Editors Feel Germans Here Won't Aid U S
Berlin editors express surprise at severed relations with America and doubt German Americans will back President Wilson. One editor says war will continue and Germany will win. Vorwaerts notes slim hopes for friendly ties after Feb 1 and contrasts life in German trenches with American daily life.
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Carl W. Ackerman
United Press
Berlin
America
Germany
President Wilson
Vorwaerts
U .S
Youth Cuts Horse Loose and Mounts It Then Flees
A 15 year old boy approached a team at Fourth Ave and Cedar Street on Monday afternoon. He cut the harness with a scalping knife, freed one horse, and grabbed a saddle from the wagon before galloping off down John Street. Police are pursuing the suspected desperado.
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Fourth Ave
Cedar St
John St
Desperado
Ministers to Fight Marrying Parsons
Seattle Ministerial federation plans a bill to ban advertising by marrying parsons in Olympia. The legislative committee will draft the measure to stop ministers living near the county city building from promoting a safe and expeditious marriage ceremony. A telegram of approval was sent to Woodrow Wilson.
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Seattle
Report on the sinking of the Ravenstone reaches London
The American consul at the port of survivors sent a full report to Ambassador Walter Hines Page on the British Ravenstone sunk by a German submarine. Page did not release the report publicly and ordered further investigations from survivors on three points: warning, resistance, and attempt to escape.
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London
Walter Hines Page
Page
I Bavestone
Galveston Gas Cutter Rescues Irma Heatley Crew
The conant guard cutter Comanche rescued the crew of the waterlogged schooner Irma Heatley several miles off Galveston at 2 a m today. All hands were safe but exhausted after a long struggle with wind and waves.
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Galveston
Conant Guard
Comanche
Irma Heatley
Simple Home Remedy For Darker Hair From Barbo Compound
A home recipe claims to darken gray hair using 7 oz water, a small box of Barbo Compound, 1 oz bay rum, and ½ oz glycerine. Mix and apply every other day until the shade matches, leaving hair soft and glossy without stickiness or transfer.
Help Needed for Hungry Babies in Columbia Street Family
Two babies need food after a death and job loss left the Chandler family at 618 Columbia St. Mrs. P. L. Chandler appeals for aid as one infant has recently died and two toddlers remain dependent on balmy care. Immediate assistance is requested for meals.
Mooney Defense Rests in San Francisco Murder Trial
The defense rested shortly before noon in the Thomas Mooney murder trial in San Francisco. The state announced it would call several witnesses in rebuttal.
U S Ship Held for Oil by Sub London Says
The German submarine U-45 stopped the American steamer Westwego and allowed her to proceed after the crew supplied three barrels of lubricating oil. The Westwego, a steel steamer of 6,275 tons registered in Philadelphia and owned by Union Petroleum Steamship Co, left Philadelphia January 21 with oil cargo. The admiralty said five shells were fired at the vessel but none hit. The American consul at Liverpool relayed the details to the American embassy.
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London
Liverpool
Philadelphia
Admiralty
The
Union Petroleum Steamship Co
Hold Both Man and Woman For Bigamy
Albert Weiser and Pearl Van Dyke were arrested at 1715 yesterday on bigamy charges. Deputy Prosecutor Bummers says each had a spouse and another partner, with Weiser previously serving as a witness in a divorce suit involving Van Dyke. They are held in county jail on $1,500 bond each.
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Albert Weiser
Pearl van Dyke
Bummers
Summers
Welser
van Dyke
Smith
Tacoma
Sound
American Killed on War Vessel in U Boat Attack
Richard Wallace, an American negro, was killed when a German submarine shelled lifeboats from the sunken British collier Eavestone. Officials say he was employed on a provisional collier and thus part of Britain’s armed force. International law questions linger about the shelling of a lifeboat and the status of Wallace’s mission. Further investigation is planned.
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Washington
Richard Wallace
Eavestone
State Department
Greatritain
Altho
Canadians Welcome U S Break With Germany
Canadian soldiers in the trenches near the front express pride and relief at America's break with Germany. They say the news boosts morale and plan to taunt the German troops with notes and placards once informed.
Japanese War Vessels Sighted Near Vancouver
Reports from Port Angeles indicate three Japanese battleships passed Cape Flattery likely heading to Victoria British Columbia. Dominion censors and Merchants' Exchange refusals prevent confirmation or disclosure of warship movements.
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Port Angeles
Cape Flattery
Victoria
B. C
Vancouver
B.C
Dominion
Merchants’ Exchange
City to Pay 1000 for Liquor Freight Seizure Charges
The police department was authorized to spend 1000 from the general fund for freight and express charges on liquor seized by the dry squad. The measure, urged by the finance committee, aims to end costly litigation with carriers over goods in transit.
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Finance Committee
Quartet Charged in Poison Plot Against Lloyd George
In Derby England on February 6 the court ordered formal commitment for trial of four defendants in the poison plot against Premier David Lloyd George and Minister Henderson. The defendants Mrs Alice Wheeldon Miss Harriet Wheeldon and Mr and Mrs Alfred Mason pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to kill.
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Derby
Eng
David Lloyd George
Henderson
Alice Wheeldon
Harriet Wheeldon
Alfred Mason
Guardsmen Drill Behind Closed Doors Ahead of Federal Inspection
Infantry drill of National Guardsmen was held behind closed doors at the Armory Monday night as units prepare for a federal inspection starting February 14. Lieut. Col. Colvin of San Francisco will inspect Seattle companies while Lieut. Col. McAlexander of Portland will inspect the outside units.
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Colvin
San Francisco
Seattle
McAlexander
Portland
Unites
Norway halts U S bound sailings from Norway
Washington Feb 6 Consul General Dennison at Christiania reports all sailings from Norway to the United States have been suspended effectiveness immediate.
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Norway
Washington
Dennision
Christiania
United States
Special Grocery Values for Alaska and Mail Orders
A promotional notice offers wholesale prices on groceries with special attention to Alaska buyers and mail orders. Includes emphasis on best goods and satisfying results for customers seeking value.
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Alaska
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