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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1917

Page

8

Three More Chinese Taken as Suspects

Seattle police arrested three Chinese men named Ah Lee Tom Wah and Wong Wing after train arrivals linking them to the Seat tle Portland Tong war clashes. Five suspects are held in the killing of Harry Wong outside the Milwaukee hotel on King Street at 3 90 am Saturday. Lee Hong a laborer linked to Hillie Louie and Doug Fook was arrested Monday and questioned by Captain Tennant Tuesday.

Seattle Portland Ah Lee Tom Wah Wong Wing Harry Wong Milwaukee Lee Hong Hillie Louie Doug Fook King At Tennant

Gerard Party to Visit in Paris

Berne Feb 13 Ambassador Gerard and his party completed plans for the next step in their trip home They will leave Herne Thursday for Paris and remain there until time to connect with a Spanish liner from Barcelona after the 20th Swiss officials extend every courtesy and aid to the American envoy

Berne Gerard Herne Paria Barcelona

German official-like journalist may be expelled

Washington reports say Dr Geo Harthleme German newspaper correspondent is regarded as a German official by the state department and is unwelcome. He allegedly inspired a peace negotiation feeler that Wilson rejected. Officials would like him to return to Germany with the German ambassador. He has not accepted a proposed safe conduct.

Washington State Department Geo Harthleme Harthleme Wilson Cologne Germany

Rear Admiral Georg B. Ide Dies in New York at 71

Retired U S Navy rear admiral Georg B Ide died in New York City Monday at age 71. He served in the U S Navy and held senior command posts during his career. The obituary notes his death occurred in New York and lists his longtime rank and status.

Georg B. Ide New York City

Hindenburg Expects to Win War Before U S Entry

Berne Switzerland Feb 13 Germany’s leaders, including Field Marshal Von Hindenburg, expect victory before American entry, citing unlimited submarine warfare and French coal shortages. Berlin canceled February officer leave as eager war plans advance. Austria-Hungary joins Germany in responsibility for submarine action.

Carl W. Ackerman United Press Berne Switzerland Germany America von Hindenburg Gerard Berlin France AustroHuungary Emperor Carl Kaiser Wilhelm Austria

Germany must let Americans leave

The N Y times report says demands for the release of the American prisoners of the Yarrowdale will be made today. Washington notes Germany detains the prisoners over lack of information on German treatment. The issue ties to German ships and crew safety and President Wilson may decide on armament for merchant vessels soon.

Carl D. Groat United Press Washington U. S Ameican Germany Gerard Officelal State Department Baker Yarrowdale Wilson

Germans Back War Policy Despite Internal Divisions

A German bloc of industrial leaders pressed for unlimited submarine warfare, swaying officials like Von Laden dorff and aligning with liberal and socialist factions. The Kaiser's circle, the peace bid, and Turkey’s fear of Entente responses kept Germany resolute, while Zeppelin activity loomed over Berlin.

von Ladendorff America Zimmerman German Great Headquarters Minaster von Helfferch Count von Roedern von Bethmann-Hollweg Reichstag Germany Wilson Turkey Ottoman Empire Constantinople Bulgaria von Hindenburg

No Quinine Cold Cure Promises Quick Relief

An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast remedy for cold symptoms. It claims three doses taken bi hourly clear nasal passages, halt discharge, relieve headache fever throat and sneezing, and costs 26 cents at drug stores.

Pape Grippe

Railroads curb shipments as submarine embargo bites Western lines

Western trunk lines report unprecedented freight car congestion in Chicago and western terminals as Eastern railroads refuse shipments east of Chicago. Shippers face storage bottlenecks with 19,000 cars tied up in Chicago yards and thousands more held across Indiana and Pennsylvania.

Chicago Atlantic Seaboard Kansas City St. Louis Seaboard Chicago, Burlington & Quincy H. E. Byron Indianapolis Indiana Pennsylvania

Strike Threat Looms as Portland Workers Walk Out

Feb 13 Portland reports a strike threat as workers at the Portland Boiler factory announce they will walk out before night in solidarity with boilermakers blacksmiths and mechanics at Columbia Engineering Works.

Portland The Metal Trades Council Columbia Engineering Works

Russian Finance Mission Tours United States Population

Nineteen members of the Russian ministry of finance arrived in San Francisco on Monday to conduct a survey of the Russian population in the United States.

Ministry of Finance San Francisco United States

Woman struck by motorcycle near Pioneer Place

Mrs. Florence Wood of 510 Broadway Was injured after dodging a motor truck at Pioneer Place and James Street. She was taken to City Hospital where wounds were dressed. The motorcycle was ridden by Charles Byxbee of 1634 Palmer Avenue.

Pioneer Place James St Florence Wood Broadway Charles Byxbee Palmer Ave City Hospital

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Pure Blood Benefits

The ad asserts pure blood strengthens bones muscles and organs and treats scrofula and other humors. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla makes pure blood and cures tiredness, catarrh, rheumatism, dyspepsia, and loss of appetite, urging readers to buy today.

Hood

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