German Raider Nets Crews From Sunk Ships Near Pernambuco
Reported losses include the British ships Dram tint Radnorshire Minch Netherby hall Mount Temple King George Georgic Voltaire and French Nantes Asnicres. The steamers St Theodore and Yarrowdale were captured with crews totaling around 600 onboard. Hudson Maru delivered masters and 237 men from several sunken vessels, while efforts to locate crews from other ships continue. The incident points to German raider activity off South America’s east coast with prior sightings noted by the British admiralty.
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Leaks Committee seeks authority to employ counsel
Waaling D. Cydan reports a leak hearing postponement as the committee sought permission to hire counsel, with witnesses ready to testify and extended reporting time. Lawasón defended Tumulty while Ruth Visconti asserted motives of public service amid questions of stock market ties and a lawyer present.
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Mae
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Jarreth
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William W. Trice
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Myre
Viscanti
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Hieleak
Visconti
Congress
Admiral Dewey Dies at 56 in Washington
Admiral George Dewey dies after a long illness at his Washington home. Funeral plans may place interment in Arlington National Cemetery. President Wilson and Navy officials announce the admiral’s death and note his 62 years of service and rise to admiral of the navy.
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Legislative notes of importance in state proceedings
A legislative survey shows bills to create a commissioner of Industries and shift duties from the industrial accident board and factory inspector. The measure would empower investigations of minor and female employment and wage payments. Drafting actions for National Guard enlistment under the defense act drew testimony from Vermont officials amid debate.
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Joint Assembly
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Ture
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Don
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G. Herturt Pape
Prohibition
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Gard
Lee S Tilloteen
Rt Albans
Senate
Twloteon
Celene Ira L. Reeves
Witters
Vermonll Naval Guard
Vermont
Shelburne Physician Dead at 42 in Burlington Hospital
Dr. W. H. Banks, aged 42, died today in Burlington Hospital after an illness. The Burlington physician, well known in local practice, had served the community for years and leaves a widow and family.
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Burlington Hospital
Rimaibor
Thaw Condition Worsens. Defense Conference Delayed
Philadelphia telegraph reports Harry K Thaw remains seriously ill at the hospital with his mental and physical state not improving as quickly as hoped. Lawyers scheduled to confer at his bedside on plans for the kidnapping and assault charges against Frederick Gump Jr postponed the meeting for one week.
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Beth
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Death of J H Knapp in Montpelier after long illness
Joseph Hazelton Knapp died at 6 20 this morning at the home of his daughter Mrs Waldo H Farrar on College street Montpelier after a five year illness with hardening of the arteries He was born in Canada September 1830 son of Samuel and Hertha Knapp and grandson of Paul Knapp an early Montpelier settler He lived in Montpelier 1871 to 1900 later moved to Middlesex then returned to Montpelier The funeral will be from the Farrar residence Friday at noon with interment in Lewis cemetery Middlesex Center He left a widow and several children including Alzina Mr Eirey Juy Knapp and Harry Knapp of Providence
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Waldo H H. Farrar
College Street
Montpelier
Canada
Samuel and
Hertha
Haxelton) Knapp
Paul Knapp
St Hlement
Blanchard
Cadwell
Middlesex
Carrie Chamberlain
Alzina
Eirey
Montpelier Carriage Company
Germans Failed In Sharp Attacks At Two Points
Doris, January 17. German troops attacked east of Clery and south of Binches in the Somme and at Lesparges near Verdun. Both assaults were repulsed. French patrols penetrated Meuse heights near Verdun, while Hanover troops reportedly entered Combray after trench combat. Russian and Romanian forces continued attacks on German lines with limited gains.
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Berlin
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Herman
Greek government accepts Entente ultimatum in Athens
London report says the Greek government accepted the Entente ultimatum without reservation. The crown agreed and notified Entente ministers. The arrested Vesizaliste release is expected soon after the Athens outbreak in December.
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VADENI RETAKEN FROM GERMANS, CLAIMS PETROGRAD
Reports from Petrograd via London claim the VadenI fort in Romania, near the Danube and Calais area, has been retaken from German forces. The notice notes a battle near the Danube front with Russian actions described as unsuccessful in gaining a decisive breakthrough.
Wanted for Embezzlement From Woodstock Victim
A 1H mare stolen from St Albens and taken to Woodstock. A man named Jon Allen is sought in a case involving embezzlement. Authorities say the suspect fled toward Lake 2 Marten after the theft.
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Forged Checks Cashd in Harnet, Suspect Seeks Companion
St dubatery June 17 Frank Well 28 an Ptalien was arrested at Harnet on a charge of forgery after cashing checks at a municipal court. Authorities seek a companion named Vali and a third man connected to the lumber job scheme. Two checks cashed at Sh. with a third suspect Brak. Paper mentions a Peoples Metropolitan ker receiving limited alkermret ofzere recently pulate.
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Sisnihar
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Dellowel
Mayor Gordon Not A Candidate Again
A Cranberry Corner correspondent notes snow drifts and weather lore while reporting Mayor Gordon will not seek reelection this term. Speculation links potential successors including ex mayor Fred W and N Tilden, with aldermen likely to consider bids in the forthcoming wards.
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Fred Wan
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Jhwon Wuggented
Glysaon
Shurtbeilsie T
Vermont Adopts Dewey Death Resolution Amid Sessions
The Vermont Senate and House adjourned in memory of Admiral George Dewey as both chambers adopted a joint resolution. A committee was authorized to attend his funeral, and several bills including judiciary matters and public appropriations advanced or were read a third time. The weathered session reflected a somber, formal tone with deputies voting to honor a national figure.
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City council advances yearbook contract amid debate on power franchises
At a busy city council session, officials awarded the annual city report printing to N. J. Roberts at 1.56 per page after bid rejection. Treasurer and street department reports were reviewed, with further material expected before February press date. Ex mayor Melcher urged a referendum on taxing the Central Power Co. franchise and protested water charges on tenement houses. A hearing for an industrial board case arising from a street department accident was scheduled for January 24 in Marne.
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James Spencer
B. R. Davis
State Industrial Board
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