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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1916
Page
7
An advertisement urges overweight individuals to spend more time outdoors and breathe fresh air to improve oxygen use and digestion. It promotes Bartell Drug for a fat reduction regimen claiming a few days of treatment can show noticeable reductions in fat and improved vitality.
A tornado sweeping Arkansas and Mississippi killed eighty people and caused about 1.5 million dollars in damage. Rescue teams faced communication blackouts as reports trickled in from Judsonia Bedford Hot Springs Natchez and areas near Jackson. A five-person crew drowned when their boat sank on White River near Augusta Arkansas.
Miss Gloria Fonda returns to Seattle after a year in Los Angeles movies and visits her mother Mrs. W. A. Fonda at 512 18th avenue. She plans to leave for New York in a week.
In Columbus New Mexico in June 1916 Carranza forces totaling about 20 000 have moved south of American expeditionary troops and obstructive actions hinder joint security. Authorities say search for bandits south of American lines is abandoned as de facto troops show reluctance to cooperate. General Pershing notes motor truck routes should withstand heavy rainy season traffic.
Modern rooms promise best service with special rates at Hotel Virginas located at 804 Virginia near Westlake Ave Ady.
A senior British commander recounts the North Sea engagement with five German battle cruisers. He credits luck and brave crews for withstanding heavy fire, pursuing the Germans through the night as mist later allowed their escape, and notes damage to the Warspite and other ships while maintaining resolve.
London June 6 Russian forces begin a major offensive along a 290 mile front from Pruth to Kolking. The plan aims to strike Austrian troops with equal force across the line after winter buildup of munitions and artillery. In Taropol region heavy infantry rushes have yielded prisoners and supplies.
A female aid member aided comrades under German shelling and escaped under their protective fire. The account notes minimal loss of life and reparable damage to the vessel, highlighting quick action and courage amid combat.
Portland on June six hosts a three day Rose carnival with warships Oregon South Dakota Marblehead Boston in harbor. Mayor Albee will crown Queen Mariel tonight at 8 30 p m as festival center opens. A fireworks display tomorrow recreates a submarine sinking a gunboat.
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