First Week of Camp Ends at Camp Locke Niantic
Niantic July 12 officers training for the Connecticut State Guard closes its first week. Soldiers from the First Military District impressed leaders by their diligence and cheerfulness under drills and recreation. Majors Bronson and Leland named instructors for next sessions. Capt. DeLameter will assist.
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Connecticut
Burpee
Edward Schultge
Charles W. Burpee
Schultze
Connecticut State Guard
Camp Locke
Arthur H. Bronson
Harry P. Leland
Fifth Infantry
Richard W. DeLameter
Camp Ke
Bronson
Governor’s Foot Guard
Leland
Plattsburg
Delamater
Ghost boat Columbia rises near Pekin after deadly collapse
Authorities chase a solution as the steamship Columbia, raised from the watery grave where 85 people died last Saturday, drifted to Pekin Illinois. Coroner Clary and Sheriff Wilson aboard witnessed the unpiloted voyage ending at Pekin docks. Two more bodies were recovered, bringing the toll to 85 as investigators consider a current aided ascent.
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Peoria
Ill
Columbia
Pekin
Clary
Wilson
Tazewell County
Pekin’s
American Officer Mistakes Meat Ship Flag for Royal Standard
London story at naval exhibition recounts an American officer new to British waters boarding a flagship and mistaking a meat carrier flag for the royal standard. Admiral Beatty responds with astonishment as the American points to a white flag with a blue bull, explaining the misidentification.
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London
Eric Geddes
Admiralty
Admiral Beatty
Walkers Reclassified As Baby Vehicles By I C C
Washington July 12 The interstate commerce commission ruled walkers no longer toys but baby vehicles. Manufactured in Walton New York they are shipped to the Pacific coast with reduced rates. The decision changes prior classifications and lowers charges on shipments.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Walton
N. Y
Pacific Coast
YMCA to Sell Tobacco for Expeditionary Force
Washington July 12 Brig Gen R E Wood acting quartermaster approved an order allowing the YMCA to sell tobacco cigars and cigarettes at cost to the men of the American expeditionary forces. The move aims to supply troops with smoking goods through YMCA outlets in camps and cantonments.
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Washington
E. Wood
Charges Against Drug Association Conspiracy Brought
Washington July 12 The Federal Trade Commission charged the National Wholesale Druggists Association with conspiring to blacklist drug dealers who cut prices or resisted policies. Officers allegedly formed a cartel to stifle competition in interstate wholesale drug trade and pressured manufacturers to adopt their methods. Names of officers and locations include Charles E Bedwell Omaha R H Bradley Toledo Saunders Norvell New York H C Risher Waco W C Miler Richmond Clarence E Hope Boston.
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National Wholesale Druggists’ Association
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
F. E. Holliday
New York
National Association
Charles E. Bedwell
Omaha
R. H. Bradley
Toledo
Ohio
Saunders Norvell
Waco
Tex
W. C. Miler
Richmond
Clarence E. Hope
Boston
Hintze Succeeds von Kuehlmann in Germany
Berlin dispatch reports Chancellor von Hertling declaring foreign policy will not change with the shift in Germany’s foreign secretary. He states Admiral von Hintze has succeeded Dr. Richard von Kuehlmann and pledges will be followed. Germany’s peace stance remains unchanged and unity between political and military factions is noted.
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von Hertling
Reichstag
Berlin
Wilson
Balfour
England
Germany
von Hintze
Admiral von Hintze
Richard von Kuehlmann
Tribute to Major McCudden the British Flier
British newspapers honor Major McCudden killed in France after credited with downing 64 German aircraft. The famed pilot’s modest reply to a questioned victory is noted, and his Kingston home mourns as the caps of several German aces hang in memory of his achievements.
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McCudden
London
France
Kingston
Hailstorm Destroys Crops in South Windsor and South Manchester
A severe hailstorm yesterday left the southeast part of South Manchester with stones still several inches deep this morning and ground covered in spots by hail measuring up to 2 1 2 feet. Crops across the area were ruined with corn and potatoes ground to pulp while the tobacco district in the western portion escaped the storm.
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South Windsor
Manchester
South Manchester
Hello Girls Adopt French War Orphan in France
Paris July 12 American telephone girls arriving in France adopt a five year old war orphan. The group pools 500 francs yearly to educate him. All the girls speak French and the child is described with affectionate terms.
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Paris
France
Cholera Epidemic Rises in Petrograd Amid Food Shortage
London reporters say cholera is spreading rapidly in Petrograd due to food shortages. The wireless dispatch notes it is hard to combat and hundreds are dying daily. An appeal has been sent to relief authorities to send corn and other aid.
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Petrograd
London
Fifty Two Names In Army Report
Washington July 12 Fifty two casualties in the American expeditionary forces were announced by the war department broken down by cause. The officers listed include killed in action died of wounds died in an airplane accident died of accident and other causes severely wounded and wounded with degree undetermined. New England names follow with one death from disease and one slightly wounded.
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War Department
Wilmarth Brown
Washington
D. C
Harry M. Coppinger
Oklahoma City
Okla
John C. Paisley
Gibsonville
N. C
Augustus M. Trotter
Camden
George M. Spalding
Columbus
Robert E. Ball
Wollaston
Mass
George G. MacNish
Stevens Point
Wis
Goodwin Warner
Jamaica Plain
William D. Robbins
Raleigh
John C. Wilford
Ashville
Carl R. Dauber
Benicia
Charles H. Cook
Cusseta
William H. Osborne
New Yor
Harold H. Tittman, Jr
St. Louis
Manton W. Williams
Linton
Texas
Edward A. Oglebugle
Terre Haute
Ind
Charles J. Riley
Pleasant Hill
New England
Frank J. Blanchard
Manchester
Conn
Joseph lLeaon_ Eastland
Pittsfield
Draft Rule Change Halts Inductions for British and Canadian Subjects
Hartford July 12 orders from Provost Marshal General Crowder suspend induction of British subjects and Canadians eligible for the July 22 draft. Local boards face a reduced quota and registration cards for these declarants will be filed separately. Accredited British Canadian recruiting officers may inspect the cards.
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Hartford
Crowder
State Capitol
United States Senate
Great Britain
Canada
United States
War industries board curtails bed davenport styles
Washington July 12 The war industries board will cut the number of bed davenport styles from 75 to 20. Representatives of the davenport and bed industries met with the conservation division and reached an agreement. The move will save large quantities of steel leather and fabrics including woolen cotton and silk.
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Davenports
Washington
Isndustries Board
Davenport
Bed Industries
Fire damages Groton Water & Electric power house
A fire of known origin broke out early today at the Groton Water and Electric power house in New London, damaging the roof and boiler room. No injuries reported according to authorities. Fire crews responded quickly and contained the blaze to the facility.
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New London
Groton
Weather forecast for New Haven and region July report
New Haven July 12 forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Saturday with gentle winds. statewide Connecticut expects fair weather and little temperature change, though scattered showers have occurred along the coast from Florida to Maine. Observations show mainly clear skies across major cities with New Haven at 70 and Hartford 66.
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Lake
Rocky Mountains
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