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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1918
Page
6
Boise Idaho August 7 All miners at the Morning and Gold Hunter mines have struck and the action spreads to neighboring properties supplying about 40 percent of U S lead production. Mine owners blame the I W W and have asked Governor Alexander to send troops to safeguard their properties.
Special to The Star from Amsterdam reports the reichstag will be asked to approve a further war credit bill of 4.75 billion dollars. If passed, Germany's war debt would approach 35 billion dollars.
A proposed London to Sydney air route via Marseilles Rome Greece Cyprus Palestine Bagdad Calcutta and the Malay archipelago is being discussed by British aviation authorities and technical experts. The plan envisions a long distance air voyage showcasing midcentury air travel potential.
Niagara Falls reports a new gas service within the Ordnance Department. The program, centered in Niagara with Edgewood Arsenal involvement, aims to mass produce phosgene and other deadly gases. Workers, including many chemistry-trained soldiers, risk life in early trials as secrecy surrounds the operation.
A roadside motorcycle collision injures Mrs. Olive Tibbetsa. Edith Everett wins a divorce from J. Fr. Piverett. Bogus checks pass for 25 dollars each at Newcastle and North End grocers. J. M. Smith suffers a broken jaw at Ames yard. Inquests and civic notices span local officials, milk sales charges, and headlight law campaigns.
The drawing depicts a fresh short waisted design on youthful lines predicted to become very popular among readers and fashion enthusiasts.
A manufacturer's pre inventory stock offers an assortment of undergarments at unusually low prices. About 80 dozen garments are organized into six lots including gowns chemises petticoats chemiloons and bloomers in white pink and flesh tones with sizes varying across batiste muslin and lingerie cloth.
Special to The Star by N. BE and A from London describes a salvaging campaign with odd anecdotes. A man asks a barber what happens to his father’s hair. The barber says it is thrown away, but bristle bits can fetch 26 dollars an ounce for explosives.
Paris reports Louis J. Malvy once interior minister was found guilty of a misdemeanor related to the Defeatist plot and given a five year banishment. The sentence excludes civil degradation.
Twenty five Transporta tion club members sailed with Port Warden Payase in patrol boat No 1 around Seattle's waterfront Tuesday night.
Discussion at a Chamber of Commerce specialists meeting covered a proposed Russian educational program via the YMCA.Executive Secretary Gordon C Corbaley said a new organization would aid Russians during the reconstruction period and foster American relations.
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