Hanson threatens action as opponents block city power project
Mayor Hanson accuses Backus and the National City Bank of trying to block the Skagit river power site and power bonds. He cites wartime needs, jobs, and a looming energy shortage while a San Francisco engineer arrives to assess city power needs and the project’s war relevance.
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Pames Backus
Hanson
Ita San
M Mackus
National ci of Commerce
Tasues Fee
Skagit
Backus
Librry
Ite
Pve
Indus
Chis
Han
House of Seatte
Seattle
Puget Traction, Light & Power Co
Capital Lesues
BR. HH. Thomson
Skagit River
Capital Issues Committee
San Francisco
RE. P. Taylor
Seven Northwest Men Die With Marines at Chateau Thierry
Washington reports casualties as 45 killed in action 12 died of wounds and 31 severely wounded among Marines at Chateau Thierry. Seven Northwest men from Washington and Oregon are listed among the dead and wounded including First Lieut Charles B Maynard Spokane. Seven Northwest Marines die as battles rage in France.
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Northwest
Chateau Thierry
Marine Corps Headquarters
Washington
Oregon
Charles B. Maynard
Spokane
James N. Alien
Walla Walla
Ore FE
Counts
Tenino
John Wesley Gibson
Eugene
Ore
Leo L. Fry
Portland
Chas Auer
Bandon
Corp
William Hansen
Busch Estate Seized by U S Widow in Alien Property Case
Washington June 14 Seizure of Brew ery plants, real estate, and stock and bond investments valued at millions from Mrs Lily Busch widow of Adolphus Busch under the alien property law. Lily Busch arrives from Germany to contest return of assets claimed as hers and asserts American citizenship via naturalization of her father. Her son August A Busch also asserts citizenship. Mrs Busch’s portion of the estate valued roughly at 20 million dollars reflects the vast holdings involved.
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Washington
Lily Busch
Adolphus Busch
Mra
Bam
Germany
Busch
Rea Children Still Alive In City Mystery
Ada Mildred Rea aged 13 and her brother Harvey disappeared Friday morning after leaving home to fetch report cards. They were last seen near Woodland Park and Vine Street, later spotted on Piret Avenue. Police search all city areas, investigate hotels, and urge vigilance as they pursue clues to their whereabouts.
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Harvey
Seattle
Homme
Rea
Woodland Park
Green Lake
Awimiming
Robert M. Rea
Locomotive Firemen's Union
Piret Ave
Vine .T
Ada
War Savings Stamp Campaign Noted for June 28 Save
A local note urges residents to mark June 28 for a War Savings Stamp drive. The appeal highlights community support and the national effort to finance the war through individual purchases.
Government Contract Probe Expands as 70 Offices Raided
Washington reports on June 18 detail a government inquiry into the contingent fee or commission conspiracy linked to securing contracts. Agents were arrested and records searched in 70 cities as the probe widens, with potential involvement of manufacturers and officials across the army and navy.
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Army
Navy
United States
Wuwon
Department of Justie
Maker
Daniela
Burnquist Leading In Early Vote In Minnesota Gubernatorial Primary
Gov J A A Burnquist led in early returns with 68 128 votes to 40 204 for C A Lindbergh for the Republican nomination. Democratic nominee Ben Nelson holds a large lead. Ernest Landen may have been defeated for renomination. Paget Sound navy yard seeks more workers with applications via the Bremerton bureau of labor.
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ST. Paul
J. A. A. Burnquist
C. A. Lindbergh
Nonpartisan League
W. I. Cometock
Ben. Nelson
James A. Peterson
Themocrate
Rep
Ernest Landen
America
Walter H. Newton
Paget Sound Navy Yard
Recorder
Bureau of Labor
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Bremerton
Admiral Benson Leads U Boat Combat Off Atlantic Coast
Admiral William D. Benson, chief of naval operations, directs the U S Navy and air forces in the fight against German submarines off the Atlantic coast. He coordinates anti submarine actions and patrols to safeguard shipping lanes and coastal areas.
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William &. Benson
United States Navy
America
Atlantic
War casualty roll lists 49 names from front line
Washington June 18 War Department releases a casualty list from the Western front detailing 49 names. The breakdown shows 16 killed in action, 2 died of wounds, 1 from an airplane accident, 1 from a disease, 1 from accident or other cause, 23 severely wounded, and 1 lightly wounded.
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Washington
War Department
Weat Front
Judgment Awarded $12,000 in Auto Injury Case
J B items was granted judgment for $12,000 against Levin Sterens Benjamin Wilson and the firm of Smith Moxom by a jury in Superior Judge Davidson's department Monday. Hown sued for $26,000 as compensation for injuries received when automobiles driven by the first two defendants collided in front of the business place of Amith Hilox om. Ross, standing on the sidewalk at the time, was struck and injured requiring the amputation of his leg.
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J. B. Items
Levin Sterens
Benjamin Wilson
Smith & Moxom
Davidson
Hown
Amith & Hiloxom
Ross
Rail sabotage revelations at I. W. W. sedition trial
In Chicago on June 18 the I W W trial heard government documents alleging sabotage linked to railroad work. Keene supplied Haywood with material for sabotage articles and described shop men' s actions on the Denver & Rio Grande and Santa Fe lines. He cited a 16 hour law and a Milwaukee line incident leading to high costs and personnel charges.
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Kechane
Denver & Rio Grande
Nues
Santa Fe
Kecane
Milwaukee Road
Silk Dresses Offered In Lower Cost Section
A sale of silk dresses at 19.50 in the Lower Cost Dress section on the second floor features crepe de chine and taffeta silks with Georgette plaid beading and metal braiding. The display highlights Made in America Week with slender surplice styles, paneling, plaid bands, deep skirt tucks, and Georgette sleeves and collars on crepe de chine options. Second floor Bon Marche.
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America
Corset Shop Sale Notice at Bon Marche Third Floor
An opportunity sale is advertised for Nemo Corsets at the Corset Shop on the third floor of Bon Marche. The notice signals a timing window and invites customers to view bargain offerings and discounts.
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Thie Bon Marche
Two-Piece Middy Suits in Striped Ginghams
Novelty two piece middy suits trimmed in ginghams and plain colors offered at 3.95. Third floor displays.
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Shepard
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Camp Upton
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Ada Mildred Rea
U.S
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Burnquist
BON Marche
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White Sea Island
Priestley
Skuffer
Admiral WS Benson
Chicago
W. W
Haywood
I W. W
Nemo
Made IN
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Thes
Wilmington
Delaware
Electric Hose & Rubber Company
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