New Mexico Sails as America’s Largest Warship in History
The New Mexico, a superdreadnought with twelve 14 inch guns and electric drive, launched at New York Navy Yard. Plans show 624 feet length, 32 000 ton displacement, 21 knot speed, and crew of 56 officers and 1141 men. It is sister to the Mississippi and Idaho, with Tennessee to follow.
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New Mexico
New York Navy Yard
United States Navy
Navy Yard
Arizona
Navy Department
Bertint
Dieslip
Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company
Idaho
New York Shipbuilding Company
Camden
N. J
Tennessee
Queen Elizabeth
C. T. Rook
Nathaniel FR. Usher
Great Day for America and Wartime Draft Call
The article recalls June 1 as a decisive day when Americans registered for military service to fuel the war against Germany. It notes expected conscription, a large first army, and future calls as the conflict continues, framing the moment as a historic national mobilization. It also covers nurses aboard the Mongolia returning from Chicago, their perilous voyage near submarine activity and a close encounter with German U boats during a tense crossing to a British port.
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United States
Tran
Germany
Mongolia
Red Cross
Chicago
Florence Edna Baker
Britteh
Saymour
United States Navy
Oldest Marshall resident John Rector dies at 91
John Lewis Rector born January 26 1826 in eastern Tennessee lived in Marshall most of his life. He operated a line between Palestine and Marshall before shifts to local transfer work run by his son William. He served in the Mexican War, married Kathrine McAdams and Sarah Purcell, and left two sons George and William and two daughters Christine Schmidt and Emma Buttz, with a son Charles deceased. He died May 29 at age 91 years 4 months and 3 days after a long active life.
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Marshall
John Lewis
George Washington
Nancy Kirkpatrick
Tennessee
Sarah Purcell
George
Terre Haute
Christine Schmidt
Muncie Ind
Emma Buttz
Indianapolis
William
Charles
Springfield
Ft Leavenworth
Rector
Oklahoma
United Brethren Church Sermon and Children’s Day Plans
Reverend John Craig will preach Sunday night at 7 30 at the United Brethren Church in Marshall. Sunday school starts at 9 30 am and a Children’s Day program is planned for next Sunday. Pastor N E Royer invites all attendees to attend services and Sunday school.
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Marshall
John Craig
Endeavoral
Grace
Jersey to Patrol Coast With All-Girl Battalion
Miss Ethel A Grosscup will lead a 200 girl coast patrol battalion at Seaside Park New Jersey for summer duty and Red Cross training. Governor Edge and Adjutant General Barber approve camp and gear on Miss Grosscups land. girls have family consent.
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Trenton
N. J
New Jersey
Ethel A. Grosscup
Edward E. Grosscup
Seaside Park
Red Cross
Miss Grosscup
Hollins College
Hollins
Moss
Governor Edge
Barber
Scientific research to beat Germany urged across nations
Washington cable from Dr. George E Hale appeals to England France Italy Russia for an international mobilization of scientific research facilities to aid in defeating Germany. The National Academy of Sciences and National Research Council would coordinate mobilization with Defense Council. Textile experts offer services to mobilize resources and supply chains for war efforts.
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Washington
Germany
England
France
Italy
Russia
George E. Hale
National Research Council
Defense Council
Hale
National Academy of Sciences
Royal Society of England
Academie Des Sciences
Paris
Petrograd
Academia Dei Lincei
Rome
United States
Wilson
Council of Naonal Defense
Council of National Defense
Alexander Ti Meser
New York
Ilon
GUO Department Stores
Baby Beverly Doolittle Travels Home in Market Basket
Congressman Imde Doolittle and wife travel from Washington with two month old Beverly. To ease the long trip, they place the infant in a market basket loaded with pillows and quilts where she sleeps most of the journey. The other item notes a teenage would be robber spanked after attempting a hold up in Danville.
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Imde
Doolittle
Washington
Beverly
Danville
Theo
Gore Swindall
South Side
Swindali
Hidden Wealth Found in Recluse Home Near Elaterstraw
Relatives of Frank Grimes, a Grassy Point recluse near Elaterstraw, discovered 25000 pounds in money and securities and deeds to realty worth more. A search uncovered seven dusty bank books and hints of further treasure as authorities plan to continue the hunt.
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Hilverstraw
Frank Grimes
Grassy Point
Elaterstraw
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Baby IN A Basket
Congressman Doolittle
Black & Hutchinson’s
Stone’s Cakes
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H.M. Dewey & Co. Marshall Tl
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