Stoneham Soldier Killed in France Brother Wounded in Action
Private R. W. Wesling of Stoneham, brother of a Warren girl, was killed in France on July 15 according to a war department message to his mother. The 21 year old, from Stoneham, had worked at Hammond Iron Works and attended local schools before enlisting with Company I. He left for Augusta, Ga. then Camp Hancock. His sister and family reside in Stoneham and he is mourned by the town. Another local, Orville T. Young, suffered serious injuries in action and is connected to the same community.
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Stoneham
France
Warren
R. W. “Wesling
War Department
le Ammet
Dar
Marne
Cape
Hart Hugh McGovern
Conne
At & Ling
Company I
Lfe
Camto Hancock
Augusta
Hammond Iron Works
Stoueham Pavil
Hod Basin College
Maries Vesling
Bisters
Far Vam
Mabel and
Eimer
Naw Ader
Herbert
Struth
access-Wells
Orville T. Young
112Th Regiment
German Wireless Base Found On New Jersey Farm
Investigators believe a hidden German wireless base operated on a New Jersey farm used to relay submarine messages. Opperman was arrested three days ago and lived with three dogs. Officials withheld details of the interrogation and the duration of the German's stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey Woods
Opperman
Germany
Twenty Seven Contingent Sent to Georgia for Departure
A veteran farewell notice outlines the dispatch of the Fourteenth contingent to Europe, detailing the early morning departure schedule, escort arrangements, and the heartfelt support from the community. It praises the service and sacrifices of the soldiers and urges gratitude for their mission in defense of freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reon W Lytle
Penntrain
Ponlor
Avery
Pennsvania Cou National Defense
Arenaunty
Evny
Franklin Boys Reported Wounded and Killed in France
Five Franklin youths are listed as seriously wounded in Franere as World War I actions on the Marne unfold. Private Elmer Murdock of Sugar Creek is confirmed killed in action July 15. Corporal George Ross Corporal Carl Hayes Private William Brown and Private Leo Palmer are also named among the wounded from Company F 112th Regiment. Younger brother of Catherine Young from Kane is among the wounded in France. their family includes oil field workers for United Natural Gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville T. Young
Catherine Young
Liberty Street
Franere
Kane
Liv Amont
Lena Young
Jamestown
Young
Marne
Wene
112Th
Warren County
Miss Young
France
War Department
United Natural Gas Company
Mr. Young
Franklin
112Th Regiment
Elmer McKinley Murdock
S. Tyler Murdock
Sugar Creek
Maine
Raymond Wesling
Stoneham
George B. Ross
Carl, J. Hayes
William Emory Brown
Rocky Grove
Leo W. Palmer
Agitation for Anti Strike Legislation Preoccupies War Departments
In a Senate afternoon session Senator Johnson of California argued that the draft system and volunteers are inconsistent. He criticized widespread posters urging volunteering and opium on the draft, signaling active urging against strike actions.
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War Department
Navy Department of
Revolver Duel Between Strikers and Guards in Lynn Mass
In Lynn Massachusetts on July 29 strikers from General Electric river work clashed with Lynn police and company guards. Police say revolvers and clubs were used as 200 workers tried to pass pokers to return to work. Guards fired over the crowd. no one was reported shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Mass
General Electric Company
Smokes For Our Sammies In France Canteens
A World War I era note states the American YMCA canteens in France could be supplied with 200,000,000 cigarettes and 4,500,000 cigars monthly to sustain U S troops overseas.
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France
Pride in Revolutionary and Civil War Veterans Remains
The letter honors soldiers from the Revolution to modern wars, noting their sacrifices for the Union and the nation. It urges the community to recognize and pray for returning service members, pledging support for their dependents and a respectful welcome home. The signatories are D. J. Ball and H. V. Hazeltine.
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Union
Monterey
Dewey
Manila Bay
Sampson
Schley
Santiago
Angel of Peace
D. J. Ball
H. V. Hazeltine
War Labor Districts Created Under New Program
Eighty seven industrial districts are established in the nation to centralize common labor recruitment for war production. Warren joins the 58th district, with local community labor boards combining U S Employment Service, labor, and employer representatives to coordinate labor distribution and prevent shortages, poaching, and misallocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Employment Service
Organization Committee
Philadelphia
Penna. Council of National Defense
Committee of Public Safety
A. P. Bower
Reading
State Federation of Labor
F. R. Stevens
Harrisburg
State Chamber of Commerce
U. S. Secretary of Labor
Edgar C. Felton
Felton
John C. Frazee
U. S. Public Service Reserve
Bower
Stevens
Washington
War Labor Policies Board
Department of Agriculure
Somme Foreign Legion Officer Refuses Action
Readable fragments show a debate involving Jim and Billy about allied officers names and a refusal to shoot certain Prussian officers, set in a war context with mention of the Chaparral unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somme Foreign Legion
Jim
Harry
F. L. Billy
F. L. Jim
Nervous Prostration Heiress Gains Health With Pinkham Remedy
West Philadelphia woman describes long battle with nervous prostration and other symptoms. She credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health allowing her to perform housework. Letter urges other women to try the remedy and seek help from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn, Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Philadelphia
E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Prank Fitzgerald
N. 41St Street
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn, Mass
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Guffens
Georgia
W. I
District OF New Labor Program
Pennsylvania
DR. M. Reynolds
Warren, Pa
U. S
Department of Labor
War, Navy, and Agricultural Departments
Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
War Industries Board
Food, Fuel, and Railroad Administrations
Felix Frankfurter
Tme
Liberty Loan
Red Cross
National Army
Pittspore
Detroit
Pittsburg
United States
J. B. Densmore
Albert Stude
Palm Beach
Nainsook Athletic Union
Warren’s Clothing Co
Suspension Bridge
Helen
By Allman
Dip
Tom
M Ty
Sykes
Vinci
The
Comfort Powder Co
Boston
Mans
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