Three Waves Attack German Positions North of Armentieres
British troops mounted three waves against German lines north of Armentieres but the assaults were repulsed with heavy losses. Verdun saw four French attacks repulsed by German fire. In Galicia Russians attacked Turkish-held positions on the Zlote Lip a river with strong forces, but the official bulletin notes these attacks were also repulsed.
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Berlin
Armentieres
War Office
Houncey
Verdun
Galician
Zlote Lipa
French Repel German Attack on Hartmansweiler Kopf Trench
Paris reports French troops repelled a night assault on a trench at Hartmansweiler-kopf Alamee. Patrol clashes occurred in Champagne and at multiple points along the Alsace front as announced by the war office.
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Paris
Hartmansweiler-kopf
Alamee
War Office
Champagne
Alsace
Russians Carry Two Mile Trench In Baltic Front Action
Russian forces renewed the offensive on both sides of the Kibpolungcobeni road near Moldavia’s northwestern front, breaking through Teutonic lines along a two mile front after artillery prep. The battle reported on Epiphany day included Priests blessing troops, with one archpriest and a private mortally wounded.
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Fetrograd
London
British Admiralty
Kibpolung- Cobeni
Moldavia
Russian War Department
Fozoe
Kalnzes Uhlok
Riga
Vilage
Kaluzem
Broly
la Bury
Shara
Baranovichi
Kholmogorov
Khwoleway
Divisioe
Leyes Daily Mournful Story. Lowton Jen 2
A mournful local news note recounts events involving Lowton and Jen, with reference to the Hirilich steamer Jevington tas bern. The fragment hints at a maritime incident or loss affecting residents and nearby companies. The exact roles of Lowton and Jen are unclear from the readable text.
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Leyes
Lowton
Jen
Loyée Noranees
Jevington Tas
Bern
Laurentic Sinks After Submarine Strike Near Ireland
London official statement says British auxiliary Laurentic of 14892 tons went down off the Irish coast after being struck by a submarine or mine. Twelve officers and 109 men saved. Once part of White Star Dominion service, Laurentic carried passengers and cargo and was the largest vessel in Canadian trade when launched in 1908.
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London
Sruider Laurentie
Tony Gross
Admiralty
Britfish Admiralty
Latrentie
White Star Dominion Line
Ocean Steam
Navigation Company of
Liverpool
Laurentie
Ec? Pacific
China
Hiner
Shanghai
San Francisco
Washington
Great Bri
Trent
State Department
British Foreign Office
Laurentia
Belfast
White Star
Dominion
Lementic
Armagh Welcomes Canadian Rangers in Joint Emblems Parade
In Armagh Ireland on January 20 the Oringa and Green united to greet the Duchess of Connaughts Own Canadian Rangers. Green and yellow emblems mixed for perhaps the first time since the Boyne. Catholic and Protestant services were held, Cardinal Logue and Primate Crosier spoke on peace and unity. The rangers later paraded before the courthouse with Col O Donohue praising their reception in Dublin and Armagh.
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Armagh
Ireland
Green
Duchess of Connaught
Baptist Crosier
Canada
Great Britain
Col. O'Donohue
Rangers
Dublin
Attempted killing of King Alfonso near Granada
An unsuccessful attempt to harm King Alfonso of Spain occurred yesterday near Granada, Andalusia. A beam was placed across railway tracks to derail the royal train but the plot was foiled, according to the Spanish authorities.
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Fienewa
Switzerland
Pare
Alfonso
Spain
Granada
Antalusia
Anthe
Prominent Littleton Man Dies After Pneumonia
Medrid via Paris January 20 An attempt yesterday to wreck a royal train carrying King Alfonso failed The procession was diverted after an obstacle on the track Litteton Littleton leader Daniel Remick a noted local figure died last night of pneumonia Funeral services scheduled at the Congregational Church Wednesday at 2 o’clock He is survived by a brother Judge Retick two sisters and other relatives
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Medrid
Paris
Alfonso
Littleton
Granada
Asin
Lature
Grede
Barcelona
Hepactaneest
Michigan University
New Hampshire
Land
Edgar Aldrich
Samnel W. Resnick
Cancard
Henjamin W. Kilbern
Resick
Weil
Weld
Durch
Weilsenday
Judge Retick
Mire
Edgar Aldrich Ad Pre LB. Heald
Littieton
Fisk denies tie to McAdoo in cabinet investment ring
New York January 20 Pliny Fisk banker named by Thomas W Lawson as part of a mysterious investment circle denies any talks with Secretary McAdoo or Archibald White. He says he never discussed stock market speculation with McAdoo or asked him to act on securities and notes no dealings beyond limited correspondence.
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New York
Pliny Fisk
Thomas W. Lawson
Investment Trinity
McAdoo
Seid Fink
Archibald White
White
Lavenon
Lawson
Washington
Fisk
Sherman J. Whipple
Wick
Whipple
Treasury Department
Wall Street
Federal Reserve Bank Redeed
Hie
Yust
McAdan
Washington Hotel
Jesse Pomeroy Refuses Work at Charlestown Prison
Nathan T. Allen reports Jesse Pomeroy, a life convict at Charlestown chute prison, refused to work in the prison shops after sentence modification by the executive council. Pomeroy, angered by a potential move from solitary confinement, stated he would stay in his cell rather than seek a full pardon. He was placed in punishment for the defiance, with further details to be announced by Warden Allen.
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Rostom
Jesse Pomeroy
Charlestown Chute
Executive Council
Pomeroy
Whd
Nathan T. Allen
Allen
New York Woman Feeds Herself in Starvation Strike
A New York woman Mrs Ethel Byrne sentenced to 30 days for assisting in birth control efforts is described by prison officials as in a general passive state. Doctors say she remains physically and mentally strained, with authorities noting she continues a forced feeding regime daily to resist the hunger strike.
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New York
Ethel Byrne
Blackwell's Island
Imreabrmer
Mardette
Lewis
Mra Byrne
Byrne
Dinner to Gompers in New York Marked by Leaders
New York hosted a dinner for Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation, with leaders from across the country in attendance. The event celebrated his anniversary and brought together prominent figures from labor circles.
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New York
Gaom- Pere
Beirtinday
American Troops Begin Northward Withdrawal From Mexico
Washington reports the withdrawal of about 12,000 American troops from Mexico with General Pershing ordered to bring forces out promptly. Evacuation of Dublan has begun and the last U S soldier is expected to recross the border within a week as 50,000 border patrol guards may be released.
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Washington
DD. C
Mexico
War Department
Baker
Pershing
Moxie
Department
Dublan
America
Vermont officials clash over consolidation bill for forestry and agriculture
Governor Graham defended a plan to unify state forestry and agriculture agencies amid criticism from State Forester and cattle commissioner offices. He emphasized single-headed authority, personal farmer outreach, and training foresters, while lamenting limited benefits to small holders and urging careful management of the forestry bureau and state fair duties. He noted concerns about the timberland owners association and questioned inspectorate contacts, asserting the need for practical oversight and clearer policy guidance.
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Graham
Montpelier
Hin Mes —Nage
Farmers’ Club
Thig
Downer State Forest
Lille
Ieee
Gov
Davis
Board of Trustees
Commission
Agericaltine
Forestry Bureau
Wold
Tavie
Vermont ‘Timberland Owners’ Association
Fridley Corning
Caledonian
Epping
N. H
Massachusetts
New
Hampshire
Bel
Slammer
Sinc
Stata Forester
State House
Washington
Federal Forestry Inpartment
Dean Hilla
Board of Agriculture and Forestry
Vermont
Secretary of Agriculture
Bureau of Animal Industry
Bureau of
Animal Industry
United States
Fire at Epping New Hampshire Prompts Aid and Debate
A fire in Epping New Hampshire drew aid from nearby towns but the call was canceled. Governor Graham cites correspondence from federal and state officials about restructuring agriculture and forestry. He notes parallels to federal plans and questions why such a uniform scheme should be opposed.
Vermont Man Killed in Kansas City Accident
Wilbur J. Newton, 21, formerly of Georgia and recent Kat City student, killed in an accident in Kansas City Missouri Saturday morning. He was a popular athlete and high school pitcher. Survived by father J J Newton two brothers Ralph and Raymond two sisters Mrs Russell of Georgia and Mrs Harry Dinemore of Fairfax and Irwin Newton of Burlington.
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St. Albans
Jang
Y. M. GA
Wilbur J. Newtan
Kansas City
Newton
Georgia
Rahe Antenowhile
Kat City
Bhis City
J. J. Newton
Ralph
Raymond
Russell
Irwin
Burlington
Harry Dinemore
Fairfax
Brattleboro Students Win Paper Drive Prize
Brattleboro children collected over 16 tons of old papers in a four week contest ending Saturday. A husk dealer paid $248. One fourth funded the top per capita group, three fourths went to the playground fund. Miss J Rawson led 13 pupils who collected eight pounds each.
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Brattleboro
Ciradeneven
Jannstrort Seligs
Mies Minsaie J. Rawson
Col Shan
Obituary of Orvie F Comstock native of Washington
Orvie F Comstock died yesterday at his Middlebury home aged 86 after age related illness. A longtime town official and former poor master, he was born in Washington state and moved here as a young man. He leaves one son Olney A Comstock and a daughter Mrs Walker Waite of Cleveland. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 PM at the Methodist church where he served in many offices.
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Middlebury
Orvie F. Comstock
Washington
Olney A. Comstock
Walker Waite
Cleveland
Ohio
Methodist Church
Weather forecast for week in the North Atlantic states
Forecast for the week beginning today in the North Atlantic states calls for unsettled and warmer conditions with snow and rain Monday, followed by fair and much colder weather, then near end of week snow is probable.
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Washington
North
Costly experience in mobilization raises fitness concerns
New York report cites 114000 officers and men under the president's call with 25 percent deemed physically unfit. The executive committee of Mayor Mitchel's defense panel warns the unfitness rate could reach 28,000, despite Massachusetts, New York, and a few states showing relatively low rejection levels. New York reportedly pursues stricter physical standards than most states.
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New York
Eriminer
Mitchel
National Defense
Lnwest
Massachusetts
Wild Animal Fatality Report From Newfound Farm
In Newfound Lake area Forrest Adama, 12, and his 10 year old brother Mal Adama killed a bore on a farm Saturday using a 72 calibre rifle. They discovered the back of a dust pile for Fitler’s give, it appeared three feet in length.
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Frenkiin
N. H
Forrest Adama
Mal Adama
Newfound Lake
Fitler
Width of Wagon Tires Bill in House Session
A series of measures were introduced this afternoon including a transportation bill by Foley of Montgomery to adjust wagon and carriage tire widths and penalties, plus a highway reconstruction appropriation of 10000 by O'Brien of South Burlington. Other items cover strike advertising prohibitions, uniform partnership laws, and temperance committee referrals.
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Foley
Montgomery
Temat
O'Brien
South Burlington
Sunderland Hollow
Colchester
Hierden
Barton
Fog
Cnnterhill
Elmie
FEO
Ellie Whines
Bee
Claes
Clergyman Eyed as Possible Mayoral Candidate
A possible candidate for mayor emerged as Rev. Edgar Crossland’s name circulated in town talk. Rev. Crossland said he is considering a run if voters show strong interest, while other officials noted potential support delayed by church consultation and union discussions. Local political dynamics include current council terms expiring and speculation on mayoral and council races.
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Edgar Crossland
Mate
Air Cromatand
Mtr
Crossland
Han
Conteal
Everwlaye
Jim
le No
Coma Land
Fire destroys wholesale dry goods building in Boston
January fire sweeps a five story brick structure on Wey Street near Riverside, with estimated damage $850,000. Fire apparatus from residential districts aided downtown firefighters, as several adjacent buildings caught fire in narrow alleys. Exposures burned for hours as high heat and air explosions delayed control.
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Boston
Wey Street
Rotor
Thames Kelley ¢ Company
Blankete
Shooting on Cottage Street in early morning gunfire
Residents on Cottage Street awoke to a volley of pistol shots at about 2 AM. Police report several shots fired with three or four men involved, all at large, and no injuries due to darkness. Officers searched the area as witnesses recalled the disturbance. Grand Jaccor William Wishart said no details had reached him.
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Cottage Street
Bis Rapety Cottage Street
Peraotic
Cottage Strom
Grand Jacor
Death of Robert Sheperd Barre Workman
Robert Sheperd a Barre granite cutter died at his Plain Street home Saturday evening after a two year illness. He was born in Aberdeen Scotland March 2 1870 and came to Barre a year ago. Survived only by his wife Miss Helen Canthey formerly of Aberdeen. He worked for Jeaves Bros. and was a member of Chin Gor Lin Nov 1 S.C. Innistrite of Red Men Granite City and Motor Woodmen. Funeral Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the house with Rev Antgur Crossland officiating. Burial in Hope Cemetery vault at Kingsmen.
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Robert Sheperd
Plains Street
Helen Canthey
Mr. Sheperd
Aberdeen
Scotland
Darre
Jeaves Bros
Waew
Chin Gorlin
S.C
Innistrite
Red Men
Granite City
Motorn Woodmen
Funos
Antgur Crossland
Wenebyterian Church
Twly
Kinewen
Neil
Hope Sematery
Married Half Century in Middlebury Celebration
Mr and Mrs Napolon LaPan marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary at home after a St Marys Catholic church ceremony officiated by Rev Fr Donning. The couple, longtime Middlebury residents, have five daughters, two of whom reside with them, five granddaughters, three grandsons and one great grandchild. They received many letters and cards of tribute from friends and relatives.
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Middlebury
Napolon LaPan
Seymour Street
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Weybriden Street
Donning
Elu
Devury
LaPan
Catherine Coohhan
Ineland
Air
St. Mians
Mire
Mre
Uisy
Calef Benefactions Support Education Efforts
Bellows Falls Jen 20 Edward J Waller treasurer reports a bequest for an endowment fund raised to 63 400 to aid the school A further donation of 690 to a project is noted for an endowment Foresighted gifts from Mr Cabatates and others support a Sewmag and Kurn Wattin fund with a location near Woetinester and Seixteen Tiv offices behind the Meet few wear in De let pall.
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Bellows Falls
Jen
Edward J. Waller
Woerhigtom
Sewmag and
Kurn Wattin Bew
Woetinineter
Siextene
Tiv- 1
Afehind
Dethows Pally
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Petragead
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iSarre
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Allele
Dresuniny
Rusetine Ape
Nealon
Laurentic
Battle of
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Daniel, Remick Wan
Secretary of Treasury
Charlestown Prison
Mrs. Byrne
Gompers
Labor
National Guard
Gov. Graham
State Forester’s and Cattle
Commissioner's
Wilbur J. Newton
Orvis F. Comstock
J. R. Hatchinson
Ravtunieabon
James T. Merrion
Alexander Cerdun
Gordon
Matthews
Matthenws
Svinihet
Barre
Napoleon LaPan
Bellows Pails Hospital
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