Democrats Fight Over War Treaty Reservations
United Press reports President Wilson discouraged Democratic discussion of reservations to the peace treaty. Senate leader Hitchcock will press a speech against amendments next week. The White House says any amendment could undermine treaty benefits and prolong conflict with Germany.
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L. CC. Martin
United Press
Washington
Wilson
Hitchcock
Senate
Presisaid
Prea- Wilson
Ion
Ukety
United States
Cie
United
Acto German
Germany
Knox
Berlin
Lodge
Music Teacher Die in Elevator Shaft Crush at Haight Building
J. E. Weber a 61 year old music teacher was killed when crushed between an elevator cage and the shaft at the Haight building on Second Ave and Priest. Offic 324 he had rented for eight months. Elevator operator Mrs A O Albertson said Weber entered the cage then turned to leave as power applied. Rescue work lasted about an hour as wall was knocked out to free the body. Mrs Albertson was hospitalized after collapse. Weber's body sent to county morgue. coroner seeks relatives, possibly a Seattle son.
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J. E. Weber
Haight
Second Ave
Weber
A. O. Albertson
Royat
Albertson
Third Ave
Priest
Mrs. Albertson
H. P. Brown
Mra Albertson
Seattle
Butte Rancher Struck by City Cable Car
Paul Johnson a 61 year old rancher from Butte Montana was hit by a westbound cable car at Third avenue and Yester Way after leaving another car Friday afternoon. He suffered cuts and bruises to the head and was treated at the city hospital. Mrs Ormond D Watson escaped serious injury by clinging to a car fender after being struck at Fifth Avenue and Pike Street. She was dragged 20 feet before the vehicle stopped and was taken home by Nathan Willer.
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Paul Johnson
Butte, Mont
Third Ave
Yester Way
Johnson
City Hospital
Ormond D. Watson
65Th St
Nathan Willer
20Th Ave
Fifth Ave
Pike St
Senate Votes on Milk and Water Reservations
Article notes a senate majority open to rejecting a treaty if it requires milk and water reservations, implying opposition to such a program as a condition for approval.
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Senate
Ship Editor Honor Launched By National Fiditorial Delegates
More than 1700 delegates at the National Fiditorial association convention witnessed the launching of the 10,000 ton steamship Editor by Skinner and Eddy. Sponsor Guy A Hardy and delegates toured Seattle docks, canal, and Lake Washington cruise before a banquet and theater visit. Controversial mayoral remarks and talks by Dr Henry Suzzallo highlighted the program along with discussions on press power and cooperation among urban and rural papers.
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National Fiditorial Association
Skinner & Eddy Corporation
Guy A. Hardy
Congreseman Hardy
Colorado
Seattle
Lake Washington Canal
Lake Washington
Port Communion
Hotel New Washington
Pantages Theatre Management
Secretary of the Navy
Josephus Daniels
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Bremerton
Colman Dock
Victoria
B.C
Needs 125 Cars to Carry Editors on Tour of City
T L Meneon secretary of the Rotary club and drive director for visiting editors calls for 125 cars to transport delegates on a city tour Sunday. Cars must be at Colman dock by 2:00 PM and the trip starts at 2:30 PM, ending at 5:00 PM. Monson confirmed the request on Friday urging owners with spare machines to attend.
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T. L. Meneon
Rotary Club
Colman Dock
Monson
Hylan to Seek Showdown Over Subway Strike Demand
New York August 16 Mayor Hylan prepared to press a showdown as 6000 Interborough workers threaten a 4 am Sunday walkout unless wage demands, now for a 60 percent increase, are granted by 6 pm tonight. The firm had granted a 10 percent raise but seeks further pay hikes as talks with the Public Services Commission and company officials were scheduled.
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New York
Hylan
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Manhattan
Bronx
Coldaca
RR. T
Public Services Commission
Brotherhood
Whisky Seizure Leaves Town With 2000 Gallons In Jail
In Wheeling West Virginia officials say 2000 gallons of whisky are confined in the Ohio county jail after a major raid. Federal officers seized 1200 gallons, the rest taken from individuals bringing it from wet territory just before prohibition began in Ohio and West Virginia. The whisky valued at 54000 dollars could supply about 120000 two ounce drinks.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Ohio County
Ohio
West Virginia
Carmen strike shuts down Los Angeles interurban service
The Pacific Electric walkout by 1,800 trainmen halted interurban service across four counties and left only bus and steam trains operating. Los Angeles Electric Railway conductors and motormen also struck, leaving 65 to 70 percent normal service and trapping over 100 sailors at the harbor. Automobiles were commandeered as the normally busy viaduct appeared largely empty.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Pacific Electric Interurban Railway
San Pedro
Los Angeles Electric Railway
Pacific Electric
Los Angeles Railway
Orange
San Bernardino
Riverside
P. FE
Pacific
Luxemburg Strikers Storm Parliament in Riot
Labor demonstrators demand 90 bonus instead of 50 for cost of living. French troops, at the burgomaster’s request, charged the parliament building with bayonets, scattering crowds and freeing imprisoned deputies.
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Luxemburg
Former Empress Rejects Return to Power in Hungary
Zurich Aug 16 Archduke Joseph's success in leading the new Hungarian government spurred monarchists to urge Karl to resume political activity. But former Empress Zita declined saying the emperor's position was hell and they have suffered enough and do not want to return to power.
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Zurich
United Press
Archduke Joseph
Karl
Zita
Subsidiary Lines to Abandon Old Names
Five subsidiary lines of the C. M. St. P. the Bellingham Bay Northern Gallatin Valley railroad In Montana Puget Sound Willapa Harbor Seattle Port Angeles Western and Tacoma Eastern will hereafter use the corporate name officers of the company announced.
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Bellingham Bay & Northern
Gallatin Valley Railroad
Montana
Puget Sound & Willapa Harbor
Seattle
Port Angeles & Western
Tacoma Eastern
Oregon Yankee slain inn Y Oregon Yankee slain inn Y
The slain man identified as Cecil B. Lander a University of Oregon student formerly in France service was found murdered at the McAlpin hotel. Police fear robbery motive though no clue to the killer exists.
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New York
McAlpin
Cecil B. Lander
University of Oregon
Portland
Ore
France
Great Northern
Quartermaster's Corps
Burglars Loot Home on 20th Ave for Cash Stamps and Diamond
Burglars entered the Mise FE Formeth residence at 115 20th Ave on Friday night by jimmying a side window. They took 26 war savings stamps, 130 in currency, and a valuable diamond ring, with police reporting no leads.
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Mise FE Formeth
20Th Ave
Advertising mindset: The Star brand prompt
The note urges readers to associate advertising with The Star. It frames The Star as the go to source for promotional messaging and market reach. It emphasizes consistency and recognition through the paper.
Murder Prison Rescue Worker Found Dead in Oregon
Aug 16 report says Eunice W. Freeman 58 a prison rescue advocate and Oregon W C T U press representative was found suffocated in her kitchen. A bloody gunpipe lay nearby and about $40 and valuables missing suggesting robbery. She leaves Cecil Freeman in Portland Roy K. Freeman Oakland and Mrs A A Griffin Olympia among survivors. Edward E Morris son of the late judge has returned from France after two and a half years with the Fifth Army signal corps. He plans to resume studies in commerce.
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Portland
Eunice W. Freeman
Oregon
Cecil Freeman
Freeman
Mra. Freeman
Oregon W. C. T. U
Cecil
Roy K. Freeman
Oakland
Cal
Mra. A. A. Griffin
Olym Wash
Richland
Wash
Edward FE. Morris
George E. Morris
France
Signal Corps
Fifth Army
College of Commerce
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Nature’s Wonderland
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