Wilson Shifts to Unified Allied War Policy Speech
President Wilson pledges full unity of Allied and American diplomacy and military action against Germany. The speech signals a turn to maximum force, with the United States focusing on the war effort and reinforced by west and east fronts, as Baltimore hosts a gala commemoration with thousands watching.
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Washington Ranks Third in US in War Law Agent Ratio
Washington State announces Daniel Kelleher as an official for War Law matters. The release notes Washington ranks third nationwide in the proportion of citizens acting as agents for War Law, highlighting state stance and accountable roles.
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United States
Daniel Kelleher
High Spots in Wilsons Talk
A historical broadcast quotes President Wilson urging strenuous action to defend liberty. He asserts a worldwide righteous force to overturn dominion and insists Americans must endure sacrifice for the cause, warning that German leaders seek domination rather than justice and that peace requires shared terms.
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Rusela
Russia
President Delivers Full Speech On Page Three
The newspaper presents the complete text of the president's speech on page three, offering readers a full record of policy remarks, key voter appeals, and notes on national priorities.
Italians See New Sympathy in U. S.
Rome reports a shift in President Wilson toward Austria and growing Italian sympathy in Washington. The public, including the Vatican, believes peace is deferred and notes a large Coliseum demonstration marking America’s first wartime year with Prince Colonna and Ambassador Page as main speakers.
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Help Make This the Last Battle of the War
A short wartime plea urges readers to support the drive by buying thrift stamps to fund the war effort and end the conflict. The message emphasizes financial support and patriotism.
Draft boards prepare calls for 447 men to Camp Lewis
Seattle and King County draft boards announced 447 men will entrain for Camp Lewis starting April 26 as part of 150000 select service draftees ordered to train. Seattle will supply 374 men. King County boards 1 and 2 contribute 34 and 37 respectively, with Tacoma and Everett also sending smaller numbers.
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Keystone Duel: Suspect Sought in Hotel Fraud Case
Pasadena and Long Beach police sought help from local forces in finding Charles Permine of Seattle, a debonair man accused of passing fictitious checks and charging two hotels for bills by leaping from a window. Permine formerly worked for Shafer Bros during a Seattle residency and left two years ago.
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Alaska Sourdoughs Come Out for War
In San Francisco on Liberty Loan day 61 Alaska mushers announced their enlistment plans to go to war. News of the Tuscania sinking spurred their departure from Anchorage over 121 miles in blizzard to Seward in 73 hours. B John FE Dulas broke his leg after a fall in the Karl Hotel light well.
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Spokane Would Handle I. W. W. Problem Alone
Governor Lister arrived in Spokane for talks with city and county officials on the I W W situation. Olympia reports say he plans to assume police and sheriff authority, while local leaders resist. Over 80 S W W members were arrested and the headquarters closed. 26 remain held for trial. Local authorities say they can manage.
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War Cannot Live in Prayer Atmosphere says Dr Chapman
Dr J Wilbur Chapman, moderator of the Presbyterian church, preached at Dr M A Matthews' pulpit and urged a week of fasting and prayer for allies. He spoke to university students Monday and ministers at 4 p m. He will address First Presbyterian church on The Church and the War at 7 p m.
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City Drives Fast Liberty Bond Sales Across Seattle Area
Seattle area drives for the Third Liberty Loan show rapid progress. Shipyards and construction plants report large subscriptions with 4 000-plus renewals signed and unions pushing buyers. Key figures include Louis Randall 1000 dollars and Starbuck Washington exceeding quotas with 160 percent.
Heavy blast shakes Baltimore harbor area early morning
A loud explosion shook Baltimore between 1 and 1 10 AM. It was described as the city’s loudest since the Alum Chine incident, believed to have occurred near Sparrow Point in the lower harbor area.
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Palmer Aids State In Insurance Case
In Olympia Monday the defense urged a mandate to compel the State Insurance Commissioner H Fishback to issue a motor vehicle insurance license to Mutual Union Insurance Company. Deputy Prosecutor Mrven H. Palmer joined AG staff to seek the writ.
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Dock Unions Stage Waterfront Strike After Cirular Letter
About 1,300 of 1,500 Dock Truckers and Warehousemen vote to strike after employers fail to respond to a March 29 circular requesting wage increases. They demand union hall hiring and a new wage scale of 65 cents straight time and 1 per hour overtime, 8am to noon and 1pm to 5pm. Only the port commission and Roger Brown Co. answered.
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Quote on Liberty Bonds by Former Senator at Church
Former Senator H. Pilea told First Methodist Church parishioners Sunday night that only a man who mortgages his home makes a sacrifice to buy Liberty bonds. The address framed wartime patriotism and financial support as duty.
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First Methodist Church
Taxicab Drivers Still on Strike in Seattle
Seattle cab drivers, 44 strong, began a wage strike at 7 Sunday morning against Seattle Taxicab & Transfer Co. They claim married drivers cannot support families on the current wage. Union officers say initial demands started at $4.50 per day, cut to $4, then offered $3.75 by the company. The company disputes any offer of $3.75, noting past raises to $3.50 and a 25 cent increase, while keeping firm on their position.
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Neal H. Begley
Grinnell Reports Theft of Telephone Cash Box
A. D. Grinnell of 1007 Stewart Street reported to police that thieves took his telephone cash box on Saturday night.
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Stewart St
No Explosion at Bethlehem Steel Plant Officials Say
Bethlehem Steel officials deny a serious explosion at the Sparrow’s Point plant near Baltimore. They report hot slag contacting water created a loud noise that sounded like an explosion but caused no damage.
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Riggs Endorsed as Alaska's Governor
Washington April 8 A favorable report on the nomination of Thomas Riggs Jr to govern Alaska has been ordered by the senate committee on territories after a hearing on charges raised by John A Ballaine ofattle who said Riggs betrayed his trust to the government in the Tanana Valley railroad purchase for 300000 dollars
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Escaped Detention Camp Escape Suspect Arrested
Charles Anderson, 35, who says he escaped from an alien detention camp in New York, was arrested Sunday by patrolmen Hagen Bailey and Reynolds at Washington Street and Railroad Avenue and is held for federal investigation.
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