Pershing's Men Repel Major Gas Attack At Lorraine
May 28 report from The American in Lorraine describes American outposts repelling a German gas assault. German projectors delivered phosgene and mustard gas in two waves, but American artillery and rifle fire, plus a signaling system, prevented a breakthrough. casualties and missing men are reported, with nurses tending the wounded.
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Taylor
Lorraine
Yes
Ameri
Poe
Americas
Why You Should Never Pare a Corn
A cautionary note warns readers against paring corns or callouses. It claims many deaths result from this risky practice and promotes S-Mint as a safer, effective remedy endorsed by dramatists and druggists. It emphasizes that paring harms the skin, and treatment with S-Mint loosens the callus to relieve pain.
Germans Extend Battle Front to 186 Miles in France
Henry Wood reports from the French front that German forces widened their offensive from Rheims to the Flanders mountains, a 186 mile front. Ludendorff had prepared two major strikes against Amiens and Rheims, moving reserves north to strike with heavy bombardment and coordinated infantry. Allied forces withdrew orderly, with heavy losses to the Germans.
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Soissone Rheims
Rheima
Flanders Mountains
Ludendorff
Amiens
Rheims
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies Across Seattle
Thousands of veterans and civilians participate in a Memorial day tribute in Seattle with a city parade forming on First Ave and Pine, marching via Cherry and Union to the First Presbyterian Church for remarks by Thomas G. Newman. Water ceremonies at Bell St dock and Colman dock conclude the day with allied organizations and naval base observances.
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Seattle
Billett Bay
Lawton Cemetery
Robert A. Mays
America
Germany
First Ave
Pine St
Cherry St
Second Ave
Union St
Seventh Ave
First Presbyterian Church
J. R. Vander Bogart
Harvey J. Moss
Washington
Thomas GC. Newman
Bellingham
Bell St. Dock
G. A. FL
Colman Dock
West Seattle Ferry Landing
Women's Relief Corps
United Spanish War Veterans
Charles Couch Pleads Guilty to False Entries
The former cashier of Union Savings and Trust Co. pleaded guilty after witnesses testified Couch confessed to manipulating the company books. A ball to aid locomotive firemen and engineers is set for Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. at Redding's Queen Anne hall by Mount Rainier Lodge No. 806.
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Charles By. Couch
The
Union Savings and Trust Co
Janes D. Hoge
N,bh. Somer
Couch
Redding's
Queen Anne Hall
Mount Rainier Lodge No. 806
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers
Wheatman Featured in Friday School Recital
Herbert Wheatman son of Mr and Mrs J T Wheatman 1205 20th Ave N has a prominent place on the program for Friday nights dramatic recital for the smoke fund at the Odd Fellows hall in Olean school.
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Herbert Wheatman
J. T. Wheatman
20Th Ave. N
Olean School
Odd Fellows’ Hall
United Cigar Coupons Provide 46 Dollars for Smokes
United Cigar Store issues coupons totaling 46 dollars for smoking products. Customers are urged to preserve coupons received with purchases and to drop unredeemed coupons in the designated collection Our box.
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United
United Cigar Store
Unga Women’s Club Bazaar Aims To Aid Soldiers
In Unga Alaska the Women’s club spent winter sewing baking and preparing goods for sale. They plan a large bazaar soon to raise money for the Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund. Coupons from five Beattie stores have raised funds and expect to send money to the fund for a company serving in France. At Third Ave and Union there the sale yielded 46.53 from coupons. TOBACCO FUND YW Wall Port Orchard Blue Prank Persone 690 VW 86th oat 5.00
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Unga
Alaska
Unga Women’s Club
Our Boys In
France
Boys
Tobacco Fund
Beattie
Tobaccoo Fund
Union
Port Orchard
Coupon for tobacco bundles sent to soldiers in France
A wartime appeal offers 4 packages per dollar with a 45 cent retail value. Each package includes a postcard to the buyer for a thank you note from the soldier, encouraging Sammies to clip and send for American troops abroad.
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France
Famous Boy Choir To Aid War Orphans Tour stops in Seattle venues
The Paulist Choristers from Chicago under Father William Joseph Finn and 110 members head a six month US tour for French relief. They perform next Tuesday and Wednesday at the Arena under Bishop Edward J. O'Dea. Proceeds fund care for overseas destitute children who lost fathers in battle. Tickets at Hyde's and Sherman Clay's.
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Chicago
William Joseph Finn
America
Arena
Seattle
Edward J. O'Dea
Hyde
Pike At
Sherman Clay
Third Ave
Puget Sound Navy Yard Seeks Laborers and Mechanics
The Puget Sound navy yard issued a call for laborers helpers and mechanics of all kinds. Applications may be secured at the board of labor Puget Sound navy yard Bremerton.
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Puget Sound Navy Yard
Board of Labor
Bremerton
30 Americans Named in Casualty List in France
Washington May 29 Thirty casualties in the American army fighting in France were reported by Gen Pershing. The list includes five killed in action five dead of wounds ten dead of disease one killed in accident seven wounded severely and two missing in action. Notable names include Lieut Francis A Mellvaine of Indianapolis and Maj John F Carmack of St Louis among the wounded.
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Washington
France
Pershing
Ciaeane
Francis A. Mellvaine
Indianapolis
John F. Carmack
St. Louis
Indianapelia Mri
Pittehura
Pat Jon Winston
Mich
Clyde Marke
Carl A. Bipher
Great Falls
Mont
Wounds
James
Pelin
Foster
W. Va
Ghhongh M Pwing
Altemn
Wash
Jonnef Clearin
Jeane M Hing
A Jen
A Jen, Conn. Findley Mc Mhuler
Dryeon City
D James
Hannibal
A. Hank
Richmond
Vacleo
K. Brundagh
Steat
OBR
ATTLM
David Mates
Lobdell
Mise
Ka Jackeon
Greenwood
Mac Jones
Crawford
Mira
Peul Nhawton
Nellows Palle
Chae W. Mclaughlin
Mutehineon
Mina
BH Thompson
Mrooklyn
N. Y
Orrie A. White
Walker
Cal
Wm W. Walt
Hohnectady
N.Y
John Frank Carmack
Mt Lavie
Ideut
Thornton
Heanington
Clarence Hancock
Grand Haven
Michenne Males
Chicago
Frank Aldrides
Carsten
Alberta
Can
J. J. Coa
Naehrilie
Tenn
Reymond HK. Parker
Cham
Buegene F. Hharkey
Jaconia
Conn
Lovie Bowgein
Rooklyn
BN. Y
Kent
Philip A. Munter
York
M Cclaeut
Preekiin Hurehe Perdrick
Jantje and three vessels seized by Germana in Amsterdam
The Dutch steam ship Jantje and the sailing vessels Maria Jacoba and Germine were seized by the Germana. In Seattle Ethel Scribner of the University of Washington will travel to New York Monday to review Hean. Arthur H. Hutchinson was elected Municipal league president. Cooperation in homemade goods was urged at Arcade building meeting. U S district court adjourned for funeral of former U S District Attorney Frye. William M. Hewitt's funeral held at Mount Pleasant crematory. Dr Maud Parker returns to Beattie after months in California. Several wills by Mrs Promethean Smith submitted to probate. Charles F E Jones dies. Mrs Violet B Lewis and Mrs Rh Ballard injured in car collision. Emily Hall to give recital at Meany hall. Cigar dealer Firee reports burglary with loss of 19 000 cigars. Seattle lodge No 7 to host Red Cross luncheon. B. L. Dufresnes injured at shipyard. Precinct 131 Minute Men to meet at Longfellow school. Patriotic speakers urged to attend meeting in county-city building room 404 Wednesday at 7 p m. Minute Men Precinct 154 to meet at Broadway high school room 104 Wednesday at 7 40 p m.
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Amsterdam
Jantje
Maria
Jacoba
Germine
Germana
Ethel
Scribner
University of Washington
W. C
New York
William M. Hewitt
Mount Pleasant Crematory
California
Maud Parker
Beattie
Vv. Firee
Weller St
Seattle Lodge
BE. L. Dufresnes
Skinner & Eddy Shipyard
Longfellow School
Precinct 154
Broadway High School
Secret Service Probes Into I. W. W. Leaders Case
Government letters disclosed that secret service men posing as I. W. W. members gathered preliminary evidence leading to last year’s nationwide raids and the arrest of 112 leaders for alleged sedition and sabotage. The I. W. W. leadership were aware of the mounting opposition.
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Chicago
Secret Service
IT. W. W
I. W. W. Long
Jorgenson Regains Nose After Workplace Accident
J Jorgenson of 2324 North 57th Avenue kept a severed nasal unit in place with one hand after a falling piece of machinery struck him at Puget Sound Bell er Works. He sought medical attention at the city hospital Tuesday and his nose was successfully reattached.
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Jorgenson
Puget Sound Beller Works
J. J. Jorgenson
North 57Th At
City Hospital
British Air Raiders Kill Teuton Soldiers
Amsterdam May 29 German soldiers and civilians were killed in a raid on Leige by ten British aircraft according to dispatches from Les Nouvelles.
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Amsterdam
Leige
Les Nouvelles
Sammies Joyful Over First Big Victory in War
Soldiers recount the dawn assault as German dugouts yield to bayonet fighting. American troops press forward under shelling, with 18 to 45 year olds among the wounded and a wary medical corps inspecting pockets for grenades. Lieutenant Wood of Oakland leads anxious, inspired troops in France.
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Dow
Lieut. Wood
Oakland
Cal
Wood
France
Grace Lusk Faces Life in Prison in Wisconsin Trial
In Waukesha on May 29 Grace Lusk, accused of murdering Mrs. Mary Newman Hoberta, sat calm as Prosecutor Tullar asked the jury to sentence her to life. The courtroom heard a dramatic defense of insanity and a vivid portrayal of the crime's emotional backdrop.
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Waukesha
Grace Lusk
Tullar
Mary Newman Hoberta
Mies Lark
Sarah Hernhardt
Wit
Stone Ship Proves Successful In Test Voyage
U S engineers report favorable indications for the construction of concrete ships after observing the Faith during a voyage from San Francisco. Observers noted the ship withstood bad weather, recorded strain, and achieved speeds of four to nine knots while carrying copper and salt ore. Captain E R Connell praised the vessel for handling well and responding promptly to the helm.
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Re. KR. McMillan
H. 8. Loeffier
Shipping Board
Washington
San Francisco
Pier 9
E. R. Connell
Horner Deeds Property in Murder Plea Case
William Roy Horner will transfer property deeded to him by Mrs. Amelia Bassett to her heirs with one ranch to his sister Myrtle Dale. He awaits transfer to Walla Walla prison to serve life for murdering Mrs. Bassett and her two children. Horner admits crime was in a moment of passion. This is the first Washington case of a guilty plea to first degree murder in open court.
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Kalama
William Roy Horner
Amelia Bassett
Bassett
Myrtle Dale
Horner
Kalama County
Walla Walla
Lusk Case May Go To Jurors By Tonight
Waukesha Wisconsin May 29 jurors may begin deliberations at 6 p m in the Lusk case involving the shooting of Mia Mary Roberts last June final arguments were presented today by both sides and the fate of Luak rests with a jury tonight
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Lusk
Waukesha
Luak
Mia
Mary Roberts
Pledge Drives Planned for War Savings Campaign
Secretary William McAdoo wired assistant state director W Peachy to urge Americans to save more for war stamps. The drive seeks pledged contributions and full effort toward a national goal, culminating on National War Savings Day June 28.
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Americana
Secretary of the Treasury
William McAdoo
W. Peachy
War Savings Campaign
Tacoma to Junk Five Bronze Bells for War Effort
Tacoma council hears plan to melt five large bronze bells from old firehouse cupolas to supply material for shells. Commissioner Pettit notes the bells date to volunteer fire days and have not been used recently. each bell weighs several hundred pounds.
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Tacoma
Pettit
Americans Take 182 German Prisoners at Cantigny Battle
Cantigny action yields 182 German prisoners captured by American troops this morning including five officers. The clash occurred near Picardy with U.S. forces securing the position. The outcome underscores a sharp Allied advance in temperate spring operations.
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Picardy
Cantigny
Swallows Penny Dies After Poisoning Incident
A seven year old boy James Samson of 4621 Corson Avenue dies after swallowing a penny and consuming vinegar salad on Sunday. Physicians state the combination acted as a poisonous agent. the event is linked to another boy named Shettle.
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Penny
James Samson
Corson
War hospitals in New York to care for 60,000 men
New York acts as a war hospital base with accommodations for up to 60,000 wounded soldiers. The Greenhut store building in central Manhattan has been leased for the duration of the war and one year after. Conversion to a clearing hospital with 4,000 beds began today as part of the army medical department plan.
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New York
Medical Department of the Army
Greenhut
Four Die as Illinois Central Train Plunges at Alpington
Four men were killed and between 20 and 30 persons injured when an Illinois Central engine and four cars plunged through a bridge into Beaver creek at Alpington near Waterloo Iowa early this morning.
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Waterloo
Illinois Central
Beaver Creek
Alpington
Here
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Washington ST
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Harrah K Omori
Sim Lawrence
Alfred Gans
Odessa
Cashah
J. A. Kanieter
Kenplopi
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Hackney
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Tegearden
Wapatea
F. Thompson
Morrah
Sammies
Seattle Star
Cleo F. Brundage
John M
Margaret F. Prundage
47Th Ave
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Arthur H. Hutchinson
Municipal League
United States District Court
Ume Net
United States District
Jease A. Frye
Promethean Smith
Charles FE. Jones
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Violet B. Lewis
Hunter St
Rh. Ballard
Cascadia Ave
Baker
Lewis
Emily Hall
Meany Hall
U.S
Research Engineers of the
Horner Deeds
Carter
Curry Optical Co
Eyesight Specialists
Los Angeles
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Celilo
M’cormick Line
Willowmoor Farm
Right Drug CO
Moore
Haven
Flora Parker
Hudd
Norton & Melnette
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Nate
Yang
Meek & Williams
Palace
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Grandpa
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S Eye
Margarita Fischer
Matsa
Eves & Sun
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Western Stock Company
Nighte
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Ither
Third
Madison St. Orpheum
J. Brown
Orpheum
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Title Insurance
Washington Title Insurance Company
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