UW war panel votes to raise freshman drill hours
The University of Washington emergency committee voted to increase drill hours for freshmen and sophomores to eight per week. Several local incidents are reported including injuries from a street collision, a robbery investigation, and a draft evasion arrest. Red Cross base hospital No. 50 announced 14 new recruits and a missionary benefit was held at the First Presbyterian church.
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University of Washington War Emergency Committee
Red Cross Base Hospital
No. 50
University of Washington
Malcolm Moran
Paul Lamoreaux
Barton E. Peden
Lowell E. Williams
Ford Elidridge
Albert Osborne
Charles M Fletcher
John P. Pieroth
Glen W Miller
Merrill O. Rawson
William Ff. Hills
George Parker
Alfred E. Gallman
Anthony J. Sally
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Presbyterian Society
First Presbyterian Church
Red Cross
Cobb
Gill Names New Chief of Police In Contention Over Impeachment
Mayor Gill faces impeachment votes as council considers charges for failing to enforce city ordinances and allegedly aiding violations through a law firm. If convicted, Acting Mayor Fitegerald would serve until a new mayor is chosen. Public meetings are planned to rally opposition and present anti Gill speakers at several churches and clubs.
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Fiteweraid
Judiciary Committee
Erickson
Fitegerald
Hanna
Thomson
Thormeon
Gul, Hoyt & Frye
Merchants’ Protective Corporation
Citlzoens
Indoor Life And Korein Capsules For Weight Loss
Indoor life lowers vitality and adds unhealthy fat. Take Korein capsules after meals and before bed for a few days to reduce weight and improve energy and skin tone. Reports claim rapid, safe weight loss for men and women.
Racial riot at Houston ends with hangings of 13 soldiers
A 1917 Houston riot involving about 15 black soldiers of the 24th U.S. Infantry caused 17 deaths and 22 injuries. Martial law followed as authorities pursued rioters. after transfer and court martial proceedings, 13 black soldiers were hanged on November 13.
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24Th United States Infantry
Houston
War Department approves hanging of Houston riot soldiers
The War Department stated that sentences for 13 negro soldiers involved in the Houston riot were carried out in accordance with the law. It refused to release the official report but said the commander had authority to act without prior Washington approval, citing Gen. Ruckman’s message on the proceedings and findings.
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Washington
Houston
War Department
Department
Washinton
Ruckman
Secretary of War
Court Martial Sentences Announced for December Execution
The general court martial approved sentences by December 10 and carried out the executions. The message lists the hanged men, all from Company 1 Mth Infantry except Private McWhorter of Company M.
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Company 1, Mth Infantry
McWhorter
Co. M
Star Smoke funds gains from group supper dance for boys in France
The Star Smoke fund received a $100 check from Coupeville Washington after a Thanksgiving night supper dance organized by Mrs. J H Williams Mrs Thos Clark Jr Mrs Walter Jenne and Miss Celia Sullivan. The event raised $140 with $40 covering expenses leaving $100 sent to the fund and 400 Sammiees to benefit. Local donors include Mrs N C Scow A B Landin Nelson Corbett John G Griffith Mrs N C Scow with small contributions noted.
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Coupeville
Wash
J. H. Williams
Thos. Clark, Jr
Walter Jenne
Mias
Celia Sullivan
N. C. Scow
North
A. B. Landin
Republican
Nelson Corbett
Sedro-Woolley
John G. Griffith
Seattle
Germans Plan Drive in West Front
United Press dispatches from Amsterdam report a Friday meeting of Hindenburg Hertling and Ludendorff outlining the plan for a major German offensive on the Western front. The move aims to overwhelm British and French forces before substantial American troops arrive, with troop withdrawals from the Dutch frontier to reinforce Flanders.
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United Press
Amsterdam
Hindenburg
Hertling
Ludendorff
Flanders
Count Cgernin
Austro- Hungary
Kussian
Mercer Parent Teachers Association Meeting Notice
The regular monthly meeting of the Mercer Parent Teachers association will be held in the school building at Fourth Ave N and Valley St Thursday afternoon at 2 30.
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Mercer Parent-Teachers’ Association
Fourth Ave
Valley St
Bazaar by St Luke's Mission in Ballard Dee
Ladies of St Luke's Mixed Mission hold a bazaar in Ellis Hall Ballard on December 16 seeking funds and community support through crafts and sale items.
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St Luke's
Mi Piscopal Mission
Ellis’ Hall
Ballard
Dee
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