Will of Hetty Green Leaves Bulk to Heirs and Trusts
The will of Hetty Green, filed after her burial in Bellows Falls, names her son Col F H Green and daughter Mrs Matthew Astor Wilks as joint executors. The bulk of the estate goes to them with a trust for the daughter, and nearly 197700 in bonds and mortgages to be held in trust for a 1 year income with capital reverting at term. Personal effects including jewelry and paintings are to be split equally between son and daughter.
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Rrean Jong Krow
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Pierson
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Ireen
Takena
Mrs Green
Radeadhia
Mrg Green
Col Green
Mr. Wilks
London Lords Debate on Prisoners Food in Ruhleben Camp
In the House of Lords Baron Tevanport alleged German rations for Ruhleben prisoners had been reduced. Baron Beresford and others opposed seizing 74 prisoners, arguing it would not influence terms and could provoke starvation. Baron Newton said Britain had not yet received a definitive German reply and asked to adjourn the discussion pending examination.
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Ruhleben
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House of Lords
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Iermansa
Baron Newton
Laat
Newton
Steamer Attacks Submarine Off Spanish Coast
An unprovoked attack was reported by wireless from Sayville WY describing a German submarine attacked by a large steamer east of the Balearic Islands in the western Mediterranean on May 27. The submarine was not damaged and did not stop.
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Sayville WY
Frilows ‘Aa
P Wera
Balearic Islands
Mediterranean
Gulf Ports Isolated As Tropical Storm Wrecks Havoc
New Orleans reports say Mobe and Pensacola cut off by a tropical storm. Midnight data shows winds near 89 miles per hour with rising intensity. Wireless attempts to reach isolated Gulf ports continued as ships in harbor dragged anchors and beaching occurred.
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Mobe
Pensacola
Midn
Fana Cola
Apha
British and French Official Notices Describe Somme Front Offensives
Paris and London report coordinated artillery duels and advances. French troops seize slopes south of Mameton and positions along the Somme, including Hem and the Vonacu farm, with hundreds of prisoners. British statements note continued front fighting, slight advances in some sectors, and thousands of prisoners over five days amid heavy casualties.
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Somme
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Hem
Vonacu
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Renault
Ferlin
Ancre
Engleh
Meuse
Thiamont
British Reservist Status Sparks Neutral Disputes
Britain faces a diplomatic clash as neutrals contest the seizure and internment of reservists aboard ships bound for European ports. Washington argues for recognition of these men as part of opposing powers armed forces, while other cases show Germany debating their inclusion. The issue hinges on German and international law amid limited numbers but high stakes for wartime conduct.
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Temson
Trea
China
Sa Os Socratic
Britain
Great Britain
Carmany
Huge German Underground Fort Pulverized By Shell Shower
Philip Gibbs reports British heavy bombardment near Fraiseday reveals a massive German fort reduced to shattered ruins. Descriptive language portrays craters and debris across a vast field, noting hundreds or thousands of shells from heavy howitzers transforming the terrain and burying bodies beneath the earth.
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Erman Soattin Macy
Dominican Revolt Ends as U S Forces Stand Fast
About 2,000 Marines and Bluejackets landed to quell rebel bands after a peace conference led by Rear Admiral Caperton disarmed Dominican factions. Three Americans killed as talks proceed toward American supervision of Santo Domingo affairs and a new treaty. Democratic leaders plan a campaign structure for the Senate with Vance McCormick guiding advisers including Senator Lautenberg and Walsh, marking a precedent for a third of the Senate up for election.
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Burnsu
McCormick
National Committee
Walsh
Montana
Flah
Shackleton Reaches Chile After Rescue Efforts
Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton arrived in Punta Arenas Chile yesterday after an aborted attempt to reach Elephant Island. The Uruguayan government aims to fund another relief expedition for Shackleton’s main party, following a failed earlier attempt that returned to Port Stanley, Falkland Islands on June 25.
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Elephant Island
Punta Arenas
Chile
Sir Ernest Shackleton
Strait of Magellan
Shackleton
Elert Island
Port Branley
Falkland Islands
Wooley Appointed Publicity Director for Democratic Campaign
Robert W Wooley director of the Mint was named general publicity director for the Democratic campaign in New York. Secretary of the Navy Daniels arrived from New England and voiced optimism on Maine. Wooley will stay as Mint director for one month to six weeks and spend four days weekly in New York, then resign between August 1 and 15 to devote full time to the campaign.
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New York
Robert W Wooley
Navy
Daniels
New Hingland
Maine
United States
Wooley
Romanian parties unite seek future joint action
A Bucharest dispatch via Central News Agency reports Take Ionescu and Vokes, former ministers, leading conservatives plan to combine forces. They advocate intervention in the war and align with Entente allies while preparing a united political front for future actions.
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Bucharest
Amsterdam
Take Ioneacu
Vokes
Tha Wa Boo
Victory in world war draws could hinge on Asia
A controversial American lecture predicts the war will end in a draw, arguing the Allies must defeat Germany and discredit the German military caste. It cites British and French valor, Russian advances, and the danger of a mere truce without lasting peace.
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Scount Hryce
Becauae
Europe
America
Viscount Thuce
Great Britain
Belgium
France
American steamer Wilhelmina sinks after Rio collision
The American steamer Wilhelmina, 1698 tons gross, built in 1888 and owned by Southern Products Trading Co, was sunk in a morning collision with Brazilian naval transport Sargento Albuquerque near Rio de Janeiro harbor while Wilhelmina was en route from New York via Barbados. No lives are believed lost. The Wilhelmina had been seized by British authorities in 1915 while bound to Hamburg with grain flour and other food.
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Rio de Janeir
Hamburg
Germany
St Louis
Heraeli
Von Papen in the trenches at the front
Captain von Papen, recalled as German attache to Washington at Wilson's request, is on active duty at the front. The German legation issued the statement denying Nazi, er propaganda claims and asserting continuous frontline service since returning from America.
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Capt von Papen
Washington
Wilson
America
Holland
United States
Toe injury stalls major financial flotation and banking
New York reports a fractured toe belonging to Frank Vanderlip, delaying the 190 million dollar French loan flotation and slowing Wall Street negotiations. Vanderlip, president of the National City Bank, fell in his Scarborough pool and cannot return to duty for about ten days, forcing conferences to Scarborough for his input.
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Ander Ho
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Hudson
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Vanderlip
American passenger linked to Brussels capture at Zeebrugge
Bruges reports that an American passenger aboard the British steamship Brussels aided German torpedo boats in the Zeebrugge capture. The passenger, believed German, supposedly signaled with lights, prompting the German ships to advance. He remained on deck and was treated with special consideration by the Germans after landing.
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Blockade Decree Expected Amid Allied Diplomacy
Neutral diplomats in London report confidence that existing Orders in Council will be reinforced by a formal blockade as Britain aims to strengthen its position. No proof of immediate admin change has emerged since London’s declaration shift, yet economic pressure on Germany grows as Britain’s campaign in Holland and Sweden fuels purchases of goods that would otherwise reach Germany.
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Great
Produrte
Germany
British seize 948 bags of Danish mail from United States
The Danish mail on the Scandinavian American liner United States, sailing from New York to Copenhagen, was seized by British authorities at Kirkwall. Overseas News Agency reports the cargo included 948 mail bags valued at 48 dollars per bag.
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Savville
United States
New York
Copenhagen
Kirkwall
Overseas
Cologne Paper Suppresses Publication by Governor
Cologne officials ban printing of Rheinistrhe Zeitunm and via a Reuters Amsterdam dispatch conveys the notice. The move suppresses the paper's ability to publish certain content, prompting concern over press restrictions in the city.
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Cologne
Rheinistrhe Zeitunm
Amsterdam
Special notices and bank regulatory filings from 1916
Notices include an annual meeting for stockholders of a Washington national bank, with secretary details and directors to be held at 18 Fo a street. Also includes Comptroller of the Currency proclamation and charter extension notices, plus millwork advertisements and supplier contacts in Washington DC.
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P Kane
Geo M Barker
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