Aviators Attack Teuton Sea Fortress in Heligoland Bight
U S navy fliers engage Teutons over Heligoland Bight. Ensign Stephen Potter of Detroit and a companion press the V formation, shoot down a German seaplane, then dive toward the water as their craft is engulfed in flames. Potter is last seen amid burning oil and smoke after a long engagement with seven enemy single seat planes.
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Nwashington
Heligoland Bight
Committee On Information
Stephen Potter
U. F
Detroit
Potter
Teutons
London
RN. R. F
Gerry
North Sea
Britcoe
Hitish
Hinder
Panion
Oil distributors report sharp drop in fuel oil use
Ore May 22 three large oil distributors say fewer than 159 concerns are now using fuel oil. Small number stems from last winter when many voluntarily switched to coal burners.
W. W. role in California hop strike described in trial
Government portrays W. W. influence in the 1915 California hop strike during the trial of 1121 W. W. leaders charged with sedition and sabotage. Evidence includes a labor bulletin referencing sabotage near Folxom and a gold dredge accident costing Natomas Gold Mining Co. about 75,000 dollars, with wage and board details and letters from Lambert to G J Bourg.
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Chicago
Minneapolis
Naturalized I W W members may face internment
Portland May 22 Federal agents say a successful trial could allow designation of all naturalized I W W members born in enemy countries as enemies of the United States and subject to internment. Carl Swelgin, born in Tourn Prussia, is a leading Northwest I W W organizer. The government seeks to prove he lied on his 1913 naturalization, risking loss of papers and internment as an enemy alien.
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Portland
United States
Carl Swelgin
Tourn
Prussia
Northwest
Overland Limited to Lose Title on June 1
The Overland Limited will drop its title and some equipment after June 1 but keep its speed. Southern Pacific Co announced withdrawal of the Shasta Limited to Portland Tacoma and Seattle and general curtailment of passenger service. Changes take effect June 2.
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San Francisco
Overland Limited
Southern Pacific Co
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Charles W. Fairbanks in Improvement After Illness
In Indianapolis on May 22, Charles W. Fairbanks was reported in about the same condition after a night of stability though he grew weaker briefly in the evening. Doctors said his condition remained hopeful and monitored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis, Inc
Charles W. Fairbanks
Murderer of Three Makes Good Escape
In Kelso Oregon authorities search for the killer of a mother and her two children found in a tent near the Pacific highway. They suspect the suspect fled southward toward Portland in an old border car. A coroner’s inquest returned a verdict of murder by an unknown person.
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Kelso
Cowlits
Pacific Highway
Portland
Studebaker
Germans Hope for End of War in 1917 Says Prisoners
German prisoners claim the war will end this year with a draw and favorable peace terms, and allege Hindenburg is dead. They cite Mackensen’s front appearances, while Allied officials dismiss the rumor. French and Belgian civilians work on battlefields behind German lines amid rising German shelling between the Somme and Arras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pitilip Simms
United Press
France
Germany
Hindenburg
Mackennen
Somme
Arras
48 Americans Named in Casualty Roll War Office Report
Washington May 22 Forty eight names appeared on the American casualty list announced by the war office today. Three were killed in action two died of disease two died of wounds thirty four were wounded severely and three wounded slightly. Notable entries include Robert H Long Houston Texas wounded severely and Private Michard W Johnson who rejoined his company after being reported missing. The list names many individuals with hometowns across the United States reflecting a broad wartime toll.
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War Office
Robert H. Long
Houston
Tex
Michard W. Johnson
Action Corp
Ynell
Mellistead
Henry Dahlin
Maperter
Wie
N. Miller
Kafeas City
Meret
Frank T Crowder
Lawrence
Kan
de Crees
Man Pranciaco
Corp Thomas G Mheck
Livingston
Tenn
Joel Youngell
Commonwealth
Lone
Mousten
Korgte Tin Leng
Chicago
Leighton McCormick
Wilmington
Det
Alex Mashenlehy
Racine
Albert Rhode
Pitteburn
Joven Th Tippet
Thompsonville
Bailey
Pees
W. Va
Barth
Great Falls
Mont
Charles Kaamateki
Joan Mihalich
Streator
John F Newman
Hartford
Conn
Claude Wiltrout
Junction City
Kae
Wagener Harry
Oobie
Rolomon
Kes
Jose Attura
Renova
James Chrest
Los Angeles
Cal
Jobe Garbeck
Detroit
Mich
Preyd
Gillette
Caldwell
Chas
Graham
Meope
Cassius
Griffith
Ponting
John B. Morris
Pittebure
Tony Reedhor
Manley
Wis
Hen Keyes
Alameda
Hert
D. Lenning
Thor
John J. Mearn
Bheriient
Ain
Mart Ro Marberry
Man Angelo
Tes
Morrie Marrin
Brooklyn
Neward
Mulhall
Newton
Mase Kert Mentevel
Nelson
Micketts
Win
John Paracksa
Fitworth
Joe Perry Larehment
Christopher B. Pullyard
Gagerville
Chae Kies
Astoria
N. Vo
Pred Malyere
Wice
Hubert J. Bethard
Covington, Ky
Win Rh Summers
Syracuse
N.Y
Jenry Welsler
Hrooklyn
Oliver Db Yoder
Gwen City
German Owned Arms Inquiry Reopens In New York
More than 40 witnesses attended as the attorney general's office resummed an inquiry into reports of large stocks of German owned rifles and ammunition near New York City. The investigation involves Deputy Attorney General Becker and agents from the Justice Department and the Army and Navy intelligence bureaus.
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New York
Attorney Generals Office
Becker
Department of Justice
Army
Navy
United States
Mexico
Enemy Airmen Spying Over American Line
United States dispatch from Picardy May 21 reports intensified German aerial activity day and night ahead of another offensive. The German airmen crossed the front, opened fire, and were repelled by American rifles. night bombing and long range shelling continued. Dust clouds marked wagon and troop movements while the frontline trenches endured a hot dusty day.
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Picardy
Cermana
Cantigny
Mont Dilier
Beche
Warren Balks at Demands of Police League
Former police Bergt Merwin and Patrolman Collins received additional suspensions after the Police League protested April 22 actions over a $100 bribe accusation tied to William Teasdale at the Nordia hotel. Chief Warren rejected league dictates, saying he won’t be dictated to and remains open to suggestions.
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Civil Service Commission
Merwin Merwin
George Collins
Warren
Policemen'’sa League
F. B. Croken
William Teasdale
Norria
Third Ave
Croken
League
Railway chiefs disbanded by new government order
Federal directors will replace railroad presidents dismissed by Director General McAdoo. Joseph H. Young, long tied to Seattle and Spokane, Portland & Seattle, is named as director of the Virginian railroad, succeeding C W Huntington for alleged failure to follow government operations directives.
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Washington
McAdoo
al Tho
Joseph H. Young
Norfolk Southern Railway Co
Seattle
Alaska Steamship Co
Spokane, Portland & Seattle
Young
Virginian Railroad
C. W. Huntington
U S Plans Worker Housing At Bremerton Yard
The government will build 350 dwellings and a 400 room hotel at Bremerton Navy Yard to relieve housing. The $2,500,000 project, first on the Coast, is under the labor department as the yard adds 600 workers now and more later. Architect A H Albertson of Howells & Stokes severs ties to lead the project and their office is commandeered for planning.
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Bremerton
Department of Labor
Navy Yards
A. H. Albertson
Seattle
Howells & Stokes
New York
Infants Garments and Accessories Sale at Bon Marche
Infants wear items dominated by coveralls 6 7 8 priced at 100 dollars for bulk. Infants shoes soft soled assorted colors 50 cents. Infants cotton hose mostly white 25 cents per pair. Black button shoes soft sole per pair. Lingerie bonnets embroidered or lace trimmed 85 cents to 1 75. Infants white coats 2 95. Wool sweaters belt 1 25. Wool toques open stock 25 cents. Infants section second floor Bon Marche.
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BON Marche
Graduation and Confirmation Ribbons Sellbright Ad
White brocaded ribbons in satin and taffeta for hair 5 inch width priced 50 a yard. White moire taffeta and plain taf feta 5 inch wide 25¢ a yard. Heavy quality moire taffeta 6 inch wide 55¢ a yard.
Metal Tops for Ribbon Bags in Various Styles
Metal Tops for ribbon bags offered in a wide assortment of styles and sizes. Create your own handbag for street or afternoon use. Prices range from 75 cents to 1.75 dollars. Ribbon Section Upper Main Floor.
Aprons for the Women Who Work at Bon Marche
The Bon Marche highlights apron styles for active women during wartime with denim womanalls at 3.95, khaki trouser aprons at 2.50, and housekeeping aprons at 1.25. Garden coveralls in dark blue denim priced 2.95, waitresses’ aprons 1.50, without bib 1.25, and cotton sun hats 0.59.
Oxfords to Match Your Costume
Gray kid oxfords offered at 10.00 with fine leather and Louis heel. Field mouse color also 10.00 and dark brown 9.00. Suede oxford in gray suede priced 8.00. Shor Shop upper Main Floor.
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Shor Shop
Drapery and Curtain Services at The Bon Marche
The Bon Marche Drapery Department offers made to order curtains and overraperies for less. Filet nets with bordered edges and many patterns, curtain nets in white and ecru 36 inches wide priced at 30 to 35 cents per yard. New Cre tonnes in strips and flower patterns for draperies and upholstery at 55 to 65 cents. DRAPERY SECTION THIRD FLOOR.
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U.S
Teuton Sea Fortress
LW. W
Lambert
Hop Pickers’ Defense Committee
Porter
Fairbanks
Red Cross
Military Department of the Knights of Pythias
Louis
Women’s Novelty Suede
Oxfords For
BY Fred S. Ferguson
United Reas
Police League
The
Traction Company
U. S
Navy Yard
Red Fields
Dresden
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