Reserve Corps men invited to join the organization
York dec 11 families of officers enrolled in the United States Reserve Corps have been told that 28 members can be made. The American Officers Society invites officers to have relatives apply on their behalf with full names and service details. Any officer visioned by state or federal authorities is eligible for life honorary membership. entrance fee is 3 dollars with 1 dollar yearly, plus an 80 cent badge.
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Society of American Officers Names Leaders in New York
The passage identifies Brigadier General Oliver B. Bridgman as president of the Society of American Officers, with Colonel Thomas Denny as secretary and Major William H. Palmer as another listed official, all connected to New York addresses and clubs. It notes the group’s watchful guard over its members and emblem.
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Society of American Officers
Oliver B. Bridgman
Army and Navy Club
New York City
Thomas Denny
Pine Street
New York
William H. Palmer
Broadway
Dogs a menace to industry of raising sheep
An article argues roaming dogs especially curs harm sheep farming and wool production. It urges tax on mongrel dogs, better care and training, and buying well bred dogs to reduce flock losses. Canada will draft its first men and call them to colors January 3.
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Australia
Breeders’ Gazette
Commander of Engineers Who Fought at Cambrai
Colonel C H McKinstry commanded the New York engineers in France many of whom took part in Cambrai. Americans fought beside the British, hid in shell holes when flanked, then borrowed rifles to continue the fight. They were praised by the British commanding general.
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C. H. McKinstry
New York Engineers
France
Cambrai
U S urged to adopt Britain labor methods in war drive
The Wollman firm argues U S should mirror British labor controls during war. It describes the Munitions of War act banning strikes, licensing labor shifts, and wage rules, noting English hours and production committees. It cautions extending weekly contracts to stabilize output and reduce stoppages.
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United States
Great Britain
England
Stock Exchange
W. J. Wollman & Co
Defense of the Realm
Employers’ Federations
Wollman
Ministry of Munitions
McCormick Reports Frontline Duty Lacked Intoxication
The Chicago Tribune war correspondent Robert R. McCormick testifies that at the front no soldier from either side showed signs of intoxication in voice or manner. He notes off duty British soldiers drink beer where available and French soldiers drink wine, with strong drink accessible but not in demand.
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Robert R. McCormick
The
Chicago Tribune
Vigilant Watch Urged On Spy System After Halifax Disaster
The Halifax calamity prompts calls for heightened security over war materials and infrastructure. Officials urge strict supervision of explosives handling, expanded volunteer protection, and police focus on safeguarding property with war value to prevent future catastrophes.
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Halifax
N. Y
United States
Witnesses Describe Keyes Movements in Varney Murder Trial
In Dedham on December 10 three prosecution witnesses testified about George H. Keyes's movements on June 19, the day Pauline A. Keyes was killed. Peter J. McHale saw Keyes on a car to Boston before 9:30 a.m. Doris Sheldon placed Keyes at the office from 9:35 a.m. to 11 a.m., with him departing and not returning until later. Harold W. Jackson corroborated Sheldon on Keyes's arrival times.
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Dedham
Mass
Harriet A. Varney
Pauline A. Keyes
George H. Keyes
Peter J. McHale
Keyes
Brookline
Boston
Doris Sheldon
Harold W. Jackson
Belmont
Cornbread Crisis Spurs War Bread Awareness
A note filed with the Federal Food Administration criticizes hotels and restaurants for limiting cornbread and bread variety. It notes New England venues serving wheatless bread daily and questions profits from bread charges. Also, after 47 years at Amoskeag Mills Manchester New Hampshire, Mrs Leblanc Lamay retires and receives a gold purse from fellow workers.
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Veeder
Louis Tinck
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Atlanta
Germany
Philadelphia
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Sontagsblatt
John Reck & Son
J. Ernest Kunwald
Robert Scoville
Sanaa Symphony Orchestra
Cincinnati
United the Food Administration
Devanney
New England
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Maine
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Atron D. Oates
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J.A. King Dentists
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