Yank Gave Life to Save Friend during War Hero Story
Harold W. Roberts of San Francisco, a corporal in Company A, 344th Tank Battalion, sacrificed his life to save his comrade during a tank incident in Montre breau woods on October 4. Roberts opened the tank door and pushed the driver out as water flooded the vehicle, perishing inside the shell hole. His uncle Paul W. Seifert will accept a Congressional Medal of Honor for the act. Fighting continues as the Fifth Liberty Loan campaigns aid the war effort.
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Harold W. Roberta
San Francisco
Co. A
Tank Corps
Montrebreau Woods
Roberts
Weill
Driver Roberts
Corporal Roberts
Paul W. Seifert
Naval funds eyed to boost Pacific yards
Washington April 17 Large funds for increased naval preparedness in the Pacific will be carried on the next naval appropriation bill to be reported soon after Congress reconvenes. House naval committee members just returned from a Pacific tour said they agree with Daniels proposals and that more money to develop shore facilities will be necessary to carry out the policy.
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Washington
United Press
Pacific
Congress
House Naval Committee
Daniels
No Switch Waiting Stewart Bernfield
Stewart Bernfield, 11, known as 13 in appearance, ran away from 1018 EB Columbia St after a school dispute. His mother asks The Star to help bring him home and promises he will not be spanked. Star newsboy George Donohue seeks information at The Star newsroom.
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Stewart Bernfield
Stewart P Bernfield
Columbia St
Stewart
George Donohue
Star Crevlation Department
Star
Donohua
This Mexican Kept Big Store of Jazz
Dry squad officers raided Ernesto Camaliche at 18th Ave and Washington St and seized 41 pints 14 quarts and four gallon kegs of whisky. Police also took seventeen dead soldiers as evidence and Camaliche, who planned to go to Everett, is detained.
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Ernesto Camaliche
18Th Ave
Washington St
Ernesto
Camaliche
Everett
Arrest Hagen Second Time In Robbery Ring Report
A group led by Hagen raided a liquor warehouse on Western Avenue, transporting 1717 quarts of liquor to homes on 27th Ave North and Mangini’s cellar. A second haul occurred that night with Smart aiding Carey to move bottles to his front porch. Most liquor recovered. bonds set at 5000 for Hagen's release and 2500 for Smart.
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Patton
Hagen
Aald
Fred Smart
Smart
Ka Carey
Carey
27Th Ave
Magen Waa
Weiner
U. S
A. C. Bowman
H. J. Leinberger Smart
George T. Smart
M. T. MoGraw
Three Shipyard Workers Hurt In Separate Accidents
Richard Devan a 20 timekeeper at the Ames yard fell into a manhole injuring his arm and bruising him. Emanuel Chaney fell from scaffolding at the Patterson MacDonald yard maybe with a fractured skull and remains unconscious. A Fisher struck by falling steel plates at the Skinner Piddy yard sustained serious injuries.
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Hoapital
Richard Devan
14Th Ave
N. E
Ames Yard
Emanuel Chaney
Fauntie Roy
Patterson- MacDonald Yard
A. Fisher
Second Ave
Skinner & Piddy Yard
Auto Thieves Take Four Cars In Wednesday Heist
Four cars were stolen in Luna Park and nearby garages Wednesday night. Victims include P. J. Wallace of 1153 Alki Ave and W A Ferguson and I W Fay from nearby residences. A car owned by O B Crowder on Summit Ave was also taken. The incident prompted police reports Thursday morning. Later, San Francisco reports note grave diggers strike leading to a union boycott with a grim quip about burial by union workers.
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P. J. Wallace
Alki Ave
Luna Park
W. A. Ferguson
I. W. Fay
W. Cremorest
Crowder
Summit Ave
San Francisco
Censorship Eased on Cables to the Orient
Advices from the Chamber of Commerce foreign trade bureau report censorship of cablegrams to the Orient has been lifted. The sole remaining censorship is in Hongkong where the British censor continues to operate.
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Chamber of Commerce Foreign Trade Bureau
Navy Department
Washington
Orient
Hongkong
Slugged man loses money in overnight theft
EB G Daly of 3825 Iowa Ave woke to a night tap and found theft in the early morning. The burglar took 615 dollars in currency, a 400 dollar diamond ring, and an 80 dollar subse. Police investigated the daytime incident.
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EB G. Daly
Iowa
New Schedules Ready For Release Pending Approval
United States railroad administration completes new schedules held for release awaiting approval by Walker D. Hines and Edward Chambers. Information from Washington relayed by Harry Y. Saint of the Chamber of Commerce. Nicholas Van der Pul of the labor department spoke on general reconstruction at a Seattle luncheon.
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United States Railroad Administration
Walker D. Hines
Edward Chambers
Washington
Harry Y. Saint
Foreign Trade Bureau
The
Chamber of Commerce
Hundred Percent Club of
Seattle
Nicholas van der Pul
United States Department of Labor
Bartell Easter Candies and Supplies
Bartell offers a wide Easter selection including colored bird eggs chocolate decorated eggs and embossed name candies. Gift boxes with blended sweets and custom orders available. Stores accept orders and all candies are made in their sanitary Candy Kitchen. Easter baskets dyes and supplies offered.
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Easter Supplies
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