Movement of Ninth Division Heads Home From Brest
United Press reports the 9th division moving to Brest on the way home with the first 1,000 men leaving west of Treven. Three daily trains follow as the remainder depart. Commandant De Mange awards the croix de guerre at Treves to the 3534 infantry for bravery at St Mihiel and in the Argonne. The 89th consists of national army men from Kansas Missouri South Dakota Nebraska Colorado New Mexico and Arizona.
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Kyllburg
Germany
United Press
Brest
Treven
Treves
Commandant de Mange
St. Mihiel
Argonne
89Th
National Army
Kansas, Missouri
South Dakota
Nebraska
Colorado
New Mexico
Arizona
Ingenue Parker in Going Up at Metropolitan Theatre
The Boston native Kettle Parker, dainty ingenue in Cohan Harris aviation musical comedy Going Up, arrives May 11 for a week at the Metropolitan theatre with matinees. She defends a busy life of rehearsals and workouts, noting endless training and discipline behind her stage routine.
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Ways Kettle Parker
Cohan & Harris
Metropolitan Theatre
Boston
Myn Mise Parker
Slowest Traveler In World Found In San Francisco
The slowest traveler ever identified bought a Tulare to Sacramento ticket for 13.45 dollars 37 years ago. It lay unused for 26 years until honored by Southern Pacific with a stopover at Merced. In 1910 the same passenger used the ticket to Stockton and asked for a stopover to Sacramento, seeking a refund from Stockton. the conductor refunded and kept the ticket as a souvenir, now held by the United States railroad administration. the passenger’s name is not known.
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San Francisco
Tulare
Sacramento
Southern Pacific
Merced
Stockton
United States Railroad Administration
Pistol Shots Stop Break for Liberty
Police arrest John Stewart and Henry Swafford after pistol shots from Sergeant P F Keefe interrupt a dash for liberty. Both suspects, a motorman and a discharged soldier, are jailed following a midnight confrontation on Sixth Ave and King St. Morria Phillips, a Russian laborer, witnessed the incident and alerted authorities.
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P. F. Keefe
John Stewart
Henry Swafford
Sixth Ave
King St
Kand & Hotel
King
Morria Phillips
Keefe
H. Aasland
G. W. Wilson
Barber Charged With Chewing Ear in Dispute at Shop
W A Montgomery barber faces a criminal charge for chewing the left ear of Thomas Egan during a February 25 incident in Judge King Dykeman's court. Police say Egan visited the shop seeking rate information when Montgomery allegedly restrained him and nibbled the ear cartilage as bystanders cried out.
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Montgomery
Thomas Egan
Barbers’ Union
King Dykeman
Egan
Bean
Moonshiners Plague Hawaii As Okolehao Sells High
In Honolulu on May 8 headlines warn moon shiners in Hawaii rival mainland bootleggers. Okolehao the native drink fetches 15 to 20 dollars per gallon inciting fresh enforcement. Japanese offenders noted as frequent, and advocates push prison terms for violators.
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Honolulu
Moon Shiners
Hawaii
Brandon Durham Vows Street Demolition Over Ant Plague
London May 8 report says Brandon Durham plans to demolish an entire street of 42 houses after an ant plague resisted all control efforts. Authorities ordered relocation and street clearance to stop further spread and protect surrounding areas.
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London
Brandon
Durham
Home and camp supply sale banners described
Readable fragments show bleached 24 by 42 inch banners sold for 35 cents each during disposal sale. Text notes hems and rubbing can improve appearance. Mentions home or camp supplies and discounted pricing.
Admits Robbery After Shooting in Dalles
Edward Primrose and Dolph Lewis, jailed after Primrose fatally shot Chief Ralph Gibons, confess to the Washougal bank robbery from Monday. District Attorney Galloway notes Lewis signed a statement calling the crime a foolish notion. Gibons and Sheriff Chrisman had intercepted the pair at the jail when Primrose opened fire.
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Dalles
Ore
Edward Primrowe
Ralph Gibons
Dolph Lewis
Washougal
Wash
Galloway
Lewis
Gibons
Chrisman
Primrose
No Drastic Action to Cancel Vessels
A telegram from Philadelphia to the San Francisco branch of the United States Shipping Board states no drastic steps in shipbuilding are planned. The message asks Capt. A F Pillsbury to reassure builders and workers that cancellations are not anticipated, with new contracts for ship types to follow.
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San Francisco
May
United Preas
United States Shipping Board
Philadelphia
A. F. Pillsbury
Honest Path to Wealth in Politics Questioned
A reflection on political investigations suggests honesty may be the slow route to riches rather than a shortcut, framing a critique of integrity demands in public life.
War Camp Service Aids East Districts Expansion
W. C. Weir, Seattle War Camp Community Service representative for eight months, departs for Spokane to oversee work for returned service men in eastern Washington cities not yet served. He led the Soldiers and Sailors' club in Seattle since September and opened the Army and Navy club in January. He also helped establish a merchant marine training station club house at West Seattle and a $20,000 Charleston club house.
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W. C. Weir
Seattle
War Camp Community Service
Spokang
Washington
Soldiers and Sailors’ Club
Army and Navy Club
Merchant Marine Training Station
West Seattle
Charleston
Labor Unions Win Position in Japan
N. B. A. Special to The Star reports that Japan recognizes labor unions with amendments to police regulations allowing their organization.
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Japan
N. BE
TORIO
May
Zemo Offers Quick Relief for Skin Irritation
A trusted antiseptic liquid promoted for eczema itch and rashes. Zemo provides rapid relief and normal skin with minor, overnight improvements. Sold by druggists with pricing of 35c and $1.00 for extra large bottles from The E. W. Rose Co. Cleveland Ohio.
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E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
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