Ford Favored in Michigan Senatorial Primary By Ford Backers
Detroit August 14 Ford appears likely to win the Michigan senatorial race as a Democrat or Republican in a rare primary split. Henry Ford stands on both party tickets with Newberry and Chase as rivals in the primaries. Ford's dual-nomination could leave him the sole candidate if he withdraws from one ticket under the law. Ford is politically independent having backed Wilson before and voting across parties.
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Detroit
Mich
Henry Ford
Ford
H. Newberry
Wilson
William F. Connolly
Washington
Michigan
Hughes
Woodrow Wilson
Senate
Plan for Peace Trickery in Alsace Lorraine Negotiations
Aug 14 reports say Austria may back Wilson’s self determination policy for Alsace Lor rraine and Austro Italian Tyrol in a central powers peace offer. German negotiators are rumored to press for control conditions to sway a favorable verdict in Berlin.
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Peterington
Austria
Wilson
Alsace-Lor
Tyrol
Lorraine
Germany
Berlin
Czecho Forces Recognized as Allied Soldiers
London reports that Czech forces arrayed against Germany have been officially recognized as allied soldiers. The announcement confirms their status within the allied chain of command and signals formal recognition of Czech units in the war effort.
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London
Germany
Registration Due August 24 for Young American Men
Washington announces August 24 as the next registration day for American boys aged 18 to 21 and 11 to 45 who turned 18 since June 5. Provost Marshal General Crowder orders state headquarters to prepare for registration to cover potential delays in the new man power bill. A first registration is planned for early September if the bill passes by then.
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Washington
Crowder
Emil Herman to Be Arraigned at Butte
Emil Herman secretary state socialist party of Washington is taken to Butte for arraignment before Federal Judge Bourquin. He was convicted in Seattle of espionage and sentenced to ten years at McNeil Island, released on bail, and was en route to Chicago for the socialist convention when captured.
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Helena
Mont
Emil Herman
Socialist Party of Washington
Butte
Bourquin
Herman
Seattle
McNeil Island
Chicago
Four Seattle Men Enlist for France in Draft Waiver
Four married Seattle residents with families waive deferment to join the war effort. Budd Harrison Kavanagh leaves with two others for Washington State College for mechanical training before France. Each family is to be supported by the draft board. one wife cares for an infant, another for a year-old child, and all four wives receive welfare consideration.
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Seattle
Washington State College
France
Budd Harrison Kavanagh
Mei Carlier
Lyon
Kavanagh
John Sylvester Kiger
Myrtle
Melbourne
Henry Phillips
Concord St
Edward Paul Hamilton
Union St. E
Draft Board
Probate Will Seeks Share for Husband in Wright Estate
Admitted to probate Tuesday, the will of Mrs. Mary F. Wright leaves her share of the community estate to her husband Mike Wright, a cigar manufacturer.
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Mary F. Wright
Mike Wright
Boys Sought for Smoke Fund Show to Aid American Troops
William Butterworth promotes a benefit show for The Star Smoke fund to aid American boys in France. Many girls joined. few boys respond. Boys may act as actors ushers or lemonade sellers and should contact Hutterworth or Verrel Bates at 4216 7th Ave to volunteer.
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William Butterworth
France
Hutterworth
Verrel Bates
7Th Ave
Japanese Planning Stone Ship Plants
Kobe shipbuilders met with American Ambassador Morris in Tokyo as they begin a plan to construct concrete ships. The group aims to secure materials from the United States to support the project.
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Tokyo
Kobe
Morris
America
Taxpayers league and Federated Community Club Meeting
The Taxpayers' League and Federated Community Club will hold a joint meeting Thursday at 12 15 at the Good Eats cafeteria 811% Second Ave to hear legislative candidates. Afterward plans will be made for the eighth annual convention of the Western Washington Federation for Community Clubs.
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Taxpayers’ League
Federated Community Club
Good Eats
Second Ave
Western Washington Federation For Community Clubs
Georgette and Crepe de Chine Blouses and Skirts
A catalog of women’s wear listing Georgette and Crepe de Chine blouses in multiple colors and sizes 36 to 46, khaki skirts at 98c with patch pockets, plus other plain tailored styles in black and white checks. It also notes Little Tots’ dresses in white dimity for ages 2 to 6, and children’s tan leather barefoot sandals, belted dresses, and canvas shoes with button styles and leather soles priced at 75c.
Wash Dresses in Lawn and Gingham Styles
Wardrobe sale offers wash dresses at 1.95 dollars featuring surplice effects, side tunics, and wide crushed girdles. Made in lawn and gingham stripes and plaids in light colors. Sizes 36 to 46 to fit slender, medium and stout women.
Three Local Boys Mourned as Casualties In War
Wardings reports three local youths wounded or killed in action while serving in the Rainbow division. Harry H. Bell of Beattie dies of wounds from the Picardy battle. Stanley Nathan Snowden, son of Mr. and Mrs H L Snowden of 3249 60th Ave SW, is listed as killed in action August 2. Stanley H Geen, son of Mrs W H Green of 10179 6th Ave 8, is wounded after being reported missing June 20. he is at base hospital 42.
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Beattie
Harry H. Bell
J. C. Bell
Picardy
Stanley Nathan Snowden
H. L Snowden
60Th Ave. S. W
Stanley H.geen
W. H. Green
Stanley
Technicality May Block City Car Purchase
Assistant Corporation Counsel Walter Meier says the city cannot legally buy 31 street cars with borrowed funds without re advertising for bids. The ruling notes the ordinance limits the money to the city general fund.
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Walter Meier
City General Fund
Delicatessen and Coffee Specials at Bon Marche
Delicatessen prices include Mayonnaise 43¢ per pound, Heinz Mustard 25¢ per pint, Shrimp Salad 35¢ per pint. Coffee brands The Mayflower 25¢. Bon Marche 35¢ per pound. 3 pounds for $1.00. Perfection Blend 40¢ per pound, 2 pounds 75¢. Peaberry 25¢ per pound. Chambray 20¢ a yard. 26 inch width in 20 yard lengths, four floors of Bon Marche store.
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Bon Marche
Hair Switches Add Glamour to Coiffure Trends
Advertises a Bon Marche third floor display of hair switches in various lengths from 18 to 24 inches. Includes gray mixed three-stem, natural wavy styles with prices ranging from $6.00 to $15.00. Emphasizes easy matching and softness in the 20 to 24 inch options.
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Johnson Brothers
W. H. Grindley & Co
England
BON Marche
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