Nationwide Railroad Strike Faces Divided Support
Heads of the Big Four brotherhoods and the switchmen plan a strike for Oct 30 while several railroad unions oppose joining. Officials say a majority may favor a broad strike but many leaders expect only a partial action. Railroads assure that service will not be tied up and expect minimal eastern disruption from the initial walkout.
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Fricago
Big Four Brotherhoods
Switchmen’s Union
Cleveland
Big Five
Atrike
Brotherhoods
American Federation of Labor
Pennsylvania
Erie Railroad
Louisville and Nashville
Government Takes Action On Strike
Washington authorities survey the rail strike situation after union leaders call a general walkout. Officials from President Harding to secret service agents monitor potential developments while Postmaster General Hays asserts the mails will be moved and government services will not be disrupted.
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Washington, D.C
Harding
Secret Service
Hays
Decrease Rates Is Proposal for Railroad Strike End
Washington reports officials and labor leaders reacting to a public group plan from the railroad labor board aiming to avert a nationwide transportation tieup. The proposal includes freight reductions equal to wage cuts and requests for further wage reductions, with employees to draw a specified action.
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Washington, D.C
Washi
Railroad Labor Board
Eine Aetien
No Pledge to Aid Germany Senate Rejects Amendment
Washington October 17 The first Senate roll call on the German peace treaty failed to pass amendments with a 71 to 7 rejection of an offered free amendment by Senator Walsh Democrat Montana. The proposal would have the United States pledge to aid Germany against unwarranted invasion.
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Wasuington
D.C
Senate
Unil
Walsh
Montana
United States
Germany
Medal of Honor Presented to British Unknown Warrior Blooms at Westminster Abbey
London reports the Medal of Honor, voted by Americans, is presented to the unknown British warrior buried in Westminster Abbey. General Pershing and Ambassador Harvey led the ceremony with 1200 visitors, amid prayers, hymns, and joint American British anthems, honoring wartime unity of the United States and Great Britain.
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London
Associated Press
Westminster Abbey
Great Britain
United States
Unitedates
Gi Harvey
Court of St. James
der Liverd mm
Harding
John J. Pershing
Franie Durt
J. Connaught
King George
General Pershing
Oepar N. Solbert
Vicr
Albert P. Nittack
CG Twining
Camposite’ Witt
Royal Navy
Duke
Plymouth
Abbey Durin
Haig
French
Allenby
Robertson
Wilson
Tribe Army
Lord Cavan
Halian Front
Abington
Allied Mall
Air
Amonel
Diakdorn
Daily News
New York
Yorkite
Marer
Ratifica Copeland
Ner
Unclear OCR History Item Seeks Missing Details
Fragmentary text mentions Madeiraet and explorers with references to a voyage or quest. Names and places are garbled, making exact entities uncertain. readable bits point to a historical travel or expedition note with unclear dates and involved individuals.
Morten to Mower Wares OF 47M in Vote
Tremaine and Msom figures tied to a farm rearing effort appear in an unsettled note. The fragment mentions Morten and a transfer to Mower and references wares valued at 47 million. Further context is unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Tremaine
Massachusetts Will Feed Its People Amid Rail Strike Fears
Boston October 17 Massachusetts prepared to feed its people and meet emergencies if railroad employees strike. Governor Cox said a general strike was unlikely, citing talks with New England railroad workers who reportedly would not support a nationwide stoppage. Plans for motor truck service and distribution were ready, with protection for mail trains in case of a strike.
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Boston
MassachuseTtes
Gov. Cox
New England
New Tingland
Masachusetts
Public group warns freight-rate cut won't avert strike
Cleveland Ohio and Warren Ohio report that a public labor board plan to reduce freight rates to prevent a railroad strike is deemed untenable. Warren Stone of the Brotherhood of Railway Engineers says the cut would amount to about one half of a cent later passed to the public. Lee, president of the Railroad Trainmen, predicts the wage reduction would be borne by the public.
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Cleveland
Teed Labor Board
Warren
Stone
Brotherhood of Iremat Engineers
Lee
Wealthy Strikebreakers Ready for resumed duties
Wealthy strikebreakers stand by to resume duties if the 1920 railroad strike resumes. Western railroad lines ready to bring commerce to New York City and surrounding areas during the labor disruption.
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Western Railroad
Commance
New York
Fragmented Local Mystery Headline From Unreadable Text
An unclear OCR fragment mentions a named place and people but the details are illegible. The readable pieces hint at a local news item or notice with uncertain attribution and dates. Further text is required to identify subjects, actions, and outcomes.
Peace Treaty Vote Expected Wednesday in Senate
Washington Oct 17 The Senate prepared to begin consideration of the German peace treaty with a one hour time limit per senator and ten minutes on reservations. A final vote was expected not later than Wednesday with leaders optimistic about ratification despite some position shifts.
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Washington, D.C
jWrntchester
Senate
Puebla Reassured as Federal Promises Ease Unrest
Mexico City reports Puebla's residents remain quiet after federal assurances that law and order will be maintained. Protests against state authorities appear to have subsided for now. Governor Sanchez returned to Puebla as the state government shows no sign of revoking the tax in question.
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Mexico City
Puebla
Sanchez
London awards honor loss of residence and war victims
London reports awards for damages from Sinn Fein action at a baronial residence and for widows of fallen officers. Compensations include 10,000 pounds for a widow of a captain and 20,000 pounds for the widow of a General Lambert, shot while returning from a social event. Messages from Belfast describe ongoing distress and violence.
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London
Get
Baron Oasthemaine
Sepes
Oe Castle
Sinn
Belfast
Erie
Fragmented OCR note on street scene and people
A garbled OCR fragment describes a street scene with unnamed people. The text includes stray phrases and partial names, lacking clear events, dates, or identifiable organizations.
A Nation Remembers a Courageous Hero at Memorial
Amid misfortune and disaster a steadfast figure is honored for supreme sacrifice. The tribute lauds courage, justice, and enduring peace as Americans pledge to follow the guiding spirit of the fallen ally. A national ceremony in a holy sanctuary places the medal of honor on a tomb.
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Ale Rve
United States
American Congress
Eight Schooners Start in Canadian Fleet Race at Halifax
Eight schooners began the second race to decide the Canadian fleet champion and possible challenger to Gloucester’s Elsie. The Donald J. Cook led at start in a light breeze, with Aleula Blue Nose and Canadia following. Blue Nose previously won last Saturday. The course covered 3.4 miles with a wind from east-northeast, and official times listed for each vessel.
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Vialifax
N.S
Elsie
Donald J. Cook
Aleula
Blue Nose
Canadia
Jine
Donnald J.O Doak
Delaware
J. Duffy
Alicia
Jue Nowe
Una R Corkum
Independence
Halifax
Te Meagher
Alleged Draft Evader Put On Trial At Governor's Island
A court martial on Governor's Island heard the case of Tinn A Bale charged with evading the draft. Bale, arrested after deportation from Mexico, faced charges including articles attacking leaders. The trial was adjourned for a week at the defense’s request amid ongoing proceedings in Texas.
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York
Tinn A. Bale
German marks drift to wall street value
German marks slipped to lower wall street values as market activity continued in New York on October 17. Weak demand and cautious trading pressured the exchange rate with few notable gains for other currencies.
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New York
Ottawa rail strike could affect Canadian lines says R usher
Ottawa October 17 A4 R usher president of the Brotherhunt of Kait war aald today that the railroad strike in the United would set afeet Canadian lines. New York October 17 Cohkmel Charles Hines to Edward J. Pearson pom of the New York New Haven a een oereee.
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Ottawa
Ont
R. Usher
Kaitwar Aald
United
New York
Cohkmel
Charles Hines
Edward J. Pearson
New Haven
Smuts Unable to Attend Conference in Cape Town
A definite announcement states Prime Minister Smuts cannot attend the conference in Cape Town due to preoccupation with armament sanitation and other official duties. Premier J Sainte will attend in his stead, coordinating with Washington authorities.
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Cape Town
J. Sainte
Powe Vial Atasdiog Fline Iy Ie
Washington
Pocket Billiards Championship Opens With Promising Matches
Pocket billiards championship begins with tentative matchups and hopeful players. Regional entrants from local clubs compete as organizers set bracketing and timing for upcoming rounds amid attention from enthusiasts.
Duck hunter shot in back at St Albans Bay
Charles L. Curtis proprietor of a local furniture store was accidentally shot in the back while duck hunting at his blind in St Albans Bay. Julius Hermann, his hunting companion, discharged a weapon accidentally. Curtis was treated at home and later taken to Marvin sanatorium where fifteen birds were removed from the ground. Condition reported favorable for recovery unless blood poisoning develops.
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St. Albans
St. Albans Bay
Charles L. Curtis
Curtis Furniture Store
Julius Hermann
Curtin
Curthy
Hin
Marvin Sanatorium
Fight Promoters And Boxers Arrested In Kan
Police report arrests of fight promoters and boxers in Kan on October 17 for violating the sales boxing law. Mike Gibbons and Mike O Dowd face charges over training for a compensated match. Joe Willasoceree was weighed and refused for the event, with others accused of abetting.
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Kan
Hopkins
Mike Gibbons
Mike O'Dowd
Joe Willa
Shar
Driver Not Blamed In Truck Accident Report
A report absolves the rear-end collision driver Hoar Woodard of blame after a bystander, Mrs. Foley, signs a statement. The event occurred when a man, Matardey, fell from a truck, became caught between a wheel and rut, causing injuries and minor roadside damage. Local involvement includes Waterbury area traffic incidents and a related telephone pole crash.
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Gi Foley
Aude
Haven Mar- Meted Slate Co
Hoarold Woodard
Inneters Tecretes
Manning to Try to Lower Record at Atlanta Pace Meet
Clear weather and a fast track opened the Southeastern fair season in Atlanta as Peter Se of Murphy's team aimed to lower his record. The program listed a 2:12 pace and 2:00 trot with purses of 21,900 each plus the Southern event for 2:20 class pacers.
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Atlanta
Peter Se
Murphy -Te- Des
Man Found Hanging in Attic in Methuen
Max E. Shubert, 41, was found hanging in the attic of his Methuen home this morning. Authorities reported no immediate witness to the incident and a medical examiner will determine the cause of death.
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Methuen
Maya
Max E. Shubert
Real Tribulation Reads from a Stylistic Meal Misfortune
Bethany from Me Clipper recounts a chaotic scene with broken teeth and odd dishes on a table. The narrative mentions corn, fried chicken, and ornamental platters as leftovers amid a sense of embarrassment and confusion.
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Bethany
Brookfield Retirements Noted In Benton Notice
In Benton a local notice records the retirement of a resident named Apregee and references Brookfield in connection with the event. The fragmented text confirms a retirement context and a community anchor location.
M Hugo Brown Barre Couple Wed at St Monica s Church
Kathleen A Browne daughter of Mr and Mrs James Browne of Goun Street and Walter Thomas Meffugo were married at St Monica s Church this morning at 8 o clock Rev P M McKenna officiated Bridesmaids Marguerite L Browne Best man Fred McHugo Ushers Andrew Guthrie William Rivall Aresa and canton crepe with matted bridesmaid dress of bite taffeta with tan hat Both carried fruit bouquets A wedding breakfast for immediate families followed at the bride s home Then the couple left for a two weeks trip to Boston New York and Washington Upon return they will live at 6 Cliff Street Barre. Mr and Mrs McHugo received many presents of linen money and china.
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Kathleen A. Browne
James Browne
Gounetreet
Walter Thomas Meffugo
St. Monica's Church
Boston
New York
Washington
LeBel Killed by Auto in Barre Montpelier Road Crash
Louis A Lebel an estimator for Jones Bros Co was killed when a Cadillac owned by Frank Bancroft and driven by Harold Bancroft struck him on the Barre Montpelier road near his home. The car tipped on its side, ambulance and hospital attendants responded, Lebel suffered a skull fracture left-side crushing and a leg fracture, and the secretary of state’s office ordered daylight examination of the vehicle.
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Louis A. Lebel
Jones Bros. Co
Frank ©. Bancroft
Harold Bancroft
Lebeli
Mr. Bancroft
Bancroft
M. R. Aid
Lebel
and Mire
Jaim 2 Anderson
Kate Neveux
Montpelier
Anderson
Neveux
R A. Wark
BW. Hooker & Co
Barre
Eee
Secretary of State
Te Sponta
WS. Tewehout
Antes Mobile Department
Barne-Mottpelier
Montpelier Seminary
Wictie&h
Moentpelier
Brookfield Farmhouse Burns in Brookfield Fire
The Harry Smith farmstead on the Harre White River Junction road south of East Brookfield burned Friday with most contents. neighbors saved the barns. Mrs Smith and Mr Smith home with Mrs Smith's mother, hired man, and four children. A defective chimney caused the blaze. Insurance on the house stood at 21,500. Smith plans to rebuild. North Randolph Grange aided with volunteer labor. A second Brookfield loss last week was Olver Dutton shop destroyed. loss not heavy.
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Harry Smith
F. EB. Richardson
Harre-White River Junction
East Brookfield
Brookfield
Smith
North Randolph Grange
Var
Olver Dutton
J K Pirie's Funeral Held In Graniteville District
James K Pirie head of Pirie granite quarries and early industry figure in the Hasrt district died Thursday morning. His funeral Friday afternoon in Graniteville drew many friends with services at home led by Alvin Smith and Rev Alba Markey. Burial followed at Elmwood with Masonic ritual by Summit lodge and tributes from Granite Quarry Owners Association and local groups.
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James K. Pirie
Pirie Granite Quarries
Hasrt
Tvat Jogen
Cranite
Alfred Jenking
Woodmen
Small
W. MacDonald
St. Aldemar Commandery
James Mackay
O. Elka
James K. Coutts
Clan Gordon
Alexander Milne
Quarry Owners ® Association
Elmwood Cemetery
Summit Lodge
Mount Sinai Temple
Charity
Williamstown
Granite Quarry Owners’ Association
K. Pirie Quarries
Boutwotl, Milne & Varnum Co
Wells, Lamson Co
N. 10
Phelps Co
Mra
H. Batley
Motherlodge
B. P.O
Carl Seaver
Harry Gamble
G. Herbert Pape
Cobble Hill Grange
W. H. Norris
Willian Riddel
Qoodrick
J. B Murphy
Paige & Campbell
Idol
Damily
Pleseant Street
W. Gordon
Rew Milne
Lewis Clark
Nd Family
Dutton
Farqaworth & Salter
Trial Opens in County Court Over Contract Case
In County Court at 2 o’clock the case of Jobim W Park and W Nelson Pack vs Mow Oar Co begins. It concerns a contract dispute with Fred B Thomas acting for the plaintiff and Pred L for the defendant.
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Jobim W. Park
W. Nelson Pack
Mow “Oar Co
Asbingtom
Fred B. Thomas
Talk of the Town in New York City business sale notes
A fragmentary Talk of the Town item describes a suction sale of stock and other items by Perry, with mentions of attendees including Muriella Mesebellon and Mrs. Browne at Seated Milked Cross Peaks. Various names and events appear, including Miss Jossip French visiting from Rastere Avenue and a church ceremony at St. Mosta's. The text is garbled but centers on social notices and local people.
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A Perry
Rem Nedy
Muriella
John Mellow
Bontem Sae de
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