Railroads Restart Schedules After Snow Blockade New England Digging Out Holiday Proclaimed
New England recovers from a severe blizzard as rail lines resume service. Boston and Maine in New Hampshire faced 40 feet of snow. Communities, industries, and volunteers join in a massive digging effort to restore passenger and freight transport, with a digging out holiday declared in several towns. Thousands stranded, including rail passengers and deer marooned in towns, receive aid as trains slowly return to service.
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New England
Boston & Maine
New Hampshire
Bostag
He Associated Industries
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Satanday
Malu
Vermont
Maine Central Allroad
Hyangeline Booth
Salvation Army
Greenville Vrawell Aid
Gliardi
Levington
Maine
Tietos
Aine
True
Comer
Astander
Jinee
Eorle
Kaetern
Maweachmette Street Allway Company
Maver
Ait
Salem
Imael Serioely
Hopkinton
Ant Mewa
Framingham
Putvefield
Servioe Tasalee Nerd Wey
Roa Cerploves
Tered Prwlamimi
Gealar
Train Crew Trains Amid Snowplow Run In Abertiinme
A cryptic OCR style note describes a training exercise on snowplows with a train and crew at an Abertiinme facility. It mentions Maree Bidelaeteiry and a supervisor, with references to central depot and coastline rails. Names and places are unclear due to garbled text but indicate weather related operating drills.
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Saranday
Maine
Tee
Cardinal OConnell Attacks Feminism and Labor Unrest
Cardinal O'Connel told a Cathedral audience that modern women grow masculine and men lose authority at home. He warned against indulgent spending and a push for higher wages fueling strikes. He urged fathers to protect family sacred duties and oppose rising feminist influence.
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Bouton
Cardinal O'Connel
the Holy Gros
Cardinal O'Vonnel
Mod. Hardahijy
Ahaneld
Americ
Europe
American Held for 50000 Ransom in Mexican Bandit Raid
An American, Joseph Williams of the American Smelting and Refining plant in Pedrigena Mexico, is held for a 50000 ransom by Francisco Villa after a raid on a northbound Mesien Cliveduarex train near Gorralites, 400 miles south of El Paso. Williams, a WWI veteran, was returning to the United States for treatment when abducted during the gunfight that killed several bandits and train guards.
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Paso, Tow
March
Joseph Willms
Pedrigena
Mexico
Franciaro Villa
Chihushwa
Juarez
Spn
Williame
United States
M. da
Williams
Villa
Gorralites
el Paso
Vth Nebel
de Piswengrere
Villa Hat
Eve Wits Weees
Teme
Feslipe Atgeten
Carranka
Uhi- Iie
Willams
M. Naser
Persoa
Rt Peltor
Mexico City
Beret
President Looks Health as He Rides in Open Car
President William appears in good health during an open car ride in Washington D C. Mrs Wheeler and other officials accompany him as photographers are restricted by police. A violent incident at the scene involved a bystander shot and later life imprisonment was handed to a suspect in a separate court case.
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Washington, D. C
Matrh
William
Wile
Hrapcon
Wilbur Bolling
Bert
Eiline
Bert Werk
Supreme Court Declares Stock Dividends Unconstitutional
The Supreme Court ruled that provisions of the 1916 income tax act treating stock dividends declared by corporations as income are unconstitutional. Justice Pitney wrote that stock dividends are merely a book adjustment and do not alter the nature or relationship of corporate stock.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Curt
Pitney
AGAIN DESIRES TO RESIGN AS NAVAL PRISON COMMANDANT
Portsmouth New Hampshire March Lieutenant Commander Thomas Mott Osbourne today announced that he had again forwarded his resignation as commandant of the naval prison there and from the navy to Secretary Daniels. He withdrew a request for relief pending determination of charges against his conduct. Assistant Secretary Roosevelt last week said the charges were unfounded. In two and a half years Osbourne noted 6844 prisoners passed through the prison with 2664 returned to service. He said friction came from a petition on the outside, not from prisoners.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Thomas Mott
Osborne
Naval Prison
Navy
Dutloss
Roosevelt
No Spread of Strike Ends Night Work Discontinued
Beverly Massachusetts March 8 Night work at United Show Machinery plant where a strike began last Friday was ordered discontinued today Workers on the night shift who did not join the walkout were told to report for day shifts tomorrow There was to further apparent spread of the strike today members of metal workers unions who voted Saturday to strike awaiting sanction of national officials before quitting work
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Beverly
Mass
United Show Machinery Corporation
Metal Workers’ Unions
Natal
Wage negotiations begin Wednesday for railway workers
Washington DC reports that leaders of railway brotherhoods and roads will meet Wednesday to start wage talks for about two million railway workers. Director General Hines will open the session and propose initial ideas, with the executive committee steering discussions thereafter.
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Washington, D.C
Rch
Ral Brotherhoods
Hines
T. Deity Owler
National Assastem of Railway Execatives
Tte
Hende
Association of Railway Executives
War hero is dead
Rear Admiral Norl Grant, who commanded the Cunarder Carmania later converted into a British auxiliary cruiser, died Saturday. He led Carmania in action against the German armed merchantman Cap Trafalgar off the east coast of South America on September 14, 1914.
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London
Norl Grant
Cap Trafalgar
South America
Reinforcements Sent By French Commander In Chief
The French forces under Commander in Chief Kieuradd take reinforcements to reestablish positions and repel further attacks on Armee in the Hest region. The move aims to strengthen defenses amid ongoing hostilities and coordinate relief for weary troops.
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Wiskavenuens Ea Teepal Kieuradd
Ferces
Hest
Furthre
Armee
Wilson Accepts With Reservations on Adriatic Settlement
President Wilson, in a note to the French and British premiers, approves in principle a settlement allowing Italy and Jugoslavija to decide the Adriatic but insists on terms and boundaries aligned with U S views. He opposes ceding Albania areas and says Albania should not be part of joint talks. The reply, sent Thursday, is under consideration by the supreme council in London.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Italy
Jugo-Slavia
Adriatic
Fay
United States
Europe
Allans
Jugo- Slavia
Albania
Jugo Slavia
Jugual
Supreme Council
London
Wilson to State Views on Article Ten Plan
President Wilson will outline his position on the Lodge reservation to article 10 in a letter to Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska. He will not meet Senator Simmons but will send a reply to Hitchcock. The Letter to Hitchcock was finished this morning and clarifies the administration stance as previously conveyed in talks with Senator Glass.
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Hitchcock
Washington, D.C. Mary
Wilton
White House
Nebraska
Simmons
Tn Ware
Senator Glnas
Virginia
Lodlige
Taft
Senator Glass
Brandon Trouble Smoothed By Catholic Parent Protest
Brandon school board and Catholic parents reached a settlement over Catholic students at Brandon High School. The agreement, finalized Saturday after a meeting including Principal FW Walker, allows the protesting parents to withdraw their action and the students to return to school.
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Brandon
Marcia
Brandon High School
Walker
Boant
Funeral of A. L. Noyes Held with Pythian Rite
The funeral for Aaron Noyes was held from the Congregational church at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Rev. FL officiated and the Knights of Pythias ritual was observed at the church by Vinellia Lodge, No 10. The remains were placed in the vault awaiting burial. Pallbearers named include EONithrick, WW, L. Campbell, and AoE. Cain.
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Aaron
Noyes
Knights of Pythine
Vinellia Lige
Kimwald
Ewalt
Werer
Eonithrick
Othe L. Campbell
Aoe
Cain
A New Czar Lewd March 7 Proclamation Reported
A fragmented OCR note notes a March 7 proclamation connected to a new czar and tree street incident. The readable elements mention officials, correspondence, and unclear dates or actions. No complete names or places are confirmed in the legible text.
Snowbound Village Recovers After 20 Foot Drift
Waterbury residents recount a record blizzard with 20 foot drifts hampering travel and trapping locals. Streets and roads are being cleared as the storm's effects spread. Students stayed home while workers and travelers press to return as reports detail diversions and delays.
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Waterbury
Wexnion
Agan to Run for Governor in Vermont Race
Frank W. Agan, editor of the Vermont Tribune, plans to announce this week his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor. He is presently in Los Angeles and will return in two to three weeks to craft his platform and campaign plan. The Tribune has not settled on his positions, but Agan opposes federal prohibition as foisted by the 18th Amendment and supports state and local option measures. he urges conservative regulation by legislatures and a statewide vote on a new local option law, to take effect only with a majority statewide approval.
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Ludlow
Vermont Tribune
Frank W. Agan
Agan
Los Angeles
Cal
Tribune
Frank W ‘Agin
Vermont
Social Service Exchange Meeting Endorses Cooperative Network
An informal assembly at Aldrich hall gathered representatives from churches, the Women’s Club, Red Cross, Community Health Station, and public health agencies to discuss forming a social service exchange for family welfare. Miss Marion Rowe of the Red Cross spoke on observations. Dr. V. L. Goodspeed led a unanimous resolution to establish the exchange and coordinate social and philanthropic work in Barre. The exchange is planned to be housed in the city hall office with public access via telephone center.
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Womans Club
Red Cres
Aldrich Hall
Mineridley
Ely
Overal Work
Marion Fi. Rowe
Red Cross
Rosisn
Johnebury
Barre
VF. L
Sochal
Social Work
Ibe Eily
Fire damages Safford Hall at Mount Holyoke College
Smoke and fire swept Safford Hall, one of Mount Holyoke College dormitories in South Hadley Massachusetts, prompting Thacher brigades and student evacuations. Fire crews contained flames with help from college fires and residents homeward during the crisis.
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Safford Hall
Mount Holyoke
South Hadley
Mase
March &Safford Hall
Mount Holyoke College
Patelng
Safford
Brik
Abe
Rescued from barge after perilous voyage near New London
Four men aboard the barge Northern Nu were rescued when their vessel overturned near Merneuet on Feetenday. Steamship Nawtnirhet reported the incident from Crem Haltimore to Timmequertat, noting no grave injuries and that the party reached safety at New London with the aid of rescuers.
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Bortan
Maree
Reece
Northern
Merneuet
New London
Mal
Snowbound Barre Faces Long Recovery After Deep Snow
Barre and nearby Vermont towns remained cut off by Friday night through Sunday as heavy snow, wind, and drifts blocked streets and rail lines. Volunteers joined the city in clearing Main Street while street crews battled accumulations eight to ten feet deep in some areas, delaying milk deliveries and funerals, with conditions expected to improve only after extended plow and cleanup efforts.
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Vermont
Fis
Barre
Wily & Part
Dewbie
Avi Hi
Sain
Clere
Pommiston
Peanktin
Deere
Afreste Yeaterlny
Ehik Tnormlaay
Tannet
Iathes
Prospect Street
Kevan
Montpelier Without Fire Protection As Water Pressure Fails
Montpelier faced severe fire protection shortfalls as water pressure plummeted from 160 to 45 due to a clogged Berlin pond caused by snow and ice. City officials appealed to Barre for equipment while securing 40 pound chemies from Benjamin Falls and restoring a hand pump. Fire Chief Heney and Aldermen arranged transport of a chemical track car, with plans to move it by rail to Montpelier as soon as possible.
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Montpelier
Malo
Berlin
Barre
Montpel
E L Smith & Co Buy More Quarry Land
E L Smith and Co acquire Barre Granite and Quarry property expanding holdings on Millstone Hill. The Barre operation, once part of Barre Granite and Quarry, joins Smiths with Canton Broth ere quarries and Senguingtti quarry. The purchase broadens the company’s grip on Millstone Hill quarries and links to Graniteville and Websterville sites.
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E. L. Smith & CO
Barre Granite & Quarry Co
Barre Granite & Quarry’ Company
BT. Smith & Company
Barre Granite & Quarry Company
Maine
Barre
Canton Brothere
Senguingtti
B. le. Stith & Conep
Bd. Smith & Company
el. Smith & Company
Kl, Smith & Company
Graniteville
Webstervilly
Lehine
Tones & McLoud
Tanes & Cruickalwak
Hah
Farnetis Hill
Tremey Leaves Ladd Store After 7 Years Service
H Bert Tremey longtime meat department manager at Leav es F D Ladd store resigns after seven years with the firm. He had recently earned an interest in the Westmese company and will assume a meat and grocery role in Sanford Me. Family and coworkers note his departure ends a lengthy era with the Sanford operation and Smith & Tmn employees reflect on the morning’s announcement.
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H. Bert Tremey
Te Laddy
Prosisla Stire
Trimey
Sinerite Fis Corporation
Grovery
Sanford
Jerry Donshur
Smith & Tmn
Elote
Mr. Tenmey
Unclear text fragment on chair duties and teen event
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Chet Howey and a questioning of duties within a street department and youth involvement. The readable portion mentions a fire incident and a remnant request from Mae, but details are fragmented and uncertain about names, dates, or outcomes.
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Chet Howey
Park Theatre Destroyed in Gale Fire at Main Street Corner
Fire destroyed the Park Theatre and damaged the Zanleoni two story block at North Main and Merchant streets early Sunday, causing about 26000 loss. Firemen fought a gale driven blaze, saved the livery stable, and moved in from three hydrants as smoke drove residents from Zanleoni Building while volunteers aided the line.
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North Main
Merchant Streets
North Main Street
Jones & Nye
Aranger
Merchant Street
Jones & Nye Atable
Zanleoni
Mre
Chare Fote Ramelia
P. Townsend
Claude Martin
Charles Zanleoni
Mario Zanleoni
Lox 21
Mario Zanteoni
Depel Square
Zane Alemu
Seney
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Beatin March
Jeeph Semmaree
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Thoma Mott Osborne
Noel Grant
Carmania
IAS Alteace
Brandon Trouble
A. L. Noyes
Trans-Caspias
Waterbury Yard
Abbott
Wakefield
Wallsfield
Philip Shonio
Dean Harvey
F. WW. Agan
Ludlow Tribune
Social Service Exchange
Harnegat
Main Street
Acores
Comor
Panama Canal
Harte Gestentey
Aloo
Montpelier Peedhang & Power
Barre & Valine
Tateadt
Washington Street
F. D. Ladd Store
H. B. Tenney
Whitineville
Mans
Lynnword
Enal
Terre
Eumegene
Elaine Emetmetin
Reigete
Heatre
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