Baker and March Oppose Draft Age Extension
Secretary of War Baker and General March told the Senate military committee they opposed the proposed extension of the draft age. General Crowder, though not urging immediate legislation, said action should be taken in time to obtain new registrants under the revised age limits.
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Associated Press
Washington
Baker
General March
Star
Senate Military Committee Today
Crowder
Alzo
Legestarion
Draft Lottery To Be Thursday
Washington announces a draft lottery to be held at a government building for 21 year old registrants. Secretary of War Babsr said about 700000 men will learn their service numbers with 1250 secrecy numbers drawn from large capsules and announced to the Senate conference. The first draw for general military service for July was issued recently.
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Washington
Wer Babsr
Senate
Mhiars
Serensky Premier of Russia Visits London in June
London dispatch states Russian Premier Alexeod Seren sky arrives in London for talks. The Associated Press report notes diplomatic discussions and ongoing tensions between Russia and Western powers as the visit unfolds.
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Erensky
London
Associated Press
Alexeod
Serensky
Warns Shipping of Presence of a Han Raider
Washington June 24 The Navy Department warned of German enemy activity at sea between Cape Race and Bermuda and noted a German raider was brought to an American port yesterday as reports reach the public.
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Associated Press
Washington
Cape Race
Bermuda
Navy Department
Eiven
Boy Hurt in Lotor Accident in Newburgh
A boy was injured in a collision involving a vehicle driven by McQueeney near Gram Street and Loverty. He sustained severe lacerations and other injuries, was treated by Dr Searing, then removed to his home. McQueeney, a frequent Middletown worker and Elks member, aided at the scene.
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Newbursh
Jame
Muind
Jjonn J Sic
Queene
Clirupactor
Gram Street
Lipeaveld
Cherie
Judean
Dean
Benefneels
Laverty
Soukisteers
McQueeney
Teetho
Meaean
Dr. Searing
Magdel
Custer Massacre Remembered 42 Years On
Gen George Armstrong Custer and his command were wiped out by Sioux forces at the Little Bighorn on the Montana plains yesterday marking 42 years. Descendants of the victors and Americans alike recall the battle as a pivotal Civil War memory and honor past soldiers. New president named at Quassaick National Bank to fill death vacancy James N Dickey. Charles D Robinson elected president after service on board.
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Custer
Tve
Hmetpedivonarleree
Gans
Litlle Bigora River
Montana
France
Costa
Grissburg
Dickey Newborsh
Moening
Quassaick National Bank
James N. Dickey
Charles D. Robinson
387 676 Women Enroll In All Parties Nationwide
Albany June 2 During the enrolment period which closed recently 387 676 women in 20 counties joined political parties Frederick L Marshall state superintendent of elections announced Returns from the remaining counties not yet received The party split shows Democratic 154 002 Republican 178 590 Socialist 14 997 Prohibitionist 10 087 The same counties had an enrolment of pren last far totaling 10 655 Counties Albany Bronx Columba Cherpng Cayuga Essex Dutchess Delaware Kings Madison New York
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Albany
Frederick L. Marshall
Bronx
Columba
Cherpnng
Cayuga
Essex
Dutchess
Delaware
Kings
Madison
New York
Local Counties Absent Clear Context In Patchy Text
Fragmentary OCR mentions Suffolk Steuben Schenectady Richmond Yates Patnam Tompkins Orange and Queers in these counties the women supplied See pallois. The garbled line hints at a regional note but provides no coherent event or detail.
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Suffolk
Steuben
Schenectady
Richmond
Yates
Patnam
Tompkins
Orange
Pallois
Cardinal Farley Calls Mass For Victory On Independence Day
In a circular to New York archdiocese rectors, Cardinal Farley urges a special Independence Day Mass in every church for the welfare of the country and the victory of American arms. He stresses loyalty, sacrifice, and a more religious observance to inspire support for the war effort.
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New York Archdiocese
Farley
Wen
Americas
Ettend
Higher post card rate causes loss in revenue
Washington on June 26 reports a sixty five percent drop in souvenir and picture postcard revenues after the one cent mailing rate increase. Percival D Orviall of Rochester attributes the loss to the higher rate, urging a return to one cent. A New York firm notes its annual cards fall from seventy five million to fifteen million under the higher rate, costing the Post Office hundreds of thousands in revenue. Picture postcards remain highly profitable mail matter at about 43 to the pound. Also: Texas becomes fully dry after last night’s law take effect. Saloons close at 9:20 pm and must stay shut.
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Washington
Percival D Orviall
Rochester
National Association of Employing
House
Ways and Means
Basig
Post Offie
Hom
New York City
Notch
Dow
Ambition Salts Advertisement Claim
Ambition Salts promises quick relief from indigestion headaches biliousness constipation and sluggish liver. The ad touts a cheap large bottle with a money back guarantee on first purchase and claims pure blood leads to rugged health.
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Tuthhhh & Tierhune
Former D A R Leader Charged With Grand Larceny
New York June 26 Associated Press reports former D A R director general Mrs William Cummine Stoy was indicted on grand larceny and conspiracy charges after a National Emergency Relief Society finances probe. She had previously visited Middletown with D A R and club activities.
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Associated Press
New York
National Emergency Relief Society
William Cummine
Stoy
The
Daughters of the American Revoluton
Grand
Pew
Four Saved From Lincoln Paralyzed After Sinkings
Baltimore dispatch reports four survivors of the transport President Lincoln sunk by a German submarine arrived at Fort McHenry suffering from diphtheria and paralyzed after fourteen hours in an open boat. They had been taken from a French port, shipped from a French base hospital, and later sent to the United States. Among them Private Joseph B. Cleveland of Binghamton and De Forest A. Days of Breed Wisconsin, both National Army men, recovered some details of their experiences.
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President Lincoln
Fort BicHenry
Atlantic
Lincoln
Buffalo
Joseph B Cleveland
Binghamton and
de Forest
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National Army
Camp Gordon
Edouard Mo Isaacs
Visitation at Masonic Hall for Grand Master Wham S. Farmer
A historical notice describes a visitation to the Masonic Home for the visit of Wham S. Farmer, Grand Master of Masons. The program, arranged by the Times-Press, includes a service and program details on Sunday, June 23, featuring Jack Greer as organizer and promissory notes of the event.
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Jack” Greer
Masonic Heme
Guice
Times- Press
Heme
Wham S. Farmer
Miasors
Canning and Drying Guide Offered Free by War Garden Commission
Citizens are urged to follow the free National War Garden Commission booklet on winter canning and drying. Send 7 cents for postage to Washington, D. C., to obtain the manual and learn preservation methods.
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National War Garden Commission
Washington, D. C
Russian Policy Awaits Washington On July Fourth Ceremonies
Washington reports ponder the Russian problem as the Fourth of July ceremonies approach Mount Vernon. Wilson weighs potential far reaching actions regarding aiding the Russian people and possible military developments in Siberia. The administration seeks evidence on whether Russians favor intervention and how events might shift the war’s balance.
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Washington
Pa Wilson
Denver
Mount Verny
the of
Siberia
Russia
Unclear World War I Front Outlook From Dense Text
A garbled report from June 26 discusses Austrian and Italian fronts with references to the Dual Alliance, morale, and supply issues. Observers weigh impact of recent losses on the military balance and speculate on future summer prospects amid uncertain internal strains and food shortages.
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Washington
Army
Maienal
Offic
Speech Chills Dunkirk Tone Warns War May Last Longer
Berlin and London dispatches report German Foreign Minister von Ribbentrop or von Kuehl warning in a Monday speech that the war could last another year. The pessimistic assessment spurs concern among German leaders and observers, with some notes predicting a drawn-out conflict and continued hardship for all involved.
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London
Tig
von Kueh
Gedorff
Soa
Berlin
Zeiger
Yue Berle
Sterdam Handelsblad
Enin
von Buhing
Shorthand System Claims Speed Record in Teaching
Amid a jumble of notes a claim appears that a new shorthand system has no written consonants and uses one syllable with multiple meanings. It promises teaching speeds up to 140 words per minute and cites inventor James Press as seeking columnar use. An Italian- and New York State-linked official mission is hinted at, with references to U S troops in June and Italy.
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Cotillo
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