German Ambassador sought $50,000 to sway Congress
Washington reports reveal Count Von Bernstorff asked Berlin in January for authority to pay up to $50,000 to influence Congress through a group, aiming to avert war and gain Irish support. The disclosure underscores German intrigues and the push for propaganda and espionage. Policeman Eppley case and local politics violence also spark investigations as Mayor Smith faces a potential arrest warrant amid jockeying for leadership in the fifth ward.
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von Bernstorff
Washington
Congress
Germany
Washington, D.C
State Department
Count von Bernstorf
Berlin
United States
Count Luxburg
Argentina
von Eckhardt
Mexico City
Count von Bernstorff
Pope
Taylood and
von Papen
Philadelphia
Policeman Eppley
Jersey City
Fifth Ward
Fifth
Smith
Isadore Stern
Jacob Mascia
John Coxtello
Ieane Deutech
James A. Carey
Mascia
Cos ‘Tellyawan
Demand Higher Taxes Shifts War Revenue Debate
Washington September 21 The House debated a war tax bill as calls for a large increase in war profits taxes unsettled the measure. Conferees face adjournment soon with Senate and House expected to enact the bill early next week. Western and Southern members pressed for higher levies and possible added revenue beyond the initial 1 000 000 000.
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House
Senate
Ways and
Cnminitiee
Stanton
Susana Arrives Safely At Foreign Port After Sink Claim
An Atlantic port report states the American steamer Susana, earlier reported sunk by a German submarine in the Mediterranean, has arrived safely at a foreign port. Cable advices received by local agents confirm the arrival today in port.
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Atlantic
Susana
Mediterranean
Shipping requisition talks between Britain and Australia
Melbourne reports the British government has discussed requisitioning available shipping in Australian waters for overseas cargo. Interstate and coastal trade have supplied about 0,000 tons, with more expected. Proposals include loading large lighters with wheat and other commodities to sail to South Africa for transfer to England. Shipbuilding outlook improves after government and labor conferences, aiming to guarantee continuous employment and standardize new ships.
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Melbourne
South Africa
England
Australia
Senate adds censorship clause to trading with the enemy bill
Washington reports that a censorship provision was inserted into the administration trading with the enemy bill by Senate conferees. The section allows the president to regulate mail cable and radio communications with foreign countries during the war to prevent military information reaching Germany. The measure aims to block coded messages relayed via neutral or Latin American routes and will be presented to the Senate on Saturday.
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Washington
United States
Senate
Germany
Downing Submarine Peril Leads to Naval Measures
Sept Leadon notes the Press association warns of submarine threats and reports immediate defensive steps expanding to curb such warfare. Officials show readiness to adapt strategy as sea dangers rise, with further measures anticipated under current authority.
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the Press Association
British Haig Reports Major Victory East of Ypres
Field Marshal Haig says British forces won positions of considerable military importance east of Ypres with heavy enemy casualties after a night attack along an eight mile front between the Ypres Comines and Ypres Staden railways. Allied banner spirit marked a significant western theater breakthrough.
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Haig
Ypres
France
Belgium
Associated Press
Germany
Ancac
Zonnebeke
Messines
Gheluvelt
London
Field Marshal Haig
Field Marshal
Ypres-Comines
Ypres-Staden
Miceoss
Henry ¢Asualtien
British Front Advance Across Flanders Noted By Renter
London reports a British force in Flanders under General Haig achieved a rapid first advance in light skirmish order. German positions including Pomeren castle and a Therwnian blockhouse endured shelling as pill boxes fell to dash infantry. Walking wounded describe many prisoners taken, with the larger share being Bavarians. casualties deemed not heavy given the success.
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London
Renter
Flanders
Haig
Anya
Pomern Castle
Galu Poll
Schuler
Mob Attacks Jail as Governor Arrives in North Carolina
Sept 21 a mob of several hundred gathered outside the jail in a disturbance connected to an alleged attack on a wife. Governor Bickett and Adjutant General Young arrived. a masked man fired but no one was injured. Daniel Mahoney and Clarke Painter were among those involved, with the scene culminating in the suspect Neville’s detention and a hospital visit.
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al Stet
Bickett
Young
Burlington
Daniel Mahoney
Clarke
Neville
Diagues
Beet Sugar Price Set After Conference Agreement
Beet sugar producers and the food administration reached a stable price plan. Wholesale beet sugar will sell at 7 1/2 to 8 cents per pound to eastern refiners, with retail not to exceed about 3/4 higher. An international committee will govern distribution of U S sugar needs, under license from the food administration. The plan aims to include Cuban cane sugar. unanimous acceptance awaited. Effective October 1 in the West, East two weeks later.
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Washington
Food Ad
Food Will Iniaration
Five
United States
Food Administration
Wilton
Manuel de Caspedes
Brattleboro Woman Killed by Auto
Brattleboro September 21 A Brattleboro woman Mrs John W Rhodes of Mortingside cemetery road was fatally struck on Main Street by a car owned and driven by Ansell Merce a public chauffeur The collision occurred as Mrs Rhodes began to cross the road and reportedly did not see the approaching vehicle The punch of the front wheel is described by F W Fitzgerald of Norwich as being on Mrs Rhodes head She was taken to Memorial hospital where she died about a half hour after arrival She was 55 years old and survived by a husband a daughter Mrs Roy Simonds and Albert S Rhodes a Vermont regiment member at Westfield Massachusetts
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Brattleboro
Main Street
John W. Rhodes
Mortingside Cemetery Road
Ansell Merce
Rinden
Memorial Hospital
Rhodes
Roy Simonds
Albert S. Rhodes
Co. 1
Vermont Regiment
Westfield
Mans
New Japanese Bible Translation Nears Press in Tokio
Great interest swirls in Tokio as a seven year effort by a committee of eight scholars from four Protestant sects concludes. The American Bible Society led the project begun in May 1910 and finished February last, with final comparisons to prior renderings. The new version promises more colloquial Japanese than the older Bible.
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Tokio
American Bible Society
Lince
Girl Soldiers Attack Leader in Petrograd Riot
In Petrograd on September 21 a riot broke out among women in a battalion drilling at Mowan. They attacked Vera Butchkareil, a twice wounded officer who led woman organized units. Many will be sent home and about 250 may reach the front. A second riot followed a market cloth theft, with militiamen and Cossacks dispersing the crowd after militia headquarters were wrecked and a government agent killed.
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Petrograd
Mowan
Vera Butchkareil
Bourse Gazette
Butchkareil
Cossmeles
Vermont Librarians Meet for War Duty Library Campaign
Representatives from Rutland and most Vermont libraries gathered for the Vermont State Library Association annual meeting. The two day program focuses on librarians’ wartime duties and a campaign to raise funds and collect literature for service libraries. Gov Graham unable to attend. J Randolph Copliden Jr of Boston spoke on war council work and the commission’s activities. Lieutenant Morive from Cambridge Aviation School spoke for the French army.
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Rutland
Vermont
Vermont State Library Association
F. Graham
J. Randolph Copliden, Jr
Boston
National War Council
Morive
Canbridge Aviation School
Baltimore Club Sues for $900,000 under Clayton Act
The Baltimore Federal League club filed a suit in the District of Columbia Supreme Court seeking damages of $900,000 against officials of the American and National Leagues and others. The action, cited as under the Clayton Act, was presented today in Washington, D.C.
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Washington
D.C
Baltimore
Federal League Baseball Club
District of Columbia
Supeme
American League
National League
Recount in New York mayoral primaries unfolds tight vote
In New York on September 21 Democrat Fusion candidate Mayor Mitchel narrowly edged William M. Bennett after Bennett announced a recount request for Manhattan results he says were undercounted. John F Hylan unopposed in Democratic primaries. Bennett claims irregularities may affect the race against Hylan.
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New York
ILM
Lars Ton
Mitchel
Fusion
William M. Bennett
Bennett
Manhattan
John F Hylan
Tammany
Hylan
Charles E. Hughes
Whitman
Brattleboro Man Wins Damages in Block Company Case
In Brattleboro Sept , the Windham county court verdict awards Afra Ryder damages of 10 pounds for injuries from a February 4 1914 factory accident. A block from a chute struck Ryder’s head fracturing his skull. Contributory negligence was pleaded. The supreme court remanded for reconsideration of damages after an earlier verdict of about 80.
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Brattleboro
Windham County
Afra Ryder
Vermont T Block Company
Alea
Bankrutey
Ryder
Supreme Court
Italy Needs Ambulances Urgent Aid From America
An Italian appeal requests American support to supply ambulances and medical assistance. The message cites debt of gratitude to Italy and urges readers to contribute at least 100 dollars promptly. Names referenced include John M. Frito of the Midsthame area, with scattered phrases about artists and musicians.
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Italy
Frages
Mappel Bitsy
America
Sinead
Plate & Tmntor
Building Ships in Japan
Tokio September 24 Britain is building twenty three steamers as part of a program to expand naval and merchant fleets. The effort reflects allied industrial coordination and aims to accelerate output under wartime pressures.
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Tokio
Aireat
Britain
Sibel
Canadian Parliament Ends as Key Bills Pass
Ottawa reports the 12th Parliament ended after the governor general assented to legislation. Conscription, franchise expansion to female relatives of soldiers, and voting rights for certain naturalizations were outlined. Officials indicated military and social measures aimed at young ages and initial deployment, with calls for immediate action on base arrangements.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Imeneral
Duke of Devonshire
Verdic tfor defendant Patel Carico larceny case
Patel Carico was arrested on larceny charges in Montpelier Vermont. The case involves a theft from George Michael and Nicole, with $500 valued items and $44 recovered in St Albans. A hearing is expected late today before Central Vermont officials in Montpelier.
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Patel Carico
Eeorin
Vermont
Compensation Orders in Two Vermont Insurance Cases
Commissioner of Industries Robert W. Simonds has issued orders in two cases. Charles M. Rouse of Bellows Falls sues Bellows Falls Canal Co and London Guarantee & Accident for weekly benefits after injury in the canal. the insurer pays until further hearing. Lena Wright of Bennington sues Holden Leonard Co for eye injury from flying glass. employer liability insurer ordered to pay $9.10 weekly until another hearing. Simonds notes most VT entities under the act, with two exceptions Maine Central and Boston & Maine, and reports 2,959 companies reviewed.
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Robert W. Simonds
Charles M. Rouse
Bellows
Bellows Falls Canal
London Guarantee & Accident Company
Insurance
Vane Company
Lena Wright
Holden-Leonard Company
Bennington
Appliability & Assurance Orporation, Limited
Oweerser
Portland
Meehief Scotniel
Thomas Melos
Grand Trunk Railway
Montpelier
Commissioner of Industries Simonds
Vermont
Mr. Simonds
Boston & Maine Railroad
Montpelier & Wells River Railroad
Maine Central
Siimonds
Tragedy Victims Buried at Milton
The double funeral for Mr. and Mrs. Grant L. Prentiss, who died from bullet wounds allegedly shot by Mr. Prentiss, was held at W. A. McKennan's chapel in Milton with Rev. George W. Smith officiating. The hearers included Clyde Allen and William Prentiss. the bodies were later taken to Milton by train at 10 15 for burial. Local attendees included Dr. C S Cobra, Frank Coburn, and Homer Powell.
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St. Albans
Grant L. Prentiss
Mr. Prentis
W. A. McKennan
Verdict in Booth Against Mobbe Sparks Supreme Court Question
A county court verdict in Booth Against Mobbe draws legal scrutiny after jurors awarded exemplary damages without granting any general or real damages. Attorneys debate jury intent, with speculation of mixed damages, while the case may proceed to higher court. Separately, Josephine Bailey vs Bailey des sertion proceeds, and Dodge brothers vs Central Vermont railway jury session addresses colt losses from a train and a fence adequacy claim.
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Booth
Mobbe
Supreme Court
Mobbs
Josephine Bailey
W. C. Bailey
Dodge Brothers
Central Vermont Railway
Robbery case at Iris store leads to magistrate appearance
Louis Romeri was torxpeted and held for appearance at 4 a.m. before Magistrate W. Scott in city court Thursday after a raid on the Iris store at S10 North Main street. The storekeeper denied any sale of beer to him and will retain counsel. A jury is to be drawn Monday for service the next day. Chief Sinclair and Deputy Morris led the raid. only empty beer bottles found. Grand Juror William Wishary prompted the action.
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Iris
S10
North Main Street
Louis Romeri
W. Scott
Torsday
Sinclair
G. L. Morris
Taade
William Wishary
Growing Army Draft Demonstrations Across Cities
The draft army expansion was tested as Camp Devens processed more than 4000 men from diverse regions. Speeches and Patriot demonstrations occurred in multiple cities with Governor McCall taking part. Connecticut recruits arrived late, totaling about 4400.
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Ayer
Camp Devens
Maxawebucotte
Spoutel
McCall
Connecticut
Dozen More Soldiers Certifed by Vermont District Board
Twelve men from Windsor and Rutland counties are certified back to the national army by the Vermont district board. Named are Frank N. Wall Harvey W. Wagner Alex Cote Almon N. Gardner Curtis Robinson Edwit D. Gates Arthur Duling Frank W. Mears Owen Roberts Re F. I. 2 Hornon H. Bemis Griffith P. Griffiths Clifford William.
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Vermont District Board For the National Army
Windsor
Rutland
Frank N. Wall
Welchyile
Reading
Harvey W. Wagner
Alex Cote
Almon N. Gardner
Springfield
Curtis Robinson
Ludlow
Edwit D. Gates
Arthur Duling
Frank W. Mears
Quebec
Owen ©. Roberts
Poultney
Hornon H. Bemis
Grif.ith
P. Grifiths
Clifford Willame
Weat Pawlet
New Factory Running in Barre Area
New factory operations commenced at the old auditorium on Church Street with a dozen girls at work. The Tauber Ryttenberg Co operates the branch plant. Rutland manager to share duties. Electric power is ample, a second floor is being added, and a woman foreman oversees garment production.
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Ehirrwaist
Church Street
Arotn
Canan
Tauber-Ryttenberg Co
Rutland
Barre
Jug
Fire devastates Hart barn near Stowe in thunderbolt strike
Sept 21 Stowe. George Hart lost his barn on Weet Hill when struck by lightning during a heavy thunderstorm at about 10 pm. Six cows and a horse escaped, but two pigs a calf and 50 hens perished. The barn, crops of hay and grain damaged. horse and cow died at the scene. About 100 men from twelve neighboring towns fought the blaze. firelight lit the countryside. Estimated loss around 1000 pounds with partial insurance coverage.
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Stowe
George
Hart
Weet Hill
Murt
Hurt
FOREIGN SPEAKERS AT VT WAR CONFERENCE MEET
The Vermont war congress and the Vermont committee for public safety plan a meeting Thursday the 37th with Italian embassy military attach Geir Galen Flamatti and other officials discussing a response to inquiries about trade delegations from Springfield Chamber of Commerce and the Springfield area.
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Vermont
Greater Vermont Asseription
Vermont Committee
Wawnte Af Trede
Springfield
Cvininetyr
stumEpriegield
Kirtland
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NEW Bible Translation
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Federal League
David Bispham
Japan
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Act
Milton
Louie Romeri
Massachusetts
Devens
Vermont District Board
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