Armed ships may be barred by neutrals in Europe
March 15 report says the right of armed merchantmen to enter neutral European ports is under negotiation led by Dr Maurice Egan the US minister to Denmark. Sweden and Norway are said to object to no ports for armed American ships while Holland already bars armed belligerent vessels and is expected to apply the rule to armed American ships.
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Copenhagen
Europe
United States
Maurice Egan
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Holland
Munitions Ship Sagamore Sunk by U-Boat
Boston dispatch reports an indirect confirmation that the British steamer Sagamore, sailing from Boston February 21 to Liverpool, was sunk by a submarine. Under Captain P Cummings the armed cargo ship carried muni tions for Britain, valued at about $1.5 million, with no American crew aboard.
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Boston
Warren Line
Sagamore
Liverpool
P. Cummings
Americana
Offichila
Te Bagamore
Algonquin Captain Claims No Warning Before Sinking
Plymouth report quotes Captain Nordberg of the Algonquin describing the torpedo attack by a German submarine on March 14 while en route from New York to London with foodstuffs. He says the submarine fired 20 shots, surfaced to board, hoisted the American flag, and sank the ship in about 14 minutes after reaching Scilly with his crew.
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Plymouth
London
Penzance
Nordberg
New York
Sudmarine
Ger. Mane
Empire
Lend
Scilly
Battle in Mexico Reported as Heavy Fighting Near Fonte A Anus
Reports from the war desk recount heavy clashes between Mexican forces and Villa forces around Fonte A Anus, with de facto troops advancing at dawn. Early morning action described as intense across the river valley, with several skirmishes near Sante Anca.
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Washington
Segal
Turks pursued in two directions amid Mesopotamia standoff
In western Persia and Mesopotamia Turkish forces retreat after defeats at Kut and before Baghdad. Russian columns drive toward the Turkish line, one capturing Kermanshah about 90 miles from the border. On the Franco-Belgian front, little notable beyond raids and ongoing artillery actions in Champagne.
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Persia
Mesopotamnia
Kut-el-Amara
Bagdad
Mesopotamia
Tigria
Kermanshah
U-Boat War Drive Detailed by Ex-Envoy Gerard
Former Ambassador Gerard reported from Berlin that Germany planned continued ruthless submarine warfare despite looming war with the United States. He described German officials weighing outcomes before proclaiming action and noted food shortages and efforts to secure peace moves.
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Washington, D. C
Gerard
Berlin
State Department
Germany
United States
Wilson
Amine
Polk
England
M. Gerard
Key West
Fla
Phillips
McAdoo
Tumulty
Hughes
New Jersey
Department
California
Grand Larceny Charged in East Byrgetest Case
Edward Win Falley of Faet Ryegate was arraigned in municipal court on grand larceny charges. He waived examination and was bound over to the June county term in bail of 846. Bail was provided by his parents after deputies seized him at East Eyegate with Sheriff Worthing present. The case involves theft from merchant George Wallace in Fast Byrgetest and references a witness train connection from East Kyte.
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Johnsbury
Edward Win Falley
Ryegate
C. Frye
Worthing
Fire destroys six buildings in Brattleboro area
Brattleboro March 15 Three houses three barns and the parish library were burned in Westminster West at 2 am. The fire, started near the Congregational parsonage, caused extensive loss with no wind aiding spread. Rev Walter R Curtis discovered the blaze and alarms drew neighbors, but no fire apparatus. Insurance is insufficient to rebuild.
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Brattleboro
Westminster West
Walter R. Curtis
Walter Harrow
Martha Miller
Hotel Damaged by Fire in Burlington
A Burlington blaze began in the bottom of an elevator shaft at the Van Nese house and spread through the building, with heavy smoke but most damage from smoke. Fire crews responded after an alarm at 12 48, the origin undetermined though thought to be in oily rags. Several residents fled via the St Paul street fire escape as firefighters and equipment took about an hour to leave the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
van Nese
Bex
St. Paul Street
Tivenee
Morac
Mairchild
Peck
Demeritt
Taylor
Hawley
Vilas
Ricker
Telephone men meet in Barre for Vermont conference
Officers managers and superintendents of the New England telephone company and subsidiaries gathered in Barre for a routine conference. The open forum discussed traffic methods and division practices with attendees from Rutland Newport St Albans Montpelier and Boston. An evening program at the Bijou theatre featured music talent and entertainment for telephony staff and officials.
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V Eomland Télephone Company
Cand Ite
Barre
Howland Hall
Dixcus Hotel
J. W. Story
Boston
Vermont Tel. & Tel. Co
Saunders and Beale
Doston
Vermont
Rutland
Samuel L. Parker
J. Ae
Durfee
Ict
Ie A Brown
Newport
Teprecete
Passampeic Telephone Co
Fr. St. Clair
St Albans
Spree
Franklin County Telephone Co
J. H. Gowdy
Montpelier
Tolay
Eelane
Vie
Nea
Marre and Montpelier
Ite
Advertising talk at Hotel Barre spurs business men
About 100 businessmen attended the Hotel Barre Inst evening for the third in a series of meetings by the Board of Trade. H Moore of New York stressed advertising as a business proposition not charity, urging practical methods and disciplined thinking over gimmicks. President Reynolds presided, with F J Langley introducing Moore and Carroll's orchestra providing the music.
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Hotel Barre
H. Moore
New York
Bureau of
J. V. Howen
W. G. Reynolds
Board of Trade
F. J. Langley
Carroll
Moore
Burtey
Bert Deat
Teamtanine
Explosion damages Swanton powder mill injuring manager
Swanton March 15 a minor explosion at the International Explosives plant damaged the small building and seriously injured chief manager Dr E M Punk who was in the larger structure. Several other workers were knocked down. Cause unknown but no sign of plotting. Another item states F B Russell of St Albans linked to a separate case. grand jury discharged a bill with a report on electrical and sanitary improvements urged in the plant.
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Swanton
International Explosives Company
EM. Punk
Funk
H. K. Pierce
Stewart
F. H. Hussell
St Albans Bay
Tax on dogs not raised in Vermont Legislature
A Vermont House debate ended with a 126 to 69 vote against a bill to increase dog taxes, while several other measures progressed. The session also considered a state board of control, municipal bills, and a proposal to abolish the Fair Haven probate district, with a mix of bills ordered to third reading or recommitted.
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Vermont
Moore
Plymouth
Condon
Pittsford
Mott
Albury
Shanley
Bakersfield
Irle
Williamstown
Waite
Shoreham
Warren
Kirby
Waen Tar Rouse Sayouroea
May Laweh
Senate
Board of Control
Dette
Dane
New Haven
Rierden
Barton
Penton
Rutland
Culworth
Donderry
Meagrer
Noa
Tae
M. W. Farman
Billy
Secretary of State
Barre
House
Eneex
West Randolph
Waterbury
Aleburg
Bellows Falls
Sid
Thersin
Newbury Lighting District
Theillage
Newport
Board of License Commissioners
Meren
Botlant
Rethond
Vilas
Ann Tews
Ant
Rutland County
Chittenvlen
Franklis
Washington
Calestonia County
AbMrieh
Chalmers
Dantes
Fair Haven
Masore
Lawilen
Burlington and Maren Faces Federal Suit Over Labor Rules
The United States District Attorney sues Burlington and partners alleging violation of federal labor laws. The Grand Trunk Railway Company stands accused of employing workers beyond the daily hour limit set by the act, prompting a government action filed in district court.
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Grand Trunk
Burlington
Maren
Dia
Chaee
Chashewn
United States
Eine
Vo AL Muller
F.S. Pratt
Grand Trunk Hallway Company
Aerview Art
Child Dies of Infantile Paralysis in Waterbury
Herbert Billings, nearly five and son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Billings, died at 6 am after being quarantined for infantile paralysis. His throat and respiratory condition were serious from onset. He is survived by his parents, grandmother Mrs. Sarah Blair, and three sisters Anna Delia and Devi mine. Burial will be in the village cemetery. Kenneth Somerville, a legislator in the current session, contracted a mild case and remains under observation.
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Waterbury
Little Herbert, Billings
Arthur Billings
Sarah Blair
Anna
Delia
Devi
Mark Dillon
J. 8
Somerville
Main Street
Kenneth Somerville
Taylor
Congregational
Focal
State Board of Health
Two Deaths in Waterbury Home Prompt Funeral Plans
Waterbury reports two deaths in the Henry Ricker home on North Main Street. Mrs Mary Ricker died Tuesday night from Brights disease and heart trouble, survived by her husband and three sons including a son at Middlebury College. Julia M Wester also died of pneumonia, formerly a housekeeper, with her mother and Clark Wester as survivors. Funeral plans await arrival of relatives.
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Waterbury
Henry Ricker
North Main Street
Bright
Mary (Jones) Ricker
Stowe OS
Daniel and
Elizabeth Sleeper Jones
Reland
Middlebury College
Justice
Briveport
Conn
Daniel Ricker
Davenport
T. C. Wright
Stowe
Neil Trentse
Concers
Barre Milk Producers Banquet Reports Strong Year
Members of the Barre Milk Producers Association and allied groups gathered at the Kitlehts of Pythiar hall for the first annual banquet of the Terrestyl Producers' association. The meeting highlighted notable progress in just one year, with remarks by George H Adame on actions and upcoming efforts.
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Barre
Washington County
Para Burea Association
Durry
Montpever
Burlington
Pythiar Hall
Eterniz
George H Adame
Adien
New York
Maren
Maren, Vice-Presidint of the Maree Beard
Train
Cherusmes
Trey
Trace
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Carransa
Villa
Clachea
Santa Anna
Edward W. Bailey
Ot Leaguer
Thomas H. Moore
Col Tee L
Norwich University
Down Enath
Wester
Howland Bell
Leagur
Finfurre
Ennearn
E. M. Funk
F. B. Russell
St. Albans
Cow
Brush
Jed Cherrier
Zed S. Stanton
Franklin County
W. D. Stowart
Fairfax
M. H. Alexander
Bill
Beasa
Contra
Committee On Municipal Corporations
St. Johnel
Supreme Court
Dancrest
Yeasonptten
Pernin
Vollagehall
Chittenden
Srmacesien
Statecof
Spitale
S& Counts
Aralysis
Herbert Billings
Bury Home
Goetiauel Om
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