Ships All In Use Constrains Global Cargo Movement
Washington reports scarce ships for trans ocean transport cause congestion at Atlantic and Pacific ports. Over 1,000,000 tons await movement as war and navy departments seek release of 2,500,000 tons of capacity. Hoover committee notes Britain and allies must provide ships to ease relief efforts.
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War Department
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Hoover Committee
Hoover
Great Britain
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Giant renegade house cat shot after years of predation
In Junction City Kansas a large wild house cat known for killing neighborhood pets was shot by residents who mistook it for a raccoon. The creature had terrorized the area for years, making outdoor life unsafe for domestic cats and leading to several animal deaths.
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Junction City
Kan
Rac
The Tiger Escapes Death Clemenceau Leads Peace Drive
Clemenceau, permanent chairman of the peace congress and a dominant European figure, was premier since November 14 1917 and is credited by many with aiding the Allied victory. Known as The Tiger, he defied Germany at the Casablanca moment and pressed for France’s security while Wilson pushed for a league of nations.
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The
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United States
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Senate
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Casa Blanca
Poincare
Poindexter Attacks League Of Nations In Senate Speech
In a fiery address Senator Poindexter criticizes the League of Nations plan as surrendering national power. He lists five objections including disarmament limits and compulsory arbitration, warning of a centralized world despotism aided by elite and Bolshevist allies. The controversy sparked a joint Senate-House session on Paris delegation plans.
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Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
Great Britain
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British Empire
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League of Power
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Asia
Africa
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International Bureau of Labor
Congress
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Hitchcock
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House Foreign Affairs Committees
Paris
France
St Jacobs Liniment Promises Fast Neuralgia Relief
Advert details a trial bottle offer for St Jacob's Liniment claiming rapid pain relief for neuralgia and all pains. It emphasizes soothing nerves, relief from congestion, and lasting effects with a half century of use, urging readers to try the remedy.
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St. Jacobs
Oregon Troops Return From War Zone Aboard Canopic
The White Star liner Canopic reached New York with 1 201 enlisted men and officers from the 1624 infantry and 1207 Oregon troops of the Sonnet division under Col John L May of Portland. casualties stood at 600 with two killed and 14 seriously injured. many units are scattered across France. Notable officers include Lieut Mason Salem Lieut Jones Hapwood and Lieut ONeill Nogales marking decorations for valour and air service.
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Brest
Oregon
Sonnet Division
John L. May
Portland
Col. May
France
165Th Infantry
Canopic
Third Oregon Infantry
Lieuts
KE. Mason
Salem
Ore
A. H. Jones
Hapwood
Cal
Ralph O'Neil
Nogales
Aris
Mason
Argonne
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Alao
O'Neil
Peace conference halted after Premier Clemenceau attack
The attempted assassination of Premier Clemenceau halted the peace conference delegates in Paris as they prepared to discuss a preliminary peace plan. Talks aimed to define German boundaries military status reparations and payment methods with hopes to present a final outline after President Wilson’s return.
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Clemenceau
Dhritiah
Mreneh
Wilson
Paris
Helief
Germany
Weat
Nation-Wide Hunt For Man In Murder Of Mrs Hadley
A nation wide search is launched for a man charged with murdering his wife Mrs Sue T Hadley whose body was found in a river at Richmond Virginia A reward is offered by Henrico county officials A second charge accuses the man of being attached to an army medical corps unit at Westhampton hospital in Richmond He posed as an unmarried man and presented an engagement ring.
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Sue T. Hadley
Richmond
Henrico County
Virginia
Hadley
Arty Medical Corps
West Hampton Hospital
Sunset Club To Stage Irish Playlets Tonight
Lilia of Chauncey Olcott and other Irish pieces will be performed by Seattle society women in a Sunset Club event. The cast includes Mrs. George Tilden and several club members directed by Jace MacMurray with high school coaching for local artists. Proceeds support the city’s evolving theatre movement. tickets available at the club's headquarters.
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Chauncey Olcott Taty
Famous Players
Ireland
Dunsany
Seattle
Mra. George” Tilden
Mra
F. P. Lilly
Hibbard
J. I. Durand
J. Garratt
T. KR. Fraser
Kobt
Brinkley
Anna
M. McMicken
J.T. Vey
A. L. Hawley
Jace MacMurray
the Queen High School
Beattle
Ing
H. W. Treat
Burglar Breaks Into Cigars Shop on First Ave
A burglar entered Peter Kost's cigar shop at 2322 First Ave through a transom Tuesday night and stole ten packages valued at ten dollars each and ten cents from the telephones box.
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Peter Kost
First Ave
Carnation Milk Supplies U S War Needs Back Home
The message praises Carnation Milk as pure whole cows milk essential for nourishing food during World War I efforts. It claims it was commandeered for soldiers, now back home and available in grocery stores across the United States and Canada for various cooking needs.
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America
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