Battle Front News From Flanders and Crimea
Reported fighting in Flanders continues with heavy clashes near Bixschoote and Ypres as German and Allied forces exchange pressure. Moslem attitudes in British colonies draw attention, while Russia and Austria push operations against Serbia and Cracow amid shifting fronts and harsh winter conditions.
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Flanders
Germany
Berlin
English
Great Britain
Turkey
Belgium
Bonier
Dixmude
Cracow
Rreemydl
German Tertiory
Petrograd
Camal
Tice
Maschoets
Fligselente
Vivre
Biel
Audacious Disaster Story From Ocean Rescue Reaches New York
Interviewed survivors from the Audacious reveal details of the wreck after mine damage near Tory Island on October 27. Reports describe the Liverpool cruiser’s serpentine maneuvers to clear the way for Olympic tow, the doomed battleship sinking, and heroic rescue efforts as crews fought to save fellow sailors.
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Loughawilly
New York
Liverpool
Thio
James Rupert Beame
Olympic
Hugh Griffiths
Hearne
Griffiths
Admiralty
Henrie
Tory Island
Cxime
Liver
Teaf
Belony
Maddock
Alerat
Fermi
Three British Ships Disabled by German Fire
Reports received in Berlin via Geneva claim the British torpedo boat destroyer Falson the cruiser Brilliant and the sloop of war Rinaldo were disabled by German guns off the Belgian coast. Official press dispatches dated November 16 provide the terse update.
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Falcon
Brilliant
Rinaldo
Berlin
Wireleas
Geneva
Falson
New York Cotton Exchange Reopens After War War Turmoil
New York November 16 The cotton exchange reopened for unrestricted trading this morning after a closure since July 31. The market had convulsions and three firms failed due to the disruptions caused by the looming war in Europe. The floor was crowded as the gong sounded.
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New York
Cotton Exchange
Europe
Scout dies by own action theory in Rutland incident
In Rutland on November 16 soldier Robert P. Coates of Troop G, United States Cavalry, drank a bichloride of mercury tablet thinking it was cough medicine. His brother Hugh cites no suicide intent, saying the tablets were for cleaning a horse's foot and an accidental swallow led to his collapse at Mary Fletcher Hospital. Coates, a Fort Ethan Allen veteran, died after the miscalculation while on furlough.
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Rutland
Burlington
Mary Fletcher
Robert P. Coates
Heasie Coates
Williams Struct
Hugh Coates
Robert Coates
United States Cavalry
Fort Ethan Allen
Hugh
Robert
Coates
Pope Names Four Causes for War in Encyclical
Rome nov 16 1145 am the pope published an encyclical urging peace among European nations. The pontiff cites four causes lack of mutual love and respect among men contempt for authority injustice by certain groups and pursuit of material wealth as the root of conflict across the continent.
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Rome
Europe
Pontill
Burned From Head to Foot Report Reveals Injury
Fragmentary readable text describes a severe burn incident. The lines indicate a person severely wounded, possibly in a hospital setting, with mentions of danger and emergency care. The garbled content prevents full reconstruction of names, places, or outcomes.
Fragmented OCR Notes on Event Sequences and People
Disjointed lines reference a sequence of names and items, mentioning tap bindings, domed structures, and figures like Berret and Elegine. Readable fragments hint at a discussion of women attendees and a possible event agenda, but key details are unclear.
Tug Triton Not Damaged Seriously After Reef Incident
Hurtington nov 16 the tug Triton blown onto the reef at Qual er Smiths point Friday night rests Saturday under south wind hindering removal. Protector and Robert Cook failed to assist. one hole initially feared proved unlikely as seawater filled three quarters. Canal boats towed by Triton damaged. Robert Cook later moved them and the scene.
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Hurtington
Triton
Qualer Smith’s Point
Jen
Protector
Robert Cook
Dr. Webb
Jake
Jake Champlain ‘Transportation "Company
Whitehall
Man charged with manslaughter after portsmouth shooting
George M. Stacy keeper of the state rifle range at Mansabersh Auburn was arrested in Portamouth N F Nov 16 for the shooting death of Harry Meloon during an alleged target practice incident. Stacy claims accidental discharge while officials allege rage over the men firing from the wrong end of the rifle. The fatal shot struck Meloon in the breast cutting an artery and he died at the scene.
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Stacy
Meloon
Slaughter at Union Stockyards resumes after quarantine
Chicago November 18 livestock slaughter at the Union stockyards resumed today following a nine day quarantine set by federal and state authorities due to foot and mouth disease. Only animals certified disease free by veterinary authorities and from districts without reported outbreaks were eligible for slaughter. Receipts for today were about 60 cars, roughly one third of normal Monday totals.
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Chicago
Union
Pockett Arrested in Rutland Divorce Case Perjury Charge
In Rutland on November 16, James J. Pocket of Pair Haven was arrested after seeking a bill against his wife Helen Pockett in the Unnavery Pockett divorce case tried in Rutland County Court. The State’s Attorney, KL Stafford, ordered an investigation. Pocket is jailed awaiting trial on the perjury charge.
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Rutland
Rutland County Court
James J. Pocket
Pair Haven
Helen
N.Y
Leighton T. Slack
Stafford
Jake
Volley
New
Funeral of Murder Victim in South Torre Me
Unclear text reports a funeral for a murder victim from South Torre Maine, dated November 1. The account mentions a private ceremony at a church or home, references a witness or attendee, and notes suspicions about involvement or further details to be revealed by authorities.
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South Torre
Prater
Winans
Prue
Pepe
Federal reserve banks in operation nationwide opening
Secretary McAdoo signed a formal order announcing the twelve federal reserve banks are established and ready for business Boston New York Philadelphia Richmond Atlanta Cleveland Chicago Minneapolis St Louis Kansas City Dallas and San Francisco The banks will initially discount notes drafts and bills of exchange and later adopt broader functions to stabilize credit and support business nationwide
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Washington, D. C
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Federal Reserve Banks
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Richmond
Atlanta
Clevland
Chicago
St. Louis
Federal Reserve
Man Killed in Rail Yard Shafting Incident
Lyndonville November 14 Albert Ladue 10 was instantly killed at the Ros ton and Maine railroad repair slope when the cog wheel shafting whirled him in. The speed of the shafting was four revolutions per minute and he was torn from his body. His home was in Newport.
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Lyndonville
Albert Ladue
Janet
Roston & Maine
Bristal Worker Injured by Falling Tree
Bristal man Frank of Bristal county was struck by a falling tree while on the Saturing afternoon at Hristo. He sustained severe injuries including chest and knee damage and was rushed to the hospital in a precarious condition. Local authorities investigated the incident as a workplace accident.
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Bristal
Harker Frank
Aoree
Hristo Eas
Miscreants at Summer Camp Reported Vandalism
Fragmentary OCR notes describe vandalism at a summer camp with damaged cottages and scattered clues. Names and locations are unclear, but several cottages including Palmer Sut ting Fuller and Welter appear mentioned along with a river ferry and a Perch area. The account is incomplete and reads like a police or camp incident report.
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Sieben
Baseball Fair Attracts Many At Howland Hall
Barre A C Te Putting On Exhibition with nearly 101 attendees at Howland hall. Marre Athletic club opens a fair week of dancing and booths run by club members and wives. Riley's orchestra provides music for crowds of over 100 as Terpsichorean attractions loom all week. Prizes, shooting gallery, candy and fancy articles booths staffed by local women. The Bh. A. C. president leads a committee including Manty Douglass and Louis Gay. Tonight's program shifts from Barre Citizens' band to varied acts led by Master George Troup and Miss Jessie Robertson due to band members being away.
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Marre Athletic Club
Howland Hall
Boothe
Riley
Jane
Louisa Gay
Max Reaxide
Angie Ve Ctti
Hammond Douglas
Annie Mackay
William Scott
William A. Tilly
Miss Anoriv
Bh. A. C
Manty Wionis Douglass
Louis Gay
Dante Pedugel
Louis Canalles
Arthur Bugher
Pontestides
John McCortie
Wesley Hoffman
Alex Morris
Alex, Fowlie
Robert Wright
James Parker
George Carle
William McDonald
Barre Citizens’ Band
Siginning
George Troup
Jessie
Annie Robertson
Veral
James Borinett
Reading
Dr FM
Synde
Wireless German Station Reported Near Biddeford Maine
Hunters discover a wireless station about 20 miles north of Biddeford Maine and secret service agents from Washington will investigate tomorrow. The location is kept secret as officials believe it to be a German operation. Two secret service men have been ordered to determine its construction and operation details.
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Secret Service
Portland
Biddeford
Washington
Washington, D
navy _department
Hiddefer
Maine Woods
Collision damages Montpelier constable car in hay wagon encounter
Constable George L. Morris and kin Ford were in a collision with a hay wagon while en route to Marietown. Morris’s auto suffered severe damage likely ending the driving season. the other vehicle belonging to I Rare Crust remained undamaged. No injuries reported to Morris or passengers, trip to Moretown halted.
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George L. Morris
Montpelier
M. J. McAllister
George Rent
Morrie
Marietown
Herlin
Ceiver
Morrisenye
Ford
Ernest Fletcher
Phauffrur
Mr. Mortis
Moretown
Funeral of J R Baigrie
Funeral services for James B Baigrie were held from his home on a Saturday afternoon with Rev G J Tolt officiating and burial in Hope cemetery. Bearers included George Baigrie John Baigrie and several local residents. Vast floral tributes arrived from family neighbors teachers and friends.
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James B. Baigrie
G. J. Tolt
Heinting
Hope Cemetery
George Baigrie
Northfield
John Baigrie
Alors
Peter Park
Thie
Crass
Brothers
Neightors
Shepard
W. Sangeter
J. Dower
William Stephens
Stella Crown
Thomas Venner
Young
Alex Dewore
William Milne
James Alexander
Robert Muteh
R. Verner
C. Iilerson
Alex Wy
Chesson
William Wy
Fred Wird
Dewne Ina Thomypain
Blair Mars Janni
Frank Marianni
Scott
William Cole
Carnations
Firet Maptict Church
J. Imilal
Stlark
Roses
Mra
Dhowaie
Mew
Alex 1Erm
James Raeaster
Ib Mere
Wil- Ham Wright
Ehrysenth Remains
Drank Street
Death of a Young Woman in Aberdeen Area
The notice reports the death of a young woman near Aberdeen on September 1. It notes her survivors including a husband and four children and mentions a forthcoming funeral and burial details. The fragmentary text also references linked family names and a later marriage in the city.
Scrimer Charged With Breach of Petit Char Montgeline Tale
Stumbling garbled OCR report describes a breach of a petit charter involving George Mo Scrimer of Montgeline. An overseer at Moor Lane is present as the morning arranges events. A complainant speaks of a contractor or merchant and a trunk, with unclear details about possessions or outcomes.
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George Mo
Montgeline
Hans
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