Teutons Held in East as Western Front Quiet Predicted
Reports from London and Berlin describe German posts captured in the Baranovichi area and failed attacks near Zborow while British forces gain ground near the Ancre. Swiss claims of a German force concentration near Bagel raise invasion speculation. Russian and Romanian fronts see continued heavy fighting before a lull appears unlikely to last.
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London
Baranovichi
Zborow
Lemberg
Galicia
War Office
Ocna
Teutonic
Berlin
Suchitza Yaley
Bagel
Exchange
Geneva
Switzerland
Alance
Ancre
Somme
France
Beaucourt-aur-Ancre
Cite Calonna
Bois Grenier
Ploegsteert
Suilly-Saillisel
Bethune
von Mackensen
Beaucourt-sur-Ancre
Russia takes 428000 prisoners in year
London dispatch reports the Russian service organ from Petrograd says more than 428000 officers and men were taken prisoners by the Russians during the past year and 525 guns were captured according to a Central News dispatch from Petrograd.
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London
Petrograd
Dying of Starvation in Great Numbers Reported Abroad
Rome via Paris reports Syria facing mass starvation with an estimated ten thousand deaths. The Corriere d Nalin notes the figure rising amid appalling conditions. Similar horrors are said to occur in Palestine and other areas inhabited by Christians.
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Rome
Paris
Dan
Syria
Corriere d! Nalin
Palestine
Interin
Portmouth Woman Die in Creek Fire After Clothing Ignites
Four year old Sara Nelie Walker died at Portmouth hospital after her clothing caught fire while kerosene stove or lamp fuel ignited. She fled her home toward a creek, jumped in to escape flames as wind spread the fire. Rescue crew found her in the water and attempted to help without removing burned clothing.
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Portemouth
N. H
Dan
Sara
Nellie Walker
William A. Walker
Newcastle
Portemouth Hospital
Sree
Gladys Richards
President Wilson Confers with Administrative Senators in Capitol
President Wilson traveled to Washington DC to hold conferences with senior administrators and senators. The meeting aimed to discuss national policy and legislative strategy, signaling ongoing efforts to coordinate executive and legislative branches.
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Washington, DC
Wilson
Cxpitat
Germany retracts charges against Minister Vopicka
Washington reports Germany has withdrawn charges of unneutral conduct against Minister Vopicka. The State Department announced the explanation of the case to Germany’s satisfaction. The removal of Vopicka from Bucharest is said to be due to military authorities’ insistence that all neutral diplomats be withdrawn, not the prior accusations.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
Voplcki
Ruminia
Serbia
Margaria
Doday
State Department
Vopicka
Bucharić
Taft Replies To Roosevelt At League Dinner
Former President William Howard Taft addresses critics of the League to Enforce Peace in Pittsburg. He says Roosevelt misreads the plan, that the league seeks a world agreement to delay war until hearings and fair decisions can prevent conflict, and argues the organization does not force enforcement of all judgments.
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Pittsburg
William Howard Taft
League
Theodore Roosevelt
William Jennings
Lie
Mr. Taft
Roosevelt
Inns
Omnibus Pork Bill Sure to Pass House
Washington January 19 For all the campaign waged in the omnibus public buildings bill carrying 38 million dollars the general opinion is that it will pass the House Friends of the bill are said to have more than the necessary votes to approve it Debate resumed after 1 o clock with five minute speeches and numerous amendments offered
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Washington
Congress
VIGOROUS WAR PROSECUTION IN PRUSSIAN DIET
London reports from yesterday's Prussian Diet session show strong speeches backing vigorous war effort and harsher measures. Ministers and leaders urged unrestricted submarine warfare and full civilian support, insisting the nation stands with the king in the battle for victory and a return to prewar life is demanded by the war’s consequences.
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London
Euys Heuter
Amsterdam
Paul Breitenbach
Germany
von Heydebrand
Herold Centrint
Dr. von Heydebrandte
Raider Moene Suspected as Black Ocean Threat
Ny dispatches report intensified search for the German raider blamed for sinking vessels in the south Atlantic. Observers cite the Moene as the likely ship, with captives landed from eight sunken crews. Reports describe the raider under Danish flag with armament and disguise gear enabling change of appearance.
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New York
South Atlantic
Whch
Voltaire
Georgia
Moene
St. Theodore
Cape Verge
Rio Daneiro
Minti ix
Appam
Atlantic
Pernambuce
Cape Verde Islands
Spanish steamer sunk by submarine
Madrid via Paris reports the Spanish steamer Manuel sunk by a submarine but the crew were reached. Tendon notes the Spanish steamer Vade sunk and the Norwegian Berg is believed sunk as well.
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Madrid
Paris
Manuel
Tendon
Vade
Bergenihua
Whipple Invited as Counsel in Leak Investigation
Whipple invited to act as counsel in the leak inquiry now seen to reach Wall Street stock manipulations. Democrats on the rules committee, led by Henry, chose Boston lawyer Samuel Untermyer amid a bitter dispute. Hearings schedule shifted to Monday as witnesses including Ruth Thomson and others from New York financiers are expected.
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Wiipnie
D. C
Sherman
Pete
Publi
Ruth Thomson
Thomas W. Lawnon
Tamulty
W. W. Price
Washington
Llega
New York
Whipple
Burleson
Davis
Kitch
Henry
Samuel Tatermyer
Capitol
Unttermyer
Untermyer
Lawson
Ark Exchange
Ite
Veiled Threat at President Wilson in Mooney Case
In San Francisco on June 19, Assistant District Attorney Camhs outlined evidence linking Thomas Mooney and others to a planned uprising. He alleged conspiracies with The Blast publication, planned property seizure, and attempts to undermine government, tying Mooney to bomb killings last July that killed ten.
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San Francisco
Cal
Wilson
Hinsters
Thomas Jr
Mooney
Macorey
Edwart A. Canhs
Yeetertay
Superme
Camha
Howe
Emnenito
Bene Mto
Cunha
Mourey
Alexander Berkman
Mise M. E. Fitzgerald
American Federation of Labor
Une
Berkman
New York
Miss Fitzgerald
Disapproved Plan To Double Charge
A chaotic dispatch reports a double charge dispute in Oklahoma City involving Miss Lethie M Thinn a teacher gunned down in her studio and fellow instructors Williams and Dunn shot dead. John M Couch related by marriage to Mrs Dunn is jailed amid murder accusations and hidden motives surface including threats and a past divorce. Federal authorities are urged to review storage and grain shipment issues tied to the case.
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Oklahoma City
Ohia
Lethie M. Thinn
Rowland 1
Williams
John M. Couch
Mies Dunn
Evomumitt
Mar. Weashington
D.C
Newport News
Atlantic
Tad
Ciehie
Mary
Couch
Mise Dunn
Owneh
Ceewh
A Proud Old Bird at Vermont Poultry Show
St. Albans January 10 Vermont State Poultry Association show concludes with acclaim as exhibitors depart for home. The event drew praise for quality birds led by a Granville breeder’s white ramden cockerel and a gander raised by CL Curtin in St. Albans nineteen years ago.
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St. Albans
Vermont
Tr. Weaymer
Granville
Bern & White Rimdeneneeler
CL. Curtin
Bade
Mattes Speers
Arden
Prin
New Ice Record Muddled Report From Local Match
A garbled OCR snippet notes an ice related record and a local match involving Dane Pam and Dally Walters with references to Winowehl and MolEe Its dess Mf. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but the fragment mentions a severe incident and a Wests involved in a brake related context.
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Cies
Impressive funeral demonstrations for Admiral Dewey
Washington event planners map a grand public funeral in Washington D C for Admiral Dewey to honor him with a Navy Department service. The procession from the Navy Yard to Arlington Cemetery will involve naval marines and army forces. Senators and officials are organizing a formal representation and a 25 member committee to oversee the burial arrangements. Vermont Governor Graham will send a state delegation to attend.
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Washington, D. C
Dewey
Rotunna
Navy Department
Clhree
Pennsylvania Avenue
Potorenc
Ar- Tiegton
Congress
Senate
Eime
Tildeh
Swanson
Uryen
Clapp
Loder
Page
Thilinghem
Keen
Gallinger
Verman
Salisbury
Simnot
Arts
Vermont
Graham Adit
Lew S Titherean
Yastering
Supreme Court
Dwight J. Dwinell
William E.poole
Charles A. Smith
Dwingel
Mr. Poole
Mr. Smith
Mr. Dwinell
How
Barre
Smith
Spaulding
Stephen S. Cushing
St. Allane
George M. Powers
Gay W. Bailey
Clayton J. Wright
University of Vermont
Gov
Graham
Eorge Dewey
Waahi
Lyne
Brooke
Montpelier
Redfield Proctor
Proctor
Lee S Tillotwon
St. Albarmane
Ire L Reeves
Norwich University
Fire damages West End Hotel in Portland crowd saved
Fire at the West End hotel at Concred and St John streets in Portland causes $60,000 loss. Fifty two guests awakened and guided to safety by firefighters, some escaping via ladders. Cause unknown. In Brattleboro a jury reports a hung verdict in a dispute over a cattle deal involving Michael J. Sherry and Vert Mundell amid a wild heifer shooting dispute.
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Portland
West End
Concreds and
St. John Streets
Brattleboro
Michael J. Sherry
Vert Mundell
Sherry
Mundell
Funeral of Dr Angus H J Smith from New York City
The body of Dr Angus H J Smith arrives from New York City following three weeks illness with streptococcus meningitis. Funeral set for Saturday at 2 15 p m with departures for Tarre and nearby attendees from Tarre by Montpelier and Wells River Rail Road at 12 25 p m and return from South Ryegate at 4 p m.
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South Ryegate
Angus H. J. Smith
New York City
Tarre
Montpelier
Frontier Cleaned Up Says Funston After Mexico Visit
Major General Frederick Funston returns from a punitive expedition in Mexico and says border raids by Mexican rebels and bandits have been reduced. He asserts regular forces are sufficient for protection, expects no further raids for now, and notes a general will review troops before continuing to San Antonio and El Paso.
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Columbus
Frederick Funston
Mexico
Funston
San Antonio
el Paso
Talk of the Town mixed notices and local incidents
Community notes report Ad miral George Dewey memorial signals lowered at federal building. Local residents Henry Taft John Anderson Alberto Andrietta H I Hall Milvina Sendder return or visit Barre East Marre. Firefighters battle chimney blaze at Bickford House with smoke. aging Mrs Nancy Wood faces worsening condition. Brattleboro dairy notes praise for a four year old Jersey cow yielding high butterfat. Miss Mann details on stock and milk production.
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George Dewey
Federal
Henry L. Taft
Sharon
John L. Anderson
Quincy
Mass
Barre
Alberto Andrietta
Wethel
Lon Bertin Street
H. 1
Hall
Portland
East Marre
Milvina Scndder
South Marre
Fayston
Central Station
Rescoe
Bickford House
Lyn Street
Nancy Wood
Jewsthill
Woot
Wellington Street
Brattleboro
Manny Price
Relatives Not Found in Wilbur Wilson Death Case
Wilbur Wilson 60, an itinerant farmhand, died by suspected gas asphyxiation in a North Main Street lodging. City to bury him at Elmwood after failing to locate kin despite police outreach. body to be interred at city expense. The post mortem supports strangulation by gas.
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Wilbur Wilson
North Main Street
A. W. Madger & Co
Lotute
Elmwood
Wilson
J. W. Stewart
Thoma Metal
Calais
Wilson I
St. Albans
Sinclair
Mahoney
Vmatt
Canfit
Aparate
Leak at Bolster reservoir threatens city water supply
A spillway leak at Bolster reservoir lowered the storage level and slowed flow. Officials inspected the damage caused by earth and stone wall failure, suspecting muskrats burrowed through the wall. Repairs proposed include a cement core wall with a cement apron, with aldermanic action expected Tuesday evening.
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Bolster
Orange Reservoir
Martin Brook
Anyshing
F. C. Fee
Water Department
Smith Stock
Lee
Wedding reception honors Mr and Mrs Pred Gale of Trowhill
A wedding reception for Mr and Mrs Pred Gale of Trowhill, married at Brockton, Massachusetts, was held at Cobble Hill Grange Hall. About 100 friends from several towns attended, were introduced to the couple by Mrs D C Rahan, and the event featured music, refreshments, and a brief speech by Mr Gale. The Rev Committee included Mrs F N Mra P F Davia and A S Parkhurst. Edward H. Masher served in the Wilderness battle and was wounded.
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Pred Gale
Trowhill
Brockton
Mase
Cobble Hill Grangy Hall
Grange
Gale
Hattie White
Topsiatm
D. C. Rahen
A. L Smith
Wents
Traps Sham
Mrw
Davia
A. S Parkhurst
State building bill advances amid veto risk
A $50,000,000 bill to finish the state building housing the state library supreme court and departments passed the Senate after suspending rules. The measure now goes to the governor for signature. House session also defeated a nine hour workday bill and adjourned until Monday evening. Other items included a proposed insurance commissioner and changes to appointing town home commissioners. Delegations prepared for Admiral Dewey funeral.
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State Library
Supreme Court
State Departments
Senate
DeWitt
Windham
Ricker
Sermte
Building Commission
Vilna
Danton
Barre
House
Howe
Bennington
Howland
Barre City
Insurance Commissioner
Insurance Commissioners
Insurance
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Teutons
East
Russia
Italy
Taft
Teddy
Interstate Commerce Commission
Emden Gander
Albans
Billy Walters, Jr
A. H.L. Smith
Border
Anys Funston
Talk OF
the Town
Bolster Reservoir
Fred Gale
Cobbie Hill Grange Hall
Highgate
Edward H. Macher
Wilderness
Highgate Center
R Lynn
Acta
Stowe
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