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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1917

Page

5

U S Aviator in French Corps Dies in Battle

A Paris report says James Hall an American aviator with the La Fayette Escadrille was killed in action after engaging seven German planes. Hall 30 from Colfax Iowa had trained at Camp D Avord and previously served in the British army. he authored Kitchener's Mob.

James Hall Boston la Fayette Escadrille Hall la Payette Bodie la Fayette Encadrille United Press Paris War Office Oston James Norman Hall Colfax Iowa Camp D'Avord Norman Hall

London Papers Show Welcome for Pershing

London papers dated June 9 portray the arrival of Maj. Gen. Pershing and his staff with detailed descriptions of the uniforms and rank, and praise the American army. The Times devotes columns to biographies of officers and the American achievements, signaling a cordial reception in England.

United Prees New York London Pershing England Times

Arrests Rise as State Officials Target Auto Violations

Officials from the secretary of state office in Olympia report daily enforcement by the auto department. More than a dozen arrests per day are being made for various driving violations, according to J. M. Howell’s account of the findings.

Secretary of State Office Olympia Auto Department J. M. Howell

Knife on Corns Causes Lockjaw

A Cincinnati authority promotes Free Zone to remove corns. A few drops relieve soreness and the corn lifts out with the root, drying to a shriveled mass without inflaming nearby skin. A quarter ounce costs little and ends the habit of cutting corns.

Cincinnati

U S Major First American in France Flies Over Front

Maj. Mitchell, a regular army aviator, has been in action over Verdun and other fronts in France. He is credited as the first U S regular army officer to fly over the trenches in action on the Western front.

U.S France Paris Verdun Maj Mitchell Washington Wm. Mitchell United Press Paria Dispatches America Mexican Signal Corps

U S Navy Officers Feted by Paris Crowds

Paris crowds cheered American naval officers and bluejackets who accompanied the expeditionary army to France. Sailors received lavish welcomes with some granted four days of leave as the city celebrated their arrival.

Paris France

Carmen Hold All Day Meet by Traction Company Trainmen

About 1100 trainmen attended an all day meeting at Moose hall in Carmen. The gathering began at 10 a m and ended late at night with only organizational details and elections. The new union plans to affiliate with the Central Labor Council and wage and condition talks await arbitration.

Traction Company New Trainmen’s Union Moose Hall Wallace T. J. Cushek E. Rose James Duncan Central Labor Council Miller Engineers’ Union

Mass Meeting Aims to Land Seattle Local Recruits

Arrangements for a large mass meeting at the Armory Saturday night mark the end of Seattle Recruiting Week. Speakers include Col W. M. Inglis Maj 88S. Suill ger, Chaplain Williard Hambleton, with the American Lake band. The Marine Corps expects full strength by June 30 and urges immediate enlistment.

Armory Seattle Bur Bick W. M. Inglis Suiliger Williard Hambleton Canadian Overseas Forces American Lake Washington Burdick Albert J. Rhodes Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club Sergi C. Gorkum Joseph John Koslowski Chicago Kozlowski

Mrs Minnie Carter shoots husband in Cumberland murder

Minnie Carter of Cumberland Maryland shot and killed her husband as he slept off drunkenness and surrendered to authorities. The incident occurred Wednesday night and prompted an arrest.

Minnie Carter Cumberland

Grace Towers Sings at Sunday Morning Service

Madam Grace Towers will perform at the 11 o'clock service at Christ Church located on Brooklyn Avenue and EB 47th Street this Sunday.

Madam Grace Towers Christchurch Brooklyn Ave

Armenian Tag Sale Raises Funds for Relief Effort

Armenian tag sale in Seattle Wednesday raised over 1200 dollars for Armenian Syrian relief. Frank C. Jackson estimates receipts, with buyers giving extra tips to girl sellers. Bazaar of Nations opened by First Washington Girl Cadets at the Masonic Temple to aid 2,000,000 Armenians Syrians Jews Persians and Greeks.

Seattle Frank C. Jackson Bazaar of Nations Washington Masonic Temple J. W. Spangler Empire Building

Col Payne Dies in New York Wealth Estimated at Nine Figures

Col Oliver Hazard Payne former treasurer of Standard Oil Co died in New York on Wednesday. His fortune was reputed to exceed 90 million dollars.

Col. Payne Oliver Hazard Payne Standard Oil Co New York

Hunter Mistakes Friend for Prey Near Medford

Lane Wyland on a hunting expedition near Medford Oregon accidentally shot and killed his friend Dave Cotterell after mistaking him for a beast of prey. The incident occurred Wednesday and authorities are investigating the accidental shooting.

Medford Ore Lane Wyland Dave Cotterell

Patent Roofing Replaces Shingles at American Lake Cantonment

The army cantonment at American Lake will use Won't Use Shingles Patent roofing in place of Washington shingles for all buildings. The change aims to improve durability and uniform appearance across the camp.

Washington Army American Lake

Why Not Have Your Teeth Fixed Now

An advertising notice promotes dental services stressing immediate action. It claims high quality dentists, low prices, painless methods, and a guaranteed warranty signed by the dentist and the owner L. R. Clark D D S. The offer includes a free examination and estimate with no obligation.

State Dental Board L. R. Clark

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