German Air Raids Hit England As 76 Die In One Town
London May 26 German airships raided southeast England last night killing 76 people and injuring 174. Three enemy planes were shot down and naval planes attacked an airdrome near Bruges. Secretary Daniels denied reports of American ship sinkings and urged the press to stop spreading rumors.
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London
England
English Channel
Admiralty
St. Dennis Westrem
Bruges
Royal Naval Air Service
Washington
Daniels
Reece
Heligolant
Menocal vetoes Cuban bill on ship registry rule
Havana May 26 The Cuban president vetoed a measure requiring ships to clear only if captains are Cuban natives or naturalized. Menocal warned the statute would strain the small merchant marine and push owners of large Cuban ships to change registry. He said the law appears aimed at seizing command of seized German vessels and was driven by ambitions to gain marine power.
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Havana
Cuba
Associated Press
Menocal
Republic
O'Brien Returns Home After Pittsfield Disappearance
Mrs Mary O'Brien, who vanished from Pittsfield Massachusetts last Monday, is found in Burlington with her son John O'Brien. She is in stable condition and cared for at a College Street residence while authorities in Pittsfield are notified. The situation involved mental distress and the family awaits further steps.
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Burlington
Tohn O'Brien
Yortoning
Mary O'Brien
Pittafield
Mass
College Street
Poe
O’brien
Howe
Pitteffield
Kyles Wyiwell
Peetertay
Mra
Village near nearly wiped out by Harvey flood
A fragmentary notice reports a village near Wrellita and Kars devastated by Harvey, with around 900 residents said to be affected. details are incomplete and text is garbled.
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Kars
Harvey
Arbitration settles Mexican textile strike in federal district
Mexico City May 28 A textile workers strike in the federal district state of Mexico and Vera Cruz was settled by arbitration led by Lopes fle Lars governor of the federal district. Strikers received wage increases from 0 to 190 percent depending on job, with eight hour workday limits delaying full gains. Workers earning under 75 centavos daily got 100 percent raises. those earning higher saw smaller percentages. Pier workers in sterile trades secured advances from 0 to 190 percent.
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Mexico City
Federal District
State of Mexico
Vera Cruz
Lopes Fle Lars
Salute the Flag Public Instructions
A fragmented notice directs Vermonters to salute the flag in a solemn, orderly manner. It lists steps for the public display expectations and includes references to a public figure titled Director of Publicity.
French Move Nearer Champagne Front Gains and Prisoners
Paris reports progress on the Champagne Front with two German counterattacks repulsed and 120 prisoners taken. Italians and Austrians clash from Playa on the Tronzo to the Adriatic, Gen. Cadorna’s forces pressing on the southern 21 mile front and threatening Trieste as they seize fortified hills and outskirts near Yersie and Famino.
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Paris
Champagne
War Office
Playa
Tronzo
Adriatic Sea
Cadorna
Jamiano
Gorizia
Trieste
Faminno
Yersie
Artillery More Active on British Front in France
London reports increased German artillery along the front between the river and Croiselles with British forces showing a slight improvement in positions on the right bank of the Scarpe. The update reflects ongoing northern France operations as of May 2.
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London
Ake
Croisles
France
Scarpe
River Reels In Drowning Victim Samuel Marcotte at Kesex Junction
The body of Samuel Marcotte, who drowned April 22 near the Kesex Junction dam, was recovered and brought to A B Lavigne’s undertaking room. The man, about 65, disappeared after an errand for red potatoes, with his son Frank aiding in the rescue. Marcotte leaves a wife and several children including Eugene, Joseph, Arthur, Frank, Stella, Maria, and Sarah.
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Winooski
Samuel Marcotte
Kesex Junction
Rooma
A B
Lavigne
Ald Tich
Crete
Williston
de Hingham
GS. Wright
A. J. Douglas
Kesex Juncion
Marcotte
St. Francis Xavier Church
Pasex Junation
Frank Marcotte
16Th Motor Track Company
el Paso
Tex
Eugene
Joseph
Arthur
Montreal
Prankfort
Stella
Blane
Maria Murcotte
Sarah Murcotte
Tragic Death of Ramon Downing At Lake View Sanatorium
Ramon Clarence Downing, 38, died by hanging at Lake View sanatorium after a bathrobe cord suicide. He had been in good spirits hours earlier and was found by attendants. efforts to revive him failed. Born in Bellows Falls, he earned a masters in science and studied veterinary medicine at Ohio State. Survived by his mother, two brothers, and a sister.
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Burlington
Ramon Clarence Downing
Lake View Sanatorium
Downing
Mr. Downing
Eamon Clarence Downing
Bellows Falls
Alpha Zeta
Mr. Downing Wi
Letty
Boy Scouts
First Church
Burlington Lodge
Lela Downing
Morton Downing
Rutland
Rockingham
Tobacco Tax War Rift Between Dealers And Public in London
May 26 report from London describes tobacco dealers raising prices after a new tax, charging tax and extra profit to consumers. Protests rise as soldiers and families send tobacco home, with estimates of substantial revenue gains and large stockpiles unaffected by duty.
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London
England
Vof
Daily Mail
Knapp Seeks Answers After Daughter’s Poison Attempt
Bas Knapp of Plainfield, father of Doris Knapp, traveled to Burlington to be with his daughter after she attempted suicide with poison last Saturday night. The girl, though improved, remains unable to explain her motive or whereabouts of the corrosive tablets.
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Bas
Knapp
Plainfield
Doris Knapp
Poiison
Burlington
Yeeteniny
Kanop
Kmapp
Washington debates food bill as congress acts
A government food bill to fund surveys and measures to boost production advances in both houses of Congress. In Milford, Milford, a baby dies at one month from whooping cough amid a busy weekend of public notices and funeral plans for local families. The Conti family and Calderara relatives are cited in obituaries, with services set near Milford and South Marre Piter.
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Washington
Wall Ender
Congress
Mie Antoimetta Conti
Oraxia Conti
Websterville
Privet
J Trent
St Ayleisdee's
South Marre Piter
Eiderara
Forster
Barry
Stdford
N. MO
Emring
Thie Esty
Hie Wen
Laks Calderara
Hir
Heatherr
Charles Carrara
Milford
Lerare
Loretta Calderars
Lobe de Orel
NPL
Miford
British envoy visits Toronto amid May ceremonies
In May, Arthur J Tallinn, British foreign minister, arrived from Ningra Walls amid public receptions. He toured with local officials and a 40-strong overseas company, attending a 100th battalion ceremony at the station. A reception and government event followed, with plans for further activities during his stay.
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Balinwrante
Search for German spies tightens after mine threat
Washington May 24 Admiral Sims reports Germany learned American destroyers were bound for European waters four days before arrival Queenstown harbor entrance was strewn with mines meant for the American ships officials regard as proof that German information on departure and destination was accurate The note says officials will intensify efforts to close military information channels between the United States and Germany.
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Washington, D. C
Sims
London
Germany
Queenstown
United States
Washington, D.C
Berlin
America
Navy Department
European
Admiral Sims
Atlantic
Europe
German spies warned U. S. destroyer plans abroad
A Reuters-style cable from Admiral Sims disclosed that German spies in the United States could rapidly relay American naval movements. The navy stressed secrecy while confirming destroyers reached Queenstown on May 16 after crossing the Atlantic. Details of how information leaked remain undisclosed.
Possible end to Green Mountain express service
Barre and Montpelier boards of trade and the Barre Granite Manufacturers Association push to keep the Green Mountain express on the Barre to Boston route. M and W railroad officials may cancel the twice daily train, with Attaches unsure of continued operation. If cut, it would fit a broader Boston area passenger-service reduction. Travelers could depart Barre at 9:30 pm and reach Boston by morning, with sleeper service long valued by riders.
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Barre
Boston
Montpelier
Boston & Maine
New England
Destan
Et Saim
Trading With Enemy Policy Debate Emerges in House Action
Washington discusses a bill to restrict trade with enemy nations amid amendments to the En acts. The measure contemplates confiscation and control of enemy property, with hearings outlining broader powers for asset protection and wartime finance under the committee's review.
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Washington, DC
Adameon
Clan Gordon marks 33rd founding anniversary gathering
The Barre gathering hosted more than 200 clansmen and ladies of the winsib Inry as Clan Gordon celebrated 33 years since formation. speakers included William Barclay and William McDonald, with music from Mrs. Alex McHaffey and others, plus a buffet luncheon and dancing. The group notes the clan’s large size in Barre and proximity to Clan McGregor of Quincy.
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Chin Gordon
Winsib
Alex, McHaffey
Gladys Rhind
Alice Walker
George Mcleod
William Morrison
Leslie Mercer
William Barclay
America
William McDonald
Clan Gordon
Barre
Clan Gordops
Clan
Court hearing on liquor charge against Mrs Guazzoni
In a city court this noon Mrs A Guarzoni of River Street faced a hearing over alleged illegal liquor possession. Witnesses testified about visits to the Guazzeni residence, while Mrs Iona Willis Bennett, jailed for keeping a disorderly house, testified to purchasing whiskey there. The judge reserved decision and the hearing was continued for a week with J W Carver for defense and Grand Juror William Wishart prosecuting.
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Bagbee Avenue
A. Guarzoni
River Street
Guatzoni
Varios Perasions
Iona Willis Bennett
House of Correction
Guazzani Howeinst Fall
John Hendrickson
A. Heckfer
Mabel Cleveland
Fred Drury
Samuel Sinclair
John W. Dineen
Alibi Presented in Federal Narcotics Trial
Henry Diamond stands trial in Windsor on charges of conspiracy and smuggling narcotics into the country from Muda. He offers an alibi with two Montreal men claiming he was elsewhere when heroin allegedly passed to a porter. Government witnesses include Haskel Butler, Harry Smith, Willard and Conway. U S Attorney W A Bullard leads with Montreal inspector King aiding. Diamond was indicted at Burlington May term. penalties include up to four years or a $5,000 fine or both.
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Windsor
Henry Diamond
Muda
Diamond
Montreal
Haskel Bu
Haskel Butler
Albany
Harry Smith
Willard
Conway
United States
W. A. Bullard
Burlington
Inapeetor King
Rufus
Sherman Moulton
M. G. Leary
Women To Aid Liberty Loan Drive In Vermont
May 26 report from St. Albans says Mrs Edward Curtis Smith president of the Federation of Women's Clubs of Vermont has accepted the chairmanship of the committee of women to support the Liberty loan drives. Executive committee includes Mrs M B Chittenden Mrs W J Casey Mrs H Smith Mrs H L Forearm Mrs P Thornton Turner and Mrs W G Smith with sub committees from principal cities to be formed and an active campaign to be launched in cooperation with the state committee.
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St. Albans
Edward Curtis Smith
Federation of Women’s Clube
Vermont
Uberty Foan
Mre. Smith
M. B. Chittenden
W. J. Casey
Burlington
H. Smith
Ment
Barre Vermont Draft Registration Lists Forty Registrars
Confirmation of registrars to serve in the selective draft in Barre on June 5 lists forty men plus a moderator, chief registrar, and surgeon. Officials filed names with the county clerk and prepared 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. registration stations. Registrars must be U.S. citizens and residents. many volunteered, with instruction on age, address, and citizenship.
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Barre
Wilson
Wee
City Hall
Clark
James Mackay
Washington, D. C
Glysson
Mucky
J. W. Stewart
Washington County
Barre Dune
Gov
Graham
Vermont
George N. Tilden
E. J. Owens
Eern Ly White
W.S. Robins
Alex Milne
H.W. Scott
Paul Scimpini
Charles A. Lundgren
James PF. Higgins
J. Alfred Healy
FE. Langley
William Wishart
Johns B. Magnaghi
Jamey R. Mackay
Fred W. Bancroft
A. J
A. E. Campbell
Stanton Walgatt
Peter Puriceli
F. M. Kempton
R. G. Robinson
A. E. Brune
United States
General Memorial Day Participation Urged Across District
Community leaders urge broad Memorial Day participation in Berra district events. Officials from local committees emphasize safety and inclusivity as residents prepare for ceremonies and public observances.
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