Unity mood in Paris under Clemenceau as talks begin
Clemenceau signaled imperfect agreement with Wilson on all points and urged united Allied action in peace talks. He cited confidence in continued British French American unity and warned that agreement is essential to avoid reopening war mobilization. Page Eight continued.
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Paris
Wilson
Clemenceau
Lloyd ‘George
Iun
Chamber
France
Clement
Lioyd George
Great Britain
Mansion House
Majestic
Patriot finance drives praised amid Victory bonds drive
A vivid plea urges readers to donate to Liberty Bonds War Savings Stamps and the Red Cross, noting pride in supporting troops and the joy of giving, while highlighting gaps in contributions ranging from four dollars to four hundred plus. The message recalls Seattle's honor star and the obligation to fund the war until every homecoming is secure.
Traction Deal Delayed as City Promises Repairs
Mayor Hanson pressed Traction Co to prevent property deterioration while awaiting city acquisition. The company pledged to spend maintenance equal to the average of the past five years to offset council opposition fearing a dilapidated transfer.
Substitute For League Is Opposed In Traction Debate
City council debate on a $15,000,000 traction purchase. Opposing Lane Haas Erickson Cotterill skip morning session while pro traction members push deal. New risk discussed with third party appeal and $400 daily penalty suspended if court action delays contract. Murphine touts Electrogram advertising profits. Final vote postponed amid ongoing detail load.
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Lane
Haas, Erickson
Cotterill
Hesketh
Moore
Thomson
Bolton
Fitzgerald
Traction
A. W
Traction Company
Howe
Thomas Murphine
Public Utilities
Murphine
Electrogram
Tuesday to the Last Day to Make Good on War Savings Stamps
A notice marks the final day to redeem or apply War Savings Stamps with details on eligibility and deadlines for investors. The article outlines how savers can complete redemptions before the cutoff and emphasizes orderly processing.
Senator Chamberlain Criticizes Postwar Readiness Shortfalls
Senator Chamberlain charged America was unprepared to care for returning soldiers. He cited lack of equipment, reliance on French and British artillery and aircraft in World War I and noted delayed American air squadrons until August 7, 1918. Soldiers in galleries listened as he warned against repeating past errors.
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Washington
America
France
Chamberlain
Senate
Military Affairs Committee
Pershing
Baker
St. Mihiel
Chas. E. Hughes
Gen. Pershing
Terminal plan outlined for giant rail terminals
Gov Lister and port commissioners from Seattle Tacoma and Everett were to hear state public service commission recommendations for oversized consolidated rail terminals to handle growing export trade. Northwest mayors and merchants were invited. Calderhead and Thomson devised the plan to switch terminals north of Everett to ease congestion. Meeting to be at the Masonic club with Chamber of Commerce president Rhodes presiding.
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Gov. Lister
Seattle
Tacoma
Everett
State Public Service Commission
Northwest
Pverett
C. O. Calderhead
Public Service Commission
R. H. Thomson
Masonic Club
Rhodes
Chamber of Commerce
British landings and clashes near Riga and Narva
British forces are reported landing at Riga with outbreaks of violence leaving several dead or wounded. Bolshevik agitators incited crowds outside a government building before they were dispersed. Berlin reports British sailors and Bathonian troops also landed near Narva after routing Bolshevik ships at Wulf island.
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Copenhagen
Riga
Berlin
Narva
Helsingfors
Berlinske Tidende
Wulf Island
Tenadores Ashore in Bay of Biscay Near Isle Dieu
Lloyds reports the American steamship Tenadores is ashore on the Isle Dieu in the Bay of Biscay. Passengers are being removed as rescue operations proceed.
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U. S
Bay of Biscay
London
Isle Dieu
Lloyds
Japanese Reservist Recall to Siberian Front Reported
Tokyo dispatch says the war office announced that Japanese reservist troops on the Siberian front will be recalled. The decision comes amid ongoing war strain and broader mobilization efforts.
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Tokyo
Siberian
War Office
Lets End the Year Right War Savings Drive Urges Purchases
A wartime appeal notes Seattle faces a $350,000 deficiency to reach a donor record unlike larger timelined cities. Citizens are urged to buy another war savings stamp, as they can be redeemed for cash with 4 percent interest, to end the year with a clear record and start anew.
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Seattle
Boys Find Booze Cache and Sell Whisky at $1 a Quart
A rumor of whisky under the Fourth Avenue bridge led four boys aged 9 to 12 to find and sell 10 quarts of bourbon. Jimmy, said to be the son of a Ballard churchman, sold bottles for a dollar each and spent the proceeds on candy, popcorn, and movies. Police say the dry squad cannot act on the tip.
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Jimmy
4Th Ave. N. W
Ballard
Dry Squad
Paderewski in Posen battle and escapes death
London dispatches recount machine gun fighting in Posen as Paderewski defied German orders by raising allied and American flags. Col. Wade backed him, sparking riots that left 138 dead in Posen, with additional casualties reported in the same action.
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Paderewski
Posen
London
Igance
Jan Paderewski
Warsaw
Poland
Soldenrat
Col. Wade
America
American Food Delegate Heads to Austria From Copenhagen
A Vienna dispatch reports an American food delegate is en route to Austria and expected to arrive within a few days. American foodstuffs are being sent from France to Austria as part of the relief or aid flow under current arrangements.
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Copenhagen
Austria
Vienna
France
Huns Plan to Force Allied Intervention
Berlin dispatch reports German groups favoring allied and British press and politicians plan to arrest correspondents to draw allied troops into the capital. Civil disorder continues with Spartacists and socialists contending for power as strikes and clashes occur across Germany and Poland.
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Berlin
Eichorn
Vornaeerts
Dresden
Hamburg
Easen
Posen
Ignace Paderewski
Polish Republic
Government of Huns in Doubt amid Berlin Turmoil
A Berlin dispatch reports all independent socialists have left the German government leaving a majority socialist cabinet led by Scheidemann. Earlier stories claimed the Ebert Scheidemann ministry fell and Liebknecht and Liebour radicals would form a new cabinet. Riots in Berlin fuel speculation the government may abandon the city to the Spartacides and relocate.
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London
Berlin
Ebert-Scheidemann
Karl Liebnecht
George Ledebour
Philip Scheidemann
Copenhagen
Yankees at Front Make Complaints on Y M C A Affairs
News of an investigation into the Y M C A activities with the American army was welcomed by soldiers in the advanced zone. Persistent complaints had circulated for months, and troops hope airing the issues will clarify whether the problems are justified or due to unavoidable conditions.
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Yankees
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Wien
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Trafe
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Europe
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