French Repulse Powerful German Night Attack
Paris April 21. After a bombardment German troops attacked along a one mile front between Thiaumont and the lake near Vaux. They entered French lines at Fort Douaumont but were driven back by counterattack. French prisoners taken and guns seized. French advance on both sides of the Meuse. trench captured near Caurette wood with officers and men taken. East bank Meuse north to Haudremont shows further gains and wounded rescued.
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Paris
Thiaumont
Vaux
Fort Douaumont
War Office
Meuse
Deadman’s Hill
Caurette Wood
Haudremont
Iowa Law Offers Free Treatment for Crippled Children
Iowa City April 21. A new state law provides free treatment for crippled children. At the state university hospital 147 have been treated so far, as efforts continue to "make little cripples straight" through science and kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
State University Hospital
Why Is Kaiser Fighting So Hard for Verdun
The piece argues Germany keeps pressing Verdun to secure a favorable line of retreat. It estimates 4,000 men per mile on the front and 110 miles Liege Verdun line requiring 440,000 troops. Verdun would leverage power in peace talks if northern France and Belgium are evacuated.
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J. W. T. Mason
Germany
Verdun
France
Belgium
Ostend
Liege
Liege Verdun
Liege-Verdun
Antwerp-Verdun
United States
Alaska
Tornado Sinks Steamboats and Wrecks Dwellings in Dubuys
A tornado hit Dubuys Mississippi causing the destruction of a dozen houses and sinking two steamboats. A cloudburst flooded Yaryan streets with about ten feet of water. Mobile reported one woman killed and another injured when their home was destroyed.
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Dubuys
Miss
Yaryan
Mobile
Bradford Forms Law Partnership
James F. Bradford William B. Allison and Frank M. Kean form a partnership and open offices in suite 1121 L C Smith building to practice as Bradford Allison Exon. Former Seattle city corporation counsel and assistants comprise the firm.
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James FE. Bradford
William B. Allison
Frank M. Kean
L. C. Smith Building
Bradford, Allison & Exon
City of
Seattle
Wickersham Considered for Alaska GOP Delegate
Seward Alaska April 21 The territorial convention adjourned with a committee to select Alaska’s Republican delegate to Congress before its close Delegate James Wickersham is among the suggested candidates Nome attorney general nominee George Schofield is named for territorial attorney general and may back Wickersham
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Seward
Alaska
Congress
James Wickersham
George Schofield
Nome
Free Asthma Cure Trial Offers Home Method
An advertisement claims a new method can cure asthma without discomfort or time limits and offers a free trial at the advertiser's expense. It targets long standing or recent cases, urging immediate action and promising relief from wheezing and paroxysms with no payment needed.
Berlin Press Blames Wilson Bluff On War Anxiety
Berlin newspapers attack President Wilson, accusing him of bluff and misreading American power. Critics argue U S ad campaigns fade, warn of internal trouble if Germany backs down, and question US focus on cattle drivers and sea safety amid fears of war escalation.
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Berlin
Wilson
Germany
America
Deutsche Tages Zeitung
Wilison
Damocles
Billy
Berlin Post
Washington
Europe
White House
Americana
Vonsiche Zeitung
Congress
Churchmen Walk Good Friday Cross Procession
Church members from St Mark's Episcopal will lead a Good Friday cross procession through downtown Friday night. Short services are planned at Second Ave and Yesterday with additional Holy Week services at Trinity Parish Christchurch St. Mark's J Clement's St. John's Immaculate Conception and Bethany Presbyterian in the afternoon and evening.
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St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Second Ave
Trinity Parish Church
St. Mark's
Christchurch
St. John's
J. Clement's
Immaculate Conception
Bethany Presbyterian
Juneau Grand Jury Finds Vice Reign in Alaska
The Juneau federal grand jury, after a 22 day session, returned several secret indictments and warned of an unbelievable amount of crime and vice going unpunished for lack of a dedicated investigative department. It noted many undesirables have come to Juneau since Washington and Oregon left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juneau
Alaska
Federal Grand Jury
Department of Investigation
Washington
Oregon
Beaton Coal Mines on Sound Investment Basis Verified
Surveys indicate a thin vein crossing confirms the great value of the property. Positive proof from several geological engineers supports the BEACON COAL MINES CO. as a viable and sound investment basin.
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Beacon Coal Mines
Harkness Estate Goes to Children
The bulk of L. V. Harkness's $100,000,000 estate will go to his son Harry and his daughters, including Mrs Myrtle Macomber of Pancine's Ranch near Hollister California. The will was brought to the surrogate's court for settlement of technical details. Harkness was a major Standard Oil stockholder and died in California in January 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
L. V. Harkness
Harry
Mra
Myrtle Macomber
Pancine
Hollister
Cal
Harkness
Standard Oil Company
California
Funston aide leads pursuit of Villa in Mexican expedition
Maj. Barnum, chief of staff to Gen. Funston, will be in the thick of the Mexican expedition as he aids in the search for Villa. The report places Barnum at the center of planning and operations during the campaign.
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Gen. Funston
Maj. Barnum
Carl Went Arrested For Drunkenness In Portland
April 21 report states Carl Went was arrested for drunkenness. He protested his innocence to a policeman and judge, refused to pay a fine, and was sentenced to 10 days on the rock pile by Judge Langguth.
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Portland
Carl Went
Carl
Langguth
Arrest Druggist Involved in Booze Sale
G. H. Magle a prominent Elk pharmacy druggist at 401 Rainier Ave was arrested Thursday night for selling liquor. Sergeant Melvin and Patrolman Myers made the arrest. He posted bail set at 150 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Magle
Elk Pharmacy
Rainier Ave
Melvin
Myers
Exhibit Hiking Equipment On View At Washington State Art Association
Hiking clothing and gear used by mountaineers will be shown in the Washington State Art Association rooms starting Friday night at 7 o clock and running through next Wednesday night. The displays are open daily from 10 a m to 10 p m. Only used articles are exhibited and visitors may gain practical camping tips from the display.
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Washington State Art Association
Threaten Strike On Alaska R R Endangers Rail Service
Seward April 21 900 members of the Federal Labor union in Anchorage voted to call a general strike if the arbitration commission set by the Department of Labor does not fix the wage scale for government railroad laborers by Saturday. The action was approved by union members in Anchorage.
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Seward
Alaska
Arbitration Commission
Department of Labor
Federal
Anchorage
Toll of cyclone dead may reach 20
Definite figures from Stover county Missouri and Bourbon county Kansas swept by Wednesday night storms were not yet known, but officials feared up to 20 people may have died. The destruction is estimated in the millions and many residents face sudden losses.
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Kansas City
Stover County
Bourbon County
Kan
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Rainier Bakery and Restaurant
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National Market
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Seneca
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Pioneer Square
Beacon Coal
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Tailored Ready Co
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