Seven American officers decorated for bravery in France
Charles F Bertelli reports that seven American volunteers in the American Ambulance Wield Service have been decorated for valor in France. Notables include Harvard graduates Lovering Hill and Charles Baird, Princeton alumnus Cornelius Winant, and Massachusetts men David Sargent, Graham Carey, and Frank Baylies, with Evanston’s Donald Armour also honored. Sargent’s Car service under fire at Monastir and Verdun heroics are highlighted alongside Hill’s leadership and repeated citations for Baird and Winant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F Bertelli
International News Service
Paris
Mall
New York
France
American Armbulance Wield Service
Balkans
Lovering Hill
Charles Baird
Harvard
Cornelius Winant
Princeton
Hill
Platant
Masachusetts
David A. Sargent
Boston
Graham Carey
Cambridge
Frank Baylies
New Bedford
Donald Armour
Evanston
J. Hill
Baird
Winant
Monastir
Nich Leas
Vairdy
Khiwaelt
Verdun
Young Sargent
Monastie i
Offier
Sargent
Tvo
Armas
Ali Bla Aminlaner
Fort Tavennes
Verdin
Grace Strachan a Secret Bride in Brooklyn
Grace Strachan, a prominent public figure and controversial advocate for married women teachers, has reportedly wed Mr. Timothy Forsythe in Brooklyn. The ceremony occurred quietly at 26 Parkside Avenue, with officials and friends noting the secret until today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jung
Irace Strachan
Strachan
Timothy
Forsythe
Kopathe
Parkiade Avemin
Ube
Fiaidush Wetlaw
Krooklyn
Goveraimnust
Board of Education
Mias Suredhan
Fragmented appreciation note from a damaged page
An unreadable excerpt mentions sacrifice and glory with garbled names and phrases. It references appreciation and a ritual or toast, but most specifics are lost to OCR errors. The fragment hints at a ceremonial or commemorative context but lacks coherent details.
Masons hold a training camp meeting at Madison Barracks
Members of the Masonic Association of the Madison Barracks Training Camp meet at the Maronic Temple in Sackett’s Harbor to adopt resolutions praising Grand Master Thomas Penny of Buffalo New York and pledging to support the war effort and the cause of democracy. Signers include William I Carls Goshen Lodge Joy B Thompson James Lybynesburgh Newburgh and Charles Ketcham Cornwall and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ste Madison Warracke
Sackett’s Harbor
Thomas Penny
Maauns
Madison Barracks
Graia Lodge
Baluefeld
William I Carls
Goshen Lodge
Goshen
Joy B. Thompson
James Lf.bynes Burgh
Newburgh
Oga
Clarenes Ketcham
Wilam Maloney
Jerischem Temple
Lodgs
Cornwall
Faundesberg
Weet Point Lodge
Lightaud
Falla
Banner Year for John Barleycorn
Washington reports a peak in whiskey and beer revenue receipts for the year ending June 30, with ordinary internal revenue at 124 million dollars and whiskey tax hits around 178 million. Tobacco revenue also exceeds 100 million, while beer and liquor taxes reflect heavy withdrawals from bonded warehouses amid wartime tax changes.
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Washington
United States
Hese
Boor
1VDK Woibeh
Meeker Speech Ties to Dry Prohibition Efforts
Kansas City reports that Jan Meeker former Methodist minister and now St Louis representative, hired Jacobs Meeker’s group to write a dry speech used in Congress. Court testimony alleges Brew Works Company paid for the speech and related publicity. Meeker’s speech is cited as pivotal in the push for a federal prohibition measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Jan Maret
Jacots Meeker
Methudiat
St Lewis
Meeker
Eriton
Lima
Kamas City
Orks Company
San
Fadl 8
Consol
Cone Mans
Akainel
Wattenai
Congressional Record
Constewaien
Conael
Mapein
Meata
Ceonnell
Mann Pala
Bremera
Mavin
Conclave Parade Ends 104th Knights Templar Session
In Binghamton on June 20 the Knights Templar of New York concluded their 104th annual conclave at the Blaze Armory. Delaware Commandery of Port Jervis led a parade of 14 musical groups as new officers were named including K E Sr Knight Harry C Walker grand commander and W E Sir Knight Frederic W Sim deputy grand commander.
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Binghamton
Knights Templar
New York State
Armory
Fairy Land
Fairyland
Delaware Commandery
Port Jervis
Orange County
Harry C. Walker
W.E
Frederic W. Sim
Troy
Robert D. Williams
New York
Anino.f
Robert A. Greenfield
Mount Vernon
E. Bir
George Hanford
Syracuse
Sherman Burrows
North Toaswanda
George A. Newell
Medina
John I Bonnington
Stuart Walker
Allen J Hastings
Olean
George F. Argetainer
Rochester
Charles Wisdom
Yale Alumni Day Serious Occasion
New Haven June 20 Autumnal day at Yale passed quietly with no reunion events or Yale Harvard game. Graduates attended a simple program as President Hadley spoke on wartime challenges and Yale efforts. The artillery battery armory dedication followed, with marches by Connecticut units and Yale batteries.
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New Haven
Yale
University
Second Connecticut Infantry
Governor's Foot Guards
Regiment of
Home Guards
Waldon, Potter
Fadlay
Gt Deekman Hoppin
Te Vale Club
Lyclnston
Corporation
Sucats
Hewitt
Vale
Union
Hale
Cheneryves
Gen Scott visits Russian front amid festive winter palace scenes
June 25 report from Vetrograd notes Gen Scott at the front with the Petrograd garrison commander. American mission members enjoyed reception at the Winter Palace before touring barracks and attending a celebratory evening with soldiers. The article describes poker games, dances, and informal questions about American foreign policy, while planning social events for the season and Red Cross activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Truntief
Petrograd
Uato
Mlesty Itin
Giennon
Fishermen wage pitch fork battle with carp at Egypt Mills
Workmen on the George Nyce farm at Egypt Mills Pennsylvania endured a thrilling river flood as carp crowded shallow pools. Armed with pitch forks they battled the big black line of fish, killing several dozen that ranged up to 20 pounds. After the fight, plenty of fish were shared among locals, though carp remain unpopular yet now valued as food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Nyce
Egypt Mills
Teun
New York Contractor Injured in Car Crash Near Slate Hill
James M Hancock of New York City, employed at Bugs ex in New Jersey, came to Thrall Hospital after the Ford he drove turned turtle on the road between the city and Slate Hill. Dr. T. D. Mills treated him with a possible spine fracture. Hancock skidded while trying to pull off to let another vehicle pass, was ejected, and then sent to Dr Myers’ home in Slate Hill before hospital care.
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James M Hancock
New York City
Bugsex
N. J
Thrall Hospital
Dr Myers
Slate Hill
English Suffragists Win By Large Majority
London June 20 The House of Commons passed the final reading of the women suffrage clause by a large majority confirming support for granting equal franchise to women. The vote surprised even strong supporters as the government left the issue to free debate and did not try to influence splits in the Lords. Supporters cheered the outcome despite little outside demonstration as the tally was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Jeanelie Rankin
Henryschtwmilve
Uno
Wak Rity
Weinerday
Yeate
Strawberry and Ice Cream Festival at South Centreville Church
The South Centreville Presbyterian Church ladies plan a strawberry and ice cream festival on Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Reme. A short entertainment will be offered. Events note visits from neighbors and local gatherings, with neighborly announcements and social plans.
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Centreville
Jane
Hame
Frank Reme
Br Chen
R Carr
Dandsier Marika
Queda
Boota
Josiah Conktia
Walter Ayers
Janada
Samre Brooks
Kenneth and
Jeers
Nex W. L. 'Brown
Thomas
Monty Nelson
Staten Inia
Liberty to Enlist Marines Before Draft Selection
Washington Jung Men registered on date under the selective draft law may enlist in the U S Marines at any time before selection for service. Unregistered registrants will not be accepted for enlistment with the Soldiers of the Bes. Marine Corps Headquarters announced this today as officials expect the first to enlist organization to reach 30 000 strength before month end.
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Washington, Jung
U. S
Bes
Marine Corps
Former Middletowner Honored at Manhattan College
New York June 20 Surrogate John P Cohalan received the honorary bachelor of law degree at Manhattan College 64th commencement in Carnegie Hall Theos F Phelan and Beesm L Kennelly also received degrees The Right Rev Patrick J Hayes presided and Cohalan delivered the address Cohalan is a Middletown native provoking local pride among his many friends here.
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New York
John P. Cohalan
Manhattan College
Carnegie
Theos F. Phelan
Beesm L. Kennelly
Cluss
Patrick J Heres
Cohalan
State Charities Aid in Quandary in Orange County
A meeting of the Orange County committee of the Stage Charities Aid Association discussed the care of 33 depend ent children in the city’s Children’s Home, which is to be abolished per a Board of Supervisors resolution. Children will be housed in private families and other institutions while full plans are pending and a closure date is hoped for soon.
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Orange County
Stage Charities Aid Association For
Goeben
Board of Supervisors
Not Guilty Says James J Bagan
Newburgh June 20 James J Eagan appeared before Judge Soccer Thursday afternoon and entered a plea of not guilty to assault in the second degree. His attorney H B Fullerton filed an affidavit and medical certificate stating the defendant’s condition did not warrant trial at this time. The court granted a delay as difficult to summon jurors and no haste was shown.
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Newburgh
James J. Eagan
Soccer
Tweeday
Jervin
H. B. Fullerton
McAllister
Port Jervis
Fragmented 19th Century Riff on Language and Family
A garbled OCR fragment quotes James Clarke on Hervey republic and a discussion about skin deep truth. It includes stray lines about motherhood, misread names like Fou and Mrs. Grem, and a stray note about a daughter and a mower. The passage is cryptic and lacks clear narrative context.
Art of Women and Engraving Through Beauty and Texture
In a Century article by Timothy Cole, Frances Millets is cited on art as calculation. The piece discusses how engraving and textile contrast, such as a creamy white robe and pearls, alter perceived youth and wrinkles, revealing the tension between artful concealment and visible technique in portraiture.
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Frances Millets
Miller
Timothy Cole
Century
Custard Pie Comedy and Its Subversive Laughter
A discussion on custard pie humor in early cinema criticizes its surprise and messiness as the essence of knockabout comedy. The piece cites directors and actors, noting the misleading appeal of pie-throwing and the way it disrupts dignity, with examples and a passage from Rob Wagner. The piece also mentions an arbitration count listing nations represented in a permanent council.
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Asme
Police
Hayes
Greece
Guatemala
Haiti
Italy
Japan
Lozemburg
Mexico
Montenegro
Netherlands
Nicaragua
Norway
Panama
Peru
Portugal
Rowssnia
Romwe
Salvador
Servia
Elam
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
United States
Oregony
Voursosia
Wasteful Ames and the Health Cost of Consumption
A clipped, period-voiced reflection contrasts American waste in consumption with broader global observations. The piece discusses temperance of appetite and health impacts, referencing cultural notes from distant lands and historical echoes of ancient Roman colonies, highlighting how excess and decline intersect with national character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rabbdranath Tagore
India
United States
Teuth
A Detective Episode By Andrew Cummings
A young detective trainee joins his uncle in a case involving Jim Harker a Crook. He shadows Harker and a woman with Walker his partner while navigating deception and danger on a train and at a town stop. The plot unfolds with misdirection and split loyalties as the duo pursue clues and face a dangerous escape attempt.
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Jim Harker
Bath
Frank Walker
Hatker Oo
Rogues
Walker
Trutts
Harter
Wae
Frank
Osloea
Tim T Gettes
Jim Hicker
Walt
Hartes
Rez
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Perasnrey
Lassi
Thrall
South Centreville
Middletown
Hon, John P, Cohalan
James J. Bagan
Beriad
Styte
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Gol
Ome
Siiver
Trow
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Tedey
James Clarke
Hervey
Wainly
Art of Lore
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Omarmiy
Deere
Andrew Cummings
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