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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1918

Page

2

Enemy Troops Massing on Toul Front

American observers report continued German concentration opposite the Toul sector and farther east opposite Nancy Roche. Aviators and anti aircraft guns are active against American observation balloons as Germans are said to hold 40 kilometers of front in Lorraine. Prisoners claim it would take two present divisions to form one strong unit as enemy lines remain sparsely held and No Man's Land is overrun with ease.

Lorraine Toul Roche New

Sun Eclipse Picture Painted by Met Museum Artist

Howard Russell But of the Metropolitan Museum painted a faithful corona scene during the sun eclipse observed Saturday in Oregon. Motion pictures captured the brief corona as scientists logged observations likely not repeated in their lifetimes. Seattle residents awaited a forecasted celestial event with only darkness signaling the heavens, while J C Hammond reported the government party’s legal action appeared successful though the moon’s appearance shifted five seconds earlier than expected.

Oregon Howard Russell Metropolitan Museum New United States Seattle J. C. Hammond Congress

English Women Return Wounded From War Front

London June 10 Two of the dozen women of the auxiliary army corps who returned as wounded heroines fought. One suffered shell shock and was unconscious after a shell exploded. Another bears shrapnel in arm leg and head. They are cared for at an institute presided by the queen, patron of the corps.

London England The S Auxiliary Army Corps

Young Al G Barnes Circus Comes to Town with Free Tickets

Feature recalls Al G Barnes childhood dream of owning a circus now expanded to 1200 animals and 600 performers. The show arrives June 19 to 1415 and offers 25 free tickets daily to boys and girls who craft the best patriotic sentences from the phrase All Barnes Dig Four Ring Wild Animal Circus.

al G. Barnes The Star Mable Stark al Barnes Circus

British raid repulsed near Bethune in Aveluy wood action

London dispatch reports Field Marshal Haig confirming a hostile attack in the Aveluy wood near Bethune was repulsed. He also notes a successful raid conducted northwest of Bethune yesterday by British forces.

London Aveluy Wood Pield Marwehal Haig Bethune

Chapman to Speak to War Gardeners at Green Lake Library

The Green Lake War Garden Community Club will meet in the public library branch at Green Lake at 7 p.m. Monday. An address will be delivered by R. K. E. Chapman, war garden expert.

Green Lake

Longshoreman dies from auto collision injuries

Martin Myrra a longshoreman of 1614 Terry avenue died in city hospital Sunday from a fractured skull sustained when his automobile collided with a North Queen Anne street car Friday.

Martin Myrra Terry Ave City Hospital

Anna Held Recovery Reported By Doctors

New York June 10 doctors say Anna Held is better though recovery not assured. Paris again bombarded as long range shelling resumes.

Anna Held New York Paris Parla

Belgium Relief Speaker Evening at First Methodist

Mrs. Vernon Kellogg, only woman on Herbert Hoover's relief commission, will address the public on Belgium's Message to America at the First Methodist church Monday night at 8.30. She was scheduled to speak at Broadway high at 3.30 p.m.

Vernon Kellogg Worman Herbert Hoover Commission For the Relief of Meldium First Methodist Church Belgium America Broadway High

Pershing Marks One Year In Europe With U S Troops

June 19 one year since General John J. Pershing and his staff landed in England en route to France. A fire left O H Pilgrim 1505 Willow at homeless Sunday. Dye industry experiments planned in La Grand Wisconsin this summer by Professor H K Benson of the University of Washington. An English shoe shows no separate compartment for the big toe.

Washington John J. Pershing England France O. H. Pilgrim la Grand Wis H. K. Benson University of Washington

4000 Eagles to Parade in Seattle Monday Evening

Four thousand Eagles from Maugies of Washington gather in Seattle for their annual session. A parade at 8 p.m. features the Beattieerie band and visiting bands, with about 150 delegates and wives welcomed by Acting Mayor Bolten. The procession routes from Stewart to University and Seventh avenues ending at Civic buildings.

L. V. Wester Seattle Aerie No John H. Schively Seattle Aerie No. 1 Our Order J.hn Calhoun Prograss Stewart Becond Ave Yesterway Courthouse Park Third Ave Union Wt Fourth Ave University #1 Seventh Ave J. C. McKnight

German Women Register June 17 to 26

Beattle and King county set a registration period for women born in Germany who are enemy aliens. Beat tle residents register with police. Beat tle port office room 202 handles outside Beattle. Registration is a declaration of peaceful intent with legal penalties for failing to register.

Beattle King County Germany Police Department Meattle Port Office

Quake Felt in Seattle As Instrument Fail Delays Details

University of Washington data on a Sunday night quake remain unavailable due to a malfunctioning seismograph. The nearest instrument at Vancouver, British Columbia, has not supplied reports. No damage was reported.

University of Washington Acien Tieta Seattle Vancouver S. C

McNamara Pardoned After Seven Years in Prison

John McNamara, imprisoned seven years for alleged robbery of the Westminster branch bank of Montreal in Beattie, was pardoned one year before his term ended. He said he plans to travel to New York to reunite with his wife and daughters and maintains his innocence despite a vigorous defense.

John McNamaras Westminster Branch Bank of Montreal In Beattie McNamara New York

Concrete Plans Dedication of Henry Thompson Bridge

The mayor and council of Concrete issued invitations for the dedication ceremony of the Henry Thompson bridge spanning the Baker River on Saturday June 15.

Council of Concrete Henry Thompson Baker River

Casualties Listed in War Department Europe Report

The War Department reports 74 American casualties in Europe today: 13 killed in action, 5 died of wounds, 1 died from accident, 46 wounded, and 7 wounded severely. Among the dead are Lieutenants John A. Ewing and Alfred Lawrence, with Captains Atkins and Costello among the wounded. Total American casualties to date reach 7 515 with breakdowns by action and cause, including 1 033 died of wounds and 4 046 missing or prisoners. The list also names numerous soldiers by name and hometown.

Washington War Department Europe Cin Cane Pneverely John A. Ewing Dorchester Mase Dear Alfred Lawrence Chicago Chas W. Atkins Wintervellowa John T. Costello Minghamton N.Y John A Kerne Dorcheeter Edgar Alfred Lawrence Orp Anthony Smeetio Potteville Pal Samuel Nuchaiter Colchester Conn Joseph Ho Weber Idaho John Vetta Italy Gee Wright Biecce Walter Viruce Lowell Hernenty Pall Hiver Kates Jonn BE King Asheboro Mac Winger Maryaville Nick Walterman Kamier Jefferson Myere Pooneville Tod Caurks Kwlewis Madison Ind Droker Keen Atkins Winterset Carson Mount Ayr la Jamee Hewitt Creston Anton Jirkowski Ian Lee Jones Andrew Ta Joseph J. Madden I Co Giew Mantey Pittefield Mich Jonna T Ceetello Binghamton lAent Spencer J. Rearis Merriam Park Minnergta Malcolm Clark Memphis Tenn John Varrell New York Kevis A. Fiske Northampton Jabert Pelly Amithville Alfred Mees Londonderry Ireland William F Murphy Coneharten Bemith Yireokiine Gersid John Casale Crefford Cagle Merten Delta County Tes Denile Cowell Nanticoke Joe Crewnrich Mamberg Ark Erroll K. Kmehechiler le Rey Franklin Green Mountain Museet M. Preets Cetassuana Arthur Garber Virgil T. Gibeon Victor Patrick J. Goodwin Lawrence Mace Welter Greenwald Karl M. Guertin East Jordan Leen Maggerty Bpencer Dh Mayes Myrecues Larenc C H Mitseroth San Francesco Clinton J. Leawitt Cambridge W McAllister Maresville Stephen A. McDaniel Kingw Va Coarulaes J. McGee Panthates W. Va Clyde McKinney Morgan Joseph Mulcahy Hreeklyn Michae Neeta Bari Nichols Moomingtor Tit Jabet Byracusee Amadeo Palaces Natick Frederiek HM Raunders Leonard M Yeens Jeaver Lam Wis Elmer D. Mackey McKeesport

Bolsheviks Nearing Doom in Russian turmoil

A dramatic account claims Bolsheviks face final battle as Ukraine and German intrigues press Russia toward counter revolution. It notes widespread disorganization, peasant and worker desertion, starvation in Petrograd and Moscow, and calls for united democratic action to form a strong army before the monarchy is restored.

Theolsheviki Russia Brest -Litovak Plan United Democracy Bolsheviki Germany Right Mensheviki Petrograd Moscow Plolsheviks

Naval Ground School Opens At Camp Here

Naval aviation recruits from west of the Rockies will learn war flying theory at a new ground school for student officers at the naval training station at the University of Washington. Lieut. J. C. Monfort is in charge with ten more instructors arriving soon. Courses cover aerial navigation gunning bombing radio signaling theory of flight and engine work. After completion, student officers proceed to San Diego.

Naval Aviation Rocklea Naval Training Station University of Washington J. C. Monfort San Diego

Gift suggestions for the girl graduate in a local shopper list

A graduation gift roundup offers a book for photos and programs priced 75c to 3.50, Rainbow River Pearl Beads at 2.50, a Fiber Silk Sleeveless Sweater at 8.95, and a Manicure Set in cloth or leatherette from 3.00 to 8.00, suitable for summer visits.

Ainbow River

Delightfully Cool White Lingerie Blouses on Display

June displays feature Delightfully Cool White Lingerie Blouses priced at 1.75. Descriptions note fine voile and organdy fabrics with dainty tucks and embroidered designs. Styles include rolling and flat collars, straight turn-back cuffs, and semi-tailored pongee and Japanese silk options in white and flesh tones. Second floor.

Bargain Night Gowns and Linens at Bon Marche

On the third floor Bon Marche offers Tuesday Undermuslins and envelope chemises at 1.25 and pretty night gowns also 1.25. Lace embroidery trimmed petticoats corset covers and pink batiste are advertised in stock for budget shoppers.

BON Marche

Bon Marche Fabric Offers White Gabardines and Pique

Lower Main Floor Bon Marche advertises white gabardines priced 35 to 85 cents per yard in 36 inch width, white pique in 27 and 36 inch widths, and underwear crepe at 1.00 with silk and cotton mix in 46 inch width. Nainsook theft priced 25 to 50 cents in 45 to 86 inch widths.

BON Marche

Ideal Summer Fabric Striped Cord Waisted Dress Material

This fabric suitable for summer waists and dresses requires little ironing. It measures 28 inches wide with stripes and plain shades, includes a cord. Lengths up to 7 yards priced at 25 cents per yard.

BON Marche

Fancy Colored Voiles For Summer at 25 Cents

A sale offers fancy colored voiles at 25 cents a yard. Fabrics come in lengths up to eight yards, widths of 38 or 40 inches, with plain shades and floral patterns. Perfect for warm season wear.

BON Marche

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