Clean-Up and Paint-Up Week Led by M Williams in Seattle
The article portrays M Williams driving Seattle’s civic Clean-Up and Paint-Up week with 17 district divisions and three awards. Cassius Williams endorses the plan as a civic movement beyond painting, while many clubs and organizations vie to outdo rivals. Portland visitors attend to gauge Seattle’s lead in this country wide effort.
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Livan
Pama
Wiliams
Williams
Cassius
M. Will
Who
Andaear
Seattle
Mothers’ Congrens
Federation of Women's Clubs
Sales Managers’ Association
The
Manufacturer’ Association
Garden Club
Home Consumers’ League
Seattle Real Estate Association
Seattle Ad Club
United American Garden Association
Dahlia Association
Chamber of Commerce
Cial Club
Rotary Club
Municipal League
Arctic
Public Schoola
Portland
Brandeis Reported Favorable for Supreme Court Seat
The Senate judiciary subcommittee recommended confirming Louie D. Brandeis of Boston as associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Minority members Cummins and Works criticized the choice, while Senator Walsh defended Brandeis, praising his willingness to challenge wealth and advocate social justice.
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Washington
Louie D. Brandeis
Boston
U.S. Supreme Court
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Cummins and Works
Brandeis
Walsh
Supreme Court
Aviators Lost in Storm Rescued Near Chocolate Pass
Two American army aviators missing since Friday arrived at Dublan from Namiquipa after being caught in a rain and snow storm in Chocolate pass ten miles south of headquarters. They landed near a Mexican home, received food and lodging, and on Saturday began the return to army headquarters with a wagon sent for their undamaged aeroplane.
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U. & Army
Dublan
Mex
Columbia
Chocolate Pass
Namiquipa
Army
Woman's Letter Wins Prize in Star Neighbor Contest
Hannah Whim of 2000 K Gardat wins The Star neighbor contest prize for a letter praising a Beatle area family. Professor Edmond Meany selects the piece, praising neighbors who quietly assist others and set a high standard of neighborliness in their district.
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Edmond Meany
History Department
University of Washington
Hannah Wel
K. Sardst
Hannah Whim
K. Gardat
Meany
Star
Wilson Builds Submarine Attack Case Against Germany
President Wilson is gathering affidavits and evidence linking German submarines to the Sussex sinking and other late sea disasters. The cabinet will review proof and potential Berlin attitude as new affidavits strengthen the case.
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Washington
Wilson
Germany
English Channel
Sussex
Berlin
Waite Too Weak To Stand Trial In Peck Murder Case
New York April 3. Arthur W Waite deemed too weak to be arraigned on the murder charge of John E Peck. He confessed sanity and plotting to poison his wife and her parents while his counsel seeks a lengthy alienist examination despite Waite's statement he deserves to be electrocuted.
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New York
Arthur W. Waite
John E. Peck
Waite
Militia Victory Tied to Senate Amendment Fight
In Washington on April 3 the National Guard secured a major triumph as Senator Cummins won adoption of an amendment to the Chamberlain bill adding five militiamen to the army general staff. Chamberlain opposed the measure.
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Washington
National Guard
Senate
Cummins
Chamberlain
Army General Staff
Investigator Tests Rum Bottle As Evidence In Drug Store Case
C P Hanson from Prosecutor Lundin's office testified in Judge Mackintosh's court that a pint flask of rum was handed to him at George E Banks drug store, 2600 First Ave, during an inquiry for cough medicine. He described the bottle as pre prohibition rum.
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C. P. Hanson
George E. Banks
First Ave
Hanson
Lundin
Submarine Campaign Boosts Public Confidence
Berlin reports a surge in activity from the submarine campaign with public optimism rising. Officials estimate ships totaling 72,000 tons destroyed since March 1, signaling a notable wartime impact.
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Berlin
Secretary Daniels Grilled In Navy Policy Hearing
Secretary Daniels faced sharp questioning from naval committee members about building and enlistment plans. He denied knowledge of designs furnished to Russia or Germany and advocated passing the unamended armor plate bill while criticizing private manufacturers for high prices and urging careful bidding.
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Mee Tae
Ruassiat
Strauss
Krupp
Germany
Daniels
Butler
Secretary of the Navy
Daniela
Japan plans to retain South Sea talande claim
Dr. Frederick Starr, anthropology professor, reports Japan will not give up South Sea talande gained from Germany. He notes many settlers have already been sent to the area.
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San Francisco
Frederick Starr
University of Chicago
Orient
Japan
South Sea
Talande
Capture Cline Nabbed in New Orleans by Pinkertons
Oliver H. Cline, longtime Pacific Coast Co. cashier, was arrested in the Strand hotel New Orleans after a long Pinkerton stakeout. He carried $8,350 and had been traced through Tacoma Portland Salt Lake Los Angeles El Paso to New Orleans.
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Oliver H. Cline
Pacific Coast Co
Seattle
New Orleans
Cline
Tacoma
Portland
Salt Lake
Los Angeles
el Paso
Philip K. Ahern
Pinkerton Agency
Honduras
C. B. Howard
Europe
Strand Hotel
Shaugnessy Killed In Action Near Front
Montreal April 3 Reuters reports Capt. Fred Shaugnessy heir to the Canadian Pacific railway head was killed in action per word from his battalion commander Capt. Fred Shaugnessy son of the railway head killed in action during the war.
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Montreal
Fred Shaugnessy
Canadian Pacific Railway
Mexican Campaign Reported Stalled by Villa Search
April 3 1916 San Antonio report says Maj. Gen. Funston notes Villa slipped his collar and hid. US forces believed near Chihuahua hampered by poor info from Mexican sources. Roads south of Casas Grandes show activity as five touring cars relay messages between El Valle and front. Twenty scouts designated for frontline duty.
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San Antonio
Francisco Villa
Funston
Chihuahua
Villa
Casas Grandes
el Valle
EL Paso
Villistas
Ascencion
U.S
Garcia
Carranza
United States
Columbus
Mexico
Army Pursuit Tightens as Francisco A Fears Capture
April 3 report from U S Army Headquarters Dublan says troops bet even money on Francisco A being killed or captured within 10 days. Large reinforcements move south to aid the American column in a major cleanup of bandits in the zero district. Villa was last seen traveling toward the mountains farther south.
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U. S. Army
Dublan
Francisco A
Zero
Villa
Villa escapes pursuit as rumors swirl across border
Reports say Francisco Villa evaded cavalry into Guerrero district while Americans threaten Parral as a possible recruiting site. Carranza factions doubt his wounds are serious, rumors claim his capture or release, and weather hampers the manhunt near Casas Grandes.
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Francisco Villa
Guerrero
Parral
Villa
Pershing
Carranza
Terrific summer coming in war planned by Mason
United Press war expert J T Mason reports three allied offensives for spring using the squeeze system. Fronts from Ypres to Arras and Rheims to Verdun loom with double thrusts aimed at encircling German lines. Balkans push may draw Romania and Russia closer, while a distant push on Erzerum aims to trap Turks in Mesopotamia.
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Teutons
Egypt
J.T Mason
Belgium
France
Germany
Great Britain
Ypres
Arras
Rheims
Verdun
Rheims-Verdun
Grand Duke Nicholas
Erzerum
Tigris
Asia Minor
Mesopotamia
Constantinople
Bagdad
Russia
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M. Williams
C. M. Williams
Johnny
Mabel
Kitty
Freddie
C. M
H. D. Jacobs
United Press
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Secy
U. S
House Naval Committee
Pinkertons
Pinkerton
Canadian
Shaugnessy
Front
Will Trail Bandit
Alee
H. O. Jacobs
Mua Ft Dorr
J. W. T. Mason
Balkan
Galicia
Bukovina
Bulgaria
Salonika
Rumania
Balkans
Serbia
Teutonic
Jerusalem
Sinai Peninsula
Suez Canal
Baltic
North Sea
Paris
Chalons
Antwerp
Crussels
Anamur
Bast
Luxemburg
Verdum Ametz
Nancy
Strassburg
Cairg
Werusalem
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