War peril now threating Switzerland on border line
The Seattle Star reports Switzerland in danger of being drawn into the war as German and American offensives in Alsace threaten its neigboring border. A small neutral strip between Basel and Lor could decide the fate of the nation if invaded, with German lines likely to bend toward the Rhine and the Swiss frontier.
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Switzerland
Alsace
Lit Republic
Asid
Berlin
Dm 1914
Basel
Lor. Pach
Germany
France
von Hin
Rhine
Staly
Cians Send Over All Wheat to Allies Says Canada Official
Frederick Abraham of Montre on the Canada food board voices concern that no wheat remains for home use. He notes that all available grain has gone to the allies and that 75 percent of flour mills are closed, signaling severe domestic shortages.
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Canada
Frederick Abraham
Montre
Canada Food Board
Seattle
Maps Show Peril of Swiss Invasion Threat
Two maps illustrate how Switzerland could be drawn into World War II conflict. One map marks the Basel Lorrach corridor as crossing into German soil across the Rhine, offering Germany a pretext to invade Swiss territory to guard its southern flank. The second map shows Germany potentially extending its front into Switzerland and connecting with Italy to block allied maneuver.
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Switzerland
Basel
Lorrach
Rhine
Germany
Italy
Fronts clash and gains reported across multiple theaters
United Press summarizes war activity with French attacks west of Antheuil and 450 prisoners, Allied and German artillery near Chateau Thierry, raids near Chaivengy farm, bombardment south of the Somme, and raids east of Arras. Italian front claims a breakthrough in Albania, while Germany faces political remarks and German losses. Martial law in Moscow follows arrests of former Kereny cabinet members.
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Russia
Moscow
Kerenaky
Motorcycle Thug Robs Lone Woman
Mrs Minta Cody reports a robbery after a motorcyclist offered to drive her home. He rode her past the university to Laurelhuret then removed her from the bike, taking $35 in bills and $2.50 in change and leaving her to walk home.
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Minta Cody
Eighth Ave
Laurelhuret
Extra Size Vests Offer Swiss Cotton in Several Sizes
The listing advertises good quality Swiss ribbed cotton vests in sizes 40 42 and 21. The item emphasizes material origin and available sizing for customers seeking larger fits.
Western Union Fires 3 More Telegraphers
Union telegraphers report to Secretary Wilson that Western Union discharged three more employees on Monday for joining the union. The action comes after a Sunday meeting drawing many members, with 200 telegraphers already locked out. Names cited include Alice Geneva McHeth, Kiva Rena German, and Grace Fay German. Local operators protested to Atlanta as the strike pause neared.
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Western Union
Antonate
Crafta
Central Councila
Alice Geneva McHeth
Kiva Rena German
Grace Fay German
Labor Temple
Konenkamp
Atlanta
Carlton as Western Union Head Testifies on Telegraph Takeover
Carlton president of Western Union appeared before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee to discuss a resolution empowering the president to take over telegraph lines. He was summoned to explain the strike situation and provide information on government takeover necessity.
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Washington
Newcomb Carlton
The
Western Union
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Senate
Carlton
MISS ANGLIN WINS FRIENDS IN BILLETED
The Metropolitan Theatre opens with Margaret Anetin starring in a refreshing comedy about two British officers billeted in an English village. Minas Anglin leads a strong cast including Fred Eric and Phyllis Birkett as key roles in a night of varied entertainment at the bill’s head.
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Capt
Rythill
Langdon Bruce
Col. Preedy
Phyllis Birkett
Penelope Moon
Casualties of U S Fighters in Great War
Gen Pershing reports 57 U S Army Air Forces casualties with 14 killed in action and 10 died of wounds. Seventeen Marine fatalities listed plus 62 total casualties with 17 killed in action and 10 died of wounds. Missing and prisoner counts noted. Names span multiple cities and states.
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U.S
Washington
Made in Germany Clock Perplexes This American Mother
A letter from Cynthi Rey in the United States questions what to do with a German made clock in the family for years The clock’s stamp provokes distress as the writer lost relatives in war She asks whether to destroy it or keep it and buy thrift stamps A suggested compromise is to display a patriotic label over the Germany mark to keep the clock without waste.
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Cynthi Rey'a
Germany
Uncle Sam's Navy
Tifl
Krauter Plans Hotel Project in Port Angeles
William C Krauter, Chicago businessman and property owner, arrives in Seattle to survey Northwest holdings as plans mount for a new hotel in Port Angeles. Also mentions wounded Private Yume and Private Wog Dyer in action.
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Yates A. T Andereen
A. Nevers
Winchester
Mardwick
Avuville
Hieran
Cambridge
Hobrether
Pittebure
Heerrten
Menager
Krauter
Port Angeles
William C Krauter
Chicago
Seattlie
Northwest
Ad Men Watch Battle Show in San Francisco
The Britannia tank led a mock trench assault at a patriotic gathering in San Francisco with 3000 delegates from the World Advertising Club. Capt Haigh commanded the British unit, followed by American gunners and bombers as star shells and searchlights lit the action at the old circus lot.
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Associated Advertising Clube of the World
Presidio
Haigh
Two American Aviators Reported Killed in France
Alan Aah of Chicago and Warren T. Hobbs of Worcester, Mann, are reported killed in combat with enemy planes while serving with the American Army in France.
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France
Alan Aah
Chicago
Warren T. Hobbs
Worcester
Mann
Dowling Trial Opens in London Court
Corporal Joseph Dowling was brought into court for trial on three counts. He was captured on the Irish coast two months ago aboard a German boat. Dowling pleaded not guilty to charges of joining a hostile force while a prisoner in Germany, inducing other Englishmen to join, and attempting to land a hostile force in Ireland. Lord Cheylemore presided over the hearing.
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Seph Dowling
Coant
Dowling
Germany
Ireland
Lord Cheylemore
Augvald Sunk by German Submarine in Mid Ocean
The Norwegian steamer Augvald of 2098 tons, sailing from a French port to Baltimore, was sunk on July 2 by a German submarine in mid ocean. The crew abandon ship, were rescued 11 days later after surviving on seaweed and rainwater, following shell fire.
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Atlantic
Augvald
Baltimore
Ner
Bon Marche Sale on Embroidered Voiles and Hats
The Bon Marche offers embroidered voiles and organdies at 35¢ a yard with plain and scalloped edges. Embroidered flouncings at 75¢, organdy collars at 25¢, colored organdy fabrics in various trims, and motor hats reduced to 1.00 each on the upper main floor.
July Clearance at Bon Marche Infants and Children Wear
Infants and children's wear headlined by July clearance with small lots and low prices. White coats and dresses for ages two to six feature reductions, plus music sheets at 15 cents a copy and orchestration parts for a Star Dance Folio cut to 10 cents. Fox Trot songs and One Steps are included in the music sale.
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Star Dance
Ik Bon
27-Inch Printed Lawns at Bargain Prices
Advertises 27 inch printed lawns at 10 cents per yard for 1,000 yards. Describes wide yardage with fine sheer stripes, dots and floral patterns. Locations mention LOWER MAIN FLOOR THE BON MARCHE.
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BON Marche
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