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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1917

Page

12

10000 Bombers From America Urged By Aviator

Adjt Frederick H Prince of Boston argues for a U S air offensive in France proposing 10 000 bombers with 20 000 airmen using two man crews Each plane would carry 100 pounds of explosive and target trenches depots depots and rail lines to disrupt the enemy after French protection The plan emphasizes American aviation could achieve decisive results with fewer ships and significant losses.

Milton Bronner Washington, D. C Lafayette Escadrille France America Adjt Frederick H. Prince Boston Norman Prince Lawrence Rumsey Buffalo Rumsey United States

Leiter Turns Against Food Gamblers as Hangings Hinted

Financier Levi P. Leiter, who lost 9 million dollars in a failed 1900 wheat corner, declares food gamblers should be hanged. He is said to have earned 3 million dollars in munitions deals and is repaying his...

Leiter

U S Army Awards 25000 Horse Contracts

United States army contracts for about 25 000 horses have been awarded. Firms at the national stock yards received orders for 2 000 animals.

U.S Army

Walks 9,000 Miles to School Finishes High

Charles Dickens' Pickwick Papers ends Monday as a student completes a remarkable 9,000 mile trek to school. The long journey highlights dedication and literary dedication in a local education column.

Charles Dickens Pickwick Papers

Swedish Singers At Arena Tonight

Mme Marie Sundelius, the Swedish nightingale and Metropolitan Grand Opera star, headlines a concert at the Arena at 8 15 with 250 Swedish singers from the United Swedish Singers of the Pacific Coast. Sundelius received a royal Seattle welcome and tours the city’s parks in a blue and gold decorated car under park board president Roseleaf.

Mme Marie Sundelius Metropolitan Grand Opera Seattle Arena United Swedish Singers Pacific Coast Mme, Sandelius Roseleaf Sweet Marie" Sandelius Sweden America Boston

Cadet Pipeline Expands to One Officer Day at Annapolis

The U S Naval Academy aims to produce one new officer daily. From ages 16 to 20, youths may win commissions without political pull as enrollments rise to 1500 with 1700 possible, due to the 1918 class moving up. Enlisteds may win 100 competitive appointments through exams, expanding access and officer supply.

United Prere Annapolis United States Naval Academy America Annapolis Academy Navy Department United States Academy Navy Josephus Daniels

War Board Orders Telegraph Embargo on Restricted Shipments

The railway war board of the American Railway association directed all roads to halt shipments of commodities named by President Wilson in his July 9 embargo proclamation. The embargo is effective immediately unless shipments carry a federal license.

Washington Railway War Board American Railway Association Wilson

Cabbage Cigar Jokes Turn Serious in Germany

In Germany a joke about cabbage and hay cigars has become real due to tobacco scarcity and rising prices. The item notes the shift from humor to practical need as genuine tobacco becomes scarce and costly.

Copenhagen Germany

Three Badgers Die by Their Own Hand in Family Tragedy

Oneida New York July 13 Oscar Badger 79 was found hanging in a barn at Siloam seven miles west of here The beam was also used by his father who hanged himself there thirty five years ago and by Mrs Badger ten years ago in the same manner

Oneida N. Y Oscar Badger Siloam Here

Draft Dodger Sentenced to One Year in Detroit Pen

Max Goldfarb of Highland Park was sentenced by Judge Arthur J. Tuttle in U S District Court to one year in the Detroit House of Correction after being convicted by a jury of failing and refusing to register for the draft.

Detroit Max Goldfarb Highland Park Arthur J. Tuttle United States District Court Detroit House of Correction

All-White Skirts Offer Smart Vacation Wardrobe Value

A new shipment presents attractive white skirts in tailored styles for vacation wardrobes. Belts and pockets feature some models, with three price groups at 2.00, 2.50, and 3.50 dollars. Centered on second floor.

Silk Blouse Sale Offers Two Hundred Styles at $3.50

An attractive offering of new silk blouses at 3.50 special purchase features two hundred pieces in sixteen styles, including four pictured. Sport blouses of Japanese silks, Georgette crepe blouses with embroidery and lace, and crepe de chine blouses with sailor collars. Sizes 36 to 46.

Georgette

Women's Initialed Handkerchiefs Reduced Box of Six

Firat Floor offers 160 boxes of Handkerchiefs at 6 for 35c in three letter styles. novelty two tone embroidery on sheer Irish lawn with long slender or block Fleur de Lis shield options. Exceptional value for readers seeking affordable initials.

Boys Clothing Sale Ad Highlights Low Priced Items

A basement salesroom offers boys sports blouses in gingham chambray and striped patterns from sizes 6 to 15 at 29 cents. Corduroy knickerbockers in dark drab, sizes 7 to 15, $1.25. Bathing suits in dark blue with white trim, sizes 26 to 32. Also listed are men’s overalls jackets work shirts half hose and gloves.

Hildren’s Cotton Union

Confessions of a Wife Youth Seeks Friendship and Career

Paula Newton recalls loneliness of youth and the desire for motherly affection as she pursues a potential summer stock role in Cleveland. She confronts an indifferent aunt, seeks work after a lunch with relatives, and negotiates $75 a week for 10 weeks, hinting at a future continuation.

Miss Newton Paula Newton Farnest Lawton Company Cleveland New York

Heatherbloom Petticoats at Basement Salesroom

Desirable Heatherbloom Petticoats in colors like rose green gray white black navy and purple. adjustable waistline and wide flounce with double accordion-plaited ruffle. Lengths 36 40 and 48 inches. Price 1.75. Basement Salesroom.

Copenhagen Fraser-Paterson Co

Dainty Summer Collars and Vestees at Basement Sale

Advertisement lists voile and organdie collars lace trimmed collars and cuffs sets and vestees priced at 256 for refresh of summer outfits offered in basement salesroom with emphasis on dainty neck pieces.

Hindu plotting indictment reaches Kaiser’s foreign minister

United Press reports that Dr. Alfred Zimmerman, Germany’s foreign minister, is among more than 100 indicted in the Hindu revolutionary conspiracy. Federal arrests extend to San Francisco New York and Ogden Utah with G B Lal of UC Berkeley in custody and later freed on five thousand dollar bail.

Germany Alfred Zimmerman San Francisco New York Ogden Utah G. B. Lal University of California

England Grain Crop Outlook Shows Short Fall in Yields

London July 13 England's grain crop is forecast below normal. A board of agriculture statement based on July 1 returns reports wheat at 94 percent of normal barley 98 oats 93 with potential reductions in other staple yields.

United Press London England Board of Agriculture

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