Suez Canal Endangered by Arab Turk Attacks at Aden
German reports say British forces are effectively trapped at Aden near the Red Sea entrance, jeopardizing the southern defense of the Suez canal. Austrian advances in Montenegro and Albania push southward with limited Albanian resistance. Bulgarian troops allied with Austria reportedly defeated in Albania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canal
Aden
Red Sea
Suez Canal
Arabia
London
Montenegro
Vienna
Albania
Essad Pasha
British in Arabia Decimated by Arab and Turkish Attacks
Berlin reports a Cairo dispatch stating British forces in southern Arabia face a dangerous situation after fierce Arab and Turkish operations. Casualties through December 30 total about 15,000 killed and 20,000 wounded, with 20,000 troops at Aden. A wounded major recalls British losses of vast territory as Arab chiefs unite with the Turks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Cologne Volksreitung
Cairo
Arabia
Dee
Aden
Volksveitung
Overseas Agency
French Losses Reported At 2.5 Million In War Record
The report cites French casualties totaling 2.5 million with 800,000 killed 1,400,000 wounded and 300,000 prisoners. The statement attributes figures to Sree Sak Lonquet noting wartime outcomes and French actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Sree Sak
M. Lonquet
Austrian Ruler Growing Worse After Illness Escalates
Rome reports via London that Austrian Emperor Francis Joseph's health worsens over several days. Vatican dispatches say the ruler’s condition deteriorates while officials monitor developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican
Rome
Francis Joseph
London
Joseph
Austria
Advised to Take Cover in London Amid Air Raid Warnings
Fragmentary notice reports London authorities advising residents to take cover amid air raid warnings. The readable text references public safety guidance and ongoing emergency measures as the situation unfolds.
British Labor Opposed to Conscription Vote
In Bristol on January 27 the National Labor party resolution protesting conscription in any form was defeated by the labor congress with 1,796,000 votes against 219,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
England
Naonal Labor Party
Labor Congress
Bomb explosion devastates Dover mine depot blast casualties
Berlin reports via wireless that a Hamburg Fremdenblatt account says a German air raid bomb fell on a mine depot at Dover. The blast killed 39 people including one officer and 24 soldiers, with 20 severely wounded. Rail cars with provisions were destroyed and transport anchored nearby. British planes did not defend in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Sayville
Hamburg
Fremdenblatt
Dover
Sae
London
Ailys
Wilson Repeats Stand On Suffrage
New York Jan 27 President Wilson refused to back a federal amendment for woman suffrage and urged the issue be left to state action. He spoke to about 200 members of the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage and declined to answer a question from Mrs Maury Beard regarding his position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wilson
Union For
Woman Suffrage
Maury Beard
Columbia Universary
Meeting of the Society of Colonial Wars in Vermont
The Society of Colonial Wars in Vermont held a meeting with W B C Stickney presiding. A nominating committee including W J Van Patten and Hf C Humphrey drafted officers for the February 22 annual meeting. Preparations were set for May general council meetings with representatives nationwide. Committees were named for the annual meeting at the Vermont Society rooms in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turlington
Society of Colonial Wars
Vermont
W. B.C. Stickney
Rutland
Society
W. J. van Patten
Hf. C. Humphrey
MD. Chittenden
Stickney
Gen. S. P. Jocelyn
Hb, Shaw
BN. Clark
The
Geveral Society
United States
General Council
HS. Peck
Gardner Brewer
Robert Noble
Vermont Society
Death of Mrs Marilla Morse in Duxbury
Native of East Montpelier Mrs Marilla Morse widow of Libering Morse died at 2 15 PM at her Duxbury home after a short illness with pneumonia following the grip. She was born March 23 1800 in East Montpelier and would have turned 78 next month. Survived by son Lewis A Morse of Duxbury two grandchildren Wyank Morse and Annie Morse a sister Mrs Marinda Robinson of West Berlin and two nieces Ada Robinson of West Berlin and Mary Body of Lynn. Funeral Friday at 2 PM at the Whitie schoolhouse in Duxbury with burial in the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Morse
Haw
Duxbury
Lewis A. Morse
Wyank Morse
Annie Morse
West Berlin
Marinda Robinson
Ada Robinson
West Herlin
Lynn
Mare
Five Camps in Plattsburg New York
Five military training camps announced for Plattsburg New York and Port Owenthorpe with ten thousand attendees expected. Major General Lennard Wood cited. Camps spread across senior and junior divisions with dates June through December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jan
Mlettsbang
N.Y
Port Oxlethrope
Serge
Lennard Wood
U.S. A
Tabeirg
Fort the Watt
Annet
Euior Divicen
Colleges
Universitine
Odd Fellows Temple Destroyed in Albany Fire
A fire in Albany early today gutted the Odd Fellows Temple and damaged a adjoining building causing an estimated loss of 200000. The blaze destroyed all paraphernalia of city Odd Fellows bodies and wrecked eighty automobiles nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Odd Fellows Temple
Odd Fellows
Biggest hotel fire on Milne coast shocks York Harbor
York Harbor Me Jan 27 The Marshall house one of the oldest summer hotels in Milne coast burned last night while being prepared for opening. A caretaker was the only occupant. The loss is estimated at 200000 with some insured. The fire's cause is not yet determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Harbor
Marshall
Milne Coast
Powder car explosion injures over thirty in Bluefield West Virginia
A car loaded with black powder exploded at the Norfolk and Western yard in Bluefield injuring more than 30 people, five seriously. Fire followed and damaged nearby merchandise as three dynamite cars on a nearby siding were removed to safety. The blast shattered windows for miles and the cause was not yet determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
W. Va
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Three Negligence Suits Named Against Rutland Railroad
Three Rutland railroad negligence lawsuits seek damages totaling 20000 in Rutland county court. Plaintiffs include Evelyn N. Lamountain administrator for George Lamountain who died shoveling snow at Temple crossing, Louise Jobson administrator for Hildar P. Joleen child killed at Temple crossing, and Charles H. Spafford administrator for Henry W. Wilcox killed at South Main street crossing. All allege lack of gatekeeper, flagman, or warning and that the crossing is busy daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Rutland Railroad
Evelyn N. Lamountain
Louise Jobson
Hildar P. Joleen
Hlainti
Man
Fagman
Waterman
Charles H. Spafford
North Clarendon
Henry W. Wilcox
Wilcox
Crosading
Died of the grippe in Mainfield Mrs Martha King
Mrs Martha Chapman King died Tuesday evening at her son George King’s home after a long illness. Born February 25 1627 in Calalg she married Area King in 1859. Survived by two children Etta and George, four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral Friday at 1 30 at the family home officiated by Rev A W Howitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mainfield
Marthe (Chapman) King
George King
A. W. Howitt
Martha Chapman
Calalg
Etta
George
Abe
Mr. King
Tracy Re-Elected at Vermont Sheriff's Meeting
Jan 27 report from Tracy covers the first annual gathering of Vermont sheriffs at the Sherwood hotel. West Hutland secretary Steril Werkard Menttir and others attended. brief accounts indicate speeches and elections, with limited readable details from the damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dartington
Vermont Sheriffs
Sherwood
Laminess
Tracy Ot
Ce Sherka
West Hutland
Ull Spregmiee
Steril Werkard Menttir
Mattstome
Court room drama in Hatch manslaughter case
In St Johnsbury Vermont the Hatch manslaughter case moves toward jury as defense closes and prosecution offers rebuttal witnesses. Hatch described holding the revolver and a courtroom demonstration of the shooting, with Brown’s prior cleaning and loading details disputed by doctors and witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlow Hatch
Princcipals
St. Johnsbury
Caledonia County Court
State
Simonds
W. G. Rickering
Hatch
Brown
Danville
Hateh
Jin
Wilk
East Hornet
Wr G. Ricker
de. Fitch
C.F. Whitney
Whitney
Fitch
Arther Gooder
Arthur Liberty
Dy Mente
Siemonda
Brown Bie
Appropriated 3 500 For the State Commission Meet at Montpelier
The state commission created to spend appropriations met in the State House at Montpelier led by Gov Gates and attended by all but Redfield Proctor. The group reviewed 1915 acts, current expenditures, and planned purchases including farm equipment and Vergennes industrial school funds. The panel will decide on sums for departments and institutions and must meet at least every six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Montpelier
Redfield Proctor
C. W. Gates
Scott
H. F. Graham
OL. J. Hanley
Stante
Wilton
House Ceiten
Benator
Plth
Vergennes
Varios
Jamd
Burial in Barre Cemetery Funeral for Mrs Nichols
Funeral services were held for Mrs Maternal Routwell Nichols wife of the late Peter Nichols and native of Sith Herre. Her death at age 66 six occurred in Williemetown area with Rev. frames and local church members in attendance amid community notices and religious rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Routwell) Nichols
Peter Nichole
Sith Herre
Willieaetowy
H.sedaie
Willimectowe
Barre Council considers tramway relief plan to avert receivership
Barre and Montpelier Traction and Power officials urged city council to let the company withdraw some cars and restore a 10 cent fare part time to cut costs and regain goodwill. Tenney said bondholders could seek receivership if no action is taken. proposal includes reduced service in winter, restored 10 cent fares May 1 to Nov 1, and restored line operations with limited withdrawals to balance receipts and interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre & Montpelier Traction & Power Company
City
Charles HL. Tenney
Springfield
Mans
Tenney Corporation
H. D. Larrabee
W. F. Corry
Keaut
Riderten
Trac-Ion Company
Tenney
Ihs
Sarvice
Honda
Renee Level
Messrs. Tenney
Larren
Washington Street
South Main Street
Barre
Montpelier
Montpelier City Council Routine Matters and Bridge Plans
Montpelier city council discussed routine matters and a plan to address the North River bridge between Rising and Langdin streets. The committee report noted river flow concerns and the need to straighten and grade the wall. a vote postponed retirement plans and set a future date for further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uae
Civil Authority
Tomeavelock
Tirsneh
Risin
Langdin Street
Umantmnaaly
Whey
Auto tipped over in winter crash near Narviay
Fragmentary report notes a vehicle overturned during a winter ride near Narviay. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but one line hints at a rough incident involving a racer and nearby works. No precise names or dates can be confirmed from the unreadable OCR fragment.
Vermont Charter Sought for Central Mower Corporation
Seven subscribers prompt Vermont Public Service Commission to schedule a February hearing in Middlebury on a proposed 21 million dollar Central Mower Corporation of Vermont. The plan covers water rights on the Middlebury river, generation of electricity, and construction of transmission lines across Addison, Washington, and Orange counties with headquarters in Middlebury and capital of one million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont Public Service Commision
Central Mower Corporation of Vermont
Barre
Montpelier
Addison House
Middlebury
Charles H. Thompson
Benjamin A. Sumner
Dean K. Lillie
H. J. M. Jones
Montpelie
Alexander Gordon
Fri Hi. Stuart
Albert T. Stuart
Newton
Mass
Propose Corporation
Ripton
Addison
Bipton
Addiwm
Barre Town
Barre City
Washington
Vermont
Lincoln
Hancock
Granville
Warren
Roxbury
Northfield
Berlin
Williamstown
Orange
Vipton
Hutecek
East
Installation of Ladies Auxilary Officers at LA Meeting
At the Ladies Auxiliary meeting, officers including President Mrs J J Good and treasurer Mrs Margaret Histings were installed. Mrs Mellovern of Montpelier installed the officers, with juveniles installed by Mrs Margaret Hastings. A bountiful supper followed with entertainment by Gladys Grogan, Helen Skerritt and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
A. 0
Mra. J
J. Good
Sire Clara Riley
Elizabeth
Mise Boge Good
Margaret Histings
Catherine Grogan
John O'Keefe
Mise Mellovern
Montpelier
Outenit
Barre Granite Dealers Visit Quarries and Forum
Barre retailers toured southern quarries and the Boutwell Milne and Varnum plant, examined work in progress, and attended a complimentary banquet. Officers elected included Thomas J Adams of Woodstock as president and E W Bailey as secretary. A fund donation supported the association’s memorial aims and the midsummer meeting was slated for The Weirs, NH. The event blended Italian entertainment and dancing into a lengthy social evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Pehire
Barre
South End
Barclay Broaphan
Boutwell, Milne &Varnum
LNG
Thomas J. Adams
Woodostork
Weretary
E.W. Bailey
Manychester
N. Hy
Trouser
J. B. McNicole
White River Junction
Harre
National Association of Retail
de and Misoleus
Phe Weirs
Clan Gordon Wall
Mollister Jackson
Herre
P. B. McLaughlin
State Hearing on State Property Rates Attended by Officials
Representatives from New England Insurance and Bellows Insurance joined a morning conference at the State House to discuss proposed rate increases on state property. The gathering examined drivers’ appearance and the impact on state property coverage as part of the policy review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gay
Iew
Walter
LS. of
Bellows Alto
Liberty District Update Truncated Chronicle
An unclear OCR fragment mentions Liberty, Windeor, and Adelard Chipente with garbled phrases about a Vermint state, a late yesterday event, and a plan suggesting a getaway. No reliable details or coherent facts present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windeor
Het
Adelard
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Balkans
Popalare
Griaser Dion
Colonial War Society
East Montpelier
Wis
Marilla Morse
Plattsburg
Martha King
Plainfield
Tracy
Vermont Sheriffs’ Association
Burlington
State Farm
Hannah Nichols
Sistant
Dano
Manefwrd
Hlanchared
Alderman Ryan
Wtrnet
Chise
Worcester Road
City Hall
George Haseltine
Welfare League
Wwe
Frenler
Montpelier City
James Ke
New Hampshire
Thomas J
Woodstock
Adelard Dupont Siar
Vermant
Prisem
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