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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1917
Page
4
Misses wash skirts in gabardine pique Russian cord and khaki go for 4.75 to 38 dollars after sale. Sport Suits in pongee Tussahan and Italian silk for ages 14 to 20 drop from 28 to 95 to 19.50 and 27.50. Sport Dresses in crepe de chine and Oriental silk for ages 14 to 20 down to 27.50 and 34.50. Riding Habits cross saddle in khaki and linen sizes 14 to 18 reduced to 12.50 and 16.50.
The balance of this season's stock of trimmed hats to close out. All tailored and riding hats available at reduced prices.
An advertisement details boys clothing discounts with items such as Scisafmpora and Russian suits in sizes 3 to 14 years, Norfolk and wash suits, Angora sweaters, and English Jack Hats. Sale prices range from 2.75 to 5.50, with no credits or exchanges offered.
The latest roster shows 900 new officers among all arms, with names tied to governors island and Fort Slocum. Captains and lieutenants from Infantry Cavalry Field Artillery Coast Artillery Medical and other units are listed by city and state, headed by the June 1 release.
The French freighter Mississippi was torpedoed 145 miles off Brest France on June 2. Survivors reached Fayal Azores after lifeboat rescues. one able seaman drowned. Vessel was 410 feet long, 52 feet beam, speed ten to twelve knots, owned by General Transatlantic Co. of Havre. No further details released.
Washington reports a plan to convert Rheims Cathedral into a Pan theon for unknown Allied soldiers who fought in France. The restoration act proposes not restoring the cathedral but placing battle flags inside and formally dedicating the structure as a monument to roic dead after the war.
The Army begins recruitment for officer training camps on August 27 with nearly 4,000 applications already on file at Governors Island. Selected New York recruits will train at Fort McPherson near Atlanta or Fort Oglethorpe in Virginia, under Major General Leonard Wood, with age limits up to 50. Applicants must be at least 20 years and 9 months old. selected officers earn 100 dollars monthly and receive full transport, uniforms, and subsistence.
Special to The New York Times reports Plattsburg New York adopts a full trench warfare program to train students for European combat. Camp features include two rival trench systems blank fire drills field telephony telegraph and simulated no mans land with live night operations and waterproofing for trenches to be completed before a base camp designation.
A military post orders soldiers to eat in regular dining spaces and return to barracks within ten minutes after meals. The rule aims to curb disturbances thought to be caused by disliked camp fare and misread behavior by Regular Army officers. An automobile party near the New England mess shack reported a singing company incident to Colonel Wolf.
Buenos Aires reports June 17 that Germany will permit neutral ships to leave British ports and travel through the prohibited zone without danger, except the English Channel, starting July 1, easing the U-boat ban and promising safety for neutrals.
Amsterdam reports the German steamship Turin struck a mine off the Baltic coast while bound from Sweden to Amsterdam. The Turin was torpedoed by a submarine but remained afloat after the attack, according to Veletraat.
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