German Drafts Refitting as Last Great Push Gathers Force
United Press dispatch from France reports German drafts refitting with returned wounded and even 18 year old youths. Captured officers claim high casualties around Meteren and in the Lys fights, with some battalions suffering 60 to 70 percent losses. The piece notes fears the 1919 draft will push veterans and youths to death to fulfill the Kaiser’s gamble for world domination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Germany
Hindenburg de Largery
Meteren
112Th
Lys
Kaiser
Man
Boy
Horne
Dog
Airmen Die In Uncontrolled Flight North Of Toul
Two American aviators died in quick tragedy north of Toul as three planes skirted under clouds at about 3000 feet. One aircraft plunged straight down, its engine roaring, tearing a hole in the nose before crashing in a field behind the lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Taylor
United Press Co
Lorraine
Toul
Air Mail Service Begins Between Washington and New York
May 15 report notes Washington and New York households began using the first air mail service today. People look up when a mail plane approaches as the postman arrives, signaling a new era in communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Ton
New York
Washington
New
City Debates Street Car Purchase Plan and Stone Webster Role
Council members debate taking over the street car lines amid public concern over Stone Webster. Talks center on financing options, including using $200,000 owed by the company and possible control arrangements, with next committee meeting planned to study purchase possibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Councilman
Erickson
Leonard
Stoneway Bridge
Councilman Lane
Fremont
Stone Webster Company
Moore
Thomson
Meetings and honors fill busy week across city and region
Councilman KR T Heaketh travels to Cincinnati to attend a meeting of the Motel and Restaurant Employes International Alliance and division 4 guests at a dance. A Richmond Beach community event celebrates excess Third Liberty Loan subscriptions. Transportation club guests of honor include Crawford Vaughn and Sergi Smith at a noontime luncheon. Regimental colors to be presented at 63rd artillery Fort Worden May 22. Chamber guests include C B Kent and Andrew Christensen. Chamber urges half fare for farm laborers during harvest. Various club meetings and university staff news fill the week alongside a robbery case and job postings for federal roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Alliance
KR. T. Heaketh
Cincinnati
Mein
Alliance
Division No 4
Rredding
Richmond Beach
Crawford Vaughn
Sergi. Smith
Transportation Club
63Rd Artillery
Fort Worden
C. B. Kent
U. 8 Shipping Board
Andrew Christensen
Alaska Engineering Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
Olivia FB Dodds
C. M. Karnes
Stephen J. Miller
Aniversity
War Department
J. M. Rodgers
George Cavalismaya
Tuesaday Rodgers
Federal Building
Play for Red Cross Benefit at Lincoln High School
Frances Hodgson Burnett's The Little Princess will be performed Saturday night at Lincoln High School to aid the American Red Cross war fund. Soldiers and sailors will be admitted free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Fund of the American Red Cross
Francesa Hodgson Burnett
Lincoln High School
Liberty Bond Holders Cashing Second Issue Coupons
May 15. holders of Liberty bonds of the second issue are cashing coupons nationwide. The 4 percent bonds interest coupons may be redeemed at any bank and at many other agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Burns of President Healed After Four Weeks
President Wilson can remove bandages from his left hand after four weeks from burning it when he grabbed an exhaust pipe on a British tank visiting the White House. Rose Glass plans to sail from Seattle to New York next week to join YMCA war work in France as an educational director in charge of a hut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
France
Mies Rose Gieas
Seattle
New York
Mies Glass
University of Washington
California Railroad Commission
Wilson Opposes War Probe Plan Opposition to Senate War Conduct Committee
The piece reports Woodrow Wilson opposing Senate Resolution 241 proposing a military affairs committee to oversee the war. It cites his view that such a panel would intrude on executive authority and risk a direct challenge to the administration. The article notes President Wilson’s push for a showdown with Congress and mentions Senator Jones of New Mexico and Thompson's committee battle over limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Congress
Martin
Congressional
Thompson
Jones
New Mexico
Vanny's First Play at University of Washington Benefit
Shaw play to be staged in Meany Hall on May 17 by the Dramatic Association of the University of Washington. Proceeds support the Washington Parents Association fund aiding a club for Women in Paris under Dean Arthur Priest.
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Vanny
George Nernard Shaw
Meany Hall
University of Washington
Washington Parents Association Fund
Paris
Arthur Priest
You Need Not Suffer From Catarrh
Advertises Swift Specific 8 8 8 as a blood purifying remedy for catarrh claiming permanent relief by removing infection from the blood. Promises congestion relief in throat nostrils and mouth with mucous discharge and bad breath. Offers free medical advice from the company’s chief medical adviser at Swift Laboratory Atlanta Ga.
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Swift Specific Company
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta, Ga
Assorted Ladieswear Descriptions From Vintage Catalog
An 95 year old catalog listing features envelope chemises with V or round necklines, lace and embroidery. center sketches. gowns in fine muslin with lace insets. muslin petticoats, drawers, and knickers with embroidery. Includes Wallace insertion corset covers with lace detail.
Elegant 19th Century Undergarments Described
At 1.50 Envelope Chemises in muslin and stripe voile with lace and hand embroidery in rosebud motifs. Gowns of fine quality in plain and trim styles. Muslin petticoats with tucks lace and embroidery. Princess slips with embroidered scallops. Muslin drawers with lace and embroidery.
Lingerie and chemises with embroidery lace trim
At 1.95 Hand-worked, French-American and Other Fine Lingerie features lace trimmed gowns and ensembles. The display includes muslin chemises, envelopes with trims, chemi knickers with camisole, lace edged petticoats, and fancy muslin drawers all shown as sketches.
Hand-made Lingerie Line Highlighted by MacDougall-Southwick
A catalog note lists Philippine gowns with V or round necks, envelope chemises to match, hand-made envelope chemises with crochet edges, and camisoles with real lace trim. The items are presented by MacDougall-Southwick, Third Fleer, at 3.95.
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BY William Srilhir Simms
United Press
Stone Webster Corporation
Stone Webster
Fitzgerald
Public Service Commission
Wan Leonard
RED Cross
Liberty
Wilson
U. OF W
Beecham’s
Second Avenue and
Pike Street
McAdoo
William L. Ransom
First District of
Puget Sound Traction, Light and Power Company
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