Fresno Forms Citizen Guard Against Fires
Fresno California August 19 Mayor Toomey sworn in a number of citizens as volunteer police to arrest anyone unable to account for themselves after five recent fires he claims were arson. A windless blaze destroyed 600 tons of baled hay and a box factory fire damaged much of a city block. A banner fire at Hanford prompted reopening of a reign of terror threat by the I W W. Twenty five Chicago arrestees now in Fresno.
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Fresno
Cal
Toomey
Hanford
Chicago
Leonard Named to War Service Board
Alton W. Leonard president of the P. B. T. L. and P. Co has been appointed a member of the national War camp community service. Leonard, chairman of the State war camp community board, will organize a state executive committee for the new merger plan joining the YMCA American library and YWCA.
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Alton W. Leonard
National War Camp Community Service
Leonard
State War Camp Community Board
Y. M. C. A. American Library
Silver coin shortage prompts warning of drastic penalties
Authorities warn against buying up silver coins at above nominal value for smelting or export. Officials threaten drastic penalties for those harming the coin supply and triggering higher prices.
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Holland
Hats of the Season at MacDougall Southwick
A display at MacDougall Southwick features numerous hat styles described in detail. Models showcase long flesh stitches, wide black wire ribbons, navy panne velvet turbans, blue net veils, grosgrain edging, and bugle bead accents. Prices noted include 7.00 and 7.50 with colors black brown navy purple taupe white.
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Lyons
I. W. W. Convicted in Sedition Case in Chicago
In Chicago on August 19, 1001, 1001 I. W. W. leaders were convicted on four counts of a five count indictment charging violations of the espionage act, the labor press law, and civil rights interference. They face up to 27 years and a $10,000 fine if denied a new trial. The jury reached a verdict after two hours. federal counsel urged the law's primacy while defense counsel rested without a statement.
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Frank K. Nebeker
Salt Lake City
George F. Vanderveer
Seattle
Willam D. Haywood
National Organization
Nebeker
United States
Bisbee
Autumn dress fabrics offer Latin style for first floor fittings
Brilliant Latins shape autumn cloth plans with under-tunics and sleeves. Satin colors include silver ivory and blue shades at 2.25 to 2.50 per yard. Costume Latins and charmeuse offer many colorings and 40 inch widths from 3.25 to 3.50 per yard. First Floor.
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Charmeuse
Basement Salesroom OMEN Suit Sales Listing
Omen describes two women suit models in the Basement Salesroom. The left model features a full belted skirt with black velveteen collar and trimming priced at 25.00. The right model shows a 32 inch jacket with braid and black plush collar lined with polka dotted navy sateen, also priced at 25.00.
Diversified Showing of New School Dresses for Girls
A diversified display of school day dresses in sizes 4 to 16 years features serges and cotton suitings in black white checks and plaids with contrasting trim. Priced from 3.95 to 15.00, the dresses offer washable overcollars embroidery smocking and button details for daily wear.
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UCH
Blows Off Fingers Cleaning Shotgun Accident
John Vassar of 426 Blewett Street accidentally blew three fingers off one hand while cleaning his shotgun Friday night. He went to Lakeside hospital where detectives traced him after finding a missing finger and a pool of blood in his room. Vassar had not reported the accident and asked hospital officials not to file a report.
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John Vassar
Blewett Sr
Lakeside Hospital
Vassar
Bomb fails to harm German secret police chief in Warsaw
A bomb thrown at the chief of the German secret police in Warsaw failed to injure him. German patrols killed two attackers while others escaped. Infantry and cavalry patrol Warsaw streets amid numerous arrests near the scene.
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Zurich
Warsaw
German Born Yanks Mop Up Bodhe Force
An official report from Paris dated August 19 notes a French sixth army counter-offensive north of the Marne. An American division, largely composed of German-born men, advanced 11 miles in seven days, captured eight villages not including Fismes, stormed three woods one hill and one farm in hand-to-hand fighting, and fought for 72 hours straight.
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Marne
Fismes
Trains Carry Timber and Planks Through Germany to Belgium
Travelers report trains loaded with timber passing through Germany to Belgium. The government shields the trains from the public, concealing their destination and purpose.
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Germany
Belgium
Accuse Watchman on Larceny Charge
R R Duckworth the night watchman at Henry Pickard Co shot and killed Louis Ogle 16 of 604 North 49th St may be claimed today by Bellingham police for alleged grand larceny Officials say Duckworth realized money on mortgages through illegal methods
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R. R. Duckworth
Henry Pickard Co
Louis Ogle
North 49Th St
Bellingham
Duckworth
Sure Seal Glass-top Fruit Jars
The copy highlights Sure Seal glass-top fruit jars with sanitary glass tops that resist contamination and seal securely with a clamp. It notes ease of cleaning and suitability for beginners to seal effectively.
Eight Aircraft Inspectors Charged in Payroll Case
Chicago August 19 eight former aircraft inspection bureau employees face charges as federal grand jury weighs allegations of payroll padding and misconduct. The group includes a director six inspectors and a broker with Major Walden Shaw stating the office is being militarized and inspectors will be men returned from the front.
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Chicago
Charles E. Hughes
Federal Grand Jury
Aircraft Inspection Bureau
Agal
Bureau
Walden Shaw
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