Red Cross campaign totals and church concerns in St. Johnsbury
Reports say the Red Cross drive was slower than hoped with corrections totaling 1872 memberships through last night. Local canvassers are urged to recheck territories and include children, while Father Dwyer and the Catholic church dispute coverage and praise recent notices of the campaign.
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Red Cross
Caledonian
Globe Phestre
da Hillegas
New England
Father Dwyer
Red Cross Ofi
St. Sy
St. Johnsbury
Belgians allow rage at German Occupation to surface
Bruges dispatch describes civilian fury toward German occupiers after four years of war. A cigar shop owner denounces the invaders and calls for punishment while a hotel keeper notes Germany seized 27 000 bottles of wine. Civilians express harsher sentiment than soldiers who fought them in the trenches.
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Bruges
Associated Press
Belgium
Berott
Germany
Aix-la-Chapelle
Cologne
Ostend
Hog Island Report Blames Liability in Ship Plant Project
The Justice Department inquiry into the Hog Island shipbuilding program was released from the White House via wireless. The report cites ten criminal liabilities found in a searching investigation and recommends arbitration to determine how much of the over sixty million dollars in plant cost contractors should demand, if any, as a seasonable necessity.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Hog Island
White House
Chaumont Becomes American HQ Hub In World War I
Chaumont in Haute-Marne hosts the U S Army General Headquarters with Pershing’s residence nearby. The town, once quiet, now his offices in the French garrison and numerous billets fill with officers. Chaumont’s hotels, residences, and utilities adapt to the American occupation as billets and messes expand.
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Chaumont
France
Associated Press
Haute-Marne
Paris
Bassigny
Haute- Marne
Marne
Suize
Dailic
Wielutit
Murry
SUIUS
Une
Scuriel
Porto Rico Faces Food Shortage Amid Famine Fears
Reports from San Juan describe widespread rice scarcity across towns on the island. The influenza epidemic worsens conditions as deaths rise from food shortages and delayed shipments from New Orleans and Gulf ports strain relief efforts led by the Porto Rico Food Commission and the Red Cross.
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San Juan
Pla
Associated Press
New Orleans
Gulf Ports
Albert E. Lee
Porto Rico Food Commission
United States Shipping Board
Shipping Board
Porto Rico
Europe
Te ‘Sland
Post Office Building Move Forces Village Notice
Postmaster Gleason reported to the Village of St Johnsbury that the government requires the fire station land vacated within 60 days. The site was bought with a rental agreement, and the government plans a new building, though specifics remain undisclosed.
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Gleason
Washington
St. Johnsbury
St Johns bury to seek captured German cannon as trophy
Joseph Fairbanks urges St Johns bury to acquire a captured German cannon to memorialize Allied victory. He argues a tangible trophy would honor loyal townsfolk and soldiers as they return, noting allied material remains available and suggesting congressional support if approached representatively.
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Caledonian
St. Johns Bury
Congress
Joseph Fairbanks
Washington
Portugal and Lusitania Name Origins
A note on Lusitania as the former name of Portugal and the etymology of Portugal from Port Calla, the ancient form cited for the region and its fan-like harbor name. The passage links historical names to modern usage without further context.
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Portugal
Lusitania
Port Calla
Fragmented Local Item From OCR Deteriorates into Nonsense
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Mrs Peagish and Mrs Veagivl with garbled text about marriage and hearing “Home Sweet Home” with unsettled wording. The readable content is minimal and lacks clear events or dates.
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Peagish
Veagivl
Pnivestim News
Hindenburg and Von Hindenburg Plan New Front
Paris reports Marshal Joffre praised by Marshal Foch and cited as victor of the Marne. Jean Richepin read an oration at the French Academy as Joffre’s aide, the blind soldier saluted, and the audience recalled Joffre’s order to hold ground. A counter revolution by the von Hindenburg group is alleged with Berlin wires.
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Paris
Jean Richepin
Marshal Joive
Marshal Joffre
Marne
the Marne
von Hindenburg
Berlin
London
A_ People's League
Copenhagen
Prince Maximilian
Hugo Hase
Count Vonbernstorff
United States
Mathias Erzberger
Dr. Solf
Prince von Hohenlohe
Schillings Fuent
Cardinal von Hartman
Cologne
Eastman chosen to succeed Anderson on Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington December 19 Joseph B Eastman of Massachusetts was named by President Wilson to replace George W Anderson on the Interstate Commerce Commission. The nomination reached the White House by wireless. Anderson rec ord was appointed federal court judge at Boston. Eastman is a Massachusetts public service commissioner and a Republican appointed by former Governor Walsh, a Democrat.
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Washington
Massachusetts
Wilson
George W. Anderson
Interstate Commerce Commission
White House
Wireless
Anderson Recerd
Boston
Eastman
Massachusetts Public Service Commission
Walsh
Customs Officers Changes in Vermont District
St Albans December 19 changes in the Vermont customs district promote Winfield W Stiles to deputy collector and inspector at Albury. Cameron Gale now in charge at Swanton replacing the late T M Tobin after transfers from Island Pond and Quebec.
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St, Albans
Customs
Vermont
Winfield
W. Stiles
Albury
Cameron
Gale
Island Pond
Quebec
Swanton
T. M. Tobin
Two Scarlet Chevrons Honorably Discharged Soldiers
Secretary Baker directs that each soldier honorably discharged wear two scarlet chevrons on the left sleeve. The instruction was issued from Washington on December 1.
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Washington
Baker
Martini Sentenced for Manslaughter in Caledonia Case
Frank Martini pleaded guilty to manslaughter after an Aug. 24 stabbing of Philippe Grenaldi in St. Johnsbury. Judge Waterman sentenced him to Windsor State Prison for seven to nine years. He was returned to jail awaiting transfer. The court heard final divorce cases to be re announced and adjourn for the term.
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Caledonia County
Frank Martini
Waterman
Windsor
Martini
Philippe Grenaldi
St. Johnsbury
Campbell
Searles Graves
Brattlebare
Heroism in Everyday Life Says George W. Curtis
The fragment argues that true heroism is measured by ordinary people near us rather than grand fashion, noting that historical heroes resemble common neighbors. The text suggests poetic resonance in small acts, emphasizing modesty over display.
Confirmation of Mirrors and Self-Perception
An aphoristic note on female satisfaction and self-image referencing self-approval and exterior validation, with a quoted line suggesting repeated compliments from an external app or source.
President to dine with troops and tour war-ravaged lands
President Wilson will have Christmas dinner with American troops in the field and then travel to visit devastated regions of France and Belgium. He spent Christmas Eve conferring with Italian statesmen on Italy’s claims at the peace conference and may proceed to England for a brief stay.
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Italy
England
France
Belgium
Paris
Wilson
London
Bavarian fears rise as air raids loom over Munich
London dispatch reports RAF belief that Allied air raids spurred Bavarian condemnation of Germany's rulers. Observers say Bavarians fear imminent invasion, noting Austria's collapse sent a chill through Munich and its war factories and workers feared death and destruction.
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London
Royal Air Force
Bavaria
Tigis
Austria
Munich
Brave Hero Honored Lt Col Alfred C Arnold
Friends of Lt Col Alfred C Arnold of St Johnsbury learn he was cited for distinguished service for actions near Medeah Ferme France on October 4 1918. He displayed conspicuous bravery and sound judgment under massed counter attacks heavy machine gun fire and artillery, holding his line and repelling a counter attack.
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Alefred C. Arnold
Lyndan Arnold
St. Johnsbury
Alfred ©. Arnold
Infantey
Arnold
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