Desertion Epidemic at the Bremerton Navy Yard
An epidemic of desertion hits the Pacific fleet at Bremerton with 73 marines deserting from the cruiser New York in July. Watchful measures curb off duty escapes, with vigilant checks at gates and bar racks to prevent sailors from slipping away in citizen clothes toward Seattle or by train.
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Bremerton
Aug
Pacific Fleet
Navy Yard
Uncle Sam
New York
Seattle
Citheen
Strenuous 10000 Mile Race For Big Game Trophy Declares Start
A race from Chicago to Valdez Alaska and back pits R B Slaughter of Chicago against James Spear Jr of Philadelphia. Each man must photograph daily and count only wild goats for trophies while collecting photos of game. The prize is a solid silver punch bowl with country pictures and game. The contestants arrived in town yesterday and will buy supplies in Valdez.
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R. B Slaughter
James Spear, Jr
Chicago
Philadelphia
Valdez
Alaska
Valdes
Spear
Germantown
Slaughter
Walidea
Fire Hits Government Arsenal in Toulon Wrecking Warehouses
A large blaze at Toulon France destroyed government arsenal warehouses containing stores. Eight persons were injured as admirals soldiers and sailors fought the fire and removed explosives. The fire began at midnight and was controlled after half the night of burning with financial losses not yet estimated.
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Toulaon
France
United States Leads World in Beer Production
Government statistics released by the department of commerce show Germany displaced to second in beer output while the United States takes the top spot.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Department of Commerce
Baptist Young People Convention Set for Seattle
Arrangements for the Baptist Young People's union of Western Washington convention are complete. It will be held in Seattle from August 12 to 14 with addresses from Northwest divines and other programs. Delegates will be lodged with city church members.
Old Man Reports Robbery. Watch Pawned For Six Dollars
Sunday afternoon an elderly man named Hazelton told Patrolmen Damm and King he was robbed of a watch and chain. Police investigated and learned the watch had been pawned by the man for six dollars, but the chain was not recovered.
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Hazelton
Damm
King
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