Government to buy fourteen cantonments and three artillery camps
Assistant Secretary of War Crowell told the house military committee that the government seeks to acquire fourteen cantonments and three artillery camps in addition to two existing properties. He said the move would save millions by ending leases, and committee members pressed on future War Department policy. Camps include Denning in Georgia Knox near West Point and Grange near Payetteville with cantonments at Gordon Grant Lee Jackson Meade Pike Sherman Travis Upton Custer Devons Dodge Taylor and Dix Punston and Lowin already owned.
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Washington
House Military Committee
Crowell
War Department
Kahn
California
Camp Denning
Columbus
Camp Knox
West Point
Camp Rage
Payetteville
N.C
Gordon
Grant
Lee
Jackson
Meade
Pike
Sherman
Travis
Upton
Custer
Devons
Dodge
Taylor
Dix Punston
Lowin
Upset Stomach Relief Offer Cited
A consumer notice promotes instant relief for indigestion and related symptoms including belching gas heartburn and headaches with claims of quick soothing effects.
National Prohibition Brings 3 Problems for Us to Solve
The piece argues nationwide prohibition creates three major challenges: a thriving illicit liquor trade, a surge in moonshining especially in cities, and a rising drug addiction crisis linked to crime. It cites government actions against moonshining, the dangers of illicit brews, and the need for effective policy guidance.
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Spillane
Russian Grooks in Bolshevik Army From Stockholm to Petrograd
Four travelers recounts from a Stockholm to Russia train journey and discuss the Red Guard and Bolshevik rule. They note recruiting, crime turning to military service, and doubts about troop strength in Petrograd with estimates ranging from one to two million.
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Christiansa
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Kiev
Moscow
Petrograd
Mr. Heavy
Red Guard
Holchevika
Red Guards
Holsheviem
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Ruessian
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Grand Hotel
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Legation
Hood's Sarsaparilla Peptiron and Hood's Pills Family Remedy
An advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla with Peptiron and Hood's Pills as a new family treatment. It claims daily use before meals after meals and at night purifies blood builds strength and regulates the system. It urges readers to get any or all from their druggist today.
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Hood
Seek Changes in Treatment of the Insane
Pierce county’s delegation was urged to back a bill creating a state alienist and a state lunacy commission to modernize commitment procedures. Leslie BR. Mutch outlined six months of study and comparisons with other states at a Commercial club meeting. Also listed are Civil Service exams for dragmaster of the coast survey and other posts in the post office building.
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Tacoma
Pierce County
Commercial Club
Leslie BR. Mutch
U. S. Civil Service
The
Coast Survey
The Largest Audience in the Northwest Reads Star Wants
A regional feature highlights star athletes drawing the biggest crowd in the Pacific Northwest with readers flocking to events. The piece notes the appeal of local teams and standout performers fueling attendance and public interest across cities.
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Northwest
Star
Navy reports 31 destroyers and 7 submarines sailing home
The navy department announced that 31 destroyers and seven submarines are en route to U S ports. Destroyers are due within ten days, while submarines are not expected to reach the coast for about three weeks.
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Washington
Navy Department
United States
Draft Officials in City Urged for War Honors
Col. J. M Hawthorne, chairman of the associated draft boards, urges the war secretary to honor city draft officials with uniforms a brevet commission and a medal for each draft board member. He recommends eligibility for military organizations that may arise from the war.
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Draft Board
Col
J. M Hawthorne
Associated Draft Boards
War Baker
Cruiser Seattle Due January 10 to New York
The cruiser Seattle is due in New York January 10 and will carry the 309th trench mortar battery aboard. Eighty five percent of those arriving on the Seattle will be sent to Camp Taylor, with the remainder assigned to various army posts.
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Seattle
Washington
New York
Camp Taylor
Army Posta
Master Builders to Meet for Banquet and Officer Elections
Seattle master builders schedule an annual banquet and election of officers on Tuesday. The event gathers members to elect leadership and discuss industry matters.
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Seattle
Daughter of Russian consul dies in Seattle influenza
Mixa Xenia Bogolav lensky, 22, daughter of Nicolas Hogolaviensky the Russian consul in Seattle, died at home from influenza after a week long illness. A UW art student active in Red Cross work, she studied at Petrograd's Institute of Noble Girls. Funeral set for Wednesday at Bonney-Watson chapel. Her mother died Jan 6, 1918.
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Mixa Xenia Bogolavlensky
Nicolas Hogolaviensky
Seattle
Boylston Ave
Bonney-Watson
University of Washington
Red Cross
Institute of Noble Girls
Petrograd
Clise Unable to Attend Seattle Funeral. Nutting Dies
H R Clise secretary of Seattle Lighting Co ill in Pasadena will miss funeral for his son Francis G B Clise who died of pneumonia at 501 Highland Drive Saturday. Patrolman Edgar J Nutting of the Seattle Police, resident of 2021 Charles Jr, died Sunday after four months illness. He leaves a widow and two sons. Funeral arrangements not set.
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H. R. Clise
Seattle Lighting Company
Pasadena
Cal
Seattle
Francis GB. Clise
Highland Drive
Nutting
Edgar J. Nutting
Charles Jr
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