Figure on a Battle Looms as Russian Fleet Divides
Paris May 20 The disappearance of the Russian far eastern fleet prompts belief of an imminent battle or that Rozestvensky has broken from the base. Some say the fleet splits into two squadrons to reach Vladivostok, others think one division heads toward the coast of Formosa where Togo may wait. Naval circles note Japanese tactics in not harassing Russian transports during long supply run.
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Paris
Rorestvensky
Meg
Formos
Adress ‘Togo
Rojestyensky
Vindivostok
Rovensky
Rojéstvetiaky
Mela
Change in Command in Russian Pacific Fleet
May 20 report from St Petersburg notes Vice Admiral Birilof to take supreme command May 25 as Vice Admiral Rozestvensky remains in overall charge if fit. Rearrangement includes new vessels and mid June reinforcement while rumors about Rozestvensky's surrender circulate. Vere succeeds Dirileff at the Battle Station.
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St. Petersburg
Birilof
Havel
Pacific
Rosentveanley
Port Arthur
Rojestvensky
Vladivostok
Hte
I. Ee
Sheva
Verehas
Dirileff
Rosestvensky
Ove Yumor
Ne Coif
Rorestvensky
Nikloff
Russian Protest Over Korea Emperor Removal Plan
The Russian government informs the Chinese government that Japan intends to remove the emperor of Korea to Japan in violation of the Shimu hoseki treaty. Russia protests to all powers, asserting Korea’s independence and condemning the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Oe Dafmizenat In
Korea
Japan
Shimuhoseki
Kors
Poisoning at Vienna dinner leaves six dead
May 20 Vienna report: six people died and several others are seriously ill after a dinner party at Zovetta Transylvania. Eighteen guests were invited and all were poisoned during a celebration for Tiraute's birthday. The cook Dungie's letter and the meat supplier have been arrested on charges of poisoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Zovetta
Transylvanian
Tiraute
Dungie
Leter
Besieging Town Guiltone Macedonia under Albanian force
Belgrade reports Guiltone in Macedonia under siege by about 2000 Albanians. Eight hundred Turkish troops sought refuge in the town and residents have defended them. The attackers threaten to massacre inhabitants upon capture. A relief expedition from Unska is being prepared.
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Belgrade
Guiltone
Macedonia
Tal ‘Od
Unskb
Bondsmen Sued Over Recovery of Damages
Victor Labonte sues FJ Parking L M RuVille and Chloe Steady for 402.09. The suit cites attorney L G Grossman who had won a 410 judgment and costs previously. Grossman fled the state after that ruling. Labonte says the defendants bondsmen aided him and refuse to pay, prompting this action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanl Grogman
Manchester
N. H
Names
Mdemen
John Barrett Speaks On Isthmus Health Crisis
John Barrett United States minister to Panama arrived on the Advance from Colau and warned that Isthmus health and sanitation pose difficulties. He cited engineering administration and medical staff as crucial, noting five reported cases of disease in Colm. Barrett expressed cautious optimism that the health problem can be solved despite the overshadowing concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Steat
Colau
John Barret
United States
Panama
Georges
Eve Posst
Four Russians Indicted for Immigration Violations
Windsor May 20 Four fur Russian immigrants named John Matison John Onaki Averne Caski and Victor Seymour arrested in St Albans March 15 were indicted by the federal grand jury for attempting to enter the United States contrary to immigration laws. They were returned to jail in default of bail and will await trial at the Ninth and Fourth term of the United States Suits to be held at Newport in July.
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Windsor
John Matison
John Onaki
Averne Caski
Victor Seymour
St. Albe
Forbes
I. H. Twoleg, Jr
Gra
Jim Session
United States
Resu Danta
Will Poe
Newport
Jenkins Winner in Madison Square Garden Grapple
The match between Tom Jeskine of Ch Oo and Frank Gotch of Ban-Lawn at Madison Square Garden last night ended with Jenkins taking two of three falls. He won the first fall in one hour 27 minutes 35 seconds and the third in eleven minutes 10 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tom Jeskine
Ch Oo
Frank Gotch
Ban - Lawn
Madison
Doctor from Malden Reports Mrs Livermore Not Improving
Melrose Mass May 20 Dr Goifrey Ryder attending Mrs Mary A Livermore says the patient is no better and the fight to live remains difficult though there is still a physician’s hopeful note despite the serious illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Livermore
Melrose
Mass
Goifrey Ryder
Malden
Plainfield and Montpelier Social Notices Compile
Local notices recount residents visiting Montpelier and West Berlin, plus townspeople sharing travel and family events. Names include Mrs L F Fortney, Miss Nellie Slayton, Mrs Mary Wheeler, Rev Roy Shea, Mrs Arthur Cobain, and many Barre and Cabot connections. One burial from Oneonta noted, with others at Bakns Grand Lodge in Burlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoxey Parks
Spur & Co
Boston
L. F. Fortney
Montpelier
William Norton
Rontfelier
George Hollister
Burt Barlow
Frank Martin
Mr. Chase Ant Khoe
Mise
Clara Jyfnson
West Berlin
Nellie Slayton
Jessie Nelson
Barre
Mra. T. HL
Arthur Cobain
Mary Wheeler
Oneanta
SN. Ya
Plaisfeld
Roy Shea
Charles Sheaf
Florence
Marshfield
Chursday
Charles Sheng
Morse
Arel Batehelder
B. Cutler
Inielfoss
Eri Whitcomb
Foss
Parks
Grand Lodge
Burlington
J. Edward Hailey
Cutler
Daaphere
Calaty
Eugene Vathoway
High Street
Pleasant View House
Ida Mie Beaulac
Montpoliey
Open Stable dispute overshadows Vermont murder case
Montpelier May 20. Attorney General Fitts spent about three hours presenting affidavits refuting statements in Mary Rogers petition for a new trial in the Marcus Rogers murder case. He and State's Attorney Daley believe no decision will come for several days. The defense challenged Perham’s testimony and loyalty of insurance papers tied to the crime. In Chicago, May 20, the swindlers strike nears settlement as express drivers demand terms and an “open hop” open stable proposal appears to doom the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpélier
Mary Rogers
Marcus Rogers
Supreme Court of Vermont
John H. Senter
Fitts
Daley
Bonni County
Montpelier
Fite
Oakes
E.W. Oakes
W. S. Lovell
Leon Perham
Witte
Perham
Xlich
McWayne
Hoosick
Mary
Moosic Falls
Suny
Dolar
Benton
Amile
Mary Stogers
Pitts
Andanshakon
Mareus
Philputt
Marcus
Tim
Tatare
Chicago
No yachts sighted as fleet sails to German trophy
Newport May 20 no craft rewiring any of eleven yachts sailing from Sandy Hook to the Lizard for the German emperor trophy has been sighted by the Nantucket lightship yesterday. A white yacht believed to be Earl of Crawfont s Valhalla was seen four miles from the lightship. Wind from the west at twenty miles per hour and rough seas hindered wireless messages and all yachts are reported passing the lightship in heavy fog Thursday.
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Newport
R. L
Sandy Hook
Lizard
Germany
Nantucket
Nero
Montpelier Seminary offered $50,000 gift to endowment
Dr D K Pearsons of Chicago offered $50,000 to Montpelier Seminary with conditions on raising an additional $106,000 from other sources to be used as an endowment and not for ordinary expenses. Pearsons, an alumnus, attended Newbury Vermont Methodist Normal and paid tuition of 40 cents a week. He has given over $2,500,000 to educational causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.K. Persone
Chicago
Pelonly
College
Montpelier Seminary
Pearsons
Newbury
Vermont
Keene
Bradford
Montpelier
Pearsons Law
Woodstonk Mellen College
Reception Honors Rev and Mrs Conner at Unitarian Parsonage
A reception for Rev and Mrs C C Conner was held at the Universalist parsonage last evening. Attendees included Prof and Mrs K Hollister, Mr and Mrs F W Jackson, Miss Alten Smith, Dr F M Ligwle, and many church friends and Masons. Rooms were decorated with ferns and pink and white carnations. fruit served in sitting room by Mike Gladys Bradford, dining room coffee by J F Tassie and Mike Carrie Lang, with production assistance from Mrs F C Raton and Mrs F S Burnet. Front door address noted Glenora Gould.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C.conner
Universalist Parsonage
Pate Pee
Mra. Conner
K. Hollister
F. W. Jackson
Alten Smith
F. M. Ligwle
Glenora Gould
Amherst Leads In New England Labor Association Trials
Amherst College dominated the preliminary events at the New England Labor association meet on the Worcester oval, with Dartmouth faltering in the high hurdles where Shaw failed to advance. Other colleges qualified, though some smaller schools will have limited representation.
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Worcester
Mase
Amherst
New England Larborea Association
Worcester Oval
Central Massachusetts College
Dartmouth
Shaw
Obituary of Elbridge G. Keith Barre Native
Elbridge G. Keith born in Barre Vermont in 1840 died May 17 in Chicago after a brief illness. He led the Chicago Tithe and Trust company and served on the board of education, headed the Metropolitan National Bank, led the Chicago Clearing House, and presided over the Commercial Club and Bankers Club. He was an active Republican with a long Chicago business career.
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Elbridge G. Keith
Chicago Tithe and Trust Company
Keith
Marre
Versmont
Chicago
Educaan Hoa Bear , Peanak & Whoréjected Press
Union League
Tule
Metropolitan National
Chicago Clearing Hau
Commercial Club
Bankere’ Club
Gas price cut by People’s Lighting and Power Co
The People's Lighting Heating and Power Company plans a price reduction starting June for gas users. The lower rate tiers include 2,000 feet at 115, 6,000 feet at 105, 1,000 feet at an unspecified lower rate, and higher tiers up to 30,000 feet at 85 cents. The company cites strong patronage and notes Favre is uniquely large for the region in offering such low gas prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's Lighting, Heating and Power Company
Generomn
New England
Montpelier High Beats Northfield In Ninth Inning Thriller
Montpelier High School edged Northfield High 8 to 7 in a tight morning game at Montpelier. The rally came in the ninth as two runners reached with two out, delivering the decisive run.
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Montpelier High School
Northfield High
Momtpelier High School
Montpelier
Watt
Disclosures Trace City Court Case in Burlington
May 20 Burlington reports Joseph Adan, aided by city funds, made several disclosures in city court. He claimed visits with Brown to City Hotel, Sherwood House, and Chas Muir’s North Street, consuming whiskey and beer at each stop. Adams also alleged a drink purchase at Nay Bt George’s North Street. Mrs Adams, recently intoxicated, was noted in the disclosure.
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Burlington
Joseph Adan
Hey
Brown
City Hotel
Sherwood House
Chas
Muir
North Wtreet
Ailamie
Nay
George's Place
North Street
Jeava
Worcester Woman Dead After Poison Drink At Hotel
Mrs Jane Perkins of Bannbrook farm North Grafton Worcester was found dead in a room at the Commonwealth hotel. Officials say she took poison of deadly strength in an apparent self inflicted act after disappearing from home for several days.
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Jane Perkins
Worcester
Mass
Bannybrook Farm
North Grafton
Commonwealth Hotel
Is Jackson an Alien Declared Ineligible for State’s Attorney
A Barre petition seeks Vermont Attorney General action to determine if Neter Jackson, the Washington County state’s attorney, is an alien. Charles A. Phelps claims Jackson, born in Canada, has never become a U.S. citizen and thus cannot hold office or practice law. The case, tied to prior bucket shop and gambling charges, awaits county court rulings and possible disqualification.
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Charles A. Phelps
Barre
Hunt Leighton & Co, Brokers
Boston
C. C. Fitts
Neter Jackson
Jmeleson
Nationae i
Jackson
Fay
Phelpe
Way
L. W. Shedd
Montpelier
HL. Ht
Leighton & Co
Phelps
Wic May
St. Johneburs
Loe Et al
Mr.Jackson
Washington
Vermont
United States
Canada
Edward
Congress
Richard A. Aime
St. Johnsbury
Allice
Vermont Bie
Sunday worship notices from multiple churches
A collection of fragmented announcements lists tomorrow sermons and services across churches. Presbyterian led by Rev T Macneil. Christian Science at 8 am. St Monica’s with Mass at 10:20 am. Congregational plans evening services and a sermon. Universalist notes ministers and topics. various other worship and prayer times are mentioned in garbled form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic
T. Macneil
Presbyterian Church
Tomorow Dom
Hed Owen
Christian Science Services
O'Sleele
Summer Street
St. Monica’s
Shae Kenna
Alchock
Wilder
Montpapiar
Mig Horning
Bolg
Chureh
John Know
Scotland
Universalist Church
Charles C
Snow Falls in Malone as Temperature Dips Below Freezing
Snow is falling in Malone New York as the temperature dropped below freezing, with authorities noting a tight weather pattern. The fragmentary report records a cold May day in Malone and mentions expected continued unsettled conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malone
N. Y
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JAAS
Russia
Vladivotok
Guillone
Oftorney Grossman
John Barrett
Plainfield
Express
D. K. Pearsons
Tnstitution
C. C. Conner
Middlebury
Midartury
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Poote Street
London
Atrien
Chathein
Lady
Leon Verham
Apa Ae Nash
Asd
Nash
Uhey
Tavell
Flynn
Leon Peri
Joseph Adams
IS Jackson
AN Alien
Atty
Victoria
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