Swiss Prompt Apology to Germany After Lausanne Flag Incident
A Lausanne crowd tore down a German flag raised by the German consul for Emperor William's birthday. The Swiss Federal Council convened an extraordinary session and ordered an apology to Germany and prosecution of those responsible. Lausanne and Vaud authorities held emergency meetings. Police failed to prevent the act, and officials pledged to protect the flag when hoisted again.
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Lausanne
William
Herne
Switzerland
Paris
Vand
Federal Council of
Germany
State Council of
Vaud
Berne
Federal Council
Berlin
Balkan Situation Clouded by Albanian Activities
Operations with potential impact on the Balkans unfold in Albania as Austrians and Bulgarians press an overrun attempt. Greeks reinforce Albanian border points while entente powers monitor Greek posture toward Bulgaria. The French seize Antiphilo on the Asia Minor coast.
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Balkan
Albania
Huetilie
Mediterranean
Antiphilo
Asia Minor
French Front Battles Reach Deep into German Lines
Reports from the French front detail heavy fighting with both sides claiming gains. German forces allegedly stormed 600 yards of French trenches near Neuville, while French and British accounts cite successful counterattacks and occupation of mine craters. Artillery duels and local advances are noted across Artois, the Argonne, and Belgian sectors near Boesinghe.
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Berlin
Neuville
Tey
Tiy Ne
Mure
Belgium
Aeia
Artill
Helgian
Boesinghe
Bréonstrade
Jin
Floods Harass German Troops In Strong Offensive Area
Flood waters hinder German units as river crossings fail and supply lines stretch thin. Reports indicate Soviet or Allied air power targeting gaps, slowing communications and complicating frontline movements amid advancing winter weather.
German soldiers struggle to free guns under heavy fire
A fragment describes Germans attempting to extricate their weapons while enduring intense rifle fire. It mentions a bridge washed away near Lida in the Vilna government, reportedly causing a troop train wreck with hundreds dead or injured, and notes many prisoners taken.
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Guna
Lida
Vilna
Raneed
German reprisals force British women to flee Berlin
Berlin via London January 28 Fifty English women employed in Berlin have been ordered to leave the country by February 6 in reprisal for the expulsion of German women who had been employed in England.
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England
Berlin
London
Labor Demands Drastic Revision of Munitions Act
Bristol report from January 28 states the labor conference adopted by show of hands a resolution from the Independent Labour party calling for a drastic revision of the munitions act. The aim is to prevent a pretext for war and reduce coercion and subjection of labor, with one dissenting vote recorded.
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Bristol
England
Labor
Independent Labor Party
British ships sunk in war losses through October
A White Paper reports 254 British merchant steamers totalling 542,048 tons lost from enemy action since the war began. Forty-six were sunk by warships and 37 by mines. An additional 167 steamers, 143,092 tons, were lost to ordinary marine casualties with 14,193 tons listed as missing. Some losses are attributed to mines or enemy action.
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London
Asquith Reveals British Casualties in War Totals
Premier Asquith reports in a written reply that total British casualties across all operations reached 49,467 as of January 9, with 24,122 among those losses. The figures cover all fields of operation and underscore the ongoing human cost of the conflict.
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London
Asquth
United States seeks allies disarmament of merchant ships
Washington January 28 The United States proposes a modus vivendi asking allies not to arm merchantmen while requesting central powers to agree to nonarmament. The U S maintains its stance on submarine warfare. Chicago January 28 Four armed robbers target Washington Park National Bank East Adams Street taking 12 000 to 15 000 from cashiers and depositors before escaping by car. Bank manager Garland Stafil helped secure the scene.
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Washington
D.C
United States
West Washington Park National Bank
East Sels
Ad Street
Garland Stafil
Boston Americans
Yee
Appam May Be Lost Off Dakar Africa January Voyage
Grave anxiety surrounds the British steamship Appam which departed Dakar for Wrymouth on a ten day trip with 106 passengers and 134 crew. After four days wireless contact was lost and a dispatch from Hull to Lloyds reports the vessel had her stern damaged and bow knocked away. Other ships in the same area are overdue and a Lisbon report mentions mines in the Bay of Biscay.
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London
Appa
Whie
Dakar
West Africa
Wrymouth
Hull
Lloyd's
Tregintlere
Dan
Appamon
Appam
Lisbon
Bay of Hiscay
Allan Liner Arrives at Queenstown Under Tow With All Safe
A Queenstown dispatch reports the Allan liner theater Pomeranian arriving yesterday with all aboard safe despite a gale. Earlier telegram dated January 25 said the Pomeranian, outward bound from Glasgow, was disabled in a terrific gale and lost its propeller and rudder.
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Queenstown
Ireland
Taw
Yeaterday
Glasgow
Gas explosion wrecked submarine sinks five in navy yard
A Brooklyn coroner's jury ruled the January 15 gas explosion on the United States submarine F-2 in the New York navy yard caused five deaths. They fault authorities for allowing workers access without proper protection and held responsible parties accountable.
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New York Navy Yard
New York
Brooklyn
United States
Train and Automobile Collision Wrecks Auto Near Allenwood
A Pennsylvania railroad express locomotive and one coach derailed after colliding with an automobile near Allenwood station six miles from Lakewood North Dakota. Engineer Thomas Berrion of Long Branch was killed, pinned under his engine, which rolled down an embankment. Passengers and occupants from the motor car suffered injuries.
Brandeis Named for Supreme Court Appointment
Washington January 28 The president selected Lois D Brandeis of Boston to be associate justice of the Supreme Court to succeed the late Justice.
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Wilson
Boston
Lamar
Washington, D. C
Lois D. Brandeis
A Lea
Emeline Wright Putnam dies aged 80 in Brattleboro
Mrs Emeline Wright Putnam of Brattleboro aged 80 died suddenly yesterday at her daughter's home Mrs EK Barrows. A native of Keene New Hampshire she was married in 1908 to Falcho L Putnam of Brattleboro and Lyman F Bogere of Barry Massachusetts. She leaves ten daughters and three sisters, one a twin.
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Bratteboro
Emeline Wright Putnam
Mra EK Barrows
Mie Dut- Bain
Keene
N. H
Falcho
Putrai
Brattiebors
Lyman F. Bogere
Barry
Mass
Honor Rev R S Houghton Event in Brattleboro
In Brattleboro on January 28 a community gathering honored Reverend R. S. Houghton. The informal event included remarks and a chance to contribute to a fund for the Church of the Redeem in Hartford Connecticut, with attendees from nearby towns.
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Brattlebors
Church of the Redeem
Martford
Coan
Plan for Summer Outing by Vermont Sheriffs Association
Burlington January 25 2000 sheriffs and deputies met for a planning session forming a committee to arrange a summer outing with power to fix time and place. The group heard remarks on sale of personal property on execution and arrests on criminal matters.
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Burlington
Vermont Sheriffs’ Association
F. HL
Montpelier
Maidstone
Godfrey
Tennis
W. HH. Worthen
Alent
Eek Wat
Stayten
Barre
Sherif A. A
Reel
Orange County
Lerty
Shen C. Ko Maan
Indham County
Searel
Smith
Hill
Ee Ea
AL Kimby
Wieder
Stanley Wilewe
Chelers
Sheree
Wenry
Committed Bigamy to Protect Girl in Rutland Case
Rutland man Charles J. Connell was arrested on a bigamy charge amid a convoluted tale of police persecution and a plan to protect Dorothy Lillian Cornell from a demanding Rutland suitor. He claims past marriages and reform school time shaped his path and asserts the woman’s history of complaints against him. He offered no plan to confront the law directly.
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Rutland
Dan
Charles J. Connell
Abang
N.Y
Manning Manufacturing Company
Wis
O. Ky Novak
Albany
Vermont
Dorothy Lillian Cornell
Cornell
Ab Polinn
Mies Margaret Barrett
Elmira
Gretel
Mies Barrett
Siam
Connell
Reform School
N. Y
New York
State
Iit
Exports Handicapued by Antitrust Bar to Trade
New Orleans January 28 report on American export trade being hindered by antitrust limitations. Gilbert I Montague argues abroad combinations of foreign buyers depress prices and domestic exporters struggle against organized rivals. He urges immediate Congressional action to remove hindrances and allow cooperative selling to meet foreign competition.
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New Orleans
Gilbert I. Montague
New York
Uch
Europe
Orient
Russe
Russia
Congress
Pres Reeves Spoke at St Johnsbury Club Banquet
At a Business Men's Meeting in St Johnsbury on January 23, Company C of the 1st Regiment Vermont National Guard and three Commercial Club members attended a banquet. Col. Phasident of Burwiah University and Tilotson of St. Athans spoke on "Military Preparedness" stressing militia needs and urging reform.
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St. Johnatury
St. Johnsbury
Vo N. G
Sileson
Pallow
Phasident
Burwiah University
Tilotson
St. Athans
Washington D C January 28 Great Debate on Interference
Vigorously worded dispatches from Washington discuss American protest against British interference. The text frames neutral mail as vulnerable to meddling and calls for a firm response. The piece notes opposition to perceived intrusions and questions the remedies and replies contemplated by authorities.
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United States
Great Britain
Hatch murder trial ends as jury retires
In St Johoebury January 28 the Hatch murder trial concluded with the jury sent to deliberations before noon. Spectators in the jury room viewed Judge Stanton's charge as favorable to the respondent and an acquittal seemed likely. State's Attorney Nelson faced sharp critique from defense counsel Simmons and Roffles. Attorney General Harbor closed for the state this morning.
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St. Johoebury
Hatch
Goddard Seminary Reopens Later Amid Scarlet Fever
Goddard seminary will not reopen until February due to scarlet fever. Four students contracted the illness at the school and four more who went home show positive symptoms. Health officials met and decided to postpone the reopening, citing inadequate care facilities and urging local officials to support the state board in preventing further spread.
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Godard Seminary
State Board of Health
J. W .Stewart
Prin
O. K. Hollister
J H. Woodruff
Estate Board of Health
Goddard
Vermont New Hampshire Monument Dealers Meet Ends in Barre
Vermont and New Hampshire Retail Monument Dealers conclude a two day mid winter session in Barre after a warm welcome. Delegates noted the gathering reflected widespread retailer sentiment and pledged ongoing support for Barre granite channel partners and local manufacturers. The mid-summer session is planned for The Weirs New Hampshire in late July.
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Vermont
New Hampshire
Barre
Ton
Granite Manufacturers’ Association
Alexander Duncan
Hotel Barre
Barclay Brothers
Toutwell, Milne & Varnum
Duman
Armando Comelli
Twin State Association
Weirs
N. H
Fairbanks Co stock offered for Fairbanks Morse exchange
St Johnsbury Jan 25 The Fairbanks Co mailed to stockholders an offer from Fairbanks Morse Co of Chicago to buy all outstanding shares for 100 a state in exchange for three shares of Fairbanks Morse stock. The offer appears liberal as E and T Fairbanks has traded around 125 and paid dividends never in two years. Directors urge selling. To avail stock must be deposited with First National Bank of Boston before March 1.
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St. Johnsbury
Ke, & Tt. Fairbanks Co
Fairbanks, Morse & Co
Chicago
Be, & T. Fairbanks Co
KE. & T. Fairbanks Co
E. & T. Fairbanks
E & T. Fairbanks Co
West
First National Bank of Boston
Ice jams cleared by blasting near Smith Whitcomb dam
Street department under Supt J C Wilron used dynamite to clear ice jams threatening Granite street plant Marr Gordon area and along Smith meadow. Officials discharged six blasts near Smith Whitcomb Cook dam then planned similar action at Barre railroad trestle and Bianchi plant at the north end to relieve flooding risk.
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Stevens Branch
Jail Branch
Granite Street
Marr & Gordon
Smith Meadow
J.C. Wilron
Smith, Whitcomb & Cook
Barre
Ayerp Street
Charles Bianchi & Sons
Enil
Death of Laura Ann Chapman Montpelier Elderly Resident Passes
Laura Ann Chapman aged 78, longtime Montpelier resident, died this morning at her Hubbard Street home. Born April 1, 1836 in More Town, she was daughter of Daniel Carr and married Henry Ptaan. Survived by children W. C. Chay, J. Chapman, Mrs. William Ida R. Flereinge, and Mrs. T. W. Nye, all of Montpelier. Funeral services likely Sunday from her home.
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Laura Ansom
Hubbard Atrent
More Town
Daniel Carr
Henry Ptaan
Alent
Montpelier
Homme
Montpeliers
W. C. Chay
Chapman
William
Ida R. Flereinge
Tt. W. Nye
Fienerstill
Marry Chorus Girl In Week of Theater Shows
A chorus girl wed during a busy week of performances at the Bob Cet theatre company. The ceremony honored by Jed H. Ladd and attended by Welker, Hanger, and other cast members, marking a notable event amid a string of openings this week.
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Bob Cet Maeteal
Pany
Martel Twechey Tostle
Jed H. Ladd
Ee Mitten
Sharme
Welker
Montpelier Storm Impacts Bridges and Rail Startles City
Rain melted ice on the North branch and Winovek river near Colton dam, thawing swiftly and briefly threatening Elm Street cellars. A southbound Central Vermont train had a near-tragic boarding attempt by a woman and three children, with the brakeman saving the two who barely clung to the steps. Local notices include estate matters, marriages, bowling league results, probate actions, and a construction company formed in Montpelier with new contracts.
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North Branch
Winovek
Colton Dam
Elm Street
Lane
Rialto
Central Vermont
Dan McAules
Calais
Graniteville
W. N. Theriault
Notivea
Fred Trudeau
N. Brassaw
Willian Laundry
Hazel Sanborn
Court Street
Judson L
Varney
Roxbury
State Street
Reames
John H. Richmond
Northfield
Hattie M.richmond
Frank C. Bancroft
Barre Town
John C. Bassett
Lnte
Sylvester Williamite
Connolly
Peter Jord
Edison
Willswold
Frank H. Tracy
Henry C. Lawson
Roy Getman
Arthur Emery
CG. A. Smith
Horlington
Sheriff's Association
John Neilson Construction Company
Montpelier
Jota Sele
Catherine F. Nelson
Catherine HE. Nelson
Firooktys
New Estaopany
Providence
K. 1
Boston
Sinc
Frederic Edwards
Morrieville
Stowe
People’s Academy
Marrisvilhe
Store High
Lechel
Hitown
Clark
Wille
Orward
Tomnable
Mary Street
Adequate school training urged amid yearbook notes
The city school board ratifies annual reports noting modern, ample facilities with Lincoln building vacancy and Spaulding annex expansion. It cites state aid reductions, urging strict economy, and calls for expanding vocational training and domestic science in city schools alongside continued drawing and high school work.
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Bord of
Te White
Prin
Hy Jackson
Charles Pumper
Mite
Josephine E. Hovey
Mies Catherie Beaveley
Lincoln Building
Barrow
Schuol
Chivel Street
Spaulding
M. Roscoe
Tate
Ermnenereinl
Bolattig
Aml
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State Council
Waleta
Railemye Sind Poate
Tyres Tate Ewempey
Coreen Euiperkcy Td
Falwaye
Bere Beem
Coer
Ion of Labor
Asquith
America
Africa
Pomeranian
Brandeis
Supreme Court
Emeline Wright Putnam of
Brattleboro
R. S Houghton
Gir
U. 8
Gilbert H. Montague
Pres, Reeves
Washington, D
Weiner
Wesseble Bettera
Lille
Vermont and
Fairbanks CO
Laura Ann Chapman
Harel? Jones
Jennie
Banger
Barre City
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