Back War Program Becomes Naval Backing War Effort
A U S naval officer attached to a destroyer squadron in British waters urges back home support for the war program. He argues censorship hides critical submarine facts, but warns full disclosure might aid the enemy while insisting civilians should rely on informed military decisions.
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Millionaire's widow seeks large monthly living expenses
Mrs John C Corning asks probate court in Hartford Connecticut for $8000 monthly living costs and $4000 for a lifestyle after the death of a New York millionaire. She cites apartments at Plaga and connections to Roshvell Park fountain donor John J Corning and Hartford institutions. Judge Marvin hears the case with her mother present.
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Petition Faces Reluctant Opposition Over Estate Appraisal
A Connecticut Humane Society officialdom hesitates to oppose Mrs Corning's petition due to her late husband’s benevolence toward them. Counsel notes the estate could be valued around $2,000,000 down to Rs 900,000 net, with income over $9,600 per month. principal may be repaired.
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Mystery voyage of War Secretary Baker down the Potomac
War Secretary Baker accompanied by Major General Tasker Bliss Brigadier General Kernan and Brigadier General Sharpe boarded a government vessel this afternoon and steamed down the Potomac. An accompanying group of stenographers carried a mass of correspondence. The return to Washington was expected tomorrow night. The exact purpose of the trip could not be ascertained.
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Slacker Husband in Chicago Draft Evasion Case
Chicago woman alleges her husband attempted to dodge the draft, citing marriage as a pretense. The case reached a hospital in Chicago on July 24 as Conrad Jeffers, age 245, was recorded in the proceedings.
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Conrad Jeffers
Chinese monarchists surrender at Beijing amid siege
In Peking the Temple of Heaven hosted 3000 troops of General Chang Heun who surrendered to victorious republican forces. The attempt to crown a Manchu emperor was thwarted as republican troops invested Pekin and forced Chang Hyun to seek refuge in the Dutch legation.
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GibbonS Exhorts Youth as Draft Looms amid Crisis
Baltimore July 26 Cardinal Gibbons marked the third birthday of the new national armies by urging young Americans to enlist if demanded. He warned that to owe all to America, they must be prepared to give all in return, and urged men to serve with honor for the country of birth or adoption. A separate confession details a violent domestic case where a man was attacked with a hammer and throat cut, with his wife admitting motive linked to draft avoidance and claiming a quarrel led to the murder attempt.
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