Allied Leaders Finish Meeting at Versailles
The second Versailles council ends today after two days of talks amid Paris press interest in a possible supreme allied commander. Attending were Maj. Gen. Bliss, Gen. Pershing, Gen. Cadorna, Field Marshal Haig, Foreign Minister Pichon, Italian Foreign Minister Sennino, Italian Premier Orlando, and Premier Lloyd George. Pencils are now being made from California incense cedar.
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Council of Versailles
Paris
Pichon
The
Petit Journal
Bliss
Pershing
France
Cadorna
Italy
Haig
Sennino
Orlando
Lloyd George
California
Prominent Citizens Pinched in Slippery Gulch Games
Sheriff cracks down in Slippery Gulch as prominent citizens face charges after a wild night at the gambling halls. George W. Dilling former Seattle mayor among those detained. fines and penalties loom as others are rounded up around the frontier town.
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Seattle
Os Uhrinker
Justice of the the
Slippery Gulch
Masonic Temple
Poslam advertised for eczema relief and skin care
An advertisement promotes Poslam as a quick relief for eczema and itching. It claims cooling comfort and daily improvement with topical use, also recommending Poslam soap for clearer skin and offering free samples from Emergency Laboratories.
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Kezema
New York City
Helping U S Win the War at Hotel Cecil Grill
Patrons are urged to support the war effort as a portion of daily receipts goes to government funds. The Cecil Grill advertises a top Pacific coast cabaret with beautiful gowns, Broadway quality acts, and a large show offering unique numbers without repetition for special requests.
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Uncle Sam
Cecil Grill
Pacific Coast
Navy Announces New Sub Weapon to Combat U-boats
Secretary Daniels told the House Naval Affairs Committee that the U S Navy has developed a new submarine weapon described as the deadly foe of the submarine. Work on the project began with a promise that within months many destroyers will be deployed to target U boats.
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Dan
Navy Department
Daniels
House Naval Affairs Committee
Daniela
Fearful Disappearance Of Clerk Miles McDonough
Miles McDonough a 15 year old clerk for Webber Jewelry Co vanished after a rounds collecting work around the city. He started Wednesday morning and collected from 15 shops before failing to report to work, sparking a police search amid fears of foul play or robbery.
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Miles MccDonough
Webber Jewelry Co
Second
Madison
McDonough
Itta
Navy requests extra funds as wartime build-up rises
Secretary Daniels told the House Naval Committee that about 2 billion dollars has been spent on the U S naval establishment for war prosecution and warned of further heavy expenditures while presenting a request for 45 million dollars more for the navy.
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House Naval Committee
Navy
Daniels
Naval Establishment
United States
Daniela
Cincinnati Flood Urges Rescue as Ice Gorge Forms
Cincinnati residents flee rising Ohio River waters after an ice gorge at Madison Indiana holds back floodwaters. The river climbs past the 64 foot stage as families beg police for evacuation from inundated homes.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Madison
Ind
Old Sea Captain Cures Rupture Without Operation
An elderly seafaring captain, after years bedridden by a double rupture and failed doctors, rejects surgery and trusses. He discovers a personal remedy that freed him from the condition and kept him at sea for many years.
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Collings
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Self Cure for Rupture Promises Free Book and Medicine
A newspaper ad touts Captain Collings self cure method for rupture. It claims a simple inexpensive home treatment and offers a free book and medicine sent prepaid to readers who fill a coupon, urging immediate action. The message emphasizes universal accessibility and quick results from the method.
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Captain Collings
Collings
Franklin Miners Adopt Red Cross Fund Plan
Franklin local No. 226 of the United Mine Workers votes to donate one percent of each member’s earnings to the Red Cross. A committee will seek nonmembers to solicit contributions, ensuring nearly every Franklin worker pledges this amount with two exceptions.
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United Mine Workers
Red Cross
Italian Attack Near Asiago Repulsed by German Fire
German report says an Italian assault southwest of Asiago broke under fire. It notes 15 officers and 660 men were captured in recent enemy operations.
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Berlin
London
Asiago
German student Evenson detained in Washington chemistry class
Federal agents arrest FE. V. Evenson 33 a University of Washington student in a chemistry class. Police say he was held as a German with exact charges not released. Evenson, born in Finland with Norwegian German parentage, arrived from Boston last October.
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University of Washington
J. M. Batley
Evenson
United States Department of Justice
Boston
Mass
United States
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Howard P. Wright
Department of Justice
The
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Washington
Orient
Finland
City
House Returns to New York After White House Talks
Col. E. M. House returns to New York after two days as a White House guest following lengthy conferences with President Wilson.
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Washington
Wilson
Col. E. M. House
New York
White House
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