U S Housing Probe Highlights Rent Hikes For Shipyard Workers
Seattle housing committee reports shipyard workers lack adequate homes as rent soars 30 to 67 percent. Landlords ban children to profit from shortages, while women and families struggle. officials vow action to curb profiteering and stabilize housing access.
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Seattle Chamber of Commercial and Commercial Club
Ned Edris
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Test of Wonder Gun Delayed by Funding Holdup
Washington reports the 105 mile gun development is delayed as Congress withholds funds for a naval proving ground. Other key Navy ordnance work also suffers from the same funding shortfall.
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Washington
America
Youthful Burglar Captured After Shoe Heist Spree
Police arrest 15 year old Alfonso after he and companions flee, leaving 12 shoes in their possession by morning. Shoes were taken to headquarters and a witness offered little information about stolen items from a store near 1600 Pike Place.
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Pike Place
Army Camp Deaths Total 237 In A Week
Army camps nationwide report influenza and pneumonia remain prevalent this week. Total deaths for the week reached 227, up from 223 the previous week, indicating ongoing high casualty levels.
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Washington
Marines in U S Ask to Be Sent to France
Washington April 4 The War Department cabled Gen Per to move American marines in the army at the urgent suggestion of the Marine Corps.
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France
Washington
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Wireless station to connect Norway and Copenhagen
April 4 dispatch reports a large wireless station completed at Jaeheran Norway enabling excellent communication with America. The facility strengthens transatlantic links and signals improved long range maritime and air communications between nations.
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Moopenhagen
Jaeheran
America
Turkish German Forces Routed Near Batum and Erzurum
German forces have been thrown back about 60 versts from Batum and driven from Erzurum as reports emerge. The Ukrainian Rada adopts a resolution to continue fighting Soviets after Col von Hulberg pledges increased German aid.
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Ezerum Kare
Rada
von Hulberg
Government orders three new concrete ships built
San Francisco with preparations under way for immediate construction of three 7,500 ton concrete vessels. After the 5,000 ton Faith launched March 14, government experts approved, with the Shipping Board authorizing the San Francisco Shipbuilding Co. to start work on three shore concrete vessels larger than the Faith.
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Faith
Shipping Board
San Francisco Shipbuilding Co
Liberty Loan Drive Ends May 4 With 28 Day Campaign
A third Liberty Loan campaign opens Saturday and ends May 4. The treasury directs federal reserve banks to set 28 days for the drive with May 4 as the base date. Five percent of bonds must be deposited on subscription, with payments due May 28 20 percent and July 18 35 percent, and August 16 40 percent.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Federal Reserve
Thieves Take Portable Bungalow From Tehunga Canyon
William Gillingsby returned to Tehunga canyon home to find his portable bungalow stolen. A note attached to the garden gate read You locked up so tight we took the shack. Police alerted as the loss occurred after his city trip.
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Los Angeles
Tehunga Canyon
William Gillingsby
Car Hits Auto Woman Injures Pedestrian in Wallingford
A collision between a Wallingford street car and a seven passenger auto driven by A I Noble at 6 30 am Thursday sent the car against a curb. Noble and his wife were in the auto. The woman suffered a fractured hip and bad bruises and was taken to Providence hospital. The crash occurred at the Fast 45th Street and Wallingford avenue intersection.
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A. I. Noble
20Th Ave. N. E
Warren Probing Bribery Charges Made in Court
An investigation into alleged bribery and extortion by police representatives was discussed by Chief Warren after five prisoners claimed some gambling party members escaped for $10 each. Arrests were made by Patrolman Elliott and Parks, though prisoners deny their involvement. two police agents were hired to locate the house before the raid.
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W. J. Elliott
KF. F. Parks
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Fa Gality
Will “Bee
Quiet Front as Haig Reports Resting Forces
The west front saw the quietest day since the drive began with no infantry actions reported by the French and British fronts. Marshal Haig noted American troops have given invaluable aid in the last fortnight amid ongoing artillery duels in Montdidier Verdun and Vosges regions.
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West Front
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French War Office
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Berlin
Ayette
Haig
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Vosges
Allies Ready To Meet Any New Hun Attacks
Henry Wool reports from the French front that military leaders see the German first phase as ended, expect a renewed push after a three day interval, with Amiens as a target. Allied forces, about 1,200,000 men in 100 divisions, have halted a quarter of the German force.
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Henry Wool
United Press
the Somme
Amiens
Forces Repulse In Odessa and Nicolaieff Battles
Ukrainian and German forces attempting to recapture Odessa and Nicolaieff were repulsed. A Turko German fleet heading toward Odessa was driven back by the Vivemmianw Kiewl mom flaat.
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Petrograd
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Nicolaieff
Wilson to Answer Czernin Peace Feelers Saturday Night
President Wilson plans a war focused Baltimore address to dismiss Czernin peace talks as fake. He will urge intensified action with a new draft of 100000 to 400000 men and a revamped shipbuilding program to shorten the war.
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Count Czernin
Carl D. Groat
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Crernin
America
Feelern
Baltimore
Americans to Fight Alongside British in France
News that U S troops will be brigaded with British forces for immediate combat in France sparks intense officer enthusiasm. They see it as proof of American resolve and a rebuke to doubters, with Canadians especially pleased as Pershing’s men join French and British divisions to support the Allied war effort.
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William Philip
United Press
France
Pershing
United States
Ludendorff
Murphine Takes Post as Utilities Superintendent
Thomas F. Murphine, Mayor Han son's first department appointee, assumed duties as superintendent of public utilities Thursday morning after council confirmation in a special session. Councilman Thomson opposed. Caldwell’s opinion supported the mayor’s absolute right to remove the previous official and select a successor.
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A. L. Valentine
Paris editors condemn claim of Hun leader
Paris editors denounce claims by Czernin and his Berlin allies. The Paris press, led by Clemenceau, rejects the Vienna council speech as an outright falsehood. The Petit Journal notes agents in Switzerland spreading peace overtures and German concessions while French leaders avoid direct replies.
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HUN
Paria Press
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Czernin
Vienna Council
Petit Journal
Berlin
Switzerland
Germany
Pinchon
British Praise Yankee Airmen in France
British officers lauded American air forces and airmen in France. They praised the nighttime efforts of Maj. Gen. Sandeman Carey’s secretive signal, field survey, and engineering units, who volunteered to hold trenches east of Amiens during a tense period until relief arrived.
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Sandeman Carey
Amiens
Carey
Czernin Seeks Nonannexation Peace With Allies
New York April 4. Austrian Hungary foreign minister Count Czernin signals willingness to accept a peace without annexations if France abandons Alsace Lorraine. He argues the French claim to Alsace Lorraine is central to postwar world order and urges Allied offers, framing Austro Hungary’s aim as a defensive peace and a check on Germany’s war drive.
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Amiens
French Forces Firmly Press Enemy Lines In Champagne Sector
Paris reports heavy artillery north of Montlidier with intensified actions last night. French troops penetrated several enemy trenches near Rheims and along the Meuse, taking prisoners. East of Rheims in Avecourt wood and north of St Die, German raids occurred.
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French War Office
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Chemin Des Dames
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Meuse
Avecourt Wood
Verdun
St. Die
British Front Quiet As Haig Reports Small Gains
British dispatch from London April 4 says Haig reports a quiet front with an enemy post near Hebuterne captured and a few prisoners taken. Elsewhere on the line in the Menin road and Passchendaele sectors near Ypres Belgium, artillery activity is noted.
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