Britain’s Stand on China Policy and a Lifeboat Misidentification
London dispatch notes Britain inviting Allied involvement with the United States on China policy while signaling a different stance. Aboard an Atlantic port, Captain Olsen recounts a near disaster when a French destroyer shelled his lifeboat, mistaken for a submarine, before towing the stranded schooner to St Nazaire.
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Britain
U. S
China
London
Great Britain
United States
Orly
Wilson
Ehe
Japan Believed Prepared To Intervene In Civil War In China
Washington dispatch reports State Department confirmation of Chinese Parliament dissolution but official word pending. China faces unsettled factional clashes with civil war feared as military groups push power. Journalists note Japan could intervene to halt disturbances with a limited force to enforce peace in the Far East.
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Japan
China
Tribune Press
Washington
State Department
Oriental Republic
Far East
Tokio
Tommy Rechristens Fighting Idols in British Army
In France on June 15 the piece notes how popularity shapes nicknames in the British Army. It records officers and generals receiving informal monikers such as Haig as D. 1, Robertson as Wullie, Whigham as Wlewam, Gough as Goffy, Allenby as The Bull, and Mande as The Strafer, reflecting the soldiers’ humor and familiarity.
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France
Lord Roberts
Kitchener
Douglas Haig
Will Robertson
Wullie
Robert Whigham
Robert Gough
Goffy
Allenby
Raw Hinson
Billy
Mande
French Troops Occupy New Positions in Greece
French forces seize new posts in Greece amid unclear lines of advance near Ta, Deririli, and Kar as reports describe troop movements and shifts from prior positions. The chaotic dispatch notes substantial presence and strategic widening of control.
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Greece
Deririli
Kar
G W Young Explains Bull Estate Wrangle
George W. Young, banker, issued a statement on the Bull estate after a Surrogates Court move by Dr William T Bull’s son challenging the executor. He said taxes were unpaid, income rose to about 12000 yearly, and he acted under counsel to preserve the estate while awaiting the will’s terms.
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George W. Young
William T. Bull
Ms. Young
Mr. Young
Lnte
Dr. Bull
U S Missionaries Safe Turkish Assurances
Turkish government assures the safety of American missionaries and mission property in Turkey. The American Board notes Swedish legation in Constantinople learned from the Turkish Foreign Office that American institution buildings would not be occupied. Missionaries in all localities are reported safe and well.
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Boston
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
State Department
Berne
Stockholm
Constantinople
Turkey
United States
Spy Directed U-Boat Toward U. S. Ship
Captain Frank Lauren of the American schooner Barbara reported spies in Gibraltar obtained information about the Barbara’s movements and relayed it to the German submarine that attacked seventy miles from Cape Trafalgar. A crew member was arrested at Gibraltar, and Captain Lauren described how the Barbara was shelled and burned after being intercepted. The crew, including Lauren and his wife, were rescued by a Spanish brig after adrift twenty hours.
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St. Nazaire
Takeron
H. Williams
Hilonian
Genoa
Victor Grignard
René Engel
Collége Des Sciences
Nancy
Gustave Capurt
Péain
William Astor Chandler
France
Lafayette Kit
Lafayette Kit Fand and the French War Heroes’ Fund
Frank Tiehee
Clarence Grover
Th. F. Malone
Amerian Expeditionary Force
Atlantic
Frank Lauren
Barbara
Port Arthur
Tex
Spezia
Gebraltor
Tis
Gibralter
Lauren
Gibraltar
Cape Trafalgar
Germany
200 Women’s Tailored Suits Reduced in Sale
A sale offer features 200 women's tailored suits formerly $29.50 to $45, now reduced to $18.50. The suits are described as high-grade, well tailored in fabrics including serge, twills, gabardine, vigereaux, burella, woo Jersey, and silks with colors like Navy Blue and Black. Sizes range up to 5014, not every size available in each style.
Also Suits for Sport and Travel at $12.50
A collection of six models in sport plain tailored and smart military and trench styles. Made of linen cotton Gunniburl gabardine khaki and wool jersey. Sizes 34 to 44 with one model to 5019.
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Saks
Two Important Values Today in Women’s Bathing Suits
A sale offers all wool knit suits at 3.95 in or without sleeves with contrast trimming and belted slip-ons in silk poplin or surf satin in black or navy. Sizes 34 to 44. At 6.95, satin poplin mohair and all wool knit one piece slip ons with fancy waist and princess models, semi belted with or without sleeves. Sizes up to 46. 4th Floor.
Women’s Rubberized Raincoats Today at $5.00
Smart belted models in Bombazine Cantonette Navy Blue Black and Tan. Guaranteed absolutely water proof. This is an exceptional offering and one we may not be able to duplicate for some time.
Also Four Important Values in Fashionable Summer Skirts
Summer skirts offered in multiple fabrics Ramie Linen Honeycomb Eponge Plain and Figured Gabardine or Pique with sizes to 36 priced at 3.95. Also Smart Wide Vase Corduroy skirts white only with pockets and belts at 2.95. New Tub Skirts in Pique Gabardine colored and white with button fronts at 1.95. Serviceable Wash Skirts in Gabardine Cotton Corduroy or Pique with pearl buttons sizes to 36 at 2.95.
Boys' Wash Norfolk Suits For 8 To 16 Year Olds
An ad notes attractive boys’ wash Norfolk suits priced around 3.50 in white duck fabric. Models come in tan or grey crash or serviceable cloth suitable for summer. Sizes ages 8 to 16.
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Norfolk
Children Bathing Suits at Saks Priced $2.95
Saks exclusive models for children ages 2 to 10, made of pure Worsted sweater knit in assorted colors. Prices set at $2.95.
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Saks
Misses' Department Silk Frocks at 18.50
In the Misses' Department today taffeta silk frocks priced at 18.50 feature navy blue taffeta with youthful lines. Designs include full shirted two-tier and draped side skirts, Georgette Crepe sleeves, and Georgette or Latin Crepe collars for ages 14 to 18, emphasizing remarkable values.
Misses Summer Like Dresses at 5.95 and 8.75
A varied display of Misses Summer Like Dresses in voiles and ginghams. Designs include novelty cotton voiles plain white and colored voiles with large plaids and small checks. Sizes 14 to 18 years offered at 5.95 and 8.75.
Misses Suits and Coats Sale Slashes Prices
Regular stock items tailored for a discriminating clientele are deeply discounted. Suits drop from 25 to 29.50 to 17.50 and up to 42.50. coats from 22.50 to 55.00 fall to 15.00 through 35.00. girls coats from 4.95 to 12.95.
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Coats
Misses Washable Summer Skirts Sale Details
Smart side and button front skirts with slit or patch pockets and detachable belts. Made of Pique Gabardine or Washable Velvet Corduroy in lengths 33 to 36 inches. Prices listed at 1.95 2.95 and 3.95.
Summer Dresses for Girls Special Prices
Readily available girls dresses priced at 1.95 2.95 and 3.95 in summer styles. Large sizes and bright colors on display with friendly store hours. Suitable for everyday wear with durable fabrics and easy care.
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Charlee Olsen
St Nazaire
Tommy
K. of
Haig
D. H
G. W. Young
Bull Estate
U.S
Taffeta
Georgette
Saks & Company
Society
Copenhagen
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