms discuss German and Austrian losses, with Serbia’s punishment and future borders unsettled.
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Washington, D.C
France
Tetetom
Lithuania
Germany
Beslan
Russia
Poland
Balkans
Austria
Trieste
Serbia
Bolton Guilt in Illicit Operation Case Ends Caledonia Court
The jury in State v. George W. Bolton found him guilty after overnight deliberation. Judge sentenced Bolton to a term of not less than three nor more than four and a half years in state prison. Bolton remains free on bail pending a supreme court decision. The victim Anna Gunderson now resides in Bridgeport Connecticut. Bolton's West Burke address was listed. Court adjourned until January 2 with other matters to be heard.
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Johnaliry
State
George W. Bolton
Anna Gunderson
Father
State Financer
Bolton
Supreme Court
West Burke
Hridgeport
Conn
Caledonia County Court
Older Boys Conference Banquet Honors Future Leaders
Burlington January 13 at the university gym hosted 600 delegates of the old boys conference. Speakers including Gov. Horace F. Graham and Mayor A. S. Drew stressed moral and religious development, leadership training, and service to church and state. A telegram of solidarity to West Virginia followed, praising the conference ideals and urging utmost service for the King.
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Burlington
Walters
Morriett. Wilcox
Horace F. Graham
Drew
G. P. Benton
Reeves
TD. Cowles
G. ¥. Bliss
W. van Patten
Y. M. M. A. Commuttes
Allert E. Teberta
Lean
The
International Y. M.A
Wilcox
YMCA
A. S. Drew
Chise
Quy Potter Benton
University of Vermont
P. Cowles
Preelti
Ymc.a
Charles
V. Toussey
Winifral Smith
Marre
W. J. van Patten
Seriss
Gond.s
M.C. A
Flora F. Graham
Church
Albert E. Roberts
the International ¥. M. A
Vermont
West Virginia
Virginia
German Envoy Relieved From Duty in Washington
Washington January 1 Count von Bernstorff the German ambassador is to be relieved from duty the state department was informed alsoFrank Bopp and Wilhelm von Rehacker named as consuls general in San Francisco and Seattle respectively both cited for involvement in aiding shipments to poison neutrality. Dr Erich Zoepfle German envoy in Seattle to replace Bopp and von Rehacker. Court verdict referenced in Thadlow case.
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Washington, D
Vor Bernstoff
State Department
Prank Bopp
Comeul
Anil Vier-Ounwut
Francisco
Erich Zoeptlel
Seattle
San Framion
Thad
Milwaukee Grounded While Aiding Sub H-3 Salvage
The U S cruiser Milwaukee ran ashore near here while aiding in salvage of the submarine H-3 which has been stranded for weeks. This marks a third grounding in a series of accidents as dense fog limited efforts to pull the submarine free and a seaman drowned earlier in the attempt.
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Fureka
Calfit
Milwaukee
Fire Threatens Town as Main Street Blaze Burns Storefronts
A large fire in Ellsworth Missouri destroyed three properties on Main Street and damaged Parker Drug Store and other establishments. Losses are estimated around 75 000 with 30 000 on stock and 19 700 on buildings. Firefighters from Ellsworth and Falls fought the blaze from early evening, with most insured and the Parker drug store noted as the county’s oldest, established 82 years ago.
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Ellsworth
Tan
Ther O
Einworth Falls
Morang
Toe Hagerty Parker Bhark
A. Th Mayerty
George A.peat
ALG Y. Bee
Masor
CC. Knowlton
Dirigo Athletic
Lawson
Dr. Morrisons
Parker Drug Store
Heroic teacher faints guiding Plymouth pupils to safety
Helen Holmes, an Allerton Street Primary School teacher, led 40 children aged seven to ten from a burning building after detecting smoke and a basement furnace fire. She fainted as firefighters deemed the building a total loss, valued at about 5 000 dollars, with no insurance recovery due to town by laws.
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Plymouth
Masa
Jan
Ut—Mise
Helen Holmes
Allerton Street
Io” Bchnal
Mise Holmes
Big Masonic Observance In Barre At Past Masters Night
Masonry in Barre honored Past Masters Night with Granite Lodge Mo 3 F and A M hosting over 200 members at Mun Tyrone hall. Delegations from Montpelier Williamstown and Quebec Massachusetts attended while Chanite lodge past masters performed degree work. Musical renditions by a Mason orchestra accompanied by a banquet and speeches from Hollister Jackson Bigelow Atkinson and others highlighted the event.
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Barre
Granite Lodge
Mo. 3
A. AL
Mn Tyonie Hall
Montpelier
Williamstown
Quebec
Massachusetts
Chanite Lodge
William J. Inglis
Frederic Edwards
Frank Pitkin
Mitchell
Harry’ 1Ves
Charles Davidson
John Mctowan
A. A Repose
Alderman A
PB. Bruce
Nobln S. Love
A.C. Tilien
Hollister Jhckeon
Len Bigelow
Brookfield
Rew
Tol Atkinson
Megantic
Jonathan Stewart
Harry Clark
Barry to Host 400 Teachers for Winooki Valley Conference
Barry will host about 400 teachers for the Winooki Valley Teachers association annual meeting and conference at Spojitding High School assembly hall on Friday and Saturday February 2 and the following day. The association, formed two decades ago, plans sessions across local districts in Chitten den Washington and Orange counties with noted educators invited to speak. Yesterday, area school superintendents met for their monthly business session and outlined a tentative program with a dinner at Hotel Barre among attendees including I W Patterson Randolph G R Ree man Williamstown W H Darrow Waterbury H S Real Richmond W B K Lance Mainfield G J Seager Barre Town and Hf White Barre.
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Barry
Winooki Valley
Teachers’ Association
Hare
Spojitding High School
Aeaneration
Ny Cidey
Chittenden
Washington
Orange
Tion
Hotel Barre
Patterson
Randolph
R. Reeman
Williamstown
W. H. Darrow
Waterbury
Real
Richmond
Lance
Mainfield
G. J. Seager
Barre Town
Hf. White
Barre
Man Killed by Automobile in Somerville Square
Edgar L. Stiles aged 83 of 100 Pearl Street Somerville died at noon after being struck by an automobile driven by George W. Tripp, master mechanic, as Fire Chief Russell Rich watched from his window. Stiles, foreman at the Brase factory, was conveyed to hospital. witnesses say he became confused after the impact. The fire at East Somerville Pumping Works caused $25 damage. Survived by a semi invalid widow.
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Edgar L. Stiles
Boston
Jan
Pearl Street
Somerville
Somerville Hispital
Rewsll Jal Rich
Tijlman Square
Chief Rich
Var
Navy
George W. Tripp
Somerville Central Dre
Rich
Stiles
Brase
Make
East Cambridge
Tripp
Richway
Mystin Avenue
East
Amateur rule sustained by US golf association
New York reports the United States self association sustained a recommendation by the executive committee on the amateur role. The rule excludes amateurs connected with golf ventures where fairness or profits arise from skill or prominence in the game. The measure defines participants as players known as golf merchants.
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New York
United States
Elf Association
Stevenson-Taom Wedding at Baptist Parsonage
John M Sterymounena and Sersh Cheyne Tieatn wed at the Baptist parsonage on Branklin street. The ceremony was un attended and witnessed by Reyert J tebigh. Several principal figures were present and guests extended best wishes. A large audience expected for the post ceremony celebrations and related events.
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John M. Sterymounena
Sersh Cheyne Tieatn
Beth of
Fheere
Ware
Smarriage
Baptist Parsonage
Branklin Street
Reyert J. Tebigh
Mr. Stevenman
D. Stowers
Lee
Landmark Razed Hotel Loses Colonial Structure
In HL on January 14 a Motel fire destroyed a historic New England stagecoach hostel and public house, causing about 10000 dollars in damage. Firefighters from local and Exeter saved some stables and sheds before the colonial hotel, once a winter shelter and pre railroad stagecoach stop, burned to the ground. The building was owned by Otin Whither and leased to Loch Wilcutt.
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New England
Exeter
Bert
Loch Wilcutt
Boston-Portemouth
Three Vessels Go Down Off London Coast
London dispatch reports that three vessels were lost in heavy seas near the coast. Sparse details indicate the Cremation and two other ships sank after a perilous encounter with the gale. Authorities say rescue operations are underway but provide few particulars on casualties or next steps.
Dupont Powder Plant Blast Wrecks Haskell Homes No Lives Reported
A massive explosion at the Dupont Powder Plant in Haskell New Jersey destroyed four hundred thousand pounds of powder and wrecked local homes. Rescue teams searched for injured while residents returned to ruined houses amid widespread panic across northern New Jersey and nearby cities.
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New York
Dupont
Haskill
New Jersey
Haskell
Agite Son
Biller
Kingsland
Girawayan Yonkers
Jyn
Hnekell
Hyekell
Mra
Peter Gould
Earth shocks felt across Rensselaer and Washington counties
Residents reported two quake tremors around 8:40 am with a three minute gap. Windows shattered and pictures toppled as houses rattled, with a faint rumble traced to the south. Shocks were felt in Troy and within about 100 miles until news of a prior quake near Haskell clarified the event.
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Troy
Jan
Rensselaer
Washington
Cvanties
Monalck Palk
Mary
Haskell
Suspect Arson Aboard Kingsland Plant Fire
A statement by Canadian Car and Foundry officials links the Kingsland New Jersey plant fire to possible arson. The blaze damaged the plant, caused heavy losses, and involved insurance and safety concerns as investigators seek evidence of intentional ignition and potential fatalities.
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Shaw
Man
Belgium
Older Boys” Conference
Bopp and
von Schack
San Francisco
U.S
Winooski Valley Association
Baptist
Searle
Wishine Hing
Landmark
Hotel Whittier
Hampton, N. H
Leys
Hoosick Falls
N. J
Dan
Ietian Car & Foundry Company
Bette
Finile
Canadian
Car & Poundry Company
Ineeranoe
Vouil
Trerudiarion
Hemi
Pune
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