Long casualty list reported by Gen Pershing
General Pershing reports a lengthy casualty list totaling 120 names. New England continues to show missing in action, wounded, and other casualty classifications, with numerous individuals named by state and city across the United States in a war update from Washington.
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Gen. Pershing
Apabhington
Pershing
Pingland
George Cresland
Westville
James F. Craw
Warsaw
N. Y
780 Are Saved as French Ship Does to Bottom
Passengers on the Pacific Mail Inez Colusa recount the rescue of 780 survivors from the sinking French liner Andre Lebon near Singapore on April 6. The Colusa reached the scene 65 miles away as calls for help came in and transferred all aboard to Singapore, with nearly 100 injured.
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Sengers
Pacific Mail
Inez Colusa
Andre Lebon
Singapore
Colusa
Lower bars for "A" men to do war work
Extension of the rule covering withdrawals was made Tuesday at a meeting of the board of regents at the University of Washington. Students leaving college to engage in war work may now take their final examinations before the end of May. The rule does not apply to those enlisting in the service, but to students who may be needed for special lines of work such as forestry and engineering.
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Board of Regents
University of Washington
Walsh Named Deputy State Officer of Knights of Columbus
Tacoma May 15 E J Walsh was chosen state deputy of the Knights of Columbus the highest state office in the order A G Shott of Bellingham reelected secretary Robi Kline Birmingham treasurer L J Schiblin Colfax warden and Joseph Wilworthing Seattle named delegate to the national convention at Buffalo New York
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Tacoma
E. J. Walsh
Knights of Columbus
A. G. Shott
Bellingham
Robi. Kline
Birmingham
L. J. Schiblin
Colfax
Joseph Wilworthing
Seattle
Buffalo
New York
List of names showing a mix of Conn and other states
A long roster of individuals from Connecticut including New Haven Portland Hartford New Milford and others with scattered entries from Maine Massachusetts New Jersey Alabama and Iowa. The list includes ranks private and private like titles and various misspellings and unclear affiliations.
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J. Reynolds
New Haven
Conn
John F. Cronin
Portland
Peter F. Plant
Quincy
Mase
Porter
Herbert NR. Newton
Hartford
Chester Dr. Gravett
Crean Grove
N. J
Edward Clark
Collineville
Harry J. Cook
East Hampton
Leonard Colburn
Levy M. Couch
New Milford
Joseph Donna
Two Portland Men Wounded in Battle
Ottawa report lists wounded Americans C. W. Donald and C. G Frisbie both of Portland. Chicago item: John Wernburg Jr was exonerated by a coroner's jury after killing his father to defend his mother and sister.
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Portland
Ottawa
Ont
C. W. Donald
C. G Frisbie
Chicago
John Wernburg, Jr
Allied Lines Hold Against German Offensive Map Notes
A wartime map shows Allied positions from the Channel to the Swiss border. Belgians north of Ypres, British line from Amiens to the south, Portuguese near Albert, Canadians near Arras, Australians north of Amiens, Americans around Hangard and Toul, with French forces from Amiens to Switzerland. German drives feared at Ypres Arras and Amiens.
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Wis
Aberty
Ypres
Amiens
Albert
Arras
Mondidier
Hangard
Toul
Perahing
Switzerland
Silk Gingham and Wool Plaid Skirts Sale Ad
Unusually good sale on silk gingham and wool plaid skirts for summer. Silk ginghams include dark blue gathered skirt with centered front girdle. Wool plaid skirts shown in green tan gold and blue feature waist gathering pockets belts and decorative buttons. Becond floor.
Apron Day Special at $1.00 for Coverall Aprons
Thursday feature at The Bon Marche offers gingham and percale aprons in multiple styles. Prices range from $1.00 to $3.95, with waist and jumper styles, and middy fastenings. Describes practical aprons for home and garden use and notes third floor display.
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BON Marche
Yard Lawn Prints for Cheap Striped Effect
Advertises printed lawns at 8c a yard with neat figures and stripes in light and dark, 24 inches wide, priced for lower main floor use. Promotes thrift stamps and Liberty Loan coupons urging money to work for victory.
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Only &c
Victory
Carry Home Specials at Delicatessen Park Sausage
The ad promotes specials with Park Sausage at 30 cents a pound, ripe olives in a pint at 16 cents, and mayonnaise made fresh daily at 43 cents a pound. Fourth Floor.
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Park
Automatic Mark down Corner Bargains Outline Plan
ACLEARINGHOUSE FOR ODDS AND ENDS announces a stepwise discount plan. Goods are marked down 25 percent in 12 business days, 50 percent in 18 days, 75 percent in 24 days, and given away after 30 days. The scheme aims to force bargains.
Spruce Lumber Surge Targets Oregon Washington Forests
Portland reports Col. Brice H. Disque returns from Washington amid plans to triple spruce production. John D. Ryan orders the spruce division to boost output to 80,000,000 feet monthly, with 20,000 new workers needed and 90,000,000 feet needed to meet factory speedups.
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Col
Brice H. Disque
Washington
John D. Ryan
Aircraft Production Board
Oregon
Ryan
Signal Corps
Ita
Col. Disque
Itoyan
Disque
Inspection of King County Jail by Seattle teachers
The King county jail will be inspected by the public Saturday May 25 from 11 am to 3 pm under guidance of the Seattle Grade Teachers association. Conditions will be thoroughly exhibited. Miss Jeanette O Rourke was elected president at the association’s Monday night meeting.
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King County
Seattle Grade Teachers’ Association
Association
Jeanette O'Rourke
Call 366000 To War Camps In May Draft Call
Provost Marshal Crowder orders 61 600 more men to cantonments for training, bringing May total to 266 000. Men move in two waves May 20 24 and May 29 June 2. Between May 20 and June 2 284 600 will move from home to camps to replace troops sent to France. Twenty four states plus DC supply last call. Washington state sends 250 to Vancouver barracks in each period.
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Washington
Crowder
France
States
District of Columbia
Vancouver Barracks
No Action Yet Taken for Fish Rehearing
Olympia May 15 Attorney General Tanner has not yet decided to file a petition for a rehearing in the case of the state concerning Nick Constanti who obtained a writ of mandate in the supreme court because L I Darwin state fish commissioner refused him a fishing license on the ground that Austrians are not permitted to fish even if their first papers have been secured
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Olympia
Tanner
Nick Constanti
Supreme Court
L. IL. Darwin
Rhodes Scholarship Postponed To 1919 By Board
The board of trustees announces the postponement of Rhodes scholarship awards until next fall. 1918 candidates may compete again in 1919.
Open Officers' School Began at Camp Lewis for 800 Cadets
At Camp Lewis Tacoma on May 15 the officers training camp opened with 800 students. Only half will be recommended for commissions, a policy stressed by officers to motivate high achievement. Civilians eligible include reserve officers corps members with one-year training since Jan 1 1917 and at least 300 hours under army supervision. Charles Mullen, ex Chicago White Sox first baseman, among new arrivals.
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Cers
Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
Charles Mullen
Chicago White Sox
364Th Infantry
Arrest Pro-German at Naval Camp Here
W. J. Leanor, 54, was arrested at the naval training station at the University of Washington Tuesday for pro German utterances. The arrest was made by Lieut. F. W. Becker of the naval intelligence office. Leanor was a carpenter.
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W. J. Leanor
Naval Training Station
University of Washington
F. W. Becker
Naval Intelligence Office
Leanor
AF of Labor to Pick Delegate for June Convention
The American Federation of Labor will select a delegate at a special Wednesday night meeting to attend the annual convention in St. Paul on June 10.
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American Federation of Labor
St. Paul
U S Diet Cuts Wheat Use To 35 Percent In War Year
Washington May 15 Americans now eat 35 percent as much wheat as in a normal year. Food Administration figures show wartime saving is under way while shipping improves. Cornmeal and potatoes replace wheat, barley flour and rye follow. potatoes at 9 percent of normal demand. After August the strain should ease though Hoover aides urge realism about crop prospects.
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Food Administration
America
France
Britain
Hoover
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Tilton
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Thomas Cole
Springvale
Charles Conk
Leeter W Derry
N. HW
Walter G. Gooth
N. H
Mike Zaluki
Clar
Lieuta. King
Chambersburg
John N Ban Francisce
Sergt
Bolen F . Corpe
James HM
Ladyemith
Whecago
Don Dutcher
Roy J. Col
Alfred T. Prandeco
Hans A. Hamer
Mankato
Pientsa
Beaver
Waldo
Ark
James D Rodney
Kirby S&s
Geo . Westville
James N. Y
Marry
Batheote
Orance
Harold A
Gustaf Birpen
Fred W
James F
Arthur F
Middletown
George DP
Walter
San Francisco
Pas
C. Order
Sqner
Ypres Yy
Ompyus
Jabassee
Olile
Balbert
conBiss
Omontdidier
Vcpe
Baby
Fulton
Fulton Palace
Delicatessen
Camp Lewis
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