Human Fly Climbs to Flag Pole Atop Smith Building
Jack Williams known as The Human Fly climbed the 12 story L. A. Smith building reaching the flagpole at 3:20 PM amid cheering crowds. He toured the tower by hand and foot then descended to a police escort and was jailed awaiting a warrant from the Department of Justice in Boise Idaho. His manager and he planned proceeds from the ascent to the Smoke Fund with authorities investigating a Boise speech.
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L. A. Smith
Jack Williams
Williams
Department of Justice
Holse
Willians
O Boys In
France
Willams
Fairbanks
Cus
Secret Service
Boise
Idaho
Tom Calloway
Seattle merchants urged to decorate for Lafayette Day
The Chamber of Commerce asked Seattle stores to dress up for Lafayette Day on Friday. Union Francaise leads the celebration with other French societies assisting. At Douglas Hall Friday night the program features Judge Thomas Burke presiding, with tableaux and speeches.
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Chamber of Commerce
Union Francaise
Douglas Hall
Thomas Burke
The Mooney Case Reveals a Turbulent Labor Figure
A long profile traces Thomas J. Mooney from Indiana mine work to San Francisco labor activism, socialism, and radical leadership. It links his 1916 Preparedness Day bombing conviction to broader social and economic tensions that shaped early 20th century America.
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Thomas J. Mooney
San Francisco
Mooney
Thomas Mooney
Indiana
Tom
Holyoke
Maas
Beston
Hila
San Francisco Labor Council
Iron Moulders’ Union
Empire style fine nainsock trims with embroidery and beads
Advertises Empire style fine nainsocks trimmed with tucks embroidery lace and ribbon run beadwork in varied pretty styles.
Cottage Dresses at $1.98 in Plaid Beach Cloth
Practical home wear dresses described as white beach cloth with green cerise tan and blue plaid. Straight-line pleated style features collars cuffs and pocket flaps of pique. Available in sizes 36 to unknown ending.
Iris Satin Dress Skirts Offer at 2.98
The "Iris Satin" dress skirts are reduced to 2.98 and praised for neat home wear. They are described as fine quality sateen with a dull luster in Burgundy taupe blue and rose shades.
Wash Dresses in lawn and chambray range from $1.59
The notice advertises wash dresses priced at $1.59 with lawn and chambray options in black white lavender blue and tan. Styles include piping trims and embroidery collars and cuffs in sizes 36 to 48.
Girls Kid Shoes Offerings With Various Sizing and Prices
Advertises girls footwear focusing on soft kid shoes with round toes and low heels. Lists sizes 8 1 2 to 12 for $2.70 and 12 14 to 2 for $2.90, plus oiled leather options in 8 1 to 12 14 at $2.85 and larger sizes at $3.25.
Manpower roster outlines U S draft aims and forces
Milton Bronner details America’s wartime manpower targets with a 5 million goal for the draft era. He notes 4 million to France and 1 million in training, plus potential extra reserves. Figures show registrations from 21 to August 1 and Marine Corps and Navy provisions within the broader force pool.
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Milton Bronner
N. BE. A
Washington, D.C
America
War Department
Iteolf
France
Marine Corps. S Navy
Regular Army
National Guard
Government Seeks 2000 Stenographers and Typists
Federal civil service commission announces 2000 stenographers and typists needed for government service in Washington. Examinations for department service held each Tuesday. Apply to district secretary Civil Service District Room 303 Post Office Building.
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Ers
Washington
Cfvil
Minute men meet at Coe school precinct 79
Minute men of precinct No 79 will gather at Coe school in Queen Anne bill at 7 p.m. on Wednesday.
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Precinct No
Coe School
Queen Anne Bill
Ati P.m
Col Blthen Assigned to Interior Liaison Duty
Col C Th Wlethen, adjutant of the North Pacific coast artillery district, is summoned to Washington to run the new Interior liaison service. The role covers the Pacific coast to France, coordinating U S efforts at home and abroad and speeding department organization. He may travel to France from Washington to advance the unit, gathering Western front artillery expertise for U S units. An appeal for more trained combat artillery officers is issued, targeting college men with math skills. Former Adjutant General Maurice Thompson will serve temporarily as adjutant of the North Pacific district.
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Col
C. Th. Wlethen
North Pacific Coast Artillery District
Washington
Service of Interior Liaison
Pacific Const
France
Miethen
Ean
Col. Tethen
United States
Hiethen
Maurice Thompson
North Pacific
Shipyard Worker Art Johnson Suspended Sentence
Art Johnson, a shipyard worker, was found guilty of obtaining money for time not worked and jailed for one year with a $1000 fine by Judge A. W. Frater. The sentence was suspended after he claimed a position aboard a ship bound for Chile and promised to report back to Seattle upon his return.
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Art Johnson
A. W. Frater
Chile
Seattle
Whit ney Chorus Appeals for War Savings Stamps Support
Former Senator Samuel H. Piles urged Seattle to buy War Savings Stamps during a brief introduction at the Whitney Boys Chorus concert at the Arena Tuesday night. Several hundred people heard the patriotic program.
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Samuel H. Piles
Whitney Hoys
Arena
Seattle
Attlee Ayres Honored by Washington Architects Chapter
Attlee Ayres Texas state architect was guest of honor at a Tuesday noon luncheon hosted by the Washington State chapter of the American Institute of Architects in Beattie.
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Attlee Ayres
Texas
Washington State
American Institute of Architects
Beattie
Czech Force Advances toward Verkhendinek in East Crimea
Patrol reports from Vladivostok describe Czech forces moving east from the lake area capturing Verkhendinek near Guard HQ. They claim three columns along the Biberian railway route crossing mountains toward Belningsk and Kiaka with a wireless message signaling imminent restoration of eastern communications with the Czech front along the Volga.
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Vladivostok
Verkhendinek
Petrovaky
Chita
Pied Belningsk
Kiaka
Beria
Volga
U S Artillery Barrages German Positions in France
American artillery and French forces pound toward the des Dames region with light defenses joining the barrage. Shelling targets Juvigny and surrounding areas as smoke screens cover infantry moves. French commander commends the Allied artillery efforts while minor clashes occur near Fismes and along the front remains quiet otherwise.
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France
The
Des Dames
Gunes
Juvigny
Ghent
V. Front
U S Consolidated R R Ticket Office Opens
The U S consolidated railroad ticket office opened on Second Ave between Columbia and Cherry with a staff of 21. tickets on all lines will be sold there.
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U. S. Consolidated Railroad
Second Ave
Columbia and
Cherry
Bon Marche offers fall gloves and suits sale
The Bon Marche upper main floor advertises Silvertones and Velours men’s worsted suits from 59.00 and lovely Velours and Silvertones at 75.00. Imported Kid Gloves from ERRIN’S, washable 66 ACMO gloves, and U.S.A. made shades in black white gray brown tan champagnes and navys priced 2.00 to 3.00.
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BON Marche
New Aprons on Sale at 75e and 3.95 Prices
The apron department promotes white and blue striped gingham and khaki bib aprons. Styles include set-in sleeves with belts and pockets, deep cuff ankles, and denim jumper designs priced at 3.95 or 2.75. Margaret Aprons and Handy Aprons showcased as good looking wear.
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Margaret
New Autumn Silk Hosiery to Match Shoes and Evening Wear
Women gain new shoe shade stockings knitted in silk with colors gray mouse khaki Russia calf African brown bronze black white and evening tints priced at 1.50 1.75 and 2.00 per pair.
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Russia
BON Marche
26 Inch Chambray at 15c a Yard for Short Lengths
26 inch chambray, 2000 yards available, widths 26 inches, lengths to 10 yards, priced at 15 cents per yard in blue gray and tan. Delivered stock not available. Lower Main Floor.
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Ife
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Dena
Chicago
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the Tevoit
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Federal Civil Service Commission
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Velour
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Heather Jersey
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Errin
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