Bluejacket Hero Sinks German Sub and Foiled Water Works Plot
A U S destroyer rammed and sunk a German U boat after a bluejacket, a son of German parents, spotted the periscope. Nearby, two would‑be attackers failed in an attempt to blow up Portland Maine water works at Sebago Lake, triggering a coast‑to‑coast search for suspects.
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Water Works OF
Portland
Great Britain
United States
Phallef
William McDonald
Peer
Suttaiu
Sebago, Lake
Marshal Higgins
Water District
Ossipee
New Hampshire
Wilhem Lilly
Dr. Borstush
Tnesde
Tme
Associated Press
Petrograd
Tomsk
Rome
Triple murder shocks city in New York tragedy
Richard Barrett aged 41, a stationary engineer, killed his wife Mary 29 and his two children Milton four and baby Donald 18 months before slashing his throat. The motive cited was quarrels over money.
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International Mews Service
New York
Richard Barrett
Mary
Milton
Donald
Cocchi Caught in Bologna in Cruger Death Case
Rome reports Alfredo Cocchi, the TinHan fugitive wanted in New York over Ruth Cruger’s death, has been captured in Bologna per advices received today.
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Rome
Alfredo Cocchi
TinHan
New York
Ruth Cruger
Bologna
Suffragists Stage Second White House Riot Banner Incident
Intenational News Service reports a second riot outside the White House as Nations Women’s party suffragists parade a banner attacking Wilson and the U S mission to Russia. Lucy Burns and Katherine Morey bearers of the banner stand as about 200 onlookers chant and tear the banner. Police disperse the crowd while the pickets remain. The group plans more banner displays today. Also noted is the burial of an infant son of Mr and Mrs Perry Black from North Street.
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Washington
White House
Wilson
Russia
Lucy Burns
New York
Katherine Morey
Boston
Miss Barns
Miss Morey
Today's Red Cross Campaign Results Report
Fore noon efforts brought in 2480 dollars 75 cents and weekly total reaches 9554 dollars 25 cents. Lists show individual contributions from Buck Hunter Gould Morrison Gardner Kirkwood Startup Gibbs Faulkner Millspaugh and others with amounts ranging from 39 dollars 90 cents to 632 dollars 75 cents. Team captains and men meet at the Assembly Rooms Friday at 9 o clock to plan further fundraising.
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B. Buck
F. P. Hunter
D. Gould
Secesee
John H. Morrison
L A. Gardner
Dr. Kirkwood
W. J. Startup
J. E. Gibbs
E. ©. Faulkner
Stanley Millspaugh
Train Hits Bus Filled With Men In New Jersey
South River June 21 A Pennsylvania railroad train struck a bus carrying du Pont powder works employees at Parlin between South Amboy and Jamesburg, killing two men and injuring 11 others who were on their way to work.
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International News Service
South River
N. J
du Pont Powder Works
Parlin
Pennsylvania Railroad
South Amboy
Jamesburg
Bullville Man Is The Chairman
Albany June 21 feed dealers of New York state meet today and tomorrow at the Hampton hotel to organize as the Eastern Federation of Feed Merchants. Active members will include retailers associates manufacturers and wholesalers and representatives of local and county organizations. The meeting was arranged May 1. Frank Jones of Bullville is chairman. J C Reid of the Corna Mills Company St Louis chairman of the directory of the American Feed Manufacturers Association will speak.
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Albany
New York State
Hampton Hotel
Eastern Federation
Frank ©. Jones
Bullville
J. C. Reid
Corna Mills Company
St. Louis
His Gentle Hint
A brief quip from a Boston Granecriph item where a doctor jokes about telling people to settle accounts to avoid trouble. The exchange highlights a wry, humorous tone typical of the era's small humorous snippets.
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Boston
Subscriptions Rise for Schrade Cutlery Plant Fund
Subscriptions to the Schrade Cutlery Co. branch in this city jumped from 12675 to 14030 dollars. EL E Mandeville, president of the Orange County Public Service Corporation, has subscribed 4000 dollars toward the fund as efforts continue to secure the plant's location here.
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Schrade Cutlery Co
Ele Mandeville
Orange County Public Service Corporation
Orange County Lighting Company
Hera
Sinn Fein Riots Disturb Ireland Sparks Street Turmoil
Sinn Fein protests erupted with rebels marching through streets flying the Sinn Fein flag. Police intervention led to street fighting injuring several people. Eighteen men and five women were arrested. Local authorities report clashes across districts under British flag.
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International News Service
Dubin
Sinn Fein
Note threats Consuelo Sae in Ruth Cruger case at Polyclinic
An unsigned note in Spanish threatening death was tossed into Miss Consuelo Sae at the Polyclinic Hospital where she recovers from injuries linked to the Ruth Cruger murder mystery. The note warned her against further disclosures about white slavery and was given to District Attorney Swann and two guarding officers.
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International News Service
New York
Consuelo Sae
Ruth Cruger
Cruger
Swann
Miss LaRue
Aged Sullivan County Man Hit by Train Near Fallsburg
John Baker aged 32 of Centerville Station Sullivan county was struck by southbound Ontario and Western train No 2 near Fallsburg at 3 30 last evening. He died an hour later in Thrall Hospital from massive injuries including mangled arms crushed leg multiple fractures and head wounds. Baker, a pioneer settler, was walking along tracks to return home. Train crew were Conductor G L Geer and Engineer O H Davis. Funeral planned at Accord Dutch Reformed Church Saturday at 1 o clock.
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John Baker
Centerville
Sullivan County
Ontario & Western
Thrall
Fallsburg
Baker
Falisburg
G. L. Geer
Walion
O H,. Davis
Thail Hospital
Dimy
T. D. Mills
Mr. Baker
Accord
Jacob Baker
Police Seek 16 Percent Salary Increase in City Election
At today’s special city election voters decide on several revenue propositions while the police department asks for a 16 percent raise in officer salaries plus associated fees. The force has seen only modest gains over 13 years, with total increases totaling $2500 to date. February 1964 brought a $75 yearly increase, followed by smaller raises until the current $906 plus 10 was allowed.
Albany names James Montgomery Flagg military artist
Albany June 21 Governor Whitman appointed James Montgomery Flagg a noted artist as official military artist of the State of New York.
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International News Service
Albany
Whitman
James Montgomery Flagg
Hest
State of New
Mayor appeals for Red Cross funds at Stratton Theatre
Middletown Mayor A C N Thompson urged high turnout for two Red Cross benefit performances at Stratton Theatre. He asked residents to donate at least one day's income toward the city's share of a national fund aimed at supporting relief efforts and war-related aid.
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A. C. N. Thompson
Middletown
Red Cross
Stratton Theatre
Thompson
American Red Cross
Patrick Henry
First Gambling Case Ends in Hung Jury in Newburgh
In Newburgh on June 21 Otto Deisseroth faced a six hour trial with the jury reportedly split nine to three in favor of conviction. Judge Seeger discharged the jurors after failing to reach agreement and preparations began for a second indictment involving a poker joint in the same building.
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Newburgh
Otto
Ted) Deisseroth
Seeger
Tunes-Press
Willon Crawshaw
Cuns Musbach
Middletown
Crawshaw
Atorney
Hirschberg
Water Mains Blow Off To Clean Sewage Lines
The city opened six blow-off gates at various points Wednesday night to flush the mains and remove accumulations. Pressure dipped briefly but no complaints arose as three blow-outs ran for 30 to 45 minutes with crews ready to shut off for any fire. Located at Finton and South, Washington and Spring, Wickham near The Townsend, Wickham and Fairlawn, and near NcQuolds and Monhagens engine house. Sheriff’s Proclamation calls for all residents ages 21 to 30 who did not register on June 5, 1917 to report names and addresses for legal action.
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Finton and
South Streets
Washington Street
Spring Street
Wickham Avenue
Townsend
Erie James Street
Wickham and
Fairlawn Avenues
NcQuolds and
Monhagens
Orange County
S. McDowell
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Kaiser Bill
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Tsar
Alphonse
Turkey
Kimgiet
Alexander
Smeet Para
Greece
E. D. Sullivan
Granema Sez
Cocchi
Perry Black
North Street
New York States
Parfth House
Breese
France
Hed Cross
John Wanamaker
Bullville Man
Ireland
STATE
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Mercury
The
Stratton
Otto Deisseroth
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