First German landings on Cape Cod during war era
July 22 reports describe a German U-boat attack near Orleans and Cape Cod, with fatalities among local residents and bathing beach victims. The Lehigh Valley and Perch Amboy crews were aboard the shelled vessel, while two Austrians, Bergovitch and tih, were treated at a Massachusetts hospital for arm injuries. Admiral Wood denied seaplane involvement, noting bombs had no effect on the submarine.
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Orleans
Cape Cod
Yes
Fred
Wing Life
Massachusetts Gen
John Bergovitch
John Tih
Lehigh Valley
Perch Amboy
Bergovitch
Wood
Close Search for U Boats The Submarine Threat Expands
Naval units stand with five chaser craft and seaplanes sweeping the Atlantic. Destroyers and submarine chasers join the patrol as officials acknowledge heightened precautions to protect shipping. Rumors swirl about German submarines approaching the coast and the possible sinking of the Perth Amboy and four barges. Officials, while not confirming, fear submarines will persist in targeting steamer lanes to cause damage.
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Clals
Perth Amboy
San Diego
How Germany Dominates Russia
Washington dispatches outline Germany's control over Russia's government. Officials cite Germany’s demand to send legation guards to Moscow to protect German interests. The Bolsheviks demurred, saying Russia and Germany would be allies in protection, while Germany warned it would compel a response if denied.
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Germany
Russia
Washington
Ger
Ite Department
Moscow
Two Drowned At Stamford In Halloween Park Tragedy
Two people drowned near Halloween Park in Stamford last night around 5 pm. Lidie-aged man Joseph Duddie 26 of Liberty Street and Anna Marino seven, daughter of Cresta Marino of 116 est Main Street were among nine in a rowboat who were imperilled. Mrs Marino mother of the girl was in Stamford Hospital in serious condition.
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Stamford
Mford
Joseph Duddie
Liberty Street
Anna Marino
Cresta
British Forces May Attack Soon On Western Front
British troops may strike soon as Allied offensives press German lines from the Aisne to the Marne. Allied successes include Chateau Thierry in Allied hands and a seven mile advance near Chateau Thierry Soissons, with German morale collapsing and heavy losses cited. Authorities suggest British action in the north hinges on German reinforcements and the next few days will reveal if an attack is possible.
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Aisne
Marne
Chateau Thierry
Chateau Thierry-Soissons
Marne is the Rubicon as American Troops Drive Germans Back
In the senate, Senator J Hamilton Lewis declared the Marne a Rubicon and praised American soldiers for halting the German advance in France. He credited hastily trained U.S. troops with driving back Kaisers forces, while acknowledging French help and noting the flag remains on German entrenchments.
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Lewis
France
Washington
Marne
J. Hamilton Lewis
Senate
Thomas
Colorado
Clearing House Statement Summary
New York on July 22 reports sub-treasury credit totaling 274 410 dollars, exchanges amounting to 412 991 094 dollars, with balances at 57 498 794 dollars. The release lists fiscal movements and cash positions of the Clearing House for the period.
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Clearing House
New York
Sub-treasury
Baseball May Be Given Respite With War Policy
Washington July 22 a conference between Provost Marshal General Crowder and Secretary of War Baker will decide if organized baseball gets a leash. Baker’s Ainsmith ruling calling baseball non essential sparked calls for a grace period. Crowder reportedly favors immediate broad application of the ruling. In New York July 22 National League chiefs plan a meeting in Pittsburg to decide league suspension. John Heydler secretary treasurer and Governor Tener president are in Pittsburg.
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Shington
Gregory
William Fryerson
Charles E. Hughes
Ohio
Washington
Hughes
New York
Eastern Air Factories
Crowder
Baker
Ainsmith
National League Chiefs
Pittsburg
League
John Heydler
Governor Tener
Highland Lake Pavilion Burned at Highland Lake Park
Fire destroyed a Connecticut company dance pavilion at Highland Lake park in Winsted early today. Fifteen canoes stored beneath the pavilion were lost and nearby buildings were saved by a bucket brigade. The blaze, believed caused by a canoeist’s cigarette, caused about 2000 dollars in damage.
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Highland Lake Pavilion
Winsted
Connecticut Company
Highland Lake Park
Bound Over for Theft in Waterbury
Waterbury July 22 John Cendaus Kas arraigned in city court after stealing $2. He was bound over to the next term of the Superior court for trial under $300 bond.
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Waterbury
John Cendauskas
Happenings in This Vicinity From 25 Years Ago July 1893
A compilation mentions Secretary Herbert pleased with New London harbor inspection. Fisher's Island fortification and New London naval station proposed. Local events include M. Smith saving a burning barn, John T. Murphy opening Woodside Grove ice cream and temperance drinks on the Plains, and Harry H Hubbard marrying in Boston. Charles Dustin ill in Hartford, W K Spencer back from Philadelphia, Colonel George D Chapman and wife in New York for his son Charles wedding. Plans for Conn Industrial School for Girls building pending, Mountain Club formed with Edward Clark president, Myron H Johnson treasurer, Charles B Clark steward. Large crowd witnesses trial of a search light from Schuyler Electric Co roof, visible in Hartford. Fare to Coney Island and return by City of Richmond set at 1.50 for Saturday night.
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Herbert
New London
Fisher’s Island
Waeie M. Smith
John T. Murphy
Woodside Grove
Harry H
R. P. Hubbard
Long Hill
Boston
Charles E. Dustin
Schuyler Electric Company
Hartford
W. K. Spencer
Philadelphia
George D. Chapman
New York
Charles
Conn, Industrial School For Girls
Mountain Club
Edward Clark
Myron H. Johnson
Charles B. Clark
Schuyler Electric Co
Coney Island
Richmond
George P. Smith Dies Suddenly Meriden Express Co Leader
George P. Smith, 59, president of the H. T. Smith Express Co. of Meriden, died suddenly in New London after a family trip to bring his Navy fireman son Carl D. home from hospital. He had held many public positions and is survived by his wife and seven children including Horace, an electrician in the Navy aboard the USS Chicago.
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Smith
Horace
Navy
U.S. S. Chicago
Springfield Strike Settle By Federal Mediation
Springfield Mass July 22 The Smith and Wesson Revolver Co workers strike over wages and conditions will be settled by federal mediation Major B H Getchell ordnance department personal representative of Secretary Baker will mediate and decisions rest on his recommendations 800 workers vote to return to work tomorrow
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Springfield
Mass
Smith & Wesson Revolver Co
B. H. Getchell
Ordnance Department
Baker
Mothers’ Courage Amid War Duty
A letter from the trenches reflects on mothers awaiting sons at war. The writer notes mothers are uneasy yet proud, their faith and courage keeping spirits high. The piece suggests such steadfast devotion would curb complaints and rumors that burden national efforts.
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William Knowles
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Central News Dispatch
Rubicon
J. W. Driggs
Bert Ford
International News Service
United States
Euannie Nevanae
Division of Pictures
Committee On Public Information
Washington, D. C
So-Co-Ny
Standard Oil Company OF
George P. Smith
H.T. Smith Express Co
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Uncle Sam
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Main ST
Lyman D. Mills Co
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