Taft Works to Unite Republicans on Peace Treaty
Former President Taft has opened correspondence with Republican leaders and Senator Hitchcock about reservations to the peace treaty that might win bipartisan ratification. Administration leaders seek interpretive reservations to aid passage while White House aides weigh President Wilson's stance on Shantung and possible treaty modifications.
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Washington, D.C
Taft
Jas
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Senate
Senst
Wich
Wilson
Washington, D. C
League of Nations
Patt
Nnw
League Republicans
League
Beechee
Willy Haya
Republican Nations
Fialco Prillie
Bulgarians Attack French Regiment At Sofia Landing
Geneva reports a French regiment arriving in Sofia to disarm the garrison was attacked by Bulgarians. A three hour fusillade left three French soldiers dead near Lom Malanks on the Danube, about 22 miles southeast of Vinla, per Belgrade dispatch.
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Sofia
Geneva
Berne
Paris
Lom Malanks
Danube
Vinla
Belgrade
Skirmishing Between Rumanians And Hungarians Rages
Skirmishing continues between the Rumanians and Hungarians. The Hungarians crossed the Theiss river between Tokaj and Cegléd, claiming captures of prisoners and munitions. Bela Kun said punishment of the Allies was necessary if Romanian forces did not retreat from Soviet gained territory.
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Vienna
Preas
Tokal
Budapest
Ceingrad
Torok-Sp- Mikios
Szentes
Bela Kun
Clemenceam
Peave Vonferones
Baltic commission backs neutralization of Aland Islands
Paris July 24. The Baltic commission at the peace conference presented a report recommending that the Aland Islands, located between Sweden and Finland at the Gulf of Bothnia, be neutralized under the guarantee of the League of Nations.
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Baltic Commission of Peace Conference
Sweden
Finland
Paris
Commission of the Peace Conference
Aland Islands
Gulf of Bothnia
League of Nations
Bethlehem Steel Declares Regular Dividend. No Extra Today
Bethlehem Steel announces a regular quarterly dividend of 1 14 percent on classes A and B common stock payable Sept. 15. Directors deem it prudent to forego any extra distribution to conserve resources amid uncertain futures.
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New York
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Heavy rains ease forest fire menace in region
Spokane Wish Tilly reports heavy rains in western Montana and northern Idaho believed to greatly improve the forest situation. Forest service headquarters say the moisture has reduced the danger that has alarmed the district.
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Spokane
Wish
Tilly
Montana
Idaho
District Forest Service
Ban on Sunday Golf Ordered at Springheld Country Club
Springfield area notes report that Sunday golf at Springheld Country Club in Washing Held has been ordered stopped by town authorities. The move affects the course located in Springtrail Massachusetts where the club operates.
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Springfield
Mass
Springtrail
Aly
Springheld
Senate debates French treaty submission for aid to France
Washington July 24 a resolution urging President Wilson to submit the Franco American aid treaty to the Senate was offered by Senate foreign relations chair Lidge with unanimous consent for immediate consideration. Debates followed as Republicans pressed for Senate ratification timing, while a White House message briefly redirected attention to a waterways convention extension.
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Washington, D.C
Wilson
Senate
United Stats
France
Germany
Chairmuth Lidge
Unanimou
Robinson
Arkansas
Lodge
Jane
Branidegen
Connecticut
Record Today
White House
Marshal
Marshall
Brandegee
Senators Contest Japan Motives Over Shantung Treaty
Washington claims misinterpretation of the Shantung provision. Senator Rabinow, Arkansas, argues Japan’s aims and the pledge to return ceded territory to China must be honored. He condemns Allied support for Japan and urges adherence to existing treaties to avoid undermining international relations.
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Washington
D.C
Japan
Shantung
Robingon
Arkansas
Senate
Muspeen
China
Germany
Rabin
Tipu
Jugun
Dufiss
Great Britain
France
Hera
United States
Legislation on Deporting Aliens Headed for Vote
Washington July 24. The House plans to push a 500 alien interned enemy bill through before recess. A tentative Republican slate kept for party steering committee size at five. A month recess begins in August while inquiries into Mexico and the Shipping Board and the Emergency Fleet proceed.
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Washington
D. C
House
Shipping Board
Wage Increase At Hooker Corser & Mitchell Works
Brattleboro July 24 The Hooker Corser Mitchell company makers of over alls and men s work garments yesterday signed a wage schedule for the coming year with Bernard Abrams general organizer of the United Garment Workers of America It provides a general wage increase of 25 cents This includes 01 percent on the present wage rate and an additional 40 percent for a time allowance to those workers who made up the majority in the change from 48 to 44 hours per week About 10 employees will benefit and the new schedule will raise daily earnings by about 82 to 85 cents plus the weekly reduction already in effect Abrams has been in Brattleboro the past few days
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Brattleboro
Hooker, Corser & Mitchell Company
Bernard Abrams
New York
Uniteed Garment Workers of America
Abrams
Isolated Outbreaks Subside in Washington Race Riots
In Washington on July 24 isolated outbreaks by African Americans were reported, including a streetcar firing. About 2,000 armed police and volunteers kept traffic to a minimum as authorities urged calm. Officials believed no further serious trouble would occur.
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Wshington
D. C
Iiet
Watchman Fired Upon in St Johnsbury Night Incident
In St Johnsbury on a Saturday night two shots were fired at James W Thoma of Skinner Lumbering Co as he shoveled wood into the furnace. He ducked behind the furnace and bullets skimmed over him. He reported to police who found a near lumber pile and finger marks on the office windows. The intended crime appeared to be a safe robbery.
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St. Johnsbury
James W. Thoma
Skinner Luimbering Company
Thomas
Wallace and Coburn
Offloe
Ocean liners to be built as commerce destroyers
Washington July 24 two gigantic ocean liners larger than any ships afloat to cross the Atlantic are planned by the shipping board They will be 1000 feet long and capable of 30 knots they are to be equipped for use as commerce destroyers in wartime Plans call for a special terminal at Fort Pond Bay New York and two similar liners may be built later
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Washington, D.C
Fort Pond Bay
S. 1
Strike trouble in Burlington as factory walkout turns violent
About 125 girls at the Vermont Milk Chocolate Company wrapping depart ment quit over a wage cut from 245 to 2 1 2 cents per carton during simmer months. Some workers attacked latecomers and assistant superintendent Henry LaPoint. Eleanor Garvey was knocked unconscious and treated by police ambulance. The strike could halt the plant until President John Walker returns.
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Burlington
Vermont Milk Chocolate Company
Tte
Henry LaPoint
Jent
Eleanor Garvey
John Walker
Buildings shaken by big explosion in Bayonne
A massive blast at a Texas Oil Company plant in Bayonne New Jersey today caused severe fires and injuries. Three employees were badly burned as the explosion and shock wave shattered windows up to two miles away.
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Texas Oil Co
Bayonne
N. J
N. Sf
Texas Oil Comere
Collision damages car near Poultney bridge
Poultney July 24 a large Pierce row car owned and driven by William B. Bush of Benson was badly wrecked yesterday near the bridge over Poultney river midway between Fair Haven and town. Bush was shaken but not seriously hurt. The accident, blamed on a sharp turn in the highway, left the road and struck an obstacle.
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Poultney
Uly
William BR. Bush
Benson
Poultney River
Fair Haven
Bush
Aar
Tennis Tourney Opens Under Clear Weather At Tongwood Club
Newtio Madd reports clear weather after days of rain for Tongwood club tennis matches. Officials said if needed play would extend into next week to avoid conflicts with other tournaments.
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Newtio
Madd
Tongwood Club
Thwaes
Pacific Fleet Enters Caribbean Sea Amid Naval Movements
A Japanese or Allied-voiced report states the Pacific Fleet has entered the Caribbean Sea on route to a western port. Admiral Rodwan says passage plans are complete and sent for inspection to the governor of Canzone. Weather described as unsettled as navies maneuver near the canal area.
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Caribbean Sea
Suing Theatre Proprietors in Burlington Lawsuit
A suit filed in Chittenden county court targets John J. Whalen and James Whalen proprietors of The Strong Theatre. Kite E. Goodwin of the city sues for injuries from February 6, 1918, alleges a weighty metal click from a spotlight machine struck head while seated, seeking damages of 2000 dollars. Whittemore and Black represent the plaintiff.
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Burlington
Chittenden County Court
John J. Whalen
James ¥. Whalen
Strong Ther Aatre
Kite Eb, Goodwin
Thie Ety
Whittemore & Black
Motorcyclist Struck and Killed in Hartford Crash
Hartford on July 24 a 40 year old man from 16 Crown Avenue was struck by a motorcycle on New Britain Avenue and died at a hospital. Motorcycle rider Mc Barrett of 6th New Britain Avenue is in police custody.
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Hartford
Conn
W. Hilan
New Britain
Mc Barrett
New Britain Avenue
Brattleboro Jury Awards Damages for Dead Colt
In Brattleboro a municipal court trial before Judge A. 8. Cudworth with a jury awarded the plaintiff damages of 145 dollars for a two and a half year old Mergen colt killed when an automobile driven by John Hanks struck the animal as it was being walked by the plaintiff. The defendant acknowledged the colt was not stopped after the collision, arguing the horse kicked the passenger. The verdict favored the plaintiff for the loss.
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Brattleboro
Fred H. Coombs
John Hanks
Cudworth
Eeron
Hanks
Nih
Ad Honke
Vermont Corporations File Articles of Association
Vermont firms report articles of association with Springfield and Pownal locations. The Co HL Moore Company of Springfield seeks a 875 with Kilward M Moore Mary Moore and Leantherry Burke signing. The Morgin Memorial Cemetery Association of Pownal files to assume trusteeship of burial grounds. UK government halts Cardiff coal exports by new order.
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Springfield
Pownal
Co HL Moore Company
Vermont
Kilward M. Moore
Mary Moore
Leantherry Burke
Springfell
Morgin Memorial
Farmers Big Field Day at Intercity August 7
A joint Washington County Farm Bureau and Orange County Farm Bureau field day will be held at Intercity Park on Thursday August 7. The program starts at 1 PM with Oliver Wilson master of the National Grange as a key speaker along with Andrew Elliott of the Canadian Department of Agriculture and W A Floyd in charge of county agent work in the U S Department of Agriculture. Caledonia Park will host early arrivals and special cars will shuttle attendees from Barre and Montpelier. parking is arranged.
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Washington County Farm Bureau
Orange County
Birewu
Hogattien
Intercity Park
National Grange
Oliver Wilson
Peoria
Wilson
Caledonia Park
Arly
Barre
Montpelier
General Dickman Ordered to Fort Sam Houston
Burlington July 24 Major General Joseph T Dickman who commanded the American army of occupation overseas and recently returned home received orders from the War Department to command the Southern Department of the Army and proceed to Fort Sam Houston Texas. The move follows prior postings including Fort Ethan Allen and board duties on the cardboard issue of war duties. General Dickman’s assignment had been rumored for the Mexican border prior to today’s official wire from Washington.
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Burlington
Joseph T Dickman
Oeg Ipation
Oblene
Southern Department of the Army
Fort Sam Houston
Tex
Dirkman
Washington
Dickman
Fort Ethan Allen
Army of Occupation
Gieneral Liggett
Dickimat
Swindler Sought After Town Residents Say
Chief Barber hunts an alleged swindler described as a Jewish man about 39, 140 pounds with light hair and a Charile case mustache. He wore a dark suit and light derby and claimed to be a discharged soldier unable to earn a living. He took 75 from Morris Hasson on Main Street and has traveled to Pittsfield Massachusetts Montpelier Barre and Burlington.
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Potlin C. A
Morris Hasson
Main Street
Hanson
Pittefield
Mass
Montpelier
Barre
Burlington
Funeral in Barre for Mrs. W. T. Connor long resident dies
The funeral for Mrs. W. T. Connor a former Barre resident who died Sunday at her Springfield home after a long illness was held yesterday afternoon at Hiddinge ME. Many old friends neighbors and relatives attended including out of town guests. Attendants included Gypsons Glenn and Wy Ry Cone, Perley Hoyt and Dr. W. Kennedy. Burial was in the family lot at Ehewond cemetery. Out-of-town attendees included her daughter and son-in-law Doe Hoyt of Perkinsville and sister-in-law 4. P. Billings of Stowe.
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W. T. Connor
Formar
Barre
Springfeld
Perley Hoyt
Br. W. Kennedy
Filerment
Ehewond
Doe Hoyt
Perkinsville
4. P. Billings
Stowe
Tola Douglas
Mra
FR. Connop
BS. Gonnat
A. W. Ginnot
Hanover
Jennie Conwell
Marla Mudgett
Wolentt
Albert Jones
Montpelier
K. Kennedy
Waterbury
Les Me Dow
Widows Pressing Claims Against Parker and Stearns
Commissioner of Industries J. 8, Miss Laura Burbank attended a hearing in Morriville on Emin E Holmer versus Parker and Stearns over deaths of husbands. Plaintiffs claim injuries and a series of similar deaths occurred soon after accidents, disputing whether the death was caused by the incident.
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Parker & Stearns
Industries J
Buttes
Laura Burbank
Johnson and
Morrieville
Johnson
Cheelaclin
Emin E. Holmer
Parker and Stearns
Morrleville
Rowetine Williamere
Big U S Plane to Tour Country Starts Flight
A Navy bombing plane with five crew led by Lieutenant Colonel R B Hartz departed Washington at 10 4m for an around the country flight covering about 8000 miles. The first leg ends in Augusta Maine about 500 miles away, marking the initial stop.
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Washington, D. C
R. 8. Hartz
Augusta
Washington
Widow Mrs E J Lawrence Dies After Illness at 72
Mrs Isla J Lawrence died suddenly at her Elm street home following complaints of not feeling well. She was 72, born in Clinton Missouri November 17, 187? and married to George W Lawrence in Barre in 1907. Survived by husband, son Otto, sister Mrs Mito Turner, and four brothers. Funeral Friday at 2 PM from her home.
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Isla J. Lawrence
Nome
Elmette
Tte Lawrence
Clinton
Mise
George W. Lawrence
Lawrence
Mausil
Lucy Hazelton
Bridgewater
Lawrinen
Barre
Randolph
Bethany Church
Montpelien
Mr. Lawrence
Otto
Mito Turner
Connecticut
Eugene Hazelinn
West Woodstreck
Elroy
Edward
Frank
Sherburne
Elm Street
Eastman Promoted to Superintendent at Montpelier Power
Prank M Eastman, long involved with Montpelier electrical firms, is named superintendent of the Montpelier and Barre Light and Power company, replacing Charles Cookson who will move to management later this month. Eastman joined the Montpelier firm in 1887 and has held various roles across the power and construction divisions.
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Prank M. Eastman
Montpelier
Montpelier & Barre Light & Power Company
Charles Cookson
Eastman
Consolidated Lighting Company
H. More and Company
Barnard
Corry, Deavitt and If
Lash Gummer
New York
Tenney Company
Insurance Case Heard Against Executors of Policy Gifts
Insurance case heard before Judge C L Fieh in Montpulier. Interpleader filed by National Life Insurance Company against executors of Ernest A Bromund of New York and Mrs Beulah Beckley Prank. Policy originally assigned to Mrs Prink. Questions linger on settlement of accounts and money held in trust. The matter has been partly heard by the probate court.
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C. L. Fieh
Montpulier
National Life Insurance Cempany
Ernest A. Bromund
New York
Beulah Beckley
Mer. Bromund
National
Myre
Frank
Otter
My. Frank
Als Aommand
Aasignel
Mie Prink
Civ
Ellen Chavtson
Ellen Chavtson As Atecatrix
J. Glenkan
Monteclive
Probate
Young Men Sentenced in Cheleet Robbery Plot
In St Johnsbury courts, Savagy Savage II and Bernard Oarmody, both of Cheleet, were sentenced for conspiring to rob retail stores. Savage received up to five years, with Capptinds ho Hotairop Khan getting three years and six months for weapons and prior offenses. Savage has an extensive record, previously committed to a reform school and later placed on probation.
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St. Johnsbury
Nly
Tra Savage
Bernard Oarmody
Cheleet, Mawr
Aiiity
Sage Morse
Sriteneed Savagy
Fein Chin
Capptinds
Hotairop Khan
Eee T
Windsor
Chelomeiwi
Chicago
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K. W. Hulan
George M. Barrett
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London
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P.M. Eastman
Montpelier & Barre Light & Power Co
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