Mantell to Perform King Lear at the Met Tonight
At the Metropolitan Opera House last night Robert Mantell starred in Romeo and Juliet with Genevieve Hamper delivering a notable Juliet. Mantell’s Romeo drew a spellbound audience in the final act with his tragic gravitas as Hamper impressed in the young heroine role. The program announced King Lear for tonight as Mantell continues his Metropolitan run this week.
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Aviation field deaths rise to twelve in a month
The War Department reported twelve fatalities at aviation fields from April 25 through May 18. The tally covers training and operational incidents across bases, reflecting ongoing wartime air activity.
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Sophie Steber Heads New Home for Women Workers
Sophie Steber leads the housing committee of the Christian Defense churches of Washington formed to provide a temporary home for girls coming to Washington to do war work until permanent locations are found.
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Lemon Juice Freckle Lotion Recipe Seeded in Ad
A vintage home remedy touts lemon juice mixed with orchard white to create a freckle and tan lotion. It claims three ounces of orchard white and two lemons yield a quarter pint of lotion for daily facial use, promising clear soft skin at little cost.
German Nation Prepares for New Offensive
United Press dispatch reports German newspapers and radios signal a renewed offensive plan aimed at breaking allied lines. The article notes preparations, troop movements, and reserves, with unity of command and expected repeat of March assault. Also mentions University of Washington stage production Fanny's First Play at Meany Hall on May 17.
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Good Looking Men Prejudiced Says Girl On Trial
Grace Lusk on trial for murder in Waukesha Wisconsin claims good looking jurors are prejudiced. The jury panel was completed late in the afternoon and is largely middle aged men. Lusk pleads sanity in her defence.
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Federal board sets 25 pounds sugar for home canning
The federal food board fixed 25 pounds as the maximum a consumer may obtain at one time for home canning. Canning clubs may purchase 100 pounds at one time. The restriction applies in addition to ordinary household supply.
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U.S. Casualty List Totals Rise to 6788 Soldiers
Washington May 14 The U S casualty list total up to May 15 was 6788 the War Department has announced The list includes killed in action 715 died of wounds 175 died of fate 1044 died of accident 237 died from other causes 63 severely wounded missing in action and prisoners 254
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Alvord Arrives at Atlantic Port After Health Leave
Brig. Gen. Benjamin Alvord arrives by transatlantic steamer to Atlantic port. former adjutant general of AEF in France leaves post due to ill health. He reports “Everything in great shape over there” and confidence in the outcome.
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Coal and Paper Problems Up for Talk Dayton
May 16. The National Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry meets for a two day session in Dayton to discuss maximizing paper output with minimal coal use. If water power is not used, coal conservation could be tight next winter amid railroad congestion from war materials.
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Man Ordered To Appear On Habeas Corpus Request
James Maresko faces a habeas corpus hearing after being jailed for federal investigation over alleged alteration of his draft registration card. Judge Jurey requires appearance Thursday at 7:00 a.m. to show cause.
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Million Tons in 1918 Boosts Seattle Industry
Seattle's shipyards are expected to produce 1,000,000 tons of shipping this year, a boon for the nation and city. Local businessmen urged seizing opportunities from industrial growth while the Savings Department offers safe, profitable saving for wage earners.
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Seattle Tailor Heralding End of Landmark Business
The Herald Tailoring Company on First Avenue and Union Street closes after woolen shortages force a shut down. Owner A Stark purchases the entire woolen pattern stock on Fourth Avenue and plans a sale in coming days.
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