Big War Loan Will Bring Good Times in U.S.
National Women’s Christian Temperance Union opens a nationwide convention in Washington at the Congregational church with 700 delegates. Miss Anna A. Gordon urges Hobson Resolution for national prohibition and constitutional amendments to end polygamy and strengthen anti-drug laws. Messages highlight the “War on liquor” and mobilize churches and civic groups for a broad campaign.
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U.S
Anna A. Gordon
Evanston
Fil
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
D. C
Hobson
Gordon
Oath Congregational Church
Miss Gordon
W C T U Leader Addresses Prohibition Visit
Miss Anna A. Gordon national president of the W C T U spoke at Plymouth church where about 1500 attendees heard her praise of local workers Margaret Platt and Margaret Munns for their temperance efforts. Mayor Gill, noting enforcement limits, urged public sentiment to support prohibition as speakers including Mrs. Josephine Preston and Rev A W Leonard joined the event.
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West Washington
Margaret Platt
Margaret Munns
Plymouth Church
Gill
Wilson
Josephine Preston
A. W. Leonard
First Methodist Church
Margaret B. Platt
West Washington W. C. T. U
War loan to Britain will pour hundreds of millions into states
More than 30 states will profit from the 500 million Anglo French loan. Washington alone is slated to receive about 5.9 million dollars as cash deposits flow to American banks and producers nationwide will be paid for exports. The breakdown relies on Wall Street estimates, with iron and steel likely to receive a large share and much may fund munition makers.
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New York
Union
Washington
London
Wall Street
Army Aviator Falls Drowns Over San Diego Bay
Lieut. W. R. Taliaferro of the U S naval corps died when his plane failed during a loop over the bay. He was strapped to his seat and drowned before divers could reach him. He married in April to Miss Lecester Sehon, daughter of the late Capt. John L Sehon.
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R. Taliaferro
U. S. Naval Corps
Taliaferro
U. S. San Diego
Lecester Sehon, Dauhter
John L. Sehon
U. S. Army
Ballard Man Shoots Wife and Himself
Fred McInroy a 48 year old locomotive engineer shot his wife Tillie 37 through the left breast at 6 30 am as she passed 1715 13th Ave N W then killed himself The couple remained at city hospital both gravely wounded Police attribute the act to ongoing family disputes linked to Mrs Meinroy seeking divorce on grounds of cruelty and nonsupport A restraining order had been issued to keep McInroy from further molesting her McInroy had left home after a dispute and planned to shoot his wife before meeting her on the street officers said She had filed divorce papers September 1 and claimed threats of death from him
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Fred McInroy
Tillie
13Th Ave. N. W
Leges
Gilliam
McInroy
Residenta
Melinroy
Is Woody Planning to Elope This Week
Washington dispatch reports rumors that President Wilson and his fiancée Mrs Norman Galt may wed soon. Clues cited include Wilson purchasing a wardrobe trunk and altered travel plans by Secretaries McAdoo Garrison and the Navy secretary's wife.
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Washington
Wilson
Norman Galt
White House
McAdoo
Garrison
Daniele
Secretary of the Navy
South
Margaret Wilson
Williamson cries frame-up in hay fire plot case
San Francisco reports William L. Williamson, a wealthy five stock dealer, charged with conspiring to burn 275 tons of hay on Island No. 2 near Vallejo for insurance. He claims the accusation is a frame-up, following testimony from William H. Banta whose wife owns the island.
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San Francisco
Wm. l. Willamson
Vallejo
Wm. H. Banta
Mia
Marie Handbury
Williamson
Banta
Star Extra Delivers Full Baseball Box Score Daily
Seattle readers acclaim The Star for its lightning fast extra baseball editions with complete play by play and a full box score. Other papers offer only partial game reports and flashy final scores. Buy The Star daily, one minute after the ninth ends.
Prettyest Girl in America Gertrude Fischer Crowned Beauty
Philadelphia dispatch notes Gertrude Fischer a 19 year old from Philadelphia crowned America’s prettiest by national photographers. She stands 5 feet 8 inches, 140 pounds, desires a concert career, advocates suffrage and pro German views, and wishes to have many children.
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Philadelphia
America
Gert
Gertrude Fischer
Schumann-Heink
Boy Under Bed Shooting Captures County Attention
John Cornelius, 14, suffered bullet wounds in his right leg and faced possible amputation at the county hospital after an incident at a Swan Lake home. Louis Chappel, 24, jailed on an open charge, says he shot at an intruder under his bed when the figure failed to emerge, firing a 44 caliber revolver with nine bullets. The boy is the son of a county stockade guard.
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John Cornelius
Louis Chappel
Swan Lake
Chappel
Cotterill Not Seeking Port Commissioner Post
Former Mayor Cotterill announced he is not a candidate for port commissioner. Former City Engineer Thomson also declined. The vacancy, created by Gen Chittenden’s resignation, will likely be filled Wednesday afternoon.
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Cotterill
Thomson
Gen. Chittenden
Secretary Wilson Recommends Edward White for Immigration Post
Washington October 11 Secretary Wilson recommended to President Wilson Edward White for immigration commissioner at San Francisco.
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White
Washington
Wilson
Wilson Edward White
San Praricisco
Teutons pursue Serbs toward mountains after Belgrade fall
Serbian forces retire from Belgrade toward the mountains as Teutons throw heavy forces into pursuit. Rear guard actions continue with no major engagement expected soon. Allies land more troops for Serbia as Belgrade districts are wrecked and six thousand shells are reported. Germany denies Serbian Drina victory claims.
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Serbia
Belgrade
Teutons
Drina
Germany
Serbians Mass on Bulgarian Frontier Amid Balkan Front
Paris reports 100,000 Serbian troops concentrated on the Bulgarian frontier as fighting with Bulgarians nears. Allied forces land more troops at Salonika and push toward Serbia, with 29,000 stationed along the Guvegheri Strumnitza railroad.
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Paris
Salonika
Serbia
Guvegheri-Strumnitza
Fire erupts aboard Monteagle in Vancouver harbor
Fire breaks out early at the C R steamer Monteagle dockside in Vancouver damaging the hold where war supplies for Russia cotton and general cargo are stored. Seven firemen suffocate from smoke as police debate a bomb cause while noting similarities to New York harbor blazes.
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Vancouver
B. C
Monteagle
Russia
New York Harbor
Preparations for laying keel of California dreadnaught
On Oct 11 preparations continue for the keel laying of the giant California dreadnaught intended to be the world’s greatest battleship. The project is under way in New York as nations build larger fleets.
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New York
California
JIT DRIVER OUT ON BAIL
Jitney driver H Deyoe who killed Eleanor Brunner of 122 Hastlake Avenue was released from county jail on $1,000 bail on Saturday.
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Hh. H. Deyoe
Eleanor Brunner
Hastlake Ave
Japan Sends All Tea Here Claims by Pottéet
Charles Pottéet an evil and construction engineer from San Francisco reports he just returned from the Orient stating that Japan ships 100 percent of its tea exports and 1 percent of its silk exports to the United States.
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Japan
Charles Pottéet
San Francisco
Orient
United States
Boston Tops Phillies In Thriller As Hooper Scores In Ninth
Grover Cleveland Alexander pitched eight strong innings but Boston’s ninth inning rally broke a scoreless tie. Hooper led off with a single, Speaker, and Duffy combined for the decisive hit as Hooper scored the winning run, sending 40,000 fans into a frenzy and giving Boston a dramatic victory.
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Brock
Hancroft
Coro Roe
Paskert
Cravath
Luderus
Ib Serene Esenene
Waitted
Edo
Robede
Niehoff
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Hurna
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A. EE. Hooper
Scott
Cech
Speaker
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Lewis
Gardner
Cro
Barry
Carrigan
Haomard
Stock
Hoblitzer
Leonard
Burns
O' Loughlin
Kiem
Rigler
Evans
National Commission
Grover Cleveland
United States
Philly
Sox
Hooper
Tris
Hoblitzell
Duffy
Bancroft
Paskett
Phillies
Whitted
Low death rate shows in state industrial accidents
Olympia reports 215 fatal industrial accidents in the year ending September 30, the lowest since the workmen's compensation act began. The prior low was 279 in 1912. Hopewell Virginia grows to 18,000 with cradled housing and homes selling up to 4,000 as a war order city around a powder firm factory.
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Olympia
Hopewell
Norfolk & Western Railway
Happy Wednesday feature promises deeper bargains this week
Merchants reported solid results from last Wednesday's Happy Wednesday feature and expect advertisers to outdo themselves this week. The Star notes readers should watch Tuesday for the next issue and the upcoming bargains.
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