Assassination Plot to Force World War Alleged in Pamphlet
A Vienna pamphlet by the Duchess of Hollenberg's spiritual adviser accuses Count Tisza and Hungarian aristocracy of orchestrating Archduke Francis Ferdinand’s assassination in Sarajevo. It claims Vienna court complicity and omits a proper inquiry while urging accountability for the fatal trap.
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Hohenberg
Count Tisza
Archduke
Vienna
Derne
Princis Ferdinand
Wollenburg
Sarajevo
Hollenberg
Pruikfort
Visai
Austria
Francis Ferdinand
Tis
Aichduke
German Delegates to Peace Conference Named
Weimar March 12 German delegates named for the peace conference include Count Von Brockdorff-Rantzau foreign minister and Dr Guard David, Dr Adolph Warburg, Adolph Muller, Professor Walter Sehneick of Marburg University, and Herr Geisworg. In Washington on March 13 hearings begin on a dispute between Newsee Public Service and streetcar lines with the war labor board handling submissions from both sides.
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Weimar
Count von Brockdorff-Rantau
Guard David
National Assembly
Adolph Warburg
Adolph Muller
Switserland
Walter M. A. Sehnieck
Ing
Marburg
Univerity
Herr Geis-' Worg
Washington, D.C
Newseceee Public Service Corporation
String Street Car Erie
War Labor Board
Public Service Corporation
Frelinghuysen Seeks League of Nations Details in Debate
Washington reports Frelinghuysen presses Senator Hitchcock on the League of Nations constitution asking if it would interfere with secret treaties and affect U S autonomy and military Fort commitments. He submitted questions to Mr Golly and could not attend a planned joint debate due to illness in his family.
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Washington, DC
Moenta
Vrelingshuyssf
New Jersey
Republi van
L Everelt Calby
West Orange
King
Leagie of Nations
Frelinghuysen
Wilcon
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Senate Forsign Relations
League
Freling- Tatyeen
Germany Backed Austria Warlike Attitude, Dispatches Reveal
Count Von Bengrenr Marie Austrian ambassadorial dispatches published by M. Vesniteh show Berlin backing Vienna tough stance toward Serbia. Letters from July 1914 claim war imminent if Serbia rejects terms, with talks of mediation by England rejected by Germany.
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Paria
Count von Bengrenr Marie
Germany
Austria
Serbia
M. AK. Vesniteh
France
Berlin
England
Vosniteh
Hohenzollern Planned Asylum In Sweden
Washington March U S diplomatic advices reveal William Hohenzollern plotted lodging in Sweden two months before arrest but was blocked by the Swedish government. He planned to rent Castle Stora Sundby near Stockholm, but security costs and reception plans drew attention. After Swedish authorities questioned the purpose, he left for another castle in Helland.
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Washington
D.C
William Hohenmolern
Sweden
Stora Sundby
Stockholm
Prince
Princess Wesel
Helland
Military Experts Plan Accepted at Peace Conference
Paria reports the supreme war council met from 3 to 5 p.m. to discuss aerial terms for Germany and adopt the experts' articles. A next meeting is set for Friday, March 14, with details to follow.
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Germany
Supreme War Council
Paria
Supreme Council of the Peace Conference
Want American Protectorate for Gottschee Autonomy
Vienna reports an American commission studying Austro Hungarian issues seeks a neutral republic under a US protectorate for Gottschee a German language enclave in Carniola comprising one town and 17 villages. Many residents emigrated to the United States and US dollars circulated widely in prewar trade. Madrid notes a proposed eight hour workday across Spain with unemployment insurance backed by local councils and the cabinet approval.
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Vilika
Vienna
Associated Press
Goltseheo
Carniola
American Commission
A. C. Coolidge
Maine
Washington
Eres
Ciottechee
Conalkia
United States
Gottschee
Madrid
Spain
Defiant Girl Florence Duke Gets 12-Year Term
Florence Duke, 20, admitted stealing between 25 and 35 automobiles, many traced to South Jersey. She refused clemency for naming accomplices, testified to piloting four highwaymen in a truck hold up, eloped at 15 with a youth now serving 10 years. Sentence is maximum with four months off for good behavior.
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Philadelphia
Waymen
South Jersey
Florence Duke
Massachusetts
Swearing Fealty to Poland Reported by German Residents
Protests of loyalty to the new Polish government are noted among German residents in the newly formed state. German Socialists formerly linked with the German occupation regime seek trials of General Von Lier and Von German, arguing for a strong independent Poland. Observers question whether the protests are sincere or German propaganda.
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Poland
Washington
D. C
Polia
Oc C
Vonler
von German Dinctér
Porland
Russian Soviet government appoints new minister in exile plan
Helsingfors dispatch reported that the Soviet government named a Swiss minister, Moor, as a key official in worldwide communist revolution efforts. Moor, allied with Lenin and Trotsky figures, allegedly received unlimited powers in Moscow, with Badoul as under-secretary and ties to the Kerensky era. The note cites a British source on Moor and party plans.
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Switzerland
Moor Iaid
Moscow
Ain
Prenelarty
Badoul
Riese
Albert Thomas
Kerensky
Gates
M. Pebchehtin
Aminter
Streetcar Strike Leads Madrid Toward Government Control
Madrid reports a morning streetcar strike by Marcotome employees. The minister of the inferior line says workers are mobilized under government control and warns that the same measure will apply to other public utility employers who strike.
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Madrid
Marcotome
Troop Arrivals and Wounded Return Amid Ocean Voyage
New York reports arrival of 54 Massachusetts troops aboard the steamship Eapagne from Havre along with 114 troops and 12 officers aboard a second vessel. The 27 division’s field artillery brought 4 480 men from Brest on the steamship America. The hospital ship Comfort carried 300 wounded and officers. eight spies and 262 men returned bedridden. Brigadier General Edward A. Krger traveled aboard. Private Emory J. Denault, wounded in the Argonne, and Patrick V. Shea, promoted after valor, are among noted servicemen.
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New York
Eapagne
Toxlay
Havre
Cnite i Cannal Company
Massachusetts
Dear
Athux
Athens
Hondas
Brest
America
Comfort
Bordeaux
Bedriden
Penn- Wwanla
New Jersey
Tih
Mobile Hospital
Carnal
Edward A. Kreger
Judge Advocate General's Department
Felix Klenieski
Shenandoa
Hind
Atlantic
Charles Pulix
104Th Artillery
Emory J. Denault
St. Albans
Argonne
Patrick VF. Shea
Waterbury
Con
Welcome of Wilson Party Arrives in Brest for Reception
In Brest on March 15 Colonel House and Jules Jusserand with Madame Jusserand arrived to greet President Wilson on the George Washington. Brest decorations and a grand station display the planned welcome as Wilson is due to disembark at Port Commerce. A wide public reception is planned by allied nations.
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Brest
France
M. House
Jules J. Jussarand
United States
Madame Jusserand
Wilson
George Washington
Port
Burlington
Clarence R. Edwards
Tle
Ifolmes Jackson
George H. Perkins
University of Vermont
Hove
Edwarde
van Ness House
University
Ciima
State Engineers
Ethan Allen Clubs
Unitarian Church
Barre Aldermen reappoint police chief and name city officers
The Barre board of aldermen renewed the police force, appointing Andrew Mitchell as chief and confirming Albert Sargent as city attorney and grand juror. Sargent, confirmed with five votes, was designated to revive state pay as grand juror. Other posts approved include city physician and various inspectors while several positions remain vacant. The session also reviewed a poor department warrant and permits for the Gerran Barley granite plant restoration and a chimney change for the Barre & Cheleen railroad. A Washington County court jury drew for three insurance-related cases valued at 216 070 each.
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Barre
Board of Aldermen
Andrew Mitchell
Albert
Sargent
Willan Wishart
Alderman Scott
Sargentine
Mitchell
Samuel Sinclair
Harry A. Gamble
John W. Tineen
John Murley
David Henderson
Glynson
Varney
Harris
W. Clifford
Frank Chase
Henry M. Flints
Harry T. Johnsons
Poor Department
Gerran Barclay Company
Smith Street
Barre & Cheleen Railroad
South Main Street
Grand Jury Finds No Bill in William Craig Death Case
The Franklin county grand jury reported that no tracks were found and Craig never regained consciousness after being found beside the road from Pigeon Hill to Highgate. The panel also urged repairs at the Franklin county jail.
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St. Albans
Franklin County Grand Jury
William Craig
Pigeon Hill
Que
Highgate
Dude Wilson
Chait
Franklin County
Fire destroys dry house in Moscow Village
Fire at a woodworking factory in Moscow near Stowe destroyed one dry house and damaged lumber. Volunteers saved another property as they formed a fire line to the river. Estimated loss about $900. The blaze started from a furnace.
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Moscow Village
Stowe
George
Moscow
Montpelier House Damaged by Berlin Street Fire
Fire department responded to a general alarm at Berlin Street W280 for a blaze in a Montpelier building owned by A St Onge and occupied by Peter Herni. A stove chimney caused the fire which spread to one bedroom, damaging the interior. losses estimated around 200 dollars.
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Montpelier House
Berlin Street
Montpelier
St. Onge
Peter Herni
Senate Defeats Hill German Teaching Amendment
The Senate rejected the Hill amendment to forbid German instruction and ordered H 242 to a third reading. It also advanced H 215 on annual license taxes and reviewed H 260 which would abolish local health officers, shifting duties to state systems.
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Senate
C.F. Dalton
State Board of Wealth
House
Dutton
Focal Health
Pole
Supreme Court
Anna Felch
Ouklee
Vernon
Messenger Girls Must Be 18 or Over in Public Service
Harrisburg March 4 The Industrial Board of the Department of Labor ruled that no person under 18 may be employed in public messenger service after May 1 1917 The decision follows a hearing held recently by the National Board in Philadelphia and responses from telephone companies The ruling aims to curb underage workers in messenger roles statewide
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Harrisburg
Glelss
Industrial Board
Department of Labor
Lottethal Board
Philadelphia
Telegraph
Tax Proceeds Expected to Reach 1 548 849 Dollars
The expected proceeds of that tax are reported to total 1 548 849 dollars. Officials note the figure reflects current assessments and anticipated collections. The figure highlights fiscal planning for the upcoming budget cycle.
Senate Debates Increase in Workmen Compensation
The Vermont Senate spent the forenoon considering Senator Amey's bill to raise workers' compensation. Amendments were proposed and rejected. final passage failed 2 to 5 as to the measure's main aim.
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Senate
A.ney
Vermont
Committee On Appropriations
Amey
Howland
Wiles
Jes
Payne
Belknap
McKillup
Shaw
Cutt
Root
Varnum
Robert W. Simonds
Mrlark
Brookseld
Webster
Swanton
Bund
Searing
McFarland
Tyde Park
Seth
Carpenter
Richford
Webster Joave
Wa Cid
Dutties
Mranden
Elvic
Alexander
St. Algbane City
Holl
Rebblige
Aequittel
Wilel
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