Austro-Hungarian Stand At Monello Front In Italy
British raids push gains in France as German counterattacks falter in the Montello area. Allied forces report heavy fighting along the Piave front with Austrian attempts to break through held near Treviso and Montello failing amid artillery and combat wear.
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N. S
Tere
Mtry
Fago
Adriatic Sea
Germany
Montello
Treviso
Piave
France
Boston widow collapses during cross examination in theft trial
Mrs. Madge E ur, a wealthy Boston widow, collapsed after finishing tests in the Dr. Joseph er jewel theft case. valued at 17500 dollars, she was carried from the courtroom by court officers and a maid. She claimed a letter from er, written under threat, said they sinned for love and was sent to Dr. Davidson at St. John's Church. She said she visited the rector with Dr. Homer twice.
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Boston
Madge E Ur
Josepher
Los Angeles
Davidson
St. John’s Church
Loses
Homer
Rescued From Fallen Balloon After Sea Rescue
An Atlantic Port reports a naval aviator and a student flier were rescued at sea after clinging to a fallen dirigible they were aboard during a patrol. They were picked up 45 miles off Sandy Hook yesterday following a 6 day search. The airship, which had been hunting U boats, failed to return to its base on Saturday. Meanwhile Waterbury mourns Corporal Jo Vallone of Company A killed in action in France at age 20, the second from his unit to die.
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Atlantic Port
Naval Avia
Sandy Hook
Waterbury
Jo Vallone
France
Valione
Wool embargoes lifted by McAdoo order in June
Washington reports embargoes on wool shipments from growers to grading points were lifted by an order from Rail Director General McAdoo. The move ends a period that had disrupted wool flows, especially in the east, and contributed to a wool shortage at graders.
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Washington
Grawters
McAdoo
Clearing House Statement York Treasury Totals
June 18 report shows Sub treasuries with 478,678 in exchanges 696,159 and balances totaling 88,494,898. Financial figures reflect daily clearing activity and reserve movements for the York office.
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Clearing House
York
Sub-treasury
Rheumatic and Kinney Iilis Mentioned in Troubled Health Note
A brief item notes Rheumatic and Kinney Iilis troubled with rheumatism and associated health concerns. The fragmentary text provides no specific dates or places, but indicates ongoing illness affecting the individuals.
American officer leads capture of four Germans in raid
Lieutenant Redwood, photographed with four German prisoners, was separated from his unit during a raid, captured the quartet single handed, and marched them back to American lines. He received the French Croix de Guerre for the exploit, his face still blackened from the raid.
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London
Albert-Moyenneville
War Office
Vil- Bretonneux
Ancre
Serre
Villers-Bretonneux
Albert
Yenneville
Nieppe Forest
Redwood
Gas drenches American front near Belleau Wood
General report from June 17 night details the German gas attacks on American positions northwest of Chateau Thierry including Belleau Wood Bouresches and triangle farm. Despite ongoing shelling the doughboys hold. Patrols cross the Marne, two Germans killed and an American officer wounded in night brush.
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H. G. Wales
The
Marne
Chateau Thierry
Belleau Wood
Bouresches
Triangle Farm
Pittsburgh Lieutenant Citied for French Legion of Honor
Lieutenant John T. Bissell of Pittsburgh received the French Legion of Honor for bravery near the Marne on June 2. His machine gun unit broke German efforts to seize a bridgehead at Chateau Thierry. He crossed the fire to explain the danger, then led his men back to safety across the river and held the line as artillery halted the German advance.
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Bissell
Pittsburgh
Marne
John T. Bissell
Chateau Thierry
The
Barne
German Losses Put At 80000 In France Action
Paris reportsAndre Tardieu, noted military analyst, estimated German losses at 80000 in the fighting between Montdidier and the Oise. He praised General Mangin for counterattacks that pushed back General von Moutier’s forces and saved Compiegne, after his return from the front.
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Paris
Montdidier
Oise
Andre Tardieu
Mangin
von Moutier
Compiegne
Radoslavoff Resignation Accepted
London reports that King Ferdinand of Bulgaria has accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Radoslavoff. The announcement comes via a Central News dispatch from the capital.
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Radoslavoff
London
King Ferdinand
Bulgaria
American Patrol Breaks Through Ambush in Picardy
Washington reports a 13 man American patrol in Picardy fought off a superior 40 man German ambush on the night of June 13 14. Most of the Americans escaped wounded many returning after fighting to break through. Destruction of two hostile planes tied to the battle is noted with an 8 15 am Hanover biplane scene near St Mihiel.
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Washington
Picardy
St. Mihiel
Hanover
Meissner
Winslow
Taylor
Harvard Commencement Brims With Wartime Dignity
Cambridge June 18 Harvard celebrates class day with 720 strong, far fewer students than four years ago yet the festivities flourish. War limits banquets but the yarn music and decorations intensify as seniors in cap and gown share the stage with a graduating man in uniform.
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Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Honorary Degrees Authorized By Wesleyan University
Wesleyan University conferred honorary degrees yesterday including Doctor of Laws on Justice William R. Riddell of the Ontario Appellate Division and Rev. Dr. Frank Mason North of New York, plus Doctor of Divinity for Rev. Albert G. Kynett of Philadelphia Rev. William D. Beach of Middletown and Rev. Robert E. Jones of New Orleans.
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Wesleyan University
William R. Riddell
Supreme Court of Ontario
Canada
Frank Mason North
New York
Federal Council of Churches In America
Albert G. Kynett
Philadelphia
William D. Beach
First Methodist Church
Middletown
Robert E. Jones
New Orleans
West Department Command Changes Readied for San Francisco Base
The War Department announced that Major General John F. Morrison is reassigned to command the Department of the West with headquarters in San Francisco. This department previously marked General Leonard A. Wood as its initial appointee after his division departed for France.
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Dept. of West
Washington
John F. Morrison
Department of the West
San Francisco
War Department
Leonard A. Wood
France
Yale alumni hear war reshapes campus values and honors
New Haven June 18 Yale President Hadley tells alumni war has strengthened moral standards and scholarship replacing much athletic focus. Students now aim for military or war effort roles. trig and navigation gain practical meaning. Hadley defends honorary degrees for absent seniors with military records and those who die in service receive posthumous honors. Other speakers and class activities followed.
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New Haven
Yale
Arthur T. Hadley
Army
Navy
Engineers
Hadley
Col. N. G. Osborn
Ralph D. Paine
Ree J. B. Woodward
Wilkes Barre
Congresman Sc
Clergy Talk Sparks Debate On Language And Profanity
The Indianapolis News notes sober sermons from clergymen clash with a Indiana minister who uses harsh language about the Kaiser. It argues that strong times demand strong speech yet condemns profanity, contrasting it with the dignified phrasing of the Declaration and Gettysburg Address.
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New York Eye World
Indianapolis
Indiana
Happenings in Middletown 25 Years Ago Picked From Local Notes
Middletown’s 25 years ago items include a high school alumni reception at Armory hall hosted by Mrs. Henry C Ward and Mrs Seward V Coffin, a barge loaded with brownstone leaving Cromwell for New York, strawberries at 13 cents a quart, Haddam Island canoeists four day gathering, city sewer pipe purchase, Portland I O O F memorial service with Judge Murdoch speaker, tax case win for Portland against J J White, Block Island excursion to Pleasure Beach, last day of public schools before summer vacation, Meech visiting New Haven, temperance meeting at Universalist church presided by Joseph Merriam, Bill couple trip to Lyme, William Wall leaving for Minnesota as land commissioner, Mrs Dr Jewett entertaining Woman's Relief Corps, Phoenix Lodge Temple of Honor vs Eureka Temple game, Assessor Ward replying to Census on 5 million tax exempt Middletown property, local plants reporting strong business.
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Middletown High School
Alumni Association
Armory Hall
Henry C. Ward
Seward V. Coffin
Cromwell
New York
Haddam Island
Mill Hollow
Portland I. O. O. F
John M. Murdoch
Portland
J. J. White
Block Island
Pleasure Beach
G. Ellsworth Meech J
New Haven
Joseph Merriam
Universalist Church
Thomas P. Bill
Lyme
William Wall
Middle Haddam
Minnesota
Dr. Jewett
Cobalt
Woman’s Relief Corps
Phoenix Lodge Temple of Honor
New Britain
Eureka Temple
George H. Ward
Washington
Middletown
Eckman's Ataratios and Calcium Tonic Ad Leads with Low Prices
An old advertisement touts Eckman's Ataratios and Calcium Tonic for coughs, weak lungs, and colds. It promotes a $2 size reduced to $1.50 with war tax included and an $1 size at 80 cents, available at Eckman Laboratory and all druggists in Philadelphia.
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Eckman
Eckman Labortory
A Year of War and Sacrifice Inspires America
A survey of wartime years highlights sacrifice and lessons learned. It extols America’s debt owed, youth service, pride in liberty, and the fight against autocracy. The era has broadened compassion, unity, and national resolve for a future guided by righteousness.
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America
White Repp Skirts with Pearl Trim and Front Opening
Classified item lists Style 1 White Repp skirts with front opening belt two pockets pearl trim. Regular sizes available priced at $1.50 each.
Automobile Dust Coats in Linen and Khaki Cloth Styles
Belted and glove fitted dust coats offered in Irish Linen for 8.98, Khaki Cloth at 7.50, and Linen colors priced 3.50, 3.98, and 4.50. Coats button up to chin as needed, suited for full models without belts.
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U. S
Mies
Committee On Public Information
Washington, D. C
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Atta
Sam
Nationer Garden Commission
Gladys
T. M. Russell
Brewer Co
Waldemar
R. J. Atwell
Main ST
Lyman D. Mills Co
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