U S Railways Boost Freight and Passenger Rates
The U S Railway Administration announces a 25 percent freight rate increase effective June 25 and higher passenger fares starting June 15. Rates rise on coke iron ore building stone lumber grain and more with per cent increases and per hundred pound charges. Passenger travel sees added per mile surcharges for standard sleepers and tourists while furlough rules adjust fares.
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Washington
U. S
Railway
Rai Y
Reed
Nine teens on Pershing casualty list in action and wounded
The War Department lists nine killed in action, four died of wounds, one from disease, two wounded severely and three missing. Names include Milton Scarborough from Maryland and James Klee from New York among others. Also notes 34 Florence H crew praised by Rear Admiral Wilson for life risking rescue efforts in French waters.
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Washington
Ergt
James Klee
Trey. Nyy
Wagoner Norrie
Mokes
la Crosse
Earle Syrames
Willow Creek
Cal
William J Oltevewski
Mariatee
Mich
Otto Wilts
Wellebore
Arther
Anderson
New Rockford
Iam Samuelson
Peso Robiee
Jerry A. Brown
Columbus
Chae W. Knowlton
Fairfield
Conn
Jonna
F Walters
Oadaten
Als
Florence H
Wilson
France
Hats for the Outdoor Girl at Bon Marche
Serviceable water sport hats described with stitched Japanese silk design and Toyo straw options. Prices 1.95 and 2.25. Second floor displays feature white straw with velvet cord, pink and gold accents and a floral band.
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Toyo
BON Marche
Unusual Value Silk and Coat Sale From The Era
A vintage ad describes deep discounts on coats and silks with prices like 19.50 and 25 and 35. It highlights a velour coat in Delhi tan with belt and roll collar, buckled pockets, plus high grade silks and chiffons for dresses and suits.
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Delhi
New York
Flag For Memorial Day at Bon Marche Flag Section
Bon Marche Flag Section restocks for Memorial Day with printed silk and muslin flags in various sizes and prices. Featured items include 4x6 printed silk Allies flags at 19 cents and 8x12 national flags at 50 cents, plus flag holders, bunting flags, and wool or cotton mounted options with prices up to 12 dollars. Store basement union 8st store mf.
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Union 8St
Imported Bamboo Telescopes for Campers and Commuters
Imported bamboo telescopes in multiple sizes priced from 50 cents to 1.35 dollars offer handy shopping aids for city dwellers. Sizes range from 18 to 26 inches, with 18 inch at 50c and 26 inch at 1.35. Trunk section Fourth Floor.
Death Comes to 57 When Order Is Disregarded
A British steamer Moldavia torpedoed in the English Channel kills 67 Americans after passengers defy deck-assembly rules in danger zone. Fifty-six died instantly. others died or died en route to port. Crew describe fog, near collision, moonlight aiding evacuations to destroyers and depth-charge bombardment.
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London
Moldavia
English Channel
Express
Long-Distance German Shelling Resumes on Paris
Paris reports renewed long range bombardment beginning at 6:25 am with shells falling every 15 minutes. Three German guns near St Gobain were reported destroyed by French artillery and bombs, ending a several day lull.
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Paris
St. Gobain
Cyclist Killed In Auburn Crossing Crash
A motorcycle rider Charlee Shaw 2821 Jackson sr. and passenger D. W. Stewart were struck by a Northern Pacific freight train at Auburn. Shaw escaped with minor injuries while Stewart died. The accident occurred Sunday afternoon near H. Pearl 802 Spruce st.
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D. W. Stewart
Northern Pacific
Charlee Shaw
Jackson Sr
Auburn
H. Pearl
Spruce St
Shaw
Horner Tells of Crime From Kalama Jail
Horner in Kalama jail claims he killed three people after a confrontation over a ranch deed to Mrs. Bassett near Kent. He says the woman urged marriage, a motive for the shootings, and recounts fleeing the scene in an old Ford previously owned by Sheriff Ward. He denies premeditation and notes a revolver found near the bodies.
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Kent
Brown
Horner
Fred Bassett
Homer
Studebaker
Kansas State Reform School
California
Utah
Washington
Kelso
Seattle
M. Horner
Sheriff Ward
Okanogan County
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U. S. Railway
Btanker
U.S
Corpa
Milton Scarborough
Childs
Lonnie Simpson
Ready
Alexander P Garrett
Magum
Oaio
Joe Griffin
East Hampton
N. Y
Jamee
Holland
Rica
Eugene Rockwell Oakes
Sparta
Wic
Frank John Schmidt
Milwaukee
Walter Schutemaen
Ethel
James Wallen
Fairland
Okla
the Bon Marche Bargain Basement
American Eagle
National American
Kalama
Mwa
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