Americans Name Russia Mission Leaders and Aides
The State Department lists Elihu Root as chairman and includes Charles R. Crane John R. Mott Cyrus McCormick Samuel Bertron James Duncan Charles Edward Russell Major General Hugh L. Scott and Rear Admiral James H. Glennon on the commission to Russia. Scott will resume chief of staff duties on return. Tasker Bliss will lead in his absence. Aides are Col Robert E L Michie Lt Col T Bentley Mott and Lt Col Williams S Judson.
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Washington
State Department
American Commission To
Russia
Elihu Root
New York
Charles R. Crane
Illinois
Chicago
John R. Mott
International Committee of
Cyrus McCormick
Samuel R. Bertron
James Duncan
American Federation of Labor
Charles Edward Russell
Hugh L. Scott
United States Army
James H. Glennon
U. S.N
Scott
War Department
Tasker H. Bliss
Williams
Judson
Engineer Corps
Chief Engineer of Central Props Dead
Roscoe B. Kendig chief mechanical engineer of the New York Central Railroad died in Port Chester New York after a sudden stroke at age 49 He collapsed and died before help arrived today May 11 year central railroad officials confirmed the death is reported from Port Chester New York.
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Port Chester
N. Y
Roscoe B. Kendig
New York Central Railroad
Submarine Defences Improve, German Navy Secretary Reports
Washington May 11 The German secretary of the navy in the Reichstag on May 10 said allied submarine destruction has become more efficient. He noted submarines were lost due to improved Allied methods, though submarine warfare had yielded greater results than expected.
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Washington
Reichstag
Berlin paper laments government obstructions to reform talks
The Berliner Tageblatt on May 9 complains of government obstructions against the committee debating a new system of government. The report notes the committee's sessions give outsiders a peculiar impression and warns that public disappointment after the Kaiser’s message could provoke serious consequences.
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Berliner Tageblatt
Vitalitas Ad Promotes Healing Tonic for Rheumatism
A Boston advertisement touts Vitalitas as America’s greatest drugless medicine. It claims broad healing claims for chronic indigestion rheumatism nervous debility liver and kidney ills with testimonials from New England users. The piece urges readers to visit Woodward's Drug Store at 102 Tremont Street to consult a Vitalitas representative.
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Boston
America
Asia
Europe
Africa
New England
Neys
Vitalitas
Harvard Alumni Association weighs dry commencement
Harvard alumni discuss whether to bar liquor at June commencement celebrations. The association says it cannot decide but urges each class to consider action, noting strong interest among graduates amid the wartime prohibition movement.
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Harvard
Alumni Association
Harvard Alumni Association
Cannot Enter Plattsburg for Officers Training Camp
National Guard members accepted for the Plattsburg officers training camp but not appointed by their regimental commander will be barred from entry even if furloughed. The state has 205 men to receive appointments. most nominations come from militia commanders and some appointees are en route or in training. Those who passed exams but lack commander listing will be recalled to their regiments and furloughs reduced.
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National Guard
Plattsburg
Fresh Eggs Sold At 25 Cents A Dozen In City
Joseph Martelli sold strictly fresh eggs for 25 cents a dozen in North Find streets yesterday as customers clamored. After eight dozen sold he said his hens had struck work and he could sell no more. A sergeant sought the egg source but Martelli could not recall the address. In Central Court he received a suspended sentence.
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Joseph Martelli
Sergeant O'Donnell
Martelli
Central Court
Endicott urges firms to guard own plants to free troops
Executive Manager Henry B. Endicott of the Massachusetts Committee on Public Safety appeals to New England manufacturers to supply their own guards for plants so National Guard and regular army can be kept for intensive war training. He argues owners guards are loyal, better protectors, and help mobilize soldiers for service abroad.
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Henry B. Endicott
Committee On Public Safety
New England
Endicott
Massachusetts Committee On Public Safety
Federal Army
Edwards
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