Wounded Brought Home From Fort McHenry Hospital
June 23 Detachment of General Versting reports gassed and wounded soldiers arriving at Fort McHenry. Infantryman suffering from a gas ailment speaks only in whispers. Private William G. Rowland of Los Angeles, a Seventh Cavalry member, was gassed while detached with the ammunition train horse section at Toul. Private Charles G. Hopkins of Madison, Texas, claims to be the first American wounded in action, wounded in the left arm during a German raid. Sergeant Harry D. Marrell of San Francisco, an aviation counter, survived a plane crash from 6,000 feet. the engine failure forced the craft into a wall at 100 feet, preserving his life.
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Harry 2D. Marrell
San Francisco
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Austrian Cabinet Resigns After Emperor Meeting
Paris dispatch reports Premier von Seydler presented the entire Austrian cabinet’s resignation following a Friday meeting with Emperor Charles. The emperor planned to decide on Sunday whether to accept the resignation.
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Naval Agency
Charles of Austria
Zurich
von Seydler
Aviator Clarence Young Safely Exits Austrian Lines
In Northenn Italy on January 23, Clarence Young of the American aviation forces was forced to descend within Austrian lines during combat. His comrades report he was not injured and that headquarters confirms his safety.
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Northenn
Italy
Clarence Young
Ilis
Wotta Y' Mean Fight Cartoon Sparks Soldier Debate
A panel from a Stars and Stripes cartoon in the American Expeditionary Forces paper prompts soldiers to state their views on war. The line Wopta' y' mean, fight? frames the discussion as readers gauge the two pug figures' stance amid wartime morale questions.
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France
Drive in Italy Ends in Defeat and Retreat
Report on Austrian offensive in Italy ending in failure with Austrian forces driven back from Montello to the Adriatic. Italians, aided by British and French, halt the advance and begin a cautious counteroffensive as German actions in France and Flanders show limited trench fighting and minor operations.
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Adriatic Sea
Lamba
France
Flanders
Bisny
Marne
Nervous Run-Down Woman Tells How Vinal Helps
A nervous run-down woman recounts her improvement after using Vinal. She says she lived on a farm and cared for six in her family while suffering weakness. The testimonial credits Vinal with boosting strength through its blend of cod liver oil, iron, manganese, and glycerophosphates. Calley Drug Co. and druggists advertise the product.
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Goodwin
Calley
Stabbing Incident Involving Unknown Greek Suspect
Last night on North Trmpte Street in Bil Weat, a man was stabbed by an unknown Greek after an altercation near Second South and Vaird West. Witnesses Skusee and G R Wheelwright reported the assailants on Seventh South and Third West, with one Greek drawing a knife as Skuser was wounded in the left armpit. Police have a description but have not yet found the suspects.
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Skusee
G. R. Wheelwright
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Skuase
Wheelwright
Skusao
Seeom
Third West
Skuser
Skueno
Ship Tonnage Sunk In Month Reported By Berlin
Berlin issued an official statement detailing maritime losses for May. German submarines reportedly sank 614000 gross tons of shipping, while 66000 tons of damaged ships were towed to friendly ports. The figures reflect April and ongoing wartime losses.
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Amsterdam
Junn
Porte
Fuel orders for Utah dealers during wartime
The War Industry Board authorizes Utah coal dealers to adjust prices to the prevailing mine price plus freight and margin for coal in storage on July 1 1918. A later order bars adding increased freight charges to coal delivered after June 25 1918, detailing conditions for price adjustments and deliveries.
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Bay
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Signal Corps invites skilled men for high grade technical roles
The Signal Corps of the Regular Army seeks highly trained personnel including electricians engineers and radio operators. Sergeant George D P McLead oversees local recruiting in Blatian to secure men for training and rapid promotion. Eligible candidates receive three months of training and can enter technical fields with pay and advancement prospects. Call the local army recruiting station soon as the post will be open briefly.
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Sigital Corps
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Weg
Na Lion
Weston C. Lee
First Avenue
Salt Lake City
Utah
Camargie Institute
Pittsburg
Lo ST
Ogden Boy in Cuba Proud of Marine Fighters
A letter from a 15 year old Ogden Marine Corps recruit at Guantanamo Bay praises the Marine corps and wartime spirit. The missive, written to his mother on May 23, 1999, expresses pride in fellow Marines and commitment to service despite grim times.
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Ogden Nowy
Marine Corps
Guantanamo Bay
Ian Miibos
Ogen
Derestis
NM Fulaw Seta Moy
Avery Roel
Marines Recruiting Pleasures and Pledge From Ogden Letter
A Utah sailor writes of fellow Marines stationed far and wide from Guam to Cuba, describes island life and outdoor games, recalls comrades and assignments in the 14th Company, and urges Ogden readers to join the Marine recruiting drive. He notes the corps life, field meet plans on Decoration Day, and emphasizes pride in service and camaraderie among veterans and recruits.
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Farley
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Allison
Mate Fa
Ehanain
Jaway
Hank
Lewis
Arilig
Fritz
America
Ogden
Fidelis
M. C
New York
Manila Reconsiders Retaining Engineers For Public War Effort
Manila report says the Philippine government weighs sequestering the war department to release twenty five engineers drafted to the colors. Fifteen work in the public works bureau, leaving ten American engineers to supervise the insular program. Governor Harrison takes a non interference stance unless the men express a desire to stay. Captain Claude Burcell directs the matter.
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Manila
War Department
Worxa Bureau
Varrison
Claude Burcell
Cosgriff Estate Left to Family in $500000 Will
The will of John B. Cosgriff, former Hamilton National Bank VP, filed in Denver probate Saturday, leaves a trust fund of 375000 to be dissolved in 1937 for his youngest child's majority. Dessie Cosgriff Stewart receives half income and half principal, four children share the remainder at specified future dates, and named relatives receive annuities totaling five percent of trust income. Outright gifts of 500 to two orphanages and 10000 to Mrs. Cosgriff's father accompany the estate, with the real estate left to Mrs Cosgriff.
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Colo
John B. Cosgriff
Hamilton National Bank of Denver
Salt Lake
Dessie Stewartriff
Elen
Stewart William
Edward
G. M. Cosgriif
Dallimore
Slater
Mra. Congriff
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