Camp Lewis Spy Suspect Goes to Utah
Thomas Ritter former division sergeant major at Camp Lewis is moved from the guardhouse to await transfer to Fort Utah. Ritter, once deemed a model prisoner, faced treason charges and alleged espionage involving intercepted papers of international importance.
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Camp Lewis
Utar
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Lewis
Tacoma
Thomas Helmuth Ritter
United States
Ritter
Trea
War Department
Army
States Move to Ban Tipping in Several States
Illinois Iowa South Carolina Mississippi Arkansas wipe out tipping in service sectors amid new anti tipping proposals. The move follows debates over wage fairness and worker income stability across multiple states.
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Illinois
Iowa
South Carolina
al Missinsippi
Arkansas
Pittsburg Flood Threatens Rail Lines and Homes
Heavy damage to railroad property feared as Allegheny River overflows. By morning, North Side low areas flooded and river rising beyond two feet stage. Pittsburg & Western and Baltimore and Ohio tracks submerged as coal-mining transportation potential declines.
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Allegheny
Pittsburg & Western
British Officers Arrive to Instruct at Camp Lewis
Camp Lewis Tacoma February 21 12 British officers and noncommissioned officers are at the camp to give bayonet instruction. Lieut E A Warrell and Seret A K Morris arrived to take up the work. Warrell is a Canadian officer who wears a Victoria Cross for bravery.
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Tacoma
Camp An National Army
E. A. Warrell
Seret
A. K. Morris
Warrell
Montana House calls for draft of fortunes over one million
Helena Montana February 21 the Montana house voted 1 to 27 to urge Congress to draft all fortunes exceeding one million dollars for war purposes in an open season on millionaires.
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Montana
House
Congress
Silver-Black Foxes Bring $1500 a Pair
In Winnipeg on February 21 the Manitoba Silver Fox Co sold 10 pairs of silver-black fox pups for a total of 15000 dollars. Each member of the Winnipeg Grain Exchange purchased a pair for breeding.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Silver Fox Co
Winnipeg Grain Exchange
Worysch Slated to Lead Hun Spring Offensive
A Fleet photograph shows Field Marshal Von Worysch as the principal figure expected to lead the German spring campaign. He led the invasion of Poland in 1939, according to authoritative statements.
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von Worysch
Poland
Prepare to Buy Third Liberty Bond Plea Issued in Washington
The state central Liberty loan committee announced the call for the third Liberty loan. In the Central building on Wednesday Joseph A. Swalwell serves as chairman, urging every patriotic citizen in Washington to prepare at once to do his bit.
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State of Washington
State Central Liberty Loan Committee
Joseph A. Swalwell
Naval Reservists to Continue in College Programs
In technical universities under draft age may enroll in the naval reserve and finish courses. Co. F Magnusson acting dean of the college of engineering at the university has received the instruction from the bureau of navigation. The order affects first and second year students.
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Naval Reserve
F Magnusson
College of Engineering
Bureau of Navigation
Ambassadors Ready to Flee From Russia Amid War Debates
Dispatches report Bolshevik ultimatum to Don Cossacks and a Russian defense around Rostov. Petrograd garrison fortifies, red guards mobilize, while Ambassador Francia and allied diplomats plan a possible escape route via San Francisco to safety. The front lines shift as Austro German units advance.
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Podnotaky
Red Guards
Petrograd
Francia
San Francis
San Srancisco
Germans Warn Russ Against Resistance
London Feb 21 An agency dispatch from Moscow reports German detachments 20 miles east of Vitebsk issued proclamations declaring resistance to Germany futile and announcing plans to occupy Petrograd as German forces advance.
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London
Vitebak
Germany
Petrograd
Germany demands Russia guarantees debts and Polish independence
Berlin dispatches report Germany will not seek peace with Russia until the Russian Poles gain independence. Germany seeks guarantees on Kantian debts to the central powers and says citizens are ready to represent neutral countries regarding debt claims.
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Hague
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Russia
Teutons Demand Written Peace Signatures Before Agreement
Amsterdam reports Germany will accept Russia’s willingness to sign peace terms only if a written document bearing the signatures of Lenin and Trotsky is delivered. Foreign Minister Kuehlmann stated in the Reichstag that peace with Russia hinges on actual signatures, countering Gen. Hoffmann’s demand for immediate delivery at Dvinek.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Russia
Lenine
Troteky
Hoffman
Dvinek
Kuehlmann
Reichstag
Reichetag
Russians Retreat Leaving Supplies as German Advance Tightens
Petrograd reports German forces pressing toward Libau Romen railway while Russians retreat with little resistance, abandoning matériel. Turkish troops appear near Trapesund, likely Trebizond in Asiatic Turkey, a Black Sea port long held by Russians.
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Libau-Romen
Trapesund
Trebizond
Black Sea
Asiatic
Turkey
Mary Rausch of University Dies Thursday
Mary Fr. Rausch of the University of Washington extension division for home economies died at Beattle General hospital early Thursday after an operation. A noted educator, she had led short courses in home keeping across Western Washington and studied in Europe.
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Mary Fr. Rausch
University of Washington Extension Division
Beattle General Hospital
Mins Kauech
Washington
Europe
Mies Rausch
University of Washington
Iowa State College
Mins Rausch
Colorado State College
New Rochelle, N. Y
Weir Apartments
41St St
Brooklyn Ave
Red Cross Concludes Pillow Supply Drive
The Beattle Red Cross reports from C. D. Stimson Northwestern division that no more comfort pillows fracture or ambulance pillows are needed at this time. Headquarters will receive all existing donations but no further orders are issued at present.
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C. D. Stimson
Northwestern Division
Une
Wealthy rancher's son charged with murder in Oregon
Frita Rader, son of a wealthy rancher from the Long Creek district, is jailed in Canyon City, charged with murder after a quarrel over ranch matters. McCue, who was feeding stock, was shot three times.
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Canyon City
Ore
Frita Rader
Long Creek
F. McCue
McCue
Judge Hesitates in Coat Theft and Spouse Dispute
In Chicago on February 21 Emma Whitson accused Mrs. L M Ackley of stealing her fur coat. Ackley answered that Whitson had stolen her husband. The judge postponed the ruling to a later date.
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Citicago
Emma
Turn Gray Hair Dark With Sage and Sulphur Compound
The old Sage and Sulphur hair darkener Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound is now sold in drug stores. It promises natural darkening of faded or gray hair without obvious color change after applications. It is described as a beauty aid not a medical cure.
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Wyeth
End Testimony In Wells Case Thursday Noon
Fourteen government witnesses and four for the defense testified as the government rested its case in the Wells case Judge Bell requested an instructed verdict which Judge Neterer denied Wells described job loss since May 28 and union activity at the city light plant He testified about organizing a chapter of the American League Against Militarism and a circular protesting conscription He said the paper was printed at Trade Printery and distributed at a meeting in May Additional witnesses included Morris and Joe Pass and Anna Louise Strong a school board member
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United States
Jeremiah Neterer
Neterer
Altho
Wells
City Light
American League Against Militarium
Bata
Germany
Miss Strong
Epler
Reames
Morris Pass
Labor Temple
Morris
Joe Pass
Anna Louise Strong
New York Post Office Places Record Stamp Order
The New York post office has placed the largest stamp order ever, totaling 10,202,320 stamps valued at 8,198,705.26 dollars. If laid in a strip, the stamps would stretch about 6,200 miles.
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New York Post Office
Plenty of Rooms in Washington City
Washington civil service commission letters report ample lodging for newcomers. About two thousand rooms listed with the Council of Defense at 1321 New York Ave renting from 15 to 18 dollars monthly. The commune stresses sufficient accommodations and low cost to help government workers.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Council of Defense Registration Office
New York Ave
Washington
Congressman's Son Must Answer Draft in Wisconsin
Madison February 21 notice mailed by the Madison exemption board names Byron C Nelson son of Congressman Nelson as subject to call. Nelson is in the draft class one with exemption claims for a dependent bride and agricultural occupation disapproved. Congressman Nelson defended his son in the House.
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Wis
Madison Exemption Board
Byron C. Nelson
Nelson
Caldwell urges elevated street car line for ship yard district
Corporation Counsel Hugh M. Caldwell urged the adoption of a plan to erect an elevated street car line serving the ship yard district at a Central Labor Council meeting on Wednesday.
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Ship Yard
Hugh M. Caldwell
Central Labor Council
Lieutenant Gribben Killed in Street Car Collision
Lieut. P. D. Gribben of the aviation section of the signal corps died after a street car collision in St. Paul. He was injured in a limousine crash that also involved his wife A. W. Lindeke president of the University club.
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P. D. Gribben
Aviation
Signal Corps
Fort Omaha
Neb
Gribben
A. W. Lindeke
University Club
Lindeke
Wage rise urged for Portland women workers
The welfare committee in Portland recommends a 20 percent wage increase for women workers, citing a 40 percent rise in living costs. After several weeks of hearings, the panel says the raise would balance sacrifices during this period of stress.
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Portland
Ore
Support the War Effort With Florence Upstairs Store Gimbals
We pledge strong support for our soldiers and in this great cause of right. Remember you will save on each Spring suit coat dress and hat at the Florence Upstairs Store. Second and Union offers quick savings on wartime apparel.
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Florence
Second
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