Italian Marines Highlight 1918 War Heroes in The Star
The Star reveals that Secretary Baker asked General Pershing to record ten thrilling acts by American soldiers on the Western Front. Tomorrow will print the first of these heroics, tracing bravery from 1918 and linking it to a broader history of martial courage.
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Washington
Paul Revere
Warren
Bunker Hill
Grant
Phil Sheridan
Admiral
Lieut. Hobson
Merrimac
Germany
Western Front
Baker
Gen
Pershing
Star
Massive 9021-Pound Nugget for Assayers at Seattle Pier
A 9021 pound gold nugget, belonging to Dan Creek Mining near Katulla, is at pier 2 for appraisement by Falken & Co. Seattle mineralogists and assay experts. Ballard community songfest postponed from Wednesday to Thursday, April 10.
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Dan Creek Mining Iee
Katulla
Pier 2
Falken& Co
Seattle
Ballard
Appointment of Smith as University of Washington O T C Commandant
Lieut. Col. Kirwin T. Smith is appointed commandant of students in the KR O T C at the University of Washington to fill the vacancy caused by Maj. Herbert Earnshaw's discharge and departure for Washington, D. C.
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Lieut
Colt
Kirwin T. Smith
University of Washington
Maj
Herbert Earnshaw
Washington, D.C
Aged Woman Found Guilty of Murder in Montrose
Mrs. Nancy Jane Bush aged 70 was found guilty of murder in the second degree by a district court jury in Montrose Colorado. The defendant was charged with killing her son John O Bush with an ax and the verdict came after about one hour forty five minutes of deliberation.
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Montrose
Colo
Nancy Jane Bush
California Senate Passes Oriental Immigration Resolution
California Senate adopts a joint resolution urging the peace conference to oppose any policy removing immigration controls. The measure warns that non assimilable Oriental immigration would make California an Oriental colony and undermine American civilization, urging delegates to preserve national discretion over immigration to maintain order and international peace.
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Sacramento
Cal
California
Legisature
Assembly
Senate
Wilson
Pacific
City urged to buy old line of Seattle & Rainier Valley
Rainier valley residents push for city ownership of the Seattle and Rainier Valley railway. A petition is planned and a Young Men's Business club committee will meet the city council to advocate purchase. The valley delegates include McCloy Moser Small Woolen Weinbourg Nichols and Mason. The club will raise funds for a midsummer water regatta at Seward Park with an April 15 entertainment and dance.
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Rainier Valley
Seattle
Ballard Residents Push Street Improvements Plan
Ballard petitions circulated to persuade the city council to approve street improvements from a mass meeting of over 600 residents Tuesday night. The plan calls for paving residential streets, replacing water mains, and installing better sidewalks to raise district values, with Councilman Fitzgerald approving but urging resident initiative.
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Ballard
Ballard Boosters’ Club
Fitzgerald
Depositors to Gain More Cash From Bank Sale
A court order directs the sale of remaining assets of the German American Mercantile Bank closed January 31 1917. Sealed bids are due May 10 with 30 percent more in dividends possible, reaching a maximum 75 cents on the dollar for depositors. Meeting May 15 will decide selling the assets outside Seattle.
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L. H. Moore
Tallman
Moore
Heber Hoyt dies of typhoid fever in Houston
Seattle attorney Heber Bishop Hoyt of the Gill Hoyt Frye firm died in Houston Texas on Tuesday afternoon from typhoid fever. Mrs Hoyt who joined him in Texas after his illness six weeks ago reported the death to the firm. Hoyt practiced law in Seattle since 1899 and was a partner of former Mayor Hiram C Gill. He leaves a widow and two small children.
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Heber Hoyt
Eber Bishop Hoyt
Seattle
Gill, Hoyt
Hoyt
Hiram C. Gill
Troubles in Fiume Raise Tensions Between Americans and Italians
Report from Plume on March 15 describes clashes as American 342d and 332d regiments confront Italian demand over Fiume. Incidents include flag disputes under a palace, a parade of chained Americans, and confrontations between soldiers and civilians.
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Plume
Fiumans
332D
Althe
Trent
Ittaly
Fiume
Carabinieri
Everson
Norwood Baptist Church
Gen. Treat
Col. Everson
U Club Plans Major Booster Drive For University District
The University Commercial club announced a large booster campaign to promote the University district. At a Tuesday night dinner in Rogers' candy store, members heard W. J. Knox discuss Scientific Salesmanship and George W. Hill outline Roosevelt Park improvements. More than 100 members attended. $3,600 has been raised. The club will meet again May 13.
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University Commercial Club
Rogers
W. J. Knox
George W. Hill
Park Board
Roosevelt Park
Rocked Suffers Hand Injury At Work
J. D. Rocked, 33, of 1612 Jackson street, employed at Ames shipyard, lost a finger from workplace cuts Tuesday morning. The finger was amputated at a Seattle hospital Tuesday afternoon.
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J. D
Jackson Sr
Ames’ Shipyard
Seattle
Easter Themed Accessories And Books In Store Display
Casque Combs adds sparkle for hats and evening wear priced at 1.25. Sunny Books features boxed Easter poetry for children with picture illustrations and an Easter card. Gloves of Silk offer white silk gloves with gray champagne trim priced at 2.00. Upper Main Floor and Upper Maln Floor.
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New York
Paris
Jack Horner
Silk Umbrellas Special at The Bon Marche
The Bon Marche offers a notable silk umbrella collection on the upper main floor priced at $8.45. The sale highlights plain colors and options with wide borders, ivory fittings, and an adjustable strap with a silver monogram plate.
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BON Marche
Baby Shop advertisement features layettes and nursery items
A Bon Marche baby shop ad lists layette bundles from 20 to 80 pieces with prices, plus baby bath items, wearables, diapers, blankets, sheets, pillows, and bedding. The second floor hosts the Baby Shop showcasing nursery necessities and decorative touches for infants.
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BON Marche
New Envelope Aprons and Broken Lot Shoes Sale
Fresh bargains offer blue pink or plaid aprons at 1.95 with white embroidery. Shoes include broken lots in sizes up to 514, featuring black and patent leather styles, Louis heels, Cuban heels, and pumps or oxfords priced at 2.95.
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Gen. Pershing
Col. Smith
HE Bon Marche Loerie Basement
Milan Hemp
Lisese
Victory
Pekin
Oriental
Ballard Asks
Improvements
Herbert Corey
Col. W. G Everson
Cincinnati
Col. Ever
Europe
Col. Myerson
Arditt
U Club
Ness
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