Roosevelt Defends Universal Service Plan For War
Col. Roosevelt argues for universal obligatory service and a concurrent volunteer force sent abroad, saying he would join fellow citizens in war. He faults Britain for delaying expeditionary action and urges sending an expeditionary army despite pending universal training.
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Great Britain
Lord Roberts
Belgium
Canada
Australia
Universal obligatory service urged to fuel future army
The writer endorses the president's plan for universal obligatory service for the present and future. Volunteers should be used only as a supplement, with a view toward building an army available 18 months hence. The approach combines compulsory service with voluntary forces.
British Defeat Kaiser In Dover Raid Sinking German Destroyers
London April 21 The admiralty announced five German destroyers attacked Dover last night. Two British patrol ships met them and in five minutes two enemy ships were sunk and possibly three. Our ships suffered no material damage and minor casualties. Ten German officers and 97 men were taken prisoner.
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Seattle Chamber of Commerce pledges no war graft on contracts
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club resolves during wartime not to seek profits above ordinary peace-time private transactions when dealing with the government. Frank Waterhouse inspired the motion, led by C. J. Smith and seconded by J. D. Hoge, and passed unanimously with patriotic fervor.
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Parry Near Death After Gall Stone Surgery
Will H. Parry a Republican member of the federal trade commission lies in critical condition at Emergency hospital Washington after gall stones surgery last Thursday revealed liver abscess. His condition is described as serious with death seen as only hours away.
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Will H. Parry
Federal Trade Commission
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Beligan relief ship Kongall sunk in safety zone
The Belgian relief ship Kongall carrying 4 000 tons of wheat was sunk in the safety zone announced by Germany by a mine or submarine. Nineteen American survivors and fifteen men of other nationalities were landed at Ymuiden in Holland.
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Kongall
Germany
Hindenburg Meets His Master in Murder Fight for Gun
A fatal stabbing in a diamond broker office Thursday noon followed a struggle over a revolver. Witnesses say Aaron Rehfeld held a gun as his attacker tried to gain possession, with police considering self defense. Rehfeld died after being stabbed. a coat and hat were found near the scene.
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Joshua Green
Robert A. Snyder
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Hehfeld
Mourderer
Balfour Arrives in Washington as War Commission Lands
Arthur J. Balfour the British foreign minister has landed safely in Washington as the state department announced. He and other members of the war commission are on American soil today marking a significant diplomatic visit.
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Washington
Arthur J. Balfour
State Department
Balfour
War Commission
Brazil to aid Allies with munitions and supplies
Brazil announced cooperation with the United States to send munitions and supplies to the Allies. The statement was made in Rio de Janeiro on April 21.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
United States
Theaters Offer Busy Week Ahead in Seattle
The Star promotes a week of good programs at Seattle venues with full details in today’s issue. Thousands rely on the Saturday Star for up to date entertainment listings and ads.
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Seattle
Chief Probes Alleged Abuse of Bornstein in Dry Squad Raid
P J Bornstein head of J Bornstein & Sons was arrested during a dry squad raid on his Seattle residence. Officers found beer and liquor with four permits said to belong to relatives and guests. Bornstein protested, claiming rough treatment and denial of bail, while officials defended the search as lawful and warranted by reports of illegal shipments.
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Bockingham
Putnam
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Seattle
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Yong Man
Miss O
Seed potato shortage efforts in Portland
Portland April 21 news reports hotel workers and restaurant staff will save all potato peelings to distribute to farmers free in an effort to ease the acute seed potato shortage.
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Woman Reporter Finds Great Story In A Censored Letter
A Seattle reporter recalls pursuing a German letter said to document a family’s tragedy in the trenches. The tale travels through nurses and students across Portland Tacoma and Spokane as the hunt for the letter and the sender’s identity continues.
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Olympi Wellingham
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