Ben McAndrew Visits Seattle on 30 Day Leave
Maj. Gen. James A. McAndrew chief of staff to Gen. Pershing and newly named commandant of the General Staff College is in Seattle on a month long leave. He served at Fort Lawton 1905 to 1909 acting commandant and as AEF chief of staff helped plan the St Mihiel and Argonne campaigns earning the Distinguished Service Medal from the United States.
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James A. McAndrew
Gen. Pershing
General Staff College
Washington
D. C
McAndrew
Seattle
Fort Lawton
Gen. Persh
St. Mihiel
Argonne
United States
Contract Marriage Alleged in Court Suit in San Francisco
Court records reveal a supposed contract marriage between C F E Ward a 62 year old Humboldt county oilman and Alice Wilson of San Francisco. Ward allegedly promised to wed within a year and provide cash settlements to Wilson and her sisters totaling 100000 for each and 1000 yearly. Mrs Wilson is accused of a criminal operation, with mutual denials and accusations of deceit.
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San Francisco
Cal
C. F E. Ward
Queens
L. L
Alice Wilson
Ward
Humboldt County
Wilson
Remittance Man William II Aids Funded by League
Berlin reports William II is a remittance man funded by a group called the league for the protection of William II. An intercepted letter reveals 1000 pounds sent through an Essen clergyman, with plans to seek more funds. The piece ends noting money and matrimony as motives.
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Berlin
William Hohenzollern
League For the Protection of
William II
League
Holland
Essen
Soldiers to Guard Alaska Fish Traps
Six overseas veterans return to duty as guards for Alaska fish traps. They sail Tuesday on the Admiral Evans to confront daily robberies and threats to watchmen, responding to a Hunter Bay cannery telegram urging ten or more guards. Individuals named include Joseph A. King Croix de Guerre winner, Sam Morris, Dewey Hayes, Jack Simmons, and E. M. Hussey alias Peter Williams.
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Hunter Bay
Alaska
E. L. McNable
Pacific Steamship Co
Admiral Evans
Joseph A. King
Sam Morris
Yester Way
Dewey Hayes
Grandview Ave
Jack Simmons
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Club
E. M. Hussey
Peter Willaims
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Bartender Stricken By Heat In Dry Frisco
William Hohnman a bartender recovers at the Emergency Hospital after heat prostration while riding a street car in San Francisco. The heat wave reached 78 degrees as he became the first victim of the season.
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San Francisco
William Hohnman
Florence Upstairs Store Promotes Courtesy Investment
An advertisement extols courtesy as a priceless asset worth more than money. It claims courtesy builds fame, friendships, and business, promising daily dividends when applied. The FLORENCE UPSTAIRS STORE advertises savings on new SUITS COATS DRESSES and HATS at Second and Union.
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Florence
Ulula Returns to Hoboken With Troop Load
The troop ship Ulula docked at Hoboken with 47 officers and 997 enlisted men, including 397 Americans returning from service with the British army and 600 soldiers.
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New York
Ulula
Hoboken
Veteran quits tobacco after health book aid
S. E. Lamphere, longtime tobacco user, credits a free instructional book for quitting and enjoying healthier nerves, stronger heart, better digestion, and improved vigor. The advertisement urges others to write for a copy and promises rapid, safe results.
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Edward J. Woods
Station F
New York
Baok
Oil Firm Settles All Disputes With Men and Raises Wages
Standard Oil of New Jersey reports 119 potential labor conflicts settled through joint conferences since 1918. Eight thousand seven hundred ninety five workers participated. wage increases added 5 million dollars to annual payroll. Life and sickness insurance extended with employer premiums, no medical exam required. Workers praise industrial democracy and high staff retention.
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Frederick M. Kerby
New York
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Broadway
Standard Oil Company
Standard Oil
W. Teagle
America
Joseph Burke
Eagle Works
Men of the Eagle Works
Man Cleared in Murder Probe Ties to Duwamish River Case
Arthur Farron, jailed Thursday on suspicion of killing Thomas Ryan, a car driver found dead June 30 on the Duwamish river bank, was released by Sheriff John Stringer on Monday after authorities determined he is not the suspect.
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Arthur Farron
Toppenish
Thomas Ryan
Duwamish River
John Stringer
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