Seattle Schoolboy Sinks German U-Boat in World War I Patrol
Robert J. Boroyer Jr., 15, left Franklin High School to join the navy as a listener on submarine chaser No. 4. Off Lisard Point England on July 19 1918 the boy spotted the U-7 with earphones and directed the chase to the sub. Eight depth charges followed and the U-boat sank in 60 feet of water. Boroyer later returned to Bremerton and to his Franklin High studies.
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Seattle
Lisard Point
England
Mach
Hun
Hatener
Hetener
Feas
Ardhie Companiona
Lizard Point
Robert J. Boryer, Jr
Robert J. Boryer
26Th Ave
Young Borger
Franklin High School
Uncle
Sam
Navy
Hremerton
New London
Wea
Franklin High
Boryer
Thief Steals Cash From Mrs Schmidt Home
Mrs Julia Schmidt reports a burglary at her residence on Seventh Street Monday night. Entry occurred while vacant. $75 in bills and a $5 gold piece were taken. No suspects named as of Tuesday morning.
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Julia Schmidt
No Man’s Life and Marriage Harmony in Songless Union
A pithy provocation on marriage in verse form suggesting discord when a spouse believes she can sing. The quip implies marital strain stemming from incompatible tastes and talents within a shared life.
Auto Hits Street Car Injuring Two Men
John Hartupin and John Weness were cut and bruised when Hartupin’s car was struck from behind by a Phiney ave street car. Hartupin, who could see no reason for the accident, could not leave home due to injuries. C Dickensen, who shares an office with Hartupin, filed the police report.
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Phinney
John Hartupin
Seaboard
John Weness
Sapho Cafe
Hartupin
Phiney Ave
C. Dickensen
Rooster Alarm Foils Night Burglary in Brooklyn Market
In Brooklyn the crowing rooster and clucking hens tipped off detectives. Detective Thornton found Louis Rutter mid burglary, trapped after slipping into a crate of chickens during the night.
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New York
Louis Rutter
Etrooklyn
Thornton
Unpitted for business barber overcomes illness
The customer asks about the head barber's sickness while the first assistant reassures it is a bad cold and he will recover, though hoarseness prevents speaking. The exchange suggests a routine disruption in work due to illness.
Gift proposals to Haig Jellicoe and French Beatty
London reports a half million dollars each to Field Marshal Haig and Admiral Beatty. Parliament is expected to be asked to grant Lord French and Admiral Jellicoe a quarter of a million dollars each.
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General Haig
London
Field Marshal Haig
Beatty
Lord French
Admiral Jellicoe
Nationalization debate grows over railroad control
Washington discussions rise on nationalizing railroads as a path to broader public ownership. Senator Cummins says such steps could spread to other industries but expects no immediate move. Labor leaders seek government bonds to buy lines and public joint control by workers, public, and management.
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Washington
Aug. S
Cummins
Senate Interstate Commercce Committee
United Preas
Big Brotherhoods
Joint Congressional Committee
Congressional Committee
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Senate
Nelson
Minnesota
Thomas
Colorado
Coloradoan
Advertising the Storefall Fashion Display
An ad offering fall clothing including suits coats dresses and hats. The copy promises pleasing service and savings, aiming to make shopping feel homelike and highlighting the Florence upstairs shop area.
Family sacrifices in war claim 13 sons slain
Paris dispatch details a French farmer family head, Monsieur Vanhee of Reminghe near Ypres, who had 36 children. Twenty sons served in French ranks. 13 were killed, three wounded beyond service, and one wounded four times. A wartime bombardment killed Alfred's widow, and Monsieur Vanhee died in the German advance.
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Paris
Mall
Lille
Monsieur Vanhee
Reminghe
Ypres
Alfred
Kerque
Monsieur VI
Owl Remark Sparks City Debate
Vague note compares an owl to a solemn and stupid bird and mentions dining at Boldt on 3rd Avenue with partial digits 1414. The casual message references downtown location and a phone-like number 913 2 Ate.
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Boldt
3D Ave
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J. KR. Binyon
Northwest
Binyon Optical CO
First Ave
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Seneca
Rooster
Lolita Armour
Santa Barbara
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New Jersey State Hospital
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State Hospital
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N. 4
Cotton
DR. Harvey
Diagnostician
Demstry
H. T. Harvey
Michigan State Board Dental Examiners
EITEL
Swift
Elliott
Northwest Corner
Second and Pike
Ralph F. Couch
United Press
Senators
Board
Alao
Notlingham Chemical Co
Hellingham
Wash
Nortell Drug Stores
Swift & Co
Druggiata
J. Hart Brittain
Station BF
New York City
Henry Wood
LGU
Monroe Salisbury
Hear J. Murray Smith
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