Jury Finds Elmer Hill Not Guilty In Orleans County Court
The jury in Orleans County Court Saturday afternoon found Elmer Hill of Greensboro not guilty on the charge of receiving stolen property after nearly four hours of deliberation. Prosecution by Frank J. Thompson followed a Friday trial with testimony from Will Bedell and others detailing thefts linked to the Belknap property, culminating in a decision that clears Hill of the charge.
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Orleans County
Elmer Hill
Greensboro
J. Rolf Seales
St. Johnabury
Rogir Hulbard
Hyi
Greenshoro
Bedell
Hal
Moody Belknap
Belknap
Gllensboro
Cuthbertson
Bodell
Tiny
Hill
Belknap Place
Thu
Craftsbury
Powerhatin in distress and influenza update from Washington
LATE NEWS BULLETINS NEW YORK reports that the Powhatan in distress 700 miles east of New York is leaking yet calm with 500 passengers aboard. A tow line to the Powhatan was made fast as efforts to reach port proceed. Also Yarmouth, disabled off Cape May, is towed to Breakwater. Influenza cases rise only mildly, with about 1000 cases nationwide last week, not alarming. Camp Grant and Great Lakes conditions improving. Holland blamed by Allies for failure to surrender Emperor William. Netherlands emotions rise over possible surrender steps to cooperate with Allied war-crime actions. Andre Targiel has refused to keep his post as Minister of Liberated Regions in France.
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Army Tuneport
Powhatan
White Star Cedvie
Washington, Dan
Chicago
Public Health Committee
Union
Camp Grant
Great Lakes
Holland
Paris
Hwand
William
Nantucket Cut Off By Ice After Weekend Drift
Nantucket remains icebound with harbor blocked and a sharp westerly gale. A steamer serving Nantucket for Woods Hole was forced to shelter at Vineyard Haven while the island was isolated since Saturday.
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Nantucket
Boston
Sin Consul
Nantucket Harbor
Stearney
Woods Hole
Vineyard Haven
Rhode Island Seeks Prohibition Challenge in Supreme Court
The Supreme Court grants Rhode Island permission to initiate proceedings to test the validity of the Federal Prohibition amendment and to enjoin its enforcement within the state.
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Rhode Island
Washington
Supreme Court
School Children Suffer Food Shortage in Vienna
Representatives of the American Mission for the Relief of Children report after examining Vienna schoolchildren that 97 percent suffer from lack of food. They note it is impossible to obtain coal and as a result all lighting plants have been shut down.
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Paris
American Mission For the Relief of Children
Vienna
Labor party MPs visit Ireland to study conditions
Six Parliamentary Labor party members left London for Dublin to study conditions in Ireland. They will travel to Belfast Cork and other points to gauge Irish opinion and report back on local conditions during the tour.
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London
Parliamentary Labor Party
Dublin
Ireland
Belfast
Cork
American Sailors Lost As Lacona Sinks Near Midgen Light
Fortynine members of the Lacona crew perished when the American steamer struck a york off Midgenen Light and foundered. The sole survivor was the second mate.
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Stockholm
Dun
York
Midgingen Light
Milliken Seeks Republican Nomination in Maine Primary
Goey Milliken announced today he will run in the June primaries for the Republican nomination. He is serving his second term.
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Milliken
Maine
Augusta
Goey
College Vote on Peace Treaty Sparks Senate Debate
In Washington on January, Sen. Hitchcock announced final figures from the college vote on the Peace Treaty. He said a large majority opposed the Lodge reservations and that Democrats back unqualified ratification. Sen. Edge cited a two to one vote against reservations. Sen. McCor intervened in the referendum debate, noting the league to enforce peace and speakers at colleges.
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Washington
Jan
Senate
Sen. Hitchcock
Edge
New Jersey
McCor
Mick
League
Howe-Franklin Nuptials At Grace Church St Johnsbury
Miss Eva A Howe wed Harold Earl Franklin at Grace Methodist Church in St Johnsbury in a double ring ceremony. The bride wore a burgundy suit and veil. They departed for Boston and New York and will reside at 18 Cherry Street. The bride formerly worked for Caldbeck Cosgrove and later Boston & Maine. Franklin is with Cary Maple Sugar Company.
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Eva A. Howe
St.Johnsbury
Grace Methodist Church
Franklin
Cary Maple Sugar Company
British to Protect Black Sea Interests
The Admiralty issued orders for several naval vessels to depart Malta for the Black Sea region. Vice Admiral Lexoperk led the Friday departure, with accompanying ships and crews. London reported the movement as part of UK efforts to safeguard interests along the Black Sea coast amid mounting tensions.
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Black Sea
Malta
Iexoperk
Sparhawk Family Welcomes Baby Daughter in St Augustine
Local St Johnsbury readers learn of the birth of Margaret Priscilla Sparhawk in St Augustine Florida on January 10 weighing eight pounds to Mr and Mrs Co E Sparhawk. The couple reside with family in St Johnsbury or at White Mountain hotels where Sparhawk manages a large hotel chain.
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St. Augustine
Flodida
Co E. Sparhawk
Margaret Priscilla
Sparhauwk
Dr. Sparhawk
St. Johnsbury
White Mountains
Mr. Sparhawk
Miss Dorothy Farnham Given a Shower
A planned surprise for Miss Dorothy Farnham as Milton Montgomery and chorus members gathered at the Dennis home for Messiah Opera rehearsals. Pauline Farnham arrived dressed as a bride with gifts, a mock ceremony caused amusement, refreshments served, and confetti showered on two guests before departure.
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Milton Montgomery
Dorothy Farnham
Miss Farnham
Navy Department Raided by Sims Front Page Shock
Caledonian Record notes large Boston papers lead with Admiral Sims demand for Navy Department investigation. Front pages boast headlines across Boston Post Globe Herald on Navy chiefs readiness and Secretary Daniels silence.
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Caledonian Record
Sims
Boston Post
Navy Department
Boston Globe
Sec
Daniels
Boston Herald
NAVY
Herald and Globe
Newport Water Supply Teems With Crisis as Leaks Hit City
A burst pipe Saturday shut off the Newport water system for hours, causing widespread inconvenience and frozen pipes citywide. City workers aimed to fix the leak and restore normal service, but residents faced hazardous conditions as mains were tested and water use urged only when essential.
Armory Damaged by Fire at Bellows Falls
The State Armory a brick structure for the local National Guard company was severely damaged by fire at Bellows Falls Sunday morning. The interior was completely burned out. Built about five years ago at a cost of around 27000 dollars.
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State Armory
National Guard
Bellows Falls
Berean Bible Class Elects Officers
The Berean Bible class held its annual meeting at 730 in the ladies parlor Grace Methodist church. Officers elected include President Mrs Don C Stiles Vice President Mrs William Lystey Secretary Mary Lewis Treasurer M Lawrence Teacher Mrs Je Frost Assistant Teacher Mrs W am Lyatar A program followed with community club plans and a reception by the committee.
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Berean Bible
Grace Methodist Church
Don C. Stiles
William Lystey
Mary Lewis
M Lawrence
Je Frost
Wam. Lyatar
Huent-S
Martin
Cimed Samay
Mratt W .Modgett
Natalie Velie
Johns
Mia Bidvidge
Miss Wilde
Charges Over Navy Dept Spark Sims Probe in Washington
Washington January 19 Navy debate centers on Admiral Sims charges that the Navy Department underperformed during the war. Senatorial actions call Major General Leonard Wood to explain criticisms while a bill seeks a wider inquiry into naval decorations and leadership.
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Admiral Sims
Navy Department
Storm Center
Washington
Butler
House Naval Committee
Leonard Wood
Navy
Senate
Pitman
Meerst
Nevada
Chorin Hate
Admiral Sins
Influenza Surge Reported in Havana
In Havana on January nineteenth influenza cases are widespread though no authoritative statistics exist. A local newspaper survey indicates about one thousand cases in the city with varying severity among residents.
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Havana
Cuba
Verart Atuys
Heer
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