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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1918

Page

1

President May Parade With Yankees in Paris

President Wilson may march with American troops in the Paris parade as the George Washington nears Brest. If peace is not signed before March, he may return to the United States and then make a second trip to France. The voyage nears its end with salute exchanges as the Wilsons view land.

President Paris Wilson George Washington France Robert J. Bender U. P London President Wilson United Prew Congress United States Azores Pont del Gada Brest Fort Mra. Wilson Russia Moscow Petrograd

Johnson Asks Pointed Questions On U S Russia Policy

United Press reports Sen. Hiram Johnson introduced a senate resolution demanding a frank statement of U S policy toward Russia and the role of American troops. He pressed a long list of questions about Soviet relations, intervention, Red Cross aid, and postwar aims, warning Americans deserve clear answers.

L. C. Martin United Press Staff Washington Hiram Johnson California Senate State War Departments U. S Russia State Department War Department Johnson Grest-Litovsk Ume Siberia America

Traction Bond Deadlock Stalls City Deal

A deadlock between Tacoma city officials and the traction company halted action on a proposed 15 million dollar bond plan to lease the car system. The company seeks a first lien on gross earnings, while council members fear reliance on general funds if revenues fall short. A Supreme Court ruling may decide bond validity and funding.

Reon James B. Howe WM Sefl Onty Howe Supreme Court Thomson Cnain Traction Hesketh William Hickman Moore J. B. Howe Traction Company Lane

Ralph Potter, 23, Arrested After Pursuing Woman in Car

Kirkland man Ralph Potter, 23, employed in a local shipyard, followed Miss Frieda Mangels after a evening ride and asked to see her home. Mangels called a friend who intervened. her acquaintance restrained Potter until police arrived. Potter is held on an open charge.

Ralph Potter Kirkland Lan Bakter Frieda Mang 24Th Ave. S. W Ralph Miss Mangelx Miss Mangels Charles Erickson 30Th Ave Charles Bolter-Up Guy Carlton Kirkland

Prussian Guard to Support Ebert as Bolshevik Threat Grows

The Prussian guard returning to Berlin is reported to have sworn allegiance to Chancellor Ebert. The unit of thousands of German troops is welcomed by the people, boosting Ebert’s position against Bolsheviks led by Karl Liebknecht and aiding his planned socialist army.

Berlin Ebert Karl Liebkenecht

Holland defends William Hohenzollern pledge

Holland refuses to surrender William Hohenzollern to allies and asserts sanctuary rights cover a private citizen. Premier Derenbruck says the arch‑fiend is protected within Holland as debated during a visit by the ex‑emperor. Dutch consul Geijzbeek resigns in Denver denouncing the policy.

the Hague William Hohenzollern Holland Jonkherr Derenbruck Denver John B. Geijzbeek Geijkbeek Colorado Utah New Mexico

Cologne Reports Allied Forces to Enter Berlin Soon

Reports from Cologne say Entente troops will police Berlin after occupation plans. Washington officials deny the reports. Rev J D O Powers will speak at the Church of Waycike Science at 3 and p m Sunday at W O W hall Fourth ave and Marion st.

Cologne Berlin Entente Germany Washington J. D. O. Powers Church of Waycike Science W. Hall Fourth Ave Marion St

French Eagerly Await Coming Of Famous Guest From America

United Press dispatch from Prest France reports President Wilson and party 600 miles from Brest on the steamer George Washington making 15 knots amid fog and rain. Arrival expected Friday afternoon. Landing planned between 1 and 3 o clock with greetings aboard by Foreign Minister Pichon Marine Minister Leygues and others. Margaret Wilson to accompany the party. On shore socialist leaders await, while the official welcome remains with the French government.

Wilson George Washington Pichon Leygues Andre Tardieu Col. House Bies Gen. Pershing Admiral Benson Admiral Wilson Margaret Wilson Chamber of Deputies

Wilson's Task Marks a Great Step in Civilized Society

Paris dispatch notes President Wilson’s arrival as a unifying event. The Temps asserts no friction between Washington London Rome and Paris and that inter allied talks will proceed unitedly. It emphasizes Wilson as a man of justice and liberty, guest of France, not of any party.

Paris Achinery Wilson Eeven Temps Washington London Rome America Laborites France

U S Officials Doubt Full Allied War Debt Payment

Washington officials privately doubt Germany will be asked to pay the entire allied war debt. They note Lloyd George advocates only if President Wilson's peace principles hold. The estimate of the debt runs toward 120 billion dollars, and Germany may face indemnities for Belgium and Northern France with long-term reparations.

United Press Washington Germany Lloyd George Wilson Belgium France

Vaccination urged to prevent flu by health commissioner

Dr J B McBride, city health commissioner, urges immediate vaccination and health measures to prevent influenza. He says vaccinated individuals in good condition who follow basic hygiene will avoid the flu and its spread. Recommendations include balanced diet, fresh air, sleep, exercise, baths, and avoiding crowds.

J. 8. McBride MecPhride

Legislation for Labor or Revolution

Senator Kenyon previews a Senate inquiry into industrial welfare backed by the federation. Samuel Gompers will be among first experts called as Congress faces labor demands for a fair share of prosperity. If reform does not come by legislation, revolution may follow.

Washington Samuel Gompers Senate Education and Labor Committee Kenyon Federation Congress

Russ Situation To Be Subject At Big Meeting

Seattle union men plan a mass meeting to discuss the Russian situation from the workers view. The Central Labor council carried the resolution unanimously following a motion by machinists delegates. A coordinating committee will set the date for the Russian meeting.

Seattle Russia Central Labor Council Metal Trades Council Council James A. Duncan A. P. Mulligan Blanche Johnson Anna Louise Strong Leon Green Hulet M. Wells

Readers propose grim fates for former Kaiser in Seattle poll

Seattleites weighed stern punishments for Wilhelm II with opinions ranging from hanging and quartering to solitary confinement. Suggestions included shooting, forced labor, banishment, and even a daily ride on a streetcar during rush hours, reflecting strong anti Kaiser sentiment.

W. B. Martin 15Th Ave N. W Napoleon H. E. Peck Hotel Fairfield Hohenzollern

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Washington, D. C Beck Amer Wanda Lyon Salt Lake City Hi Johnson American Red Cross Soviet Department of State American Red Cross American Railroad Commission Siberian Creel Committee Western Front W. Russia Kerensky Hesketh and Mich Tacoma Camp Lewis Copenhagen AIDS Fred S. Ferguson Nodalinta Albert Thomas Godde Preat Teutons Carl D, Groat Sen. Kenyon Russ Wilhelm Bill Hohenzollern John Taviner Seventh Ave W. Markowski W. Ballard Poland HK. Rubenstein FB. Spruce Bill W. EK Theodore Bruce Moburg Jeremiah Bynbamne pNeferer Moburg Neterer W. J. Patterson Charles A. Leven Maple Leaf Place C. R. Morton 10Th Ave. W
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