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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1918
Page
5
Dispatch reports Lieut Roosevelt killed in action with German forces. He died from a head wound after engaging in battle where American and seven German fighters clashed. Roosevelt was buried with full honors as troops engaged near the front.
OYSTER BAY N Y July 22 Col Theodore Roosevelt wires that his son Maj Theodore Roosevelt Jr is wounded and in a Paris hospital. confirmation arrives of the death of Quentin Roosevelt aviator. Capt Archie Roosevelt recovers from wounds and Capt Kermit Roosevelt sails overseas. Female munition workers in France are limited to ten hours a day.
Belgians in Seattle marked the fourth anniversary of independence from Holland with a parade led by Samuel Hill honorary Belgian consul. Events continued at Mme. Lempper’s hall where Hill Judge Burke and Vice Consul Hertogs spoke amid praise for Belgium and Britain.
The girls' carnival begins on Tuesday after a page one continuation. Organizers invite students and families to attend the community event featuring games, stalls, and performances.
A catalog of linen table cloths shirts gloves ribbons and accessories with prices and sizes. It lists No 1–No 100 items including silk hosiery corsets dresses coats coats for children and boys crafting goods and embroidery materials with varied discounts and package deals.
A packed Seattle event line runs Tuesday with aquatic contests at Lake Union at 11, boxing matches, and a 60 yard hurdles record bid by Bob Simpson of Missouri. Sailors from Camp Lewis and Bremerton join Seattle swimmers in a full carnival of games, tug of war, and baseball district play through Sunday.
Washington reports that ball players affected by Baker's edict to perform essential work may be allowed to finish the current season. Leonard Made Instructor Washington notes Charley Leonard, Benny Leonard's brother, was named boxing instructor at Camp Devons, with a wartime weapon proposal also mentioned.
A committee of prominent Italians in Rome is formed to seek Armenian independence. The group includes former ministers Luzzatti and Bargulai and other notable figures.
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