List of U S War Casualties and Training Notice
The War Department released a car list naming 400 000 to train this month and reporting 34 killed in action 7 dead of wounds 4 from disease 2 accidents 3 wounded severely 3 wounded degree undetermined 1 slightly and 3 missing in action. Names include Wm Trey N William and others across states in action wounded missing or undetermined statuses.
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Washington
Trey
Dawid Stromberg
Waconer Wal Wilhelm
Woodlawn
Pri
Nevada
Maid
la Grange
Neutsa
Wil Hill
Cleburne
Tex
Bernard Binghamton
N. Y
Beret
Chas Wid
Peoria
Ill
Victor
Minneapoolie
Nell M Callahan
Michael Gaeta
Revere
Ty Marvin Walbert
Solvay
Cortio Lori
Putte
Mont
William K. Plainfield
N. J
Michael Reston
John HM. Siple
Wright
Waterville
Lee K. Sreah
Port Wayne
Polson
Horace N. Swick
Geo. J Resberg
Mase
Fleming McG
Fore Bardolph
Ously
A. J Chestnut Hill
British Crush Enemy Raiders at Morlancourt
Field Marshal Haig reported repulsing an attempted raid south of Morlancourt near Boyelles yesterday afternoon. Two enemy soldiers are missing after the clash. Further raids north of Lens and near Bethune with hostile artillery were repelled. casualties unknown.
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Morlancourt
London
Haig
Boyelles
Lens
Bethune
Strazeele
Union Label Show to Open All Week at Labor Temple Annex
The union label exhibit promised as the most extensive ever will open to the public at the Labor Temple annex for the Press club. The display will be accessible starting Monday and remain open throughout the week.
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Labor Temple Annex
Press Club
Million 21-Year-Olds Register Amid War Draft Drive
Washington reports indicate 1,000,000 men aged 21 have registered since June 6 1917 in a surge linked to expanding troop deployment. The draft total exceeds 300,000 with May calls and could near 400,000 this month as the army plans combing out exemptions in Classes 3 and 4. President Wilson reviews compulsory labor laws as a possible precursor to extending the work or fight order.
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War Department
Clase Ll
America
Seattle Sees 1826 Men Register for Select Service
In Seattle 1826 men who had reached majority since June 5 1917 registered on Wednesday for select service. Many sought permission for immediate voluntary enlistment in the navy. Draft officials expect a 25 percent rise soon and warn evaders face a year in prison.
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National Army
Navy
Draft Board
Okeh Woodrow Wilson and the Origin of OK
A quip about President Wilson using Okeh in approvals leads to a dictionary hunt. The tale traces OK to Andrew Jackson spelling all correct as Ol Korrect and concludes Okeh derives from Choctaw for It is so. The piece links Okeh W W to Roosevelts Delighted in playful tone.
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Wilson
O. K
White House
Andrew Jackson
Woodrow Wilson
Okeh
W. W
Roosevelt
Draftees to Camp Lewis June Quotas Set
The June draft for Camp Lewis will bring 12 000 men, similar to May, with the move beginning June 4 and officers in receipt of advices. State quotas listed include Idaho 2000 Montana 4000 Nevada 100 Oregon 2000 Utah 600 Washington 2200 Wyoming 1000. Rejection rates are down to about 7 percent.
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Idaho
Montana
Nevada
Oregon
Utah
Washington
Wyoming
Committee Forms to Survey City Government Efficiency
Mayor Hanson asks the Chamber of Commerce to appoint a survey committee. Members named by President Rhodes include Perry Polson, CT Conover, CJ Smith, Frank McDermott, K Herten, M A Gottstein, Winlock W Miller and C B Wills. The panel will meet on the mayor’s return from San Francisco to pursue a city wide efficiency survey.
Divorce Decree Involves Dog Muster And Towels
W I Porter seeks a court order granting him sole ownership of his dog Muster and all family bath towels except two plus five pieces of mahogany furniture bought with tobacco coupons. Clara M Porter counters with a complaint noting the early years of marriage allowed her only 2.50 monthly spending and later 5.00.
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Clara M. Porter
W. It Porter
Mra Porter
Abe
Labor to Take Up Teachers Salary Fight
The Central Labor council will discuss high school teachers pay as a special order of business on Wednesday June 1. At the meeting the City and County Public Service union opposed Beattie school board raises for new high school teachers and supported equal pay for men and women. The resolutions advocate raising grade school pay to $300 below high school levels and echoed by Electrical Workers with similar aims.
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Central Labor Council
County Public Service Union
Beattie School Board
Electrical Workera
Search Halt on Japanese Vessel Aikoku Maru
Acting on DA Robert A Saunders advice the sheriff will not search the Japanese vessel Aikoku Maru while it is tied up. The ship is to be turned over to the United States Shipping Board. Officials had information that whiskey was being sold by the crew and Deputy Starwich sought several bottles on board.
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United States District
Robert A Saunders
Sheriffs Office
United States Shipping Board
Starwich
End Certain, Daniels Tells Annapolis Men
Secretary Daniels addressed Naval Academy graduates on June 6 saying Germany cannot win the war. He urged cadets to show strength and resolve as the enemy raids intensify, insisting the end is certain as American spirit remains unbroken.
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Annapolis
Germany
America
Daniela
Naval Academy
Baby shot by 4 year old boy in Tacoma tragedy
In Tacoma on June 6 an 11 month old infant, child of Mr. and Mrs. Irving Black, was near death from a gunshot wound to the head after a revolver, kept hidden under a mattress, was discharged by the family’s 4 year old son. The mother heard the shot and found the baby injured.
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Tacoma
Irving Black
Hlack
Half Normal Wheat Availability Warns Europe Food Admin
The food administration warns not to relax wheat restrictions as shortages loom. About 26,000,000 bushels will be available for domestic use in the next two months, with normal monthly consumption nearly double that amount. The new harvest won’t arrive until mid to late August.
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The
Food Administration
Europe
Roosevelt welcomed back to GOP club in New York
Theodore Roosevelt greeted members of the New York Republic club with warm hellos at a dinner honoring Will Hays, chairman of the Republican National Committee. The event occurred Wednesday night as Roosevelt returned to the party scene.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt
New York Republic Club
Will H. Hays
Republican National Committee
Judge Stephens of Montana Dies After Ill Health
Judge William J. Stephens of Montana died at his residence 9435 24th Ave South after years of declining health. He had recently traveled to Seattle hoping the temperate climate would aid his recovery.
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William J. Stephens
Montana
Seattle
Jacoby named imperial potentate in Mystic Shrine
Elias Jacoby, potentate of Murat temple Indianapolis, was elected imperial potentate of the Imperial council Ancient Arabic Order of the Mystic Shrine in Atlantic City. W F D Kendrick of Philadelphia was advanced to deputy imperial potentate.
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Atlantic City
Elias Jacoby
Indianapolis
Imperial Council
W.F. D. Kendrick
Philadelphia
Detectives Seek A W Nixon Over Diamond Ring Theft
San Francisco detectives seek Arthur W Nixon alleged son of a Dallas former mayor. He is charged with stealing diamond rings valued at nearly $5 000 from Miss May Hopkins in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Arthur W. Nixon
Dallas
Tex
May Hopkins
Old Timers Meet At State Pioneers Gathering
One hundred fifty early settlers who arrived before 1889 attended the final session of the two day State Pioneers meeting at Pioneers hall on Lake Washington. The event wrapped up with a social session drawing former residents from across the state.
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Pioneers' Meeting
Pioneers’ Hall
Lake Washington
Baritone Whilip Kay Hillstrom to Sing at Unitarian Church
Baritone Whilip Kay Hillstrom will perform a song recital at the Unitarian church located at Boylston and Olive on Friday evening at 845. The program features selections from standard art songs and operatic arias.
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Whilip Kay Hillstrom
Unitarian Church
Boylston and Olive
Women's Lisle Hose Three for a Dollar
Advertises women s lisle hose at 35 cents per pair, three for one dollar. Highlights comfort economy and wearability with elastic hemmed tops seamless feet double soles heels and toes in bronze suede gold and mustard. Seconds are imperfect but mended.
Phoenix Silk Hose and Familiy Underwear Sale
Silk hose priced 85 cents a pair for women with slight irregularities and full fashion details including elastic tops and reinforced feet. Boys and girls union suits in multiple styles and sizes from 6 to 16 years, with ribbed cotton options and lace trims. Location noted as upper main floor.
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Nainsook Union
Graduation Gift Du Barry Ivory Pyra min Sets At Bon Marche
The Bon Marche on Lower Main Floor offers a range of Du Barry Ivory Pyra min pieces ideal for graduation gifts. Items include mirrors in large and medium sizes, hair brushes, combs, powder boxes, cuticle tools, and buffers with prices from 75 cents to 8.75 dollars, plus an 18 piece complete set at 35 dollars.
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du Barry
BON Marche
Friday Display of White Undergarment Sale
A June Display of White offers deep discounts on muslin chemises, gowns, corset covers, drawers, bloomers, nainsook, and dimities. Highlights include muslin chemises at 59 percent, envelope chemises with embroidery, and bloomers at 75 percent, with selections in pink and white.
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Hanson
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Buster
BON Marche Cpc
Balace
Daniels
Roosevelt Welcome Back
G. O. P. Club
Judge Stephens
Imperial
A. W. Nixon
Phoenix
Georgette
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