Heroes Unsung in War Press Section
A WWI era feature honors American Press section drivers and mechanics who powered frontline reporting. It spotlights chauffeurs and mechanicians like Jack Cooper and Harold Richardson, their perilous duties under shellfire, long nights delivering copy, and the tireless work of couriers, office clerks, and repair crews behind the front lines.
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América
Eng
Germany
Jack Corper
New York
Dean ‘Brothers
Cooper
Bocie
Jack
Gerpoal Harold Richardson
Worcester
Mass
Richardson
Tal
United States
James Lowell
James Russell Lowés
Walter Lord
Lawrence, Mass
Dean Brothers
John
Joseph
Perryville
David Faust
Linwood
N. C
Albert St. Germain
New London
Thomas Owles
Waltham and
New Knowles
1011St Engineers
Toul
Fire destroys barn and livestock in Cheshire
A early morning blaze at the old Atwater place in Cheshire northwest area burned a barn and silo, kill ing four cattle, two sheep and two horses, with farm tools and hay losses. Firemen saved the house and outbuildings as rain helped hinder spread. Loss about 3000 dollars. origin under mystery, suspected tramp or external set. Property owned by Pierrepont B. Foster of New Haven. caretaker Charles Nelson and family resided there.
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Cheshire
Atwater Place
Pierrepont B. Foster
New Haven
Charles Nelson
Peptiron Product Promises PEP Strength in Health
An ad style claim touts Peptiron as a therapeutic blend of pepsin, nux iron and celery claimed to aid influenza grip and nerve troubles. It presents the combination as a pivotal factor in recovery and overall vitality.
Senate to Attack League Program
Washington February 15 The senate opened debate on the league covenant with critics urging changes to clarify control of armed forces and size of armament reductions. Supporters argued successful administration is essential, while some leaders anticipated a resolution endorsing the president’s course to pace the discussion for ratification.
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Washington
Ent Wilson
League
League of Nationl
Senate
Senater
Hitchcock
Foreign Relations Committee
Lewis
Ore
Knox
League of Nations
The
Bank messenger shoots self in Worcester
Philip Bousquet, 17 year old bank messenger, lies near death in city hospital after a self inflicted gunshot wound. Police say he disappeared with about $2600 five weeks earlier, returning from Detroit where he hid awaiting his sweetheart’s response. He comes from a prominent local family and was a noted high school athlete. no prosecution followed.
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Messenger
Worcester
Mass
Philip Bousquet
City Hospital
Detroit
Bousquet
British May Keep To The Right
London reports conservative English weighing a long standing change in road etiquette moving from left side to right. Prominent road transport experts urge the shift arguing Americans could help lead the way in adopting the new rule.
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London
27th Division To Sail. Washington, Feb. 15-The 27th, composed of New York troops, will
The 27th Division, formed from New York troops, is slated to sail from Washington. Officials confirm mobilization and deployment plans as part of wartime preparations. The article notes unit composition and national responsibility in the ongoing mobilization effort.
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Washington
New York
Eberts Handicaps Threats and Attire Mentioned
A fragment notes Eberts remark on threats against Germany and the Allies, mentioning attire such as Beenies pulp shoes and a near rubber collar as part of the discussion. Details are unclear but reference a wartime or political context with emphasis on appearance and weight of threats.
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Ebert
Washington
Pasterr
Germany
Nurse Hilda Wynne arrives in New York with many decorations
British nurse Mrs Hilda Wynne, decorated with the Mons Star, Order of Leopold, French Croix de Guerre, and multiple wartime honors, arrived in New York aboard the Armania. She says the decorations honor her war work as a nurse and other duties in France Belgium Russia and Italy, and she comes as Italy's representative on a mission for Italian soldiers.
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Hipsa Wyruine
Ennh
Hilda Wynne
Mons
Red Cross
New York
Armania
Wynne
France
Belgium
Russia
Italy
Desertion case flips to not guilty for ill deserter
Arthur Connell of Fridgeport Conn was charged with desertion from the 304th Infantry, 76th division. While recovering at home from influenza and leg injuries, a police officer arrested him after five weeks in bed, he wore his uniform, and he later returned to camp.
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Camp Devens
Mass
Arthur Connell
Fridgeport
Conn
Connell
304Th Infantry
France
Protests Trial of Ex Kaiser in Weimar Speech
A protest against trying the ex Kaiser was voiced in the national assembly in Berlin today by Herr Groeber. He argued it would be illegal to bring the former emperor before a foreign court.
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Weimar
Berlin
London
National Assembly
Herr Groeber
Back Like a Board It’s Your Kidneys Remedy Ad
An old time health ad promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a cure for back pain and kidney issues. It urges readers to visit a druggist, claim money back if not helped, and purchase sealed boxes labeled Gold Medal. It emphasizes quick relief, long history, and nationwide availability. Local terms call for early action at the first signs of pain.
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Haarlem
Harlem
Holland
Glenwood Range Wins Hearts in Thousands of Homes
Ask Your Neighbor how she likes her Glenwood Range and she will tell you she would not be without it for twice what she paid. The Glenwood Range is winning its way into thousands of homes making happy house wives. You’ll lug less coal and have better bread with a Glenwood makes baking easy.
Wilson's prestige greatly increased in Europe
Paris February 15 President Wilson sailed home from Brest with boosted prestige for his achievement in getting the League of Nations plan through committee work before the peace conference. French opinion praises the workable covenant, while stressing state independence remains intact. The draft bears unanimous support from fourteen nations and Wilson warns delegates against masking a simple covenant with heavy wrappings. He reminds them they represent 1.2 billion people whose views must be satisfied.
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Robert J. Prew
Paris
Wilson
United States
Brest
Europe
League of Nations
Hime
League of Nations Committee
Afto
Great Britain
France
British Empire
Italy
Japan
Belgium
Brazil
China
Czecho-Slovakia
Greece
Poland
Portugal
Roumania
Serbia
Haffenings in This Vicinity 25 Years Ago
A Penny Press item from February 16 1894 notes coal prices set by New York producers and a series of local incidents. The Northford post office was robbed. streetcars will run every half hour on Sundays. Walter Johnson receives a lifting jack patent. Hazen visits Northfield Vermont for health. a man fell into tide water off Portland and got soaked. Samuel Stitt begins stock sale of the late Joseph Crosley. licenses expire next November. Henry Bernhard's store renovated and reopened. a Methodist chapel class meeting planned. electro horse rail line expected soon. South Farms line extensions to Johnson Lane and Zoar with routes through Pine Grove cemetery and Cromwell Hall. pole approvals to be sought from the Common Council.
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New York
Northford
Larrabee
Walter Johnson
Lucius R.hazen
Northfield
Portland
Samuel Stitt
Joseph Crosley
Henry Bernhard
Charlies. Reynolds
Methodist
Electro
South Farms
Johnson Lane
Murder mystery trail after bones unearthed on Port Jarvis farm
Newton New Jersey police pursue a murder mystery after bones are found on a Port Jarvis area farm. In New York, Judge McIntyre condemns cheap life noting a man was jailed for 15 years for robbery after a five cent loss.
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Newton
N. J
Port Jarvis
New York
McIntyre
Court of General Sessions
Joseph Gatto
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