Schwab to Direct U S Merchant Shipping Drive
Chan M. Schwab, steel magnate and shipbuilder, starts directing the United States merchant marine effort as shipping director general. Drafted by Chairman Hurley to lead 9000 ton plus shipbuilding, he aims to organize yards nationwide and separate operations from the war department and railroad administration.
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Washington
Chan M. Schwab
America
Hurley
The
Shipping Board
Sehwad
Murtey
France
Pacific Coast
Sehwab
War Department
Railroad Administration
Charles Pies
Fleet Corporation
Schwab
Rent profiteering labeled high treason by federation
The Legislative Federation of King County condemned rent profiteering as treason and urged federal and state action. The resolution cites workers unable to find fair housing as landlords raise rents during wartime. The federation also held its primary election of officers with Mrs. Deana EB. Snook and Mrs. Emma nominated for president.
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Legislative Federation of
King County
Federation
Deana EB. Snook
Emma
Real Story of Hon Strikes Told When Letters Are Taken
Henry Woop reports from the French front on February strikes in Germany. Letters from German prisoners reveal initial failures, but suggest future, broader demonstrations. clashes in Berlin, Gotha, and other cities led to arrests and harsher controls.
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Mall
Germany
Altho
Atrikea
Gotha
Berlin
Coblenz
Hamburg
Munich mail carrier predicts no further offensive
The note from a postman on leave from Munich says Germany cannot mount another offensive and even if Paris is reached, peace will not come. He claims workers would strike nationwide, viewing the last strike as a test of unity. He reports socialists will not permit another million casualties to end the war.
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Dollstein
Poatman
Munich
Paris
German Empire
Socialinta
Trary
Germany
American Soldier in France Impresses War Secretary
Secretary of War Baker said American troops in France are healthy and eager for the fight. He praised the three French and American armies as spirited and the civilian population as confident and energetic, while declining to reveal future plans.
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Layne
France
Faker
America
Baker
West Front
Bismarck Line Renamed by Tacoma Street Car
The Tacoma street car company abandons the Hun name Bismarck for its east end suburb line, renaming it the McKinley Park line. Residents have not yet chosen a permanent replacement amid protests and complaints.
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Tacoma
Bismarck
East End
McKinley Park
First Native Daughters breakfast honors two welfare pioneers
Mrs. Elizabeth Briscoe Foss and Mrs. Harriet Parkhurst were guests of honor at the inaugural Native Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington breakfast at the Hotel Frye. The event will establish a yearly custom honoring two women who advanced welfare work in the year.
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Elizabeth Briscoe Foss
Briscoe Home
Harriet Parkhurst
Native Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington
Frye
King County Road Bonds Sale Approved
Official notification from the federal reserve board committee in Washington grants freedom to sell 235000 dollars in King County road bonds. County Auditor Wardall announced the sale will enable completion of unfinished road work projects and pave the way for further construction.
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King County
Wardall
Capital Issue Committee
The
Federal Reserve Board
Washington, D. C
Evangelists to Lead Two Week Drive at Camp Lewis
Coast evangelists will be brought to Camp Lewis for a two weeks religious drive led by John R. Voris Coast Y M C A religious director, following a conference of religious workers at Camp Lewis. Secret service guarded two tons of coal delivered to the White House and a White House attendant swept up the dust, the president receiving coal like others in small lots.
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Camp Lewis
John R. Voris
Coast Y. M. C. A
Secret Service
Wilson
White House
Bing
Liberty for Liebknecht banners sweep German cities
In Nuremberg and other towns during February the rich fear a general strike as workers, men and women, march with banners demanding peace and liberty. Reports note socialist calls for peace while crowd parades support Liberty. Louis reportedly leaves for the front as local men are drafted amid strike activity.
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Nuremberg
Aegidenberg
Baker to Tell Wilson Story From West Front
Secretary of War Baker prepared to brief President Wilson with first hand west front details. He toured the front, met allied leaders, and outlined plans emphasizing manpower artillery and aviation to strengthen American war effort against Germany. Baker aims to press for more aircraft and greater combined American allied strength.
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Baker
Wilson
West Front
Washington
West Line
Pershing
Registration Bill Back to House
Washington April 17 the House Military Affairs Committee after a long debate today reported to the House the Senate resolution providing for the registering of all men who have become 21 years of age since June 5 last.
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Washington
House Military Affairs Committee
House
Senate
Frock Styles Offer Plums and Checks at $11.75
Dress of plum color taffeta with shirred corded details and pannier drape priced at 11.75. Black and white checked taffeta gown trimmed with smoked pearl buttons and buckle also marked 11.75. Hasement Salesroom features these bargain garments.
Fancy-Yoke Vests At Low Price
Local sale advertises Fancy-Yoke vests priced at 25 cents each with BOE notes.
Shoe Sale Promises Deep Reductions Across Styles
A newspaper ad lists reduced women’s footwear in multiple styles and sizes. Midnight blue kid boots with cravenette cloth tops and Louis heels come in sizes 2% to 7% AA to C at 4.95 a pair. Other offerings include military heel options, 60 pairs of Gold Silver Cloth Shio rs at 3.95, and 70 pairs of Patent Four-strap Slippers and Bronze Kid Pumps at 3.96.
Attractive Gingham House Dresses at $1.45
Practical house dresses in plain colors and striped effects feature embroidery piping and pearl buttons. Sizes 34 to 42 offered at 1.45. Also plain blue and tan percale garments with matching cap in sizes 34 and 36. Basement Salesrec advertisement with basement sale notation.
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Aunty Little Play
Everal
HESE
Spring Cretonnes and Nets At Basement Salesroom
The Basement Salesroom features spring cretonnes at 25c 30c and 35c a yard with blue rose tan and yellow colorings. New bungalow nets 25c a yard come in white ivory and ecru with dainty filet weaves stripes and border effects and require no hemming. Both fabrics launder well and offer good value.
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Copenhagen
Ecra
Argentine President Raps Gossip on U.S. War Ties
In an exclusive interview in Buenos Aires Hipolito Irigoyen says Argentina seeks neutral stance amid World War I. He denies being unsympathetic to the Allies, emphasizes mutual understanding with the United States, and praises President Wilson as a benign global leader.
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United Press
Tose House
White House
North Americana
UU. 8
Germany
United States
Buenos Aires
America
Wilson
Argentina
Irigoyen
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