All England Trembles in Fear of Raid
London reports unprecedented aerial activity from German and Allied forces with raids on British towns and Zeppelin incursions feared. Zeppelins sighted near Colchester Ipswich and Felixstowe prompted warnings as weather influenced further attacks.
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England
London
Germany
Belgium
France
Essex
Suffolk
Colchester
Ipswich
Felixrs
Admiralty
German newspapers join under Weiss as editor chief
The German Newspaper association consolidates controlled by a new corporation including the Washingtoner Staats Zeitung the Bellingham Bay Post the Everett Volksblatt and Schaefer Press plant. Charles Osner August Mehrhorn Ernest Carstens and Herman form the temporary board. Karl Weiss to be editor in chief under the new ownership.
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German Newspaper Association
Washingtoner Staats-Zeitung
Bellingham Bay Post
Everett Volksblatt
Schaefer Press
German Press
Charles Osner
August Mehrhorn
Ernest Carstens
Herman
Seattle German Press
Wingtoner Staats-Zeitung
Washingtoner Staatz
Jacob Schaefer
Paul
Charlies L. Schaefer
Schaefer
Seattle
Northwest
Karl Weiss
Dawn of a New Day in California Politics
The Senate action 30 to 9 passes a nonpartisan government bill with Gov. Johnson promising to sign. The piece envisions an era of political freedom where candidates must merit, not rely on party lineage, and calls for the nation to adopt the California idea by the next election. It optimistically urges reform nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Senate
House
Johnson
Buncombe
Washington
Dunne
Illinois
State Board of Arbitration
J. Ogden Armour
Packer
Teathlea
Chicago
New York Stock Exchange
John Maskrewicz
Hoquiam
Sherlock
Wash
C. E. Beach
Olympia
State Mothers’ Congress
Lakewood Civic Improvement Club
Various Society, Legal, and Local Notes Across Cities
A collage of items notes Newt Fridemush's high interurban view and a gate boardable car, Prof Taft addressing bar associations in August with Dick Ballinger likely attending, socialist women meeting in Switzerland, a death of Neal the drunkard in a Bellingham jail, and Everett Logging Co paying 128000 to Tulalip Indian agency. Headlines cover strife over copperfield damages, Chinese publishers in Frisco, vaccine news, reopens of McCleary Timber Co, impeachment of Terre Haute mayor, and local civic events in North Yakima and Lakewood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Logging Co
Tulalip Indian Agency
Everett
Copperfield Seleon
ex-Cov
West
Frisco
Harry Platz
Mt. Sinai Hospital
N. Y
Henry McCleary Timber Co
Elma
Roberts
Terre ‘Aute
North Yakima
Sen. Jones
Acquitted of Murder in San Francisco Case
Jos. Lococo was acquitted of murder after shooting George Gray the contractor. He returned to his wife and family, claiming emotional insanity from seeing his family suffer while he pursued $17 owed for labor.
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San Francisco
Jos. Lococo
George Gray
Lococo
Gray
Dardanelles Fallen to Allies Report Questioned
Constantinople dispatch says another allied warship was put out of action in renewed Dardanelles bombardment. It claims Anglo French and Russian fleets have abandoned attempts to reach Constantinople as land defenses are restored and enemy losses mount. An ironclad bombardment ship was seriously damaged and set on fire.
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Dardanelles
Constantinople
Ika
Straits
Germans Announce Zeppelin Raid on English Coast
Berlin reports that Zeppelins bombarded eastern English towns on the nights of April 16 and 17. The airships faced heavy fire but returned safely, with heavy damage claimed and several coast guard officers wounded or killed. Bombs also hit ships patrolling the coast and docks.
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Bherlin
London
England
War Office
Holland
British Coast Guard
Yerde
Civilians Killed in Amiens Bombardment
Paris April 7 reports say three civilians died from a German Taube bombardment of Amiens. Three more wounded by a bombing near the cathedral later died.
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Epee
Paris
Amiens
Burglar Shot by Marshal in Renton Store
Thomas Reese, 10, was wounded in a Renton burglary incident after a marshal shot him as he fled Brooke general merchandise store. The alleged lookout threw a rock striking the marshal as Reese escaped through a rear window. pharmacist Joe Anderson helped corral the boy until sheriff's order for hospital transport.
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Thomas Reese
Jack Stewart
Brooke General Merchandise
Renton
Reese
Allied demand for U.S. shrapnel shocks New York markets
Reports claim Allies ordered vast shrapnel from American firms. Russia is said to have placed about 100 million dollars in orders in recent days. American Locomotive Works anticipated a major deal through J Pierpont Morgan with the Allies. Canadian Car and Foundry Co also reported about 80 million dollars in shrapnel production for Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wallat
Russia
American
Canadian Car & Foundry Co. Je
Seven Keys to Baldpate at Metropolitan Theatre
Cohen and Harris present Seven Keys to Baldpate at the Metropolitan Theatre for seven nights starting Sunday April 18 with matinees Wednesday and Saturday. The mystery melodrama stars William Hallowell Magee and features a twist ending and comic twists. Marie Tempest, former prima donna, returns to the stage in Nearly Married at the Moore under John Cort’s management.
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George M. Cohan
Baldpate
Cohen and Harris
Metropolitan Theatre
Chicago
New York
Mr. Cohan
Beven Keye
William Hallowell Magee
Thrille
McGee
Hardpate Inn
Magee
Marie Tempest
Moore
John Cort
Edgar Selwyn
Mise Tempest
Misa Tempest
La Follette Says Wilson Weakened Politically
U S Senator Robert M. La Follette declares President Wilson is not as strong politically as he once was after touring Pennsylvania Iowa North and South Dakota and Wisconsin He says prosperity could shift sentiment before the next election noting Wilson’s compromises favoring business have caused friction while acknowledging his achievements beyond Taft or Roosevelt.
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Ashington
Wilson
U. S
Robert M. la Follette
Pennsylvania
Iowa
North
South Dakota
Wisconsin
la Follette
Taft
Roosevelt
German Public Anger at U S Says Toy Buyer
David Gradwohl of San Francisco reports widespread anger against America in Germany after visiting Leipzig Nuremberg Sonneberg and Berlin. He says England is the object of intense hatred France is pitied and Russia seen as stupid and inferior. Gradwohl adds claims Germany exhausted its draft of military age are inventions.
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London
Mall
New York
America
Germany
England
France
Russia
David Gradwoh
San Francisco
Gradwohl
Leipsic
Nurenburg
Sonneberg
Berlin
Dr Lathrop Ads Highlight Seattle Doctor’s Services
An advertisement notes Dr. Lathrop licensed in Washington and practicing in Seattle for years. He offers noncure claims, suggests consulting a physician if needed, and welcomes visits at 214-15 Peoplea Bank Bldg. weekdays 9 am to 5 pm. He lists several conditions treated without charging for consultation.
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the Star
Dr. Lathrop
Lathrop
State Board of Medical Examiners
Washington
Seattle
Peoplea Bank
Doctor Lathrop
Minnesota Liner Stranded In Inland Sea Off Japan
Great Northern officials report all attempts to float the transpacific liner Minnesota have failed. Divers are to use explosives to break up the rock structure beneath the bow as salvage work continues. The vessel is wedged in the Inland Sea and may not reach Seattle this month or this summer. The ship’s bow has severe damage and officials expect immediate drydocking once freed.
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Minnesota
Japan
Great Northern
Seattle
Pacific Ocean
Mner
Lumberjack survives train strike after snow bank ejects impact
Me jumped too late said Mike Cohinski a lumberjack as he was dug from a snow bank near Marinette Wisconsin after being struck by a Chicago and Northwestern passenger train. He credits his pack of clothes carried on his back for taking most of the shock and saving his life.
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Marinette
Wis
Mike Cohinski
Here
Chicago & Northwestern
Cohinski
Empress Promises 'Girl Act' Starring Ned Nestor
The Loew's Empress opens Monday matinee with Ned Nestor and his nine sweet hearts in the headline "Girl Act" followed by Mrs Tours James & Co in a drama satire "Holding a Husband" and Marguerite Farrell performing character songs. other numbers complete the program.
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Loew's
Lew Dockstader Heads Orpheum Bill for Sunday Matinee
Lew Dockstader the famed minstrel headlines the Orpheum starting with a Sunday matinee. In a rare whiteface turn he performs a Roosevelt character sketch titled Teddy and My Policies. Also on the program are Tom Lewis Bankoff and Grille Gordon Wilde Gertrude Long Fiddler and Shelton and the Mutual Weekly.
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Lew Dockstader
Orpheum
Lfe
Dockstader
Theodore Roosevelt
Teddy
Tom Lewis
Bankoff and Grille
Gordon Wilde
Gertrude Long
Fiddler and Shelton
the Mutual Weekly
Quake Anniversary Observed in San Francisco
San Francisco marks nine years since the 1906 earthquake and fire with a commemorative event. The city notes extensive rebuilding has erased most traces of the disaster.
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San Francisco
Real Estate in Star Want Ads
Star want ads offer listings for homes and properties with brief details. Includes prices locations features and contact information for sellers or agents seeking quick responses from prospective buyers.
Haarlem Oil Capsule Ad Claims Kidney Healing Cure
An advertisement promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for back ache urinary symptoms and kidney infection. It urges readers to buy from The Owl Drug Company with a money back guarantee and promises renewed health within 24 hours.
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Haarlem
Owl Drug Company
Advestineaeun
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Seatile
Dexter Horton
Seconrd
Anicher
Josh Wise
Newt Fridemush
Prof. Taft
Oregon and Washington Bar Association
Dick Ballinger
Switzerland
Neal
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Crown Prince
Huerta
Andrew and
William McCann
Chicago, Milwaukee
Plymouth Church
Judson Waldo Mather
Jacob Kreblsheimer
Simon
Max Notrace
Bothell Dairy
St. Clement's Church
Marshal
U.S
Keys TO Baldpate
Moore Theatre
la Folette
Evans
Columbia
Third and
Union
Eastman Films
Bull Bros
AIN
Graham & Victor
Diamond Merchants
Second Ave
Miss Louise James
Empress
Cohan & Harris
Io Cohan
Gyril Scott
John
Tate
Ethel Arnold
Comedienne
Curtiss & Hebbard
Personality Girls
von Klein & Gibson
Leon Briet
Ziprgpeld Beral
Merlin
Leonard
Louis
Broadway
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Pantages
Willo Harry Tat
Companio
Harry Tate
Earl Taylor
Curtis and Hibbard
Bert von Klein
Grace Gibson
Johnson Howard
Lizette
Nolan and Nolan
Loew
Ned Nestor
Louis James & Co
Husband
Loew's Circuit
Hree Clasey Steppers
THE
John Spargue
Heos
Pres
Nicholas Occon
Hippodrome
Landia
Karl
Johnston
Theo
Carmen Fry
Sadrome
Ee Ee
Adriatic
Pola
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