Night telegrams moved by train challenged postal monopoly
Washington June 20 The Postoffice Department halted a long standing practice of sending night letter telegrams by train messengers between New York Boston Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington. Five Western Union agents were seized and will testify before a federal grand jury. Violations carry a 500 dollar fine or six months imprisonment per offence.
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Needn't Be Surprised at Attacks on Western Union
New comb Carlton president of the Western Union Telegraph Company declined to discuss the arrest of agents on charges of conveying night letters by train instead of by wire noting the matter had been presented to the grand jury. He added that the public need not be surprised at any attacks that might be made against the Western Union at this time.
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New York
Postal system justified in prompt delivery case
Postal authorities will refer their evidence to district attorneys in New York and Boston for prosecution. The action targets company officers or executives responsible for the system, not the messengers who acted only as employees under instruction.
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Body of David McKeag Recovered Near Fore River Shipyard
The body of David McKeag of 26 Chestnut Street Quincy was found opposite the Fore River shipyard late yesterday by police. He drowned on June 10 after leaping into the river from Quincy Point bridge.
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Corn meal Spaghetti Recipe From Italian Social Worker
An Italian social worker Mrs Margherita Merlino demonstrates a cornmeal spaghetti recipe at the National Civic Federation Cottage showing a hearty dish adaptable when wheat is scarce. The method uses cornmeal water salt egg and corn flour then boiling and serving with tomato sauce or meat sauce. New York reports Lt Frederick B Stokes wounded again in combat and expected to recover. he earlier fought at Seicheprey and returned to duty.
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No U Boats Destroyed Off Coast Report Denied
Washington June 20. The Navy Department has no evidence to justify belief that any German submarines have been accounted for off the Atlantic coast despite recent reports of patrol vessels and armed steamers destroying one or more subs.
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Slow Raiders Endure at Sea on Long Atlantic Cruises
Naval experts study shipmaster reports and suspect raiders on this side of the Atlantic trade speed for fuel capacity. They argue that raiders with about 12 knots can outrun submarines and stay away from German bases for extended periods, explaining their elusive attacks and escapes.
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U Boat Loss Reports Mixed by British Admiralty
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt notes U boat losses in American waters mirror British wartime experience on a smaller scale. From 100 reports, 50 are dismissed as improbable 20 possibly damaged and 13 known sunk. Registration expected to rise to projected totals by June 26.
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