Russian Democracy Biggest News Since French Revolution
Basil M. Manly argues that a successful Russian revolution would topple czarism and Kaiserism, end most European monarchies, and bolster the Allies. He claims German influence crippled Russia, with pro German generals surrendering armies and supplies misaligned to German needs, noting the czar and court are largely German and that over 200 Russian generals were of German descent.
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Basil M. Manly
Washington, D. C
Europe
George V
England
Alfonso
Spain
Russia
Mexico
Alexander II
Baltic
Equipment Pool of U S Railroads to Aid War Crisis
An informal proposal to the Interstate Commerce Commission urges a single national equipment pool for U S and Canada to meet modern mobilization needs. Freight cars and terminals would be pooled and controlled to ensure ample, safe transport during wartime and rising costs, with government backing if necessary.
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U. S
ST. Louis
United States
Canada
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pierce
St. Louie
LC. C
Picturesque First Woman Sworn In at House Seat
The first woman to sit in the U.S. House took the oath today. Rankin of Montana received escort to a central Republican seat as cheering filled the chamber. She thanked supporters, acknowledging future mistakes and seeking encouragement and support.
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Washington
House Chamber
Miss Rankin
Montana
Clark
America
Iips
Local Naval Militia Heads for Federal Service Wednesday
Washington's naval militiamen expect mobilization or orders from Uncle Sam on Wednesday. About 500 men now subject to call will be absorbed by the American navy and likely join battle fleets. Commanding Officer Miller Freeman says 221 more recruits can be taken before Wednesday. 103 militiamen and seven officers have already left for Puget Sound navy yard.
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Uncle Sam
Miller Freeman
L .C. Smith Building
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Pro German influence in Russian cabinet linked to Rasputin fall
British French and Italian officials note pro German tilt in the Russian ministry led by Golitzen with Rasputin acting as a go between. The assassination of Rasputin exposed the plot offering Dardanelles Baghdad and parts of Persia for peace. The piece argues democratic trend in Russia endangers autocracy and predicts the czar and Kaiser may both fall.
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France
Italy
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Rasputin
Petrograd
Duma
Russia
Dardanelles
Bagdad
Persia
Plans to seize German ships as war starts
Washington April 2 plans completed to take over about 90 German merchant ships interned in American ports immediately once Congress declares a state of war.
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Washington
Congress
Man From Home Receives Praise At Wilkes Production
The Wilkes Stock Players open The Man From Home at the Orpheum with Sunday matinees for a week. Norman Hackett as Daniel Voorheen Pike draws high praise for his Indiana country lawyer role while John Sheehan impresses as the Earl of Hawceantle's son.
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Wilkes Stock Players
Orpheum
Norman Hackett
Daniel Voorheen Pike
Indiana
John Sheehan
Almeric St. Aubyn
Earl of Hawceantle
Sorrento
Italy
Seattle
Parole Official Quits Over Board Restructure
Chief Parole Officer C. T. Webb of the Monroe state reformatory resigns to the board of control. He denounces abolishing the board of managers and shifting power to the board, cites interference by the board, and says he sought office only to gain results rather than a favorable paper record.
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C. T. Webb
Monroe
Roosevelt Seeks Real Fighting Division of Troops
In a St Louis letter Colonel Roosevelt says he expects to offer Uncle Sam a real fighting division. He warns that if he does not produce good results the war department will scrap him.
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ST. Louis
Col. Roosevelt
Uncle Sam
War Department
Local Firms Bid for Submarine Chasers
Seven Seattle shipbuilding concerns have filed bids with the government for the construction of submarine chasers. They are the Elliott Bay Yacht and Engine Co. National Shipbuilding Co. Wilson Shipyards Guelder Supply Co. Shertzer Brothers Geary and the Western Shipbuilding Corporation.
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Seattle
Eliott Bay Yacht and Engine Co
National Shipbuilding Co. Wilson Shipyards
Guelder Supply Co
Shertzer Brothers & Geary
Western Shipbuilding Corporation
Catarrhal Deafness Remedy Formula Circulated
An old newspaper notice promotes a home remedy for catarrh and deafness. It urges sufferers to obtain Llounce of Parmint double strength, mix with hot water and sugar, then take a tablespoonful four times daily to relieve head noises and improve ear and breathing function.
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England
Norfolk Coats in Spring Styles for Misses and Women
Short style Norfolk coats described in red rose canary and turquoise blue with three quarter length options featuring box and belt styles. Fabrics include wool velour cheviot poplin covert cloth and tweeds in spring shades navy and black. Sizes 14 16 18 for misses and 34 to 40 for women.
Tuesday Drapery Specials Card
Drapery specials highlight a full assortment of curtain fringe and Nottingham Lace Curtains in white cream and ecru. Curtain Madras floral designs priced per yard and a pair options featured with silk floss pillows offered at a set price.
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Nottingham
Madras
Order Thalia Cafe To Vacate Premises
A jury in Superior Judge Tallman’s court Friday evening cancelled the lease held by C. V. Gray and R. E. Van Nostrand for The Thalia cafe on Second Ave near Union St. The complaint charged lease violation by sale of liquor and conduct violating city ordinances and disturbing neighboring tenants.
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Thalia Cafe
Second Ave
Union St
C. V. Gray
R. E. van Nostern
Tallman's Court
JITNEY MEN MAY FORM BONDING COMPANY IN STATE
Assistant Corporation Counsel Walter F. Meier says if the jitney men align with state law they may establish a bonding firm. The move is unusual but not unprecedented in the state.
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Walter F. Meier
Nervous Spells Relieved by Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Pepticon Pills
A Florida reader reports neu ralgia and severe nervous spells eased by taking Hood’s Sarsaparilla before meals and Pepticon Pills after, with improved sleep and ability to work. She credits the combination for lasting relief and invites others to obtain the medicines from their druggist.
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Hood
Fred J. Weekley
Bagdad
Fla
County abolishes assistant physician post at hospital
Tate Mason, county superintendent, reports the county commissioners Saturday abolished the office of assistant physician at the county hospital. It found no need for the officer, noting Dr. 8S. P. Woodin previously held the position. A diamond story that is a jewel. The Double Squeeze, page 4 today.
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Tate Mason
County Commissioners
8S. P. Woodin
D. A. R. Presses for Universal Military Training
The telegram sent to President Truman followed action by the D A R during their 16th annual convention on Saturday. The group urged universal military training as part of their Washington program and commemorated ties to the American Revolution.
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Washington Ters
President Son
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