Homeward bound wounded soldiers welcomed at London docks
The first wave of prisoners of war and maimed soldiers returned to London amid a joyous dockside welcome. Crowds cheered as the Princess Juliana of Rotterdam docked with 326 wounded and captured men from Mone. Polite questions and relieved cries filled the air as sailors described life in Flanders and awaited home.
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Mary Boyle O'Reilly
Ondon
Tommy
London
England
Pew
Flanders
Avery
Tllbury
Juliana
Rotterdam
Mone
Hell
Biemarck
Germany
Mons
Marne
Tipperary
Port of London
Royal Pathe
Belgium
Seattle
Wash
Mystery voice searches for Lacy at the dockside
A crowd gathers as a shrill voice asks for someone named Lacy, prompting a patient murmur from onlookers. An elderly woman moves to the dock strings, scolding a younger man to calm down while a band plays Tipperary and a veteran times the moment.
Mother Recalls Navy Son Lost in F-4 Submarine Tragedy
Remains of crew from the F-4 submarine, lost near Honolulu, were recovered from 320 feet and shipped to Washington. Unidentified bodies were laid to rest at Arlington after a ceremony attended by Secretary Daniels. Mary Colwell, mother of Harley, received a military package days before the funeral invitation, while unable to attend.
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U.S
Honolulu
San Pong
U. S
Navy
Marie Van.Houttes
Mary Colwell
Harley
Mary
Seattle
San Francisco
Washington, D. C
Arlington National Cemetery
Daniels
Wales
North 62Nd St
Flag returns as symbol of a fallen sailor’s life
A mother recalls sending her only son to the navy and receiving only a flag in return. Marguerite Hall describes the flag as a treasured emblem, ten and six wide, unfolding at her sister’s feet. The piece laments ships in need of improvement and honors brave sailors who endure.
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Harley
Marguerite Hall
Kaiser Delivers Drive to Western Front Amid Heavy Losses
AMSTERDAM reports the Kaiser redirected to the Western battle front. German papers acknowledge a decisive struggle may be under way as Joffre pursues new positions, with potential terrible sacrifices forecast but endurance pledged.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Neueste Nachrichten
Leipsic
Joffre
Eggs and Bananas: Perry Brothers Sue Diamond Ice Co
The Perry Brothers sue Diamond Ice and Storage Co in superior court seeking 1019.07 for alleged damages from eggs stored near bananas that allegedly caused a banana taste and ruined eggs after transfer from North Dakota. The suit cites alienation of affections as a misstatement of damages.
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Perry Pros
Diamond Ice & Storage Co
Perry Brothers
Luther Burbank
Burbank
Diamond Ice Co
Perry Bros
Perrys
Superior Court
Berry Bros
North Dakota
Commission
Governor Sees A Former Pupil In Seattle Visit
Governor Frank B. Willis stops in Seattle with Mrs. Willis and his secretary. He greets John Boyd, Ada Ohio alumni and local druggist, once a student 12 years ago at Ohio Northern University. Boyd shows him store, soda fountain and prescription counter amid a warm reunion.
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John Boyd
Seventh Ave
Union «T
Ohio Northern University
Ada
Ohio
Frank B. Willis
Boyd
Weat
Willis
Seattle
John
Seventh
Union
Humphrey
Convict Shot by Policeman in Albany Oregon
Otto Hooker the escaped convict who killed Superintendent Harry Minto and wounded City Marshal J. J. Benson died after being shot by Patrolman A. L. Long of Portland. Hooker was dragged from under a house when he drew a revolver. Long fired, the bullet piercing his chest. Long, praised for previous battles with rioters, aided by deputies and guards at the state penitentiary.
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Albany
Ore
A. L. Long
Portland
Otto Hooker
Harry Minto
J. J. Benson
Jefferson
St. Mary's Hospital
Hooker
Eats
Looker
Long
H. Chris Jefferson
Multnomah County
L. D. Moore
John Talent
State Penitentiary
Linnton
Joe Kocar
U S May Interfere To Save Armenians
President Wilson weighs a request to Germany to halt Armenian outrages by Turkey on humanitarian grounds. Washington reports say the move aims to prevent further massacres and protect civilians amid regional turmoil.
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U.S
Washington
Wilson
Germany
Turkey
French Forces Advance in Artois and Champagne Campaign
Paris reports significant gains as French forces storm Hill 140 near Vimy and surround German troops near Maussignes. Official tallies claim about 120,000 German losses and 23,000 more captured in Champagne, with continued advances across Artois and Aisne fronts amid heavy artillery fighting. President Poincare praises the troops and forwards a congratulatory letter to Gen. Joffre.
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Paris
Artois
Champagne
Vimy Heights
Souchez
Maussignes
Aisne
St. March Woods
Troyon
Vailly
Poincare
Millerand
Joffre
Austro Germans Advance on Serbia in Nish Report
Three hundred thousand Austro German troops are advancing against Serbia per a Nish message. Serbs express confidence they can repel the invasion amid evolving Balkan front lines.
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Serbia
Athens
German retake trenches as Allies suffer setbacks
Berlin reports several rows of trenches captured by the British north of Loose have been retaken by German forces. The official statement says allied attacks across the western front were repulsed, with French waves brought down near Souchez. Baden Rhinelanders and Westphalians are praised for gallantry.
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Berlin
Loose
Souchez
Baden
Allies Press On In Western Front In Major World War I Battle
Allied forces push in Champagne and Artois seeking to exhaust German defenses as shells rain over the Western front. Officials report slow progress foot by foot with the new push delayed while misgivings linger about a second dash toward Berlin.
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London
Western Front
Champagne
Artois
You Can Save Money And A Lot Of It
Readers are urged to study daily advertisements in The Star to find bargains in Seattle stores. The message touts progressive shops offering attractive deals and urges immediate action to benefit the reader’s pocketbook.
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Seattle
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Star
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