Nine Die, Over Forty Hurt In Dunkirk Train Collision
Nine people are dead and more than forty injured after the Westerner Express on the New York Central crashed into a halted passenger train at Dunkirk New York. A flagman had been sent back due to an overheated journal. Official reports note brakes failed to affect all cars and a telescoped wreck left a tangled mass. Crowley, NY Central general manager, helped direct salvage with flame torches as investigators examine whether a brake cock was misused or accidentally opened.
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New York Central Line
Dunkirk
N. Y
Ne. T
Poc
Crowley
New York Central
Buffalo Yards
Dun- Kirke
John Annis
Toronto
Gertrude Carton
Charles Schiller
Buffalo
Rathmad
No. 41
Nine Die in Dunkirk Wreck as Westerner Plows into Weaterner
Nine people are dead and more than 40 injured after a rear end collision in Dunkirk New York on July 1 between train No 41 The Westerner and train No 4 The Weather. The wreck killed engineer F L Clifford and fireman Frederick J Stoltz and seriously injured many others. Rescue crews work through the day as officials determine the sequence of signals and the flagman’s warning.
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Dunkirk
Niay
New York Venter
Third Street
Brooks Memorial Hospital
F. L. Cliford
Westerner
Buffalo
Frederick J. Stots
Lackwanna
Frederick HL Carton
Toronto
Gertrude Carton
Edmond Achtmann
Niagarms Falls
Quitwann
Anila
Clifford
Stoltz
Buffato
Kriv
Antetabula
Tudfalo
Erie
Browke Menrial
New York Central
Nickel Plate Railroad
Gifford
Tramp Believed Cause of Rail Wreck at Tunking
Washington officials identify a tramp killed in the New York Central wreck at Tunkirk as likely a factor in the tragedy. Report cites railroad administration findings that the tramp interfered with air flow to brakes, causing braking failure.
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Washington, D. C
Anne
Tramp
New York Central
Tunkirk
Republi
Probaly
Speedy ratification expected in France
Paris July 1 Havad Speedy ratification of the peace treaty with Germany by three great powers is anticipated to make the treaty effective. Delays foreseen in Italy and the United States Senate, with Japan expected to expedite. Great Britain and France seek prompt action. Germany awaits national approval.
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Paris
Germany
Taly
United States
Senate
Japan
Great Britain
France
London Tory Revolt Over Nationalization Threats
London dispatch reports about about 200 Tory members of the reaction opposing government plans to nationalize industries. They fear railways and other sectors may follow in the transport bill. Andrew Bonar Law insists nationalization is not in the bill.
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London
Jim
Lloyd George
England
Vow
Air Arle Geddes
Miinister
Anti Bolsheviks Reach Toward Moscow in July Report
London reports anti Bolshevik forces push toward Kursk five hundred kilometers from Moscow and Voronezh while claiming Bolsheviks suffered defeat at Kharkov as patrols search for routes to Moscow. New York dispatch notes relief workers sailing to the Near East to aid Armenian and Syrian relief efforts, led by Yale graduate Dr Bernard Brown.
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London
Kursk
Moscow
Voronezh
Terestin
Kharkov
Kuryk
New York
Near East
Patria
Fin
Constantinople
Bernard Brown
Yale
Belgians Begin Demobilization Of Army Classes And Volunteers
Brussels on July 1 reports Belgium will demobilize the army classes of 1907 1908 1909 and all volunteers this month. The four following classes are to be demobilized in August. Doctor Hernandez a noted physician and scientist was killed in an automobile accident triggering mourning nationwide.
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Brussels
Railroad Telegraphers End Wire Boycott Across Nation
The Order of Railroad Telegraphers lifted the June 12 ban, with EL Manion, head of the union, issuing the order to resume handling business at Western Union and Postal Telegraph. The nationwide strike had paused commercial work, now back to normal operations as of July 1.
British dirigible Ros4 to start Atlantic flight Wednesday
Fast Fortune, Scotland, July. The British dirigible Ros4 is set to begin its attempt to cross the Atlantic at 2 o'clock Wednesday morning. Weather today favored the launch as Commander Scott of the Rad expressed improved prospects after work on the craft and motor overhauls completed late last night.
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Scotland
Atlantic
Scott
Rad
Control of Civil Affairs in Rhineland by Allied Commission
The Rhineland commission will assume administrative control over civil affairs from military authorities, with full power contingent on the German ratification of the treaty and approval by the three great powers. Ordinances are being prepared, while censorship and travel restrictions remain in force in occupied zones.
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Coblenz
Jaime
Civaff
Lirteratlied
Rhineland
Germany
Pierrepont
Noyes
Paris
Ex-Crown Prince Located Denial From Aide
Amsterdam dispatches report an aide denying that the former German crown prince left the island of Weringen during a telephone call yesterday. Brussels and Amsterdam telegrams cited a claim he escaped on Sunday and planned a renewed stay on Weringen for three more months.
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Wirringen
No News in Paris Reports on Crown Prince Escape
July 1 Porie dispatch says the Peace conference circles received no confirmation of the reported escape of the former German crown prince on Sunday.
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Porie
Dpeace
Senator to Speak in New England Tour Opposing League Covenant
Burlington and Providence reports note a planned speaking tour by Senator Sipten of California against the League of Nations. He will address audiences in Providence R I Boston Portland Me Manchester N H and Burlington Vt July 7 following appearances with George Wharton Pepper. itineraries for Senator Roe of Missouri and former Indiana Senator Albert J. Beveridge to oppose the covenant are being prepared.
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Washington, D. C
New England
Senator Siptenson
California
League For the Preservation of American Independence
League of Nations
Providence
R. T
Daly
Boston
Porthind
Manchester
N.H
Burlington
George Wharton Popper
Senator Road
Missouri
Abert J. Beydye
Indiana
Plumley Surrenders Tax Office Duties in Vermont
Charles A. Plumley, two weeks after resigning as tax commissioner, was seen in Montpelier preparing to leave for Ohio. He reported to the governor that all corporate revenue due through June 30 1919 has been collected and turned over to the state treasurer. He thanked his staff and stated the department ran faithfully and efficiently.
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Charles A. Plumley
Montpelier
Otio
Whoo
Plumlay
State of
Vermont
Tose
Sune Oi
Mexico Accuses Oil Wells Overture by Soldiers
Washington reports that Mexico committed an overt act by sending soldiers to oil fields and driving away American workers. The State Department says drilling without permits violated Mexican law and prompted threats to halt permits. The May order from President Carranza’s government directed troops to stop unauthorized drilling, affecting multiple oil operations and workers.
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Washington, D.C
Mit
State Department
Carranan
Gurrana
Advions
Mexic Cy
Mexicas War Department
Anders
Caeranet
War Department Cran
Tarmplen
Tux
Afl
Cial
Skeels Case May End On Wednesday
Lawrence Massachusetts records reveal Mrs. Bersie M Skeele Lundgren charged with murder of Mise Florence W Gay. Trial nears closing as government rebuttal and defense arguments proceed. Witness Nellie B DeWolfe testifies to past ties and photos from 1900.
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Skeels
Skeele
Bessie Wilkins
Lef
Paterson
N. A
Youngstown
Ohio
DeWolte
Spartacans Driven Out of Hamburg by Government Troops
London reports Hamburg, held by Spartacans and communists for nine weeks, was occupied at 1 am by government troops under General Von Letiow Vorbeck. The Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen says the operation occurred without fighting.
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London
Hamburg
von Letiow-Vorbeck
Copenhagen
House backs conference report on SOCCO dry civil appropriation
After prolonged discussion the House adopted the conference report of the SOCCO dry civil appropriation bill without opposition. The report awaits Senate approval.
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Washington, D. Cyunty J
House
Senate
Seized Tons of Literature Tied to Radical Plot
Police raid on Winnipeg foreign quarters led by Chief Belangyr seized pamphlets, passports, leases, telegrams, and publications printed in Yiddish and Russian. About 130 patrolmen searched houses and hotels to uncover connections with Montreal Toronto and Windsor. No arrests were made. confiscated telegrams showed links to Bolshevik propaganda and radical leaders.
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Montreal
Tims
Pov
Tice Belangyr
Winnipea
Toronto
Windsor
Eltree
Labor World
the Dial
the Revolution
National Herald
Trial Wraps Up September Term in Raffael Marza Case
Washington county court adjourned after disposing of several matters from the September term. Raffael Marza was arraigned on first degree murder for the June 1 killing of Joachim Peres at Websterville, pleading not guilty. Other cases included adultery charges against Jennie Jones and Arthur Pray, with bail set, and various minor matters such as Folsom divorce and a street-commission appeal in Montpelier. Continuous adjournments and continuances were noted for several proceedings.
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Washington
Wfive
Haffael Mirza
Joachim Peres
Websterville
Mares
Ver Eane
Maria
J.J. Frattini
J Ward Carver
Jennie Jones
Arthur . Pray
Wildren
BM. Turner
Warren
Wach
J. Ward Carver
Eres
Jones
J. M. Jones
Pray
Mildred Jones Pray
0. M. Jones
Bernie Ueoor
Haviock Delonge
Waterbury
Union Ante Company
Werke
Ogo
Folsom
Mabel
Harlow Folsom
Puite
Vison
Abe
H.C Bolles
Montpelier
Toul Wince
Oryrital
H.C. Shurtleff
Missing man found hiding in attic of vacant home
West Haven. Norton, a farmer, had been missing a week after family trouble. Saturday they found him in the attic of his vacant house half a mile from home. He was weak and had little food, asking to be left alone before his relatives took him home.
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West Haven
Torace Norton
Jay Roberts
Vicant
Mr. Norton
Lesa UK
Nearly 1000 Soldiers to Lead Barre Homecoming Parade
Barre prepares a grand Fourth of July celebration with nearly 1,000 soldiers and sailors from two counties. A Victory arch nears completion as volunteers race to finish floats, arch, and outdoor dancing space on North Main Street. The program includes air stunts, mounted cavalry from Norwich, and a 14-piece orchestra for a brassbound evening of festivities.
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Barre
Washington
Orange County
Wis
Fg Sehippet
Tun Corps
Camp Meade
Norwich
Burro
J.J. Lynch
Alex. D. Straiton
North Main Street
West Street
Red Cross
F. B. Thomas
57Th
Wers
O. D. Clark
Vermont
L. 8
Tittetown
Lpet
Jnst
Marth Af Vity Park
North End
Carlo Abate
Charles Pamperl
N. Pullagy
Northield Granite
Guy
Bia
A. B. Lane
Barre i
Peutite
Vermont Library Association Holds Annual Meeting in Montpelier
The Vermont Library Association met in Montpelier during library week with a 6 o’clock business session. Officers reported, nominations were elected, and conferences for librarians and trustees and citizens followed. Speakers included Rev. Long and P. J. Brooks. A banquet at the Church of the Messiah featured welcomes and a carved emblem gift.
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Vermont Library Association
Montpelier
Vermont’ Library Association
FH Kingsley of
Branci
Redfield Proctor
Proctor
Mra
Association
Mite
Mary Norton
Defying Law At Atlantic City Bars Closed Hotels Also
Atlantic City resorts tightly enforce liquor prohibitions as hotels and wholesale houses shuttered operations. Salons across the resort close, with few exceptions, leaving bait shops and telephones as the remaining openings in an abrupt crackdown.
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Atlantic City
N. At
National Prohibition Goes Into Effect At Midnight
The United States enforces wartime prohibition, banning all distilled liquors at midnight. Beer sales are allowed in some cases pending court rulings on alcohol content, with exemptions for beers containing 2 percent or less. Some states will permit until January.
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Washington, D. C
Aly
Congress
Wilson
NO BEER SALES IN BOSTON REPORTED
July 1 notice under license law blocks 2 percent beer sales until next Saturday. Legislature allowed special liquor licenses for wartime prohibition. renewals require ten days. Some dealers and hotels plan to reopen at 25 percent business once licenses arrive. Temperance drinks sold in hotels. soda fountains remained open in several places.
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Boston
Saina
Death of William F. Smith on Patterson Street
William F. Smith of 47 Patterson Street died this morning at 7 o’clock at his home after a three year illness from complications of Bright’s disease and arterial hardening. Born in Stanstead Quebec 1865, he moved to Barre and worked in the stone industry. He married Lillian Shantell in 1901 and left five children, plus a widow and siblings. The day’s viewing at 1:30 p.m. and funeral at 2 p.m. will be held at Church of the Gout Shoptent.
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William F. Smith
Patterson Street
Bright
Barre
Perry Pranite
Waterbury
Bor
Stanstead
Que
Lillian Shantell
Arthur Lo
Oklahome City
Bert W
Robert K
Waltham
Mase
Harley J
Lilian
Tore
William Hartley
West Brome
Mark Smith
Henry
Smith
Wintit Wa
Repairs On County Courthouse Exterior And Interior
Assistant judge and county officials met at the Montpelier courthouse to plan repairs for the coming year. Plans include staining the brick exterior to protect the material and interior work. a tax authority was granted to fund up to 3000, with a levy around 2,700 expected. The grand jury inspected the county jail and found it satisfactory with no improvement recommendations.
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Dann
G. 1
Dale
Tie County Court House
Montpelier
Stanton
Grand Vet
Ito
Washington County Court
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Plumley
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Spartacans
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Raffael Marza
Murer
Baefore County
Aorace Norton
Ordnance Department
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