U S Seeks Release of Aviators Held by Mexican Bandits
The State Department instructed the Mexico City embassy to press the Mexican government for the release of two American army aviators Lieut. Paul H. Davis and Harold G Peterson captured near the Texas border. A $15 000 ransom was due today with threats of death if not paid.
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Washington
Department of State
Mexico City
Department
Paul H. Davis
Harold H. P Son
Candelaria
Texas
United States
State Department
Juarez
Mexico
Carranza
Carliesl
Davie
Barbour
California
Warren D. Davis
Strathmore
Cal
Davis
Minnesota
Lansing
War Department
Carrangia
War Baker
Senate Military Committee
Sutherland
Baker
Senators Probe Spruce Division Abuses In War Work
Three congressmen announce a sweeping inquiry into the spruce production division. They promise the searchlight of publicity on charges of mismanagement and profiteering, including peonage like conditions, excessive hours, and private lumber camp contracts. The commission invites evidence and insists on accountability for guilty parties or vindication for the innocent.
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Spruce Corps
Spruce Division
Mexico
Denounces Dr Gulick Proposal Over Japan Immigration Bill
California Senator Phelan accuses the Dillingham immigration bill of Washington sponsorship by K Kawakami and Dr Sidney Gulick. He says the measure would admit 5 percent of nationals yearly, permit picture brides, students, and persecuted religious believers, and vows to fight its passage. Representative Albert Johnson plans to bloc further Japanese immigration.
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Washington, PD. C
Dillingham
Pacific Coast
K. K. Kawakami
San Francisco
Sidney L. Gulick
Phelan
California
Japanews
Dr. Gulick
Kawakami
eThe Dillingham
United States
Senate
Albert Johnson
Washington
House
Abstract proposition and blind man spirit mention fish
An abstract proposition notes many should be in hospitals and morgues Monday mornings. The peripatetic blind man has the pep to cope. The speaker claims abundant fish will accompany them.
Seattle's Driving Chaos From Everyday Road Scenes
A coastal writer reflects on Seattle traffic and daily risks as cars parade through crowded streets. Vivid vignettes describe drivers of all kinds, a limping rider, a legless man selling papers, and a fearless blind vendor, highlighting resilience amid urban hazards and shifting crowds. The piece ends with a note on dependable food supply from Heattie fish companies despite potential shortages elsewhere.
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Second Ave
Northwest
Seattle
Portland
San Diego
Los Angeles
Seattle to Sell Surplus Army Food to Housewives
Mail carriers will deliver surplus army food to Seattle households under Postmaster Edgar Battle. Orders, prepaid, from home or post office in original packaging. limit 125 pounds per person. List includes beans, corn beef, roast beef, peas, flour, rice, soap, pineapple, tomatoes, bacon, and more. Delivery via parcel post with orders to San Francisco for processing.
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Seattle
Edgar Battle
Parcel Post
Washington
Wort Mason
San Francisco
Ordera
Queen Anne
Boston St
King St. University
14Th Ave
Blewett St
15Th Ave
California Ave
First Ave
Postmaster Battle
Food Price Board Selects Chairman in Seattle
Seattle's re created Fair Food Price committee met at the Bon Marche led by BR Beck assistant food administrator. A chairman was chosen in place of J W Godwin who refused to serve the name to remain private until agreement. Two labor representatives attended though unions must approve. Beck said a price list for bread flour and sugar would be ready by Thursday after a survey and possible seizures may follow. The note adds that the largest bone yield from a single whale was 1883 at 2 110 pounds.
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Seattle
Fair Food Price Committee
Bon Marche
BR. C. Beck
J. W. Godwin
Wholesale Trust
Central Labor Council
Beck
Seattle Bakers
Fair Price Committee
Annie Welsh Wins in Want Ad Rhyme Contest
Local participant Annie Welsh wins a prize in a Want Ad rhyme contest. Cash prizes and theatre tickets awarded to lucky participants, with details on the Classified Page.
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Annie Welsh
Glemmer Theatre
Brother Will Try Rescue by Plane in Mexico
Lieut. Earl Davis and Lieut. Paul Davis, brothers, were reported ready to fly from Strathmore California into Mexico in an attempt to reach a brother fighting with a machine gun. Their father Dr. Waldron Davis had an airplane waiting at Strathmore for the mission. Earl left for Strathmore today.
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Oakland
Cab
Aug
Earl Davis
Paul Davis
Mexico
Waldron Davis
Their &Ther
Waitis
Strathmore
Cal
Earl
Father of Aviator Receives Fort Bliss Update on Ransom
Dr. Waldron B. Davis said army officers at Fort Bliss and Texas cowboys had raised the 15000 dollar ransom for Lieutenants Davis and Peterson. Major Walton at Fort Bliss notified their commander’s report of the missing men, and Col. Langhorn later telegraphed from Marfa. Davis wired officials including President Wilson and Senator Johnson seeking action and ransom payment. The aviator was 23, a Stanford student who trained in radio and wireless telephony before joining the first bombing group at Fort Bliss.
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Paul
Walton
Fort Bliss
Langhorn
Marfa
Tex
War Department
Wilson
Johnson
Davis
Stanford
Columbia University
Kelly Field
Advertising in The Star Promises Smart Reach
The Star invites readers to associate advertising with smart reach and effective exposure, suggesting the paper is a trusted channel for notices, promotions, and local campaigns. It frames The Star as a premier medium for business and community messaging.
Couriers Sent Toward Border With Ransom Demand
Marfa Texas August 18 report states two men Paul H Davis and Harold G Peterson are held by Mexican bandits Chico Cano in the Big Bend area. Army officials consider paying the ransom as a possible means to secure release of the aviators. Negotiations are routed through Da Kirkpatrick a storekeeper in Delaria who is in touch with the bandits to delay their deadline.
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Peterson
Big Bend
Marfa
Tex
le Ments
A, Tex
Paul H. Davis
Strathmore
Cal
Harold G Peterson
Hutchinson
Badit Chico Cano
da Kirkpatrick
Delaria
Kirkpatrick
Peterson's Father Offers 16000 for Son's Release
G Peterson of Hutchinson father of Lieutenant H G Peterson says he will pay 16000 to free his son and Lieutenant Davis from Villa bandits. He has urged war debt officials and Congress to act and keep his wife informed as telegraph lines stay busy with updates on the captivity.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Twin Cities
G. Peterson
Hutchinson
H. G. Son
Peterson
Hig
Congressm
Davis
Petersson
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Harold G. Peterson
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Terson
Congressional Committee
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Wilds
Heattie Fish Companies
Third and Union
Ballard
Market
Columbia
Radmunds St
Georgetown
Duwamish Ave
Green Lake
K. 12Nd St
Altho
Food Price Board
United Press
Waldron B. Davis
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