Dead Fiances Father Adopts French Orphan
Mile Bourrier a 23 year old French orphan from Chauvire le Chatel sails to Missoula Montana to be adopted by her dead fiances father Alderic Jette a wealthy ranchman after sergeant Alcide Jette died of influenza before their wedding They had been engaged for over a year with Jette billeted at Mile Bourrier's aunt home on the eve of armistice.
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New York
Martha Bourrier
Chauvirea le Chatel
France
Missoula
Mont
Alcide Jette
216Th Trench Mortar Battery
St. Nazaire
Jette
Alderic Jette
Bouriier
Archie M. Major Dies of Influenza
Archie M. Major, 28, son of Rev. W. A. Major of Mt. Baker Presbyterian Church, died at 320 Summit Ave. N. Wednesday morning from bronchial pneumonia after Spanish influenza. He was taken ill a week ago. He is survived by his widow Mrs. Enid G. Major, married September 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie M. Major
W. A. Major
Mt. Baker Presbyterian Church
Beattle
Summit Ave. N
Major
Enid Gulliford Major
Laundry thieves strike Mra EB Ledford on Nob Hill
Night incident reports two thieves cleaning Mrs EB Ledford's clothes line on Nob Hill Avenue stealing items valued at twenty seven dollars. The act occurred during darkness and prompted nearby residents to increase night surveillance.
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EB. Ledford
Nob Hill Ave
Voter Reactions Echo Caldwell Victory In Local Race
Residents across avenues react to Caldwell's nomination and victory. Quotes show mixed opinions from Mrs. E. K. McQuarrie Mrs. A Duncan Capt Sprague and C E B Smith praising Caldwell lamenting red politics and noting Fitzgerald desires.
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E. KE. McKelvey
Third Ave
Caldwell and Duncan
E. K. McQuarrie
First Ave
Mr. Fitzgerald
Mr. Caldwell
Search Begins for Missing Engineer
Police hunt for 32 year old civil engineer C Middleton who disappeared February 7 after boarding a Queen Anne car. He was last seen with 500 dollars in his possession.
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C. Middleton
Man Refuses To See Widow Bryan Murder Case
Witnesses recount theft and vault money linked to Robert Nemitz and his mother Mrs Nemitz amid Seattle murder probe. Detective notes show $2,900 in bills found in a vault while Mrs Nemitz admits lying to protect her son. Bryan's husband testifies about their marriage and the night she vanished.
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Mra. Ryan
Paz Hotel
Bremerton
Nemita
Woodland Park
Mary
Robert Nemita
Harry Fritechie
Telis
Kaly
Nemitz
Bnly
George W. Siryan
Ronald
Faly
Iiryan
Himnectif
Ealy
Puyallup
Thryan
Dreiver
Will Not Reduce Railroad Rates
Washington February 18 United Press reports that no rate reductions can be made for six months after railroads return to private ownership, as agreed by conferees on the combined senate and house railroad bill.
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Washington
United Preas
Senate
House
Palmer Orders Houser Probe In Wheat Price Case
Attorney General Palmer ordered a fuller investigation by the Portland district attorney into charges leveled by a Spokane federal grand jury against Max H. Houser of Portland. Houser, second vice president of the United States Grain Corporation, is accused of manipulating Western wheat prices for personal and associated gain. He denounced the charges as a malicious attempt to ruin his integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Palmer
Portland
Ore
M. H. Houser
United States Grain Corporation
Federal
Spokane
Max Hi
Houser
McCormick Fate Near as Trial Heads to Verdict
Frank A. McCormick, on trial for the murder of Charles A. Brown, may learn his fate by Saturday as the prosecution nears finish of testimony and the defense prepares its case. McCormick testified at the preliminary examination that Brown was walking away when he fired.
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Howard MacDonald
Bryan Soes
Marysville
Cal
United Press
Frank A. McCormick
Charles A. Brown
McCormick
Sirawn
17 Pairs of Girl Twine at Dinner in London
An article from London notes 600 poor children entertained by theatrical managers and artists, including 400 war orphans. Among them 17 pairs of girl twins under 6 years attended the event, highlighting charity efforts during wartime.
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London
Eng
Fett
Inquest Into Steam Explosion Kills Five at PB Plant
Coroner's offices report an inquest into a steam explosion at PB in bounty-city-building. Five men died in the incident at the T. L. & VP plant. A weekly labor council meeting of Central Labor is scheduled Saturday at 4 PM.
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Bounty
Central Labor Council
Thursday noon club reports and charity plans
The Masonic and Women’s Commercial clubs announce a noon meeting with a monthly report. The Chamber of Commerce hosts Friends of starving children of Armenia to plan funds. At 4 pm Gatewood School hosts Fauntleroy Improvement Club with all invited.
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Masonic Club
Women's Commercial Club
Third Party to Contest Presidency After Liberal Convention
A committee of 48 in St. Louis announces that a third political party will seek the presidency in the coming campaign. The move follows a national liberal convention to be held in Chicago in July.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Women at Work in Post Office Department
The article notes 256 women work day shifts led by clerks while eight workers mend mall sacks, highlighting a workforce arrangement in the Uncle Sam postal system.
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Uncle Sam
LAXATIVE BROMO UMINE Tablets Ad Mention
An old medication ad urges taking LAXATIVE BROMO UMINE tablets for colds grip or influenza prevention. It references a GROVES signature on the bottle and mentions EW and GE marks.
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Groves
Ship Auction Plans Behind Bid Scrutiny in Congress
Washington. February 18. Senate commerce committee reviews hulls and bids received by the Shipping Board for former German ships. Chairman Joan Eaton Payne says bids were dented and another auction will be held next month pending Congress approval. Committees weigh vessel values against bids to ensure fair pricing.
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Washington
Senate Commerce
Shipping Board
Joan Eaton Payne
Payne
Congress
Railroad Union Leaders to Receive Wilson Note
Rail union officials met with President Wilson and Secretary Tumulty and expect another communication from the president within a few days about the railway wage controversy. The talks occurred after today’s conference in Washington.
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Washington
Uni
Wilson
Veterans Say Congress Neglects World War Vets
The Fre mont Post No. 52 of the American Legion reports Congress has disgracefully neglected World War veterans to show economy. The study followed a committee inquiry into conditions at a government public health hospital. In Russia bricks made from dust with molasses resin are used for paving.
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Pald Alto
Cal
Fremont
Americary Legion
Congress
Amittee
Russia
Income Tax Fraud Probe in Chicago District
Federal officers investigate alleged income tax frauds believed to have swindled millions of dollars. The Chicago district is specifically cited as the area under scrutiny with broad federal action and ongoing inquiries.
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Chicago
Women Educators Given Recognition
London February 18 report notes the first woman presided over the annual conference of educational associations. Miss Jex Blake mistress of Girton College led the proceedings marking a historic turn for women in education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Eng
Conference of Educational Associations
Jex Blake
Girton College
Brothers Die On 27th Birthday In Odd Tragedy
In Eng land an inquest into the death of Charles Hack a naval petty officer reveals he was killed by falling from a train on his 27th birthday. His elder brother also died in France on his 27th birthday, marking a chilling coincidence.
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Don
Eng
Charles Hack
France
Constable Stretten dies after sixty seven years service
London notes Constable Charles J. J. Stretten of Cambridgeshire who served 67 years on the force leaves an estate of 60000 after dying last week. A Seattle club contest ends in a tie for first place. Police seek suspects in two thefts: butter and cream from the Orthopedic hospital tea shop and floral wreaths from Lake View cemetery graves.
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London
Eng
Cambridgeshire
Charles
J. J. Stretten
Seattle
Meanest Man Club
Orthopedic Hospital
Fourth Ave
Lake View Cemetery
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Missoula, Mont
U.S. Army Goods
Navy
Camp Lewis Wireless
Hinckley Bidg
Quentin Quidnunc
J. A. Duncan
Duncan
Altho
Waldorf Hotel
Seventh and
Pike Main
Mary Thorne
Pollyanna Wilkes Theatre
MKS
Cornelia Henneker
Burke Ave
Sadie L. Davey
N. W
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Antonia Reinholdsten
39Th
Fred Porcier
14Th Ave
HD. Wheeler
Eastlake
Jooun G. Rosenberg
Riverton
Harry J. Kingsbury
46Th
Clark M. Gallup
MD Ave
William A. Shaw
A. Jones
Lisna Kelaamig
12Th
George FF. Postem
55Th
Tert L. Swhzea
Alta Vista
Premerton
Comatock
Denamore
Baly
Neomits
G. J. Fuller
Mtorcycle
Paly
Mrs. Bryan
Honolulu
Dretver
Paty Boy
Mra Tiryan
Tacoma
Bryan
Mra.ryan
T. H. Patterson
Portland Man
M'Cormick
Chas. A. Brown
Veterans Charge _ Congress
Loew’s
Palace Hip
Aotherman & Harris
Vencunen
Saa Corvanee Hippodrome
Clare A. Lates
the Wizard of the Feet
Walter Paul
Grongia Hall
Ah Lattio
Daisy Dean and Company
Shirley and Shirley Samaphoniats Supreme
Bobbie
Rine
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Northeast Corner
Third and
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