Allies Push Germans Back In Easter Front Advances
Allied forces report multiple gains at four points with Moreuil retaken by British and Canadian units near Montdidier, and French forces reclaiming villages east of Las Signy. Detachments of British Haig’s men hold positions as German counterattacks falter near Arras.
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London
Moreuil
Montdidier
Ambeus
Meench
Las Signy
Demuln
Diritieh
Scarpe
Feuchy
Arras
Haig
Believed mining man may have met foul play
Fred Laubner wealthy Alaska mining man was found Sunday morning with his throat cut on the Skagit river bank near Sedro-Woolley. Detectives weigh suicide versus murder as Laubner, last seen Friday in Seattle, carried about $1000 and spoke of getting even with gambling opponents. He owned properties in Seward and Juneau and stock in several mining firms. his body was found by a couple fishing at Clear Lake. He lived at the Seward hotel and was not married.
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Fred Laubner
Alaska
Skagit River
Sedro-Woolley
Beattie
Laubner
Seattle
George Houckaert
Pike At
Bouckaert
Seward
Juneau
Mabel Mining and Milling Co
New Mabel Mining Co
Alaska Free Gold Mining Co
Claude Cook
Clear Lake
Laubnor
Ile
Allies Hold Ground Amid German Spring Drive
The weekly summary reports British forces withdrawing to secure positions while maintaining a unified line as German high command bets on a spring offensive. French reserves join the action along the Montdidier–Barisis corridor, with renewed fighting near Lassigny and Amiens as Allied counteroffensive efforts unfold. Persia reportedly to join the central powers amid a broader Austro-German push on multiple fronts.
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Barisis
Montdidier
Persia
Itumania
Val Sugan
Frenzela
Ukraine
Balkans
Hit
Tezaran
Adjournment in I W W Trial Delays Jury Planning
Judge Landis postponed proceedings in the I W W case in Chicago until 11 am tomorrow after 108 of 115 defendants pled not guilty. Gio vannitti and Christian cases were dismissed or nolled, a 200-name venue drawn, and top prosecutors from Washington attended to oversee the federal effort. A Seattle Knights of Columbus dance at Columbus Hall is scheduled for Monday night.
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Chicago
Landis
Arturo Giovannitti
Arthur Christain
Washington Administration
Amenistant Atty.dien
W. Cc. Mitta
Frank K. Nederker
Chas. F. Clyne
Claude Tt. Porter
Iowa
Caroline H. Lowe
Kansas City
Geo. F. Vanderveer
Seattle
Otto Christenson
Columbus Hall
Marmola Prescription Fat Reduction Tablets Advertising Claim
An advertisement promotes Marmola Prescription Tablets as a safe fat loss aid priced at 75 cents per large package. It claims weight reduction of two to four pounds weekly and promises easy results without exercise or dieting, directing readers to buy locally or mail order from the Marmola Company in Detroit, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joer
Marmola Company
Woodward Ave
Detroit
Mich
Tanlac Restores Health Says Nashville Woman
MISS LILLIE AKERS of Nashville recalls severe stomach trouble and weight loss before Tanlac treatment. She reports weight gain of 10 pounds, renewed energy, better sleep, and restored appetite, crediting Tanlac for her recovery and urging others to seek the medicine through Seattle Bartell Drug Stores.
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Mina Lillie Akers
28Th Ave
Nashville
Tenn
Tanlac
Apella
Taniac
de Moville’s
Daya
Mr. Cooper
Seattle
Bartell Drue
Lace Trimmed Muslin Garments on Special Tuesday
A local sale features lace trimmed muslin styles in sizes 36 to 44 with former prices of 1.00 and 1.25 now reduced for Tuesday. The special assortment includes 250 Envelope Gherminees offered at a substantial economical discount.
British and French hold line amid violent fighting on Western Front
British and French forces engage along a broad front from Moreuil to the Somme and Arras. German attacks fail to make progress though constant skirmishing continues with floods of rain and high tension. American engineers and British units are praised for holding the line as reconnaissance notes warn the front could renew at any moment.
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France
Paris-Calais
Moreuil
Arras
Ancre
Albert
Somme
Luce
Simms
Morlancourt
Stindenburg
Paris
Gas From Stove Kills salesman preparing meal
G H Hulbert 35 city salesman for Yours Truly Biscuit Co. died Sunday night from unlit gas while preparing supper for his wife and child. Mrs Hulbert found him in the kitchen as bread lay on an unlit toaster and gas escaped. Doctors failed to revive him. News notes Girls' TONOR Guard meet Wednesday at 1206 Fourth Ave.
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G. H. Hulbert
22Nd Ave
Yours Truly Biscuit Co
Tonor Guard
Fourth Ave
Bohemian National Alliance to Host Colonial Ball
Seattle branch to entertain members and allies with a colonial ball on April 6 at the Knights of Columbus hall. Event aims to aid relief for allied army members through a social gathering and celebration.
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Seattle
Bohemian National Alliance of America
Knights of Columbus Hall
Woman Says Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Saved Her Life
Miss Cona Lee Hall of West Plains Missouri describes severe monthly cramps indigestion and weakness. After using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound she reports relief and credits the remedy with saving her life and health. She urges others who suffer to try it and offers the company address for advice.
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West Plains
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Cona Lee Haln
Hamlin's Wizard Oil Ad Promises Quick Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Hamlin's Wizard Oil as a fast penetrating remedy for rheumatism sciatic pain and backache plus a versatile antiseptic for sprains cuts burns bites and stings. Priced at 30 cents with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Wizard Liver Whips are offered as 30 cent pink pills for constipation and headaches with a similar guarantee.
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Hamlin
Be Pretty Turn Gray Hair With Sage and Sulphur
Almost everyone knows Sage Tea and Sulphur restores natural color and luster to faded or gray hair. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound, sold widely in drugstores, darkens hair naturally with repeated applications and does not claim disease cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
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Aney
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Copenhagen
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