French Win Sharp Battle Reducing Salient Near Verdun
Intense fighting reported in the centes region with French gains near a salient near Maisons de Champagne and a French success against German trenches on a 1500 yard front. Berlin notes a German trench penetration with ground recovered. German reports claim a successful assault on Russian positions on the Romanian west front with a height and entrenched positions taken and over 600 prisoners.
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Centes Tergion
Hill 304
Verdun
Paris
Maisons de Champagne
Berlin
Rumanian
Trotus
Uzul
Entente Losses 9 Planes in February Across Fronts
Berlin reports Entente forces lost 9 airplanes in February, while German headquarters tallies 24 losses. The release notes Western Eastern and Balkan fronts suffered 37 Entente aircraft losses, 49 observed to fall, and five forced to descend under adverse conditions.
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Berlin
British Forces Close on Bagdad as Turks Retreat
Near Bagdad London March British cavalry pursuing the routing Turkish army pass Ctesiphon and bivouack near Bawil six miles southeast of Dialah. An official Maude report says Tuesday opposition was met but high wind and sandstorm hindered marching. Monday Turkish force evacuated. 85 Turks and one gun captured. In Palestine British forces press toward Jeru....
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London
Jerusalem
Bagdad
Ctesiphon
Maude
Ctésiphon
Bawl
Dialah
Tigris
Palestine
Jeruectem
Ambassador Guthrie Dead in Tokyo Ambassadorship Ends
Washington March 9 George W Guthrie of Itta Bena American ambassador to Tokyo is dead news reached the state department from Fokio in a dispatch from the post Her secretary of the ambassador at Tokyo informed the state department that Mr Guthrie died at p m Thursday of apoplexy Mrs Guthrie was in Tokyo with the ambassador.
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Washington, D. C
George W. Guthrie
Ittaima
Tokio
State Department
Fokio
Em! 5
State, Department
Guthrie
United States
Count Zeppelin Dead Near Berlin Morning Despatch
A Berlin despatch reports Count Zeppelin has died near Berlin from inflammation of the lungs. The inventor of the dirigible airship met his end after a life marked by aviation breakthroughs.
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Berlin
London
Count Zeppelin
Resiter
Count Zi
Marines land in Cuba to protect Americans in Santiago
Despatches to the state and navy departments report American marines and blue devils landed at Santiago to safeguard lives and property. No fighting had occurred in the city or suburbs through midnight.
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Washington
Santiago
Cuba
Navy
German Arrested at Hartwood on Plot Charge
Los Angeles March 9 Capt Fred Fritzen said to be a German naval officer was arrested at Hartwood near Los Angeles by a DOJ special agent on suspicion of a felony tied to an alleged plot to destroy the Welland canal. President Wilson sick with a cold forced cancellation of the Friday cabinet meeting and other engagements in Washington.
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Alfred Fritzen
Welland Canal
Los Angeles
Cal
Hartwood
Here
Department of Justice
Washington, D.C
Wilson
Senate adopts two thirds cloture rule to curb filibuster
Washington notes report that the Senate voted 72 to 3 to empower two thirds of its members to end debate on pending measures with a cloture rule. Critics warn of shrinking debate though supporters say it prevents prolonged dilatory tactics. The change follows hours of discussion and involves limits on amendments after cloture.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Wilson
Phe Democrats
Eallnd
Martin
LaFollett
Gronna
Nator Sherman
House of Representatives
Cummins
LaFol Hutte
Congress
Do Not Submit Tamely to German Dictation Taft Speech
Fragmented OCR preserves Taft’s Vermont trip remarks urging neutrality rules, warning against German submarine attacks, and defending U S rights and international law. Text notes crowds at Montpelier State House and city hall, with references to diplomatic disputes and public reaction.
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Taft
William Howard Taft
Montpelier
State House
City Hall
Vermont
League
Representatives’ Hall
Germany
United States
Lwtact
United Sates
Berlin
Pansports
Count Hernsterff
Washington
High Seas
Senate
Change Inauguration Date Proposed In Washington
Washington officials report a plan to move inauguration day from March 4 to the last Thursday in April. A constitutional amendment would be the basis, with President-elect F. Prewudemt and others discussing the proposal after meetings with national leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Pune
Morphine sellers heavily fined in U S court
Burlington March 0 After disposing it and number of rasm yesterday United States district court adjourned to April when the cases of Mrs Catherine vens of Schenectady NY charged with violation of the pension law in making false affidavits will be taken up Michael Green and John Green who run Green Brothers drug store in Fair Haven pleaded guilty to illegal sale of morphine each fined 400. Sam Feldman jailed four months pleaded guilty to bringing an alien woman from Canada. Several other defendants pled guilty or were fined for embezzlement smuggling and narcotics offenses with sentences ranging from six months to post release.
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Burlington
United States District Court
Catherine Vens
Schenectady
N. Y
Michael Green
John Green
Fair Haven
Green Brothers
Patrick Leonard
Saratoga
Charles Monahan
Chittenden County
Montpelier
Manahan
Sam Feldman
Newport
Canada
Chittenden
Atatin W. Phelan
Dorset
Louis Gerard
Berkshire
United States
Nicholas Melissones
New York
Suspect German Raider Sighted in Atlantic Passage
New York reports a vessel thought to be a Tecipus raider seen north of the Azores while the steamship Soringa, from Havre and the Azores, described a strange ship bearing down on it on February 20 in the North Atlantic route. The mystery vessel wheeled away and vanished, leaving its identity uncertain though a clear inscription was noted by Captain Nicoll.
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Suruga
Strange Wessel
Havre
New York
March
York
Mediterranean
Nicoll
Azores
New York- Mediterranean
Nicatl
Death of Mrs A C Child in Moretown Cleaves Family Ties
The community mourns the death of Mrs A C Child at her Moretown home on a Wednesday in March. Born Ella A Howes in Moretown, she was a longtime teacher and married to Albert Oliver Child in 1872. Survived by five children and many relatives, the funeral is set for Saturday at her residence.
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Mra
A.C
Moretown Common
Hinems
Ella A. Howes
Moretown
Charles and
Mary Davis Howes
Alwert Oviid
Myrtie
Estella M
Arthur
Walter H
Wesley M
Fenare Hil
Evelyn
Clair
Laie Denemore
Denis Parrar
Raymond
Sildrect
Leon Chills
Larsine
Winston Childe
Veteran Burned to Death in Arlington Fire
Aged veteran Alexander Walshe died in a blaze that partially destroyed his Arlington home. He served in the Civil War and left a wife and four sons, including Alexander and Ellery Clark, who mourn the loss of their father. Ellery Clark, grieving in Barre, has returned home to Percy Street, St. John.
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Alesander Walshe
Arlington
Alexander
Ellery Clark
Barre
Wee
Riaswwry
Percy Street
Bee
Tute Hume
St. Johnetury
Neutrals Released From Yarrowdale Camp in Quarantine
A Berlin dispatch reported Americans Spaniards and Brazilians held on the British steamer Yarrowdale were sent home via London after quarantine for spotted fever. The release followed quarantine rules, with other neutrals returning through frontier towns.
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Tandon
Berlin
Germany
Brandenburg
Witeerland
London
Reuter
Amsterdam
Food Purchases at Montpelier Retreat Revealed in Inquiry
Testimony by former caterer Jean Vanderveer shows 80 530 pounds of meats and large quantities of eggs sugar creamery butter and lamb bought for the Montpelier Retreat. The probe reports a net loss of 1 08 dead dollars yearly and private patients paying profits swallowed by state losses. Witness details a card system and says state charges forced turning away profitable private patients to cover deficits.
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Witoner
Margaret Brown
Guilfort
Talk of the Town highlights and personnel moves
Miss Grace Carr arrives in the city for a weekend visit. Chan Willey entertains Lincoln and Mathewson fourth graders with a mirrorscope show at the Spaulding Building. John Wilson Jr returns home after extended illness and hospital stay. Lymide to become treasurer of the Rex Trust Co, succeeding Merl Clark who resigns to join Smith Wright Co. Roscoe Lind of Barton to fill vacancy. Carnie of James King Gunde to become treasurer. education and career noted.
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Grace Carr
White River Junction
Frigade
Spaulding
Chan
Bure
Augusta
Barre
Hiness
Flnt
Wilkon
South Main Street
Releavers Biohealth
Thavoe PL
Lymide
Farre Savings Hank & Trt Co
Bes Hinethos
Teeaenrer
Resex Trot Co
Merl Hh Clark
Barre Savin Bank
Smith Wright Company
Essex Junction
Purlington Free Press
Eevee Trust Company
Willivtow Seminary
Yamphon
Mase
Web University
Northfield
Federal Kreerve Bank of
Mow van
Tick
Epacel
Nanking
Amd
Charles Bianchi, Barre Granite Leader, Dies After Surgery
Charles Bianchi of 64 Summertree Lane Barre a renowned granite manufacturer died last night at 9 20 after a severe operation at City hospital. Survived by wife three daughters Mina Ida Adele Teresa and two sons Tony and Charles Jr all of Barre and a sister in Italy. Born in Viggin Italy in November 1851 he came to America in 82 and joined Manchi Bros then formed Charles Bianchi Sone later purchasing Mitt And Calder plant in 1905 and building a lasting Barre business. He was active in Granite Manufacturers Association funeral at St Monica's Church Saturday at 4 o'clock with private Requiem Mass. Body to Elmwood vault.
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Charles Bianchi
Summertree
Barre
Blunehi
Rex Moral
Mina Ida Bianchi
Misa Adele Bianchi
Teresa Bianchi
Tony Bianchi
Manchi Bros
Joseph
John Bianchi
Muteh & Caldera
West Second Street
Elmwood
Harvey to Move Practice to Brattleboro in Partnership
John N. Harvey formerly executive clerk to Gov. Graham will move to Brattleboro to form a law partnership with Harold Whitney. The duo will handle corporation work and state statute revision duties while Harvey divides time between his new office and the Vermont State House. Harvey, a Topsham native and UVM alumnus, has long engaged in statutory revision and corporate law, with prior roles as clerk of the legislative revision committee and executive clerk to Gov. Graham.
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John N. Harvey
Barta
Graham
Harold &. Whitney
Marvy
Srattleboro
State House
Maple Grove Street
Whitney
Harvey
Bakes
Fitts
Hermon F Eddy Wa
Malvey
Vermont
Topsham
Montpelier Semis
University of Vermont
A. M
Platter Institution
R. M. Harvey
F. M. Har
Montpelier
Montreal
Barre
Lom
G. A. Prouty
Big
Suffragists Press For Presidential Vote Bill In Senate
The Senate opened with Senator Vilas presenting a new measure to grant women the right to vote for Presidential electors, following House action. support from suffrage allies hints at potential concurrence, while opponents urge caution amid a heated debate. The day featured related measures on workman’s compensation expansion, demurrage charges, and a marriage bill, with House debates on definitions of five year terms and a customs brokerage bill dominating session. The suffrage debate drew large delegations, with amendments offered and rejected as the fight over women’s voting rights continued.
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House
Senate
Vi Jas
Demeritt
Washington
Bancroft
Public Service Commission
Tellows Falls
Crema Green
Fenton
Rutland City
Wes
Moore
Lindlow
Thia
Prouty
Newport
Mr. Stearns
Burlington
Ludlow
Howland
Barre
LaFleur
Middlebury
Metager
Randolph
Dunnell
Calais
Phelps
Fair Ha
Cen
Tuttle
Vergennes
Spy Suspect Freed After Police Court Examination
Aged 84 in Johnsbury faced a police court appearance amid town rumors of a Germs threat. A. H. Hyde, a stranger connected with Drew company, was examined by State's Attorney J. K. Campbell before release as a medicine vendor with no criminal record, amid attempts to identify him and ease local alarms.
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Johnsbury
Axa
A. HB. Hyde
Arinary
Worthen
Esamateon
Warioie Tiyilds
Renteste
Rick
Wiiham
Vines
JK Camphill
Burfington meeting attendee and local notices update
OH White attended a Schowlanas tere chub meeting in Burfington. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs George Sullivan on March 7 at the home of Mire W A Price Branch street. The mother and infant were taken to the hospital. the patient under went an operation. Charl Kenyon returned home from a Boston business trip. Daniele, recently finished duties at the Burkem restaurant, began work as a waiter at Motel Marte. Altert T Oresbs, formerly a stone cutter, visited the city while on a trip to see Kelgwr Cremebey. Wallace McWilliams left for Rochester to reside with his family for the coming week. A birthday celebration for Reginald Atare occurred at Propert street with friends, gifts, and entertainment.
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OH. White
Burfington
Schowlanastere
Goorge Sullivan
Mire
W. A. Price
Branch Jstreet
Robert Eee
Charl Kenyon
Merchant Street
Boston
Fie
Elle Daniele
Burekm
Waliteee
Motel Marte
T. Oresbs
Unipey
Maen
Kelgwr Cremebey
Wallace McWilliams
Geiderd
Mary Lef
Rochester
Reginald Atare
Muney Leeulilal Gifte
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Japan
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Haiti
Ino
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Hartwood, Cal
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JH. Langrew
Sudhoes
Universaliet
U. S
Green Bros
A. C. Child
Wllness
Alesander Wabs
Yarrowdale
Switzerland
Talk OF
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Icharles Bianchi
Charles Bianchi & Sons
City Hospital
Brattleboro
Harold E. Whitney
Sud
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