German Forces Break Six Mile Front on Russo-Galician Line
Petrograd reports desperate fighting continues in the Riga region. German forces captured about six miles of the northern Russo-Galician front near Roslon, taking more than 1,700 prisoners and 13 machine guns after a German offensive. Russian reserves could not halt the advance amid severe cold on the Romanian front.
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Kireleas
Roslon
War Office
Tians
Petrogr v
London
Perate
Riga
Tirulmarek
Greece expresses regret for events of last December
In London on January 25 Greece, complying with entente demands, sent a formal vote to entente ministers expressing regret for the December events when Greek forces at Athens were fired upon by Creeks.
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Greece
Iondon
Entente
Gret
Athens
German surprise attack fails. lieutenant downed 27th plane
The war office announced Lieut. George Gaynmer destroyed his 27th aircraft in a failed German surprise attack south of a secret area. That night the front showed no change in personnel or positions.
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George Gaynmerdive
War Office
Secret
Wilson Misreads Allied Attitude in War Aid Debate
Bristol reports President Wilson misunderstood allied stance on the war. British Chancellor of the Exchequer Andrew Bonar Law publicly urged frankness, urging firm resolve against German aggression and neutrality tempered by moral stance. Bonar Law stressed urgency of united Allied policy and consistent support for the war effort.
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Andrew Bonar Law
Bristol
London
Exchequer
British War Council
Wilem
United States Senate
Yedenia
Wilwan
Cwernmants
Venturim
Seth Netrun
A Peace Vision Amid War Talks and Utopian Hope
A speech urges seeking lasting world peace through concrete steps, condemns German aggression, and stresses that true peace requires neutral action and a dismantling of the wartime military machine. It emphasizes justice for past wrongs, the dangers of victory without true disarmament, and the nation’s resolve to protect allied lives.
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le Ie
Cromwell
Germany
Jrance
Davids
Wilson
Senate rejects Wilsons suggestion on railroad strike ban
Washington January 25 the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee votes 10 to 5 to approve a provision urged by President Wilson forbidding a strike while an investigation into a railroad controversy is pending. Three Democrats joined Republicans in opposition. The panel previously rejected the idea, and further action may occur before floor debate on pending circuit legislation.
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Washington, D.C
Senate
Wilson
Underwood
Smith
South Caroling
Thompson
Newlawla
Providetv I Witkon
Ensitel
Stan Hiner
House
Senate Cemiitter
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Weork
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Ated
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Bern
Vermont Receives 45068 Aid Amid Farm Support Split
A 1924 U.S. aid distribution allocates funds to rural post roads and railway developments. Vermont is allotted 45068 with New Hampshire receiving 41998 and Maine 56008, part of a nationwide $10 million to aid counties and counties. The plan, announced by Secretary Houston, covers the fiscal year ending June 30, 1918.
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Washington
Wee
Houston
Department of Agriculture
Vermont
New Hampshire
Sat
Maine
Marana
Death Is Result Of Cold And Starvation In Essex
Essex Jan 25 Aged resident John Tracy was found dead at his Colchester road home after living as a hermit for over 40 years. No fire, kettle frozen, likely died yesterday morning from cold and lack of nourishment. Tracy born Sept 27 1852, never married, lone relative Mrs Manley Allen notified. Local health officer Dr Ferrin noted probable day or two since death.
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Essex
John Tracy
Colchester Road
Ites
de Paladee
Norton
Tracy
Ferrin
Charities Conference Opens in Montpelier Chapel
The Vermont State Conference of Charities and Correction opened in Bethany church Montpelier led by Gov. Horace F. Graham with about 200 attendees. Speakers urged child-centered legislation, prevention over cure, and stronger health measures including isolated hospitals and school health inspections to combat venereal disease.
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Vermont
Massachusetts Society For the
Ity
Enerative
Ran PS
Caresere
Rutland
Onestens
Muuns
Massachusetts
Mr. Meteger
Dalton
Caverly
Burial for Frank G. Huntley in Waterbury
The body of Frank G. Huntley, who died in Marshfield, will be brought to Waterbury Friday for burial in the family lot at the village cemetery. Rev. W. L. Rolcourt to officiate. Huntley, born Waterbury Sept 2, 1843, married to Mice Way who died earlier. one child Willis Huntley lives in the West. He worked as a carpet inwker for years.
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Waterbury
Dan
Frank G. Huntley
Marelfied
W. L. Rolcourt
Frank Gilman Huntley
Gilman
Triphena
Kingsley) Huntley
Mice Way
Willis Huntley
Mr. Huntley
Carpet
Girl Student Injured in Brattleboro Auto Accident
Pauline Stockton of Cambridge Massachusetts an 18 year old student at Northfield Seminary was knocked down and possibly badly injured when an automobile driven by Cassius Wilbrother struck her in Brattleboro. The driver claimed the girl was at fault.
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Brattleboro
Praideners
Pauline Stockton
Cambridge
Northfield Seminary
Cassius Wil
Prominent Red Man Dead in Seminary Road Accident
John McMian Stocktoch died after a collision with a speeding machine while walking with Carthy near St. Amiren's Church. Elaine Ferrat Sachem of the Independent Crier reported the incident as a hit and run involving a machine failing to stop. McCarthy, a longtime Fairtanks shop employee, had Pernicious anemia and survived by his wife.
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Harry P. Greene
Aml
Wilenn
St. Amiren's Epicopal
McCarthy
Fairtanks
Field Day for Clark Sets Vermont Basket Toss Record
Clark Jett, forward for Montpelier High, set a state record in a 94 to 58 win over Hartford Vid High at the Montpelier Armory. He made 20 baskets from the floor totaling 158 points, surpassing the prior Vermont mark held by James Laird of Montpelier High.
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Clark
Jett
Montpelier High School
Hartford Vid High School
Montpelier Armory
Montpelier High
Vermont
James Laird
Talk of the Town wartime cinema tease and civic note
Warne Kerrigan introduces a two reel romantic drama in the style of classic serials adapted from a famous novel. The notice names Leon Cueniegs and Mrs Earl Qumings of Hill Street in a reporting fragment about a fracture of the main bone in a rat arm and an unspecified arrival at home.
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Warne Kerrigan
Immorttals
Zenila
Louis Trees
Adie
Fhermier
Gyainestum
Leon Cueniegs
Str
Earl Qumings
Hill Street
Lael
Bishopprize Father Dead Amid Controversy at Catholic Diocese
A garbled obituary notes the death of Bishopprize’s father amid a Catholic Diocese affair. The piece mentions Am. Berd assumption of stead, Pend Wiehe Peseta Halyoke, and a gathering at Bour with other players as the event closes, marking a somber day for the family.
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J. Rhee
J. Rhee Whee Ait Tile Humdl 10 Pereeieet, Aed Fouate
Boday Tyr
Vermont Trial Calendar Hints at Landmark Civil Disputes
The forthcoming Vermont docket features landmark civil cases with Washington County involvement. Notable listed parties include administrator Hiram Weedruf and claimant Lilia M. Lowell, with treble disputes and trover counts anticipated, reflecting a historically significant session.
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Rom Washington m Cranty
Hiram Weedruf
Trover
Lilia M. Lowell
Marti
Upheaval of Courts in Vermont Legislature Reported
Governor announces judiciary reform to cut nine supreme and superior justices, reducing eleven to nine. Bills seek to appoint a new supreme court justice, elevate judges, and end some current positions. Vermont House and Senate discuss measures, hearings scheduled, and a Barnet representation dispute noted alongside new suffrage efforts and license regulation debates.
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Graham
Vermont
Joseph T. Stearns
Burclington
Supreme Court
Simthe Loveland Munson
Willant W. Milea
Leighton PF. Stuck
Supreme Court Chamber
Cone House
Periton
Rutland City
Two Quarry Workers Fail to Appear in Time After Coal Gas Incident
Two E J Smith and Co quarry workers missing at dawn, found unconscious from coal gas in Graniteville. Neighbors forced entry. E S Jury and Kod ney Campbell rescued. Campbell’s condition serious for hours, jury regained consciousness with hopes of no lasting effects. The men, aged about 40 and 5, live in Grantville area.
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E. J. Smith & Co
Graniteville
Bardelor
E.S. Jury
Kodney Campbell
Bailey
Arogind
Campbell
Toth
Grant
Mary P. Moulton Dead in Montpelier Home
Mrs. Mary P. Moulton of Montpelier died at home on Market Street after a long illness. A native of Davenport, she lived in New Bedford for 25 years before moving to Montpelier, where she resided for many years and was survived by a daughter. Funeral arrangements were to be announced at Green Mount Cemetery in Montpelier.
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Mary P. Moulton
Babar
Leach
Green Mount
Barre Public School annual report highlights progress and finance
Barre's annual school report reviews all departments under Superintendent White and Principal Jackson. It notes good overall condition, planned upgrades, and a growing teaching staff. The document urges better medical inspection, clothing for students, and debates funding by tax-rate increases, while praising teachers and community programs for summer playgrounds.
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School Commission
C.H. Wiitr
Prin
H. W. Jackson
Anniml
Wich Depar
Mach
Commiteton
Antenomar's Club
Intt
Onler
Eam
Parckis
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