Sidelights on James Gordon Bennett Herald Proprietor
The late James Gordon Bennett famed owner of the New York Herald is profiled for his bold personality and distinctive style. Tales recall a Paris assignment, a yacht retreat, a duel with Fred May, and Mrs May’s later marriage. Bennett’s sports zeal, walking vigor, and desire to stand apart shaped his long New York life and the Herald’s uptown shift.
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the Post
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New York
J. G B
Mr. Bennett
Ndith May
May
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Union Club
Fred May
Delmar
Delaware
Maryland
Chile
Europe
Paris
Mies May
Arthur Rarndolph
William C. Whitney
Harvard Men Sought For Marine Service
Harvard men are being sought to enter the marine branch of the navy with recruiting among students starting today. Lieutenant George C. Percy, former Crimson star, will be in Cambridge to stimulate enlistments. Enlistees may attend a marine officers school to begin in August.
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Marine Branch
Navy
George C. Percy
Crimson
Marines
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Marine Officers
Twelve Graduate From Theodore N. Vail School of Agriculture
In Lyndonville Vermont twelve young men received diplomas at the Theodore N. Vail School of Agriculture ceremony. Governor Graham and Dr M B Hillegas commissioner of education spoke, with Mr Vail presenting the diplomas.
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Theodore N. Vail
Lyndonville
Theodore N. Vail School of Agriculture
Mr. Vail
Graham
M. B. Hillegas
Double Admi’s Killing in New York Cantonment
Private James Bayton, a Black soldier at Camp Upton, is jailed at the Tombs after being charged with the May 5 murder of Private Michael Maloney and Brooklyn resident Mrs. J Harrity. Police say Bayton confessed to killing Maloney during the assault on Harrity to silence her.
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New York
James Bayton
Camp Upton
Michael Maloney
J. Harrity
Brooklyn
Negro soldier in Camp Upton triple murder and escape
A 22 year old soldier Aton Layton from Rion South Carolina is alleged to have killed Maloney and Mrs Harrity at Camp Upton after an earlier escape. He was on guard over the bodies for over an hour before being recaptured and brought to safety by order of Major H H Walke. The incident prompted fears of possible lynching and a court martial is planned.
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Camp Upton
Layton
Maloney
Mrs. Harrity
H. H. Walke
Aton
Rion
Credit Men Plan National Retail Conference in Boston
About 50 members of the Retail Credit Men's Association of Boston met at the Hotel Thorndike to plan the August convention at Copley Plaza. The event aims to host up to 500 delegates, with talks by leaders from the Boston Globe and several companies. The gathering previewed a war‑era program, features a saltwater cruise, and includes support for the Overseas Club fund aiding Belgians.
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Retail Credit Men's Association of Boston
Thorndike
Retail Credit Men
United States
Copley Plaza
Harry W. Hatch
The
Gilchrist Company
Thomas Downey
Boston Globe
M. W. Geiser
R. H A. Stearns Company
Chester Critchett
Jordan Marsh Company
Edward Manahan
Manahan, Inc
William J. Starr
Association
Overseas Club Fund
Adamson's Balsam Ad Vends Rasping Cough Remedy
Ad copy touts Adamson's Balsam as a sure cure for a graveyard cough. The short promotional note claims relief from throat irritation with a home remedy.
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Adamson
Cabot Professor at Harvard Honored by Overseers
Dr. Richard C. Cabot of Harvard Medical School, now with Base Hospital Unit No. 6 in France, is awarded a full professorship by Harvard’s board of overseers. Two other medical faculty members are also elevated, while Worth Hale is named to temporarily succeed Woody.
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Richard C. Cabot
Harvard Medical School
France
Harvard Board of Overseers
Worth Hale
Woody
Fidwin A. Locke
Willama P. Gerrish
Observatory
Linhart Stearns
Charles H. Dann
Fritz B. Talbot
Robert M. Greene
William 4. Crozer
Bermuda
Calvin G. Page
Frederick S. Burns
Ernest W. Goodpasture
Bhoward A. Boyden
College Names Professors and Grants Absences
Dr Eugene A Crockett formerly with the American Red Cross in France is named LeCompt professor of etology. Dr F S Newell becomes clinical professor of obstetrics. Dr Cabot is named clinical professor of medicine. Professor Roger B Merriman receives leave and is commissioned a captain in ordnance. Leaves are also granted to Dr McIver Woody and Dr W G Webber who have entered government service.
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American Red Cross
Battlefront
France
LeCompt
F. S. Newell
Cabot
Roger B. Merriman
History Department
Ordnance
McIver Woody
Bill to abolish PSC and create Public Utilities Commission
An executive session voted yesterday to report a bill favoring the abolition of the Public Service Commission and the Board of Gas and Electric Tight Commissioners. It would create a seven member Public Utilities Commission with a chairman earning 600 and other members 6000 a year.
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Public Service Commission
Board of Gas and Electric Tight Commissioners
Public Utilities Commission
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