Privates Return to U S on Washington Transport
The George Washington arrived from France December 16 with 491 officers and 5 461 enlisted men 20 civilians and three ex officers The 199th field artillery headquarters batteries A 1 C D and WB also aboard plus 873 sick and wounded 20 tuberculous cases and 75 bedridden patients The ship carried the presidential party to Krrest and other ships followed on December 16 17 and 19 with smaller contingents.
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Washington
George Washington
France
United States
War Department
199Th Field Artillery
137Th Field Artillery
Krrest
Mocenain
Heredia
Carthee
Stxeola
Bellatrix
Small Jewelry Stolen in Wednesday Night Burglary
Thieves targeted several residences in a spree. Armtrong at 2724 Norman St reported a Swine gold watch rings and six stick pins stolen. At 1912 N 47th St T B Samuel lost four rings and email pins. A Nordwall room in the M C A saw three stickpins a camera a watch and chain taken.
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BK. Armatrong
Norman St
T. B. Samuel
A. B. Nordwall
Major Says Dietz Is Not a Slacker
Vallejo California December 19 Lone Star Dietz the Indian football coach of the Mare Island marines is not a slacker. Maj Kiner of the marines said Dietz filed his questionnaire with Spokane draft board asking exemption to finish the season with the Marines. He had arranged to enlist in the marines immediately after the cannon’s close and did this before the season opened.
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Vallejo
Cal
Lone Star
Dieta
Mare Island Marines
Maj
Kiner
Marines
Dietz
Tbe
Spokane
Diets
Maj. Riner
Caanon
City Representative to Greet Soldiers
The King County Council of Defense asked the city council to appoint a member as representative of the special committee to arrange welcomes for returning soldiers. The appointment likely will be made Monday at the regular council session. The welcoming committee includes major public organizations in the city.
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King County Council of Defense
Make Common Cold Uncommon
A health notes urging vigilance against the common cold as a precursor to pneumonia and tuberculosis. It warns not to dismiss sneezes and coughs, cites the U S public health bureau, and calls for hygiene, avoidance of crowded dusty rooms, and a health reconstruction program to make the common cold uncommon.
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United States
United States Public Health Bureau
Moonshine Crew Brought Before U S Commissioner for Hearing
The captain L B Matsen and twelve crew members of the steamer 8 F Loop were paraded to Commissioner McClelland for their first hearing after being jailed since Thanksgiving. Coast Guard scouts Ben Lichtenbers described how the whisky was hidden behind camouflaged walls as federal authorities found it. The crew members named include George Chuddev John Miensen Charles Gutenberg George Pehpik John Sterndock Anton Pederson Dor et J Ahiquiat Martin Larsen Oscar A Greenland Peter Plearon Anton Stoguk and August Gettenber.
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Second Ave
George Chuddev
John Miensen
Charles Gutenberg
George Pehpik
John Sterndock
Anton Pederson
Doret J. Ahiquiat
Martin Larsen
Oscar A. Greenland
Peter Plearon
Anton Stoguk
August Gettenber
Missing in Action: Cherry Betterton Reported
Ex university man Cherry Betterton, who joined the Silet division in France, is officially listed as missing in action in the casualty report. Front letters say he led a volunteer party through heavy shellfire to locate comrades believed trapped by the Corman, but no word on his fate was ever received.
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Cherry
Betterton
Cherri BK
France
Silet
Corman
Port of Seattle Considers Bond Power Increase
Port of Seattle commissioners set a special meeting for December 26 to discuss proposed state legislation affecting the port. Topics include raising the port district bonding limit and requests to the county treasurer to transfer interest from revolving port funds, boosting the public terminal funds by about $14 000 annually.
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Port of Seattle
15000 Electrical Workers Walk Out in Sympathetic Strike
In Schenectady New York 15000 General Electric plant workers joined a sympathy strike with the Erion Pennsylvania action. About 60 percent of the office staff recently organized also idle as a result.
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Schenectady
N. Y
General Electric Co
Erion
Charges Against Meat Packers Aired in Congress
In Washington today the house Interstate Commerce Committee heard officials from the federal trade commission outline a six months probe into the five major meat packers. They charged the firms hold a death grip on the meat business through monopoly.
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Washington
United States
Congress
Federal
Wade Commission
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Eastlake Bonds Approved for Condemnation and Widening
Pastlake avenue condemnation bonds for 18000 dollars were approved Thursday morning by the capital tx suel committee at Washington D C according to word received by the city officers here. Condemnation of this property and widening of the street was ordered ten years ago.
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Pastlake Avenue
Capital Txsuel Committee
Washington, D. C
Seattle Housewives Bake Christmas Cakes Contest
Crosset & Devers launches a cake baking contest for Seattle Housewives with twenty one prizes from 25 cash to Golden West products. Cakes entered by December 23 may be donated to hospitals and charitable institutions chosen by contestants. Details to be announced in Friday's Star.
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Crosset & Devers
Clomset & Devers
Second Avenue South
Golden West
Socialist Leaders Espionage Case Continues Defense
In Chicago Judge Landis refused to grant a not guilty verdict as the defense resumes in the espionage trial of five socialist leaders. Adolph Germer testified that a world wide miners strike was planned in wartime and that he worked with the United Mine Workers of America. He also noted a party split after the 1917 St Louis convention over the antiwar platform.
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Chicago
Landis
Adolph Germer
United Mine Workers of America
Germer
Acclaimat
St. Louis
Shipyard Workers Arrested for Riding on Streetcar Fenders
Twenty nine shipyard workers were arrested on Pret ave early Thursday for riding on the fenders and gates of a street car despite conductor warnings. They were taken to the police station. Judge Gordon suspended sentence but called it a common dangerous violation and warned heavy fines for future violators.
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Gordon
Nentence
Plaintiff Award Lets Ulrich Receive One Dollar Damages
Olive RK Ulrich, plaintiff, sued Beattie Rainier Valley Tailway Co for 7500 in Judge Cushman s court. Ulrich claimed injuries after alighting a Rainier Valley car when doors closed and dragged her several feet. Damages awarded total one dollar to cover costs.
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Olive RK
Ulrieh
Beattie & Rainier Valley Tailway Company
Cushman
Ulrich
Rainier Valley
Miner Court Costa
Chief Seeks 35 More Policemen for City Force
Chief Warren asked the city council on Thursday to add 36 patrolmen and three lieutenants to the police department. He said numerous city sections now lack adequate protection and a larger force is needed to ensure safety.
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Warren
Nirome Quinine Laxative Tablets Noted on Box
A fragment notes Nirome Quinine laxative tablets with a price of 30 cents and mentions a label language about canes and relief. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks clear context or event.
Four More Shopping Days Reminder
Local retailer urges shoppers not to delay as stock remains complete and assistance is available to simplify selections before Christmas.
Suitable Gifts for HIM
Gift ideas for men including money belts wallets and bags from 25c to 6.00. Shaving brushes RAMBRO RUBBERSET with top bristles priced to 6.00. Safety razor stropters from 1.00 to 3.50. Ideal presents for dad brother or husband in leather or imitation leather gift boxes.
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