Sensational Testimony On Bergdoll Slacker Case Heard
Emma C. Bergdoll of Philadelphia testified before a House committee investigating Grover Cleveland Bergdoll’s escape. She gave $5000 to Major Bruce Campbell to aid his freedom, claiming Campbell sought $100,000 and said funds went to higher officials in Washington and New York. Campbell denied receiving any money and was questioned about an unnamed government agent.
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House Committee
Washington
Washington, D. C
Emma C. Bergdoll
Philadelphia
House
Grover Cleveland
Bergdoll
Bruce Campbell
Governor’s Inland
Campbell
Grover
Major Campbell
Bergdolls
Camp Pike
Government expense accounts fall in annual treasury report
The annual treasury statement shows a 1.7 billion drop in ordinary disbursements and lower debt payments. War department outlays fell to about 1.01 billion, interest on the debt declined, and federal control of railroads spending also decreased amid broad cutbacks.
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Washington, DD. C
Treasury
War Department
Enilronds
Greeks Capture Prisoners In War Rail Action
Reported Greek forces captured prisoners in a rail action near Kutaia. Confirmation reached via dispatches stating Kutaia fell Sunday after intense fighting. Greek troops reportedly seized guns and machine items and held substantial captured matériel.
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Athens
Kutaia
Bagdad
Sundey
Gen March at Coblenz Arrives After Trip to Europe
General March, former chief of staff of the Army, arrived at Coblenz Monday night. He will assess material and delays, focusing on European affairs and the ongoing World War.
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Ee Er Eee Neh
Staf
Paste Stairs Army
78 Bombs Sink the Frankfurt in Atlantic Chase
Newport News July 19 The former German cruiser Frankfurt was sunk off Virginia capes after a daylong bombing run by army and navy aircraft from Langley and Hampton Roads. Seventy eight bombs including 600 pounders were used, six direct hits and multiple explosions as the ship settled, vanishing about 28 minutes after the fatal strike.
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Newport News
Frankfurt
Atlantic
Virginia Capes
Army
Navy
Langley Field
Hampton, Ronde
Two Vermont Colleges Named Distinguished War Schools
Washington July 19. The War Department named thirty four educational institutions as distinguished colleges and finine military schools for 121. The honor allows each college to appoint a candidate to the regular army without examination annually while each school may maintain one representative at West Point. Norwich and the University of Vermont are included among the named institutions.
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Washington, D. C
United States
War Department
Finine
West Point
Norwich
University of Vermont
Convicts Rebel at Western Penitentiary in Pittsburg
Violence erupts as prisoners in four buildings clash with guards at Western penitentiary. Six inmates are reported shot or wounded, with three or four expected to die. Fires set during the outbreak threaten the facility as alarms blare from multiple locations including the dining hall, forge shop, kitchen, and chapel.
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Pittsburg
Willshon
Fonstriethon
Hero of Fire Horror Victim Dies in Calais Hospital
The Tataroid hero of the Codyville plantation fire yesterday died in Calais hospital after attempting to rescue children Harry ee and Mortis aged four, Haestel, two years old, whose charred bodies were recovered. The blaze killed two young children and left others severely burned.
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Princeton
Philip Cochrane
Codyville Plantation
Harryee
Calais
Ronan Bate
Woman's prerogative protected in domestic agreement
A New York notice records a confidential agreement between Mr Beaman and Mrs Chere Vo Beaman. The couple, formed for nine years, bars the husband from speaking in certain social settings while the wife retains authority, with the arrangement renewing at intervals and extending beyond a divorce.
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New York
Chere Vo Beaman
Lam
Sears
Bauman
Tufts Charge Takes New Turn in Massachusetts Case
Attorney General J Weston Allen presented testimony before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court to back removal of Middlesex District Attorney Nathan A Tufts from office amid claims of improper motives. Witness Arthur Keating recounted cases where defendants were fined or imprisoned, and alleged Tufts failed to disclose proceedings and influence in several prosecutions including medical practice and disorderly conduct actions.
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Boston
J. Weston Allen
Supreme Court
Nathan A. Tufts
Middlesex
Allen
Arthur EK
Keating
Somerville
C. Richard Neal
Wayland
Nquor
Neal
Aetty Guy
Renan
Nenjissac
Diatrict
Tufts
Chatth
Tufte
Keats
Lena Hopner
Georgiena Perry
Frances Poremba
Pimatras Maropoulos
Mary Sullivan
Mary Karkuski
Elizabeth Lascaris
Lowell
Van
Mary Suilllivan
Attarmes
Lillian F. Howe
Cambridge
Howe
Prisime
Tonahie
Cambridge Pel
Bern Ogg
Court of
Domebuy
Hail
Ick Chaer
Water Ward Society
Cambredge
Twit
Howe Senian
Linutomsnt Charlies A Wyman
Bom
Denounced ex Navy heads over Newport scandal report
Washington July 1 Former Secretary Daniels and Former Assistant Secretary Roosevelt are denounced in the majority Senate committee report on the Newport training station wartime scandal. The document faults their knowledge and actions and accuses Roosevelt of ensuring improper inquiry methods. A minority report by Senator King will follow.
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Washington, D. C
Daniels
Roosevelt
The
Navy
Newport
Senate
Ry I
Providence Ournal
Teday
Ball of
Ware
Keyes
New Hampshire
Eee
King
Utah
Majeriy
MD Itt Bee
Ings
Asaya
Franklin TD. Roosevelt
Tees
Bureau of Navigation
Ronhevelt
Inter
Hes i
Erastus II
Fireaon
Medica Louros
Clint Machinist
Kevin Arseld
Trudean
Mr Roosevelt
Shema Piri
Deere
Did Not Warn Husband of Plan to Kill Him
Northport New York July 1 Helen Hemming testifies that she did not warn her husband Harey Hemming of a plan to kill him. The statement followed a retrial in which Sheriff Kelly sought material for the case against Hemming. Hemming’s death occurred after Frederick Eberhardt shot him and then died. Hemming’s daughter Helen, 11, cites an insult by Hemming as the motive for not reconciling.
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Husband
Helen G. Hemming
Frank Eberhardt
Northport
N.Y
Teporte
Harey G. Hermoiing
San
Frederick Eberhardt
Hemming
Helen
Eberhardt
Hymming
Young
Kelly
Les Young
Hardt
Drafting new agreement for seamen pay cut discussed
In New York on July 19 representatives from the United States Shipping Board and the American Ship Owners Association, along with pilots and dock officers groups, met to draft a new working agreement. A new run route would start August 1, reducing pay by about ten percent.
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New York
United States Shipping Board
Ascodiation
Nnher Lave
Wealthy farmer found dead in brook near Amherst pasture
The body of M. S. Adams of North Amherst, reputed as the wealthiest farmer in the area, was found in a brook on his farm. Death attributed to drowning with suspected intent. Adams, who had heart trouble, had spoken to no one for several days. His first wife died years ago.
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Mm, Adams
North Amherst
Mass
Amherst
M. S. Adama
North
Bie
Adams
Heapon
White Sox players under contract in 1919 World Series
Chicago July 19 The state resumes evidence in the trial of White Sox players and others charged with conspiring to throw the 1919 World Series to Cincinnati. Harry McGreti ner testifies the White Sox were paid by the Chicago club for the series and employed for the series. Contracts and checks for world series pay were offered as exhibits. The defense notes contracts reference playing schedule as provided by the American League.
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Chicago
Harry McGretiner
Toa Tey
White Sox
Cincinnati
Chahiner
Alem
Gableor
Italy Accepts US Disarmament Initiative Early
Rome reports Premier Rowem opened Parliament as the United States led a plan for a conference of great powers on disarmament. Italy pledged adherence, aimed to cooperate for a broader European peace, and urged firm execution of the Rapallo treaty on the Adriatic question with party interests safeguarded.
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United States
Rome
Associated Prese
Rowem
Red
Mary Whims
Aor
Italy
Gane Biswal
Taly
Europe
Adriatic
Peamler
Rapallo
New York Central Railroad Seeks Bond Issue
The New York Central Railroad requests authorization to issue bonds. A government regulatory body is reviewing the proposal as part of interstate commerce oversight. Details are partially obscured in the clipping but indicate submission for debt financing. The action aims to support railroad operations and expansion.
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New York Central RR
Washington, Dt
Ba York Central Railroad Ompany
Interstate Commerce Emmie
New York
Waders Hives
Rep Madden Chosen by Mouse Appropriations Panel
Fragmentary OCR notes show Rep Madden chosen by a Mouse Appropriations Committee with unclear wording and scattered initials. No clear names, dates, or places are identifiable beyond the referenced representative and committee.
Hero of Sergy Awarded Distinguished Service Cross
Private Arthur M. Miller, Vermont Army National Guard, posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism near Sergy, France, August 1, 1918, while delivering a crucial message under heavy fire. He was buried at Wilson Cemetery in Websterville after a funeral service attended by family, friends, and veterans. Miller, 21, had served with Co. B, 47th Infantry, 4th Division, and left a legacy of devotion, letters home, and wartime service.
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Wilson Cemetery
Arthur M. Miller
Sergy
General Pershing
Little Baptist Church
Woebsterville
Miller
Hhe
Nesses
France
Letore
Ings
Hoane Eirse
Entore
Sterville
Uae
T Miller
Anit
Pat Ling
United States
Springfield
Canton
Kl, Smith & Co
Vermont National Guard
Vermont Regiment
47Th Infantry
Sean
Bla
Tate
Almaat
Ganidier's
Barre Beet Saruriter
Mer
Baty
Prince May
Barre Deere
Christian Peterson
North Danville
Websterville Church
A. Cooper
Howard ¢Ake
Wil*son
Max, Fincer
Barre
Mario Barberi
Paul Gineherin
Charles Gray
Navy
Leslie Wilson
Chris Bjorn
Maurice Smith
Robert B. Mackie
Army
Legion
Pillow
KE. M Jury
Ray
Craft and Family
Websterville Baptist Sunday School
John Crawford
Walter Geake
James Cummings
A. R. Edwards
Joseph Rock
George Mitchell
Sam Guy
Robert Guy
James Geake
Howard
Walter Reed
Riley
Robert Mackie
John Gaul
Charles
Alex. Bowerman
James
Lancaster
N.hs
William Guy
Neil
Woodbury
Charles Hood
Adamant
Merrill Lawrence
Hattie Guy
Boston
Licenses Revoked for Illegally Operated Vehicles
Secretary of State Harry A. Black removed automobile operator licenses from multiple drivers for violations of state law. Names include B. F. Bedard of Middlebury, Raymond Denno of Sudbury, C. W. Hivers of Ver-Fennes, Mrs. Henry C. Clifford, Charles Hart of Finsburg Falls, David Trudeau of Morrisville, A. D. LaGrandeur of Abercorn, D. Ellis of East Fairfield, Ray Norcross of East Hardwick, Jerome Hillard of Quebec, and Alfred Doucette of Montpelier, among others, all suspended or revoked for intoxication or unfitness to operate a vehicle.
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Harry A. Black
B. F. Bedard
Middlebury
Raymond Denno
Sudbury
C. W. Hivers
Finsburg Falls
David Trudeau
Morrisville
A. D. la Grandeur
Abercorn
Barentl
A D. Ellis
East Fairfield
Ray Norcross
Fast Hardwick
Jerome Hillard
Quebec
Alfred Doucette
Montpelier
Vermont Court Hears Nash Belmont Drug Case Title
In St Albans Vermont the State prosecutes Nash Belmont known as Res the lairvoy ant for unlawful sales of intoxicants. The case, previously heard, goes to jury trial with anticipation of a next month date as attorneys from CG Austin and WB McFrerers appear for the respondent and state attorney M H Alesatates prosecutes.
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St. Albans
State of
Vermont
Nash A. Belmont
Monta
Austin
WB. McFrerers
M. HH. Alesatates
Brooks and Washburn plans 25th anniversary and stock details
On the 25th anniversary Brooks and Washburn Inc of Bethlehem certified by the secretary of state, the company proposes to reeive Mr and Men. Carl Ericson holds 180 shares of stock valued at 100 each. Manchester Marble and associates celebrate the 25th, with principal office moving to Tonalisie. county and attendees included.
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Brooks and Washburn, Inc
Beth el
Carl Ericson
Nich Giert Nee Murand
Worthan
Manchester
Talk of the Town Celebration Spices Evening Crowd
An out of focus item describes a social gathering with guests from Saar ha and John Jobnean. Attendees express surprise and gratitude as the center table offers trepidations of cuisine, cream, wafers and calfew. Evening includes music, dancing and congratulations to several couples amid a festive atmosphere.
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John Jobnean
Alina
Quarry Savings Bank Run Fallout Clears as Confidence Rises
A baseless rumor triggered a deposit run on Quarry Savings Bank in Barre prompting a 60 day withdrawal notice. After paying out about 225000, the bank cited strong solvency and received public backing from Peoples National Bank and Granite Savings Bank. Local officials and residents expressed renewed faith as figures show solid capital and assets backing the institution.
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Quarry Savings ‘Bank & Trust Co
Howland
Peoples National Bank
Granite Savings Bank & Trust Co
Barre
Quarry Savings Bank & Trust Co
National Bank
W. C
John
Won
John Trow
Ben A. Eastman
Ht. M. Jones
W.Q. Rewmolds
Aimee M. Boutwell
BW. Hackne
BE le Scott
H. F. Cather
Ben A. Kastman & Provident
H. J. M. Jones
M. Willey
Montpeller
Dry forcing changes loom in wartime economy
Fragment notes a July event with references to new forced measures and price controls. It mentions officials or authorities debating impact and potential adjustments. Names and places are unclear due to garbled OCR but suggest governmental actions aimed at stabilizing shortages.
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Grove Cleveland Berdoll
Germany
Leieure Ot Kutaia
March
Coblenz
Vermont Colleges
Hero OF Fire
Massachusetts
R. I
F. D. Roosevelt
Kadcappers
Thomas D. Randolph
Sharon, Pa
Brook
Rep Madden
Cashman
D.S. C
Arthur Merle Miller
Leeds
P. Q
Arthur
Mary
Guy) Miller
Websterville
Irene Miller
Annie Miller
Groveton
N. H
Allelin Miller
Harry Miller
James Miller
Winooski
Morrie Miller
Baptist Church
Rex
Brooke & Washburn, Inc
Bophel
Carl E. Erion Ware
Talk OF
the Town
Reger
Pormetr
Ernst
Quarry Savings Bank
Erests
Harold D. Wilson
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