American War Prisoners Endure Brutal Treatment in German Camp
Describes American prisoners in West Prussia held by Germans. They faced cold huts, hunger, illness, and brutal conduct including the tearing of an eye from a wounded youth. Clothing stripped and repatriation delayed. consular oversight marginal and moneyless prisoners unable to buy cigarettes.
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N. C. Parke
France
West Prussia
America
Germany
United States
Harriman Awarded Distinguished Service Cross for Bravery
May 31 dispatch reports Second Lieutenant Lynn H. Harriman of the American infantry receiving the Distinguished Service Cross for leading a platoon under heavy enemy attack. He fed his men, remained steadfast after being wounded twice, and helped repel the assault while enduring near mortal injuries. A separate American raid northwest of Toul captured two German prisoners, one killed during the escape attempt.
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N. C. Parke
France
Lynn H. Harriman
Harriman
Toul
Selective Service Call Opens for 24 674 Men
Provost Marshal General Crowder issued a call for 24 674 men with grammar school educations to enter technical training. Volunteers accepted until June 7, then boards in 36 states to furnish troops through June 15. Training covers automobile driving and various mechanical crafts.
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Washington
Crowder
Labor opposition to riveting contests in U S shipyards
Organized labor in the United States dislikes riveting contests in shipyards. Leaders argue such contests slow ship progress rather than speed it up. The stance has not been formally approved, but labor leaders’ latitude mirrors that of British leaders.
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Washington
United States
Grain Market Report Chicago June 1
Corn closed higher by 1 to 4 cents with July and June futures quoted around 130 to 133. Oats gained about 1 cent with June near 70 and July around 65 5 8. Park and leathered items noted for July and September contracts with lard and ride futures rising to 24.17 and 22.32 respectively.
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Chicago
Germany accepts Russia demand for cotary conference
Amsterdam report says Berlin agrees to Russia's demand that a cotary conference be held with Dr. van Kuhle as presiding German foreign rotary. A steamer from New York the Camden ran aground in an Atlantic port leaving passengers in their berths early today.
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Germany
Russia
Amsterdam
Berlin Av
Dr. van Kuhle
Rotary
Atlantic
New York
Camden
Sub Treasury Report York Banks Lend $24,708,000
A Sub Treasury report indicates banks supplied 24,708,000 dollars to the treasury. The figures reflect substantial bank lending activity during the period, underscoring liquidity in the financial system and the government's reliance on bank funding.
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Treasury
York
Gom
Sub-Treasury
Creel Replies to Critics Over Public Information Committee
George Creel of the Committee on Public Information publicly rebuked house rules committee critics in a letter, denying socialist ties and defending the bureau’s work. He listed bureau head party affiliations, asserted democracy as his creed, and offered to testify in person. He noted only three questioned stories in a year, defended Fourth of July claims, aeroplane captions, and production releases.
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Washington
George Creel
Committee On Public Information
House Rules Committee
Pou
Creel
Drssent
America
Colorado
Thomas M. Patterson
Royal
United States
Gleaves
Cree
Congress
France salutes America in wartime solidarity
Paris June 1 President Paul Deschanel of the French chamber of deputies voiced France’s deep gratitude to the United States for its war efforts. He recalled Lafayette and Rochambeau and said it was one of the finest moments in the history of their two peoples to fight side by side for liberty and human freedom.
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Paris
Lafayette
Rochambeau
America
Paul Deschanel
French Chamber of Deputies
France
United States
Laborer Killed by Auto in New York
A touring car owned and driven by Russell Taply of Springfield Massachusetts struck and killed Thomas Slattery a 40 year old laborer early today in New York. Slattery was rushed to Polytechnic hospital where he was pronounced dead. Taply and friends said the accident was unavoidable as Slattery stepped in front of the car. Tapley faces a technical charge of homicide.
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Auto
New York
Russell Taply
Springfield
Mass
Thomas Slattery
Polyclynic Hospital
Taply
Tapley
Slatterly
Birthday capture of Waterbury private on April 21
Private Harry T. Fitzgerald of Waterbury reported missing in today’s casualties list was captured by the enemy on his 20th birthday, April 21, while serving with Company G after enlisting at 19. He has taken part in major battles on the American front. last letter seen by his family on April.
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Waterbury
Harry T. Fitzgerald
Huns
Fitzgerald
Pauper Found with Five Thousand Dollars in Skirt Lining
In Bridgeport on June 1 a pauper Mary McNulty aged 80 was found to have more than $5,000 in one dollar bills sewn into her torn skirt lining. She had already been taken to the town farm after sleeping on porches with $126 on her person. Authorities prepared to burn the garments as the discovery was made. In Paris, Sergeant Long of the American army was wounded today while stopping a fight between Moroccan soldiers. He and Corporal Mitchell pursued the assailants. Long fired and killed one, wounding the other in the right leg.
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Bridgeport
Mary McNulty
Paris
Long
Mitchell
Turks Offer Aid to Austria After Emperor Visit
Report from Zurich on June 1 states that following Emperor Charles visit to Constantinople the sultan agreed to aid Austria with reinforcements and reserves.
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Zurich
Charles
Constantier
Austria
German Success Spurs U S On War Effort
Washington reports a sober, panic-free mood as officials insist the German drive in France will be halted. They warn Paris remains the real objective, with reserves and mobilization sped to speed victory. Experts note Foch’s northern reserves limit gains while preparing new dispositions for a renewed push.
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Washington
France
Foch
Paris
United States
Marne
Rheims-Soissons
Socialists Called Pro-German at Labor Mission Meeting
President Samuel Gompers denounced socialists and pacifists as pro German during a meeting of the American labor mission. The group, returning from Europe, described air raid horrors in England and France and conveyed greetings from Poincare, George, and Lloyd George.
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
American Labor Mission
Europe
England
France
Gompers
Poincare
King George
Lloyd George
Scott Named Chief of Textile Division of War Industries Board
John W. Scott of Chicago accepts appointment as chief of the newly created textile division of the war industries board. He will assume duties Monday and coordinate cooperation with government bureaus, manage relations with the textile industry, and set procedures to meet civilian needs and safeguard civilian interests. Washington, June.
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Pirie Scott & Company
Chicago
War Industries Board
Scott
Washington
W. Scott
Railway Wage Increase in Effect for Two Million Workers
Washington reports that two million railway employees receive their first pay envelopes under the new wage scale with back pay from January 1. Director McAdoo announced the change on Railway Wage Commission recommendations, while railways expect many protests as workers read the notice or await back pay details.
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Washington
Railways
McAdoo
Railway Wage Commission
Railway Administration
Race Will Be Run At Sheepshead Bay Today
Inclement weather greeted racing fans as the 100 mile Harkness handicap at Sheepshead Bay was postponed on Decoration Day. The management announced the race would be attempted with a later start, and the program includes about ten races. The first race is set for 4 o'clock unless rain interferes.
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New York
Sheepshead Bay
German Finland Peace Treaty Signed in Vienna
Advices reaching the state department say a peace treaty between the central powers and Finland was signed on May 29. The accord comprises one general treaty and two supplements. No contents are disclosed.
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Finland
Washington
State Department
Vienna
Troop T. E. S. A. defeats Toughs 18 to 7 on Friday
The Toughs of Lawn avenue were defeated by Troop T. E. S. A. by 18 to 7 Friday. M. Slutsky starred for the winners as Troop 7 challenges any team under 15 years of age.
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Lawn Avenue
Troop T. E. S. A
M. Slutsky
Troop 7
Fire Destroys Wire Works in East Newark Plant
Fire of unknown origin swept the Gleeson wire works at East Newark near Kearny New Jersey early today. Loss estimated at 50,000 dollars with considerable wire stored in the building destined for shipment to the allies.
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Kearny
N. J
Gleeson Wire Works
East Newark
Clearing-house Statement in New York June report
Sub treasury credit totals 292,498 dollars with aeticiae 9678.76 and 465 balances. The statement lists 66,049,086 in aggregate balances across accounts as of the date. Official financial figures reflect clearing-house activity and credit movements.
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New York
Sub-treas Credit
Aeticiae
U S Volunteers Strike in Woevre Raid
Washington June 1 American volunteers led a raid in the Woevre region. They destroyed 32 dugouts and a bridge, killed or wounded more than 26 Germans, and captured a machine gun. The operation followed earlier counterattacks near Cantigny. A German Albatross was shot down near Toul, with both crew killed.
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Washington
Eral Pershing
Cantigny
Douglas Campbell
Toul
Mrs Stokes Gets Ten Years in Federal Prison
Kansas City news reports Rose Pastor Stokes, new 1k millionaire socialist, convicted on three counts for seditious utterances. She is sentenced to ten years on each count, but the sentences run concurrently, effectively ten years. The judge pronounced the sentence after overruling a motion for a new trial.
May Seize Cotton As War Needs Grow
Washington June 1 A likely order to commandeer the entire cotton output of the United States is anticipated by cotton industry leaders. The War Industries Board did not deny plans, and the move is seen as needed to meet government and Allied demands. John Scott of Chicago was named textile administrator for cotton fabrics, signaling the first step toward commandeering. Afterward, less essential industries would be realloced.
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Washington
War Industries Board
John Scott
Chicago
Attempted Raid on Paris
German airmen tried to raid Paris for the fourth night in a row. Two squadrons attacked with only one reaching the city before a second alarm sounded after the all clear. Bombs were dropped in Paris district though casualty details were not yet reported at dispatch time.
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Paris
Auto Crash Near College Place and La Avenue
The auto of E B Fall of Lawn avenue rolled down a incline after being left in front of his house. It struck the wall at Arthur L Aillin’s corner and was damaged. It is fortunate no serious injuries occurred. Brakes may have failed or were not applied.
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E. B. Fall
Lawn Avenue
Cadet Flier Killed In Taylor Field Collision
Cadet from Saginaw Michigan was instantly killed at Taylor field when his plane crashed after a 200 yard fall. The craft was destroyed and cause of the accident could not be determined. It was the first accident at Taylor field.
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Montgomery
Ala
Saginaw
Mich
Taylor Field
Munitions Factories Explode in Bitterfield Blast
Geneva reports a large explosion at munitions factories in Bitterfield Rheinish Prussia. The blast killed many and injured others while wrecking surrounding buildings. Dispatches received today describe extensive destruction and casualties.
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Geneva
Bitterfield
Rheinish
Prussia
Spanish plan tunnel under Strait of Gibraltar reported
A Spanish government plan aims to construct a tunnel under the Strait of Gibraltar linking Gibraltar to Tarifa and Morocco, with the project discussed in Madrid in June.
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Gibraltar
Madrid
Gibralt
Tarifa
Morocco
Germany Hast Big Reserve Forces Explained
London dispatch notes Germany maintains a strategic reserve force described as a major wartime asset. The Express comments on the German reserves amid the evolving war situation.
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Germany
London
The
Express
Americans Taking a Leading Part in War Effort
Washington reports that the senate military affairs committee heard that American forces are becoming a factor in the European battle. Germany’s new tactic of nine inch gas shells precedes infantry drives, making defense difficult. Germans' gains were costly. More American troops were sent to France in May than any prior month, with Senator Lewis' claim of a million in France now considered high by at least thirty percent. Aero plane production is improving, Bristol fighters completed though not yet shipped.
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Washington
Senate Military Affairs Committee
War Council
Germany
France
Lewis
War Department
Obituary George H. Hurlburt Interred with Masonic Rites
The interment of George H. Hurlburt occurred at Indian Hill at 4 PM with Masonic ceremonies by St. John's Lodge No. 2 F and A M. Frances M. Benziger, a former city resident, died at her Lockport New York home Friday after a lingering illness. She leaves three sons John M Herbert Robert and two daughters Jennie B and Clara M Benziger all of Lockport a sister Theresa E Schram and a brother Charles V Schram of this city. Funeral from Lockport home Monday morning.
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George H. Hurlburt
Indian Hill
St. John’s Lodge
No. 2
Frances M. Benziger
Lockport
N. Y
John M
Herbert
Robert
Jennie B
Clara M. Benziger
Theresa E. Schram
Charles V. Schram
Kitchin Stands by Revenue Bill Critique
Majority Leader Kitchin refused to retract his charge that the administration was influenced by a publishers lobby seeking repeal of a postal zoning provision in the last revenue bill. He said he had nothing to add now and hinted at presenting new facts later to support his claim if the dispute continued.
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Washington
Kitchin
Congress
Gildersleeve Wins Hartford Judgment Over Wethersfield Ave Property
In Hartford Superior Court Walter Gildersleeve of Portland won a judgment against Carrie A. Robinson and others. The six tenement house on Wethersfield Avenue yielded $45 monthly rent per unit. Gildersleeve held a third mortgage for 2895 dollars, with a first mortgage of 17000, a second for 6000 and a fourth of 650. Value placed at 25000 by Gildersleeve. Alanson Bainerd appraised 35000 and 40000 today. Equity redemption set for the second Tuesday of September.
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Gildersleeve
Hartford
Walter Gildersleeve
Portland
Carrie A. Robinson
Wethersfield Avenue
Alanson B. Bainerd
Common Council Sets 7 PM Start For Meeting
By mutual consent of Mayor Mc Dowell and a majority of the Common Council the regular monthly meeting is moved to 7 o clock from 8. A public hearing will address Wesleyan layout changes pending since 1917. There was no city court session today due to no arrests yesterday.
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Common Council
McDowell
Wesleyan
B. C
City Briefs Visit Tells of Cuba Arrival at Port
Light vehicle lamps at 8:44 this evening. Hinev Turning, who arrived at an American port from Cuba this week, is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Verner Turning at 169 College Street.
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Hinev Turning
Cuba
Mrs. Verner
College Street
Articial Ice Restrictions Lift Reported
Washington reports that artificial ice manufacturing restrictions are set to be lifted following a Food Administration briefing. Officials say local bans, imposed earlier to conserve ammonia, are no longer deemed necessary after manufacturers convinced authorities.
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Washington
The
Food Administration
Support for Mooney Adopted at Workmen's Circle Meet
Resolutions in Springfield pledge financial and moral support to the movement to free Thomas Mooney from the murder charge in the San Francisco bomb plot. The resolutions were adopted at the annual convention of Independent Workmen's Circle.
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Mooney
Springeld
Mass
Thomas Mooney
San Francisco
Independent Workmen’s Circle
Donald Named Chief of Clothing Division in Washington
Malcolm Donald of Boston was appointed chief of the clothing and equipment division of the Quartermaster Corps in Washington. He has been serving as assistant to Albert L. Scott, the retiring head of the division.
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Washington
Malcolm Donald
Boston
Quartermaster Corps
Donald
Albert L. Scott
Plan money gifts for men in France plan money gifts
Hartford June 1 CT soldiers in France to receive a substantial gift on Independence Day under a plan by United Spanish War Veterans. A statewide drive aims to raise at least 10000 for the Pershing Fourth of July fund. June 10 to 20 drive. quotas set. Connecticut boys to get at least 2 dollars each. Charles W. Newton as general chairman. Henry T. Holt as treasurer.
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Hartford
Connecticut
France
United Spanish War Veterans
Connecticut State Council of Defense
Veterans of 98
Charles W. Newton
Henry T. Holt
Richter & Company Stock Quotations Hartford Ledger
Stock quotations from Richter & Company bankers and brokers, members of the New York Stock Exchange, located at Central Row Hartford Connecticut. Includes latest prices and market activity for various securities traded by the firm.
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Richter & Company
Bankers and Brokers
New York Stock Exchange
Central Row
Hartford, Con
Tel
Charter 2600
Market Opens With Sharp Drops Amid France News
New York June 1 stock action started with broad declines as traders priced in France news and German drive progress. Marine preferred slid from 104 1 4 to 103 1 2 before rebounding to 108 3 8, while common fell to 29 3 8. Steel and railroad issues dipped, New Haven and Reading weaker before rallies. Close showed strength in bonds and select stocks with total daily sales 298,900 shares.
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New York
France
Marine Preferred
Steel
Reading
New Haven
Inspiration
Steel Common
Baldwin
Bethlehem Steel B
Marine
Colchester News Shared Today From Locals and Churches
Colchester resident Timothy Sullivan returns from Providence for a short visit while Max Seigle travels to New Haven to see his hospitalized son Abie Seigle. A new Colchester Grange service flag honors three in service: Dr. B. J. Howland, Dr. E. S. Munson, and B. A. Carrier Jr. Regular Baptist services are set for Sunday at 10 45 a.m. The Colchester Bloomers beat Amston 21 to 19 at Amston. Wooster Lodge held a regular meeting in the Masonic hall. Mrs. Philip Lathrop and son Andrew visited town from Goshen.
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Colchester
Timothy Sullivan
Providence
R. I
Max Seigle
New Haven
Abie Seigle
E.S. Munson
Colchester Grange
B. J. Howland
Wilbert Hall and Child
New London
The
Baptist Church
Colchester Bloomer Girls
Amston
Wooster Lodge
A. M
Masonic Hall
Returning U S Transport Sunk With Few Casualties Reported
Washington reports a transport torpedoed at 10 40 yesterday morning while under convoy. Officials hope there are few or no casualties as survivors reach land and the ship remains afloat. The navy says no definitive casualty figures have been received yet. Meanwhile a review of Robert W Chambers and Rupert Hughes portrays Chambers as a prolific, celebrated writer whose novels mix luxury and satire with bold, controversial scenes.
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Lincoln
Vice Sims
Navy Department
Destr
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