German Offenses and Naval Losses Reported in War Dispatch
German war office claims a victory near LaBassee canal while French communications dispute it and report Allied trenches at Craonne under pressure. Three British warships allegedly sunk in the North Sea. British admiralty offers no confirmation. Russia strengthens Bukowina as Romania may join and Transylvania invasion fears ease. Turko-Russian fronts show ongoing resistance with counter moves in Trans-Caucasus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German War Office
LaBassee Canal
France
Craonne
Alsace
North Sea
Aseer
Berlin
England
Germany
Russia
Bukowina
Vienna
Romania
Reseia
Transylvania
Poland
Mary
Petrograd
Turkey
Trans-Caucasus
Viknor, British Armored Merchant Vessel, Lost Off Ireland
London January 20 official admiralty report confirms the British armored merchant vessel Viknor has been lost off Ireland with all hands. It likely struck a mine or foundered during severe weather while possibly displaced from its course amid known German minefields. Commander Ernest C Ballantyne led the Viknor, previously Viking, with crew details still unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Admiralty
Viknor
Ireland
Ernest C. Ballantyne
Austrian cruiser sunk near Pola claim reports
A dispatch from Venice via Trieste reports Austrian cruiser struck a mine and sank near the Brioni islands at the mouth of Pola harbor, Austria's large naval base, according to a Pally Mail transmission dated June 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Base
London
Pally Mail
Venice
Trieste
Brioni Islands
Pola
Austria
Demand Positive Guarantee for Wilhelmina Food Cargo
London reports that unless a positive guarantee is given that the Wilhelmina cargo of foodstuffs sailing from New York for Germany will not reach the German army, allies may stop the ship. British officers doubt civilian-use food will avoid military commandeering under alleged German practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New York
Germany
Relief ship towed into Halifax harbor
The Camino, a San Francisco bound relief ship loaded with Belgian aid, was towed into Halifax by the US Revenue Cutter Androscoggin with help from the Canadian steamer Lady Laurier and the merchantman Kanesha after battling violent gales. Crews reported injuries from line breaks but the vessel was brought safely into harbor as afternoon radio updates noted further assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Cam~ino
San Francisco
United States
Androsygin
Lady Laurier
Kanesha
Sable
Halifas
Kanawha
Camian
Travis
Carlton
Laurier
Funeral notice for William DL Hyde in Morrisville
Burial plans and funeral details for William DL Hyde, who died recently, with references to East Mardwick and a daughter. The notice notes the death occurred in Morrisville on January 2 and mentions family relations and mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrisville
William DL Hyde
Yvars
Embezzlement Allegation Involving Waban Client Case
A court record details William Delean M of Waban accused in a complex embezzlement involving several parties. The defendant reportedly admitted guilt and claimed to have obtained funds from purchasers tied to a patent trust. The case center includes Minhanom and Leeder names amid allegations of theft and forged purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williawn Delean M
Bern
Alberg Anyuet & Tae
Hardwick
Amd
Dass
Hipdie
Roffel
Bee Settee
Leeder
Gite Place
Alan
Minhanom
Bene
Vessels Destroyed in Delaware Coast Collision
The freight steamer Washingtonian and the schooner Elizabeth Palmer collided off Cape Henlopen near Delaware. Both ships sank with one crew member missing. all other crew members were saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
New York
Wallingtonian
Elizabeth Palmer
Cape Henlopen
Wireless Moxanges
Washingtonian
Resigns By Telegraph From U S Attorney Post
William Youngs resigns after more than 12 years as United States attorney for the eastern district of New York. Attorney General Gregory requested the resignation, effective last night, and Young telegraphed acceptance. The letter cites dates and prior ties to Roosevelt era, with Youngs having served since Roosevelt’s governorship and early White House years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William 4. Youngs
United States
Brooklyn
Long Island
Staten Island
Gregory
Vorthgs
Wilson
Youtngey
Thea
Dare
Oosevelt
Toosevelt
Youngh
Col Rooseelt
Cenerel Ginegory
Jan BA
Mr. Young
Local notice fragment from unclear source
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and events with unclear context. The readable parts indicate a probable local notice or notice-like item with names and partial details, but key facts and dates are not discernible. The limited legible elements include personal names and scattered phrases lacking coherence or verifiable event.
Man Arrested Over 110 Dressed Chickens Theft
Middlebury reports Arthur Burroughs of Vergennes held after 110 dressed chickens found in his rig near Bristol livery yard. police say Monkton Ridge henhouse raid the prior Tuesday led to the wider theft case. Burroughs detained by Deputy Sheriff Sanford and Officer Kenworthy after a chase and attempted sleigh overturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury
Bristol
Monkton
Arthur Burroughs
Vergennes
Noble J. Sanford
Oliver Kenworthy
Eheriff
Burnham
Burroughs
Sanford
Addixon House
Bur
Ranford
Monkton Ridge
Lester Dean
Ferrisburg Hollow
Alleged smugglers appear before U S commissioner
Surkin Yorn of Corea and Leon Narvieux of Paris faced charges of smuggling Chinese into the United States. District Attorney Dunnett swore out the warrant. Held in 2000 bail, they were remanded to await the federal grand jury in Burlington next February. They say they are not connected. Both were captured near Te land Pond after a chase. one entered from a freight train. The French national says he has a wife and child in Paris and came via Montreal seeking work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johnsbury
Surkin Yorn
Corea
Leon Narvieux
Paris
United States
Harry Biddgett
Alexander Dunnett
Federal Grand Jury
Burlington
Teland Pond
Intend Pond
Montreal
Central Vermont appoints new agents in Boston and Newton
Transferred to Boston January 20, J. O. Adams becomes freight agent for Central Vermont in the northern New England territory with office at 1 State Street Newton He succeeds Homer Maney who moves from Palmer Massachusetts to assume the general agents post in Boston and begin duties immediately
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruclington
Vermont
Ken
Palmer
Mass
Muancor
Rutland School Closed Amid Unclear Reports
Fragmentary text notes Rutland school closure in January with references to park, stevet, and unnamed individuals. Readable items mention possible incident at a location near a school and a response by authorities. details are damaged and uncertain.
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Rutland
Jan the Park
Senate Passes Execution Exemption Measure Amid Debates
Vermont Senate debated exemptions on executions and other bills after House action. Amendments reduced the value of dentists tools from 500 to 200 dollars. A joint resolution authorized a committee to probe newspaper ownership, while a plan to investigate Theodore Vail’s Lyndon farms prompted talks of a special committee. Several bills were killed or sent to third reading as sessions shifted toward adjournment and hearings on public railroad and maple sugar weighing standards.
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Senate
Seaver
Page
Wright
House
Smith
Barre
Theodore N. Vail
Lyndon
Lyndon School
Speedwell Farms
Dickey
Dane
Committee On Elections
Pathan
Middlesex
Caswell
Derby
Weeks
Tte
Dle
Postmaster-Elect Away: Gorman Delays Return from New York
Friends of George W. Gorman report the postmaster elect is away in New York and will not return until evening. The term of the present incumbent expires May 1, and no official statement on future plans or personnel changes could be obtained. Gorman’s absence implies possible quarters relocation due to his insurance business needs.
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George W. Gorman
Terre
Tere Larralie
Gorman
New York
Cht
Barre
Jackson Block
Montpelier Mra A Stowell Dies After Long Illness
Mrs A Stowell native of Cambridge dies after a long illness in Montpelier Vermont She had lived in the state and California and other places. Funeral services will be held Thursday at the home with burial in nearby Carbringr and towns surrounding. Relatives survive though no distant kin are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Stowell
Myrare
Freleng
Montpeler
Stowell
Cambridge
Vermont
Calis
Montpelier
Kim
Carbringr
Tet
New Court Assignments Announced by Chief
Chief announces new court assignments across departments, detailing updated posts for personnel. Changes include adjustments in docket duties and courtroom oversight, aiming to streamline operations and improve case flow.
JUDGE STANTON ASSIGNED TO WASHINGTON COUNTY COURT
Chief Justice Willard W. Miles announced the reorganized Vermont superior court assignments for the year. March terms begin March 4 in Orleans and March 1 in Chittenden, with various judges to Rutland, Windham, Franklin, Windsor, and Washington counties. The full list shows Miles in Orleans and Essex rotations, Waterman in Rutland, Stanton in Washington, Butler in Windham, Fish in Franklin, Slack in Chittenden, and other schedules through September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard W. Miles
Vermont Superior Court
Reorganized Superior Court
Miles
Orleans County
Waterman
Rutland
Stanton
Washington County
Butler
Windhams County
Fish
Franklin County
Slack
Chittenden County
County Court
Miles—Orleana
Essex
Caledonia
Chittenden
Windsor
Dee Waterman
Bennington
Washington
Orange
Dee
Lacville
Grand Isle
Windham
Addison
Tne
Franklin
Inquest Held Over Bates Wreck Fire Origin
A secret inquest in city court examined witnesses to determine the fire origin at the Bates wreck on Saturday night. State's Attorney J Ward Garver was absent. William Wishart led the examination. stenographer Josephine Rite was present to record testimony as investigators probe whether the blaze started at the millinery store or the nearby structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates
BH. W. Scott
J. Ward Garver
Senate
Mente
Bern
Millie Tahd
Cheng
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Great Britain
Vicknot
Wilhelmina
Halifax Harbor
East Mardwick
William D. Myite
Morrieville
Mas
BeBais
Gorm Cpasion
Dominican Republic
Washington, D.C
Bechttery Tryan
State Department
Nolases
Public
Mann
Nolasen
Santo Domingo
Secreta Garrison
Curtoins
William J. Youngs
Mawr Ville
Island Pond
U. 8 Court
Boston
Adams
Rtp
California
Mary EK Stone
Wieter
Det
Peter Pee Cee
Putman
Carmel
Thevky
Wileer
Chetees
Locklin
Richford
Blake
Chitthnden
General Committee
Conant of
J. Rolfe Searles
St. Johnalnry
Republican State Committee
Stanley C. Wilson
Max Powell
Derby and
Heath
Woodstock
Waa
St. Albans
Ward
Mra
Given Life Team
Ciel
Cates
Judge Stanton
Milea
Chancery Court
Willism Miller
Henry Holmes
Inti
Don C
Dil- Tey 9
Crosier
Stewart
Blaze
Boyce
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