U S Debate Over Return of American War Dead
War department data reveals 80 000 plus American soldiers died in France with 16 errors in repatriation across Siberia and the Philippines. Undertakers press for bringing bodies home citing profits while officials warn of mistakes and grief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Vance Bell
Ashington
France
Hayes
See of War
War Department
War Department To the of Kin of Those Killed In the War, Eent
Congress
Purple Cross
Paris
F. Teyseeyre
Siberia
United States
Solitier
Philippines
Baker
No session of massacre trial in Gray's Harbor area
Montesano Washington February 23 No session of the Gray's Harbor massacre trial was held today. The trial of 10 L W. W. charged with the killing of four American Legion members at Centralia on Armistice Day will resume tomorrow. One of the two alternate jurors will be chosen to replace Juror Parr, who is down with influenza.
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Montesano
Wash
Gray's Harbor
L W. W
American Legion
Centralia
Parr
Rescue Four Tots From Fire In Ballard Home
Mrs John Lee and her four children were saved by Laula W. Sinett who rushed into a burning house to haul out six occupants. The blaze at two Ballard addresses followed a coal oil heater explosion and caused about 500 dollars in damages. Also noted is the death of John J. Keane, a former Ballard council member, at his daughter's home.
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Mra John Lee
Mra J. Carlson
Laula W. Sinett
87Th Ave
Lee
37Th Ave
Sinnett
John J. Keane
Ballard
Annie M. Gill
16Th Ave
Bargain Basement Offers Unusually Low Smart Shoes
The Bon Marche Leer Basement stocks women’s Smart Shoes sourced from many places and jobbers to offer four unusually low prices. The listing notes a push for ready cash in recent months and promotes economical attention for Tuesday sales.
Cocaine Cache Found After Laundry Profits Arrest
After a three hour search at 1631 Eighth Ave a police officer unintentionally revealed a large cocaine stash hidden in a hollow post. Ah Chin proprietor was earlier arrested for selling narcotics to an undercover officer. Police seized the post and drugs as evidence.
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Ah Chin
Eighth Ave
Meat price cuts urged by federal officials in Chicago
Chicago reports officials warned retail meat dealers to lower prices as wholesale costs decline. Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer said retailers held firm citing old stock, and said books could be examined if consumer prices do not drop soon.
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Chicago
United States
A. Mitchell Palmer
Topeka
Kan
Palmer
Seeks Friend to Recover Pants and Clothing
D. White, a colored gentleman, seeks his friend Johnnie who was named guardian of his clothing. White learned Johnnie pawned the garments and used the money to entertain his lady friend after White went to the city hospital two weeks ago with flu.
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D. White
Johnnie
White
White Bat
Mrs Wardall Dies of Pneumonia in City
Mrs Josephine Wardall division lecturer for the Northwest Theosophical Society and noted musician died Saturday at her home 2016 Walnut Ave from pneumonia. She was wife of local attorney Ray M Wardall. Funeral services set for 5 PM Monday at Theosophical Hall 100 Lyon Building.
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Josephine Wardall
Theosophical Society
Walnut Ave
Wardall
Ray M. Wardall
Theosophical Hall
Lyon Building
Watch Salesman Held After Fraud Charge in City Jail
Sam Welner, 27, was jailed Monday after police arrested him on a complaint by Sam Chopolas. Chopolas claimed Welner sold him a fake watch for $12.50 while weaving a hard luck tale about returning to New York. Welner had four cheap watches in his possession at the time of arrest.
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Sam Welner
Neu
Sam Chopolas
Weisner
New York
Welner
Geddes Named British Ambassador to the United States
London reports an official announcement this week naming Sir Auckland Geddes as British ambassador to the United States. The Daily Mail noted the expected appointment.
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Geddes
London
Aukland Geddes
United States
Daily Mail
New Maid Leaves With 8000 In Jewels In Chicago
Mrs. Walter A. Scott told police a new maid vanished with 8000 dollars in jewelry and silverware from her home in Chicago. The incident was reported February 23.
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Chicago
Walter A. Scott
Two Kiddies Seek Land of Somewhere
Portland police report two 2 year old boys rode to the depot on kiddie cars and tried to buy tickets to somewhere. They slept in jail overnight. Authorities seek their parents to account for their whereabouts and safety.
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Portland
Youthful Bandits Rob Home Steal Watch and Cash
Four youthful automobile bandits halted in front of H. P. Davia at 1120 Denny Way Saturday night. They took his watch and $60 in cash along with his overcoat. A gun was shown during the robbery.
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H. P. Davia
BE. Denny Way
Unidentified Man Found Dead with Fractured Skull
Police believe the 45 year old man fell downstairs at 418 Ninth Avenue 8 on Sunday. He was found dead with a fractured skull and $180 in cash was recovered from his clothing at the morgue.
Thief Steals Gold Watch and Stamps from Olson Home
A thief entered through an open kitchen window at 6606 12th Ave N E and departed the same way with a gold watch and $29 in savings stamps. Richard Mehan, infant son of J B Mehan of 8018 Wallingford Ave, died Sunday. funeral held at 2:30 Monday at Rafferty chapel Fremont.
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A. Olson
12Th Ave. N. E
Richard Mehan
J. B. Mehan
Wallingford Ave
Rafferty Chapel
Fremont
Mrs. Mary D Rathbon Dies at 61 in North Side Home
Mrs. Mary D Rathbon widow of Benjamin I Rathbon a contractor died Sunday at her home 202 22d Ave N Funeral services will be held there Tuesday at 2 pm A calabash is a water cup from the calabash nut.
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Mary D. Rathbon
Benjamin IF. Rathbon
Ave
White Crochet Bed Spreads at Bon Marche
New white bed spreads and crochet spreads featured for spring. White crochet spreads measure 80 by 90 inches and 80 by 92 inches, with honeycomb and other designs. Third floor display at The Bon Marche.
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BON Marche
Bleached Sheets and Pillow Cases Offerings
Immaculately white sheets and pillow cases described in medium weight muslin. Sizes include 42x86 and 42x36 before hemming, with bleached sheets 2.35 and bed sheets 81x90 or 81x99 ins. free from dressing, urging readers to supply themselves for Spring.
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BON Marche
New Damasks for Springtime Feasts at Bon Marche
Linen damasks described as lily white with popular patterns. All linen damask cloths priced at 2.00 per yard, linen cloths at 6.75. Patterns measure about 70 by 70 inches and are marketed as spring linens by Bon Marché.
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BON Marche
Towels for Spring Offer Inexpensive Home Linen
An advertisement promotes towels for spring cleaning. It highlights Turkish towels 20x42 inches at 50c each, all linen towels in 17 inch widths, and 50c for heavy crash toweling in cream or unbleached varieties suitable for hand or dish towels.
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West Crash
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U.S
Undertakers
Buster Brown
R.F. Outcault
Margaret Filler
R. F. Outcault, Jr
BON Marche Leer Basement
Louis
Axminster
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