Three Battles Rage Across Europe in World War I Fronts
Unofficial reports describe three days of continuous fighting between Ostend and Nieuport in Belgium. Elsewhere near Cernay and Thann in Alsace artillery roars, with severe clashes in Lorraine and a rigid battle line forming near Warsaw as Russian and German forces entrench. The French push toward Pont-a-Mousson threatens Metz communications while Austro-Hungarian retreat across the Carpathians continues amid heavy snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Belgium
Ostend
Neiuport
Cernay
Thann
Alsace
Lorraine
Soissons
Pont-a-Mousson
Metz
St. Mihiel
Berlin
Henchheim
Warsaw
Galicia
Bukowina
Carpathians
British Steamer Torpedoed Off Lightship, Crew Saved
Jan 22 report says a 120 ton British steamer was torpedoed near the lightship. The vessel was struck by a U boat, crew were towed to safety at the lightship and all were saved according to a Rotterdam telegram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durward
Lawton
Sotterdam
Dewees
Fragmented note on confiscation and courier mix up
A garbled report describes authorities seizing a Dacia and a bewildering sequence of names and actions. References to a woman, a heme, and a courier imply a mistaken or tangled incident, with unclear outcomes and no coherent details available.
Bombed POMBARDES Seize Rimes in Conn City Race
A fragmented item reports a dramatic event with names Conn and Sethe involved. It hints at attacks and a confrontation in a city setting, mentioning diverse groups and tensions. Further readable details are limited, but the fragment implies a political or criminal incident with notable figures.
Bombardment Claim Hits Easen Home of Krupp Works
London reports a passenger arriving from Germany says allied aircraft on Wednesday dropped bombs on the town of Easen destroying several houses. Easen is known as the home of the Krupp Steel works.
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London
Germany
Easen
Krupp Steel Works
Fight With Wolves to Secure Food
London dispatches describe worsening destitution among non combatants in Palestine Poland and the Carpathians overshadowing relief efforts. Jewish colonists flee to Egypt aboard ships aided by the American cruiser Tennessee while Poland faces a fierce hunger crisis amid harsh snow covered lands.
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London
Belgium
America
Palestine
Poland
Carpathians
Ponaiche
Tennessee
Salem's Best Hotel Burned
Salem Massachusetts January 22 Estimates place last nights fire loss at a quarter of a million dollars in the Leavitt block at Essex and St Peter streets The building housed the Essex House the citys largest hotel and several stores Guests escaped with little difficulty Firemen faced dense smoke and the blaze spread through the four story brick structure About 60 guests were removed and several occupants were assisted including Mrs A B Bigelow and Chief William Arnold who was injured Fire department units from Boston Chelsea and Charlestown aided in the fighting and a relief station was set up for exhausted firefighters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Mass
Leavitt
Essex and
St. Peter Streets
Essex House
Boston Fire Department
McDonough
Capt
Sweeney
de West End
Mayes
Charlestown
Chelsea
A. B. Bigelow
William ©. Arnold
Fred Arnold
Auto Chemical Company
Walter Lee
Engine 2
Veteran Firemen's Association
Salem Light Company
A. Rushford
Corps of Cadets
Hospital
Company H
Sth Regiment
Jerome seeks warrant for Thaw arrest in Manchester
New York Jan 22 William Travers Jerome said he will depart at midnight for Manenewiez New Hampshire to fetch Harry K Thaw for trial or indictment Jerome obtained the warrant from Supreme Court Justice Davis today He will be accompanied by Sheriff Hornbeck of Detourse County to serve the warrant on Thaw Deputy Ad Franklin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Travers Jerome
Manenewiez
N. HH
Harry K. Thaw
Che Y” Jerome
Supreme Court
Justi Davis
Manchester
Shertie Hornbeck
Detchrse County
Ad Franklin
700 Late to Save Daughter
A garbled report describes a family crisis involving a daughter, a parent’s frantic actions, and a vehicle engine incident. The text references a struggle to save a child and a tense moment that led to tragedy or urgent care. Names, places, and precise actions are unclear due to the damaged OCR.
Four Firemen Die in San Diego Steamship Trial
A wireless message from La Paz Mexico reports four firemen killed and nine seriously injured in a boiler explosion on the United States steamship San Diego flagship of the Pacific fleet just after completing a four hour speed trial in foggy waters near California.
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San Diego
Cal
la Paz
Mexico
United States
Americans Poorly Equipped for Foreign Trade Training
St Louis January 22. Harvard dean Falwin F Gay urges thorough training of American youth for international commercial service. He compares U S trade transformation to England and Germany, warns current foreign service supply is inadequate, and calls for decisive effort by business leaders and colleges to prepare workers for overseas markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Falwin F. Gay
Graduate School of Business
Harvard University
United States
England
Germany
Ake
4 Sontes Land
Ameriane
More Cup Winners At St Albans Poultry Show
At the 8th Vermont State Poultry association exhibition, cup awards go to multiple breeders including Clarence J. Davis of Waterville for single comb bull Leghorns and D. K. Braymer of Granville for rose comb white Leghorns. Barre entrants include William Olliver Jr on Silver Campines and Sherman N Parker on Tornado games. Washington county winners listed include J. E. Stoddard and H. N. Shepard among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans
Vermont State Poultry Association
Clarence J. Davis
Waterville
H. J. Burbank
D. K. Braymer
Granville
Barre
William Olliver, Jr
Sherman N- Parker
J. P. Corskie
Washington County
J. E. Stoddard
R. H. Montgomery
H. N. Shepard
Henry Stackpole
A. ©. Gilman
Montpelier
W. F. Shantell
W. Ff. B. Perry
Waterbury
Literacy Test Sparks White House Hearing On Immigration Bill
Five hundred labor leaders workers and publicists packed the East Room of the White House for a public hearing before the president on the immigration bill. Opponents and supporters debated the literacy test with arguments about immigration quality and the effect on citizenship. The President has signaled possible veto but has not announced a final decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
East Room
White House
S Hect
Jailed in Rutland for forgery and embezzlement
John A. Howard, former U S Army sergeant and Fort Ethan Allen paymaster's clerk, arrived in Rutland with Chief Deputy Picha and was jailed under 16,000 bail awaiting February grand jury action. He faces charges of forgery and embezzlement totaling about 4,000 and was arrested in Winnipeg before being brought to St. Paul and Rutland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
J. Picha
St. Paul
Minn
John A. Howard
United States Army
Fort Ethan Allen
United States Marshal
United States
KE. S. Whittaker
Howard
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Gani
Rutiend
Public Bequests Filed in Brattleboro Will
The will of Mrs. Richard Bradley filed for probate in Brattleboro directs 5000 for church preaching at the Brattleboro Unitarian church 1000 for the Brattleboro Retreat for the Insane and 1000 for the Home for the Aged and Disabled executors to determine sums for tablets and two fireplaces at Memorial hospital in memory of her son and grandson
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Brattleboro
Richard Bradley
Brattleboro Unitarian Church
Memorial Hospital
Funeral of Mrs Converse in Montpelier
The funeral for Mrs Mary J Converse was held from her Montpelier home at 1 o clock. Rev J B Bearden of the Barre Universalist Church officiated. Interment followed at Green Grove Cemetery in Montpelier. Attending were Mrs E L Cobb Mrs Milo Lewis and Mary Atwood of Woodstock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary J. Converse
Montpelier
J BK. Bearden
Barre
Montpelier Man Re-Arrested After Release
James Whelen, released from county jail yesterday, was arrested again in Montpelier yesterday afternoon. In Montpelier court this morning he pleaded guilty and sought leniency, facing a fine estimated at five hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Whelen
Montpelier
Population reaches hundred million mark in United States
A Washington report states that by 4 p m on April 2 the U S population will have hit the hundred million milestone. The estimate reflects different statistical methods used by the census and related authorities.
Fragmented OCR Summary Not In Clear Context
A garbled OCR fragment references various disjointed phrases about cities, a band, flames, a home, and degrees. The text lacks coherent events or identifiable names, making it impossible to determine a specific news item or outcome from the readable parts.
Legislature Passes Bill for Female Employee Seats
The Vermont House, amid routine bills, passed J K Piries measure to provide seats for female employees in mercantile establishments. Other actions included third readings on animal control, voter qualifications, and a plan to elect US senators by popular vote, with debates on firewood fraud and a proposed board of agriculture and forestry.
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House
J. K. Pirie
Tower
Au Clearinghouse
Peru
Board of Agriculture and Forestry
Agriculture Brigham
Atwell
Brandon
Mr. Atwell
U. S
Stanley Wilson
Hapgood
Iie
Hap
Dickey
Barre
Ware
Townshend
Pirie
Williamstown
H. T
United States
Vermont Senate Adjourns After Brief Session
The Vermont Senate adjourned this morning after a short routine session. Third reading was ordered on a joint resolution about printing Vermont Historical Society proceedings, and a visit to the house of correction was referred to state and court expenses. Several bills were introduced by Senators Locklin and Shaw. Boston and Maine officials and railroad leaders visited Governor Gates and the House in Montpelier.
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Senate
Vermont Historical Society
House of Correction
Locklin
Franklin
Shaw
Chittenden
Vermont
President Hustin
Boston & Maine Railroad
EB. ©. Smith
St. Albans
Central Vermont
George T. Jarvis
Rutland Railroad
Governor Gates
Joint Assembly Report on State Official Elections
The official report of the joint assembly to elect state officials describes the Senate and House meeting in pursuance of a Joint resolution, read by the presiding officers, with text continuing on the next page. The fragment notes the procedure and indicates further continuation on page three.
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Joint Assembly
Senate
House of Represention
Ders
Hesse
No-License Supporters Plan City Campaign in Bare
At a city courtroom meeting last evening no license supporters organized preparations for the municipal campaign in Bare. Rev J W Barnett presided with Clyde W Merry elected chairman of the committee for 101A and officers W H Rogers C S Andrews Carl Ebe enwinter James Marrion. Ward chairmen named L V Jones A B Lane C K Hollister Edwin Wheaet Earl Hatehelder Francis Nathaway. They voted to hire ex Governor Manly of Indiana to speak on February 10 with further plan announcements to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bare
J. W. Barnett
Clyde W. Merry
W. H. Rogers
C. S. Andrews
Carl Ebeenwinter
James Marrion
L. V. Jones
A. B. Lane
C. K. Hollister
Edwin Wheaet
Earl Hatehelder
Francis Nathaway
Manly
Indiana
William Walsh Funeral Held In Tarre
The funeral for William Walsh, longtime Tarre blacksmith, was conducted from Hooker Ann's mortuary at 2 o clock by Rev. F. Newell of the Hedding Methodist Church. Four male relatives and many friends attended, with burial in Hope Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Walsh
Tarre
Hooker Ann
F. Newell
Hedding
Waleb Trade
Alex J. Stewart
Minard
Candidate clears path in ward one race
The note suggests H.W. Henday will not seek re election and ward one members consider two candidates to represent the ward. Voters may welcome sermons if offered, but some fear campaigns to bolster support.
Telephone Operators Dance to Support Committee Fund
A local event features telephone operators performing a charity dance to assist the committee's fundraising efforts. The evening showcases performers from the exchange and neighboring organizations, aiming to boost contributions and community engagement through entertainment.
Teachers organize county wide association meet in Barre
About 300 Veralogist county teachers gathered in Barre to form a permanent county wide teaching association. Temporary officers selected, with a noon recess vote for a nominating committee to present a full slate tomorrow. Sessions planned at Spaulding school with talks on education policy and practical teaching methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange County
Barre
S.Z. Hutchinson
Montpelier Pops
Bennett Douglass
Wallafield
E. M. Roscoe
Rose Buci
Montpelier
Neces
Spaulding School
J. F. Newell
Hoedding
Oesse
Carnegie Foundation
Vermont
Joseph F. Messenger
Department of Education
University of Vermont
Mee Eenper
Abbott
M.D. Chittowlen
Bite Echools
Bennet
Sehowle
Dr. Richerdean
Principe
Halph A. Keates
North
Norman Freet
Weterbury
Tieton
Irene M. Clerk
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Tive
Dacia
U. & Emuhaney
Rick Heeres
Peter
Pombardes
Keutr Toowe
Alties Diverse
Rimes
Sethe
Tee
Salem’s Best Hotel
Jerome
White
New England
Boctos Customs
Treis
Calif
Harvard
Montpelier Court
Jemuers & Or
Tee Statiati
George B. Perkine
Boston
Slo
Geecgr Fides
Aleem
SSS
SS Ee
Emmy
Board of Agriculture
Estry
Comm’r Brigham
Sane Sa
Rs Pera
Den
Roecell
Iresburg
Kiied
Reynold
Cambria
Mt. Mannfield
Farnham
Boardman
Morristown
Hollister
Bennington
H. W. Scott
Firet
White River
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