Suzzallo Urges Chinese to Learn Reading Skills on Campus
Dr. Henry Suzzallo of the University of Washington told the Chinese Students alliance on campus that limited education would aid China more than studying classics. He urged creating a primer of frequently used newspaper symbols to teach the masses to read. He cited lack of science and industrial arts as major faults in China's education system.
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China
Henry Suzzallo
University of Washington
Chinese Students’ Alliance
Seattle
Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund Promotes Oh Boy Matinee
The Oh Boy Broadway show at the Metropolitan theatre plans a Thursday noon matinee with special stunts by Joseph Santley and chorus girls. Proceeds from the 50 cent admission support soldiers in France. Lavina Winn will headline a noonday vaudeville act for the fund.
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New York
Metropolitan Theatre
Joseph Santley
Our Boys In
France
Lavina Winn
Western Union Raid in East Cities Across Nation
U S investigators raid Western Union operations amid a plan where messengers carried night letters and telegraphs between Washington and cities like Philadelphia and Baltimore. Post office officials say messages were diverted via rail steps to disguise origin while inspectors urge copying letters and sending by wire to avoid delays. Thousands of letters moved nightly, with Western Union profiting from higher rates than standard post.
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Yenter
Post Office
Washington
Philadelphia
Western Union
Baltimore
Draft men to be given new examinations in reclassification
Local boards plan to reclassify registered men idle in non productive work after July 1. New heart case rules give physicians more discretion. Peet cases relax, fit men with usable feet join group A. Calls go out for mechanical training in Oakland by July 1, with 250 to Vancouver and spruce camps, and about 600 to Camp Lewis from June 28.
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Oakland
Cal
Vancouver
Spruce Camps
Camp Lewis
City
Child automobile victim on road to health
Christana Spry, 13, is in improved condition at Providence hospital Thursday after a broken thigh and badly cut elbow from a machine driven by E. A. Wiedow of Olivest. The incident occurred near Madison and 34th on Wednesday. Wiedow is at liberty on his personal recognizance.
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Christana Spry
Providence Hospital
E. A. Wiedow
BE. Madison
Wiedow
Liberty
District Five Call Meeting Thursday at 8 P.M.
Residents within District No. 5 of the Council of Patriotic Service are urged to attend a meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. at Redding's hall. The district is defined by Stewart and Olive streets to the south, Eastlake Avenue to the east, Roy Street to the north, and the bay to the west.
Barber reveals home remedy for gray hair shade change
New York barber A E O'Brien promotes Orlex powder as a DIY hair dye. He claims the 25 cent box colors gray, streaked or faded hair to black brown or light brown with one ounce of water, and guarantees purity with a $100 gold bond. The ad says the product does not rub off or feel sticky and makes a gray haired person look twenty years younger.
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A. E. O'Brien
New York City
Orlex
Phito Hay Co
Newark
N. J
Baker Favors 18 to 45 Year Draft Change
Secretary of War Baker backs an 18 to 45 draft age as Congress tends to frame legislation on that line. Crowder opposes lowering the limit. Baker denies war office aims to regulate labor beyond directing it to war work. Provost marshal general to amplify work or fight and baseball players status. Heavy draft calls expected next month with a sliding scale thereafter.
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Washington
Baker
Congress
Crowder
War Office
Provost Marshal General's Office
Draft numbers to be drawn for 21 year olds
Washington June 20 Drawing for the 21 year old registrants numbers will be held at an early date at the Provost Marshal General Crowder's office. The date is not set but expected about July 1. The drawing will follow the same method as the original with minor variations.
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Washington
Gen. Crowder
Altho
No Divorce Hearings in King County Court August
Telegraph and Telephone report says robber is marched to the police station. No divorces will be heard in King County Superior Court between August 3 and August 25, vacation time noted by Presiding Judge J. Jurey. First United Presbyterian Sabbath school intermediate department students will give a Red Cross benefit June 21 at 8 p.m.
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King County Superior Court
J. Jurey
First United Presbyterian Sabbath School Intermediate Department
Red Cross
Casualties of U S Fighters in Great War
The War Department lists 72 names in the casualty report including killed in action Lieuts H L Eddy of New Britain Connecticut J P Galloway of Newburgh New York and Corpa J Brown of Atlanta Kansas among others. Also listed are died of wounds and injuries with numerous privates and mechanics named from states across the nation.
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U.S
War Department
HL. Eddy
New Britain
Conn
J. P. Galloway
Newburgh
N. Y
Corpa
Backoo
Cox
Fairmount
Ind
Gallagher
Ireland
F. B Jenkins
Hunteville
Frank Juel
Penn Yan
J. L. McAvoy
Chicago
J. W W. Regan
Pittafield
Maas
John Stevenson
Marvin Williams
Colimaville
Ala
Lieut
C. L
Two Aviators Die In 10000 Foot Fall At Aviation Field
Lieut Frank Stewart Patterson of Dayton and Lieut Leroy Swan of Norwich Conn were killed when their plane collapsed at Wilbur Wright aviation field. They fell 10000 feet above the clouds and died on impact.
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Springfield
Wilbur Wright Aviation Field
Frank Stewart Patterson
Dayton
Leroy Swan
Norwich
Conn
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