Serbs Win Monastir Capture in WWI Journal Report
London reports describe a Serbian victory at Monastir amid heavy rain and mud on the Somme front. Allied forces, led by Serbians supported by French troops, drive the retreating German Bulgarian line while Monastir falls and the Cerna bend provides a leverage point for further advances. The piece highlights Serbian revival, modern warfare equipment, and close allied coordination.
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Serrail
Monastir
Prilep
Cerna
Mackenzen
Arma
Jitney Driver Foils Hold Up With Quick Kick
J. L. Taylor, jitney bus driver, thwarted a Sunday morning robbery on 10th Ave near E Prospect St. One bandit was knocked aside by Taylor’s swift kick as he tried to board. The second robber struck the driver with a gas pipe and fled. Taylor was treated at City Hospital for his injuries.
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J. L. Taylor
10Th Ave
E. Prospect
Taylor
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Relief From Rheumatism
An advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless rheumatic liniment that instantly soothes tender spots and relieves pain without internal treatment. It claims quick relief for rheumatism sciatica neuralgia lumbago backache sprains and swelling with a trial bottle available at drug stores.
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St. Jacobs
St. Jacobs Oi
St. Jacoba
Jad Salta Salt Remedy for Kidney Backache
An old remedy promotes Jad Salta as a cure for backache from heavy meat intake. It claims uric acid injures kidneys and urges a daily dose of four ounces dissolved in water before breakfast to restore kidney action. The article warns of various symptoms and extols Jad Salta as safe, affordable, and life saving.
Two Women Fight Over Same Baby In Memphis Case
In Memphis a blue eyed girl registered as Valda Margaret Wahlquist faces competing claims of motherhood from Mrs. Ollie Randle Trumper and Mrs. Lena Purvine Wahlquist. Trumper is charged with kidnaping after allegedly taking the child from an orphanage, while Wahlquist contends the child is hers. Jury faces a vivid custody dispute as authorities and witnesses describe the case.
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St. Peter's Orphanage
Valda Margaret
Wahlquist
Ollie Randle Trumper
Lena Purvine Wahlquist
Mother Love
Talk of Peace in Germany Reemerges as Wilson Steps
Berlin reports indicate German public skepticism about immediate action yet growing discussion of peace talks. Washington hints at possible steps led by President Wilson, while Germany’s government and army refrain from official moves. Ambassador Gerard may gain popularity upon return as newspapers cite calls for an international peace framework and cooperation among Grey, Hethmann-Holweg, and Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Gerard
Isaac Wolf
American Chamber of Commerce
American League
Germania
Edward Grey
England
Hethmann Hollweg
Germany
First Quaker Pair Wed in Seattle Ceremony
The first Quaker marriage ceremony of its kind in Seattle was performed Sunday at Memorial Friends church. Mrs Mary R Hornaday and Enos Prescott all of Salem Oregon stood before the Quaker rite, the minister pronouncing them husband and wife and offering a prayer.
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Seattle
Memorial Friends’ Church
23Rd Ave
E. Spruce St
Mary R. Hornaday
Enos Presnall
Salem, Or
Pretlow
Confessed Murder Ties Hotel Killers in Spokane
Spokane. Nov 20. James Weston a hotel cook confessed last night to the murder of Mrs Margaret Braun landlady of the Tourist hotel. Weston implicated R A Hood and Lillian Totter saying the woman stood guard while he and Hood smothered Mrs Braun for $5 and a pair of earrings.
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Spokane
James Weston
Cook
Margaret Braun
Weston
R A. Hood
Lillian Totter
White
Hood
Marked coins lead to hotel incident involving Mia at Amherst
A dry squad officer used marked coins to buy drinks for Mia. Mary Anderson, manager of the Amherst hotel at 161014 Second Ave, was arrested after a Sunday morning search uncovered three cases of beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Mary Anderson
Amherst
Second Ave
Grocers to Dance at Queen Anne Hall
The Seattle Retail Grocers Association will hold a dance on Wednesday evening at Reddinghall on Queen Anne Avenue and Royst. Committee in charge includes Arley Cheadle Arthur Berridge and Arthur Boek.
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Seattle Retail Grocers’ Association
Reddinghall
Queen Anne Ave
Royst
Arley Cheadle
Arthur Berridge
Arthur Boek
Tragedy At Silverlake Drowning In Washington
Mrs Bert Helgerson and her 17 month old baby plus Riley Helgerson drowned when a gasoline launch struck a submerged log on Silverlake in Castle Rock Washington. Mrs Annie Helgerson and Bert Helgerson escaped by clinging to the overturned craft.
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Castle Rock
Wash
Bert Helgerson
Riley Helgerson
Silverlake
Annie Helgerson
Sage Tea and Sulphur Compound Darkens Hair Overnight
An old time remedy Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound promises to darken gray or faded hair quickly. Sold for 50 cents, it claims natural, even dark results after one or two applications and a youthful appearance within days.
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Wyeth
Refugees Say Carranza Army Has Given Up Chase of Villa
Refugee train to Juarez reports Trevino returned to Chihuahua City to rally against Villa. Civilians fear bandit attack as Trevino conscripts men. reports vary on American casualties and prisoners including alleged deaths at Jiminez and Parral.
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Carranza
EL Paso
Juarez
United States
Trevino
Chihuahua City
Villa
Jiminez Hotel
Jimines
Dr. Fisher
Parral
Luis Herrera
Alvarado
Richards Guilty of Blackmail Charge
David Richards was found guilty of blackmail in the state case at Port Angeles. He allegedly blackmailed D. K. Thompson of Lincoln Nebraska former ambassador to Brazil. The case is expected to be appealed with Judge Mills and Miss Schultz, both of Seattle, slated for separate trials in connection with the matter.
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Port Angeles
David Richards
Richards
D. KE. Thompson
Lincoln
Neb
Brazil
Mills
Seattle
Miss Schultz
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