Three Army Officers Guilty of No Criminal Act Hughes Report Finds
The Hughes inquiry into the air program recommends court martial for Col Deeds for unbecoming conduct but finds no criminal acts. It also targets Lieut J G Vincent Lieut Col Mixter and Second Lieut Vrooman for alleged conflicts of interest. The report cites $24 million lost from abandoned airplanes and notes administrative reforms under John D. Ryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Bakeng
Baker
Senate
Deeds
War Department
Committee On Public Information
Colt
J. G. Vincent
Packard Motor Car Co
G. W. Mixter
Samuel B. Vrooman
Signal Corps
John D. Ryan
Home remedy promises relief for catarrh deafness head noises
An at home internal medicine guide claims catarrhal deafness and head noises can be treated with Parmint double strength mixed in hot water. The formula, advised for those with ongoing ear pressure or secretions, allegedly restores hearing and even lets watch ticking be heard clearly.
Hamlin's Wizard Oil and Liver Whips Promoted
An older advertisement touts Hamlin's Wizard Oil as a quick penetrator for rheumatism lame backs and injuries while also claiming it soothes cuts burns bites sprains and bruises. It advises keeping a bottle in the medicine chest and offers a 20 cent price and money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Druggista
End Letters With Boost for United War Work Drive
Washington state war work committee urges substituting "Yours for the United War Work campaign" for standard endings like Your truly. The effort aims to rally mall traffic between now and November 11 to support a looming drive for a $176,500,000 fund aiding soldiers and welfare programs.
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Washington
State War Work Committee
United War Work Campaign
Seattle street cars reach city after wreck delay
Two street cars left in North Dakota on their way from St. Paul due to a railroad wreck arrived Friday. With 23 arriving the day before, 25 cars are now tracked on Shilahole Ave Ballard. The cars will be used on the elevated municipal line.
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Seattle
North Dakota
St. Paul
Shilahole Ave
Ballard
Marmola Prescription Tablets Promise Sudden Weight Loss
Thousands of overfat people are advised by doctors to use Marmola Prescription Tableta to shed weight without exercise or dieting. The ad claims two to four pounds weekly and urges readers to buy from druggists or write to Marmola Co. in Detroit for a large supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marmola Co
Woodward Ave
Detroit
Mich
Ohio
University
Fraser-Paterson Co
Kaiser urged toward democracy in exile context
The piece argues the Kaiser has lost nerve and might abandon the throne for health reasons. It claims he would not influence postwar peace terms and suggests German wealth losses while he contemplates retirement. It also promotes Florence Upstairs Store promotions on suits coats and dresses.
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Kaiser
Florence
Sugar rationing raised to three pounds monthly
In Seattle the per person monthly sugar allotment rises from two to three pounds effective Friday as a state food administration official urges conservation. Officials say those able should use more than three pounds where possible, per Director D.C. Heck.
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Seattle
Rasiatant
D.C. Heck
Beck Thureday
Burglary Foiled at Pike Street Store With Gunfire
A masked burglar rode into the Gon Wing company store at 15 Pike Street Thursday evening wielding a revolver. Proprietor Wing drew a gun and a volley of shots followed before the thief fled. Private Robert J. Driver of Company K Eighth Infantry was later honored with a full military funeral at Lake View cemetery after dying at Camp Fremont.
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Gon Wing Company
Pike
Wing
Robert J. Driver
Company K
Eighth Infantry
Lake View
Driver
Camp
Fremont
Lefter Dietz
Corn Doctor Faces Unclear Open Status Under Health Order
Health department clerks debated whether a chiropodist fits the exemption for physicians when the order bars offices. With Commissioner McBride unavailable, he must stay closed Saturday unless ruled otherwise. A locksmith’s plea over open hours due to a needed lock also prompted remarks from Mayor Conklin.
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Health Department
McBride
Conklin
Board to Hear Car Wage Case
The street car wage case will be heard Thursday morning by the National War Labor Board in the federal building. Examiners are Raymond Swing and W K R Kelley. If the city voting to take over the car system occurs, the union may seek cancellation of the hearing.
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National War Labor Board
Federal Building
Raymond Swing
W. K R. Kelley
Swing
New Austrian Government Takes Full Power
Vienna dispatch reports the new Austrian national government has assumed full power as crowds cheered in the parliamentary building. Socialist leader Herr Nenner announced the change amid red banners and celebration inside the council chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Austria
Hlerr Nenner
Vienna
National Council
Death not overstated by error in influenza list
A newspaper mislisted Anna Johnson at 2202 Genewent among influenza casualties, prompting her to joke about the health department report. She expresses disbelief that her name was included by mistake.
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Anna Johnson
Genewent
Mrs. Johnson
Health Department
Poison Gas Train Wreck on Hudson Near Poughkeepsie
Nine cars loaded with chlorine poison gas wrecked yesterday seven miles south of Poughkeepsie on the Hudson shore. Reports say the wrecked train spread gas over a wide area, with no direct communication from the scene.
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New York
Poughkeepsie
New York Central
Hudson
Ambassador Francia Goes to England for Minor Operation
Washington reports Ambassador Francia has left Archangel for England for a slight operation. Officials stress no political significance should be attached to the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Francia
State Department
Archangel
England
Garfield's Son Decorated with Croix de Guerre
Washington November 1 Lieutenant Stanton Garfield son of Dr Harry A Garfield fuel administrator is an officer in the field artillery of the French army and has received the Croix de Guerre for his service.
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Washington
Loéeut
Stanton Garfield
Harry A. Garfield
Wilkins Starts War Stamp Drive With Rested Voice
W. A. Weary Wilkins, renowned war stamp salesman, reports surpassing the $100,000 sales mark. He resumes his campaign by giving up a two hour lunch period from 11 to 1 daily on Second Ave to sell stamps, hoping to wrap up government sales before year end.
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W. A
Weary) Wilkins
Wilkins
Second Ave
Liberty Loan
Wilkings
Groener Selected to Succeed Ludendorff in Demobilization
Copenhagen reports Gen. Groener is chosen to head German armies replacing Gen. Ludendorff as part of the demobilization effort, according to the Berliner Tageblatt citing high authority.
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Copenhagen
Groener
Ludendorff
Berliner Tageblatt
Geta-It Promises Quick Corn Removal in Ad Pitch
An old advertisement extols Geta-It as the sole certain corn remover that makes corns disappear like a banana skin. It touts drops for immediate relief without cutting, condemns salves and bandages, and pledges money back if not satisfied. Manufactured by BK Lawrence & Co Chicago.
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BK. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Flu Decline Prompts Citywide Restrictions in Seattle
Seattle authorities report influenza waning with only three new cases at the naval camp. Fri deaths include Paul Gregory and Wayne Lester, with multiple masks required in public spaces and stores closing at 3 p.m. Saturday except groceries and drug stores. Laundry services exempt from washing limits. Municipal police will arrest violators of closing rules.
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Paul Gregory
17Th Ave
Wayne Lester
21St Ave
Edward Drostrum
Seventh Ave
Seattle
Walter R. Steele
California Ave
Arvid Frickson
27Th Ave
N. E
N. E. A. H. Rachmeir
Weat Sith
Freda Andrews
18Th Ave
Estella J. Smith
41St Ave
Annie Daly
23Rd Ave
W. Peeple
Uint
Cotton Prevents Glasses Steaming
A. F. Schuler, a glasses wearer of 1504 Silat Ave, advises placing a small cotton bunch on each side of the nose atop a mask to prevent eyeglasses from fogging due to breath.
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A. F. Schuler
Silat Ave
Nab Jitney Driver for Flu Violation
The first seven arrested in Seattle on November 1 were alleged to be drunk, two women among them. Six more await charges of disorderly conduct, four held for liquor ordinance violations. Co. W. Freeman, 40, a jitney chauffeur, and the only health ordinance violator named, was arrested at First Ave and Madison for not wearing a mask while driving. Freeman posted $5 bail.
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Seattle
Co. W. Freeman
Freeman
First Ave
Madison
Food Offices Will Observe Regulation
Seattle health authorities enforce rules causing the King County Division of the United States Food Administration to set office hours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and close Saturdays until further notice in the Central building.
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Seattle
King County
United States Food Administration
Yankees Capture Brieulles on Meuse Front
Washington reports American forces captured Brieulles on the west bank of the Meuse after artillery battles along the front near Ancreville and Bois de Hautheville. French bombing raids dropped explosives on Mezieres, Pohxeron, and nearby roads, with seven enemy planes shot down and allied aircraft returning safely.
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Washington
Brieulles
Meuse
Wershing
Verdun
Brieulies
Ancreville
Bois de Hautheville
First Army
Mezieres
Pohxeron
Dumpa
Talily
Barricourt
Villers Devant-Dun
How Will Germany Pay Its Massive Postwar Debt
An Allied attaché outlines a plan where Germany remains liable for indemnities after the war. A long term first lien on German property, control of western German assets, and redirected factory profits would fund interest payments to devastated nations. The Allies would continue aiding Belgium, but ultimately Germany must pay.
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Germany
Belgium
France
Serbia
Washington
Rhine
Hamburg
Bremen
United States
England
Gottstein Faces Judgment Over Calgary Bank Check
The Northwest Trust and Savings Bank won a $303.61 judgment from Judge Tallman against William Gottstein. The case centers on a $300 Calgary-drawn check cashed by Gottstein and returned for insufficient funds amid murder allegations linked to John Murray on October 4. McDermott allegedly induced Pete Drieko to invest $700 in Gottstein's bootlegging scheme, with Drieko claiming he also lost money.
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Northwest Trust and Savings Bank
Tallman
Wm. Gottstein
John Murray
Calgary
A. B. McDermott
Gottstein
Seattle
McDermott
Pete Drieko
Tolt
Drieko
Surrender Near as Versailles Hints Dark War Debts
The article cites German reports showing Belgian fines totaling 40 million in 1914 90 million in 1915 115 million in 1916 100 million in 1917 and 72 million by Oct 1 1918. It estimates Belgium lost 1.2 billion in raw and manufactured goods and 1 720 000 workers deported to Germany. It warns of looming reckonings at the peace table with payments to cover plunder and losses in northern France Serbia and invaded regions. Definite Versailles developments expected soon.
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Belgium
Germany
France
Serbia
Civic groups seek workers for dry campaign literature
The civic executive council of the Baptist Young People's union the Christian Endeavor union and the Epworth league announce a call for volunteers to distribute dry campaign literature.
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Civic Executive Council
The
Baptis Young People's Union
Christian Endeavor Union
Epworth League
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Col. Deeds
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Himeself
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Henry Ford
Ford
Kaliseritia
Union
Carter
Arter
Tacoma
Onus
HW. Ballinger
Judge Advocate General
John C. Higgins
W. V. Tanner
George M. Horton, Jr
Master Sales Company, Inc
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George M. Horton
Yakima
C. G. C. Beals
Council of Patriotic Service
Women’s Roosevelt Club of
Roosevelt
Wilson
John L. McLellan
Olive Voewinkel
Oakland
Cal
Red Croes
Lois Stone
Women's Volunteer Motor Detachment
James
Fred A. Manley
United States Civil Service Commission
W. D. Wood
London
Hia
W. Spangler
Seattle National Bank
C. D. Stimson
Red Cross
A. EF. Aub
University of Washington Student Army Training Corps
Mra
Effie A. Snyder
Ella Brinker
Justice of the Peace
Otis W. Brinker
Harvey J. Moss
Richmond
National Guard Association
Mark Twain
Francis
Garfield
Mary T. Goldman
Eal, Mine
Gen. Groener
Ludy
Ole Hanson
J. F. Warren
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Hun
Calgary Bank
Allenby
Turkey
Aleppo
Armenia
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Princess Anne
W. B. Caldwell
Washington Street
Monticello
Illinois
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Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield, N. J
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