Sinn Fein Leaders Arrests Probe Sparks Irish Tension
Dublin tells of calm streets amid a government sweep arresting over 200 Sinn Fein leaders and alleged plots. Officials push for proof of a German plot as new Aldermen Kelly and MacNeil take moderating roles while US reaction and financial concerns surface.
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Dublin
Sinn Fein
Sinn
Ireland
Lord French
John Dillon
M. P Sinn Fenners
United States
Charles W. Fairbanks In Serious Condition
In Indianapolis on May 21 doctors reported Charles Warren Fairbanks remains in an extremely critical state with no improvement after medical examination. The former vice president has been ill for several days. his wife Mrs. John W. Timmons and sons Fred and Warren are at his bedside.
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Indianapolis
Charles Warren Ks
Fred
Warren
John W. Timmons
Exoneration of Elliott County Jailer in Theft Case
In Judge Calvin Hall's court a directed verdict exonerated Frank Elliott the Elliott County jailer. The case centered on a county coat allegedly sold to Sheriff Ase Lee. the jailer had been indicted by the grand jury last January.
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Frank Elliott
Calvin Hall
Elliott
Ase Lee
French Peasants Honor Dead American Ace Raoul Lufberry
Maj. Raoul Lufberry, American ace killed in combat, was honored by French peasants and Allied troops near Loraine. Funeral rites were held at a hospital site under artillery fire, with American and French aviators, soldiers, and generals present. A German biplane was believed to be downed by Lufberry’s comrades, and his coffin was draped with the American flag amid flowers and wreaths as the ceremony was filmed for later display in the United States.
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Loraine
Raoul Lufberry
Lufberry
Raoul
G. W. Loveberry
Roaton
Maj
France
Seattle
A. Y.P
French Named to Post in Ireland
Lord French has been named lord lieutenant of Ireland. Until late in 1915 he was commander of the British armies in France and Belgium.
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Ireland
Lord French
Lord Leutenant
France
Belgium
American aviator bags Hun plane in chase
Capt. David Peterson of Honesdale Pennsylvania leaped into a monoplane near Nancy and engaged a German biplane. He drove the enemy craft behind German lines but official credit was not awarded as no witnesses were present. Peterson had five confirmed victories in four days according to reports. Handy, charged with draft evasion, was bound over for trial by United States Commissioner McClelland after a raid on the W. W. headquarters on May 2.
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Lorraine
David Peterson
Honesdale
Nancy
Peterson Chas
Handy
United States
McClelland
New
W. W
Lingerie Waists and Half Socks for Young Children
A small product listing offers children’s white lingerie waists with decorative striped tops in pink blue and lavender.
Shoes with long narrow suede vamps and Louis heels
Shoes described feature long narrow suede vamps with cloth tops matching, leather soles, and covered Louis heels.
Casualty Roll Adds 41 Names with Deaths, Wounds
May 21 reported a casualty list listing 41 names including three killed in action two dead of disease one dead from wounds seven due to accidents eighteen severely wounded eight lightly and two missing in action among officers Lieut Cyril M Angell Attleboro Mass and Lieut William K B Emerson New York killed in action Captain Hall now missing Colfax Iowa also listed as dead in action other names span many states and towns with several wounded and missing actions noted.
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Lerehing
Cyril M. Angell
Attleboro
Maes
William K. B. Emerson
New York
Hall
Colfax
Iowa
Cyril M Angell
Mase
Wm. K
Mmeraon
Leslie Allen
Banguta
Memphia
Tenn Corps
Manford
Pietland
Mustey
Pulaski
Wile
Vincent Nickel
Chicago
Frank Fh Meth
Yort Wayne
Abraham Mheltenburger
Hingham
Ment
Charlee Alavi
Omaha
Neb
Mamuel T. Amith
Horton
Ark
Wesley DT Wentworth
Denver
Cole
Harry W. Lute
Eimer
Dekken
Palermo
John F Hynes
Whitaker
Lionel N. Johnsen
Minot
Lawrence Marcurel
Berwind
W Va
William Parsone Werner
Allentown
Merrie Welman
Phat
Henter
York, & C
James Mall
Callas
Huns Line Up 100 Divisions For New Drive
Allied war correspondent reports German forces massing on the western front. Mackensen believed ready to strike, with 100 divisions of shock troops, forty fresh and sixty veterans, poised for a major blow toward Amiens and the Somme. Weather favorable, air activity high as bombardment and ground fighting intensify.
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Philip Simms
United Press
France
4Ien
Mackensen
West Front
Hindenburg
Germany
Raudsia
Amiens
Somme
Lya
Louisiana
Washington Man Listed Among Fifteen Captives in Germany
Hillmar II Richardson of Willapa is named among ten Americans reported as prisoners in Germany. Richardson served as flight officer aboard the ship Encore and was captured by the enemy. The War Ministry of Prussia issued the list, via advices reaching Washington.
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Hillmar II
Richardson
Willapa
Germany
Encore
Washington
Teamsters Strike in Spokane Remains Unsettled
Spokane May 21 arbitration offered to the 209 striking teamsters by their employers had not been accepted. The strike began May 1 over demands for higher pay and an eight hour day, with agreement reached on all but the hours.
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Spokane
Minute Men Meeting At Swedish Church Tuesday Evening
The Minute Men of Precinct No 51 announce an open meeting for men at the Swedish church located at 65th Street and Second Avenue N. W. The event features Private Tepperten of the Canadian army speaking on the early days of the war.
Seattle Lodge Hosts Benefit Progressive Whist for Red Cross
Seattle Lodge No. 7 Degree of Honor of the A O U U W schedules a benefit progressive whist party for the Red Cross auxiliary. The event takes place May 14 at 9 p.m. in Evergreen Hall Baillar geon building.
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Seattle
Red Cross
Evergreen Hall
Baillargeon Building
Hats Marked Down to 3.50 at Bon Marche Second Floor
Woman shoppers find hats reduced to 3.50 in Leghorn Hinoki sailor shapes and soft fabric styles. The collection features tailored ribboned sailors rib bon trimmed shapes fruit and flower motifs and grain yarn designs. Fresh from the work rooms these hats use practical trimmings and good materials.
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BON Marche
Smart Cotton Frocks at $3.95 Featured for Wash Dress Day
At The Bon Marche the smart cotton dresses priced at 3.95 attract attention for home and garden wear. Two Billie Burke styles in white twill are shown. Display on the third floor.
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Billie Burke
BON Marche
White Pajama Flannel Sale at Bon Marche
The Bon Marche offers white pajama flannel at 20c per yard with seconds Eden flannel in 28 inch width. An unusually good value for the money. Not over 10 yards to a customer. LOWER MAIN FLOOR-THE BON MARCHE.
Spirit of Freedom Highlighted by Australian Leader
Crawford Vaughn former South Australian premier told Seattle Overseas club members Monday night that America realizes the spirit of freedom more than any other country due to its bitter revolt to secure independence. Clarence L Reames special assistant United States attorney also spoke.
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Dom
Crawford Vaughn
Seattle Overseas Club
Clarence L. Reames
United States
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Frank J. Taylor
United Press Correspondent
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Rose
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Copen
Niggerstown
Emerald
Taupe
London
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Tien
HUNS
Teamsters
The
Sonny
JourrTi Floon
Leghorn, Hinoki
Sailor
McCallum
Crockery
War Office
J. M. Hawthorne
D. W. Keteham
Washington, D.C
Community Sings
Broadway
Lincoln Sings
Raymond Shanessy
Alpha McDonald
Meald
City Hospital
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