Seamen's bill signed today by Wilson and Goethals named major general
Washington March 4 President Wilson signed the seamen's bill improving sailor working conditions and lifesaving gear. Colonel George W Goethals was named major general in recognition of his Panama Canal service. The session adjourned sine die with several measures left unenacted and many officials retiring from public life.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Senate
House
Postal Service
Indian Office
Wilson
Aupplick
Goethile
Panama Canal
Co. Jobin
Nicaragua
Wasington
D.C
Washington, D.C
George W. Goethals
Toyew
Pasama Canal
Senate adopts substitute to limit U S aid to belligerents
Washington March 4 bipartisan Senate action endorses a substitute to the prior resolution. The measure directs the president to withhold aid and enforce licensing and customs controls to prevent US neutrality violations. It aims to deter belligerent use of US territory waters and ports during wartime, with penalties for violations.
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Washington, D.C
Uany
Senate
Howe
Imac
Ania
White House
Congress
United States
Getty
United Rates
Perenne
Wwe
Beth
Erates
Wartime policy debate echoes New York grand jury probe
Disjointed legislative language shows action arising from findings of a New York grand jury investigation into shipments of supplies to belligerent nations. The Senate substitute was approved by the House and sent to President Wilson for signature as part of measures to premotion hostilities.
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New York
Sem
Senate
House
Wilson
Admiralty Reports Limited Casualties in Dardanelles Bombardment
London report outlines resumed operations in the Dardanelles by the Anglo French fleet. Six sailors wounded as mines and gun positions are noted. 19 guns destroyed at the straits entrance. Canopite Swiftsure and Cornwall under heavy fire at fort No 9. Port Treasury reports $3.5 billion fiscal-year revenue surplus for 1914.
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London
Admiralty
Dardanelles
Ovian
Albion
Straits
Siu
Cape Rober
Bulnir Amt
Canopite
Swiftsure
Cornwall
Fort No
Washington
Treasury Department
Fort No. 9
Eneral Burle
McAdoo
Post Office Department
Rutland Store Fire Causes $35,000 Loss
A fire in the Combination Cash company store grossery department in Rutland early this morning caused about 35000 dollars in damage. The blaze started near a motor in the cellar and spread to the first floor, with smoke and water affecting upper areas. The store sits on Merchant Row in the business district and the incident was promptly extinguished. most loss was covered by insurance.
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Rutland
Grossery Department
Electri
Combination Cash Company
Russian cruiser joins allied fleet off the Dardanelles
A Reuters dispatch from Athens says the Allied fleet bombarded the Dardanelles, silencing the forts including Hamidich and Tohemerlik, with defenders firing from Besikia and a telegraph station demolished. The Askold reportedly joined the force as mine sweeping continued despite weather and reconnasissance difficulties.
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Askold
Dardanelles
Reuter
Athens
Dardanut
Hamidich
Tohemerlik
Darvdanellen
Besikia Aloo
Allied fleet praised as inconsequential by Turkish attaches
Through London March 4 Turkish attaches remain unconcerned about the Dardanelles bombardment by the Allied fleet. They argue the strait can be bypassed and the forts are weak, while Turkish leaders expect the outer forts to fall with a strong early attack. Abwehr Pasha reportedly downplays damage and cautions that the Allies have not yet faced Turkey’s full defense.
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London
Dardanelles
Gulf of Saroe
Constanti Corret
Frankfurter Zeitung
Abwer Pasha
Grmneral Etait
Noteworthy Victory Reported Amid Russian Advances
A garbled report describes a notable Russian victory and ongoing military actions. The text mentions Russian fronts, alleged repulsion of forces, and strategic shifts around unspecified locations, with fragmented references to defenses and rising tensions.
Breasts Feature in Flier Amid Local Campaigns
A fragmented notice mentions breasts and local campaigns linking a figure named Lee, with unclear context and stray phrases suggesting a public event or meeting. The readable fragments imply a community notice but lack full details.
Plots Under Police Look After St Patrick Bomb Bid
New York March 4 Police Commissioner Arthur Wool said many plots are being pursued by police in relation to the indictment of Frank Abarno and Charles Carbone charged with attempting to explode a bomb at St Patrick's church. Wool noted the case centers on those two, but police are watching other suspects and Amedeo Polignani, the detective who helped arrest them, would help expose others.
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New York
Arthur Wool
Frank Abarno
Charles Carbone
St. Patrick's Church
Tuen
Wood
Abarno
Carbone
Amedeo Polignani
Carbane
Navy Appropriation Signed By Wilson In Washington
President Wilson signed the navy appropriation bill for about 140.76 million dollars. The measure includes the Wilson memorial for the hero of model dwellings and a joint resolution aiding relief for the poor. It also authorizes removal of Cormther street in the East River area and covers numerous minor bills and amendments.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Navy
Hen Wilson
Cormther
East River
Red Sox Go South Outcome Amid Unclear Text
Incomplete OCR fragment references Boston Red Sox and a southern destination or event. Details on teams, dates, or outcomes are missing, leaving the exact context and participants unclear.
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RED Sox
Arrest of Watchman Shocks Rochester Community
A Rochester watchman was arrested on March 4 in a local disturbance case. Reports indicate police involvement and ongoing investigation as authorities review the incident and potential charges.
Fragmentary OCR Note on Lente Event in March
An incomplete OCR fragment mentions a March 4 event at a place called Lente. It references a tonal parting and last names or initials, but lacks clear names, places, or outcomes to determine a full news item.
Advance of Rates Hearing Opens before Interstate Commission
Chicago dispatch reports the interstate commerce commission hearing on western railroads proposed rate increases for about 6000 miles of track. Lawyers for the Chicago Northwestern Railway argued the need for higher revenue to fund $100 million in capital improvements, while a state railway official contested the plan.
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Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
W. M. Daniels
Wright
Chicago Northwestern Railway Company
Clifford Thorne
Town State Railway Commission
Pirate Railway Commission
Interatate Comemerce Commission
Wright Auld
Edo
Berger Oddijt
Leone
Eheitaeme
Lights on Vehicles Debate Passes Third Reading
A lengthy debate on a traffic safety bill considering lighting for vehicles at night on public highways concluded with amendments. The measure, substituted to HW. 91 and moved to third reading, includes penalties, exemptions for oil teams, and a May 1 1915 effective date.
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House
Day of
Ripton
Lavery
Wallingford
Taylor
Springfield
Mayo
Northfield
Powell
Richford
Within
Marsh
Soute
Albury
Filch
Tra
Foster
Calais
Dickey
Barre Town
Berry
Mitton
Reading of Portions in Public Schools Referred for Third Reading
Fragmentary OCR notes show Mr Mack presenting section in public schools, mention of Marlington and state schools, third reading ordered. References to probation amendment and Kundike machines or other machines. Bills introduced by Mr Brown of Lunenburg. act continues on eighth page.
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Mack
Marlington
Mr. Brown
Lunenburg
Vote on Proposition by Granite Cutters Saturday Morning
Union officers plan a Saturday morning meeting to vote on a settlement proposition presented at Saturday night’s session. Meeting location and ballot method were unsettled, with plans to decide this afternoon. Mullin members met at Granite Street Hall to appoint a committee to seek union approval and arrange another gathering.
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Granite Cutters’ Union
Golur
Mullin
Granite Street Hall
East Middlebury youths fined for honey thefts at Crane apiary
Six young men aged 16 to 22 from East Middlebury confessed to looting the Crane apiary, stealing about 200 pounds of honey over several months. Judge A W Dickens imposed fines from 8.41 to 184. State's Attorney A R Sturtevant prosecuted the case and Chief George H Chaffer led arrests.
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Middlebury
Mareh
East Middlebury
Crane
Harry
Basil Baque
Fred Prieur
Herbert Newton
Milton Elmer
Milford Lauber
Costa
A. W. Dickens
George H. Chaffer
Justin Dickens
A. R
Sturtevant
Fire at Torrey Roller Bushing Works in Bath
A blaze gutted the Torrey Roller Bushing Works in Bath late at night, with the plant heavily damaged and an estimated loss uncertain. Firemen battled the flames for nearly two hours as parts of the factory and adjacent tubs district faced threat, and insurance may cover the loss.
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Hath
Torrey Roller
Joseph Torrey
Courway
Stanco
Mares
Waaistel
Yay
Weber
Torey
Norwich Meeting On University Matters Held
A Norwich gathering discussed university affairs with local attendees including Montpetier and Dett. Officials and trustees reviewed the university’s status while Miller’s party assisted and officials prepared to report on oversight. The meeting proceeded with remarks from several local figures and facilitators.
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Washington County
Norwich
Norwich Universits
Montpetier
Pearty
Univer
Te Provident
Wise Corteters
Sewell
Five Hurt as Burlington and Lamoilley Derails
Passenger train No. 25 on the Burlington and Lamoilley branch of the Central Vermont Railway derailed just south of Cambridge at 9 15 this morning. Five passengers were slightly injured as the tender and baggage and smoking cars went over the bank. A relief train was sent from St Athi to the scene.
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St. Abang
March
Burlington
Former Barre Man Caetano Mai Dies by Own Hand
News from Barre reports Caetano Mai, a longtime Milford resident and renowned Italian granite carver, died in Boston yesterday by suicide due to failing health and despondency. Angelo Mai, his brother, traveled from Barre to arrange burial. Mai had worked in Barre’s granite industry and was famed for sculptural pieces, with his final monument admired in the Catholic cemetery on Beckley Street.
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Italy
Thiet
Caetano Mai
Milford
N. A
Boston
Angelo Mii
417 North Main Street
Africa
McKeage
Mat
Moston
Barre
Angelo Mai
Hemaine
Gaetard Mal
Roan
Saltrio
Come
Joseph D. Oxsola
Deen Watabliched
Oxsola
Ind
Eugene Sul-livan
Beckley Street
Frank Gebld
Tench
Hiineewe
Joe
N. BR
Milford Rentte
Ine Inervale
Pittsburg Bank Closure and Local Financial Irregularities
A partial, OCR fragmented report details the closing of a Pittsburg bank amid unclear ties to Lewer and local brewing interests. It references a remittance term and mentions West Vargas and Readerville in a murky account of financial actions and a potential investigation.
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