Gashed War Veteran Commits Death by Own Action
Paris July 11. Laurente a Ly historian of graves registration service. A sergeant in company B of the 42d Engineers, he was found dead in bed this morning with a bullet in his heart and a revolver beside him. He recently left an American hospital after gassing during the war and left a note for his commanding officer asking to be with his fallen comrades in Belleau Wood. He could not bear the suffering from being gashed six times.
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John Wanamaker Celebrates 3rd Birthday Anniversary
Philadelphia July 11 Joan Wanamaker president of the World's Sunday School association marked a birthday anniversary. Messages and telegrams from hundreds of Sunday School leaders worldwide were placed in a leather folder and presented to Mr Wanamaker in his offices.
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Joan Wanamaker
World's Sunday School Association
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Swimmer Drowns But Legless Man Is Saved in Gilbery
In Gilbery Minnesota on July 11 a swimmer named White Marry Woodward drowned after a boat with five men capsized. Rhodda and another man swam about a hundred yards to shore to raise the alarm as friends reported the rescue of a legless man using improvised flotation and nearby wooden aids.
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Roosevelts defend boxing amid Straton critique
Mrs Roosevelt says the Carpentier Dempsey bout was not debasing and should be taught to children, challenging Revered Dr Straton’s attack on prominent society women at the fight. She asserts the event was a sportsmanlike display and dangerous to condemn. The article notes other attendees including Mrs Vincent Astor, Mrs Craig Biddle, Mrs Morgan Belmont, and Mrs Roosevelt Jr.
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Wemesey-Carpentier
Skermit Toasavelt
Theodore Roose
Saad
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Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Churenwyamen
Ringside
Nazarene
Church of Christ
Tila
Vincent Astor
Craig Biddle
Morgan Belmont
Roosevelt, Jr
Nicholas Longworth
Heat Wave Extends Across Europe to London
July 11 London and much of Europe suffer a prolonged heat wave with no relief in sight. Torrid conditions have dried wells and rivers run unusually low. Vast areas of heath and conservation areas suffer, with several deaths reported as water supplies fall short and authorities urge strict water use limits.
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United Kingdom
Arouth
Thames
Severn
Bisae
Nevis Householdera
Watchman Held For Waterbury Robbery
Leo Lenotis a watchman at Meton Hardware company arraigned on burglary charges and held to Superior Court on 2000 bond. Police recovered $890 in cash and a safe with a bottom hole missing its contents after a six hour window following dismissal. An automobile and other items were also stolen and later recovered.
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