At age 81 former NH Senator Jacob H Gallinger dies
Jacob Harold Gallinger born March 28 1887 in Cornwall Ontario died after a long illness at Franklin House Aug 17 He served as printer student of medicine surgeon general of New Hampshire 1872 1873 1880 NH House 1878 1880 state senate and later United States senator a prominent Republican figure in state and national politics.
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Death of Senator Gallinger Leaders React At Loss
The report notes the death of Senator Gallinger after a long career including multiple re-elections since 1691, with honors from Dartmouth College and medical ties to Washington hospitals. Senator Curtis mourns the loss and discusses funeral plans, Senate quorum, and the impact on the pending manpower bill. Senator Lodge of Massachusetts is expected to succeed Gallinger as Republican floor leader.
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Senator Gallinger
Wounded Americans Return or Die in France
A Red Cross announcement shows eighty one percent of American wounded in France have returned or will return to the front, fourteen percent discharged as unfit, and five percent have died. James Simpson of Marshall Field Co. is visiting to inspect U S hospitals and work in France.
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James Simpson
Marshall Field Co
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Turning The Tablee and The Vaterland Launch
An American naval officer jokes about troop numbers at the launch of the Vaterland, noting 10 000 troops could cross to the United States. Meriden plans a Thrift Stamp Carnival on August 17 with a block party along Colony Street from Main to Washington, inviting broad participation.
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Battle Directed by Phone From French Front Farmhouse
A brigade HQ in a French farmhouse at two in the morning coordinates a 24 hour fight. An American major speaks by telephone with Moore and others as German attacks intensify. Across three miles, troops press through darkness, shells, and counterattacks while dawn nears and the lines hold.
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What Caddie Thinks President Wilson Is A Fair Golfer
Eleven year old Joe Dineen caddied for President Wilson at Myopia Hunt Club in Magnolia Massachusetts. He praises the president as a fair golfer with a three quarters swing and good driving but notes his swing speed and putting pace could improve. Dineen details balls found and rough play plus Mrs Wilson's golf.
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Joe Dineen
Wilson
Myopia Hunt Club
Sub Treasury Report Notes Bank Loss in New York
Sub Treasury report shows a loss of 240000 dollars to banks in New York on Friday. The incident is recorded for the Aug 17 period with no further details available in the readable text.
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Sub-Treasury
New York
Ninety Casualties Reported in Army Records
War Department lists ninety American expeditionary forces casualties including seventeen killed in action one died of wounds two from accident and other causes thirty one severely wounded twenty with undetermined degree and nineteen missing in action Officers Killed in Action include Lieut Bernard L Rice and Lieutenants Dudley Bell and Victor Harding New England privates named from Massachusetts Connecticut and Rhode Island report wounded or missing among listed names Also prisoners of war exchange talks between Germany and America adjourned at Germanys request in Geneva
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War Department
Bernard Leo Rice
Spartan
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Dudley HB. Bell
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Victor H. Harding
East Pembroke
Genesee County
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Charles E. Cummings
North Hanover
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Roger R. Ramsey
Boston
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Germany
America
The Tafts Silver Wedding Treasure Fund Appeal
The Aviation Committee of the National Special Aid Society at 250 Fifth Avenue New York appeals for donations of precious metal items to fund equipment for American aviators. A $50 000 goal has been pursued via sale of treasured pieces, including the Tafts silver wedding gifts, with proceeds aiding air defense and relief efforts.
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National Special Aid Society
Fifth Avenue
New York
U. S
William Allen Bartlett
National Aid Society
N.Y
Happenings in This Vicinity 25 Years Ago
Items from Berlin Norwich and surrounding towns report coal deliveries, plum orchard activity, snapper bluefish in the river to Essex, and a croquet tournament lead. Lax business closures at Wilcox Chittenden & Co precede August 28 shutdown. bicycle riding banned on Berlin sidewalks. a Portland light station break-in ends with a fire and roasted stolen fowls. accidents injure drivers. local dignitaries attend lodge events and residents travel for visits.
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Niantic Camp
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St. John’s Lodge F. & A. M
East Haddam
Champion House
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Berlin
Essex
Niles Deming
Wilcox, Chittenden & Co
Portland
Frank Toby
Bunce’s
Carrie T. Sill
Hartford
Earle C. Butler
Norwich
Samuel Pratt
Philadelphia
F. Brewer
John T. Wall
Louis de K. Hubbard
E. Kent Hubbard
Asco
Oust Vermont Governor as $20,000 Discrepancy Found
Governor Horace Graham faced a demand to resign after a state committee found about $20,000 missing or misposted in his official accounts. Graham admitted fault in handling his salary and expenses but said he did not know vouchers were missing and urged a full audit. Examiners continue to review the governor’s books as Republicans press for action.
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Burlington
Horace Graham
Republican State Committee
Graham
Spain to Compensate for German Shipping
Spain notified Germany of plans to confiscate an equivalent tonnage of German ships interned in Spanish ports to offset future outrages against Spanish shipping. A Times despatch from Santander reports about 90 German steamers interned in Spain amid ongoing tensions between the two nations.
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Germany
London
Spain
Times
Santander
Battalion Organized by Nationalities at Camp Devens
A battalion of non English speaking troops was organized at Camp Devens today in Devens Ayer Massachusetts. Peles and Italians formed separate units while Armenians Syrians were in another and Greeks Albanians in a fourth. Each nationality will have its own non commissioned officers.
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Leonard to Box Ted Lewis in Newark September 10
Benny Leonard the lightweight champion will meet Ted Lewis the welterweight champion in an eight round bout at Newark New Jersey on September 10. The pairing was announced today and sets a high profile match between champions in different divisions.
Reliable Connecticut Crocks
Connecticut clockmakers are said to lead in producing clocks for all needs from ordinary alarms to complete time systems. Their reputation spans the state, with clocks offered for various scales including tower installations.
Our Chaplains in France Letter Highlights Valor
A Marblehead Massachusetts rector, serving as chaplain in France, wears the Cross of Christ the French Croix de Guerre and the Distinguished Service Cross. The letter praises chaplains for comforting soldiers and honoring the men who serve.
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Marblehead
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