Navy censors warn of coded German spy message in New York
The piece reports that a covert cablegram could signal a German sea raid on New York and a submarine attack on U S trans ports near Boston, with ten thousand troops and four naval units defending Port of New York. It describes coded names and letters as signals for naval protection and troop movements.
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Havre
France
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New York
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Rush
Deed
Boston
Washington
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Boston Harbor
United States Naval
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Rotterdam
Holland
Rush Deed
Gretchen Uhl
Joan Uml
Berlin
Oscar
Mexico City
Plot to Cost Him Scepter Wilson Reply
Evidence cited by officials suggests Germany plotted war on the United States after defeating France and England. Lord Robert Cecil claimed proof, with James W. Gerard bringing data from Germany. The files include Zimmermann’s plot to unite Mexico and Japan against the U.S. and outline the Kaiser’s autocratic aims.
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Wilson
Washington
Germany
United States
France
England
State Department
Lord Robert Cecil
Lansing
U.S
James W. Gerard
Gerard
Teutons
Robert Cecil
America
Kaiser
Zimmermann
Mexico
Japan
Kaiser Reigna
Ladies Boxing Show At Arena Promises A Patriotic Night
A Seattle arena boxing exhibition promotes itself as a different event with proceeds to the Boys in France Fund. The piece highlights that women usually do not attend such events and notes police and officials are not typically involved, while promising a professional display by two young heavyweights in a nonviolent format.
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Dr. Matthews
Dan Agustin
Arrang
Walter Douglas
Arena
Metropolitan Building Co
Buildig
France
Toko
Seattle
Sev
Training militia for war service in Washington
The piece argues Washington should transition National Guard units from deputy sheriff duties to wartime infantry training. It notes 4500 plus militia scattered across the state guarding bridges plants and factories. It urges private firms sheriffs and police to take on guard duties and prepares guardsmen for potential front line service.
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National Guard of
Washington
Neah Bay
Wallowa
Mt. Baker
Skamokawa
Senate Fights War Tax Debates Wealth Conscription Clash
Senate battles over the war tax bill focus on wealth conscription as senators clash on limits to debate and proposed percentages for war profits and income taxes. Leaders push for swift action while others back 80 percent proposals and a 40 to 45 percent compromise faces strong opposition.
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United Prere
Washington
Senate
Simmons
Jones
Wash
la Follette
Wis
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Ohie
Hale
Maine
Johnson-Borah
House
Johnson
California
Borah
Idaho
Germany
Two Strange Planes Pass Over Maine At Twilight
Two torpedo shaped aircrafts flew over Seal Harbor and Bar Harbor at twilight, moving at high speed and about a mile up. The craft had no lights and disappeared toward the north. Authorities offered no comment on the incident.
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Seal Harbor
Bar Harbor
Sing and Dance for the Tobacco Fund at Monterey Homes
Two 12 year old girls Nadeen Hunter and Leonie Campbell organize an afternoon entertainment in the Monterey apartments. They perform songs and dances in special costumes to raise funds for Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund. Admission is 10 cents with refreshments offered to invited residents and friends to boost contributions.
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Monterey
Nadeen Hunter
Leonie Campbell
Our Boys In
France
Final Score for Saturday Sportsmen Held for Tobacco
A list row records the final score and names of players involved. The piece names many individuals including Col. Geo Lamping Fr BE Case and Joshua Green among others, noting last day for throwing. The tone mimics a wartime or military style sports ledger from a French theatre context.
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France
Spies Keep Divers in Touch With U.S. Ships
German spies in an Atlantic port coordinate with divers to monitor U.S. ships. The report notes the Kaiser's network maintains tight contact to relay information, aiding naval operations and increasing threat to Allied vessels.
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U.S
Atlantic
United Press
Russia Fights For Idea In War, Says Russell
In a fifth article from Russia, Charles Edward Russell argues Russian resolve outweighs territorial aims. He notes immense casualties, rejects propaganda about a warm water port, and says Russians fight for meaning not conquest or flags, stressing the need to understand their priorities.
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Charles Edward Russell
Russia
Constantinople
Seven Seas
Sunk schooner Childe Harold reveals U boat encounter
The captain and crew of the schooner Childe Harold say German U boat forced the ship to stop off the French coast on June 21. The German commander refused food, warning that food from an American ship could be poisoned. Crew were cast adrift in a leaky boat and later rescued by a British steamer.
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Childe Harold
Sherman
Crossley
New York
Alki Beach Draws 30,000 for High Tide Day in Seattle
High tide at Alki Beach drew an estimated 30 000 visitors on Sunday afternoon. Rand concerts in city parks also attracted hundreds of pleasure seekers across Seattle.
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Alki Beach
Seattle
Rand
Congress Plans to Guard Men with Families in Draft
Congress debates preserving married men rights under the draft. Provisions seek to shield dependents from nullifying exemptions, with the Provost Marshal General stating exemptions hinge on dependencies. Senators Weeks and Lewis urge clear language to avoid injustice to married men with dependents.
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Congress
Washington
Weeks
Lewis
Jefferson and Princess May in Collision
The Jefferson steamed from Seattle for Southeast Alaska reports a collision with the Princess May off Cone Island Swanson bay in dense fog. The Jefferson has a large bow hole and 75 passengers are aboard with unknown Princess May damage.
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Alaska Steamship Company
J. G. Nord
Jefferson
Seattle
Alaska
Cone Island
Swanson Bay
Althoit
Right Spirit But Shy Star Pair Delivers Philippine Letter
Joaquin Villaviana of 1418 Third Ave writes to Pliny Allen of Division 10 praising the 46 stars in the flag and declaring he is a Philippine boy and Uncle Sam's stepson. He notes selection, no exemption, and asks when he may go to fight against autocracy.
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Joaquin Villaviana
Pliny Allen
Villaviana
Uncle Sam
Cops Nab J A Nash For Speed Ordinance Violation
J A Nash, 29, a boilermaker, was arrested Monday on a charge of violating the auto speed ordinance and held on $50 bail.
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J. A. Nash
Is Bradley Jones Lost in Brazil Explorer at Amazon
United Press reports questions from friends in San Francisco about the fate of Bradley Jones, Carnegie Institute explorer, missing after sending a letter from the Amazon headwaters. He and a companion planned to push toward Lima, Peru, despite tropical fever dangers.
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United Press Teena Wire
San Francisco
Bradley Jones
Carnegie Institute
South American
Jones
Amazon
Lima
Peru
City Court Fines Total 130 From Drunks and Beggar
In a police court session Monday morning seven drunks were fined 15 dollars each totaling 105 dollars. Two cases were suspended for lack of evidence. Al Harney received a 25 dollar fine for begging.
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al Harney
Know What’s Going On Read The Star For World War News
The Star promotes its role as a timely source of war news from United Press and Washington. It highlights a corps of reporters and contributors including Charles Edward Russell and Gil son Gardner while urging readers to stay informed daily. Seattle’s growth is noted as part of the broader wartime context.
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America
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Star
United Press
the Star
Charles Edward Russell
Root
Russia
Gilson Gardner
H. N. Rickey
Harry Hunt
Milton Brenner
L. Harper Leech
Seattle
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