An Inspiring Sight for Wounded Marines at Sea
A troopship leaves an American naval base in Franc Aug carrying almost 5,000 fighting men and some wounded. Marines who served at Belleau Wood and Chateau Thierry gaze toward the shore as veterans cheer from the quay. The scene blends war’s toll with homeward hope as the ship steams toward safety.
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French Port
Frazier Hunt
New York Times
Navy
Army
Marine Corps
Belleau Woods
Chateau Thierry
Ody
Bucilla Package Goods For Art Needleworkers
Bucilla embroidery and crochet package outfits touted as economical for lingerie dresses kiddies and linens. Packages include stamped material and all needed cottons with full instructions. Most are embroidery only with a few crochet options. offered in the art needlework department on the second floor with prompt attention for mail orders.
Homeward bound ship honors fallen heroes in bay cheers
A fragmented passage recalls a ship lifting anchor amid cheers as it heads home, symbols of war and tragedy. The crowd’s emotion and the vessel’s journey symbolize return and memory of military service.
Boards reiterate limits on non registrants in induction calls
Clerk Kay Lavelle stated that boards cannot accept any non registrants for induction, emphasizing they are not recruiting officers and have no jurisdiction over non registrants. Dozens of men outside the 121 and 31 age ranges have recently applied to boards for induction, prompting the clarification.
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Ccal Board
Kay Lavelle
Mr. Lavelle
August Police Report Shows Fewer Offenses
August city records list 668 cases, down from 756 in July. Total fines were 1 747 dollars with 240 drunks and 292 miscellaneous cases. Dispositions included 106 fines suspended, 83 cases dismissed, 58 jailed, and 9 appealed, with state cases showing 23 jailed and 86 dismissed.
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Ing
Oged
Beane
Unskilled Labor Sought At Puget Sound Navy Yard
Demand for unskilled labor exceeds skilled work at the Puget Sound navy yard due to many employees entering military service. Letters to Chief Machinist’s Mate Hendry request public notice of yard needs for all kinds of workers, with literature and application forms mailed on request. Mare Island yard also seeks men regardless of trade.
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Puget Sound Navy Yard
Navy Yard
Hendry
Butte Naval
Puget Sound
Wash
Mare Island Yard
Bloomers and coveralls prove capable in wartime labor
Women workers described as bloomer and overall dressers fill a labor gap, surprising skeptics who saw the fad as fleeting. Reports quote Miss Anna Parr of federal employment and Milwaukee railroad officials praising the workers as efficient and reliable, prompting calls for more hires to support government needs.
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Buttes
Anna Parr
Federal
Durewy
Milwaukee Railroad
Gunman admits attempted robbery in East Mercury st incident
George Prutsos confessed to trying to rob William Tihull early yesterday on East Mercury street. Tihull treated for a deep head wound at the emergency hospital. Prutsos had a loaded revolver and 60 cents when arrested and was jailed to await trial.
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George Prutsos
William ‘Tihull
East Mercury Street
Tihull
Prutsos
Tihult
Saner Wins Montana Bridge Contract Over Hogan
County commissioners awarded the South Montana street bridge over Silver Bow creek to Fred Saner for 9827 dollars, beating John P Hogan who bid 11437.50. Bridge planned at 34 by 45 feet and to be finished before winter amid taxpayer protests in East Butte township.
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Montana Street
Silver Bow Creek
Fred Saner
John P. Hogan
East Butte Township
Hast Butte
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