Sixty-ninth Regiment Heads For Federal Service
The Sixty-ninth Regiment of New York City dubbed the Irish regiment due to many Irish-born or Irish-descended soldiers, was among the first national guard units ordered by the War Department to prepare for federal service. Colonel Louis D. Conley leads the regiment.
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National Guard
United States
War Department
Sixty-ninth Regiment
New York City
Sixty-ninth
Louis D. Conley
Lightning bolt invades police headquarters during storm
A severe electrical storm Tuesday evening startled Sergeant James O Neill and Doorman James Halpin at police headquarters as a bright flash passed between them and down the corridor, breaking an electric light. Telephone operator Loretta Murphy fainted and required a hospital surgeon, but recovered quickly. The police signal system remained operational, contrary to initial reports.
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James O'Neill
James Halpin
Loretta Murphy
Miss Murphy
Arthur L. Platt
The Farmer backs Wilson on Mexican policy
The Courant urges alignment with government during the crisis and praises President Wilson's Mexico policy. The author argues the press should avoid criticism, supports delaying war, cites unity with A B C nations, and notes the trade and defense considerations guiding the president's actions.
U.S. Note to Carranza Demands Mexican Stability
The president states the United States acts to protect its borders from Villa led bandits, arguing Carranza’s government has not suppressed lawlessness or deter raids. He warns Mexican resistance would bring grave consequences, asserting the militia mobilization as a forceful reminder of U.S. intent to restore border order.
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United States
Europe
Japan
South America
Huerta
Mexico
Germany
France
Carranza
Villa
Italy
New Orleans
Halifax founded in 1749 by Earl of Halifax
The first settlers reached the future Nova Scotia metropolis on June 21, 1749 under the Earl of Halifax. Mi’kmaq hosted the palefaces as the town rose on a hill above Chebucto Bay. Once reputed as wicked, Halifax grew into a major seaport with a railway built sixty years ago, increasing its importance.
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Halifax
Nova Scotia
Earl of Halifax
Old England
Chebucte Bay
North America
The Greatest Negro Artist Henry Ossawa Tanner
Henry Ossawa Tanner born June 21 1859 in Pittsburg is hailed as the greatest Negro artist. The Paris based painter rose from obstacles of color to become renowned for religious works with links to Philadelphia Eakins mentors and a Brittany period that led to his Salon success.
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Dumas
Pushkin
Dunbar
Henry Ossawa Tanner
Pittsburg
Paris
Young Tanner
Benjamin T. Tanner
Philadelphia
Thomas Eakins
Tanner
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
Eakins
City of Light
Jean Paul Laurens
Benjamin Constant
Brittany
Daniel
Refugees From War Strain French Resources and Policy
France provides food and shelter for nearly a million refugees from northern France Belgium Alsace Lorraine and Serbia despite wartime strains. Each adult refugee gets twenty five cents daily and ten cents for each child under sixteen if unable to provide for themselves. Many are employed and self supporting as the nation distributes refugees among willing French families with state aid. Cardinal Farley to review the Sixty ninth regiment at Peekskill today. Rumor says Americans at Carralvo Nuevo Leon were massacred by Mexicans. Graduation baskets and bouquets. John Reck and Son.
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France
Alsace
Lorraine
Serbia
Stepney Man Dragged by Jitney Car In Downtown Collision
Charles McNiff of Stepney was dragged several feet by a jitney driven by O. Frankel near Main and Federal streets. He was hospitalized at St. Vincent’s with internal injuries feared. Frankel stopped, reported the accident, and was not held.
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Main Street
Federal Street
Charles McNiff
Stepney
O. Frankel
Pennbbroke Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
McNiff
Ihcn
Frankel
McNiffin
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Won't Hold Shields Long, Say Police of San Francisco
San Francisco police notify Bridgeport authorities that Edwin Shields, arrested June 2 on embezzlement charges from Adams Express Co. in 1913, will be held 30 days. If no one appears to return him to this city by July 1, he will be released. State's Attorney Cummings will be appealed to for funds to enable Detective Sergeant George Fox to undertake a cross continent trip.
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San Francisco
Bridgeport
Edwin Shields
Adams Express Co
Homer S. Cummings
George Fox
Zappala Held for Assault on Employer's Daughter
Angelo Zappala, 23, of 173 Sterling Street, bound over to the superior court under $2000 bonds by Judge Bartlett in the city today. He is charged with a serious assault on a 12 year old girl, the daughter of his employer. Detectives arrested him last night. two other barber shop employees fled the city and cannot be located as police investigate.
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Angelo Zappala
Sterling Street
Superior Court
Bartlett
Zappala
John Seery
Remnants of Linen for the Art Needle Worker
Remnants of linen in short lengths from a recent sale. averages from half to five yards. White and oyster gray with fine weaves. colors include blue lavender rose green tan and pink. Less 20 percent from regular. Main floor east.
Not Guilty and a Spectator’s Tone on a Road Accident
A hog dies after a car wreck on a rural road as Mr Gap Johnson comments the victim was already dead. The scene ends with a casual note about the incident and payment for the hog. Also quoted is a vintage critique on child prodigy Adelina Patti and a New York letter reflecting on Mozart and fame.
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Gap Johnson
Rumpus Ridge
Parker
Mr. Johnson
Adelina Patti
Jenny Lind
Little Patti
Mozart
New York
Guard Your Health Like a Priceless Jewel Motto
A maxim on health emphasizing preservation and prudent use of one's resources. It warns sickness dims usefulness and urges guarding health as a primary wealth so it can sustain other needs and communities. Emer son attributed sentiment.
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Emerson
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