British and German Artillery Clash Near Bethune and Lens
British officials report intensified bombardment across Picardy with German guns pounding lines east of Bethune and in hills north of Lens. Night raids near Hamel and Albert yielded prisoners and machine guns, while French and Belgian fronts saw gas shells and renewed artillery activity in the Strazeele area.
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Chariton
I. N
Tely
Bethune
Lens
Albert
Strazeele
Strazelle
Attacks Against Italians Reported in Italian Front
In a May 25 report, Italian office notes numerous Austro German assaults on Italian positions. An attempted attack near Adamello was repulsed, and heavy shelling followed as German troops attacked south of Montestarel. 100 enemies were killed in the Giudicario valley region, while forces near Mozzolo and Monte Grappa repulsed. English grenadiers linked to the engagement are mentioned.
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Ome
Ital& Front
Italian 7
Adamellor
Ter
Teutons
Montestarel
Delers
Giudicario
Mozzolo
Monte Grappa
Rman
Lasso
Prince of Connaught Honors American War Hero
The Prince of Connaught, cousin to the English king, paid tribute to an American war hero with Earl Reading and his party. He lunched with the President at the White House and planned informal calls at the Senate and House, meeting the Vice President and other officials.
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Arthur
Hero
Tash
Prince of
Zinc Prices Fixed At 14 Cents For Zinc Products
President Wil approves an agreement between producers and the war board fixing zinc prices at 14 cents per pound f.o.b. plant for zinc and 15 cents for graded zinc, with Grade A at 12 cents. East St. Louis freight adds to the price at points, with usual trade discounts and variances. The rates apply immediately and run until September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kington
Wiltoday
War Inboard
F.o. B
F. E. St. Louis
East St. Louis
Austrian War Office Report on Italian Assaults
The Austrian War Office dispatch from Vienna reports Italian attacks on May 25 at Zagnatorta and the Etsch area. The initial two assaults failed with naval losses, while a third push neared positions before being repulsed. Monte Asalone was cited as the site of later action.
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Austrian War Office
Zagnatorta
Etschy
Vienna
Monte Asalone
Relations Strained as Cuba Mexico Ties Worsen
Diplomatic rein that Cuba and Mexico severed appears unresolved amid ongoing strain. Source notes a crisis as Cuba views the situation as severe and worsened relations.
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Cuba
Mexico
Stone Emperor's Train Declared Arrival in Telan
A brief notice reports that stone emperor's train arrives in Telan on an announced date. The event highlights the arrival of the vessel at the port with local officials present and no incidents recorded.
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Stone Emperor
Oh Telan
Two Aviators Die In Aircraft Accident
General Pershing's communique reports the death of First Lieutenant Walter V. Barneby of Sumner Washington and Second Lieutenant Kenneth P. Colbert of Orange New Jersey after the accidental fall of their airplane on May 21. Both were honored posthumously with the Croix de Guerre palm for valor in earlier missions under heavy fire.
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Pershing
War Department
Walter V. Barneby
Signal Corps
Sumner
Wash
Kenneth P. Colbert
U. S. Marines
Orange
N. J
Leichpreprey
Allies Control the Air in War Propaganda Speech
London May 25 Allied staff officer declares that Allied air supremacy will be achieved when American planes reinforce British and French squadrons. He predicts air tactics will revolutionize warfare with bombing of enemy rear areas and potential destruction of Rhine bridges to disrupt German transportation and manufacturing.
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London
Uncle Sam
Rhine
Germany
Slacker Roundup in Hartford Dispatches Draft Raids
In Hartford on May 25, 367 slacker suspects were rounded up with 28 held by federal authorities under Assistant District Attorney Crosby. The rest were released after presenting draft cards or proving non evasion. State guard aided the operation while hearings were held before U S Commissioner Richard J F Carroll. A theater manager, Tony D Lorenzo, reported his $300 diamond ring stolen during the raid.
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Hartford
Crosby
State Guard
United States
Richard JF. Carroll
Tony D’lorenzo
Moving Pictures
Red Cross Nears 100 Million War Fund Total
National war fund totals show the American Red Cross approaching the 100 million dollar goal. Reports by divisions list New England at 61.64 million with Boston at 2.556 million, Greater New York 23.600 million, plus numerous regional sums and Chicago around 3 million, St. Louis 1.267 million, and insular and foreign division at 900 thousand.
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Red Cross
Washington
American Red Cross
New England
Boston
Greater
New York
Southern Division
Lake Division
Central Division
Chicago
Southwestern
St. Louis
Northwestern
Pacific
Insular
Army Appropriation Bill Sets Record Funding
The army appropriation bill, largest in U S history, was reported by the military affairs committee to the house. It totals 12 041 682 609 dollars with 9 583 319 808 dollars in direct appropriations and 2 458 332 801 dollars in authorizations. The measure envisions an army of 2 700 000 to 3 000 000 men.
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Washington
House
Military Affairs Committee
Milk Hardship for American Babies Sparks Price Probe
Washington reports food administration officials say at least half of U S babies lack normal milk supply due to high prices. Action likely unless dealers cut overhead charges. Government may seek increases in prices to offset costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Food Administration
Italian Parade in Bridgeport Marks War Anniversary
Italian societies in Bridgeport Connecticut joined a parade to commemorate the third anniversary of Italy entering the war. About three thousand people lined the route with many floats. A mass meeting followed with around four thousand five hundred attendees. Colonel Alphonso Tancredi of the Italian army was the principal speaker.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Italy
Alphonso Tancredi
Bridgeport Red Cross Campaign Reaches Half Million
Bridgeport residents wore red and collected funds in a tag and flag day drive. Bird's official total at noon stood at 446,925 dollars and organizers expected surpassing a half million by night.
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Bridgeport
Red Cross
Bird
Ways and Means Seeks Compromise Bill Delay
Washington May 25 The house ways and means committee sought to reach a compromise to present to President Wilson and Secretary none to postpone action on new revenue legislation until November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Wilson
Secre
Fifty Three Soldiers Lost on Moldavia
Washington reports fifty three American soldiers lost when the British troop ship Moldavia was sunk by a German submarine. The war department announced the loss this afternoon. Cyril aes omnes.
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Washington
Moldavia
War Department
Sy Ciel Aes Omnes
Roosevelt replies to Burleson attack in Congress
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt placed a lengthy statement in the congressional record charging the Wilson administration with misusing powers granted by Congress. He attacked Postmaster General Burleson and Hearst papers and argued Congress must vigilantly supervise executive power. He tied Hearst and Brisbane to administration actions and defended the president from alleged abuses.
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Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
Burleson
Poindexter
Congressional Record
Congress
Hearst
Wilme Randolph Hearst
Arthur Brise
Roosevelt
Senate Committee On
United States
Wilson
Baker
Creel
J. Hamilton Lewis
Illinois
Colonel Roosevelt
Congressional
Mr. Hearst
New York American
Mount Clemens
Mich
Asquith
America
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Senate
Metropolitan
New Republic
Daniels
Joseph P. Tumulty
Arthur Brisbane
Chicago Examiner-Herald
Germany
Government Seeks Job Changes for All Draft Age Men
Provost-Marshal General Crowder announces an amendment to selective service rules requiring all men of draft age who are employed in unproductive work to switch jobs or enlist. The regulation takes effect July 1.
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United States
Army
General Crowder
Roosevelt denounces program as partisan propaganda of public funds
The article quotes Roosevelt calling the program a grave shortcoming and worst type of partisan political propaganda funded with public money under the pretense of public work. It echoes his prior public reply to Burleson, amplifying his preliminary allegations.
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Roosevelt
Burleson
Smoky Joe Wood Transforms Into Outfielder For Indians
New York fans hail the switch of former pitcher Smoky Joe Wood to left field with Cleveland Indians this season. He impressed in a 19 inning Polo Grounds contest by belting two home runs and a single, showcasing hitting and fielding that pleased Manager Fohl.
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New York
Smoky Joe” Wood
Wood
Cleveland Indians
King
Fohl
Polo Grounds
Yankee
Revenue Bill Fight Leaves Congress Without Decision
Washington May 25 The revenue bill clash between the administration and Congress ended the day without a final decision. Several conferences were held as the Ways and Means Committee drafted a plan for preliminary work this summer and fall with a recess and return in November to pass the legislation, possibly completing by February.
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Gress
Washington
Congress
Capitol
House Ways and Means
Quartermaster Corps Needs Huge 1919 Budget Increase
Washington May 25 The quarter masters corps of the army will require 5 781 910 383 dollars for fiscal year 1919 per estimates submitted to the treasury today This shows an increase of 1 335 100 847 dollars over prior figures The rise reflects expanded army plans and Treasury Secretary McAdoo urges Congress to pass a new war revenue bill before adjournment as part of the funding request
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Quartermaster’s Corps
Washington
Army
Treasury Department
House Military
Fea
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Congress
Senate approves $2 million for veteran vocational training
By a unanimous vote the senate passed a bill of two million dollars for vocational training courses for wounded soldiers and sailors. The measure places the work with the federal board for vocational training while the war and navy retain a nudvigory capacity.
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Washington
Senate
Federal Board For
War and Navy
Death of Joel R. Hough veteran legislator and Civil War veteran
Joel R. Hough of Wallingford Connecticut dies at 76 at his home from a stroke of paralysis. He served in the state legislature in 1895 and was a Civil War veteran and a charter member of the Grange in Wallingford. A widow and a daughter survive.
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Joel R. Hough
Wallingford
Conn
Grange
Cheney Announces Grace Jane Cheney and John Beecher Wedding
Mr and Mrs Willis M Cheney of Grand Street announce the marriage of their daughter Grace Jane Cheney to John Robert Beecher. The ceremony will be at First Methodist Church on Wednesday June 12 at 4 o clock.
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Willis M. Cheney
Grand Street
Grace Jane Cheney
John Robert Beecher
Skewering Suet For Roasts Adds Flavor And Protection
When roasting meat, skewer suet over the meat to prevent burning and reduce basting. This method saves effort while enhancing flavor and keeping juices intact.
Grace Lusk Verdict Tuesday In Slaying Trial Testimony
Grace Lusk completed her testimony in the slaying case today under cross examination by Prosecutor Corrigan. She defended her moral views as shown in a review of Ellen Key and conceded she did not intend to kill Dr. David Roberts when she warned him to tell his wife.
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Waukesha
Wis
Grace Lusk
Mary Newman Roberts
Corrigan
Miss Lusk
Ellen Key
David Roberts
Portland Man Awarded $9000 In Auto Crash Suit
Carl Anderson of Portland won $9000 in Bridgeport Superior Court against Max Blumberg for injuries from a Milford Turnpike collision on May 14 1916. He suffered a broken leg broken ribs and permanent injuries. This was the largest verdict yet in a Bridgeport auto case. Attorneys Gustav B Carlson and George Finkelston represented Anderson and were praised.
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Carl Anderson
Portland
Oscar Hedstrom
Bridgeport
Max Blumberg
Anderson
Blumberg
Milford Turnpike
Gustav B. Carlson
Middletown
George Finkelston
Shad Haul Support for Red Cross Plans
Shad fishermen in the area plan to donate one shad from each haul on Monday morning to the Red Cross. The fish will be sold to raise funds amid a spirit of patriotic support that began in Hadlyme with Red Cross organizers.
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Red Cross
Hadlyme
Y M C A Notes Dance to Benefit Red Cross in Middletown
The Y M C A reports a well attended dance at the gymnasium to aid the Red Cross. A special Middletown City baseball league meeting is set for Monday the 27th at 8:30 to adopt rules and the schedule. Also notes weekly junior boys swimming and employed boys classes with attendance details and an annual association meeting where all department reports were read and the financials show paid bills for the year.
Watch Lost by Corporal Connolly Recovered by Expressman
Corporal J F Connolly of Co B Conn State Guard misplaced a watch during a Sunday parade and only found it when donning his uniform for a Wednesday drill. William D Stedman the expressman returned the timepiece after seeing an ad in the Evening Press.
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J. F. Connolly
Co. B. Conn. State Guard
William D. Stedman
Expressman
Connolly
Mr. Stedman
Prohibition Bill In Senate Amendment Offered
Washington May 25 Senator Jones of Washington offered an amendment for war time prohibition in the Senate. The amendment, attached to the emergency agriculture appropriations bill, prohibits beer and light wines during the war period. A similar amendment by Representative Randall of California has been adopted by the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Jones
Randall
California
House
Red Cross Defamer Discharged at Russell Manufacturing
Andrew Fritz, an employee at Russell Manufacturing Co., refused a Red Cross fund solicitation and made filthy remarks. Reported by the foreman, he was called in and discharged last night. He was said to be offensive in his talk for a long time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Andrew Fritz
Russell Manufacturing Co
Red Cross Fund
Reed Army Bill Moves Favorably in Senate Committee
Washington May 25 The senate military affairs committee formally offered a favorable report on Senator Reed's resolution to increase the army by 3,000 men. No action was taken.
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Washington
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Reed
New Haven Red Cross Drive Exceeds City Quota
New Haven on May 25 reports over 430000 dollars from all sources in the Red Cross drive. The city quota stood at 260000 dollars as the campaign progresses.
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New Haven
Red Cross
Stock Quotations From Board of Richter & Company Hartford
Stock market in New York May 25 opened with declines across the list due to White House conference impact. Steel and railroad shares moved, with Crucible Steel and Bethlehem Steel among losers early, then a strong upturn by mid-session. Close showed steady to higher readings. total daily stock sales 452,300 shares and bonds $44,707,000.
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New York
White House
Steel Common
Crucible Steel
Bethlehem Steel B
Baldwin Locomotive
Union Pacific
Reading
New Haven
Baldwin
Bethlehem Steel
Distillers
Marine Preferred
Grain Market Sees Mixed Close in Chicago Trade
Chicago May 25 corn and oats finished lower while provisions settled. closing quotes show June corn at 137 1 2, July 133 8 to 5 8, oats May 75 3 8, June 71 1 2, July 66 to 65 7 8. Pork May 40.50, July 40.50. Lard May 24.00, July 24.02, Sept 24.323. Ribs May 21.80, July 21.90.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bank Statement Shows Mixed Banking Movements
In New York on May 25 average loans fell by 31.24 million while demand deposits rose by 53.849 million and time deposits declined by 10.423 million. Reserve declined 4.11652 million. Actual loans dropped 30.015 million with demand deposits up 57.981 million and time deposits down 6.888 million. Reserve fell 4.2359 million.
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New York
Clearing House Statement Summary
New York May 25 sub-treasury debit 1 426 969. Exchanges 548 900 141. Balances 35 807 930.
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Clearing House
New York
Sub-treasury
Arrived In France Corporal Knowles Safe Arrival
Word has been received of the safe arrival overseas of Corporal Arthur G. Knowles of Wethersfield formerly of Middletown where he was born and spent his early boyhood days. He was enlisted from Avon Livingstone Company New York in September 1917 and stationed at Camp Dix New Jersey with the 307th Field Artillery. Just before leave he was appointed regimental signal sergeant and will enter a school of instruction on the other side. Parents are Mr and Mrs Sedgwick G Knowles.
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France
Arthur G. Knowles
Wethersfield
Middletown
Knowles
Avon Livingstone Co
N. Y
Camp Dix
N. J
307Th Field Artillery
Sedgwick G. Knowles
Voyage Anniversary Marks First Atlantic Crossing
Sunday May 26 marks the ninety ninth anniversary of the Savannahs first steamship crossing from Savannah Georgia to Liverpool England in 1819. The 350 ton ship completed the voyage in 25 days with a bold crew navigating a small boat fitted with steam machinery. An old Horace line about brave sailors adds historical flair to this observance.
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Atlantic Ocean
Savannah
Liverpool
Atlantic
Horace
Save the Babies Campaign Planned in Hartford Drive
The care of babies is designated as a duty by the president with a goal to save 100000 lives this year. Dr. Kate C Mead from Hartford leads the effort in Mid and a strong local organization forms to begin next week. On June 1 every child under five will be weighed and mothers must cooperate, with thirteen teams supervising sections of the city.
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National Council of
Kate C. Mead
Hartford
Raymond Dodge
High
Church
Liberty
Frank Bastian
Trench Hill
Hiland Avenue
Pameacha
Helen C. Mye
Les Miller
Washington
Town Line
James Lawton
Court
Crawford
Center
Elm
Alice Jones
Rear Avenue
College
B. C. Stone
Main
Colege
L. Feulner
Front District
Wm. Fisher
Se Farms
Johnson Lane
Alice Congdon
Neyfield
Eben Roberts
Westfelt
Miss Miller
Miss Crawford
Miss Feulner
Mariana T
Scales
Women’s Committee of
Council of Defense
Pauline Wilcox
Obituary: Mrs Margaret Herdegen Dies at Home
Mrs. Margaret Herdegen widow of George Herdegen died yesterday at the home of Mrs. Frank Hoppe in Staddle Besides her daughter she leaves seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services set for Monday at 2 PM from the Hoppe residence with Rev. E F Hingkeldey officiating. Kenneth Callaghan tragic death noted. Timothy Callaghan's body to arrive from York and funeral planned for 2:30 PM at his mother E Callacouset’s home. burial in St Marys Cemetery Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Herdegen
George Herdegen
Frank Hoppe
Staddle
E. F. Hingkeldey Oing
Timothy Callaghan
Timothy Calla
York
John Gan
P. O'Callaghan Co
E. Callacouset
St. Mary’s
St. Cemetery
Portland
Old Saybrook News Highlights From May Activities
May events in Old Saybrook include Miss trice Stillman returning to Haven duties after a visit, Mr and Mrs Ledyard Augler visiting Brooklyn, J McNamee taking charge of Saybrook Drug on May 27, and moving show proceeds going to the Cross drive. Home Guard met on town hall grounds and more residents left for Camp Upton. A S E telephone company whist party raised funds for the Cross drive, with prizes awarded. Miss Sarah Grannis to resume librarian duties June 1 after leave. light shad run reported and cottages opening plans noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Saybrook
Trice Stillman
Town Hall
Cross Drive
Home Guard
Co. G
Camp Upton
S. E. Telephone Company
B. A. Savary
EB. N. Snow
Philip Cone
F. Pleby
Sarah G. Grannis
L. Stani Westbrook
Shad
Poincare Felicitates Italians On War Anniversary
Paris May 25 President sends a teleg felicitation to the king of Italy on the third anniversary of Italy joining the war. He notes French troops fighting on the Italian front and Italian troops fighting with the French, underscoring unity and the concrete strength of the alliance.
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Poincare
Paris
Italy
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Press
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People’s Gas
Repub I & S
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UN Pac
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U S Steel Pfd
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Westinghouse
Save the Babies
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