Russians Victorious After Sharp Skirmish Near Manchuria
Despatch from St Petersburg reports several serious skirmishes Sunday with the Russian center winning and driving Japanese forces southward. The Japanese fled, abandoning a convoy with forage stores. General Linevitch plans to press the offensive. General Kaulbard announces he will resign command and return to Moscow.
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St. Petersburg
Gunehuling
Manelitria
Linevitch
Kaulbard
Miva
Russians Occupy Strongholds Amid Far East Clash
General Lineyitel reports Russian forces occupy Shahate strongholds and force Japanese to evacuate Shintai. Fires set at Madchensi as part of the advance.
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St. Petersburg
Lineyitel
Shahate
Shintai
Madchensi
Captured Russian Junk Report From Viadiventak May 23
May 23 report notes a weathered eye on captured Russian junk near WaptAn i. Waly, with a distant record from Viadiventak suggesting a maritime salvage context.
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Viadiventak
Port Arthur Harbor News on Prize Vessel Status
A dispatch from Tokio reports Japan has decided to treat a Russian ship boarded at Port Arthur as a prize, while the last Russian wounded depart. Superintendent Bara shova Langa of Port Arthur Red Cross plans a ten day departure, with forty sailors and soldiers to Che Foo aboard a British steamer, amid efforts to move the fanatics north.
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He Foo
Port Arthur
Tokio
Ber
Karon Aa
Barashova Langa
Parix cable tale on Russian fleet moves to Vladivostok
New York May 23 The Sun reports a French minister of marines communique about a Russian squadron leaving Port Ayut and sailing toward Taiwan. The fleet then anchored near Annan Port de Avot before a suspected ruse to mislead Admiral Rozostvenske. Russian vessels reportedly include auxiliary cruisers and volunteers awaiting orders.
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New York
Sun
Presa
M. Thompson
Marines
Port d’Ayet
Taiwan Island
Oval
Annan
Port d'Avot
Torserie
Saigon
Miral de Deminies
Port W'Ayot
Hojostvenske
Vladivostok
Ministry of Marine
Commander Named For Fourth Baltic Fleet
St Petersburg May 23 reports Admiral Paren has been appointed commander of the fourth Baltic fleet. Orders direct vessel commanders to prepare for a voyage toward the Far East, to be ready by June 14.
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St. Petersburg
Paren
Far East
Princess Natalie of Russia Dies of Meningitis
Princess Natalie, daughter of Grand Duke Constantine, died in St Petersburg on May 23 from meningitis. The life event marks a royal loss as reports confirm the Grand Duchess’s passing amid imperial circles.
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Natalie
Constantine
St Petersburg
Princeas Natalie
Yimn
Nelson Easy But Game In Bout With Attell in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on May 23 Battling Nelson fought Abe Attell in a six round match. Attell dominated early, jabbed Nelson at will the first four rounds, then Nelson pressed back in the fifth and Attell steadied in the sixth. Nelson weighed about 145 pounds while Attell listed 126.
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Nelson
Attell
Philadelphia
Abe Attell
California
Giveness
Alan
Hoover
Tumeelf
Aosing
Rimanagement
Kid Herman
Chicago
Many foods adulterated in Vermont state lab report
Burdington reports the first state hygiene laboratory findings under the pure food law show 119 foods examined, 77 below standard, with several items mislabelled or artificial. Maple syrup, oysters, vanilla and lemon extracts cited. names of offending firms to be publicized next month with potential prosecutions if goods are not withdrawn.
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Burdington
Vermont
State Laboratory of Hygiene
eMeet
Maple
Friction in Burlington Water Department Leads to Resignation Talk
Burlington officials spar over staffing changes prompted by Mayor Burke. Water Department chief F O Sinclair threatens to resign after commissioners decide to remove veteran crews. Dispute centers on replacing long serving staff with mayoral appointees, risking disruption to operations.
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Burlington
Burke
Water Department
F. O. Sinclair Ax
Tie
Ted
Sinclair
Duerke
Bowl of Commissioners
Cleo
Sinclaff
Purify Water Supply Discussed by Rutland Aldermen
The Rutland board meets to address nuisances along the stream and water supply. Mayor Manning referred the matter to the state health board, which will hear Oscar Wood of Mendon over pollution concerns. The city adopts a resolution to repair or remove dangers on Wood’s premises if the state board deems necessary.
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Rutland
Wood
State Board
Bank Doors Closed by New York Examiner
Receiver appointed at Albany Rutland Enterprises. Bank closed on advice of counsel fearing a run amid rumors of difficulty. A stockholders meeting was called to discuss doubling capital stock, and the doors were shut to protect the institution.
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Albany
Rutland Enterprises
New York
State Bank Fixeri Judson
Receivers Appointed for Merciante Trust Company
Albany May 2 Supreme Court Justice Cochem appointed the New York Trust Company and Doug Lasa Robinson of New York as receivers of the Merciante Trust Company. The failure to collect on large loans caused the company's difficulties.
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Albany
N. Y
Supreme Court
Cochem
New York Trust Company
Douglasa Robinson
New York
Merciante’ Trust Company
Rutland firm closes. local holdings to pay dividends
Rutland reports no immediate loan impact from the closing of a New York firm linked to Rutland Street Railway and local utilities. General Manager David Fox says the Trust Company provided funds, the work is nearly complete, and dividends are expected to be paid.
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Rutland
Merchants ‘Tron Company
New York
Rutland Street Railway Cempany
Peoples” Gas Tight Company
Chittenden Power Company
Divid Fox
Disorder in Commons Over Colonial Preference Debate
London May 23 The House of Commons endured wild disorder after Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman moved to adjourn so he could tackle Premier Balfour over a pledge not to discuss colonial preference without appealing to the country. Alfred Lyttelton spoke failing to be heard as opposition members shouted him down. The speaker was forced to adjourn the House using a first time ruling to halt grave disorder.
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London
House of Commons
Henry, Campbell-Bannerman
Balfour
Alfred Lyttelton
Renae
Machen pleads guilty in post office contractor case
Washington May 21 former post office superintendent August W Machen pleaded guilty to an indictment charging conspiracy to defraud the government in the sale of letter carriers supplies to the post office department. He was sentenced to two years in Moundeville. The case ends the Stachen indictments and twelve others will be quashed.
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Washkington
W. Machen
Post Office Department
George KE. Lorene
William G. Crawford
Wash
Lachen
Moundeville
Nea Betee
Stachen
No Damages For Her Suit In Disturbing Misty Proceedings
New York May 25. A suit by Anta Theresa Anderson for 100000 damages for breach of promise was before Justice Gilder in the supreme court. The case was marked off the calendar after counsel for the defendant said Mr Barker departed West Ko NX on Friday last and the defendant’s death ended the action.
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New York
Anta Theresa Anderson
le Droid Iuingdon Terber
Anat L. Barber
Barber Asphalt Company
Wierelle
Supreme Court
Gilderslove
Barker Sdipt
West Ko
Tan Etd
Gilderveleve
Eijendar
Six Men Dead in Engine Bailer Explosion at West Mount Street
Six men were killed when the bailer of a landing engine exploded near the Hocking Wall roller coach roundhouses on West Mount street in Columbus. One other employee was injured. Names listed include Ames, Jacob Prod, Crumbley, John Birmingham, and Hand among others.
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Columbus
Ohio
Hocking Wall
West Mount Street
Werke
Ames
Jacob Prod
Crumley
John Birmingham
Arrests Made In County Court Writ Case
Justus Ketchum and Fred Cheney arrested last night on writs by Deputy Sheriff Camp for alienating the affection of Mrs. Yeartaw and damaged $10,000 each, released on bail. Oh fraeniel Weiland released. Yeartaw related to Mrs. Yeartaw and Mr. Cheney. matter involved family dispute over shelter. Attorneys A. A. Sargent and S. Williams represented Yeartaw.
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Justus Ketchum
Fred Cheney
HH. D. Camp
Frank Yeartaw
Jis
A. A. Sargent
Williams
Yeartew
Columbians Marble Quarrying Company to Expand Plant
Expanding its business, the Columbians Marble Quarrying Company of Rutland plans a large plant expansion to meet growing demand. The project will boost employment from 75 to about 450 to 500 workers as capacity and output rise to fulfill major contracts including the second American University marble building in Washington and interior work for the Seelebach hotel in Louisville. The firm recently completed a 60,000 cubic feet shipment of marble for St Patrick’s Cathedral in New York.
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Rutland
Columbians Marble Quarying Company
Eit
Wtmart
Ase
American University
Washington, D. C
Seelebach
Louisville
New York, New Haven & Hertford
New City Hall
Nashua
Amboy
Brunswick
Boston
Pittsburg
Witon
D.C
Teamsters and express firms near settlement in Chicago
After a long conference in Chicago on May 23, union and express company representatives said settlement prospects were excellent and a final end to the strike could come within 48 hours. The row centers on driver reinstatement with express firms insisting none be rehired. Managers said they would not blacklist drivers, a move seen as easing talks toward a settlement. President Shon expressed cautious optimism about settlement chances.
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Chicago
Teamsters’ Union
Tebe Sobre
Seers
Lxyesakrd
Shon
Teamsters
Settle
Ministers Protest at City Hall Meeting in Philadelphia
About 100 Methodist Episcopal ministers marched to Philadelphia City Hall to protest a pending issue and to congratulate Mayor Weaver on his stance. Dr Reed delivered the resolutions in a lengthy address, with other clergy speaking in opposition. Two additional late-night meetings echoed the protests and mass gatherings were planned later in the week.
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Philadelphia
Barre Town Gains In The Past Year
Barre Town shows a grand list value of 16 065 17, up from 15 041 last year, a gain over 401. The Rast Barte quarry district and nearby Treters area also report increases, while debts reduced by 25 000 from prior losses. Sisters C. SM. Winch, Roarke, and Jahn Sheridan noted among local figures.
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Marre
Oortien
Tergent
Dangeon
Rast Barte
Diiriet
Hunt
Ree
C. SM. Winch
We Roarke
Jahn Sheridan
Big Dog Exhibit Promises Record Show in Burlington
Burlington hosts a bene fit show at the Armory on May 30 and June 1 to aid the Humane society. About 200 entries expected, surpassing last year by about 50 entries, signaling the largest regional exhibit outside Boston or New York.
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Burlington
Beneft
The
Hhimane Society
Boston
New Yorke
Strikers Still Out In Hethel After Morning Disorder
Report from Hethel May 8 describes workers staying away in the late morning while others returned in the afternoon as authorities resumed order. Italians were not yet working but present for trains from Boston with new recruits and the controversial tees Dysteine Phe were observed in the city.
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Hethel
Bethel Granite
Boston
Axporbed
Two Men Injured After 20 Foot Fall at Essex Junction
Execs Junction May 23. Edwant Kee and William Richardson of Burlington were hurt this morning when they fell twenty feet from the roof of Nichole's new home. Richardson suffered a back injury and could not move while Kee could still walk.
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Essex Junction
Execs Junction
Edwant Kee
William Cchardson
Burlington
Nichole
Richardson
Brattleboro Narrow to Broad Gauge Work Begins
Toward changing the West River railroad from a narrow to a standard gauge, work began today at Brattleboro, Vermont, with the project noted in local reports dated May 23.
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Brattleboro
Vermont Troops to Attend Massachusetts Encampment
Governor Douglas received letters from the War Department confirming one troop of cavalry and a battery of artillery from Fort Ethan Allen will join the Massachusetts militia encampment at Wesfield in July. About $30,000 will be provided to cover expenses, and Major A C Warren is named as disbursing officer. Earlier, the War Department said it could not participate, but officials in Washington later approved the arrangement after contact from Massachusetts officials.
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Massachusetts
Cavral Stopford
Massaclusette
Washington
Mrs. Livermore Dead In Melrose Massachusetts
Mary AL Livermore, noted author and reformer, died at 85 in Melrose Massachusetts. Memorial services planned in Montpelier with sermons by Rev. Dr. Mayan Wright, parade led by the secretary band, and a large turnout of civic groups and former students.
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Melrose
Mast
Mary AL Livermore
Pavnel
Eiph Oelock
Montpelier
Brooks Post
Ay K
Mrech
Church of the Mesias
Civic Amtery
Juhnel
Jarals
Blanchard
Palmer
Revolver Incident at Riverside Boarding House
William Cayhne staged a dramatic, unassisted confrontation at Riverside in Montpelier. He rushed in demanding to see workers and the wife of a woman, brandished a loaded revolver found later, but no shots were fired. He faced charges of intoxication and breach of peace, received a short sentence at the correctional facility.
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William Cayhne
Riverside
Montpelier
Willian Cayhne
Kimealf
Sherif
Shirif Tracey
Lawson Cay
Cayhue
Nouwe
Fire damages sheds at trotting park stables
Firemen were called shortly after 6 last evening to the trotting park stables. Flames were found in three stalls at the center of a shed with straw inside. It is unclear whether the blaze started accidentally or was intentionally set, and only minor interior damage resulted.
Old resident Judith Foaw dies at 88 in Plainfield
Judith Foaw of Plainfield died Monday at 1 o clock at home. She was the town’s oldest resident, aged 88 years and 11 months, survived by three children and other relatives. Funeral arrangements to be announced by Rev Chase.
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Mainfeld
Judith Foaw
A.B. Poke
Fiow
William
Mons
Whicher
Foss
Meath
Chase
Death of John Magester in Montpelier after long illness
John Magester, 47, longtime Montpelier resident and former Lowel Lin Montpelier employee, died after a long illness. He spent years in Montpelier and later worked in the tin business. Funeral arrangements appear incomplete in the fragmented notice.
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John Magester
Montpelier
Lowel
Former Barre Man Jamon Kelley Dies in Moretown Farm
Jamon Kelley, a former resident of Barre and a long time farmer near Moretown, died at his Moretown farm. He left several sons and other family members, and his funeral is set for Augustine's Church in Montpelier tomorrow morning.
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Jamon Kelley
Rom Moulder
Moretown
Twaibie
Eine
Augustine
Montpelier
Booster yields notable catch at Groemboro event
Neil J. Roborte delivered a booster's report from Greenthors pontoon as the mineord area near Groemboro hosts the scene. Roborte appeared caught in the action at Ow Eighty Eleven, measuring thirty one inches long. A ceremonial prize item arose from the Prague display.
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Neil J. Roborte
Greenthors
Groemboro
Mr. Roborte
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