Arch bishop hails US support for war effort in wartime visit
The Archbishop of York described Allied resolve in France and Flanders and praised American response to President Wilson’s call. He noted U S cities—Providence Boston New Haven Ireland St Louis Cincinnati Philadelphia Washington and Pittsburgh—showed wealth kindness and enthusiasm. He urged unity and speed in Britain’s war aims and expressed belief America would send strong help for the cause. He recalled Hog Island shipyards and the education of students as evidence of American mobilization and urged fellow Britons to feel the exhilaration of America’s determination and readiness to join the struggle.
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Flanders
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United States
Church of England
Yone
Providence
Boston
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Ieland
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Cincinnati
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Hog Island
Wilson
America
Trymen
Lifeboat Drift Ends at Atlantic Port From Unknown Steamer
A drifting empty lifeboat found 300 to 408 miles south of Sandy Hook was brought to Atlantic Port by a bark from Brazil. Weather erased identifying marks, the navy’s element took over to investigate, and the craft showed a flag distress and an empty food can. It likely belonged to a large steamer and had been occupied only briefly before abandonment.
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Atlantic
Sandy Hook
Brazil
Navy
Inler
Danmark
German Losses High as Soissons Battles Rage
London the Amsterdam Express interview with a neutral guest of the general staff describes scenes around Soissons as more vivid than any prior war coverage. The journalist claims German losses were indescribable with regiments wiped out and corpses left in bundles awaiting burial due to shortages of grave-digging resources.
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London
Amsterdam
the Express
Soissons
Navy Department Casualties Report Details Recoveries
The Navy Department announced the recovery of the body of Marshburn a quartermaster lost May 20 1918 near Raleigh North Carolina. Also listed is Baron Rubenstein first class hospital corps who died from a gun wound in Brooklyn with home in Rhode Island and Rhode Island.
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Navy Department
Ashington
Marshburn
Raleigh
Carolina
Baron Rubenstein
Fee
Brooklyn
R. I
Rosin and Turpentine Declared Essential for War Needs
War industries today denied rumors that rosin and turpentine were non essentials. Reports claimed labor shifting to rosin and turpentine production would rise as essential for war industries. The government maintained these materials remain vitally needed for war requirements.
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Ehineton
United States
War Industries
Annual report on insurance in Hartford 1917
Hartford June 28 Burton Mansfield state insurance commissioner issues annual report on life accident casualty fidelity and surety firms authorized in Connecticut He notes group insurance history bold moves toward uniform war service rules and government life and disability plan for soldiers and sailors The report shows state teachers retirement fund assets 36573 with 24000 in liberty bonds Three new companies licensed one life two casualty In 1917 Connecticut licensed 32 life insurers issuing 14.40 percent of policies and 32.31 percent of ordinary insurance Premiums for casualty lines totaled 7464544.77 with losses 2486665.89.
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Hartford
Fidelity
Connecticut
Burton Mansfield
Group
State Teachers Retirement Fund
Life and Two Casualty
Ky Leaves For Paris in Early Paris Arrival
June 28 report notes Alexander Kerensky premier of Russia in transit toward Paris this afternoon. The snippet indicates a diplomatic movement with Kerensky en route, reflecting post revolutionary era activity and European diplomacy.
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Paris
Alexander Keren
Russia
Neav- Paris
Marine Corps Casualties Total 50 Announced
Washington announces Marine corps casualties totaling 50 with 17 killed in action 7 died of wounds and 26 severely wounded. New England list includes Privates Robert J. Duffy of Boston and Daniel T. McKenna of Roxbury. Overall to date 1,162 casualties: officers 13 dead 29 wounded. enlisted men 352 dead 766 wounded with 2 in enemy hands or missing.
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Washington
Marine Corps
New England
Robert J. Duffy
Boston
Mass
Daniel T. McKenna
Roxbury
Big Bond Issue Bill Introduced
Washington June 28 The ways and means chairman Kitchin moved a resolution to authorize new bond issues totaling 8 billion dollars in the house. The move surprised many and comes despite calls to wait until after the mid summer recess. If approved the treasury would have 12 billion dollars authorized to issue treasury certificates and to support the 6 billion liberty loan drive in October.
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Washington
Congress
Kitchin
Ways and Means Committee
House
Treasury Department
Treasury
Private Leitvan Awarded French War Cross
Private Joseph Leitvan of the field artillery is posthumously decorated with the French War Cross for gallantry. General Pershing announced the June 27 communique, noting Leitvan died aiding buried comrades during an April 27 bombardment at Contlemmeille, France, while under heavy shellfire. The report also mentions repulsed raiding parties in the Vosges with no further details.
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Washington
Joseph Leitvan
Field Artillery
General Pershing
War Department
Leitvan
Conllemelle
France
Pershing
Vosges
Mrs Spencer Clay Converts Surrey Mansion to Hospital
Mrs Spencer Clay, daughter of W W Astor, has turned her Surrey mansion into a hospital for convalescents for Americans. The facility offers 100 beds and will soon receive patients from London.
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London
Spencer Clay
W. W. Astor
Surrey
Happenings in this Town Fourth of July Closures
The following grocers have signed an agreement to keep their stores closed all day on Fourth of July: C. P. Bonfoey, Galpin & Interich, D. I. Chapman, Frank Hills, L. B. Chaffee, Samuel T. Camp, George E. Burr, John B. Patterson, Lawton & Wall, Thomas Walsh, K. Spencer, and A. Kelsey. The moonlight river excursion by the Temple of Honor was a big success. Two boats are loading brownstone at Cromwell dock. The hay crop is light this season. A hand organ with a monkey attracts children. Miss Florence Allis hosted a reception for her 92 classmates. Fifteen carloads of stone shipped from Portland. The Gildersleeve whibyard is busier lately. The O U A M of Portland will display fireworks Fourth. Middlesex County National Bank declares 3 percent dividend. Central National Bank declares 4 percent dividend. Nolan advertises B urmed Charlies at five cents a yard. Dr. G W Burke town clerk issued 17 marriage licenses this month. The marriage of William Aarden to Annie Ahearn was celebrated at St John’s rectory. President Bradford Paul Raymond hosted Wesleyan graduates. Capt A F Taylor recovered the ferry boat anchor lost in winter ice.
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C. P. Bonfoey
Galpin & Interich
D. I. Chapman
Frank 8.Hills
L. B. Chaffee
Samuel T. Camp
George E. Burr
John B. Pattersn
Lawton & Wall
Thomas Walsh
K. Spencer
A. Kelsey
Temple of Honor
Essex
Middletown
Cromwell Dock
Florence Allis
South Farms
Portland
Gildersleeve
Middlesex County National Bank
Nolan
G. W. Burke
Liiam A. Borden
Annie Ahearn
St. John’s Rectory
Bradford iPaul Raymond
Wesleyan
A. F. Taylor
Trolley Struck Auto at West Beach Narrow Escape
In Westbrook Connecticut on June 28 a seven passenger touring car driven by Mr. Williams of Meriden was hit by a trolley at Seaside avenue near Fred F. Avery's place. The car occupants escaped with non serious injuries while a wheel was dished in the collision. Mrs Williams remained shaken. Mrs Samuel Dean drove the couple back to the cottage after the incident.
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Westbrook
Conn
Williams
Meriden
Frank B. Smith
West Beach
Seaside Avenue
Fred F. Avery
Sub Treasury Gains From Banks Reported in New York
The Sub-Treasury reports a cash gain of 696000 on Thursday, contributing to a total cash net increase of 4986000 since last Friday. The update comes from New York, dated June 28, detailing weekly bank inflows and overall liquidity movement.
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Sub-Treasury
New York
Smart Dresses for Warm Summer Days Ad Copy
Smart dresses for warm days feature elastic band aprons and percales in figured and striped patterns priced at $1.25 to $1.75. Bandeaux in white and flesh, net like materials for summer wear, plus 500 cent bungalow apron dresses with square necks and short sleeves at $2.00.
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