Villa advances on Torreon as federal lines collapse
General Francisco Villa’s army of about 12,000 presses toward Torreon after sharp clashes near Bermejillo Chicango. Federals suffered heavy losses with over one hundred killed as rebels probe fortifications and trench systems seen by officers surveying front lines. The attacking force hopes to invest Torreon within hours amid advancing coverage of field positions and barbed wire entanglements.
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Bermejillo
Chicango
Mexico
Francisco Villa
Torreon
Dagun
Velasco
Lend
Constitutionalista
Villa
Rhel
Sylvia Pankhurst Attended Abbey Rally Surrounded by Mob
Sylvia Pankhurst was carried by stretcher toward Westminster Abbey but denied entry as seats filled. A street meeting formed outside with Rev Edmund Willis leading prayers and a sermon while Pankhurst urged England toward a Christian social order amid a sparse police presence.
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London
Sylvia Pankhurst
East End
Jnople
Westminster Abbey
Elfice
Beld On
C. Chelergyman
Edmund Willis
Shadwell
England
Westiwinster Abbey
Willis
Telephone work suspended in Franklin County project
The Western Electric company suspended all work on installing a new common battery system for the Franklin County Telephone company in St. Albans. Twelve workers returned home weekend, with foreman and helper to follow. The May 15 conversion date was not met, and the halt reportedly stems from Vermont Public Service Commission rate-cut findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont Public Service Commission
Franklin County Company
Women Prisoners Object To Privileges In Paris
Paris March 23. Madame Caillaux, assassin of Gaston Calmette, reappeared before the investigating magistrate under guard. Demands were noted from attorneys for prisoners at Saint Lazare seeking leniency and better food. Eighty inmates at Saint Jammes prison reportedly mutinous over privileges granted to Caillaux.
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Paris
Madame Caillaux
Gaston Calmétte
The
Figaro
Suai
Pirie
Saint Lazare
Palaces of Justice
Saint Jame
Madame Cailiaux
Attorneya
Prinonirs
Trink
Ministry of Justice
Supreme Court Upholds Massachusetts Ten-Hour Law
The Supreme Court today upheld Massachusetts ten-hour women workers law as constitutional. The decision, issued in Washington, affirms the statute amid ongoing labor reform debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Issachusetts
Washington
Massachusetts
Passapeas Tours
Death in Washington Apartment Sheds Light on Tragic Case
Mrs Lizzie Huntington widow of Austin Huntington was found dead in her Washington apartment. A caller alerted others after a door failure, George Flint entering via a wine cellar window. Dr Hutchinson believes she died at least thirty six hours earlier most likely from natural causes. Remains sent to Corinth Center for funeral and interment. Weather bureau forecasts gradual warming with rain east of the Rockies next week and a midweek disturbance in the Midwest and East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livzie Huntington
Austin Huntington
O. Huntit
Washington
George Flint
Pitison
Washington, D. C. Mare
Weather Bureau
Rocky Mountains
Roosevelt Ashore After Expedition Mishap
New York report says Theodore Roosevelt and his party lost all gear after a rapid on an unknown Brazilian river. Family and friends await details on how and when the accident happened and whether the expedition continues. Theodore Roosevelt Jr believes the Rio Duivate of River of Doubt is involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Anthony Piste
Te Party
Santarem
Brazil
Rapida
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Died From Injuries On Railroad Track In St Johnsbury
Bernie A. Quimby a 37 year old brakeman on the St Johnsbury and Lake Champlain railroad died at his home after injuries received when a freight car struck him near Fairfield. Death came from a brain blood clot. He leaves a wife a four year old son his parents and one sister. He was a Mason and a member of the Brotherhood of Trainmen. Funeral will be at the Masonic temple in Tuesday afternoon with the Courort lodge in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johnsbury
Bernie A. Quimby
St.John & Lake Champlain
Frence
Fairfield
Quimby
Brotherhood of
Trainmen
Masonic Temple
Masonic Lodge of
Courort
Runaway Horses Stampede Disrupts Freight Yard
A locomotive frightened two draft horses in the M and W freight yards near Goon Street, triggering a runaway that wrecked a wagon and toppled a telephone pole. One horse was injured, a shoe lost, and the cost of damage exceeds twenty dollars. Clerks and freight workers watched the chaos as the team fled toward the Slayton stable area and blacksmith shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Reed
Goon Street
Romania Square
Enine
Slayton Stable
Horsy
Alex
J. Stewart
Quiet in Belfast Amid Troop Moves and Tension
Belfast reports no new troops arriving despite heightened alert as Unionists brace for potential eventualities. Premier Asquith’s statement that troop movements are precautionary did not ease the city’s resolve.
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Belfast
Ireland
Ulster
United Kingdom
Tendon
Curragh
Asquith
New Anti-Saloon Daily Planned in Washington
The Anti-Saloon League announces a new daily newspaper in Washington to start on the next congressional session opening, aiming to promote national prohibition of the liquor traffic. A weekly edition of the American line will also be printed, serving states including Pennsylvania New York New Jersey and Vermont.
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Columbus
Ohio
Nnti-Saloon Inague
Washington
League
Washitgton
Americane Line
Starylent
Pennen
New York
New Jersey
Vermont
Not-supporting husband required six months hard labor
Burlington March 25. Louis Hula of Shelburne, estranged from his family for about four years, appeared in Burlington. He had left wife and five children, worked in Massachusetts, and sent no support. He was fined 330 and costs, and sentenced to up to six months at the house of correction, with 99 days credit.
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Burlington
P. Ladd
Shelburne
Louis Hula
Phirlington
Acorn
Todd
Hula
Massachusetts
Hulh
She Thorne
Juestion Ladd Sarteneed
House of Correction
Hahn
City Court Fines for Liquor Offenses Involving Orlando Couple
Mrs Victorio Orlando pleaded guilty in city court to selling liquor illicitly. Judge A Scott imposed a 900 dollar fine and 1062 dollars in costs, paid. The raid on Orlando apartments yielded back beer wine and liquor. Her husband, Jimmy Aleatthe, was previously released on bail after a prior arrest. Colson received 30 days in jail plus costs for intoxication. A pint of liquor found with Cun eon was ordered destroyed. The case recalls the Hasexell hotel incident involving Colson.
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Victorio Orlando
A. Scott i
Husdein Aleatthe
Orlando
Aqua Para
Granite Street
Richard A. Haar
John Colson
Graniteville
Cutter
Colson
Montpelier
Cuneon
Ha: Gamble
Colon
Hasexell
Vie
Diplomat Burned in Fire Case Amid Conflicting Claims
Boston figures report a diplomat burned in a blaze allegedly tied to a confession by valet Daniel Mo Tacrux. Authorities say the incident occurred at a private residence, with injuries treated at a hospital. The case involves Endicott, Mary Monroe, and Mrs. Franklin Haven as central persons in a troubling event.
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Boston
Mans
Mary F. Monroe
Endicott
Norway
T In & Hospital
Ina
Franklin lHaven
Daniel Mo Tacrux
Miss Cudahy to Enter Nursing Training
Halen Cudahy youngest daughter of Patrick Cudahy travels to Heston to enroll at Massachusetts General Hospital Training School for Nurses for a three year program. Donia Lindway daughter of a Milwaukee manufacturer accompanies her as the pair pursue nursing careers at the noted hospital.
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Heston
Halen Cudahy
Patrick Cudahy
Packer
Massachusetts General Hospital Training School
Cadel
Miss Cudaby
Donia Lindway
Milwaukee
Bailey Held for Trial on Burglary Charge in Middlebury
George Bailey was bound over in 1000 dollars bonds after a Saturday municipal court hearing to appear at the Addison County court. He is charged with burglary of the D H Bowen home in New Haven.
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George Bailey
Middlebury
Dudge Donowsy Io Municipal Court
Addison County Court
D. H. Bowen
New Haven
Barre City hospital fund drive total tops goal
The Barre campaign for a city hospital fund reports a final subscription total of 50,017.34, surpassing the minimum by 10 and the second milestone by 17.34, with volunteers and local organizations including Barre men's and women's teams, the Barre Board of Trade, Allied Towns teams, and the Central Labor Union contributing. Subscriptions from Peter Desautels and others are listed. organizers say the drive was a complete success despite exhaustion and anxiety in the final days.
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Barre
Barre Board of Trade
Central Labor Union
Rau
Baer
Wm. Sati
Montdene
Barre City
Incul
Cty
Dotal Cocesses
Scwarens
A. W. Allen
H. R. Bri Hey
B. W. Hooker
Grant A. ‘Lane
Morrison
E. J. Owens
Death of H-year-old in Tineshire after day with fever
The H year old son of Mr and Mrs John Ceprig of eee died yesterday morning after a one day illness with fever. The funeral was held privately this evening at the dock. Local news tonight reports a Tuesday fair with moderate southwest winds and mild rain.
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Tineshire
George Geprag
Mire
John Ceprig
Eee
She Anlock
Anowe
Death of Stowe Farmer Andrew J. Chaffee in Fall Woodpile Crush
Andrew J Chaffee died after five days of injuries from a falling woodpile that crushed him at his Stowe home. Born October 28 1800 in Morristown he was the eldest of nine children of William and Olloe. He married Marion Shaw January 4 1867 and leaves two daughters Orpha Sever and Grace Welsh, six grandchildren and two more. A brother George Claire lives in Indiana, a sister Mrs Henry Tillotson in Morristown, and another sister Mrs Daniel Whittemore.
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Stowe
Andrew Jackann Chaffee
Tower
Mr. Chaffee
Mise Marion M. Shaw
Orpha
B.A. Sever
Grace
F. A. Welsh
Elmor
George Claire
Indiana
Henry Tillotson
Morr |Town
Nother Sinter
Daniel Whittemors
Death of James P Marr Barre Man at Williamstown
James Pratt Marr aged long time Barre resident died Sunday morning in Williamstown after two years of Bright’s disease. Born in Aberdeenshire Scotland on June 17 18—. came to the United States in 1873 and lived in Dix, St. George, Waterbury, and Barre. He was a builder’s assistant, marble and granite worker, and later storeman for Gamble & Young. Founding president of the Glenugie club and active in Burne clan circles, Marr admired Burns and wrote verse. Survived by brothers George and John in Williamstown and Thomas in Aberdeenshire. sisters Williamina Thomas and Isabella Marr. Funeral from George Marr’s Williamstown home Tuesday at 2 PM.
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Tunes P. Marr
Barce
Williamstown
Hiy
George Mure
Bright
James Pratt Marr
Aberdeenshire
Scotland
Alexander
Mary Marr
Weland
United
Dixa
Dix
St. Georgy
Toy Middlebrook
N. J
S. Sn
Pinot
Navy
Wer & Moria
South Ryegate
Tale Putas
Poster's Marble
Waterbury
Bueiiewe
Marre
Sinc
Gamble & Young
Barre
Marr
Manani
Glenugie
Burne Clot Read
Robert Barns
Barns Ehib
Mr. Marr
Burns
da Ht
Harve
Thnse
Willntstown
George
John Mar
Thomas
Abirdemnishire
Mee
Willian Thom
Themes Peebles
Isabella Marr
George Murr
Willisetiwn
Welark
H John Trane
Chew Chelating
Obituary for Mrs Leon A Keith of Hardwick
Mrs Leon A Keith dies at home 72 South Main Street after illness dating back to March. Survived by husband six children Nellie Keith William Keith Arthur W Wilson Sadie Wilton Harold Wilson Lawrence Wilson and five brothers Bert Barrett Orril Barrett Mile Barrett Elon Barrett Wilmer Barrett. Nellie C Barrett born June 12 1808. Services at home Tuesday at 2 pm Rev George H Holt officiating with vault burial at Kimwood cemetery and Hope cemetery interment to follow.
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Leon A. Keith
South
Keith
Mr Sides
Nellie Keith
William Keith
Arthur W. Wilson
Sadie Wilton
Harold Wilson
Lawrences Wilson
Bert Barrett
Lyndonville
Orril
Mile Barrett
Cabot
Elon
Keith Lautheon
Thurresvnewxt
Brigit
Fires Uapitet Church
George H. Holt
Kimwood Cemetery
Xpting
Hope Cemetery
Waterbury Board of Trade Elects H C Whitehill President
Waterbury March 2 the Waterbury Board of Trade held an enthusiastic meeting at the inn with about 75 attendees. Landlord Davis hosted a banquet while Apollo orchestra played. Speakers included Campbell Morse J P Taylor and Willard Coltewaret among others. Officers elected for the ensuing year: President H C Whitehill View President Earl Trombly secretary treasurer Derry education committee members plus advertising and reports roles.
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Waterbury
Waterbury Board of Trade
Davis
Apollo Orchestra
Campbell
Hernan Morse
Manchester
Bennington County
J. P. Taylor
Greater Vermont Association
Mr. Morse
Iam
Epeerbia
Lee
Willard Coltewaret
Henjemin Gates
Montpelier
Vref
A. Shaw
Northfight
Mad River Valley
Waker Fury Board of Trade
C. Whitehill
Earl Trombly
Secre BK
Derry
Jamie Friats
M. H
Lowes Aulvertiaing Wadpene RW
Benscritt
Seat McCarthy
Died As He Told Story In Barre Last Night
Prook Odenes a Barre Town local died suddenly while telling a tale to companions in Viet Barre. Dr. Avery and Health Officer Bailey ruled heart failure as the cause. State's Attorney notified. body removed to Whitcomb's undertaking rooms. Odenes, 61, carpenter, owned a large tenement and left a sister Mrs. Wilhnrut Fast Barre and Mrs. George Hildon of Washington. Funeral at East Barre Congregational Church.
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Viet Barre
Prook
Odenes
Barre Towil
de. N. KE. Avery
Dr. Avery
Torney
Ward Carver
Carnes
Joseph Towler
Pittaley
Cirnes
East Marre
Jie
Wilhnrut
F Fast Barre
George Hildon
Washington
Yimeries
M. W. Whitewarts Weter
Kew
Dames Tamar
Partor of the East
Harre Congregational Church
Wile Cemetery
Funeral of Mrs Hurry Held at Home with Floral Tributes
The funeral for Mrs. William F. P. Hurry occurred Thursday forenoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Howe, 78 South Main Street, conducted by Pastor J. W. Harnett. A large crowd attended, with many floral offerings including a piece from telephone operators. The casket was placed in a receiving vault at Elmwood Cemetery until spring when interment will occur at Hope Cemetery. The list of flowers honored numerous friends and colleagues with names of many local residents among the dedicatory arrangements.
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William FP
George F. Flowe
South Main
J. W. Harnett
George F. Howe
Pillow
Jwlle Alier
Tartaly
Gunily
Easter Mies
and Myre
Edward Finnie
Mreo Alex
Clark
Jobo Duncan
Ree
Annie Robertson
Me Minn
LP. Reiching
Mir
Mire
Robbins
J. Robbin
W. B
Robbi
E. K. Campbell
Randolph
Carnations
W. J
Mabel Conner
Yessie Spear
Ethel
A. Nm
Lillian Williams
FP. G
Sown
Spaulding Prize Speakers At School Event
Bevs White led the primary program at Spaulding high school where student speakers prepared for a community event. About 96 juniors attended practice weeks, with several contestants later invited to the final round featuring named participants such as Skinner, Brown, and Ubemey.
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Speuldigr High
Thi Snewity
Beth Skinner
Templewy
Earth
Leelir Brown
Ralph Ubemey
John
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Mme, Caillaux
Lizzie Huntington
Talk OF
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John Brasa
Northfield
Burne Clth
J. P. Marr
Williamestown
A.M. Russell
Eahingtog Street
St. Johnabury
Mamie Minnie
Brooklyn Street
Ain Tier
Carle Burke
Gongo
Enowhe Falls
Walfram S. Knight
Elmwood Cemetery
William Stephen
Maple Avenue
Eilzabeth Jack Stephen
New Deer
Bootland
Mira
Steve
Sho Ie
Jamnes
William
Presbyterian Church
Elizabeth Page
Fimstreet
Emily Benedict
W. H. Ward
Olock
Ed. L. Meldod
Toomorrow
Alder
McLeod
Althoug
Offiewetle
John S. Murley
Ward
Murley
Seeretury Mason G. Beebe
State Board of Pharmacy
State House
South Sainstreet
Opera House
Amon
House
Nwidener
Vern’s
Roosevelt
NEW Anti-Saloon Daily
City Hospital Building Fund
Pridon
Monroe Endicott
Miss Cudahy
Barre Mien
Peter Desautels
C. B. Gladding
D. A. Perry
F. E. Robinson
Hinesburg
Weather Forecast
Andrew J. Chaffee
James P. Marr
Hardwick
Lena A. Keith
H.C. Whitehill
Frank Carnes
East Barre
State’s
Mrs. Hurry
Spaulding
Bern
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