Five Days of Hell on the Dardanelles Described by Australian Soldier
Cairo dispatch recalls a New Zealand noncommissioned officer and Australian range finder sharing a nurse's account of five days of brutal fighting at Gallipoli. He details landing, beach assault, heavy shelling, a sniper wound, and the relentless casualties as the force pushed inland under fire.
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Dardanelles
W. HH. Nevison
Cairo
Egypt
New Zealand
Gallipoli Peninsula
Thelitary Hospital
Cocoanut Oil Shampoo Advice
A 1910s style advert suggests coconut oil as a gentle shampoo option. It warns against alkali in commercial soaps and shampoos, claiming coconut oil cleanses without drying the scalp. One or two spoonfuls produce a rich lather that detangles, rinses clean, and leaves hair soft, bright, and easy to manage.
Dying Man Recounts Final Exchange in Trench Firefight
A dying soldier recalls using a telescope to observe Turkish troops, noting a sniper spotted his range finder. Bullets hit the trench, a comrade fell beside him, and the wounded man muttered in Arabic as the chaos continued.
Wilson Warns Mexico Again On Foreigners Safety
Washington reports factional leaders in Mexico were warned that the lives and property of foreigners must be respected amid threats of street fighting in Mexico City between Carranzista and Zapatista troops. Communication with the capital remained cut and occupation status uncertain.
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Washington
Mexico
Mexico City
Carranza
Chorus of 150 Praises for Olaf Opera at Hippo drome
The People's Chorus presented King Olaf at the Hippo drome with 150 singers and 25 musicians. Neal Begley won the night in Olaf's death scene, while Grace Farrington Hamsted Phileas Goulet and others received strong audience approval. Directed by W. H. Donley, the performance left all involved pleased.
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Olaf
Hippodrome
Neal Begley
Grace Farrington Hamsted
Gudrun
Sigrid
Thyri
Phileas Goulet
Robbery in alley claims $200 bond and watch
A Snohomish man, Walker Kuhn, was offered a good job by another man who demanded a $200 bond and then led him into an alley and robbed him of the money and a costly watch. He reported the incident to police on Tuesday night.
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Gallipoli
Walker Kuhn
Snohomish
Sure Way to Kill Rats with Stearns Electric Paste
Excerpt claims a two ounce box of Stearns Electric Paste destroys rats mice and cockroaches when used per directions at night with a morning effect. The copy asserts the product is unmatched for vermin extermination and even notes government use and multilingual directions.
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Stearns
Fraser Paterson Optical Department Opens in Seattle
Fraser-Paterson's new optical department on Second Ave and University St promises finest optical service in the Pacific Northwest at popular prices. J. W. Edmunds, Oph. 1, in charge, marks eleven years of successful service in Seattle.
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Fraser-Paterson
Second Ave
University St
Pacific Northwest
J. W. Edmunds
Thaw Takes Stand in Sanity Trial Surprise Testimony
In New York on June 23, Harry K. Thaw testified as the first witness in his sanity trial before Justice Hendrick's court. Thaw appeared nervous yet answered clearly after a brief direct examination. Blanchfield charged officials and witnesses with profiting from Thaw’s insanity while Deputy Attorney Cook recounted Thaw’s alleged debaucheries and alleged ties to Stanford White.
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Harry Thaw
Stanchfield
Blanchfield
Austin Flint
Thaw
Susan Merritt
Pittsburg
Broadway
Evelyn Nesbit
Paris
White
Cook
Stanford White
Italians Surround Fort of Malborret in Italian Advance
Rome June 28 Ital ian Alpine troops have encircled the fortress of Malborret and now bombard the town. Advices from the front report the Italians gained near complete control of surrounding positions. Simultaneously 30 000 Austrians north of Goritz were repulsed.
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Rome
Malboreet
Malborret
Goritz
Milk ordinance to be discussed again by council committee
The milk ordinance, nearing final amendment, returns for a Wednesday public safety committee session. Some members hope to complete redrafting at this meeting while others remain skeptical.
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Public Safety Committee
Council
Frank Kane Named to Address International Press Congress
Prof. Frank Kane of the university journalism department was chosen by Walter Williams dean of Missouri's journalism school to speak at the International Press Congress in San Francisco from July 6 to 8. He cannot attend due to summer school obligations.
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Frank Kane
Walter Williams
Missouri
Kane
International Press Congress
San Francisco
Plans for Seattle Picnic Invite Scottish Births in Canada
Plans to gather works of Scottish birth in Vancouver and Victoria will invite those residents to Seattle's annual picnic as arrangements progress.
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Vancouver
Victoria
Seattle
Bandit Robs Street Car At End of Line
A lone bandit stopped a Woodstock street car at the end of the line and robbed conductor A. R. Kelser of eight dollars before escaping.
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Bandit
Portland
Woodstock
A. RR
Kelser
Mailmento G0 To Convention
The State Association of Letter Carriers and the postmasters and clerks will hold their annual convention at North Yakima July 4 and 5. The Seattle delegates about 100 will go by special train on Saturday July 3 returning Tuesday. The delegation will be accompanied by the Seattle Mall Carriers band. Platform fell 20 feet from the top of coal bunkers of the Pacific Coast Co near Washington street. Mike Fallelil of 1518 Bellevue Ave believed to be internally injured removed to Providence hospital. Frank Gillinski of 1934 Fifth Ave W nose cut and hand crushed taken to city hospital.
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State Association of Letter Carriers
the Postmasters and Clerks
North Yakima
Seattle
Seattle Mall
Pacific Coast Co
Washington St
Mike Fallelil
Hellevue Ave
Providence Hospital
Frank Gillinski
Fifth Ave. W
City
Platform Fall Injures Two Workmen
Two men were badly injured Wednesday morning when a platform collapsed under their weight. Emergency crews rushed to the scene as rescuers worked to stabilize the injured workers and secure the area.
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Gaba Tepe
Turkey
Navy
Washington Savings and Loan Association
Second Avenue
Ellers Talking Machine Company
Faurot Dnincine Academy
Stuart and Henry
The
Manufacturers’ Association Exhibit and Exchange
Fourth Ave
W. H. Donley Piano
Fisher Bidg
KODAK
H. Mendenman
Swift
Pike
Siegel
Pike ST
Frye
Hoice Washington
U. S
Wilson
Lundberg
A. Lundberg
P.s.navy Yard
Puget Sound
S. H. B. Kennedy
Colman Dock
Horlick
Hormick
Union Dye Works (Inc
10Th Ave
Canton
Bull Bros, Tuet Printere
AIM
Lenora ST
New York
John 8. Stanchfield
Harry K. Thaw
Field
Malborget
Frank Cant
McDougall
Southwick
Kabo
Lily of
France
Redfern Successo Warner
Nadia Nemo
Moor
Firet Floer
von Hoffman
University of Washington Phrenology Department
J. T. Hamilton
Boren Ave
Second Av
Ellensburg Normal School
Haarlem
Hal
Owl Drug Co
Ogden & Shasta
Sour Pacific
Golden Gate
Mae
Elliott
Southern Pacific
E. G
Chisholm District Freight and
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