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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1918
Page
5
H. B. Knapp and Fred Pae, two marines, recount the Chateau Thierry story at Meany hall during the 8 o'clock recreation hour for marines and army training boys. The event took place Friday as part of post activities for service members.
New York dispatch reports that German peace delegates seek a constituent assembly, seen as proof Europe will curb Bolshevik terror in Germany. Observers note Europe aims to feed Germany to preserve order, reducing hunger-driven unrest and potentially shaping postwar territorial and political outcomes.
Washington reports all American troops in England likely to return home by Christmas. Three ships carrying air service personnel are due later this month, with more units sailing in the next two weeks. Some ships may carry sick and wounded or late arrivals awaiting front assignment.
New York November announced by Capt. Benjamin Lipsner, head of the Post Office, plans an immediate scale up of air mail. He said arrangements with the War Department will transfer aircraft quickly and that about 12,000 planes exist for the expansion.
Herbert Hoover Edwin Vinkey and Norman Davis, special Treasury representatives, met with Col House in Paris to map approaches to the global food shipping and economic crisis. No firm program set yet but acceptance of Wilsons 14 principles by allied nations provides a basis to begin.
A back window at Singerman's clothing store on Third Ave and Pike was pried Wednesday night but the burglars fled after realizing manager KR C. Miller was inside the shop. The incident occurred in the downtown district with Miller confronting the would-be thieves.
From Samuel Mickie’s ledgers a list of 12th century prices includes rotten tea at 48.00 per pound and coffee at 60.00 per pound in continental currency, with items such as soap, sugar, slate pencils, writing paper and silk handkerchiefs priced accordingly, illustrating historic cost values.
Police investigate a missing Thanksgiving feast reported by Mrs T R Lafferty of 1134 16th Eve N. The caller said two nice chickens, three pounds of butter, and all her trimmings were taken after she stored the meal in the ice box overnight.
In Seattle, police say 25 choice chickens were stolen from the Phillips residence at 3446 Tenth Ave West Wednesday night. F H Hoch reports 26 combs missing after he fed the birds while Phillips was away.
Thief ransacked Theodore Haller of 606 Minor Ave and fled with more than $1,300 in Nugent chains sticks rings watches and bracelets from the Haller family collection between evening and 10 p.m. Wednesday. The house on Second Ave was targeted in this crime.
Banta Barbara Calif November 28 Joseph Oviedo is believed to hold the record for the number of sons in the army with seven. He received from the government as a portion of their salaries 740 dollars. He has been married five times and has 34 children 21 boys and 15 girls. For 40 years he has worked as a day laborer in the city.
In Furness ship yards on the Teas, 700 women work with a hovela. More than 56,000 women are among the stockholders of the Pennsylvania Railroad company.
Assistant Attorney General John C. Wall reports western Texas drought drives cranes into open areas and prompts guards to hide bait to keep cranes from stealing it. He returns from the Colorado River region with details of the birds’ stubborn behavior and the need to protect food sources.
A fragmented note points to a laxative labeled Bromo Quinine with a VES signature on the box. The text hints at removing the cause but provides no clear details or authorities.
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