Disabled Veterans Organize for Stronger National Reach
Robert S. Marx, judge and national president, plans a Detroit convention June 27 to 30 aiming to grow Disabled Veterans of the World War to 100000 members. The group advocates centralizing war bureaus, expanding vocational training, supporting widows and orphans, reinstating insurance, and aiding disabled men through training and employment. Marx, who endured eight shrapnel wounds, urges local clubs to back the movement and help disabled veterans reclaim independence.
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Cincinnati
World War National Association
Robert S. Marx
Superior Court of Cincinnati
Detroit
Marx
American Legion
Disabled Veterans
America
Red Cross
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Joyce and Peggy Joyce Legal Battle Over Lavish Gifts
Peggy denies Joyce charges of cruelty and seeks divorce with rights to keep gifts. She plans to contest the case in Chicago, seek $10,000 monthly maintenance and $100,000 in attorneys fees, while vowing to reveal detailed accounts of jewelry and costly purchases.
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New York
Shuberts
Joyce
Peggy
Florida
Europe
Paris
Pegry
Fast Motors
Chicago
Louis B. Caldwell
Wemouth Kirkland
Peregg
Caldwell
Pueblo Ready to Clean Up After Flood
Pueblo faces months of cleanup after the Arkansas river flood left 45 bodies in morgues and reports of 27 more dead in valley towns. Railroads repair levees, relief trains arrive, and 500 residents welcome aid from Fort Sam Houston as refugees move to a guarded tent city and services slowly resume.
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Sam L. Freed
Puebla
Arkansas
Pueblo
Denver
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Civilization
29 Bodies of N. W. Heroes Arrive Here
Twenty nine bodies of former service men who died in France were to arrive here on Wednesday for redistribution to Northwest points. Among them is Lewis F. Leibly of this city, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Leibly of 718 Second Ave. W. Leibly would have been 33, died in France. the other details are incomplete.
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France
Northwest
Lewis F. Leibly
Charles F. Leibly
Second Ave. W
Leibly
King George to Open Ulster Parliament in Belfast
Premier Sir James Craig announced that King George will open the Ulster parliament on June 22 in Belfast. The move marks formal inauguration of home rule in Ireland with state ceremonies and elaborate parades and festivities planned as the king arrives with battleship escorts.
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Belfast
George
James Craig
Ireland
FPR
Hero of Marne Now in Portland for Rose Festival
Gen. A. E. Alexander known as the Rock of the Marne reached Portland from Eugene with Mrs. Alexander. They will take part in the annual rose festival, which begins today in Portland, Oregon.
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Hero of
Marne
Portland
Ore
Me Alexander
Eugene
Alexander
Cushion-Brim White Straw Sailors at Two Ninety-Five
White straw sailors with white ribbon bands feature straight or rolled brims and straight-sided or balloon crowns. Priced at 2.95 the hats showcase a classic summertime look.
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New
Skirt Selection Offers Velvet Checks and Plaids in Many Colors
A catalog note lists skirts in brown or blue velour checks with tan, black and white options, plus blacks and plaid patterns. Plain and plaited styles come in sizes 25 to 31 waist, priced at five dollars.
Tricolette Dresses Offer Stylish Value at $8.95
A range of Tricolette dresses is listed at eight dollars ninety five cents. Styles suit business and everyday wear in navy brown and black, with a lustrous long wearing fabric highlighted as especially desirable.
Desirable Coats and Wraps Offer New Styles
New straight line coats feature set in sleeves narrow belts and deep side plaits creating a paneled back. Navy blue option also includes wrappy styles in Copenhagen blue silk lined coats in tricotine and velour with wide sleeves and deep pointed collars. Sizes range from 16 to 40.
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Copenhagen
Union Suits Offered In White And Ecru At 75 Cents
Men’s union suits priced at 75 cents in ecru. Mesh knit short sleeve ankle length styles available in sizes 40 to 46 with some broken sizes in white knitted suits.
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Ecru
Flier Trapped Under Airplane In Lake Washington
Burrill Johnson of Aero Taxi was trapped beneath a capsized testing plane in Lake Washington. The patrol boat arrived quickly, saving his life as Johnson, a Star carrier across the lake, escaped unharmed.
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Burrill Johnson
Aero Taxi Company
Lake Washington
Ieschi
Johnson
The
Star
War memories and tong war injuries in Fresno report
The account notes ex politics figures recalling power and meeting mighty figures in Fresno while detailing a tong war incident that left two Chinese men fatally wounded and three others injured.
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Fresno
Cal
Vancouver Man Chosen Grand Warden of Washington Odd Fellows
At the 43rd annual session of the Odd Fellows of Washington Judge R. K. Hack of Vancouver was chosen grand warden. The Rebekah Lodge of Washington held its 32nd session and paid tribute to Mrs. Minnie G. Smith as matron of the Odd Fellows Home in Walla Walla.
Miller Urges Aid to China Sufferers
Representative John F. Miller of Seattle introduced a bill for the government to purchase 5 million dollars worth of feed for Red Cross distribution to starving Chinese victims in China.
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Miller
China
Washington
John F. Miller
Seattle
Red Cross
Pair Held for Detroit Police
Frederick C. Rasermussen and Olive Laury Rasemussen were arrested here on information from Detroit where they are wanted for burglary. Seattle police received a notice that the couple robbed Detroit resident Frank Briggs, taking over $800 in silverware and clothing. Detroit police also hold three Rasmussen siblings in the case and say the couple will fight extradition.
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Frederick C. Rasermussen
Olive Laury Rasemussen
Detroit
Seattle
Oakland County
Pontiac
Mich
Frank FE. Briggs
Rosemuesens
Briggs
Rassmussen
Rassmussens
Funeral services for Leonard T. Billington
Funeral services for Leonard T. Billington 18 who drowned Sunday in Hinckley lake will be held at 2 p m Thursday at the Georgetown undertaking establishment. Burial will be in Washelli cemetery.
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Leonard T. Billington
Hinckley Lake
Georgetown Undertaking Establishment
Washelli Cemetery
Oregon approves soldiers bonus in state referendum
Returns from 28 of 36 counties show passage of a soldiers bonus measure by taxpaying voters. The amendment offers a $154 monthly cash bonus or a loan up to $4,000 on real estate, with bond issues tied to assessed wealth and an expected total of about $20,000,000. In Vancouver a man named Joe alias John Smith is charged with kidnapping Leon.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
U States
Vancouver
Wash
Joe
John Smith
Leon Tead
Rol
Steel
Jeotic Ring
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