Supreme Court to rule on constitutionality of sending militia overseas
A draft army conflict rises as advocates seek habeas corpus cases to test if deploying the militia abroad violates the Constitution. Hannis Taylor leads the challenge, citing Wickersham and Wilson to argue militia limits, while the government prepares its defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilson Gardner
Washington, D. C
Select Service Army
United States Supreme Court
Hannis Taylor
Taylor
Spain
Cleveland
Supreme Court
Wickersham
Taft
United States
Wilson
National Guards
German agent Von Bettenhausen linked to IWW cases in Northwest
Federal investigators traced Louis Hollowig Von Bettenhausen, a Krupp contact and former German army lieutenant, through China, the Orient, and Pacific ports to Leavenworth. Seattle arrests and a pending trial at Alcatraz tie him to IWW disturbances and a danger to U S ships. He arrived Jan 30 with alias Louis Hollwig and is held by Fort Lawton awaiting court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Hollowig von Behausen
Krupps
Essen
Germany
U States Army
Seattle
How Wright
Bureau of Investigation
Fteral Department of Justice
Von”tenhausen
United States Army
Fort Lawton
Alcatraz
China
Philippines
Vladivostok
Bol Java
Australia
Hawaii
Mexico
Leavenworth
Wash
Lea Ytworth
Washinton
von Bettenhausen
Washington
Louis Hollewig
Immedi
Bettenhausen
U. S
Puget Sound
Duthie
United States
Orient
Wright
Baron von Bettenhausen
Germ
Hollowig
India
Africa
von Bettenda
States
Young von Bettenhausen
Spy Nest Discovered in Argentine Plot Details Unveiled
Ex tensive German spy network uncovered by Argentine foreign office after a misdelivered letter revealed ship sailings and other information. Investigation notes the plan involved a representative of Essen’s manufacturers. wife confirms ongoing Krupp ties. Numerous suspects under police surveillance with no arrests yet due to legal penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. P. Stewart
United Press
Buenos Aires
Foreign Office
Plans Made to Check Slackers in Local Draft Office
Local board officials planned a meeting to discuss methods to prevent slackers from escaping service on flimsy exemption claims. D. B. Trefethen said the ruling requires absolute proof for every exemption and warned that married men would not be exempted without genuine dependencies. The board cited cases like Dor rin P. Davis to illustrate hasty claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Trefethen
Division 4
Trefethen
Dorrin P. Davis
Polite Greek Cannot Read Eye Chart in North District
A Greek man in the North registration district fails to read multiple chart lines during an eye test. When asked to read the largest type, he again replies he cannot read and adds the playful excuse I cannot read, prompting the doctor to seek the issue.
Bargain Prices at Seattle's Best Stores This Summer
Summer merchan dise sale notes bargain prices at Seattle stores. The Star promises full particulars daily with ads for Standard Furniture Co Fraser-Paterson Co Grote-Rankin Woodhouse-Grunbaum Rhodes Frederick Nelson Bon Marche and P S Auto News. The Star proclaims itself the fastest growing paper in the Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Star
Standard Furniture Co. Co
Fraser-Paterson Co
Grote-Rankin Co
Woodhouse - Grunbaum Furniture Co
the Rhodes Co
Frederick & Nelson
The
Bon Marche
P. S.—Auto News
the Star
German and Russian Ready to Fight for Red White and Blue
A German a Russian and a Canadian refused exemption blanks though married and eager to fight with the stars and stripes. Col. J M Hawthorne stopped procedure to deliver a eulogy. Defendants include George Bengel 1217 26th Ave S More Markow 1822 East First and Victor Eden 725 Tenth Ave. Herbert Mahler secretary of the I W W claimed exemption as a Canadian and opponent of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hawthorne
George Bengel
26Th Ave. S
More Markow
East First
Victor Eden
Tenth Ave
Herbert Mahler
Water Shutoff Notice for West Mercer and Nearby Streets
Water will be shut off on West Mercer Street Beach Drive and Elliott Avenue from Firat Avenue West to West Prosnoe Pee. The notice warns residents and businesses to prepare for service interruption and possible restoration times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer St
Beach Drive
Elliott ‘Ave
Firat Ave
Man with One Leg Seeks Work to Prevent Starvation
M. M. Horner of West Seattle tells The Star he needs any office work or elevator operator job after losing a leg and a month of job hunting. He fears his wife and baby will go to the poorhouse unless work is found quickly, with the Charity Organization Society ready to help locate employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Horner
Arch Terrace
West Seattle
the Star
Horner
Seattle
Charity Organization Society
Elliott
Japanese Lover Killings End in Double Tragedy
Gutaka Sugil aged 25 shot asleep partner Mrs Hatsu Watanabe 26 at her 822 Washington St apartment then wounded himself thrice. He left a fatal note claiming life and lies. An infant daughter of the victim was with them as Sugil and the child were found outside the door. The husband was away in Portland. Sugil, a science student, managed an elevator at the Washington Annex hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gutaka Sugil
Hatsu Watanabe
Washington St
City
Sugil
Portland
Sugii
Washington Annex Hotel
Root mission in Washington outlines Russia needs
President Wilson will soon know what may be expected of Russia in the great war. With the return to Washington of the Russian commission headed by Elihu Root plans involving the baby republic will be threshed out. Members of the commission are under orders to discuss specific needs of Russia in no way until the official report is submitted to Secretary Lansing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dent Wilson
Russia
Washington
Hlihu Root
Republic
Lansing
Troops to Russia and Italy Seen by Senator Lewis
Senator J Hamilton Lewis declared on the senate floor that the next American troops abroad will be sent to Russia and that others are expected to go to Italy. The statement reflects wartime troop movements discussed in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Russia
Italy
J. Hamilton Lewis
Senate
Signal Corps unit ships to American Lake training
Two hundred fourteen enlisted men and 14 officers of the First Field battalion Washington Signal corps left Seattle in companies A and B for American Lake under Major Jesse A. Jackson. The unit trains at American Lake until further War Department orders and will later report to Palo Alto, California. The Signal corps expanded to a battalion last January after Field Company A returned from Calexico. Battery A of field artillery was mustered in at Fort Walla Walla with 243 men.
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Washington Signal Corps
Seattle
Jesse A. Jackson
American Lake
War Department
Signal Corps
Calexico
Palo Alto
Cal
Washington Quartermasters’ Corps
Fort Walla Walla
Senate passes the food bill in decisive Senate vote
The Senate approved the sweeping food control bill 66 to 9 at 4 05 this afternoon after House passage. President Wilson is expected to sign, with Herbert Hoover finishing the final work. Dozens of agents nationwide are prepared to cooperate with the food control department in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Senate
House
Wilson
Herbert Hoover
Food Control Department
Russians Again Strike at Foe in Bessarabia Front
Petrograd reports Russia resumes offensive on the Bessarabian front capturing two villages and taking 300 prisoners. The action follows renewed hostilities between Russian forces and Austrian units with the front described as active at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Russia
Kingdon Gould Seeks Draft Exemption for Wife Dependency
Kingdon Gould files for draft exemption citing his wife depends on him. He says he would not claim exemption if avoidable, and notes he may not seek it at showdown. Editorials question his wealth and status as a slacker, given his family ties to Jay Gould.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingdon Gould
New York
Jay Gould
George
Annunziata Cammilla Maria Lucci
Gould
Kingdon
Northwest lumber strike stalls over arbitration plan
Settlement of the Northwest lumber strike stalled as lumber employers refuse to submit to the arbitration plan proposed by Dr. Henry Suzzallo. Labor unions would waive wage demands, leaving only eight hour day disputes to a tribunal, while employers push for a nationwide campaign for the eight hour day. The state council of defense met behind closed doors with union and employer reps and a citizens committee to discuss arbitration based on an investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Suzzallo
State Council of Defense
Suzzallo appeals public to end lumber strike
Dr Henry Suzzallo urged Seattle crowds and allied aviation commissioners to end the lumber strike hindering spruce supply for aircraft. Lt Col L W B Rees Maj R Perfetti Capt Henry Dourif KE Allen urged immediate production to back Allied air power. audience cheered as officials praised Seattle’s pivotal role.
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DR. Suzzallo
Public
Henry Suzzallo
Seattle
Arena
Northwest
L. W. B. Rees
Royal Flying Corps of
Great Britain
Raffaelo Perfetti
Royal Flying Corps
Henry Dourif
French Aviation Service
KE. T. Allen
National Defense Council
Suzgallo
Europe
Col. Rees
Maj
Perfetti
Suzzallo
International Aviation Commission
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I. W. W. of State
Kaiser
Ft. Lawton
World
Secret Service
Argentine
Associated Manufacturers of
Yonkers
Thomas St
Root
United Preas
Lake
New York World Today
East Side
Kingdon Gould and
Bride
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