West Point Men Given Diplomas
West Point class of 1919, advanced graduates due to war, received diplomas at a late June ceremony amid a canceled parade for War Secretary Baker. Baker spoke to the cadets at the ceremony after arriving in the afternoon, noting a gift from the Millery Academy of France to U S military leaders.
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Academy honors top cadets from Worcester roll
General merit list at the academy names cadet John Dean of Worcester as honor man. First ten by merit include P. Dean Worcester P Timothy Ohio H J Casey New York R F Haruziton Pennsylvania Pp H Tansey Tennessee Hans Kramer Michigan A G Matthews California A B Shatwekl Montana MOC Grenata New Jersey and L H Hewitt Iowa.
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H. J. Casey
New York
Thompson Ridge Pine Bush Hit By Storm
A severe rain and hail storm struck the Thompson Ridge to Pine Bush area on Wednesday afternoon. Torrential rain gave way to hail the size of hickory nuts, damaging crops, plants, and gardens. Some farms suffered heavy losses while nearby fields escaped. The storm moved in a narrow path, leaving a mixed scene of destruction and relief across the region.
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May activities at the tuberculosis dispensary reported
Miss Wallace, nurse at the city tuberculosis dispensary, presents May monthly figures. Twelve patients were visited at clinics, one clinic held, three patients admitted to Newburgh hospital, and supplies for patients are listed. A penitentiary committee noted. Kaiser appears very well in a Berlin letter describing the Emperor William in radiant health.
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Kaiser
Amsterdam
Berlin
Germany protests Prager lynching in United States
A War Bureau telegram from Germany reports the lynching of Robert Prager at Collitsie on April 4 and quotes Privy Councillor Simons denouncing the act as motivated by German sympathy. The Swiss Minister in Washington lodged a complaint and asked for safeguards. The U.S. claims laws prevented interference and investigation continues. No formal protest reached the State Department or Swiss Legation by June 12.
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He Leaves 125 Jobs Hired by Uncle Sam
New York January 13 Burt the biggest employer in the world was glad to get a man who quit 125 jobs in six months. A. B. Smith Regional Director of the Eastern Railroads is hired by Uncle Sam with the condition he quits other posts. He had been president of the New York Central Railroad and of 323 other companies in the system.
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War Garden Booklets Offer Free Caning and Drying Guides
A wartime advertisement urges readers to join together to can and dry produce, noting free instructions in a War Garden Commission book from Washington, paid by 2 cents postage. Readers are reminded to use Times-Press Want columns for needs.
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Meat In Urging People To Cleanse Kidneys
An old advertisement warns meat consumption burdens the kidneys with uric acid and urges daily use of Jay Salts, a grape and lemon juice lithia drink, to flush and stimulate clogged kidneys, neutralize urine acid, and prevent urinary and bladder disorders.
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Viel
Remarkable Workload Sparks Historic Self Termination
A worker bragged about taking on 100 jobs and then resigning from the remaining 25, creating a record that even the Czar of Russia would envy for its breadth of side endeavors. The extraordinary feat highlights extraordinary multitasking and self dismissal from nearly all duties.
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Mr. Smith
Anniversary of First American Troops in France
Paris June 13 President Poincare expressed France’s admiration for the American expeditionary forces arrival in France and sent felicitations to President Wilson for their gallantry and bravery on the battlefield.
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Associated Press
Paris
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Wilson
Germany to Withdraw Most Russian Front Troops
Maxim Gorky’s Petrograd newspaper reports Germany plans to redeploy the bulk of troops now in Russia to the western front. The Daily News says intercepted orders from General Falkenbergh authorize the move, signaling a major shift in fronts.
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London
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Russia
Falkenbarn
British Papers Show Growing Optimism Amid German Setbacks
London reports a rising tone of optimism in the British press as observers note German setbacks shock readers. Associated Press dispatch from June 13 describes heightened confidence that the war situation is shifting in favor of the Allies.
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Associated Press
London
Obsequies for Mrs. Cora A. White at sister's home
Funeral held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of sister Mrs. Gertrude Cox 11 Sproat street conducted by Rev. Dr. E. Van Dyke Wight. Interment in Slate Hill Cemetery Goshen. Also notes of Hyde Park baseball permit for American soldiers and sailors, patriotic pageant at St Pauls Church, Miss Mary A. Brownell Red Cross nurse, and Newburgh visit by Common Council members with Clerk George H. Stanton for Major's Conference.
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Mary A. Brownell
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Newharsh
Rheumatim Like a Mule Advertises Cure
An old advertisement touts Neutrone Prescription 93 and 99 for rheumatism. It promises relief from pain and swollen joints, claims purifying the blood eliminates rheumatic poisons, and lists prices 59 cents to 1.00. J Erskine Mills Middletown and Scott's Pharmacy Goshen are named as dealers.
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Governor Whitman Guest at Mayors Conference in Newburgh
Governor C S Whitman was the guest of honor at a dinner for delegates to the Conference of Mayors and Other City Officials in Newburgh. Former Governor Odell urged cities to slow municipal ownership plans and promote plan C governance, which Newburgh uses. Whitman spoke on New York State in War Time.
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C. S. Whitman
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New York State
Austrians Said to Lose 2000 in Adriatic Battle
Venice June 13 Commander Rizzo, famed for sinking an Austrian battleship, reportedly says possibly two thousand Austrians were killed in the encounter. The dramatic tale highlights his noted exploit and the ongoing wartime peril along the Adriatic.
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Associated Press
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Rizzo
Adriatic
Lily
Eagles Elect Keneally of Rochester President
Geneva June 12 After a spirited election William Keneally of Rochester was chosen state president of the Fazies at the closing session of the annual convention. Other officers include Vice president Joseph Shere Lone Island secretary Walter H. Neofie Ossining treasurer W D Clark Utica chaplain Harry Felsinger Ithaca conductor Charles W. Jones Bay Ridge inside guard William A Atkin Schenectady outside guard Douglas Afi Tonawanda trustee Charlies Norris Watertown
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Lone Island
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W. D. Clark
Utica
Harry Felsinger
Ithaca
Charles W. Jones
Bay Ridge
William A Atkin
Schenectady
Douglas Afi
Tonawanda
Charlies Norris
Watertown
Binghamton to Dedicate Kalurah Temple Friday
Binghamton prepares for Kalurah Temple Dedication on Flag Day Friday June 14 with a ceremonial program described as unmatched. The event aims to showcase a large turnout of Shriners and novices, signaling a strong community display amid local ads and notices.
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Flag Cay
Mrs Krenrich Sells Her Home to Move to New Jersey
Mrs Anns Krenrich of 58 Beate Avenue sold her house to Albert P Morenco to occupy it as a residence. The sale was through G E Staswood agency. The family plans to leave for New Jersey in July as Vilais Krenrich has been in business at Parlin since last February.
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Beate Avenue
Albert P. Morenco
G. E. Staswood
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New Jersey
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Parlin
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New York Dentists Meet in Saratoga Today
Members of the Dental Society of the State of New York arrive for the fiftieth annual meeting opening today at the casino in Saratoga Springs. The society, organized in Albany on June 36 1863, marks a half century as attendees gather, with Mrs. Harry Johnson of Cornwall visiting relatives in the area and Mrs. Matilda Douglas accompanying, before heading to Florida.
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Matilda Douglas
Harry Johnson
Crawall
George Eaton
Florida
Fox the Statesman and Orator in English History
Charles James Fox, noted as a great English statesman and orator, joined parliament at nineteen as a Tory, led the Whig opposition to Lord North, and championed Indian reform, the slave trade abolition, and other major measures despite royal enmity. His gambling woes and eventual debts shaped his later life, and his eloquence in British Parliament is highly regarded. Also, a note on Jupiter and Saturn’s largest satellites and telescope views.
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Wan and Money in Fort Scott Sermon Focus
A Fort Scott preacher preached last Sunday that riches matter less than the man who holds them. The sermon emphasized character over wealth, urging that it is not how much money a man has but how much man he is. The Kansas City Star reports this reflection on values.
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Kansas City
Star
Cubic Feet in a Ton of Coal Explained
A brief explainer from Popular Science Money shows a ton of coal holding about 34 to 38 cubic feet, averaging near 35. By measuring a bin’s length, breadth and depth you can estimate how much coal to order to fill it.
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