Boyish congressman attacks private profits in preparedness arms plan
A young congressman confronts President Wilson's preparedness program arguing private profit in government arms purchases is price gouging. Clyde H. Taverner of Cordova Illinois studied Uncle Sam’s gun and battleship costs and urges the government to manufacture its own arms to prevent holdups and ensure adequate protection. He warns tax payments were meant for real readiness, not overpriced materials.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Navy
Clyde H. Taverner
Cordova
Ill
Uncle Sam
Taverner
Greece Bars Kaiser’s Forgeries Frontiers
Greece announces it will not permit Turkish or Bulgarian forces to cross the Greek frontier and has informed the Kaiser via press dispatches dated December 27. The notice underscores Greece’s demand for intact borders amid regional tensions.
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Athens
Greece
King Peter of Serbia Lands in Italy in Exile
King Peter of Serbia arrives in Italy aboard an Italian cruiser, weakened by months of war. His son Alexander, prince regent, has assumed control of the country and army and will reorganize the Serbian forces before the king returns to lead.
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Rome
Peter of
Serbia
Italy
Alexander
Peru bark Callao missing after storm off Vancouver coast
U S tug patrols the area for days with no trace of the Peruvian schooner Callao bound for Callao from Bellingham. Captain Mull and 14 crew members including Peruvians and Chileans are listed aboard the 939 ton vessel water logged and presumed lost after distress reports near Cape Beal and Bamfield Bay life station.
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Callao
Puget Sound
Fla
Bamfield Bay
Cape Beal
Vancouver
U. S
Vaina
Padena Point
United States
Snohomish
Port Angeles
Altho
Callad
Grace & Co
Paysse
Seattle
Bellingham
Peru
Giovanni Batta Isola
Mull
Treasurer at odds over Renick law funds and overdraft
A council meeting will address a $200000 plus overdraft in bond interest and redemption funds, with debate over Renick law compliance. Councilman Erickson proposes a resolution asking the treasurer to justify authority to use cash on hand for interest and redemption while warrants on bank money rise to about $1,000,000.
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Erickson
Renick Law
Gill
Renick
Ren
Council
British steamer Hadley sunk by submarine
London December 27 1800 ton British steamship Hadley sunk by a submarine. crew rescued intact and taken to safety.
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London
Hadley
Mistakes of Cupid Chronicled in The Star’s Wire
Atlantic City reports William L Moise hosted fifty one friends for a performance of In Freedom’s Cause and a wine party after a two year divorce litigation period. New York notes Dr L H Schhininger enjoys pot roast and vegetable soup sparking a divorce suit. Chicago records Anna Marietta demanding ten thousand dollars for housewife services in an annulment case. New York mentions Mme Markta Aldrich attending a tea and musicale for former Congressman F Aldrich. its notes say they were divorces.
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Wm. L. Moise
Freedom
New York
Dr. Ll
Schhininger
Mme Martaka Aldrich
F Frank Aldrich
Ford Dies as Wife Receives No Word
Detroit dispatch reports no word on Mrs. Ford or Ford family as officials of the Ford auto firm release no comment. In Copenhagen Bryan cables that he will join the Ford peace expedition here as advised by local peace organs.
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Ford
Detroit
Mra Ford
Ford Auto
Bryan
Copenhagen
Ford Peace Expedition
Rumor of Henry Ford's Death En Route to United States
A brief note reports rumors about Henry Ford’s death at sea or en route to the United States after he left his party. The last direct message filed soon after Ford quit his party says his physical condition was good.
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Mobile Works
Henry Ford
United States
Ford
Regents Rule Arena a Temporary Structure
Regents vote four to two to treat the Fifth avenue Arena as temporary not permanent. The ruling requires Metropolitan Building Co to replace the Arena with a permanent building at lease end, amid alumni protests led by Judge Dykeman and Donor family pushback.
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Arena
Fifth Ave
University St
Board of Regents
University of Washington
Metropolitan Building Co
Judge Dykeman
Alumni Association
Regenta
Charles Denney
Charles Denney, Son of the Donor of the University Tract
University Tract
Rae
Tacoma
William Shannon
Seattle
Col W. P. Perkins
Fechter
Miller, Gaches
Socialists Pick A Man For Mayor
The socialists named their slate for municipal offices on Sunday. Charles Raynor was chosen for mayor, with Nicholas Schmitt for corporation counsel, and Charlotte F. Jones Adam Rauch and A. Pislern for the city council.
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Charles 1 Raynor
Nicholas Schmitt
Charlotte F. Jones
Adam Rauach
A. Pislern
Dovell Shows Improvement After Pneumonia Care
Slight improvement noted in the condition of W. T. Dovell, attorney, who remains in critical status with pneumonia at Seattle General Hospital. The report came Monday noon from the hospital.
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W. T. Dovell
Seattle General Hospital
Outstrip Port the Seattle Harbor In Five Month Trade
Seattle handled 14,924,731 in overseas commerce in the first five months of the fiscal year, more than ten times the Portland figure of 1,255,754. The data highlights Seattle as the dominant port in handling international shipments.
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Seattle
Portland
Starvation in Albania Reported by Ship Owner
At least 150000 Albanians starved to death in the past year and a similar fate may follow next year. W W W Howard, owner of the steamer Albania, said on arrival. He distributed 200 tons of flour to the suffering. He cited crop failures for two years and 200000 Serbian refugees plus 20000 Austrian prisoners added to a population of 1,000,000.
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Rome
W.W. W. Howard
Albania
Grave as gift to Edwin Graves from Washelli official
Edwin K. Graves of 1295 Hamlin avenue received a Christmas gift from W. A. Hughes, special representative of Washelli cemetery. The gift was a six foot grave in Wash.
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Edwin K. Graves
Hamlin Ave
W. A. Hughes
Washelli Cemetery
Wash
Conscription Push Roars Through London Cabinet Clash
London newspapers demand a cabinet reorganization with Lloyd George likely to head the government if Asquith is ousted. Press hints decisive action on conscription can save Asquith, while Derby’s recruiting drive shows limited success. In Washington, Bristow confirms the Yaska Maru torpedoing and awaits details on the submarine’s nationality before protests.
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London
Lloyd George
Asquith
Lord Derby
Dardanelles
Lloyd-George
Washington
Bristow
Port Said
State Department
Ile
Ravensdale Toy Distribution Aids Miners’ Families
More than 250 Ravensdale children received toys and candy from the Seattle Central Labor council which acted as Santa Claus. The event supported offspring of miners killed in a recent mine explosion.
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Ravensdale
Seattle Central Labor Council
Ten-Year-Old Boy Faces Lost Christmas and New Home
Willie Harri, a newsboy aged 10, awakens beside his dead mother after Christmas. His stepfather, N C Harlan, is jailed for questioning. Aunt Mrs. F Vidler at 917 East Spruce St takes in Willie and his 12-year-old brother Jimmie. a post mortem finds the mother died naturally. Willie earns praise for football prowess at the Vidler home.
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Willie Harrison
Standard Hotel
Willie
East Spruce St
F. Vidler
Jimmie
Vidler
N.C. Harlan
Outdoor liquor ads ordered down by January first
Prosecutor Lundin says all outdoor liquor advertising must be removed by Saturday morning under the dry law. Owners face fines from fifty to five hundred dollars or jail up to three months for lingering signs. Thousands of signs will disappear in Seattle, including major flash signs on the Pacific Coast.
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Lundin
Seattle
Pacific Coast
Hindus in Exeter Launch Funds Campaign for Indian Revolt
About 100 Hindu residents in Exeter California have organized a fund drive to aid financing a revolt against British rule in India. The group states the effort aims to support national independence and seeks donations from local supporters.
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Exeter
Cal
India
Turks Defeated at Kut El Amara Britain Confirms
London report states Turkish forces were defeated in an attack on the British base Kut El Amara. Retreating troops withdrew after the Baghdad expedition failed, according to an official announcement.
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London
Kut-El Amara
Bagdad
January Clearance Sale at The Bon Marche
The Bon Marche launches its January Clearance Sale today with two large ads in the Star on pages 7 and 10. Read the notices to catch extraordinary bargains and big savings on items you may need.
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Star
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