McAdoo May Drop Short Railroads During War
Director General McAdoo told the Senate committee that certain small railroad lines would be released from government operation once the ongoing investigation determines they are unnecessary. He said the government will not compensate those not taken over and may extend control to canals and inland waterways if needed. He stressed fairness and avoiding injustice to short lines while serving national needs.
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Washington, D. C
McAdoo
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Wilson Opposes War Council Plan in D C Briefs
From Washington January 19 President Wilson favors a minister of munitions with cabinet rank and a director of munitions, plus a three member war council. In Rutland Vermont the Vermont Sheriff’s association met with Sheriff Ricard Beattie elected president O A Smith as vice president and Henry Lawson as secretary treasurer.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Rutland
Jan
Vermont Sheriff’ Association
Burt J. Stafford
Lawrence, Lawrence & Stafford
Ricard Beattie
Maidstone
O. A. Smith
Middlebury
Henry Lawson
Montpelier
Two Liberated Men in Baltimore Spy Case
Baltimore authorities released two men, Frederick H. Speermann and Walter Speermann, after arrests near New News, Virginia. Assistant U.S. Attorney Latane said the men were detained to obtain information and were deemed felons once that information was secured. In Paris, the French government won a confidence vote in the Chamber of Deputies by 250 to maintain support amid a stern political climate.
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Baltimore
Frederick H. ©. Speermann
Walter Speerman
Maris Asch
Walter Speermann
New News
United States Mmetriot
Latane
Chamber of Deputies
Paris
Italians Halt Attack in Rome Drive
In Rome the Italian defense halted a broad offensive early in September as Koemy led a push on the Lower Piare area. The attacking party encountered resistance and was arrested, with heavy fighting reported but no decisive breakthrough.
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Koemy
Won So Cup. Washington in Turn of Year Test
Fragmentary report from January first mentions a four day event and tests in a Vermint setting. It references valleys and Will, with names like Alene and Hindle Tat, and a divertor of pent few days.
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Washington
Government war conservation order sparks debate
Washington notes emphasize drastic ration limits for industrial plants as congestion and shortages threaten fuel, food, and ships. Garfield argues labor and capital share burden, urging balanced sacrifice, with only essential war industries allowed to operate during the suspension period to ease traffic and coal shortages.
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Washington, D
Garfield
United States
St Johnsbury Man Misidentified in War Casualty List
Charles Bain of St Johnsbury, misnamed as Charles McBain in Ottawa casualty reports, is an engineer and German prisoner since last June age 24. Telegram to brother John notes exchange and hospitalization in Nottingham England. His father Alex Bain was killed by shrapnel last September. two nephews were killed and two more injured.
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St. Johnsbury
Dan
Charles Bain
Ottawa
Charles McBain
Mr. MeBain
John McBain
Nottingham
Eny
Thie
Mc Meflain
British Columbia
Alex Mefinin
President Witron Endorses Garfield Closing Writer
Washington report quotes President Witron endorsing Garfield's order as essential and notes he concurred with Poet Administrator Garfielde on the writer's closing. The president asserts he was consulted by the administrator before the action was issued.
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Witron
Garfield
Washington, DC
Wikan
Garfielde
WAGE BOARD CREATES RAILROAD COMMITTEE AND REGIONAL OFFICES
Washington Jan 10 Director General A Adoo announced a four member railroad wage commission to study wage and labor questions and advise action. The panel includes Secretary Lane Interstate Commissioner McChord Judge Covington and Willard K Willcox. A new three region railroad administration will place a head for each region with western areas led by A H T Smith and territory west of the Mississippi by Austin.
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Washington
sAdoo
Wage Commission
Lane
O. ©. McChord
J. Harry Covington
District of Columbia
Willan K. Willcox
Lnhor
Sincw
Mo Adon
Ment
Western Railroads
Mc” Adoo
A. H T. Smith
New York Central
New York
KH. Aistnton
Chicago & North
Mississippi
Ohio
Southwestern Roads
Hr. Markham
Ilinois Central
Atlanta
Storekeepers Asked Not to Open Monday
Boston on January 10 reports say Faylant wide trim and exemptions for government contracts kept stores closed with no violations. Some plants like Lawrence woolen mills could not muster full workforces and will not reopen until Monday. New England Fuel Administrator Store Tow noted openings on pay and holidays were not forbidden but urged restraint due to limited transportation. Railroads will run Sunday and holiday service on Monday.
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Boston
Lawrence
New England
Stor- Tow
Vermont Press meeting in Middlebury highlights war outlooks
The Vermont Press association met at Middlebury College with Talcott Williams delivering an historical address on Germany’s world aims. Resolutions pledged support for the government and opposed taxation viewed as curbing independent newspapers. Afternoon talks covered readers and press duties during war.
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Middlebury
Vermont Press Association
Middlebury College
Talcott Wilvine
Columbia University School of Journalism
Williams
Germany
United States
New York City
Heksa Oper
Vermont
CT. Fairfield
Rutland
M. W. Wilson
Bristol
W. C Belknap
Bellows Palla
LF Thayer
Morrisville
Addres
Hepbern Columnus Hall
Inetiation
Hope of Peace Breaking Up Amid War Turmoil
January reports from London and Petrograd say talks at Drent Litovel were interrupted temporarily as the Russian delegation returns. German pressure is blamed for blocking progress on a minor point. In Petrograd the Constituent Assembly opened with Bolshevik control. A protest march near the American embassy ended in firing by red guards, killing five and wounding about a dozen as streets remained under Bolshevik patrol. The central revolutionists are said to have defeated the Bolsheviki in the assembly’s initial chairman election.
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London
Petrograd
Associated Press
Constituent Assembly
Constitueninal Democratic Party
Amt
Lotal Revolutionists Central
Tho
Camp McArthur Letter From Milne Neatly Captures Army Life
Private George JH Milne of the 14th spanning aviation section writes from Camp McArthur Texas describing frigid Fort Slocum days, San Antonio drills, and cold tents. He notes pay allotments, insurance, and asks for knitted items, fudge, and letters while detailing daily reveille, meals, drills, and guard duty amid a harsh winter setting.
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George JH. Milne
Aviation
U.S. A
Alex Cruick
Shank
Summer Street
Camp McArthur
Waco
Taxa
A Milne
Barre
Thor Ag
Fort Slocum
Radio
San Antonio
Dave
Texas
Chait
Taleo
Europe
Perehing
Gramma
Tom
Alea
Scotch Laddies Help Militon Pound Fund At Clan Gordon Hall
Cian GordonTM contributions to the Milton Pound fund for disabled Scottish soldiers and sailors are estimated to top 100 dollars. An evening concert and dance at Clan Gordon Hall drew over 45 attendees, with most proceeds to the fund after minor staging expenses. Attendees heard a varied program with the Barre Pipe and Drum band, Highland dancers, and numerous solo and comic acts, followed by dancing late into the night.
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Cian Gordon
Harry Lauder
Clan Gordon Hall
John W. Gordon
Barre
Clan Gordon
Mira Dorothy Barclay
Reid Barclay
Leslie Mercer
Robert Stewart
Thomas McDonald
Loons Lamb
Glee Wood
Clanamnan
Thomas MacDonald
Food Trade Favored Says Vermont Food Official Statement
I W Walker Vermont food administrator asserts in a statement that the food program supports trade and urges traders, mills, and canners to comply as food control measures are reinforced. The message stresses distribution and price guidance ahead of upcoming actions by federal authorities.
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Springfield
Jan
I. W. Walker
James S. Hart Wess
Vermont
Furl
Garfield
Fuel Admin Considers Moving Theatres Closing to Tuesday
Reports to the Fuel Administration indicate congestion relief improving in the east as bunker coal is released. Garfield weighed permitting theatres to close on Tuesday instead of Mondays, with a possible change. Timber and aviation suppliers remain exempt from the closing order amid emergency production needs.
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Washington, D. C
Garfield
Uel
East
The
Fuel Administration
Todlay
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Aircraft Production Bord
Coal shipments to New England rise with improving flow
Railroad officials said coal shipments for New England are coming forward more freely with signs of further improvement. They noted shipments will be uneven daily to the point of possibly clearing trains as they are delivered at western gateways.
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Boston
New England
Funeral of Rev F H Roberts in Williamstown
The funeral of Rev. P H Roberts of Williamstown, a Vermont Methodist conference member, followed his death at City hospital after a long illness. The service was held at Wedding Methodist church parlor after 2 o clock with Rev. William Shaw officiating. A prayer service was at Ned J. Roberts’s home on Orange street, with pallbearers named George Goodrich Rev dee Must'n Harvey Spear Rev Gouge Kipling Forrest Seaver Freddie. The body rests in Elmwood receiving vault.
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P. WH. Roberts
Williamstown
Vermont Methodist Conference
City Hospital
Pull the Switches Mel Mares Thempeon Story Te Empha
The fragment notes a switch pulling action amid names and emphatic styling in a garbled text passage. Readers face uncertain attribution while key subjects remain unclear. Names and places are partially legible, hinting at a local or sporting context but lacking coherent narrative.
Private Ernest Lafayette Writes Home From War
Private Ernest Lafayette addresses his mother Mrs. Frank Lafayette with updates from camp in 1917. He mentions letters received, Christmas boxes, plans to allot pay to his mother, insurance, and requests for cigars, plus references to fellow soldiers and daily routine. He notes longing for home and sends regards from Co. A, 101st MG Battalion.
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Ernest Lafayette
Frank Lafayette
Dee
Ethel
Christmay
England
Teen
Obie
Co. C
Alex
Verasry
Co. A
101St. MG
Bat
A. Elf
Letter From Camp Describes Barracks And Mail Delays
Earl Bassett writes from Selfridge Field Michigan to Forrest Bassett in Connecticut. He details a fine camp with heated barracks, quarantine due to measles, and ongoing mail mixups from Texas. He notes training in repairing aircraft and autos, a Merry Christmas, and hopes to return home soon despite rough weather and guard duties.
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Earl Bassett
Barre
Forrest Bassett
Forestville
Conn
Selfridge Field
Mt Clemens
Mich
Mlinois
Texas
Cap
Wwe
Barrow Open Postponed Amid Weather-Delayed Start
A fragment from a Barre area notice indicates the opening event is postponed due to weather. Details are incomplete but suggest a formal schedule adjustment and a new start time will be announced.
Food Stores Open Till Noon Amid Vermont Fuel Orders
Amusement centers to close Monday under Garfield order. Food stores may stay open till noon for ten Mondays, then close. bakeries may continue manufacturing to ensure bread supply. Drug stores open all day. general stores limited to food sales at noon. Authorities seek clarification on fuel definitions and demurrage rules during five day suspension.
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Federed Fuel Administration
J. M. Jonn
John T. Cobbing
Jones
Garfiell
Cushing
Tories
Garfield
W. G. Reynolds
Barre Fuel Committee
HH. A. Garfield
Garfeld
Washington
Vermont
Ines
Prisoner Flee from Train After Quick Escape
A young man named Starr allegedly escaped custody aboard a Burlington train near Berlin street while en route to Barre from Worcester. Police tracked him to Perrin street, but he signaled surrender before capture. he faced charges in Washington County court for robbery and attempted escape, with bail set and proceedings tied to the March term.
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Woodeman
Sinclair
Burlington
Worcester
Mass
Starr
Barre
Rutland
Berlin Street
Starrs
Perrin Street
Wight of Jute Five
H.W Seute
Perso
Poconae
Shirt
Washington
Anid
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Railroad Wage Board
Storrow
Vermont Press Loyal
Harry Lauder Fund
F. H. Roberts
Hedding M. E. Church
Mel
Mares Thempeon
Ste Hax Tee
Vasilie Pena Cates
Empha
Falke
Linders
Goier
Miss Marrion
Jending
Ernest la Fayotte
Mt. Clemens
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Raymond Pouten
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Graham
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Weuten
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