Regular Army Men Return from France Amid Demobilization Surge
General March reports May embarkations from France set a record with 333,305 troops moving in and out. By June 5 the regular army began to return, reducing European forces to about 694,745 officers and men and aiming to complete Archangel troop withdrawals within two weeks. Enlistments total over 48,000 with 2.39 million officers and men demobilized to date.
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France
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England
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March
Kahn
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Siberian
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Alaska
Primary Elections Set for September 2 Ballots
The secretary of state announces primary elections will be held on Tuesday September 2 to precede Labour Day. Petitions for designation may be filed July 29 to August 15 with deadlines for declines and vacancies through August 19. Independent nominations require extensive signatures and follow fixed deadlines with registration from October 6 to 11 in New York City.
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Fime
Secretary of State
Justice of the Supreme Court
Court of General Sessions
New York City
Qgear
Fusion Talks For Bronx Judiciary In 1913 Style
Republican and Democratic leaders in the Bronx weigh a fusion for the judiciary. Incumbents County Judge Tout Gibbs and Surrogate George M S are eyed for nomination. Gibbs previously ran as independent with Republican and Jeffersonian backing. Schulz won regular Democratic support. Gibbs reportedly distributed patronage to Republicans, fueling fusion interest amid a minority GOP.
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Eugene McGuire
Arthur H. Murphy
Charles F. Murphy
Harlem
Surrogate Schulz
Gibbs
Y M C A to End Ship Work Morale Secretaries Withdrawn
The National War Work Council of the Y M C A began withdrawing its morale secretaries from returning transports. As ships reach American ports the 126 secretaries will be taken off, with equipment left on board for ship officers to distribute to returning soldiers. The move aligns with War Department aims to speed troop repatriation and conserve berths, while gift boxes for soldiers are provided.
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National War Work Council
Wals
John F. Moore
Ernest E. Wheeler
War Department Commission
Secretary of War
War Department
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Otranto
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Knights of Columbus
Jewish Welfare Board
United For Work Fund
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