Seattle Congressman Miller Demands Army Reform
Washington dispatch reports Representative Miller of Seattle, a West Point alumnus, denouncing snobbery in the army. He urged democratic reforms after touring the front, saying privates polish officers shoes and officers must mingle with enlisted men. He spoke on the house floor and then departed Seattle for Red Cross duties.
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U P Dispatch Warns Germans Hold West Front Lead
European front analysis says initiative has shifted to Germany as Cambrai setback shadows Allied prospects. Keen reports German morale not collapsing and warns of a major German offensive with half a million fresh troops before American reinforcements arrive. Public mood in London viewed Lloyd George speech as a call to arms.
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Gill Considers Running for Mayor Again
The council defeated impeachment proceedings by a 5 to 3 vote, leaving Mayor Gill unsure but leaning toward another candidacy. He hinted he might run if opponents push him, citing family reasons but noting possible pressure from political foes. He declined to announce a definite decision.
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Walker displeased at council action on quest for conditions
George H. Walker, chairman of a 25 member committee, voices displeasure after the council action on a noted issue. He says no committee meeting has been called yet and hints at further steps to press for conditions that led Greene to ban the city.
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My Brother Enlisted to Fight Not Shine Any Officer Shoes
A Seattle family voices anger at army snobbery where privates may be forced to shine officers' boots. The letter supports Congressman Miller's stand against caste on French battlefields, arguing equality bolsters morale and efficiency.
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U S to Close Tacoma Dance Halls
Tacoma reports federal authorities will close three Tacoma dance halls after examinations under the quarantine ordinance showed most women to be diseased. Fos dick army morals committee advocate John McCourt supported the action, with halls monitored by special policemen paid by proprietors to boost attendance.
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Measles Quarantine Divides Lovers at Camp Lewis
A woman visits quarantine at Camp Lewis to see a man with measles, and guards recount visitors puzzled by the ten foot rule. The scene captures a barrier where romance meets public health during the illness outbreak.
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Artillery Duel Reported Amid Western Front Clash
French official dispatch notes an artillery duel around Beaumont and Bezonvaux on the Western front. Lisbon reports banishment of former Portuguese President Machido until term end. Geneva cites an unofficial Berlin leak of Kaiser Wilhelm II’s Christmas peace offer to the German people.
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After War West Must Finance Itself Says Official
Pierpont V. Davis, head of the National City Co railway securities department, asserts the West must handle its own development financing after the war. He notes thrift from Liberty bonds and war savings securities will enable the region to do so.
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Seattle lawyer tied to espionage case arouses at Chicago hearing
George Vanderveer chief counsel for the Seattle based S W W was arrested in the federal building corridor as 106 members of the organization were arraigned on espionage charges. A revolver was found in his pocket and he was briefly detained before release. Vanderveer later returned to the courtroom and gave his gun to officials. Arraignments continued with most defendants denying charges and many showing defiant attitudes. Judge Landis set January 3 for the next arraignment date. Vanderveer was later held briefly at Harrison Street station and released on cash bond. He asked to be registered as R H Wilson.
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Four Thousand Enlist in San Francisco in Fifteen Days
United Press reported a San Francisco recruiting drive set a new army record with four thousand enlistments in fifteen days. The tally comes as the final wave of recruitment precedes draft questionnaires going out nationwide.
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House to vote Monday on national prohibition
The House will go on record on national prohibition with unanimous consent for a final vote set for Monday at 5 p.m. Washington date indicates the plan was agreed today.
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Army Clothing Supply Delays Reported Delinquent Orders
Washington December 15 the army quartermaster general’s department announced a 6 to 48 percent delay in deliveries on clothing shoes and blanket contracts while the senate military committee prepares to investigate next week.
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Wilson Gives Clothing to Belgian Relief
President Wilson donated his cast-off clothing to the Belgian relief committee for the needy. A package of Herbert Hoover’s former office boy’s clothes was also sent to the relief effort as part of the aid.
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Seattle Man Weds Zellerbach Sister in City Ceremony
Seattle manufacturer Frank Drake and Mise Lily Zellerbach sister of Lauder Zellerbach of the Zellerbach Paper Co will marry in Seattle on New Year’s Eve as announced today.
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Thirty thousand women join Seattle war parade and bazaar
Seattle hosts a Girl War Relief bazaar starting Monday with a citywide parade of 30 000 women marching through downtown to raise funds for a base hospital in France. The event includes concerts booths dances and children's activities at the Arena Hippodrome Metropolitan and surrounding streets with tickets sold to benefit sailors and soldiers families.
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Two Sammies face court martial over Seattle quarantine breach
Private A. J. Cheetham and Private Frank A. Prince, both stationed near Seattle, were tried by general court martial on charges of violating the Seattle vice quarantine order. They allegedly left a base hospital observation ward to travel to Seattle to buy drugs and were arrested on the return trip. The court martial ruling awaits Brig. Gen. Ironsfer’s approval.
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Lewis Has Hoover Of Its Very Own
Camp Lewis Tacoma December 15 First Lieut Hubert Hoover a distant relative of the belt tighter man observes meatless Tuesdays and wheatless Wednesdays like everyone else He is assigned to Judge Advocate Strong's office and says he bears no responsibility for the foodless days.
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Draft Men Enlistment Rule Declared by War Secretary
Washington Dec. 15 All men of draft age who applied for enlistment in the army before noon today will be listed as volunteers even though recruiting cannot be finished until later, Secretary of War Baker ruled.
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Officials seek lifting of timber ban to finish ship contracts
Officials from at least three Seattle shipyards hope to lift the federal embargo on timbers not under government contract. They seek permission to complete existing contracts to avoid losses and prevent shutdowns.
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House Adjourns for Christmas Recess to January 3
United Press Leased Wire reports Washington December 11 that the House voted to adjourn for the Christmas recess next Tuesday and resume business on Thursday January 3.
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Huns Driven to Attack by Own Artillery
Austro German troops pressed to assault the Italians as Gen Diaz reports. Prisoners say their own artillery worsened losses by fire curtain and coercive promises lure troops toward the Italian plains. Two wedges at Colorado threaten their line as Italians seize initiative.
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