Mother Hero Bride Honored at York Reception in Nashville
Alvin C. York known as the war’s greatest hero received a public welcome in Nashville with his mother wife and daughter. The ceremony at the Governor’s mansion drew thousands after York arrived from Pall Mall. York was awarded a diamond medal for valor while his mother and bride were honored by suffragists.
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Nashville
Tenn
Alvin C. York
Governor Roberts
Yorks
Pall Mall
City to Intervene in Valley Lawsuit
The city will intervene in the suit against Puget Sound Dredge Co. by Rainier Street Railway to force the contractor installing the trunk sewer to move street railway tracks. City Corporation Counsel Walter F. Metters is authorized to begin intervention, arguing the contractor acts as the city's agent in fulfilling the contract.
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Puget Sound
Wos Dredge Co
Rainier Street Railway Company
Walter F. Meters
Setie
Homecoming Portraits of Alvin C. York in Tennessee
Exclusive photos show Sgt. Alvin C. York returning to his mountain home after war service. His mother greets him with pride as Gracie Williams becomes his bride in a barbecue celebration and Governor Roberts assists with a wedding knot. York is noted for 20 enemy kills and 132 captured, and his sister watches proudly as he washes travel dust from his hands.
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Alvin Co. York
America
Tennessee
Howdy
Gracie Williama
Sergt. York
Gov. Roberts
York
Role Show Opens at University of Washington
The sixth annual role show opens Wednesday afternoon at the University of Washington Forestry Building. Prof. Ivan W. Goodner says it will be among the most successful yet. Exhibitors include Mrs Arthur Alexander Phinney and park officials. prize sponsors include George Theom and several local firms. The event runs through Friday.
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University of Washington
Ivan W. Goodner
Arthur Alexander Phinney
W. B. Martin
Herbert L. Coller
Charles F. Munday
George Theom
MacDougall-Southwick
Augustine & Kytr
Helen Igoe
Albert Mannen
Rhodes Bro
Mt. Baker Park
Slunter Tract Improvement Company
Formstry
Judge Denies Quash Motion in Union Timber Indictment
United States Attorney Robert C. Saunders prepared the motion to quash the Indictment charging conspiracy to defraud the government against Union Timber Products. Federal Judge Jeremiah Nederer denied the motion late Monday, and the case will proceed to trial in the near future.
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United States
Robert C. Saunders
Union Timber Products Company
Waa
Jeremiah Nederer
Poslam Claims Quick Comfort for Angry Skin
An advertisement touts Poslam as fast relief for irritated skin and a cure for eczema, rashes, pimples, acne, and scalp-scale. It urges nightly topical use and offers free samples from Emergency Laboratory in New York to achieve clearer skin with Poslam Soap medicated with Poslam.
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New York
Youth Held In Murder Case At Yakima Arrest
Roy Wolff a 16 year old youth was arrested in Yakima on charges connected to the killing of a Bakersfield California auto driver Elmer Greer. Wolff allegedly hired a car, struck Greer with a hammer near Taft California, and fled with the vehicle to Livingston Merced County where it was abandoned. Greer died from his injuries after wandering to a railroad and seeking aid. District Attorney Jesse B Dorsey said the description matches Wolff who is known to juvenile authorities in Yakima.
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Yakima
Bakersfield
Cal
Roy Welff
Bakeryfield
Young Wolff
Elmer Greer
Taft
Cal Hete
Mat
Greer
Rar
Jesse B. Dorsey
Wolff
San Mateo
Councilmen to Review Poolroom License at Cave
License committee will consider Tuesday a request from Police Chief to annul the poolroom license of the Cave at 116 Occidental Avenue owned by C D Wood and A Reynolds. A dry squad report says proprietors sold cider with 3 percent alcohol and stored stock in a hot room to promote fermentation.
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Joel Warren
C. Db. Wood
A. Reynolds
Occidental Avenue
EB. C. Collier
College Annual Honors War Men
The Tyee notes the University of Washington members who served and died in the war receive the honor roll in the college annual. It highlights their pictures and stories as the centerpiece, while other activities share space in the volume.
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University of Washington
Boy Drowns After Canal Accident Near Ballard
Chester Nobel, 10, of 14th Ave Northwest, fell from a waterlogged rowboat into Lake Washington canal while trying to board a scow towed by the tug Mayflower. Two companions, Harlan Olshacky and Dewey Hutler, jumped to safety as the scow towed past Campbell's Mill Ballard. The body was not found despite searches by port warden crews continuing Tuesday.
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14Th Ave. N. W
Lake Washington Canal
Chester
Harlan Olshacky
Ninth Ave. N. W
Dewey Hutler
W. Stet St
Capt. Fitton
Campbell's Mill
Ballard
14000 Yanks Arrive Home From War
June 10 reports 14000 American troops returning to New York with 7000 officers and men aboard transports Susquehanna Minnesota Housatonic and Freedom. The Sayoie carried 418 casualties and the Wink carried 2400 engineers. The President Grant landed 4600 troops from Brest with 71st and 64th engineers, hospital and supply units and casuals from Oregon and other states.
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Susquehanna
Minnesota
Housatonic
Freedom
President Grant
Brest
Oregon
Warren Will Show Egg Busting Trick at Rose Festival
Chief of Police Warren and Mrs Hedgen depart Seattle to Portland for the Rose Festival June 10 to 13. He plans to perform an egg breaking stunt with a satchel of china nests and a six shooter, in a display to entertain the crowd.
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Warren
Mra. Warren
Mra
KE. Ll. Hedgen
Portland
Seattle
Buffalo Bul
Cody
Blood-Iron Phosphate Ad Claim For Thinner People
An advertisement promotes Blood-Iron Phosphate tablets as a cure to increase strength vitality and endurance for thin nervous or anemic individuals. It claims rapid weight gain and nerve health with five grain tablets at meals and lists Owl Drug Co Swift Drug Co and others as authorized sellers with a money back guarantee. The price is stated as 500 a week.
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the Owl Drug Co
Swift Drug Co
Kahn Demands Small Army Over 400000 Men
California congressman Juliu e Kahn, chair of the house military affairs committee, says the public will reject a large peacetime army and supports a small force with universal military training. He criticizes Secretary Baker for seeking an army of about 400000 and asserts the nation will not tolerate it.
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Kahn
Washington
United Press
United States
Juliue Kahn
California
House
Ka Hn
A. BE. F
Haker
Fire Damages Rooming House on Terry Ave
A blaze started in the attic of a rooming house at 710 Terry Avenue and caused damage attributed to E A Housman. The fire resulted in damage estimated at about 100 dollars.
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Terry Ave
E. A. Housman
Gamagen
Boy's Bedtime Industriousness Noted In Family Tale
A small boy is always very industrious when it is time for him to go to bed. He organizes toys, brushes teeth, and settles with a book before lights out, showing steady bedtime routine.
Housewives Seek Action Against Rising Food Prices
Mrs Elinor M Redington president of the club proposals include forming a housewives union to pressure price regulation. She notes wage trends and calls for boycotts on butter and eggs, urging unified action to lower costs and organize across the coast. Four committees are named for butter eggs meat and strawberries ahead of Friday's meeting at the Arcade Chamber room.
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Elinor M Redington
Ry Hall
L. H. Cook
Supreme Court Defers Property Tax Challenge by Emily Deganey
The Supreme Court faced a challenge to the 1913 revenue act taxes on property of nonresidents. Emily Deganey, a French resident, attacked the law in the case argued in Washington on June 9.
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Washington
United States
Supreme Court
Emily BR. Deganey
France
Lying Persists Among Those Who Mind Their Own Business
The statement notes that some individuals find pleasure in lying while they prefer to mind their own affairs, highlighting a cynical view of truthfulness and personal conduct.
Hair Removing Treatment Ad Beware Delatone Instructions
An advertisement claims delatone mixed with water can remove unwanted hair by applying a thin layer for a few minutes then rubbing off. It warns to use carefully to avoid skin injury and notes the product promises skin free of hair.
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