Many Apply for Places as Bird Men
The United States navy leads in recruiting Saturday morning with three men signed up and ten or more awaiting final papers. Recruits come from across the state to the navy headquarters on the second floor of the American Bank building. Maj Udell notes most hopefuls want to fly, imagining government will train them despite limited time for new pilots.
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United States Navy
American Bank
Navy
Maj. Udell
Uncle Sam
Second Ave
Madison St
Plan to Raise Half War Cost by Direct Tax
Congress opens its first war week facing a $6.75 billion bill for pay-as-you-go finance. Lawmakers plan about half from taxes, with a $2 billion bond issue for readiness and a $5 billion loan to the Entente. Tax on incomes and luxuries is debated as committees move to rapid war bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
House
Senate
United States Army
United States
Japanese Ordered Found Not Guilty
Judge Alston directed verdict of not guilty for Watenabe and K Takabe in the joint case with J Ito Terasaki and H Kanehara over publishing false reports in Asahi News. Slander charge to be pursued against Takabe. defense counsel Dudley G. Wooten argued, Deputy Prosecutor Lane Summers rebutted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Takabe
Alston
Watenabe
K. Takabe
J. Ito Terasaki
8. Kanehara
Asahi
M. Furuya Altho
Dudley G. Wooten
Lane Summers
Summers
War Saving Contracts Cut Costs for War Department
Washington April 9. Price contracts with manufacturers since the war declaration will save the government 20,000,000 in 1917. A year's supply of steel will be sold 18,000,000 cheaper, and a single torpedo order will cost 2,000,000 less than before.
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Washington
War Department
Wilson urges aid to Red Cross in letter to Washington
President Wilson appeals to the American people to support the official volunteer organizations in a letter addressed to the Washington branch of the Red Cross. He emphasizes generous backing for relief and humanitarian efforts nationwide.
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Washington
The
Red Cross
Wilson
Wheat Crop Forecast for Washington State in 1917
The bureau of crop estimates projected about 430 million bushels of winter wheat production, a decline from 481.7 million bushels in 1916. The forecast was released from Washington on April 9.
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Washington
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Enlistment Centers Open for Various U S Forces
A wartime notice lists Navy Marine Corps Army and National Guard recruiting sites. Locations include Navy at Second ave and Madison, Marine at Yesler Way, Army at Pioneer Building, and Auxiliary Coast Artillery offices. Age limits range 16 to 35 with varying hours.
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Fraser - Paterson's
Second Ave
University At
I. C. Smith Building
Yesler Way
Elliott
U. S&s. Marine Corps
U. S. Army
Pioneer Building
First Ave
James St
National Guard
Coast Artillery
Signal Corps
State Armory
Western Ave
Virginia St
Coast Artillery Service
Third Ave
Madison St
Dr. Ralph Atkinson Returns From Missions
Dr. Ralph Atkinson formerly pastor of the First Presbyterian church arrived home Saturday morning after 13 missions since his departure. This marked his first essay into the field of evangelism.
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Ralph Atkinson
First Presbyterian Church
German liner prisoners held at Philadelphia ships end war
Col Noyes oversees Fort AcPherson Georgia where interned German liner officers and sailors are confined until war ends. they were moved from Philadelphia for safekeeping during hostilities.
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Col. Noyes
Fort AcPherson
Philadelphia
South American Powers Move Toward Neutrality Proclamations
South American capitals report that two nations may declare war while most republics prepare to announce neutrality by official proclamations. Conferences run across capitals as Geo. Mitre of La Nacion congratulates President Wilson, citing effort to ease Argentine coolness toward the United States.
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Huenos Aires
Bolivia
Republica
Geo. Mitre
la Nacion
Wilson
United States
Spy arrested in plot to destroy the Welland Canal
Federal officers arrested Paul Koenig who was free on bail on a charge of complicity in the plot to destroy the Welland Canal. Several other men of German birth were arrested and will be held without bail. Koenig is identified as a spy. James Turner, 23, had a preliminary hearing before a United States commissioner on a charge of illegal whisky making. Turner resided in Cowlitz County.
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New York
Paul Koenig
Welland Canal
Koenig
James Turner
United States
Turner
Cowlitz County
Lemon Lotion Promises Beauty From Hidden Lemons
A vintage beauty tip claims lemon juice with orchard white creates a cheap skin softener and complexion beautifier. Mix two lemons with three ounces of orchard white to yield a quarter pint, strain, and apply daily to face neck arms and hands for a lighter, fresher appearance.
Divinity in Human Beings and Letters on Reform
A reader argues for spiritual elevation over sin doctrine, urging ministers to teach that every person is divine and capable of development. The writer links reform to economic justice and eradicating sin as a genetic burden, and cites Dr. Matthews on change. A Q A offers no fixed engagement rule, suggesting six months of engagement after a reasonable courtship.
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Grey
Matthews
Jesus
Kingdom of Heaven
Questions and letters on enlistment age and kissing
A reader asks about National Guard enlistment limits with age 18 to 45, height 5 feet 4 inches, and minimum weight. the page also presents letters about kissing and relationships with various viewpoints and responses.
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National Guard
Mias Grey
National Guards
Fragmentary Measurements in Historical Listing
OCR shows scattered dimensions for objects: 6x9, 36 in by 63 in, 27 in by 54 in. The text mentions R-3x10-6 and GOETH oids and Life sizes, with unclear context or full items.
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Worttrz
Pike
Aviation Corps
Western Union
Western Union Telegraph CO
Naval Militia
Col Charles
Noye
Cynthia Grey
Sessue Hayakawa
Wife
Tauro Aoki
N. K
Miss Grey
Dc. E. W
Bis
T. B
W. 8
Schultze
Bulleros
Third Main
Rankinco
Period
Coldwell
Courmes
St. Gall
Victor
Columbia
Grote-Rankin
Pike St
Fifth Ave
New Hartford
Hartford Saxony
Cou
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