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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1915
Page
12
Members and workers of the conventions paint-up and clean-up bureau led a busy Friday campaign to renovate unsightly vacant lots in Seattle. The University district joined a community effort as the school closed early and an army of children helped clean up filthy and unkempt property, aided by lawnowners and volunteers.
South Shields, April 9. The French bark Colonel Facons was torpedoed and sunk off St Catherine Point by a German submarine after the Homer towed the bark toward the sub to force it away. The submarine fired a torpedo that struck the bark as it sank rapidly.
The Fol lies face off with Carmen DeSmythe of The Candy Shop company in Seattle as chorus girls compete for the swimming title. The clash pairs top chorus swimmers from rival shows with Moore and Metropolitan venues hosting the events.
Panama exposition's top swimmer, billed as the most perfect California girl, challenges The Follies through The Star to a pool contest in Seattle. Also entering are Edith Fields and Lola Pleida, two rivals from The Candy Shop. Fields sisters won Milwaukee YWCA carnival races two years ago. The Follies head to Seattle Sunday and face the challenge awaiting their decision.
Local items report examinations for four candidates seeking first and second lieutenants posts in the coast artillery reserve. Seattle news covers sales, auctions, crimes, and public notices with multiple named residents and organizations.
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