Distress in Russia described in classmate letter
A Russian diplomat’s daughter and widow of a Russian officer portrays revolutionary chaos from a refugee view. She condemns the abolition of laws and courts, seizure of banks, and a “red guard” militia. describes looting, revolts, and the exodus of educated officers as the regime collapses.
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New York
Washington
Russia
Germany
Army
Navy
Petrocrad
America
Dire plea from refugee seeking escape to America
An anonymous letter describes a ruined economy and growing government seizure of property. The writer warns of armed soldiers enforcing requisitions, calls private ownership a crime, and appeals for help to reach the United States for safety for themselves and a little girl. They fear becoming lifelong slaves unless they flee.
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Russia
United States
Free America
Lynbrook Artist Admits Retouching Blakelock Canvas
New York reports John T F Dooling assistant district attorney aims for arrests after tracing Blakelock fakes to Lynbrook Illinois artist H M Kitchell admitted retouching a sunset canvas bearing Blakelock signature. Kitchell's son P B Kitchell to be examined. fifteen paintings in progress at Kitchells home.
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New York
John TF. Dooling
Blakelock
H. M. Kitchell
Lynbrook
Kitchell
R A. Blakelock
P. B. Kitchell
Dooling
Newark
J. W. Young
East Jackson Boulevard
Chicago
Mr. Dooling
Americans Blow Up 35 Dugouts of the Germans
Washington dispatch reports American volunteers and technical detachments blew up 32 enemy dugouts and a bridge, with over twenty enemy killed or wounded, as announced in yesterday's communique from Paris.
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Associated Press
Washington
Jung i
Pershing
Pullman Rates Likely to Rise Soon
Waslington June 1 The Associated Press reports that Pullman fares will align with higher passenger rates and overnight price changes will see a rise from 1.50 dollars as other Pullman rates remain unchanged in the near term.
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Associated Press
Waslington
Pullmans
Two Men Report for Camp Dix in Special Call
William A. McCleskey of Mar bok and Walter B Siruiten of the city left for Camp Dix in response to Special Call 503, as registrants on the local Exemption Board list. A separate incident in Pompton Lakes saw William De Gra assaulted at the Motor Inn after an automobile ride, ten men cited for court appearance before Recorder Mickens.
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Willian A. McCleskey
Marbok
Walter B Siruiten
Camp Dix
Brazeroet
Aremoa
Uncle Sam
Asbault
Billy” DE Graw
Paterson
N. J
Datler
Pompton Lakes
Motor Inn
William de Gra
Recorder Mickens
Pranou Lakes
Montgomery Grange Dance Heads to Grange Hall
The Montgomery Grange Dance No 16 will host a dance at Grange Hall in Montgomery on Friday evening June 7. Dancing begins at an hour to be announced and music will be provided by Movid's Orchestra.
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Grange Hall
Montgomers
Movid
Father Botti Assigned to St. Joseph's Parish
Rev. Father Andrew Paul Botti, recently ordained by Cardinal Farley, is named assistant pastor at St. Joseph's Parish in this city. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Botti and is to fill the vacancy created by Father Joseph T. Murphy's reassignment to St Veronica's Church, New York City.
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Andrew Paul Botti
Cardinal Farley
St. Joseph's Seminary
Dunwoodie
N. J
St. Joseph’s Parish
J. P McClancy
Father Botti
Peter Botti
Italy
Middletown
St. Joseph's School
Dunwoodle
St. Joseph's R. C
St Joseph’s
Joseph T. Murphy
St Veronica's Church
50Th Street
New York City
Father Murphy
New York
Big Penalty for Tax Delinquency In Newburgh
In Newburgh on June 1 three revenue tax collectors targeted delinquents. A well known local entertainer faced more than $200 due in war tax, as organizers had shared proceeds with charities. If caught late, totals climb to $108 or more including penalties and expenses.
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Newburgh
Aod
Lable
Thur
Deisseroth
Red Cross
Allied Raids on German Towns Demoralize Population
Allied air raids on German towns are demoralizing the German people. The State Department says the effect on the population is far greater than previously reported.
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Associated Proca
Washington
State Department
Sald
Germans Using Artillery Against Ukranians Reported
AP dispatch from Petrograd cites German artillery fire aimed at suppressing uprisings in Ukraine. Report notes revolutionaries believed to be burning forests and stockpiling farming tools as they resist occupation.
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Br Associated Press
Washington
Jane i
Prasani
Mrs Stokes Sentenced to Ten Years on Each Charge
Mrs Stokes, wife of the pastor, was today sentenced to ten years on each of the indictments charging violation of the cannabis act. The sentences to run concurrently. The Kansas City report notes court actions and the judge’s remarks.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Jones
Rone
Pastor Stokes
Day Liners Plan Sunday Runs For Summer Season
The Hudson River Day Line will operate Sunday sailings from June 16 to October 12 with a chaplain aboard each steamer and patriotic music. Arrangements include open-air singing at Bear Mountain Lake landing and special late afternoon express boats from upriver points starting July 7. The move follows consultations with clergy and officials and aims to provide wholesome recreation for servicemen amid wartime New York.
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New York
Bombay
Hudson, River Day Line
Washington Irving
Hendrick Hudson
Robert Fulton
Albany
Kine
Interstate Palisade Park Commissioners
Bear Mountain Lake
Day Line
Uncle Sam
Pointe
Olesti
Lime
Royal Arcanum Rate Increase Upheld by Court of Appeals
In Albany New York on June 3 the Court of Appeals affirmed the Royal Arcanum right to raise insurance rates. The decision, announced by William F McConnell supreme auditor, reversed a lower court ruling which had sided with a member who refused to pay the increased rates claiming contract rights. The appeal originated after the member was suspended for nonpayment. The case advanced through the Supreme Court and Appellate Division before reaching the Court of Appeals.
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New York
Court of Appeals
Albany
Royal Arcanum
Wiliam F. McConnell
Air
Supreme Court
Lodge
Cst
Beers Face Further Coal Saving as Output Cuts Considered
Washington reports a proposed further reduction in brewery output to save coal. Brewers already cut 30 percent from April to June this year versus 1917, with talks planned for a June conference to discuss a further 20 percent cut, totaling about 50 percent.
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Washington
Fuel Administration
Baseball and Bat Fund Gets Check
W H Davis of the Motive Power Department of the O and W sent a night check to Washington on Saturday to support the Clark Griffith Ball and Bat Fund. The Taig fund is to supply balls and bats for boys over there, replacing those in travel. The fund was readily secured from the captives of the Motive Power Department.
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W. H Davis
Motive Power Department
Washington
Clark C. Griffith
Rumor of Rose Company Bankruptcy Not True
Rumors spread across Mid Gietown and Orange County that Rose Corpora and several associated firms faced bankruptcy. The Rose firm led by Gol Sohn B. Rowe denied insolvency, noting a temporary setback amid conflicting reports and market reaction.
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Oranse
Sohn B. Rowe
Rove Brick Company
John B Nore Company
Coney Island Conerhthm Company
Frye Company
Commuters Celebrate June Rates Amid Transit Hikes
Commuters from suburban towns hailed a Washington ruling that June commutation tickets remain valid through use, despite a mileage rate increase. Pullman berths rise to 2 from 1.50 plus 3.5 cents a mile. July tickets will cost 10 percent more than June. Some tickets bought before June 10 must be returned for new higher-rate passes. Universally, mileage books and interurban electric rates are under review.
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New York
Washington
McAdoo
Ralph H Wallace
Erie Railroad
Three Goshen Students Take Cornell Scholarship Exams
Seven county students sat for Cornell University scholarship exams at Goshen High School on Saturday. District supervisors Theron L. McKnight Orville Eichenberg and Sanford A. Cartwright oversaw the tests from morning to afternoon with a brief intermission. Readiness for announcements rests with the State Department of Education in Albany. Students listed include Agnes Hornbeck Bennett Port Jervis High Charles K Broons Monroe High Ira M Cohen Middletown High Elliott H Deming Middletown High Mary J Morad Middletown High Ethel J Seeley Goshen High Willisra Clyde Wenzel Newburgh.
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Goshen
Cornell Universty
Theron L. McKnight
Orville Eichenberg
Sanford A. Cartright
State Department of Education
Albany
Ume
Agnes Hornbeck Bennett
Port Jervin
Charles K. Broons
Monroe
Ira M. Cohen
Middletown
Elliott H. Deming
Ming Mary J. Morad
Ethel J. Seeley
Willisra Clyde Wenzel
Nexhargh
Public asked to aid in new rail rate adjustments
Director General McAdoo invites the shipping public to submit views on freighter rate readjustments under General Order No 28 through Freight Traffic Officers. Shippers may present proposals at the local Freight Traffic Committee, based in New York City at 143 Livorts Street with B Campbell as chair.
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McAdoo
Frescht
Livorts Street
New York City
B. Campbell
Australia Repatriates Soldiers Under New System
Washington reports Australia describes a broad repatriation program for WWI soldiers. A Ministry of Repatriation and state boards will provide sustenance and job retraining, with payments up to three pounds six shillings ($16.50) per dependent. The plan aims to reestablish veterans in industry and life after discharge.
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Iabor
Federal Agent Probes Charges in Jeffersonville
A Federal secret service agent investigated pro Germanism claims in a letter allegedly signed by Mrs Peter Hogan wife of a Civil War veteran with two sons in France He questioned German sympathizers and warned locals while a report claimed a flag incident at a church near Lake Huntington and nearby areas. Also Charles W Fairbanks former Vice President lay dying in Indianapolis with little hope of recovery per Dr Z A Macdonald.
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Jeffersonville
Secret Service
Department of Justice
Kert le
Lake Huntington
Do. W. Fairbanks
Indianapolis
Charles W Fairbanks
Z. A Maccdonald
Macdonald
Wilson Only Can Halt Wire Strike
New York reports say the National War Labor Board urged settlement between Western Union Telegraph Company and the Commercial Telegraphers Union. S J Konenkamp warned a strike will be called, while Newcomb Carlton denied union recognition and cited reasons. The board split along labor and employer lines. Konenkamp warned up to about 60,000 commercial telegraphers and 60,000 railroad telegraphers could be affected.
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New York
National War Labor Board
Western Union Telegraph Company
Commercial Telegraphers Union of America
S.J. Konenkamp
Newcomb Carlton
Western Union
Tait 1S
Konenkamp
John Robinson Circus Promises Fifty Features at Middletown Run
The John Robinson Circus visits Middletown on Monday June 10 offering a large program with fifty features. The vast show includes ground acrobatics two stages and three rings with a cast of performers and animals delivering spectacular acts from aerial stunts to elephant pageantry.
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John Robinson Circus
Middletown
Grotesgure Falls
John A Robin
Son's Circus
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Australia
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Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
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Hudson Valley
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Chamber OF Commerce
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