Marines Losses Reported in Casualty List
Washington reports the Marine Corps casualty list with 63 names. Officers killed include Captain Donalt Py Duncan and Lieutenants Orlando C. Crowther and Caldwell Robinson. Among the wounded are Lieutenants Charles Baynard Richard Murphy Charles Murray Julius Well Charleston Worton Harold Shannon Charles Roberts Frederick Hicks Smallman James McBride Seller and others.
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Washington, D.C
Marine Corps
Donalt Py Duncan
Joseph
Orlando C. Crowther
Canton
N.Y
Sewick Jey
Julius C.well
Charleston
William A. Worton
Boston
Harold D. Shanon
North Bergen
Charles D. Roberts
Cleveland
Frederick J. Hicks
Brownsville
Trton
Smallman
Wheeling
James McBride Seller
Lexington
Davis A
Holladay
Marion
John D Bowling
Upper Marboro
Vermont County Food Conferences Set by Federal Official
Federal food administrator Frank H Brooks of St Johnsbury outlines county conferences across Vermont from June 17 to June 22. The aim is to unite local food administration, conservation groups, grocers, hotels, newsmen, and ministers to advance Hoover policies and wartime food programs.
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Vermont
F. H. Brooks
St. Johnsbury
Orleans County
Newport
Caledonia County
Washington County
Montpelier
Wodnaatay
Lamoille County
Morrisville
Chittenden County
Burlington
Ranking County
St. Albans
Conservation Organization
United States Food Administration
Herbert Hoover
Food Administration
Proceee
Brooks Han One
Washington
Hoover
Lima
Peru
Ireane
Callao
Federal Food Administration
Frank H. Brooke
John T. Cushing
Bertha M. Terrill
James P. Taylor
W. A. Woods
Food Administrations
Staif
The
A Successful Medicinal Combination Revealed
A successful medicinal combination long needed aids blood and nerves. Hood's Sarsaparilla before meals and Peptiron after meals purify and enrich the blood, strengthen the nerves, and restore vitality. When laxative is needed, Hood's Pills may be used. Advert.
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le Hoont
Canvass backs shift of terminal to East River in New York
June report from New York cites a shipper and consignee poll showing majority favor moving the Long Island Sound terminal from North River to East River. Murray Hulbert, dock commissioner, asks Alfred Smith to seek Director General McAdoo’s support to suspend North River leases during the war. East River piers offer cheaper rentals and room for deep draft ocean steamers, aiding government and reducing New England line costs. The plan gains support from army and navy officials, chambers of commerce, boards of trade, and New York truck owners.
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New York
Leland Sound
New England
Porte
Hme
Pines
North River
Eaat River
Murray Hulbert
Alfred H. Smith
Hulbert
Mr. Smith
McAdoo
New England Lines
Keemun Safe After Apparent Submarine Attack Report
Washington reports the British steamer Keemun arrived safe at an Atlantic port. Soon after, an American passenger liner from the South Atlantic area arrived and said its wireless message indicated a ship being shelled by a submarine.
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Washington
Navy Department
Keemun
Atlantic
South Atlantic
Porte
Aberdeen mill shows sawdust papier craft tested
Using sawdust paper Aberdeen Scotland reports successful demonstration at a large paper mill. The Aberdeen Evening Express notes a test sample containing a large percentage of sawdust, marking a practical step in making paper from waste material.
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Aberdeen
Scotland
Aberdeen Evening Express
East Montpelier Center notes and births amid rain
Peter Sandison writes from Camp Wadeworth claiming he will not write again until he returns home. Rain has ruined pond work and funding delays slow naval work. Births bless local families. Gallison, Bailey, and Piske households are listed with dates. Local travel, Pomona Grange, fishing parties, and a depot fire loss are noted alongside Red Cross activity and a relay to France.
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Peter Sandison
Camp Wadeworth
En Ponds
Naval
Raymond Gallison
Jason Bailey
W. E. Piske
Mire
A. C. Freeman
Norwich
Conn
Mr. Fiske
J. R. Young
Lee Templeton
Montpelier
Templeton
Jon's Pond
North Canad
Pomona Grange
Uto
John Buck
Jax Barnet
Artie Prescott
Prescott
John Burk
Cabot
C. Conlin
W. E
W. A. Wall
Carl Hall
Grester Batchelder
Red Cross
Thureday
Toke Matinen
Rhoda Sandicon Bater
Rurligion
API
France
Draft Eligibles Not For Bureaus
Washington orders issued by the War Department restrict induction of draft eligibles for general staff bureaus to those technically and physically qualified for general service and specially qualified for limited duty. The directive, issued yesterday, limits eligibility to men meeting all stated criteria.
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Washington
General Staff
War Department
Reece
War Cuts German Births by Over Two Million
London officials report the first three years of war reduced births in Germany by more than two million. Infant deaths rose to wartime highs but appeared to ease toward prewar levels as food scarcity lessened. Tubing shortages remained affecting health in hard‑hit towns through 1916.
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London
Germany
Wid
Propose Wartime Army Increase and Funding Debate
A June 1 Washington report outlines a proposal to raise army strength to 30 million and extend wartime mobilization. Senate committees and lawmakers discuss amendments to the Army Appropriation Bill, with references to New Mexico and financial rate suspensions amid ongoing fiscal battles.
No Uniforms For Farm Workers Reform Talk Emerges
Clarenue Chesley, assistant secretary of the something, notes farm labor is done in shirts and overalls rather than uniforms. Discussion hints at reform or policy shift, with references to industrial workers and potential retirement adjustments.
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Howe
American Aviators Fire On Toul Front Down Enemy Plane
American aviators on the Toul front likely shot down another enemy aircraft behind German lines yesterday, adding to two machines already confirmed as victories. Artillery remained the main activity with the air war quiet aside from sporadic exchanges.
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France
Associated Press
Toul
Sergeant Putnam Reaches Five Aerial Victories In Day
Park June 11 Sergeant David F. E. Putnam of Brookline Massachusetts reportedly downed five German aircraft on June 10. Three victories are official while two await confirmation, potentially lifting his total to thirteen and placing him as the leading American ace ahead of Lieutenant Frank Baylin of New Bedford Massachusetts.
Soldiers Learn Diamond Cutting in England War Effort
Brighton reports soldiers who lost a leg and have intact hands are learning diamond cutting and polishing in Ringland England. Aimed at beating prewar Rotterdam and Antwerp monopolies, the program builds up two large modern buildings and trains men from marble to diamond finishing. Training lasts three to six months with government allowances and wages tied to skill progression as they advance to cutting tasks with real stones.
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Brighton
England
Associated Press
Atlantic
Ringland
Rcteterdam
Antwerp
Siren Horns Set Up Across New York City
Siren hornsets to be placed at intervals through New York City for blackout defense. Electrically controlled signals will warn of air raids from German submarines off the Atlantic coast. A twenty minute blast signals approaching enemy aircraft, followed by five minute signals after danger passes.
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New York
Sound Farm
Safete
Atlantic Post
NO MORE RHEUMATISM A REAL REMEDY CLAIMS CURE
A testimonial from J F Oliver of Albany Georgia touts a claimed rheumatism remedy from Draws Co and others. Oliver says after two years of pain and failing doctors he traveled to Springs Arkansas, used three bottles, and reports complete relief with enduring improvement and urges others to try the product.
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EB. A
Draws & Co
J. F. Oliver
Albany
Teu Wrehs
International set of games proposed near the war fronts
Plans for a autumn international track and field set to include entries from the English French Italian Canadian and United States forces. Events to be staged near Paris with potential for athletes from allied armies. Baseball notes describe Anglo American league play in England with US Army versus Navy.
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New York
France
Paria
United States
Canada
England
Italy
Reid
Berlin
Cubs
Belgium
British flyer survives 2000 foot fall in U S
Lieutenant Pat O'Brien of the Horst British flying corps escaped from a German prison and yesterday fell nearly 2000 feet in an aircraft over Kelly Field San Antonio Texas He was conscious after the crash and feared his trousers were ruined His only injuries were cuts and bruises to the face and body He was taken to an emergency hospital.
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San Antonio
Texas
Pat O'Brien
Horst
British Flying Corps
United States
O'Brien
Kelly Oeld
Jane
Don’t Waste Your Yarn in June Woman’s Home Companion
A reader suggests saving scarce yarn by rewinding into woolen skeins to reclassify it as usable thread. The piece notes scarcity and warns that reclaimed yarn yields poor results. A wedding party had bridesmaids injured when two cars collided after reckless driving.
Fragmented Phrase on Definition of Les Pees and Ingestment
A garbled snippet discusses a definition of les pees and references injestment strength and Life Tre Ca egent with mentions of Hallock, leaving unclear context or concrete events. The readable elements suggest a historical glossary or commentary fragment without full coherence.
Sunday church services listed for Berlin Corners area
Church schedules across Berlin Corners detail morning sermons pastors and topics. Notable events include Worthen hall LDS services, First Presbyterian Graniteville, East Barre Congregational talking What Is Religion, and a bishop visitarion at Church of the Good Shepherd with confirmation planned for June.
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Berlin Corners Congregational
Frank Blomfield
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Worthen Hall
Christian Science Church
First Presbyterian Church
Graniteville
Bert Lahigh
First Baptist Church of
Barre
East Barre
First Baptist Church
Bert J. Lehigh
Franklin Street
Edgar Crosuland
Congregational Church
Congregational
Crows
Rogers
Tinney
Saint- Ont
Eeet Pease
Botowski
Sim
Hettia
Nours-Nevin
Macy
Allies Preparing Peace Protection Amid Postwar Measures
Allied nations move to curb industrial aggression after the war France plans personal and trade registries and a national mark on imports to control German goods Italy considers nationality declarations and other states discuss similar measures Officials warn Germany may seek postwar markets via disguises while a Baltic Black Sea canal project could boost German trade and access to petroleum and Russian goods
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Fea Oe
France
Italy
Inet
Germany
Spain
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Switzerland
Hungary
Bae
Black Sea
Baltic
Luback Chamber of Commerce
Batoum
Hamburg
Four Injured in Bus Collision Near Shafsbury Station
On June 13 a Directerence Bus line vehicle overturned one mile south of Shafsbury station after skidding on a newly graveled road. Driver Gerald Ennis of Arlington and three passengers, George Callahan Hoosick Falls, Frank Bernard North Adams Mass, and C R Kruger, suffered injuries including a broken right arm, severe groin cuts, broken ribs, and scalp wounds. All travelers were traveling men.
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Bennington
Directerence Bus Line, Inc
Gerald Ennis
Arlington
George Callahan
Hoosick Falls
Frank Bernard
North Adams
Mass
C. R. Kruger
Draftee Dies of Self Inflicted Wounds at Fort Ethan Allen
North Feersburg reports draftee Henry Parish Jr who shot himself June 12 rather than return to Camp Devens Mass. He died at the Fort Ethan Allen post hospital the following morning. Parish had been arrested on orders from Camp Devens and was to be held until officers arrived to take him back. Ayer dispatches say Parish was despondent after failing the recruit mental exams and knowing he would not be sent to France with his regiment.
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North Feersburg
Henry Parish, Jr
Camp Devens
Mass
Fort Ethan Allen
Parish
Ayer
France
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