Exploits of U. S. Navy Recounted in War Waters
London reports bold American naval actions in European waters using submarines hydro aeroplanes and destroyers. Official records show endurance and initiative as U boats face American patrols and convoys. An example describes a submarine nearly engaging a U boat before misfire torpedo and maneuvers to outwit the enemy.
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United States
Rosslyn Wemyss
Admiralty
Admiral Sims
America
United States Naval
Eugene V Debs Arrested in Cleveland for Sedition Speech
Eugene V Debs four time Socialist presidential candidate was arrested in Cleveland Ohio by U S Marshal Charles W Lapp and Deputy Marshal Charles Boehme as he prepared to deliver a socialist address. The federal warrant relates to a June 16 Canton Ohio speech and a secret federal grand jury indictment. Debs appeared in federal court for arraignment before Judge D C Westenhaver with bail to be decided.
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Ohio
Eugene V. Debs
United States
Charles W. Lapp
Charles Boehme
Debs
Canton
Fedeal Grand Jury
D. C. Westenhaver
Cuyahoga County
Marshal Lapp
Federal Building
Harris B Humason Dies at 56. Stanley Works Secretary
Harris Burrill Humason secretary of the Stanley Works in New Britain died Sunday morning at his home 201 Vine Street aged 56. Born July 31 1862 he spent his life in New Britain before joining Stanley 31 years ago and serving there until his death. He was a longtime employee after a brief stint with Humason & Beckley.
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Julia Burrill
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Life editor John A Mitchell dies at 73
Ridgefield July 1 John A Mitchell editor of Life died at his summer home Friday after a stroke. He had led the magazine for about 36 years and earlier was a celebrated cartoonist and illustrator. He was in his 74th year.
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Former Yale Athlete Dead From Elmira Death
Elmira New York July 1 Ray Tompkins of the Chemungo Trust company of Elmira died here Sunday. He graduated from Yale University in 1884 and was one of Yale s best known athletes a former captain of the team.
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Chemungo Trust Company
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Grand Duke Michael Issues Manifesto Amid Russian Turmoil
London reports Grand Duke Michael after a mission to Omsk issues a manifesto urging all Russians to restore order and regenerate the country with amnesty for supporters. Soviet leaders warn of grave danger as Czecho Slavs seize the Trans Siberian near Omsk and German forces arm Ukrainian colonists. Rostov notes officers and men flock to counterrevolutionary forces under General Alexieff while Black Sea fleet sailors resist surrender and offshore troops mobilize in Caucasus. Turkish officers at Tiflis form Austro German prisoners into units.
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Casualties in Army List Reported by War Department
Washington reports forty nine casualties in the American expeditionary forces with five killed in action four died of wounds seven from disease one from an aeroplane accident five from other accidents and causes twenty six wounded severely and one missing in action. Officers listed include Norborne R Gray and Carl A Johnson killed in action and George T O Lachlan died in an aeroplane accident. New England casualties list Frank A Morgan killed in action Franklin H Whittemore died of disease and several wounded including Arthur M Foote Barry Tourtelot John G Doocey Robert J Heacox and Hector J Wilfore.
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Louisville
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Grand Rapids
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Racine
Wis
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Litchfield
Conn
Franklin H. Whittemore
Nashua
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Middlebury
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Walkout at Stark mill may tie up New Hampshire mills
In Manchester New Hampshire July 1 several hundred loom fixers and weavers walked out at the Stark mill of Amoskeag company after the firm refused a 15 percent wage rise. An earlier 12 and a half percent increase was granted and workers seek two and a half more. Stationary firemen announced a 48 hour notice and may strike at expiration if demands are not met.
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Manchester
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Amoskeag Company
Attempts to fraternize by German troops in France
German troops opposite American lines in Alsace tried repeatedly to fraternize with U S soldiers. A kitten was placed on a trench parapet with the greeting Good morning. No answer. Next morning a rock with cigarettes attached was dashed into American lines. Americans replied with grenades. Prohibition debate stalls beer measures in New Haven. July 1 reports note union league opposition to food survey bill amendments. Flags shortage worries London on eve of July Fourth as Stars and Stripes scarcity grows.
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Boche
New Haven
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London
United Staes
American Forces Worry Germans On Front Deployment
Report by N. C. Parke from France notes German high command fears the scope of American involvement in World War I. Germany hides US troop positions while probing front lines from Lunéville to the Swiss frontier. Americans now occupy roughly seventy miles of front, under Allied command in parts, with French troops serving under American guidance in key sectors.
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United States
Luneville
Swiss
Bodie
Washington
Foch
North Sea
Connecticut War Savings drive tops New England pledges
Hartford July 1 More than 850000 Connecticut adults pledged to buy war savings stamps at intervals through the year, with New London leading at over 17000 pledges and a $20 per capita target for January. Complete results from Hartford New Haven Bridgeport and Waterbury await a week or more. Weather: New Haven showers and cooler tonight with Tuesday fair. Ontario disturbance brings clouds and showers in the lake region.
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