War Will Be Short, Says Sir John French In News Confab
Sir John French voices optimism that the war will not endure long and Germans face ammunition shortages. Berlin papers downplay Russian Przemysl victory while claiming the fortress fall impacts the Austro German right wing. Dardanelles bombardment lags as weather harasses the fleet.
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John French
Italy
Austria
Berlin
Praemysl
Dardanelles
London
Straite
Germany
Memel
East Prussia
Knottingen
Delayed prize money sparks shipping dispute and detentions
Defective records report a $600000 prize money order amid a knot of steamship delays involving Aeomelots, Marv Si The prise court, and several vessels including Alfred, Res, and Tiparmenn. Detentions of Cow and wheat shipments slow trade while Amieviews steamer Wilhelme bound for Germany faces time costs and possible port actions.
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Iran
Alfred
Tnmtetalle
Lem
Wilhelme
Fall of Praemyal Fortress Reported After Prolonged Siege
An Austrian war office statement describes General Yor Kowmanek defending Praemyal amid short provisions. After a seven hour fight, Russians outnumbered Austrians, who retreated behind fort lines. A sortie reduced supplies to five days. surrender followed once war material was destroyed. The Carpathian front shift is noted as well.
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Preomyalare
L War Office
Yor Kowmanek
Wereas
Forte
Praemyal
Herogs of
Preemyel
Carpathians
Creek
Konieczna
Contraband Found on Steamer Finland
Naples reports say contraband ammunition was found aboard the steamer Finland which sailed from New York February 27. Officials will conduct a thorough examination in Genoa to determine if more contraband remains hidden.
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Naples
Paris
Finland
New York
Genoa
Two Injured In Wild Leap At Pastime Theatre Fire
Brunswick Me March 23 Fire destroyed the Pastime Theatre building owned by Wallace O Gould. Mrs W O Gould and daughter Amy leaped from a window, each fracturing a leg. Two others were injured while escaping, while remaining occupants escaped unharmed. The loss was estimated at 810,000.
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Brunswick
Wallace C. Gout J
Amy
Wallace 0. Gould
Nav Oral
Major Littleton Fire Destroys Largest Brick Block
A massive blaze at a tenement on Main Street in Littleton left the largest brick structure in northern New Hampshire destroyed. Flames from kerosene oil explosions raged through the third floor as residents fled. Firefighters from nearby Lisbon aided efforts to contain the blaze, preventing spread to the business district. several firefighters were injured from flying glass and a resident was rescued from the third floor. Buildings housing Marry K Johnsons jewelry, B A Malley clothing, Woodman Drug Co, and other shops were gutted or ruined, with contents heavily damaged by water and debris from the blaze. The fire disrupted the local offices and apartments above storefronts.
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Littleton
Nhl
Pire
Tilton
Main Street
New Hawgpahire
Lisbon
Severs
Semel Mulburt
Marry K Johnson
B.A Malley
Wooodman Drug Co
Sullivan B. Fleury
Fleury Fruit
H. P. Young Mill
Charles McCarthy
Cintie Acrund
Marty A. Heald
Loeal Police
Harry M. Moree
Littleton Wa Tee
Nght T
W. Nobles
Solon Syre
B.S. Andrew's Co
Littleton Collection Agency
J. B. Heald
Fletcher
J. A. Moree
Caveral
Petrograd
London
Praemyel
P. Hall
Currier Printing Co
Renin Prise
Durance
Secon
Bali
Nicolas
Preemyel
Kasan
Dardanelles Gale Prevents Attack in March
Paris reports a gale swept the Dardanelles straits yesterday. Allied warships remained at anchorages as rumors from Athens described the French British morale as eager to move despite losses.
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Dardanelles
Paris
Dardanelles Straits
Athens
Five Dead, Six Missing in Muncie Fire Tragedy
A fire at Muncie Indiana leaves five dead and six missing, with authorities confirming the fatalities and continuing to search for the remaining inmates. The reported funds involved reach $75,009 as part of the incident’s financial aftereffects.
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Muncie
Ind
New York Banker Murders Wife Then Kills Self
New York March 23 Howard Boo cock treasurer of the Astor Trust Co and prominent in New York society shot and killed his wife as she played the piano at their East Tithe home. He then killed himself with the same revolver. No note or light shed on motive. Servants said the couple appeared affectionate. The tragedy followed dinner, the children sent away, and Mrs Boo cock turning to the piano when he fired three shots.
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New York
Howard Boocock
Astor Trust Co
East Tithe
Hoococks
Inne
Booenek
Mra. Toncork
Ronald HH. MacDonald
Boocock
South
MacDonald
Beacock
Dead Man's Body Hidden Cash and Jewels Found
In St Johnsbury a dead man named Thomas H. Tight from Marton, a former operator of a Rockford Falls venue, was found. Authorities reported nearly 25 000 in currency bank books and diamonds on his clothing. A search of his belongings yielded 4200 in money and a bailment of jewelry. his widow claimed a portion and his whereabouts are listed as Newbury jaunt.
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St. Johnsbury
Thomas HK
Marton
Moving Picture
Charlestown
Mass
Rockford Falls
Mme
Fragmentary Crime Scene Report From Obscure Page
Fragmented OCR text describes a violent incident with many bones broken and a victim dying soon after. It mentions regrets over Memanus death, chaotic actions, and scattered references to hospitals, a highgate area, and a Sandy Night scene. Names and places are garbled and unclear.
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Memanus
Mystery note raffles probe Anges Me March Ei
An unclear mystery note references Anges Me March and a probe into unusual entries. Garbled text mentions Sherman Lb Cawkt and various garbled names and places. The fragmentary lines hint at a meeting or event, with scattered references to weeks and dates.
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Tillerdane, Ees | Pamerth
Gentene
Peres
Hewitt's Plea Swept House In Educational Reform Vote
Mr Hewitt of Plainfield chaired the education committee and steered MH 462 as a substitute for H 170 through the House. The measure limits state board power, preserves town interests, and calls for a two member governor named board with supervisory appointees under the board to improve rural schools and efficiency. The bill delays effective date to July 1, 1015 and shares costs with H 170. Hewitt urged patience and support for rural districts.
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Hewitt
Plainfield
Colleges and Normal Schools
State Board of Education
Fwo
State Board
Ana
Old Committee Still In Charge Amid Labor Dispute
The Barre granite strike and education debates dominate as the conference committee remains in office and a new settlement is sought. The piece notes attempts to unify school curricula, protect teachers, and address rural conditions while noting delays and potential intercession by the international executive.
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Barre
GC. TE Ay
Antemantia Net S
Ssasiufarturers
Vermont Lawmakers Debate Brooklyn & Maine Bill Effects
Vermont senators argued over a bill affecting the Boston and Maine line and the treatment of rail corporations. Amendments sought to classify all involved entities as Vermont corporations to protect state revenue while preserving public service. The measure aims to strengthen railroad facilities amid concerns about solvency and freight share, with a two thirds credit-voting breakdown cited. The House plans extended sessions to finish business by month end, with a mock session planned tomorrow night.
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P . York Central
Vermont
Boston & Maine
Conant
al Parteners
Cady
Brown
Campbell
Carver
Chedel
Divoll
Dunklee
Hinsman
LaFranchise
Martin of
Waington
Xeonan
Powell
Seaver
Smith
Stebbins
Wilcox
no—Baxcom
Martin
Chittenden
Page
Rent
Roberts
Simonde
Thoma
Wright
Firley
Blake
Holcomb
Locktin
Shaw
Weeks
House
Senate
Burlington City Charter Reform Bill Changes Fees
House Monday afternoon TL 434 proposes amending charter sections of Burlington city law to fix incorporation fees. It sets fees at 10 dollars for capital up to 5 thousand, 25 dollars for 5 to 10 thousand, 100 dollars for 10 to 50 thousand, and 148 dollars for capital between 50 thousand and 100 thousand. Continued on fourth page.
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City of
Burlington
Mary Murphy faces fraud charge over Mrs Doyle burial scam
Barre police halted a long running pinhandling scheme after Mary Murphy admitted guilt to defrauding townspeople. A fictional Mrs Doyle, said to have died on Farwell Street, led funds for a mock funeral and requiem. Judge Scott ordered a sentence up to eight days with possible transfer to a state hospital.
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Mary Murphy
H. W. Scott
Doyle
Farwell Street
Murphy
F. K. Gleason
Emanty
Crities
Sheare
Cam
Scott Th
Marty
Anabanaid
Richmond
Woeterbury
Montpelier
Farwell
Sreker
Taree
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Gibraltar
Opera House
Preemysl
Chen Howard Boocock
Arthur Reomesu
Bett
Paley
Fryers
Zapata
Bryan
Raffles
Purmet Maier
Realites
Mare Bere
Aupiat
Jennary
Tencheres
Timi Sa
Bnewacho
Leey
Amd Salar
Peavey
Tne
Earmenthiy Meng
Webool
Vince Dewrwher
Hasan
Elamotiona
Alvertages Amd
BB Sega
Amershey
Megentia
Del
May Admurn Lee
MBS
Eliza Jane Mall
Merala
Beer Grant
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