Berlin Holds Back on Submarine Concession Plan
Official word indicates Germany does not want a break with the United States but faces a quandary on how to meet American submarine demands. Berlin weighs concessions while awaiting a formal German reply and possible tentative proposals from Ambassador Gerard. President Wilson asked Senator Stone to discuss developments as Gerard may forward proposals for US reception.
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Robert J. Bender
United Press
Washington
United States
Berlin
von Holtzendorff
Germany
America
Gerard
Wilson
Sen. Stone
Gerar
16 Year Old Boy Confesses to Killing Man
Joseph Burke aged 16 of 3832 24th Ave S W confessed to detectives that he shot Frank Bealer a 58 year old mill worker near Bealer’s West Waterway home. Burke described wearing a mask and firing from about 75 feet, then fled down the hill toward Youngstown. Bealer died from a bullet to the heart.
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Joseph Burke
24Th Ave. S. W
Corneilson
Yoris
Frank Bealer
Ay S. W
Bealer
West Waterway
Burke
Tennant
Burke’s
John Henderson
44Th Ave. S. W
Whatcom Ave
Youngstown
Henderson
23Rd Ave
S. W
Spokane Ave
Bearer
Bremerton
Seattle
Jacobsen-Hemphill
City Hospital
John Zakovich
Max
Zakovich
William Webber
Pacific Oil Mill Co
John Carlson
Albers Mill
Carlson
Gerard Sends Secret Cable After Berlin Conference
Ambassador Gerard met with Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg for 65 minutes and prepared a confidential cable to President Wilson. He refused to discuss the meeting and cautioned he could not speak for days as Americans abroad rush to leave and seek passports.
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Carl W. Ackerman
United Press
Berlin
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Gerard
Wilson
United States
Germany
Copenhagen
Wolf
American Chamber of Commerce
von Strumm
Foreign Office
Hecksher
Foreign Relations Committee
Reichstag
Washington
von Beth
Mrs Leung to be tried for sanity in May court
Mrs. Mary Leung wife of a wealthy Chinese canneryman was declared sane by doctors after a commission found her disturbed and she faces trial for sanity in superior court May 1.
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Mary Leung
Obregon and Scott Meet on the Mexican Border
Washington reports strong Diaz supporters in the Mexican mountains opposite Texas. Gen Hugh Scott plans a border conference with Alvaro Obregon as Gen Funston confirms talks and notes Villa is wounded but location undisclosed. Obregon reportedly en route. officials deny a break with Carranza.
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Washington
Felix Diaz
Mexico
Texas
Department of Justice
San Antonio
Hugh Scott
Eagle Pass
Alvardo Obregon
Scott
Funston
Altho
Obregon
Carranza
Villa
Gen
US troop withdrawal from Mexico hinges on talks
Washington reports that a decision to withdraw American troops will depend on negotiations between Secretary Lansing and Ambassador Arredondo. An interview between Arredondo and Lansing was scheduled for 4 p.m. today, with the administration not ready to retire troops solely on Carranza's request.
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Washington
U. S
Mexico
Lansing
Ambassador Arredondo
Carranza
Arredondo
Rummage Sale Planned at South End Market
A rummage gate will be held all week at the South End public market on Third Ave and Washington St for the benefit of Holy Trinity Lutheran church. Proceeds support church programs and community services.
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South End
Third Ave
Washington St
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Parade Draws Thousands After Chaplin Parade at Bon Marche Park
A large crowd gathered at Bon Marche Park Saturday afternoon to watch the Charlie Chaplin parade, where judges awarded $75 in prizes. Thousands more lined downtown streets to view the procession.
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Bon Marche Park
Trial Begins in Baby Murder Case in New York
The trial of Mrs. Ida Sniffen Rogers for murdering her two children resumed in New York on April 24. Prosecutor Martin labeled Rogers and her conduct as libertine. A jury of married men was seated as the defense pleads temporary insanity. The case hinges on whether she was sane enough to deserve the death penalty.
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New York
Ida Sniffen Rogers
Rogers
Martin
Ventremen
Secretary of War Baker Questioned on Northwest Posts
A Senate motion led by Senator Chamberlain directs Secretary of War Baker to provide detailed data on U S. military posts in Oregon and Washington. The request covers armament, personnel, equipment, and fortified strength as of the latest period.
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Washington
Baker
Senate
Chamberlain
Oregon
Japanese exile bill sparks Kasai critique at King County club
Juiji G. Kasai editor of the Pacific Press in San Francisco calls the Japanese exclusion bill before Congress an insult to the Japanese nation while dismissing talk of trouble between the U S and Japan as alarmist and jingoistic. He spoke before the King County Democratic club on Saturday.
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Juiji G. Kasai
The
Pacific Press
San Francisco
Congress
King County Democratic Club
West Waterway Lumber Negotiates Tideland Purchase
The West Waterway Lumber Co negotiates Monday to buy tideland on the West waterway to build a $100,000 lumber manufacturing plant and pier.
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The
West Waterway Lumber Co
Tideland
West Waterway
Young Chaplin Apology After Parade Pranks in Seattle
Eddie Moats, age 13, red headed and freckled, apologizes to Star readers after his baggy trousers slipped during the Charlie Chaplin parade on Second Avenue. He won $25 in the Star contest for funniest imitator among 200 kids. Crowds blocked streetcar traffic for about 20 minutes as Charlie lookalikes wowed spectators. First prize went to Felix Smith, 13, 2010 Western Ave, $25 cash from Rex Theatre manager Hamrick. Second prize to Edwin Moats, 13, 406 E 42nd St, $25 watch from Tom North of V L S E film concern. Third prize to James Sackis, 21, Washington Hotel, $25 suit from Chauncey Wright. Urban Hart, 8, 1164 Denny Way, and George Nelson, 14, 1429 Warren Ave, received Rex Theatre annual passes.
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Charlie Chaplin
Star
Second Ave
Charlie
Eddie
Kid Charlies
Rex
Seattle
Charlie Chaplins
Felix Smith
Western Ave
Manager Hamrick
Rex Theatre
Edwin Moats
42Nd St
Tom North
James Sackis
Washington Hotel
Chauncey Wright
Urban Hart
Denny Way
George Nelson
Warren Ave
Navy Secretary pushes Puget Sound yard for battleship work
Secretary of the Navy Daniels told Senator Poindexter and Representative Humphrey he is still urging equipment of the Puget Sound navy yard for battleship construction. He reports daily talks with Chairman Padgett of the House naval affairs committee on the naval appropriation bill.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Poindexter
Humphrey
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Padgett
House Committee On Naval Affairs
German Americans Plan Organization in Tacoma Rally
GermanAmericans from at least 10 cities will attend a Tacoma gathering next Sunday to adopt resolutions endorsing a republican presidential candidate and national platform.
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Tacoma
Uncle Sam Cheated Out of Millions Series Preview
The Seattle Star announces a forthcoming investigative series by a national reputed investigator. The articles claim rich obtain tax advantages, swindling the government of hundreds of millions last year. Readers will see how income tax law is exploited and national preparedness funded.
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Uncle Sam
Seattle Star Tomorrow
Star
Plan to Amend Burnett Bill Aims to Satisfy Japan
Amendments to the Burnett immigration bill will be introduced in Congress to meet Japan's objections if possible. Senate immigration chair says none will admit Japanese laborers. changes are mainly in wording to avoid offense. The current gentlemen's agreement, by which Japan withholds passports to laborers, is reportedly working well and should not be disturbed.
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Washington
Japan
Congress
Smith
Senate Immigration Committee
United States
Inner-city Geology Noted by Georgetown Seismos
Washington observers report two nightly earthquakes recorded by the Georgetown university selamograph. The first quake lasted from 11:21 p m to 12:07 a m about 1 600 miles distant. The second spanned 8:08 to 4:12 a m roughly 2 400 miles away.
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Washington
Georgetown University
City Doctor Warns Us of Epidemic
Health Commissioner McBride warns that current school medical inspection could miss rapid contagious outbreaks. He notes 400 additional measles cases among schoolchildren reported Monday and accuses school doctors of lax cooperation with the health department.
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McBride
School Department
Health Department
Annapolis Graduate Joins Canadian Army Major’s Commission
Charles A. Woodruff, a Annapolis graduate and son of Brig. Gen. Charles A. Woodruff, sails for Victoria to accept a Canadian Army major’s commission. He cites lack of fighting with American forces as his reason.
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Charles A. Woodruff
Annapolis
Victoria
Wegert Charged With Forging Beer Prescription
A. W. Wegert a clerk at Capitol Hill Drug Store 432 15th Ave N was arrested Saturday after being charged with forging a physician s signature to obtain 144 quarts of beer.
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A. W. Wegert
Capitol Hill
15Th Ave. N
The Star Publishes The Little Fortune Novel
The Star begins a book length popular novel The Little Fortune by Arnold Fredericks on page 4. Readers are reminded of Fredericks earlier tale One Million Francs printed recently and urged to dive into this enthralling detective story about the missing one franc piece.
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Toway
the Star
Arnold Fredericks
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