Verdun Bombardment Proceeds With No Infantry Action
Paris reports heavy bombardment across Verdun sectors with no infantry moves. At Esparges French repulse German crater assault. Donaumont battlefield sees intense fighting as Germans press then lose ground. Berlin says Germans fail to retake Douaumont and claim prisoners and loot increased since Feb. 22.
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Paris
Verdun
War Office
Esparges
Donaumont
Douaumont
Berlin
London
Explosion halves ramparts at Paris works. many dead
Paris reports an explosion at the Double Couronne works in Courneuve suburbs this morning. Twenty people were killed and many injured as part of the ramparts east of the fort were blown up. A quantity of explosives including hand grenades was stored on site and fire followed the initial blast.
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Paris
Double Couronne
Courneuve
Germans Lose Seaplane Near Belgian Coast
London says a German seaplane returning from England was picked up three miles north of Michelkerke bank off the Belgian coast. One operator was drowned and another captured. The seaplane dropped on Wednesday, the official statement adds.
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London
England
Michlelkerke Bank
Adda
Kelley Charged With City Fraud In Bangor Case
Henry A. Retel y, Bangor city superintendent, was arrested for allegedly obtaining 107 from the city by fraud. He carried three men and their teams on the payroll Dec 1 to Jan 0, though the men were not city employees. He was arraigned and pleaded not guilty, furnishing bond.
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Bangor
Henry A. Retely
Bangor Street Tment
Kelley
John F. Woodman
Graft Trial Highlights Bangor Court Auto-Disbursement Case
A Bangor court case marks a historic moment as a city department graft prosecution yields a notable verdict. Jury awards $25,800 to plaintiffs while four related suits involve ethics and department mismanagement. Witnesses discuss city funds, with the fireworks firm tied to the case and a prominent official bound over for trial.
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Detham
Mass
Shersh Ch
Tinse Supreme Court
Bangor
Kelley
A. Kerr
Hepton Compeny
William A. Lee
Bangor Street
Kerr East
Nangur
President Wilson Not Planning to Resign
Washington March 4 The White House today denied a press story that President Wilson was considering resigning due to strain from the foreign situation. Secretary Tumulty called the report reckless and dishonorable and affirmed the president’s intention to keep serving.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Tovlay
Tumualty
America
BARGE DASHED ON ROCKS NEAR SCITUATE COASTLINE
Five men vanish after a barge towed by three wrecks on the Scituate coast near Boston. Coastguards rescue one crew, find another body ashore, and cannot identify the two ships. The storm furnishes possible coal cargo origins Philadelphia or Delaware and Virginia ports. The tug and a third barge drifted unseen.
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Scituate
Mass
Smith's Rock
North Seltuate Life Savers
Philadelphia
Delaware
Virginia
Bowton
Submarines Sinker Two French Cruisers and a British Vessel
Berlin reports two French auxiliary cruisers and a British patrol boat were destroyed by German submarines. The Provener transport, with about 1800 aboard and 696 saved, is also noted as sunk. Paris reports differ on La Provence’s fate and whether she was among the losses.
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Berlin
Admiralty
Provener
Parin
Wessel
la Provence
Tle
Paris
Vermont Dairy Men Protest Rate Increases
Vermont dairy farmers claiming representation for about 14500 armory and dibymen protested a planned rise in transportation rates on milk and cream. Commissioner Brigham reported preliminary figures showing most towns faced higher costs, with potential harm to Vermont dairy profits. The record notes an average farmer profit of 7.42 dollars on the route examined.
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Brigham
Vermont
Boston
Hiberta
Recautecies of Agriculture
Trigham
Lyman Held on Bail Over Oil Lands Swindle Charge
New York March 4 John Grant Lyman was held on 100000 bail by United States Judge Alston G Dayton on charges tied to a nationwide scheme selling imaginary oil lands on a partial payment plan. Prosecutors say his alleged stock wines netted hundreds of thousands of dollars. Judge Dayton noted Lyman’s prior elusive tendencies and deemed bail reasonable.
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New York
John Grant Lyman
United States
Alston G. Dayton
Dayton
Lyman
Increased Freight Rates Approved for News Print Paper
Washington, March 4. The Interstate Commerce Commission approved higher freight rates on news print paper from New England and Northern New York to points west of Pittsburg and Buffalo and east of the Mississippi river and north of the Ohio river. A rate of twenty cents per hundred pounds was deemed reasonable.
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Washington, D
New England
New York
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Mississippi River
Ohio River
Interstate Commerce Commission
Not Guilty Plea In Father Murder Case In Tewksbury
Alved J. Thorp er pleaded not guilty to murdering his father Albert Roper a prominent Tewksbury florist by iron pipe assault. He was committed to await March 14 after a request for continuance. Witnesses and officers, including Supt Welch and Conductor Mack, placed Roper in Lowell and Boston areas around the murder week, with Roper giving conflicting alibis and timelines.
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Lowell
Mays
Alved J. Thorper
Albert Roper
Tewksbury
Enright
Roper
Supt
Welch
Lieute Martin Malier
Eustace and
Murtage
Pyink H. Parmer
Tewkebury
William H. Wilson
Fred Roper
Revere
Wilton
Timothy Mack
Hay State Street Railway
Martel
Walsh
Boston
Sunk Provence disaster tops modern war losses
Paris reports nearly 4000 aboard the French auxiliary cruiser Provence when she sank in the Mediterranean on February 26. Officials estimate fatalities around 3130 to 3170, noting the tragedy rivals the Titanic as the greatest sea disaster of modern times. The vessel, built for 1960 passengers and crew, likely carried troops in transit.
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Paris
Ministry of Marine
Provence
Ele Wae
Third Colonial Infantry Regiment
Newfoundland
Sone
French Ministry of Marine
Han Jovers
Stowe High School Beats Montpelier Seminary In Tough Armory Tilt
Stowe High School defeated Montpelier Seminary 25 to 20 in a rough armory hall game, boosting Stowe's league title chances. Heath scored 15 for Stowe with Hatch close behind. referee Kenatrick warned players and a crowd disturbance briefly halted play.
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Stowe High School
Montpelier Seminary
Stowe
Kenatrick
Palksman
Hatch
Farh
Reminary
Hectrac Meath
Granal
Heath
Seminary
Mary Houxton
Granni Chaffer
Ayers
Hatel
Smalley
Pete Teeee
Slaton
Bawkets
Tintch
Granai
Houston
Staton
Kenetick
Uspire
Lakme Destroyed by Mine Near Biscay
The French steamship Lakme of Dunkirk sailing from Brest Tuesday was sunk by a mine in the Bay of Biscay. Six of her 22 crew were lost. The mine sweeper Primula was destroyed and sunk March 1 in the eastern Mediterranean during routine duties. All officers and crew except three were saved and landed at Fort Sais.
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la Rochelle
France
Lakme
Dunkirk
Frre
Bay of Biscay
London
Mareh
Admiralty
Mediterranean
Fort Sais
No Americas on Board Steamer Giava Sunk by Axis
Leghorn Italy March 4. The steamer Giava, which sailed February 29 via Maria, has been sunk by an Austrian air arm. There were no Americans on board according to reports. The incident is being investigated by local authorities.
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Leghorn
Italy
Maria
Thaw Divorce Hearing Opens Before Master
In Pittsburgh on March 4 the hearing on Mary K. Thaw's divorce from Evelyn Nesbit Thaw began before a court master. Proceedings were private though some testimony may be released later. Thaw appeared in court as the case moves forward with scrutiny of alleged misconduct.
Explosion Injures Four Men in Peed Station Incident
Four men sustained injuries in an explosion at a Peed station area. Names listed include Newsom, Mhewens, and Reneee Mapes among others. Firefighters from South Perle responded, and investigators examined the scene as authorities secured the area.
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Eange
Wilson to Free Hand in Diplomatic Affairs Next Monday
Washington March 4 The House postponed action on the armed ship agitation to Monday. Administration leaders will frame a rule to table the McLemore resolution and combine it with a pledge that the president handle diplomatic affairs without congressional interference. Leaders claim sufficient votes for a decisive victory but cite many members traveling this weekend as the reason for delay.
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Washington, D. DC
Wilson
Touay
House
McLemore
Con- Kreae
White House
Woman Ordered Freed From Insane Hospital in Probate Action
Worcester, March 4. After 24 years confinement in the state hospital for the insane, Mia McGrath widow of Molrath of Fitchburg was ordered by Judge Forbes to be released to a home of her own with comfort and luxuries. The order arose amid a contest of the McGrath will. Francis H. McGrath of Spencer sought guardianship for his aunt. The court appointed Charles F. Baker and Miss Mary McCue guardians with bonds. Judge Forbes urged guardians to provide Mrs. McGrath with full comforts for life, noting her substantial income. A letter from Dr. Ernst V. Serthner certified insanity, but he could not attend to add details. The guardians were instructed to arrange the removal to a congenial setting immediately.
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Worcester
Mass
State Hospital
Mia McGrath
Molrath
Fitchburg
Forbes
Metirath
Francis H. McGrath
Spenser
Fitehburg
McGrath
Frederick Nichols
Nichols
Charles F. Baker
Ming Mary McCue
Nichols Twa
Yeaterday
Baker
Mise McOue
T Ford
Attormy Hudson
Ernest V. Serthner
McGrrath
Bethel Bill Talks Reach Narrow Edge in Granite Conflict
In Bethel a brief visit by General Manager W. Clifford of Woodbury Granite and a granite cutters union committee yielded only minor differences. The wage dispute between the company and the jumpers union persists as the Connecticut and Quincy discussions continue with no definite agreement. About 800 cutters are present in town amid a winter lull, and a general manufacturers meeting is slated for Monday.
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Tunion
Quincy
Mass
Remrmittees
Manufacturers’ Association
Rally Called Off In Vermont Admission Of Missed Train
A planned address by Fred J Kneeland of Boston drew a sparse labor audience at the opera house on Prospect Street. Promoter Alexander Ironside announced Kneeland would not arrive until 9 50 PM due to a missed connection. The Times later noted Kneeland, a stranger to Vermont, boarded the wrong train at White River Junction.
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Prospect Street
Fred J. Kaceland
Hoston
Alexander Ironside
Kneeland
Vermont
White River Junction
Dartmouth Alumni Banquet Honors DeBoer Mate
A Dartmouth Alumni Association dinner at Hotel Barre featured a business meeting electing F L Laird Montpelier as president and W B McFeeters Knosburg as secretary along with a tribute to Joseph Arend DeBoer. Dean Laycock spoke on Dartmouth’s aims and future, praising the college’s programs and the Dartmouth spirit as it grows.
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Vermont Dartmouth
Hotel Barre Lnstevening
Joseph A. Dedoer
Vermont
Dellver
F.L. Laird
Montpelier
Ia Fy
Masry
Woodstock
W. BR. McFeeters
Knosburg Failk
W. A. Doty
Mr. Delloer
Joseph Arend DeBoer
Dartmouth
Oohn
W. Gordon
W. R. McFeeters
Sherman R. Moulton
Fred L. Laird
Dean Laycock
John W. Gordon
Barre
Eleazer Wheelock
Cushman
St. Albans
O. D. Mathewson
Lyndonville
Robert ©. Bacon
Brattleboro
William A. Lord
Craven Laycock
Dartmouth Christian Association
Himmels
Vermount
Layeoul
Parmouth
Sof
Offlowre
Fire damages Burlington drug store from torch thawing pipe
A torch used to thaw a frozen water pipe in Eugene Gonselin’s drug store at Champlain and North streets ignited a fire that spread to excelsior, sending two water streams into the partitions. The building suffered about 875 in damage, with drug stock losses not yet determined.
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Burlington
Eugene Gonselin
Champlain and
North Streets
Montpelier Boy Elected Dartmouth Freshman Captain
Hanover March 4 Jnet before the Pennsylvania freshman basketball game Inet evening Laird Jr of Montpelier Vermont was elected captain of the Dartmouth freshman basketball team Laird plays center on the tear The game ended 21 to 21 after a misunderstanding as the teams left the floor believing Pennsylvania had won 21 to 18 only to learn the actual score later
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Hanover
N. H
Jnet
Pennsylvania
Laird, Jr
Montpelier
Dartmouth
Laird
Fea
Death of Rev J J Lyons in Massachusetts car crash
Rev J J Lyons pastor of St Josephs West Medford died in an automobile accident in Winchester on March 4. His car skidded over an embankment on Highton Avenue and the body was found pinned beneath the vehicle. The medical examiner ruled death instantaneous.
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Winchester
Mass
J. J. Lyons
St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church
West Medford
Highton Avenue
Vermont man chosen 8 Brigham vice president of N E Federation
Hoston March 4 Agricultural development in New England is rising say speakers at the New England Federation for Rural Progress annual meeting. The federation elected L H Healey, secretary of the Connecticut board of agriculture, as president and Elbert Brigham, Vermont commissioner of agriculture, as vice president.
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Brigham
N. E. Federation For Rural Progress
Hoston
New England
New England Federation For Rural Progress
LH. Healey
Connecticut Board of Agriculture
Elbert &. Brigham
Wreck on the Kant o Maine derails fourteen cars
A freight train on the Kansas and Maine was wrecked yesterday morning when a brake beam failed. Fourteen cars derailed near the yard, but no injuries were reported. Railway workers cleared the site and resumed operations after the wrecking crew completed their work.
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St. Dahnstery
March
Kanto
Maine
Iygyale
Lyndonvilly
Vrenmel
Voted Not to Strike Sparks Tense Local Showdown
A 4-4 vote rebuffed a push toward a strike by workers after a wage dispute. Funeral and burial details are noted for Mary Cann while city tensions tied to housing, street repairs, and a protest plan surface. Local officials, union figures, and area residents are cited amid the unrest.
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Haverhill
Mary Cann
Kosten
College Girls Routed Out Fire Blamed on Weapon Origin
Fire on South Street last evening injured several people and damaged buildings. Eyewitnesses describe chaos as a blaze spread quickly and a woman steadied bystanders until authorities arrived. Police are investigating the weapon's origin and the cause of the early evening fire.
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