Arch Commemorating Valley Forge Camp Presented to State
Valley Forge Pa June 20 a memorial arch marking the encampment site of Washington and his army during 1777 78 was presented to the state by Champ Clark speaker of the House of Representatives on behalf of the government. Congress appropriated 125000. More than 100 Senators and Congressmen attended by special train from Washington Gov Brumbaugh accepted the arch with a firing salute by Battery C National Guard of Pennsylvania Sons of the Revolution formed a guard of honor. The arch is marble.
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Valley Forge
Washington
Congress
Champ Clark
House of Representatives
Gov. Brumbaugh
Commonwealth
Battery C
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
Sons of the Revolution
Connecticut plans consecrated Independence Day observance
The Connecticut state council of defense urges all towns to begin Fourth of July plans as a day of national ideals and service. It promotes flag raisings, music, and outside speakers, with possible recognition for men aged 21 to 31 who registered on June 5. Fireworks are discouraged. patriotic demonstrations and a recruiting push for the National Guard may feature July 4 observances in 1917.
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Connecticut
Connecticut State Council Defense
Defense Council
State Defense Council
Marcus H. Holcomb
War Council
Defense Publicity
America
Council of Defense
National Guard
Food Control Demands Prompt Action in Spain and U.S.
The piece argues hunger as a driver of revolution in Spain against Alfonso and extends the warning to America. It cites food shortages, war and conscription, the Hoover claim of wealth seized by food profiteers, and calls Congress to pass a food control bill to keep essentials affordable and protect the public, warning of unrest if neglected.
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Spain
Alfonso
United States
Herbert Hoover
Wilson
Red Cross
Congress
America
Returns From Petrograd Election Shows Broad Socialist Split
In Petrograd the first large plebiscite since the war began drew 700,447 voters. The Bolshevik faction led by Lenin showed limited support, while Social Democrats, Social Revolutionaries, and Clericals collectively secured substantial margins. The result signals continued war aims to defeat the Kaiser, with turnout highlighting socialist diversity.
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Etrograd
New York Call
Social Demoocratic Party
Menschivikt
Arene
Social Démocratic Party
Eet Tseneeeg
Bolschiviki
Lenin
Armies of universal service tied to the people
The piece argues universal service armies reflect the people rather than threaten liberties. It cites Russia and Spain as examples of citizen-raised forces siding with or against rulers, asserting that in America there are no czars and no danger from universal service. It contends that when a nation is called to arms, the army and the state are one.
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Russia
Universal Service
Spain
America
Workers donate over eighteen thousand to redross fund
The article notes workers contributed more than $18,000 from their own pockets to the hundred million dollar fund. Some members were temporarily absent, but subscriptions will be closed, and a few gaps remain as others step forward to support the cause.
Fake Red Cross War Fund collectors scam Bridgeport
Prominent Bridgeport residents report visits by two women posing as Red Cross war fund collectors. The article warns no authorized female collectors exist and urges caution, noting official scouts would be men and carry credentials.
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RED Cross War Fund
Bridgeport
Red Cross
Ken Crom
Cross
Public hearing set on Connecticut Co freight rate protest
Six Hartford based corporations and fifteen large New Haven firms filed a joint appeal with the public utilities commission claiming the Connecticut Co freight and express rate increases are excessive and unwarranted. The commission will hold a hearing in the New Haven courthouse on June 27. The appeal states the company merged all but first class freight into one class, raising charges for many items including light and bicycle packages and livestock. A May 21 1917 modify added a 25 cent minimum and 50 cent per hundred rate. The report also notes the first Chicago infantile paralysis death with fourteen cases since May 1.
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Connecticut Co
Hartford
New Haven
Public Utilities Commission
Issue Call to Women of Nation Conference Planned
New York June 20 A call for a conference of national and state women war relief societies and patriotic organizations for June 28 was issued yesterday by Mrs William Grant Brown New York state chairman of the women's committee of the council of national defense.
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New York
William Grant Brown
New York State
Council of National Defense
Charley Murphy of Tammany Hall Celebrates Birthday
Charley Murphy, leader of Tammany Hall, marks his fifty ninth birthday. The famed silent boss, born June 20 1858 in New York, built power as a local club organizer and political broker, never holding office yet controlling many office-holders. Weak and strong foes alike note his long tenure and reticence.
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Tammany Hall
Charley
Murphy
Tammany
Charley Murphy
Sphinx
Charles Francis Murphy
New York
Tammany Club
Sulzer
Thue
Kipling
Charley ‘Murphy
Birthday West Virginia Celebrates Fifty Four Years
West Virginia marks its fifty fourth birthday with Wheeling hosting commemorations. The state born June 20, 1863, after secession’s end in the western Virginia region, influencing Civil War fortunes by aligning with the Union and blocking a northern invasion toward Lake Erie. The state motto Montani Semper Liberi reflects its history of labor capital conflict in Kanawha coal fields and surrounding canyons.
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West Virginia
Old Dominion
Wheeling
Lake Erie
Virginia
Pierpont
Arthur I. Boseman
Union
Kanawha
Paint Creek
Beaver Creek
New River
Mrs F J Shepards Birthday Celebration
Mrs Finley J Shepard formerly Helen Miller Gould marks her birthday amid many well wishing friends. Their love story began after a 1912 railroad wreck when Shepard aided Gould and they later married. The couple, once newsmakers for adopting an orphan, now celebrate with the child they call Baby Shepard.
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Finley J. Shepard
Helen Miller Gould
Helen Gould
Dan Cupid
Miss Gould
West Shore
Mr. Shepard
Miss. Gould
Cupid
Shepard
Fen Dollar Fine For Man Who Held Up Girls For Money
Fletcher D Williams of 134 West Avenue, New York native, was charged with threatening young women to extort money. He was released this morning by Judge Frederick Bartlett after the complainant refused to testify. Police also charged him with automobile law violations. his car has New York plates. He had worked a month in the Remington Arms Co and did not have Connecticut registration. Judge Bartlett fined him $10 and costs.
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Fletcher “D. Williams
West Avenue
New York
Frederic Bartlett
Remington Arms Co
Connecticut
Bartlett
Guaranteed Bathing Caps Good variety at moderate prices
Local retailer promotes a range of bathing caps priced from 25 to 50 cents each. Caps are described as durable and suitable for daily use, appealing to cost-conscious shoppers seeking practical swimwear accessories.
Men's Bathing Suits Parade Through The Town
Readable fragments advertise men’s bathing suits in both one piece and two piece styles. Worsted suits priced from $2.50 to $3.00, sweater suits and cotton suits also offered, with prices starting around $1.00.
Old Hickory Furniture Pricing From Burdett Rockers to Settees
Read Co Old Hickory Burdett offerings list chairs small and large rockers settees and summer houses with prices ranging from two dollars to nine dollars for various items including high back sewing rockers and armchairs. Fourth floor shows inventory and frame details.
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Burdett
McKee Refrigerators Supplied for Battleships
The U S Government ordered McKee refrigerators for battle ships. Various models feature oak and ash cases with porcelain or steel linings and front icing styles. Ice capacities range from 50 to 135 pounds with prices from 11.00 to 55.00. Ice chests in ash cases with galvanized linings available from 7.50.
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U. S
McKee
Luggage for the Summer Traveler
Advertises a range of luggage for summer travel including large black enamel cases with russet leather straps, 22 24 and 26 inch regular suitcases, cretonne lined interiors, and pockets. motor traveling cases, ladies cases with foulard, steamer and dress trunks 28 to 40 inches, hat and week end trunks, all sizes and prices from $5.00 up. Basement.
Silk Sports Hose Offer On Main Floor Display
Fibre Silk Hose in summer shades including pink silver gold lavender tan black and white. Silk Sports Hose for Women features two tone options white with green purple Copenhagen old rose and black. Special price 59 cents, regular $2.50.
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Copenhagen
Tiffin Tables With Removable Trays for Sale
Advertises Tiffin combination tables with tea and work features. Describes a removable top and shelf, basket top with flat cover usable as a tray. Old price four dollars, now two seventy five.
Today in History Anniversaries from June 20
Notable events marked for June 20 include the murder of King Henry VI in 1472 at the Tower of London by order of Richard III, the 1781 Cornwallis raid ending in Richmond evacuation, and the 1819 Savannah steamship crossing to Liverpool. Other entries note Louis XVI's 1791 escape plan, the sea serpent sighting at Plymouth in 1815, Michigan's 1837 admission and the 1887 British naval claim regarding a torpedo boat.
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Henry VI
Tower of London
Duke of Gloucester
Richard III
Georgia
Cornwallis
Richmond
Louis XVI
France
Paris
Germany
Plymouth
Mass
Savannah
Liverpool
Michigan
White Shoe Week Keds Sneakers for Women and Misses
The Shoe Shop advertises White Shoe Week featuring Keds sneakers for women and misses with substantial white rubber soles. Oxfords priced at 1.35, pumps 2.00, hi-cut ballet 1.75, tropical ballet extra quality 2.00.
Mark Your Linen Es Notion Stock Offer
Cash initials woven on tape ready to sew on garments. Names or initials in red blue black yellow or green. 3 dozen 85 cents, 6 dozen 1.25, 12 dozen 2.00. Ask about styles at the Notion Stock Main floor.
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Notion
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