Kidnapping Case Linked to German Agents in Missouri
Springfield reports the baby of banker J. Holland Keet, Lloyd Keet, aged 14 months, remains missing as police arrest eight suspects. An ex-policeman-turned-driver admits aiding the conspirators led by “Scarface Riley.” Confessions name a German agent in St. Louis directing the gang to seize a child and possibly other targets in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The Keet family grows despondent as evidence trails unclear.
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Springfield
Lloyd Keet
J. Holland Keet
Voice
Keet
Scarface Riley
Chicago
A. Clement, A Wealthy Jeweler, Who, Both Claude Piersol and Taylor Adama
United States
Viersol
Riley
St. Louien
Clearing record broken in Seattle bank totals
Bank clearings in Seattle rose to a record $5,177,392.09 on Thursday, surpassing the previous high of $4,902,953.49 set in May. Officials attribute part of the rise to banks being closed Tuesday, allowing traffic to accumulate until Wednesday.
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Seattle
Federal Jobs Open In Civil Service Commissions
The United States civil service commission announces vacancies for third class steam engineer at $1000 per year, marble polisher at $720, and charwoman at $300 at the federal building. Information and application blanks available at the civil service office in the federal building.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Federal
Civil Service Office
Fireman Toboda Released After Seaboard Register Refusal
U S marshals arrested A Toboda on Wednesday for failing to register for selective service. District Attorney Clay Allen released him Thursday after Toboda, a fireman on the steamship City of Seattle, completed the registration. He stated no residence ashore and ignorance of where to register.
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A. Toboda
U. S
Clay Allen
Toboda
Seattle
Land for War Garden at Ft Lawton Leased Free
In return for one fifth of the crops, 50 acres of government land at Ft Lawton including the parade ground will be leased rent free for a war garden. July 12. Any citizen eligible to apply for the land.
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Ft. Lawton
Citzen Ie
United States War Stirring Canadian Recruiting says Bishop
Rev. W. Pinkham of Calgary bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Alberta reports that the U S entry into the war has stimulated recruitment in Canada while he is in Seattle.
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United States
Canada
W. ©. Pinkham
Calgary
Episcopal Diocese of
Alberta
Seattle
Americans in air work win highest honor at Paris
Lieut William Thaw of Pittsburgh and Adjutant Raoul Lufberry of New York, two aeroes in the Lafayette Escadrille, plus Sergt. Haviland of Minneapolis, are cited for bravery after a two week stretch in which the squadron fought 16 air battles. Lufberry, Hav land, Walter Lovell of Concord and Thomas Hewitt of New York are named among those credited with downed planes. Thaw returned to the front after a grave wound and is praised for courage and gathering low altitude intelligence.
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Paris
William Thaw
Pittsburgh
Raoul Lufberry
New York
Aeroes
LaFayette Escadrille
Sergt
Haviland
Minneapolis
War Office
LaFayette Cacadrille
Lutherry
Havland
Walter Lovell
Concord
Mass
Thomas Hewitt
Kenneth Marr
Alaska
Lufberry
Charles Johnson
St. Louis
Thaw
Patriotism to wane in America says Illinois Staats Zeitung
The Illinois Staats Zeitung editorializes that the drafted citizen registered without enthusiasm and will grow less patriotic as duty nears. It warns a sense of sacrifice for foreign ventures could clash with conscience and threaten internal peace of the republic.
Sewing circle meeting in Becond Washington Infantry auxiliary
The next meeting of the sewing circle of the Auxiliary to Company D Becond Washington Infantry will be at Mrs. J Quigley 1919 Fourth Ave N at 1 80 p m Friday.
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Washington Infantry
Seattle to raise 300000 for Red Cross drive
Seattle faces a 300000 contribution within 16 days to support the national Red Cross appeal. Dr Henry Suzzallo chairs the city effort with Dr Suzzallo and David Whitcomb leading the campaign. headquarters are in the Arcade building with contact numbers Elliott 2196 and 2127. The effort ends June 25 and includes city and state leadership councils.
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Seattle
Red Cross
Wilson
Red Cross Funde
State of Washington
Suzzalio Ie
Henry Suzzallo
M. A. Arnold
A. W. Leonard
A. J. Rhodes
Moritz Thomson
R. H. Thomson
Rebel Vets Parade in Washington at Last
Washington June 7. More than 20 000 Confederate veterans and escorts marched down Pennsylvania Avenue in a reunion review. President Wilson stood before the White House, reviewing the rebel remnants as crowds cheered and the city glowed with flag and St Andrews crown. The display signaled a united America facing Germany.
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Grant
Pennsylvania
Appomattox
Confederacy
St. Andrew's
Wilson
Johnson
White House
Choera
United America
Germany
Robbery and manhunt dominate city news
SHORT NEWS reports a hold up on HH Galloway at 302 Second Ave North with $3 and a gold watch taken. Gov Lister offers 200 reward for Percy V Allen wanted on murder. Allen escaped King county jail March 4. E T Corning 40 a bridge foreman at Scenic WA injured with fractured skull after a derrick fall, taken to Seattle General hospital.
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HH. W. Galloway
Second Ave. N
Gov. Lister
Percy V. Allen
King County
E. T. Corning
Scenic, Wash
Seattle General Hospital
Sergt. V. R. Putnam
John Cloorin
Explosives Blast Hits Petrograd Harbor
An exchange telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen reports a major explosion and ensuing fire in Petrograd harbor. A large quantity of explosives recently received from England blew up, with many persons reported killed.
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London
Petrograd
Copenhagen
England
Meet Soldiers Informal Mixer At Queen Anne Hall
The Personal Service Association of Sixth Company Coast Artillery N G W invites the company and their ladies to an informal mixer on Saturday evening June 9 at Queen Anne Redding hall First Ave W and Royst. An informal reception offers a chance to become acquainted with the men followed by dancing.
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Personal Service Association
Sixth Company, Coast Artillery
Queen Anne Redding Hall
First Ave. W
Royst
Early Peace Is Cay Of Leader Of Revolution
Petrograd dispatch reports Russia's council leader urges America to press for peace by any means. President Tscheldze states ending the war serves the revolution and asks American workers and democrats to influence governments to end hostilities soon. He adds the revolution has international significance and guides all world affairs.
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WM. G. Shepherd
United Press
Petrograd
America
Tscheldze
Russia
Europe
Germany
French Pleased by U S War Plans
Paris reports M. Jules Cambon, former foreign minister, says France is deeply impressed by American war enrollment and preparations. He notes cooperation with Europe will grow gradually and that knowledge of American efforts could decide allied victory. Marshal Joffre may serve as a link between French and American forces.
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Paris
M. Jules Cambon
Europe
Marshal Joffre
Death of garage proprietor George C. Kopp reported
George C. Kopp, 66, owner of the Harrison street garage at Harrison street and Third avenue, was found dead in his bed behind the shop Wednesday afternoon. He is believed to have died of heart failure.
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George C. Kopp
Harrison St
Third Ave
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