Shakeup in Store for Force as Warren Takes Police Chief Post
Joe Warren was sworn in as new police chief at 6:00 a.m. amid plans to lift bans and restructure operations. He pledged a careful study of the department and readiness to adjust policies with mayor and council watching impeachment talks against Mayor Gill intensifying. The council faces a possible impeachment vote as anti Gill forces press for change.
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War Department Ordnance Chief Cites Delays in 1917 Effort
Maj. Gen. Crozier, chief of ordnance, testifies before the Senate Military Affairs Committee on delays in mobilizing artillery for the war effort. He blames congressional funding gaps, price fights among the munitions board, and contractor risk aversion, while noting Allied aid and labor shortages shaped the program.
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Explosion at Beth Steel shell plant kills one man
An explosion in a loading room at Beth Steel’s Wilmington plant killed chief of police Jacobson who was carrying a blazing case of shells. The blast blew off his head as hundreds of loaded projectiles in the melting room exploded, sending shrapnel across the area and forcing workers to seek safety.
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Doc Still Holds Altitude Record
A clipped, quirky snippet mentions Ole Joe Warren and Bill Hart as bold figures and notes that the record for altitude remains with Doc, with playful asides about reaching the sky and other unnamed characters in a humorous, newspaper-card style.
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Shipbuilders Gain Standing With Our Fighters
A telegram to Walter B. Beebe of Northwest Steel from Admiral Bowles of the Emergency Fleet Corp says ship builders are considered in federal service as much as soldiers or sailors. Portland report.
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Thousands Join Colors It NWW To Escape Draft
Thousands of draft age men in Seattle, Spokane and Portland enlist in their own chosen service. About 250 men enlist daily in the three cities and 140 passed Navy physicals in Portland yesterday. 8. W. Williams, a paroled prisoner from Walla Walla, was arrested Tuesday and charged with robbery.
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Chief Warren Receives Strong Seattle Backing for Police Reform
Citizens of Seattle extend hearty wishes to Chief Joe Warren as he takes the helm. The Star urges a thorough house cleaning in the department to restore public trust and reduce laxities, promising support if he acts decisively and maintains integrity.
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New Chief Warren Traps Eight Jail-Breakers
Seattle chief Joe Warren, famed as a crime fighter, supposedly lured eight jailbreakers to Idaho then trapped them in a cabin near Hauser junction. He captured them and escorted the gang to Spokane, where they were handed over to officers after a quiet, smoky operation.
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Company to Mine Coal in Alaska Opens Licensing Era
United Press Leased Wire reports the first government license to mine coal in Alaska under the licensing plan. The Chickaloon Coal Co., formed by wealthy Italian-Americans, is licensed to mine in the Matanuska fields and plans to ship product to San Francisco.
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Austrian battleship Wien sunk by torpedo
Vienna dispatches report the Austrian battleship Wien, a class D battleship of 56 512 tons, was sunk by a torpedo Sunday evening. The sinking was announced in official Vienna messages received in Amsterdam.
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Portugal President Machada Arrested by Revolution
Lisbon report states President Machada of Portugal was arrested Monday afternoon by the new revolutionary regime. The move follows the upheaval that toppled the prior government and established the current regime.
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Trio Escaped Early Fire In Night Clothes
A night blaze ripped through Rainier Beach's principal business block early Wednesday, causing about 17 250 dollars in damage. A butcher, J B Nolan, helped the Bernhart family escape by placing a ladder, as flames consumed the Merchants block including Montera Pharmacy.
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Both Sides Rest in Means Trial in Concord
In Concord on December 12 the defense failed to strike all testimony about financial dealings between Gaston B. Means and Maude A. King, the woman he is charged with murdering, and both sides rested after the final adjournment. Solicitor Clement began opening for the state.
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Germans Active Around Verdun Prompt Artillery Action
Paris dispatch reports unusual German activity around Verdun with heavy artillery on both banks of the Meuse. North of Hill 344 the Germans failed to raid. The signal corps aviation division seeks bricklayers for overseas duty, needing many immediately and directing recruits to the Pioneer building.
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Kaiser Shows Fear of U S Battle Force
In a United Press dispatch J W T Mason notes Germany massing troops in the west facing American units near the Lorraine border. Alsace Lorraine could see heavy action as America prepares its major offensive, with German risk if a quick advance occurs toward the Rhine.
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Wilson Limits Alcohol in Malt Liquor Proclamation
President Wilson issued a proclamation restricting the alcohol content of malt liquors to 24 percent, excluding ale and porter. He also ordered that food fruit and feed materials used not exceed 70 percent of their 1917 average consumption in malt liquor production.
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Record Breaking Aviatrix Seeks France Flight Commission
Miss Katherine Stinson, famed aviatrix, completed a 610 mile nonstop flight from San Diego to San Francisco to prove women can serve in the aviation corps. She plans to present the case to the War Department and may travel to Washington to press her claim.
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Rescuer Dies After British Waters Torpedoing
Dec 12 report recounts loss of Lt. Cmdr David Worth Bagley after the destroyer Jacob Jones was torpedoed by a German submarine in British waters. A seaman rescued him but the rescuer later died from exposure and injuries.
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Halifax Disaster Toll Tops 1500 With Death Toll Rise
Halifax reports estimate 1500 people died from the disaster based on recovered bodies and identifications. Justice Dinsdale prepares to begin inquiries into causes as witnesses describe the Mont Blanc not flying the required red flag entering the harbor. Relief efforts continue as food shortages are averted.
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Lloyd George Delays War Address Until After Christmas
Premier Lloyd George will speak on the war after Parliament’s Christmas adjournment, announced by Chancellor Bonar Law in the House of Commons. This marks the second postponement of the anticipated address outlining England’s war aims. Neo Oudereu, 31, suffered severe burns from a premature blast at Oak Harbor and is hospitalized.
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Great Red Cross Appeal Campaign Reaches Seattle
Crowds at Pantages theatre and during Noontime drives sign Red Cross memberships as Seattle edges toward the 10,000 daily target. By midweek 6408 memberships have been secured, with a goal of 1 dollar and timely support before the end of next week.
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