Half of Class One men fail pass physical Whitney says
Whitney, chair of Local Board No 6, reports about 50 percent of Seattle's Class No 1 men will be unconditionally certified after physical exams. Roughly 20 percent are rejected, with the remainder routed to convalescent or other service roles. The draft's second phase is not yet scheduled, but June is anticipated. Whitney notes increased enlistment since the Tuscania sinking, with about 30 men weekly being inducted.
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Patriotic Meetings Planned Across Seattle Districts
King county council schedules a series of meetings to mobilize residents for patriotic service. The first gathering will be Tuesday night at the Hike hall in Ballard with Chairman Preston presiding. Pro Clark P. Bissett of the University Law School will speak. Another meeting is set for Lincoln High School and another at Broadway on Thursday.
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City Council Approves $6000 for Skagit Maps
The Seattle city council approved six thousand dollars at a Monday meeting to fund map gathering and related planning for the Skagit river water site in compliance with federal requirements. The funds will be used to secure the necessary maps and data to advance the project.
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British politics tense over Robertson issue
London Feb 19 the political situation remains tense after Gen Robertson resigned as chief of staff. Lloyd George prepared to address the house of commons to justify the government stance and quell the predicted near crisis narrative amid press speculation.
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Businessmen Plan War Thrift Drive Aid
A Mutual Punm nese club committee was named at its weekly meeting in the Fischer Studio building to devise ways the club can support the war thrift campaign.
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Boy Hurt in Smashup Expected to Recover
Charlies Flack aged 11 of 923 F. Johnet suffered severe scalp injuries when a Dodd Grocery Co. truck driven by Bernard Carpenter was struck at Summit and Seneca by an auto driven by George Pappas of Sixth Avenue. He was reported improving at Minor hospital.
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Club Guests Robbed in Petrograd by 66 Armed Men
Two guests at local clubs in Petrograd were robbed Sunday night by 66 armed men who escaped in motor lorries.
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Party Dresses for $8.95
Dresses in suitable styles and colors for evening wear. Made of taffeta silk and soft messaline, with marine drapes, metallic trimming and butterfly sleeves.
Durable and Inexpensive Girls Dresses Emphasized
Series 65c a yard promotion advertises durable dresses for girls in 27 and 32 inch ginghams plains plaids and stripes offered in pretty color combinations at Love Main Floor The Bon Marche.
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BON Marche
French Tag Great Game at Lewis Camp
CAMP LEWIS Tacoma February report describes a trench tag game devised by Capt. T. G. Cook. Soldiers form opposing armies in trenches and wrestle under rules that ban biting, punching, and kicking. When time ends the side with more players standing wins. It is pitched as a potential official war game for camps.
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Retail Business Now on War Basis in Washington State
Washington state retailers adopt four wartime economy rules set by the commercial economy board chaired by BE Dahm of the university. The plan requires one daily delivery, 90 day credit limit, sale of necessities over luxuries, and stores open nine hours daily.
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Question U S Inspector in Steel Bar Probe
G D Muse government inspector of steel bars was questioned for stamping approval on material too many times. Forrest Forge Co was accused of substituting inferior steel for merchant ships built on Puget Sound.
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Washington leads national tuberculosis drive again
Washington state holds first place in the national Anti Tuberculosis association membership campaign that runs from February 4 to March 11. Mrs. B. Buchanan, on the state executive committee, reports the goal is to keep Washington at the top as the telegraph confirms the update.
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Four American Girls Bound for French Telephone Work
Four Montreal bound girls will depart soon to serve as U S telephone operators in France. Their bilingual fluency in French and English secured their engagement for the post.
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France
Would You Smile Could You Smile If You Were British Aviator
A fragmentary verse feature imagines a young British aviator with 42 bowie airmen wins and top ranks, claiming a record of rapid advancement, battlefield honors, and near-mythic status. It hints at a football injury leading to hospital rest during play hours.
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Capt Fullard in hospital amid tense exchange
In a heated moment, Capt Fullard faces a tense confrontation recounted by onlookers as he receives care in the hospital. The scene follows prior remarks challenging his demeanor and actions.
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