Flag ceremony debate sparks political clash in Seattle
A Seattle newspaper column accuses councilman C Allen Dale and supporters of using a flag salute to gain political advantage. It argues patriotic rituals should apply to all public bodies, questions genuine patriotism, and cites an upcoming March council election as a trigger.
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Seattle
Washington
Park Board
Board of Public Works
Policeme
Hes
Supreme Court of
United States
Police Court
Superior Courts
Olympia
Macauley
John Reed
C. Allen Dale
Dale
Seattle Woman Fears Cheating Suitor on Ring Promise
Miss Meinhart says Robert Stranshan wooed her for marriage then fled with 50 dollars on Feb 1 leaving an engagement ring debt. He was tracked to San Francisco and will be brought back to Seattle as legal actions proceed.
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Agnes Meinhart
Queen Anne Ave
Robert Stranahan
Robert
Misa Meinhart
Palmer
California
Miss Meinhert
Agnes
Brazil Protests German Submarine Policy Aims
Brazil protests to Germany over alleged violations of international conventions in submarine policy. Foreign Minister Laura Muller warns of consequences while Brazil awaits Germany’s reply to a potential joint neutral action with the United States. Berlin reports a severe cold snap with record low temperatures across cities.
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H. D. Robertson
United
Preae
Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
Germany
Laura Muller
Berlin
Vistula
Rhine
Koeln
Isterurb
Ammunition Moves From Norfolk Yard to Northern Ports
The movement of a considerable amount of ammunition from the Norfolk navy yard St Julian magazine to northern ports is under way. An unusually strong guard has been placed around the magazine.
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Norfolk
Norfolk Navy Yard
St. Julian Magazine
Weather Man Predicts Mild West Temperatures
Salisbury forecasts continued mild weather across the West with temperatures moderating further. The warm spell is expected to persist for several days and influence daily conditions.
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Salisbury
The Star Advertising Promises Fresh Merchandise
The Star promotes ads that offer fresh newer merchandise and better service. Readers can save money and learn about styles and materials. The Star claims over 60 000 copies daily with Seattle’s best stores appearing regularly.
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Btar
Seattle Women Launch 15000 Red Cross Campaign
Seattle women opened downtown headquarters in the Cobb building to recruit 15000 members for the Red Cross in wartime. The drive seeks to organize volunteers for hospital beds and equipment, with members able to join for 1 dollar and receive the Red Cross Magazine for another dollar. Local leaders and early volunteers gathered at the Cobb building to outline plans and recruit more helpers.
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Seattle
RED Cross
Red Cross Society
Cobb Building
Fourth
Livingston B. Stedman
Red Crosse
Frances Skinner
Jonn Erikeon
Anna Milburn
Fourth Ave
H. J. Sheppard
R. A. Hulbert
Sailors of Saxonia face U S detention for ship wreck plot
Capt Frank Helfer of the Saxonia and 12 crewmen were arrested at Eagle Harbor on charges of entering the United States without permission and plotting to burn the ship. They allegedly bored cylinder heads and tossed engine parts overboard as guards watched.
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Frank Helfer
Saxonia
United States Immigration Detention Station
Eagle Harbor
Immigration Detention Building
I'mon At
Bunka
Notting Doink
United States
Althe
Johannes Wohlers
Steinbek
Helfer
Customs Office
Peddlers Ordered to Bathe Regularly in La Plata
La Plata Argentina decree requires periodical baths for street peddlers. Violators lose their licenses. Baths must be taken at the municipal establishment under a sanitary inspector's direction.
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LA Plata
Argentina
Spain protests Germany over submarine campaign note
Madrid issued a formal protest to Germany against the unrestricted submarine campaign begun February 1. The note avoids breaking relations but states Spain will not suspend shipping, keeping the risk of an overt act by Germany. Stuttgart lays plans for a new central station costing $12,000,000.
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Brazil
United States
Germany
Madrid
Spain
Stuttgart
Millions Ready For New Arms
The article notes large wartime appropriations including 1 250 000 for machine guns 1 000 000 for anti aircraft guns and ammunition at arsenals 5 681 1 1 for batteries for merchant auxiliaries and 7 281 041 for ammunition for the latter all in addition to regular appropriations totaling 251 000 000. Other appropriations favorably reported total 151 000 000 may be withdrawn as amendments and introduced as separate bills. The afternoon actions mark a broad precampaign move in both chambers.
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House
War declaration by Kaiser expected in 24 hours
Washington reports Germany likely to declare war following President Wilsons notice of a diplomatic break. Berlin officials and Zimmerman statements hint no step back, with Bernstorffs prior remarks echoed. U.S. moves toward full mobilization focus on navy and submarine warfare, awaiting neutral responses and possible international conference.
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Robert J. Bender
United Press
Washington
Germany
Wilson
Berlin
Zimmerman
Sussex
von Bernstorff
Foreign Relations Committee
Bernstorff
Poindexter Warns Japan Threat. Prefers Germany Eye
In Washington on February 6 Senator Poindexter argues that other international relations loom larger than Germany, citing strain with Germany but fearing no direct U S conflict. He opposes promotions used to illustrate policy shifts and urges avoidance of war with Germany or Japan.
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Washington
Germany
Poindexter
Senate
Japan
Grayson
Samira
United States of America
Death of Mrs Kate Rennebohm at 48
Mrs Kate Rennebohm aged 48 died Tuesday at her home 2907 Queen Anne Ave due to pneumonia. She is survived by her husband Albert J Rennebohm a dock foreman at Northern Pacific Pier 1 and three sons.
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Kate Rennebohm
Queen Anne Ave
Alebert J. Rennebohm
Northern Pacific
Pier 1
Sereno Gage's Daughter Chooses Eugenics in Star Serial
The Star promotes The Seed of the Righteous, a serialized novel about Sereno Gage, his idealism, and his daughter Sabra who leaves her job to pursue eugenics for the unborn generations. Henry, Sereno's half-brother, sows doubt about their kinship as the tale unfolds. The feature invites readers to start on page 4 today.
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Sereno
Henry
Sabra
Gage
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