Guns Now Being Rushed Over To France
Washington reports detail rapid gun shipments to France as Army officials, members of the house military affairs committee, and War Department leaders discuss war needs. Breached by submarines, troop movements slowed little, with Liberty motors and 12 to 14 inch guns prepared for mounting on railroad flatcars and tractors for overseas use.
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Washington
France
Europe
House
War Department
Tia
Benedict Crowell
Army
United States
Crowell
Uniteds
Liberty Motors
Packard Company
Detroit
Lor. Reading
Liberty Motor
Dayton
Curtiss
Buffalo
Iran
Atlantic
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Explosive Shell Creates Air Vacuum Affects Airplane Plans
In Britain a shell explosion generates a vacuum in the air. air rush after the blast frequently causes a hole near the blast to collapse airframe plans. The discharge may curve and threaten aircraft structures.
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Great Britain
Auto Goes Over Embankment Near Main Street
An auto operated by Henry Madeira of Waller's Grocery and Bakery toppled over a bank at a dangerous road bend by the river after skidding on a steep incline. The driver was pinned under the steering wheel and sustained injuries, with a bystander named Frank Held assisting. The vehicle, owned by Tay Bonnett, suffered broken windshield and top parts amid the crash.
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Daily Sentinel
Ternholt’s Corner
Henry Madeira
Waller’s
Frank Held
Heriver
Tay Bonett
Young
Tel
Warder
Suier
Draft changes eyed for ages under the draft law
Washington discusses potential changes to the draft act as the War Department considers raising the draft age to 45 or 49. Members of the Military Affairs Committee note possible provisions to call up men under prescribed classifications. An allied foreign relations move hints at adjusting draft ages across nations in the Bret Bretton era.
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Washington
Congressional Military Affairs Committee
War Department
Kahn
House
Milive
Freat Uiritain
Canada
United States
Daft
American farmer sends money by pass June 15
The United States envoy received a letter from an American farmer containing 50 dollars stating the money is to pay a party debt owed to the United States to General Lafayette. The receipt sparked enthusiasm in the French press with La Liberte praising the episode as inspired by America.
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United States
General Lafayette
Tix
Council of Ministers
Aimerica
New York Man Nominated for Amiraft Board Seat
June theW William C Potter of New York is nominated today by President Wilson to be a member of the alverat card role in Washington.
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Washington
Willam C. Potter
New York
Wilsor
Rosier War Savings Meeting Highlights County Society
The Daily Sentinel reports the Rosier School Hoard War Savings Society meeting at the Wesley Chapel. President Clark Cotebank chaired a program with Arnold Orchestra and recitations, promoting War Savings Stamps and urging attendees to subscribe. Dr Philip Jung of Grafton delivered a stirring address, stressing citizens’ duty to support the campaign and exceed quotas.
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Dad W. Robinson
War Savings Campaign
Uncle Sam
War Savings Stampa
Robinson
Trady Lie Rey
Philip Jung
Grafton
Asignia
Harry Vinedinn
Cenes
Meetia
Rosier
Eve Ward
Heli
Legal Advisory Board Reviews Questionable Registrants
The Legal Advisory Board and ALPRAL agent reviewed cases of registrants likely to be re classified. They will move many from second third and fourth classes toward class one, with some deferred. Witnesses should appear promptly as the local hand holds court power to summon.
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Alpral
Lins Advisory Board
Mess
Fouth
Mnd
Re Boi
Tan
Cartier
Summer School Opens At West Virginia University
The twentieth session of the summer school at West Virginia University begins next Monday. The formal convocation exercises will be held Wednesday, June 1, at 8 o clock, with Dr Payson Smith of the Massachusetts State Department of Education delivering the address. Prospects look good for a wide attendance despite irregular conditions.
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Morgantown
W. Va
Dane
Cummer School
West Virginia
Wniversity
Payson Smith
Maya Nusetts
Meredith Press Mureau
General March reports 800000 U S troops posted to France
Washington June 15 General March chief of staff announced more than 800000 American troops are now in France. The total includes all branches and is limited only by ship capacity as transport continues. He noted the German drive and Allied front extension to the sea stretch 66 miles, stressing speed to aid France.
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Washington
France
General March
States Army
March
War Department
England
Rheims
Paris
Aisne
Offieer
Cvgn
Phillips
Variod
GRAFTON f1 [3 FRGT BACK FROM WAR ZONE
Arley Phillips returned home for a brief furlough after nearly a year on the front. He traveled aboard President Line liners, witnessed torpedo attacks, and endured the sinking of a German vessel amid rescue aboard lifeboats. He served as a noncommissioned officer in the American forces, later joining tank training and Red Cross ambulance work in France.
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Arley Pamips
W. S. Phillips
Dineer
Hranve
Battefront
Phillipa
President Line
Axtle Sam
Tesop
America
Memie
Prmmips
Incom
France
Atlantic
Incides Corp
Phillips
Rvice
Amer An
Tany
Army
Gettysburg
French Army Ambulance Service
H& Wir
Cham
Darnoon
Vosnes Moun
Ins
Ima Verdum
Taylor County Men Called For Service in June Draft
A Taylor County draft notice orders 59 men to report June 27 to the local board at 10 AM and board a special train to Camp Lee Petersburg. The list names many residents across towns and routes, with alternates also listed, and specifies times and destinations for enlistment and travel.
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Taylor County
Lee
Sooclook
Toyal Board
Camp Lee
Petersburg
Yau
Karl Cowper
R. PD
Santa Derose
Sip
Knitley Smith
Masters
John Andrew Pos
Lumberport
Wayman Aatunsherrs
Homestead
Henry Conrad
Pasquenle Desdlvo
Femington
Arthur C. Fauley
Mairmont
John al Grab
Bine Coln
Archie R. Bartlett
Augustine Commencement Programs End Year at St Augustine
Last evening at 8 o'clock the commencement exercises of St Augustine's school featured a packed auditorium, a varied program of recitations, music, and a closing speaker Rev J McBriget. Honors included certificates in muscular movement writing, multiple gold medals for music and English course completion, and a list of names across grades receiving awards.
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Daily Sentinel
St. Augustine’s School
Pairiotte
Anna Tucker
Anna Whelan
Dith Chadduck
Marjorie Green
Agness Hyau
Marie Barlow
Rose Heleng Pendergast
Carolyn’ Ott
Anna ‘Korts
Clara Korte
Agnes Dougherty
Constance Hechmer
Genevieve Caveney
Mary Forcello
Regina Coulehan
Clara Korts
Contance Hechmer
Syanea River
J. McBrigot
St.Augustine’s
A.N. Palmer Company
Mary Harkins
Daria McVabe
Roxina Waters
Blanche Deegan
Mary Jo Hehnert
Pauline Bradford
Harry Conley
A. N. Palmer
May Tierney
Agnes Tyan
Daria McCabe
Rose Helene Pendergast
Mary Yates
Mary Foreella
Constance Jechmer
Regita Coulohan
Rose Helene
Pendergast
Anna Korte
Edward Conley
Rosemary Jauscher
Clare Korte
Constance
French World War I Hero Returns from Tank Service
A wounded veteran from New York state, who served as a trainee driver and gunner in the American Tank Service, is scheduled to return home for a leave after earning high praise from commanding officers. He participated in major 1917 campaigns and was among the few noncommissioned officers selected for home leave.
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King
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Canton
Ohio
Guy G. Means
Rogeville
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Paul Carruther
G. Shaffer
iVrank James Stevens
Independence
Karl Banner
Harry “Dd. Sandswood
Flemington
Hobart
Cathey
Thornton
Godfrey D. Matter
East Main Street
Charles Mr. Miles
Grand Street
William J Hanon
West Boyd Street
Ami Howitsa
Simpson
Prank
Kincaid
Benjamin . Mayle
William A. Manage
Virgil Poe
Harrett Street
George A. Poling
Tony Anderson
Wendel
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Cadper BR. Hartlett
Clarksburg
Clyde
Gillispie
West Wilford
Gordon B. Wartlett
Thomas W. Curean
Webster
Easel PF
Imbert
John Ray Keener
Wike Street
James I
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