One Hundred Years Ago

[Rix Gins]

From the Imperial War Museum.

A tank crew in front of their tank, Rollencourt, 18 June 1917.

http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205235838

If anything, check out the explosion at the 1:02 mark.

https://youtu.be/B4guK-v6OYo

[Rix Gins]

Man, that sounds like a heck of a time! I wish I could've been there to celebrate. And some serious prize money for things like the jackhammer contest. And a Mardi Gras in July? And a battle royal featuring colored boys in addition to all the other events? Good times.

It would be a fun time.  I saw an earlier article where the 4th planners were going to bring in the 'Biggest' man and woman in the USA.  I'll keep you posted. 

[Rix Gins]

Everett True, June 19, 1917.

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The Tacoma Times, June 19, 1917.

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From the Library of Congress.

Photograph [1917 June]  shows aviator Lieutenant Alexander Blair Thaw, a member of the American Aviation Service during World War I who was killed in a flying accident in France on August 19, 1918.

Library of Congress/Bain Collection.    https://www.loc.gov/item/ggb2006000016/

[Rix Gins]

Another pic from the Library of Congress that was taken on June 19, 1917.

Photograph shows Mrs. Edward Riley Stettinius, (formerly Judith Carrington) head of the Economy League of the Junior Colonial Dames of America, who headed a drive to collect waste paper for sale to benefit the Red Cross during World War I.

Library of Congress/Bain Collection.  http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/ggb2006000130/

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Everett True, June 20, 1917.

[Rix Gins]

A couple of photos from The Imperial War Museum.  Both taken on June 20, 1917.

A German shell explodes in a water-logged trench, recently captured by the British at Ploegsteert Wood during the Battle of Messines. Photograph taken 20th June 1917.

http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205078191

Fragments of Byzantine ruins at Larissa, 20 June 1917.

http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205323086

[Rix Gins]

Today's (100 years ago) baseball game of note.

Chicago Cubs vs. the Cincinnati Reds.  The Reds took it, 5 to 4. 

http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CIN/CIN191706200.shtml


Edd Roush of the Cincinnati Reds at Weeghman Park in 1919.  By [1], PD-US, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=889230

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Ulrich Kettlegruber was a member of the 2nd Landsturm (Home Guard) Regiment in the Austrian Army.  This double page memorial card states that Ulrich died of an illness after 27 months in the Russian POW camp at Wohgnesku on June 21, 1917.  He was 40 years old.

 
Inside of card, folded open.


Here are a couple of single page memorial cards of soldiers who died on June 18, 1917.

Heinrich Lackner (or possibly Lachner) was a farmer's son and a member of the volunteer fire department in St. Johann on Wimberg, a town in upper Austria.  He later served as an Infantryman with the 1st Austrian Infantry, Regiment 4.  Heinrich participated in the fighting in Arsiero for some time and on June 18, 1917, he was killed in the fighting at Porta Lepozze.  He was buried in the cemetery "Sappeurdoline" south east of Communi, Italy.  Heinrich was 30 years old. 




St.Johann am Wimberg ( Upper Austria ) in winter.  By Wolfgang Sauber - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=16342840


Hans Steininger (from Schwertberg, Austria) was a Sergeant in Machine Gun Regiment III 14.  He was killed by shrapnel from an exploding artillery shell.  Hans was 33 years old at the time of his death.   

This card has a real photo of Hans that has been trimmed and glued to it.




A castle in Han's hometown of Schwertberg, Upper Austria.    By Melanie Mitterlehner - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0 at, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=21394958   







   

[Rix Gins]

From the Imperial War Museum.

British troops watching shell-bursts near Bullecourt, 21st June 1917.

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Everett True, June 22, 1917.

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The New York Tribune, June 22, 1917.

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A most interesting website covering the letters and photos from Canadian soldier Percy Frederick Theobald.  The lady that runs the site adds colorful background info.  For example, Percy wrote about reading a book, so she (Susan Drain) wrote about the book and it's author.  Very cool info.

Percy's War, June 22, 1917: https://percyswar.wordpress.com/2017/06/22/witley-june-22-1917/

[Rix Gins]

From the Imperial War Museum.

Ruins of the church in Nouvron-Vingre, 22 June 1917.

http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205308700

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From the Library of Congress.

Photograph shows American soprano Mabel Riegelman holding the flag at the Lewisohn Stadium of the College of the City of New York, where she sang the "Star Spangled Banner" and "Dixie" during a program on June 22, 1917. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2015)

Library of Congress/ Bain News Service.

Photograph shows a Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve (QAIMNSR) staff nurse, Territorial Force Nursing Service (TFNS) sisters, and a sergeant of the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) on board a hospital barge, Peronne, France, June 22, 1917 during World War I.(Source: Flickr Commons project, 2015 and similar image on Imperial War Museums website: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205078683 External)

Library of Congress/Bain News Service/Imperial War Museum.

[chefist]

I love reading this thread...oh, best war documentary of all time...IMO:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_First_World_War_(TV_series)#Episodes


https://youtu.be/kjgvYjsum2o

[Rix Gins]

I love reading this thread...oh, best war documentary of all time...IMO:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_First_World_War_(TV_series)#Episodes


https://youtu.be/kjgvYjsum2o

Glad you like the thread, Chefist.  Thanks for info on documentary.  I will definitely check it out.

[Rix Gins]

The Day Book, June 23, 1917.

NEWS OF THE DAY CONCERNING CHICAGO
Sunrise, 4:15; sunset, 7:29.

Mrs. Sibyl Borach asked divorce from Lewis Borach. Cruelty.

Ralph Ewry, 2323 Burnett av., asked divorce. Wife too busy with suffrage affairs.

Chas. Rittenhouse, barber at 330 River, accused of habitual drunkenness in divorce bill.

Howard Andrews, fire dep't lieut, charged with drunkenness and cruelty by Mrs. Florence Andrews.

Countess Eleanor Gizycka dropped title. Divorced from Count Jos. Gizycka of Austro-Hungary.

Mrs. Clara Silverman asked divorce from Morris Silverman. She named Paulin Feistenberg.

L. D. Rosenheimer died of anesthesia preparatory to operation, coroner's jury decided.

Michael Gluisch, 145 W. 31st, killed. Sand bin of American Asphalt Co. gave way.

Fred Koenig, 6323 Wentworth av., suicided. Worry about war, possible cause.

Mrs. Clara Franam, 60, 560 W. 18th, was unidentified woman found dead yesterday on the Rock Island tracks at 13th.

Chas. Germain, owner delicatessen store, 3200 Forest av., robbed of $45 by three negroes. Same trio tried to get Mrs. Mary Boland's money. She screamed. They fled.

Mrs. John McNamara, 3359 Prairie av., robbed of $50 and brooch by negro. Threatened her with razor.

Jos. Patrusek, 1478 W. Erie, swindled of $200 by "handkerchief game" of two con men.

Many filrns destroyed when film burst into flames at Chi. Business College bldg., 207 S. Wabash av.

Grand jury now investigating the charges against 14 alleged keepers of "blind pigs" in Hanover township.

Edna Farrington Congrave married to Luther Congrave, who committed suicide, has no claim to his estate, according to court ruling. He was insane at time it is said. The marriage, therefore, is illegal.

Henry Pugh, 3108 State, suspected of being one of three men who stole 100 suits from Hyde Park and Woodlawn residents.

Geo. Tieman, who has served 15 years at pen, sentenced to indeterminate term. Swindled Chris Kammerer, 3554 S. Robey, of $75.

Fred Koenig, 6323 Wentworth av., suicided. Worry about war, possible cause.

Mrs. Clara Franam, 60, 560 W. 18th, was unidentified woman found dead yesterday on the Rock Island tracks at 13th.

Geo. Moxley, pres. Wm. J. Moxley, oleomargarine mfgrs., nominated by mayor as member of public library board.
   
Mrs. Margaret Menzel and two small children in care of Travelers' Aid society. Locked address in trunk before leaving Great Falls, Mont.

Dr. Alexander Tyndall left Chicago, supposedly to explain his matrimonial complications to his followers.
Some dirt info on Tyndall: http://www.alchemyofbones.com/stories/mcivor.htm

[Rix Gins]

Today's (100 years ago) baseball game of note.  Washington Senators visited the Boston Red Sox.

What makes this game unique is that the Red Sox pitcher, Babe Ruth, lost his temper while pitching to the first batter of the game and was summarily ejected by the umpire.  Ruth proceeded to knock the umpire down (the ump had called four balls in a row on Ruth) before he was escorted off the field by the Boston police. 

Ernie Shore had to step in and pitch for the rest of the game.  And pitch he did, garnering himself a no hitter.  Red Sox 4, Senators 0.

http://lexanteinternet.blogspot.com/2017/06/ernie-shores-relief-no-hitter-june-23.html
http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/BOS/BOS191706231.shtml


Major League Baseball players Ernie Shore (left) and Grover Cleveland Alexander (right) during the 1915 World Series.  By Bain News Service.  Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3892307

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Percy's War.  June 23, 1917.  https://percyswar.wordpress.com/2017/06/23/witley-june-23-1917/

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From the Imperial War Museum.

A French soldier in the ruins of the church at Dreslincourt, 23 June 1917.

http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205322912

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From the Library of Congress.

Photograph shows the automobile fashion show held at Sheepshead Bay Speedway, New York City, June 23, 1917. The event was a fundraiser on behalf of the Actors' Fund of America. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2015)

Library of Congress/Bain News Service.

Photograph shows Nephele A. Bunnell (b. 1897), a participant at the automobile fashion show held at Sheepshead Bay Race Track, New York City, June 23, 1917. The event was a fundraiser on behalf of the Actors' Fund of America. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2015)

Library of Congress/Bain News Service.

Photograph shows American silent film star Gertrude McCoy in her oldsmobile at the automobile fashion show held at Sheepshead Bay Speedway, New York City, June 23, 1917. The event was a fundraiser on behalf of the Actors' Fund of America. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2015)

Library of Congress/Bain News Service.

Photograph shows Ruth McDonald in her Premier at the automobile fashion show held at Sheepshead Bay Speedway, New York City, June 23, 1917. The event was a fundraiser on behalf of the Actors' Fund of America. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2015)

Library of Congress/Bain News Service.

Photograph shows child movie stars Jane Lee (1912-1957), dressed as a nurse and her sister Katherine Lee (1909-1968), dressed as a soldier, at the automobile fashion show, Sheepshead Bay Speedway, New York City, June 23, 1917. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2015)

Library of Congress/Bain News Service.

Photograph shows a group of participants at the automobile fashion show held at Sheepshead Bay Speedway, New York City, June 23, 1917. The event was a fundraiser on behalf of the Actors' Fund of America. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2015)

Library of Congress/Bain News Service.


Link to all photos: https://www.loc.gov/photos/?q=June+23%2C+1917

[Rix Gins]

https://youtu.be/beGOKSXIk5c

[albrecht]

The Day Book, June 23, 1917.

NEWS OF THE DAY CONCERNING CHICAGO
Sunrise, 4:15; sunset, 7:29.


Ralph Ewry, 2323 Burnett av., asked divorce. Wife too busy with suffrage affairs.

Chas. Rittenhouse, barber at 330 River, accused of habitual drunkenness in divorce bill.

Mrs. John McNamara, 3359 Prairie av., robbed of $50 and brooch by negro. Threatened her with razor.


Dr. Alexander Tyndall left Chicago, supposedly to explain his matrimonial complications to his followers.
Some dirt info on Tyndall: http://www.alchemyofbones.com/stories/mcivor.htm

Divorce over political obsession and division- this happening now in some cases sadly.

Drunk barber. Remember back then they used straight-razors to shave you. I don't know what would be worse. Letting Mr.Rittenhouse have a small tipple before or making him go cold-turkey with the shakes. I say, let him have his breakfast at the local saloon first. But not so much drink that "Negroes" can steal his razors and rob citizens and cause mayhem.

I've see the Tyndall stuff before. An very interesting figure and a guy that would be on Art if he was around then. And interesting "lifestyle" and antics.

[Rix Gins]

Rockabilly singer Ramblin' Tommy Scott was born on June 24, 1917.

Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramblin%27_Tommy_Scott


https://youtu.be/2sY9RoE7rbw

[Rix Gins]

 Rules of the OUIJA Board - June 24,1917.

https://ttlastspring.com/2016/06/24/june-241917-rules-of-the-ouija-board/

[albrecht]

Rules of the OUIJA Board - June 24,1917.

https://ttlastspring.com/2016/06/24/june-241917-rules-of-the-ouija-board/

Neat. I can't quite figure it out. The guy is writing "as" the dead artist would've done using whatever original material is available (apparently a lot given to a museum) but this isn't the actual words from a real journal or correspondence, right?

[Rix Gins]

From the Library of Congress. 

Photograph shows Billy Mitchell in flying gear before British biplane with Major Millard Harmon and 2 French adjutants. At Le Bourget Aerodome during World War I.  (June, 1917.)

Library of Congress.  https://www.loc.gov/item/2002721745/

[Rix Gins]

Neat. I can't quite figure it out. The guy is writing "as" the dead artist would've done using whatever original material is available (apparently a lot given to a museum) but this isn't the actual words from a real journal or correspondence, right?

To be honest, I thought this Ouija board stuff was taken from Tom Thomson's journal.  After some research, I guess not.  You are right...I think it's a modern day guy pretending to be Mr. Thomson, who actually was an artist of some note.  (But not a diarist.)  Too bad, because I liked the idea of having a piece of silver on the Ouija board. 

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/tom-thomson-last-spring-1.4037451