Yanks Near Battle With Japs In Siberia and Seattle Strike Tension
Seattle street car workers threaten a strike vote within 48 hours unless Superintendent Morphine recedes from a seniority ruling. Railroads in Seattle weigh joining a citywide strike as car workers argue seniority should favor long-serving employees over newer hires. The union plans to present the issue to Superintendent Murphine amid shifting car line assignments.
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Archduke Joseph Linked to New Hungarian Government Coup
Reports from Paris say Archduke Joseph established a new Hungarian government after Julius Peidl was overthrown in a police coup. The peace conference noted Romanian demands upset Austrian treaty reparations and troops from several nations occupied Budapest to curb pillaging amid tensions. King Ferdinand of Romania was to arrive to outline Hungarys future government.
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If You Want War You Can Have It War Warning From Siberia
Peggy Hall reports an American force near Siberia avoided a major clash with Japanese troops as 250 Americans faced a much larger Japanese force. A U S Major reportedly threatened that war could be chosen by the United States if provoked. The piece promises further Far East disclosures from Miss Hull in The Star.
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Excess Army Food Sold at Seattle Markets
Seattle residents bought bacon, corned beef and canned tomatoes in bulk as the city continued selling surplus army rations at Westlake and Pike Street markets. Officials defended the supply as sugar cured and corn fed, while some shoppers complained bacon was too fatty and strong to slice thin.
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Do You Want a Job A Star Want Ad Solution
Irene Steaming describes unemployment and a six person family seeking work. The speaker highlights success from using a Star want ad and urges readers to place one to quickly find employment.
Chadwick Relates Japanese Clashes and Imperial Ambitions
Seattle lawyer Captain Steve Chadwick describes incidents with Japanese soldiers at a rail station and in a vodka bar, noting U S soldiers were involved and a Japanese doctor offered apologies. He cites Japanese propaganda against the United States and outlines imperial occupation in Amur Korea and the South Seas.
Shuff Named Hart's Secretary in Spokane
Spokane reports Gov. Hart appoints C. L. Shuff a private secretary. Shuff is a local real estate man and the appointment reflects the governor's staff changes announced today.
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Girl War Correspondent Returns from Siberia Conflict
In Evgenyevka Siberia an American guard at a station faces a Japanese troop train dispute. Major Fitzhugh Lee Allderdice orders arms as 250 American soldiers clash with 1500 Japanese troops outside the depot. A saber duel wounds the Japanese major. both sides draw revolvers.
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