Turn Attack on Teutons In Northern Romania
Strong attacks were delivered by Rus rin and Romanian troops on Teutonic positions north of the Suohitza valley on the northern Romanian frontier. The latest official report says the attacks were repulsed. Near the Kasino river on the northern Romanian front Rumanians threw back their opponents in violent engagements. Teutonic attacks northeast of Fokshani were repulsed by Russians who inflicted heavy losses. Von Mackensen's army advanced toward Galetz prompting Russian withdrawal to a town north of Vadeni.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusrin
Suohitza
Petrograd
London
Kasino
Fokshani
von Mackensen
Galetz
Vadeni
Artillery Fighting Near Avre and Aisne Argonne Sectors
Paris reports native artillery fighting last night near the Avre river and in the sector between the Aisne and Argonne. Otherwise the night was uneventful and the war is proceeding with no other notable actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Avre River
Aisne
Argonne
Macedonian theatre of war reports heavy bombardment at Vardar
Paris reports in the Macedonian theatre of war a violent bombardment of Vardar positions and infantry actions. Bad weather hindered operations, according to the official announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Vardar
Suffragette Home and Printery Raided in London
London reports describe simultaneous police and military raids on the printing plant and headquarters of the Woman's Social and Political Union plus several of Mrs. Pankhurst's lieutenants homes. Brittania and two taxicabs were seized containing documents. Brittania criticized the government and claimed two governments exist, one Lloyd George led and the other favoring peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Woman's Social and Political Union
Lloyd-George
Thaw lawsuit urged by Gump family in Kansas City
In Kansas City a prospective $250,000 suit against Harry Thaw is planned by Frank P. Walsh and associates after Thaw is arraigned in New York on assault and kidnapping charges. They seek damages for Frederick Gump Jr who alleges severe mental and physical distress from the incident. Local physicians support the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Gump, Jr
Kansas
New York
Es ePey
Frank P. Walsh
Gump
Kannas City
Kubo
H. M. Hittner
New Yorke
Frederick Gump
Thaw
Boy Maquim Agrees to Suicide After Prairie Wagon Theft
In Manchester New Hampshire a 12 year old boy Alfred Maquin hanged himself in a police cell after confessing to thefts and involvement in a warehouse blast. Police report say more than 100 men were killed or missing in the blast and wagons from Clark's Grocery were moved and found near the boy's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
N. H
Alfred Maquin
Clark's Grocery
Amherst
Dutton
Elm
Concord Street
Moquin
Alexander Moquin
Couteal
Tsukuba Ship Details and Yokosuka Naval Role
The Tsukuba was laid down in 1905 and displaced 15 750 tons. She measured 440 feet, carried four 12 inch guns, twelve 6 inch and twelve 47 inch guns, four Shineh guns, three 3 pounders and five torpedo tubes. With a crew of 817, she sailed to Hampton Roads in 1907 during the Jamestown Exposition. Yokosuka is a key naval station 12 miles southwest of Yokohama.
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Hampton Roads
Yokosuka
Yokohama
TWO SUBMARINES CAPTURED
Rowe reports in Paris that two enemy submarines have been captured by our forces. VO 12, ceded to Austria Hungary, and WT 12, belonging to Austro Hungarian navy, became units of our torpedo squadron. Italian and French planes bombed Pola works. counter attack by enemy planes failed. our hydroplane shot down three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowe
Paris
War Office
Austria-Hungary
Pola
Exhumed Lewis Body Revealed in Pittsburgh
The body of Thernard W. Lewis, who killed himself in Atlantic City on January 4 during arrest for the Mazie Colbert murder case, was exhumed in Pittsburgh. Coroner Warteworth and Frank Paul conducted the examination. findings remain undisclosed as officials await a report to Philadelphia authorities.
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Pittsburg
Padan
Mie
Thernard W. Lewis
Atlantic City
Mazie Colbert
Philadelphia
Ariter
Allegheny
Warteworth
Pitch
Frank Paul
Sprcial
Paul
Philadel Pole Corvees
Severe gale in Maine causes wrecks and damage
In a severe Maine gale, reports from Wancor and Molan note strong winds moving across the southwest region. A car rear was blown off near Northern Maine Junction with local residents Nathaniel Anewles and Grover among those affected. Fire crews and authorities responded as conditions shifted and emergency measures were taken.
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Wancor
Molan
Centralize Brattleboro Government Proposed by Leaders
Senator Herman E Eddy and Representative George L Denlam met with Brattleboro board of trade directors to appoint a committee. The group including Ernest W Gibson Herbert G Barber and Robert C Bacon will draft bills for centralizing government and hold a public meeting in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro
Van
Hermon E. Eddy
George L. Denlam
Brattboro Board of Trade
Foldy
Dunham
Ernest W. Gibson
Herbert G. Barber
Robert C. Bacon
Public Service Commission
Telegraphers Strike Threat Shakes Hostin and Maine Railroad
A January 15 note from Thenton reports union telegraphers at Hostin and Maine Railroad threatening to quit unless two sets of workers are reassigned. Management fears a strike but avoids the word and orders carmen to withdraw operators from service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thenton
Hostin & Maine Rairoad
Railrosa
Dw —- Branch
Wervien
Submarine Moves Westward Off Atlantic Coast
The British freighter Clematis reported a submarine sighting east of Newport Rhode Island about 800 miles, with observers unsure if the craft was the Deutschland on its third voyage to America. The vessel did not attack the Clematis as it moved westward.
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Newport
R. I
New York
Atlantic
Clematis
Bordeaux
America
R. 1
Milwaukee Goes Deeper Into Mud After Grounding
Eureka California January 16 The cruiser Milwaukee remains stuck in sand as experts deem the hull a hopeless wreck. The paymaster retrieved 75000 dollars and ship officers removed personal effects. Salvage plans discussed under Lieut W F Newton and wrecking company heads with Frazer predicting non refloat. A temporary pier will be built to strip movables.
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Eureka
Cal
Milwaukee
Thor
W. F. Newton
J. M. Praaer
R. J. Porter
Frazer
Admiral Dewey in frail health at eighty
Washington January 15 report says Admiral Dewey’s condition is grave as he sinks from a general breakdown after five days of weakness at age eighty. Doctors fear he may fail at any moment as he rests under care in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Admiral Dewey
Dane man commits suicide in Burlington boarding house
Thomas Hojer a 53 year old Dane found dead by hanging in a Burlington boarding house on St Paul Street. Police say he carried 734 in cash and a $1000 Prudential life policy payable to his mother in Denmark. Letters indicate he traveled from Nebraska to Minnesota and Lynn Massachusetts, with plans to join the army reserve after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Thomas Hojer
St. Plaul Street
Denmark
Hojer
Minnesota
Prudential Company
1St Lynn
Mass
Majer
Joe
Byle
Cwintry
Persmel
Parsonage Deeded to Universalist Society
The truaties at the Universalist parish of Cherby Tine deeded the parsonage site to the Universalist Subvention of Vermont and Quebec, with the widow receiving funds and the erection of an avenue. The Church of Char Father, Velehwitle, deeded in trust the building known as Universalist Hall to the Universalist convention for use in town improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Atharia
Universalist Parich
Cherby Tine
Quebec
Mack
Devo
Lemar
Char Father
Barre Boy Chosen President Of Vermont Older Boys
The seventh annual Older Boys of Vermont conference in Burlington closed after a day of religious services and speeches. 545 delegates attended with 82 towns represented. C Winnifred Smith of Barre elected president, RH Plastridge of Northfield vice president, Chester Way of Bennington secretary, with 18 speakers addressing youths on subjects from life phases to scouting.
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Burlington
Jan. M
Older Boys of
Vermont
Churches of
Majestic Theatre
FD. Elmer
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Bennington
Chared
C. Winnifred Smith
Barre
Plastridge
Northfield
Chester Way
Percy H. Hinkley
Rutland
Bernard Davis
Montpelier
First
F. D. Bimer
Poughkeepwie
Boy Scout
America
Buffalo Bill
Broweht
David Crockett
Daniel Boone
Priests Transferred in Diocese Assignments
Announcement of priest transfers and assignments across Vermont churches. Rev. Kolin moves to St. Augustine's Montpelier as assistant to Rev. Long. Rev. Hagan to St. Mary's St. Albans as assistant to Rev. O Sullivan. Rev. Thomas McMahon to Brattleboro Michael's as assistant to Rev. Rand. Mooney to Our Lady of Victories St Johnsbury as assistant to Rev. Drouin. Thomas Liddy to Burlington Cathedral as assistant this week. McKenna to Pittsford Mills temporarily. Carrieres to Woodstork temporarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady of Viestories
St. Johnabury
Ney
Thomas Liddy
St. Johns
Newfoundland
Burlington
A. Hugh McKenna
Pittsford Mills
D. Carrieres
Aa Jaittant
Father Drouin
St. Johnsbury
Woodstork
Poison Bottle in Hand at Lyndonville Hotel
Mrs. Lrene McDonald, 35, domestic nurse, was found dead in her Lyndonville hotel room about 10 a.m. with a bottle of chloroform in her hand. The door was forced after the lock failed. authorities believe suicide possible though natural causes cannot be ruled out. She had been ill a week and leaves three sisters in Rutland, Massachusetts, and Charlotte, with her sister Mrs. Herbert Thorpe expected to travel to Lyndonville to arrange the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johnsbury
Lrene
McDonald
Pleasant View
Lyndonville
Melon
Alent
Ste
Morrisville
Shir Lind Portest
Huesteaal Bat Bie
Tre Fiing
Rutland
Mass
Mre Ferbert Thorpe
Charlotte
Inet
Supreme Court Rules Against Railroads in Mail Pay Cases
The Supreme Court dismissed two test cases involving about 800 railroad claims for roughly 35 million dollars in extra compensation for carrying the mails from 1907 to 1911. Railroads argued the seven day divisor included Sundays, but the court upheld government payment rules and rejected further rail pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
Chicago and Alton and
Yazoo
Mississippi Valley
MIT Anl
Chicago and Alton
Court of Claims
Citgress
Post Office Department
Railrons
Congress
Ystem
Dickinson
Steel Trust
Supreme Court reexamines white slave law reach
The U S Supreme Court narrowed the Mann White Slave Act scope noting interstate transport of women for commercial vice may be required by law. Diggs and Caminelet or Camvinetth involved Sacramento and Alva Oklahoma cases with sentences set and debates on whether personal immorality or trafficking elements trigger the act. The ruling contrasts with prior broader readings amid ongoing debate and agency interpretations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
Diggs
Sacramento
T. Maye
Alva
Aentenes
Loewer Federal Ewart
Department of Five
Varhass Watann
Ciyhe
Died at Northfield in a Liberal Church notice
A brief obituary notes Sartilekt, a resident of Northfield, died after a brief illness. The notice records interment arrangements and mentions a memorial interlude by friends and local church members. Alexander Hak of Werther and Juba are named among the mourners in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alekandey
od @ Werther
Juba
Menoven
Allama
Eccentric Berlin Native Mrs Willan Brown Dies at 75
Mrs Willan Brown, longtime Berlin resident and mother of five, died after a long illness. Born March 21, 1800, she devoted her life to hometown welfare, leaving three sons, two daughters, and 15 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Nemes Towsey with Rev. Frank Whewell officiating. Interment at Green Mount Cemetery.
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Mra
Willan Brown
Wast Road
Berlin
Fey Piverley
Dewey
William
Hannnah Dewes
Willian
Iran
Sly
Kerlin Arthur
Martel
George Riearth
Terre
Merion
Berelite
Ehvtreh
Mount Ceameters
Supreme Court to rule on Mann Act prosecutions
Testimonies and arguments trace the Mann Act disputes as Diggs Owminett and others seek broader interpretation. The Supreme Court heard the cases after trials and appeals spanning 1914 to 1915 with government representation by Atty. Gen. Wickersham and defense counsel. Johnson the boxer is noted as a fugitive in Europe awaiting trial.
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Jante
Congress
Wickersiam
Intre
Genrte Lave
Diggs
Owminett
Hitler
Ninth Air Jeai
Supreme Court
Loi
Avet
More marriages in Barre show 105 licenses issued in year
Barre records 105 marriage licenses issued at city hall last year a sizable rise from the prior year. The tally lists brides and grooms from American, Italian, Canadian and other backgrounds with January and June as peak wedding months. Birth data also appears, noting 254 births and a male-female balance similar to the year before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre
James
City Hall
Emintries ix Gitem
Seitehiaind
Ametiad
Fine residence destroyed by early morning fire in Montpelier
The Parker home at College street and Kemp avenue Montpelier was nearly wiped out by a fire around 4 30 this morning causing about 14400 in loss. Mrs Mayo discovered flames and alerted the occupants. the blaze originated near the furnace in the basement. Insurance coverage amounted to 12000 and the garage was undamaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mya
Charles Parker
College Street
Kemp Avenue
Montpelier
William B. Poole
Mayo
Pattee
W. EB. Poole
Parker
Capital City Press
Harry KE. Parker
Bradford
Wilson
Mrs Rose Compo Obituary in Washington Family Notice
Mrs Rose Compo died Saturday morning at 30 at her son Wallace's home in Washington after a heart attack. She was born in Canada and lived in the area for years. She leaves five sons Lewis Wort Chars NOY William Williamstown Haw Washington Horace and Al Me Hast tare and five sisters. The funeral will be Tuesday at St Sylvester's church at 9 am with burial at Sylvester's cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Compe
Wallace
Washington
Compr
Canada
Compo
Lewis
Wort Chars Noy
William
Williamstown
Haw
Horace
Mee
Stephen LaPier
Fast Barre
Brana Lowhdry
Sylvester Healey
Burlington
Alex, Blair
Parlington
Mabel Mayo
Ti Feral
St Sylvester's Church
Sylvester's Cemetery
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Rumania
Macedonia
Harry Thaw
Maine
Submarine
U. S
Truat
Jd- Winnifred Smith
Older Boys
Bishop Rice
Irene McDonald
Caminetti
California
Daniel McCarthy
William Brown
Kereuth
Chile
O Jr
Charles
Gccu
Mrs. Rose Compo
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