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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1918

Page

5

Lloyds Won't Bet on Ocean Flight Across Atlantic

New York May 14 Lloyds of London will not bet that the first air flight across the Atlantic will be made within five months. Aviation leaders say this stance implies the flight will occur within five months. The Aero Club of America sought quotes while a $150000 prize offer stirs interest. Germany reportedly plans air routes from Hamburg to Constantinople after the war.

New York Lloyde of London Atlantic Ocean Lloyde Lioyda Lieyda Aero Club of America Lloyds Germany Constantinople

Skagit river site debate sways toward city power source

City council and audience clash over directing a resolution to favor the Skagit site for electric power. Mayor Hanson argues against rival sites aided by outside interests while opponents press for a defined unit size and a bid plan. Council members dispute costs and legal guarantees as Thomason shifts to support Skagit.

Onman Lane Skagit John A. Shackleford Tacoma Stone Webster Supreme Court Frederick Rbausman Fingineer Henry K. Owens Stiliaguamish Board of Public Works Caldwell Moore Cotterill Thomson J. A. Johnson Thomason

Tobacco Fund supports soldiers in France with care

The Boys in France Tobacco Fund continues to operate sending tobacco to troops on the front. A Seattle girl’s letter explains she sent $1 for cigarettes, hoping to lift spirits and remind soldiers of home. The fund aims to boost morale as men endure trench warfare and bombardments.

France Tobacco Fund Seattle

Shipbuilders at Anacortes rally big fund drive

Joseph Sloan, a noted shipbuilder, presented $125 to The Star for the Our Born in France Tobacco Fund. The Anacortes Shipbuilding Co payrolls supported monthly empire fund drives as workers contributed across many names and addresses listed in the fundraiser participation.

Joseph Sloan Our Bovn France Anacortes Shipbuilding Co Empire Fund

Arrest in Alien Law Probe Focuses on Minotto in Chicago

May 14 Minotto son in law of Chicago packer Louis Swift was arrested in a federal alien enemy case after bail of 50000 was posted. He faced a May 20 federal hearing with possible wider implications of the war proclamation while claiming loyalty to the United States and readiness to serve.

Minotto Chicago Louis F. Swift Liberty Immigration Department Navy Intelligence Department Altho Berlin Germany England South America Count Wluxbury Spurles Mme. Calllaux France Jimmy

Three Suspects Taken in by Police

Three suspects named Fred Wilson Matt MacDonough and Milan Martinov were detained by police on Monday. Martinov registered for the draft but did not answer his questionnaire, while the others are not noted for further action.

Fred Wilson Matt MacDonough Milan Martinov Martinov

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