Boy Witness Corroborates Rifle Angle in Everett Dock Shooting
In the Thomas Tracy case charged with shooting Deputy Jefferson Beard last November 5, boy witnesses from Everett testified about finding rifle shells near the Klatawa and in front of the dock. Jack Warren 11 and Palmer Strand 13 described shells collected after the incident, supporting claims rifles were used and challenging prosecution arguments about sharpshooters.
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Thomas Tracy
Jefferson Beard
Verona
Everett City
Everett
Jack Warren
Klatawa Alsp
Palmer Strand
Waa
French Drive In WWI Push Returns Big Gains
Henry Wood reports from the front that the Franco British attack has yielded major results. In seven days Gen Nicvelle's forces captured over 100 German guns, took 20 000 prisoners, seized 20 villages, retaken about 60 square miles of French land, and inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy.
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Henry Wood
Germany
Nicvelle
Haig Resumes British Drive Across Scarpe Front
British forces renewed the offensive along a wide Scarpe front early today as Field Marshal Haig ordered a strongly pressed attack on both riverbanks. The assault aimed to push toward decisive gains before daybreak.
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London
Field Marshal Haig
Vashon Island Ferry Sinks At Des Moines Dock
The Vashon Island ferry sank at the Des Moines dock between midnight and 4 am Monday. The vessel cost $80,600 and appeared sound when last checked. only the roof of the pilot house remained above water. A damaged dock section and planned relocation of the ferry landing near Seattle are noted as local issues.
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Vashon Island
Des Moines
Jack More
Vashon
Seattle
Spy Suspect Nabbed Here by Secret Service
An alleged German spy is being held by the department of justice pending investigation on a charge of having wireless apparatus in his possession. Howard P. Wright of the department refused to discuss the case, saying the man is in custody but not naming him. The suspect was turned over by the captain of the Admiral Dewey on Saturday. the apparatus was concealed in a suitcase.
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Department of Justice
Howard P. Wright
Department
Admiral Dewey
Bad Teeth Are Bad Business A Dental Office Ad
An advertisement promises affordable first class dental work by graduate registered dentists with state certificates on display. It offers free examinations and estimates, a written two-person guarantee, and urges readers to visit now for affordable care and to not delay fixing bad teeth.
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State Dental Board
L. R. Clark
Oldest Turner Sets Tone for War Readiness in Seattle
August H. Springer, the Turnverein’s oldest member, argues Turners stay fit on the German plan and could compose elite military material. He will join a April 27 demonstration at Metropolitan theatre marking the 32nd Turnverein anniversary with about 250 participants. A Beattie Liederkranz anniversary dance followed at Turner hall.
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August H. Springer
Seattle
Turnverein
Springer
Congress
Turner Hall
Fill Out and Mail Seattle Petition on War Profits Limits
A 1917 Seattle letter to members of Congress urges conscripting large incomes to fund the war. It proposes capping munition profits at 34 percent, basic-necessity profits at 6 percent, and implementing a progressive war tax up to 100 percent on incomes over 100000. The signer thanks lawmakers and calls for swift legislation for broad public benefit.
Poindexter Office Appeal Advised for Mail Address
Instruction directs readers to send correspondence to Senator Miles Poindexter in Washington D C once signed.
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Miles Poindexter
Washington, D. C
King County W C T U Plans April Convention
The King county W C T U semi annual convention will convene April 27 at the Asbury M E church near Whitman avenue and 40th street. It opens at 10 a m with devotional services led by Rev C E B Todd. A health discussion is planned for the morning. The afternoon features the state report and business plus musical selections, with the closing address by Rev Diver t H Hicks on Gleaning From the Field.
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King County
Asbury M. E
Whitman Ave
Rev. C. EB
Todd
Divert H. Hicks
Conscription in the U S Is Hope of British Officials
Washington and London share the view that the United States should raise a large army through conscription rather than an all volunteer draft. Prominent Americans abroad support early use of an expeditionary force led by Roosevelt or another leader, but caution that conscription should avoid stripping trained manpower.
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London
U. S
House of Commons
America
Roosevelt
Enigland
Germans Say All Attacks Repulsed Frontwide Fighting Report
Berlin via London reports the German official statement claiming a wide front repulse of English attacks. It says yesterday northwest of Lens the English penetrated about 500 meters but were driven back by a counter attack.
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Berlin
London
Lens
German Battleship Sails From Libau
Petrograd reports a German battleship and cruiser squadron departed Libau likely to attack behind Russian lines in the Baltic. A second German warship squadron was said to head toward Russian Baltic positions from Kiel.
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Petrograd
Libau
Baltic
Kiel
Judge grants injunction shielding Ferry Line Bus Co from prosecution
Judge Smith issues an injunction stopping state and county officials from prosecuting the Ferry Line Bus Co of West Seattle for operating without a license while the higher court rules on the case.
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Smith
Ferry Line Bus Co
West
Seattle
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