Soldiers and officers clash over military salute protocol
In Washington several hundred reserve officers face discipline for saluting failures as provost marshal Major Philoon orders proper etiquette. Drills and hikes are staged to return saluting norms and ready troops for active duty. Residents note officers untrained in camps wear improper dress and salute routines in public spaces.
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Fngton
Washun
Lal
W. C. Philoon
Marthe District
Philoon
Sixty Casualties In Overseas Force Reported
Washington July 15 sixty casualties in the American Expeditionary Force were announced by the department. The breakdown lists killed in action seven from wounds seven from disease seven from accident and other causes severely wounded three missing in action. The only officer named is Lieut Howard Beye of Evans Illinois who was severely wounded. New England casualties include Private Victor Sorenson missing now reported slightly gassed Private Tony Bardinella Portland Maine.
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Washington
Howard Beye
Lincoln Street
Evans Ill
New England
Victor J. Sorenson
Eastich
R. I
Ray Buckley
Brookline
Giesene Vaccaro
Province
Tony Bardinella
Portland Street
Middletown
Conn
Officials Expect New Developments to Drop Out Soon
Washington reports hopeful officials anticipate fresh announcements on Russia, with US allies' views and latest Russian developments under review. President, secluded indoors, studies Russian data while golf games continue as exchanges with European capitals appear paused. Census data show 1918 cotton use and stock levels contrasted with 1917 figures amid wartime trade shifts.
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Washington
Economic Commission
Rus
Reed
White House
Russia
Moscow
Haddam Babcock Returns to Middletown Practice
Middletown figure Babcock resumes public practice work with a focus on community outreach and engagement. The update suggests a renewed effort to connect with residents while pursuing new professional avenues.
Saybrook Community Notes and Army News Digest
Ford Vean returns to duties at Fenwick Point after a furlough. Bates, visiting his father Captain Bates, expects to enter army service this week. Saybrook soldiers were entertained at the Saybrook proving grounds with songs and piano pieces. Jubilees sing at Congregational church while scouts camp at Fairview Hotel grounds. Activities include Co G State Guard voting on Niantic camp, and several townsfolk visiting kin in Saybrook and Hartford.
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C. Hel: Smith
Hartford
Fenwick
Bliss
Kenawanee
M. Bliss
E. F. Gillman
Edith Pratt
M. R. Huska
OW Saybrook
F. K. Gatchell
John Mitchell
Startford
John Mitchel
Obed’s Heights
Jerry Tryon
Mothorpan
Shore Line
Seem Regiment
General Pershing
Joseph Hayder
Buffalo
N. Y
Ralph S. Taintor
Co. G
Sixth Infantry
State Guard
Niantic
Alfred Nope
Vincent Heppelli
Ferry
William Chandler
Philadelphia
Chalker Beach
Norman Elark
Camp Devens
Ayers
Mass
Red Cross drive urged at Higganum gathering
Mrs Caldwell in Higganum hosts visitors from Pennsylvania and New Jersey as villagers mark Bastille Day with flags. Rev Caldwell urges Red Cross participation at schoolhouse meetings every Thursday before September 1. Tea garden fundraiser by Misses Kelsey noted. Storm damages noted, cutting street lights after a downed tree. Buick runabout purchased by Andeen brothers. Grandchildren visiting Mrs Stone and sister of Mrs Caldwell stay for the week.
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United States
Caldwell
Red Cross Society
Kelsey
Red Cross
Gordon ‘Cody
Glastonbury
Carl
Gustaf Andeen
Adolph Stone
Boy Proves an Apt Pupil in Good Manners Lesson
A well known lawyer recounts teaching his office boy proper etiquette during a mid summer moment. The boy initially asks crudely to leave for a ball game, then the attorney demonstrates a polite approach and the boy responds with gratitude and even funds his own admission, showing good manners and quick thinking.
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The
Christian Herald
Blank
Jimmy
Jimmie
Too Weak to Work Alburg Woman Hails Vinci Remedy
Lillian Babba in Alburg VI says she was run-down with no appetite and too weak for housework until Vinci. She reports rapid improvement and regained strength. Vinci claims to help by supplying beef, cod liver peptones, iron and manganese compounds to build up the weakened system and red blood. Distributed by Woodward Drug Co and Hartman Drug Co and other druggists.
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Alburg
Vinci
Lillian Babba
Miss Babba
Oodward Drug Co
Hartman Drug ‘Co
Local notes from Chester include new recruits and visits
The Chester town page reports twelve new State Guard recruits bringing the company to full strength. Local visitors include Dr and Mrs Gaylord of New Haven with Mrs Salome Willcox hosting, and several townsfolk named Abbey Tyler Wilcox and Silliman. Weekend guests include Miss Helen Fargo and Miss Louise Fargo at Stannard Beach.
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I Agate
Pidhon Do Jn
Prat & Read Co
Lydia Fargo
Helen
Louise Fargo
Stannard ‘Beach
Gaylord
New Haven
Salome Willcox
Chester Military Band
Camp Devens
Chester
France
Jack” Lund
Moore
Walter Clark Place
George Stern
Maple Avenue
Robert Silliman
Atlanta
Paul Abbey
Hartford
R. C. Tyler
J. H. Rockwell
Tveryton
Hazel Clark
R. W. Abbey
Robert Wilcox
New York
Harold Selden
Middle
E. Irving Angersola
Theresa Angersola
State Guard
Charles Brooks
Nellie Wilcox
Joseph S. Wilcox
The Lie at Middlesex Tonight and Tuesday
Elsie Ferguson, famed Artcraft star, appears in The Lie at the Middlesex tonight and Tuesday. The drama centers on a profound sisterly sacrifice within a family, promising strong human interest and heart appeal.
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Elsie Ferguson
Artcraft
Jennie Cushing
the Middlesex
Miss Ferguson
Heart of a Lion and other films at the Grand
The Grand theatre features William Fox photoplays The Heart of a Lion and Her One Mistake on a double bill with The Stolen Treaty and Tyrant Fear. Also shown are Her Husband's Friend and The Eagle's Eye, plus Cromwell Fourth of July events and Burton Holmes Travel. Young military attaches cautionary note ends.
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The
William Farnum
William Fox
Grand Theatre
Frank Mills
Gladys Brockwell
Earle Williams
Xtra
Dorothy Dalton
Paramount
Far North
Thomas H. Ince
R. William Neill
R. Cecil Smith
Miss Dalton
Allaine Grandet
George M. Cohan in Broadway Jones and My First Jury
George M. Cohan headlines a stage bill featuring his best and funniest play Broadway Jones and the piece The Son of Democracy, titled My First Jury, promoted as a premier entertainment bill.
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George M. Cohan
Broadway
Adv
Neutrone Prescription 99 Promises Quick Rheumatism Relief
An advertisement touts Neutrone Prescription 99 as a universal cure for rheumatism improving muscle and joint pain. It claims to ease agony, cleanse kidneys and liver, and purify blood with a week of treatment costing 50 cents or one dollar for a large bottle, sold by Hartman Drug Co. and other druggists.
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Hartman Drug Co
Middletown
Part of body found in Fall River bay
The lower half of a girl’s body, linked to last week’s head and legs found in Mount Hope Bay, was found floating at the foot of Davol street on the Fall River side. The condition suggests illegal surgical treatment and dismemberment to conceal a crime. Arms and upper trunk remain missing.
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Fall Fiver
Mass
Mount Hope Bay
Davol Street
Fall River
Fou Deena Tate
Pittsburg publishers end contests and premiums to save paper
Washington reports Pittsburg newspaper publishers have scrapped voting contests use of premiums awarding prizes and trading stamps to secure circulation. The move, led by the Pittsburg Newspaper Publishers' association, aims at print paper economy during wartime.
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Washington
Pittsburg
Pulp and Paper Section
War Industries Board
Pittsburg Newspaper Publishers’ Association
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Jones
Charles Maigne
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Adolph Zukor
Henry Arthur Jones
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Fatty Arbuckle
the Gas Company
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IERY
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BIG
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Gladys
Fox Production
Hotel Arrigoni
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Miss Lee
Sessue Hayakawa
Mack Sennett
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Keen Kutter
George F. Redford
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