National Guard to Be Sent to Southern Camps
Washington reports the War Department will move National Guard units to Southern and Southeastern camps after they are drafted into federal service. Draft dates may shift July 28, July 5 and August 6, with concerns over seniority and field confusion. Redistribution and consolidation of Guard divisions are likely after federalization to form about a dozen infantry divisions plus cavalry.
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Washington
Federal Service
War Department
Federel Service
Linds Vista
Cal
Wart
Gan
National Guard
Wuara
Wein Pot
National Army
France
Pershing
Nation Fails to Rally Volunteers for Wilson Call
Warrington June 2. Only 1512 men were accepted for service nationwide as President Wilson urges filling the regular army and reserves by June 20. News of regulars arriving in France did not lift volunteer spirit, with conscription expected to fill gaps. New York state obtained 268, Nebraska nears quota, while total daily enlistments were few, leaving large shortfalls.
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Warrington
Wilson
New York
Nebraska
War Training for Girls Plan Enroll Ages Sixteen to Twenty One
An alliance of Collegiate Alumni under the Woman s Committee of the Defence Council plans to enroll girls aged sixteen to twenty one in war training. The curriculum includes clothing, conservation, clerical, nursing and agricultural work along with instruction in telegraph and telephone use. Some details require further clarification as to transportation and schedules.
Drafting a Fairer Basis for Military Quotas
A congressional bill proposes basing state quotas on citizens liable for military service rather than total population. It argues current totals include aliens who are not liable, creating inequities for states like New York, Massachusetts, Arizona and Rhode Island. The amendment would add wording to require liability under the act for quota calculations.
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Fee
United States
Arizona
Connecticat
Massachusetts
Nevada
New York
Rhode Island
Alabama
Arkansas
George
Mssissippi
North
South Carolina
Tennessee
Boston
Lowell
Lawrence
Mass
1800 Schoolboys Pitch Tents at Peekskill Camp
About 1,800 schoolboys from across New York state occupy the old National Guard grounds near Peekskill for a four week military and physical training camp. Col Chapin and Col Baruch command with Maj Gen O Ryans staff. Thomas C Stowell directs. Rifles, tactics, target practice, and daily play including baseball and water sports are planned. state funds cover transport, food, and incidental costs. The Young Mens Christian Association runs a tent station with evening films, and religious services are arranged for Jews Catholics and Protestants. Many boys depart from Grand Central on a special train.
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National Guard
Peekskill
Chapin and
Baruch
O'Ryan
Thomas C Stowell
State Military Training Commission
Young Men's Christian Association
New York City
Grand Central
New York Raises 903294 for Red Cross From Bell System Help
Day’s contributions push New York total to 38056040 as the Bell System gives 500000 nationwide. American Telephone and Telegraph adds 42500, with 2500 from Delaware and Atlantic, 7500 from Holmes Electric Detective, 500 from Bank of Montreal, 50100 from American Graphophone, and smaller gifts from Short Hills residents and the steamboat Mundainy.
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Red Cross
New York
Bell System
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Delaware and Atlantic Telephone and Telegri Company
Holmes Flectric Detective Company
Bank of Montreal
American Graphaphone Company
Short Hills
N. J
Mundainy
Concert and Game at Ebbets Field Sunday
A sacred and patriotic concert is set for Ebbets Field tomorrow starting at 1 PM. Drill displays by the Granite inghip and the 2d Naval Brooklyn accompany Asher Fitzgerald and a playlet Spirit of 1,000 sailors will wing led Banner. Afterward a championship baseball game pits Brooklyn against Philadelphia.
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Ebbets Field
Granite Inghip
2D Naval Brooklyn
Asher Fitzgerald
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Star-Span
Train Accident Grants $25,000 to Garfield Boy
Federal juries awarded Edwin Mors 25,000 for injuries he suffered in the Erie Railroad freight yard at Garfield. The seven year old was maimed when he dropped a marble under a moving freight car and his leg was crushed as the train started. His father received 1,500 in damages.
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Edwin Mors
Garfield
Bee
S.J
Erie Railroad
Women’s Suits Clearance at Reduced Prices
Women’s fashionable tailored suits in various fabrics are marked down. Original prices ranged from 29 to 125 dollars, now reduced to 15 to 39.50 dollars depending on model and fabric.
Bathing Suits for the Fourth Arrive at Surf Sat
New inventory includes smart slip on swimming suits priced at 2.95 in Mohair Poplin and Surf Sat fabrics. Features include pretty girdles and new sailor collars. Sizes range from 34 to 44.
Misses' Suits and Summer Dresses Sale Prices
Clothing sale listing ranges for Misses' suits and summer dresses. Prices noted include reductions from previously higher tiers, with bracketed figures reflecting adjusted sale prices across multiple styles. The fragment lists several price bands as examples of remaining stock.
Sun and Rain Parasols Fashion Parasol $4.95
Very fashionable double service parasols protect from rain and sun. Available in Japanese or India shapes with bracelet, leather loop, and sport handle options. Priced at 4.95.
Hand-Embroidered Linen Coat Dresses at $15
Fourth Floor offers hand embroidered linen coat dresses priced at $15. Styles include white pink Copenhagen blue and grey with pocket embroidery. Sizes range from 24 to 42.
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Wonderful Values
Copenhagen
Sport Skirts for the Holidays on sale at nine seventy five and ten seventy five
Delightful full gathered models with novelty and patch pockets. Made from Figured Silk Khaki Kool wool jersey and washable satin in Flesh and White. Available in waist sizes 23 to 28 inches.
Misses Sport Smocks at 2 95 in varied coats
Misses' sport smocks offered at two ninety five dollars in coat and slip-on models with figured and two colored combinations. Sizes 14 to 20 years. Second Floor.
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GNY
Defence Artillery
Senate
House
Peekskill Camp
N. Y. Telephone Co
Erie
Saka & Company
Theotine
Poiret Twil
Serge
Gabardine
Faille
Summer
Saks
T Day
Saks Hair Goods
Europe
la Touraine
Paris
Switzerland
Milan
Panama
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