New England Losses In War Casualty List Narrow
War Department reported the smallest New England contribution on the official casualty list since hostilities began on the western front. One New Englander, Electrician Frank W. Wilkins of Laconia New Hampshire in the 401st Telephone Battalion, is listed as head of disease. The list includes five officers and a roster of soldiers from multiple states with several wounded severely or slightly and two missing in action.
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New England
War Department
New
Walter ‘Victor Barneby
Newport News
Paul B. Kurtz
Germantown
Penn
Samuel M. Wilson
Lexington
William J. Burdell
Hot. Springs
Ark
Frederick H. Cone
New York City
New England Division Largely Silent on Casualties
War Department reports show 28 New England casualties across four categories as divisions from Central, Western and Southern states bore the brunt of recent fighting. Among the list are five officers and several wounded. no New England names appear in the latest tally, suggesting resting or inactivity for the 26th division ahead of anticipated German counterdrive.
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New England
War Department
New
Walter Victor Barneyby
Newport News
Paul Wilson
Lexington
William J. Burdell
Hot Springs
Ark
Frederick H. Cone
New York City
Casualty List Reports 28 Names In Washington May 2
The army casualty list released in Washington shows 28 names, with five killed in action, two died of wounds, two due to accidents, and five from disease. Additional details on units and locations are not provided in the fragment.
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Washington
Syrian man slain in Springfield restaurant
Mahamd Berber of Springfield was shot and killed inside a Syrian restaurant as police tie the murder to a jealousy feud with Samuel Seif, the former owner who was arrested after a brief chase. The dispute allegedly followed the sale of the business and involved accusations of diversion of trade.
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Springfield
Allied leaders wait for German offensive as raids continue
Still waiting for the German drive leaders report German forces bolstering troops guns and stores. American raiders in Montdidier sector overwhelm trench taking six Germans prisoner one killed and one captured. British near Bucquoy seize 14 Germans two machines guns and 15 prisoners. French in Ailette region take captives amid daily air battles. Austrian attacks against Italians repelled in the mountains with heavy artillery duels along the Lower Adige and Tonale fronts.
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Montdidier
Bucquoy
Ailette
Fpfave
Tonale
Allied Efforts Steadfast as American Troops Join Front
Allied forces strengthen positions under General Foch with high morale. American troops in trenches harass and outfight Germans, boosting Allied resolve. German home reaction notes growing respect for U S strength as raids occur but major fighting remains limited. Heavy artillery duels and gas shelling persist near Amiens.
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Foch
Field Marshal Haig
Amiens
Communiques In New Form Issued For U S Press
Washington May 2 General Pershing will issue daily communiques for the U S press from the War Department. England France and Italy papers will receive copies at expeditionary force headquarters for their information only. In France the Associated Press reports that communiques have been discontinued on orders from Washington.
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Washington
General Pershing
United States
War Department
England
France
Italy
Associated Press
Allies in big raid on Liege reported by Rotterdam
Rotterdam Maas schode reports an allied air raid on Liege destroying Longdoz railway station. 26 people were killed. Longdoz station links lines to Namur and Maastricht. London dispatch said two bombing formations attacked the railway triangle and dropped 22 heavy bombs starting large fires.
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Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Maaschode
Liege
Longdoz
Namur
Maestricht
London
Railroad Wage Increases For War Time Conditions
The director general announces a broad wage boost for rail workers under federal control. Pay rises target a new eight hour standard, minimums in shop trades, parity for women and Negro workers, and a wage board to fix inequalities. Some rail employees see up to 40 percent increases, with adjustments offset by previous raises and potential rate hikes to cover costs.
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Railroad Wage Commission
Terminal
Union Station
Pullman
McAdoo
Railroad Administration
Destruction Yard Captain Drives Through Exploding Wreckage
Lieutenant H. D. Haislip of San Mateo California charged his destroyer through blazing and exploding wreckage to reach survivors in the water risking detonation of depth charges. He is recommended for commendation by the action.
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Wilson
Belgium
United States
Europe
H. D. Haislip
San Mateo
Cal
Haislip
Devens Closed to Visitors Amid Camp Traffic Surge
May 26 Devens Camp faced closures despite orders from division headquarters. Automobile parties and relatives pressed to visit soldiers, leading to crowds in the town of Ayer as visitors met soldiers outside the camp while events inside were canceled.
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Devens
Ayer
Remount Depot Notes Low Horse Death Rate at Camp
The 7th Division training continues with staff and divisional schools resuming. Horses show a death rate of one tenth of one percent since opening, the lowest in the country, under Major Burt Edwards and 12 veterinarians. Financial handling totals about $20,000,000, with half a million kept in a safe guarded by four armed guards including Dorchester’s Andrew Dirksmeyer and others from Maine, Connecticut and Alabama.
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Canmip
7Éth
Burt Edwards
Ithaca
N. Y
Quartermaster’s Department
Boston
Andrew Dirksmeyer
Homes Avenue
Dorchester
Alex Hewison
Lewiston
Herman Gomell
Danbury
Denver Sailor and Durant Cook Nominated for Honors
Gunner's Mate F M Upton of Denver and Ship's Cook J W Covington of Durant are recommended for congressional medals of honor and gold life-saving medals for rescuing a man amid exploding powder boxes. Admirals Wilson and vice admirals commend the crew. Lt Haislip led a risky rescue, with six officers and several sailors named for commendation including officers Maryin L. Dean Howard R. Eccleston H E Snow and others plus enlisted men from Maine New York Connecticut and Rhode Island.
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F. M. Upton
Denver
Col
J. W. Covington
Durant
Okla
Andes
Admiral Wilson
New England Men Praised for Bravery in Rescue
Eleven New England servicemen named among officers and enlisted by Rear Admiral Wilson for aiding in the rescue of 34 crew from the Florence H. after it caught fire and burned. The honorees include H E Snow Biddeford Maine Ensign Sherbourne B Rockwell Waterbury Connecticut George F Cram Norwalk Connecticut and several others from Connecticut Maine and Rhode Island.
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Haislip
Wilson
Maryin L. Dean
Hancock
Mich
Howard R. Eccleston
Washington, D. C
H. E. Snow
Biddeford
William O. ‘Harris
Louisville
Sherbourne B. Rockwell
U. 5S. N
Waterbury
Conn
R. A. Johnston
Nantonia
Kan
George E. Cram
Norwalk
Roger Johnstone
Perham
Norman King Mastard
Bridgeport
J. H. Scha
New England
France
Florence H
George F. Cram
Norman King Hazard
J. H. Schaperow
Hartford
Daniel Wee? Jr
East Heartford
German Lads Prepare to Face Yankee Hordes
Amsterdam dispatch notes the North German Gazette predicts fresh American troops training in French camps will meet German lads with early military schooling. The paper claims the lightning-trained Yankee may or may not hold his own against seasoned German troops.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Cambridge Raid Nets 47 Men Over Pool Room Larceny
Cambridge police from Station 2 and commanders John J Canney Presho and Donahue raided Arthur Dennett’s pool room at 713 Main Street Cambridgeport using a search warrant. Forty seven men were arrested for being present where gaming implements were found and will be arraigned in Cambridge District Court this morning.
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Cambridge Police
John J. Canney
Presho
Donahue
Arthur Dennett
Main Street
Cambridgeport
Cambridge District Court
Dr Williams Pink Pills touted to ease rheumatism
An advertisement claims cold weather triggers rheumatic attacks in latent cases and that Dr Williams Pink Pills build blood to carry oxygen. It cites 20 year sufferer Harry L Seaver of 69 Union St Lynn Mass who found relief and urges readers to obtain pills 50 cents a box or six for two dollars and a half with a free pamphlet.
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Dr. Williams
Harry L. Seaver
Union Street
Lynn
Mass
Mr. Seaver
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
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Leroy Street
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Cleveland
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Los Angeles
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Laconia
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Mobile
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William Fritsch
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Herman Reichman
Philadelphia
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Wallace Lian
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Harold Titus
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Henry Kitchenl Ebster
Howard Wheeler
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Greenwich
Raymond W. Hale
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Harold W. Trainer
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