Seattle Red Cross drives pass 101 million goal
June 26 Washington Seattle leads surge for War Fund donations as total reaches 101 million nationwide. Seattle contributions neared 425000 at noon with more arriving at Arcade building headquarters. State oversubscribed with Spokane and smaller communities also exceeding targets. Hazen J. Titus credited for mobilizing donors amid a public drive featuring speeches and music.
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Washington
Red Cross War Fund
Wilson
Seattle
Red Cross
Arcade
Washington State
Frank G. Moran
Headquar
Moran
Hazen J. Titus
Campaign drive for Red Cross at Madison Park
Men drafted at the Arlington club in Portland organize a charity effort at the Madison park event. Campaign costs covered by the executive committee as they call on every man woman and child to contribute one cent for the next Red Cross drive.
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Northernie Railroad
Seattle
Red Cross
The
Charles E. Peabody
Dr. Henry
City Com
Hervey Lindley
Ralph A. Horr
Musicians’ Association
Cross Quartet
Liord
Stewart
Carter Jones
Bon Marche Park
Arlington Club
Portland
Merc
F. H. Kruger
Republican St
Madison Park Program Draws Six Hundred Attendees
A program presented by the Chief Se drew a crowd of six hundred people at Madison Park. The event showcased community activities and drew local interest.
Oregon Red Cross fund tops million in Portland drive
Portland exceeded its $200 000 allotment and helped push Oregon's Red Cross drive toward a final total near $1 000 000. The state was asked for $600 000 and Portland contributed $400 900, reaching the milestone.
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Oregon
Portland
Red Cross
French Take 300 Prisoners in Sudden Offensive Northwest of Hurtebise
Paris dispatch reports June 26 that French troops breached German trenches northwest of Hurtebise capturing the first line and all objectives. About 300 prisoners, including 10 officers, were taken after a swift attack with heavy bombardment on a wide front. Deserters from three Czech regiments joined Russians as reports cite a broader collapse of German resistance.
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West Pront
Corman
Hurtebine
Paris
Hurtebise
War Office
Macedonian Front Clashes Reported by Paris and Berlin
Sharp clashes resume on the Macedonian front with both Paris and Berlin reporting infantry and artillery activity. Berlin dispatches say Ruestana area in Southeastern Galicia and the Carpathians are again fighting fiercely.
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Mace Dontan Pront
Galicia
Carpathian
Huselane
Paris
Berlin
Ruestana
Carpathian Mountains
Priest Knew of Cruger Murder Before Cocchi Left for Italy
New York dispatch reports grand jury testimony by Father Gaspar Moretto an Italian priest who says Cocchi confessed to him before fleeing to Italy. Authorities cite Cocchi stayed at a priest's house in Chariton Street for two days and say police may have shielded Cocchi. Ruth Cruger case widens as DA Swann promises new evidence and connections to an international white slave ring emerge from Miss Larue.
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Presa
New York
Ruth Cruger
Gaspar Moretto
Cocchi
Italy
Father Moretto
Bologna
Chariton St
Shield Coceh
Mises
Helen Crager
Wallatein
Faurot
Ruth Crager Faurot
Miss Larue
Grace Hamiston
Bon Marche Bargain Basement Promises Low Prices
A vintage advertisement touts a Special Lot of Women’s Summer merchandise at Bon Marche Basement. Cash payments only count, no free deliveries, no fine fixtures, self selection, many service features removed, and quick cash registers replace sales checks. Test these six reasons and decide.
Smart Summer Coats Priced At Five Forty Five
Here you are madam a very smart Summer Coat at five dollars forty five cents. Styles tested for street motoring and sports wear. Full length belted coats with large contrasting collars some silk others broadcloth. Glove stitching finish hints at higher priced garments. Striking checks in varied sizes from misses 16 to women's 42. Not all sizes in every style.
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BON Marche
Three Styles of Sweater Coats at Savings Fiber
Three styles of Shetland wool sweater coats offered in gold rose purple white green and other shades. Belted dressy coats feature tassels pockets and large collars in sizes 36 to 46 with solid colors and color combinations. Prices start at 3.95 and include shawl collar tasselled belt and washable finishes.
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Copenhagen
New Waists and Middy Blouses Offer Delicate Styles
Dainty Georgette Waists in white and flesh with cowl collars and lace trim. Voile waists with organdy collars, sizes 34 to 46, feature embroidered and plain voiles with lace trimming. All-Galatea Middy Blouses come in laced and coat styles, sizes 14 to 44, with belts and stripes.
Bologna probes Cocchi past life in murder case
In Rome and Bologna authorities pursue evidence on Alfredo Cocchi amid doubts about his confession regarding Ruth Cruger's death in New York. American Ambassador Page presses for his extradition while Italian investigators examine letters from Cocchi's wife for hints of a degeneracy.
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Rome
Bologna
Alfredo Cocchis
Ruth Cruger
Cocchis
Cocchi
English anxious about U S troops in Europe
In London on June 26 the House of Commons was told by Financial Secretary of War Forster that the American government would announce the disposition of its forces on the Western front at the proper time. An inquiry asked whether American troops would be under Petain Haig or Pershing.
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London
House of Commons
United States
Forester
Petain
Pield Marshal Haig
Pershing
Enlist Now Rally From Adjt. Gen. McCain Message
Adjt. Gen. H. P. McCain issued a nationwide call Tuesday urging citizens to enlist in the armed forces. The appeal frames military service as a duty to help free the world so that future generations may live in peace.
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Army
Adjt
H. P. McCain
San Francisco Overraises Red Cross War Fund Supply
San Francisco has oversubscribed its share of 1 million dollars for the 100 million Red Cross war fund by about 90 thousand dollars and possibly more.
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San Francisco
Prohibition Debate Threatens Food Bill Over Revenue Loss
Committee experts weigh revenue loss from a prohibition amendment. Supporters say tax money from breweries distilleries and saloons would shift to other taxed channels while opponents warn household flavorings could be banned. The food bill faces added opposition with fears of broader controls on steel oil clothing and farm implements.
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Reed
Missouri
Dainty New Neckwear in Many Styles at Moderate Prices
About a dozen neckwear styles offered in low prices. High stock jabots trimmed with lace, organdy frilled collars, Georgette and Satin options in lace trim and tailored looks. White and color Swiss collars feature embroidered patterns, scalloped edges, and dainty, cool designs for sheer blouses and coats.
Fashion fabrics and trims at Bon Marche lower main floor
A sale listing at The Bon Marche highlights soft dress crepes 36 inches wide in blue and white pink and white tan and white heliotrope and white stripes for outing suits and middy blouses. Sheer summer dress lawn 25 and 27 inches wide with floral patterns up to 10 yards. 36 inch fancy tussah silk mixed in blue heliotrope old rose green and yellow. Shantung yard wide in blue green old rose gray yellow tan. 2,000 yards apron gingham blue brown and red checks up to 20 yards. 30 inch soiesette 15¢ yard and loisette scraps up to 10 yards. Lower main floor.
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Shantung
Sea Yard
BON Marche
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