Not to Declare Martial Law in Mingo Region
Washington May 17 the federal government is not disposed to declare martial law or use regular troops in the Mingo county West Virginia strike zone to preempt a situation beyond state control. Secretary Weeks said conditions were quiet with no deaths recently and West Virginia lacks state troops though Kentucky has 600. He stated martial law would be declared only if the affair becomes more serious.
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Washington, D. C
Mingo County
West Virgina
Works
War Department
Kentucky
Weeks
West Virginia
FMTI
West Virginia Kentucky border crisis seeks federal troops
Williamson W Va May 17 authorities seek governor Morgan's approval for war department forces to be sent to the border battle zone as outbreaks near the West Virginia Kentucky line intensify. Kentucky Governor Cow says state troops already on alert and additional help may arrive from Washington.
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Morgan
Went
Virginia
Williamson
W. Va
Thelratest
Good of the Service Paramount in Postmaster Selection
Washington scene reports the top factor in choosing a new postmaster is the good of the service. Congressmen and senators will assess qualifications while the president’s orders guide the selection process. Names like Hayewld and others are noted as potential nominees as hearings approach.
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Washington, DC
Cnrtificaon
Kamento Pentasacter
Pestengsire Gomral
Tunday
Wrmskiieet Harding
Qongreseanes
Heart Department
Hayewld
Wbding
Bere
Witwin Bet
Setirmied
Montpelier Hosts Vermont G A R Session and Notices
The annual Vermont department G A R session opens at 10 tomorrow in Montpelier with multiple related group meetings in various halls. A reception for national officers is planned at city hall, and department headquarters will be at the Pavilion hotel. Local officials, including Governor Hartness, are invited to Wednesday events.
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Vermont
G. A. Bt
Ite jMixitidey
Montpelier
Relief Corps
Odd Fellows Hall
Sons of Veterane
Pythias
GALR
Bethany Chapel
Woman's Relief Corps
Pavilion Hotel
Council Ofddministrationn
Hartness
City Hall
Petrograd Seen as Insignificant by Moscow Authority
May 1 reports from Petrograd indicate a belief that Moscow has decided to downgrade the former capital to insignificance. Tension exists between central authority and Petrograd officials, amid worker conference tensions and Bolshevik pressure. The Hrasnia Gazette condemns the move, warning it could threaten Petrograd’s status and national cohesion.
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Petengrad
Becen
Moscow
Curios
Petrograd Sertiete
Miesnow
Vetrograd
Seana
Tench
Bolshewski Politi al Epparata
Hrasnia Gazette
Petrograd
Boris
Talk of the Town Vir James at Sd rived hha 2k ay ee ae eer e ran the boa
In this fragmentary item, readers glimpse a noisy street scene with partial names and actions. The readable bits suggest a local town column tracking people and small events amid unclear OCR text.
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James
Sd Rived
Johnson Loses Fight Over Blair Nomination Report
Washington May 17 The Senate Finance Committee ordered a favorable report on the nomination of David J Blair of Warrenton Salem NC to the Internal Revenue Commission without a roll call vote. The action defeats Senator Johnson of California in his bid to block Blair amid charges of violating North Carolina primary law and possible conflicts of interest involving his in laws.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Finance
David J. Blair
Warron- Salem
N.C
Internal Revenue
Penrose
Senate
Mellon
Johnson
California
Blair
North Carolina
Chicago
Surviving 84 Hours in Open Boat Off Maine Coast
Two fishermen Thomas E. Armstrong of Biddeford and Stephen Perry of Cape Porpoise spent 84 hours at sea after their fishing schooner Angeline Noonan was lost in fog. Rescued nine miles from Boone Island by the steamer Ransom B. Fuller, they were spotted by alarmed crew as fog closed in. The men had rowed over 180 miles before rescue after drifting about 70 miles from Cod.
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Portland
Thomas E. Armstrong
Biddeford
Stephen Perry
Cape Porpoise
Angeline Noonan
Boone Island
Ransom B. Fuller
Cod
Truebloods Will Not Aid Daughter's Defense in Hawaii Trial
Twin Walls May 17. Mr and Mrs William Trueblood refuse financial help for their daughter Leva Truehlond Sofithard arrested in Honolulu and awaiting trial for murder of her fourth husband Edward F Meyer. They say they believe she is innocent but would not fund her defense. The couple have eight children.
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William Trueblood
Twin Falls
Idaho
Twin Walls
Fabo
William. Trueblood
Leva Truehlond Sofithard
Honolulu
Edward F. Meyer
Toda
Mire Truehlond
Hart
Pam
Mrs. Trueblood
Childern
Capital stock increase sought by Light and Power firm
The company filed notice of amendments to its articles to increase capital stock to four million dollars with a split of one-half common and one-half preferred stock. A recent hearing before the public service commission discussed the proposal, and the Bellows Falls Co operative Creamery Co reported a stock purchase of about 2,000 shares.
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Jurlington Light & Power Co
Pass On Light & Power
Ite
Reservice Commission
Bellows Fall Co-operative Creamery Co
Bus
Shoe Makers Form Large Merger In St Louis
Boston May 17 The International Shoe Co of St Louis and the W H McElwain Co of Boston announced a major merger with combined sales last year of about 90 million dollars and a joint capital of 40 million. The securities exchange will merge 32 factories and three tanneries, with additional McElwain plants in New Hampshire. Leaders said the union ends rivalry and addresses future capacity and production needs. The International Shoe Co expects to produce 120000 pairs daily after the merger.
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Boston
International Shoe Co
St. Louls
W. H. McElwain Co
Exchange of Securities
Ehoe
International Show Co
Trindy
Kentucky
Mikeouri
Kistler
B.C. Rand
International Shoe Co. Ie
Woman accused of murdering a boy in Detroit
In Detroit on May VI mere Lewen, 52, is charged with the murder of six year old Max Ernest who disappeared from home last week and was found in a marsh. She had faced kidnapping charges earlier. The boy was strangled with violence signs. a gray hair strand was found in his clothing. Father Brest alleges she kidnapped Max to avenge a wrong, naming her as the driver who took him away.
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Detroit
Lewen
Max Ernest
Garrow Acquitted as He Expected in Trial
In St Albans on May 17 Howard Gartaw, farmer of M-yearald Franklin, was found not guilty by a Franklin county jury after a three hour deliberation. Garrow, cheerful, vowed innocence and planned to return home with his brother Henry, declaring “speak of me as an innocent man.”
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St. Albans
Howard
Opty Gartaw
Kranklin County Court
Yenter
Matilda Gartn
Mit
Franklin County Court
Jenne
Berkshire
Narrow
Meath
Garenn
Sheri George C Catlin
Filwant Garren
Lim Ag
Henry Garrow
St. Albens
Lavely
Ieee
Mrs Kate Iwes Gets Five Years Sentence
Mire Ketes Tres county court records reveal Kate Iwes guilty of a serious offense. Lovely details describe the confrontation and the revolver seizure as quotes drift through the chaotic testimony. The verdict sentence is reported as a five year term.
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Kate Iwes
War Department Justifies Draft Desertor List Revisions
Washington May 17 the War Department issued a statement defending its handling of draft deserter records. It says the list was narrowed from 459000 to about 144000 names after checks. four cases initially thought deserters were mislisted have been corrected. Names expunged include Stanley Prem Alfred Dahle Mowatt and William Sutherland Bator, with reasons tied to misreported addresses service or administrative errors.
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Washington
Tit War Department
Hooman
War Department
Histora
Huard
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Tne
Innet
Feu
Stanley A. Prem
Brooklyn
N. Prome
Lave
Alfred Dahle Brasil
New York
Foveal
Gaes
William Sutherland Bator
Chicago
Vermont Hospital Prospects With Federal Support
Allen Pletcher and Dr J F Patton met with a Congressional committee in Washington to press for a federal government hospital in Vermont. Delegations from Vergennes and Rutland attended, signaling Vermont’s favorable chance for a hospital. The discussions included lodging at a Midway hotel and possible site considerations among others.
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Vermont
Congressional
Washington, D. C
Allen Pletcher
Montpelier
Wahlington
D.C
J F. Patton
Trtington
Row
Wen
Vergennes
J. Howe
Middietary
Congress
Abe Loratier
Erie & Hospital
New England
Adusum Houer
Vail
Lenton
Adjutant Fletcher
Indefinite Suspension Notice for M. Martine of Bennington
An indefinite suspension notice appears to reference operator license issues for M. Martine of Bennington related to Recklew Driving. The garbled OCR includes names like Walter Austin and Walter, with scattered phrases about dates, approvals, and penalties, but the exact action and jurisdiction remain unclear. The fragmentary text suggests a legal or administrative licensing matter.
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M. Martine
Bennington
Recklew
Seare Wieck Tien Eile
Martin
Dhow Piatt
Walter Austin
Seether
Walker Wey
F_ Dewey
Leah Kayaloe
Ariving
Mately
Railroad costs rise as Willard cites rising operating ratio
Daniel Willard president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad testified before the Senate interstate commerce committee that operating expenses have risen faster than revenues since 1912. He cited a decline in the return on property value and estimated a potential net increase in costs exceeding $500 million for eastern carriers in 1920 compared with revenue growth.
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Washington, D.C
Senate Interstate Commerce
Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Willard
Funds Still Needed For Barre Secretary Drive
Barre Board of Trade faces a shortfall in fundraising for a full-time secretary. Despite strong prior response, totals fall short of the necessary amount. Directors warn it may be unsafe to proceed unless contributions from individuals and local businesses increase. The five day deadline looms as volunteers urge wider civic support.
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Barre Board of True
Vaskere
Conte
Gu Swheerie
Barre
Board of Trade Movement
Ranvaseer
Peripite
War clouds break as Britain faces new threat
A fragmentary wartime note mentions Britain and national danger, hinting at broader conflict amid uncertain defense. The garbled text references Me and Mang and a possible shift in strategic posture, with no clear event or date.
Recalled Old Days at Chickamauga Veterans Reunion
May 11 marked the 23d anniversary of the Spanish American War veterans mustering, as 20 Washington County vets gathered at Caledonia Park for reunions, elections, and a如 outing. Merl Martin of Warren rejoined former Co B Barre members, joining many from Vermont units for a day of stories, chowder, and a festive ball game between Captain Matter and Captain Jackson’s teams.
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Caledonia Park
Washington County
Cone
Martin
WLW
Russell
1St
New Hampshire
Jobo Angwin
Tat Vermont
A. G. Eaton
J. W. Jackson
T. J. Mercer
Burlit
KR. Proty
St. Albans
Frank Johncot
Montpelier
W. A. Pattee
David Spicer
Burre
Menkler
William Wishart
A.B. Goneo
Benjamin Sartell
Charles Gauthier
James Diebie
Chickamauga
Tom Mercer
Pept Aaton
James E. Roberts
Marre
Ded W. Jacke
Jackson
Kunsell
Teden
Spleor Axenteper
Sullivan
Feld
Eaton
Gladding
Wishart
Firet
Granthier
Short
Angela
Johnson
Riicht Doll
Willam Milne
Sartell
Heft Fel
Matteo Wired
Vie
Mosars Geneo
Roberts
Mr. Prouty
Burial Service for Mrs. William S. Page Held at Plainfield
Funeral services for the late Mrs. William S. Page, who died Saturday at her Elmore Street home after a decade of poor health, were conducted yesterday at 2 p.m. from her home with Rev. Frank Moker, pastor of the First Universalist Church of Misvite, officiating. Burial followed in Painted, with the large gathering of friends paying respects and a pallbearer party named.
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William S. Page
Elmore Wrest
Moker
Mis
Vite
Page
Hemdall
Lakebkia
White Maren
Wieter
Laborer Burned To Death In Thrall Building Fire
Rutland May 17 Redfield Hooton a laborer was burned to death when the Thrall building on Grove Street burned after a bakery fire swept through first floor stores. Tenants on upper floors fled but Hooton returned for his clothing and was overcome. Damage estimated at $25,200.
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Rutland
Inherits Vermont Farm and $15,000 Heir Named
Marlboro Mass May 17 Peter Herbert of this city learned he is an heir to an estate including a $15,000 cash share and a 490 acre farm at Thetford Vermont following the death of uncle Emory Dufur in Thetford. After years of searching the third rightful heir was found and Herbert, long-time Marlboro resident, inherits the property and money. He lives at 68 Broad Street and previously moved from Canada at age five.
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Kerry
Ber- Jin
Ferry
N. KB
Griselle
Gardner Minas
G. M. Perkins
Burlington Wes
Ely
Sapere Court
Boston
National Life Tn Sivanes Company
DeBoor
DeBoer
Wiler
Briggs Howe Tate
State Street
Western Avenue
Trix
Heiges
Reed Lot
Bailey Avendy
Baldwin Streets
Fitet
Carla
Waterbury
Satunday
Daniels
Harrison Granite Company
DG. Brown
Sharon
Keyes
Reading
H. McCrillis
Marsh
Abbie Clark
Randolph
Te W. Holden
Witerpool
Order of Eastern Star
Robert Roberts
Barrington
Harry Dickson
Orleans
Automobile Department
Hilive A. Willeas
Etary
Eigit
Nflaies
Windsor
Ptattie
Thames
Flora
Lawrence
Patter
Erwemtrix
Robert Lavrrenin
Wheelock
Rachel Hrewer
Clara A. Degeand
Lynn
Mass
Marlboro
Peter, Herbert
Thetford
Am Unele
Emory Dufur
Meters
Marlborn
Canady
Broad Street
Goddard Seminary Baseball Beats West Point in Nine Innings
Goddard Seminary defeated West Point 2 to 0 yesterday at Ashburnham in a nine inning game. Pitcher West Poli dominated, fanning 20 batters in the nine innings, matching a prior New Worcester performance. The seminary team has had mixed results on its southern trip, with victories over Holy Cross freshmen and a 2 to 1 win against Winchester High School, while Tufts and Dean Academy games were canceled. The squad travels to Yale Bowl in New Haven to face Yale freshmen, continuing a busy schedule through Massachusetts and Conn.
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Cushing Academy
Ashburnham
Godderd Seminary
West Poli
Genine
Goddard
Goddard ‘Crows
Worcester
Mans
Seminary
Hotobkies
Lakeport
Conn
New Haven
Guns
Yale
Holy Oras
Winehenden Hight School
Winehenden Mass
Amt
Tufts
Dean Academy
Mast
Vineitha
Knights of Pythias
Homer C Ladd
Joes Pond
Arther
Werman Campbell
Cary
Wileuth
Ralph WA Rietardeom Schlaren
Charine E
Comwerer
Witla Mack
Willem Mer Here
Leeekt
Dr. Morar
Nictaite Thert
Bo Meck
Gee Wow Parry
Wiley
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Marlboro, Mass
Mrs. Chaunee
Ruth Aut
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