Olympic saved five thousand lives in bold rescue at sea
The article recounts the 1918 rescue of 6900 Allied sailors aboard the steamship Olympic after a German submarine attack. Destroyers, a periscope sighting, and a dramatic surface recovery are described, with salvage and honors including a memorial tablet and recognition to the Olympic crew and rescuers.
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Qnaes
Lions Club Vestisaden
Strathe
Morris Membe
Sunday Post
Adota
Olympic
Fierman
Ind
Errow
Jos Feniser
Es Ntel
Insignas
Arthur Fo Sone
NEW FAIRFIELD GIRL HAS SEVENTEEN MEMBERS
Selma Herbig eight daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Helbern of New Fairfield died at home on Saturday after a severe influenza linked heart problem. She is survived by her parents seven brothers and sisters. Funeral held Tuesday at 1 9 clock in the church with Rev Tippett officiating. townspeople gathered to mourn the bright lively child beloved by family and school friends.
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New Fairfield
Little Selma Herbig
Charles Helbern
Little Selma
Garage Mechanic Cleared By Jury In Cambridge Case
In Middlesea County Superior Court, a directed verdict of not guilty was returned for Halley Mowler, 18, a garage mechanic, in the case tied to the death of Frederich Clements. The body, found in the Shawsheen river last October, was tied to an automobile parts context as the trial continued on an indictment accusing the defendant of being an accessory after the fact.
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Cambridge Mass
Middlesea County Superior Court
Halley Mowler Vv
Gata
Frederich Clements
Bureington Carnal
Shawsheen River
Bray
Man admits aiding in disposal of body after fatal garage assault
The suspect testified that he helped dispose of the body of Clements who was killed by two men after a drinking bout in a garage, claiming the motive was robbery.
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Clements
Official in cattle fraud probe warned
In Cortland May 27 a warning was issued to Deputy Attorney General Maurice J Kaman about a bridge used to enter a slaughter house tied to a cattle fraud investigation. Authorities warned the bridge may collapse if crossings continue as state and federal agents prepare to widen probes to other central New York dairy counties.
Boston Sees Mysterious Sea Serpent Near Ship
Boston May 27 AP News from Pst Bergerpene reports the 1925 season began with a five week South Channel Bank fishing trip aboard the Feara. A strange fish, longer than the 136 foot vessel, appeared off the starboard bow 88 miles southeast of Foston Nightship, as described by the captain.
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Boston
Pst Bergerpene
Spain
James Doyle
Feara
South Channel Bank
Crene Stoou Hick
Shippers
Foston
Giant eel shaped fish spotted by Doyle near Foam
A report describes a large eel shaped creature resembling a giant eel with a head and body about the girth of a sparrel. Doyle observed the fish swearing about the Foam and remaining viable for roughly 20 minutes.
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Doyle
Ambassador's Wife Sails for America
Anne DeMartino wife of the Tealian ambassador to the United States sails for America after a farewell audience with the Queen and the Queen's mother at Rome station. Ample flowers and gifts accompany her compartment while she praises American courtesies shaping her view of the United States.
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Rome
Anne DeMartino
United States
America
Ampassador
Mia Fletcher
Washington
Cacunt Mme .de Martino
Americang
Peterson's Ointment Promises Fast Skin Relief
An advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment as instant relief for fiery itchy skin, eczema and blemishes with claims of magical clearing effects. It highlights the ointment at 35 cents and Peterson's soap at 26 cents from the Buffalo N Y company.
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Akin
Peterson
Peterson Ointment Co
Bufffalo
N. Y
Bridgeport Chronicles Mixed with Storm Damage and Civic Notes
A Bridgeport report spans hotel workers, local business leaders becoming presidents, and city aldermen planning a Memorial Day parade. The piece details the impact of a recent storm with trees uprooted and limbs torn, damaging roads and properties as residents repair and brace for further high winds.
Italy’s Wounded Heroes Visit D Annunzio
Fragmentary report describes gestures and arrival of guests to poet Gabriele D Annunzio, including discussions of the wounded heroes and the purpose of the visit. Names are unclear due to OCR errors, but references to Italy, D Annunzio, and visiting figures are evident.
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