Greece Enters World War Celebrated by Greeks in City
Several thousand Greeks gathered for the first anniversary of Greece entering the war. A mass meeting at the Centaurs Theatre featured Envoy George Roussos and Dimtri Verenikie of the Greek Consulate. Roussos warned against peace profiteers while stressing Greece’s continued support for the Allies. The crowd, police guards, and naval officers filled the venue as speakers urged unity and honor among allies.
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John Schacher
Air Mail Flight Leaders Discuss Transatlantic Plans
On a Belmont Park to Philadelphia air mail run, Lt Millar led an inspection by Aeronautical Department inspector who checked compass records. In Washington, Inspector Creen joined Lt Culver and Chief Clerk Conner for an aeronautical tour with H L Hartung at the Aero Club of America gathering. Alan R Hawley and Woodhouse attended along with Augustus Post and Italian flyer Crescentini, who seeks U S interest in dirigibles. They discussed a transatlantic flight and air mail aviators joining New Yorks Fourth of July events.
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Duncan Dancers Open Carnegie Hall Tour Leg
Isadora Duncan Dancers opened a tour of American Army camps with a Carnegie Hall show assisted by pianist George Copeland. Six pupils presented new numbers amid a program heavy with Debussy Chopin and Liszt among others. The series continues tonight and tomorrow night.
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Schubert
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London
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Engineers in Army Reach Two Hundred Thousand Enlisted
Major General William M. Black reports to the American Institute of Electrical Engineers that the United States now has about 8,000 commissioned engineer officers and 200,000 enlisted men, with large numbers serving overseas and in rear-area support roles. He notes rapid expansion since 1917 and details varied engineer regiments and corps aiding railways, water systems, fortifications, and logistics for a 1.4 million-strong army.
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Army engineering feats in France described by General Black
General Black outlined vast construction work in France including highways water supply sewerage and electric lighting. He noted 25 pounds per man per day transportation needs and the partial supplementing of French railways with motive power rolling stock and operations.
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May Close More Saloons In Dry Zone Near War Plant
Brooklyn residents report the War Department plans to declare a new dry zone along the Brooklyn waterfront. The area from Twentieth to Thirty-sixth Streets and Fourth Avenue to the docks would be made bone dry due to a 1,000 ironworkers strike at the James Schewan Sons Dry Dock and Repair Company plant at Twenty-seventh Street.
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Liberia Subdues Last Rebel Tribes
Mitchell of Thomasville Ga reports Liberia has subdued the last of the rebellious native tribes after two years of conflict. He recalls Monrovia bombardment by a German U boat in April when the station was destroyed after a refused demand. Four killed by shells.
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AP Establishes Employee Pension Plan for 1918
The Associated Press Board adopts an employee pension disability and death benefits program effective July 1 1918. It allocates 100000 in Liberty bonds from its emergency reserve to fund the inauguration of the plan.
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War aims beyond victory urged to sustain world law
Dr. John H. Latane of Johns Hopkins, at a Maryland Bar Association meeting in Atlantic City, says war must yield a global concert to uphold international law. He notes autocracy versus democracy framed WWI and urges nations to build a powerful organization to enforce law, regardless of self interest.
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Dedicatory ceremony for model War Garden in Bryant Park
The National War Garden Commission dedicated a central model War garden in Bryant Park with a key turnover to New York City war gardeners. Russell T. Edwards presented the key to Park Commissioner Greil as hundreds attended and a bus tour surveyed about 2,000 Manhattan War gardens expected to yield at least 29 000 dollars in vegetables.
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Incognito Sergeant Triggers France Café Meet with Critics
An American sergeant in a French Y M C A cafe confronts a waiter about the last play. The dramatic critic Alexander Woollcott is identified, urging a sharper gaze on theater. Maximilian Foster serves at the table in the anecdote from wartime France.
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France Thanks Red Cross for Clockmaking School Wing Aid
Paris June 28 Etienne Clémentel minister of commerce thanked the American Red Cross for 2004 francs covering half the costs of fitting a new wing for re education of wounded men in trades at the National Clockmaking School at Cluses Haute Savoie The school was started previously and proven successful prompting extension plans with Red Cross funding.
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Carnival Opens as Midland Mead Hosts Red Crom Two Volunteers
Borough President Calvin Van Name opens Midland Mead's carnival to support Red Cross relief efforts. Vernon c Arnalle and Pheetere Kittay are listed as volunteers for tomorrow. The Junior Musical Art League presents a Walldorf Astoria concert led by Margaret C Wels with Marie Cordes and N J Kirech assisting. Vanella's Band performs this afternoon for the Italian Fair benefiting blinded soldiers on the New York Public Library terrace.
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Loew's American Roof Attracts Big Acts
The listing highlights reserved seats for acts at Loew's American Roof including Bors Vanity Mykoff Raskin Il heats Revue Jarrow HI Fob and other major performances with prices 15 35 and 5.
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