British Feel About Lens and Romanian Front Skirmishes
Jan 22 report notes a minor British attack on German lines near Lens repulsed, and only Russian night raids in Riga reported as developments. Romanian front sees lively skirmishing, while Putua valley battles and a Michigan Central train collision near the city cause fatalities and injuries. Weather and snowstorm hindered visibility for the accident.
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Herlin
Lens
Riga
Putua Valley
Rinsiang
Michigan Central
Garman
Walsed
AL HL Lipley
Cleveland
Gustave Rost
al Cottle
William Webber
Alliance
Henry Riser
Jackson, Mich
Teutonic Attack Repulsed on Moldavian Front
Russia troops on the western Moldavian front repulsed a Teutonic attack yesterday, the war office announced today. Comparative quiet prevailed on the remainder of the line in Romania.
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Petrograd
London
Russia
War Office
Rumania
Explosion toll in London munitions factory rises
London dispatch reports thousands visited East London after Friday’s munitions factory blast. Police barred near views. rescuers search wreckage with about 100 bodies recovered so far. Most escape but casualties may reach around 300 as earth and debris hinder clearing efforts.
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London
N Cusnion
Daily Mail
Allies Seek Territory in Entente Note Summary
Ferlin Jan 22 by wireless Overseas News agency released a note from the Turkish government addressing peace proposals. It states the central powers including Turkey do not seek territory and contrasts Entente aims, listing France Syria and Alsace Lorraine, Italy southeastern Austria, Russia Constantinople and Anatolia, and England Mesopotamia and Arabia.
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Ferlin
Turkey
France
Syria
Alsaye-Torrine
Italy
Constantinople
Anatolia
England
Mesopotamia
Arabia
Complete rout forecast by Brussiloff in 1915
Petrograd via London reports General Brussiloff, commander in chief of the Russian armies on the southwestern front, telling his staff that information and conviction warrant saying the coming year will see the enemy completely routed. He spoke with confidence, saying his certainty stands as he does before them.
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Petrograd
London
Trusanky Stovoc
Brussiloff
Germans Twice Repulsed at Verdun Front
Paris Jan 22 German assaults on the Verdun front on the right bank of the Meuse were repelled twice by French fire according to today’s official announcement. The two attacks failed as French artillery and troops held the line with no listed casualties.
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Verdun
Paris
Meuse
Blue Sky Laws Held Constitutional by Supreme Court
The U S Supreme Court upholds the blue sky laws of Ohio South Dakota and Michigan as constitutional rejecting lower court rulings that they unduly burden interstate commerce and exceed state police power. Laws require securities examination and impose penalties while exempting certain transactions and listings.
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U. S. Supreme Court
Ohio
South Dakota
Michigan
Washington, D.C
Traandulent Securities
Supreme Court
National Aeseiiation of Attorneya General
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Connecticut
Florida
Idaho
Iowa
Kansas
Louisiana
Maine
Missouri
Montana
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oregon
South Olina
Troop Train Smash Tragedy In Toronto Station
A troop train carrying 500 soldiers was struck by a light engine at a Toronto station on January 22. Lieut-Colonel Campbell Merronald was killed instantly and several others injured, including Patrick Doyle 21 who suffered a fractured skull. Moris Doyle, attached to the headquarters staff, answered a telegram. the crash occurred as the engine backed into the rear of the train.
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Toronto
Patrick Doyle
Doyle
Northampton
Ketbury
Tragic Train Crash Kills Family in Clinton Mass
Esther Ferry 18 of Cambridge dies of injuries after an auto at Still River station is struck by a freight train. Dr James F Ferry, his son Richard, and daughter Ethel died instantly. George Howard their guide dies later at hospital. Father, son, daughter, and guide all lost in the crash. investigation ordered.
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Clinton
Mass
Tan
Kether Ferry
Cambridge
Still River
Boston & Maine Railroad
James F. Ferry
Richard
Ethel
Mobile
George Howard
Harvard
Howard
Sea Terror Sunk by British Glasgow Off Para Coast
A British cruiser Glasgow reportedly destroyed the German raider Sea Terror about 130 miles off the Paracel coast in a naval engagement. The claim notes the raider was sunk with credible reports of heavy damage and no survivors.
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Para Coast
Government to act as war situation widens
The text suggests renewed government focus as a German area gains attention. It notes armed merchant ships, prisoner of war issues, and a belief that authorities may capitalize on the developments surrounding Prince Yurran Dale and related events to confront the broader crisis.
Prohibition Gains Told At Vermont Sermons
Reverend Clifford J. Smith of the Anti-Saloon League discusses prohibition as a life issue in Universalist and Congregational services. He cites progress in 28 of 48 states toward prohibition, notes Canada is largely dry, and mentions four congressional liquor measures under consideration while urging Vermont to join the reform effort.
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Clifford J. Smith
Anti-Saloon League of
Vermont
Universalist Church
Smith
Anti-Saloon League
England
United States
Wong
Dominion of Canada
Yukon
Quebec
Congress
Bright
New York Health Department
Boston & Maine Circle
Congregational Church
Mr. Smith
Hevanee St
Canada
Alex Smith
Burlington
Berlin
London
Ftierrs
Gertian
State Department
Wasrht der Geranl
Tighe
Ceman
Vireles
America
Germany
Greman
Erin Navel Forreste
Brazil Probes Reports Of German Raiders Near Coast
Rito Janeiro Jan 22 Brazilian minister of marine confirms a commander’s claim that two cargo steamers and two auxiliary ships, possibly German, were seen with American flags. Brazil to dispatch warship Rio Grande do Sul to patrol between Port Natal and Fernando de Noronha. Noticia says German gunboats and crews may have boarded a Swedish steamer St Croix. authorities deny confirmed escapes. Edinburg Castle docked. interned German steamer Abrich laden with war material.
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Rito Janeiro
Minister of Marine
Pernambuvo
Maranhao
Brazil
Rio Grande Ne Sul
Port Natal
Fernando da Noronha
Rio Janeire
A. Noticia
Hmisal Aillers
Eber
Tahia
St. Croix
Rio Janeiro
Hohenstaat Son
Bio Janeiro
Hoyhenstauffen Aml
Caprava
Edinburg Castle
Abrich
Inquiries of Germany About Americans Detained
Washington reports an inquiry to Germany asking if any Americans were among 103 neutral sailors held as prisoners of war aboard the German prize Yarrowdale for taking pay on armed merchantmen. The inquiry relied solely on press reports and lacked official confirmation.
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Washington, C
Germany
Department
Arrest in Graniteville Case Brings Rodney Morrison to Barre
Rodney Morrison was arrested in Barre Town by sheriff deputies on April 28 for allegedly assaulting a woman in Graniteville. He remained jailed and pleaded not guilty through attorney A A Sargent. Bail was set at 8 percent as the case proceeded toward a jury trial. authorities say Morrison left Graniteville after the incident then returned days later. State’s Attorney Flinea noted the complaint.
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Fino Beewch
Pace
Charae
Diraniteville
Rodney Morrison
Barre
Rane
H.W. Scott
Thwueh
A. A. Sargent
Morriern
Morrison
Graniteville
Fflena
Daniels Defends Action In Defense Contract Award
Washington January 22 secretary explains award to Mariivels Limited Nettish Machzine Company contrasts for large member of ary armor equipment at price. Akent deki the hiwmet Aueneas.
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Washington, D.C
Keeretary
Mariivels, Limited
Nettish Machzine Company
Aueneas
Wilson Appears Before Senate on League of Nations
Washington, Jan. 22 President Wilson addressed the Senate on the United States role in a proposed international league for peace. He argued the U S cannot be neutral in a future great war and urged acceptance of a framework to prevent further wars. Vice President Marshall announced the president’s communication and the Senate agreed to hear the premises in the afternoon.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Senate
United States
International League For
Ieee
World League
Coe
Marshall
Washington
Fire kills boy as hayloft blaze sweeps barn in Riverdale
Authorities in Manchester search for Blanche Witken of Barre origin after a boy named Parker Wilson, son of Guy Wilson, died from injuries in a fire at the Simons place fire scene. Flames gutted the barn and two-story building, spread from a lantern accident in a hayloft, with the Hayloft collapse and hay chute escape. Insured properties and local businesses affected as firefighting crews battled the blaze.
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Manchester
N. H
Blanche Witken
Barre
Weth
Manchester Union
Mewire
Wilson
Harry TH. Simmons
Mrs Sarah F Newcomb Dies in Montpelier
Mrs Sarah F Newcomb, born in Corinth about 85 years ago, died this morning at her daughter's home in Montpelier after a brief illness with heart trouble. Her husband Francis J News pomh died about ten years ago. Survived by her immediate family and many friends in Montpelier. The funeral will be held from Lond trauleres I Sabin Street Montpelier Wednesday at 2 oclock.
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Sarah F. Newcomb
Woa. Lord
Montpelier
Corinth
Metpelier
Francis J. News
Montew
Newel
Marre
I Sabin Street
Mirlock
Tew
Stanley
Blomfield
Repairs Ordered For Bolster Reservoir Spillway Failure
Immediate repairs were approved at a city council meeting called by Mayor Gordon to fix a spillway leak at Bolster reservoir. Superintendent Lee will oversee a 24 foot dam width, cement core wall, concrete, and pile apron. Estimated cost around $3,000 with a daily on site presence.
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Bolster Reservoir
Gordon
Chtef
Lee
Granite Firm Change In Barre Governance
Charles A. Brown and Georgy DeMerell bought out Thomas Carroll and John M. Carroll in Brown Carroll Co. The deal retires longstanding leaders and shifts control to Brown and DeMerell who will run the plant under the same name. Parry and Jones will stay at their end until spring when Brown Carroll Co. expands to occupy the entire shed. The transfer marks a major change for Barre’s granite industry with two younger operators gaining opportunity. Carroll and DeMerell bring decades in granite trade and railroading to the firm’s future.
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Depot Square
Charles A. Brown
Georgy DeMerell
Thomas Carroll
John M. Carroll
Brown, Carrell & Co
DaMerell
Brown
Mutual Granite Cou
Burnham
Meadow
Brown, Carroll & Co
Mesers, Brown and DeMerell
Parry & Jones
Brown, Qurrel & Co
Feaat
Barre
Thomas Williams
Matetown
John Metall
Metall & Carroll
Blackwell Street
J. P., Corskie & Son
Woodbury Te Co
Biray & Carroll
Stontpelier
Sutherland Granite Co
Waterbury
Brown, Carroll &Co
Messrs. Carroll
Bre
Canadian Pacific
Central Vermont
Terre & Chelsea
Tottle
Broven
Cook, Watkine & Co
Fin & Carroll
Townsend & Mr
Woman Dies at Williamstown After Illness
Williamstown resident Mere Pright Cram died Sunday at 9 a m after weeks of illness. Survived by a daughter Mrs Frank Hopkins of Williamstown and Clinton Dunham of New Haven, among others. Funeral services planned at the Congregational church with burial in the village.
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Williamstown
Pright
Nate Bam
Bieh
Willianestover
Aequalatanes
Cengrege- Kamal
Woman in Frightful Tragedy In San Francisco
A garbled report from Sam Franebem dated January 22 describes the suicide of painter Netty De Jong and a surrounding domestic incident. The text references William S Porter and a prominent local figure, with unclear details but mentions a permit and a home event following the act.
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Sam Franebem
Netty de Jong
Reatathet
William S Porter
Chakbeed
Hareel
Bond Order Issued For Barre Montpelier Traction Bond
Chancellor orders the Barre Montpelier Traction and Power Co to furnish a bond of 10000 within two weeks from January 21, amid doubts on the company’s ability to pay. The city claims $6000.60 plus a later $6806.85 for bridge costs, with the charter renewal hinging on bond compliance. The case traces 20 years of ties between the city and company and notes a potential financial shortfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank ! Fish
City of Montpelier
Barre & Montpelier Traction & Power Co
Lee
George St. Hunt
City of Montpelier Aad
Barre
Tite
Chunvellor
One of Barre's oldest residents marks 25th milestone
Lorinda Mower, aged Barre matriarch, observed her 25th milestone living with her niece on Mount Street. Once active and sharp, she faced grip and health decline, after a long life with husband Dean Mower, who died 23 years ago, and a prior birthday party at her stepson KE Mower's Progwrt Street home.
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Lorinda Mower
Barre
Lyman A. ‘Taft
Mount Street
Portcarde
Witte
Mower
Orange
Barte
Dean Mower
Lim
Glysson Contends for Mayor Post In City Caucus
A candidate named Glysson announces himself as a rival for the mayoralty at the city caucus. He pledges aldermanic experience and strong ties to the first ward, arguing his double tenure could lead to steadier, cheaper city government. Other entrants remain under consideration as lineup details unfold.
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Alderee
Oe Coes
Citiowne
Glyte
Glysinn
Howe
Gordon
Glysson
Thor
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Buenos Ayres
la Prensa
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Glasgowston
Para
Pernambuco
Glasgow
Shi Yurrandale
Supt. Smith
Yarrowdale
Ax Saat
Daniels
International League For Preservation of Peace
Amate
Blanche Wilton War
Lloyds
George
DeMerell
C. J
Betty de Jong
Fish
The
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