Solitary Island Adventure Aboard Seeadler Captivates Miss Taylor
Miss Gladys Taylor of Mossy Rock Washington lived two months among German sea raiders and their captive crew on the Seeadler after stowing away from Willapa Harbor. She describes battles, peril, and camaraderie, aided by an American captain who treated her as his wife, until rescue brought her back to San Francisco.
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Armistice Terms Reported Between Bolsheviki and Teutonic Allies
Petrograd dispatch reports an armistice agreement signed at Great Litovsk between Bolsheviki officials and Teutonic powers. The truce is to begin Monday at noon and extend to January 14 with negotiations to follow.
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Americans Leaving Russia Amid Scarce Food and Unsettled Conditions
Reporter Ralph H. Turner notes intolerable conditions in Russia as Ambassador Francis urges Americans to depart. Refugees in Petrograd say food is scarce. about 167 Americans await passage out via the Transsiberian route toward Japan and China.
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Gompers Fights PAOH Measure
The No-Prohibition amendment teeters in the House as bitter debate ends with expected passage. President Gompers and labor groups oppose it, arguing it will fracture unity and hinder war work. Bryan counters labor patriotism is not measured by the quart. Meatless day emphasizes wartime sacrifice.
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Red tape blamed by Crozier on war department delays
Maj. Gen. Crozier chief of ordnance tells Senate committee there is too much red tape and Congress bears blame for delays in war department funding. Hitchcock and Chamberlain press for clearer justification as Crozier defends the ordering process and product shortages including rifles and machine guns. House naval probe set to begin Wednesday with Daniels and McGowan as first witnesses.
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Fickert Recall Vote Faces Tuesday Election
San Francisco observers cover the recall race of District Attorney Chas M Fickert with closing statements by Fickert and rival Chas A Sweigert. The Mooney cases and Fickerts prosecutorial stance dominate the debate as voters prepare for Tuesday. A notable scene at Billy the Mug s beer joint underscores strict mobilization by Red Oss supporters who signed 37 members Saturday night.
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Fiooverizing and Hoover on Food Prices
The passage decries shrinking restaurant portions while prices rise, urging sacrifice for thrift and Liberty bonds. It condemns profiteering by restaurant owners and links severe price hikes to treasonous conduct in wartime.
Prices Rise While Portions Shrink in Seattle Eateries
A Davis era report notes Seattle restaurants raise prices while reducing portions and adding charges. Sugar, coffee, and oysters show inflation, with fish and potatoes cited as cheaper in raw costs but higher menus. Patrons question patriotism of restaurateurs as prices climb despite smaller servings.
Girls Bazaar Opens With $47000 Toward War Relief
The Girls War Relief Bazaar opened at 2 PM with nearly half the $100,000 goal raised. About $47,000 is in hand from season tickets advertising and programs Moran Bros contributions and Frank Waterhouse. Seattle residents toured the vast event as participants described it as immense and stupendous. Performers include Ezry Meeker with a stage coach ride the Seattle Pipers and Victoria Kitties providing music Seattle Scots outpiping rivals and Canucks claiming they can’t be outdone. No Man’s Land is highlighted as a major attraction.
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Warren Chief Orders sweeping police department changes
Chief Warren issues sweeping shifts in police ranks transferring Bannick to Ballard precinct No 2 as captain and appointing Powers inspector to Ballard station. Bannick moves to central precinct, Willard to Denamore, Searing to central. Carleton reassigned from morals squad to precinct No 4, Ryan to replace him. Kent’s new assignment not stated. Chief declines comment.
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Italians Take the Offensive in Piave Delta Fight
Italian troops launched an offensive against Austrians in the Piave Delta sector using armed motorboats and skiffs to destroy a small bridge, push enemy positions, and capture prisoners. Italian forces reportedly bombed enemy lines of communication and repulsed a Teutonic attack near Monte Melino and in the Caldelaberetta region.
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Bootleggers Caught by Police in Early Morning Bust
Chris Thompson a 52 year old Dane sailor was booked for violating the dry law after attempting a liquor sale to a dry squad member. George Hunt a 39 year old barber was arrested for possessing an illegal liquor quantity in the same morning raid.
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Twentieth Century Limited Arrives Late in Chicago
The Twentieth Century Limited pulled into Chicago from New York three hours behind schedule. The Red Cross collected 454 dollars, with nearly all passengers donating their dollar an hour rebate to the fund.
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Red Cross
Austin Candidates Vie in Frühling Political Derby
The piece previews the spring race for Austin city offices with mayor and council seats at stake. It cites candidates including Griffithe and Hanson and notes filing deadlines, primaries set for February with declarations due by January 20, while detailing potential contenders and political chatter across the field.
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