Deputies and IWW clash at Everett city dock dispute
In Judge Ronalds court Thomas H Tracy IWW is charged with murder of Deputy Sheriff Jefferson Beard after a November 5 confrontation at the Everett dock. A parade of witnesses described rifles on the dock before the Verona steamer arrived and gunfire exchanged with IWW members in the water and near the waiting room.
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Everett City Dock
Ronald
Thomas H. Tracy
W. W
Jefferson Beard
Verona
Seattle
A. E. Skinner
Barber
Everett
Klatawa
Everett Improvement Co
M. C. Roberts
Carl Ryan
Everett Shingle Co
Harry Young
Appeal Could Tie Up Tacoma Seattle Road
County commissioners warn an appeal of Judge Gilliam’s ruling against three miles of concrete paving on the Pacific highway thru Tukwila could halt traffic between Tacoma and Seattle during the road building season. Two commissioners favor proceeding with brick paving, while Lon Smith leans toward appealing to settle binding authority questions. The issue, tied to potential military and food mobilization, is under review with Deputy Prosecutor Pwing.
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Gilliam
Pacific Highway
Tukwila
Tacoma
Seattle
Lon Smith
Seatt
Pwing
Two German Agents Indicted in New York Case
New York April 17 Chan Hastings and Rutledge Rutherford American newspaper correspondents were indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of acting as agents in Holland and transmitting military information from England to Germany. The spy plot led to prison terms for Charles Vaux Mlacon, Charles Wannenberg, and Carl Sander.
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New York
Chan. Hasting
Rutledge Rutherford
Holland
England
Germany
Federal Grand Jury
Charles Vaux Mlacon
Charles Wannenberg
Carl Sander
Judge Gary Warns Taxes Hit Corporations Hard
Judge E. H. Gary estimated government war taxes would cost U S Steel about 437 million dollars at a stockholders meeting on April 17. He warned the burden on corporations and individuals would be large and urged a fair distribution of the burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U. S. Steel Corporation
E. H. Gary
Cuba to Send Mission to Washington Conference
Cuba plans to dispatch a commission to Washington to confer with English French and American commissioners regarding the ongoing diplomatic efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Republic of Cuba
Phelactine Hair Removal Promise Claims Safe Root Elimination
Promises a new phelactine method that removes hair roots completely without odor or irritation. Claims easy, instant, and painless results, with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Targets general readers troubled by embarrassing hair growth and assures safe use even for children.
Packers Ready to Have U. S. Fix Meat Cost
Chicago packers offer to turn their meat industry over to the government for price fixing. J Ogden Armour proposes one meatless day per week to conserve food. British and French commissioners expected to arrive in Washington as war bond legislation advances. High commissions to be housed in two mansions with special police guarding them.
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Washington
America
France
World
Chicago
J. Ogden Armour
Senate
Germany
England
Wilson Warns of Treason Penalty
President Wilson issued a proclamation warning citizens and aliens that treasonable acts or aiding treason will be vigorously prosecuted. The country is at war and conspirators may face death or five years imprisonment and at least a $10,000 fine.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Jump to Music Girls And Forget Nerves
Ohio State University physical education head Misa Florence A. Myer promotes esthetic dance as a quick cure for nervous girls prone to start at noises and slouchy, carefree types. She cites the blend of exercise and step recall as calming, helping them hear shocks less.
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Columbus
Ohio
Misa Florence A. Myer
Ohio State University
Miss Myer
Women to Vote in Russian Election to Form Constituent Assembly
Petrograd report says a congress of workers and soldiers delegates approved electing a constituent assembly as soon as possible. Election supervised by the duma council. All citizens above 20, including women, will have voting rights.
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Petrograd
Council of the Workers’ and Soldiers
Russia
Duma Council
Patriotic Council to Be Organized in Seattle
Representatives from Seattle organizations will meet at the Press Club Tuesday evening to organize the Central Council for Patriotic Service in response to the president's call for citizens to serve in their specialties.
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Seattle
Press Club
At & O'Clock
Central Council For Patriotic Service
Big Crop Push Across Nation Aims at Food Supply
President Wilson's appeal for higher crops and curbs on food speculation spurred nationwide action. Officials in Seattle proposed direct consumer sales via port storage, while New York lawmakers set aside 500000 for food production. Governors, mayors, and farmers mobilized to boost wheat output across multiple states and counties.
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Wilson
Seattle
Gov
Lister
New York State
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
O. H. Benson
Agricultural Department
Washington
North Dakota
South Dakota
Minnesota
Montana
Houston
Department of Agriculture
Lincoln
Adams
Whitman
Douglas
Grant
Walla Walla
Franklin
Spokane
Benton
Klickitat
Columbia
Garfield
Asotin
Yakima
Okanogan
Port Commission
Commission
Hobertridges
Loula W. Hill
Great Northern Railway
Frank Waterhouse
Harvesters’ League
Northwest
L. C. Smith
Congress
John D. Rockefeller
Pocantico Hill
Tarrytown
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
French Nivelle Offensive Pushes Deep on 170 Mile Front
Unofficial dispatches report a powerful French wedge along the Aisne front near Courcy and Rheims driving back German lines. With four days of heavy artillery, the French claim major gains, ten thousand prisoners, and strikes on Laon, amid forecasts of further German losses as Allied momentum continues.
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Courcy
Rheims
Laon
Nivelle
Sotarons
Berry-Au-Bac
New Corn Remedy Promises Quick Relief and Easy Removal
A Cincinnati inventor touts freezone as a cheap ether compound that dries instantly and shrivels corns with minimal irritation. The ad urges readers to clip and try it to prevent infection from DIY corn removal.
Killer of Krause to be paid reward after killing
In Juneau Alaska on April 17 the body of Edward Krause, an escaped murderer, arrived in town after a dramatic confrontation with Arvid Fransen. Krause attacked Fransen despite a fatal wound and was killed by a second shot. a coroner's jury exonerated Fransen and recommended paying the $1,000 reward offered by Gov. Strong for Krause dead or alive.
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Juneau
Alaska
Edward Krause
Arvid Fransen
Krause
Fransen
Gov. Strong
Hat assortment from stock offers brim sailors and turbans
A special selection from stock features a quick clean up assortment of brim sailors, mushroomers, high and low turbans and novelty hats shown in black with early adornment trims.
Iron supplement touted by Chicago doctor and patient
Ir A J Newman of Samerson Park Hospital Chicago endorses Nuxated Iron as a health builder that improves blood, strengthens muscles, and aids digestion. He cites a 60 year old man rejuvenated after using the supplement, and urges iron for vigor and vitality.
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Ir. A. J. Newman
Samerson Park Hospital
Chicago
James
Howard James
New York City
Manhattan State Hospital
New York
Iran
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Mes
Powells Tailor Shop
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Navy
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Samuel F. Streit
Motor Squad
City Committee For Women’s Service
Frances Starr
Robinson Smith
U. S
Carl D. Groat
Patriotic Council
Tom Lawson
Boston
Gov. McCall
Teutons
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Rhodes Co
New York City Hospital
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St. Elizabeth's Hospital
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Scnnyler C. Jaques
St. Elizabeth’pital
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