Crowder calls up large draft for July military service
Washington reports Provost Marshal General Crowder issues a call totaling 124,525 selective service men for general service. Whites and colored groups are slated for entrainment in July across multiple camps in Alabama Arkansas Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Massachusetts Missouri New Jersey New York North Carolina Oregon Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Wyoming and other states with detailed camp assignments and dates.
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Americans Repulse Raid Near Badonviller
In France on June 25 a German battalion attacked two Franco American holding points near Badonviller. The bombardment preceded the assault as the enemy split into two groups. Despite outnumbering the defenders, Allied prisoners were taken and casualties inflicted on the attackers. Our troops fought valiantly.
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Baker Ordered to Suspend in Stamford Case
Leonard Burriesci, a Stamford baker, was ordered by State Food Administrator Scoville to suspend bakery operations from June 27 to June 30 after half of his flour was sold to a New Canaan buyer. Burriesci says his brother sold the flour without his knowledge as he pursues possible license revocation.
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Kerensky In England Seeks Return To Russia
London June 26 Alexander Kerensky the former Russian republican premier is in England. It is reported his health is good and the tale of him being a hopeless invalid is denied. His counsel is shaping a possible return to leadership though resuming Russian leadership is unlikely at present.
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Queen Mary shows vegetables to Hoover in royal grounds
Queen Mary plans a fine vegetable garden to display during Herbert Hoover s visit to England. After a Buckingham Palace conference with King George and Food Minister Clynes, the queen guided Mr Clynes through the palace grounds to view the growing vegetables.
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Herbert Hoover
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American Flyer Interned in Paris Flight Incident
A French biplane piloted by an American airman landed in Switzerland and the American lieutenant was interned by Swiss authorities. The aircraft was damaged but the aviator was uninjured. The dispatch adds that the incident occurred near Paris on June 26.
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Fire in Brooklyn Navy Yard Puts Fire Brigade on Duty
A small fire broke out in the med supply department of the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York on June 26. The blaze was quickly tackled by the yard’s fire brigade and extinguished before causing serious damage. No injuries are reported.
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Dameos. Kane
Harmony in G O P Renominates Holcomb in Hartford
The Republican state convention in Hartford renominated Governor Marcus H. Holcomb of Southington for a second term. The proceedings were rapid with one ballot casting for Holcomb after order was called. Also renominated were Lieut. Governor Clifford B. Wilson Secretary of State Frederick L. Perry Treasurer Harold L. Gilpatrick and Comptroller Morris Webster. Continued in next column.
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John Q. Tilson
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Frank A.hagarty
George Cheney
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John P. Elton
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John T. King
Clifford B. Wilson
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Wilson
Charles J. Martin
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Frederick L. Perry
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Harry L. Leonard
E. H. Fenn
Wethersfield
Frederick S. Chamberlain
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Harold L. Gilpatrick
Putnam
Morris @. Webster
Harwinton
George C. Wooddruff
Litchfield
Samuel Shaw
Redding
Kuhlemann Speech Not Well Received In Reichstag
Amsterdam dispatch notes German Reichstag speech by Dr Richard von Kuhlemann drew tepid response. Pan Germans rejected his frontier remarks while liberals taunted him for Belgium ties. Conservatives scolded altered draft notes. Chancellor von Hertling regretted Russia blame and Wilson's four peace points. London report says Kuhlemann retracted much of earlier statements.
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National Restaurants opening in London tastes and prices
National chain tests installation in London with first outlet opened by C F Spencer of Halifax manager. Food prices listed include soup four cents fish six cents entrees eight cents roasts eight to twelve cents vegetables four cents sweets six to eight cents coffee four cents tea two cents. Boxing report notes Benny Leonard defeats Jack Britton in six rounds amid camps. Irkutsk captured by Czecho-Slav troops per E Telegraph dispatch.
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Halifax
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Brittan
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Siberia
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Army lists 91 casualties in the American expeditionary forces
Washington June 26 Ninety one casualties in the American expeditionary forces were announced by the war department broken down into killed in action died of wounds disease aeroplane accident other causes severely wounded wounded missing in action and degree undetermined. Officers killed in action Lieutenants George A Ball Robert H Flansburg James Bernard Scarr died from accident and other causes Lieutenant Harman J Eckhardt severely wounded Lieutenant Harold W Herrick missing in action Captain Arthur Lewing New England list includes Sergeants Keron J Ryan Frank W Spencer Corporal George Tremblay Bugler John Hamiston Privates Eugene Chagnon James W Harvey Louis G Jarvais Charles Lola George J Oesterle Edward F Quinlan Thomas A Rossi Walter M Stratton Chaplain Walter S Danker Privates Edward E Belden Cormick A Kiernan Earl Steffy Private William J Dunphy Washington June 26 Fifty casualties in the Marine corps attached to the American expeditionary force announced at marine corps headquarters Forty six killed in action two died from wounds and two severely wounded. The report totals to date Officers killed wounded enlisted men killed wounded in hands of the enemy and missing New England marine corps casualties killed Arthur J Rindeau Daniel A Sullivan Private Allen H Howe
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Monroe
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Robert H. Flansburg
Lincoln
Neb
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Hasbrouck Heights
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Eaton County
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Dorchester
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W. Mainstreet
Waterbury
Conn
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Springfield
George Tremblay
Holyoke
John Hamiston
East Jaffrey
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Eugene Chagnon
Nashua
James W. Harvey
Stonington
Louis G. Jarvais
Indian Orchard
Charles Lola
Pleasant Point
George J. Oesterle
Burlington
Edward F. Quinlan
Thomas A. Rossi
Rumford
Walter M. Stratton
Fairfield
Walter S. Danker
Worcester
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Pastoral Squabble in Westport Parish Over Rector
A June meeting at Christ Episcopal Church in Westport, advised by the diocese chancellor, debated severing Rev. Henry Blacklock’s pastoral relations amid long running disputes. A resignation seen in wardens’ hands was tabled with conditions. committee to confer with the rector. meeting adjourned to August 1 and the case to Bishop Brewster. Blacklock chaired Red Cross campaigns, helping Westport raise funds.
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Westport
Christ Episcopal Church
Henry Blacklocl
Mr. Blacklock
Bishop Brewster
Red Cross
Forecast for New Haven and Connecticut Shows Showers Possible
New Haven forecast calls for showers tonight or Thursday with fair conditions in Connecticut, coast rain possible and increasing south winds. A large storm system moving southeast from Indiana to North Carolina produced heavy thunder showers from the lake region to the Gulf and along the Atlantic coast. Observations across cities show varied conditions with New Haven at 64 degrees and clear skies in many areas.
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