French Mission Arrives Safely at Eastern Port
The French commission, including ex Premier Viviani, Gen Joffre, Major Dreyfus, and others, has arrived safely. Arrival location withheld. State Department confirms safe arrival and notes movement and timing are kept secret by censorship. The party is not yet in Washington.
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Washington
State Department
State Department Io
Viviahl
Joffre
Dreyfus
Long
Col. Cosby
Navy
Roosevelt
Admiral Hust
Balfour Seeks Golf Challenge From President Wilson
Secretary Arthur J. Balfour expressed hope to be challenged to an 18 hole round of golf by President Wilson. Reportedly the two leaders may pause war plan talks within 48 hours to settle who is the better man with mashie and putter.
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Washington
Fritieh Poreten
Arthur J. Balfour
Wilson
Economical homemade shampoo from canthrax solution
A frugal hair care tip recommends cleansing with a homemade shampoo. Dissolve a teaspoonful of canthrax in hot water to make a full cup of liquid that coats every hair strand, cleanses the scalp, and leaves a fresh, dandruff free, quick drying shine.
Church Seeks Tax Assessment for War Effort
The Congregational church at Suquamish unanimously resolved to ask the county assessor to evaluate its property so it can pay its share of taxes during the war. The church, only one year old, is valued at about $3,000 and urges contribute fairly to war-related funding.
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Congregational Church
Suquamish
British Troops Gain Ground In Renewed Offensive
Haig announces progress east of Monchy Le Preux and Roeux. Ground gained along a wide front south of the Bapaume Cambrai road. Reach the St Quentin canal east of Epehy near Vendhuile. Villages of Villers Plouich and Beancamp captured.
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Monchy le Preux
Roeux
Bapaume Cambrai Road
Epehy
St. Quentin Canal
Vendhuile
Villers
Plouich
Beancamp
If you value your watch let Haynes repair it
Advertisement touts Haynes watch repair service urging readers to trust their timepieces to specialists at the Liberty Theatre area location with a promotional line about speed and care for valued watches.
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Haynes
Liberty Theatre
U S Marshals Seek Logan Billingsley in Escape Case
U S Marshals still cannot locate Logan Billingsley who escaped from the detention station Sunday. A $100 reward is offered. Reports say he may face stall breaking charges and a possible $1000 fine plus up to two years more in prison if captured.
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Logan Billingsley
U. S
Seattle
Big Neat Whisky Syndicate
Marshal Hoyle
Logan
Allen
San Francisco
Logan Hillingsley
Federal
U.S
Clay Allen
Rankin sole woman at Laning reception for British commissioners
Washington April 24 United States representative from Montana Jeanette Rankin will be the only woman present at Secretary Langing's reception to the British commissioners tonight. The event was intended for members of Congress and was initially described as men only.
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Washington
Jeanette Rankin
United States
Montana
Lansing
Mise Rankin
Fermi
German moves toward peace with United States reported
Amsterdam dispatch quotes Count Reventlow in Deutsche Tages Zeitung noting efforts for a separate Russian peace have subsided. The German government reportedly shifts hope toward the United States for settlement as World War tensions continue.
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Amsterdam
Export Bill Aims to Aid Allies in World War I Effort
Secretary of Commerce Redfield urged the House Interstate Commerce Committee to report favorably the Adamson export bill. The administration measure would grant the president power to regulate exports to keep England and France supplied during wartime.
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Washington
Secretary of Commerce
Redfield
House Interstate Commerce Committee
England
France
Grills Blancett in Santa Fe murder trial
Bert W. Blancett faced sharp questioning by the district attorney in Santa Fe New Mexico as he testified about the murder of Clyde D. Armour of Sioux City Iowa. Blancett had only hazy memory of the events. Mrs Charles Faker mother of the defendant testified in his defense.
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Santa FE
N. M
Elbert W. Flancett
Clyde D. Armour
Sioux City
Blancett
Charles Faker
Friday Harbor
Walkover Shoes Sale in Seattle Hits Low Prices
H M Rogers offers Walk-Over Florsheim Red Cross and other brands at deep discounts in Seattle. Men’s and boys’ styles from $1.89 to $3.48, ladies’ shoes from 98 cents to $3.48, with ranges noted for Walk-Over and Red Cross lines as a liquidation push.
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Red Cross
Walton
Red Front Clothing Company sale slashes men’s suits and more
The Red Front Clothing Company at 1508 1510 First Avenue Seattle announces a midweek sale with suits cut to 4.85 and up to 8.95 for high class lines, including Griffon and Collegian. Other items include suspenders 17c shirts 69c underwear 68c and overalls 49c. Sale runs Wednesday 9 am through the week with delivery guaranteed only while sizes last.
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Griffon
Collegian
Society
Strauss
Cluett
Rogers
Seattle
RED Front Clothing Company
First Avenue
Oil Octopus Controls Gasoline Industry Says Commission
The federal trade commission reports Standard Oil dominates refining, pipeline transport, and marketing of gasoline through interlocking ownership. It notes 60 percent of 1915 gasoline produced by Standard Oil refineries and asserts prices rose beyond demand, urging legislative remedies including separating pipeline ownership and standardizing gasoline standards.
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Standard Oil
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
Commission
Standard Ol
Oil Trust
Supreme Court
Action Standard
Gore and
Owen
Oklahoma
French Repulse German Attacks In Weeklong Offensive
Paris April 24 Gen. Nivelle's forces hold positions won in the weeklong offensive. German assaults designed to shake the lines were repulsed in the official report. Scattered actions are noted along the front.
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Paris
Peptiron and Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted Together
Physicians praise Peptiron Pills combined with Hood's Sarsaparilla for blood cleansing and strength. The pills with pepsin and iron are taken after meals while the sarsaparilla is taken before, delivering fourfold benefits in purification, appetite, liver stimulation, and energy. The ad emphasizes economy and merit of the duo.
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Hood
Max
Tailored Suite for Stout Women in Navy Black Gray
Tailored suite described for stout women crafted from Man nish mixtures and Men's wear serge in Navy, Black and Gray. Sizes 40 to 46 offered with emphasis on unsurpassed style quality and value at 821.50 eter.
For Stout Women Unusually Complete Stock of Crepe Dresses
An unusually complete stock of silk and wool crepe dresses and separate shirts that are unmatchable in quality, style and moderate price.
Underwear Range Includes Various Union Suits and Vests
The listing advertises Union Suits Vests and Pantaloons in multiple sizes including 42 44 16 and 4 percent likely referring to size or fabric content. Readable text indicates a catalog style sale or stock description for undergarments.
Seattle Aliens Keep Firearms
Seattle's aliens are not complying with a recent order making it a felony for unnaturalized citizens of enemy countries to possess firearms explosives or wireless instruments. The Justice Department is expected to start an active campaign to disarm those who might threaten public safety. A San Francisco house to house canvass near the Presidio is noted and inspections may reach Fort Lawton. The order mirrors the British Defense of the Realm Act penalizing alien residents for possessing proscribed articles.
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Seattle
Department of Justice
San Francisco
Presidio
Fort Lawton
War Department
Shots On Boat Deck in Everett City Dock Incident
Testimony from Robert Armstrong an I W W witness recounts Sheriff McRae ordering landings then firing on the crowd aboard a Verona bound vessel. Armstrong and James Hadley describe gunfire from the dock and water as deputies opened fire during the confrontation tied to Deputy Beard’s murder case.
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Donald McRae
Verona
Robert Armstrong
Thomas Tracy
Ronald
Jefferson Beard
Everett City Dock
Armstrong
McRae
I. W. Wa
James Hadley
Hadley
The Great Divide and the Woman's Later Life
A midcentury tone asserts that aging women face physical changes between forty and fifty but can sustain health with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The piece reframes charm from youth to experience and wisdom, urging confidence in managing aging with the noted remedy.
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Lydia KE. Pinkham
Better Than Calomel Dr Edwards Olive Tablets
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offer a mild effective laxative alternative to calomel. They claim to cleanse the liver without harming teeth or gums and to quickly relieve headaches dullness and that heavy feeling. Sold in 10c and 25c sizes.
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Dr. Edwards
R. Edwards
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