Crocker Land Expedition Seeks Relief Ship July 1
Detailed Crocker Land report confirms limited supplies through August. MacMillan’s party plans 1916 voyage from Nova Scotia aboard Neptune under Captain Bartlett, while Huntyat and Birblaw update on geology, ethnology, and exploration plans with Eskimo camps in Etah and Finlay Lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald B. MacMillan
Crocker Land Expedition
Henry Fairfield Osborn
American Museum of Natural History
Crocker Land Comittee
George B. Cluett
Harris CG. L Pickels
Crocker
Zand
Admiral Peary
MacMillan
Neptune
Nova Scotia
Robert A. Bartlett
Crocker Land
Peary
Copenhagen
Harrison J. Hunt
Bangor
Godhaven
Faroe Ih
W. Elmer Birblaw
Jena
Etah
Finlay King
Hristian
Death of Mohammed A Century After His Passing
A historical notice recalls the life of Mohammed founder of Islam who died in Medina Arabia about 185 years ago. It notes his vision driven rise from Mecca to Medina the unity of God his persecution and military expansion and his final moments addressing followers and seeking forgiveness from God.
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Medina
Arabia
God
Mohammed
Mecca
Pyrenees Ocean
Prophet's death and last acts of mercy and faith
The text recounts the Prophet's final illness with delirium and visions of the angel Gabriel. It notes his control over his dying moment, then records his death on June 8 632 while with Ayesha. He freed his slaves and distributed wealth to the poor before praying for God's presence in his last struggle.
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Syria
Ayesha
Omar
Qeon
Khattab
Gabriel
Death
Allah
Alexieff Retired For Lack Of Enthusiasm
A Petrograd statement explains General Alexieff’s removal as commander-in-chief. It says retirement was not due to Provisional government policy but to a lack of energy enthusiasm and competence. General Brusiloff succeeded him and Alexieff became Military Advisor to the Provisional government.
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Petrograd
Alexieff
Brusileff
Today’s anniversaries feature figures from history and art
The list recalls Henri Du Briel de Pont Bri a 18th century Canadian bishop, Gov. Dunmore’s 1775 Yorktown refuge, Sir John Millais the painter, General Martyn Hoyt born 1830 and died 1892, Virginia troops in 1861, Laredo 1882 stone weights, and the 1905 dissolution of Sweden-Norway. Also notes Radford B Smith Saturday sale on housewares and fabrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henri du Briel de Pont Briand
Canada
Montreal
France
Dunmore
Virginia
Williamsburg
Yorktown
John Millais
Martyn Hoyt
Pennsylva
Kingston
Wilkes-Barre
Laredo
Texas
Sweden
We Must Win or Face Invasion of Hun Hordes
About seventy Connecticut leaders met in Hartford to hear war updates from the State Council of Defense. George Chandler warned that Germany could invade America if Britain and France fall, while Bissell stressed U S needs a 2.6 million army and united effort. Additional talks covered livestock, manpower, labor shifts, industrial capacity, and calls to enlist now in the army and navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut State Council of Defense
Hartford
Germany
State Defense Council
George Chandler
England
France
America
Bissell
Washington
Chandler
United States
Mr. Chandler
North Sea
Black Sea
Stockholm
Robert Scoville
Salisbury
Food Supply Committee
Connecticut
Chicago
Herbert Knox Smith
Frank D. Cheney
Committee On Industrial Survey
Cheney
William Sheffield Cowles
Comittee
Army
Navy
Admiral Cowles
Rome Population Rise and Heritage Amid Turbulent Century
Rome shows a gradual population rebound from ancient lows to about 648,701 residents plus a large troop and wounded soldier count, tracing growth from 13th century lows through papal rule and 1901 1911 censuses. New Jersey House Commission approves military service pay differential for state employees.
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Rome
Cola di Rienzo
New Jersey House Commission
Age Falsifiers Lose Positions In Local Shops
Bridgeport factories dismissed workers who lied about ages to obtain conscription exemptions. About 1,000 people were out of work after checks found registrations faked as younger or older, with some using different names within plants. Regular army recruiting since April 1 totals 105,937 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Registrars
Bullard Machine Tool Co
Remington Arms & Ammunition
Mange
Minister's Son Seeks Draft Exemption
A Swedish clergyman asked City Clerk J. Alex Robinson to exempt his son from conscription Tuesday. Grounds cited include kidney trouble at age three, religious opposition to war, possible death if drafted, and fear his father would die as well. No other valid exemption grounds appeared.
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J. Alex H. Robinson
Naturalization Clerk Denies Age Fixes for Slacker Letters
Naturalization Clerk IM J Flanagan has been flooded with letters from residents seeking changes to their recorded ages for citizenship. He says no corrections can be made and warns that misstatements may cause trouble at naturalization hearings.
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IM. J. Flanagan
Flanagan
Wilson War Hero Snader Writes From French Front
Er nest Snader of this city, stationed with the American Ambulance corps in France, sent a letter and a front-line French paper home. He recalls French joy at American entry and says Wilson is named among war heroes. A river improvement board asks Congress for 46000 to upgrade the Suisian river in Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port James I. McGovern
Ernest Snader
Snader
Bermuda
France
Wilson
Oregon
Congress
Board of River and Harbor Engineers
Kerensky Brings Rigid Discipline to Russ Troops
Washington reports say Kerensky’s tour of the fronts has tightened army discipline in Russia and reduced caste barriers. Officials maintain optimism about democracy and deny any separate peace aims, while noting the Kronstadt trouble and complex Balkan issues remain to be resolved through negotiation.
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Kerensky
Washington
Russia
State Department
Petrograd
Kronstadt
Council of Work
Germany
France
Hissia
Armenia
Alsace-Lorraine
Italia
Balkans
Dalmatian
Never Use Such Language in Divorce Trial
Vera Bailey Wyckoff denies using the phrase in court as her Stamford residence dispute with F Wyckoff lingers. She testifies they lived in Stamford with furniture there and that 1915 cruelty forced her to leave. The judge limits questions to residency while other divorce details await ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Bailey Wiyckoff
Superior Court
Spoff
F. Wyckoff
Stamford
Curtis
Klein
Wyckoff
Syodcar
Nevada
Plainfield
N. J
Commercial Pupils Class Day Exercises Schedule
The commercial class of 1917 presents its class day program at the High school auditorium this afternoon. Highlights include vocal solos by Genevieve Brown and Stephen Dondero, readings by Sadie Kish and Ruth Evans, and the class will close with a piano selection and finale by the Senior Commercial Orchestra. The class prom occurs this evening at the gymnasium with Murray's Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Marie Mur
Leon Kleban
Genevieve Brown
Sadie B. Kish
Ruth M. Evans
Harry E. Howell
Adelaide Zeigter
Anna
Harvey
Prophet
Natalie M. McGee
Stephen J. Dondero
Elmer J. Copley
Murray
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grogker
Smith Sound
Magnetic
American Museum
Eureka Sound
Cape
Axel Helberg Land
Finlay Land
Utah
Cornwall
Finlay Island
Amund Hingnes Island
Pr. Huntyat
Umanak
Comer
Logy
Tah
Dr. Hovey
Radford B. Smith
Adv
Ganaga
Austria
Vera B. Wyckoff
Cheerful Credit Clothing
Bridgeport
Anderson Ginghams
Philippine Islands
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