U-BOATS GATHER IN PATH OF OUR TRANSPORT SHIPS
Washington reports Germany's submarine fleet is spread across the Atlantic poised to ambush Uncle Sam's troop transports. The Shipping Board chief Denman said after a conference with the President that battles over wooden versus steel ships and contract pricing have split leaders, with functions possibly forcing Goethals from his post as the White House leans toward a wooden ship program to rapidly expand tonnage for troops supplies and munitions.
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Germany
Atlantic
Uncle Sam
Denman
The
Shipping Board
Mrr
Gen. Goethals
Denen Goethals
T Shipping Board
Fibet Corporation
General Goethals
Capitol
Congress
Panama Canal
Senate
White House
Japan to consult allies before replying to US note
Viscount Morono said Japan would discuss the US note to China with Britain and France before responding. Tokyo prefers non intervention and expects a cautious tone from its reply, likely aligned with Britain’s stance. The controversy in Japan over Washington’s action has cooled, with attention turning to the China question during the Ishi mission trip to the United States, likely July 23.
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Mola
United States
China
Viscount Morono
Japan
Great Britain
Franco
Associated Press
Foreign Office
Washington
America
Wileston
Barnum School Graduation Program Highlights
A short but engaging program at Barnum School featured a chorus led by Clayton P. Stevens and a Glee Club formed by the students under Willam Snidewend. Notable performers included Jel Haynes, Jeanette Statnick, Mildred Pastine, Louis Cohen, and many others. The class fund was distributed among contributing classes and gifts included a handcome bookcase, Webster's Dictionary, wall maps, and drawing aids.
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Willam H. Snide
Jel Haynes
Jeanette Statnick
Milt Pastine
Louis Cohen
Collett John Kawaleki
Morris Hofffman
George Watson
Piwood Randolph
Raymond Skinner
George Col‘Mine
Willam Snidewend
Clayton P. Stevens
Glee Schule
Alice Abercrombie
Gladys Dooley
Molly Furman
Jane Halapin
Richard Hooper
Mildred Pastine
Helen Simon
Lerence Gould
Anna Buffesti
Mildred Bevee
Thema Dolbier
Amela Kalso
Clara Wreeen
Elmore
Prane
Andrew Banas
Kelley Named to State Chiropractic Examiners Board
John A. Kelley of Bridgeport was appointed by Governor Holcomb to a two year term on the state board of chiropractic examiners. The commission pays ten dollars a day plus expenses when members are on duty. An explosion of munition Hepat 31 patsems Vienne was reported.
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John A Kelley
Bridgeport
Holcomb
State Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Patsems Vienne
Lufbery Leads Yankee Fliers in France Fight
Raoul Lufbery of New Haven the Lafayette escadrille’s leading ace recently downed his eleventh enemy plane in a solo dog fight against five Germans. He fired twenty five shots to sink the nearest craft, then held off the others until reinforcements arrived. The Lafayette squadron also executed a low altitude bombing raid six miles behind enemy lines, targeting barracks, roads and batteries with notable effect.
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Raoul Lufbery
New Haven
Lafayette Escadrille
Lafayette
Lufbery
Britain’s War Bill Here One Week Costly Expenditures
New York June 19 Expenditures of the British government here for various forms of materials run at the rate of 50 to 60 million dollars weekly, Lord Northcliffe announced on his return from Washington. He noted a single contract for 40 million dollars placed last week and spoke of organizing efforts and hospitality received since his arrival while seeking ideas to aid Britain and allies in the war.
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New York
Lord Northcliffe
Washington
Wilson
Sether
England
Britain
Wesleyan Professor Takes Charge of Nautical School
Prof Frederick A Slocum head of Wesleyan astronomy departs Middletown for Rockland Maine to assume charge of the nautical school opened by the United States Shipping Board in connection with building a fleet of freighters.
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Wesleyan
Nautical School
Rockland, Me
Middletown
Frederick A. Slocum
Rockland
United States Shipping Board
California Woman Heads Amaranth Supreme Council
Mrs. N Annetta Wood of California was elected supreme royal matron during the annual convention of the Order of Amaranth. Officers named include George Everett of Seattle as supreme royal patron and Martha Gelston as associate supreme royal patron. More than 200 delegates from nearly every state attend the three day event at the Masonic Temple.
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N. Annetta Wood
California
Supreme Council of the Order of Amaranth
Masonic Temple
George Everett
Seattle
Wash
Martha G. Gelston
Robert L. Day
Massachusetts
Martha Brett Moran
Minnesota
Margaret W. Matts
Frederic Nathan
New York
Harriet F. Lewis
Katherina Segears
Morris Court
Du Bois Novelty Co Discharged From Bankruptcy
The Du Bois Novelty Co was discharged after final accounting filed with Referee John W Banks in US district court and the matter closed. Hearings also held in the estate of Wilber C Jennings which paid a 10 percent dividend. related to Streulec & Tuckhofer. General Chang Haun is now a dictator of China and the president is little wrorer than 24.
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DuBois Novelty Co
John W. Banks
United States District Court
Wilber C. Jennings
Streulc & Tuckhofer
Chang Haun
China
June Wedding Unites Shapiro and Rosenstein in Bridgeport
Attorney Joseph G. Shapiro and Miss Helen Rosenstein wed at the bride’s parents’ home with Rabbi Stephen Wise officiating. Guests include violinist Ysaye and families from New York and Bridgeport. The couple plans a wedding trip to the White Mountains and will reside in Shelton after a stay at the Stratfield.
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Joseph G. Shapiro
Shapiro & Shapiro
Helen Rosenstein
John H.rosenstein
West 111Th Street
New York City
Stephen Wise
Shapiro
Miss Rosenstein
Charles Shapiro
Florence Rosenstein
Yale
Shelton
Esther Shapiro
Fairview Avenue
Barnet Shapiro
The
Elks
Masons
Yale Club
Beach daughter wed in New York suburb ceremony
Mrs. Martha A. Beach announces the marriage of her daughter Alice Winifred Beach to John Armstrong O'Brien of Newburgh New York. The ceremony was performed June 16 by Rev. Gerald H. Beard at Park Street Congregational Church. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Longdon of Stratford. The couple Honeymooned at Old Point Comfort Virginia.
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Martha A. Beach
Beach Street
Alice ‘Winifred Beach
John Armstrong O’brien
Newburgh
N. Y
Gerald H. Beard
Park Street Congregational Church
Fred Longdon
Stratford
O’brien
Old Point Comfort
Yale Alumni Day Focuses On War Time Utility
New Haven June 19 Alumni day at Yale featured no revelry but a serious program. President Arthur T. Hadley told graduates Yale will aid the national government and adapt courses to end the war’s lessons. He urged making education more practical and useful for the country through postwar adjustments led by able professors and instructors. The event was led by William Kent of California, with several notable clergy and alumni in attendance.
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Yale
Arthur T. Hadley
University
Battell Chapel
Yale Corporation
Hadley
William Kent
California
Congress
Boyd Vincent
Southern
Ohio
W. M. Barnum
New York City
R. L
Armory Dedication At Yale And Related Local News
The Yale artillery armory near the Yale bowl was dedicated with a parade led by the Second Connecticut Infantry and other units. Capt. Waldo C. Potter served as marshal and G Beekman Hoppin handed the keys to President Hadley. Col E F McGlachlin spoke on the armory’s significance. The cost was covered by graduates under Anson Goodyear. A 1492 dinner and a patriotic quadrangle celebration followed. Also, Peter Forsi, 65, of New Haven, died after a car strike in Mount Carmel. Benny Woodworth, San Francisco, died in an airplane incident with an Escadrille pilot. Joseph Scott, California revenue official, faced removal over account shortages.
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University
Yale Bowl
Second Connecticut Infantry
Home Guards
Yale
Waldo C. Potter
Marshal
Hadley
G. Beekman Hoppin
Ss. A
War Department
Anson Co. Goodyear
Benny Woodworth
San Francisco
Lafayette Escadrille
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Eula Toucey
Bessie Rose
Anthony
City Normal School
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Ruth Barnes
Walter Barnes
Clarence Anthony
Boston
Keller Bros
Insurance Co
Marseilles
Sineon
Makeller Bros
Tadiec
Elm City
Peter Forsie
Nicholas Code
Waterbury
Mount Carmel
Joseph Scott
Internal Revenue
President Watson
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