Casualties of U S Fighters in Great War Reported
Washington dispatch lists American expeditionary force casualties with totals and breakdowns. Killed in action include lieutenants and privates across multiple states, while wounded and missing cases follow in detailed rosters. The report covers actions through July with numerous names and hometowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Washington
A. J Michels
Milwaukee
Wis
W. J. Walker
Chicago
A. N. St John
Chicopee Falla
Mass
D M. Plankenship
Rome
J. & Walker
Rockford
G. E Michael
Dalmatia
W. C Peterson
North Crystal Lake
Sergi J. T. Mason
Monteville
Als
Corpe MH
J. J. Breton
Helyoke
Maes
A. Comato
Naples
Italy
FG Doucette
Ranger
Mont
A. J. Downey
Roanoke Rapids
N. C
J. Gugtone
EB. Harrie
Springfield
Kobolsinski
South Bend
Ind
BE. HM. Moore
Milton
Ogier
Menlo
Kan
J. W. Thomason
Newbern
C Wathkins
East Jordan
Mich
J. M. Weber
Lancaster
Weeds
Goal Valley
Ala
F. Davis
Bonne Terre
B Downey
Bidell
Edison Miller
Delware
Corp
Rorsaw
Grocap
J. Butero
Indian
J. B Carpenter
Ridgeville
M. Lavan
Philadelphia
A. Loast
I. J. Maesison
Lonn
Maine
R J. Mullen
New York
J. Ostrowski
Grand Rapids
C. F. Paston
Slaughter
Kuffalo
N. Y
Florence Upstairs Stone Ad Promises Savings on Fashion
A vintage ad touts imagination and ambition as steps to savings on SUIT COAT DRESS and HAT. It highlights Florence Upstairs Stone as the source of bargain fashion offerings and promises low prices with each new purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Loyal Legion of Loggers and Lumbermen Reaches 100000 Members
In the Puget Sound district Captain A Bickford of the United States signal corps announces the Loyal Legion of Loggers and Lumbermen has grown to over 100000 members. Bickford, recently promoted from first lieutenant, leads the Puget Sound spruce division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Legion of Loggers
Puget Sound
A. Bickford
United States Signal Corps
Seattle Claims Dry Regime Saves 60 Million in Shipyard Funds
The Seattle Chamber and Commercial Club present a statement to Emergency Fleet Corp manager Charles M. Behwab claiming Seattle banks added 60 million dollars in savings during the dry regime. The statement argues dry laws protect shipyards from enemy influence and offset critics like N Murley Bainbridge Colby and Samuel Gompers who say dry legislation would hinder shipbuilding nationwide.
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Seattle
Washington
Charles M. Behwab
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club
N. Murley
Bainbridge Colby
Samuel Gompers
Overtime Labor Referendum and Local Endorsements
A Labor Metal Trades council backed a resolution on overtime and planned a referendum on the issue. Jack Lane, district secretary of the Northwest Council of Plumbers, received an endorsement for county commissioner from the North district.
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Metal Trades Council
Jack Lane
Northwest Council of Plumbers
June Shatters Ship Records in American Yards
Special to The Star reports June 1918 set a world shipbuilding record with 280 400 tons completed and launched. The six month total reached 1 054 600 tons and analysts expect July to surpass 400 000 tons.
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the Star
Washington
Director General of U S Fleet Here
Prominent Seattle business leaders hosted a luncheon at the Rainier club by H F Alexander in honor of John H Roweater of San Francisco head of W T R Grace Steamship Co and Pacific Mail Steamship Co Rosseter newly appointed by N E Hurley as director general of the division of operations for the emergency fleet corporation arrives from Washington en route to San Francisco to wind up private interests for the war effort He starts government service September 15 and continues a waterfront inspection tour in Seattle through Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Rainier Club
H. F. Alexander
John H. Rowaeter
San Francisco
W. TR. Grace Steamship Company
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Rosseter
N. E. Hurley
The
Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Washington
Hosseter
Tacoma
Portland
Albert J. Rhodes
Chamber of Commerce
New Washington Hotel
James D. Hoge
Japanese liner fleet to carry orchestra aboard ships
A Japanese orchestra will be included in the personnel of Nippon Yusen Kaisha liners Fushimi Maru and Suwa Maru leaving Seattle for the Orient. These vessels are part of the companys new ocean liner fleet recently acquired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nippon Yusen Kaisha
Seattle
Orient
Nippon Yusen Company
Hadlock Shipyard Lands French Contract for Two 2000-Ton Ships
Hadlock Shipyard has won contracts to build two 2000 ton ships for the French government. The vessels will be launched in Hadlock and then taken to Seattle for machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadlock Shipyard
Port Townsend
Sehre Shipyard
Hadlock
Seattle
Twenty Three Ships Built For U S Fleet In One Week
In the first week of July twenty three ships totaling 122771 tons were completed by the nation’s shipyards. A total of 223 vessels have now been built for the Shipping Board under direct private yard contracts, with an aggregate tonnage of 1 415 022.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venada
Shipping Board
Knisely Explores U S Japanese Living Bridge Tale
Captain W H Hardy recalls early Japan and Perry era in an interview tracing 19th century opening of Japan to the world. He praises U S aid and hopes for continued friendship while detailing his long career and wartime service.
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Japan
Capt. Hardy
America
Baron Shibusawa
The
Star
Capt
Hardy
Kurihawa
Filmore
Commodore Perry
Sam
W. H. Hardy
Hades
Heaven
Wheel Burst At Irvine Plant Fells No One
A massive fly wheel burst from centrifugal force at a Southern California Iron and Steel plant near Los Angeles injuring no workers. Debris destroyed several key machines and sent steel chunks flying, narrowly missing about 200 employees during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Southern California
Iron & Steel
Girls' Khaki Coveralls for 8 to 12 Years
Casement Salesroom lists khaki coveralls priced at $2.50 with waist bloomers closing at the waistline. Long sleeves have open cuffs and a convertible collar. Sizes 8 to 12 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Browne
Practically Styled Coverall Aprons for Summer Wear
Practical coverall aprons offered at 1.65 and 2.00 dollars. One shown features firm percale in polka dots, fancy figures, checks, and stripes with light colorings and white piping. Substitutable for a house dress on hot days or worn over a dress for full protection.
Basement Salesroom Displays All-White Apparel
All white garments shown with pink blue or black accents. Sizes range from 14 to 42, priced at $2.95.
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Sebastopol
Cal
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A. Harris
Mason City
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Centerville
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Perry
United States
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Arizona
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Navy
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Germany
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