Mary Louise Surprises Soldiers With Tank Ride
A six year old girl Mary Louise rode in a tank, clinging to a Bunch shank and cheering through spins and loops. The scene highlighted faith in American troops as Victory Loan drives opened with supporters like Robert Whyte and Pliny Allen shaping fund-raising efforts.
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Mary Louise
Harrison
Jeff Willard
of Liberty Loan
Robert Whyte
U. S. Army
George W. Allen
Alaska
Robert
Maroney
Germany Launches Third Spring Drive Against Allies
One year ago Tadaw reports Germany preparing a third spring offensive from Lacsigny to the Scarpe, with the Americans counterattacking on the front as Allied and German forces clash. The German war loan float reached 3 billion dollars amid Victory Liberty Loan calls.
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Germany
Lacsigny
Scarpe River
Unclear fragmentary text about war lending and Americans
Fragmentary OCR text contains stray phrases about whipping and lending by America, with disjointed references to young Americans and a loan. No coherent event or names are discernible to form a full news summary.
Seattle Banks Offer Victory Loan Bonds
Banks in Seattle urge subscriptions to the Fifth Victory Liberty Loan with a statewide quota of 44,364,275 dollars and a national target of 4.5 billion. The four year bonds include 3 percent tax exempt and 4 percent tax exempt from state and local taxes. Victory Loan clubs form in 1,800 Seattle firms with a 90,000 member estimate. others may subscribe at any bank or Victory Loan HQ.
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Seattle
Victory
Liberty Loan
Victory Loan
Seattle Victory Bond Drive Opens Amid War Echoes
Seattle launches a $19,000,000 Victory Loan drive with 1200 canvassers, a 2 PM parade, and alarms from bombs as Maj. Louis H. Seagrave reports clubs already surpassing quotas. The Oregon battleship docks, marines disembark, and a 10,000-strong parade is planned from First Ave and Lenora St to Second Ave.
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Seattle
Uncle Sam
First Ave
Lenora St
Victory Loan
Victory
Maj
Louis H. Seagrave
Lenore At
James At
James
Second Ave
Victory Loan Clubs
Oriental Ship Line Plans Multimillion Dollar Build Program
Nippon Yusen Kaisha, the Japan Mail Steamship company, will spend about 190 million yen, roughly 95 million dollars, over the next three years. The plan includes constructing three 20,000 ton liners for the American route.
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Tokio
United Press
Nippon Yusen Kaisha
Japan Mail. Steamship Company
Missionary Mewry Held Over For Printing Propaganda
United Press reports American missionary M. Mewry of Mansfield Ohio faced up to six months in prison under a Japanese edict for letting Koreans use his presses to print independence material. He and fellow worker Moffet were arrested amid searches of missionary homes. The ordinance imposes up to ten years for political agitation by Japanese subjects abroad.
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Washington
United Preas
M. Mewry
Amercan
Korea
Bes Beam
Hines Warns Rail Costs Stem From War and Regulation
Walker D. Hines arrives in Seattle to urge that wage levels stay high and prewar rates persist. He warns against full government control of railroads and advocates private management with government rate officials on boards, while noting war-time changes will endure. He meets longshoremen and officials and speaks at the Rainier club luncheon.
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Seattle
Walker
D. Hines
Sam
Rainier Club
Chamber of Commerce Transportation Bureau
Hines
Interstate Commerce Commission
Longshorem
Hanson
Transportation Bureau of
361st Men Now Speeding West
New York April 21 A detachment of the 34st infantry destined to Camp Lewis is due to arrive in Chicago today according to Camp Merriam officials. The contingent will move west of Chicago via Chicago and North Western to El Ray St Paul Minneapolis Omaha St Paul Northern Pacific to Spokane for a parade before continuing to Seattle aboard the Northern Pacific.
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New York
Camp Lewis
Chicago
Erte
Tomerview
Merriat
Chicago & Northwestern
el Ray
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Omaha
Northern Pacific
Spokane
Seattle
King Est
Second Ave
J. F. Warren
Masonic Temple
Harvard Ave
Pine St
Western Ave
Virginia St
William T. Tarrant
U. S.N
Oregon
H. A. Field
Bremerton Navy Yard
Italy Parliament Postpones Meeting to May Sixth
Opening of the Italian parliament was postponed to May 6. Premier Orlando was to report on peace negotiations progress when the session was to begin. The report follows today after the delay announced by officials.
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Italy
Rome
United Press
Orlando
Italy’s Big Four Meet Over Fiume as Villaon Skips Talks
Paris April 21 The big four met to settle Italy’s claims with Villaon absent. Italy relies on the London pact and rejects separate peace while warnings of economic pressure loom. Orlando’s public chamber appearance may delay Rome and postponement of his speech is possible.
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Fred 8S. Ferguson
United Press
Paris
Italy
Villaon
London
America
Teger
Fiume
Orlando
Chamber of Deputies
Rome
Troops to Return on Wilsons Ship
Paris April 21 President Wilson has decided not to hold the George Washington at Brest. The liner will be sent home loaded with troops and escorted by the Arizona which will remain at Brest. The president was moved by the large number of soldiers eager to return home and chose not to keep the ship idle.
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Carl D Groat
United Press
Paris
Wison
George Washington
Brest
Arizona
Telephone Operators Strike Ends in Boston Settlement
The 20 operator strike ended today after a conference of union leaders, government and phone company officials. The plan of settlement includes wage increases to be announced at a mass meeting and restores the workers' right to collective bargaining.
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Boston
United Press
Teary Weather With Gentle Winds Forecast
The Our Official Prognosticator predicts fair tonight and Tuesday with showers. Gentle southerly winds likely bring rain as a three zone from the South arrives, affecting Boston and Seattle weather patterns.
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Victory Loan
Boston
Seattle
German cabinet balks at peace terms delaying plebiscite vote
Berlin reports say the German government will not accept the peace treaty without further review by the national assembly, defying allies. Radicals demand acceptance of terms. delegation to Paris set for Tuesday as fears rise of a crisis blamed on Germany.
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Berlin
Cabinet
Foreign Office
National Assembly
Sailles
Paris
Count von Bernstorff
Kent Wilson
Wilson
Alsace-Lorraine
Posen
Germany
Order Restored in Vienna as Rioters Mediate
Reports from Vienna say order was restored after Gen. Segre accepted the apologies of radical demonstrators. For a few hours Friday soldiers and the workmen's council controlled the city and refused to recognize either the socialistic government or the Bolshevistic faction.
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Berne
United Press
Vienna
Segre
Mayor Woodman on Trial in Los Angeles
The prosecution aims to prove Mayor Frederick T. Woodman of Los Angeles agreed to take a 25000 dollar bribe. Indictment reading and DA statement opened in Superior Judge Willis's court as first proceedings.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Frederick T. Woodman
Willis
Nippon Plans 21 New Warships This Year
Tokyo announces a naval program for the fiscal year including two battleships two battle cruisers two cruisers eight destroyers and seven submarines as part of Japan’s maritime buildup.
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Nippon
Tokio
Poe United Press
New York Harbor Strikers Return After Wage Pact
Harbor workers in New York City ended their strike after a compromise between union leaders and employers. The agreement establishes a ten hour workday and arbitration on wage disputes.
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N. Y. Marine
New York
Plan to exile Hohenzollern prompted by loyalty to war ties
The article discusses a proposed exile of the Hohenzollerns, noting opposition from Japan and belief that punishing the Kaiser would unsettle sanctity and authority. It mentions Japan’s stance limiting actions and the tension over royal immunity.
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Japan
2700 Troops Reach Sacramento in parade arrival
About 2700 soldiers and officers arrived in Sacramento today after crossing the line in groups. The city is crowded with thousands from across the state lining streets fluttering red, white and blue bunting as locals greet the men.
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Ing
Sacramento
Ingala
Downtown Star Want Ad Desk At Bartell's Store
Downtown Star Want Ad department operates from Bartell's Store at 610 Second Avenue. Ads left before 10 a.m. will be inserted in the regular afternoon edition and the following morning edition.
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Star Want Ad
Bartell’s
Second Avenue. Co
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